Gibson 1991 Les Paul Classic

"You don’t need any extra fluff; isn’t this the ultimate rock sound that roars with just an amp straight in and a single twisted note to pin the whole ensemble down?" But in a vintage-minded pickup, wouldn’t you rather be looking for the deep twists, bite, and overwhelming aura that modern guitars can’t deliver?

Since its debut in 1990, the Les Paul Classic has continued to captivate working guitarists around the world with its 60s-style slim neck and modern high-power sound. It has long been a beloved signature series, but the very earliest examples made from around 1990 to 1993 are in a class of their own. The headstock on these early examples lacks the word "Classic" and is simply engraved "Les Paul MODEL," which is special proof that it is from the earliest period only. Gibson's high-quality wood materials, which evoke the eve of a historic collection, are lavishly used, making this a collectible guitar that is still passionately sought after in today's vintage market.

Among those very first classics, this is a superb rare piece dyed a dazzling gold all the way through, even the back of the neck, and impossible to ignore. A 1991 Gibson Les Paul Classic All Gold, radiating an almost divine aura in full gold. The early model condenses meticulous details and a crushingly powerful spec that drives the amp hard.

The headstock does not have the Classic silkscreen, and like the original, the earliest examples have the iconic face with only the "Les Paul MODEL" marking Recruit. At a glance, it is a showy detail that instantly identifies it as an early example.

Not just the top, but the back and even the neck are beautifully finished in gold, making for a lavish all-gold specification. The gold color symbolizes "abundance," "sacredness," and "eternity," bathing the stage lights and giving off an intense presence; merely standing there makes it seem to radiate a divine aura.

The pickup mounts open-type humbuckers with high-output ceramic magnets Recruit. The attack is crisp and biting, and even when tuned down with heavy gain, the notes do not collapse, producing a powerful punch and thick tone.

It features a mahogany 1-piece back Recruit, evoking the luxurious materials of the early 90s. It calls up the quintessential Les Paul tone, with a thick, solid midrange throughout the body and the clarity of attack from the maple top.

Recruit a thin, 1960s-style neck with little taper that puts no unnecessary stress on your hand. Even if you struggle with thick necks, you can grip it without strain, and it responds freely to anything from speedy riff work to expressive chording.

Made in 1991, with an early-model headstock marking and a rare all-gold finish. For players who want a guitar with the soul of a classic rock warrior that says, "Straight into the amp, one twisted shot, let’s fight!" as well as those who want an overwhelming, unmistakable Les Paul and the sure build and tone of an early Classic, this is the best possible match.

Plugging into an amp, the moment you raise the volume, the driving tone explodes outward. Experience the ultimate response of a classic that houses the artistry of the earliest era and gold.

[SPEC]
BODY:Maple Top / Mahogany Back
NECK:Mahogany
FINGERBOARD:Rosewood
PICKUP:496R / 500T
WEIGHT:4.24kg
NUT-WIDTH:43mm
w/Original Hardcase (many metal parts, and the handle cord is frayed)
Medium Scale Neck

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