Just happened to stumble on this great deal, a real USA Gibson Les Paul (Classic with slightly wider, faster neck, +15dB switch for a solo boost, '57 zebra p/u's, coil taps) that's up there with the Standard in terms of build quality. Also has the nifty G-Force tuning system and adjustable brass nut.
Has great review from Guitarist magazine, they think it's a hot rodded Standard! : http://www.musicradar.com/reviews/guitars/gibson-les-paul-classic-597120
You can get this in Desert Burst for a little more, or the old fav Cherry burst for the same price.
+ 3 year warranty!
I got mine and it's stunning, best guitar I have ever owned. A real step up from 600 quid Korean guitars and I'd say better build quality than my USA Strat. Lovely case too and a photo of when it was born :)
Very versatile guitar, that neck is so playable, that and the boost switch will make this appeal to modern players.
I ended up getting this and the cherry!
Top comments
jjaymz to dahat
25 Nov 154#13
Whats your price limit and do you need to gig with it? Lots of options for every price range.
You could go from a simple but decent Roland Cube for under 100 quid that will be real good for bedroom practice,
or step up to a mini valve amp such as the Purple Wind or similar (but you will need a speaker cab also),
then going further up the price range try the Blackstar HT1R worth a try
I'd also check out the Orange tiny terror valve (again you will need a speaker cab) or the Marshall DSL15H . You can get a decent 12" cab for about 100 to 150 like this one if you go down the head and cab route.
If you are gigging and want real versatility the get a Kemper Amp Profiler or a Marshall JVM Head and Cab but now we are talking serious cash, and volume!
Above that, look at Mesa amps if you are up for spending above 2000 and want real quality :smiley:
Also remember don't be scared of buying second hand, there's lots of good deals out there on certain sites rhyming with VJ :smiley:
Hope that helps!
All comments (39)
chrisredmayne
25 Nov 152#1
looks lovely, but I think all guitars look lovely!
meggie_dude
25 Nov 151#2
Nice - although the mini toggle instead of the 2nd tone is a bit yak.
Sorry I'm a traditionalist.
yubious to meggie_dude
25 Nov 15#3
yeh doesnt look right! i do like the idea of an easy access solo boost tho!
soRahms
25 Nov 15#4
great at this price but wouldn't be caught dead paying £1600
they're like iphones, the label is a significant part of the cost on top of the rest
mcallisterian
25 Nov 15#5
dont like the new Les Paul font.... looks ugly. decent price though so heat from me!
jjaymz to mcallisterian
25 Nov 15#6
That 'ill be Les Paul's last known signature before he died! I'm undecided if I like that or not.
vulcanproject
25 Nov 152#7
I need to sample the guitar before purchase to be satisfied though
grabme
25 Nov 15#8
Can't play
Schwarzenegger
25 Nov 15#9
I'm skeptical about newer Les Paul's as they have a hollowed body. I have 2000 something Studio that doesn't have this design.
jjaymz to Schwarzenegger
25 Nov 15#10
Dont be...it's still heavy (beby!) and sustains for ages. TBH it's probably a step up from a studio (although I love studios and would have bought one if this was not on offer), with the better finish, the maple top, the binding, better pickups, the GForce, adjustable nut and Gibsons PLEK setup ...watch this: WATCH
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Opening post
Has great review from Guitarist magazine, they think it's a hot rodded Standard! : http://www.musicradar.com/reviews/guitars/gibson-les-paul-classic-597120
You can get this in Desert Burst for a little more, or the old fav Cherry burst for the same price.
+ 3 year warranty!
I got mine and it's stunning, best guitar I have ever owned. A real step up from 600 quid Korean guitars and I'd say better build quality than my USA Strat. Lovely case too and a photo of when it was born :)
Very versatile guitar, that neck is so playable, that and the boost switch will make this appeal to modern players.
I ended up getting this and the cherry!
Top comments
You could go from a simple but decent Roland Cube for under 100 quid that will be real good for bedroom practice,
or step up to a mini valve amp such as the Purple Wind or similar (but you will need a speaker cab also),
then going further up the price range try the Blackstar HT1R worth a try
I'd also check out the Orange tiny terror valve (again you will need a speaker cab) or the Marshall DSL15H . You can get a decent 12" cab for about 100 to 150 like this one if you go down the head and cab route.
Stepping it up again I'd look at the Rob Chapman signature mini head and if you want a half stack try this
If you are gigging and want real versatility the get a Kemper Amp Profiler or a Marshall JVM Head and Cab but now we are talking serious cash, and volume!
Above that, look at Mesa amps if you are up for spending above 2000 and want real quality :smiley:
Also remember don't be scared of buying second hand, there's lots of good deals out there on certain sites rhyming with VJ :smiley:
Hope that helps!
All comments (39)
Sorry I'm a traditionalist.
they're like iphones, the label is a significant part of the cost on top of the rest
Go try one!
http://www.dv247.com/guitars/gibson-les-paul-classic-2015-6-string-electric-guitar-heritage-cherry-sunburst--212019
http://www.dv247.com/guitars/gibson-les-paul-classic-2015-6-string-electric-guitar-heritage-cherry-sunburst--212019
http://www.dv247.com/guitars/gibson-les-paul-less-plus-2015-6-string-electric-guitar-desertburst--212018