I depends on how much mahogony Gibson wants to remove. They normally tap the mahogony for weight relief.Is is true that all the new les paul standards are significantly lighter than the old ones. I read that on a lot of reviews...
Not chambered. They still tap out the mahogony with standards. When I say tapped, I mean the drill holes here and there in the mahogony for weight relief.it shouldnt be. you can buy a chambered model for weight reduction, i believe.
Wouldn't that affect the tone quite a bit? I think Les Pauls are meant to be heavy ass guitars and people just whine too much, sounds like Gibson's just thinking up more cost-cutting measures to make a bigger profit:zzz:Not chambered. They still tap out the mahogony with standards. When I say tapped, I mean the drill holes here and there in the mahogony for weight relief.
That looks like the P-90/Bucker configuration of a the Les Paul BFG. It shares it's "weight relieved" body with the other low end Les Paul, the Studio. I seriously doubt that's representative of the amount of wood in a Standard which goes for over twice that price. Got an x-ray of one of those?All new Les Pauls (outside of the historics) have significant routing throughout the body. We are not talking the small holes they used in the 90s, this is more like a semi hollow body! Here is an x ray of a new LP.
Yes, the above picture is of a BFG but Gibson has confirmed that all new Les Pauls (not just the low end ones) are built like this. If you search you tube you will find a video factory tour of the Gibson plant that clearly shows all the LP bodies routed in this manner. Here is a shot of a regular (non BFG) LP.That looks like the P-90/Bucker configuration of a the Les Paul BFG. It shares it's "weight relieved" body with the other low end Les Paul, the Studio. I seriously doubt that's representative of the amount of wood in a Standard which goes for over twice that price. Got an x-ray of one of those?
That's....awful. A little bit of me just died.Yes, the above picture is of a BFG but Gibson has confirmed that all new Les Pauls (not just the low end ones) are built like this. If you search you tube you will find a video factory tour of the Gibson plant that clearly shows all the LP bodies routed in this manner. Here is a shot of a regular (non BFG) LP.
Someone who should be shot. :2guns:Who does that to a fine piece of mahogany?
Actually, they made the switch without telling anyone. Once people discovered this Gibson eventually came clean.At least they do mention it on their website, btu how many people buying them know that?
Actually, they made the switch without telling anyone. Once people discovered this Gibson eventually came clean.
I know of stores who don't even know Gibson is doing this. I told as salesperson in a local place but I could tell he didn't believe me.
TG