ledzep59 Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 I would have to go with a 1980's Pre-Reissue. Kalamazoo made those things so beautifully. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Plains Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 2004-Present Mine are all 2007-present and I've never played an older guitar as good as mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Natural Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 I have no experience with any RIs other than my '98 R8. I voted '93 - '99. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockstar232007 Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 I would have to go with a 1980's Pre-Reissue. Kalamazoo made those things so beautifully.Not if you count the Heritage Standard 80. Some of those things look like they were made by blind 5 year olds. They were probably made by the same guys who made the mid '70s Deluxe. The sad part is, they wasted some KILLER looking tops on these guitars. Hell, the pickguard doesn't even fit around the p/ups, and don't get me started on the bridge/tailpiece positions. The example above isn't that bad, but I've seen some that didn't even look like real LPs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ledzep59 Posted October 7, 2009 Author Share Posted October 7, 2009 Not if you count the Heritage Standard 80. Some of those things look like they were made by blind 5 year olds. They were probably made by the same guys who made the mid '70s Deluxe. The sad part is' date=' they wasted some KILLER looking tops on these guitars. Hell, the pickguard doesn't even fit around the p/ups, and don't get me started on the bridge/tailpiece positions. The example above isn't that bad, but I've seen some that didn't even look like real LPs.[/quote'] The tops and the pickups are why I like them so much. I do love my 1999 R9 though. Those Standard 80's are not bad either. I would love one. Look at this used one on ebay now: http://cgi.ebay.com/1980-Gibson-Les-Paul-Standard-Heritage-80-series_W0QQitemZ200376420331QQcmdZViewItemQQptZGuitar?hash=item2ea75d87eb#ht_7392wt_1094 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockstar232007 Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 The tops and the pickups are why I like them so much. I do love my 1999 R9 though. Those Standard 80's are not bad either. I would love one. Look at this used one on ebay now: http://cgi.ebay.com/1980-Gibson-Les-Paul-Standard-Heritage-80-series_W0QQitemZ200376420331QQcmdZViewItemQQptZGuitar?hash=item2ea75d87eb#ht_7392wt_1094 I didn't say they were ALL bad, but the overal construction (specifically the cosmetic aspect) wasn't very consistant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ledzep59 Posted October 7, 2009 Author Share Posted October 7, 2009 I didn't say they were ALL bad' date=' but the overal construction (specifically the cosmetic aspect) wasn't very consistant.[/quote'] No, you're right. I have seen some that look like they're put together with as much love as a Jr. Bacon from Wendy's, but there are some with tops that are just breathtaking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retrosurfer1959 Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 2000 - 2003 with Brazilian fretboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ledzep59 Posted October 7, 2009 Author Share Posted October 7, 2009 2000 - 2003 with Brazilian fretboard. I was thinking about making a amendment to the poll because I figured everyone would just want one with the Brazilian board...but I didn't Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thundergod Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 Voted for 2004-Present, Ive only played a few historics and they all were from this period, BUT if Tim says 2004-present then 2004-present it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flight959 Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 2004-Present Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillybilly Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 if its not a 2003, then i want a 2007. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
six-string Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 i have been looking for an R9 to join my family for a while now. i have read all the stuff about the various changes over the years. but i'm still open to anything built between about 1999 and now. i'm not totally anal about the "historical accuracy" since i realize i'm buying a new guitar, not a 50 year old one. but i do own a few recent Historical reissues, just not an R9, and can say they are some of the best built guitars i've ever played. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockstar232007 Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 No' date=' you're right. I have seen some that look like they're put together with as much love as a Jr. Bacon from Wendy's, but there are some with tops that are just breathtaking. [/quote']That's true! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzboy Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 Is the VOS or RI that you are referring to? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
six-string Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 okay since you keep asking...the R9 that i really want is the one that is FREE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uburoibob Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 I've owned a 2001, 2004 and a 2008. I think the tops on the 2001's may be the best, overall. Also the sound of the Classic 57's as coupled to those tops is incredible (at least on mine). The build quality and vintage vibe on the 2004 was near perfect. My 2008 is a Chambered R8 and is probably the best overall in terms of build quality and smoothness of play. I played a 1997 R0 today that was stellar! I guess there's something to be said for just about the guitars of every year! Heres my 2001, 2008 and the 2004 I sold: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deepblue Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 The best Gibsons ever have been made in the past 10 years.....give or take. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thundergod Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 The best Gibsons ever have been made in the past 10 years.....give or take. I have to agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flight959 Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 2007 R9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueTone911 Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 Flight...That top is stunning! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bradmeister Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 Although I haven't had the opportunity to play all the years mentioned, a 1999 R9 (Guitar Center guitar, no less) was the best I've ever played. I played quite a few newer R9's and R8's in search of my lone R8 I bought last year. Just couldn't bring myself to spend the extra $700 that used R9 cost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boston004681 Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 I'd take Tim's. It's 2004-Presant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ledzep59 Posted October 14, 2009 Author Share Posted October 14, 2009 Although I haven't had the opportunity to play all the years mentioned' date=' a 1999 R9 (Guitar Center guitar, no less) was the best I've ever played. I played quite a few newer R9's and R8's in search of my lone R8 I bought last year. Just couldn't bring myself to spend the extra $700 that used R9 cost.[/quote'] Good to hear you specifically chose the year mine was made! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluemoon Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 I still can't vote...WTF? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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