In case you missed it, the Gibson 2016 range offers the player a choice between version T (traditional)...
The Traditional range kept the, well, traditional features in tact (less the fact that 'chambered' Les Pauls will never be deemed as such). The HP version retained whatever we disliked that were manifested in 2015 (that metal nut & robot tuners among others) plus that excessive price tag (more on this later). Do note the HP pickguard is now the screwless model (ta da!). The implication here is rather obvious; somebody in Gibson still believes the fact that the 2015 changes remain marketable or desirable for that matter. Well, tell that to the stores out there who couldn't clear the 2015 'darlings' & getting the fluff from buyers who thumbed them down for the faulty robot tuners (it's clearly the manufacturer's undoing, nothing to do with the distributers).
Right, let's look at the price difference for the LP Standard featured here:
- Version T: USD2,799
- Version HP: USD3,149
A USD350 difference between these guitars which could easily get you a decent amplifier or some effects unit for supplementary needs. Something to think about, yes?
4 comments:
some thing should be kept as traditional as it should be...
IMO insufficient research was done to consider major changes in design. Reflects of the management.
Engaging diplomacy here,pleasing the traditionalist while not pissing off those who bought the robo equip thingy.Gibson should buy over tronical company to assure parts will be there when needed.What's another company to have under its belt.Hehe.
The way I see it, they still have access spares for the HP manifestation.
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