fxdx99 Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 I'm the 3rd HOC owner (what were those guys thinking!?!) of this fine 525 and the 4th owner overall. So it's been shown 'round here before, but I've not placed a pic of it so here ya go. Some comments on my experience with this... The lollars are everything that you'd expect and have read here. They growl, they bite, they hum more than 'buckers but not as bad as my strat. Warm and clean w/volume on 8 and drives the amp really well when boosted to 10. It's light - very light. Being full hollow I suppose that's expected, but I'm still surprised each time I pick it up as it's by far the lightest guitar I own. All positions are very pleasing. I'm a neck pickup kinda guy (except on a tele), but I use all 3 positions on this often. Neck very warm, in between has a delightful quack and the bridge is "warm bright" by not being too piercing and drives the amp really well. A brighter voiced guitar than I expected, which is good. Thought it might be dark w/the 90s, but it's mid to treble voice is really nice and sits above the mix well. Comfortable to play both in body width/depth and neck shape, which is more 50s thickness than 60s slim. Upper range of course is more limited than say a 535 given it's design, but it's sweet spots are from nut to 15th fret anyway so you seem to adjust your playing to that area. A fun slide guitar - has a unique voice, especially on the thick walled glass slides. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tulk1 Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 Randy, you are starting to amass some very nice guitars in that stable of yours. We'll need a family photo, soon. Now, what would be really cool is to hear a clip of the 525 thru that very beautiful blue Gibby amp! And oh yeah, temporary insanity by the former owners .... worked out well for you! 2991 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fxdx99 Posted November 6, 2009 Author Share Posted November 6, 2009 2991 Smile - made ya burn one of your '10' I used the 525/purple gibby a couple weeks ago at a bar set. Just a trio with a harmonica player and my bud also playing electric (GL thru a BFPR). He did record that, called me up the next day and says 'Man, your sound was amazing - sounded like you were playing thru a Marshall'. I'll see if I can get a cut of that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gitfiddler Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 What were the previous owners thinking is right! That baby would NEVER leave my hands. Great photos and comments. Now where are the sound clips, playa? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazzpunk Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 Great pics! I'll throw my newly acquired 525 into the ring as well. Just cannot seem to put her down since I got her! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tempest Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 Wow! Thats purty sweet, diggin the purple gibson amp to. Would like to hear those clips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthpawGuy Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 Great shots Randy. Very cool indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
totonka Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 ME LIKEY! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brentrocks Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 that is a nice guitar...glad you are getting a lot of use out of it Randy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffB Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 I never realised I needed a hollow or semi hollow till I started visiting the HOC. Nice looking guitar Randy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
111518 Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 Very pretty guitar and amp, Randy. I'd love to find a 525, but I've probably got a long wait until there are many on the used market. Oh well, just keep posting the pics, and that will have to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark555 Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 Stunning guitar... I love the look of it with the black P90's, I hope you get long years of enjoyment from it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcovers Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 Stunning guitar... I love the look of it with the black P90's, I hope you get long years of enjoyment from it. Great guitar. I hvae been trying to find a used one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FredZepp Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 Very Nice .... that is one that I think that I would have to hold on to.... And a nice blue Gibby amp to finish out the pic... nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Flying Bird Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 That's nice Randy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Seacup Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 I was just sitting here today thinking about a "black beauty" H-157 with Bigsby and maybe some Alnico V staple P90s (anyone know if Lollar makes those?). But...you should sell me that guitar, Randy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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