Gibson
Gibson Les Paul Faded T WC
worn cherry gloss lacquer finish
THIS IS CHEAPER THAN THE USA!
CHEAPER THAN THE USA! How you ask? Grab a calculator (your smart phone has one) and let's find an Ebay USA Gibson listing for the same model - we found one for USD$799 - sounds cheap right? wrong! Let's go . . .
1) The current exchange rate is 77 cents. You will be lucky to get 74 cents from any bank. That equals AUD$1079.
2) Let's add some freight. The same site offers USD$89 - that equals AUD$120
3) You would be stone crazy if you didn't insure your guitar so let's say USD$35 - that equals AUD$47
4) Once your guitar arrives you have to pay 5% duty...so far we have AUD$1246 - add 5% equals AUD$1308
5) On top of that you have to add GST - now we are up to AUD$1438.80!! and guess what...
o No Australian Warranty
o Any Problems and you have to ship it back to the USA which will cost you at least AUD$300 (get a quote)
o If yu want a southcoastmusic PRO-SCM setup it'll cost you at least $120!
So...think about it...even if you don't buy your Gibson from SCM, buy it from an authorised Dealer in Australia - that way, everybody wins.
By the way, I wrote this really slowly for those who may not get it at first.
o Made in Nashville, Tennessee, USA
o Maple Top on Mahogany Weight Relieved Body
o Gibson USA 490T and 490R Pickups
o PRO-SCM setup
The Gibson Les Paul Faded T 2017 - Played-in looks, modern performance.
We couldn't believe our eyes as we unpacked our first shipment of 2017 Gibsons . . . simply amazing!
How Gibson have built these guitars for the money confounds us but guitarists the world over are the clear winners hear - by a country mile! Inspired by the look of an instrument that already has a few decades of playing on it, the 2017 Les Paul Faded T is a gorgeous looking guitar. A relic it is not - check out the attached images. The worn cherry finish is finished with gloss nitro-cellulose lacquer and looks like a guitar costing more, much more!
This guitar represents the perfect marriage of tradition and modernity. It has modern 490R and 490T humbuckers, 22 polished frets for amazing bends and a great feel, a slim-taper neck profile for fast and comfortable soloing, Ultra-Modern weight relief for comfort and enhanced resonance and nickel hardware adding to its yesteryear vibe.
It also features Gibson's brand new Faded Gloss finish process for a more authentic worn-in look. Delivered in a padded gigbag, accompanied by a strap and a polishing cloth. Every guitar undergoes a PRO-SCM setup before shipping.
Gibson Les Paul Faded T 2017 specifications:
o Back: Mahogany
o Top: Maple
o Weight relief: Ultra-Modern
o Neck: Maple
o Neck profile: Slim taper
o Neck width: 1.695"
o Heel: Traditional
o Fingerboard: Rosewood
o Scale length: 24.75
o Number of frets: 22 polished frets
o Nut: Tektoid
o Inlay: Acrylic dots
o Bridge: Aluminum Tune-o-Matic with steel thumbwheels
o Tailpiece: Aluminum Stop Bar with steel posts Knobs: Black top hats
o Tuners: Vintage style keystone tuners Plating: Nickel
o Neck pickup: 490R
o Bridge pickup: 490T
o Controls: 2 volumes, 2 tones, 1 toggle switch
o Case: Padded gigbag
o Setup: PRO-SCM
Our PRO-SCM adds the finishing touch to what is truly a player's guitar!
Buy with confidence southcoastmusic is a Five Star Gibson Dealer!
