bongo122819
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I love the opinions generated about Norlin-era anything ! Such Passion.
I have owned 2 Norlin-era Gibsons; '71 Deluxe (pancake body, mahogany neck, minis) ; a '77 Deluxe (one piece body, maple neck, minis).
The differences between the two Deluxes (and a 2004 Deluxe I owned for a short time) were minor (yes, that's just an opinion) and I couldn't tell you that the pancake body was any better or worse than the one piece body, nor could I say the 3 piece mahogany neck was any better than the 3 piece maple neck.
I do think the minis have a sound of their own - less gain - and you either love or hate them........or use them for their strengths only.
just my 2 1/2 cents worth.
I have owned 2 Norlin-era Gibsons; '71 Deluxe (pancake body, mahogany neck, minis) ; a '77 Deluxe (one piece body, maple neck, minis).
The differences between the two Deluxes (and a 2004 Deluxe I owned for a short time) were minor (yes, that's just an opinion) and I couldn't tell you that the pancake body was any better or worse than the one piece body, nor could I say the 3 piece mahogany neck was any better than the 3 piece maple neck.
I do think the minis have a sound of their own - less gain - and you either love or hate them........or use them for their strengths only.
just my 2 1/2 cents worth.