sheppard93 Posted April 18, 2010 Posted April 18, 2010 Hey guys, new to the forum. I am a proud Les Paul owner. It was a custom made in 2002 i believe. I have a few questions. It seems it was made by Gibson USA as opposed to the custom shop. The guitar has the nicest flame maple top I have ever seen however and the guitar itself is perfectly built. Does anyone have any information about customs made in this year? and what would be the difference in where it was made? (USA vs Custom shop?) Thank you!
rockstar232007 Posted April 19, 2010 Posted April 19, 2010 If the serial # doesn't start with "CS" or feature a "Custom Shop" decal on the lower part of the headstock (behind the nut), it wasn't made in the Custom Shop. As far as the difference between Gibson USA LPs vs. The Custom Shop: Gibson USA = Mass produced, run of the mill LPs Custom Shop = Limited Runs, one-offs, high-end Signature models, etc. Basically guitars that need extra special attention to detail. Pics are welcome just the same though.
BigKahune Posted April 19, 2010 Posted April 19, 2010 Welcome. And please post some pics! Pic posting help - http://forums.gibson.com/default.aspx?g=posts&t=21335
sheppard93 Posted April 19, 2010 Author Posted April 19, 2010 Thanks guys. As soon as I can get some picures posted I will!
LPguitarman Posted April 19, 2010 Posted April 19, 2010 There are many well made "run of the mill" USA Les Paul's out there. I have one of them. Wouldn't trade it for the world.
rockstar232007 Posted April 19, 2010 Posted April 19, 2010 There are many well made "run of the mill" USA Les Paul's out there. I have one of them. Wouldn't trade it for the world.I didn't mean anything by that. I was merely pointing out their reqularity compared to those of from the CS. I wouldn't trade my Classic for anything either...except for maybe a Peter Frampton sig Custom.
sheppard93 Posted April 20, 2010 Author Posted April 20, 2010 also would anyone know if the body is weigth relieved? it certainly doesnt feel like it haha. and what pickups would be on this guitar? pics coming soon guys and gals!
rocketman Posted April 20, 2010 Posted April 20, 2010 also would anyone know if the body is weigth relieved? it certainly doesnt feel like it haha. and what pickups would be on this guitar? pics coming soon guys and gals! Welcome! Congrats on the guitar. Here is a bunch of great information posted by one of our members.
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