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Should Gibson wish to adopt it...
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Now that I have finally realised that the Zero Nut is adjustable I am quite keen on the idea.
They've done something different and yet again people are moaning. If they churned out the same guitar year after year people would also be moaning. They're not just playing it safe which is great. Unfortunately being one of the first with a "perfect" design means they're then tied to it.. any changes are nit picked and discussed at a far too greater length for any sane person.
Screwed if you do, screwed if you don't.
Almost as if they don't want anyone to buy the cheaper stuff, but stump up more for a Historic, in fact...
"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
We really don't need a confusing range - let's say, for a standard 2 humbucker les paul, a lower range (epi), mid range (studio), high range (standard - yes, this should be a high range) and custom shop for if you want extra features (what? A custom shop for custom styled guitars? Noooooo...). That way, if you wanted fancy tuners, a zero fret, or other unusual features you can get them.
Most folk just want a good les paul in a colour they like.
They may well end up needing to expand custom shop production to accommodate demand for unusual stuff, but the simplification of range should lead to better quality control and a range that's easy for people to follow. People change pickups out anyway - we don't need a new model for a different pickup.
And we don't need a new model every year - a les paul is a les paul.
And fix the headstock on the standard ranges, and let people spec the vintage style (ready to break) one on a custom shop guitar.
Oh and I have no issue with the nut or tuners on the 2015 range, the Sig looks bad but not enough to stop me buying one if I liked it.