My Four TAGs (Tribute To Tom & Company)

[gibson5413]

I have four TAGs now and I love all of them for different reasons. I am posting this to pay tribute to Tom's killer guitars and to say thanks to the entire company. I am proud to say I am a TAG player. Now I just need a Pro Am to complete the process. Time for a second job!

Drop Top- My first TAG and it is my #1. My high gain monster. Just killer heavy tones. IMO, looks, sounds and plays amazing!

Model - Drop Top
Body Finish - Burnished Orange Burst with Binding
Body Wood - Quilted Maple Top on Mahogany
Neck Wood - Chocolate Maple
Neck Finish - Gloss Headstock, Satin Back
Nutwidth - 1 11/16 in
Frets - Jumbo
Back Shape - Even Taper
Hardware - Chrome
Bridge - Sunken Floyd Rose
Pickguard -
Pickups - H1 H3+
Switching - 5 Way 2 Pickups
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v228/gibson5413/DSC_0520-1.jpg

Classic #1- I spec'ed this one to compliment the Drop Top. Wanted it to be my Eb tuned guitar with more traditional rock tones. All of my guitars are super comfortable but for some reason the neck on this one just feels super smooth. Extremely comfortable guitar to play.

Model - Classic
Body Finish - Sage Green Metallic
Body Wood - Alder
Neck Wood - Chocolate Maple
Neck Finish - Gloss Headstock, Satin Back
Nutwidth - 1 11/16 in
Frets - Jumbo
Back Shape - Even Taper
Hardware - Chrome
Bridge - Vintage Tremolo
Pickguard - Aged White
Pickups - SC2 SC2 H2+
Switching - 5 Way, Add Bridge, VA Boost
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v228/gibson5413/DSC_0522.jpg

[gibson5413]

Classic #2- I loved my first Classic so much that I decided to spec one that is much more traditional in look, sound and feel. A couple of different options than the first with a direct influence from one of my favorite players ever (Gilmour). Changing the pickups to a set of VAs for an even more vintage sounding Classic. Sounds fantastic and feels great (I love the looks).

Model - Classic
Body Finish - Black
Body Wood - Alder
Neck Wood - Hard Rock Maple
Neck Finish - Tinted
Nutwidth - 1 11/16 in
Frets - Heavy
Back Shape - Happy Medium
Hardware - Chrome
Bridge - Vintage Tremolo
Pickguard - Black
Pickups - SC1 SC1 SC3
Switching - 5 Way, Add Bridge, VA Boost
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v228/gibson5413/DSC_0524.jpg

Bulldog- I spent the first 16 years playing Les Pauls. Around 2001 I made a drastic change to strat shaped guitars. I am definitely more of a strat shape guy now but wanted a Les Paul style guitar without the Gibson baggage (no slinging intended). The Bulldog was a perfect fit! Traditional single cut looks and feel with the benefits of a TAG. Always loved the traditional Gold Top look. Sounds and plays amazingly well.

Model - Bulldog
Body Finish - Gold Top with Binding
Body Wood - Flame Maple Top on Mahogany
Neck Wood - Mahogany, Rosewood Fingerboard
Neck Finish - Black Headstock and Matching Back, Satin
Nutwidth - 1 11/16-inch
Frets - Jumbo
Back Shape - Even-Taper
Hardware - Chrome
Bridge - Tune-o-matic with Stop Tailpiece
Pickguard -
Pickups - H1 H3
Switching - 3 Way, 4 Knob
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v228/gibson5413/IMG_0065.jpg

[RVA]

What a great array of axes! Very well thought out as well.

[Pietro]

I think my hollow Cobra is the same color as that first guitar.

Nice collection.

[markus]

Very nice collection!!!!

[X - Road 28]

All beautiful in their own way, but IMHO the Sage Green Classic screams winner.

I would so spec one out very similar, love to see some more pic's of her if you have some time :D

[pluto]

awesome variety of TAGS-you have basically all your tonal needs covered. I personally like the all black Gilmour classic, just need the short trem arm, haha. I really think the next TAG I get will be something like that!

[JCD]

That Chocolate Maple neck with the Sage Green Metallic looks REALLY good. Awesome collection