ibmorjamn
Ambassador of Moar Jammin
Not sure how these will sell at $1999 . 4 colors ebony fretboard and heel access cut. 57/57plus pickups.Flame maple.
Gibson Studio Session new Release
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Amp Mad Scientist
Ambassador of Heresy
That looks bad ass for a studio, Gibson stepping up the game here....but $800 less than LP standard.
fitz
Ambassador of DIY
Flame and a heel cut for $400 - the "regular" studio now has fretboard binding for $1599 but only comes in cherry burst and ebony.
I think they look nice, but I also like the unbound look of my '22 Studio wine red that I think listed for $1499 (?).
Seems like they're just mixing options so you can't compare to last year and see the price increases...
I think they look nice, but I also like the unbound look of my '22 Studio wine red that I think listed for $1499 (?).
Seems like they're just mixing options so you can't compare to last year and see the price increases...
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ibmorjamn
Ambassador of Moar Jammin
Its a nice guitar a standard could be had for a little more.
fitz
Ambassador of DIY
Used for a little less sometimes.
There's a nice '08 Standard that just popped up on my local CL for $1650.
If I was looking, this would be hard to look away from...
Jethro Rocker
Ambassador of Live & Loud Action
The neck heel cut - a very nice touch. Separates them from the Standard. I like!
Jethro Rocker
Ambassador of Live & Loud Action
fitz
Ambassador of DIY
It may be difficult to comprehend, even for myself, but I'm oddly content with what I have.So why are you NOT looking?
That is a beautiful guitar none the less.
Awesome burst fade and flame.
I'd shag this before one of those new Studios.
Specs from seller:
Mint Condition Plus Top with Factory Case .
8.8 Lbs.
2008 Specs including :
Gibson Burst Bucker Pro Pickups
Grover Locking Tuners
Asymmetrical Neck a little thinner than a 59
Neutrick Locking input jack
Enlarged neck tenon, Bourns pots, TonePros locking bridge and tailpiece.
Strap Locks
Perfect set up low action no buzz.
Plays like butter!!
Sounds incredible.
Here's the listing for your enjoyment.
2008 Gibson Les Paul Standard - musical instruments - by owner - sale - craigslist
Mint Condition Plus Top with Factory Case . 8.8 Lbs. 2008 Specs including : Gibson Burst Bucker Pro Pickups Grover Locking Tuners Asymmetrical Neck a little thinner than a 59 Neutrick Locking input...
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ibmorjamn
Ambassador of Moar Jammin
I actually like all of the colors, they need to check their price.If I bought one it would be hard to pick. Ebony transparent , or smokehouse . I also like the honey burst.
Maybe next year BF it will be on sale. Once the epiphone went over a $1000 now the studio is $2000. They don’t plan on moving those to fast.
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Interesting take on the Studio line. This new Studio Session is kind of a step more towards a Standard, with a twist.
I like the heel cut. It's interesting to see this applied to a lower-priced model in addition to the much more expensive Axcess line. I realize the cuts aren't exactly the same between these two models, but they are both incorporating the concept of a relief cut, even if the styles of the cuts, themselves, are different.
I'm not sure how I feel about the bound fretboard. On the one hand, yes, it does give the Studio line a bit of an aesthetic upgrade. On the other hand, part of the point of the Studio line was that it was a straightforward, down-to-business guitar that was idealized toward playing; hence, the more spartan appearance, while maintaining a quality build. Whereas, I don't think the binding is a bad move, per se, I think it would be more in keeping with the Studio concept to have dispensed with the nibs and just gone with a fret-over binding. Playing a "session" in a "studio" is hardly the situation where one might prioritize a bound fretboard, let alone one with nibs. But, perhaps I'm just picking the nit, here.
Having said that that, I do like it.
I like the heel cut. It's interesting to see this applied to a lower-priced model in addition to the much more expensive Axcess line. I realize the cuts aren't exactly the same between these two models, but they are both incorporating the concept of a relief cut, even if the styles of the cuts, themselves, are different.
I'm not sure how I feel about the bound fretboard. On the one hand, yes, it does give the Studio line a bit of an aesthetic upgrade. On the other hand, part of the point of the Studio line was that it was a straightforward, down-to-business guitar that was idealized toward playing; hence, the more spartan appearance, while maintaining a quality build. Whereas, I don't think the binding is a bad move, per se, I think it would be more in keeping with the Studio concept to have dispensed with the nibs and just gone with a fret-over binding. Playing a "session" in a "studio" is hardly the situation where one might prioritize a bound fretboard, let alone one with nibs. But, perhaps I'm just picking the nit, here.
Having said that that, I do like it.
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ibmorjamn
Ambassador of Moar Jammin
I like all the their ideas except one, pricing.
Bad time to raise prices.
Exactly why they put Dean guitars down.
Dean was putting a dent in the profit.
67plexi
Ambassador of Amps
Pricing OEM factory mark up 25% then dealer mark up 40% when a dealer has to floor multi million dollar orders interest rates in play