So many different '59s, so what's the diffenence... really?

[River]

Gibson is good with confusing people. They flat-out deny even making some models.

Hell, they flat-out deny making my guitar!

 

[decoy205]

Hell, they flat-out deny making my guitar!

+ 1

 

[lp_junkie]

R9- absolutely agree, I am a fool I buy them in groups, I just picked up two used Gibsons this week. I won't buy a new one anymore, especially since people are selling off gear at rock bottom prices.

I was all set to pick up a vintage 1960 burst last month, but decided to pay off the house instead. So my consolation prize to myself is these two instead of an R9 or R0.

 

[dkuther]

Anyone who buys a second Les Paul is a fool and anyone who forks out the money for an R9 is a fool, as well.

Outside of forums it certainly feels this way

I know a bunch of guitar players - most in their '30s and '40s and some older - and only 2 of them even have LPs - 1 has a recent Standard and the other has a '73 Custom.

I don't know anybody that owns a Historic or 'vintage' '50s LP.

 

[xguitardevilx]

Hell, they flat-out deny making my guitar!

Do tell.