Zeppeholic Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 Hello, I was wondering if the new Les Paul Customs have a fully-solid body or are they chambered/swiss-cheesed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjmwrx Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 http://www2.gibson.com/Products/Electric-Guitars/Les-Paul/Gibson-Custom/Les-Paul-Custom.aspx "Today’s Les Paul Custom is based on the model from the mid-1950s, but with several modern appointments. The body is crafted with a hand-carved maple top, which is fitted to a body made from a solid piece of mahogany with strategically routed holes to lessen the weight of the guitar, resulting in a Les Paul with enhanced acoustic qualities and improved resonance." That would indicate traditional weight relief. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeppeholic Posted October 20, 2013 Author Share Posted October 20, 2013 http://www2.gibson.com/Products/Electric-Guitars/Les-Paul/Gibson-Custom/Les-Paul-Custom.aspx "Today’s Les Paul Custom is based on the model from the mid-1950s, but with several modern appointments. The body is crafted with a hand-carved maple top, which is fitted to a body made from a solid piece of mahogany with strategically routed holes to lessen the weight of the guitar, resulting in a Les Paul with enhanced acoustic qualities and improved resonance." That would indicate traditional weight relief. Damnit... Sorry, I've read a lot of discriptions saying SOLID MAHOGANY Well, thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capmaster Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 I am rather curious when a '60s neck Gibson USA Les Paul with a real solid mahogany body will be released. It took me as a surprise when they started to make the Traditional 2013 featuring the late'50s neck without any weight relief after thirty years. This guitar is a bestseller, and by owning one myself I pretty well do know why. Due to the Traditional 2013's ongoing success, they maybe are considering a '60s neck version with a fully massive body, too, whatever they may call this model. I believe there still is some hope left... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeppeholic Posted October 20, 2013 Author Share Posted October 20, 2013 I am rather curious when a '60s neck Gibson USA Les Paul with a real solid mahogany body will be released. It took me as a surprise when they started to make the Traditional 2013 featuring the late'50s neck without any weight relief after thirty years. This guitar is a bestseller, and by owning one myself I pretty well do know why. Due to the Traditional 2013's ongoing success, they maybe are considering a '60s neck version with a fully massive body, too, whatever they may call this model. I believe there still is some hope left... I suggested that on the Gibson website. They'd make a ton of money. i'd buy one in Light Burst or Tea Burst... as long as they have many finishes to choose from. I also wish they'd have a solid bodied LPC with a 60's neck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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