Deadgrateful Posted April 24, 2011 Share Posted April 24, 2011 So I've just purchased a 52 Les Paul Tribute (the one to commemorate his life etc) with the nice Les patented bridge. I was interested to know if this thing was chambered or solid backed like most re-issues. Then I noticed It's supposed to have a two piece back. But on close inspection this thing DEFINITELY has a one piece back. Is it possible that they made an oversight (not that I'd mind ) and gave me a solid back? And is it normally chambered? I can provide pics if you like? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Plains Posted April 24, 2011 Share Posted April 24, 2011 I'm not 100% sure on these but I believe they're just Les Paul Traditionals with P-90s and trapezoid bridge; meaning weight-relieved, not chambered. I also recall the original poster for these mentioned "solid body", but honestly, I doubt they have solid backs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadgrateful Posted April 24, 2011 Author Share Posted April 24, 2011 I can't find anything anywhere on the net to corroborate that... The Traditional's have an MRSP of 2,100 $ less than the 52 tribute... If anything the 52 is a simple reissue with the modified bridge (like the earlier model). Gibson are quite proud of the '90's style' cheese holes they put in the Trad's and mention it in the specs. Nothing is written about that in the 52's write up. What reasoning do you have to doubt they have solid backs? All reissues and historics have solid backs, so why not this one? Anyone actually know the answer to this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Plains Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 Because it would have been a Custom Shop historic if it had a solid back. Since it's Gibson USA, I don't believe it is solid. Gibson made historic '52 reissues a few years ago and those certainly were solid bodies. If these Tributes had solid bodies, they would be Custom Shop historics but they're not. Either way, send Gibson Customer Service an email and ask them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChanMan Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 What R9 said.... Service@Gisbon.com, or 1 800 4 Gibson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackflag Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 That's what she said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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