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Hi, I'm interested in the Gibson Les Paul Traditional 2019 and Gibson Les Paul Standard 2019. You can read more about these new 2019 models here: https://thehub.musiciansfriend.com/bits/gibson-2019-electric-guitars-previewed-at-summer-namm-19
I know the complete specs aren't up yet for the 2019 models, but I take it they will be similar to the 2018 models. Here are links to those.
Gibson Les Paul Traditional 2018: http://www.gibson.com/Products/Electric-Guitars/2018/USA/Les-Paul-Traditional-2018.aspx
Gibson Les Paul Standard 2018: http://www.gibson.com/Products/Electric-Guitars/2018/USA/Les-Paul-Standard-2018.aspx
Here are where the 2018 models contrast (Traditional first, Standard second).
Price: $2,699 vs. $3,299
Wood Species: AA Figured Maple Top with Mahogany Body vs. AAA Figured Maple Top with Mahogany Body
Neck Profile: Rounded vs. Asymmetrical slim taper
Fingerboard Radius: 12" vs. Compound
Hardware Finish: Nickel vs. Chrome
Bridge: ABR vs. Aluminum Tune-O-Matic
Tuning Machines: Vintage Style Keystones vs. Locking Kidneys
Control Knobs: Gold Top Hats with Pointers vs. Amber Top Hats
Switch Washer: Cream vs. Cream (not mounted)
Jack Plate: Cream vs. Chrome
Neck Pickup: BurstBucker 1 vs. Burstbucker Pro Rhythm
Bridge Pickup: BurstBucker 2 vs. Burstbucker Pro Lead
Controls: 2 volumes, 2 tones, 1 toggle switch, hand-wired with orange drop capacitors vs. 2 volumes, 2 tones, 1 toggle switch, with 4 push-pull
Additionally, the Traditional has a non-weight relieved body, and the Standard has an Ultra-Modern weight relief.
Do these differences justify the $600 premium for the Standard? What are the main differences in terms of playability? Are the push-pull volume and tone knobs that useful? Again, I'm interested in the 2019 models, but I think these 2018 differences give a good -- if not identical -- idea of what the differences will look like in the 2019 models.
I know the complete specs aren't up yet for the 2019 models, but I take it they will be similar to the 2018 models. Here are links to those.
Gibson Les Paul Traditional 2018: http://www.gibson.com/Products/Electric-Guitars/2018/USA/Les-Paul-Traditional-2018.aspx
Gibson Les Paul Standard 2018: http://www.gibson.com/Products/Electric-Guitars/2018/USA/Les-Paul-Standard-2018.aspx
Here are where the 2018 models contrast (Traditional first, Standard second).
Price: $2,699 vs. $3,299
Wood Species: AA Figured Maple Top with Mahogany Body vs. AAA Figured Maple Top with Mahogany Body
Neck Profile: Rounded vs. Asymmetrical slim taper
Fingerboard Radius: 12" vs. Compound
Hardware Finish: Nickel vs. Chrome
Bridge: ABR vs. Aluminum Tune-O-Matic
Tuning Machines: Vintage Style Keystones vs. Locking Kidneys
Control Knobs: Gold Top Hats with Pointers vs. Amber Top Hats
Switch Washer: Cream vs. Cream (not mounted)
Jack Plate: Cream vs. Chrome
Neck Pickup: BurstBucker 1 vs. Burstbucker Pro Rhythm
Bridge Pickup: BurstBucker 2 vs. Burstbucker Pro Lead
Controls: 2 volumes, 2 tones, 1 toggle switch, hand-wired with orange drop capacitors vs. 2 volumes, 2 tones, 1 toggle switch, with 4 push-pull
Additionally, the Traditional has a non-weight relieved body, and the Standard has an Ultra-Modern weight relief.
Do these differences justify the $600 premium for the Standard? What are the main differences in terms of playability? Are the push-pull volume and tone knobs that useful? Again, I'm interested in the 2019 models, but I think these 2018 differences give a good -- if not identical -- idea of what the differences will look like in the 2019 models.