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Les Paul Traditional Gold Top
Nicholas from Massachusetts, USA
Quality
Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable?
This guitar is one of the best made guitars I have ever owned, it's dependability has yet to let me down. The only downfall as I have found appear on almost all Gibsons is the strap buttons and the action out of the box.
Reliability
How has it stood up over time?
I got this guitar after it was back ordered a little over a year ago and it has yet to let me down. This is my main guitar and played regularly but has only gotten minimal buckle rash and only a couple hard to see dents. I don't baby this guitar either so the finish quality is top notch.
Overall
Your general opinion of this product.
I love this guitar. Originally the 57 Classics weren't "for me" as I was used to burstbucker pros but after playing around with my settings I have found that these pick ups can do any style needed. Yes even "Heavy Metal" with the right amp or pedal.
Playability and Feel
How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing?
The guitar is heavy like the older 80's and 90's Pauls but have the "Modern Weight Relief Swiss Cheese Holes" Mine is around 10 pounds give or take a few ounces but I love the sustain it gets. The neck is awesome, thick chunky Gibson neck but not overly thick. I have small hands but can play barre chords with ease and switch to playing lead lines without having any issues.
Tone
Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin?
If you are looking for twang or thin tin like tones stay away or get something with single coils. This guitar is balls to the walls rock and roll. The 57 classics can be deep and rich but can hit that raw modern tone as well. They aren't overly hot as they are model 57's but they get the job done with minimal setting adjustments whether it be classic rock or blue to punk rock or metal.
Finish
How did the stain or paint job look?
The paint job was amazing! The gold top sparkles with radiance and the back is natural wood colored and looks gorgeous. The inlays and binding are also done to perfection. Gibson has been a big name in guitar crafting for a reason and they are continuing that trend to this day.
Action
How was the action out of the box?
The action was one of the only downfalls. It was playable but I preferred to tweak it a little as everyone has their own personal preferences. Had I not been an experienced player the action would have been suitable and better than lowered end guitar manufacturers.
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What a deal!
Kris Cantone from Wallingford, CT, USA
Quality
Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable?
Reliability
How has it stood up over time?
Overall
Your general opinion of this product.
American Musical is the best! I used price match and got this guitar for my 14 yr old son for Christmas. Customer service couldn't have been nicer and it was at my house the next day! They helped make my son's dream come true! Thank you so much!!!!
Playability and Feel
How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing?
Tone
Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin?
Finish
How did the stain or paint job look?
Action
How was the action out of the box?