Does Gibson build guitars with Brazilian Rosewood boards anymore?

[mjross]

I’ve been doing a little research and it appears that Gibson Les Pauls with Brazilian boards are difficult to find. Did they stop because of legal issues or are they just special order. I see some manufacturers still appear to offer Brazilian boards.

 

[Duane_the_tub]

Select retailers can still get Braz boards through the M2M program, though I don't think it's something they can advertise and it's almost comically expensive.

The last Braz run from the factory was a few years ago, I believe, maybe 2019? One-offs still pop up (I've seen some Murphy Lab Braz), but I believe that was the last time they were done in numbers. I'm sure someone will correct that if it's inaccurate.

 

[goldtop0]

As Duane says hellishly expensive and small runs every few years now it seems for specific guitars, mostly LPs but some ML Flying Vs and Explorers recently.
2003 was supposed to be the last of the last but a new owner now and things have opened up dramatically.

 

[markguitar]

The last 100 Brazilian boards Gibson had were used on the Murphy Lab Korina Explorers and Flying V’s this year.

 

[modavis99]

They had a large-ish run of Braz boarded Les Pauls in 2018

 

[calieng]

The 2018s were destined for Japan I believe but got hung up with export issues. Dave's Guitars got a bunch of them and sold them here. I have one. Nice guitar.

I think a lefty Brazilian from Gibson is like seeing a leprechaun. You are probably smoking crack and just imagining it.

 

[mjross]

The 2018s were destined for Japan I believe but got hung up with export issues. Dave's Guitars got a bunch of them and sold them here. I have one. Nice guitar.

I think a lefty Brazilian from Gibson is like seeing a leprechaun. You are probably smoking crack and just imagining it.

You just may be right! I can tell you all about.

 

[calieng]

I stand corrected. Been gone for 4 years though....

Left Handed, Lefty 2018 Gibson Brazilian Historic 1959/R9 Les Paul, New with COA/OHSC | Reverb

This is a brand new Gibson Historic 1959/R9 with a Brazilian Fingerboard, Lemon Burst, VOS finish, Nickel Hardware. This is from the new limited run of Brazilian R9s – and the lefties are even more rare, with only a handful made. The Brazilian R9 Les Pauls have been among the most collectable...

reverb.com

 

[mjross]

I stand corrected. Been gone for 4 years though....

Left Handed, Lefty 2018 Gibson Brazilian Historic 1959/R9 Les Paul, New with COA/OHSC | Reverb

This is a brand new Gibson Historic 1959/R9 with a Brazilian Fingerboard, Lemon Burst, VOS finish, Nickel Hardware. This is from the new limited run of Brazilian R9s – and the lefties are even more rare, with only a handful made. The Brazilian R9 Les Pauls have been among the most collectable...

reverb.com

Story of my life! 4 years late and several thousand dollars short. Lol…

 

[calieng]

Yes. Wow it was $10k even back then....

 

[strat1701]

The 2018s were destined for Japan I believe but got hung up with export issues. Dave's Guitars got a bunch of them and sold them here. I have one. Nice guitar.

# me too

 

[THDNUT]

brazzy boards.

I'll keep my 6 LP reissues with madi boards. Thanks.

Just my opinion, of course.

 

[musicmaniac]

My Madagascar are just fine!

 

[mjross]

brazzy boards.

I'll keep my 6 LP reissues with madi boards. Thanks.

Just my opinion, of course.

What ever works for you, that’s what really counts. 6 Reissues, congrats!

 

[mjross]

My Madagascar are just fine!

Yeah, I’d think so!

 

[kingsxman]

Buddy and I went to Daves in LaCrosse two years ago as they had a big stash of Braz board Les Pauls. We were both completely unimpressed. Not only where they not very dark, they just didnt seem like good quality. Plus I think it was a 2k upcharge just to add a braz board. Kind of ridiculous IMHO. I think that money would be better spent taking a regular historic and sending it to Historic Makeovers and having them put one on.

 

[Unionjack515]

I ordered my M2M about a year ago via Chicago Music Exchange—I asked to spec a Brazilian fretboard and they inquired but it was a no-go…not an option, not even given a crazy price. Said they were out. I have spent a good chunk at CME over the past few years and of course they’re a premier Gibson dealer…I would have expected if any situation had the pull to get a Brazilian board, it would have been this one, had they been available. But alas, no.

That all said, lots of boutique builders have access, some to very nice pieces. Fender Custom Shop still has it, but reserves its use for Master Built guitars.

Life goes on.

 

[Great R8]

Brazilian rosewood or old growth Brazilian rosewood?

 

[DEMENTED]

The Brazilian upcharge from Gibson is silly. Independent builders get boards for 75-150. Not thousands of dollars.

 

[11top]

I had two built approximately 3 years ago in M2M. Gibson custom had approximately 100 boards available and I got to choose from them.



That was the end of the BRW fret board option In M2M. I chose the “blackest” available.

Both are R9s:






The certificates each specify “Brazilian Rosewood Fret Boards.”