Advice - Which Traditional

[ant7629]

Hi all

 

In light of the recent announcement from gIbson regarding the butchering if the 2015 models, I've decided to find a used Traditional (pre 2014).

 

Ive found a mint 2012 in Sunburst and a mint 2013 in Honeyburst, the latter is slightly more expensive.

 

Can anyone advise which wold be the better option? I've had a Traditional (2009) before and loved it, but I like the idea of the non weight relived body of the 2013. What draws me to the 2012, is the red back like the original 60s models.

 

Is there anything else that that sets the to apart?

 

Thanks!

[capmaster]

The 2012 Trads are weight relieved, the 2013s are not, as well as the 2014 Trad model. It would be best trying both, but my guts say I'd prefer probably the 2013. I wouldn't want to part with mine. All of those I tried when buying her were great in every respect, no single dud among them.

[ken374]

The 2012 Trads are weight relieved, the 2013s are not, as well as the 2014 Trad model. It would be best trying both, but my guts say I'd prefer probably the 2013. I wouldn't want to part with mine. All of those I tried when buying her were great in every respect, no single dud among them.

My 2012 traditional pro II at 9 pounds weight relieved?

[capmaster]

My 2012 traditional pro II at 9 pounds weight relieved?

For sure. The two Modern Weight Relieved LPs of mine are around 9 lbs 4 oz as well as my massive 2013 Traditional.

[LesBonfire]

I have a 2012 Lightburst Traditional, great guitar so far. Only had to have the nut worked, which could be any Gibson. I felt the same way about the red backs and that's why I picked my Lightburst, the brown back on some of the guitars just looked off...

 

That being said, the 2013's are what a Les Paul should be, no weight relief, accurate pick ups, accurate, tuners and in that particular year they had great finishes.

Can't go wrong with either of them, just play them both and see if they feel good to you!