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Is there a list of Gibson Reissues that have the 1 9/16" Nut? I've only played one like this, and it was n original mid 60s SG. The neck profile was also significantly smaller than anything I've played by Gibson. It was probably the best feeling guitar I've ever come across, but it was the price of a used car and I pretty much had to pull off a Jedi mind trick to get the guy at guitar center to remove it from behind what I assume was bullet proof glass. I'm guessing I'd have a bit better luck affording a reissue. I'm interested in any model with this nut width. Thanks

Cool info, Lord. Do you happen to know when Epi switched from Mahogany bodies to the mix w Alder? I found an Epi catalog from '95 and all the LP Standards are listed having Mahogany bodies and Flame Maple tops. There was also a section at the end previewing the '96 models; those LP Std bodies were listed as Mahogany/Alder. Could the wood mix have started in '96, or was Epi always switching woods throughout the years? Thanks.

What did u end up replacing them with? Besides looking for tbe right LP for me, I've been checking out PAF clones, incase I run into a similar situation like yours.. or if I decide to pull a 180° n grab a Fender. Always thought a PAF would sound cool in a Strat or Tele. My two favorites at the moment are the Mojotone 59 Clone Low Output and DiMarzio's 36th Anniversary PAF. I'd really like to try the one made by Les Paul n his right hand man. Apparently they had been working on creating the ultimate PAF for the past 30 years. Les died before his partner finally got it right and released it to the public. Too bad the pair is $600+!

I just checked, and I I either looked at it wrong, or it sold in the past few days. What I ment by my post is that as much as I want the LP, I always seem to find something else for sale that I like just as much.

Totally. I've been talking seemingly forever about getting one of these damn things, so hopefully that day comes sooner than never!

Oh ya, what's the difference between a Standard n those 1960 models? Something in my gut tells me to steer clear of the current production 1960s.. they've been making them since the 90s, ya? My dream LP is an Ebony fretboard Custom, but I'd need another grand to get one of those...,

NGD post.. What's that?

I couldn't agree more about the mid-90 to very early 00 models. I've loved every one I played. I think I might have found a stock 97 gold top. Prob gonna jump on that one. Thanks for all the replies everyone! You saved me alot of potential heartache with that Deluxe.

Oh damn, yer totally right. I noticed the lighter colored neck, but didn't put two n two together.

Ahhh. I've actually gone over this in my mind and of the thing wasn't refundable I wouldn't give a second thought on passing. I'm sure every year has it's share of the gem LPs, but are there specific eras or certain years that I should keep my eyes peeled for? Like I mentioned, I've found the 90s-early 2000s to be pretty consistent; I've played more LPs I've liked from this time period than any other. This excludes the 50s-60s.. I've only played one of these, a '62 SG; it was the coolest sounding and had the sweetest neck I've ever felt. It was really skinny for a Gibson, and I'm a fan of skinny necks. You could just feel the excellent craftsmanship. It was behind that bullet proof glass at Guitar Center. Thing cost 10k! It took a ton of sweet talking to get them to let me touch it, let alone play it!

Why not? Is it cuz the guy routed it for regular size HBs (or do some Deluxes come w/ reg HBs?) and put that Piezo in? I'm not that concerned if that brings down the value; I'm more interested in feel and tone. I plan on swapping out the HBs with PAF clones. I'll probably take out the Piezo too, unless I end up liking it.

Everyday since I sold my '76 Gibson LP Standard I've regretted getting rid of it. The sale saved me from being homeless, but it would have been a fair trade off.. it was one of the diamond in the rough LPs. I just found a '75 Gibson LP Deluxe for 2k and I'd like to get your opinions. All I have to go on are the pictures I included in this post. I'm not familiar with the differences between the Standard and Deluxe models. All I can tell from looking at both is that the Deluxe has mini HBs. This '75 had the pups swapped for full sized HBs (can't tell which type from the pic), as well as a Piezo pup installed. Does anyone know if the Deluxe models from' 75 have the same factory specs for the neck, or do they vary? I say factory specs cuz every LP neck seems to have it's own individual feel, even if Gibson intended for the neck to be the same. I'm not sure if I'm romanticizing over the older LPs or if they really are better than the current production models. I've played a ton on LPs and when I find one that I like, which can take going thru quite alot, they're either from the 70's or earlier, or the 90s-early '00s. Thanks.

Wish i could, but it's not mine. I needa buy something, even a rough estimate works.

Hey, I need to replace the bridge pins on an Epiphone PR200DNA. Does anyone know what size I'll need? Thanks.

Does Traditional refer to the standard LP that's been around since the 50s? Also, what year did they start making the Modern routes? Going back to my original post, would the 12lb one I saw for sale have minimal to zero weights relief, where the 8-9lb ones have the Traditional route? Thanks

Very true. I guess I should have titled this Epi LP vs Gib LP Studio; I've only tried a handful of studios. I should have enough for a LP standard after my next paycheck. I need to read up on all the differences between the newer lp models.. there seems to be hundreds of em! And like someone just said, try every one u can get yer hands on. Which I always do anyways 😉

I need to do some research on what all the new LP models are; it seems like there are a hundred different ones. Once I get my next paycheck I should have around $1700 to spend. From what I've seen for sale online, that should be able to get me an LP Standard from 2000-present. There are a few different ones that I've bookmarked so far.. if I remember correctly, there's a 2003, 2007, 2016, 2017 and a couple others that I'm waiting for a date on. I've had a few Epi LPs, all MIK late '90s, which I really liked, a mid '00s Gibby LP Special, which I hated, and a '76 Gib LP Standard, which was one of the diamond in the rough ones...the coolest guitar, in both feel and sound, that I've ever played. Damn do I miss that thing. It sounded like a rounded fireball spitting out the cabinet. I'm hoping I can find another LP that has that magic.

So is that similar to a chambered body, except WAY less drastic?

What is done to the guitar to make it "weight relieved?"

I've been looking at LP Standards and noticed that they vary in weight from 7 to 12 lbs. Is there some kind of spec sheet that explains what's going on in these different weight classes? Thanks.

I would love a Standard, but don't have the money. All the ones I've seen are between $1650-3000.

Which models are the C shaped? The other guy said the 50s are similar to the Fender Modern C, which is the opposite of what I've heard. You mention the C n 50 separately, so you must feel otherwise, ya? I was under the impression that the 60s are a C, or the closest Gibson to one, but I'm definitely not too knowledgeable on the topic. And yes, I would love a 335, but they're outta my price range.

Search Gibson LP Studio 60 on eBay; they made a Tribute model from '09-'12...atleast those are the years of the ones for sale over there. Altho most, if not all, have P90s, which isn't a pup I'm interested in, n would require additional routing for HBs. The 50s tribute really has a neck similar to a Fender Modern C? Those are my absolute favorite. I've always thought, n read, that the 50s have a thick, D or U neck shape. I'll definitely have to try those. Any particular year on that one?

I've owned a few LPs. My first was a '76 Gibby, either Standard or Custom. It had the 2 under the serial #, but even as a factory recall, it was the best LP I've ever played, and I've played a **** ton. Also had a mid' 00*Gib Special, which I hated, and too late'90 Epi LP Standards, MIK, which I loved. I find Gibson WAY more inconsistent than Epi's for whatever reason. I've heard that '90s Gibbys are part of the "good wood" not sure if this is true or just bullshit. I've found quite a few decent looking 90s LP Studio's on eBay that'll leave me money to swap pups. I don't want hot ones. Also love that mostly all the 90s Studio's have Ebony fretboards. I play mainly blues/rock w some 77 punk n a tiny bit of heavy rock mixed in, so I'm usually playing kinda clean or low/medium gain. I've listened to some PAF copy shootouts n I really like the DiMarzio 36th Anniversary PAF; it has nice chime. I was also thinking about the '60s model Studio, as I'm not a giant fan of the LPs w big baseball bat necks. All those have the rosewood boards, but it's a fair trade for a thinner neck. I know that the guitar is only 1/3 of the tone, the amp n player filling it out. I'll deal w the amp after the guitar, which I need WAY more.. I'm stuck playing a Squire Strat. I've almost always been a Fender man, so I feel that switching to a LP is a big leap of faith. I've also been thinking about a vintage Guild S-100, which I love the feel of, or a Fender Tele w a PAF copy in bridge.

I got around $1000-1300 for a new guitar. Had my heart set on a Gibson LP Custom, but don't have the $3-4k. That leaves me a choice between an Epi LP or a Gibby LP Studio. I haven't been a fan of the few Studios I've tried. They sound too dark. I've owned a couple different late '90s Korean Epi LPs that I've liked. They seem more consistent, in feel, than any Gibson LP version. The Gibby Studios don't have the Maple cap either, right? The Epi LPs have one tho, ya? Just thinner than the Gibby. Maybe that's why I find Studio's have a dark tone. I also like how the Epi's have the binding; they look cooler. Would the Japanese Epi LP Elite be considered the top of line Epi? Also, if I got an Epi I'd have enough cash left over to gut it n replace all the hardware, wiring n pickups. Altho, I'd prob have enough to do that with a Gibby Studio. I play a mix of blues/rock, 77 punk n a bit of heavy rock (thrown in sparingly). Just looking for your suggestions on what my best move would be...so I end up with the best quality LP.