There's nothing wrong with Norlin era Gibsons. People complained the headstocks broke off too easily. They came up with the volute to remedy the problem. Everyone hated that, even though it kept the headstock safer. When it comes to guitar, its best to form your own opinions. I used to believe many wives tales about music equipment. Most of it is nonsense. I ran across a '77 Gibson Les Paul Custom. I love it more than any guitar I've ever owned which is around a hundred or so. It is my best friend and is on my mind daily even though I own several Gibsons.
