Gibson LP Studio GEM Series

[6th Gear]

An old friend of mine has been looking to purchase one. Found one today in blue, 1996 model.

The dealer wants 899 GBP. However there are no papers or hard case.

Respect these are quite rare. Good deal or should he wait?

Thanks

[Evangelion]

Seem to remember there were three of these - Ruby (red), Sapphire (blue) and Emerald (green).

In 1999 I went into the Bristol branch of that huge national music store that went bust a few years back (forget the name now!) to try a Peavey Classic 50, and was given a green one to plug into it. I absolutely loved it!

(Wished I'd bought that instead of the amp to be honest.)

[Justin Cyder]

Case & papers is no big deal although you could use it to lever a few quid off. They only made them for one year in 1996 & it does have P90's so I'd buy it. However the dealer price is equivalent to the dollar price on Ebay, so I'd be looking for a deal.

[6th Gear]

Thanks Gents.

I will post up some pictures once he has purchased it.

[BorkFactor]

You mean like this?




They are seriously awesome guitars, I love this one. I don't know for sure, but I don't think they came with hard cases. Dad bought this one brand new in 96 and it didn't come with one.

The neck is chunky, but I find it very comfortable. The pickups are hot, it is much louder than my Strat (with a bridge humbucker) or Telecaster.

I am yet to see another in the flesh so will look forward to photos

[Baryonyx]

The price does seen a bit stiff for a clunky old Les Paul.

[Evangelion]

Ah. Must have been something else I played 'cos I'm pretty sure it had humbuckers not P90's.