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Thanks everyone. Ive just also discovered that it has a stereo switchcraft output jack. is there any reason I couldnt swap it back to a mono switchcrfat jack? no idea why it has a stereo jack. Yes it appears to be original and has the plug in end for the pcb board. Im actually having a problem with the jack with an American stage cable from Planet Waves. Popping and crackling. I put a different cable in and problem goes away. I put the American Stage into another guitar and there is zero issue. It just seems like the stereo jack and American Stage cable don't get along well together...... Any thoughts on any of this? your help is truly appreciated!

Hello. My son was playing his new to him lp last night and cable was making a popping sound. Using great quality American stage cable. Figured output jack was messed up so took it down to workbench and was going to solder in new mono switchcraft jack. Opened it up and found it had an original stereo switch craft jack in it. What was also odd is that the American stage cable which is supposed to be a much better tip is what was causing the popping. I switch the cable to a kirlin stage series cable and the entire issue went away. American stage cable is perfect on any other guitar but seems to not sit right in stereo jack on Gibby. 1) why would Gibson LP have a stereo jack? 2) has anyone else had this issue with American Stage cables installed in a stereo jack. 3) can I just swap out the stereo jack for a mono jack? Thanks for any and all help!

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Hi Larsongs, Yes it was purchased used. I was thinking same thing but there is ZERO evidence of anything ever being changed. I worked with the Luthier/tech at the Long and McQuade and he said it's completely legit. Took pickups out, pull off one of the tuners to confirm there wasn't any markings from a different tuner or different hole etc... also showed me the very clean soldering, writing under bridge pickup in body etc. This kinda of what peaked my interest about the guitar as it seemed to have some better upgrades on it than a classic comes outfitted with. The gotoh bridge I guess not so much but I never even knew until I had it home and replaced the strings two days later. Not worried about it though. That's an easily replaced part. Is it possible that Gibson put a gotoh Bridge and grovers style klusons on this from factory? Also, Long and McQuade is owned by the national distributor of gibson products here in Canada. That company is called Yorkville. I'm only saying this to verify why I have complete faith in the guitar being 100% legit. If I hadn't taken to the workbench to "undress" it a bit I'd be a weary but every single thing checks out other than the specs being off a bit from the legacy website. What do you find different about the 490 and 498 vs other gibson pickups? Thanks for taking the time to respond Larsongs

Hi RCT, Thanks so much for your info. Interesting about the 1960 pickguard. Nowhere have I seen this. The legacy mentions nothing of this either. I'll have to research this more. Is it possible that Gibson would have used the Gotoh bridge? I'm wondering if it was replaced? None the less, the guitar is bloody awesome but it seems like my son got a bit "more" than a from what I can see. I guess mainly the pickups....

Hello everyone, I am new here and I am really hoping to be able to gain some info from some of you if you don't mind. My son who is 16 has been playing for about 4 years and has now stepped into the world of upper echelon guitars. He has recently purchased a Gibson Les Paul honeyburst which, according to the Gibson representative I spoke to when I called the toll free line and according to various dating websites say the guitar is a Gibson 2019 Les Paul Classic. HOWEVER, when we were purchasing the guitar I questioned whether it was a real. There are a number of things that don't match the specs of the guitar according to the Gibson legacy website. I'll highlight some of the differences. 1) The guitar has Gibson 490 and 498 pickups with a nickel cover. The classic is supposed to have zebras..... 2) it has Kluson style Grover tuners 3) the pickguard is a Gibson custom pickguard that has beautifully rounded edges and is stamped "1960" - much nicer than the stock les paul pickguard. 4) the stopbar is a Gotoh "japan" These are a few of the things that make me wonder whats going on here. EVERYTHING looks original. I even worked with the Tech at the Long and McQuade location where I bought it in Ontario, Canada. The guitar has the PCB board and pickups have the appropriate plug on the end to plug into the board. It does not have coil tapping etc which is good for us as it keeps it more traditional. Im pretty sure the 2019 classics were supposed to have coil tapping. Switch is switchcraft and pots are labelled Gibson. I guess my main question here is did/does Gibson have a reputation of making one off versions or limited run versions of their guitars that dont match the specs they are reported to be? I am not concerned of the guitars authenticity but it appears that the guitar is 100% original and I think I may have scored a limited run, upgraded Gibson Les Paul. Everything about the guitar is looking closer to a Les Paul Standard rather than a Classic. I will add a few photos hopefully in a minute. Thank you for any help or knowledge you can offer.