norcalpiper Posted September 2, 2016 Share Posted September 2, 2016 Not bad.....no models have the toggle switch chip. http://www.musiciansfriend.com/gibson-usa-2017?icid=210646 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darling67 Posted September 2, 2016 Share Posted September 2, 2016 Not bad.....no models have the toggle switch chip. http://www.musiciansfriend.com/gibson-usa-2017?icid=210646 I found that to be a curious "touch", as well. I don't mind it, but it's an odd thing to omit. Kind'a like those "naked" models that came out earlier this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stonevibe Posted September 2, 2016 Share Posted September 2, 2016 What's this new weight relief? Anyone know any details yet? https://www.gearnews.com/gibson-2017-lineup-new-finishes-new-weight-relief-new-amazon-pricing/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deeman Posted September 2, 2016 Share Posted September 2, 2016 This is the first i'm hearing about the new weight relief. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
letsgoaz Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 AMS has a Surf Green Classic http://www.americanmusical.com/Item--i-GIB-LPCS17-G6NH1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darling67 Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 When I first saw the 2017 models, I initially was interested in the SG Standard in Cherry Burst. However, this guitar has since grown on me, and I think I may snatch one of them up instead... in ebony/tortoise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iluvcrap2000 Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 Think Gibson took a swipe at Yamaha/prs with these models. I'd install a Free-way switch in there to give more options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norcalpiper Posted September 17, 2016 Author Share Posted September 17, 2016 When will this complete color scheme be available? I've seen pics on the internet, but not on the seller sites. Anyone have info on these? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabs Posted September 17, 2016 Share Posted September 17, 2016 When will this complete color scheme be available? I've seen pics on the internet, but not on the seller sites. Anyone have info on these? They only have two colours here http://www.musiciansfriend.com/guitars/gibson-2017-les-paul-custom-special-electric-guitar Same two here http://www.guitarcenter.com/Gibson/2017-Les-Paul-Custom-Special-Electric-Guitar.gc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darling67 Posted September 17, 2016 Share Posted September 17, 2016 They only have two colours here http://www.musiciansfriend.com/guitars/gibson-2017-les-paul-custom-special-electric-guitar Same two here http://www.guitarcenter.com/Gibson/2017-Les-Paul-Custom-Special-Electric-Guitar.gc Yup! Just the ebony/tortoise and the wine red at the moment. I'd not be surprised if more of these colors, above, are made available in the coming weeks—if not the new year, for sure. I still like the ebony, but if they threw out a "TV Yellow" at some point, I might be a little miffed that I did not wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteGalaxie Posted September 18, 2016 Share Posted September 18, 2016 So the 2017 Traditionals are non-weight relieved? Gibson 2017 Les Paul Traditional T Electric Guitar "Body type:Solid Body" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabs Posted September 18, 2016 Share Posted September 18, 2016 So the 2017 Traditionals are non-weight relieved? Gibson 2017 Les Paul Traditional T Electric Guitar "Body type:Solid Body" Yup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PelhamBlueFire Posted September 18, 2016 Share Posted September 18, 2016 So the 2017 Traditionals are non-weight relieved? Gibson 2017 Les Paul Traditional T Electric Guitar "Body type:Solid Body" Only non-weight relieved Les Pauls are REAL Les Pauls. I think Gibson listened to the guy who said that :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oubaas Posted September 18, 2016 Share Posted September 18, 2016 Well, I've got a 2017 Tribute T gold top coming this week, it's shipped. So I'll know shortly what's going on with things. I do all my own setups and guitar work, so if it's in need of any tweaking I can take care of it myself. Once it's dialed in and then plugged in, I should be able to report back on that particular 2017 model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabs Posted September 18, 2016 Share Posted September 18, 2016 Cool.. Love the tribute models... I got one of the early 60s tribute models (also a goldtop) with P90s... Also its good to see on the 2017 version that they have gone back to having natural backs.. Never really dug the dark backs as much... Great guitars for a great price Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oubaas Posted September 18, 2016 Share Posted September 18, 2016 Cool.. Love the tribute models... I got one of the early 60s tribute models (also a goldtop) with P90s... Also its good to see on the 2017 version that they have gone back to having natural backs.. Never really dug the dark backs as much... Great guitars for a great price Yeah, I'm with you on the natural back. That tipped the scales for me on the purchase. If it had been a dark back model, I might not have been as enthusiastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zentar Posted September 18, 2016 Share Posted September 18, 2016 its good to see on the 2017 version that they have gone back to having natural backs.. Never really dug the dark backs as much.. Agreed. Mahogany grain is gorgeous. Why slap paint on it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabs Posted September 18, 2016 Share Posted September 18, 2016 Agreed. Mahogany grain is gorgeous. Why slap paint on it? Yeah.. Take the stock image on this site https://www.andertons.co.uk/p/LPTR17SGNH1/solid-body-electric-guitars/gibson-usa-les-paul-tribute-t-2017-satin-gold-top :o (kind of looks like African mahogany to me (not that, that's a bad thing at all, I mean LOOK AT IT :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rct Posted September 18, 2016 Share Posted September 18, 2016 oh yuck. The SapellificOvangkolifiBubingafication of all things mahogany has finely met the great Les Paul. Shame that. rct Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabs Posted September 18, 2016 Share Posted September 18, 2016 oh yuck. The SapellificOvangkolifiBubingafication of all things mahogany has finely met the great Les Paul. Shame that. rct I like it.. But I think that the neck and body back woods should match.. Looks a bit weird like the one above.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1all's Pub Posted September 18, 2016 Share Posted September 18, 2016 So the 2017 Traditionals are non-weight relieved? Gibson 2017 Les Paul Traditional T Electric Guitar "Body type:Solid Body" Weight relieved LPs are also "solid body" guitars. See the description of the Standard (or any other LP that is weight relieved). http://www.musiciansfriend.com/guitars/gibson-2017-les-paul-standard-t-electric-guitar. Weight relief or the lack thereof does not determine whether an LP is solid body. Unless it's specifically a semi-hollow LP, it's a solid body. Even if it has weight relief. But yes, the 2017 Trads look to be non-weight relieved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ess Posted September 19, 2016 Share Posted September 19, 2016 Weight relieved LPs are also "solid body" guitars. See the description of the Standard (or any other LP that is weight relieved). http://www.musiciansfriend.com/guitars/gibson-2017-les-paul-standard-t-electric-guitar. Weight relief or the lack thereof does not determine whether an LP is solid body. Unless it's specifically a semi-hollow LP, it's a solid body. Even if it has weight relief. But yes, the 2017 Trads look to be non-weight relieved. Just slightly pedantic? ... then you end by agreeing with him?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
american cheez Posted September 19, 2016 Share Posted September 19, 2016 i notice the classic does not have snot colored inlays. that's pretty cool right there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1all's Pub Posted September 20, 2016 Share Posted September 20, 2016 Just slightly pedantic? ... then you end by agreeing with him?? Not pedantic at all... I was just pointing out that "solid body" status has nothing to do with weight relief (as he posited). However, that incorrect posit does not change the fact that the 2017s are indeed non-weight relieved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteGalaxie Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 Not pedantic at all... I was just pointing out that "solid body" status has nothing to do with weight relief (as he posited). However, that incorrect posit does not change the fact that the 2017s are indeed non-weight relieved. Just to clarify: I'd heard people saying it was non weight relieved and the "solid body" description seemed to imply that it was non weight relieved, but a Les Paul in general (not including the ES of course) is thought of as a solid body guitar. Hence, my question. Thanks for the answers. Now to see if a standard poker chip can be simply installed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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