Classics Discontinued?

[BONEDADDY]

About Time I say! I never liked the fugly inlays or the pups or the neck.


I did however, like the Classic Antique, but again the skinny neck made me avoid it. Also liked the limited edition CustomShop Classics from a few years ago that had the 57 Classic pups and the green or purple figured tops.


But those weren't really the Classic.

Originally Posted by LongBeach

Well that's a thought, maybe there just going to get rid of the snot-green inlays, change the pups & re-name it?

Then it would be a Standard with 60's neck.

[BONEDADDY]

Originally Posted by jimmypage14

i hope they dont discontinue anything else cuz i really really really want a classic custom they didnt get rid of those 2 did they?

Yeah that one was cool too.

[xsouldriverx]

Originally Posted by scoobyzjr

I would consider a traditional as my next guitar, but the one thing that does concern me is that there are no options for the color "wine red" anymore and I definitely want a Wine Red LP as my next guitar.

i got my wine red lp classic a few months ago and now im glad i bought it even more seeing the model and the color seems to be gone. maybe if i ever look to sell it ill give you notice first. but for that to happen they would have to have a remake of the early 90s classic prem. plus LPs with a red and black burst similar to the brimstone burts on the GOTMs Vs and EXs, also preferably with gold hardware.

[dtube]

Perhaps Gibson is cleaning-up the product lines so-as to put all the pieces in the right places. To my way of thinking, the next step would be to issue a 57 Traditional, 58 Traditional, 59 Traditional, and 60 Traditional model. Essentially, the Traditional models would be bulk production versions of the various Reissues. If they mirror this on the Epi line, then prospective customers would have (3) price-points for models with very familar features. This move would give them continuity with their history, and free-up the Standard and Custom to evolve a bit.
I would also look for them to cut-down on the special editions and streamline production of their core models. Perhaps restrict the Floyds, Robots, Axces, etc, to Studio models only.

This is what I would do at Gibson to allow the company de-evolve into the current economic climate. Merely an opinion, though. YMMV.

-Darren

[lowe]

Will it chance prices of older ones at all?

[Vintage_Burster]

It doesnt say Discontinued on the website???

BTW, love those Custom Shop models (Blue Purple and Brown looked awesome!)

[BONEDADDY]

Originally Posted by dtube

Perhaps Gibson is cleaning-up the product lines so-as to put all the pieces in the right places. To my way of thinking, the next step would be to issue a 57 Traditional, 58 Traditional, 59 Traditional, and 60 Traditional model. Essentially, the Traditional models would be bulk production versions of the various Reissues. If they mirror this on the Epi line, then prospective customers would have (3) price-points for models with very familar features. This move would give them continuity with their history, and free-up the Standard and Custom to evolve a bit.
I would also look for them to cut-down on the special editions and streamline production of their core models. Perhaps restrict the Floyds, Robots, Axces, etc, to Studio models only.

This is what I would do at Gibson to allow the company de-evolve into the current economic climate. Merely an opinion, though. YMMV.

-Darren

That would be cool!

[2manyGuitars]

Originally Posted by ledzepzoso3

I KNOW HOW YOU FEEL!!!!!!!!!! Godamnit!!!
My feelings are towards the R8 though, its not Discontinued.. but at a price of 4k now..
:'(

I was jokin'.

BTW, everyone keeps quoting this $3999 price everywhere, but on MF's website they have plain top R8s for $3699 as well.

[xsouldriverx]

and 60 Traditional model.

an early 90s classic you say?

[BONEDADDY]

Different pickups.

[Boleskinehouse]

When I got mine, it was the only LP I could afford. She's retired now, because the neck is way too skinny for me. She's a great guitar though.

[Vintage_Burster]

I still dont know what you guys are on about. It doesnt say Discontinued anywhere but the Standard???

[rockappalla]

Yesterday the classic was marked as discontinued...today only the classic antique,standard,bfg and std premium plus seems discontinued, but not the classic...

[Vintage_Burster]

Holy crap! None of that appeared this morning!

Not the Antique and Premium Plus!

I probably would have taken the Antique over the + but still, its sad not to have those options there.

I doubt they will make a traditional series, that would kill CS's business. Epi Elitist was killing Gibsons so they discontinued that. BTW, dont they have a regular BFG anymore?

[leifpaul]

they say discontinued , plus the lp standard premium plus

[nemo87]

so if i was to buy new..
and wanted..

1. un-chamberd
2. 60's profile neck

wich model would i get..?
not alot to ask for surley..?

[Vintage_Burster]

I dont think you can get that anymore..CS or USA *Shock!*

Wow, I wonder what the replacement will be, the way I see it, the Classic was a must have for Gibson.

[lowe]

Originally Posted by Boleskinehouse

When I got mine, it was the only LP I could afford. She's retired now, because the neck is way too skinny for me. She's a great guitar though.

Ship her to me?!

[Boleskinehouse]

Originally Posted by lowe55

Ship her to me?!

I would if I could. It was the first Paul I bought after getting clean, so it has that going for it. I played the crap out of it for many years, but I need bigger necks. That particular Les Paul will always be with me.

[chrism8922]

So, are there going to be any LPs with "plain top" in woodgrain?

The Classics were the only ones that I knew of without flamed maple - I played one at GC with a satin finish that was beautiful, and came home and found out they're discontinued...

[lowe]

Originally Posted by Boleskinehouse

I would if I could. It was the first Paul I bought after getting clean, so it has that going for it. I played the crap out of it for many years, but I need bigger necks. That particular Les Paul will always be with me.

Whatcha mean IF....im 15 doing some damn dishes saving for one ..... That would make my life.


But after I'm sure shes your baby and you've bonded with it. One of these days Ill be posting pics of mine!

[Schtang]

What else could they do - the Classic was a Standard anyway - Gibson just had way too many variations of the Standard. Just glad I have a nice heavy 2004 LP Classic and medium weight 2004 Standard.

It will be interesting in 10 years time to see if Gibson does a reissue of the Classic LP.

I wonder how long they will use the Traditional name tag. Why not just call the Traditional the Standard and the new 2008 Standard something else.

Now that the Classic is discontinued it will probably start getting some belated respect. I can see people saying, "why don't they bring back the Classic".

[Wine Red LP]

Hi, I'm brand new to this forum. Last month I was given my first Gibson Les Paul for my birthday by my family. It is a wonderful gift. They gave me a wine red classic. I have to say this is a great guitar. The main reason I wanted this guitar was for the 60's slim tapper neck. It is much easier for me to play than th rounded 50's neck. Will there be another comparable model w/ the slim style neck? Those who have this guitar, how do you feel about the "hot" pups?

[Satch0922]

I got mine Labor Day weekend. I want my Les Pauls to be HEAVY so I wanted a pre 2006 model anyway.

Here is my "new" 2002

[Barrington]

Originally Posted by lowe55

Will it chance prices of older ones at all?

Yours for £100,000. Less than a 60 Burst and twice as pretty.

[TnT~55]

I personally thought it seemed odd that they had so many different models of the les paul, and at least they're cutting it down a bit.

[asher67]

Seems that, little-by-little, Gibson has been taking all of the traditional features off of their regular production models (such as ABR-1, keystone Kluson copies, unchambered bodies) and reserving them for the Vintage Original Spec models.

A Classic hasn't had the specs of the original '89/'90 Classic for some time, which is a shame, because it was touted as a return to original specs. Gibson churns out model names as though their guitars were Pez dispensers.

[bigdaddy496]

ill be honest, had i known back when i ordered my classic what i know now, i would have bought a traditional instead

[coreydm676]

[Horse]

the Classic, Classic plus, Studio plus, the Supreme, and the BFG all discontinued according to the site! whoa..................