GoNoReJa Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 Please help me to decide which one guitar to buy: ● 1994 Les Paul Classic Plus - 100% new, untouched, not played since it was bought in 1994 ● 2008 Les Paul Gold Top R6 Custom Shop 1956 Reissue - mint condition will cost me +350$ more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabs Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 Please help me to decide which one guitar to buy: ● 1994 Les Paul Classic Plus - 100% new, untouched unplayed since it was bought in 1994 ● 2008 Les Paul Gold Top R6 Custom Shop 1956 Reissue - mint condition will cost me +350$ more Have you tried them? Thats usually the best way to tell.. The Classic has the slim tapered neck with quite hot pickups... The R6 I think has a thicker neck and more vintage type pickups (p90s?)will probably hold its value slightly better). Both are great guitars so it depends on which feels and sounds better to you. (oh and id go for the Classic probably, but thats just me :)) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AXE® Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 2008 Les Paul Gold Top R6 Custom Shop 1956 Reissue And see how I did that without quoting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Resigned Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 what a happy dilemma to find yourself in :) my vote of course for the 2008 Les Paul Gold Top R6 Custom Shop 1956 Reissue !! ... but they're both wonderful guitars, hope you let us know after you choose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewy60 Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 i got a '94 classic plus, and it's quite a player and looker (awesome flame top). the r6 is definitely the better deal, but my experience with the classic has me biased.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AXE® Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 Makes me wonder why has the 94 been un played. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turtle Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 R6!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 The necks are so very different in feel the only way to choose which suits you best would be to try them both. If you think that you could live with either then the R6 would probably be the sensible choice but the 1960 Classics from this period ('89 - early '95) are, neck-thickness and p'ups apart, very similar in spec to the re-issues. It's worth bearing in mind that at this time the 'Classic' was 40% more expensive than a Standard. P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twang Gang Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 You need to play them both before you decide. The different pickup will make them sound quite different. Personally I like the flame top better (to look at), and the humbuckers for sound, but I am not you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoNoReJa Posted March 18, 2013 Author Share Posted March 18, 2013 I have no chance to play them, just want to buy and must to chose. It will be blind date :) Furthermore I am just a beginner, don't understand so much, but LP always was my dream guitar so want to buy it for my Birthday :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btoth76 Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 Hello! If it's going to be a blind date, what I recommend is to check out Youtube videos of similiar guitars. Humbucker-equipped LPs are more versatile instruments than the ones with P-90s. The latter sound great too, but they do not fit all genres so easily than the humbucker guitars. You should definitely check them out! Cheers... Bence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 The R6...I already own a "Classic Plus!" CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Farnsbarns Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 Some people might be surprised by this because I love an R6 but I am going to recommend the Classic. If you have never played either type it is less likely to be an unpleasant surprise. The R6 neck will be huge, like a baseball bat, if you've never played one you will almost certainly not be expecting it to be so thick. Also, everyone is familiar with a pair of humbuckers but not everyone is familiar with p90s. All that said, I concur that the R6 is probably the better deal and a beautiful guitar to boot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewy60 Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 classic looks so fine. dat quilt.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RowdyMoon Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 R6 no question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoNoReJa Posted March 19, 2013 Author Share Posted March 19, 2013 Some people might be surprised by this because I love an R6 but I am going to recommend the Classic. If you have never played either type it is less likely to be an unpleasant surprise. The R6 neck will be huge, like a baseball bat, if you've never played one you will almost certainly not be expecting it to be so thick. Also, everyone is familiar with a pair of humbuckers but not everyone is familiar with p90s. All that said, I concur that the R6 is probably the better deal and a beautiful guitar to boot. Thanks for advice! Today I was in Gibson shop to try '50s and '60s neck, both are comfortable for me. The 50's feels a little bit better in my hand but '60s is also good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 If you like the '50s neck then my advice to you would be buy the R6. P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdgm Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 I have no chance to play them, just want to buy and must to chose. It will be blind date :) Furthermore I am just a beginner, don't understand so much, but LP always was my dream guitar so want to buy it for my Birthday :) Then the Classic plus, definitely. All of the advice is good and everyone is going to have a different opinion. Having just recommended you get the Classic, I confess my LP is a 56 reissue custom with P90s and the fatter neck and I love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 ...(the) 50's feels a little bit better in my hand but '60s is also good. Then the Classic plus, definitely. All of the advice is good and everyone is going to have a different opinion. Having just recommended you get the Classic, I confess my LP is a 56 reissue custom with P90s and the fatter neck and I love it. I must admit I'm a little bit confused, jdgm. Personally I'm a fan of the slimmer neck of the R0's and 1960 Classics but if I preferred a meatier handful then an R6 / R7 / R8 / R9 would be my choice. Not an R0 nor a 1960 Classic. In fact I'm debating whether to sell my own 1993 R9 because I still can't get used to the thickness of the neck. I really, really love early 1960 Classics. I have two myself. But if the OP likes the thicker neck of an R6 then that would be (IMHO) the more sensible choice in this instance. P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdgm Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 I must admit I'm a little bit confused, jdgm. P. I'm not surprised, reading my own post back!! I was thinking about that classic humbucking sound and the slimmer neck which perhaps are 'dream guitar' qualities! When I was shopping for my LP I didn't have a guitar with P90s but did have 3 with the 2HBs. And then the one came up! It's a tough call as they both look great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocketman Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 Have to be the R6 for me, but then again it's not my choice. That's just one that I'd like to have. Need to get a Tele first though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzboy Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 Classic Plus for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazytrain513 Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 My vote would go to the Classic Plus and use that $350 you saved to put in some better pickups. I might also be biased because I'm not a fan of P90's though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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