animalfarm Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 Had this one a couple of years, plenty of time to get a feel for how an EPI LP CLASSIC "handles". And the Review Sticky could use a few more. Mine is a 2006 product of the DaeWoo (DW) Plant in China. Sadly, the Classic Series was discontinued in 2006. GIT: 2006 Epiphone LES PAUL CLASSIC (Amber Quilt Top) PRICE PAID: $300.00 FROM: Ebay - Some Pawnshop in Florida FEATURES: Open coil Alnico Classic & Alnico Hot Humbucker pickups Bridge Pickup - Black Open Coil HOTHB8B, 13.5K Neck Pickup - Black Open Coil HB6N, 8.3K Mahogany/alder body with flame maple veneer Chrome hardware - Grover D-Tips Stock Set mahogany neck - "Slim D" Style Rosewood fingerboard with trapezoid inlays 22 Frets Body & neck binding Tune-o-matic bridge with stopbar tailpiece Amber bell knobs 2 Vol. 2 Tone controls 3-way selector switch 24.75" scale 1.68" nut width COLORS: Trans Blue Trans Amber Trans Black Trans Red Wine Red FIT/FINISH: When I recieved the guitar, it was in totally MINT condition, maybe a couple of super-light scratches on the back, which I buffed out. Epiphone HAD a winner with this one, I'll never understand why they discontinued it. The nice, slim neck makes it very easy to play, and I find myself grabbing it most of the time for that reason. It's the same "V-3" neck option being offered up on the EPI 50th Anniversary Les Paul - "Slim D". It's definitely eyeball candy. The Front is gorgeous Glossy Quilt, the sides and back are gorgeous Glossy Woodgrain. The Stock pickups actually sound quite nice, good tone response, no muddiness at all. Same pups come stock with the EPI Les Paul Worn Brown Studio, and they DO sound muddy in it. Apparantly, the Maple Cap on the Classic makes a difference. The Stock Grover D-tips are Good tuners, I changed mine to Gibson Deluxe Tulips because I like Tulips on Les Pauls. The Neck, being thinner than a fatter D or C shape does react more quickly to temperature and humidity changes. But a look over, and a slight truss rod adjustment fixes that issue. I do a Summer and Winter set-up on all my gits anyway. SOUND QUALITY: As before, STOCK PUPS are just fine. NO NEED to change unless you just simply WANT to. On their own, they produce good highs and mids, and the bass response isn't overwhelming/mud. I DID ebay a set of 2004 Les Paul 498T/490R pups for $110, so... Game on! I'm a former GIBBY CUSTOM LP owner, and wanted to make a git that equalled the GIBSON Sound on the cheap.It Worked! Close your eyes and listen. No difference. It's all in the hands of the player. IMPRESSIONS: IF stolen, I would a VERY unhappy camper. And I WOULD buy another one. Right now, LP Classics are ALL OVER ebay, and Guitar Center's Used Gear section - Just type in Epiphone Les Paul Classic, click "National Search" and search. The realistic average price for one is about $350.00 in decent condition, and I've recently seen prices ranging from $269.00 - $499.00. If you've wanted to buy one, and you like Slim Necks, you won't be disappointed. Classics have been around for while, also come in plainer finishes, Gold-Top finishes, and the eye-catching "Birdseye Maple Top" finish. MANDATORY PICS: 1. STOCK: 2. After PUP/TUNER Mods: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaSTuS Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 Wonderful looking guitar AF, sweet top on her, and some well chosen upgrades, enjoy it my man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lasuras Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 I know this is old animalfarm, but I couldn't agree with you more. I have a 2006 Epi LP Classic Quilt Top in the Wine Red finish and couldn't be happier. She really comes through for me as well as any Gibson I play. Here are some pics of my baby in question during a string change on my lunch break. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lasuras Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 I know this is old animalfarm, but I couldn't agree with you more. I have a 2006 Epi LP Classic Quilt Top in the Wine Red finish and couldn't be happier. She really comes through for me as well as any Gibson I play. Here are some pics of my baby in question during a string change on my lunch break. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteWilson Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 I have what I think is a 2003 LP Classic Quilt Top in Trans Red. I bought it in 2004. Like you, I have replaced the stock pickups with Gibson 496R and 500T, acquired on Ebay for $100 or so. Recently, I rewired it with coil tapping and all new 500K pots. Sounds great, even if I used the wrong capacitors. New, and correct ones are on the way from StewMac as we speak! Love that guitar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Zeplin Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 I had one that I gave to my older brother. He gave me my first guitar, a Supro Dualtone, so I gave him this one so I have something to play when I visit. 2000 Trans Amber Classic: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRAZIE Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 You have yourself some beautiful epis.take care of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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