NGD: 2022 Les Paul Classic

[Gitfiddler]

I just picked up a Classic thinking it was a "budget" Standard, but it's damn identical to my Standard except for the push/pull pots. The pickups are fine, pretty high-output, but I think I want to replace them with a JB or Distortion.

That said... how's the fret size on yours? Mine are TINY. Like vintage sized. I really don't know what's going on there.

very nice color!!

 

[SonVolt]

Congrats dude, whats the difference between this and the standard? i dont think i've ever looked into it!

AFAIK, the only difference is a plain maple top and push/pull pcb pots.

 

[SonVolt]

The frets are medium, not vintage, but not ESP jumbo either - definitely not tiny

Interesting. Mine are so low my finger tips drag on the fretboard when I bend.

 

[Nashville Riff Co]

AFAIK, the only difference is a plain maple top and push/pull pcb pots.

sorry, just to be clear both have pcb pots, but the classic is push/pull?

 

[Devin]

Nice axe kimg

 

[tpruitt]

I just got a 2022 classic. Cheap. Plain top honey burst. I’m use to the low frets but sure wish they were a little taller.
Pickups are a little weak but workable.
I have a wildwood standard that’s just on another level though.

 

[SonVolt]

I just got a 2022 classic. Cheap. Plain top honey burst. I’m use to the low frets but sure wish they were a little taller.
Pickups are a little weak but workable.
I have a wildwood standard that’s just on another level though.

I do not understand Gibson's thinking behind the super low frets.

 

[DanTravis62]

sorry, just to be clear both have pcb pots, but the classic is push/pull?

I was under the impression the standard had normal wiring but the same pickups

They sounded identical to me, idk

I do not understand Gibson's thinking behind the super low frets.

I'm guessing harkening back to the "Fretless wonder" days - mine weirdly doesn't have the super low slung fretwire

I would assume "medium jumbo" just by eye/feel

 

[RaceU4her]

nice! i bought 61's for my LP before i bought the wagners from you, couldnt get them out fast enough lol

 

[Nashville Riff Co]

I was under the impression the standard had normal wiring but the same pickups

They sounded identical to me, idk



I'm guessing harkening back to the "Fretless wonder" days - mine weirdly doesn't have the super low slung fretwire

I would assume "medium jumbo" just by eye/feel

Ok cool! I just grabbed a standard that seemed like a good deal so perhaps I’ll muster up the courage to open it up and take a look lol

 

[dcburn mk.ii]

My buddy got the 61’s in his new standard, I thought they sounded pretty good thru my amp. Nice push and compression.

 

[DanTravis62]

Ok cool! I just grabbed a standard that seemed like a good deal so perhaps I’ll muster up the courage to open it up and take a look lol

What year is it?

 

[DanTravis62]

My buddy got the 61’s in his new standard, I thought they sounded pretty good thru my amp. Nice push and compression.

Absolutely, I was surprised

Normally gibsons modern pickups don't do much for me but these sound pretty decent

I have plenty of aftermarket stuff I can put in if I want or need to - we'll see how they do at band practice tonight

 

[SonVolt]

Anyone know if the recent Classics have 300k or 500k pots?

 

[Nashville Riff Co]

What year is it?

It’s a 2023, nothing fancy, grabbed it off TGP

Will most likely change pickups out, that’s why I was asking about pots etc

 

[DanTravis62]

It’s a 2023, nothing fancy, grabbed it off TGP

Will most likely change pickups out, that’s why I was asking about pots etc

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Is that the oxblood or black?

 

[Nashville Riff Co]

Is that the oxblood or black?

oxblood because \m/ lololol

 

[DanTravis62]

oxblood because \m/ lololol

I totally almost bought that same guitar off TGP LMFAO

 

[Nashville Riff Co]

I totally almost bought that same guitar off TGP LMFAO

great minds think alike, until the smarter person finds a better deal lololol

 

[CrystalSky]

Happy NGD Dan! Deep purple looks tasty