OrvilleIsDead Posted June 22, 2022 Share Posted June 22, 2022 Hey, new member here. I have a guitar that is new to me, a 99 LP Studio Gothic. I know a few things about the guitar; the gothic series was 98-03, consisted of a LP, SG, V, EXP, 335, 135. Has Orville on the back, original Gibson logo on the 12th; the basics I think everyone knows. But here's where I think i'll need a real Gibson history buff/ expert to help: Gothic LPs got a 59 rounded neck vs the 60s slim taper that studios the same years got. Why? My serial indicates 2000 but the guitar was bought in 99, paperwork indicates 99. Is it actually a 2000? If so, how was it sold in 99 if the neck wasn't stamped till 2000? The Gothic LPs body is 1 or 2 cm thinner than other LP bodies. Why? I've never seen a 98 LP Gothic and they arent listed in the original sales brochure for the gothic series. Only 335, 135, SG, EXP, V. Were they not made the first year? Why? Any rough estimate as to how many were made? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slimt Posted September 12, 2022 Share Posted September 12, 2022 Gibson les pauls were never consistent. Necks seem to change on every model and every guitar. Some flat some thick , some narrow , some fat. I remember seeing that version. Its different for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdgm Posted September 12, 2022 Share Posted September 12, 2022 Very nice, quite rare, looks in great condition. Sorry I can't help with your queries but if you can change the title of your post to include LP Gothic you may find someone who knows. Welcome to the forum and good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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