Members ej Posted September 25, 2012 Members Share Posted September 25, 2012 But I have a pretty specific one in mind. I want a plaintop in honeyburst with a NOT baked maple fretboard. I also don't want to pay R8 money any older models I can track down that'll fit the bill? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rog951 Posted September 25, 2012 Members Share Posted September 25, 2012 Maybe look for an older Les Paul Classic? I see them going for $1300-ish in good shape from time to time. Less if you're patient. Skinny neck is a plus for me, but not the hotter ceramic pickups...but those can be changed. Most have the funky green-ish trap inlays, but I kinda dig those. Congrats on the new job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kayd_mon Posted September 25, 2012 Members Share Posted September 25, 2012 A quick eBay search will show you a few in the $2000 range. I don't think that Standards, Traditionals, etc. ever had baked maple on them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members vcnyls Posted September 25, 2012 Members Share Posted September 25, 2012 Wait till you get your first few paychecks, Eli... Just sayin. Nothing worse than starting out with unnecessary, additional debt (not counting school debt in this). After that, I agree with the above that for a plaintop you will probably have to go with a LP Classic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ej Posted September 25, 2012 Author Members Share Posted September 25, 2012 Wait till you get your first few paychecks, Eli... Just sayin. Nothing worse than starting out with unnecessary, additional debt (not counting school debt in this). After that, I agree with the above that for a plaintop you will probably have to go with a LP Classic. I'm not going to go into debt to buy a guitar, don't worry Josh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rog951 Posted September 25, 2012 Members Share Posted September 25, 2012 Here's a pic I found of a plaintop honeyburst Classic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bsman Posted September 25, 2012 Members Share Posted September 25, 2012 ...with a NOT baked maple fretboard... Don't knock it 'til you try it -- feels just as slick and hard as ebony to me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Virtual Pariah Posted September 25, 2012 Members Share Posted September 25, 2012 Classic will do the trick.But, they have thin necks if that's a showstopper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ej Posted September 25, 2012 Author Members Share Posted September 25, 2012 Don't knock it 'til you try it -- feels just as slick and hard as ebony to me! Honestly I love the feel of baked maple, its awesome. But I like dark fingerboards and I've never seen a baked maple board that looked good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members straycat113 Posted September 26, 2012 Members Share Posted September 26, 2012 That really is one nice looking Lester! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Guitar Heel Posted September 26, 2012 Members Share Posted September 26, 2012 Yeah, an older Classic was the first thing I thought of, as long as you're down with the skinny neck (which is probably the only reason I don't have one). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ej Posted September 26, 2012 Author Members Share Posted September 26, 2012 Yeah, an older Classic was the first thing I thought of, as long as you're down with the skinny neck (which is probably the only reason I don't have one). does the current production classic share the same neck? I like medium sized neck, but I can get down with a skinny neck if its shaped right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members scott944 Posted September 26, 2012 Members Share Posted September 26, 2012 How far are you from Philly? The Fall Philly guitar show is November 10-11. I'll bet that room will be full of LPs to choose from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ej Posted September 26, 2012 Author Members Share Posted September 26, 2012 How far are you from Philly? The Fall Philly guitar show is November 10-11. I'll bet that room will be full of LPs to choose from. I'm really close to philly. Hmmmm... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members PeaveyPlayer Posted September 27, 2012 Members Share Posted September 27, 2012 It's hard to tell from the pic but that looks like a standard to me. All the classics I have ever seen have the inlay on the first fret. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members PeaveyPlayer Posted September 27, 2012 Members Share Posted September 27, 2012 It's hard to tell from the pic but that looks like a standard to me. All the classics I have ever seen have the inlay on the first fret. My bad, I was thinking of the custom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members chadd Posted September 27, 2012 Members Share Posted September 27, 2012 Classic will do the trick.But, they have thin necks if that's a showstopper. If it is a deal breaker, the traditional pro honeyburst has a 50's neck. I love mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JR13 Posted September 27, 2012 Members Share Posted September 27, 2012 If you can find a Traditional 1960 made before the raid, they're great guitars. They don't pop up too often though. http://www2.gibson.com/Products/Electric-Guitars/Les-Paul/Gibson-USA/Les-Paul-Traditional-1960.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Psychotronic Posted September 27, 2012 Members Share Posted September 27, 2012 This is my '95 Honeyburst LP Standard. I own a lot of guitars, but this is my favorite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members billythegoat Posted September 27, 2012 Members Share Posted September 27, 2012 I've had my eye on this particular pre-raid Tribute honey burst for a while... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Grantus Posted September 27, 2012 Members Share Posted September 27, 2012 Lester: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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