Paincakes

Seriously considering this model as my 1st Les Paul... I just need to figure a few details. I prefer the Honeyburst finish (only available with 50's neck), but I happen to prefer 60's necks! I'll hunt down a 50's model to see if I can hang with the neck. As far as 60's models, I like MF's exclusive "Ice Tea" finish, but all of their pictures are bright and super-saturated, and I have a hard time seeing the wood patterns. ... 1st Les Paul problems...

You might be confusing the Traditional (no weight relief) and this Traditional Pro II. According to the Pro I specs at http://www2.gibson.com/Products/Electric-Guitars/Les-Paul/Gibson-USA/Les-Paul-Traditional-Pro.aspx: " Beyond the façade, the guitar’s interior is treated to Gibson’s traditional 9 hole relief to give you enhanced tone and a guitar of manageable weight."

Thanks pwrmac7600! I figured the tag was inaccurate as far as the name of the guitar, and pickups as well. If you don't mind, I was wondering if you could answer a few questions about this model. Gimmicks aside, how does it compare to your 2000 LP Standard (build quality, etc)? Did they have to cut any corners to lower the price? How does the Burstbucker 3 compare to the Super 57? Did GC foot the bill for the swap? How is the boost working out for you? I'm hesitant about having a guitar that requires a battery (though I read that the boost simply became a Kill Switch once the battery dies). You swapped out a lot of hardware. Did you have tuning stability issues with the stock hardware? MF has a model with an exclusive Ice Tea finish, but the colors on their website appear super-saturated. Wish I could see that finish in-person or with better pics! Edit: Found some in this thread. Sadly I'm not a fan of the flame, and the plain top version has a 50's neck... so close to perfection (for me, it's all subjective)!

I went to my local Guitar Center today, and ran into what appears to be a store-exclusive model, the "Standard Traditional Pro II". Per sticker: Solid mahogany body with carved maple top Set mahogany neck with bound rosewood fingerboard Burstbucker III bridge humbucker, 57 Classic neck humbucker Push/pull coil-splitting, 3-way toggle pickup selector "Solid mahogany body", would that mean no weight relief? I'm no expert (today was my 1st time playing Les Pauls lol), but the neck felt 60's-ish? Definitely thinner than the 2014 Traditional. My Google-fu can't seem to come-up with any additional info on this specific model. I kinda dug it though :) Does anyone have any links to detailed specs? Cheers! EDIT: I'm starting to think their sticker is simply mislabeled. Perhaps this is just a "Traditional Pro II" (without the "Standard")?