GS1.5-40 Review

The GS 1.5-40 is a standalone model which comes with specifications and options similar to the the normal GS range, but with a Graf/GS 90 headstock. Commissioned by one of our customers, Ray McKean. Ray gave the model it's "40" designation and so we keep that as recognition of his input into this new model. The GS 1.5-40 has 1 x GSG coil tapped humbucker at the bridge and a single coil at the neck. GSG precision machine heads and traditional wrap over bar bridge. Unique GSG one piece Maple neck and fingerboard, with Graf/GS 90 style headstock.

Features:	10
Sound:	9
Action:	10
Reliability:	9
Impression:	10
Overall rating:	9.6
Users rating:	7.3
Comments:	1

overall: 9.6

Reviewed by: unregistered, on march 04, 2006

Price paid: $ 786.9

Purchased from: Gordon Smith

Features: Made 2005 in Manchester UK, 21 fret one piece maple neck 25.5 scale length. Solid cedar body finished in natural satin, double cutaway with 1 tapped bridge humbucker and 1 single coil at neck (GS own pickups). Purcheased with GS gig bag. // 10

Sound: It's so versatile - can do it all from hard rock to country clean and smooth blues/jazz. A bit SG like with the bridge, wind back the tone and its more LP, split the coils and its a Tele. Can be a bit too edgy and sharp with the tone at full, best at about 7 or 8. // 9

Action, Fit & Finish: It was perfectly set up with 10-46 when I got it, still cannot fault it. Fantastic build quality. // 10

Reliability & Durability: Its built to last. I don't gig but this would easily cope with it. I would feel safe without a backup. The satin finish may be a little thin and perhaps would wear off but I think this would take years and years of relentless gigging to do that. // 9

Impression: I adore this guitar, it is completely unique as mine is the first '40' they ever made, it being slightly different to a regular GS in that the headstock is off the Graf model and it has a longer scale length (I requested this and they even credited me with this on the website). Gordon Smith also gave me a letter that certifies that mine is the first (and so far only) model they have made in this range. Very cool, customer service is exemplary. Gordon Smiths are truly superb in every way. // 10

Comments

[gordon smith]

i have this exact guitar and it works for me although im not really that good. it's a guitar that you can receive at a young age and still think it's a brilliant and worthwile guitar when your an adult