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[aluminumcatfish]

It's spread to Musicians Friend too!

[Blackbird]

Worst timing ever for this!  ERRRRRR!!

[Dave W]

Looks like Sweetwater matched the prices this morning for what they have in stock.  For a few hours yesterday they had up "Pre-order" listings for the 2014s.  I thought it was interesting that the 3 colors they listed for the Thunderbird were Sunburst, Heritage Cherry & Walnut...Not sure I can picture a Walnut Bird 

This past year, Gibson listed a lot of their guitar models specifically as 2013 models, even when they differed very little from previous years. Some dealers then referred to the old models as 2012 and reduced the prices on them. I recall seeing 2012 SGs dropped by a couple of hundred dollars. Only difference was that the 2013s had the small pickguard like early SGs.

Maybe all this means that Gibson will be doing what car companies do, introduce new models every year with usually slight differences and maybe an occasional big change. Maybe it will work for them. Maybe it will mean bargains every fall for us.

[Denis]

If I didn't have an NR from 2012 I'd go for one since they are ridiculously low priced at $719. Which is the oversize Les Paul?

[66Atlas]

I like the idea of a little more variety from year to year even if it's just some different colors.  If it makes for some blowout deals at the end of the year I like it even more.  I've heard a bunch of models (thunderbirds included) are going to have a special 12th fret inlay for the 120th anniversary.  It seems like an odd year to commemorate, but then again I can see the 12th-120th connection.

Apparently the sale has moved some merch, I picked up the gold top Les Paul bass on day one for AMS. At that time they had 7 in stock and now they're down to 2.

[stiles72]

The rep I spoke to at AMS said that the sale was completely unexpected. He said usually the marketing folks give them all a heads up in order to plan for incoming calls , but this was out of the blue and took everyone by surprise.  AMS is out of regular Tbitds, and Sweetwater is out of red Midtowns.  Now that it has spread to Musicians Friend- might throw a bass on that card also .  Too bad they didn't have the 335 or the 50th anniversary Birds marked down

[stiles72]

Looks like Sweetwater matched the prices this morning for what they have in stock.  For a few hours yesterday they had up "Pre-order" listings for the 2014s.  I thought it was interesting that the 3 colors they listed for the Thunderbird were Sunburst, Heritage Cherry & Walnut...Not sure I can picture a Walnut Bird 

I wonder if they are going to do a faded/worn finish option on the Thunderbird IV.Many of their other faded models are red & brown. I'd go for a red one!

[Blackbird]

If I didn't have an NR from 2012 I'd go for one since they are ridiculously low priced at $719. Which is the oversize Les Paul?

Same for me (VB).  I like the blue one a lot tho. 

[Dave W]

The rep I spoke to at AMS said that the sale was completely unexpected. He said usually the marketing folks give them all a heads up in order to plan for incoming calls , but this was out of the blue and took everyone by surprise.  AMS is out of regular Tbitds, and Sweetwater is out of red Midtowns.  Now that it has spread to Musicians Friend- might throw a bass on that card also .  Too bad they didn't have the 335 or the 50th anniversary Birds marked down

Since it took them by surprise, that must mean Gibson really wants to move 'em out, rather than the dealers pressuring Gibson for a price break.

Must resist that LP Traditional (guitar). Must resist.

[Blackbird]

Since it took them by surprise, that must mean Gibson really wants to move 'em out, rather than the dealers pressuring Gibson for a price break.

Must resist that LP Traditional (guitar). Must resist.

I think the Chicago Blue one a LOT. 

[copacetic]

I picked up a Gold Bouliion TBIV today in a GC and it was just right fit, feel and beautiful. But still 1,999. at GuitarCenter.  Anybody seen less anywhere for one of these?

[Blackbird]

I picked up a Gold Bouliion TBIV today in a GC and it was just right fit, feel and beautiful. But still 1,999. at GuitarCenter.  Anybody seen less anywhere for one of these?

Ebay in the 1700 range.  ONE of those site that has the Gibson deals had them at 1600 I think, but I see none now or they are up to 1999 as you say.

[Blackbird]

I picked up a Gold Bouliion TBIV today in a GC and it was just right fit, feel and beautiful. But still 1,999. at GuitarCenter.  Anybody seen less anywhere for one of these?

I knew it.. Sweetwater.  1499:

http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/BAT50BGGH-13/

[Dave W]

I think the Chicago Blue one a LOT. 

That's the one I'm trying to resist.

[Blackbird]

That's the one I'm trying to resist.

That should have read 'LIKE' the Chicago blue..that would be so sweet on a T-bird.  Makes you wonder why they could never spray a few in that color.  It's a tempting finish on that Les Paul.