Gibson Winter 2019 lineup announced

Gerz6558

For everybody who is curious, take a look at this: 



And this:




I would expect next week these to be released officially. They mention in a few of these videos that it will be these models that form the core line for the foreseeable...with some limited edition models here and there.

JD50

Be interested to see what if any difference in spec between the new LP special and this one....

https://www.peachguitars.com/guitars/electric-guitars/gibson-les-paul-special-2016-heritage-cherry.htm

bodhi

JD50 said:

Be interested to see what if any difference in spec between the new LP special and this one....

https://www.peachguitars.com/guitars/electric-guitars/gibson-les-paul-special-2016-heritage-cherry.htm

The tailpiece on the 2019 Special looks to be set at a slightly more pronounced angle compared to the 2016 Special, unless there's a slight difference in bridge pickup placement which creates that illusion - I might be imagining it.  And it also seems to have a narrower, vintage style headstock with tuners with press-in bushings?  The 2016 model has a wider headstock and tuners with hex nuts, which let it down in terms of specs a little bit, IMO (I own one and love it anyway, by the way).

The 2019 Junior's headstock and tuners look the same as the 2016 Special's, from what I can make out.  Maybe I'm wrong, though, but it looks that way.  Would be a shame, but not that it really matters that much.  I guess.

JD50

bodhi said:

JD50 said:

Be interested to see what if any difference in spec between the new LP special and this one....

https://www.peachguitars.com/guitars/electric-guitars/gibson-les-paul-special-2016-heritage-cherry.htm

The tailpiece on the 2019 Special looks to be set at a slightly more pronounced angle compared to the 2016 Special, unless there's a slight difference in bridge pickup placement which creates that illusion - I might be imagining it.  And it also seems to have a narrower, vintage style headstock with tuners with press-in bushings?  The 2016 model has a wider headstock and tuners with hex nuts, which let it down in terms of specs a little bit, IMO (I own one and love it anyway, by the way).

The 2019 Junior's headstock and tuners look the same as the 2016 Special's, from what I can make out.  Maybe I'm wrong, though, but it looks that way.  Would be a shame, but not that it really matters that much.  I guess.

I love my 2016 too, so much I'd love a TV yellow....
I guess these new versions are the reason that the 2016 got blown out cheap a couple weeks ago. Picked mine up from dv247 for £666.

bodhi

JD50 said:

I love my 2016 too, so much I'd love a TV yellow....

I guess these new versions are the reason that the 2016 got blown out cheap a couple weeks ago. Picked mine up from dv247 for £666.

I love mine so much I want a TV yellow and one of the new Juniors.

tomajoha

https://www.peachguitars.com/brands/gibson-are-back/

ThorpyFX

I wonder why they did the scratch plate differently on the SG jr from the originals?

Gerz6558

I think this is great. Couple of hundred cheaper than the brief listings guitarguitar put up last week.

Very hard to choose what I'd want, quite a few which hit the spot.

underdog

The DC tributes will sell by the bucket load at that price I'd imagine.

stickyfiddle

Part of me thinks I'd like one of the 64 SGs. But then the new 61 looks potentially really great.

I look forward to the inevitable glut of vids from Peach, Andertons, CME, etc etc.  

stickyfiddle

ThorpyFX said:

I wonder why they did the scratch plate differently on the SG jr from the originals?

That is odd, but the whole pic is stretched vertically so maybe it's not as far off the usual shape when viewed in the proper ratio. 

danban

I want one of the new juniors!

Grumpyrocker

What's the difference between a Standard 50s and Standard 60s?

Whitecat

One TV Yellow Special please...

JerkMoans

Grumpyrocker said:

What's the difference between a Standard 50s and Standard 60s?

If it’s the same as when I bought mine in c.2004 the only difference is the neck dimensions: 50s thicker, 60s slimmer.

Grumpyrocker

JerkMoans said:

Grumpyrocker said:

What's the difference between a Standard 50s and Standard 60s?

If it’s the same as when I bought mine in c.2004 the only difference is the neck dimensions: 50s thicker, 60s slimmer.

Ok cheers.

Gerz6558

Grumpyrocker said:

What's the difference between a Standard 50s and Standard 60s?

The neck shape, pickups and the 60's look like they will have more flame in the finish.

Grumpyrocker

Nice there are now some plain top options with the Classic. 

designerseye88

Really liking these, And they seem cheaper than what Guitar Guitar had advertised them for last week. The only thing putting me off is the drive to Peach from Bristol...

Id be curious to try some of the core line models against their Custom shop counterparts, Other than the new unpotted custombuckers what's the difference?  

HandwrittenHero

Hmmm. Pricing looks better on the standards than previous years. Not that I’m shopping, but nice to see. The £2k mark feels like a significant enough mark to be right side of.

Shame the double cuts are where they are build/price. Makes sense them wanting something down that price and pickguard mounting to get to that price - but personally I wanted a more vintage double cut in the lineup. Can’t please all the folks all the time though. Might have to give the junior and/or special a try if I’m not going miles out my way for the pleasure...trying to decide currently if there’s a p90 shaped hole I could fill or not and how to do so.