Thin_Lizzy Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 Hi All, I noticed recently that the LP Traditional is much cheap than it was. I bought my Ice Tea new in 2008 and it was $2800, it's now about $1800. Has the quality of materials been reduced or are Gibson making other cost cutting measures? Thanks for any comments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Moore Tribute Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 Their selling off the old stock to make way for the SOLID Traditional's coming out this year. Personally I still think the 2008-11 run was the best Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thin_Lizzy Posted February 5, 2013 Author Share Posted February 5, 2013 Where the 2012 Traditionals lower spec then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 Not lower quality, or spec's...but (possibly) some overproduction, compared to what was actually sold. Therefore, they were just blowing out, to the dealers, the 2012 ones. They did the same thing, for the '61 SG "Satin" finished models, and probably other 2012 models as well. And, we...the consumer got some great deals, in the process. So, if you're in the mood, for a "Traditional," now would be the time, to get one! My dealer has (last time I was up there) some 2012 Traditionals, for as low as $1,400. CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justiful Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 Not lower quality, or spec's...but (possibly) some overproduction, compared to what was actually sold. Therefore, they were just blowing out, to the dealers, the 2012 ones. They did the same thing, for the '61 SG "Satin" finished models, and probably other 2012 models as well. And, we...the consumer got some great deals, in the process. So, if you're in the mood, for a "Traditional," now would be the time, to get one! My dealer has (last time I was up there) some 2012 Traditionals, for as low as $1,400. CB I think a lot of it comes down to finishes gibson offers for such high priced guitars. They offer AMAZING finishes on customs, but lots of burst and translucent of all colors. But they keep pushing the same dull browns, gold, white, reds on us not in the 2500+ guitar market. PRS offers better looks from 600-3k range guitars. Gibson's do not start to shine till after that price point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Plains Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 The reason they are cheaper is to clear all the 2012 laminated and non rosewood fretboards. If you don't know anything about this, Google "Gibson Lacey Act". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hickoryknot Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 The reason they are cheaper is to clear all the 2012 laminated and non rosewood fretboards. If you don't know anything about this, Google "Gibson Lacey Act". Where do you find information saying that they are no longer using laminated Rosewood fingerboards? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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