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Old 05-26-2017, 04:11 PM
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Default New Gibson solidbody - Modern Double Cut

New Gibson solidbody! The "Modern Double Cut"
Two humbuckers. Only 2 knobs. - looks really good. Hmmm....can't wait to try one.

https://reverb.com/news/gibson-final...olidbody-model
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Old 05-26-2017, 05:20 PM
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The hardtail metal guitar that Gibson really doesn't need...
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Old 05-26-2017, 05:23 PM
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I read about this earlier today. Not sure if I like the design though. I think it has the 490R / 498T pickups. Most people don't like the 498T but I really like it in my Studio for hard rock/metal. I wonder what the price range will be ... similar to an SG?

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Old 05-26-2017, 06:30 PM
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...I wonder what the price range will be...similar to an SG?
Price on the Gibson website is $3998 - if you really like it, be patient and wait for the blowout sale in a couple years...
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Price on the Gibson website is $3998 - if you really like it, be patient and wait for the blowout sale in a couple years...
Doesn't look bad, but it doesn't look four grand good either.
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Very reminiscent of a Duesenberg Double Cat.



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We're a lot closer to running out of ideas than I thought.
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