Multi pieced Les Paul bodies

[MSB]

Besides, is that really what Gibson calls ther "Standard"?

I don't think their "standard" is that standard anymore. I personally don't get a fart when I buy something, but I think any more than 2 pieces should be a no-no, maybe 3 on less expensive models

 

[1allspub]

In the past I have owned what I do believe was a one-piece Trad (2012 model). For the life of me I could not see a seam (it was a Light Burst with a Cherry back)... neither could the guy at the mom & pop guitar shop I bought it from. We were both convinced it was a one-piece. Maybe there a seam that was just so well hidden, but it sure as heck looked like a one-piecer to me. That said... my two-piece-backed 2014 Trad and my two-piece-backed 2016 Trad T both sound and feel better than that 2012 did (I sold the 2012 to buy the 2016). So go figure.

In the end, I would (and have) bought the one that sounded and felt the best... that matters way more to me than how many pieces its back has. YMMV

 

[Donal]

I keep reading on this site people saying that "their" guitar mahogany/body is just one piece and is just so great.
I always think man, just look a little bit harder!

Yep....

Quote yourself, answer yourself, agree with youself.

 

[winexprt]

Funny how no one ever complains about the top being in 2 pieces....

 

[NRBQ]

Just remember if own a Gibson Les Paul with more than a one piece back, it usually means you have a small pen1s and that you're not a good person. Someone had to say it.

 

[rjshare]

I just buy black guitars and have more time available for hookers and blow

 

[GibsonKramer]

Quote yourself, answer yourself, agree with youself.

I wonder if anyone else is paying attention?

 

[RustyNuts]

I wonder if anyone else is paying attention?

Probably not.

 

[ARandall]

And a sock would get him banned

 

[Juan Wayne]

I wonder if anyone else is paying attention?

Attention to what?

 

[Bobby Mahogany]

Most Gibson USA Les Paul Mahogany bodies are multi pieced now. When did this start? Is a LP Standard or Custom from the 1990's probably multi pieced? I'm not meaning the 1970's pancake LP bodies.

Back to the original question...

The 90's specs for Standard's and Custom's were:

One piece mahogany body
Two piece maple top
One piece mahogany neck (although you might discuss the "wings" as little pieces of wood)

I own a '92 Standard and that's what it is.

I personally think that Standard' and Custom's should still be that way.
Studio's and cheaper models, I can understand multi-piece bodies.