Guest HRB853370 Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 Does a 155 sound more acoustic when amplified, than a 150? Seems logical that the tone might be more woody or acoustical. Would love to hear some opinions on this topic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big bob Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 Um. Not really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DetroitBlues Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 Does a 155 sound more acoustic when amplified, than a 150? Seems logical that the tone might be more woody or acoustical. Would love to hear some opinions on this topic. it should give you more of a semi-hollow body feel with significantly less feedback. Part of the reason why BB King's guitar has no F-Holes.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bolero Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 it's thick like a 535 but different mine is maple, so it has some top end as well..they make them out of mahagony too, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HRB853370 Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 it's thick like a 535 but different mine is maple, so it has some top end as well..they make them out of mahagony too, right? The one I have coming is maple/top/back. Do you have an ebony FB? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tulk1 Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 My Millie NFH feels more like a chambered 150 than the arched Millie I had a couple years back. I think it's the flat backs that take the semi-feel out of them. Or, mine, anyway. Think LP Supreme, if that conjures any relevance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bolero Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 The one I have coming is maple/top/back. Do you have an ebony FB? yup, ebony here too...you're going to love that guitar!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gitfiddler Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 My Millie NFH feels more like a chambered 150 than the arched Millie I had a couple years back. I think it's the flat backs that take the semi-feel out of them. Or, mine, anyway. Think LP Supreme, if that conjures any relevance. +1. To my ear the Millie's sweet tone is strikingly close to the LP Supreme, especially if both are loaded with Seths. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HRB853370 Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 +1. To my ear the Millie's sweet tone is strikingly close to the LP Supreme, especially if both are loaded with Seths. Is the LP Supreme a chambered out Les Paul with all the amenities and pizzaz? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gitfiddler Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 Is the LP Supreme a chambered out Les Paul with all the amenities and pizzaz? Yes, sir. It is a pimped out, chambered LP and constructed very much like the 155 Millie. Maple top and back with Mahogany sides; Ebony board; and more bling than Iceberg Slim's 1970 Cadillac El Dorado. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DetroitBlues Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 Is the LP Supreme a chambered out Les Paul with all the amenities and pizzaz? The Supreme has nothing on the Millie..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HRB853370 Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 The Supreme has nothing on the Millie..... Thats what I wanna hear! And they are very expensive I know that too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DetroitBlues Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 Thats what I wanna hear! And they are very expensive I know that too! I did play a Guitar of the Month Supreme a couple years ago. It was really cool, but I must say, I think KBP's 157 Custom was much better in quality, playability, and weight. Keep in mind, the Supreme is NOT made at the Gibson Custom shop. Those are made side by side with the Standards, Studios, Jr's, Melody Makers, etc... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tulk1 Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 The Supreme has nothing on the Millie..... Wasn't saying that. Truly, it's not quite on par with the Millie. But sometimes it's easier to reference a more common make ( ) so someone can make that mental connection. My Millie's really have it WAY over any of the Supreme's I've played. And those were actually some dandy guitars. Bling bling. But not crap, by any means. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HRB853370 Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 My Millie arrives tomorrow! Yay!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark555 Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 Buy em all!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HRB853370 Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 Buy em all!! Only if I had your wallet Mark! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spectrum13 Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 Well did you get it yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HRB853370 Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 Well did you get it yet? Oh yes. Mildred is in the house! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TalismanRich Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 Ok, now that its in the house whats your take on the 150 vs Mille sound? Do you have two with the same pickups so you can tell if its the body vs the electrics? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HRB853370 Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 Ok, now that its in the house whats your take on the 150 vs Mille sound? Do you have two with the same pickups so you can tell if its the body vs the electrics? Going to do that comparison today sometime Rich! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koula901 Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 Can't wait to hear! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DetroitBlues Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 I just played a Millie last night. Sounded great unplugged and plugged in... Not quite Jazz box loud, but still had a sweet tone to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbp810 Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 Will, I'm sorry to say but I bet it will sound terrible... in fact, if you want, just go ahead and send me the Millie and I will take it off your hands so you don't have to subject your ears to it... In other news, happy belated new Millie day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DetroitBlues Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 Lol. Darn, wish I'd thought of that.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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