• From: Ohio
  • Registered: 2007-09-10
  • Posts: 957

Topic: Gibson Midtown Custom

Hey everyone-

Not sure if you all have seen this yet, but Gibson came out with the new Midtown Custom. Its chambered mahogany so its like a Les Paul - ES hybrid. I've heard some very good things about this, and with a street price of $1500 (new) you can't beat it. I was in Sam Ash today trying out an ES-339 (LOVED IT) and the guy who worked there said that these guitars are absolutely fantastic. I just wish that it came in red.

http://www2.gibson.com/Products/Electri … ustom.aspx

Thanks,
Logan

Block inlay Gibson ES-335, 50th anniversary American Strat, '61 RI White SG, '62 RI Relic Strat, Replica Korina Flying V, Gold Tone Paul Beard Resonator,  '58 Les Paul RI, American Highway 1 Fender Strat, Breedlove Acoustic, Stonetree Joe Bonamassa Custom, HIWATT Lead 100R, Reeves Custom 30.
  • From: Was NY now FL/GA line
  • Registered: 2007-12-16
  • Posts: 2,857

Re: Gibson Midtown Custom

I'd like it if it had a rosewood fingerboard. Otherwise, I think they've hit the mark (almost) with a reduced size body.

  • From: York, PA
  • Registered: 2010-08-27
  • Posts: 1,749

Re: Gibson Midtown Custom

The ebony one is really sleek.  I'm not wild about the 339 body, but overall based on looks, it is sharp.  It is at a good price point I suppose, unusual for any new Gibson other than the SG standard.