Goldtop Classic

rdplyr · 08-28-2008, 11:37 AM

Hello Everyone!

I am new to the forums and have some interested in the following ebay listing: 1990 Gibson Les Paul Classic! RARE All Gold Goldtop! - eBay (item 270268271928 end time Aug-29-08 16:27:34 PDT)

What do you guy think about the LP? Worth the money?

nitrous12 · 08-28-2008, 11:56 AM

Sweet axe.
I am really thingking about a Goldtop Classic myself.

I don't know that I would pay this much for one, but there may be something to be said for the fact that it is one of the early ones (they do seem to be regarded as 'better' than more current ones) and it is a limited edition in all Gold. I actually prefer to see the Mahogany on the back and neck.

FFXGuitar · 08-28-2008, 12:14 PM

I played a Goldtop Classic at GC the other day, and now I'm obsessed!
Definitely worth the money IMO, Les Pauls were better made back in the 90's than today, and the price is great.

SFK · 08-28-2008, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by rdplyr

Hello Everyone!

I am new to the forums and have some interested in the following ebay listing: 1990 Gibson Les Paul Classic! RARE All Gold Goldtop! - eBay (item 270268271928 end time Aug-29-08 16:27:34 PDT)

What do you guy think about the LP? Worth the money?

I loved those early 90s Classics.

I've had 2. (both all gold) A 90 and a 91.

These have slimmer necks than the modern classic. It's a very nice neck if you like 'em slim.

Solid as a rock to. I had ZERO flex issues with either of mine. Solid as a rock.

I wouldn't mind having another someday. If I had the bread I'd probably be interested in that one.

JimmyAce2006 · 08-28-2008, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by SFK

I loved those early 90s Classics.

I've had 2. (both all gold) A 90 and a 91.

These have slimmer necks than the modern classic. It's a very nice neck if you like 'em slim.

Solid as a rock to. I had ZERO flex issues with either of mine. Solid as a rock.

I wouldn't mind having another someday. If I had the bread I'd probably be interested in that one.

Is that a real pic of Ace, or is it a look alike? Never seen him pictured with a LP Deluxe without the DiMarzios.

rdplyr · 08-28-2008, 02:30 PM

Yeah, I have been going back and forth on whether I want the all gold or seeing the mahogany on the back. Tough decision.

SFK · 08-28-2008, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by JimmyAce2006

Is that a real pic of Ace, or is it a look alike? Never seen him pictured with a LP Deluxe without the DiMarzios.

Thats really him. It's a pretty early pic. Probably 73 or 74. Might've been right before the DiMarzios.

Here's another:

Mercutio · 08-28-2008, 10:03 PM

no green/yellow inlays! score!

alexvdl · 08-29-2008, 08:32 PM

Oh man.. I wish I hadn't sold my '92 all gold classic

Thin binding in the cutaway and abr bridge.. except for the non long tenon it's almost a historic

rdplyr · 08-30-2008, 04:19 PM

Well. I held off on buying this one, and took the plunge. I just sprung for a brand new Darkburst G0 1960 VOS. Got a great deal!

arcanis494 · 08-30-2008, 11:49 PM

Congrats!

Pics are always welcome here!

bad261 · 08-31-2008, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by rdplyr

Well. I held off on buying this one, and took the plunge. I just sprung for a brand new Darkburst G0 1960 VOS. Got a great deal!

Where did you find the G0? I haven't seen them around lately.

rdplyr · 08-31-2008, 08:42 PM

Guitar Center. The guy from there called and said they had one, and would give me a great deal if I purchased this weekend. I should have it by Friday. I just noticed the LP I purchased looks alot like the one in the Ace Frehley pic in this thread. hehe

bad261 · 09-01-2008, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by rdplyr

Guitar Center. The guy from there called and said they had one, and would give me a great deal if I purchased this weekend. I should have it by Friday. I just noticed the LP I purchased looks alot like the one in the Ace Frehley pic in this thread. hehe

Awesome!!!

08-28-2008, 11:37 AM	#1 (permalink)
rdplyr Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Dothan Posts: 17 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Goldtop Classic Hello Everyone! I am new to the forums and have some interested in the following ebay listing: 1990 Gibson Les Paul Classic! RARE All Gold Goldtop! - eBay (item 270268271928 end time Aug-29-08 16:27:34 PDT) What do you guy think about the LP? Worth the money?

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nitrous12 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: In a van down by the river Posts: 218 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Goldtop Classic Sweet axe. I am really thingking about a Goldtop Classic myself. I don't know that I would pay this much for one, but there may be something to be said for the fact that it is one of the early ones (they do seem to be regarded as 'better' than more current ones) and it is a limited edition in all Gold. I actually prefer to see the Mahogany on the back and neck.

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FFXGuitar Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 246 Thanks: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Goldtop Classic I played a Goldtop Classic at GC the other day, and now I'm obsessed! Definitely worth the money IMO, Les Pauls were better made back in the 90's than today, and the price is great. __________________ LUCK...RUNS...OUT... Flamed Heritage Cherry Finishes = '05 MIK Epiphone Les Paul Plus Top Heritage Cherry Marshall MG15DFX SS Combo Amp (Vox Valvetronix 50W H Combo Amp) Dunlop Crybaby GCB-95 BOSS DS-1 Distortion

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rdplyr Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Dothan Posts: 17 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Goldtop Classic Yeah, I have been going back and forth on whether I want the all gold or seeing the mahogany on the back. Tough decision.

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alexvdl Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Vlissingen, Netherlands Posts: 429 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Goldtop Classic Oh man.. I wish I hadn't sold my '92 all gold classic Thin binding in the cutaway and abr bridge.. except for the non long tenon it's almost a historic

08-30-2008, 04:19 PM	#10 (permalink)
rdplyr Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Dothan Posts: 17 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Goldtop Classic Well. I held off on buying this one, and took the plunge. I just sprung for a brand new Darkburst G0 1960 VOS. Got a great deal!

08-30-2008, 11:49 PM	#11 (permalink)
arcanis494 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 1,699 Thanks: 15 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Goldtop Classic Congrats! Pics are always welcome here! __________________ "Art is the lie that enables us to realize the truth" -Picasso

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rdplyr Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Dothan Posts: 17 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Goldtop Classic Guitar Center. The guy from there called and said they had one, and would give me a great deal if I purchased this weekend. I should have it by Friday. I just noticed the LP I purchased looks alot like the one in the Ace Frehley pic in this thread. hehe

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