Classic vs. Standard vintage value, fret size, and pickups

Mighty Tom · 04-20-2008, 08:41 PM

As I posted in another thread, I'm considering selling my '73 Les Paul Recording and replacing it with a more recent Les Paul Classic. Except now I'm considering a Standard, but I'm not sure. Thing is, there are so many different damn kinds of Les Pauls in the stores that I can't keep them straight, and online information is rarely as in-depth as I would like it to be.

So here's the skinny. What I'm looking for is a used Les Paul with: single-ply binding; either sunburst, wine red, or gold top finish; NO flame or quilted maple; small frets; and covered pickups, for around $1200 to $1600. Can anyone tell me what model best fits those criteria, and which model year would be best to seek it at that price?

Schtang · 04-20-2008, 11:00 PM

here is a picture enjoy, than do a search on Classics and Standards and you will find your answer.

LoKi · 04-21-2008, 12:04 AM

You sure you want to sell an original Recording? Cool guitars man... I dunno.

You might be able to get an used R0 or R8 *if you like the fatter neck* for $1700... I've seen em come and go.

A good Standard from 2000-2004 might be what you're looking for. They had a good thin neck and decent frets on em. Tops vary, but plain tops are out there.

Mighty Tom · 04-21-2008, 12:14 AM

What do R0 and R8 mean?

LoKi · 04-21-2008, 01:55 AM

R stands for Reissue. R0 would be a 1960 Reissue, which can be had as plaintops with thin necks. The G0 is a Guitar Center exclusive 1960 Reissue that has a sweet plain top.

R8 would be a 1958 Reissue with plaintop and fat neck.

So if you see R4, R7, R8, R9 and R0 those are 54, 57, 58, and 60 Les Paul Reissues. Solid bodies with no weight relief or chambering and built pretty close to original specs of the Les Paul models from the 'glory days'.

Mighty Tom · 04-21-2008, 09:53 AM

And those codes would be part of the serial number?

Scooter2112 · 04-21-2008, 10:06 AM

No they would not be part of the serial number. But they should be identified as to what year re-issue that they are.

dwagar · 04-21-2008, 10:21 AM

you might be able to get into a used G0 (as Loki suggested), they are a great price new compared to the 'R' models.

btomlinson · 04-21-2008, 10:36 AM

I have a new oct 2007 LP Classic Vintage Sunburst perfect condition for sale. $1600.00. Email me at btomlinson@comcast.net

04-20-2008, 08:41 PM	#1 (permalink)
Mighty Tom Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: The birthplace of Lester "Rhubarb Red" Polfuss Posts: 37 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Classic vs. Standard vintage value, fret size, and pickups As I posted in another thread, I'm considering selling my '73 Les Paul Recording and replacing it with a more recent Les Paul Classic. Except now I'm considering a Standard, but I'm not sure. Thing is, there are so many different damn kinds of Les Pauls in the stores that I can't keep them straight, and online information is rarely as in-depth as I would like it to be. So here's the skinny. What I'm looking for is a used Les Paul with: single-ply binding; either sunburst, wine red, or gold top finish; NO flame or quilted maple; small frets; and covered pickups, for around $1200 to $1600. Can anyone tell me what model best fits those criteria, and which model year would be best to seek it at that price?

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Schtang Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 316 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post	Re: Classic vs. Standard vintage value, fret size, and pickups here is a picture enjoy, than do a search on Classics and Standards and you will find your answer.

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LoKi V.I.P. Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 5,794 Thanks: 109 Thanked 18 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Classic vs. Standard vintage value, fret size, and pickups You sure you want to sell an original Recording? Cool guitars man... I dunno. You might be able to get an used R0 or R8 if you like the fatter neck for $1700... I've seen em come and go. A good Standard from 2000-2004 might be what you're looking for. They had a good thin neck and decent frets on em. Tops vary, but plain tops are out there. __________________ www.youtube.com/LoKi6922

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Mighty Tom Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: The birthplace of Lester "Rhubarb Red" Polfuss Posts: 37 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Classic vs. Standard vintage value, fret size, and pickups What do R0 and R8 mean?

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LoKi V.I.P. Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 5,794 Thanks: 109 Thanked 18 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Classic vs. Standard vintage value, fret size, and pickups R stands for Reissue. R0 would be a 1960 Reissue, which can be had as plaintops with thin necks. The G0 is a Guitar Center exclusive 1960 Reissue that has a sweet plain top. R8 would be a 1958 Reissue with plaintop and fat neck. So if you see R4, R7, R8, R9 and R0 those are 54, 57, 58, and 60 Les Paul Reissues. Solid bodies with no weight relief or chambering and built pretty close to original specs of the Les Paul models from the 'glory days'. __________________ www.youtube.com/LoKi6922

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04-21-2008, 09:53 AM	#6 (permalink)
Mighty Tom Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: The birthplace of Lester "Rhubarb Red" Polfuss Posts: 37 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Classic vs. Standard vintage value, fret size, and pickups And those codes would be part of the serial number?

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Scooter2112 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ohio, USA Posts: 2,888 Thanks: 29 Thanked 6 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Classic vs. Standard vintage value, fret size, and pickups No they would not be part of the serial number. But they should be identified as to what year re-issue that they are. __________________ "Have you hugged your Custom today?" the CS Customs make the Standards sound like a plastic banjo with a live cat stapled to the back! - Hemply, 2009

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dwagar V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: C eh? N eh? D eh? Posts: 4,961 Thanks: 28 Thanked 51 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Classic vs. Standard vintage value, fret size, and pickups you might be able to get into a used G0 (as Loki suggested), they are a great price new compared to the 'R' models. __________________ ------------ Don my favorite toys (one wants to be a '59, the other is a '59):

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btomlinson Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 108 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Classic vs. Standard vintage value, fret size, and pickups I have a new oct 2007 LP Classic Vintage Sunburst perfect condition for sale. $1600.00. Email me at btomlinson@comcast.net

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