r/gibson

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Sounds mighty right out of the box..

I had my ES-137 custom set up with flatwound strings - I have an SG and a Telecaster too, wanted to push this guitar in a really different direction to do something those other two couldn’t. Really pleased with the results.

Took it to a music weekend with friends, and nobody had seen one before - I guess there weren’t a lot made.

Picked this bad boy up in trade today (part 2 of 2 trades I made today ; I have to get off fb marketplace I have a problem), had some mini heart attacks because the condition of the hardware and the serial number in the case didn’t match the back. I’m 98% sure it’s a real deal just wanted to cure my anxious mind. What do we think?

1996 Gibson Les Paul Studio, my birth year guitar. Had to get a 90s Gibson since these are considered some of the best Studio years — no frills, just a maple top, mahogany body/neck and 490R/498T pickups. 30 years of real wear and that heavy 90s Gibson sound 🤌🏼 found sitting in a room under a bed since 2003 on FB and paid 500 🔥

Really like the playability and sustain of the Theodore but wanted to add a trem to it. I didn’t want to throw the body off balance or add weight so I avoided the Bigsby. Instead I opted for the Göldo (Duesenberg) Les Trem II. It’s fantastic.

Gibson Les Paul Studio Session in Cobalt. Absolutely love it. Best guitar I’ve purchased

It would be great if you could follow me on Instagram and YouTube via the links in my bio.

Yoshimitsu4432 (Yoshimitsu Awazu)

A Japanese guitarist and artist based in Tokyo and Yokohama. Originally from Hyogo Prefecture.

Fascinated by hard rock lead tones, I began my solo career in 2020 through digital releases to realize my teenage dream of singing through my guitar.

While rooted in hard rock, I draws musical influences from diverse genres including alternative rock, post-rock, electronica, hip-hop, EDM, funk, and ska. Beyond songwriting and guitar performance, I handles other instrumentation, track production, mixing, and more.

Alongside my solo work, I formed an online collaborative band with Milan-based Davide Perico under the name “DY3-thx12-4432” in 2021, primarily active through music streaming.

Their songwriting with Davide extends beyond DY3 to include soundtracks and LO-FI tracks, releasing over 120 songs.

I has participated in numerous bands in the past.

From 1996 to 1999, I was a member of the band “camden-lock,” releasing an album recorded in London with Ralph Jezer, engineer for The Wildhearts.

In 2008, I performed at “Summer Sonic Osaka” as the guitarist for the band “NEON GRAVITY”.

I resumed live activities in 2025.

While continuing regular solo live performances within Japan, I am also active as the guitarist for honeydip's overseas tours, a band I have known for a long time.

Imagine hacking away at a 50’s Junior to end up with a thicc double-cut melody maker, and still thinking that you can still get nearly $4k for it.

Everyone is entitled to do what they want with their gear, but this was certainly a choice. For what it could’ve gone for untouched, the owner probably could’ve secured a couple of melody makers if that’s what they were trying to go for.

Offered to buy this Gibson SG for $900. It comes with a hardshell case and SD p rail pickups. Is this a legit SG? Is it a standard? If not what model? And is this a good deal for me? Been wanting an SG for a while.

Got a pretty 2019 J-15 Walnut Burst yesterday. My first Gibson and first Walnut back/sides. Had my local Luthier set it up really nice and wow does she sing (better than some J-45s I've played). Best of all, I got it used for an absolute steal. What a phenomenal, US made instrument.

Does Gibson currently offer any LP Standard with the press-in bushings instead of the hex nut? I know they offer on some Historics, Custom and Murphy but I just want a good ole Gibson USA.

Was offered this 2013 SG for $800 with the case and I’m definitely interested. Can anyone tell if it’s real and if this headstock repair looks decently done? Or is it a total hack job?

Also is there any info on the specs here?

From the wear and little I know, this was a working musician’s guitar. Trying to identify whose. Has an embossed leather pickguard with the Rocking R brand. There’s a bar in Bozeman, Montana by that name, been in operation since 1947. Guitar was built circa 1951 in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Present owner of the bar is four removed, although they’re asking past owners for any recollections or better still, archive photos.

Any help appreciated. Great guitar. Plenty of soul.

What do you guys think? I tried it but didn’t like the sound and the neck. Also, only the bridge pickup works.

I traded my ‘61 Standard SG for it and couldn’t be more pleased. I’m way more of a LP guy.

My local music store just got this used LP Standard, it’s slightly dinged and scratched from the looks of the photos. Would you pay $2360.97 for this if it was the right guitar for you?

Edit: I went to go try it, it was beautiful! My first try at a Gibson ever. I have to wait a couple more months before I can buy one of my own. 🎸
But now I’m extra excited!