Do I need a Les Paul Classic? Talk me in or out of it.

[Gstring]

Is this a guitar you would play regularly? .I sold my standard many years ago as it tended to stay in its case. Whereas I played my Washburn Pro nearly every day ( if only for a quick practice) Its permanently plugged in the amp ready to go. Probably a reluctance to do this with an expensive guitar .Also Gretsch Electromatic and Teecaster get regular use.

In the end it's up to you. It's your dosh.However .I know the feeling. I really had no need of another gutar but a while back after months of dithering I bought a £190 (allegedly B stock) Harley Benton PRS copy with P90s.Spent £55 with my friend the Tech on a fret job,new nut, new strings and set up. Incredible gutar which I played a lot in the first few weeks but have to admit it has not come out of the gig bag for around 3 months. Not sure why.

 

[ehdwuld]

most of my guitars have a honeymoon period where I play em every day for the first month or two
then they hang on the wall until I go to clean them up to sell them

once cleaned and tuned up
I realize how much I like it
play it for a month or so until it returns to the wall

 

[Rex_Rocker]

I guess next time I'll take my Les Paul Tribute to A/B it to see if it's really the one. My Tribute sounds really loud and vibrant acoustically.

However, I'm not sure how true that comparison would be. The Tribute is set up to my liking with new strings. I'm not sure how fresh strings on a guitar hung in the wall for who knows how long would be. Puls they're more than likely lighter gauge.

 

[GuitarDoc]

If you don't already have one, then yes you need one.
If you can afford it, then you need it.
If you want it, then you need it.
If you can stand playing Les Pauls, then you need it.
If you'd rather have a comfortable guitar that you can play all night, then you don't need it.

 

[GuitarStv]

If you don't already have one, then yes you need one.
If you can afford it, then you need it.
If you want it, then you need it.
If you can stand playing Les Pauls, then you need it.​
If you'd rather have a comfortable guitar that you can play all night, then you need to stop being such a little pussy.

I fixed that for you.

 

[beaubrummels]

as long as it isnt from the era of the ugly inlays, then yes, you need one

What was the era of ugly inlays? Classics always had the same inlays, didn't they?

 

[Aceman]

All you have now is a Tribute?

Then yes - you need a REAL Les Paul.

Like this one...also a Classic

 

[Aceman]

FYI - last time I asked for this kind of support here I ended up with a 1973 Tobacco Burst with Double Cream DiMarzios. No regrets either...

 

[Securb]

All you have now is a Tribute?

Then yes - you need a REAL Les Paul.

Like this one...also a Classic

A Tribute is a real Les Paul, don't be "that guy". I know you are not "that guy".

 

[Wattage]

I never turn down the opportunity to convince someone to buy another guitar especially a good Les Paul

Do it

 

[Aceman]

A Tribute is a real Les Paul, don't be "that guy". I know you are not "that guy".

Here is exactly the guy I am - and it is well documented;

A Les Paul Studio is all the Les Paul you need. Mahogany Body, Maple Cap, Rosewood board, Single Cut, Dual Humbuckers, 24 3/4 scale, 22 Frets. THAT is a Les Paul.
(So technically, yeah, a Tribute is a satin finish studio...I get it)

But it isn't the Les Paul you want, it isn't the Les Paul you need, it isn't the Les Paul you crave - that Les Paul, has either single or multi binding on the body and neck, maybe the headstock. And you know it.

 

[jeremy]

What was the era of ugly inlays? Classics always had the same inlays, didn't they?

there was an era where the inlays were this kinda green color, cant recall the era. '90-'93 lp classic is one hell of guitar.

 

[GuitarDoc]

I fixed that for you.

Well, not so much being a pussy, just not being a middle linebacker muscleman.

 

[Rex_Rocker]

I wouldn't say the one I tried was a boat anchor. It has the ultra modern weight relief or whatever.

Overall, I wouldn't say modern Les Pauls are all that heavy. My Tribute is a bit lighter than my Strat, and it's way lighter than my CV Squier Esquire used to be.

I don't romanticize heavy guitars either. That's a 70's thing. I just wouldn't like a Les Paul to be what... 6 pounds either. But I wouldn't say the one I tried was super heavy at all.