The Cherrybust Classic is a truly gorgeous plaintop that comes with 57 Classic humbuckers. I wouldn't call it a beginner LP. It is front line weaponry.
Classics, Traditionals, Standards, Reissues, Historics, and Customs are all big time LPs.
So, if you are a full time touring and recording guitarist who has never owned a Gibson Les Paul, a nice Les Paul Classic would make a great entry level Les Paul. :ganz
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Why do you call it entry level?
The Cherrybust Classic is a truly gorgeous plaintop that comes with 57 Classic humbuckers. I wouldn't call it a beginner LP. It is front line weaponry.
Classics, Traditionals, Standards, Reissues, Historics, and Customs are all big time LPs.
Which model do you consider to be a beginner LP?
I think i'll just quit playing.
Melody Maker, Studios.
I wouldn't call Juniors or Specials entry level because they have extensive history of being used by the best on the biggest songs. They are amazing guitars not starter models. They outgrew their original entry level intentions
Sounds like someone has a stoned pony.It's about the meaning you read in the phrase entry level guitar. To me it means a cheaper made but that doesn't mean it can't be a great guitar. So if you buy a '59 Burst as your first guitar it would mean that is a good entry level Les Paul! Sometimes i think some sit on their high horses and treat others like they were stupid. It should be a nice freandly forum for guitar geeks.
Sounds like someone has a stoned pony.
I like the thin necks of the Classics due to my hand size. I purchased a 93 Classic goldtop first. It was nice and light, but I couldn't stand the pickups. They were replaced with 57 Classics pretty quickly. Since then I have sent this guitar to Historic Makeovers, changed the pickups to Wagner Fillmores and replaced the bridge (ABR-1 no wire) and stopbar with nickel, replaced the turners with Kluson double ring/single line ones, changed the knobs to tophats with silver tops, and changed the electronics to vintage style pots and caps. Yes, I could have probably bought an R7 for about the same money, but I like this one's neck and weight.
I also acquired a 1993 Premium Plus Classic. It's a little heavier, but a beautiful flamed top. It too has gone to Historic Makeovers. Since then the finish has checked beautifully. It has Wagner Darkburst/Godwood pickups (These had come in an R0, which I replaced with OX4s.) All the hardware, electronics and plastics have been replaced as with the Goldtop.
I don't know much about the newer Classics, but I think these early ones are fine guitars.
John
I wish they'd stick a chunky neck on the Classic.