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Originally Posted by twinrider1
In general (there are no absolutes with Gibson)....
R7
Goldtop finish
Thickest Neck
R8
Plaintop Burst
Maybe a little thinner than R7
R9
Flametop Burst
Thinner neck than R7/R8
BIG upcharge for flametop.
(R8/$3100 versus R9/$5200, from Musician's Friend, just for example)
R0
Flametop Burst
Thinnest neck
I think they're about the same $ as R9's, maybe higher, not certain.
G0
Basically a Guitar Center special order that is just like a R0, except it has a plain top. Considered a sleeper, excellent value.
Might be even thinner neck than R0.
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Excellent post, thanks!
I will definitely post my selection when I score it. It looks like I'll be getting a R7 (partly because of cost, but mostly because I like the gold top). That is if I don't decide to save a while and get the R9. I can't help but to think 20 years in the future, will I be kicking myself in the rear for not getting a R9 when I had the chance (assuming they'll rocket in value as compared to the R7).