Well I’m sorry it came off as a put down to you.
I agree, I don’t want to get into a meaningless dialog either, but you really should read some of your own stuff?
Your post says 2002 Gibson Les Paul’s, which is why I read it. But your question says Standards. So excuse me for interjecting my 2002 Classic because it wasn’t a Standard… The only Standard I’ve owned is my 2005 for what its worth.
Are you always so literal and does it really matter?
To answer your question. No. I can’t backup that Myth even if I tried. Also, I find it somewhat silly to believe that one model would somehow be superior based on Gibson’s Manufacturing processes. Not that a certain year can’t be better based on better materials and changes to that process, but to think that only "Standards" would be more superior then their predecessors or future generations without those changes is absurd. And as I understand it, there haven’t been a lot of changes until 2008? So, I think that article is a little biased for whatever reason. IMHO
I prefer my 05 Standard Faded because of how much it resonates! It’s like no other sold body I’ve ever played! The BB pros are much better & hotter then the 496r/500t IMHO. The 60's neck is much faster and so much easier to play then a Les Paul with the Lacquer finish. And last, the Tobacco Flamed Satin finish is just eye candy to me!
Oh, and if the house was burning?
I’d tell my family to each grab a guitar on their way out and don’t worry about the dog!
He can run faster then any of us and he isn't carrying a guitar! :)