Members AtomHeartMother Posted May 3, 2005 Members Share Posted May 3, 2005 It doesn't make sense. They're supposed to be modeled after the early LP's, yet they have these modern, high gain ceramic pickups in them that are more conducive to modern rock/metal than classic rock. The Classics are just about the only LP I would ever want to own (I HATE flame, quilt, etc). But why the help those pickups? Even the 490's would be more suitable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members FearTheVoices Posted May 3, 2005 Members Share Posted May 3, 2005 Wasnt the 500t in the gibson back in the 60's maybe?, its been around in the 70's i know that much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members miked58 Posted May 3, 2005 Members Share Posted May 3, 2005 Les Pauls had PAFs from '57 to '60 when it changed to the SG shape. The 500T definitely isn't a PAF. I'm guessing they figured that the thinner, slim taper neck would appeal to hard rock/metal guys (not that you have to be one to appreciate it ). Eh, just a guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jjpistols Posted May 3, 2005 Members Share Posted May 3, 2005 I thought the Classic meant "classic rock style," meant to be like an old Les Paul's rebirth in the 70s. A recreation of someone buying a used LP in '77 and slapping in aftermarket Distortion pups. As in "Oh, that's classic, man." I don't think they are to signify any vintage and historic characteristic with the name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members miked58 Posted May 3, 2005 Members Share Posted May 3, 2005 Originally posted by jjpistols I thought the Classic meant "classic rock style," meant to be like an old Les Paul's rebirth in the 70s. A recreation of someone buying a used LP in '77 and slapping in aftermarket Distortion pups. As in "Oh, that's classic, man." I don't think they are to signify any vintage and historic characteristic with the name. I'm not sure if it's still the case, but it was marketed as a 1960 model for a while and even said '1960' on the pickguard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members FearTheVoices Posted May 3, 2005 Members Share Posted May 3, 2005 mine says 1960 on the pickguard(actually worn off mostly) its a 2000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jjpistols Posted May 3, 2005 Members Share Posted May 3, 2005 But they didn't say "1960" on them in 1960. I'm not sure why they did that, either, but it's obviously not for reissue vintage correctness. If we just, wait someone will come along with all the info... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jhorne Posted May 3, 2005 Members Share Posted May 3, 2005 Someone here should have all your answers ---> www.lespaulforum.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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