2016 Traditionals

[Gibson Artist]

Does 50s rounded mean the baseball bat chunky necks? I was hoping for the slimmer 59 or 60s slimmer ones :( Here is the ad for them on Sweetwater. http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/LPTDpHBCH

[Rabs]

Yup...

 

50s is the fatter rounded neck profile.. But they can vary a bit...

 

 

And that's what the LP Classic is for... a 60s slim taper neck :) (even though it seems to be missing from the line up so far)

[charlie brown]

I wonder if they'll offer a '50's and 60's neck profile option, on the 2016 Traditional's? Especially, if they turn out

not offering the "Classic" for 2016? Time will tell, no doubt.

 

 

CB

[darling67]

There's a Les Paul '60s Tribute, with a slim '60s neck, in the 2016 lineup. Of course, it's got P-90s and does not appear to be in the same price range as a Traditional or Classic.

 

The 2016 Standard appears to have a "Slim Taper" neck, as well:

 

http://www.guitarcenter.com/Gibson/2016-Les-Paul-Standard-T.gc#productDetail

[Gibson Artist]

There's a Les Paul '60s Tribute, with a slim '60s neck, in the 2016 lineup. Of course, it's got P-90s and does not appear to be in the same price range as a Traditional or Classic.

 

The 2016 Standard appears to have a "Slim Taper" neck, as well.

Yeah i saw that. Im sensing another gibson purchase in my future lol. Any idea what the SG Standard necks for 16 will be?

[darling67]

Yeah i saw that. Im sensing another gibson purchase in my future lol. Any idea what the SG Standard necks for 16 will be?

 

All I can gather is that the 2016 Standard SG necks have a "classic width"... whatever the heck that means.

[capmaster]

Sweetwater's 2016 LP Traditional's description says "weight relieved" I hope it's a mistake and they stay in fact with the massive bodies reintroduced in 2013.

[Gibson Artist]

All I can gather is that the 2016 Standard SG necks have a "classic width"... whatever the heck that means.

The traditionals i saw on Sweetwater were only the plus top ones, the should be the cheaper top ones too soon right? Ill have to check the specs. Also, ive been eyeing the explorer and firebirds. Both totally different beasts. the Explorer has some of the hottest pickups gibson makes, while the Firebirds are lower than studios but have their own special quality in those minis. I wish the Firebird came in Red or White, all i see is the Sunburst atm. The explorer the colours of red and black are both great tho i wish the pickups were covered. A minor complaint, but i just think they look cooler that way, looks count dont they? lol

[skilsaw]

Im sensing another gibson purchase in my future.

 

I hear you. I know the urge. Just remember buying a Gibson is neither illegal, immoral, or unethical.

 

So go ahead and satisfy the desires of your heart.

[darling67]

The traditionals i saw on Sweetwater were only the plus top ones, the should be the cheaper top ones too soon right? Ill have to check the specs. Also, ive been eyeing the explorer and firebirds. Both totally different beasts. the Explorer has some of the hottest pickups gibson makes, while the Firebirds are lower than studios but have their own special quality in those minis. I wish the Firebird came in Red or White, all i see is the Sunburst atm. The explorer the colours of red and black are both great tho i wish the pickups were covered. A minor complaint, but i just think they look cooler that way, looks count dont they? lol

 

The consensus around here is that the 2016 SGs will have some sort of "slim taper" neck. Slimmed-down slightly from the G-Force nightmare of 2015.

 

Yeah, the Firebird is presently being offered only in sunburst. Kind'a the classic Firebird finish. I once owned a cherry Firebird. It was a sweet-looking guitar. The Explorer I was never too interested in. But I think cherry and ebony suit it well. I think those should also be offered in blonde/natural and/or some kind of orange or faded cherry: