Izvire Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 Hello, I just got my first real Gibson Les Paul. Bought the 2012 Studio with Vintage Sunburst as the color. However, the back of the headstock says '2013' model, what's going on here? Can anyone explain? :) Big pictures, sorry! http://kuvaton.com/k/YcsW.jpg http://kuvaton.com/k/Ycoi.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windmills Optional Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 Gibson started manufacturing some 2013 spec guitars late in 2012, so I suspect they chose to stamp "2013 Model" on the back of the headstock to avoid confusion between those and others built in 2012. Your serial number indicates this is one of these, a "2013 model" actually built on the 289th day of 2012. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovethosegibsons Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 Grats on the new les paul.. Nice solid color. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fast Ed Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 Hi, I have a LPS Gold Top 2013, but he is build in Nashville 4 Okt 2012, the first & fifth digital in the serial number says also 2012, But it is an early Build 2013 Model, confirmed bij email from Gibson.com itselfs.....anywa a 2012 or 2013, she sounds heavenly :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabs Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 Yeah the model name and the year it was made arnt necessarily the same so for instance I have a 2008 Standard model that was made in 2010 and there was also a 2010 Standard but they were still making the 2008s in 2010 wich was the last year they were made.. So it just means that they are still making some 2012 studios in 2013 to fulfil orders because some people specifically want that spec on their guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender 4 Life Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 Super nice guitar ! gotta love VB !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitarzan13 Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 What they said! She is a beauty!!! Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Izvire Posted August 1, 2013 Author Share Posted August 1, 2013 Thank you for your responses. It is indeed a 2012 model, according to Gibson customer service. Plays great, is great. Love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM2112 Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 Thank you for your responses. It is indeed a 2012 model, according to Gibson customer service. Plays great, is great. Love it. Congratulations!!! Very cool looking Studio! Love the vintage sunburst/tobacco burst finishes. HNGD!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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