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Post by Stan on Sept 1, 2015 7:20:27 GMT -7
Saw them on American MusicalIs Gibson moving the 2016's out earlier cause the 2015's aren't moving, what's up Henry?
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Post by Deleted on Sept 1, 2015 7:37:52 GMT -7
Nice. Back to something a bit more traditional.
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Post by 6strang (aka Paul) on Sept 1, 2015 7:48:35 GMT -7
"Henry" aka "Jumped the Shark" in 2015. Glad to see those 2015's go. Price hike, and features that are forced on consumers = marketing disaster.
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Post by Mark (Basement Enthusiast) on Sept 1, 2015 9:59:45 GMT -7
HEY, WHO TOOK AWAY ALL THE AUTO-TUNERS, ASYMMETRICAL NECK, COMPOUND-RADIUS FRETBOARD, AND MEGA-COIL-SPLITTING OPTIONS?!?
Oh, right...
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Post by walt on Sept 1, 2015 12:28:56 GMT -7
If they would sell the 2015's for like 60-65 % maybe they'd be worth buying to strip down and reconfigure.
Edit-1500 for a studio with 498's?no thanks.The studio 60's tribute with p-90's for 900 looks sweet though.And the Firebird is 1100! with a case!
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Post by Stan on Sept 1, 2015 14:21:08 GMT -7
It seems the higher-ups at Gibson USA have finally heard the outcry of the guitar playing public over the 2015 model line-up. According to information recently made available, the classic American builder detailed a general lowering of prices for the 2016 models as well as an abandonment of 2015 design changes including the controversial G-Force automatic tuning systems. The price points on the 2016 models will be roughly 20-25% lower than 2015, and comparable to the 2014 catalog. The Les Paul Standard is reported to carry a new price of $2799 while a new SG Standard will list for $1199. In addition to the price reduction, Gibson is set to ditch such 2015 design updates as the Zero nut, Les Paul commemorative headstock inlay and the installation of automatic tuning machines on every guitar. The available models will be similar to that of 2012 including the reintroduction Faded finish guitars, the Explorer and Flying V Pro. It's difficult to say whether this sudden reversal of Gibson evolution will spark a new epoch for the Nashville firm, or if the players who have moved on will stay moved on. For now, we'll be keeping a close eye on how this turn of events will affect prices on used Gibsons here on Reverb. REVERB LINK
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Post by Stan on Sept 1, 2015 14:22:20 GMT -7
So will the 2015's become collectors at some point, hmmmm :>)
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Post by Baconator on Sept 1, 2015 15:31:27 GMT -7
HEY, WHO TOOK AWAY ALL THE AUTO-TUNERS, ASYMMETRICAL NECK, COMPOUND-RADIUS FRETBOARD, AND MEGA-COIL-SPLITTING OPTIONS?!?Oh, right... Everything but the auto-tuners are still in the Standard. I actually would like a good auto-tuning guitar just because it's a huge PITA when you've got a standard tuned song followed by G tuning followed by drop D (and no, I don't have any control over the setlists). I suppose that's what Line 6 guitars are for .
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Post by KeithA on Sept 1, 2015 16:48:37 GMT -7
So will the 2015's become collectors at some point, hmmmm :>) Dust collectors !
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Post by mjn on Sept 1, 2015 16:57:15 GMT -7
I think 2015 will be a not-so-fondly looked upon year in the future. I did like the compound radius...sometimes.
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Post by Paul (TRANE) on Sept 1, 2015 17:05:52 GMT -7
I think 2015 was the year they revisited the Norlin design guide.
Sent from my SM-N900V using proboards
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Post by Deleted on Sept 1, 2015 17:36:39 GMT -7
I played a couple 2015 models when I was out looking for used 58 Reissues. The fit and finish seemed fine, it was the odd combination of specs like the weird neck radius and robot tuners and scribbled crayon looking signature that just seemed bizarre.
I played one like that with mini-humbuckers. I honestly have no idea who that guitar was supposed to appeal to?
Glad to see they're going with more traditional features and specs. They can still make good guitars when they want, IMHO.
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Post by BritInvasion on Sept 1, 2015 18:04:25 GMT -7
It's really just history repeating itself. Anyone remember other "innovative" Gibsons in the decades past? Like the Marauder , RD , Corvus , Explorer II , L6S.... The beat goes on.
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Post by Alan M (aka 'Milky') on Sept 1, 2015 23:54:51 GMT -7
.....not forgetting the dreadful Firebird X.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 2, 2015 4:37:07 GMT -7
.....not forgetting the dreadful Firebird X. Henry needs more credit for his "innovations"
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Post by Paul (TRANE) on Sept 2, 2015 19:19:14 GMT -7
I can just imagine Henry saying......let's route out more wood and cover the holes with plastic...it will give that hollow sound...we can use ol' toilet seats and call it NOS vintage correct nonmetallic hardware for an upgraded price of course.
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