[path09en]

Need to pick some brains...

Rookie Questions:

What does "GAS" mean? I see it in a lot of threads usually pertaining to a desired purchase or something to that effect? Is it an acronym for something? Or does it literally mean GAS, as in fuel or something nasty building up in the intestines?

Also,

What does the R9, R8, etc. mean when used to describe a Gibson Les Paul?

Please clarify...Thanks:food-smiley-004:

 

[Gilliangirl]

GAS stands for Guitar Acquisition Syndrome. Can't help you with the Les Paul stuff, tho'..... I'm strictly an acoustic girl

 

[path09en]

GAS stands for Guitar Acquisition Syndrome. Can't help you with the Les Paul stuff, tho'..... I'm strictly an acoustic girl

OMG!!!

If that's what it means, I guess I'm infected with a violent strain of G.A.S.!!!

 

[Jeff Flowerday]

Gibson's Historic line of Les Pauls

R8 = 1958 Historic
R9 = 1959 "
R4 = 1954 "
etc
etc
etc

 

[path09en]

Gibson's Historic line of Les Pauls

R8 = 1958 Historic
R9 = 1959 "
R4 = 1954 "
etc
etc
etc

Thanks! Does the "R" mean re-issue? And if so, is the Historic Line sort of like a custom shop? Can I get one made? Or were they limited release items? Thanks!

 

[Gilliangirl]

OMG!!!

If that's what it means, I guess I'm infected with a violent strain of G.A.S.!!!

I hate to inform you of this but.... there's no cure!!:tongue:

 

[Jeff Flowerday]

Thanks! Does the "R" mean re-issue? And if so, is the Historic Line sort of like a custom shop? Can I get one made? Or were they limited release items? Thanks!

Historic Reissue and yes it's custom shop. It's a fixed line and I think you can get them to make stuff, but you'd need to sell drugs to be able to afford it.

 

[Jeff Flowerday]

This is a good one for a sticky! Everybody chip in...

 

[path09en]

Historic Reissue and yes it's custom shop. It's a fixed line and I think you can get them to make stuff, but you'd need to sell drugs to be able to afford it.

So I take it you sell drugs for a living Mr.R8/R4?

 

[path09en]

I hate to inform you of this but.... there's no cure!!:tongue:

I'm in no rush for the antidote!!!

My wife suffers from:

E.P.A.S. (Expensive Purse Acquisition Syndrome) and
T.M.B.S.S. (Too Many Bloody Shoes Syndrome)

So, we call it even!

:rockon2:

 

[Jeff Flowerday]

So I take it you sell drugs for a living Mr.R8/R4?

Sell drugs to get Gibson to custom make you one. :tongue:

 

[james on bass]

I think Gear Acquisition Syndrome is a more apt definition. While basses are definitely a part of it, GAS really hits me with amps &/or cabs.

 

[mandocaster]

This is a variation of M.A.D.N.E.S.S, or Mandolin-Acquiring Disorder Numbing Every Semblance of Sensibility, due to the frightening prices that some handmade F5's have attained.

I have to restrict myself to salivating uncontrollably when encountering yet another plum at Elderly Instruments, the 12th Fret or Janet Davis Music.

Eek.

 

[Robert1950]

Gibson Custom Shop:

Gibson Custom 2016

 

[RIFF WRATH]

"OMG" - this is the aftermath of GAS:

this is when the Visa bill comes in

cheers

RIFF WRATH

 

[drak10687]

hope its the right place to ask, but what does "MIM" and "MIK" stand for when describing guitars or guitar copies?

 

[GuitarsCanada]

MIM = Made In Mexico

MIK = Made In Korea

 

[Hamm Guitars]

And just to throw a curve ball:

CIJ = crafted in Japan

 

[GuitaristZ]

oh dont forget....



bogner = overpriced

 

[Jeff Flowerday]

oh dont forget....



bogner = overpriced

Really? There's quite a few who will disagree...

That said our local dealer is definately over priced.