chico Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 Don't know if any of you have read the Wikipedia entry for "Gibson Les Paul", but in my opinion it could stand some editing-- Check out the "imitations" part--no where does it mention G left Kzoo, but there were LPs still made there to this day-- but instead lumps Heritage into the likes of Tokai and other LP rip-offs. Anyway, I thought some editing might be due--if just adding some quotes from the Encore Article that has been linked to here about Heritage. About how G "left" kazoo as was quoted in the Encore article--there is some juicy insight there into the corporate doings--as in H.J. buying a "brand"--none of that in the Wiki entry--it should be noted that some consider the Heritage LP the 'real deal'... Take a look at the page: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gibson_Les_Paul scroll down to the Norlin era What do you think? rock on~ chico Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuitArtMan Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 I've always found it amuzing that during the dreaded Norlin years the best Les Pauls came from Kalamazoo. Well duh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Seacup Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 Is it better now? I just took a wild swing at it, but tried to remain neutral. We'll see how long before it gets re-edited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slider313 Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 Chico, agreed it should be edited. I do think Gib..n would have a problem with the language if it were stated " Heritage is still making Les Paul guitars in the original Kalamazoo factory today". Legally the H150/H157 cannot be called a "Les Paul"due to patent laws, even though we all know the history. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Seacup Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 This is what I put in there: Heritage Guitars, founded in 1985 by four long-time Gibson employees when Gibson relocated to Nashville, continues to build high-quality guitars in the original factory at 225 Parsons Street in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Many of their models evoke memories of Gibson's late-50s/early-60s "golden years." The H-150 and H-157, for instance, are reminiscent of the original Les Paul and Les Paul Custom, while the H-535 is a modern version of the classic Gibson ES-335. Because Heritage guitars are built in the original factory, by some of the employees who helped manufacturer the most sought after, vintage Gibson models, some don't consider them imitators at all, but a continuation of the Kalamazoo legacy. I don't think I crossed any lines, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slider313 Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 This is what I put in there: I don't think I crossed any lines, though. No lines crossed as long as the model is not actually called a "Les Paul". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chico Posted March 11, 2008 Author Share Posted March 11, 2008 This is what I put in there: I don't think I crossed any lines, though. Well done! Lets keep an eye on it for revisions! chico Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tulk1 Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 I think the edit looks and reads in a very professional manner. Good job! As a side note, even my Guitar Encyclopedia only gives Heritage a passing, one paragraph note. Sad. :'( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doggy1972 Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 Superb Dick +1 for eloquence and precision! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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