Gibson Vegas High Roller Review

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Overall Rating 2.43

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Features 2.76

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Quality 1.61

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Reliability / Value 2.76

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Gibson Vegas High Roller Specs

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  • Body Shape: LPS  
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  • Number of Strings: 6  
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  • Body Type: Semi-Hollowbody  
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  • Scale Length: 24-3/4"  
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  • Body Construction: Double cutaway  
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  • Body Construction: Semi acoustic  
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  • Body Wood: Mahogany  
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  • Body Top Wood: Maple  
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  • Binding: Multi-ply  
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  • Neck Shape: '60s  
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  • Neck Shape: Slim Taper  
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  • Neck Joint: Set neck  
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  • Neck Wood: Mahogany  
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  • Fingerboard Material: Ebony  
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  • Fingerboard Inlays: Split Block  
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  • Number of Frets: 22  
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  • Nut Width: 1.695"  
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  • String Nut: Corian  
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  • Bridge: Tune-O-Matic  
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  • Bridge: Stoptail  
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  • Hardware: Gold  
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  • Fret Size: Jumbo  
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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: Tone  
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  • Controls: Volume  
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It feels that Gibson could have done better with Vegas High Roller, but still, this is a useful musical instrument. You should really give Vegas High Roller a chance if you feel that this is a right instrument for you in this moment in time.

Gibson didn't go over the top with a set of features that make the Vegas High Roller what it is: a guitar that will do the job, but won't thrill you with its limited features. However, it won't let you down if you feel you can get along with what's provided. You can try and search for better solutions, but still, Gibson's Vegas High Roller will deliver what you need in most situations.

There are some instruments that you just will never be happy with, and the tone Gibson's Vegas High Roller provides suggests that this could be one of them. This guitar simply does not perform well, and even beginners can hear the difference between this and a slightly more expensive and better sounding guitar models. Vegas High Roller can be played but you should really consider an alternative.

Though it could be better, action of Gibson's Vegas High Roller 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 Vegas High Roller'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.

This guitar will hold on really well as it is built well. Not to be battered as it is not the ultimate gigging tool; still, Vegas High Roller will perform OK in most live situations. You might feel that it will let you down in you hour of need, but in reality this guitar will do just well. Should you feel unconfident, have a backup guitar ready and you'll have no worries with Gibson's Vegas High Roller.