Gibson LHDC Longhorn Double Cutaway Electric Guitar with EMG Pickups (With Case)

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Guitar of the Month for November 2008. Limited run of 1,000.

The Gibson Long Horn Double Cut Electric Guitar is a soon-to-be-classic that features Gibson's newest body design, consisting of slightly extended, asymmetrical cutaways on a solid piece of mahogany, topped by a AA figured maple top. White three-ply binding around the body and traditional headstock adds both beauty and protection to this new model. And the innovation doesn't stop there. A specially designed L.R. Baggs piezo pickup has been added underneath the Tune-o-matic bridge to deliver outstanding acoustic simulation capabilities.

A pair of EMG's legendary 85 active humbuckers deliver extraordinary tone, power, and performance at all levels, while a new two-jack input, also from L.R. Baggs, offers separate outputs for both the piezo and humbuckers. This gives players the option of blending the two distinct sounds, or playing the individually, thus enabling guitarists to dial in all types of sonic possibilities. The neck is one-piece mahogany with Gibson's traditional '50s rounded profile, topped by an ebony fingerboard with white acrylic small-block fretboard inlays created especially for the Longhorn.

Also in keeping with tradition is the headstock's Flowerpot inlay, which dates back to the early 1900s and has adorned several of Gibson's historic mandolins and celebrated archtops, including the L5. The new Gibson USA Longhorn Double-cutaway is yet another notable addition to Gibson's current collection of special edition guitars, and production is limited to just 1,000.

Body
Body Style: New Longhorn

Top Species: AA Maple

Back Species: Mahogany

Binding: 3-Ply

Fingerboard
Fingerboard Species: Ebony

Scale Length: 24-3/4 inches

Number of Frets: 22

Inlays: Small Block

Electronics
Neck Pickup: EMG 85

Bridge Pickup: EMG 85

Controls: Dual Output Blending Magnetic and Piezo Volumes, 1 Tone

Neck
Species: Mahogany

Profile: 50s Rounded

Peghead Pitch: 17

Nut Width: 1.695 inches

Neck Joint: 19th

Hardware
Plating Finish: Gold

Tailpiece: Stop Bar

Bridge: L.R. Baggs Piezo Tune-O-Matic

Knobs: Gold Speed

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 800-444-2766

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars. (4 ratings)
Submitted February 12, 2010 by a customer from tele2.it

"LONGHORN ERA IS HERE !!"

Overall: 4 out of 5 stars
(see rating details)
I WOULD WAIT FOR A LONGHORN 2 ( WITH A CARVED TOP AS I STATED ABOVE ) -
Sound
GIBSON IS NO COMPROMISE IN QUALITY - THE GUITAR DOES EVERYTHING REAL WELL BUT YOU HAVE TO MATCH IT WITH THE RIGHT AMP - I'TS ALWAYS THE SAME STORY , IT DEPENDS ON THE PLAYER ABILITY , IMMAGINATION AND TASTE !!! VOID THE PRECONCEPTIONS AND YOU'LL EXPLORE A NEW REWARDIND WORLD -
Features
A REAL NICE FEATURE IS THE PIEZO PICK UP TO ENCHANTE ACUSTIC VIBES !
Ease of Use
EASY , VERY INTUITIVE
Quality
GIBSON QUALITY AT ITS BEST
Value
A BIT TOO HIGH
Manufacturer Support
ALWAYS FRIENDLY , NEVER HAD A MAJOR PROBLEM -
The Wow Factor
I LOVE THE ALL IDEA BUT ONE DETAIL IS WEAK TO ME - THE TOP SHOULD BE CARVED lES PAUS STYLE !!

Musical Background:

COLLECTORS & MUSICIANS DIR.

Musical Style:

ALL THE GOOD ONES
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