Members amaleelake Posted November 4, 2008 Members Share Posted November 4, 2008 {EDIT: The poll option for the 2008 should be for $700 NOT $800} A 2004 Gibson Les Paul Studio for $600 -OR- A 2008 Gibson Les Paul Studio for $700? I can't find it on Musicians Friend to check out the specs, but based on the pictures of both guitars (I found then on Craigslist) the body is all mahogany, it is not a burst of any kind, just a natural finish which allows you to see the wood really well, black tone and volume knobs, silver hardware. I have seen pictured of these guitars from forumites on here before so I am sure that you guys are farmiliar with the guitar. So which do you think is a better deal? Is this particualr model even worth looking into?... Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GilmourD Posted November 4, 2008 Members Share Posted November 4, 2008 Is it the Vintage Mahogany or whatever they call it? http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/product/Gibson-Les-Paul-Vintage-Mahogany-Electric-Guitar?sku=517536 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JC777 Posted November 4, 2008 Members Share Posted November 4, 2008 Are they the same model just different years of manufacture? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GibsonQC Posted November 4, 2008 Members Share Posted November 4, 2008 1. Whichever is an actual studio (maple top, 490r/498t) and 2. Whichever plays better and stays in tune Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bdubbs Posted November 4, 2008 Members Share Posted November 4, 2008 It sounds like you are describing the Les Paul VM and you can get that 800 new. If one is the studio with maple cap and nitro finish for 600 that is a decent deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members amaleelake Posted November 4, 2008 Author Members Share Posted November 4, 2008 Is it the Vintage Mahogany or whatever they call it?http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/product/Gibson-Les-Paul-Vintage-Mahogany-Electric-Guitar?sku=517536 Yep, looks like the one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members amaleelake Posted November 4, 2008 Author Members Share Posted November 4, 2008 They both have the "Studio" inscription on the headstock, which makes this kind of confusing. I really don't see any "Studio" Gibson that looked like these did so they must be the VM model. So have these VM models gotten decent ratings? Anyone own one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Members steve_man Posted November 4, 2008 Members Share Posted November 4, 2008 They both have the "Studio" inscription on the headstock, which makes this kind of confusing. I really don't see any "Studio" Gibson that looked like these did so they must be the VM model. So have these VM models gotten decent ratings? Anyone own one? Yes, I own one, and it is completely amazing! Don't believe that you have to have a maple cap to get great LP tone. The VM comes with Burstbucker Pro pickups, which are the same pups they put in a LP Standard. I demoed them both, and honestly, the traditional pups in the regular Studio did not sound nearly as good.They are $799 new from Musician's Friend. I picked mine up for $499 used at Guitar Center about a month ago. Just a great guitar, great tone, and plays like a champ. I didn't know if I would like the 50's neck (I'm a Fender guy), but I absolutely love it! And it is a Studio...just a different model Studio.Some pics: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members amaleelake Posted November 4, 2008 Author Members Share Posted November 4, 2008 Thanks steve man, that is a gorgeous guitar and you got a really good deal on it too! I am generally a Fender guy too so it is good to hear that you found the neck comfortable.I am looking forward to picking one of these up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sk8centilli Posted November 4, 2008 Members Share Posted November 4, 2008 If you are buying blind: the cheapest one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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