New Gibson Slash Les Paul released... (good chuckle inside)

[Twinfan]

This is a laugh!  Gibson are releasing a replica/dedication to a Les Paul copy built by Kris Derrig!

That's a bitter pill to swallow......

http://www.musicradar.com/news/guitars/namm-2010-gibson-unveils-slash-2010-appetite-les-paul-232384

[gingataff]

I'm having trouble trying to imagine who'd buy it.
It's obviously aimed at Slash Fanboys, but surely they know the history of the guitar and would find a Gibson copy of a copy of a Gibson a bit weird?

[Dr. Stein]

 :lol:

I'm having trouble trying to imagine who'd buy it.
It's obviously aimed at Slash Fanboys, but surely they know the history of the guitar and would find a Gibson copy of a copy of a Gibson a bit weird?

How knowledgeable do you think the average slash fanboy is?

Does anyone know what that finish is called by the way? The original was absolutely stunning.

[Twinfan]

Just some sort of faded sunburst isn't it?

The original is a beautiful guitar.  The fanboys who would buy this will be well aware of the identity of the Derrig I'm sure!

[Sifu Ben]

It's a nice Les Paul, so I guess it depends on the price. If the price wasn't too silly and I was in the market for a Les Paul I'd certainly consider it.

[Matt77]

I like.
I had a poster of that guitar on my wall for 6 years.
It's an 'un-burst' finish. Gibson have released a few.
If I was wadded and was getting a Gibson it would be this one.

[HairyChris]

It's a nice Les Paul, so I guess it depends on the price. If the price wasn't too silly and I was in the market for a Les Paul I'd certainly consider it.

A Gibby signature that isn't at a silly price? Really? :D

[Dmoney]

eh hem...

"Gibson proudly features many different styles of instruments in all price ranges.  Our line of “Faded” models offer our hand-built, USA-made guitars at a more affordable price, while our own Custom Shop prides itself in making some of the most awe-inspiring and finely constructed instruments in the world- each one a true work of art by master craftsmen.  We even offer many classic Gibson designs with our Epiphone brand in order to make these accessible to as many players as possible.  "

[Twinfan]

The pic of the Slash model above is aged, so expect a range of three guitars like the Pearly Gates and Jimmy Page #2 models.

And associated high prices...

[Ian Price]

I do like that. Will be prohibitively expensive of course.

[d1dsj]

I'm sure I read somewhere that Derrig L.P's are awesome and that he uses old timbers more akin to real '59 specs. I'd rock that Gibson if it plays anything like my guitars.

[FELINEGUITARS]

Love that guitar - DROOL!

[Ian Price]

If I did go for an LP it would have to be similar looking to that*

Before having a look on the website I didn't realise that Kris Derrig was so young when he died. And from cancer caused by chemical exposure. Nasty.




*Me finding an LP that I like will be a miracle.

[Matt77]

Love that guitar - DROOL!

Reminds me of the amber lion you had

[MDV]

eh hem...

"Gibson proudly features many different styles of instruments in all price ranges.  Our line of “Faded” models offer our hand-built, USA-made guitars at a more affordable price, while our own Custom Shop prides itself in making some of the most awe-inspiring and finely constructed instruments in the world- each one a true work of art by master craftsmen.  We even offer many classic Gibson designs with our Epiphone brand in order to make these accessible to as many players as possible.  "

Did you send that stuff I wrote to gibson? Along with anthing else?

This is rather undignified.

Oh, I hear that they're pretended the gibson hendrix strat never existed now :lol: