"Jessica" Isn't For Everyone... | 2024 Gibson Slash Jessica Les Paul 50s Standard Review + Demo

[@Trog]

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[@hkguitar1984]

7:05 I'm pretty sure the metal alloy used in the ABR-1 is different than the Nashville bridge. Additionally, the material makeup of the bridge saddles are also different between the two bridges. And yes, the 3-Piece top is indeed an acquired taste. 😉 Great Content Austin, Thank You EDIT, the pickups in that guitar sounded great, especially the Neck pickup. 👍

[@Aspkkr]

Just grabbed it Austin. So glad you had this.

[@hkguitar1984]

@@Aspkkr Congrats 👍

[@Aspkkr]

@@hkguitar1984 Thanks

[@hkguitar1984]

@@Aspkkr I gotta tell ya, those pickups sound great. Super happy for you.

[@sjlefebvre]

So 300 stands for the 300th Slash model issued by Gibson?

[@garyrouleau4676]

That’s good!!😂😂

[@Exercise-01]

Exactly it's just too much,it seems that every 6 months they release a new one.

[@michaelc2334]

If they're selling, why would they stop making them?

[@scottkuster5552]

I have this Slash remake guitar that was done in 2008. Back then it was 4500 but you also got a Slash leather jacket that I still have. Only 400 made. No fret nibs on that model and a 3 piece top as well.

[@michaelmoore7975]

I got the 2008 Tobacco burst @0:42

[@jeffbarnard9246]

I don't know if people like him. I do and I love this guitar. It looks like it plays like a dream. He seems to have no problems running his scales. Very unique playing style. Love it.

[@dananthony6258]

I think that’s the paradise city video guitar. God I used to melt my appetite cassette playing that solo.

[@JKM395]

THIS is the LP that first made me want an LP when I was a kid. Slash just astounded me. I've been wanting them to make one for years, so I'm exactly the demo they're looking for and I'm thrilled it exists. Now I just need to save up for another LP. Shouldn't take me more than ten or twenty years.

[@danielbarza8600]

I’ve got the same story. I just got a Jessica at the age of 46. When I was 16 in 1993 I would watch the live in Tokyo VHS every day after school. I could only dream of holding that guitar.

[@editname8536]

I believe this is slashs favorite guitar. Watch him through gnr, snakepit, bluesball, velvet revolver, conspirators this was always his go-to guitar, he played this guitar the most through out his life. Cant say that for appetite burst because he retired that guitar after 1988 and only used for studio.

[@barrymiller2272]

@editname8536..yes, he's played that one to death..still does! It looks like he'll, but obviously plays & sounds incredible...

[@meep231_]

For the people who don’t understand, THIS is the guitar that comes to mind when a lot of people think of Slash. He used it heavily as his main guitar throughout GNR and most of his side projects. So its understandable why there would be a market for it. I personally love a plain maple top, and the three piece (to me) is just iconic from watching so many live shows over the years.

[@joermnyc]

Speaking of “Jessica” a review of a Dickey Betts signature is in order since we lost him recently.

[@ohmtronseedling]

agreed!

[@redduketeleman]

When I retired last year I bought both Dickey LP signature models from Max Guitars in Holland. Advice: Get either or both if you can!

[@thenoodler]

If you were a teen in the late 80's like I was, this is "the" guitar to have. All the GnR concert video's, live photo's etc featured slash with this guitar or one like it. The stories of the AFD Derrig, etc didn't come out until much later. I only wish I had pulled the trigger on a VOS custom shop version of this model years ago.

[@Lukeclayson]

This is the guitar I’ve wanted for 20 odd years. I’m currently saving up for one. The Jessica is the guitar that made me love Les Paul’s so it’s special to me. I love the plain 3 piece top, and the plainer the better haha. The example you have here is exactly the kind I’m looking to get.

[@Lukeclayson]

Update, I got one! Haha

[@simonmorton]

@@Lukeclayson awesome, you happy with it?

[@MrOpie308]

Mark Agnesi did a Gidson video it was titled like "The Collection: Slash" or sometjing close to that in it is "Jessica". If i remember correctly, it was sent to him with another guitar, they were both B stocks or seconds or something. The video to me was interesting because they showed his B C Rich guitars in it and talk about them. I remember when seeing him play one one years ago and realized it was a similar guitar to the ones Dave Mustaine played in Metallica and when he started Megadeath

[@adamimberti6948]

Sweet, a premium version of a b stock guitar that Gibson sent him to replace a better guitar that wasn't a Gibson that he preferred. Shut up and take my money.

[@michaelc2334]

When Gibson talks to these musicians about their collections, I actually find it cool that they also show and talk about their guitars by other brands.

[@Darth.Shredder]

Crazy days when people are willing to pay a premium for something we all considered the worst thing about the Les Pauls from that era. Why anyone would choose one of these over a regular Standard with a two piece figured top is cray cray. If you like Slash, buy one of his AAA top models for the same price and if you like the 80's vibe, buy a used original for the same or less. They're great players for sure.

[@Trog]

People are asking A LOT for late 80s standards nowadays.

[@Darth.Shredder]

@@Trog Fair enough... Some people may be asking a lot ... but anyone who pays more than $3200 for a plain-jane, late 80's Standard isn't looking very hard. Even if they did pay more, the real thing is so much better than a no frills, quasi signature model.

[@Aspkkr]

What if you already have the flame top Slash guitars? It's not a matter of choosing this above a nicer top Les Paul, its a matter of wanting this to add to your collection. Doesnt need to be a choice. I have quilt tops, flame tops, one piece tops and so on. It's what I like. Also $3200 these days isnt a lot for a guitar, I saw an Ibanez that was 5 times that much. Customs are all more than that. $3000 is the price for the USA range, not even high end guitars.

[@guttedEwok01]

I can’t stand flame maple tops, just too gaudy and loud. I wish they would make more guitars with plain maple tops. Each to their own but I much rather prefer very plain wood grain with very subtle bursts.

[@Darth.Shredder]

@@Aspkkr Yes, it is about a choice, otherwise Gibson is solely relying on Slash fanboys and collectors to be repeat buyers. Most players will buy one or the other. I never said $3200 was too expensive or that people shouldn't spend that much on a guitar... i said there were much better options for $3200 and less. That applies to anyone, not just Slash fanboys. If you want to put on a tophat and pretend you're in the jungle, that's your prerogative.

[@paulketchupwitheverything767]

I like the three piece top and the lack of flame. I think it makes it more of a 'working' instrument and less ornamental and less for show. Matched tops can be a bit formulaic. It also makes me think of players in the past who stripped a single color finish that they didn't like to reveal the maple underneath.

[@Darth.Shredder]

The only problem with that logic is that if it's a "working" instrument it shouldn't cost the same as the ornamental one "for show". Three piece tops were used in the 80's to save money - it was never a positive attribute. It's not $3200 because it has a 3 piece top, it's $3200 because it has Slash's name on it. The Les Paul "Classic" would make more sense as a "working" instrument... it comes in the same finish and costs $1,000 less... plus it has the 2 piece top and fret nibs that cost more to produce. In essence, you're paying more for less with the Jessica.

[@ronaldwilson9525]

I could be wrong but I remember Slash playing the Allman Brothers song “Jessica” on the BBC show Top Gear whose opening theme song was Jessica. I don’t remember what guitar he was playing but it probably was his model of this.

[@JMunn55]

I believe he used his Gibson 2010 AFD replica for that, but the song could be the reason behind the name of his ‘88

[@windward2818]

I think the better grounding approach is to not rely on the metal grounding plate, but to run individual ground bus wire (Teflon sleeving covered) to each pot and then to the star ground in the center of the plate. This way plate corrosion will not compromise the ground connections.

[@donknotts5625]

Look out for the slash signature tea cup set.

[@AvyScottandFlower]

Heavy and uncomfortable as all hell, probably..

[@Steve.Cutler]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@ringsystemmusic]

@@AvyScottandFlowerhey that’s my favorite teacup and it’s doing a disservice to compare it to a Les Paul

[@AvyScottandFlower]

@@ringsystemmusic How do you like your drinks mixed in with peeling nitrocellulose? 😅

[@georgeoh-well8116]

No prizes for guessing what the tea cosy would look like 😂

[@huangss00]

How about a sound comparison to his other signature models?

[@brushstroke3733]

Yes please!!! 🤘🤘

[@crazytrain591]

It’s the same guitar. Same construction, same pickups, same neck. Won’t really sound any different apart from minor individual differences amongst each guitar.

[@danielschear556]

Nice overall tone. Curious to hear how "edge pick pinch" harmonics do.

[@christopherguzzi1316]

This guitar is a prime example how marketing is everything. You can buy a two piece flame top 50s or 60s standard minus the skull and crossbones for way less, but it wouldn't be a Slash model.

[@docshaddymd]

Not gonna lie…this is one of the first Slash signatures Epiphone can closely replicate. No need for flame veneers & the lack of fret nibs on Epiphones would actually make for a pretty close copy from Epiphone.

[@JMunn55]

I stripped my flametop Epiphone Standard to find a 3-piece top, so I built it into a Jessica tribute

[@docshaddymd]

@@JMunn55 You were ahead of Gibson & Epiphone. That’s awesome!

[@psutter5]

Nope not worth it. Gibson is now Copying Epiphone lol

[@roelheijmans]

Flippin heck, I never realized Jessica has a Nashville bridge. It's still one of his most special guitar with a unique sound I think.

[@Kaip2009]

I was waiting for this Jessica to be released in case it was interesting. The guitar is amazing but the price for it in Europe is ridiculously expensive for a signature guitar that isn't a limited edition. It doesn't cost the same as other slashy models, it's more expensive (...new model in collection). The 50's faded honeyburst looks a better Jessica to me. Thanks for the demo.

[@kingandrews]

Any difference in the sound with three pieces on top and two?

[@thomasrevere7916]

If they gave this the Greeny treatment, these would have sold out immediately. Slash's Jessica is a gem of beauty. A non-aged one is still awesome, but not so much compared to the other finishes that one could choose from.

[@onehotrocker99]

I'm not a fan of the 3-piece top that Gibson puts out with any of their LP's. I'm sure it's used in the Studio and other solid finishes. But for a burst it just falls short of my expectations in a wood-grain top. I won't complain about the frets without the "nibs". The binding over the frets, to me, looks like they are cutting corners. That Slash model actually sounds great with those pickups. Even though the finish is more like a lemon burst I'd be completely happy with it. Great video, Trog. Well done!

[@bradleyyounger8499]

The back on that one is beautiful! Moves nicely

[@Rhythmicons]

Mine is an '89 standard. Sad about the weight relief but it's still 10lba. Bill Lawrence pups sound fantastic to me, the bridge is around 14k. The 3 piece top isn't bad. I really love everything about it.

[@brunoantony9257]

I agree they should have done weight relief on this one just to make it a little different

[@Jamesfoofighter]

03:20 yes Jessica has a Nashville. And Slash has to ride the stopbar quite high on the low e side due to the break angle etc

[@slayjwood]

Ive been in love with this finish ever since i saw it! ... it turns out it was slash that took it to be refined out of the box. It doesn't work right without the three piece plainish top!!... if it was weight reliefed, and had a dark, or dark natural back, id pay!!

[@Darth.Shredder]

Why not just buy the Classic in honeyburst? It's the same finish, it's a plain top, it's weight relieved and has a natural back for $1,000 less than the Jessica. There's absolutely no advantage to having a 3 piece top. It was a cost cutting measure for Gibson back then. When they went to 2 piece tops it was considered an upgrade.

[@BushidoPhoto]

I looks like they didn't put felt between the strap locks and the body, did they put metal to wood?

[@DAVEAFD]

You're right, no felt, just metal to wood for some reason. Bit miserly on a 3 grand guitar. Also Grovers instead of Schaller for some reason..

[@CaribSurfKing1]

It sounds epic with a bit of crunch, Its those pickups!

[@sifugraham2918]

I really like that. The real one of these is what made me want a les paul as a kid in the 80's...

[@barry3045]

Good on Seymour Duncan for standing up to Gibson. Slash has used their pickups for years , and probably still does.

[@mjeh1]

It sounds great! I'd play it happily.

[@RideAcrossTheRiver]

Looks like the fabled 'Long & McQuade 200 Run' model. Those have solid-thru bodies and burstbuckers, though.

[@windward2818]

On this guitar is the bridge grounded? I don't see the grounding lead hole in the electronics bay. On LP guitars it is probably a good routine check to see if the bridge is grounded using your ohmmeter. I say this because virtually all modern pickup manufacturers show wiring diagrams that include the bridge ground connection.

[@rhameirchavez1721]

Is it the same neck as the other slash signature? I was able to hold the november burst and it’s not as thick as i imagine.

[@mattm9759]

That three top looks nice. Good to have some verity, but to each their own. For that price should come with his SD sig pups!

[@jerzyandraczko5060]

So the only difference between jessica and regular slash signature regarding playability is the bridge?

[@barry3045]

Completely agree with the new pickup name. Seymour Duncan makes signature SLASH pickups , and Gibson shouldn't be able to just copy the name and make , especially since they are in a fight with dimarzio over pickup names

[@victorbr234]

How many Slash signature guitars exist? What’s the point?

[@Themaskplague]

The point is people like them and buy them . For a slash fan having a replica of his favourite guitar will be cool to own . Why does it even bother you? Don’t like it, don’t buy it , simple 🤷‍♂️

[@victorbr234]

@@Themaskplague it doesnt bother me, I like slash

[@drewvenegas2885]

I’m still trying to figure if this is from the paradise city music video or the guitar he used on the use your illusion tour? The one from the tour looked more like a cherry sunbursts plain top, but I know slash said a that Gibson sent him two cherry sunburst Les Pauls, and had the shine knocked off.

[@jimcoppa6946]

You do slash well also good job

[@judgegarry]

PS: I put "57 Classics" in her. I thought the pickup base plate is brass,that base looks like nickle plated

[@ChrisShortyAllen]

Guitars have no pronouns. Ditch the woke.

[@slashnduffrock]

I'd like them to do a special les Paul on the black 84 he used on the use your illusions tour

[@lukeslinky23]

there were two 1987 Les Paul models at the time the Tour started, I bought one at the famous purple steal shop BC Rich!! the other was made by Les Paul. But what will it be!?!?!

[@Ramoncito788]

Why your guitar has the dark rosewood freatboard...and another has a horrible dry, light Brown rosewood? You apply something over the freatboard?

[@ericbutler856]

I have the Victoria I like it I had the 50s model and didn't like it as much. How much different other than the tops is the Victoria and the Jessica

[@therevolution91]

I don‘t get what they did on the fretboard. But sounds like Travis Meeks. (your outro) 😁 🤝

[@dreamwarden]

To be honest, I don’t see the appeal of any of the slash guitars.

[@nathanchalcraft6919]

It's for people who like slash, Mid-hight output alnico humbucker pickups and unique finish options e.g. the gold top with the black back. Oh and also the base ball bat sized necks!

[@anorexorc1st]

Nope. Ugly. Boring. And are a signature model for the most boring, bland, vanilla player of all time. Honestly, if I never heard Slash’s name for the rest of time…that would be fine. There are so many young, new, exciting players out there. Let’s move on. Slash hasn’t been culturally impactful since 1991.

[@oldghostbilly]

@@anorexorc1st the kids that were 18 in 1991 are the only ones who can afford new Gibson's now.

[@jasonbates2687]

I was about to comment the same thing. Yall beat me to it.

[@johnfoskey7855]

Those young kids were influenced by slash

[@Punkrocket8]

I want to get this because of the story i guess but i have a Epiphone les Paul standard 60's with a tobacco burst finish so I'm ok with having this one

[@AngelJLBap]

I know its over priced… but Slash has been my fave since a kid, and my name is Jessica… i might need this😅

[@drichar14]

Does anyone know if the pickups are potted?

[@marshall401]

The binding is wrong in the inner horn, it should be thicker

[@petewhitten3778]

Thanks Trogly, great video. Love that Guitar 🎸, looks great and your playing sounds good. Keep on keeping on 🎸😎👍

[@finishin.my.coffee8780]

On camera this is a great looking guitar. Sound is okay. I'd love to play one. Anyhow, I'd be tempted to stick a set of Duncan Alnico II's in it, for authenticity.

[@sixslinger9951]

the Gibson pups sound better.

[@davidpaul6656]

My guess on the Jessica name is because the neck pickup had that Dickey Betts' tone in Jessica? 🤷

[@manueliglesias1871]

Just one minor comment. Gibson didn’t gift Slash anything. Slash had to buy both Jessica and lil Jess from Gibson at cost. And they were both factory seconds.

[@lovesgibson]

Looks identical to any 2000s era Les Paul classic

[@buzzbabyjesus]

I believe the original was a cherry clown burst which faded. I have a 1967 ES 125 which faded in the same way. I could still see remnants of the color under the pickguard next to the screw hole.

[@Trog]

Slash said the top was refinished

[@littlewing62]

i would have loved for them to weight relief these like the original 87's

[@Darth.Shredder]

Buy a Classic... same honeyburst finish, weight relieved, $1k cheaper.

[@gilbertorozco6139]

Do you have Gibson Les Paul late 80s review I can watch ? Or give more details on other difference between this Jessica model and the real Jessica? How are the necks different?

[@crexcrex4838]

Hey Trogly, no fret nibs on the Warren Haynes Les Paul signature model either. 👍

[@chris_2714]

Serious question, how many Slash signature guitars are currently in production? Seems like a lot

[@PaulCooksStuff]

I think Austin counted 40-50 (including epi's) in a reply to yesterdays comments. Or put another way, 35-45 too many.

[@PaulCooksStuff]

Just checked what Austin replied ... ~55 if you count colour options and aging options.

[@chris_2714]

@@PaulCooksStuff wow. I guess there's a market for all of them, but it seems a bit excessive

[@charlesbolton8471]

@@PaulCooksStuff Does anyone have any idea how many different Les Paul variations were made when Les Paul himself was the only person with a Les Paul signature model? Did he have a many as Slash?

[@PaulCooksStuff]

@@charlesbolton8471 I don't even know who the first LP Sig would be. A couple of articles suggest Joe Perry 96 and Ace Frehley 97. Custom shop clones rather than full USA production. If we apply the same Austin criteria (every model, colour, aging) the models and numbers for Les himself quickly proliferate (standard, custom, junior, special, sg, deluxe, pro, recording, the paul, studio etc), but whether its higher than Slash by 96, I don't know all the variants. Maybe Austin will chip in. Though funnily enough I've just learned Hetfield has 80+ signature ESP's. Maybe Gibson/Slash want that record. Should be there by mid 2026 at this rate.

[@jimmyo7743]

Hey Trogly, did you actually say ‘the three-piece body and uncovered frets were Gibson’s effort to be more accurate to the original’? C’mon, man… I’d believe that if they offered it at discount to the others in the collection (I won’t even get into the cheaper plain top). Gibson seems to take every opportunity to get at their loyal followers cash.

[@brushstroke3733]

Trogly is massively improving as a guitar player. He is well on his way to having good feel, rhythm, touch and tone. His improvement in the past year is remarkable. He could be a guitar hero in a few years. Also, the tone on this guitar sounded awesome. But that may also be due to Trogly getting better and better at dialing in good tones on his amps/recordings.

[@xStabizorz]

Trogly is proof that tonewoods don't matter

[@KALVIN123]

That Cstock Les Paul give it to Slash was the best CEO of Gibson could ever have 😂😂

[@BOUZOUKI_PETE]

look out! trogly got a ROTtlesnake suitcase under his arm! 😂 nice one man!

[@supersaijan4]

@Trog I find it annoying that Gibson made these a hit and miss as far as the color of the top. Most of the ones I've seen are a little too light in color and nowhere near what Jessica looks like. I just received mine recently its looks more like a brownish honeyburst than what Jessica would look like in reddish orange if that makes sense. But strangely in some black magic sorcery, it looks reddish orange in pictures and in videos. What the hell Gibson!

[@RicardoQMoore]

Make Fender Britney Spears Toxic 8 String Stratocaster Coming Soon

[@JokersWild70]

It seems like this guitar is the most accurate of all the Slash models. I dont own any. Not a big fan of his, but its cool when they get the basic specs correct

[@LCW_01]

Surprised they didn’t put actual Seymour Duncan Slash Alnico II Pros.

[@BrandonAlexander-sj2qm]

Isn’t Seymour Duncan the only brand that makes pickups for Slash? I always thought that was strange putting his name on Gibson pickups and not using his signature pickups when he’s an extremely well know SD artist.

[@jubei7259]

They came stock in the first few runs like his AFD, Rosso Corsa & Anaconda burst that came out after 2010 but all the recent models have Gibson pups that were made to replicate those SD's that he uses. I've got a 2010 Custom shop AFD & they definitely came stock with that. They're really good pups tbh.

[@IsabellaCatherine19XX]

1:06 "Phone's ringing, dude!"

[@stockholm1752]

Not a fan of Slash or G&R, but that guitar sounds pretty good to me.

[@bradleyyounger8499]

I want one of the new es335 slash model

[@dylanmason4620]

3 piece top, no fret inlays, no seymour duncan. Is this really an epiphone with the Gibson logo in it?

[@slashtrio]

Definitely looks killer, although i'd prefer a two piece top.

[@thetoneknob4493]

this one makes more sense than the 63 es345 we just saw. plain tops usually have a sweeter tone than the flame tops but this one is a 3 peace and ive noticed that they have their own vibe compared to the 2 peace tops.

[@nikkimagnusson9437]

2008 was the best Slash LP

[@michaelmoore7975]

@0:43 There's mine!

[@themcnabinator]

Slash played a couple of Fender Strats on his recent release blues album, maybe Gibson could reissue them by special license, would be Hella funny

[@Trog]

Not the first time they’ve tried haha kzbin.info/www/bejne/gIWxp2yfa7KkaNk

[@robpace881]

I just wish the back was dark back or brown instead of red

[@alvaroquijano579]

wasn't jessica a les paul replica? so is this the replica of a replica?

[@huangss00]

The Appetite for Destruction guitar was the replica.

[@PaulCooksStuff]

This one is the upcharged replica of a downpriced b-stock. Paying a premium for a copy of something that was leftover and discounted. You couldnt make it up.

[@AnthonyBurrito1313]

Love it Also props for the awesome Lilac in bloom

[@SpenserJones-x1p]

I love how people are hating in the comments, but they clicked on the video in the first place

[@hrwildem4993]

I'll never understand how slash managed to get so many signature models. Does GnR really have that big of a fan base? Surprised people still buy this stuff in 2024. They had a couple hits in the early 90s....and no musician I knew took them seriously back then.

[@LeopoldShitzalot]

No they don't it's people like trogly who keep pushing Gibson in our faces it's actually backfiring on him and many of these content creators

[@MickeyMouse-xy6op]

Whether you hate them or not. GnR was/is a big stadium rock band. Still are. If you had followed them, then you would know. The Rolling Stones said they were the next in line until they broke up. Slash is a good progressive blues guitarist. They sold more albums than most of their favorite legendary artists. But technically, Gibson is a cash cow and pushes too much of any legendary musician to sell their overpriced guitars, etc.

[@hrwildem4993]

@@MickeyMouse-xy6op The Stones saying they were next in line for what? Suckin butt? Haha yeah never been into GnR, or a Stones fan, but if Gibson gave Keef a signature model (or 20) I would understand that. I'd be pretty bummed if I bought a GnR album expecting exceptional guitar playing. It's like Motley Crue or something. They sell a product, an image, and while it may translate to record sales or concert tickets, I'm surprised to see Gibson release these things (presumably for players) 30 years after the height of their popularity and for them to sell. As I said before, no serious musician I knew back then gave that band the time of day.

[@sinnerboy6009]

@@hrwildem4993probably cause slash wasn’t a virtuoso like most guitarists back in the day

[@gjustg1540]

Lol you're joking, right? Appetite still is one of, if not still reigning, highest selling debut albums of all time. Then there's the Illusion albums, giving a combined sales figure of over 100 million albums sold, then add Velvet Revolver, and the Conspirators, and now back with Guns (as well as playing with Michael Jackson, Kenny Kravitz etc). But because you only know a couple of songs, he's not famous enough? Sounds like the problem is with you 😂

[@MikaelLV]

Most of the Slash models look better than the current Standard line.

[@BrankoPichler]

Ok and what on this guitar looks like Jessica Les Paul?

[@reptileguy977]

They didn’t gift him the guitars He got the artist price That’s roughly 40% off the MSRP So he had to buy his guitars from Gibson in 88

[@dane4453]

I like the color, but do not think it's worth the price. The leaving off of the fret nibs bothers me, too. You can just buy a regular Les Paul and install Slash SD pickups. Not worth it.

[@jimmyjames2022]

No fret nibs, awesome! Al2 pups, nostalgic 3 piece top, metal jack plate, 9lbs, it's all good stuff! Should be a regular model offering not just Slash's Signature 'Jessica'.

[@Darth.Shredder]

The Classic comes in the same finish for $1,000 less than the Jessica...Yes, it has fret nibs and a 2 piece top but I personally consider those upgrades. Pickups and hardware can be changed if someone really wanted to make it more Slashy looking.

[@panameadeplm]

Why, why is that awesome? Why is the absence of a feature awesome?

[@jimmyjames2022]

@@panameadeplm please explain the enjoyment of nibs. I've had them and don't enjoy them and in time they separate. I see no benefit.

[@crazytrain591]

@@jimmyjames2022mildly smoother on the hand when moving up and down the neck quickly. Aesthetically pleasing. Not a deal breaker for me personally, but it seems many are polarized one way or the other

[@kierenmoore3236]

Sounds pretty good to me.

[@F34RTEHR34PER]

Who else started singing Night Train??? lol. Couldn't help it, the words just came out.

[@SalmiRahman]

DEFINITELY FIOR ME! I've been waiting for this my entire guitar career (since 2000).

[@silvernuggets1285]

I get it, if you like a simple look that will look better with age...well heres one for you. I'd like to have seen less gloss on the top.

[@Darth.Shredder]

If it's about a simple look, you can also buy a honeyburst Classic for $1k less. I suspect people buying this are more drawn to the Slash association than anything else.

[@Elcatmano]

Makes me sad that these don’t have the Seymour Duncan signature pickups 😢

[@BlackRose-vi2yg]

Gibson probably didn't want to pay for them, I guess.

[@jburdsinfuse]

A lot of hate for Slash and playing the same licks. G’n’R, Velvet Revolver, his work with Myles Kennedy, and dozens of guest appearances with other artists tell me otherwise. I don’t even like most of those bands, but no doubt he’s super influential and important to rock and roll. 20 years from now, people will still be singing along to Sweet Child of Mine…nobody will remember Jason Richardson played on an All That Remains album with some tech-metal.

[@eddiejr540]

why does a silica packet count as case candy??....hmm 🤔