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Originally Posted by sewood
If you reaally want to know the fifference, a new 59 VOS runs around 4,700-4,900 new but a used one sells for around 2,500. VOS doesnt have graded mahogony bodys. On the Historic 59 RI, the body before routing cant weigh more than 4lbs. Thats 3-4 out of 1,000. The Historic 59 RI is made in much small numbers than the VOS. Just ck E-Bay or GBASE. For the money you spend on a new VOS, buy a used Historic 59 RI. The real truth is if you can play, it doesnt matter
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Maybe I misunderstood this whole post. A 59 VOS is a 59 RI. VOS just refers to the aging process...or finish...Gibson puts on the guitar. VOS also costs around $300 less because Gibson doesn't have to polish the hardware to a fine shine.
The non-VOS reissues are made in smaller numbers because right now everybody wants the VOS finish. Trust me I know, I wanted a high gloss R8 and was told the wait might be up to 3 months.
Again, aside from the finish, a VOS is the same thing as a reissue. They're both historics.