2018 Gibson USA - all models, finishes and prices summary

[Oleynior]

Ok, let's summarize what we know at this moment about 2018s:

2018 LP STANDARD
LPS18HSCH1 - Heritage Cherry Sunburst
LPS18MVCH1 - Mojave Burst
LPS18CXCH1 - Cobalt Burst
LPS18ODCH1 - Blood Orange Burst

2018 LP TRADITIONAL (2399 euro)
LPTD18HSNH1 - Heritage Cherry Sunburst
LPTD18HBNH1 - Honey Burst
LPTD18TBNH1 - Tobacco Burst

2018 LP CLASSIC (1999 euro)
LPCS18GTNH1 - GoldTop
LPCSW18PBNH1 - Pelham Blue
LPCSW18EBNH1 - Ebony

2018 LP STUDIO (1499 euro)
LPST18VSCH1 - Vintage Sunburst
LPST18KHCH1 - Smokehouse Burst

2018 LP FADED
LPF18WFNH1 - Worn Bourbon
LPF18WCNH1 - Worn Cherry

2018 LP TRIBUTE (999 euro)
LPTR18SGNH1 - Satin Gold
LPTR18FHNH1 - Faded Honeyburst

2018 SG STANDARD (1399 euro)
SGS18EBCH1 - Ebony
SGS18HCCH1 - Heritage Cherry
SGS18AMCH1 - Autumn Shade

2018 SG SPECIAL (1049 euro)
SGSP18SCNH1 - Satin Cherry
SGSP18NSNH1 - Natural Satin

2018 EXPLORER (1399 euro)
DSX18ANNH1 - Antique Natural

2018 FLYING V
DSV18ACNH1 - Aged Cherry

2018 FIREBIRD (1599 euro)
DSFR318EBNH1 - Ebony

...and HP series:

2018 HP LP STANDARD (3249 euro)
HLPS18H8CH1 - Heritage Cherry Fade
HLPS18M8CH1 - Mojave Fade
HLPS18C8CH1 - Cobalt Fade
HLPS18O8CH1 - Blood Orange Fade
HLPS18P8CH1 - Hot Pink Fade

2018 HP SG STANDARD (1999 euro)
HSGS18C8CH1 - Cobalt Fade
HSGS18O8CH1 - Blood Orange Fade
HSGS18M8CH1 - Mojave Fade


It looks like the HP line will be limited to two models: LP Standard & SG Standard.

All regular models with transparent finish have classic Burst around the top, while all HP models have Fade ("unfinished Burst") around the top.

If you find any other finishes or models, please post them here. Thanks!

 

[sarphim]

Thanks for the combined details!

 

[NewDayHappy]

I'm so glad I bought my Standard in Honey burst last year, I'm not feeling 2018 except for the Studios but I'm pretty sure there is no weight relief so I can't see myself buying one. Guess I'm going to sit on my wallet until 2019...

 

[1allspub]

Thanks for posting this!

Kinda bummed they have such a limited color palette once again for the Trads (i.e.,just 3 colors, 2 of which are the mandatory HCS and HB). I dig that Tobacco, but really, since they did it in a rim burst (which I don't have a problem with rim bursts like some folks), it looks pretty much just like an Iced Tea from 2016 (which I am okay with, I have a 2016 Iced Tea Trad and love it). Was hoping for something more color-wise though. Something along the lines of a red-backed Trans Amber or Lemon Burst would have been AWESOME! Oh well...

As a result, Trads are probably off my radar this year again (not that I need another)... unless some dealer exclusive colors come out like they did last year--e.g. The Iced Tea and Tobacco from Sam Ash, etc. So never say never.

Classic (another model I'm fond off) is also off my radar as I'm not a P90 guy. But I am very interested to see this Faded Studio Worn Bourbon. Especially if they put bound necks on the Faded Studios like they are on the regular Studios (I'm kinda doubting that will be the case, but I'm hopeful. ).

Anyway, cool info... thanks again for posting it.

 

[LPCan]

Here some pictures for the HP models.


HLPS18O8CH1 - Blood Orange Fade

HLPS18C8CH1 - Cobalt Fade

HLPS18H8CH1 - Heritage Cherry Fade

HLPS18P8CH1 - Hot Pink Fade

HLPS18M8CH1 - Mojave Fade

 

[The Refugee]

Not a fan of how the burst doesn't complete at the bottom...

 

[LP1980LP]

What's up with the lack of pickup rings? It looks odd and the screws in the back just looks messy IMO

 

[DotStudio]

What's up with the lack of pickup rings? It looks odd and the screws in the back just looks messy IMO

I think it looks slick without the rings and that the chrome rings were too much on the previous hp's, but beauty is in the eye of the beholder I suppose.

 

[BrianB]

Not a fan of how the burst doesn't complete at the bottom...

My first thought when I saw that was; Someone interrupted the guy painting bursts one day, and what he was in the middle of painting looked like this, and some genius thought "Hey! That looks good! Lemme show that to Henry..."

Plus some of them are rim bursts, which I'm not a huge fan of anyway....

I can't help but note (although it *is* early and not all has been made known)....no single cut Juniors. Again.

 

[Guitaraxe]

Cool info. Any word on the Bass front?

 

[niner]

sweet baby jesus!!! what a fugly guitars...

 

[PierM]

I don't understand why Gibson assume if I buy an HP means I want clown colors... jebus..

 

[Mitchey75]

I don't understand why Gibson assume if I buy an HP means I want clown colors... jebus..

...and additionally have to pay 3249 €

 

[moreles]

Am I out of it, or are they using those godawful adjustable zero frets again?

 

[Les Paul Newb]

Yeah the "fade" on the hp line isn't my look. The mojave color looks great though. I'm a huge fan of the no pup rings, but I can't get over the holes on the back. Damn. It's just.... holes... in the back

It's just odd. Prob has great functionality.

May look like the classics are the real winners in you like p90s. Natural backs on the blue & GT. Amazing. That ebony classic too.

 

[DotStudio]

Am I out of it, or are they using those godawful adjustable zero frets again?

They always have on the HP line I believe. The T line has a standard nut and full burst.

Gibson Les Paul Standard 2018 Cobalt Burst

 

[UKPortista]

I'm out of the running for a 2018 HP. The 'HP' truss rod cover, the fade and those screw holes on the back...just not for me.

Will definitely check out the Blood Orange T though.

 

[No ugos]

This are the USD prices as well. At least according to GC

 

[Marker]

The HP sure look very modern, Gibson is taking risks instead of just playing safe.
Lets see if thats what a Gibson costumer wants and follows the new trend.

 

[drkato]

Man, even added a belly cutaway? Crazy.