Gibson: LP Studio/ SG Special

[subversion]

hello everyone

just getting some opinion on the abovementioned Gibson models; knowing they are the base offerings by the manufacturer, what's everyone's opinion on these? should dealers bring more of these in?

 

[niteblade]

i wouldn't mind getting a sg special

 

[tany]

i would get a LP studio if only they had flames. hahaha! but still it's good!

 

[wayne1991]

eeeeewwwww.. i hate dot inlays!!

imo.. gibson has really dropped in quality over the years.. i wont want the lowest end of a brand that is already dropping in quality..
btw, most of the new designs look so weird.. i like their older models better, both tone and in looks

 

[Everdying]

for SGs...the only new mass production models that i myself would go for are the '61 reissue and the SG-3 (the one with humbuckers not single coils).

the special, well its good value for money...somewhat similar to the standard cept for cosmetics and wood quality...and has a hotter sound too.

and tany, for flames theres always the LP studio premium plus

 

[subversion]

the reason why majority of the LP Studios aren't flame topped- these guitars aren't suppossed top be cosmetically enhanced. something very functional for use, that's the priority.

 

[Dime]

does this count the gibby les paul jr and the single-cut les paul?itd be great to see more of these models around.

 

[loneeurope]

personally, with the price you pay for a flame top studio, you can almost get a LP standard...

 

[subversion]

so it's that close these days? the last time i check (domestic prices), it's at least $1K diff...

 

[loneeurope]

Hi Subversion,

Yap, I think it should be about $700 diff between a studio plus and a regular standard. But, the amount can be subjective (and please pardon me) since to some $700 can be a hefty amount.

 

[kerplunk182]

eeeeewwwww.. i hate dot inlays!!

imo.. gibson has really dropped in quality over the years.. i wont want the lowest end of a brand that is already dropping in quality..
btw, most of the new designs look so weird.. i like their older models better, both tone and in looks

+1 to quality dropping. Tried a couple of guitars that don't feel and sound as good as i expected.

 

[loneeurope]

ops, apologies Sub. missed out on your 'domestic' price. if it's domestic price you may be right.

 

[BLACK-13]

i used to own a gibson les paul studio gem ...with p90 pups.....sold it off... now really regret.......i still love it....

 

[xklusivly4u]

There is no doubt that LP Studio line should place in any Gibson dealer. Even those who own higher model turn to purchase Studios.

 

[Ripper]

SG!! Awright!!

 

[Everdying]

this is SG

 

[niteblade]

darn! thats oh so hot ha ha ha

i meant the sg ok!

 

[subversion]

i used to own a gibson les paul studio gem ...with p90 pups.....sold it off... now really regret.......i still love it....

he he... maybe i'm the only one who's glad to have sold it off...

 

[Dime]

this is SG

if i buy the sg will it come with the lady?

 

[guitarsan]

Is that a masak masak SG from Toy R Us?