Breakfastime
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TW mentioned in a thread in the Baywatch section that the LP Classic is not a 1960 reissue, yet Gibson has perpetuated this myth for 20 years now.
Alright, I'm hoping you guys can shed some light on this for me.
I have always been under the impression (thanks to the mythbuilding skills of Gibson's marketing team I guess) that indeed the Classic was supposed to be at least, something of a 1960 reissue.
Since my first LP in about 15 years is a Black LP Classic, I'm curious about this. Not like i'm gonna ditch the guitar or anything, but just out of curiosity.
Of course, i figured the Classic isn't going to be as accurate/nifty as the numerous higher priced versions, but again, always been led to believe that it's an affordable 1960-like guitar. I know the Classsic has a short neck tenon and is weight relieved...but what other factors seperate the Classsic from a 'proper' 1960 reissue?
Also, is there a model called "Classic" and another model called "1960 Classic"? Those are one and the same, correct?
thanks!
Alright, I'm hoping you guys can shed some light on this for me.
I have always been under the impression (thanks to the mythbuilding skills of Gibson's marketing team I guess) that indeed the Classic was supposed to be at least, something of a 1960 reissue.
Since my first LP in about 15 years is a Black LP Classic, I'm curious about this. Not like i'm gonna ditch the guitar or anything, but just out of curiosity.
Of course, i figured the Classic isn't going to be as accurate/nifty as the numerous higher priced versions, but again, always been led to believe that it's an affordable 1960-like guitar. I know the Classsic has a short neck tenon and is weight relieved...but what other factors seperate the Classsic from a 'proper' 1960 reissue?
Also, is there a model called "Classic" and another model called "1960 Classic"? Those are one and the same, correct?
thanks!