On 2004-09-19, Jonas rated this Gibson Les Paul Classic a 5...(10084)
Purchase: Bought new at Ramus musik in Lulea, Sweden. Used to be 23 000 SEK but because of the inflation in the US, the price was lowered to 14 495 SEK. And THAT is the definition of a bargain! You could say it was as if a 2300 USD guitar was lowered to around 1500 USD.
Pros: Absolutely everything. There's nothing whatsoever that I can complain about. The tone, the look, the finish.. Hell, even the tuning pegs are wholly to my liking.
Cons: Well, there is one thing. I don't like the "1960" imprint on the pick guard. But that's just a minor aestetichal detail.
Quality: Pure high-quality gear. It's as if this guitar is some part of the master plan of God himself. And I'm an aetheist! The finsih is beutiful, the inlays are close to perfected and I could probably, were it not for the limited life-span of human beings, go on forever about how great this guitar is! Review Summary: This is, without doubt, the greatest guitar I've ever played. Though my life is but a passing sneeze in the Universe, the magic of The Les Paul is eternal. On 2004-06-27, a guitarist who knows what he is talking about rated this Gibson Les Paul Classic a 5...(9261)
Purchase: I bought this guitar at a local shop called vintage guitars for $1600. i bought this guitar because i love Gibson. The price I paid was WELL worth the money.
Pros: I love this guitar and its practically the only guitar i play out of my guitars. 1st of all the playablity is excellent. The neck is slim and VERY fast and very easy to fret. This guitar is great for fast exciting rock and for great classical pieces also. I play rock and classical guitar on this baby. The pickups are GREAT and give you incredible distortion when you want it. And also it stays in tune for practically forever! When it does go out of tune it BARELY goes out of tune. Anyway I can talk about this guitar forever but I can't.
Cons: ABSOLUETLY NONE!
Quality: The quality couldn't be better. First of all like all Les Pauls the body is two pieces of wood. The top is carved maple and the back is mahogany. The neck is mahogany and is a 1960s slim taper neck. The fingerboard is rosewood and it has faded pearl trapezoid inlays for a classic look. It has nickel hardware with a hardtail bridge. The neck pickup is a 496R ceramic humbucker which gives the tone plenty definition without feedback lik those aggravating single-coil pickups give. The bridge pickup is a 500T "Super Ceramic" which gives you bone crushing rock with extreme clarity and tone. Review Summary: If you are interested absoluetly buy this instrument. It well suit you well for all purposes.
On 2004-01-07, Rotis rated this Gibson Les Paul Classic a 5...(7408)
Purchase: I bought it from Musikborsen (sweden) for about 2,226 USD
cuz it's the most beutiful guitar ever made!
Pros: Plays like a dream. It's drop-dead beutiful. I can say that this is the best guitar i ever played, i really like the slim taper neck!
Cons: The only thing i can complain about is that it comes without straplocks!!!
Quality: It's flawless.
I've been looking for scratches or anything to complain about but there is nothing to be found.
I own about 5 other guitars Jackson,ibanez,epiphone,fender... and these feels like plastic toys when you've played the Classic!
GREAT QUALITY Review Summary: This is a guitar that you can play a lifetime...or two. Outstanding quality.
Plays like a dream.
This is a good investment!
If you got the cash - GO BUY! On 2003-09-07, Rich Benson rated this Gibson Les Paul Classic a 5...(5595)
Purchase: Having lusted after a Les Paul ever since i started playing, a new found financial freedom allowed me to finally relegate my Epiphone from its stand to its case. i went for the classic because i prefer the tone of its p'ups to the standards and i love the vintage aged vibe. the fact that it is roughly 200 pounds cheaper only sweetened the deal! i paid 1150 pounds for it at Peter Cooks Guitar World in Hanwell just outside of London. This included a beautiful Gibson case plus a load of Gibson stuff (polish, strap leads etc.)
Pros: Through my Marshall combo it delivers classic Les Paul tone every time. further to this, a wide range of tones can be conjured easily, this guitar is in no way a one trick pony. i have the treble p'up set with tone on 8, volume 10, and the rhythm p'up has volume 6.5 and tone on 7. this results in lead sounds pushing the amp into creamy overdrive and cleaning up nicely with the neck p'up for rhythm. middle position has both p'ups live and provides a very useful middle ground.
the look and vibe of the guitar are pure gibson and this instrument just oozes quality. the nitro-cellulose finish is just stunning!
Cons: i cannot fault my gibson! i am happy with the look, sound, construction and the price!
Quality: built to a very high standard, we all know that gibsons will last for a lifetime and only continue to sound better and better. Review Summary: If u are in the market for a Les Paul, dont hesitate. If u are in the market for a quality guitar which is ideally suited to blues/ rock styles, but is also very versatile, then look no further. On 2003-01-09, dan b rated this Gibson Les Paul Classic a 5...(3882)
Purchase: I bought it from Sam Ash in Woodland Hills for $1350.00. I grabbed it beacause it was a very good one and I liked it better than a historic they had there.
Pros: This paul has a very hollow midrange that almost sounds like a 335. It has a very distinctive tone that sets it apart from all the others I tried.
Cons: The pickups were too hot. I switched to duncan '59s right away. I also switched the truss rod cover to a plain one as well as the pickguard.
Quality: The quality is great- as good as the standards I have played. Review Summary: This paul is exactly 9 pounds. I played 30 of them (mostly used) and this one just grabbed me. I would recomend this guitar to anyone who is looking for a killer les paul. On 2002-12-30, Turbozag rated this Gibson Les Paul Classic a 5...(3656)
Purchase: 1990 "All Gold" limited edition Gold Top Gibson Les Paul "Classic" 1960 re-issue.
Paid $1300 used in mint condition.
Pros: The looks are just KILLER! The neck is fast and the guitar plays great!
Cons: The pickups are not my favorites. I also tend to prefer the "jumbo" fret wire.
Quality: Great neck and playability! The Gold Bullion finish is gorgeous! Heavy, rock-solid the way a Les Paul should be! The finish, build and tone are all excellent. Review Summary: I love this guitar! Whether I'm playing it, or just taking it out of it's case to look at it! Mine is an early first year of production model with the limited edition "All Gold" finish (gold back and sides as well as front). If you don't mind the high output pickups, it's a bargain compared to a Standard at a few hundred more.
On 2002-12-10, Jonas rated this Gibson Les Paul Classic a 4...(3339)
Purchase: Purchase: I Purchased My Les Paul Classic, through Musicians Friend, New for $1,233.00
Pros: Likes: haven't played to many Guitars, other than my 70s Classic Strat, Which I feel has a good sound, and plays easy. My Gibson LP is simply awesome, I Play it on my Fender Hot Rod Deville 4/10s. Its the epitome, of a Fat Worm tone, with a surplus of sustain.With the 496R at the Neck, and 500T for the Bridge, It doesn't seem to matter, what fret and or string, The Notes Cut very deep. No Crapping out in this department. I Found that the 60s Slim Taper Neck, improved my speed and timing, as compared to the strat. My LP is Ebony with Cream trim, and Gold hard ware. The fit and finish is simply stunning.
Cons: Dislikes: I got to tell you, This Guitar need's a good wiping down,after each cession, per the Ebony finish. My problem I'm just used to my Strat, it has the solid Ash body with Wood Grain finish, normal handling marks don't show up. But No Strap Locks, A Gibson LP with No strap locks. It sounds like a small Nit Picking detail, put it's the first thing it did, with my LP. Hellow is any one Home,enough said. The set up was terrible at best, I'm no Luther by any stretch,but the action was so high, the Bridge Humbucker was practically all the way out. But with the Tune-O-Matic Bridge, I was able to make the necessary adjustments to my liking in short order,unlike my Strat.
Quality: Quality: Gibson has build a reputation for producing a quality Guitar. I hope they don't louse site of what got them their,for the Strap Locks and Set/Up. I was very surprised I had to deal with such miner details, the very details I expected from Gibson. Review Summary: In summary: Hay what can I say, It's a Gibson Les Paul. As far as the Set/Up and Strap locks. I expected more from Gibson. On 2002-10-25, Rob rated this Gibson Les Paul Classic a 4...(2935)
Purchase: Acquired at Pro Sound in Colorado Springs. Paid new Gary Moore in trade, value $1650.
Pros: It's a Les Paul, what can I say? It was made with admirable attention to detail, unlike the Gary Moore. The sunburst is fabulous, the parts are authentic to the 1960 specs to which it is built. The top is not flame, but many of the 1960s were not either. It's a good start on an LP collection. A Classic, as the name implies.
Cons: I came here to say this to Classic owners: If you hate the '1960' engraved pickguard, as I did, take note: replacement parts ('plain' pickguards) from All Parts, Stew-Mac and even Gibson DO NOT FIT this model. The screw holes by the neck DO NOT ALIGN (pickguard of the 1960 is made to different specs), so if you don't want to drill a hole into a Les Paul, take the 1960 pickguard to a machine shop, cut .007 to .010 off the top as needed, and buff with Meguires #9 swirl remover to restore a mirror shine. Trust me on this.
Quality: Outstanding. The strings were dead as doornails in the shop, and I was nervous about committing, but new strings made it practically acoustic in its response. It is a very well-made guitar, perhaps because they were building it to a quality standard that's 42 years old. I had a bad experience with a signature model, but this classic is sweet. Review Summary: On 2002-10-14, Rob rated this Gibson Les Paul CLassic a 5...(2868)
Purchase: Traded a new, 4 day old, Gary Moore LP for this at Pro Sound in Colorado Springs. Traded the GM away because it was a quality control nightmare -- accidentally beveled edges on the top, tuners misaligned on headstock and not tightened down, tuners that didn't hold tune, and a volume knob that came off in my hand when I turned it. 'Paid' $1659 in a straight across trade.
Pros: Quality control outstanding. No defects in finish or setup. Great acoustic tone -- rings in the cavities unamplified. Sweet neck, takes hours of bending 10 gauge strings and STAYS IN TUNE. Maybe I got lucky. Cherry sunburst is perfect.
Cons: Kind of wish the pickguards on Les Pauls came 'on the side' as options (as with the Gary Moore), but then it is a reissue of a 60s design. I like the look without a pickguard, but hate the screw holes. No other complaints, so basically it's perfect and I'm too demanding.
Quality: Outstanding construction and quality. No blemishes in sunburst, wood, finish, assembly, etc. It's spotless. Beyond that, the superb acoustic qualities convinced me it was a well-made guitar. Review Summary: Perfect. ALl I need now are some advanced lessons from Phil Keaggy. On 2002-07-10, J. Heffner rated this Gibson Les Paul Classic a 4...(2419)
Purchase: I purchased my Les Paul Classic Goldtop from an individual on Ebay. I payed $1,600.00. New the Goldtop has a $600.00 add-on charge. Although now you can't get a new Classic with a Goldtop.
I've always wanted a Goldtop. I've had lots of Les Pauls but have always felt the Goldtop was THE best looking finish.
Another reason I specifically bought this model is that it has the Slim Taper neck. I have small hands and the Slim Taper neck is just much more comfortable for me to play. I have less problems with hand cramps and fatigue.
Pros: I love the finish. Gold really is the "Classic" Les Paul finish. Say what you want about "bursts". Gimme a Goldtop everytime. I can't wait to see how it ages.
The 496R and 500T pickups were a pleasant surprise. I was prepared to replace these before I even listened to them. However, after playing them through several amps I found them to be great sounding and quite versatile. They're clear and have plenty of high end. I hate most of the stock Gibson PU's. They tend to be a little muddy. These are great PU's. I'm keeping 'em.
As expected the neck is comfortable. I just don't understand the appeal of the '59 baseball bat profile. The Slim Taper has it going on. It's very manageable and fast.
I like the vintage style slim headstock. It definitely looks better than the oversized newer headstock.
Cons: The "1960" embossed pickguard is cheesy. It had to go...sorry. Personally I think Les Pauls look better without a pickguard anyway.
The binding in the cutaway is the new style where it gets wider instead of staying a uniform width. Wish they'd used vintage style binding here.
The pickups should have covers. I don't like the exposed coil look. Luckily you can order covers for about 10 to 12 dollars each.
Strap buttons on Gibson guitars are a joke. As a general rule I ALWAYS replace these first thing with Dunlop Straploks. The standard Gibson button WILL NOT hold. Don't take the chance.
The bridge is a vintage style small posts bridge. After a while I've noticed it seems unstable. I've done a couple of things to try yo improve stability. However, ultimately I believe I'll end up replacing it with the more stable Nasville setup.
Quality: Construction is what I've come to expect form Gibson. No major problems. Only minor gripes I've mentioned above. Paint job looks great. Review Summary: Overall I love the guitar. The pickups were definitely a nice surprise. I'm used to changing things on a guitar to get it how I want it. I'm not a collector. I play my guitars. I have no qualms about changing the bridge. Some people may. For me it's not that big of a deal. On 2002-07-04, a.moore rated this Gibson Les Paul Classic a 5...(2394)
Purchase: UK dealer sale item (old stock) £1049 GBP
Pros: Excellent player, excellent sound and it looks cool too.
Cons: The supplied strings (thats all)
Quality: This is my 4th Gibson (I have also owned Fenders, Squires, Lowdons etc etc) and my 2nd Les Paul. I kind of know now what to look for when buying a Gibson. This beauty was still in original Gibson Packing case in the dealers stock room and had been made in Nashville in 2000 (serial no 008636). I purchased it in April 2002. The dealer opened the case and when I inspected it I could not beleive what I found. The binding was perfect (no raised edges), no laquer build up around the neck, perfectly fitted inlays, perfect frets on a lovely rosewood board (not dried out and aneamic). The accoustic tone was good and amplified only got better. I payed up and took it home. replaced the strings with 10 guage Slinkys set the pick-up height and intonation and that is all I have ever done to it. My last new Gibson a 93 Standard needed a further £70 worth of work to make it playable and even then the inlays binding and laquer build up were not perfect. The 60's Slim Taper Neck really adds to the playability as well. I do not know if Gibson quality control has improved this much across the range during the 7 years that seperates these 2 guitars or if I have just been lucky, but I am one very satisfied customer. I love this guitar it is the best player I have ever owned in some 30 odd years of playing. Review Summary: A lot of people think Gibson stopped making decent Les Pauls in 1960. This guitar is testamount to the fact that Gibson can still make great guitars when they put their minds to it. On 2002-05-22, Karn Prasonkpol rated this Gibson Les Paul Classic a 5...(2161)
Purchase: Got this one as a brand new at Triumps music, Syney. Paid for $AUD 3500.
Pros: I always wanted one but never'd had a chance. My first guitar is a korean -made cheappie Les Paul which actually has a nice action but lacks of tone and the heaviness of the real one. My classic is in cherry sunburst and I have to say the craftmanship is fantastic, plays like dream and the feeling of the neck is perfect! Well, many dudes may prefer the standard neck but the slim taperred is in my business. I can play really fast on it. The rose wood fret board is nice and fill up the tone of the guitar superbly well.
I tried the Garry Moore LP before I made up my mind. It looks nice but the neck....fatty!! I like the sounds of GM LP but I wanna mention here that the work piece is not tidy. Some points on the neck and between the joint of body and neck. Then I tried out the classic and in just ten mins, I paid it out of the shop.
Cons: The locking system comes with the case sucks!!! I couldn't get it open when I got home!! Dammitt....ended up with screw driver. I'm gonna complain this with the Gibson guys on their web site but I wouldn't expect much as it happenned with my mate before. Another thing is the pick ups are too hot for my little vavle amp so I got them swop with seymoure duncan.
Quality: Construction is superb. It is expertly put together and it has all the tones I ever thought for. It's a real workhorse. Review Summary: They should take the locking system out of the case. .....real pain. But I'll give the guitar 5 out of 5. This is the one that I'll definitely keep it forever. On 2001-12-02, Jason Dearing rated this Gibson Les Paul Classic a 4...(944)
Purchase: I bought this guitar from American Musical Supply
$1399.99
Pros: I like the neck and the finish on this guitar the most. The neck is the 1960 profile neck. the finish is honeyburst
Cons: I really do not like the pickups. I haven't a clue why gibson puts high output pickups in a classic guitar such as this. I would prefer covered humbuckers with maybe the 57 classic series. I am gonna switch these out for duncan classic covers 59 models neck and bridge.
Quality: the construction is awesome for a 1400.00 les paul I mean I can't see paying 500.00 more for the standard just for pickups. Plus I hate the neck profile on the standard. My favorite is the slim taper. The hardware is top rate. I might add a tonepro's bridge stopbar tailpiece unit to make it more stable. Review Summary: I like the guitar basically the way it came except for the pickups and I also added straplocks this guitar is typical for a les paul. I am tired of people complaining about les pauls wieght I mean its a les paul its always been this way either play one or play something else bottom line! Great Guitar. On 2001-06-27, Chris F. rated this Gibson Les Paul Classic a 3...(206)
Purchase: Gibson les Paul Classic 1590.00
I picked it up at sam ash. I liked the style of the classic. I Play a fender and the necks of the classic are similar. Both are tapered . The neck on the classic seems a little wider then the fender, but it plays nicely.
Pros: I like the way the guitar plays, rather fast for a gibson. The dbl humbuckers are "susstain city' , something hard to come by with my fender( which I Love!) unless you use the effects, or switch the pick ups. Overall the gibson classic is nice, and cheap ...it was the only Les Paul I could afford
Cons: What I didnt like , was the support from gibson itself. About a month after puchasing the guitar, I went to remove it from its case. The case has a locking combination mechanism , similar to an attache case. Well the mechanism would not release. A friend of mine had a similar problem. He ended up removing the lock( and damaging the case) Anyway, I e-mailed gibson, told them of my problem, and received a reply. I was told to find a luggage repair center so they could open the lock.....??. When I explained it was a NEW guitar, I was told. 'Sorry' and that the cases are made in canada...cant help you'. Is that customer support?..I dont think so. i had a similar problem with my fender case a year..thats right..one Year after I bought it.. I was sent a new case. i dont mean to Bash gibson, but yes, it did leave a bad taste..especially after shelling out 1500 bucks. Hope I didnt bore you..just 'beware'
Quality: The guitar is very heavey and seem very well made. The case however, ...the locking mechanism tends to malfunction. Mine did and i still have a guitar locked in the case. Ive heard of others having the same problem
Review Summary: gibson makes great guitars.. we all know that, and usually we will never need to call for repairs or warranty service. But it is nice to know, especially with the price of guitars these days, that if support is needed due to a defect by the manufacturer, that you will be treated properly and promptly. Unfortunately..that's not the 'case' with gibson.
On 2001-06-27, Tony rated this Gibson Les Paul Classic a 4...(207)
Purchase: Purchased: Sam Ash Website Price: $1290.00
Pros: The neck is awesome, very thin, easy to play. the pickups are very hot and love to be overdriven..
Cons: Pickups might be a bit too hot for my taste. I am gonna try installing covers. Hard to play sitting down. Expensive guitar, should come with strap locks.
Quality: Good fit and finish, a well made instrument. However, poor setup out of the box and stock Strings stink.
Review Summary: Excellent instrument overall, should come with Straplocks, and pickup covers if one is interested in installing them. Any guitar over $1000 should have a good set up right out the box. This one did not.
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