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Objectively: I purchased this unit specifically to track my new album. Every single reason for doing so in theory is proving to be successful in action. The G Force tuning works perfectly & precisely going from standard to Drop C & back reliably. Both mysrlf & my tech took time to read all of the instructional documentation. The pick ups, (in particular bridge,) have feirce bark. My unit weighs exactly 9 lbs. & seems just right for extended standing playing. The high gloss nitro Ebony color is remarkably handsome, & the chromed hardware compliments it very smartly. The titanium nut is a marvel, though the metal on metal, string on nut requires specific lubrication. The matte black pickguard, chrome truss cover with etching, chrome knobs/keys, pickup covers & rings, wider soloist neck/board, (the rosewood has the best feel of any I've owned,) lack of bindings & sculpted soloist heel are all fantastic details, but thre sum total is even greater than the ondividual parts. You can't specifically quantify it but, this unit just felt personalized to mr ftom the moment I opened it's luxuriously slick aluminum case. The only reason thid is not perfectly 5 stars is gor the time needed to learn to use the G Force correctly. Subjectively: I'm among those who embraces technology & values the prestige Gibson. The price performance ratio is great on paper, in your hands this unit exudes power, sex & real black magic. It's the kind of guitar you find yourself dreaming & daydreaming about whrn you're not playing it. I'm in love with mine & you'll be able to hear it roar on SM - 'Plessure to Burn' in December.

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This is a beautiful guitar, but if you find a 2015 les paul studio anniversary edition, it's almost the same thing for at least 600 less. The only difference is colors available, a brass/nickel nut (not sure which one) instead of the titanium, the case, and the pick guard. You could replace all of these things for much less than 600. And the titanium nut was sent to me by Gibson for free when I asked for it. Read the instructions for your Gforce. It works great, but people want to try everything on it and then it breaks. It does dozens of different things, but if you want it to last, pick 2 or 3 keys you want to stay in tune with and leave the rest alone. You could use the tuner and battery check daily, but don't go trying to test every key available cause you will end up harming your strings and maybe the gforce unit. I have had it for a year and never had a problem. Most importantly with the gforce, DON'T try to restring it like a regular guitar. It's not difficult, but it's different and you have to follow the steps. Read the manual and watch the available videos for stringing gforce and you will be fine.

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