New Gibson Guitars

[Basvarken]

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.

[doombass]

I like it.

[Dave W]

It owes something to the Ric 330. I like the look a little better than the arched top of the solidbody version.

[Rob]

Rickencaster

[ilan]

Meh.

[slinkp]

Works for me.  I can't imagine paying $4k for a new Gibson though.

[FrankieTbird]

I predict they will sell several dozen of them.

[the mojo hobo]

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.

[Denis]

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!!!

[Dave W]

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.

[66Atlas]

It looks great compared to the newly designed Flying V in my opinion, or is it the Star Trek logo?



https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/gibson-gives-sneak-peek-at-new-flying-v-at-ces-show

[Rob]

Those look like a 14 year old's rage against acne.

[slinkp]

It looks like something Strong Bad would draw.

[Highlander]

Where no Gibson has gone before...

Can definitely see Federation influence...

[Rob]

Where no Gibson has gone before...

Can definitely see Federation influence...

I can see why they never went there before too.