Hi Guys,
When I saw the header I thought to myself, are we spotting a fake ObG here since no OBG's were made in 1998 (only until 96 if I remember well, please correct) but then I saw it was an ordinary photo flame Orville.
Those Japs just had a fettish about those photo flames. It probably looks quite good in real life but just a bit over the top to most people probably. All that being said, those Fujigen Orvilles are **** fine guitars. For the money, probably one of the best buys all round, if not better
The second one, that Terade ObG I am not so fuzzed about. Nothing special about that one, but that is a matter of taste. In general though I hate that stupid expression "all American hardware". Everyone by now should know that Orvilles and Orville by Gibsons use exactely the same JAPANESE hardware (tuners, bridge, tailpiece) and the only difference is the PU's. Personally speaking I'd rather buy a Fujigen Orville and put '57 Classics in them than buying a Terrada ObG, but that is just my humble opinion having them owned both at the same time.
However, bring those adds on so we can all have a look at what is for sale at the mo.
My beautiful ObG Fujigen made ES-335 is on Flea bay, now that is one heck of a guitar! :lol:
http://www.ebay.de/itm/Orville-by-Gibson-ES-335-Fujigen-Made-rare-guitar-near-mint-condition-/280800198306?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item4160fefea2
Cheers,
Joop