Clanger wrote:I'm disappointed they choose to use richlite on the new ones.
Synthetic materials might actually sound quite good and are more consistent. But it's still a weird choice. When people buy expensive Gibsons they usually want it to be made like the old ones.
I'm pretty sure they could've secured a new (and legal) ebony supply if they tried...
Clanger wrote:Mmmm. I'm in the market for one of these also. 90's ones seem to have a reputation for being great quality. I'm disappointed they choose to use richlite on the new ones.
same on the richlite..... had one... lasted a few weeks.
For me, i love my 2005-2012 les paul customs. Ive owned a shit load. 70's, 80's, 90's, 2013, 14,