The most affordable Gibson Les Paul, the LP Studio, is available here. Let's put things in perspective, price-wise:
- 35 Guitar Ave (S'pore): SGD2,450
- Gibson official website: USD1,599 (SGD2,054)
- Music Bliss (M'sia): MYR7.890 (SGD2,388)
The last time I did this, I got put down by an individual (somewhere in a country whose cowboy president is currently going round with revised tax rates if you wish to trade with his country) who alleged that I was not objective in view of the exchange rate & existing taxes in place. That said individual highlighted the fact that we imposed a 9% tax on American guitars which is already a chronic figure when crying foul of price hikes. The last time I checked, our 9% GST covers all non-exclusive products, not just American guitars.
I'm not trying to imply anything, just showing you folks what prices are like. Custom duties, exchange rates & dealer mark-ups are the expected considerations before we start to whimper at the figures today. These days, if you are in Malaysia, it's a good time to be buying Gibson instruments. Ironically, not too long ago, we see Malaysians coming here to buy Gibson stuff. How times have changed, rather quickly, mind you.
Pic: GIbson
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