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Seems Martin/Gibson/Taylor are all fighting for that price point in their respective lineups. I did hear the G-45 (don't know id it was the Studio or Standard) on a video from Music Villa and I thought it sounded great. Of course the guy who demos the guitars there is a fine player so that didn't hurt either?
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They certainly look interesting, but so did the Gibson-branded Garrison Songmakers when Gibson attempted the cheap guitar thing. Sadly the looks didn't match the reality. Still, one hopes for the best with these announcements.
The problem I see is that there's already a wealth of similarly priced and really high quality offshore stuff that will doubtless out-spec these stripped down Gibson offerings, so we'll have to see how they fare against the competition. |
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OTH, I am hardly alone in preferring solid back and sides if I have the choice. When you get into the $600 to $700 range, you are getting close to the price range of some very good all solid imports. (I also recognize that, truth be told, some "laminate" back and sides could fairly be characterized as "solid poplar" with a thin layer of something else on either side). I agree that characterizing that as "plywood" is unfair. ) |
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I wonder if these are being debuted at NAMM as we speak? Maybe one of the AGF members in attendance can give a report if they are indeed available there.
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NAMM doesn’t start til the end of this coming week, but you know we’ll hear all about everything new and cool. One of my favorite weeks!
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Im not super thrilled...
Im a HUGE Gibson fan and one of the things I appreciate is the highendness(is that a word? lol) or exclusivity of a top production guitar. If you want "Gibson" on your headstock, save your pennies and earn one. Once thats achieved you'll appreciate ownership all that much more. Not trying to sound like a guitarist snob because I really am not. Its just the market is flooded with $1000 and under guitars, Ive owned plenty of them. Id just like to continue to see Gibson stay "Gibson"... if you know what I mean. Could just be me...
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I would be very interested in hearing how these sound. After all, that really is what I interested in and listen for. (YMMV of course)
As for Gibson making a lam b/s guitar, don't forget that several upper level boutique luthiers make "laminated" b/s guitars and people gush over them all the time. Of course all of this could be a moot point as none of us knows AT ALL if these are solid or lam b/s. It's all just speculation on our part... Just sayin, PJ
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I own a solid mahogany Gibson and a laminated mahogany back Gibson and love them both. The Gospel cost under $1000 about 23 or 24 years ago and I got my LG2 for around $1200 used. I love the fact that you can get a nice Bozeman made solid wood Gibson for around a grand or a little more (speaking used J15, LG2. J35, J30).
It’s also pretty awesome that someone who can’t pay over a $1000 can get a Bozeman made Gibson that although it has laminated back and sides is still topped and braced like other Gibsons. If that can inspire someone to play and make music who’s always wanted a Gibson but can’t yet afford it, the. I’m all for it. The price isn’t out of line with Taylors laminated models and it’s a better value being made in the US in the same factory as J45’s and hummingbirds. I’m not knocking Mexican Taylors as I really like my GS mini and several of the MIM Taylors that I’ve played, but being US made does add value. I also think it’s a better value than a $600 Martin X series model with the stratabond necks. I like the direction Gibson is going so far with new management.
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I like companies that are willing to put their name on more affordable models — Taylor, Martin, Fender come to mind.
I’d rather see Gibson guitars based off classic Gibson designs in this price range than Epiphone guitars based off classic Gibson designs. |
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Yes, I can't argue with that. I've played a few decent Epiphones, but the Gibson copies just look wrong with that headstock. Of course Texans, Casinos, Broadways, Coronets etc., look just fine being original US Epiphone models.
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Agreed on all points. I really like my Lennon reissue Epiphone Casino. Wouldn’t trade it for a 330
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I'm looking forward to trying one out. Let's see and hear what they are.
I applaud the effort. |