I have a '90 Greco Mint Collection EG900 LP with a killer honeyburst flametop. Weighs right at 8 lbs, sounds every bit as good or better than my R7. Aside from the two piece mahogany body (which is matched so well it is virtually impossible to detect under normal light) the only other difference is that is says "Greco" on the headstock. Only difference besides the fact that I paid just 500 bucks for it, that is! I was just in my local Guitar Center yesterday, and none of the Gibson Historics had tops that were anywhere near as pretty, OR authentic!