Gibson SG Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 Will this guitar ever come to the U.S.? I read it is only for Europe. I thought it looked pretty cool S.W. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibson SG Posted May 20, 2011 Author Share Posted May 20, 2011 Will this guitar ever come to the U.S.? I read it is only for Europe. I thought it looked pretty cool S.W. NOTE: I am talking about the Humbucker model! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 That's odd...they didn't limit the P-90 version, to the USA. Why, do they limit the Humbucker version, to Europe??? They did the same thing, with a more accurate version, of the Epi Riviera (with mini-humbuckers, compensating tailpiece, and correct headstock inlay). Can't get IT here, either. Unless, you order from a European dealer, and have it shipped, or pick it up, there. ??? And, look at the "Japan Only" offerings, as well. Why do they want to limit those, and thus, their related revenue gathering, as well??? Gibson is just "Weird," at times. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Robinson Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 I thought in the UK we only had the P90 versions, anyway.... In UK - only guessing, but its probably down to the rediculous price of new Gibson Les Paul Standards and Traditions - new sales must have suffered greatly in the last 12 months. Standards are around the £1900.00 mark, there must be a lack of new sales for these guitars in which their prices have gone up by £500 in the last three years! In the UK the prices on everything especially fuel and food have gone up due to an increased % of tax on everything (called VAT), there are massive budget cuts in the public sector and job losses - people just cant afford to spend that amount of money on a new guitar. Gibson needs to do something about this so (Im guessing) they introduce more friendly priced versions and humbucker versions are more likely to sell in larger numbers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil(UK) Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 I have seen the humbucker version on Thommans German site which will post to the UK. I must say it was rather fetching. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btoth76 Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 Yes. Those guitars are "Thomann's Exclusives". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil(UK) Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 Yes. Those guitars are "Thomann's Exclusives". Ah right. I guess with the amount of guitars they shift they can get Gibson to make what they want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibson SG Posted May 26, 2011 Author Share Posted May 26, 2011 That's odd...they didn't limit the P-90 version, to the USA. Why, do they limit the Humbucker version, to Europe??? They did the same thing, with a more accurate version, of the Epi Riviera (with mini-humbuckers, compensating tailpiece, and correct headstock inlay). Can't get IT here, either. Unless, you order from a European dealer, and have it shipped, or pick it up, there. ??? And, look at the "Japan Only" offerings, as well. Why do they want to limit those, and thus, their related revenue gathering, as well??? Gibson is just "Weird," at times. LOL Yeah, I was thinking about getting one and using pinstripe tape as binding (It doesn't have binding I think) and put chrome covers on the pickups on a worn honey burst model (make it look like a standard ) until I saw the "thomman exclusive". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlashPerryBurst Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 That's odd...they didn't limit the P-90 version, to the USA. Why, do they limit the Humbucker version, to Europe??? They did the same thing, with a more accurate version, of the Epi Riviera (with mini-humbuckers, compensating tailpiece, and correct headstock inlay). Can't get IT here, either. Unless, you order from a European dealer, and have it shipped, or pick it up, there. ??? And, look at the "Japan Only" offerings, as well. Why do they want to limit those, and thus, their related revenue gathering, as well??? Gibson is just "Weird," at times. LOL While I agree with you, the us gets far more "limited" models than the rest of the world. It's annoying, but it's just one of those annoying things. I was luck to have a Les Paul standard goldtop with P90'(which regrettably, I sold to fund my travels). We all have certain guitars that we dream of. Gibson don't make things easy at times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 Yeah, that was my point...I can see making CS "limited editions," but WHY limit them, or their regular models, to countries or continents. That just limit's THEIR profits. DUMB...IMHO. ;>b They should make all models, available, to all countries, and stick to making CS "limited editions" as a way to offer some exclusivity. CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuitarBuilder Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 You can easily order one from Thomann for delivery in the US. The cost is about $1,050 shipped, or about $200 more than we paid for the P-90 version here in 2010. Not a terrible deal, really! Let's not beat up Gibson for this model; it's been very common (tradition?) for large retailers to commission "special" models (Guitar Center, Sam Ash, Wildwood, etc.) that are for sale only in their stores. Thomann is no different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
123LSD Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 Good evening! I have a confession to make: Just ordered one of these babies from Thomann! I choose to order the Honey Burst as I absolutely love the look of it. It usually takes a couple of days before you get your stuff from Thomann.. I live in Sweden and the company is based somewhere in Germany so I just have to wait and wait and wait..and wait a little more.. Anyway, my point is: If anyone's interested in how the guitar actually looks close up I plan to upload some pictures later on! Now let's hope Gibson makes this model available for you americans as well! All the best, Anders Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team3d Posted May 28, 2011 Share Posted May 28, 2011 this limited release impress me for about a week till i saw the joe bonamassa LP studio... i hate sig model, but this is a very stunning carved top LP, for $1429... it's a bargain... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
123LSD Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 I took these with my Iphone so the quality is pretty bad..It looks absolutely fantastic when you see it irl though! This is my first Gibson with humbuckers as I usually stick to guitars with P90's but I do like the sound of this one. Thanks to the chambered body the sound is a little more airy which I think works very well and makes the guitar a little more versatile. First impressions: -Very resonant (as resonant as a good Junior) -Good sustain -Fantastic neck (typical fat 50s neck), smooth frets and well adjusted -Sound is clear and powerful So far so good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Farnsbarns Wunterslausche Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 In UK - only guessing, but its probably down to the rediculous price of new Gibson Les Paul Standards and Traditions - new sales must have suffered greatly in the last 12 months. Standards are around the £1900.00 mark, there must be a lack of new sales for these guitars in which their prices have gone up by £500 in the last three years! I was about to ask where you were buying these standards at these prices but decided I'd check before I made a fool of myself. When the hell did a standard get so pricey? I bought a Custom Shop R6 for only £200 more than that, end of last year! If I were going to buy a standard it would be a traditional anyway as I prefer the spec but I totally mised that. I bought a standard in 2003 and it was £1200! I suppose it's the increased cost of fuel for shipping, prices on raw materials, the VAT increase, inflation over 8 years and so on, and the fact that chabbering must actually be quite labour intensive but I really completely missed that! I sold my 2002 standard last year for £2400 and I couldn't work it out but it was a peach and not chambered with a symmetrical neck profile. I suppose it wasn't that much to pay for peach of an 02 LP looking at the prices now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fingers galore Posted June 2, 2011 Share Posted June 2, 2011 I just ordered one. I got the gold top. I will post pics when it gets here. Thomann has a 30 day money back guarantee just in case! The wait begins....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnyd Posted June 4, 2011 Share Posted June 4, 2011 Hey guys. Just ordered the Honeyburst 50s Humbucker. Should hopefully get it some point this week. Will throw up a few photos once I get it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fingers galore Posted June 4, 2011 Share Posted June 4, 2011 Hey guys. I got my gold top today. I posted pics in the lounge in case you want to see it. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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