ant7629 Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 Hey guys, I recently bought this 2007 LP Standard and I'm very impressed with it. Quite a lot of differences between it and my 2008 standard. Couldn't really say one was better, they are just "different". Anyway, I was changing the strings earlier and thought I would take a look under the pickups. The neck pup cavity revealed VS, which I guess is for Vintage Sunburst but I found this under the bridged pup. I know what the LP is for, but what about the 6+? Any thoughts? Thanks! Ant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deepblue Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 2006 model perhaps?....I mean the body was cut in 06. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Plains Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 60s neck, plus top...maybe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kubog Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 And what LP stands for? :- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ant7629 Posted March 21, 2009 Author Share Posted March 21, 2009 yeah, 60s neck makes sense! What's the deal with the standard plus? Are ALL standards a plus top now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ant7629 Posted March 21, 2009 Author Share Posted March 21, 2009 And what LP stands for? :- Lucy Pinder I think :-/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevezapp Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 Lucy Pinder I think :-/ Duh. This guitar obviously belonged to Lester Piggott - the English Jockey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom99SS Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 The LP6+ is part of the model number. Such as LP6+VSHN1 would be the model of your guitar. Les Paul with 60's style neck plus VintageSunburst (the VS) and NickelHardware (the NH1). Premium Plus (what they where called in previous years) would by LP6PP+VSNH1 where the PP is for Premium Plus even though some standard tops could pass for Premium Plus Tops. One would see LP6PP in the bridge cavity for Premium Plus. Here is link Gibson LP Premium Plus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuitarJunkie Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 Are nine was correct, "6" for '60s neck and the "+" is for plus top. I know that technically all Standards have plus tops now, but keep in mind that on the factory floor, there may be dozens of unfinished, unsanded (think BFG) bodies lying around. The code in the pickup cavity is a quick way to identify the body. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSG_Standard Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 That's a pretty guitar you have there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom99SS Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 Are nine was correct' date=' "6" for '60s neck and the "+" is for plus top. I know that technically all Standards have plus tops now, but keep in mind that on the factory floor, there may be dozens of unfinished, unsanded (think BFG) bodies lying around. The code in the pickup cavity is a quick way to identify the body.[/quote'] Sorry but the "+" does not mean Plus top. I have LP5+ in my pickup cavity and it is not a Premium Plus. In 2007 you either got a Standard Top (AA Maple Top) or a Premium Plus Top (AAA Maple Top) with regards to Les Paul Standards. To OP, call Gibson support with your Serial Number and they will explain everything and give you the model number and all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuitarJunkie Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 "Plus" and "Premium Plus" are two different things. Premium Plus would usually be indicated by "PP". Plus is one level above a plain top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saturn Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 I had a similar question with my Studio Plus a while ago. I know DB is for Desert Burst, but I didn't know what it said in the other p/u cavity. Is it LPC+ or LPO+? P.S. Hope I didn't hijack, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom99SS Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 "Plus" and "Premium Plus" are two different things. Premium Plus would usually be indicated by "PP". Plus is one level above a plain top. Right and Standards in '07 did not come in plaintops, the all have a AA tops which indicates some sort of Flame Top. Some more than others. And they did not call it "Plus" tops as it was just a Les Paul Standard. That is my point as some think that a "Plus"Top is something like a Premium Plus when in reality it is just the regular AA or flame top. I did mentaion the LPPP in my reply to help with the question and even posted a link to help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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