olie Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 Is it just me or does anyone out there have any idea why Gibson/Epiphone released the 100th birthday special Les Paul as an Epiphone? Unless they're saving up for some blockbuster Gibson splash it hardly makes sense to me. Curious mind wondering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 ...does anyone out there have any idea why Gibson/Epiphone released the 100th birthday special Les Paul as an Epiphone?... I'm not sure if you are making a joke or being serious. Assuming the latter you may wish to peruse the headstock of pretty much every single model from the Gibson Les Paul range in 2015... http://www.gibson.com/Products/Electric-Guitars/2015/USA/Les-Paul-Less-Plus.aspx Pip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olie Posted November 12, 2015 Author Share Posted November 12, 2015 Go to the Epiphone site and check out the new Epiphone 199th anniversary Les Paul just released.That's what I'm talking about. No joking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPS1976 Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 I'm guessing Epiphone released it to celebrate Les' 100th birthday?...and to make some $$ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. C.O. Jones Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 Well each of the brands celebrates in his own manner, Gibson with the 2015 models, and Epiphone with that 100th annyversary LPC. Looks good, I like the headstock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 The dapper gentleman seen here is playing an Epiphone. If Epi wish to honour the man then they have every reason to do so. If it comes down to it 'The Log' which Les took to show Ted McCarty was a lump of 4"x4" wood onto which a neck and some electronics had been grafted. The neck was an Epi neck... Pip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 I think the 100th Anniversary Epi Les Paul Custom's are really nice looking! Like a Les Paul Custom, with Sheraton neck appointments! Very Cool! IMHO CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdgm Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 I think the 100th Anniversary Epi Les Paul Custom's are really nice looking! Like a Les Paul Custom, with Sheraton neck appointments! Very Cool! IMHO CB Yes I like the look of 'em too, gold TRC and all! I am hoping my next guitar will be a natural one of these or a Lee Malia. And there does not appear to be a Gibson LP Custom model in the new line-up... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olie Posted November 12, 2015 Author Share Posted November 12, 2015 Okay.I know that Epiphone can honor Les Paul should they wish to and yes, they are lovely-looking guitars but it still begs the question-why did Gibson (owner of Epiphone) give the lead to Epiphone when we all know that Les Paul was known for playing a Gibson even though he played Epiphones during his lifetime. I'm not trying to piss off all the loyal Gibson(Epiphone) fans here in Gibsonville-it simply seemed curious.Obviously I'm in the distinct minority thinking the way I do. Strangely monolithic thinking here in the 'hood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPS1976 Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 Okay.I know that Epiphone can honor Les Paul should they wish to and yes, they are lovely-looking guitars but it still begs the question-why did Gibson (owner of Epiphone) give the lead to Epiphone when we all know that Les Paul was known for playing a Gibson even though he played Epiphones during his lifetime. I'm not trying to piss off all the loyal Gibson(Epiphone) fans here in Gibsonville-it simply seemed curious.Obviously I'm in the distinct minority thinking the way I do. Strangely monolithic thinking here in the 'hood. I think someone above answered this but the whole Gibson USA line of 2015 had "Les Paul 100" scribbled on the headstock. that was Gibson's way of celebrating his 100th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 I think someone above answered this but the whole Gibson USA line of 2015 had "Les Paul 100" scribbled on the headstock. that was Gibson's way of celebrating his 100th. Yeah, they even put that scrawl on the 2015 SG's, which were NOT one of Les's favorite models. THAT's what I found funny/curious. But, he was shown, holding (anyway), a SG "Les PauL" Custom, on several (advertisement) occasions. Maybe(?) that was enough justification, for including ALL the SG's? Who knows?! CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 ...Obviously I'm in the distinct minority thinking the way I do. Strangely monolithic thinking here in the 'hood... You've got it the wrong way around. YOU are the only person here who thinks it odd that Epiphone and not just Gibson should honour Les Paul with the 100th anniversary instruments. WE are all-inclusive in taking it as a matter of course that Epiphone should likewise honour the man. If anyone here can be accused of a certain narrowness of mind then quite clearly it is yourself. Furthermore many folks here in 'Gibsonville', myself included, also happen to own an Epi or two themselves so don't get too caught up in the snob thing, eh? No offence intended. Pip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merciful-evans Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 Les loved Epiphones and used their workshop himself to create the 'log'. He appealed to Gibson (McCarty) for help when they were in financial trouble. Would Gibson have even bought Epiphone without Les? Some may argue that the takeover was anything but altruistic but it allowed the name (and some guitars) to continue. The regulars in the Epi-area of this forum recently made me aware of this guitar. If ever there was a Les Paul challenge from Epi, its surely this one, with USA Switchcraft components and Gibson 57 Classic pups on board for starters. I'm impressed. http://www.epiphone.com/Products/Les-Paul/Les-Paul-Tribute-Plus-Outfit.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pin Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 If Epi wish to honour the man then they have every reason to do so. If it comes down to it 'The Log' which Les took to show Ted McCarty was a lump of 4"x4" wood onto which a neck and some electronics had been grafted. The neck was an Epi neck... Pip. Pippy, is there anything you don't know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pin Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 Les loved Epiphones and used their workshop himself to create the 'log'. He appealed to Gibson (McCarty) for help when they were in financial trouble. Would Gibson have even bought Epiphone without Les? Some may argue that the takeover was anything but altruistic but it allowed the name (and some guitars) to continue. The regulars in the Epi-area of this forum recently made me aware of this guitar. If ever there was a Les Paul challenge from Epi, its surely this one, with USA Switchcraft components and Gibson 57 Classic pups on board for starters. I'm impressed. http://www.epiphone.com/Products/Les-Paul/Les-Paul-Tribute-Plus-Outfit.aspx They are very good guitars of that there is no doubt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 Pippy, is there anything you don't know? Don't tell anyone, OK?, but I shoot the breeze with Les pretty much every night by means of my ouija board and he tells me loads of interesting stuff. Pip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 Don't tell anyone, OK?, but I shoot the breeze with Les pretty much every night by means of my ouija board and he tells me loads of interesting stuff. Pip. COOL! Ask him, next time, what he thought about Gibson using his name, again, on the 2015 SG's?!!! LOL CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 He says that there was a lot of misunderstanding about his feelings for the 'new Les Paul' shape (his words). He didn't really mind the look and, as a proto-shredder, he actually much preferred the smaller heel and better upper-fret access. On the downside he really didn't like the neck-heaviness of the guitar. Suede-backed thick width straps were not available back in '61. Removing his name from the range, he reminded me, was all about his divorce settlement headache. Nothing more than that. And as we had touched on that latter subject he informed me that he was delighted to find that Mary still has the sweetest voice. They have put their differences behind them - after all; they are unlikely to be doing much touring in future - and they are working on some new material. A new Xmas LP is in the pipeline, he says. I wish I could say as much....... Pip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eracer_Team Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 my take on this is: Epiphone is the "price consciousnes" division of Gibson. with the Epip's at a different price break, it gives those that can't afford/don't want to spend the amount they would on a Gibson USA brand. it "expands" the market. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olie Posted November 12, 2015 Author Share Posted November 12, 2015 You've got it the wrong way around. YOU are the only person here who thinks it odd that Epiphone and not just Gibson should honour Les Paul with the 100th anniversary instruments. WE are all-inclusive in taking it as a matter of course that Epiphone should likewise honour the man. If anyone here can be accused of a certain narrowness of mind then quite clearly it is yourself. Furthermore many folks here in 'Gibsonville', myself included, also happen to own an Epi or two themselves so don't get too caught up in the snob thing, eh? No offence intended. Pip. Really? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olie Posted November 12, 2015 Author Share Posted November 12, 2015 You've got it the wrong way around. YOU are the only person here who thinks it odd that Epiphone and not just Gibson should honour Les Paul with the 100th anniversary instruments. WE are all-inclusive in taking it as a matter of course that Epiphone should likewise honour the man. If anyone here can be accused of a certain narrowness of mind then quite clearly it is yourself. Furthermore many folks here in 'Gibsonville', myself included, also happen to own an Epi or two themselves so don't get too caught up in the snob thing, eh? No offence intended. This started out as a simple inquiry and ended up going off-topic. All I wondered was why Epiphone created what appears to be a seminal splash .Perhaps Gibson thought that they had already milked the occasion and needed to find a new market...I don't know. But you seem to have imbibed a whole lot of P.R. kool-aid.Have at it.And Who appointed YOU ,WE? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Searcy Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 Is there a point to anything you're saying? I'm guessing Gobson wont make a 100th ann Les Paul till 2052... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olie Posted November 13, 2015 Author Share Posted November 13, 2015 Is there a point to anything you're saying? I'm guessing they wont make a 100th ann Les Paul till 2052... Oh,sigh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btoth76 Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 http://www.epiphone.com/News/Features/2015/Epiphone-Ltd-Ed-Les-Paul-Custom-100th-Anniversary-h.aspx Stop this thread!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pin Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 Well, for what it is worth I think the Epi Les Paul 100s are lovely looking guitars. And yes, I even like the headstock! In fact, I particularly like the headstock. I won't get one because I have the 25 / 50 and that does me but they are genuinely nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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