2000 Les Paul Classic

[esskell]

Hey folks, I'm new to the forum.

I just got a Les Paul Classic. According to the S/N system it's from 2000. I did a lot of reading here before I purchased my first LP, and I gotta give a hat-tip to that LP 101 thread.

There's some minor wear on it, but no severe damage to the neck or fretboard. Top is still in great shape too. Only makes it look more bad-assed.

The pickup covers were a little scuffed so I removed them. It wasn't too difficult, but I noticed a few threads on the subject here and I gotta say I don't notice a sound difference.

They're SD pickups, "59 BL" and "59 NL" stickers on the bottom. I presume they mean Bridge Location and Neck Location.

The top looks pretty plain, which I prefer. This isn't my first Gibson but it's my first Les Paul. It's by far the best playing guitar I've owned, and I'm really pleased with it.

Anybody else own a LP Classic from this era? Thoughts?

[LongBeach]

I've got a 2005 that I love. Kept the original pups in it, I like them, most dont.
Its one of the best "feeling" guitars I have , even compared to my historics.
Enjoy it, they're great guitars (IMO)


the snot-green inlays I'm not a huge fan of, but, they're not as "nuclear" in person I swear

[loucamaro91]

Those are some nice classics there!
I have three classics. I think they are the underestimated LP.
Too many people dislike them.... Good! More for me.
Enjoy the NGD(New Guitar Day)

[Tim Plains]

Sweet guitar, congrats...and that top is great!

Originally Posted by esskell

I did a lot of reading here before I purchased my first LP, and I gotta give a hat-tip to that LP 101 thread.

We need more people like you.

[Drew224]

sweet guitar, sweet amp, man!

[Classicplayer]

esskell,

I'm glad you read up on Les Pauls before your purchase. That is a great looking top of that guitar. Is there much fret wear on it?

I also have a 2000 Les Paul Classic that I bought new in Nov 2000. It is the Honeyburst color and similar to yours. The top has a varigated grain to it I think. I kept the original ceramics in it for three years. Then I took them out and put in the same Duncans that you have. Much better for me. I keep .10 gauge strings on it. It is probably in need of a fret dress right now, but I could get some miles out of it I guess.

Congrats on you purchase and many enjoyable hours you should have with it.

Classicplayer

[planks]

Very nice ax! Congrats!

[jrnic]

Very nice. Also like the non-green inlays. Excellent!

[jkcities]

great looking guitar. I like it without the covers and the pickguard.

[JIM'S GoldTOP]

I got a 2006 Classic and love it! I replaced the 496R with a burstbucker
PRO but kept the 500T. Its a great guitar!

[eaglewolf]

Originally Posted by LongBeach

the snot-green inlays I'm not a huge fan of, but, they're not as "nuclear" in person I swear

Hey - what's wrong with nuclear? asks the guy who works at the nuclear power plant. When we think of nuclear we think blue, not green. (The borated water used in reactors is blue - and quite pretty too!)

Nice guitar. Those plain tops are special in a way flame tops can't match. Of course, I like flame too, but the plain tops are in their own class, and rather elegant at that.

Congrats on the new axe and welcome to the forum.

David

[esskell]

Originally Posted by Classicplayer

esskell,

I'm glad you read up on Les Pauls before your purchase. That is a great looking top of that guitar. Is there much fret wear on it?

I also have a 2000 Les Paul Classic that I bought new in Nov 2000. It is the Honeyburst color and similar to yours. The top has a varigated grain to it I think. I kept the original ceramics in it for three years. Then I took them out and put in the same Duncans that you have. Much better for me. I keep .10 gauge strings on it. It is probably in need of a fret dress right now, but I could get some miles out of it I guess.

Congrats on you purchase and many enjoyable hours you should have with it.

Classicplayer

Yup, no buyers remorse on this purchase.

There isn't a lot of fret wear on it at all. I like it with 10's, but it definitely needs new strings and I just haven't had the time yet. I've read a few posts from LP owners knocking the Duncans, but I like em.

Thanks guys!

[logen99999]

the les Paul classic is an truly awesome guitar. it's the coolest "vintage inspired" les paul you can buy for the money.

i'm planning on getting one myself to eventually replace my studio deluxe. i'm pulling for a promotion at work and the second i get it i'm celebrating by buying one.

enjoy yours. that LP + Marshall valve combo must be a tone monster!

[Kirkster57]

i owned a lefty classic a while back. i'm still kicking myself for trading it in for a Class 5. Don't get me wrong, the class 5 was nice, but I should have kept both.

Originally Posted by esskell

Hey folks, I'm new to the forum.

I just got a Les Paul Classic. According to the S/N system it's from 2000. I did a lot of reading here before I purchased my first LP, and I gotta give a hat-tip to that LP 101 thread.

There's some minor wear on it, but no severe damage to the neck or fretboard. Top is still in great shape too. Only makes it look more bad-assed.

The pickup covers were a little scuffed so I removed them. It wasn't too difficult, but I noticed a few threads on the subject here and I gotta say I don't notice a sound difference.

They're SD pickups, "59 BL" and "59 NL" stickers on the bottom. I presume they mean Bridge Location and Neck Location.

The top looks pretty plain, which I prefer. This isn't my first Gibson but it's my first Les Paul. It's by far the best playing guitar I've owned, and I'm really pleased with it.

Anybody else own a LP Classic from this era? Thoughts?