Every time Gibson says they've come up with a new Les Paul, we know it's not really the case because it looks like the Les Paul when it first started out in the 1950s- so how 'new' is that? Is the Les Paul Classic Plus you see above a new guitar?
Philosophy whining aside, the LP Classic Plus introduced recently is the typical LP Classic Plus I knew & it's not a complete departure from the former incarnation, they've kept the 496R & 500T pickups in tact which I deem to be the crucial consideration in this guitar. OK, so the fretboard is once again that torrified maple material we often read of late. If you think this is innovation per se then you need to read between the lines. Gibson's facilities had been raided recently & some essential wood types were confiscated by the feds, this is where the rosewood shortage comes in. So do you see the picture now?
But I like the LP Classic/ Classic Plus- basically I am distortion inclined & this guitar would serve me well in this department. I wouldn't mind its acquisition, really. I missed buying it some time ago so having it now would really be sweet.
