And rightfully so. The quality control at Gibson has been in the crapper for years. Like Harley Davidson did for years, Gibson is surviving on a reputation of quality that that they no longer adhere to. I've been to tons of music stores from Guitar Centers (hack racks) to fine music stores and played everything on the wall and stored away. Gibson is by far the most hit and miss guitar that you can buy. Considering the price they charge for inferior gear, I wouldn't lose a wink of sleep if they disappeared altogether. I've played Edwards and Burny "Les Pauls" that were superior in every single way for a fraction of the cost. That didn't use to be the case. There was a time when a Gibson Les Paul was the cream of the crop. Over the past decade or so that brand name has been whored out to sell an inferior product at a premium price. They've turned a rock and roll icon into a modern day joke. Sadly, far too many people still fall for it.
