heybulldog
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I was speaking to a Japanese friend in Japan, and he explained it to me as follows ... I just thought it was very interesting and may be helpful some what to those who are new to MIJ guitars as myself).
"The good Les Paul Copy were made during late 70s to mid 80s. One thing to look for is the trust rod cover. There should have only two screws instead of three in these "good old days" MIJ Guitars.
The popular modern MIJ guitars are
Momose, Sugi and Navigator which they all resembles of Les Paul, but with individual twist to it. While Momose may being built closest to Gibson, Navigator seems bit distant away from Gibson. When you play them, Navigator feels closest to Gibson and Momose fees bit distant away from Gibson.
Orville Gibson is as a matter of fact authorized Gibson guitar, therefore not much different except the wood material. Some are made in Korea however.
What's being famous as a Gibson Les Paul copy is Greco/Tokai. The makers and players wanted a sound of Gibson at a fraction of cost. So, Japanese makers got together and strived for their dream. This was in the mid to late 70s to early 90s.
ESP Edwards keeps all the classical Les Paul with a twist of modern technology."
http://www.japanguitars.co.uk/burny info.html
"The good Les Paul Copy were made during late 70s to mid 80s. One thing to look for is the trust rod cover. There should have only two screws instead of three in these "good old days" MIJ Guitars.
The popular modern MIJ guitars are
Momose, Sugi and Navigator which they all resembles of Les Paul, but with individual twist to it. While Momose may being built closest to Gibson, Navigator seems bit distant away from Gibson. When you play them, Navigator feels closest to Gibson and Momose fees bit distant away from Gibson.
Orville Gibson is as a matter of fact authorized Gibson guitar, therefore not much different except the wood material. Some are made in Korea however.
What's being famous as a Gibson Les Paul copy is Greco/Tokai. The makers and players wanted a sound of Gibson at a fraction of cost. So, Japanese makers got together and strived for their dream. This was in the mid to late 70s to early 90s.
ESP Edwards keeps all the classical Les Paul with a twist of modern technology."
http://www.japanguitars.co.uk/burny info.html
I do not think so ~!
