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Essentially a Standard 60s
TL;DR: I tested both the Classic and the Standard 60s side by side. If you insist on a traditional flamed maple top this guitar is not for you. Otherwise the Classic is virtually the same guitar as the Standard in sound, feel, and looks — except 500 EUR cheaper and with coil splitting and phase reversing options.
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This is a gorgeous guitar — Thomann's pictures don't do it justice. The honeyburst is basically a Standard 60s Unburst, same honey/caramel colours, same finish. Except it has natural grain instead of flamed maple top + natural wood on the back instead of red stained + plain chrome jack input instead of cream color. I'm fond of the zebra pups, but you can always order covers if you aren't.
The setup was very good, just a little fine-tuning to get it perfect for my tastes. No damage or imperfections, aside from a barely visible speck of paint on the binding where the neck meets the neck pup. The fretboard needed some lemon oil, too.
This guitar was a major step up coming from a '09 Gibson LP Studio. It plays very smoothly – in part thanks to the thinner 60s neck – and sounds (and sustains) like its big brother Standard 60s. I don't think I could tell the difference blindfolded. Bear in mind: it's a heavy guitar; mine weighs 4.3kg (9.5lbs).
The push-pull pots definitely add interesting tonal options. Coil splitting won't make your Gibson sound like a premium stratocaster, but it will definitely give you that bright, crisp single coil tone. Just one thing: you can't change the volume when coil splitting. So if you play at half-volume like me (allows me to up the volume without touching the amp) it will sound very loud in comparison.
The case is very nice, too. Detailed brown 'leather' exterior, cherry plush lining inside. Locks feel sturdier than the case my Studio has. Standard case candy and a blank truss rod cover was included in mine (I don't like the lettering they're using nowadays). My particular guitar turned out to be made on my birthday — but I can't guarantee that your guitar will share yours ;-)
Bottom line: it's by no means cheap. But it's definitely value for money. This is the real deal. There's only one reason the Standard costs 500 EUR more: Gibson traditionalists will happily cough it up.
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This is a gorgeous guitar — Thomann's pictures don't do it justice. The honeyburst is basically a Standard 60s Unburst, same honey/caramel colours, same finish. Except it has natural grain instead of flamed maple top + natural wood on the back instead of red stained + plain chrome jack input instead of cream color. I'm fond of the zebra pups, but you can always order covers if you aren't.
The setup was very good, just a little fine-tuning to get it perfect for my tastes. No damage or imperfections, aside from a barely visible speck of paint on the binding where the neck meets the neck pup. The fretboard needed some lemon oil, too.
This guitar was a major step up coming from a '09 Gibson LP Studio. It plays very smoothly – in part thanks to the thinner 60s neck – and sounds (and sustains) like its big brother Standard 60s. I don't think I could tell the difference blindfolded. Bear in mind: it's a heavy guitar; mine weighs 4.3kg (9.5lbs).
The push-pull pots definitely add interesting tonal options. Coil splitting won't make your Gibson sound like a premium stratocaster, but it will definitely give you that bright, crisp single coil tone. Just one thing: you can't change the volume when coil splitting. So if you play at half-volume like me (allows me to up the volume without touching the amp) it will sound very loud in comparison.
The case is very nice, too. Detailed brown 'leather' exterior, cherry plush lining inside. Locks feel sturdier than the case my Studio has. Standard case candy and a blank truss rod cover was included in mine (I don't like the lettering they're using nowadays). My particular guitar turned out to be made on my birthday — but I can't guarantee that your guitar will share yours ;-)
Bottom line: it's by no means cheap. But it's definitely value for money. This is the real deal. There's only one reason the Standard costs 500 EUR more: Gibson traditionalists will happily cough it up.
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Perfect mix
The perfect mix between vintage and modern
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Classic Les Paul indeed!
That's an awesome product, combining some great new innovative features with the good old full-fledged Gibson Les Paul tradition.
- It's still heavy, don't mind the 9-hole weight relive.
- The open zebra pickups are rocking great and looking very nice.
- None flaming maple body - simply beautiful.
- Push-pull pots are the new feature and it's just another great addition to your sound palette.
- Slim taper neck is very comfortable to play.
- Still cheaper about 500 bucks from the standards - the best feature!
I really really love that guitar. The honeyburst is looking absolutely beautiful and the sound is amazing. You can either play gigs or record some good songs with it.
- It's still heavy, don't mind the 9-hole weight relive.
- The open zebra pickups are rocking great and looking very nice.
- None flaming maple body - simply beautiful.
- Push-pull pots are the new feature and it's just another great addition to your sound palette.
- Slim taper neck is very comfortable to play.
- Still cheaper about 500 bucks from the standards - the best feature!
I really really love that guitar. The honeyburst is looking absolutely beautiful and the sound is amazing. You can either play gigs or record some good songs with it.
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thats my first real guitar
My wife bought me this guitar as a birthday present. I am extremely happy. I have had a ibanez jem & ibanez rg1570 before but this guitar is above everything. I ve played gibson traditional before but this one is slimmer & lighter. Some amazing instrument. When I tune down to motley crue or guns tune it never loses its tune. I want another Gibson too now :)
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Beautiful Sound
I changed the guitar strings with Ernie Ball Paradigm after getting it. I think that sound is very well. The guitar sound is coming as mixed of modern-classic. You can hear the wood sound with some metal together. It creates a beautiful and unique sound.
I am not sure about the tunning still, because sometimes I had to tune it again when I play it. But I think it was related to the new strings. It is going better day by day.
You can play in every kind of style. It is suitable for jazz, pop, rock, and metal.
I am not sure about the tunning still, because sometimes I had to tune it again when I play it. But I think it was related to the new strings. It is going better day by day.
You can play in every kind of style. It is suitable for jazz, pop, rock, and metal.
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A majestic piece of musical equipment excellence.
A wonderful instrument of exceptional quality and sound. as an older intermediate player I will struggle to play to a standard that this guitar deserves.
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ITS A GIBSON
for live, pratice , walking at the beach, school work etc etc
this is QUALITY at its finest.
the sound its what you expect, its that sound you have in your head yes !
the feel of it its like having the most powerful blade in earth in your hands.
pros comes with hard case with that gibson vintage lok ful of goodies
cons? doenst come signed by slash or gARY mORE
this is QUALITY at its finest.
the sound its what you expect, its that sound you have in your head yes !
the feel of it its like having the most powerful blade in earth in your hands.
pros comes with hard case with that gibson vintage lok ful of goodies
cons? doenst come signed by slash or gARY mORE
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Quality guitar for reasonable money
First, I want to note the build quality - it’s excellent. Everything sits very tight, nothing staggers. Sounds like more expensive models. The case is light, I liked that they put a multitool.
Delivery, packaging - everything is cool.
Delivery, packaging - everything is cool.
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