jmoore5000 Posted June 6, 2010 Share Posted June 6, 2010 My local music store has a few new classics for about 1600-1800 with HSC. Good deal? Or should I just save and get a traditional? Any thoughts comments are always welcome? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigh Posted June 6, 2010 Share Posted June 6, 2010 Try them out. If one of them says "buy me" than that's the one. Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockstar232007 Posted June 6, 2010 Share Posted June 6, 2010 Out of all the newer USA LPs, the Classic is probably going to give you the best bang for your buck...unless you really don't like thin necks and/or ceramic pickups. Overal they're really great guitars, so I'd say go for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted June 6, 2010 Share Posted June 6, 2010 Yeah, I love my "Classic!" ;>) CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted June 7, 2010 Share Posted June 7, 2010 On behalf of a friend I played, back-to-back, a few Trads, Standards and a s/h Classic. He preferred the thicker necks in the Trad/Standards but overall (IMHO) the Classic was a far better playing instrument than the examples it was up against. So much so that I ended up buying the Classic myself. Then I bought another... Like any other LP, they are great instruments if you get a good one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super24 Posted June 7, 2010 Share Posted June 7, 2010 I'm assuming those are used prices? Being that the classic was discontinued in 2008. If used, I think you can beat them down on those prices. I paid around $1800 for my 2008 Classic brand new. EDIT: I just re-read the post. $1600 for a NEW classic seems pretty good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubba_leon Posted June 7, 2010 Share Posted June 7, 2010 You should talk them down to 1440. Like super said the Classics were discontinued in 2008. New old stock really isn't new if it's been in a shop getting banged up by people noodling on it. You might be able to find a used one from an individual who has taken way better care of it, than one thats collecting "shop wear". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chase1410 Posted June 7, 2010 Share Posted June 7, 2010 whats the difference between a classic and a traditional plus? (besides the fact the classic is discontinued) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubba_leon Posted June 7, 2010 Share Posted June 7, 2010 Traditional Plus has 57 Classics, flame top 50's neck, and white pearl inlay. Classic (except the early Classic plus), plain top, ceramic humbuckers (500t and 496r) and 60's neck. The inlays are also a greenish yellow color which many refer to as snot green. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockstar232007 Posted June 7, 2010 Share Posted June 7, 2010 Traditional Plus has 57 Classics' date=' flame top 50's neck, and white pearl inlay.Classic (except the early Classic plus), plain top, ceramic humbuckers (500t and 496r) and 60's neck. The inlays are also a greenish yellow color which many refer to as snot green.[/quote']My Classic [now] has MOP inlays, so does that make it a "Traditional Pro Classic"? J/K! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AXE® Posted June 7, 2010 Share Posted June 7, 2010 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubba_leon Posted June 7, 2010 Share Posted June 7, 2010 My Classic [now] has MOP inlays' date=' so does that make it a "Traditional Pro Classic"? How much did that run you? I was planning to do the same, but it's gonna run me about $250.00 bucks I've spent over 500 already in upgrades and a fret dressing. So I decided to leave it be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 Pre- '95 Classics have white inlays. From '93 they were also available with Plus- and Premium-Plus figured tops. Just additional info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marantz1300 Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 I am on my second Classic.The first one I sold to buy a Custom which sounded and looked great,but I missed the Classic .It just played better.Here it is with my 71 Deluxe.Slim neck and hot pups,they are les Paul hot rods. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 A very nice pair, marantz1300. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockstar232007 Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 My Classic [now] has MOP inlays' date=' so does that make it a "Traditional Pro Classic"?;) How much did that run you? I was planning to do the same, but it's gonna run me about $250.00 bucks I've spent over 500 already in upgrades and a fret dressing. So I decided to leave it be. [/quote']Since I already had the inlays, $120. I could have done it myself, but then would have ended up spending a fourtune getting the fretboard replaced.;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 Yeah' date=' I love my "Classic!" ;>) [img']http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq333/charliebrown1949/DSC_0024.jpg[/img] CB I love your classic, too. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tman Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 My classics are the best playing guitars I have ever owned. Sounds like a decent price for a new one. I look for any excuse to post the photos! The flame Maple has ceramic pick ups and the Zebrawood has burstbuckers. The ceramic pickups are incendiary devices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chase1410 Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 Traditional Plus has 57 Classics' date=' flame top 50's neck, and white pearl inlay.Classic (except the early Classic plus), plain top, ceramic humbuckers (500t and 496r) and 60's neck. The inlays are also a greenish yellow color which many refer to as snot green.[/quote'] Thanks bro, I find that pickup combo interesting...i always thought they were fitted with classics or burstbuckers...Does Gibson ever use real MOP for there inlays, or just that acrylic plastic? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmoore5000 Posted June 8, 2010 Author Share Posted June 8, 2010 Yes I called the guy at the local music store and these are new. A lot of the gibson classics in the store are a few years old but new none the less. The guy who works there is always willing to haggle but...I just found a custom on sale (used) for 2400 bucks. He said if it was gone by the time I had the cash to make an offer he'd keep his eyes peeled for anything else I might like. These guys are no B.S. and are always willing to haggle. Thanks for the input, I think I might go put some money down on one tomorrow. One question vintage sunburst or honey burst? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmoore5000 Posted June 8, 2010 Author Share Posted June 8, 2010 Very nice pics BTW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 One question vintage sunburst or honey burst? Well there's a good excuse to post snaps if ever I saw one...here are my pair which just happen to be the colours you mention - if it's any help to you (and apologies to those sick of the sight of them yet again). Vintage Sunburst... Honey Sunburst... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmoore5000 Posted June 9, 2010 Author Share Posted June 9, 2010 Nice pics. Wishing those were mine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FennRx Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 My local music store has a few new classics for about 1600-1800 with HSC. Good deal? Or should I just save and get a traditional? Any thoughts comments are always welcome? if the guitar is truly NIB, then $1600 isn't bad. but i would just get a traditional or used historic for $1800-2200. with the classic, i would have to swap the pickups and pots and caps which would be about another $300-$400....the stock ceramic pickups suck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chase1410 Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 Well there's a good excuse to post snaps if ever I saw one...here are my pair which just happen to be the colours you mention - if it's any help to you (and apologies to those sick of the sight of them yet again). Vintage Sunburst... Honey Sunburst... That is the most beautiful honeyburst i have ever seen...Is that a Historic?...Traditional..? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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