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. They seem to be produced under two names - Maestro and Signature.

Dec 4, 2008 · How can you tell if you are buying a Gibson "factory second" or refurbished guitar? Does Gibson mark them in some way, like they do with Epiphones? Several sellers on eBay offer "brand-new" Les Pauls and SGs and insist they are not "factory seconds." Well, how can I tell?

Nov 6, 2011 · I had heard there where Gibsons made in Japan that where real Gibsons that Gibson sold the Japanese companies the necks and bodys that are real numbers maching Les Pauls and Sgs. The only way you can tell the diffrance is by the truss rod nut, the fakes have a stainless nut and the Real Gibsons h...

Dec 19, 2024 · Discuss the Gibson USA line of guitars and basses including, but not limited to, Les Pauls, SGs, Explorers, and Thunderbirds.

Jul 8, 2010 · A lot of "shredder" style guitars though go more for a 15 inch radius, or even something higher. Also some jazz guitars and especially classical guitars have very flat radiuses.

Jul 12, 2010 · Does anyone know if Gibson USA setup their guitars with the Plex system? I know Gibson Custom ones are....any ideas?

Jan 26, 2019 · So. When did the Custom shop open and were the guitars before then better than the USA ones that followed? For example.. Were the Pre 90’s model better than post ones?

Mar 8, 2015 · Gibson does not "refurbish" their rejects, sell them to refurbishers like M.I.R.C., or sell them to the public. Epiphone guitars marked "USED", as well as others, have gone to a refurbishing center to correct factory flaws.

Sep 10, 2024 · When I first saw the pics of these I assumed it was going to be a Kramer or something.. Nope.. All Gibson.. Shop the Gibson Modern Electric Guitar Collection | Gibson Well people keep asking for something different...

Feb 13, 2009 · In 1953 Gibson in Kalamazoo would purchase caps in bulk - and use the same .022uF@400V cap in both Gibson Tube Amps and in Gibson Guitars. Made it easier on their purchasing agent to stock just one type for all applications.