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Gibson Les Paul USA bodies

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Mats A

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In what year did Gibson USA start making Les Paul Standards and Traditionals with Mahogany bodies that are made of two pieces glued together? Do they still do this
 
Xpensive Wino

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Mats A said:
In what year did Gibson USA start making Les Paul Standards and Traditionals with Mahogany bodies that are made of two pieces glued together? Do they still do this
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Do you mean pancake bodies?

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If so, http://www.lespaulforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=164845


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Big Al

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Gibson USA hasn't made pancakes, those were a normal thing for all LP's in the early to mid 70's. I think the op is referring to the modern side joined "Solid Mahogany" as opposed to "One Piece Body". Like Explorers. I know it is a fairly recent thing on LP's.


Clarafication, the reference to Explorers is in regards to body builds, USA having a multi piece body and CS typically having one.
 
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