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Zack-on-crack · 03-15-2008, 03:13 PM

My PERSONAL OPINION is that ALMOST all of the GOTW's were a total flop and that nearly all of them will lose value (to a point). Now before you go all gehy-for-Gibson on my ass. Look at the facts:
1. I own four GOTW Les Pauls..all of which I bought NEW for around 1/2 to 3/4 of new "going rate"
2. Many dealers still have a butt load of GOTW's that they can't give away.
3. Anything that WAS popular, Gibson will just make more and kill the value (i.e. Reverse Flying V).
4. Many were just aweful Bastardized version of classic flops (i.e. RG with no 'hi tech electronics...WTF?")
5. Many had the same old flubs and defects. No surpise there. If you have a red GT...flip it over and see the pain. The body is at least 4 pieces glued together, not to mention the top. AKA Jigsawguitar Puzzle
6. Nothing special about most. Same old new sucky hollow bodies with some slightly "special" finishes. For all of you that don't know, Gibson always cranked out hundreds of "one-off" non-standard finishes every year. I have/had many non-spec finish Les Pauls throughout the years.

Most can be a great buy, but only when they are on super closeout or on Ebay. By no means, collectible, IN MY OPINION. Just another marketing move from a marketing company. By the way, Ford also made a Limited Edition Pinto Sport in 1970......wonder what thats worth?

03-15-2008, 03:13 PM	#14 (permalink)
Zack-on-crack Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 25 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 2007 Guitars of the Week (Quality?, Value?) My PERSONAL OPINION is that ALMOST all of the GOTW's were a total flop and that nearly all of them will lose value (to a point). Now before you go all gehy-for-Gibson on my ass. Look at the facts: 1. I own four GOTW Les Pauls..all of which I bought NEW for around 1/2 to 3/4 of new "going rate" 2. Many dealers still have a butt load of GOTW's that they can't give away. 3. Anything that WAS popular, Gibson will just make more and kill the value (i.e. Reverse Flying V). 4. Many were just aweful Bastardized version of classic flops (i.e. RG with no 'hi tech electronics...WTF?") 5. Many had the same old flubs and defects. No surpise there. If you have a red GT...flip it over and see the pain. The body is at least 4 pieces glued together, not to mention the top. AKA Jigsawguitar Puzzle 6. Nothing special about most. Same old new sucky hollow bodies with some slightly "special" finishes. For all of you that don't know, Gibson always cranked out hundreds of "one-off" non-standard finishes every year. I have/had many non-spec finish Les Pauls throughout the years. Most can be a great buy, but only when they are on super closeout or on Ebay. By no means, collectible, IN MY OPINION. Just another marketing move from a marketing company. By the way, Ford also made a Limited Edition Pinto Sport in 1970......wonder what thats worth?