(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.
I like it.
It owes something to the Ric 330. I like the look a little better than the arched top of the solidbody version.
Rickencaster
Meh.
Works for me. I can't imagine paying $4k for a new Gibson though.
I predict they will sell several dozen of them.
:mrgreen:
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.
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!!!
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.
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
Those look like a 14 year old's rage against acne.
It looks like something Strong Bad would draw.
Where no Gibson has gone before...
Can definitely see Federation influence... :mrgreen:
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.
Quote from: Rob on January 19, 2018, 04:26:57 PM
I can see why they never went there before too.
:rimshot:
It's still better than the Reverse Flying V and the Zoot Suit SG.
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!
Some - not all - of the Zoot Suits were great!
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.
Quote from: Dave W on January 31, 2018, 07:26:19 PM
Gibson, always behind the curve.
No, they're
way ahead! :mrgreen:
Seen the Boogie Van Les Pauls?
https://www.musicradar.com/news/gibson-revs-up-custom-boogie-van-les-paul-guitars
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:
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.