What are Reissues?
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TidesOfBlood
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Reissues: this term basically means a currently produced model of a guitar which is made, as much as possible, to the exact specifications of a guitar when it was originally and initially produced.
so let's say for example, i have a guitar, ABC brand 1952 reissue. it means that the guitar is made to the exact same specifications as when it was produced in 1952.
NOS: first and foremost, it means New Old Stock. this usually applies to reissue models. it simply means good as new minty minty mint condition as opposed to being given the relic treatment.
so let's say for example, i have a guitar, ABC brand 1952 reissue. it means that the guitar is made to the exact same specifications as when it was produced in 1952.
NOS: first and foremost, it means New Old Stock. this usually applies to reissue models. it simply means good as new minty minty mint condition as opposed to being given the relic treatment.
KennethC
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In the context of Gibson:
"The Vintage Original Spec series, or V.O.S., has a new, proprietary finishing process which yields the gently aged patina of a vintage classic. Also, a revolutionary handcrafting process enhances comfort and playability guitars. Solid mahogany back, historically accurate long neck tenon for superior strength and sustain, period correct neck profiles, hardware and electronics, and 100% nitro-cellulose lacquer are among some of the features offered in the Gibson Custom V.O.S. series."
"The Vintage Original Spec series, or V.O.S., has a new, proprietary finishing process which yields the gently aged patina of a vintage classic. Also, a revolutionary handcrafting process enhances comfort and playability guitars. Solid mahogany back, historically accurate long neck tenon for superior strength and sustain, period correct neck profiles, hardware and electronics, and 100% nitro-cellulose lacquer are among some of the features offered in the Gibson Custom V.O.S. series."
Everdying
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tides...
its VOS, not NOS, which is gibson's term for relic.
comparing what i know
a '61 SG reissue and '61 SG VOS.
VOS - thinner finish, cream/aged binding, holly headstock veneer, burstbucker pickups.
basically its made to sound, look and feel old.
the reissue - gloss finish, white binding, '57 classic pickups.
BOTH have long neck tenons, 1-piece bodies and nickel hardware.
BOTH also play differently.
but the VOS is just too expensive, and not many like burstbucker pickups.
so the reissue is the way to go.
its VOS, not NOS, which is gibson's term for relic.
comparing what i know
a '61 SG reissue and '61 SG VOS.
VOS - thinner finish, cream/aged binding, holly headstock veneer, burstbucker pickups.
basically its made to sound, look and feel old.
the reissue - gloss finish, white binding, '57 classic pickups.
BOTH have long neck tenons, 1-piece bodies and nickel hardware.
BOTH also play differently.
but the VOS is just too expensive, and not many like burstbucker pickups.
so the reissue is the way to go.
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TidesOfBlood
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aiya paiseh. i was completely off radar there.. thanks for the corrections ;p
KennethC
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I'm not sure about the SG, but for Les Pauls, I'm pretty certain that only the Custom Shop models i.e. VOS(prev known as Historic) have the long tenon neck joint. For more info on the joint, check this out:
YouTube - Gibson Neck Tenons
Again, I'm not clear about the naming convention in the context of SGs, but for Les Pauls, there are no Reissues that are not Historic or VOS, as far as I know. All Reissues come from the Custom Shop, and have the long tenon neck joint, CTS pots, Burstbucker pickups(some years had different pups, for e.g. '01 R7 has 57 Classics), Bumblebee caps.
Anything else (Standard, Classic, Traditional, Premium Plus) is not termed a "Reissue" and is from Gibson USA and not the Custom Shop.
Oh, and if you think VOS Les Pauls are too ex, check out the link in my siggy. Price is not that far off from an LP std price, and is neg some more! :mrgreen:
PS: Everdying, did you pull the info u posted from somewhere else on the web? Looks pretty familiar...the structure and all.
Everdying
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that info actually is pretty common knowledge among most SG fanatics.
i myself have a yr 2000 SG '61 reissue w/ maestro.
a similar model w/ maestro can now only be gotten from the custom shop, called the historic SG std, of cos with those small differences already mentioned.
in terms of SGs.
the '61 reissue is gibson usa.
currently there is a GOTW '67 reissue SG special which is of cos custom shop.
back in the 90s there was also a '67 reissue SG custom with large pickguard.
then of cos in the 80s, there was the '62 SG reissue which was gibson usa.
that is another SG i wouldnt mind getting my hands on as its different from the current '61 reissues, has a beautiful body/neck joint similar to authentic '61s.
i myself have a yr 2000 SG '61 reissue w/ maestro.
a similar model w/ maestro can now only be gotten from the custom shop, called the historic SG std, of cos with those small differences already mentioned.
in terms of SGs.
the '61 reissue is gibson usa.
currently there is a GOTW '67 reissue SG special which is of cos custom shop.
back in the 90s there was also a '67 reissue SG custom with large pickguard.
then of cos in the 80s, there was the '62 SG reissue which was gibson usa.
that is another SG i wouldnt mind getting my hands on as its different from the current '61 reissues, has a beautiful body/neck joint similar to authentic '61s.
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...and the MIJ Fender bearing certain numerics in the model designation, are not re-issues (eg: ST54/ ST72/ etc)
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