I have this guitar, the body seem to be a bit thicker than a standard Les Paul guitar also the neck feels a bit wider and chunkier. Gibson necks are different in every guitars that I've own. They changed the specs for this guitar again for 2019 which it has a PCB board with push pull options with Bursbucker 61 alnico V pickups.
@Marko, I appreciate your video and feedback as a mere customer and not a guitar "guru" specialist who works in selling/building/repairing guitars, lol. It's tough to know when these "experts" are being honest! Since you ordered from SweetWater, I'm SO glad you showed that they include the original authenticity documents and inspection photo from the Gibson factory! I've heard when you order directly from Gibson, they include authenticity documents and a photo signed by a factory Luthier, but 3rd party shops never mention anything about them being included on their websites. I was gonna wait to order directly from Gibson because SweetWater's site didn't specify, and I felt these docs are important for an LP's value. Your vid is gonna save money since I now know I'll get those Gibson docs/pics when ordering from SweetWater. Gonna buy tonight! LP Standard is gonna be my first guitar, and I'm STOKED to learn on it!! I'm physically disabled, so I may go with the HP (even though I'm not crazy about G-Force) since the neck is thinner, it'll be easier to reach higher notes with the new heel, etc. For me, I'll need really easy to play strings. Thinner is better because I have chronic pain in my hands. Got any recommendations? Any other things I should buy to get started as a first-timer? Thanks again!
MashaT22 get 9 gauge Ernie Ball strings. Those feel amazingly smooth and easy to bend. I really hope you have fun with your guitar. As a personal advice you mighy want to take your guitar to a luthier as soon as you get it for it to get adjusted and octaved (it makes your guitar A LOT more playable), especially since Les Paul guitars are kinda heavy and thick. Again, have fun and never give up. I'd love to hear from yoy
Imam ga, bas gold top varijantu, 2017., fenomenalno zvuci ali i dalje volim svoj Les Paul studio. Odlicna prezentacija u svakom slucaju!!!Sa zadovoljstvom sam je ispratio! Za nijansu jeftinije od standarda ciji zvuk obozavam ali i dalje fenomenalna gitara za taj novac!
I just bought the Goldtop a few days ago myself. GIBSON is definitely back on track this year. It's the best feeling guitar I've held and played in a long time and the tone is amazing. I couldn't stand the pick guard either!! Outta there!!!!
I played the green one at Sam Ash today and was blown away. They had the gold top too. You said it, they nailed it and I've never owned a Les Paul ever. I hate pick guards on the 2015 models they slid off the pickup rings so no holes. I'm really considering this model.
Thanks for the review. Don't beat yourself up so much. You play great. I too just bought this Goldtop guitar. Gibson got this one right. Locking tuners, ABR bridge, 57 classic and 57 classic + pickups, speed knobs, traditional weight relief, and a 60's neck makes this a killer guitar. It's my new favorite. Looks like Gibson is starting to pay attention to quality craftsmanship. At least with this model that is.
Thnx Dave-you're so right-Gibson FINALLY is getting its head out of its butt! 3 days into it I am happier by the minute I picked this beast up!! Enjoy your axe in good health!
Good review - one tip, if you're not going to fill the pick guard holes - run the pick guard screws back in -that keeps them aging with the guitar - and they won't get lost that way.
sounds and looks great, probably my only criticism would be that the pickups were a little bright and tinny sounding....but i do have a set of burstbuckers sitting in my spare room :)
Ordered the Ocean Green one today. I played one at Sam Ash in Dallas,TX the other day and loved it. I compared this to a 2017 Les Paul Standard that was on sale also, but this thing just seemed ALOT better to me. Felt better and it just sounded better. Im hoping to have mine by Thursday after work.
Bought a 50's tribute T gold top last year. Once I put a new set of strings on it I was amazed at how well it plays and sounds. Now? Now I may have to pony up for this 2017 classic gold top. Don't know if I should thank you or not for this videos:) That is one beautiful gold top you have.
By far one of the best guitar reviews I've seen. Brilliant playing mate! I've always played Fender Teles but have been wanting to get my hands on a LesPaul GoldTop for a long time. You def sold me on the 2017 classic! Thanks for the passionate and honest review.
I'm waiting for the Green Ocean Burst model, I'm so excited to get one of these like finally a quality, beautiful, excellent new Les Paul!!! I've always wanted a green Les Paul, the only other one was a "Green Widow" and that is impossible to find now but maybe dreams do come true
I've got an lp custom in white and I go back and forth on the pick guard putting it on or taking it off. Didn't Gibson have some LP's that the pick guard was magnetic or didn't have screws anyway? That one is sweet! I'd love a gold top!
mike s Yes, and they still have them. All of the HP models of the Les Pauls are the clip on magnetic pick guards. I personally prefer the HP models to the traditional because of the pick guards(personal preference) and the heel joint is far better on them imo than on the traditional ones
Thanks for the review. I have no complaints about your subjectivity (in fact, I like that). Your love of the guitar is contagious. Great playing, too, and I really like the message on your T-shirt.
That a really good price for a really good Gibson . I mean you have some models like the studios and the 50s tribute which are close to the real thing but they still not there and they are pretty cheap too. But the 2017 Gibson model you have seems like a real good guitar that plays great like the treditonal and the standart model. Great review thanks.
Agree 100%!! The 50s Tribute is $899 and is a really nice guitar but if I was going to buy a Gibson it would have to feel like a "real" Gibson. With this 2017 classic I think they finally understood they have to give real value for the money if they wanna stay competitive. With this guitar it's the first time I felt a Les Paul was truly a Gibson for a price I always wanted them to be ;) I personally will take this guitar any day over the standard.
I just picked this guitar up at guitar center on sale for $1399. It is an awesome Les Paul. You and I share the same feelings about the pickguard and knob preference. Great playing, by the way.
BayouGTR thnx bud. The weight is perfect. I believe they use the 9 hole relief on it and then even more on the standard model. I agree, screw the g-force. Sucks.
great demo! thanks for posting! I have been wanting another LP, I have a Smartwood now which is really a studio but wanting a classic for a while and the cost / average build quality comments were holding me off. That classic sounds and looks amazing! Great build quality and nice price finally! Thanks again for posting and great playing!
Something about this years classics that are fantastic. The green is beautiful in person by the way. Variety is the spice of life. Gibson is doing the right thing by offering up new ideas and so many options like the HP series and everything else as well. In todays world to they would never survive offering just a few models. They are a business not a charity. Although they prefer to make their customers happy, we are just that, customers, not friends..P.S. your playing is stellar and so is that gold top. Thanks for the video..
jap5451 thnx bud. I agree 100%. I'm really glad Gibson saw the light. Great line up and fair price. Just glad we didn't lose em. I saw a green LP btw the other day at the store and you're right-in person that thing looks awesome!!!
Marko Jankovic I had to laugh when you were complaining about the HP models and the green, I bought one and I think completely opposite to you take on them. I don't like any of the other colours in 2017. The only traditional colour I wanted was vintage burst and of course they didn't have it this year, oh well. lastly I am a hotrod guy, I have a 1965 thunderbird and a 1969 Pontiac Beaumont, chrome is good:) but I absolutely agree putting screws in a beautiful finish is retardation and can't stand that which is another reason that HP was the guitar of choice.
I have to admit that once I saw the green in the store up close in person I was blown away. It looks so much better in person than on the Gibson pics!! I agree-I can't do heritage cherry-too common! I LOVEEE CHROME-I have a RoadKing-it almost bankrupted me after all the chrome I put on it LOLLL!!!
When I got mine in was bummed out when I open the case because it doesn't have any flame and thought it was a plain top. I looked at alot of guitar that were a plain top mine isn't close to that either. What it does have is a bunch of mineral grain thought it and the wood grain is heavy. I even looked at alot of guitar lumber places of a weekend and I couldn't place it. Like you said it is and odd colour that bites at you and so the top matches it whatever it is. I think I seen this video a little while ago along with a few others and that is what contributed for me buying this one. Thanks for demo
I'm sold.....been wanting one my whole life. I only buy from Sweetwater as well......my sales engineer already worked my deal. Will pull the trigger soon. Great vid man.....rock on!!! Peace!
great review, just got mine yesterday from sam ash. same color as yours! only played it for ten minutes but wow, it screams and it is beautiful. They did great on the craftsmanship. I haven't even looked inside the case pocket, anxious to see if they put a picture in there! great playing
Great review! Great playing!!! Just bought a used 2017 Classic Gold Top myself. Will probably arrive today. After this review I'm even more excited!!! Thank you so much Marko. And again - excellent interpretation of one of the greatest!
Nice guitar, looks really sharp. l had the same issue wit my LP, the little screw that holds the pick guard to the metal anchor was touching the finish underneath, creating a small scratch. probably not a big deal, but when you invest nearly $2000, you would expect things like this to be addressed. Oh well, they might be saving that "modification' till the very last when they finally run out of ideas trying to reinvent the wheel that they have been running on for the last 60 years or so. I have to say that the some 2017 studios models are offered with ash bodies, t look pretty nice as well.
Marko, serious question--you and I both own the 2017 Classic Goldtop, and I see that you now also own a 2018 version with mandatory P-90s. If you had to sell all of your guitars but one, and your 2017 and 2018 LP classics were your only two choices, which one would you pick?
Damn man, thats a ruff one lol. I'd sell the P-90. Because the P-90 is great with OTHER guitars but as a stand-alone I would need to have the 57 and 57+ as it would get me "further". ;) Don't be confused, though: it'd break my heart to sell the P-90!
Thanks Marko. That was an excellent review - honest and detailed. I'm at the jumping off point of picking up my first Les Paul and you've sold me on the Classic :)
Great job man...more reviews should be like this.. I own a 2002 cherry sunburst Classic that I bought brand new and I still think that the classics are the best... best necks, great pickups, and the price is exactly what it should be..
It's good to see and hear a true les Paul.I get tired of people talking about there l P and find out it's a copy.why don't they call it by its own name.a Strat is a Strat a tele is a tele les Paul is a les Paul.not some vicheskychinaman copy
Marko, nice review....so nice that I bought my 2017 Gold Top Classic as well.Frankly , I had to sent back my 2016 Gibson Les Paul Standard due to the problem with slipping the E1 string out. But Classic is also in the same way comfortable like the Standard was....I love that guitar as well.
Another great review man & killer guitar. I got the Ocean Green Burst - awesome guitar. Love it 👍 Btw great to hear the Gary Moore stuff - he’s a legend round these parts
Gibson just can't fix the bad area of fat binding in the curve of the cutaway. They're just painting over it or staining over it. Otherwise, looks and sounds great. Good review.
There's a wider binding on my custom shop. You're right, it does look better with binding. But it's a small issue. It doesn't affect playability or tone and it's not that visibly noticeable so for the price it's no biggie.
Joe Strummer Eric Johnson will know if the binding alters the tone ..after all he can even tell theres difference in the tone of his pedals depending on what batteries are used 😂
That's not thick binding in the cutaway, that's the maple cap under the binding, that's why it's 2 different color tones. The cutaway creates that effect.
lol. I just pulled the trigger on the same gold top, my friend. Not sure about those colors you mentioned though. They're not exactly my taste of colors....I'm sure the guy in this vid feels the same. lol. But of course, any color is great if you like it.
Yeah I know it's all a preference thing, but if I didn't have college loans to pay off I would have jumped at those other guitars. I've never really liked gold tops tbh, but to each their own
I guess, in a way, when I bought my first LP, I thought it would be my only one, so I chose a double cut-away in Honey Burst...then on my second purchase (nearly 9 years later), I selected a Desert Burst LP (w/ double locking tremelo w/ a floyd rose)...so I guess for me, at this point, the only thing I'm really missing in my line-up as a long time guitarist is a standard body LP ( a Gold Top). ....I mean, almost every guitar legend has one...so why not? but that's aside the point...I just really like golden top mixture anyway. But I hear ya, man. I'm still paying off my school loans myself...and yeah, that sucks. Well, good luck to ya, man.
When u bought it r u asking about the body thickness were different on each lp guitar. i own 2 gibson lp standart, 2000 and 2002 model, the 2000 model lil bit thin than the 2002 but the 2000 heavier than the 2002. Is there any different in those 2 years in build technique?
First off, this is the best review for a gibson, you play unbelievably which me made Jealous lol, how long have you been practicing because clearly you have been playing for a long time! Again amazing work, keep shredding!
If you dont mind me asking which technique did you find most useful practicing to get to your level, of course you have to learn many techniques but anyone of them you found the most useful?
Honestly I just practiced a lot cause I love to play. I tried to learn songs I like and imitate players I like and hopefully thru that find my own style. Just play, have fun and have enthusiasm and the rest will take care of itself ;)
What is the gold texture like? mine is a "smoother" gold and not as sparkley on my 2013 satandard. May have to get that new gold classic. nice shirt also!!!
Cory Feggestad thnx bud. The gold is really nice. It's kinda very unique. If you put bright direct light on it, let's say from your iPhone flash, you can tell it's sparkly. But you see no sparks in regular day light and it looks really solid. The best way I can describe it is that it's like a gold satin but with a gloss finish on top. I also love the way it looks in pictures. It just is awesome all around.
Cory Feggestad I agree. I hate the really sparkly. This one is really dope. When you first see it in the store you almost think it's satin. And then as you get closer the gloss is really cool
Excellent video review, really helpful. Amazing guitar skills too, wish I could play like that! The green ocean burst has really caught my eye as some really different to the usual finishes. Now they have landed in the UK I might just have to go answer check one out.
Marko, thanks for video. I actually just purchased the infamous GREEN 2017 model. It's my first Gibson. I am also running the BOSS GT 100 Pedal. Do you happen to have a comprehensive video or review on that as well? I, however am running through a Vox Classic C1. Great amp, but not so sure it is the tone for me, but I am trying to figure out this pedal before I decide to make an additional purchase... Anyway. appreciate your feedback. thanks
That's awesome-congrats man!! Go to the Boss site-there's awesome patches to download from the community. They're all free and there are some patches there that are amazing!!! Make sure you use the 4 cable method, there's many videos on youtube about that. That way you are using the amp with the pedal rather than the pedal itself-best thing ever. I think the Vox is a great little amp-the GT-100 with that should be able to give you amazing sounds! Enjoy ;)
Hello buddy! Rly nice review you did there.My mindset is way better right now, thanks for the help! Have you tried the HP model in the 2017 classic yet?
Gorgeous instrument, Marko. But, @10:30, when you're criticizing a GC employee for not knowing anything about a strat you asked about.... I played that bit three times, and still don't know what you were asking. What kind of Strat? Sounded like "Monson...." I'm just sayin' - maybe your accent? Not that i need to defend GC. They do have their share of pillars.
CentaurusRelax314 I'm sure not all GCs are bad. I have been going to the Hollywood one for 15 years and trust me it has become really bad. I know my accent is not the easiest but I assure you there was a girl working in the guitar department who had zero clue what a Malmsteen strat was-trust me I spelled it out for her in the computer then I asked her about a Washburn N4 and she had no clue about who Nuno was when I explained it to her. This is the guitar department in a store called guitar center we're talking about here. I'm just saying. And this is not an isolated incident. Once I was there buying strings and then asked a guy in the guitar department about his opinion on the new 85/15 pick ups on a Prs-mind you they have a special wall there-and the guy had absolutely zero clue what 85/15 was. Trust me the store in Hollywood has become a 7-Eleven. I only buy from Sweetwater and this has zero to do with advertisement but these guys are like an Apple Store and know everything. I'm yet to not be able to get an answer from Sweetwater on top of that the customer service and follow up is spectacular. Not even in the same galaxy as guitar center. Let alone that I can get everything tax-free and much cheaper. On another note I have also noticed that every time I used to go to GC a lot of the gear would be just beat up. They have so much tourism come through there and everybody plugs in everything and if you're going there right now today and pick up a brand-new Les Paul classic that just came in chances are the back of it will have more belt rashes than one of my 10-year-old used instruments.
Okay, okay, okay! I'm with you. I know what you mean. Seems you've had quite a bit more bad luck with them than i have, but yeah, you are right - it's not like it used to be. Not like it should be. Do you have better luck with Sam Ash? I understand using Sweetwater. It's unfortunate, though - i wish we could buy from the places that actually facilitate our viewing and testing the gear. But, with them often not having simple things in stock, or just being clueless about the products, it's so much easier to just order online. The way of the world. Where do you live? I'm in Los Feliz. We're probably neighbors. Or, you're the guy i heard when i was walking by an apartment complex yesterday.....
Haha that's me lol I always carry a guitar and a bottle of jack. Yeah you know Sam Ash I can never figure out lol-one of those love hate relationships. I tell you though it's cool to have them both across the street from one another at least there's some competition etc. I'm by universal city! Jam time!
That's what I figured, I am wondering if my seafoam green is maybe a limited color since I have not seen it anywhere else as of yet. Guess we'll have to wait for Gibson to update their website. Nice gold top though. I wouldn't mind a gold top with p90 to round out my collection.
Gibson and Fender are making the best guitars on the market again. They both took a dip in quality in the 80's and 90's. But, they are on top again. There is no reason to buy imports. Their prices are also reasonable...
9unslin9er good question looks like Gibson removed it on a lot of guitars my guess is to make it look more modern? Luckily you can get them for five bucks LOL
LOL...I guess? I mean...it's called a Les Paul "Classic" Would have much preferred they just reintroduced the model from the late 90's. Ceramic 496R/500T set, finger bleeder/top hat knobs. At the price they're going for, you might as well just pick up a Traditional and get a better top. Still waiting for Ebony to come back.
Totally agree! I actually like the traditional. The top is much nicer but with a gold top it obviously doesn't matter. I also wouldn't buy a Standard in Goldtop since the whole point would be to SEE that nice AAA top.
Marko Jankovic thanks. How does the neck of the standard feel compared to the classic and do the rolled fingerboard edges feel noticeably better than non rolled ones?
Definitely go with rolled! Necks are very similar as they are both slim profile. The Standard has asymmetrical but, personally, I refer the Classic. ;)
Marko Jankovic thanks again. Last question. Do you think the modern weight relief on the standard affects sustain in comparison to the 9 hole on the classic?
Nope. After all signal processing and all effects I don't know of one guitar player on earth that could tell me if he's playing a regular or weight relived Les Paul.
JZakk Zakk thanks for the nice words. Very unlike me it's a month later now and I'm still in love with the axe. I have used it on a couple recordings and a live show and besides getting a lot of compliments on it I do have to say I still stand by the fact that it's one of the best purchases I've made in the recent months. Fantastic guitar for a fantastic price. Highly recommend. Gibson got this one right :).
Welcome, mon ami, I also have a classic and as you say, I can't tell the difference between a Classic ou ar a Standard.. Actually I can't even Tell the difference between the tone of a Tribute or other higher end Lespaul with the same pickups.. The Tribute have less cosmetics in terms of binding but they still look pretty good and definitely sound and feel as good for much less.. One guitar you have to get your hands on is the Godin Summit Classic Convertible.. For the price of a Lespaul Classic you get a North American made guitar with much more tonal options made with love and care and top quality wood..
I find lots of folks are into an ostentatious display of wealth when it comes to playing solid body electric guitars.. They are not so much concerned with the intrinsic qualities of the instrument, but they are certainly impressed by how it looks and about the bling or the flashy brand name.. I personally find that in many, many cases, it's exaggerated to pay more then 2k for a solid body instrument.. Especially when you realize how heavily automated the process is, when its comes to carving and routing.. Listen how this dude gets an awesome tone from a Tribute.. I don't think a classic or a standard could sound much better.. ua-cam.com/video/aYSsZ52DSpc/v-deo.html
Misiek honestly: no. Keep in mind that with the standard you don't really get a "better" guitar but rather a different guitar. The standard and the classic ate basically the same minus the different pick ups and ironically most people prefer the classic pick ups over the standards. Me too I think the 57s are "better" than the burstbucker pros. The standard will generally have a nice top. If I have to take one guitar to an island it would be the classical over the standard-that being said I own both and they are both fantastic. :)
I was looking at the traditional model as I could try one (previous model) in a shop and did like very much. What difference in sound ? I'm looking a classic Gibson sound.
I feel the Classic has a bit of a more aggressive sound. I think they're both 57' pick ups but the Classic is open coil which I think looks better. The traditional uses a slightly "nicer" wood top but on the Gold Top finish that doesn't matter since it's solid color. To me, personally, I prefer the Classic. ;) Both great Guitars. Also the weight relief might be different. The traditional uses traditional weight relief and the Classic uses the 9-hole relief.
Marko Jankovic I have the les Paul slash model AFD one it's pretty heavy like a regular les Paul i don't have problems with the weight of it, but i gotta play the 2017 models to see if the weight is more comfortable.
Marko Jankovic yeah it is !! Especially with a good Marshall tube amp ,man great sound, but I want to buy another les Paul maybe a gold top one or treditional or standard model I don't know yet
thanks for the review, man. I've had my eyes on the very same goldtop model like yours. It's a beauty. I'm gonna pull the trigger on ordering mine. thanks again.
your review is so cool. sweetwater is a great place to purchase from. one big problem i have with buying a guitar from guitar center is that they throw the paperwork from the manufacturer away. they toss it out and i have no idea why they do that. i like getting the photo of the guitar and the inspection documents but guitar center throws it all away. well, keep rocking my brother. peace.
Thnc brother! yeah man, I don't know what's up with Guitar Center. Back in the day they used to be meh but now it's just terrible-at least the ones here in LA. Once I discovered Sweetwater I never looked back. ;)
you sound great through that Marshall. i got a DSL 15c from Sweetwater as a replacement for a defective code 50 amp. they were totally cool about the return and speedy with the shipment. i was also lucky to get a great sales agent. i am from Kalamazoo, the original Gibson factory was there. so, i love Gibson products anyway. your gold top is the shizzle ! rock on rock strong!
alefoto07 hi, they only have a store in Indiana. Purchase everything online. That's why it's tax free because there's no store here. Call them ask for Matt McKible and tell him MARKO sent you :)
Loved the video, man! I've only had my custom strat body kiesel for some time now, but I decided to pull the trigger on the 2017 classic. Great tone and playing btw!
Hi Marko. Nice playing, mate! I’m looking after this guitar,and I heard about a Wolfgang Stealth in your video (I do have one): What would you say that are the main differences in sound between both of them (clean & dist sounds)? Thanks in advance, and keep rockin!!
Thank you, bud ;) Both guitars are so great-I love both but they are definitely very different in feel and tone. My suggestion is play both and buy both ;))
Great guitar. Nice detailed review. Love that shirt too! That Les Paul is near perfect including the price. The only thing missing is the toggle switch poker chip... IMO.
Major Tom I spend a lot of money there AND there's no tax cause I live in Los Angeles since they're shipping it out of state and there's no SWEETWATER here. :)
I have this guitar, the body seem to be a bit thicker than a standard Les Paul guitar also the neck feels a bit wider and chunkier. Gibson necks are different in every guitars that I've own. They changed the specs for this guitar again for 2019 which it has a PCB board with push pull options with Bursbucker 61 alnico V pickups.
I honestly don't think anyone could do a better job of covering that solo. I'm a huge Gary Moore fan, and that was incredible
Thnx man that's super kind! Gary Moore for ever!!!
@Marko, I appreciate your video and feedback as a mere customer and not a guitar "guru" specialist who works in selling/building/repairing guitars, lol. It's tough to know when these "experts" are being honest!
Since you ordered from SweetWater, I'm SO glad you showed that they include the original authenticity documents and inspection photo from the Gibson factory! I've heard when you order directly from Gibson, they include authenticity documents and a photo signed by a factory Luthier, but 3rd party shops never mention anything about them being included on their websites. I was gonna wait to order directly from Gibson because SweetWater's site didn't specify, and I felt these docs are important for an LP's value. Your vid is gonna save money since I now know I'll get those Gibson docs/pics when ordering from SweetWater. Gonna buy tonight!
LP Standard is gonna be my first guitar, and I'm STOKED to learn on it!! I'm physically disabled, so I may go with the HP (even though I'm not crazy about G-Force) since the neck is thinner, it'll be easier to reach higher notes with the new heel, etc.
For me, I'll need really easy to play strings. Thinner is better because I have chronic pain in my hands. Got any recommendations? Any other things I should buy to get started as a first-timer?
Thanks again!
MashaT22 get 9 gauge Ernie Ball strings. Those feel amazingly smooth and easy to bend. I really hope you have fun with your guitar. As a personal advice you mighy want to take your guitar to a luthier as soon as you get it for it to get adjusted and octaved (it makes your guitar A LOT more playable), especially since Les Paul guitars are kinda heavy and thick. Again, have fun and never give up. I'd love to hear from yoy
Imam ga, bas gold top varijantu, 2017., fenomenalno zvuci ali i dalje volim svoj Les Paul studio. Odlicna prezentacija u svakom slucaju!!!Sa zadovoljstvom sam je ispratio! Za nijansu jeftinije od standarda ciji zvuk obozavam ali i dalje fenomenalna gitara za taj novac!
I just bought the Goldtop a few days ago myself. GIBSON is definitely back on track this year. It's the best feeling guitar I've held and played in a long time and the tone is amazing. I couldn't stand the pick guard either!! Outta there!!!!
I played the green one at Sam Ash today and was blown away. They had the gold top too. You said it, they nailed it and I've never owned a Les Paul ever. I hate pick guards on the 2015 models they slid off the pickup rings so no holes. I'm really considering this model.
Ain't it great!!! Been playing mine now every day for 2 weeks and love every second of it. One of the better purchases I've made in a long time!!
Thanks for the review. Don't beat yourself up so much. You play great. I too just bought this Goldtop guitar. Gibson got this one right. Locking tuners, ABR bridge, 57 classic and 57 classic + pickups, speed knobs, traditional weight relief, and a 60's neck makes this a killer guitar. It's my new favorite. Looks like Gibson is starting to pay attention to quality craftsmanship. At least with this model that is.
Thnx Dave-you're so right-Gibson FINALLY is getting its head out of its butt! 3 days into it I am happier by the minute I picked this beast up!! Enjoy your axe in good health!
Good review - one tip, if you're not going to fill the pick guard holes - run the pick guard screws back in -that keeps them aging with the guitar - and they won't get lost that way.
Great idea, never thought of it-that's exactly what I'm gonna do!!!
sounds and looks great, probably my only criticism would be that the pickups were a little bright and tinny sounding....but i do have a set of burstbuckers sitting in my spare room :)
I purchased mine with the Bigsby, love it ! Nice tone as well on the Gary moore tune!
Ordered the Ocean Green one today. I played one at Sam Ash in Dallas,TX the other day and loved it. I compared this to a 2017 Les Paul Standard that was on sale also, but this thing just seemed ALOT better to me. Felt better and it just sounded better. Im hoping to have mine by Thursday after work.
robert powers waiting is the hardest part!!! 😂 Enjoy, you will love it.
Bought a 50's tribute T gold top last year. Once I put a new set of strings on it I was amazed at how well it plays and sounds. Now? Now I may have to pony up for this 2017 classic gold top. Don't know if I should thank you or not for this videos:) That is one beautiful gold top you have.
Lol-I know the feeling! Now I'm broke again lol!!
Still having this guitar? GREAT review btw!.
Incredible guitar bro Congrads.I agree 100% pick guards looks ugly to me.I own 5 Gibsons and all the pick guards have been removed.Cheers.
Someone get this guy a gig, seriously!
Great job bro, Gary Moore outro solo was sick 😁. I just picked up a 2017 classic gold top last week. Absolutely love it. Thanks for the review!
By far one of the best guitar reviews I've seen. Brilliant playing mate! I've always played Fender Teles but have been wanting to get my hands on a LesPaul GoldTop for a long time. You def sold me on the 2017 classic! Thanks for the passionate and honest review.
Thank you buds!!! Enjoy it in good health and post some pics when you get it!!
It sounds beautiful. Even plugged straight into my fender amp. That is why I bought the green one.
The 2017 classic In Iced Tea Satin has no pickguard.
I'm waiting for the Green Ocean Burst model, I'm so excited to get one of these like finally a quality, beautiful, excellent new Les Paul!!! I've always wanted a green Les Paul, the only other one was a "Green Widow" and that is impossible to find now but maybe dreams do come true
That's awesome man!!! You WILL love this guitar!! Make sure you post a pic when you get it!
I've got an lp custom in white and I go back and forth on the pick guard putting it on or taking it off. Didn't Gibson have some LP's that the pick guard was magnetic or didn't have screws anyway? That one is sweet! I'd love a gold top!
mike s Yes, and they still have them. All of the HP models of the Les Pauls are the clip on magnetic pick guards. I personally prefer the HP models to the traditional because of the pick guards(personal preference) and the heel joint is far better on them imo than on the traditional ones
Thanks for the review. I have no complaints about your subjectivity (in fact, I like that). Your love of the guitar is contagious. Great playing, too, and I really like the message on your T-shirt.
That a really good price for a really good Gibson .
I mean you have some models like the studios and the 50s tribute which are close to the real thing but they still not there and they are pretty cheap too.
But the 2017 Gibson model you have seems like a real good guitar that plays great like the treditonal and the standart model. Great review thanks.
Agree 100%!! The 50s Tribute is $899 and is a really nice guitar but if I was going to buy a Gibson it would have to feel like a "real" Gibson. With this 2017 classic I think they finally understood they have to give real value for the money if they wanna stay competitive. With this guitar it's the first time I felt a Les Paul was truly a Gibson for a price I always wanted them to be ;) I personally will take this guitar any day over the standard.
It's a Traditional, with a 60s neck.
I just picked this guitar up at guitar center on sale for $1399. It is an awesome Les Paul. You and I share the same feelings about the pickguard and knob preference. Great playing, by the way.
michael salerno thank you bud! Congrats!!!! :)
Have had mine for about 3 weeks now. Snagged it from Cerritos GC, the day after the received it. GT FTW!
Amazing review, amazing guitar, amazing tshirt
I'd strongly consider the classic. No g-force or metal nut. Is the classic weight relived?
That was some sweeeeet playing!
BayouGTR thnx bud. The weight is perfect. I believe they use the 9 hole relief on it and then even more on the standard model. I agree, screw the g-force. Sucks.
great demo! thanks for posting! I have been wanting another LP, I have a Smartwood now which is really a studio but wanting a classic for a while and the cost / average build quality comments were holding me off. That classic sounds and looks amazing! Great build quality and nice price finally! Thanks again for posting and great playing!
Beautiful! I had a gold top many years ago - wish I never sold it!
You said that in the store it costs like 999$
On websites like guitar center its says 1999$ preordere of course
Correct-it's $1999. My accent might have swallowed the number. That's why I said you can get it for $1700 if you have good rapport with a store ;)
The middle position is perfect for blues and classic rock . Jimmy page used the middle position alot .
Yea, I could never understand why Gibson still insists drilling for a pick guard instead of leaving it optional for the buyer. Come on Gibson!
Something about this years classics that are fantastic. The green is beautiful in person by the way. Variety is the spice of life. Gibson is doing the right thing by offering up new ideas and so many options like the HP series and everything else as well. In todays world to they would never survive offering just a few models. They are a business not a charity. Although they prefer to make their customers happy, we are just that, customers, not friends..P.S. your playing is stellar and so is that gold top. Thanks for the video..
jap5451 thnx bud. I agree 100%. I'm really glad Gibson saw the light. Great line up and fair price. Just glad we didn't lose em. I saw a green LP btw the other day at the store and you're right-in person that thing looks awesome!!!
Marko Jankovic I had to laugh when you were complaining about the HP models and the green, I bought one and I think completely opposite to you take on them. I don't like any of the other colours in 2017. The only traditional colour I wanted was vintage burst and of course they didn't have it this year, oh well. lastly I am a hotrod guy, I have a 1965 thunderbird and a 1969 Pontiac Beaumont, chrome is good:) but I absolutely agree putting screws in a beautiful finish is retardation and can't stand that which is another reason that HP was the guitar of choice.
I have to admit that once I saw the green in the store up close in person I was blown away. It looks so much better in person than on the Gibson pics!! I agree-I can't do heritage cherry-too common! I LOVEEE CHROME-I have a RoadKing-it almost bankrupted me after all the chrome I put on it LOLLL!!!
When I got mine in was bummed out when I open the case because it doesn't have any flame and thought it was a plain top. I looked at alot of guitar that were a plain top mine isn't close to that either. What it does have is a bunch of mineral grain thought it and the wood grain is heavy. I even looked at alot of guitar lumber places of a weekend and I couldn't place it. Like you said it is and odd colour that bites at you and so the top matches it whatever it is. I think I seen this video a little while ago along with a few others and that is what contributed for me buying this one. Thanks for demo
I'm sold.....been wanting one my whole life. I only buy from Sweetwater as well......my sales engineer already worked my deal. Will pull the trigger soon. Great vid man.....rock on!!! Peace!
great review, just got mine yesterday from sam ash. same color as yours! only played it for ten minutes but wow, it screams and it is beautiful. They did great on the craftsmanship. I haven't even looked inside the case pocket, anxious to see if they put a picture in there! great playing
Great review! Great playing!!! Just bought a used 2017 Classic Gold Top myself. Will probably arrive today. After this review I'm even more excited!!! Thank you so much Marko. And again - excellent interpretation of one of the greatest!
Nice guitar, looks really sharp. l had the same issue wit my LP, the little screw that holds the pick guard to the metal anchor was touching the finish underneath, creating a small scratch. probably not a big deal, but when you invest nearly $2000, you would expect things like this to be addressed. Oh well, they might be saving that "modification' till the very last when they finally run out of ideas trying to reinvent the wheel that they have been running on for the last 60 years or so. I have to say that the some 2017 studios models are offered with ash bodies, t look pretty nice as well.
Totally agree!!!
When it comes to Les Pauls, I had to have the heritage cherry sunburst but that gold top is kinda growing on me.
So hard to choose and then whichever one you get you wish you'd gotten the other lol!
Marko Jankovic very true
Just received mine Wednesday and I haven't put it down yet, mines the gold top as well!
Marko, serious question--you and I both own the 2017 Classic Goldtop, and I see that you now also own a 2018 version with mandatory P-90s. If you had to sell all of your guitars but one, and your 2017 and 2018 LP classics were your only two choices, which one would you pick?
Damn man, thats a ruff one lol. I'd sell the P-90. Because the P-90 is great with OTHER guitars but as a stand-alone I would need to have the 57 and 57+ as it would get me "further". ;) Don't be confused, though: it'd break my heart to sell the P-90!
Not sure why you apologized for the bad playing. It sounded like Mr. Moore was there to me. Great Job on the review !.
Great Guitar, Fantastic playing, Welcome to the Gibson Family of Classy, Classics....
Thanks Marko. That was an excellent review - honest and detailed. I'm at the jumping off point of picking up my first Les Paul and you've sold me on the Classic :)
Enjoy my friend!!!! Post pics!
Just ordered the Green one from Japan - I cannot wait for it - thanks for your review.. you left me no choice...
Yeah, nice review and helpful. Made me confident to go for the Standard. I was going to buy a Classic though.
Nice review . Please improve your camera side when you do close up view on guitar .
Great job man...more reviews should be like this.. I own a 2002 cherry sunburst Classic that I bought brand new and I still think that the classics are the best... best necks, great pickups, and the price is exactly what it should be..
Thnx bud. Man those older ones are so beautiful!! I would love to play one like that which is totally broken in!!
Well if you ever find yourself in Hamilton Ont. Canada, you can drop by and play mine!! hahaha!
It's good to see and hear a true les Paul.I get tired of people talking about there l P and find out it's a copy.why don't they call it by its own name.a Strat is a Strat a tele is a tele les Paul is a les Paul.not some vicheskychinaman copy
99% of people are going to remove the pickguard? I don't like les paul without pickguards. But I guess it's what you prefer. Anyway beautiful guitar.
Agreed. If it doesn't bother you leave it alone and why expose two to holes and scratch it up even more. that pickguards is there for a reason
@@BITESIZEJONES agreed plus I like my pinky on it
Congratulations for Still got the blues solo !
Marko, nice review....so nice that I bought my 2017 Gold Top Classic as well.Frankly , I had to sent back my 2016 Gibson Les Paul Standard due to the problem with slipping the E1 string out. But Classic is also in the same way comfortable like the Standard was....I love that guitar as well.
playing starts at 20:20 mark. Nice guitar!
Ya hi ,I agree with why do they put the pick guard on! All dow with TWO holes in It!! Mw
Your playing was fine.playing in front of a camera or audience causes us to tighten up and not play as well as usual.
Can I hear an AMEN.ha had to put that in .It sounded like I was a preacher on tv.lol
I wonder why they decided to lose the poker chip. Must be a Clapton thing.
Finishin.My.Coffee because Eric Johnson claims that losing the poker chip gives you a better tone
LOL!!!
Another great review man & killer guitar. I got the Ocean Green Burst - awesome guitar. Love it 👍
Btw great to hear the Gary Moore stuff - he’s a legend round these parts
Gibson just can't fix the bad area of fat binding in the curve of the cutaway. They're just painting over it or staining over it. Otherwise, looks and sounds great. Good review.
There's a wider binding on my custom shop. You're right, it does look better with binding. But it's a small issue. It doesn't affect playability or tone and it's not that visibly noticeable so for the price it's no biggie.
Joe Strummer Eric Johnson will know if the binding alters the tone ..after all he can even tell theres difference in the tone of his pedals depending on what batteries are used 😂
That's not thick binding in the cutaway, that's the maple cap under the binding, that's why it's 2 different color tones. The cutaway creates that effect.
How could you go for the gold top with that beutiful blueberry burst and green ocean burst as alternatives?
lol. I just pulled the trigger on the same gold top, my friend. Not sure about those colors you mentioned though. They're not exactly my taste of colors....I'm sure the guy in this vid feels the same. lol. But of course, any color is great if you like it.
Yeah I know it's all a preference thing, but if I didn't have college loans to pay off I would have jumped at those other guitars. I've never really liked gold tops tbh, but to each their own
I guess, in a way, when I bought my first LP, I thought it would be my only one, so I chose a double cut-away in Honey Burst...then on my second purchase (nearly 9 years later), I selected a Desert Burst LP (w/ double locking tremelo w/ a floyd rose)...so I guess for me, at this point, the only thing I'm really missing in my line-up as a long time guitarist is a standard body LP ( a Gold Top). ....I mean, almost every guitar legend has one...so why not? but that's aside the point...I just really like golden top mixture anyway. But I hear ya, man. I'm still paying off my school loans myself...and yeah, that sucks. Well, good luck to ya, man.
Man- I want them all!!!! There's this black dark cherry I saw the other day-SICK!
When u bought it r u asking about the body thickness were different on each lp guitar. i own 2 gibson lp standart, 2000 and 2002 model, the 2000 model lil bit thin than the 2002 but the 2000 heavier than the 2002. Is there any different in those 2 years in build technique?
fedboy21 I think the 2017 body’s are very similar. Not sure about early 2000s but the 17 and 18 body are almost identical :)
First off, this is the best review for a gibson, you play unbelievably which me made Jealous lol, how long have you been practicing because clearly you have been playing for a long time! Again amazing work, keep shredding!
Thank you for the kind words. Been playing for 25 years. Just love to play-nothing makes us happier than the guitar!!! ;)
If you dont mind me asking which technique did you find most useful practicing to get to your level, of course you have to learn many techniques but anyone of them you found the most useful?
Honestly I just practiced a lot cause I love to play. I tried to learn songs I like and imitate players I like and hopefully thru that find my own style. Just play, have fun and have enthusiasm and the rest will take care of itself ;)
Thanks man, i have really been inspired by Slash and Zakk Wylde and James Hetfield, so lots of metal and rock haha
What is the gold texture like? mine is a "smoother" gold and not as sparkley on my 2013 satandard. May have to get that new gold classic.
nice shirt also!!!
Cory Feggestad thnx bud. The gold is really nice. It's kinda very unique. If you put bright direct light on it, let's say from your iPhone flash, you can tell it's sparkly. But you see no sparks in regular day light and it looks really solid. The best way I can describe it is that it's like a gold satin but with a gloss finish on top. I also love the way it looks in pictures. It just is awesome all around.
Marko Jankovic
that's how I remember the goldtops which is good because I've seen some that are so glittery it's gross.
Cory Feggestad I agree. I hate the really sparkly. This one is really dope. When you first see it in the store you almost think it's satin. And then as you get closer the gloss is really cool
Awesome video , just ordered one today , gold top has always been my dream finish
Looks stunning whether in day light or under stage light-always loved it!!!
"Sorry for the poor playing" wtf you're awesome 😂😂😂
:)
Excellent video review, really helpful. Amazing guitar skills too, wish I could play like that! The green ocean burst has really caught my eye as some really different to the usual finishes. Now they have landed in the UK I might just have to go answer check one out.
Steve Lucas I just saw a green one yesterday as I was buying some strings. Never thought I'd like a green LP but wow that thing looked great!!!!
Marko, thanks for video. I actually just purchased the infamous GREEN 2017 model. It's my first Gibson. I am also running the BOSS GT 100 Pedal. Do you happen to have a comprehensive video or review on that as well? I, however am running through a Vox Classic C1. Great amp, but not so sure it is the tone for me, but I am trying to figure out this pedal before I decide to make an additional purchase... Anyway. appreciate your feedback. thanks
That's awesome-congrats man!! Go to the Boss site-there's awesome patches to download from the community. They're all free and there are some patches there that are amazing!!! Make sure you use the 4 cable method, there's many videos on youtube about that. That way you are using the amp with the pedal rather than the pedal itself-best thing ever. I think the Vox is a great little amp-the GT-100 with that should be able to give you amazing sounds! Enjoy ;)
Thanks for the review and great playing. With the 9-hole weight relief, how much does yours weigh in at?
Thank you for the kind words ;)
Even with the relief it still slightly crosses 8 lbs. It's not too heavy-just right.
Hello buddy! Rly nice review you did there.My mindset is way better right now, thanks for the help! Have you tried the HP model in the 2017 classic yet?
Thnx bud;) Yeah, the HP model is great-so different!!
Great Vid! Which did you like better? I cannot decide between the Hp model and this one.
Man-flip a coin ;) both are awesome!!!!
Gorgeous instrument, Marko. But, @10:30, when you're criticizing a GC employee for not knowing anything about a strat you asked about.... I played that bit three times, and still don't know what you were asking. What kind of Strat? Sounded like "Monson...." I'm just sayin' - maybe your accent? Not that i need to defend GC. They do have their share of pillars.
CentaurusRelax314 I'm sure not all GCs are bad. I have been going to the Hollywood one for 15 years and trust me it has become really bad. I know my accent is not the easiest but I assure you there was a girl working in the guitar department who had zero clue what a Malmsteen strat was-trust me I spelled it out for her in the computer then I asked her about a Washburn N4 and she had no clue about who Nuno was when I explained it to her. This is the guitar department in a store called guitar center we're talking about here. I'm just saying. And this is not an isolated incident. Once I was there buying strings and then asked a guy in the guitar department about his opinion on the new 85/15 pick ups on a Prs-mind you they have a special wall there-and the guy had absolutely zero clue what 85/15 was. Trust me the store in Hollywood has become a 7-Eleven. I only buy from Sweetwater and this has zero to do with advertisement but these guys are like an Apple Store and know everything. I'm yet to not be able to get an answer from Sweetwater on top of that the customer service and follow up is spectacular. Not even in the same galaxy as guitar center. Let alone that I can get everything tax-free and much cheaper. On another note I have also noticed that every time I used to go to GC a lot of the gear would be just beat up. They have so much tourism come through there and everybody plugs in everything and if you're going there right now today and pick up a brand-new Les Paul classic that just came in chances are the back of it will have more belt rashes than one of my 10-year-old used instruments.
Okay, okay, okay! I'm with you. I know what you mean. Seems you've had quite a bit more bad luck with them than i have, but yeah, you are right - it's not like it used to be. Not like it should be. Do you have better luck with Sam Ash?
I understand using Sweetwater. It's unfortunate, though - i wish we could buy from the places that actually facilitate our viewing and testing the gear. But, with them often not having simple things in stock, or just being clueless about the products, it's so much easier to just order online. The way of the world.
Where do you live? I'm in Los Feliz. We're probably neighbors. Or, you're the guy i heard when i was walking by an apartment complex yesterday.....
Haha that's me lol I always carry a guitar and a bottle of jack. Yeah you know Sam Ash I can never figure out lol-one of those love hate relationships. I tell you though it's cool to have them both across the street from one another at least there's some competition etc. I'm by universal city! Jam time!
Great review and Playing!
The gold top is nice but i prefer the Green....
nice interpretation of gary's outro solo
What color green was the one they had? I just bought a 2017 seafoam green one and it looks like the green everyone is showing is a dark green.
It was a dark green, they have it at sweet water. The sea foam appears to be rare. They all look bad ass!
www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/LPCS17G6NH
That's what I figured, I am wondering if my seafoam green is maybe a limited color since I have not seen it anywhere else as of yet. Guess we'll have to wait for Gibson to update their website. Nice gold top though. I wouldn't mind a gold top with p90 to round out my collection.
Gibson and Fender are making the best guitars on the market again. They both took a dip in quality in the 80's and 90's. But, they are on top again. There is no reason to buy imports. Their prices are also reasonable...
Agree 100%
But...why is it missing the Rhythm/Treble washer?
9unslin9er good question looks like Gibson removed it on a lot of guitars my guess is to make it look more modern? Luckily you can get them for five bucks LOL
LOL...I guess? I mean...it's called a Les Paul "Classic"
Would have much preferred they just reintroduced the model from the late 90's.
Ceramic 496R/500T set, finger bleeder/top hat knobs.
At the price they're going for, you might as well just pick up a Traditional and get a better top.
Still waiting for Ebony to come back.
Totally agree! I actually like the traditional. The top is much nicer but with a gold top it obviously doesn't matter. I also wouldn't buy a Standard in Goldtop since the whole point would be to SEE that nice AAA top.
Just ordered one in left hand..cant wait
Sick! You gonna love it!!!
That neck just got touched in places it never imagined! Great playing :)
Hi. What do you prefer between the Les Paul classic 2017, les paul standard 2016 or les paul standard 2017?
The Standard Burstbucker pick ups would be my least favorite-I'd go with a Classic as I always replace the pick ups on a Standard ;)
Marko Jankovic thanks. How does the neck of the standard feel compared to the classic and do the rolled fingerboard edges feel noticeably better than non rolled ones?
Definitely go with rolled! Necks are very similar as they are both slim profile. The Standard has asymmetrical but, personally, I refer the Classic. ;)
Marko Jankovic thanks again. Last question. Do you think the modern weight relief on the standard affects sustain in comparison to the 9 hole on the classic?
Nope. After all signal processing and all effects I don't know of one guitar player on earth that could tell me if he's playing a regular or weight relived Les Paul.
nice review- any updates on how you like the guitar or your opinion of the guitar?
JZakk Zakk thanks for the nice words. Very unlike me it's a month later now and I'm still in love with the axe. I have used it on a couple recordings and a live show and besides getting a lot of compliments on it I do have to say I still stand by the fact that it's one of the best purchases I've made in the recent months. Fantastic guitar for a fantastic price. Highly recommend. Gibson got this one right :).
Still missing the poker chip for that les paul look.
great review i have two other lespauls but i just orderd a 2017 classic t gold top
oh ya great playing too
hey really enjoyed your playing, esp. the GM solo outro, lovely guitar, hope to get one myself soon, nice one man!
Could you move the mic a little closer to the amp?! Did you even mic the amp?
it sounds to me the sound is straight from the camcorder.
Overly modest about your playing, you really rock that axe! BTW I was really impressed by the Tribute Goldtop for an even lower price..
Thank you for the kind words! Man, that 50s tribute is an amazing guitar if you find a good one!!!!!
Welcome, mon ami, I also have a classic and as you say, I can't tell the difference between a Classic ou ar a Standard.. Actually I can't even Tell the difference between the tone of a Tribute or other higher end Lespaul with the same pickups.. The Tribute have less cosmetics in terms of binding but they still look pretty good and definitely sound and feel as good for much less.. One guitar you have to get your hands on is the Godin Summit Classic Convertible.. For the price of a Lespaul Classic you get a North American made guitar with much more tonal options made with love and care and top quality wood..
I find lots of folks are into an ostentatious display of wealth when it comes to playing solid body electric guitars.. They are not so much concerned with the intrinsic qualities of the instrument, but they are certainly impressed by how it looks and about the bling or the flashy brand name.. I personally find that in many, many cases, it's exaggerated to pay more then 2k for a solid body instrument.. Especially when you realize how heavily automated the process is, when its comes to carving and routing.. Listen how this dude gets an awesome tone from a Tribute.. I don't think a classic or a standard could sound much better..
ua-cam.com/video/aYSsZ52DSpc/v-deo.html
Do you think is if worth to pay a bit more money and buy standard or traditional ?
Misiek honestly: no. Keep in mind that with the standard you don't really get a "better" guitar but rather a different guitar. The standard and the classic ate basically the same minus the different pick ups and ironically most people prefer the classic pick ups over the standards. Me too I think the 57s are "better" than the burstbucker pros.
The standard will generally have a nice top. If I have to take one guitar to an island it would be the classical over the standard-that being said I own both and they are both fantastic. :)
Thank you for reply !
Great job man, love Gary as well. I had just ordered one from Sweetwater and was looking for a review and you nailed it.
Enjoy it, you will love it!! ;)
I was looking at the traditional model as I could try one (previous model) in a shop and did like very much. What difference in sound ? I'm looking a classic Gibson sound.
SANDOROSAN haven't played on the treditional one but I guess they sound pretty close.
I feel the Classic has a bit of a more aggressive sound. I think they're both 57' pick ups but the Classic is open coil which I think looks better. The traditional uses a slightly "nicer" wood top but on the Gold Top finish that doesn't matter since it's solid color. To me, personally, I prefer the Classic. ;) Both great Guitars. Also the weight relief might be different. The traditional uses traditional weight relief and the Classic uses the 9-hole relief.
Marko Jankovic I have the les Paul slash model AFD one it's pretty heavy like a regular les Paul i don't have problems with the weight of it, but i gotta play the 2017 models to see if the weight is more comfortable.
I think you'll really like it! The Slash model is bad ass!
Marko Jankovic yeah it is !! Especially with a good Marshall tube amp ,man great sound, but I want to buy another les Paul maybe a gold top one or treditional or standard model I don't know yet
That was great now could you play something with a little bit of Melody? Melody's a little more impressive to me
Simply bad ass playing, Great guitar too!!!
thanks for the review, man. I've had my eyes on the very same goldtop model like yours. It's a beauty. I'm gonna pull the trigger on ordering mine. thanks again.
was that a bag of weed on the table? ha ha ha nice guitar
I thought you were kidding about the bag of weed....LMAO! I just saw it....hahaha.
You know it lol!!!
Yes !!!!! Chem Dawg at that, wooooo!!! LOL nice guitar man, Great Taste, and great playing Good for you!!!
your review is so cool. sweetwater is a great place to purchase from. one big problem i have with buying a guitar from guitar center is that they throw the paperwork from the manufacturer away. they toss it out and i have no idea why they do that. i like getting the photo of the guitar and the inspection documents but guitar center throws it all away. well, keep rocking my brother. peace.
Thnc brother! yeah man, I don't know what's up with Guitar Center. Back in the day they used to be meh but now it's just terrible-at least the ones here in LA. Once I discovered Sweetwater I never looked back. ;)
you sound great through that Marshall. i got a DSL 15c from Sweetwater as a replacement for a defective code 50 amp. they were totally cool about the return and speedy with the shipment. i was also lucky to get a great sales agent. i am from Kalamazoo, the original Gibson factory was there. so, i love Gibson products anyway. your gold top is the shizzle ! rock on rock strong!
Hi, can you give the address of sweetwarer LA, can´t find it in the website. Great review by the way. Best regards.
alefoto07 hi, they only have a store in Indiana. Purchase everything online. That's why it's tax free because there's no store here. Call them ask for Matt McKible and tell him MARKO sent you :)
Marko, you totally rock. congrats again on your beautiful Les Paul.
thanks for sharing, great review ,excellent playing looks and sounds great with the zebra pickups.
Loved the video, man! I've only had my custom strat body kiesel for some time now, but I decided to pull the trigger on the 2017 classic. Great tone and playing btw!
you probably could have ordered a guitar with the removeable guard.
Hi Marko.
Nice playing, mate!
I’m looking after this guitar,and I heard about a Wolfgang Stealth in your video (I do have one): What would you say that are the main differences in sound between both of them (clean & dist sounds)?
Thanks in advance, and keep rockin!!
Thank you, bud ;)
Both guitars are so great-I love both but they are definitely very different in feel and tone. My suggestion is play both and buy both ;))
Cool Les Paul, but dang... that SGTB solo! WOW!!!!!! :)
Thanx for the kind words ;)
Great guitar. Nice detailed review. Love that shirt too! That Les Paul is near perfect including the price. The only thing missing is the toggle switch poker chip... IMO.
I put one on mine
Got a Gibson Classic T 2017 Goldtop 2 month ago it is awesome :)
how did you get the guitar for $1700? i check on sweetwater's website and its $1,999 just like everywhere else.
Major Tom I spend a lot of money there AND there's no tax cause I live in Los Angeles since they're shipping it out of state and there's no SWEETWATER here. :)
Marko Jankovic oh thats awesome! you are a great player by the way
Major Tom thank you so much man!!
Thinking about purchasing this guitar good review! How do you like it still? Thanks!
Doug Vaughn love it more now than when I bought it. And that says a lot.
One of my favorite reviews!Awesome man!