Why isn't this a normal production Les Paul?

[iridereallyslow]

I just ran across a Custom Shop Les Paul Tak Matsumoto Double Cut on ebay. Never seen or heard of the guitar or the guy before. But WOW is all I have to say. I wish I had the $$ to blow!

I don't see why Gibson wouldn't offer that body shape as USA model. With studio, standard and custom versions. I would certainly buy one if it sounded like a normal les paul and wasn't priced outrageous.

Gibson Custom Shop Les Paul Tak Matsumoto Double Cut EBONY FRETBOARD JAPAN ONLY | eBay

 

[bosnialove]

I don't like it. It looks to much like a PRS and I totally don't like PRS'.

 

[GibsonMarshallGuy]

Ya man I definitely like this over some other stuff they put in production.

 

[Shawn Lutz]

what artist signature models aren't overpriced?

I think I saw both Gibson USA and and epi model Matsumoto's on Gibson's website.

I also think they are pretty cool...just not $5,000 cool

 

[politenessman]

doesnt look like any dc i ever saw. looks like a super strat or a prs. 3 controls?

 

[Kalz]

ew

 

[Webtroll]

Overpriced, but I like the double cut on it as much as a regular DC.

 

[Kalamazuu]

I think it's too similar to a regular DC standard, which they don't seem to sell a ton of anyways.

 

[AxeBuilder]

To each his own! That seller has a serious collection for sale!

 

[iridereallyslow]

I don't like it. It looks to much like a PRS and I totally don't like PRS'.

Yes the body shape is very similar to a PRS, but I like PRS guitars so maybe that's why I think these are so cool. The only thing I don't like about it besides the price is only 3 knobs, but I could live with that. I like the current DC models as well, but those are more of a classic look, while this is like a mix of modern and classic design.

 

[noah76]

I like it. If it was available and not priced to crazy I would be rocking one.

 

[iridereallyslow]

To each his own! That seller has a serious collection for sale!

HOLY BRAZ! I hadn't even looked at his other items. This guy has more Brazilian rosewood than he knows what to do with! That is a BIG and EXPENSIVE collection of guitars, and to have them all for sale at once? And he doesn't even play them!?

 

[Chilli]

Its a cool guitar. Once again Gibson shows us a great product, and places it in the wrong place in the market. Too expensive.

 

[gibbykohner]

I don't like it. It looks to much like a PRS and I totally don't like PRS'.

nice job being a suck up...

 

[Bobby Mahogany]

Four letters: U-G-L-Y

 

[Bing17]

I hear those Japanese models are radioactive.

 

[circles]

I like it, though not the color. Get a nice burst going with prime wood... I like the body better than the standard double cutaway. Perhaps a tremolo system of some sort.

 

[Lex]

I dig it... But... $5K? No way.

 

[Thumpalumpacus]

I don't mind the shape, but I want my 2vol/2tone layout. To me, that where a big part of the magic lives.

 

[jeremyspencer]

Love the guitar, very hard to get I may make an offer