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- Let’s talk Factories…. - Gibson Brands Forums
A majority of Epiphone electric guitars have been made in Qingdao since 2006 The upper-tier acoustic models (Masterbilt and solid wood Inspired by Gibson) are made by PT Samick in Indonesia All correct as far as I can tell, although I didn't know Samick was still building for Epiphone after 2020, but I don't have any Epiphone acoustics
- Epiphones made in Korea - Gibson Brands Forums
Korean made guitars are of no better or worse quality than those made in China or Indonesia or other Asian factory You can get a gem or a dog no matter where a guitar was made, even if it was made in the US And yes, some models are still being made in Korea as well as Indonesia To know where a particular guitar was made, you will have to check the serial number or the made in XXXXX sticker
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Gibson Custom Discuss the Gibson Custom line of guitars and basses including, but not limited to historic spec Les Pauls, Archtops, Collector's Choice, and the new Modern Double Cut models
- Gibson Standard vs new Gibson Special models
Gibson has introduced a Special Series J45, Hummingbird L-00 They have thinner Bodies, Satin finishes maybe some other differences What do you guys think? Here's a J-45 video Standard vs the Special
- J-160E - Gibson Acoustic - Gibson Brands Forums
I have an ‘06 J160e It's solid wood and X braced Sounds good unplugged It's like a 15 fret J45 from Vintage Guitars Info - Gibson flattop vintage guitar collecting J-160e Electric Flattop Available: 1954 to present Collectibility Rating: 1954 model: B+, 1955-1959 models: C, 1960's models: D+ Except for the introduction year of 1954, the J-160e had a plywood top This combined with the
- Finish Checking or Crazing - Gibson Brands Forums
Gibson finishes its guitars (elec acoustic) with nitrocellulose lacquer One drawback is that it's not as flexible as poly, so when temperature and humidity cause the wood to expand and contract, the nitro finish will crack - know as checking or crazing
- Is a J-45 worth it? - The Gibson Lounge - Gibson Brands Forums
Acoustic guitars are very much more complex than electrics, and the woods affect everything J-200 ? I always wanted one in those early years Large bodied guitars have never fazed me A J-45 is similar the the Fylde Oberon I bought from Roger back in the early 70s Good luck with the search, and make sure to enjoy it
- Does Relative Humidity Affect Playability - Gibson Brands Forums
The best thing is to keep guitars at a consistent humidity, 30 is really okay as long as it stays there and the level goes up gradually it does It’s the swelling and contracting from rapid, wide fluctuations in humidity temp that cause the most damage
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