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AD720 · 02-11-2009, 08:29 PM

As far as older Gibsons go I would stay away from he 74-84 era when they first shifted from the old Kalamazoo plant to the Nashville plant. That was a tough time for the Gibson co. Things turned around in 86 when Juszkiewic took the reins so by 88 they were hitting their stride again.

I haven't played any new Gibsons in the last couple years but I can say that in 2002,2003,2004 they were putting out guitars that were really, really well made and sounded great. If it were me I would look for something in that era, maybe someone got a new one and stuck it in the closet, never played it much. Those are the deals to look for.

If you really want something this super high quality check out the "Heritage" line. Those are classic Gibson guitar styles produced in Kalamazoo just like the 50's and 60s. The company is owned by ex-gibson employees.

02-11-2009, 08:29 PM	#7
AD720 I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andrew Location: The City of BOTL-erly Love Posts: 2,684 Trading: (73)	Re: Vintage Guitar"Les Paul"... HELP!? As far as older Gibsons go I would stay away from he 74-84 era when they first shifted from the old Kalamazoo plant to the Nashville plant. That was a tough time for the Gibson co. Things turned around in 86 when Juszkiewic took the reins so by 88 they were hitting their stride again. I haven't played any new Gibsons in the last couple years but I can say that in 2002,2003,2004 they were putting out guitars that were really, really well made and sounded great. If it were me I would look for something in that era, maybe someone got a new one and stuck it in the closet, never played it much. Those are the deals to look for. If you really want something this super high quality check out the "Heritage" line. Those are classic Gibson guitar styles produced in Kalamazoo just like the 50's and 60s. The company is owned by ex-gibson employees.