elvtnedge Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 I had a tip about this about 2 months ago but couldn't say anything. Here it is from musicians friend In celebration of Rush's 40th Anniversary, Gibson Custom presents the Limited Edition Alex Lifeson R40 Les Paul Axcess, offered in a run of 50 guitars with a 7A Quilt Maple top, hand-signed and played by Alex Lifeson in a lush Ruby Red R40 finish. It also features a Limited Edition "Starman" R40 die-caste medallion covering the rhythm/treble switch access cavity. Created through extensive work with Alex Lifeson himself, the Gibson Custom Signed Alex Lifeson 40th Anniversary Les Paul Axcess Quilt similarly redefines the boundaries of the classic Les Paul: packed in a single remarkable instrument, this guitar carries all of the traditional tones that have made the Les Paul legendary, along with unprecedented levels of sonic and performance versatility. In addition to its traditional Les Paul tonewoods, the Alex Lifeson Les Paul Axcess carries two high-output humbucking pickups with series/parallel wiring options via its push-pull volume controls, and a Floyd Rose licensed unit that not only provides the world's most efficient vibrato system, but is also loaded with Graph Tech Ghost piezo bridge saddles. Access traditional Gibson magnetic humbucker tones, mix it up with fat and funky series/parallel options, tap the Ghost's realistic acoustic tones, or blend acoustic and magnetic voices - the sky's the limit from this sonic chameleon whose sound-shifting depths are virtually limitless. What’s more, you can route it all through a traditional mono jack (labeled "Regular") using a single guitar cable, or use two cables to split your sonic trickery off into separate output paths using the "Regular" and the "Life-O-Sound" output jacks together. All this, and the Alex Lifeson Les Paul Axcess still presents that timeless Les Paul look that has remained a classic for more than 50 years. Hardshell case included.FEATURESBodyBody shape: Single cutawayBody type: Solid bodyBody material: Solid woodTop wood: Maple 7A quiltedBody wood: MahoganyBody finish: Gloss NitrocelluloseOrientation: Right handedNeckNeck shape: Rounded axcess profileNeck wood: Mahogany 1-pieceJoint: Set-inScale length: 24.75"Truss rod: StandardNeck finish: Gloss NitrocelluloseFretboardMaterial: Rosewood boundRadius: 12"Fret size: Medium jumboNumber of frets: 22Inlays: TrapezoidNut width: 1.687" (42.8mm)PickupsConfiguration: HHNeck: 496RMiddle: Not applicableBridge: 498TBrand: GibsonActive or passive: PassiveSeries or parallel: SwitchablePiezo: YesActive EQ: NoSpecial electronics: Push/pull volume controls, Dual outputsControlsControl layout: Volume 1, volume 2, volume 3, master tonePickup switch: 3-wayCoil tap or split: NoKill switch: NoHardwareBridge type: Tremolo/VibratoBridge design: Graphtech Ghost piezo system-equipped Floyd RoseTailpiece: Not applicableTuning machines: Kluson deluxeColor: ChromeOtherNumber of strings: 6-stringSpecial features: Pickups, Signature modelCase: Hardshell caseAccessories: Certificate of authenticityCountry of origin: United StatesOnly 25 signed by Alex are available worldwide. Order yours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleMoon Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 So the only difference is a little star medallion? Big thrill. Not. They already have a red finish axcess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CygnusX-1Bk2 Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 7A quilt? Seriously? I am sure it's pretty. I wonder how many thousands this thing will be. More cashing in... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleMoon Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 7A quilt? Seriously? I am sure it's pretty. I wonder how many thousands this thing will be. More cashing in... $10,699. Here's the link http://www.musiciansfriend.com/guitars/gibson-custom-alex-lifeson-40th-anniversary-of-rush-les-paul-axcess-signed?rNtt=alex%20lifeson&index=3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1-0-0-1-0-0-1 Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 7A quilt? Seriously? I am sure it's pretty. I wonder how many thousands this thing will be. More cashing in... $10,699. Here's the link http://www.musicians...lifeson&index=3 A limited run of 50 will sell out, even at that price, because there are at least 50 Rush geeks out there with disposable income that will buy one because they can. And that's fine -- Gibson is making a product in a limited quantity that they know will sell at a high price, and that's just business. Sure it's a shameless money grab, but it's business. Of course it makes someone like me NOT want one even more. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Analog Cub Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 Probably a beautiful guitar. But no way in hell would I pay for that, when I could get the regular Axcess model for a 1/4th of the price. Gibson with a tremolo bar is a Gibson with a tremolo bar. Pickup swapping is well within my capabilities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CygnusX-1Bk2 Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 Good god! That's the street price. Seriously you could get any Les Paul and put that stuff on it and it would still be less than $3500. Looks like the regular version AL LP Axcess is still in production, at least according to the Gibson site with an MSRP of $4599 which means the street price is closer to $3000. Still a bit much, but it's pretty tricked out. Guitar prices are out of hand. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CygnusX-1Bk2 Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 7A quilt? Seriously? I am sure it's pretty. I wonder how many thousands this thing will be. More cashing in... $10,699. Here's the link http://www.musicians...lifeson&index=3 A limited run of 50 will sell out, even at that price, because there are at least 50 Rush geeks out there with disposable income that will buy one because they can. And that's fine -- Gibson is making a product in a limited quantity that they know will sell at a high price, and that's just business. Sure it's a shameless money grab, but it's business. Of course it makes someone like me NOT want one even more.Yeah, I agree with NOT wanting one, as well as people with disposable income buying them. You could get 3 different Les Pauls for that price. I tricked my Lester out myself but I would like to add a piezo bridge. Don't really need a whammy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1-0-0-1-0-0-1 Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 Good god! That's the street price. Seriously you could get any Les Paul and put that stuff on it and it would still be less than $3500. Looks like the regular version AL LP Axcess is still in production, at least according to the Gibson site with an MSRP of $4599 which means the street price is closer to $3000. Still a bit much, but it's pretty tricked out. Guitar prices are out of hand. With Korean and Japanese guitar manufacturers starting to up their build quality, American companies are happy to jack up the price of their "Made in USA" guitars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. JD Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 7A quilt? Seriously? I am sure it's pretty. I wonder how many thousands this thing will be. More cashing in... $10,699. Here's the link http://www.musiciansfriend.com/guitars/gibson-custom-alex-lifeson-40th-anniversary-of-rush-les-paul-axcess-signed?rNtt=alex%20lifeson&index=3...and an MSRP of $15,056.00. I'd rather put $10,000.00 into sometime that reproduces music, not creates it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CygnusX-1Bk2 Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 Good god! That's the street price. Seriously you could get any Les Paul and put that stuff on it and it would still be less than $3500. Looks like the regular version AL LP Axcess is still in production, at least according to the Gibson site with an MSRP of $4599 which means the street price is closer to $3000. Still a bit much, but it's pretty tricked out. Guitar prices are out of hand. With Korean and Japanese guitar manufacturers starting to up their build quality, American companies are happy to jack up the price of their "Made in USA" guitars.In the case of Fender some of the foreign models out play the Americans already. Some Epiphones are nice but there is something about a good Gibson that feels more substantial compared to the corresponding Epi. X factor stuff. The ratios and angles are not quite the same. But yeah, there are good Chinese made guitars being made these days too. But they can be sketchy as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleMoon Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 In this case you're definitely only paying for the autograph and the little starman toggle switch indicator. It would be a little different if it was a different color or included some of Alex's blood in the paint. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CygnusX-1Bk2 Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 (edited) Well he's played a model like this for years, not so with the acoustic. Either way it's a marketing ploy for Big Al's pending retirement. This is the first time I've seen a 7A maple in a description. 5 had been the prime for so long. It's all marketing. Edited April 23, 2015 by CygnusX-1Bk2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 7A quilt? Seriously? I am sure it's pretty. I wonder how many thousands this thing will be. More cashing in... $10,699. Here's the link http://www.musicians...lifeson&index=3 A limited run of 50 will sell out, even at that price, because there are at least 50 Rush geeks out there with disposable income that will buy one because they can. And that's fine -- Gibson is making a product in a limited quantity that they know will sell at a high price, and that's just business. Sure it's a shameless money grab, but it's business. Of course it makes someone like me NOT want one even more.Demand must be low. It's already on sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleMoon Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 7A quilt? Seriously? I am sure it's pretty. I wonder how many thousands this thing will be. More cashing in... $10,699. Here's the link http://www.musicians...lifeson&index=3 A limited run of 50 will sell out, even at that price, because there are at least 50 Rush geeks out there with disposable income that will buy one because they can. And that's fine -- Gibson is making a product in a limited quantity that they know will sell at a high price, and that's just business. Sure it's a shameless money grab, but it's business. Of course it makes someone like me NOT want one even more.Demand must be low. It's already on sale. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rush-O-Matic Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 7A quilt? Seriously? I am sure it's pretty. I wonder how many thousands this thing will be. More cashing in... Well, if you want to a 5A budget version, in a limited run of 200, this one is for you!http://www.musiciansfriend.com/guitars/gibson-custom-alex-lifeson-40th-anniversary-of-rush-les-paul-axcess?cntry=us&source=3WWRWXGP&gclid=COvyoMm8jMUCFZWCaQod-lUAjQ&kwid=productads-plaid^18283950120-sku^J22066000001000@ADL4MF-adType^PLA-device^c-adid^46504699467#productDetail I'd give $25 for one of the R40 medallions and put it on my Epiphone LP, if they were for sale. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CygnusX-1Bk2 Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 So that is 3 versions of this guitar from Gibson. That we know of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Stick Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 Lets all be honest here... for those of us that play guitar, and had $10k of disposable pocket money, we would already have had our order placed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CygnusX-1Bk2 Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 There are plenty of better things to do with ten grand than spend it on a new guitar. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JARG Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 There are plenty of better things to do with ten grand than spend it on a new guitar. :) For you, perhaps (for me too), but it's not a universal rule. Different strokes for different folks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CygnusX-1Bk2 Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 Yes for me. And you apperantly. Who said it's a universal truth? The only ones who think this is a good idea are guitar manufacturers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Analog Cub Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 There are plenty of better things to do with ten grand than spend it on a new guitar. :) Like spend it on LOTS OF GUITARS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CygnusX-1Bk2 Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 There are plenty of better things to do with ten grand than spend it on a new guitar. :) Like spend it on LOTS OF GUITARSRight. You can get 3 or 4 Les Pauls for that price. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JARG Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 Yes for me. And you apperantly. Who said it's a universal truth? The only ones who think this is a good idea are guitar manufacturers. You and your absolutes. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
micgtr71 Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 I noticed that they are using the 496 and 498 pickups...gah, those are sterile and harsh sounding. I had them in my Gibson and swapped them out. in a day and age where bassoons, violins, and classical guitars require mortgages, 10k is not outrageous for an instrument....production model gibby? Maybe too much by more than half. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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