rocketman Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 This has been discussed a bit in the past but I think it's worth discussing again. Gibson will take your desired specs for a guitar and custom build it for you. I don't know anyone who has done this though and I have never seen any pictures of a custom-ordered guitar. I was looking at the PRS "private stock" website and they have many examples of their custom-built guitars (see here). Looking at that website makes me wonder why Gibson doesn't do something similar in terms of advertising. I'm not a businessman so I don't know how much they could make doing this, but I think it would be highly successful. Thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryUK Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 They couldn't cost any more than the sig models. After all. A les Paul is a Les Paul. Whatever you do. The shape etc is the same There's not much you can vary on them. I think the Custom shop could do 'one off' models for say the 'Melvyn Franks' price. It's only wood after all. I think they could let you specify the top, colour, pick ups, aged or not. Perhaps ebony fret board ( I used to have a Les Paul Pro Deluxe)as that makes a difference, I'd consider one if they did it. There are lots of one offs about anyhow. You can see them on the web. I think they need to look at their models. Why have the Traditional when it should be the standard. The Standard is a waste of time with that silly jack. Too many sig models ( I can't believe that Clapton has one). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andre S Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 I would love a non-production SG.... P-90's, Maestro Vibrato, small Pickguard....pelham blue...................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Plains Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 I don't think they need to advertise it. All one has to do is speak with a Gibson dealer. rocket, there's a member here named Raptor. Check out his avatar; it's a custom ordered LP. Also, read a bunch of his posts if you have time to kill. Very informative guy...almost as informative as me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrNylon Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 G&L does a type of made to your specs guitar or bass. They have certain finishes, necks, fretboards, pick guards, to choose from to make up a USA manufacture in CA. I had a G&L SB-2 Bass made up to my specs. Was nice. Just under $1,300.00. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcmurray Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 I thought they stopped making custom order guitars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MojoRedFoot Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 I love custom shop galleries. PRS, ESP, McNaught.....Jackson used to have a gallery or guitars in the making and tons of finished ones. I wish Gibson had that. Shoot Fender comes out with a couple calendars every year showing custom guitars. I'd love a one off explorer or V. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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