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Gear Discussion Forums => Guitars Etc. => Topic started by: Basvarken on January 07, 2018, 05:12:12 AM

Title: New Gibson Guitars
Post by: Basvarken on January 07, 2018, 05:12:12 AM: (https://scontent-amt2-1.cdninstagram.com/t51.2885-15/s480x480/e35/25037596_159699457992636_5677977577407381504_n.jpg)

https://reverb.com/news/gibson-reveals-semi-hollow-version-of-controversial-modern-double-cut?utm_campaign=1612019_bloggibsondblcut&utm_medium=FB&utm_source=FB

The new guitar is likely to be showcased at the CES show in Las Vegas which starts this coming week.

I like the design of the guitar.
Title: Re: New Gibson Guitars
Post by: doombass on January 07, 2018, 09:10:36 AM: I like it.
Title: Re: New Gibson Guitars
Post by: Dave W on January 07, 2018, 10:03:31 AM: It owes something to the Ric 330. I like the look a little better than the arched top of the solidbody version.
Title: Re: New Gibson Guitars
Post by: Rob on January 07, 2018, 10:41:06 AM: Rickencaster
Title: Re: New Gibson Guitars
Post by: ilan on January 08, 2018, 12:38:41 PM: Meh.
Title: Re: New Gibson Guitars
Post by: slinkp on January 08, 2018, 02:04:44 PM: Works for me. I can't imagine paying $4k for a new Gibson though.
Title: Re: New Gibson Guitars
Post by: FrankieTbird on January 08, 2018, 02:32:38 PM: I predict they will sell several dozen of them.

:mrgreen:
Title: Re: New Gibson Guitars
Post by: the mojo hobo on January 08, 2018, 04:45:15 PM: Rickenbacker can build a good guitar or (neck through) bass with a proper glossy finish in California that sells for less than $2000. Why can't Gibson do that in Tennessee?

edit: I looked at Sweetwater and they have a 2018 Thunderbird that has an MSRP of $3669 for sale at $2199. Using a little math here a $3999 MSRP translates to a $2399 street price. But still would I buy a Thunderbird for $2199 or a 4003s at $1499 or a Fender American Professional Jazz for $1599? Damn, I just saw an Antique Olive Precision for $1499 and I don't have a P with rosewood.
Title: Re: New Gibson Guitars
Post by: Denis on January 09, 2018, 06:01:53 AM: Quote from: the mojo hobo on January 08, 2018, 04:45:15 PM
Rickenbacker can build a good guitar or (neck through) bass with a proper glossy finish in California that sells for less than $2000. Why can't Gibson do that in Tennessee?

edit: I looked at Sweetwater and they have a 2018 Thunderbird that has an MSRP of $3669 for sale at $2199. Using a little math here a $3999 MSRP translates to a $2399 street price. But still would I buy a Thunderbird for $2199 or a 4003s at $1499 or a Fender American Professional Jazz for $1599? Damn, I just saw an Antique Olive Precision for $1499 and I don't have a P with rosewood.

Never heard of an Antique Olive Fender so I looked up a P bass in that color. That looks terrific!!!
Title: Re: New Gibson Guitars
Post by: Dave W on January 09, 2018, 05:07:33 PM: Ignore the supposed MSRP, $2199 is the actual price of the 2018 Thunderbird. It was $1999 but Gibson just increased prices on guitars and basses

Rickenbacker's list prices are $1829 for the neck through 620, and $2199 and $1899 for the 4003 and 4003S, but most dealers discount off that, anywhere from 15 to 30% off list. Of course Gibson could compete, they just choose not to.

I've seen the Antique Olive in person on a Strat, I really like it.
Title: Re: New Gibson Guitars
Post by: 66Atlas on January 18, 2018, 02:02:58 PM: It looks great compared to the newly designed Flying V in my opinion, or is it the Star Trek logo?

(http://i.imgur.com/He1Hmdc.jpg) (https://imgur.com/He1Hmdc)

https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/gibson-gives-sneak-peek-at-new-flying-v-at-ces-show
Title: Re: New Gibson Guitars
Post by: Rob on January 18, 2018, 04:40:31 PM: Those look like a 14 year old's rage against acne.
Title: Re: New Gibson Guitars
Post by: slinkp on January 18, 2018, 05:30:19 PM: It looks like something Strong Bad would draw.
Title: Re: New Gibson Guitars
Post by: Highlander on January 19, 2018, 02:34:54 PM: Where no Gibson has gone before...

Can definitely see Federation influence... :mrgreen:
Title: Re: New Gibson Guitars
Post by: Rob on January 19, 2018, 04:26:57 PM: Quote from: Highlander on January 19, 2018, 02:34:54 PM
Where no Gibson has gone before...

Can definitely see Federation influence... :mrgreen:
I can see why they never went there before too.
Title: Re: New Gibson Guitars
Post by: gearHed289 on January 22, 2018, 03:58:14 PM: Quote from: Rob on January 19, 2018, 04:26:57 PM
I can see why they never went there before too.

:rimshot:
Title: Re: New Gibson Guitars
Post by: Dave W on January 22, 2018, 08:27:49 PM: It's still better than the Reverse Flying V and the Zoot Suit SG.
Title: Re: New Gibson Guitars
Post by: Rob on January 23, 2018, 03:28:31 PM: Quote from: Dave W on January 22, 2018, 08:27:49 PM
It's still better than the Reverse Flying V and the Zoot Suit SG.
True Dat!
Title: Re: New Gibson Guitars
Post by: Chris P. on January 31, 2018, 03:37:13 AM: Some - not all - of the Zoot Suits were great!
Title: Re: New Gibson Guitars
Post by: Dave W on January 31, 2018, 07:26:19 PM: Quote from: Chris P. on January 31, 2018, 03:37:13 AM
Some - not all - of the Zoot Suits were great!

They may have sounded like good SGs, I wouldn't know. That doesn't make the concept any less goofy. Also, they came out about 10 years after the 90s zoot suit revival ended. Gibson, always behind the curve.
Title: Re: New Gibson Guitars
Post by: Basvarken on February 01, 2018, 12:31:01 AM: Quote from: Dave W on January 31, 2018, 07:26:19 PM
Gibson, always behind the curve.

No, they're way ahead! :mrgreen:
Title: Re: New Gibson Guitars
Post by: Denis on February 17, 2018, 07:36:03 PM: Seen the Boogie Van Les Pauls?

https://www.musicradar.com/news/gibson-revs-up-custom-boogie-van-les-paul-guitars
Title: Re: New Gibson Guitars
Post by: Dave W on February 18, 2018, 02:49:45 PM: Quote from: Denis on February 17, 2018, 07:36:03 PM
Seen the Boogie Van Les Pauls?

https://www.musicradar.com/news/gibson-revs-up-custom-boogie-van-les-paul-guitars

I mentioned them on page 3 of the dire financial situation thread.

These are bound to turn Gibson's financial situation around. :mrgreen:
Title: Re: New Gibson Guitars
Post by: Rob on February 20, 2018, 04:44:14 PM: Quote from: Dave W on February 18, 2018, 02:49:45 PM
I mentioned them on page 3 of the dire financial situation thread.

These are bound to turn Gibson's financial situation around. :mrgreen:

Those are three depths uglier than the rest.
Who the hell is their market? Ask that question Henry.