Classics Discontinued? - Page 2

nemo87 · 09-10-2008, 08:59 AM

so what will replace the classic..??

Kølabrennern · 09-10-2008, 09:56 AM

There are other models they could have considered discontinuing before the Standard and Classic, in my opinion. Like for example the HD.6-X Pro Digital and Studio Premium Plus. Oh well, glad I got one before this happened, guess used prices will just rise from now on.

LongBeach · 09-10-2008, 10:54 AM

I think that sucks, my 05 Classic is by far one of my favorites (actually, it's my #2)
but I do agree cutting back on models isnt a bad thing. So, now we have collector's items that are going to be worth 50 gazzillion dollars in 20 years! right?

nemo87 · 09-10-2008, 10:59 AM

doesnt the traditional come with the 50s profile neck though..??

FennRx · 09-10-2008, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by nemo87

doesnt the traditional come with the 50s profile neck though..??

yes. the slim taper is really the only the reason the classic existed IMO. but for me, switching between a 50s and 60s neck is no biggie.

nemo87 · 09-10-2008, 11:14 AM

so wich LP offers the 60s profile neck..??
or are'nt there any now..?

***Led Zep Fan*** · 09-10-2008, 11:15 AM

Here's one I used to own. One of the best playing guitars I've ever owned.

captain tightpants · 09-10-2008, 11:22 AM

Looks like the BFG got the axe too. I'm surprised the Classic's going, tho. Would have thought it's one of the better sellers

Z.K. · 09-10-2008, 12:05 PM

My guess is that they wanna sell the new so called "08 standard" and if you have other choices, chances are those are not gonna sell much.

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Kølabrennern · 09-10-2008, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Kølabrennern

There are other models they could have considered discontinuing before the Standard and Classic, in my opinion. Like for example the HD.6-X Pro Digital and Studio Premium Plus. Oh well, glad I got one before this happened, guess used prices will just rise from now on.

...and there went the Studio Premium Plus, too. Zomg.

MrWrong · 09-10-2008, 12:59 PM

Glad I got my Classic already

sonar · 09-10-2008, 01:32 PM

The classic model had close to a 20 year run. Pretty impressive.

I always had a love/hate relationship with the classic model. I do think it was an important model not only for Gibson, but for players...

and for the ugly behemoth we know as "RAWK!"

utgstudio · 09-10-2008, 01:43 PM

Dont you think by looking at all the models they are discontinuing that they will come out with new/updated versions of those models? It makes sense to me. Because the only new les paul models are the standard and the traditional. Personally I wish they would come out with new models. :-/ Deno

LongBeach · 09-10-2008, 03:08 PM

Well that's a thought, maybe there just going to get rid of the snot-green inlays, change the pups & re-name it?

***Led Zep Fan*** · 09-10-2008, 03:12 PM

They got rid of them all right, along with the rest of the guitar!

06VM · 09-10-2008, 03:24 PM

No more baby poop green inlays and uber hot pick ups for us.

Huey · 09-10-2008, 03:42 PM

aww man, now the gibson usas will just have those crazy electrics and see through panels

jo07 · 09-10-2008, 03:44 PM

ooofffff i'm glad i got my classic antique vintagesunburst 07 for me one of the best guitar ever made

sonar · 09-10-2008, 03:59 PM

http://www.gibson.com/en-us/division...ducts/lespaul/

I don't think there is one current model on this list I would buy.

scoobyzjr · 09-10-2008, 04:02 PM

I would consider a traditional as my next guitar, but the one thing that does concern me is that there are no options for the color "wine red" anymore and I definitely want a Wine Red LP as my next guitar.

stonevibe · 09-10-2008, 04:05 PM

So boys....

Green snots could be a future classic?

Pardon the pun...

sonar · 09-10-2008, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by scoobyzjr

I would consider a traditional as my next guitar, but the one thing that does concern me is that there are no options for the color "wine red" anymore and I definitely want a Wine Red LP as my next guitar.

There are a lot of used 90's Standards (which supposedly "influenced" the Traditional model) floating around, for a lot less money. I'm sure the Traditional is a fine model, I just question the marketing strategy?

sonar · 09-10-2008, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by stonevibe

So boys....

Green snots could be a future classic?

Pardon the pun...

I was never a fan of the green inlays and the necks could be a little too skinny, but many of those plaintops were quite elegant looking. The only Standard USA with an ABR was also a nice bonus.

And the classic could really "RAWK" with those ceramic pu's!

FennRx · 09-10-2008, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by sonar

I was never a fan of the green inlays and the necks could be a little too skinny, but many of those plaintops were quite elegant looking. The only Standard USA with an ABR was also a nice bonus.

And the classic could really "RAWK" with those ceramic pu's!

the classic has had the nashville for a while now.

like i said before, with the exception of the neck profile, there really isnt a need for the Classic. and i think gibson has a very good marketing strategy. seems like the Traditional is taking off.

jerryo · 09-10-2008, 04:47 PM

too bad they are dropping them

glad i got mine when i did

shes really a fine axe

LongBeach · 09-10-2008, 05:10 PM

Mine weighs alot, and has major mojo. & I really like the plain top.
So, like others noted, I'm not real interested at the moment
in purchasing any of the brand-new standard run models anyway.
Kinda in the market for an 1980-1983 Standard.

sonar · 09-10-2008, 05:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FennRx

the classic has had the nashville for a while now.

For the past few years, but the model had an abr for 14-15 years.

Quote:

Originally Posted by FennRx

i said before, with the exception of the neck profile, there really isnt a need for the Classic. and i think gibson has a very good marketing strategy. seems like the Traditional is taking off.

The pu option in the classic appealed to some, as well as the neck profile, plaintops or wine red option. "Need" is probably subjective, but there is an established customer base that play Classic's and the traditional doesn't seem to fill that base.

utgstudio · 09-10-2008, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by sonar

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I don't think there is one current model on this list I would buy.

+1 None of them seem to catch my interest. But then again If i saw a wall with 8 of them hanging i probably would though. lol

ledzepzoso3 · 09-10-2008, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by 2manyGuitars

They've discontinued the 2007 Standard?!?!?!

You bastards!!!!!!!

I was saving up and was planning to order a brand new '07 Standard sometime next year.

I KNOW HOW YOU FEEL!!!!!!!!!! Godamnit!!!
My feelings are towards the R8 though, its not Discontinued.. but at a price of 4k now..
:'(

jimmypage14 · 09-10-2008, 06:12 PM

i hope they dont discontinue anything else cuz i really really really want a classic custom they didnt get rid of those 2 did they?

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