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Wow, This was like walking through a crime scene investigation! Good eyes on everyones part.

I like the 60's necks. To me their easier to play then a 50's necks. One note regarding 60's necks. They can break much easier then the 50's necks so you have to be very careful when moving around and letting others handle them! I've never broken a neck but I've seen plenty, and most were 60's necks.

2005 Standard Faded Tobacco

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! :)

Dude, I said "People" I didn't say you? And it doesn't matter who wrote the article for whatever reason, or where it came from! I was referring to the "People" who write articles like that without any real proof. And you don't know their agendas! Hey, you asked a question and I gave my opinion. As for my two Gibson's that I was comparing, they were my guitars and my opinion of them! Not someone else's! Oh, And for the guitar being born. Wow, You really got me there! I guess my thinking was out of respect for Les Paul guitars. If you see yours as a piece of wood then thats your prerogative. I happen to value mine in a different way. If you're going to ask for peoples opinions then you should be more open to them, or just not post a question in the first place. Oops, I'm sorry. I read your post again and I realize you weren't looking for honest opinions. My Bad. You were looking for people to "back up the myth"......... Go figure.

People will say anything to make their guitars sound like they are more special. I guess owning a Gibson LP isn't enough! Personally I've never heard this. I've owned a 2002 Classic and it wasn't as good as my 2005 Standard Faded? But I'm not going to go around and say 2005 was the best year. Gibson LP's are great guitars but one next to another can be very different. Even when born in the same year and on the same days?

Thats FUnny! I was going to say you got yourself a winner there, but then again, you took her advice. As for the sticky stuff? "Hell, you don't remember last night dude?" "You drank so much you puked in your guitar case after that girl showed you her VJJ" =P~/ =P~/ O:)/ =P~/ :D/ :D/ :D/ :D/