2018 Gibson USA - all models, finishes and prices summary

[C.J.]

Thoman has ALL 2018 in the catalogue and they all start shipping for the end of September.

That's the only one I like from this year's models. Stick a staple in the neck and pretend you won the lottery init.

 

[lvidalx]

Well, the HP series this year is a mess. No rings? really? Why? What's the purpose of make players life more difficult? So, if you don't like those humbuckers then FU! NO UPGRADES! YOU DON'T DESERVE IT! Maybe you can do it by cutting or bending the standard humbucker feet, great solution....

I can't understand, I just can't...

 

[cider]

Well, the HP series this year is a mess. No rings? really? Why? What's the purpose of make players life more difficult? So, if you don't like those humbuckers then FU! NO UPGRADES! YOU DON'T DESERVE IT! Maybe you can do it by cutting or bending the standard humbucker feet, great solution....

I can't understand, I just can't...

If you're not planning to buy a guitar in the HP series, then does it really matter?

 

[DotStudio]

Well, the HP series this year is a mess. No rings? really? Why? What's the purpose of make players life more difficult? So, if you don't like those humbuckers then FU! NO UPGRADES! YOU DON'T DESERVE IT! Maybe you can do it by cutting or bending the standard humbucker feet, great solution....

I can't understand, I just can't...

 

[Bend'n'Slide]

I'm not blown away by next year's selection but the P90 Classics are appealing. I'd love a P90 GT...

On the other hand, is anyone else looking at the Pelham Blue version of the P90 Classic and thinking that the black plastic has to go and it would look sooooooooooooo much better with cream pup covers, cream pickguard & poker chip and gold or amber top hats, maybe with an amber switch tip?
Ahhhhhhhhh....

 

[BenjaminW]

2018 LP STANDARD

2018 LP TRADITIONAL

2018 LP CLASSIC

2018 LP STUDIO

2018 LP TRIBUTE

2018 LP FADED

2018 SG STANDARD

2018 SG SPECIAL & SG FADED

2018 FIREBIRD & FIREBIRD STUDIO

2018 FLYING V & EXPLORER

2018 HP LP STANDARD

2018 HP SG STANDARD

I'm not going to lie, but I can't stand the look of those knobs on the HP LP's and SG's.

 

[1allspub]

I'm not going to lie, but I can't stand the look of those knobs on the HP LP's and SG's.

I'm not a particular fan of them either, but it's the same exact knobs they had on the 2017 HPs. Doesn't matter to me, I'd never buy an HP. And if, for some strange reason I did, I spend the $11 and get a proper set of gold top hats for it. No biggie.

 

[wilmacat16]

I'm not going to lie, but I can't stand the look of those knobs on the HP LP's and SG's.

I love the look of those knobs....

 

[RustyNuts]

Isnt this years lineup more expensive than last years?

Some models are, some are about the same.

I'm not blown away by next year's selection but the P90 Classics are appealing. I'd love a P90 GT...

On the other hand, is anyone else looking at the Pelham Blue version of the P90 Classic and thinking that the black plastic has to go and it would look sooooooooooooo much better with cream pup covers, cream pickguard & poker chip and gold or amber top hats, maybe with an amber switch tip?
Ahhhhhhhhh....

I look at the "Pelham Blue" and wish it was really Pelham Blue.

 

[Bend'n'Slide]

I look at the "Pelham Blue" and wish it was really Pelham Blue.

Hmmmm. Yes. That too.

Maybe it's just the photos and it will look like proper PB when seen in the flesh...?



(No, I don't believe that either)

 

[Pappy58]

Following Mama's advice, I'm saying nothing!

 

[BenjaminW]

I love the look of those knobs....

Your opinion, but they look like the kill-switches on Buckethead's guitar to me.

 

[laterider]

Wow, the P90 Classics are killing me. After getting a GT Classic I called it done, no need for more guitars. Now this - GT, Blue, or Ebony with P90, I need to stop coming here....

 

[Macronaut]

Wow, the P90 Classics are killing me. After getting a GT Classic I called it done, no need for more guitars. Now this - GT, Blue, or Ebony with P90, I need to stop coming here....

Yup! It never ends. Say good goodbye to the self control you thought you had.....last year

I've been done every year for a few years now

 

[linkpro]

I don't know if it's the white background but these pics look extremely washed out. Not a good way to promote the vibrant new colors.

 

[Bend'n'Slide]

On balance, I'm still very happy that I bought a very nice '16 Trad T.

There might be a few things I wouldn't mind having if funds permitted but for general all-round "LP-ness" I've not yet seen anything in the '17 or '18 line-up that appeals to me more than what I have.

#forumwindowshopping

 

[boola1]

Is it impossible to change the pickup height on those models without pickup rings? I couldn't live with that.

 

[PierM]

Is it impossible to change the pickup height on those models without pickup rings? I couldn't live with that.

Of course you can. The screws are on the back of the guitar. It's same process, just reversed.

 

[boola1]

Of course you can. The screws are on the back of the guitar. It's same process, just reversed.

I'm being lazy, is there a picture of that somewhere?

 

[PierM]

wow man...have a coffee or something LOL.

Hit the first page of this thread if you have enough energy for a click.