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  1. JoeC

    Hey it's Mat from Gibson Product Development - AMA

    Mat, any chance for an 1959 ES-345 in black with a Murphy Heavy Aged finish?
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    Hey it's Mat from Gibson Product Development - AMA

    I don't believe so but good question. I think this thread has taken over the entire forum. :LOL:
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    Hey it's Mat from Gibson Product Development - AMA

    I agree with everything said, especially physical changes in wood post sanding, finishing, curing will affect the original fret set up. However, a proper PLEK is not just a mechanical machine process. To do it properly it should be done with a master Luthier analyzing data and making adjustments...
  4. JoeC

    Hey it's Mat from Gibson Product Development - AMA

    Looking at video link above, the guitars are plek mid assemble before sanding, finishing. All I am trying to say is it should get done at end with set-up or even a second run based on experience with my guitars and what I have been told.
  5. JoeC

    Hey it's Mat from Gibson Product Development - AMA

    Yes, I agree it does not do full set up. And my bad and misunderstanding at my previous comments. I misunderstood some of what I was told. However, at Gibson the guitars go through a standard Plek process. There is no analysis of accuracy on each guitar and then re-adjustment of fret height to...
  6. JoeC

    Hey it's Mat from Gibson Product Development - AMA

    I know they do it but a professional said at wrong time. I assume has to do with production timing/cost. I am not saying my LPs were terrible but when computer analyzed the intonation does not match up, especially at the higher frets. a $250 investment for professional analysis and machine Plek...
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    Hey it's Mat from Gibson Product Development - AMA

    Hi Mat, I am told Gibson basically does a pre PLEK on necks before installed? The accurate intonation does not translate to a fully assembled guitar. I have gotten two of my Custom Shop LPs professionally PLEK with a machine and both times tonal quality has been much improved. Besides saving...
  8. JoeC

    Hey it's Mat from Gibson Product Development - AMA

    Mat, based on your comments I am looking to change out the pots on my 2018 for the 60th anniversary specs. What is the PPAT # on those? Am I correct in that the capacitors were also improved? Looks like Gibson not selling parts right now? Were these released for sale to other vendors? Thank you
  9. JoeC

    Hey it's Mat from Gibson Product Development - AMA

    Amazing, nice checking. Congratulations. Are you happy with it?
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    Hey it's Mat from Gibson Product Development - AMA

    Send Pictures
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    Hey it's Mat from Gibson Product Development - AMA

    Well that is saying a lot. I had the pleasure of playing an original 59 and switching back and forth with a 60th anniversary. Same amp, same settings. The difference was minimal but there was a difference. Both amazing instruments with an edge on the original. Within the original bursts, some...
  12. JoeC

    Just announced by Gibson CS: Korina Explorer & Flying V!

    That is a 2-piece body? Cannot tell in picture?
  13. JoeC

    Just announced by Gibson CS: Korina Explorer & Flying V!

    Congratulations!
  14. JoeC

    Hey it's Mat from Gibson Product Development - AMA

    Sorry, I misunderstood the 150 total for Slash Line. thanks for clarifying
  15. JoeC

    Hey it's Mat from Gibson Product Development - AMA

    Thanks Again Mat, about how many of the 2018 59s were Brazillian fretboards? Not the Slash line
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