harleyboy Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 I recently spent a bunch of time researching the Fender Custom Shop process, offerings etc. I eventually narrowed down which custom built strat I wanted to get. I am starting a similar process on the Les Paul. I am assuming that Les Pauls are similar to Fender in that there is a range of vintage years that everyone wants. In the fender world it went from 1954 to the pre-CBS days(mid - 60s). I narrowed my choice down to early 60s because it had a few more features that I wanted and the next was better suited to my hand. My question is....what are the "killer" years that everyone wants a custom Les Paul built around. I am sure there is a pattern? Any insight? Also, does Gibson do true custom or masterbuilt like Fender? Can I pick a builder like Fender and have it built to spec? Thanks Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Custom Admin Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 we do custom orders, but you can't pick an individual builder to do the entire guitar...sorry. the key LP years for us here at the CS are 1958-1960... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harleyboy Posted September 22, 2008 Author Share Posted September 22, 2008 perfect that narrows it down... What is the process for custom shop is there a number I can call direct to Gibson? Also, any particular years have a smaller neck profile. My hand is a bit smaller. Thanks Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Custom Admin Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 at the moment, we don't have any way to do direct sales to consumers, so you will have to have a dealer contact us with your specs in order to get a quote and ETA. the 1960 LP has the slimmest neck of the years i listed... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harleyboy Posted September 26, 2008 Author Share Posted September 26, 2008 How does the Class 5 differ from the 1960 Standard. Is the main difference the quality of the curly maple top and the pick-ups? Also, how would describe the difference in pick-ups? I more into blues and blues/rock sound. How does a regular Standard on the Gibson site differ from a Standard in the custom shop. What are the main differences? Thanks Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Custom Admin Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 How does the Class 5 differ from the 1960 Standard. Is the main difference the quality of the curly maple top and the pick-ups? Also' date=' how would describe the difference in pick-ups? I more into blues and blues/rock sound. How does a regular Standard on the Gibson site differ from a Standard in the custom shop. What are the main differences? Thanks Mark[/quote'] the 1960 reissue will have "historic" specs (like a non-weight relieved body, long neck tenon, holly head veneer, etc), whereas the Class 5 is just a standard production guitar, and will not have any of the above mentioned specs. the pickups are going to pretty similar, and i think either set would do for what you're talking about. to my ear, what's in the '60 (burstbucker 1 and 2) have are a bit hotter and a bit more mid-rangey compared to the burstbucker 2 and 3 in the Class 5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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