›

Is this legit?

lovestrat74lovestrat74 Frets: 2545
in Guitar
Saw this and thought it looked interesting but I thought the studio was introduced in the 90s. Also not seen this colour before???

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.co.uk/ulk/itm/322823107473

0reaction image LOL 0reaction image Wow! 0reaction image Wisdom

Comments

  • underdogunderdog Frets: 8334
    edited October 2017
    The studio was first introduced in the early or mid 80s I think. That one looks used in a lovely way, and like the colour, only on my mobile and just out of bed so not making any claims on its realness.
    0reaction image LOL 0reaction image Wow! 0reaction image Wisdom
  • BrizeBrize Frets: 5636
    1983 was the first year, I believe, and the dot neck is correct. I can't comment on the originality of the colour but the guitar otherwise looks legit.
    0reaction image LOL 0reaction image Wow! 0reaction image Wisdom
  • ICBMICBM Frets: 72757
    The Studio was introduced in 1983 so this is one of the very earliest. I don't think the pickguard is original, the knobs may not be, and the case definitely isn't, but otherwise it looks legit. They did do them in blue.

    "Take these three items, some WD-40, a vise grip, and a roll of duct tape. Any man worth his salt can fix almost any problem with this stuff alone." - Walt Kowalski

    "Only two things are infinite - the universe, and human stupidity. And I'm not sure about the universe." - Albert Einstein

    0reaction image LOL 0reaction image Wow! 0reaction image Wisdom
  • guitars4youguitars4you Frets: 14470
    edited October 2017 tFB Trader
    ICBM said:
    The Studio was introduced in 1983 so this is one of the very earliest. I don't think the pickguard is original, the knobs may not be, and the case definitely isn't, but otherwise it looks legit. They did do them in blue.
    agree that it looks legit so no issues on that score - over the years Gibson will release many special colours either for major shows like NAMM or indeed some of the big USA Dealers like Guitar Centre will commission exclusive special runs from time to time - same as they did  variations with ebony and rosewood f/board - dot or trapezoid inlays - I recall earlier LP Studio models had a slightly thicker body, as per a Std - Most today are a tad slimmer
    0reaction image LOL 0reaction image Wow! 0reaction image Wisdom
  • FunkfingersFunkfingers Frets: 14605
    I vaguely recall Music UK magazine reviewing the original LP Studio in the early Eighties. The Challenger II and Corvus were released at about the same time.
    You say, atom bomb. I say, tin of corned beef.
    0reaction image LOL 0reaction image Wow! 0reaction image Wisdom
  • lovestrat74lovestrat74 Frets: 2545
    Wow its legit and you are right it is a beaut. Wonder how much it will go for...?
    0reaction image LOL 0reaction image Wow! 0reaction image Wisdom
Sign In or Register to comment.