Larsongs Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 I noticed Gibson isn’t making ES125, ES135, ES175, L-5 & other big Body Electric Guitars? Is this true? If so, why? I’m interested but don’t see any? Am I missing something? How many variations of LP’s & ES335’s do we want or need? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksdaddy Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 You’re not missing anything. When I was at the Gibson Garage in October I asked one of the sales reps if there were any plans to bring back the 175 (as one example). His short answer was no. I believe we touched on the possibility of an L-5 (as yet another example) being built on a custom order basis, but no plans for big hollowbodies in regular production. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murph Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 I don't think the demand is there. I blame it on the youts. 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karloff Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 41 minutes ago, Murph said: I don't think the demand is there. I blame it on the youts. ah, kids these days. whatcha gonna do ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksdaddy Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 Fortunately there are nine billion Gibson boxes out there. I just sold my ‘47 L-5 and will replace it. Not sure with what. Maybe a newer L-5 or a Johnny Smith. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 (edited) 14 year olds who listen to Green Day and Taylor Swift are known to be huge ES-175 aficionados. If they did a 175 it would be north of 5k for one. Of that I’m certain. You guys know it’s the LP and J-45 that the, and I’ll quote, the “youts” really dig. Not oversized Jazzboxes. I saw My Cousin Vinny too. Edited January 4 by Sgt. Pepper 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murph Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 2 minutes ago, Sgt. Pepper said: 14 year olds who listen to Green Day This is a thing? I assumed nobody was listening to them, which is why they have to try so hard to stay relevant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 (edited) 9 minutes ago, Murph said: This is a thing? I assumed nobody was listening to them, which is why they have to try so hard to stay relevant. Kids love fake punk rock played by a guy around my age (57). That clown dresses like an 14 year old to look cool. GD also tells all the fake 14 year old punks the Woke message. I just looked the guitar player / whinny singer is 51. Off by 6. Edited January 4 by Sgt. Pepper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larsongs Posted January 4 Author Share Posted January 4 21 minutes ago, Murph said: This is a thing? I assumed nobody was listening to them, which is why they have to try so hard to stay relevant. Weren’t they somewhat relevant like 20 years ago? Those 14 olds are now in their mid 30’s! Although, I guess they are the Bar crowd Bands play to these days… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larsongs Posted January 4 Author Share Posted January 4 (edited) I’d love to have a new L-5! Edited January 4 by Larsongs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murph Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 12 minutes ago, Larsongs said: Weren’t they somewhat relevant like 20 years ago? Not in my world... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksdaddy Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 They were in the news lately and my comment on another site: Green Day…. Green Day…. Oh yeah, I remember now! My daughters listened to them about 20 years ago, along with Nelly and Eminem. I thought they’d be busy working the Carnival Cruise ships by now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksdaddy Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 Didn’t he smash his Gibson on stage a couple years ago? Trashed a guitar and didn’t even get another 15 minutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merciful-evans Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 In my neck of the woods there seem to be plenty of used 175s & L4s on reverb / ebay priced at £3,750 - £4,000 typically Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 2 hours ago, ksdaddy said: They were in the news lately and my comment on another site: Green Day…. Green Day…. Oh yeah, I remember now! My daughters listened to them about 20 years ago, along with Nelly and Eminem. I thought they’d be busy working the Carnival Cruise ships by now. Ah . . . Green Day and Blink 182. Punk for woosies who can't handle Black Flag or The Dead Kennedy's. I like my punk with a little pop mixed in so I can tap my foot while fake banging my head. Then I'll go into the closet and listen to Ms. Swift with head phones on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdgm Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 (edited) I suppose it makes sense from a business point of view. There are too many highly skilled custom builders (and Heritage) and plenty on the s/h market. Also there was an explosion of semi and archtop variations and models during the HJ years. The doublecut L5, the Crimson series, the Johnny A, many ES-designated models; I have a fine special run ES-175 from 2013 in ebony with hot-wound P94s and a Bigsby. Very glad I bought that now. P3 of the 'whip out your rig' thread. Edited January 4 by jdgm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave F Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 (edited) I think I'm set on the big body arch tops. I can slap a pickup on one as needed. But I have always wanted to try out a Byrdland. Edited January 4 by Dave F 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveFord Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 We'll probably have to wait for Gibson to change ownership again. Then we'll be complaining about the good old days when there were 50 Flying V variants to choose from and remember when there were like 25 Explorer models? Those were the days, these new guys, I dunno about them and their giant arch tops, paint isn't all bubbled and deformed, what the hell, they don't even offer a gig bag. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 2 hours ago, jdgm said: I suppose it makes sense from a business point of view. There are too many highly skilled custom builders (and Heritage) and plenty on the s/h market. What? How many LP’s, SG’s, J-45’s et al, are for sale used, so do we need more of those? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slimt Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 I have a L5 Its not bad. 😁 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murph Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 It's better than bad. It's good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karloff Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 19 hours ago, Sgt. Pepper said: Ah . . . Green Day and Blink 182. Punk for woosies who can't handle Black Flag or The Dead Kennedy's. I like my punk with a little pop mixed in so I can tap my foot while fake banging my head. Then I'll go into the closet and listen to Ms. Swift with head phones on. Black Flag. Rollins is impressive. I'm not a fan of Green Day. Billy Joe whatever singing like he's got a raging sinus infection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NighthawkChris Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 Best thing to come out of 90s were the Pantera albums. The worst thing was alternative rock - and grunge. I stand by my claim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dub-T-123 Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 7 hours ago, Karloff said: Black Flag. Rollins is impressive. I'm not a fan of Green Day. Billy Joe whatever singing like he's got a raging sinus infection. HR is good but too angsty for me. Nervous Breakdown with Kieth Morris is the best Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dub-T-123 Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 Flawless take on U2/Bono from HR 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.