Gibson V-Factor New Century Review

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Overall Rating 1.86

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Features 2.3

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Quality 1.18

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Reliability / Value 2.3

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Gibson V-Factor New Century Specs

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  • Body Shape: V  
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  • Number of Strings: 6  
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  • Body Type: Solid Body  
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  • Scale Length: 24-3/4"  
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  • Body Wood: Mahogany  
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  • Pickguard: Yes  
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  • Neck Shape: V-shaped neck  
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  • Neck Joint: Set neck  
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  • Neck Wood: Mahogany  
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  • Fingerboard Material: Rosewood  
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  • Fingerboard Inlays: White Dot  
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  • Number of Frets: 22  
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  • Nut Width: 1.6875" (1-11/16")  
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  • Tuners: Grover  
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  • Bridge: Tune-O-Matic  
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  • Hardware: Chrome  
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  • Fret Size: Classic  
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  • Number of Pickups: 2  
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  • Pickup Switch Type: 3-way Pickup Selector  
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  • Bridge Pickup Type: Humbucker  
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  • Neck Pickup Type: Humbucker  
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  • Controls: Volume  
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  • Controls: Tone  
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  • Full-body mirror top. Mirror trussrod cover. Mirror dot fretboard inlays. Black knobs with chrome inserts.

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A bit more features for the price asked is what most musicians would like to see from Gibson's V-Factor New Century. Whether it's the quality of craftsmanship, or the price, musicians don't seem to like what Gibson offered with V-Factor New Century.

Some say that the average is golden, and maybe that is true for Gibson's V-Factor New Century as well. There are musicians who would like to see more features on V-Factor New Century, but Gibson felt that V-Factor New Century provides enough features for a given price and the market that Gibson aims for. Perhaps there are better equipped guitars then this one, but V-Factor New Century will deliver what it's built for.

Though it could be better, action of Gibson's V-Factor New Century is not that bad at all. It may go out of tune when mistreated, but it's easily tuned back in no time. You won't be let down while playing V-Factor New Century's neck. Guitar does feel a bit cheaper, but it will last you a long time, if you handle it with care that each instrument should be getting anyhow.

Some might say that Gibson didn't go all the way in providing a reliable and durable instrument, but V-Factor New Century isn't that bad. It will serve you well most of times, though you should be wary and have backups in situations where you feel V-Factor New Century might let you down, such as gigs and studio sessions.