hoross Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 Hi there Just went to the shop getting my Gibson les paul classic antique (honey burst colour). AND... Well i am a bit dissapointed to be honest i owe 3 electric and 1 acoustic guitar ,one Epiphone Les Paul Standard,Bc Rich mockingbird special x and the epiphone acoustic/electric guitar and i must say that the Epiphone Les Paul Standard Plus sounds is even better,hotter then the Gibson Les paul classic antique who is almost 5 times the price (over herE BELGIUM). I know only 400 were made of altough im a bit dissapointed that the guitar doesnt play much better then a simple Epiphone les paul . Im not making good publicity for Gibson but i do find it a bit harsh and scandallous that the originals are failing compared to the imitators specially with a price like that and trust me im playing 20 years guitar i know what im talking about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPguitarman Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 I guess it's a matter of choice. My Classic Antique sounds and plays better than my son's Epi Les Paul Plus Top. But that's just my opinion. And, no two guitars are exactly alike. Have you had it set up properly yet. Most Gibsons need a little set-up out of the factory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turtle Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 I love my Classic Antique. i have to say i had to tweak it out a little but i find it to be a really beautiful guitar. It probably looks alot like yours. i was lucky to find one with a one piece mahogany back on it . How bout some pics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Plains Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 If you've been playing for 20 years then you should know that the guitar needs a set up. Have it set up by somebody who knows what they're doing and then come back and tell me your Epi is better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 +1 on getting a proper setup, unless you can DO that, yourself? Makes a World of difference. Never played a Gibson LP, that DIDN'T need some "set up," or minor tweaking. But, once they are, they're amazing instruments! Is yours "Pleked?" I always had to have my old ones (before Gibson started doing that) fret dressed, as well. The frets were like "road blocks," otherwise. And, you're right...some Epi's do come with amazing fret work, and set ups, right out of the box. My Korean Riviera was perfect, intonation, action, and the fret work (out of the box) was the best of ANY guitar I've owned, at any price. So....they're out there. CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGBENDS Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 I've owned quite a few guitars myself, and I have no problem feeling the quality surge from Epi, to Gibson Studio, to Gibson Standard, Gibson Custom, to Gibson Historics. Once you get it setup properly you'll change your mind. Better yet, once you learn how to set the guitar up yourself, then you'll see, feel, and hear the superb quality of your Classic Antique. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoross Posted May 20, 2009 Author Share Posted May 20, 2009 ok thanks guys i'll make some changes on it Thanks for the reply Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ant7629 Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 +1 on the set up. Its always luck of the draw when buying a new guitar IMO. I am sure some have just been "assembled" and not actually set up in any way. I think you will be loving your new Gibson once it has been. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoross Posted May 20, 2009 Author Share Posted May 20, 2009 thanks again guys but why putting almost 2000 euros for a guitar when u have still to change pickups etc... at the end the guitar cost a fortune and with the stupid Epiphone its all set altough i try what u say.... im not unhappy with the guitar just a bit deceived thats all keep on rocking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigKahune Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 Welp, on a Gibson forum you won't find too many people willing to admit that Gibson turns out more clunkers than they should. You should get your hands on (inspect, play, listen) every guitar you are considering buying, whether buying Gibson, Epi or any other manufacturer, to avoid getting stuck with a less than satisfactory instrument. For the money Gibson charges, the guitar should come out of the box perfect and kiss your a$$. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPguitarman Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 thanks again guys but why putting almost 2000 euros for a guitar when u have still to change pickups etc... at the end the guitar cost a fortune and with the stupid Epiphone its all set altough i try what u say.... im not unhappy with the guitar just a bit deceived thats allkeep on rocking If you have to change pickups, you probably bought the wrong Gibson Les Paul. They do offer options, personally I like the '57 Classic & Classic + in mine. JMHO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
just_one_more Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 You said you liked the Epi becuase it "sounded better, hotter" might be that you got wrong pickups for what you are after. If hotter is what you are after, then try raising the pickups closer to the strings. This will give you more output. Beyond this, new pickups. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whoobla Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 Pick ups and changing is a no brainer. We all know that. I have gtr that have the stock p/u cause I know I liked them and had no need to change. I changed a few on some gtrs and they are great that way. Point being the epi les paul I have 1/3 the cost of my les paul and a great gtr . Then the les paul when I got it i knew , it still went home, change the strings imediatley,intonation check, action, add strap locks, strap. Start there. next give it a set up if needed. Thy gotta be played. Your epi is safe comfortable, you know what you got. the paul is different ,will need to grow with you. I bought a es 339 and after 3 months shaved the neck. Now it's mine and yes it works great. Give it time. play that F#@*er ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoross Posted May 21, 2009 Author Share Posted May 21, 2009 Thanks its the second day im using the guitar i'll try to make some changes with the pickups next week im sure it will be fine,still i love my Epi and Bc rich mockingbird special x guitar they rule too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil325 Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 thanks again guys but why putting almost 2000 euros for a guitar when u have still to change pickups etc... at the end the guitar cost a fortune and with the stupid Epiphone its all set altough i try what u say.... im not unhappy with the guitar just a bit deceived thats allkeep on rocking its true man, for the price you'd think it would be good to go right out of the box, but nope. once you DO get it done though theres no other comparison Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnyblues Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 Overall, I'm happy with my Classic Antique. My only complaint is that thus far I've had to replace the jack plate and the pickup switch tip, as both were made from really cheap plastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtrplayr1976 Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 ok thanks guys i'll make some changes on it Thanks for the reply Where was the EPI LP made ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falko Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 Hi I am in Belgium too and wished to buy that exact same guitar. I've tried it in 2 different shop and thought it was awfull so never bought it. The Fret was all wrong, on top of the neck, it hurted my hand. Sound was thin. In whitch store did you get it? The shop were i had tried them is grovve 98 in brussel and in a shop in Louvain La Neuve. It was so bad, since, i am afraid of getting a new gibson whithout playing it, but in this small country.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 It's always down to personal preferences. I tried out a GOTW 'Classic Custom' and, echoing falko's experience, felt that it sounded thin; no body to the sound. I really loved the look of the guitar but I doubt that even a pup-swap could have been enough to squeeze a true classic 'Les Paul' tone from it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T Bone Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 Since we're commenting on old threads ( ) and I just bought this exact model last month... Well, I have either better luck, or more realistic expectations. First, as pointed out, you felt the Epiphone sounds "better, hotter". If those two equal the same thing to you, you may have gotten a guitar with the wrong pickups for you. The '57 Classic (and +) is by far not the hottest of Gibson's lineup. But they've got a sweet, vintage vibe and with guitar's characteristics, can achieve awesome sustain, and anything from singing to a great crunchy classic tone (especially with a good tube amp). I've been thrilled with the sound of mine. Thanks for the info on it being a limited run of 400 (is that correct? If so, was it only in 2007?). I was not aware of this. BTW, your post might also be seen as a testament to the Epiphone product, which is a fine thing in it's own right, and a true bargain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtrplayr1976 Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 Maybe there are some Fake LPs being sold over there. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 ...they've got a sweet' date=' vintage vibe and with guitar's characteristics, can achieve awesome sustain, and anything from singing to a great crunchy classic tone (especially with a good tube amp). I've been thrilled with the sound of mine...[/quote'] I'm delighted, for you, that you love the sound of yours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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