01GT eibach Posted December 6, 2020 Share Posted December 6, 2020 With the prices of Les Pauls creeping northward and my desire to get one with P90s, now seemed the time to act. I really prefer having the trapezoid fret markers, body/neck binding, HSC, etc. Because it was a 2018 model in 2020, it was initially discounted from the 2018 price -- and then with a load of additional GC discounts which really drove the price wayyy down. This one was brand-spanking new and cost less than what even the open-box and used ones are selling for. I could not pass it up. 2018 Gibson Les Paul Classic Player Plus with a "vintage sunburst" satin finish: - AA top w/ non-weight-relieved body - "Rounded" neck with cryogenic-treated frets and rolled fretboard edges; Richlite board - "Tektoid" graphite nut and titanium saddles Initial impressions: Out of the case, it had a very nice flame to the top, which I know can vary a lot from guitar to guitar. Also, the guitar was surprisingly a bit dirty and with super high action, and the strings were dead after sitting for two years. I lowered the action, changed strings, and intonated it -- the pickups were super high, so I lowered those too. The guitar has no fret buzz or dead spots even with the lower action. The guitar plays like a dream now with very little setup. The neck and fretwork are just perfect. The neck is not at all chunky like I was expecting, and the guitar surprisingly seems only a little heavier than my weight-relieved 2010 humbucker Les Paul. The Richlite board is very dark, but perfectly playable. The P90s really scream and sound great with high gain and clean tones -- clearly validating my purchase decision. The only noticeable flaw was a minor chip on the very top edge of the headstock (you can see it in the pic, hopefully). Everything else was so right on the guitar, I am keeping it regardless of the minor headstock flaw ... I think this guitar chose me. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brad1 Posted December 6, 2020 Share Posted December 6, 2020 That's a great looking LP. Those knobs look nice with that amazing finish. And those P90s!!! I want one!!!!!!👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tx-ogre Posted December 6, 2020 Share Posted December 6, 2020 Very nice. Congrats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rct Posted December 6, 2020 Share Posted December 6, 2020 NOICE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marky Forrest Posted December 6, 2020 Share Posted December 6, 2020 Outstanding! It's nice when you get a great deal on a great guitar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveFord Posted December 6, 2020 Share Posted December 6, 2020 That is a pretty one, have fun with it. Bet that neck is just about perfect, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonard McCoy Posted December 6, 2020 Share Posted December 6, 2020 The 2018 Classics were an outstanding run. Hard to get now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted December 6, 2020 Share Posted December 6, 2020 Good score. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twang Gang Posted December 7, 2020 Share Posted December 7, 2020 Very nice and sounds like you got a good deal. Congrats and enjoy 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
01GT eibach Posted December 9, 2020 Author Share Posted December 9, 2020 Thank you for all of the nice words. To me, this is about as close to a R6 as I will ever come. And I am TOTALLY okay with that ... LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
01GT eibach Posted December 21, 2020 Author Share Posted December 21, 2020 GC is no longer selling the "vintage sunburst" that I got, with only the transparent red and blue finishes available. If that finish is really sold out (and it may not be), then I will feel really good about getting off the sideline and pulling the trigger on this one just in time. The red is definitely nice, but I really prefer the old-style burst, especially considering the guitar's 50s cues (non-weight relieved, P90s, rounded neck, etc.). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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