Rabs Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 http://www2.gibson.com/Products/Electric-Guitars/Les-Paul/Gibson-USA/Les-Paul-Standard-Golden-Pearl.aspx This Limited Run Les Paul Standard Golden Pearl from Gibson USA piles on the features and the looks, with an exclusive finish and a hugely desirable hardware and electronics package wrapped into one great made-in-America singlecut. The legendary tonewood platform of a mahogany body (modern weight relief for comfort) plus a carved maple top sets the foundation, dressed in an elegant new Golden Pearl finish in thin nitrocellulose lacquer sets the style to max. Gold hardware—including Tune-o-matic bridge, stopbar tailpiece, and high-quality Grover™ locking Keystone tuners—tops it off in the looks department, while a pair of Burst Bucker Pro pickups through the traditional control complement yield thick, rich Les Paul tones. Add a Vintage Brown hardshell case, and it’s one outstanding Les Paul. I assume that Xtra Slim means the neck? How much slimmer can an SG be :) (maybe this one doesn't neck dive? ) http://www2.gibson.com/Products/Electric-Guitars/SG/Gibson-USA/SG-Xtra-Slim.aspx Long a favorite of classic rockers and metal heads alike, the short-lived variation of the SG Standard from the early part of the mid ’60s has been particularly popular with some players for its super-fast slim, narrow neck. An SG from this era has been critical to unbridled rock mojo of AC/DC’s Angus Young, to name but one—and now it can rock your world, too, in the form of Gibson USA’s Limited Run SG Xtra Slim. An easy feeling neck with a width of just 1.55” at the nut and an Xtra Slim Taper™ profile that goes from .775” at the 1st fret to .850” at the 12th steers you straight into the fast lane, while a pair of thick-yet-clear 57 Classic humbuckers deliver full-bore PAF tones. Add the smaller early ’60s 5-ply pickguard and great vintage looks courtesy of a Heritage Cherry finish and pearl dot markers, plus the uncompromising tonewoods and build quality you’ve come to expect from Gibson USA, and it’s an astounding American-crafted electric guitar at this price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rct Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 Jesus I shouldn't have looked at either one. rct Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Scales Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 superb SG. I have the same width neck on a 60's Epiphone and it's great to play. If I was after a new one, that'd be the one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StRanger7032 Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 That SG neck profile is very close to what the 1st generation Epiphone G-400 was modeled after. I just measured mine to be sure. Its a tiny feeling neck, and very fast to play. Its probably what has made me love my '93 G-400 so much over the 20 years I've owned it. If I hadn't totally upgraded the electronics in the Epi last year, I would be seriously considering the SG Xtra Slim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sellen Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 Yea cool Sg A bound neck and a bit more body and horn bevels, would't hurt. But i love it with the dot's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Searcy Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 Are these 2015 models? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveFord Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 I guess the Nib Guy quit. They look like limited run 2015s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshall Paul Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 Awe, I could go the pearl top LP. I like that. I'd still get rid of those pups and tuners though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Searcy Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 I guess the Nib Guy quit. They look like limited run 2015s. I thought ALL the 2015 Gibson USA guitars were gonna have GForce, brass nuts and wide necks...? I'm very disapointed... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickeybo89 Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 I really think the goldtop looks very lacking in comparison to the standard finish. Could be the photos just. Sg looks cool though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigKahune Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 I really think the goldtop looks very lacking in comparison to the standard finish. ... Photos rarely do justice to pearl finishes - reserve your judgement till you see the finish in person. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabs Posted January 19, 2015 Author Share Posted January 19, 2015 I thought ALL the 2015 Gibson USA guitars were gonna have GForce, brass nuts and wide necks...? I'm very disapointed... Yup that's what I would have thought too... If these changes are all so great why wouldn't they want them on all models... Its hard to believe its just for us die hard fans... but if that's the case make limited runs with the new features and give us what we want :) Or are they really just trying to pump the prices up any way they can? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabs Posted January 20, 2015 Author Share Posted January 20, 2015 Cool vid of the Golden Pearl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidblast Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 That Les Paul sounds great, (of course lot of that had to do with the player however! He's a very good player) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 http://www2.gibson.com/Products/Electric-Guitars/SG/Gibson-USA/SG-Xtra-Slim.aspx Long a favorite of classic rockers and metal heads alike, the short-lived variation of the SG Standard from the early part of the mid ’60s has been particularly popular with some players for its super-fast slim, narrow neck. An SG from this era has been critical to unbridled rock mojo of AC/DC’s Angus Young, to name but one—and now it can rock your world, too, in the form of Gibson USA’s Limited Run SG Xtra Slim. An easy feeling neck with a width of just 1.55” at the nut and an Xtra Slim Taper™ profile that goes from .775” at the 1st fret to .850” at the 12th steers you straight into the fast lane, while a pair of thick-yet-clear 57 Classic humbuckers deliver full-bore PAF tones. Add the smaller early ’60s 5-ply pickguard and great vintage looks courtesy of a Heritage Cherry finish and pearl dot markers, plus the uncompromising tonewoods and build quality you’ve come to expect from Gibson USA, and it’s an astounding American-crafted electric guitar at this price. Nice SG...BUT, "Whew!!!" I'm SAFE! Since It doesn't (by evidenced in the photos) have the early '60's wider/deeper bevels, and horn tapers. :unsure: CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPguitarman Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 I Like that Pearl color. Nice not to have the 2015 mandatories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Searcy Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 But but but they're FORCING us to buy things!! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPguitarman Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 But but but they're FORCING us to buy things!! :) Ah, I get it now, they're FORCING us to buy things. Maybe that's what the Gibson Advertising Guru's said. Lets call it the G-FORCE, then we can FORCE it on the unsuspecting little people. Yea, that's the ticket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabs Posted January 20, 2015 Author Share Posted January 20, 2015 Ah, I get it now, they're FORCING us to buy things. Maybe that's what the Gibson Advertising Guru's said. Lets call it the G-FORCE, then we can FORCE it on the unsuspecting little people. Yea, that's the ticket. Lol.. yes, just in time for the new Star Wars film at the end of this year :P :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riffster Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 I like the LP but pass on the SG. 1.55" nut? I need room for my sloppy fingering. Weird thing = is that Gibson has been doing a lot of SGs with 24 fret neck and they put chunky necks on them, not quite a 60's taper even if they say it is...then they make a truly slim and fast neck and they get back to the 22 fret configuration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryUK Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 Another 'new' guitar. I hate the way the just paint the top a different colour and call in a new model. Don't you all find it patronising? Why not just buy a Traditional, take it to your luthier and have them paint the top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaiser Bill Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 lashurst...a agree..we would basically be buying a paint job. However as much as I detest SGs...I might want to try one with a thinner neck to see if its viable, and to add one to the arsenal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drog Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 Oh my! That Les Paul is beautiful. [drool] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StRanger7032 Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 Dang! I've gone and convinced myself to buy the SG Xtra Slim after (if) my Les Paul sells. I don't really need it, but I really want it! Its the "real" Gibson version of my '93 Epiphone G-400. Luckily there don't seem to be any in the US right now, so my bank account is safe temporarily! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capmaster Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 The Gibson specs of the Golden Pearl LP say four push/pull pots, but neither the text nor Greg Koch of Wildwood Guitars do mention them - so what? Is it a spec transcription error? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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