jjguitars Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 Hi guys, Thinking about buying this one, but seems the color is wrong for an 2005 LP Classic. See that they made EPIs in this quilt top color in 2005--do you think it is authentic or an epi with a classic neck? Is there a way to tell visually from the electronics or other? Appreciate your assistance. I'm a strat guy looking at LPs J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GibSinCity Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 Looks legit to me. I know some early to mid 2000's Classic Premium/Plus models were made. Interesting reading here. http://www.lespaulforum.com/slubarticle/ClassicPremiumPlus/classicpremium.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 Hi and welcome to the forum. ...Is there a way to tell visually from the electronics or other?.. Yes. Epi's have screw-in bridge posts where the screw-heads are visible at either end of the bridge. Gibson bridges slot down onto plain-headed posts and no screw-heads are visible. Epi bridge; Gibson bridge; The snaps included in your post are pretty small but the one pictured looks to be a Gibson. P. P.S. Don't be put off by the direction in which the 6 saddle-screws face. Gibson has used both 'forward-facing' and 'backward-facing' Tune-o-Matic styles on Classics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjguitars Posted March 14, 2013 Author Share Posted March 14, 2013 Thanks for your replies. guys... Afer everyone's feedback, I ended up buying the guitar...off craigslists (which is a bit scary) and can report after a close-up inspection it is authentic...in fact it had the original paper work with it when I showed up to do the trade...even thought the seller failed to share that little tidbit during our negotiations.. This guitar plays like a dream...and I plan to put my the strats in the closet. And, the best part--got it for $1000. J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btoth76 Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 Congratulations! Fantastic guitar, for even fantastic price... Cheers... Bence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AXE® Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 With those inlays & that headstock. No doubt it's authentic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieselGenny Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 I've got a 2005 LP Classic "Heritage Cherry" - and Gibson confirmed the colour vs the serial # when we bought it (new), as I couldn't find the colour listed anywhere and thought the same. Pic here: Is it a normal "Classic" like mine, with the white pickguard removed (pic small, but I think I can see the screwhole above the Neck P/U) ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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