Niloy63
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Just picked up this used 2007 Gibson Les Paul Standard in Silverburst. It was a limited edition released by Guitar Center with an Ebony board. 400 pieces were released in 2007 with the bound crown inlayed headstock, and I believe 400 were released in 2008 with the classic unbound LP logo headstock. This guitar is often confused with a Custom Classic. Two easy points that differentiate them are the pickups and the volume/tone knobs.
Here are some specs:
I wanted a locking set of tuners so I bought a set of Hipshot tuners. It turns out that the Gibson Deluxe tuners that came stock on the guitar had vintage spec 8.5mm pegholes in the headstock. I'm not a huge fan of these tuners. So instead, I just ordered some vintage spec Gotoh tuners with a locking wheel on 'em. I wish the Hipshot tuners would've fit.
I also noticed that I'm torn about the pickups. I enjoy the burstbucker pro p'ups under high gain. But to be honest, they are WAY too thin to play in a clean/mellow setting, especially the bridge (which almost sounds shrill/tinny to me). On my other LP, I have a Seymour Duncan set - Custom bridge and Pearly Gates neck - I love them. But maybe I should try something different this time around. I probably shouldn't immediately swap out p'ups without at least giving them some time to sink in. Maybe I haven't messed enough with my amp EQ settings, or maybe I can do some magnet swapping first. We'll see. lol
Here are some specs:
- Ebony Fretboard
- Crown inlayed headstock with binding
- Burstbucker Pro pickups
- 60s slim taper neck
I wanted a locking set of tuners so I bought a set of Hipshot tuners. It turns out that the Gibson Deluxe tuners that came stock on the guitar had vintage spec 8.5mm pegholes in the headstock. I'm not a huge fan of these tuners. So instead, I just ordered some vintage spec Gotoh tuners with a locking wheel on 'em. I wish the Hipshot tuners would've fit.
I also noticed that I'm torn about the pickups. I enjoy the burstbucker pro p'ups under high gain. But to be honest, they are WAY too thin to play in a clean/mellow setting, especially the bridge (which almost sounds shrill/tinny to me). On my other LP, I have a Seymour Duncan set - Custom bridge and Pearly Gates neck - I love them. But maybe I should try something different this time around. I probably shouldn't immediately swap out p'ups without at least giving them some time to sink in. Maybe I haven't messed enough with my amp EQ settings, or maybe I can do some magnet swapping first. We'll see. lol
It was certainly a lucky grab. The owner said it was sitting in the corner of his shop for a little while and no one was looking at it or picking it up. I was shocked. I'm itchy to get the guitar setup properly and really put her through her paces.
If it were up to me, the money Gods would give all of us MLP members a set of choice badass guitars for free!
