Yes typically black if covered but yes, if we do a run from a particular era, we will throw in era-appropriate Easter eggs of different bobbin combinations under the covers sometimes. At random. More options through Made 2 Measure. Thanks for the question!
Thank you for participating! That's funny...I have never heard these rumors so I'm not sure I understand fully. But I can attest 2017 was a weird year, and also the first year I was able to influence some specs like the neck profiles. It all started with a dramatic decree from HJ: "no more Historic Reissues." He felt that the factory which was supposed to be a Custom Shop should not be making old monochromatic guitars and instead be more of a true Custom Shop with fun and exiting colorful runs of instruments. We were ordered to release at least one new and exciting limited run *every week* from then-on, and he didn't want them looking like Historic Reissues. But the kicker was we had already produced the first several batches of what were to be the 2017 Historics, so now we had to find a way to introduce them as limited runs without calling out the year reissued. That explains the odd product and color names. It was crazy and I could write a book on that year alone. BUT the good news was that the Custom Shop team stepped up bigtime and we were able to do more new products in one year than other manufacturers would introduce in a decade. It was a total group effort and everyone really bonded as a result. Really a proud time. I didn't love everything that was introduced or the circumstances we were put in, but there are definitely a few things that we never would have done otherwise. The limited runs lasted into 2018 but by that time we were able to go back to making Historic Reissues. For 2019, we had the whole Custom Shop product plan pretty much established ahead of the regime change, so ahead of NAMM the new leadership blessed it and the 2019 NAMM show was another proud time because of the fact that we were able to start in one place, turn everything on its head, then turn back around doing all new and improved Historic Reissue stuff. Truly the wildest years of my professional life.
It’s good to hear that what I was experiencing is what has actually happened. Thanks for the reply and I’ll stay tuned.
With the 150 Slash "Brazilian Dream" LPs I'd estimate maybe 400 in total. The mentality with Brazilian is to reserve for limited runs only as it is a finite supply...no thought of using on the 60th Anniversary LPs because of the quantity needed and the fact that we have a global dealer network. Hope that makes sense! Thanks for the question.
Thanks Again Mat, about how many of the 2018 59s were Brazillian fretboards? Not the Slash line
If you guys want to reap the real benefits of Brazilian rosewood you need one of these toggle switches for maximum resonance. The country the fretboard came from can only do so much on its own
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1) Yes we require large sizes of solid White Limba which requires more mature trees. We also require an extremely thorough chain of ownership and sustainability documentation whereas other brands do not, from my understanding (and overseas production is a different animal as well). I've also noticed a lot of other brands using Black Limba and billing it as Korina...but it's not the same in my book.
That's wonderful to hear! Thank you so much for the message. And good luck with the baseball bat collection!
Thank YOU! The switch to Custombuckers from Burstbuckers was based on dealer and customer demand...M2M, dealer runs and otherwise. The difference is the magnet type and the winds, both total number and amount offset. I'll have to get back with you on more specifics, as much as I can share anyway. Regarding the SG Special from Gibson USA, the simple answer is Gibson USA is not aiming for "vintage correct" and it was a choice to expand the spacing as much as possible to better suit players. And the Epiphone team preferred the Custom Shop/vintage spacing because there was more leeway built-in with neck set and bridge placement. Not a very glamorous answer, but there you have it! Thanks again.
Brazilian Rosewood poker chip?! Now you're in the TONE ZONE. ?If you guys want to reap the real benefits of Brazilian rosewood you need one of these toggle switches for maximum resonance. The country the fretboard came from can only do so much on its own
Just subtract the Slashes ?. Call it 250 or so.
No, but it is true that the first LP Classics were really intended to be Historic Reissues (until the Custom Shop factory was established).
What year did those classic's run?
Sorry, I misunderstood the 150 total for Slash Line. thanks for clarifying
