CajunBlues Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 I know this is not a Gibson forum... But, you all seem to know a lot about Gibsons also... I own on these http://shrinkster.com/11bp and I love the top and wood used for this guitar. The tone and playability is amazingly good. Craftsmanship is outstanding... I want to know your thoughts on why you think they are selling for so cheap.. I bought mine for 1200... A bargain... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricochet Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 It has no binding so everyone thinks it's a Studio? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CajunBlues Posted August 19, 2008 Author Share Posted August 19, 2008 Yes, it does look like a studio... I think the opted out of a binding because it wouldn't work with the Zebrawood... or so that is what I remember reading... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RotcanX Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 I have to vote for 'too different'. The magic Les Paul formula calls for a maple cap on a mahogany body. You start dicking around with the cap material and people are going to avoid it. Which is not to say that zebrawood is necessarily inferior; it's just a conceptual thing. Then there's the whole 'look'of the guitar; while the zebrawood is very striking, there's just something 'right' about a 'burst Les Paul. For example I normally shy away from sunburst finishes, preferring solid colours... but when it's a Les Paul somehow it has to be a 'burst. The swamp ash Les Paul Studios didn't sell that well either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CajunBlues Posted August 19, 2008 Author Share Posted August 19, 2008 I voted for too different also... As to why they don't sell well... Different or not, I was amazed by it's beauty and cheap price.... I mean zebrawood is not only expensive but extremely difficult to work with... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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