n00b needing help. "Historic" vs. "VOS"

[SKATTERBRANE]

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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[nicolaidenmark]

Originally Posted by R9.

Same thing.

The Reissue looks like a new guitar.
The VOS looks slightly aged.
Other than that, they're the same guitar.
The VOS is around 300 cheaper.
Either way, you can't go wrong.

Just so you know, new historics are replicas of the originals...but not exact replicas. Be sure to post photos when you buy it!

I'm probably looking for an LP too. Considered the VOS 58. Are the RI only sold in US? I have never seen a 58 RI with high gloss in Denmark, which is what I would prefer.