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Just received this guitar in 3 days shipping from east coast to west coast. Made Feb 8th 2022. Quality control got this one right. No dings, scratches, weighed in at 6.8 pounds. Almost in tune right out of the box. Will do a professional setup to be complete. Treble, and rhythm knobs work like they should. Hit a home rum with this purchase from zZounds. Maybe just got lucky , or Gibson is taking stock again of their quality control.

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I have been playing for 40 years and when I got out of bands I started collecting vintage guitars , I have had a 54 LP a 60 LP a 58 dot that was so mint I never played it and a variety of Strats Ricks etc, but as the prices went nuts I started selling all of them off ,then I started b buying and I think many of the new ones are better than many of the old ones. I love this guitar it sounds as good as any I have had and I love the neck shape not to thin and not a baseball bat it has a thin body that is very comfortable and Im very happy with it .It played well out of the box but it needed a slight neck adjustment to play really low . I also want to mention I love zZounds I have bought about a dozen guitars form them and this one was a gift from my son ! So I will not be trading or selling it.

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I had just bought a 2019 Gibson Les Paul Tribute (not Studio) in June. I really liked that guitar (keeping it) but had no idea about this Classic lite since it's exclusive to here. I saw this guitar in Sept. I decided to go ahead and get this as I do a lot of couch playing. This is a fantastic guitar and I highly recommend it. Just of note, this guitar is 7.8 lbs - so it's lighter than a normal high end Gibby, but don't let the "lite" fool you. By comparison my Gibson Les Paul Tribute is also 7.8 lbs but double the width ! So you know this guitar has a really dense wood to match it in weight at half the width. 57 Classics sound great for the pickups. Only knock is i wish it came with some vintage Kluson keystone pearloid locking tuners (I put those on my Tribute and love them).

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Gibson has given a well all around guitar here . it's light . the fret board has very good action . and the sound is nice .well done gibson. love it .

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I was looking for a genuine Gibson USA Les Paul that I could afford without breaking the bank - wow, I found it ! I recently owned an Epiphone LP Tribute model that had some Gibson USA components, I used it professionally for gigging and while it had adequate playability it just wasn’t authentic. This Les Paul is extremely aesthetically pleasing and produces the classic Les Paul warm fat tone earmark. The HoneyBurst finish is flawless and the mahogany body with the carved maple top produces sweet sustain and warmth. The wide thin 60’s neck profile makes it a pleasure to play, add in the Grover tuners, the Trapezoid and Gibson Logo headstock inlays and she just cries for attention! The ‘57 & ‘57+ Zebra pickup combo is rich in the highend & midrange without becoming brittle and deep in body on the lows minus the mud many other pickups have a tendency to produce when pushed too far. The ‘57’s breakup at high volume is a clean natural tone distinctive of quality LP properties. The included textured brown Gibson LP Harshell Case is befitting the level of excellence a guitar such as this. I’ve owned many other electric guitars over my career including Les Paul models and this is probably the best value for the money considering the instrument I received - thanks to this zZounds Exclusive offering !!!

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First, I want to thank zZounds for their awesome payment plan. Second, for their awesome attention to detail shipping this guitar. They are not gonna toss a shipping label on the Gibson box and mail it! This is a graduation gift for my 18 year old son. He already owns a 76 LP Standard, so it will be compared to that.This guitar is high quality. I looked over the binding and hardware to find a flaw. None was found. Those 57's give it a warm sound that the 76 LP Humbuckers doesn't give. He absolutely loves this guitar.Very little guitar setup was required.It really shines when playing Led Zep songs! The bonus... this bad boy is light!!!! About the same weight as a Telecaster.

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This is an amazing guitar, the fit and finish are just great. I was not quite sure because the body was thinner and thought that I must have to give something up for that. But no worries, it sounds just great. You really notice the difference in thickness and weight when you've been playing for a while. I'd get this again, I got the Honeyburst and it is just great. Comes with the brown Gibson hardshell case. I know that GIbson had taken a hit over quality in the past few years but I checked everything out when I got this and there were no issues at all. Frets were dressed and level, intonation was right and action was right, Gibson adds a tool to replace the hex key and it can be used to check the string height and has a screwdriver and feeler gauges on it. There was a photo of the guitar on the bench in the case also

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when i received this guitar the security tape had been cut the box had been open. I promptly searched for any flaws on the guitar and could find none. I believe zZounds may have inspected the guitar before shipping it(Thanks zZounds). I have to say the set up was perfect, even the G string tuning issue that all Gibson's have is not there. I was really impressed, by the feel and the playable neck. great guitar get one. Thanks Again zZounds you guys/gals have never let me down.

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Gibson did everything right. I hope they keep this model around long enough for people to fall in love with it. The weight relief is wonderful and the humbucker pickups will blow you away. Such a joy to play and own. A perfect add to any guitar lovers collection. Enjoy!

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As soon as I heard about this model I knew I had to have one. All the great things about a Les Paul without the thick bulky body.Lots of sustain, fat, crisp tones and incredible playability. The 60s slim taper neck is perfect.It did require some tweaking but that's normal with any new guitar. I adjusted the truss rod, action and set the intonation and now it's perfect.I have my first gig with it this weekend. Really looking forward to playing a 4 hour show with a Les Paul that weighs well under 8 lbs.I have three other Les Pauls and this one is quickly becoming my favorite.

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This guitar is everything that you expect from a classic les Paul, except the weight. Awesome thin back profile, almost SG like. Tone and quality you would expect from a Les Paul.

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Since this morning when this guitar arrived I haven't put it down..mine is a little more yellow than honey, but astounding.. It has some beautiful natural markings in the maple top. I can't stop looking at it! Not a flaw I can find.. It has that piercing Gibson sound in the bridge pickup we all love. The case is perfect.. Thank for the set of Allen wrenches too. I love the feel of the necks on these Gibsons.. my SG has the same feel. I feel like I should have gotten one of these years ago..you won't see me without it from now on..used to be my black SG.Thanks to zZounds which I recommend to everyone! I get everything from them!

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Just got this yesterday (10/07/20).Amazing. So light but sounds like it's got a full body. The 57 classics sing like they're supposed to. Didn't have to do a setup at all on this one. Right out of the box and into my amp and it was instant love. Stop reading the reviews and pull the trigger. You won't regret it.

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Nice guitar, I installed a freeway switch 6 way switch instead of 3 57 pick up are a good deep clean and distortion depending on amp, right on..

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Very very Happy. Love the 57' classic pops! Super fat tone. It's a keeper.

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Received my from zZounds in one day when I ordered it back in 2018. When I opened the case, I was struck by how unattractive the maple top was through the honey burst finish, but that reaction went away after a tuning and getting her plugged in. The overall setup was nearly perfect out of the box, and the tones of the 57 classics are pure Gibson nirvana for me!Appearance-wise, overall she ain't much to look at, but she satisfies my jones for Gibsony goodness!

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Near perfect. Plays, sounds, and looks fantastic.I have 3 other Les Pauls and this is the only one I have not modified. No need to.Only one imperfection: The machine screw that sits under the pickguard was either too long,or it was somehow pushed down into the finish, so there's a dent in the guitar.Have another LP with the same problem. Gibson assembly error or poor QA/QC. I always remove the pickguards -- they're worthless. All pick scratches are *above* the pickups, not below them.

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This guitar rocks. I was known as a Strat cat. And now, this is my go to guitar. The finish is flawless, if that matters. The play-ability is so easy and smooth. The tone is better than my ES-LP at the same weight. These are flying off the shelf for a reason. Gibson got this one right.

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Before I rate this guitar let me tell you what I am comparing it to I have a Gibson Flying V a Gibson firebird a Gibson shred paule . This guitar blows all of those out of the water the tone is perfect and it plays better than all the other guitars I have it has taken the prime seat away grime my v I let my brother try it out and he likes it as much as I do . I can not see anything negative with it

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Thank you zZounds!!! Your play as you pay has netted me a mountain of gold! This guitar is out of this world. I'd like to share something from when I was oh, about 12. My friend played keyboards and I've already been jamming a couple years. His older brother was very touchy about letting anyone jam on his Les Paul, Telecaster and his white Stratocaster. One day out of the blue, he lets me and his brother jam all day on his top quality guitars. I didn't like the telecaster, too twangy country sound I didn't care for. The Les Paul sounded so sweet but it was a heavy axe and too bulky for me, so I ended up jamming on the Stratocaster, hooked ever since. Been a Stratman ever since and have gone through my share of them and actually have two Strat's that have not been played since I purchased, I think, one of the best guitars I've ever play. Once I start playing this Les Paul, I cant put it down. The weight is lite, the 57 pickups do not disappoint, the finish is immaculate and this exclusive classic lite is a true winner my friends! I'm buying the Honeyburst and the wood grain back with the good covers, not the ones pictured in stock, is so pleasing to the eye. The slim body fits perfectly to my body with the contour back, man this is one great buy. I've been a huge fan of Grover Machine Heads for as far back as I can remember. When I see Grover Machine Heads, I see nothing but the best! The case, are you kidding me? The case is high quality, I don't think I've ever seen a case so well built! I'm using a Vox handwired wah pedal, with a Uni-Vibe and fuzz face, Sweet combination for this fantastic classic lite Les Paul! With proper care and maintenance, I can see this guitar can easily last a hundred years. I'm saying this because this is a high quality precision instrument, so well built. I think at this price I've struct gold. Five stars zZounds, in all categories!!

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This a awesome guitar, lite weight, fast neck, but still has that Les Paul chunk! This guitar is flawless , finish is perfect frets are fantastic, 60^s slim taper neck is fast and sleek! I would definitely recommend this guitar to anyone, especially those who love the sound of a Les Paul but hate the weight of one. Get this guitar while you still can, it is worth every penny!!!

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Before I rate this guitar let me tell you what I am comparing it to I have a Gibson Flying V a Gibson firebird a Gibson shred paule . This guitar blows all of those out of the water the tone is perfect and it plays better than all the other guitars I have it has taken the prime seat away grime my v I let my brother try it out and he likes it as much as I do . I can not see anything negative with it

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I saw Phil at KYG review this guitar and after preferring lighter and thinner Gibson's, SG and Les Paul Special, this seemed perfect....It is. I love the Tuxedo look of my ebony and the guitar sounds full weight with the 57, 57+ pickups. Perfection.

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This guitar is awesome!!! Lite weight fast neck , absolutely no flaws in the finish or anywhere on the guitar!!! I would recommend to anyone who loves a great Gibson to buy this guitar!

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I purchased this guitar after playing one. Great tone and very light. Gibson should add this one to their catalogue. It’s and exclusive model for zZounds. Had to have it set up like all Gibsons. For the money you can’t go wrong.

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I purchased this guitar after playing one. Great tone and very light. Gibson should add this one to their catalogue. It’s and exclusive model for zZounds. Had to have it set up like all Gibsons. For the money you can’t go wrong.

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Thank you zZounds for your play as you pay plan! You guys and gals make dreams come true! This has to be the best deal I've ever made for a guitar. This is one beautiful piece of craftsmanship, truly a fine precision instrument, built to last you decades if not longer.

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Weighed in at 8 pounds even. Which is a little heavy for a guitar that should weigh in around the 7 pound range. Definitely a little disappointed. Still a nice guitar, and sounds fabulous. I have a Gibson studio that weighs less then this one. Came boxed up from the factory, so zZounds has no way of knowing the weight. Not worth the hassle to sends back for the extra 10 to 12 ounces .

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If you ever wanted a brand new genuine Les Paul but couldn’t afford it or your lower back could not sustain the weight all night long, then look no further, this is the guitar for you. I have this model in addition to another lite model and it is what I call the sweet spot for Gibson. This guitar is spec for spec the same as the reissued one with the exception of the weight relief and they always change or leave out one of the guard plates to distinguish the model from the original because honestly you would not be able to tell unless you turned it sideways. This guitar plays like an SG, super light but sounds like a tank. The neck is super fast as well. Perfect for playing all night if you cannot support heavy solid body guitars. I cannot say enough good things about this model. Perfect price, perfectly weight, perfect sound and craftsmanship. Plus the honey sunburst is just amazing. Win all around.

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Whoever did the goldleaf work on this guitar did a terrible job. It looks like it says, "Gibso" and "Les Paul Mode" on the headstock.The work on the headstock is terrible. However, the rest of the work on the guitar is very nice. I'm going to keep it because it plays good and it sounds good, but the work on the headstock is terrible. I'm just going to check it up to character marks.I'm going to keep the guitar and just chalk it up to character marks.

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I saw Phil at KYG review this guitar and after preferring lighter and thinner Gibson's, SG and Les Paul Special, this seemed perfect....It is. I love the Tuxedo look of my ebony and the guitar sounds full weight with the 57, 57+ pickups. Perfection.

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This guitar is waaaaay lighter the Gibson L.P. Standard Bourbon Burstbucker I sold . The weight and body contour , makes this a very nice Les Paul ! I purchased this to ward off the Epiphone haters . I have the full size Epiphone Slash Les Paul Metallic Gold top , so I needed an " Official " L.P. This fits the bill .

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Bought this for my son . Good for a child or old person. light weight, but no special features like push pull, or coil splitting.