Terminology

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path09en

Discussion Starter · Feb 18, 2007

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:

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Gilliangirl

· #2 · Feb 18, 2007

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

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path09en

Discussion Starter · #3 · Feb 18, 2007

Gilliangirl said:
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.!!!

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Jeff Flowerday

· #4 · Feb 18, 2007

Gibson's Historic line of Les Pauls

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

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path09en

Discussion Starter · #5 · Feb 18, 2007

Jeff Flowerday said:
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!

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Gilliangirl

· #6 · Feb 18, 2007

path09en said:
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:

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Jeff Flowerday

· #7 · Feb 18, 2007

path09en said:
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.

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Jeff Flowerday

· #8 · Feb 18, 2007

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

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path09en

Discussion Starter · #9 · Feb 18, 2007

Jeff Flowerday said:
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?

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path09en

Discussion Starter · #10 · Feb 18, 2007

Gilliangirl said:
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:

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Jeff Flowerday

· #11 · Feb 18, 2007

path09en said:
So I take it you sell drugs for a living Mr.R8/R4?

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

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james on bass

· #12 · Feb 19, 2007

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.

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mandocaster

· #13 · Feb 19, 2007 (Edited)

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.

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Robert1950

· #14 · Mar 8, 2007 (Edited)

Gibson Custom Shop:

Gibson Custom 2016

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RIFF WRATH

· #15 · May 17, 2007

"OMG" - this is the aftermath of GAS:

this is when the Visa bill comes in

cheers

RIFF WRATH

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drak10687

· #16 · Jun 6, 2007

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

GuitarsCanada

· #17 · Jun 6, 2007

MIM = Made In Mexico

MIK = Made In Korea

Hamm Guitars

· #18 · Jun 6, 2007

And just to throw a curve ball:

CIJ = crafted in Japan

GuitaristZ

· #19 · Jun 6, 2007

oh dont forget....

bogner = overpriced

Jeff Flowerday

· #20 · Jun 6, 2007

GuitaristZ said:
oh dont forget....

bogner = overpriced

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

That said our local dealer is definately over priced.

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