LP Gas

[nfe]

Thanks all the words of wisdom-thats given me a lot to look at. What is the deal with the Gibson Classics? Although I'm not a name snob, it would be nice to have Gibson on the headstock!

They're proper Les Pauls, no catches or corner-cutting that I'm aware of.  The only odd thing about them is that they have high output ceramic pickups (500T and 496R, I think).

They have skinny "slim-taper" '60s necks, and they're easy to spot because the inlays are a yellowish (rather than whitish) pearl colour.

I think the model has now been renamed the Les Paul Traditional 1960.  Don't think it has the yellow inlays any more.

I'm pretty sure they're distinct guitars. The Traditional is what the Standard was in 2007, when they introduced the chambered, Tone Pros bridge, locking tuners version of the Standard, they kept making the old one and renamed it Traditional.

The Classic was a slightly lower end guitar, with the aged inlays and the daft "1960" scratchplate. Not sure exactly how it was lower end, but they were a couple hundred quid cheaper than the Standard (back when the Standard was £1200 anyway).

[Philly Q]

I think there are two "Traditional" models now - the "Traditional" itself is, as you say, the pre-2008 spec with '50s neck and '57 Classics.  

The "Traditional 1960" is similar but has the '60s neck, uncovered '57 Classics and the "1960" scratchplate - so it's the nearest thing in the current line to the Classic.  When I said "renamed" I was overstating my case a bit. 

[HTH AMPS]

I had a LP Classic Plus back in around 2001-3 period - got carried away in the shop and dumped £1600 on it.  Was a short-lived honeymoon period, barely ever used it and sold it after trying to like it for two years.

It was quite light compared to my standard I had at the time (and still own), but it was also fussy with pickups - tending to sound bright and lacking guts.  

Can't say I'm a fan of the Classic series guitars - would much rather have an Epi Japan LP (edit): like this one for £475...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2000-Epiphone-Japan-Les-Paul-Standard-LPS80-MINTy-596-/180715364022?pt=Guitar&hash=item2a13799eb6#ht_43082wt_1139

[HTH AMPS]

or an Orville LP Custom for £365... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Orville-Japan-Les-Paul-Custom-Clean-Hard-Case-603-/200645400146?pt=Guitar&hash=item2eb765d652#ht_46186wt_1139

[dragonfire709]

Thats a couple of nice beastys you've thrown up there HTH. I'm gonna have to have more of atrawl of ebay i reckon.

Cheers

Roy

[nfe]

I think there are two "Traditional" models now - the "Traditional" itself is, as you say, the pre-2008 spec with '50s neck and '57 Classics.  

The "Traditional 1960" is similar but has the '60s neck, uncovered '57 Classics and the "1960" scratchplate - so it's the nearest thing in the current line to the Classic.  When I said "renamed" I was overstating my case a bit. 

Ah! I wasn't aware of a second Traditional, you get out of touch awfully quick once you stop selling guitars for a living!

[Brow]

I think Brow mentioned there are one or two NOS ones at his local guitar shop.

Yep, they still have 2 left at £400 I think. Although the guy in the shop says that they're Korean, not Japanese?

I tried the honeyburst 1 a few weeks ago and was quite taken with it. He offered it me for £320 there and then, but as I'm not really playing at the minute and there's issues with my job and my girlfriend has already lost hers, I passed it up.

[juansolo]

or if you want something more upmarket try one of mine

Oh good lord, I'm in a world of want

I'm trying to cut down on guitars damnit and you post that! *cries*

[Philly Q]

I think Brow mentioned there are one or two NOS ones at his local guitar shop.

Yep, they still have 2 left at £400 I think. Although the guy in the shop says that they're Korean, not Japanese?

If they're Signatures like mine, they're most definitely Japanese, not Korean.  I'd be certain just from the construction, but they also say "Made in Japan" on the headstock! 

Unless Tanglewood had another batch built elsewhere(?).

[Brow]

I think Brow mentioned there are one or two NOS ones at his local guitar shop.

Yep, they still have 2 left at £400 I think. Although the guy in the shop says that they're Korean, not Japanese?

If they're Signatures like mine, they're most definitely Japanese, not Korean.  I'd be certain just from the construction, but they also say "Made in Japan" on the headstock!  

Unless Tanglewood had another batch built elsewhere(?).

It did play well. But I've played Korean guitars that did too so it didn't make it jump out at me.

Can't say as I noticed anything on the headstock as to wher it's made, prob just me being stupid  :lol:

[dragonfire709]

Well. I've bitten the bullet and snagged me a lovely Edwards LP  . It arrived today and have just used it at rehearsal and was really impressed by the tone(its already BKP'd)! Its a lovely looking guitar too.

I'll try and get some pic's up soon, but its one that may be familiar anyway.

Cheers

Roy

[Philly Q]

Well. I've bitten the bullet and snagged me a lovely Edwards LP  . It arrived today and have just used it at rehearsal and was really impressed by the tone(its already BKP'd)! Its a lovely looking guitar too.

Hmmm.... from someone on this forum, by any chance?  :P

[juansolo]

Well. I've bitten the bullet and snagged me a lovely Edwards LP  . It arrived today and have just used it at rehearsal and was really impressed by the tone(its already BKP'd)! Its a lovely looking guitar too.

Hmmm.... from someone on this forum, by any chance?  :P

Possibly ;)

[Sancho]

Happy new guitar day!
Edwards make a very nice Les Paul.

[Loomer]

Also, I've been gassing badly for an Epiphone Spirit ever since I let one get away some time ago.