Kitarkus
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I know it's a financial article, but there is no mention of what they would need to do to turn the company around in terms of manufacturing quality; on the other hand maybe it's already too late for that.
Man. Are these USA made guitars you're talking about ?
Man. Are these USA made guitars you're talking about ?
All Gibsons are made in the USA.
i got a brand new 2009 LP Jr in 2012 at Sam Ash for $606 plus tax. (sunburst)
I got a brand new 2011 Melody Maker flying V, in 2011, for $299 plus tax. (black- now autographed by Grace Potter)
i got a brand new 2003 Melody Maker Les Paul, in 2004, for $330 plus $30 shipping, online (black)
I got a brand new 2009 Melody Maker 1959 reissue, in 2012, for $305 delivered online (black)
I got a brand new 2013 SJ-G, in 2013, from GC for $375 delivered over the phone (red)
all were brand new and included Gibson factory bags, Gibson cardboard boxes etc.
I sold one of the above guitars while it was still NOS. I wish I hadn't now, if they are about to tank. 2 of the others are still unplayed- one being the SG which I also wound up getting the Gibson hard case for (for $145 from GC instead of $199- in 2013).
will hate to see them go!
I know it's a financial article, but there is no mention of what they would need to do to turn the company around in terms of manufacturing quality; on the other hand maybe it's already too late for that.
I see that the LP Jr. has gone back to a more traditional nut/neck width. Back in 2015 when they put the robotuners on.....they widened that neck to well OVER 1.75" which turned a lot of electric players off. I see they are back now without the robotuners and with the 1.6875 nut. I'd buy one of those in a heartbeat if I could get a remotely similar 'deal' when compared to those mentioned here. Retail price has gone way up on these little guitars.
Deal = dumping unwanted product
I actually like the neck, because my fingers are pudgy. The electronics are on a circuitboard so that has to go. Unshielded everything, so I don't know how it would sound at a gig.
Deal = dumping unwanted product
I actually like the neck, because my fingers are pudgy. The electronics are on a circuitboard so hat has to go. Unshielded everything, so I don't know how it would sound at a gig.
I see that the LP Jr. has gone back to a more traditional nut/neck width. Back in 2015 when they put the robotuners on.....they widened that neck to well OVER 1.75" which turned a lot of electric players off. I see they are back now without the robotuners and with the 1.6875 nut. I'd buy one of those in a heartbeat if I could get a remotely similar 'deal' when compared to those mentioned here. Retail price has gone way up on these little guitars. $1450????....Gibson is crazy
I don't gig but I do have my own set of wants. This new 2018 LPJR is exactly what I would want....but not at $1400+. If there come any great deals on these...I'll get in line to pick one up. This is the coolest non custom shop LPJR that I've seen in years. I'd like some color/finish options....but the burst is fine by me.
Word on the street is that Yamaha is going to take over the guitar business, and that can only be a good thing I think.