And the R0 (1960) Custom shop necks are pretty chunky still , I would actually approve.
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And the R0 (1960) Custom shop necks are pretty chunky still , I would actually approve.
MarshallDog
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paul-e-mann
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I agree
K, fellas - changed it to "affordable" as it seems to be the "official" word going on for them.
OP: Here is a Custom Classic, which is a different beast than the standard Classic (I actually have a gold one). This price is a steal too:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/2013-Gibso...834619?hash=item23ef8cc1bb:g:SJkAAOSwn1FgMAdV
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The late 2019+ Standards are a lot better than many of the other Standards. Gibson finally returned to its roots. The new Standard has a solid body (no weight relief), 50s/60s necks - slimmer binding on the neck more period correct, etc. I briefly tried a 2011 Standard that was chambered - and that was a light son of a gun. As far as Traditionals go - many think they are the "true" Standard of the past few years (going back to 2013). You can find out all about them at www.gibsontraditional.com
Marshall Stack
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Have you played? It does look like something I would want..
Marshall Stack
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Someone on the forum had a link to a video comparing an Epiphone LP, a custom Epiphone, and a Gibson LP. The burstbuckers seemed bright on the USA LP. If that the general consensus?
Also, how do you spot a fake LP?
Also, how do you spot a fake LP?
giblesp
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Interesting. Would love to try out the new Standards. Looks like the Classic gets the same pick ups as the 60's Standard this year. Shame they didn't include Wine Red, Black, Honeyburst in the finishes though.
I'm just fantasizing here, I can't afford shit right now
Marshall Stack
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Would that be in the timeframe of the Richlite?
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giblesp
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Everything including the Burstbuckers, is going to sound and feel better than an Epiphone or a fake. When buying used, I ask for a picture of the serial number and check it here. https://www.gibson.com/Support/Serial-Number-Search
Thinner necks and thicker necks, with different finishes to choose from...
https://wildwoodguitars.com/product-category/electrics/gibson-usa/les-paul-standard-gibson-usa/
and
https://eddiesguitars.com/electric-...s/gibson-electric-guitars?limit=36&series=334
https://wildwoodguitars.com/product-category/electrics/gibson-usa/les-paul-standard-gibson-usa/
and
https://eddiesguitars.com/electric-...s/gibson-electric-guitars?limit=36&series=334
paul-e-mann
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I watched lots of videos and was sold, then found out its not available in lefty
Honeyburst and ebony both are sweet, it would be tough to decide between the two although I'm leaning towards the honeyburst. 57 and 57+ pickups are awesome and the price I cant get over how affordable they are for such a nice looking LP! Nice light weight easy to handle, huge sound!
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That's not a "Custom" Custom as you typically know. It's a Classic, but a Custom version of one. It has a rosewood board. I think they are fairly sought after and the prices in some cases hit the roof. I think I saw my gold one around $3300 now.
Wow! Very nice. I didn't know they were doing real standards again. Good days for sure. This almost seems like a give-away:
https://wildwoodguitars.com/product...lection-les-paul-standard-50s-102/?cat_id=284
Consider that gone. Lol
PaulHikeS2
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Yeah - my local CL has that same one in virtually new condition for $1800. Model year 2020, originally purchased in late 2019.
MarshallDog
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That is a steel!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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My next guitar, in the coming days, is that same guitar you linked, but I like the 60's version of it.
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My chambered studio was one of my favorite guitars of all time but sadly I had to let it go because of a period of financial hardship. I think it was an 08 model. Always on the lookout for another one. I had 5 or 6 swiss cheese standards from like 03 to 06 and I thought they were nice guitars but let them all go. I now only have my 98 R7 Custom and it was perfect flawless until I got it and played the hell out of it. Light for a custom and plays like butter even with the beefy fat neck. Anyways good luck in your search OP. Id love to get my mits on a R7 or R8 standard to add to the fold but Gibson prices have just gotten ridiculous.
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In the past weeks I've played a handful of the new Standards (50/60's) and Classics at a couple places, all were excellent guitars. I like the looks of binding, so a Studio is out for me. The Tributes are 1/2 the price and not half the guitar, but don't hold up well against the Classic & Standard IMO. I'd rather spend the money and be completely happy than spend less and suffer from 'ya, but'.
At new prices, it would be hard to pay $500 more for a Standard over Classic based on tone, and playability. OTOH a used 19 or 20 Standard with a great top at the same price as the Classic new seems like a great option.
At new prices, it would be hard to pay $500 more for a Standard over Classic based on tone, and playability. OTOH a used 19 or 20 Standard with a great top at the same price as the Classic new seems like a great option.
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Marshall Stack
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Eddie's is about 25 minutes from me. I bought a Hamer 335 about 15 years ago there and was the last time I was there. They have a lot of guitars.
