they should just move production of their studios and Jr's to mexico
How do they compare?
Epi's are nice guitars but not Gibson quality at all.
Les Pauls are as expensive as they were back in the 50s, when you adjust for inflation.
For the benefit of @joesatch who is apparently in the mood to laugh at posts and not contribute himself, a Les Paul in 1959 sold for around $375. In today's money, that's over $3,600.
So I talked to a dealer I trust. I'm putting in a M2M that I've always wanted because what I want is going up a bit and I'd like to beat the increase. But that said, the dealer told me that the price increase is not across the board and, in some cases, prices will come down. Couldn't say more and I don't know what the latter means. I guess wait and see?
I was referring to the current planned price hike. In the face of a fragile economy combined with unparalleled inflation.
The 50's were a booming economy in the US, so I see a little difference in your flat math.
There are other factors to consider other than the basic conversion charts.
Filled up your tank lately, have a family, how's that grocery bill?
Cool maybe my used Gibsons will go up in valueJust got a call from my Sweetwater rep and he says next Monday Gibson is raising prices across the entire line. Just a heads up in case anyone is looking to buy one.
The LP Special Tributes, humbucker or p90, are still $999, same as before the first price hike, and (still) excellent guitars for the money.
I don’t know about that, just my opinion! Play what you like.Gibson make great headstocks, I know because I own 4. Ibanez makes a better guitar though, I know because I own 8.
I'm going to pass. My guess is a lot of it will be over exaggerated fear mongering. Maybe some valid concerns but mostly some tin foil hats crowds getting overstimulated
Yes. If someone handed me thousands of dollars, I’d spit on them and throw the cash out into the street. Money is just lousy artwork printed on linen paper.I would not take a Gibson if you gave it to me an outdated poorly made JUNK.
Les Pauls are as expensive as they were back in the 50s, when you adjust for inflation.
For the benefit of @joesatch who is apparently in the mood to laugh at posts and not contribute himself, a Les Paul in 1959 sold for around $375. In today's money, that's over $3,600.
Though this isn’t a completely wrong point, it doesn’t consider scale of economy and that a Les Paul is exponentially easier to manufacture in the 21st century than it was in the 1950’s. I would be curious to see how material costs compare then vs. now
Though this isn’t a completely wrong point, it doesn’t consider scale of economy and that a Les Paul is exponentially easier to manufacture in the 21st century than it was in the 1950’s. I would be curious to see how material costs compare then vs. now