Oct 22, 2009 · These guitars are produced under the Gibson/Baldwin Music Education Program (or something to that effect). They're beginner-grade instruments. They're closer to the Starcaster by Fender line than the Squier line, which includes some rather nice guitars.

Dec 4, 2008 · Gibson often marked inferior quality guitars as "seconds", and sold them at a discount to dealers or employees. These markings were stamped into the wood on the back of the peghead. A "2" stamp is sometimes seen, designating a "second", which had some cosmetic flaw.

Nov 6, 2023 · Different Guitars capture the Sound of certain Era’s & Genre’s better than others.. A Fender Jag or Jazzmaster works better on 60’s Surf than a 335. And a 335 works better on Jazz than a Rickenbacker 12 string..

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Nov 6, 2011 · I have a 2006 MIJ '61 SG Standard that is the last incarnation, of "Orville," which was Epiphone Japan, and 2006, was the last year, that the contract with Gibson was still in effect.

Mar 5, 2010 · Gibson: Qingdao. The Gibson Qingdao Plant was opened in October 2002, Qingdao, China. It is the only plant run by Epiphone in Asia. Both acoustic and electric guitars are made here. The factory is dedicated to making Epiphone and only Epiphone guitars with the aim of producing higher quality guitars."

Jan 18, 2025 · I see Martin is revising some of their Guitars for 2025. By revising they’re revising to Golden more Golden Era specs. Has anyone heard or read anything as to Gibson? Or Guild Acoustic Guitar’s? I’m going to NAMM & want to see & play as many new Gibson’s, Martin’s & Guild’s as possible. Mostly in the $2500 - $5000 range. And a few ...

Jul 8, 2010 · That's because it's pretty much common knowledge. Most' date=' if not all Gibson guitars FBs have a radius of 12". Fenders have a 14" (flatter) raduis. [/quote'] +1 I've got a Jackson super Strat with a compound radius - 10" at the nut going to 16" at fret 24.

Oct 27, 2023 · The Gibson Lounge ; Facebook "damaged" guitars giveaway scam ... Gibson less pauls for and J45s for 99 ...

Apr 20, 2009 · But, I've been playing guitars since the sixties and have looked at hundreds of Gibson guitars in that time and owned several. Take it as you like... or you could drop a couple grand on a Gibson you've never seen because, well, Gibson is just so good at QC, no matter who owns the company, or where they buy their parts, or where they build their ...