slimjimdom Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 I see there are quite a few models that are marked discntinued on Gibsons site. Les Paul Classic Les Paul Classic Antique Les Paul Standard Les Paul Standard Premium Plus Les Paul Studio Premium Plus I understand the older Standards are discontinued for the new 2008 Standards. The others I wonder about. Is Gibson planning an update for the Studio and Classic like they did with the standard? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRV-Zeppelin Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 I haven't heard anything from Gibson about updating the Studio or Classic... my best guess is that they're going to release several new models (aka old models with plek'd frets and new names...) and see if they sell. And if they don't, then they'll probably revamp the old ones. I think one of my guys at the local music store said Gibson's new guitars are coming out Jan 09.... no guarantess though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MI_Canuck Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 I see there are quite a few models that are marked discntinued on Gibsons site. Les Paul Classic Les Paul Classic Antique Les Paul Standard Les Paul Standard Premium Plus Les Paul Studio Premium Plus I understand the older Standards are discontinued for the new 2008 Standards. The others I wonder about. Is Gibson planning an update for the Studio and Classic like they did with the standard? The BFG is also listed as being "Discontinued"... http://www.gibson.com/en-us/divisions/gibson%20usa/products/LesPaul/ On the SG side, only the SG-3 is listed as "Discontinued"... http://www.gibson.com/en-us/divisions/gibson%20usa/products/SG/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slimjimdom Posted September 12, 2008 Author Share Posted September 12, 2008 The BFG is also listed as being "Discontinued"... :D http://www.gibson.com/en-us/divisions/gibson%20usa/products/LesPaul/ On the SG side' date=' only the SG-3 is listed as "Discontinued"... http://www.gibson.com/en-us/divisions/gibson%20usa/products/SG/ [/quote'] Yeah I forgot the BFG. I figured that was because it's "limited" yeah, the SG-3 Also Firebird Studio Explorer Pro I wonder.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckledzepplin Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 would the standard fadeds be discontinued Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slimjimdom Posted September 12, 2008 Author Share Posted September 12, 2008 would the standard fadeds be discontinued Good question. And what about the other models that aren't on their site. SG Classic Vintage Mahogany Les Paul Special Double Cut Les Paul BFG (non-limited) Wonder why they don't advertise all their models on their site? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thundergod Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 Is the standard faded at last discontinued? MF and GC has them online but says "limited quantity" (and I want a cherry faded) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MI_Canuck Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 Good question. And what about the other models that aren't on their site. SG Classic Vintage Mahogany Les Paul Special Double Cut Les Paul BFG (non-limited) Wonder why they don't advertise all their models on their site? I don't know about all of those, but I think the SG Classic is exclusive only to GC & MF... Could be the case with the others... cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geyser Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 I think Gibson should take a chance to produce LESS Les Paul models and to focus on few ones with MORE quality! :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluemoon Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 I think Gibson should take a chance to produce LESS Les Paul modelsand to focus on few ones with MORE quality! +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crossroadsnyc Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 I agree, geyser - there are far too many models out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flight959 Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 My Gibson LP Goddess has also been discontinued. Great little guitar too! Flight959 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slimjimdom Posted September 13, 2008 Author Share Posted September 13, 2008 What is this about too many models? Variety is not a bad thing. If anything I'd say they don't have enough variety within the Les Paul line. I would love to see less models with more "options" something like this.... Standard Options* - Weight Relief or Chambered - Humbuckers or P90s - Plain Top or Plus Top - Traditional or 2008 Controls/Hardware - Standard or "Faded" finish Color Options Goldtop, Ebony, Heritage Cherry, Iced Tea And just consider all of these models to be standards with different options. Same goes for the Studio line but with a few less options Studio Options* - Weight Relief of Chambered Body - Humbuckers or BFG configuration - Traditional or 2008 Controls/Hardware - Nickel of Gold Hardware Color Options Ebony, Classic White, Wine Red *All Les Paul Standards and Studios have 2008 Asymmetrical neck profile and tenon. If I can buy a car with a list of factory options to choose from why not a Gibson? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thundergod Posted September 14, 2008 Share Posted September 14, 2008 I would love to see less models with more "options" something like this.... Standard Options* - Humbuckers or P90s - Plain Top or Plus Top - Standard or "Faded" finish That would be my next standard: Faded finish, plain top (cherry burst) and P90s... Damn, if Gibson USA made those I would buy a couple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slimjimdom Posted September 14, 2008 Author Share Posted September 14, 2008 That would be my next standard: Faded finish' date=' plain top (cherry burst) and P90s... Damn, if Gibson USA made those I would buy a couple.[/quote'] You and me both! Iced Tea for me though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeadCase Posted September 14, 2008 Share Posted September 14, 2008 Options are great but i think they slow down production (build time) too much. Plus I think they make it harder to find the guitar you're looking for. Hard to make everyone happy.... It is strange that Gibson seems to be phasing out it's slim taper neck (not that I'd want one) but there are more than a few fans of it. Personally, I think we're better off w/ more models - less options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UnGauGeD Posted September 14, 2008 Share Posted September 14, 2008 I think Gibson are just trying a bit too hard to monopolize the guitar market (which basically they've already done). They should just try and make their current line up the best in terms of quality and consistency. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MI_Canuck Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 I think Gibson should take a chance to produce LESS Les Paul modelsand to focus on few ones with MORE quality! They should discontinue the Supreme while they are at is too... Can't imagine it being a huge seller... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRV-Zeppelin Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 They should discontinue the Supreme while they are at is too... Can't imagine it being a huge seller... MI_Canuck, you should check out the "Is a Supreme worth it?" thread... there are quite a few fans of that model. It's a great guitar if you get the chance to play one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobv Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 Les Paul Classic Custom is also on the endangered species list. It was a Gibson USA model introduced in Jan 07 and it's not linked anymore (you can still google for the old page) on the product listings. Musiciansfriend says "discontinued." Interestingly, there are tons of special models that get phased out, in fact as of 07 they listed them on the site: http://www.gibson.com/Products/GibsonElectric/Gibson%20Electric%20Guitars/Gibson%20USA%20SubPages/Discontinuted%20Models/ Not bashing, just curious. Kind of liked the specs on that Classic Custom but never got a chance to hear one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slimjimdom Posted September 16, 2008 Author Share Posted September 16, 2008 i have played the Classic Custom GOTW with p90s. Great sound and a great playing guitar. The only thing I don't particularly like is the butterscotch colored binding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MI_Canuck Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 MI_Canuck' date=' you should check out the "Is a Supreme worth it?" thread... there are quite a few fans of that model. It's a great guitar if you get the chance to play one.[/quote'] I guess there are indeed fans of it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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