What is the consensus on the 2018 vs. 2019 Custom Shop models? I can get a deal on a 1959 Reissue but it's a 2018. Seems like people feel the 2019s are "better" for some reason.
Everything about that guitar looks like an LP Custom except the trapezoid inlays......what model LP is it?
Pre and post Agnesi? 2019’s are more authentic.What is the consensus on the 2018 vs. 2019 Custom Shop models? I can get a deal on a 1959 Reissue but it's a 2018. Seems like people feel the 2019s are "better" for some reason.
What is the consensus on the 2018 vs. 2019 Custom Shop models? I can get a deal on a 1959 Reissue but it's a 2018. Seems like people feel the 2019s are "better" for some reason.
For me, wouldn’t matter which brand it was, I’d want to play a guitar before spending serious cash on one. If I was in Cliff’s shoes, since he’s so close, I would go play a bunch of historics at Marks Guitar Loft, and pick the best one of the bunch! (No affiliation, I just see all the beautiful LPs on his site).Gibson's Historic/Custom Shop/VOS/ vintage reissues are pretty much like amp modelers - every year they get more realer. I had a 2000 R9 that was the best Les Paul I've ever played - of course, it wasn't "correct" but whatever.
Personally, I would not part with serious cash for a newish Gibson unless it was a really great deal. They're not like PRS, Suhr, Anderson where you can count on some consistency. Can you get your hands on the guitar before you buy? These CS reissues are not consistent. Back when I was shopping for an R4, I went to the most amazing Gibson dealer in eastern Washington. They had many hundreds of CS Gibsons - it was unreal. They had like a dozen R4s and I played them all - there were very noticeable differences in how they felt and sounded.
Exactly why I'm getting a HeritageI would not part with serious cash for a newish Gibson unless it was a really great deal. They're not like PRS, Suhr, Anderson where you can count on some consistency.
Gibson's Historic/Custom Shop/VOS/ vintage reissues are pretty much like amp modelers - every year they get more realer. I had a 2000 R9 that was the best Les Paul I've ever played - of course, it wasn't "correct" but whatever.
Personally, I would not part with serious cash for a newish Gibson unless it was a really great deal. They're not like PRS, Suhr, Anderson where you can count on some consistency. Can you get your hands on the guitar before you buy? These CS reissues are not consistent. Back when I was shopping for an R4, I went to the most amazing Gibson dealer in eastern Washington. They had many hundreds of CS Gibsons - it was unreal. They had like a dozen R4s and I played them all - there were very noticeable differences in how they felt and sounded.
What is the consensus on the 2018 vs. 2019 Custom Shop models? I can get a deal on a 1959 Reissue but it's a 2018. Seems like people feel the 2019s are "better" for some reason.
Already have one.Consider a PRS McCarty 594, too.
That is a great color.My 2005 Les Paul Standard Limited Edition in Manhattan Midnight. I’d always wanted a Les Paul, but it was the color that pushed me over the edge. I couldn’t say no!
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There's just somethn' about a Custom!1977 Les Paul Custom View attachment 59602
Great choice! Collings makes great guitars.Wife ended up buying me a Collings City Limits for my 57th. Just didn't want to risk buying a Gibson without playing it first.
Wife ended up buying me a Collings City Limits for my 57th. Just didn't want to risk buying a Gibson without playing it first.
Already have one.
Wife ended up buying me a Collings City Limits for my 57th. Just didn't want to risk buying a Gibson without playing it first.
All around better choice than a Gibson IMHO.Wife ended up buying me a Collings City Limits for my 57th. Just didn't want to risk buying a Gibson without playing it first.