Government Series II Les Paul

[Origanalist]

http://images.gibson.com/Products/Electric-Guitars/Les-Paul/Gibson-USA/Government-Series-II/Splash-02-t.jpg

Government Series II Les Paul

Great Gibson electric guitars have long been a means of fighting the establishment, so when the powers that be confiscated stocks of tonewoods from the Gibson factory in Nashville—only to return them once there was a resolution and the investigation ended—it was an event worth celebrating. Introducing the Government Series II Les Paul, a striking new guitar from Gibson USA for 2014 that suitably marks this infamous time in Gibson’s history.

From its solid mahogany body with modern weight relief for enhance resonance and playing comfort, to its carved maple top, the Government Series II Les Paul follows the tradition of the great Les Paul Standards—but also makes a superb statement with its unique appointments. A distinctive vintage-gloss Government Tan finish, complemented by black-chrome hardware and black plastics and trim, is topped by a pickguard that’s hot-stamped in gold with the Government Series graphic—a bald eagle hoisting a Gibson guitar neck. Each Government Series II Les Paul also includes a genuine piece of Gibson USA history in its solid rosewood fingerboard, which is made from wood returned to Gibson by the US government after the resolution.

And because it’s a Gibson, the Government Series II Les Paul is a pure and powerful tone machine. Aided by a pair of Dirty Fingers+ pickups, among the hottest humbuckers Gibson has ever produced, this historic Les Paul is ready and willing to wage war on tonal timidity—and to get you heard in the process! Add a set of high-quality Grover™ tuners, a black hardshell case with Government Series graphic, a Certificate of Authenticity personally signed by Gibson CEO Henry Juszkiewicz, and legendary Gibson quality and craftsmanship: this is one mighty Les Paul that you’ll want to confiscate quickly and turn to your own creative devices. The Government Series II is limited by the availability of qualifying woods, so seize yours now from your authorized Gibson USA dealer.
cont.....http://www2.gibson.com/Products/Electric-Guitars/Les-Paul/Gibson-USA/Government-Series-II-Les-Paul.aspx

[oyarde]

LOL

[Brian4Liberty]

Aided by a pair of Dirty Fingers+ pickups

Not gonna be popular with Les Paul purists...

[Bman]

Not gonna be popular with Les Paul purists...

Not uncommon to buy a Les Paul and instantly change out the pickups.

[Brian4Liberty]

This seems like a bit of satire on Gibson's part. The finish looks like something from the Soviet era. It will be even funnier if they don't connect all the electronics properly. "Government series" indeed.

http://images.gibson.com/Products/Electric-Guitars/Les-Paul/Gibson-USA/Government-Series-II/Gallery-Images/LPSTGGGNBC1-Finish-Shot.jpg

[brushfire]

EXP, SG, and Flying V are offered as well.
http://www2.gibson.com/Products/Electric-Guitars.aspx

[ClydeCoulter]

EXP, SG, and Flying V are offered as well.
http://www2.gibson.com/Products/Electric-Guitars.aspx

The comments section :)
(other than YeahForSure, they are feeding and petting him/her).

[Brian4Liberty]

Not uncommon to buy a Les Paul and instantly change out the pickups.

Well, there are a ton of custom choices. Classic Les Paul PAFs (or the latest Gibson recreations) are nice to have if you are forking out for a Gibson Les Paul. Add your Duncan's or whatever after that. I don't think I want a Gibson copy of a High Output Duncan to come stock though.

I'm not much for changing out pics, though I came damn close a couple of months ago to changing the bridge pickup on an Epiphone Les Paul. Almost put a Gibson ceramic in the Bridge. It already has a Floyd Rose on it (kind of the Epiphone version of the Alex Lifeson model), so being vintage isn't a goal with that guitar. ;)

[Origanalist]

Not uncommon to buy a Les Paul and instantly change out the pickups.

Not at all. People like to upgrade, customize etc..

[Brian4Liberty]

"Is next.... Government Les Paul."


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5CaMUfxVJVQ

[Origanalist]

The comments section :)
(other than YeahForSure, they are feeding and petting him/her).

From the comments.....


flyovermark • 12 hours ago
Does it come with a 30 pick magazine?
:D

[brushfire]

The comments section :)
(other than YeahForSure, they are feeding and petting him/her).

Tears were pouring down... ...I was laughing so hard.

[ClydeCoulter]

Tears were pouring down... ...I was laughing so hard.

I know, we could learn how to feed and pet our own pets from there :D

[Origanalist]

EXP, SG, and Flying V are offered as well.
http://www2.gibson.com/Products/Electric-Guitars.aspx

I seem to be missing all the fun. :( I don't see any comments at that link.

[pcosmar]

I seem to be missing all the fun. :( I don't see any comments at that link.
Try this,, at the bottom.
http://www2.gibson.com/Products/Electric-Guitars/Les-Paul/Gibson-USA/Government-Series-II-Les-Paul.aspx

[Origanalist]

Try this,, at the bottom.
http://www2.gibson.com/Products/Electric-Guitars/Les-Paul/Gibson-USA/Government-Series-II-Les-Paul.aspx

Ya, that's the first link in the OP. Maybe I just didn't read down far enough.

[HOLLYWOOD]

Gibson should of done a 'Marxist-Dictator Series'

A government; beat to shit, tax to shit, shit wood, Les Paul, with a coat of RED paint costing 4x's as much as it should. Send copies to Obama and his thugs.

PS: WTF? look at this insane price for a couple of .022mfd capacitors!

http://kwout.com/cutout/s/ik/k4/x5a_bor.jpg
Historic Spec Bumble Bee Capacitors - Two-Pack - Gibson Store (http://store.gibson.com/historic-spec-bumble-bee-capacitors-two-pack/)

[Origanalist]

Gibson should of done a 'Marxist-Dictator Series'

A government; beat to shit, tax to shit, shit wood, Les Paul, with a coat of RED paint costing 4x's as much as it should. Send copies to Obama and his thugs.

That would be a very rare collectors item.

[Brian4Liberty]

Guitar forum discussion of these guitars:

http://www.mylespaul.com/forums/gibson-les-pauls/241445-anybody-know-anything-about-government-series.html


is this the free guitar the government is going to give me to go with my food stamps and phone?
where do i sign up?
do i qualify if i can only afford an epiphone?



Just don't register them -- If you do, you're opening the door to the Feds changing their minds and coming in and confiscating your guitar.

Or at least ripping the fretboard off...



Before purchase you have to fill out a background check form and then wait 4-6 weeks for confirmation before Musicinasfriend is allowed to sell it to you. Of course if you reside in NH or NY your guitar is not allowed to have more than 5 strings. Guitar control people. Guitar control.



if you play a song on it during a show.......

will somebody yell from the audience...

'you didn't play that'.

[Brian4Liberty]

Gibson should of done a 'Marxist-Dictator Series'

A government; beat to shit, tax to shit, shit wood, Les Paul, with a coat of RED paint costing 4x's as much as it should. Send copies to Obama and his thugs.

PS: WTF? look at this insane price for a couple of .022mfd capacitors!


Lol. Gibson name comes with a big premium.

Changing caps, pots and wires is popular too.

[Carson]

What Gibson Guitars Did with the Wood the Government Returned
Victor Keith

In 2011, the Department of Justice conducted raids on the Tennessee facilities of the famed Gibson Guitar company and confiscated large quantities of tonewood that had been imported from India and Madagascar. The action included armed SWAT teams, with automatic weapons, who apparently feared being garroted with a guitar string by an enraged Gibson employee. These raids were conducted due to the Lacey Act, which bans the importing of certain woods. The issue at hand was not that the wood was endangered or illegally harvested, but that it was not of the proper thickness that would have meant that some labor had been performed on it by workers in India and Madagascar. This was the law in Madagascar and India as a nod to the unions in those countries. Gibson, who hand-makes its guitars, cannot guarantee the craftsmanship of its products if a portion of the work is done outside their facilities.

What raised many eyebrows about this governmental action was that the countries involved, India and Madagascar, indicated that they were not interested in pursuing the matter when contacted by the Department of Justice. Also, even if Gibson had been guilty, this would have been a civil, not a criminal matter. Finally, this same kind of tonewood is used by other guitar makers such as CF Martin and Company and Fender. Those other companies were not raided. The principle difference seems to be that those companies contributed to Democratic candidates, while Henry Juszkiewicz, the CEO of Gibson, gives openly to Republicans, and Gibson has plants in a right-to-work state.

More here;

http://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2014/02/what_gibson_guitars_did_with_the_wood_the_governme nt_returned.html

[tangent4ronpaul]

But, but, but... does that mean I can get a subsidy to buy one? Or even like the Obamaphone - get a free Gvmt giiiitar?

-t

[Matt Collins]

http://www.bizjournals.com/nashville/blog/2014/02/gibson-issues-special-guitar.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search