2019 Gibson Les Paul Classic - Unboxing, First Jam, Impressions || A Brokeboi Review
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- čas přidán 22. 08. 2024
- I finally did it... I bought the guitar I've had my eye on for quite some time, and the first in over 7 years.
I gotta say this one seemed like a risk due to the inconsistent nature of Gibson's quality control lately, plus the fact that there are TONS of very high quality guitars available now for much cheaper.
But luckily, this new LP Classic has stolen my heart and I don't regret a dollar.
The phenomenal punch, clarity, growl, and versatility of the split coil Zebra pickups, the beautiful Translucent Cherry finish, and the special slim-60's neck profile make this an absolute masterpiece of an instrument.
Is it twice as good as my LTD EC-1000, or six times better than my EC-256?
Undoubtedly, NO.
But if you are still on the fence after this video, and are fortunate enough to be able to afford it, buy one. I can tell you with confidence you will feel and hear very clearly where your money went.
I must say this is truly unlike anything I've played in a while and even sets itself apart from the same model-year LP Traditional and Standards I demo'd before pulling the trigger on this one. There truly is no substitute.
The "Classic" title seems to be a bit of a misnomer to me as it has many new/updated features, and definitely sounds distinct compared to the rest of the LP model lineup. If you want a truly vintage Les Paul sound and feel, this is NOT the guitar for you. But on the other hand, I welcome these differences with open arms as they make for a really unique and memorable playing experience. I just HAD to have one.
HUGE thank you to our friends at www.zzounds.com for the tremendous service, this arrived in under 24 hours of placing my order.
Pedalboard by Dunlop Manufacturing (www.jimdunlop.com).
The rest of my gear used in this video...
Amp: Fender '65 Deluxe Reverb Reissue
Pedals: MXR M75 Super Badass Distortion, MXR M77 Badass Modified O.D., Dunlop JHW1 Hendrix Fuzz Face, MXR ILD169 Carbon Copy "I Love Dust" Edition
Misc...
Camera: Sony A7iii
Instagram: @alpha_kenny__1
Improv sponsored by Evan Williams Bourbon :)
I have same guitar 2019. Best guitar ever owned! Low action plays like butter.
Thanks for the review, mate. This is the guitar I'm dying for right now. BTW That smell is the nitro finish! So good. Haha.
Guess my new hobby is sniffing Nitrocellulose
I got one almost 3 months ago and it’s worth every penny I paid for it! Plays, feels, and smells great! Haven’t been able to put it down since I got it!
@@bubbasouth69 Curious on what it might smell like. Does anyone know what Les Paul has the word tone on the headstock?
@@phoenixpharaoh9517 what?
@@marcopanetta3510 I got a guitar recently. It has that new car like smell.
Thanks Bro!!!! One of the best reviews I've seen. Thanks for being yourself! I'm actually a Fender guy, but I love the smooth sound of a Les Paul.
Thank you! Yeah this is a pretty amazing guitar. In the past when playing the newer Les Pauls at GC I've never felt like they were worth the ridiculous pricetag, especially with the competition of LTD (I have a couple of these and they're amazing for the price). This was definitely one I had to have - a real standout.
The p-90 coils are wrapped like that from the factory, I have them on my Gibson SG. Just ordered the limited edition Chicago Blue classic Les Paul, can't wait! Thanks for the cool video.
I have a 2007 Studio and the vanilla smell both in the case and on the guitar is still strong. Since the guitar is alpine white, vanilla is definitely appropriate. Love it!
I have a circa 2012 alpine white studio, same smell. Who knew nitro could smell so good?
Wrap around split pups completely normal and expected. Smell is the satisfaction of buying Gibson nitro finished guitar. And just fyi most guitars could use a mineral oil treatment on fretboard upon buying. No big deal will darken, too.
Great vid. I like your playing. Just ordered a Heritage cherry Classic. 🤘
Thanks man! I still don't think I did it justice, this guitar is far beyond my ability as a player. You're going to enjoy it! Very classy with the cherry.
Cheers
I have the honeyburst 2011 version. Great guitars, bargain too!!
I bought my Traditional in 2017 and man it still has that smell. Although you gotta get right up to it.
Glad to know it sticks! I couldn't get tired of it
Kick ass playing at the back end. This guitar rocks! Great demo. Makes me want to upgrade from my Studio .
The Les Paul Classics are really great guitars. Yours sounds great!! Hope you're enjoying it
Its awesome, thank you! Been a great quarantine companion
Just orderd it
Right on! Congrats and enjoy
Thanks for the review. I have this exact guitar
Dude I love your excitement lol. Im the same way. Nice Jimi style riffing
Haha thanks dude! That nitrocellulose smell just gets me psyched for life
Hey mate.
Is it worth buying for a rythum guitarist as that's what I do and sing. I have the Noel Gallagher Epiphone Signature Rivera but want something special for my 50th birthday this year much to the wife's discuss lol. Can you advise. Love the vid mate
A few seconds in “fuck i hate being short” 😀 love this dude already!
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Great review! I just ordered one-can’t wait...
Thank you! Rock the hell out of it
Awesome review brother!
Thanks dude!
Nice playing. The tone sounds a bit muddy. Can't tell if it's because of you daisy-chaining the channels on the amp, or if it's the pedal/Burstbucker combo. A bit too fuzzed-out for my liking. I've been looking at these lately, but I crave a little bit more clarity and definition.
It could also be due to my amp! The way I have my deluxe reverb setup is pretty mid-focused, I dont like the harsh high end when playing with distortion. The voicing of LPs in general have a lot of low-end emphasis - That's actually why I liked this one, because it has more of that high-end preserved compared to the LP Standard and Traditional I tried. If max clarity and definition is your priority then I might just skip the LPs altogether, although this one is quite stellar.
@@KennyRavelo Damn, son! That was a quick response! Appreciate the heads up, although I will let you know I am an LP man through and through! :) I just prefer the Trads + Standards to the Classics, I'm starting to suspect, is all.
@@oyemimelaza Ah it may have been the new 2019 models I tried. I haven't had the pleasure of playing many older models unfortunately
@@oyemimelaza PS in that case plz excuse my man-splaining lol
@@KennyRavelo The only thing that sucks about vintage models (other than the weight) is the prices! :) I own a '75 Custom, a '77 Deluxe and a '14 Trad. For tone, my go-to's are always the vintage models, but my Trad just feels so much more comfortable to play. Though it's no slouch in the tone dept. either.
I bought one tonight. Reminds me so much of Lucy (George Harrison’s Les Paul). I like how the white parts are a bit aged instead of super white
😍looks stunning，good taste on the color.
Thank you! I nearly went with the more classic burst, changed my mind to go with something a little different last second
If I haven't played for 35 years and want to pick it up again am I crazy even considering a guitar at this level?
Member 1234 not at all.
@@bubbasouth69 Is this guitar like getting a ford mustang in 6 cylinders? Just curious.
Member 1234 nope, I’d say it’s like getting the 8 cylinders a Mustang should have. Now that I’m older, the weight relief is a welcome feature.
Thank you. I noticed it has received many very positive reviews. I wish I could try it but it's curbside pick up only. May pull the trigger anyway. They've got a nice one near me.
No your not . A good playing instrument will inspire you to keep playing
Nice tones, did jumping the channels on the Deluxe really help? Nice guitar, any regrets buying it? I plan on getting one soon.
thank you! and actually it's a really cool effect when you channel jump, as you can "blend" the dry and reverb channels just by adjusting the volume on each one. it's an interesting way to add a little more control over the amount of reverb you get.
And absolutely no regrets, it's been a pleasure and a beast of a workhorse. I would recommend playing some LTD ECs/ESP Eclipses for comparison as you might get a better bang for your buck, unless of course you're absolutely set on getting a Gibson in specific.
You're not an idiot, but that is just how the pickups are.
Ah yes, after some research I figured this is how the pickups are supposed to be. Coming from an engineering standpoint I found this somewhat concerning. But, "if it ain't broke, don't fix it"
2018 classics have solid body and smoldering p90s
wow, cool lp and good review!
thanks! appreciate it
Honestly loving it, its the guitar I want for university!!
I definitely recommend, it's a good investment if you'll be using it everyday
@@KennyRavelo Thats great, I want t be using it for gigs and recording and stuff so sounds perfect. Great video, really useful way of seeing it before buying
@@JackMaw Glad it helped! Good luck and enjoy the hell out of it
Beautiful! sounds really good!
Thank you! Appreciate it
Why would you do a les paul review and not know about or be able to demonstrare the pot push/pull functions. Its not a treble boost its a Peter Green-esque out of phsse funtion.
OMG: Your fretboard will moisten the more you play it!!!!
I've been playing it as my main guitar for the last month or so, and the fretboard is still quite dry. Parched you might even say. There's no harm in expediting the process with a little fretboard conditioner during my next string change. What's the point of spending the money for a guitar like this if you can't set it up to feel as satisfying to you as you would like it to be?
Kenny Ravelo How often do you play and for how long?
@@dionj.pierre I play it nearly every day (as it's part of my job), and I have free access to fret conditioner. Doesn't seem like there's a need to wait for it to moisten over time..
Bought one of the same kind, had to return it, the fret board was insanely dry, there was problems on the back with binding (not even, part sticking out), volume knobs looked very cheap, fretboard had a ding in it, the nut was looking kind of weird and had some distance between the headstock and the neck. Was very disappointed :(
Ended up going for an eclipse, Japanese QC seems to be much better to me.
Ah I'm very sorry to hear that! I have heard about Gibson's spotty quality control the last few years. I think I mentioned in this review as well the fretboard looked/felt very dry on mine, but I planned to do a setup on it anyways to correct that issue among others. I would be extremely disappointed if I had your experience, knowing what these things cost. That's outright unacceptable.
I have 2 LTD eclipses and they are PHENOMENAL - especially considering the price point. You definitely went with a great route either way.
Hope things are looking up!
Cheers
Congrats！Nice unboxing ceremony. How about yours now？
Most copies don't give you that really huge Growl! In a recording it's nearly impossible to tell the difference between a Gibson or a good copy
Great video! Quick question: I’m also considering getting a LPC like yours but I was wondering about the issues with it getting out of tune. Do you find yourself tuning it over and over?
Thank you! Actually, it doesn't come out of tune as much as I expected. I can easily play for 1-2 hours without needing to tune it at all. Although it's definitely not as reliable as my LTD with locking tuners, it holds its own.
@@KennyRavelo good to hear! Thanks for replying!
Congrats..! Nothing beats that nitro smell.
wish they made it a cologne!
Does this guitar come with 9's or 10's strings?
Nice Sword riff🤘
Haha was surprised someone recognized that! Cheers
Does the nitro finish come with fine scratches on it?
Dude i haven't buy a guitar since high school and that was 10 years ago...
Just a few hundred more and you could have got a standard.
Only disappointment in mine is the neck pick up
As far as neck pickups go, it's nothing to go crazy over, but it's versatile enough IMO and works well with my pedalboard, which is a big plus in my book
@@KennyRavelo that bridge tho.
@@brandonkaiser8344 SO good
What song is that at min 10.15? It’s somewhere in my spotify list but forgot which band
Thats some Black Keys! "I got Mine"
Thats a nice one. Great red color and you play her well.
Thank you, appreciate it :)
@@KennyRavelo lol i just noticed that shirt! Classic. Oh i'm blinking all right bro. Lmao
@@EddieJarnowski Haha one of my favs
Did you work out if the tape around the pickups is normal?
Yeah it seems to just be how they're made! It looks a little janky to me but hey, if it works it works. Sure sounds totally fine to me. They're selling the 61T/61R Zebra Burstbuckers on Sweetwater:
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If you get a hush pedal it help with alot of that extra nose
Are you Filipino?
yessir!
@@KennyRavelo kaya pala 🇵🇭❤️
Nice guitar,well built and over priced. See how the player uses pedals? For even better sound ? Not worth $ 1,999.00 if you have to use pedals
This is definitely far from the best bang-for-buck guitar out there, but you should absolutely not just discredit it because I'm playing it with pedals. Sometimes that's the only way to get the sound you want: my amp only has a single clean channel, so if I want overdrive, fuzz, or distortion at reaosnable volumes, there's not really an alternative. Not to mention there are still benefits in the feel and playability.