🟢My Website: https://www.troglysguitarshow.com 🔴Reverb: https://tidd.ly/4aFiyhC 🐕 Private Help Sessions: https://troglysguitarshow.com/help-appraisals/ ⚫Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Zither-Wooden-Guitar-Stand-Handcrafted/dp/B06X9QPNXF/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=fender+guitar+stand&qid=1584154756&sr=8-43&linkCode=ll1&tag=trogly-20&linkId=5f49c589f48a3c5d78f875555c93a6a7&language=en_US 🍭Shop Sweetwater + Support the Show ➡️ https://imp.i114863.net/trogly Today, we are talking about the Guitar model that SAVED Gibson in the 90s. The original "Les Paul Classic." Gibson changed ownership in 1986 and it took them a few years to finally strike upon "the next big thing." A lot of this had to do with music tastes and stylings starting to change as well as a certain hat-wearing dude, but the Les Paul Classic is the first new model under Henry J ownership that TOOK OFF! These original late 1989-1993 Classics are vastly different guitars as compared to today's classics and originally ranked ABOVE a Les Paul Standard - let's learn more! 🐕 Episode Guide: 0:00 Intro - Check Links in the Description 0:12 Desperate Times, Desperate Measures 0:41 The Guitar That Saved Gibson 1:06 The First Classics 1:24 Compared to Other Models 2:30 Features of the Model 3:08 A Cheaper Reissue 3:55 Changes Over Time 4:27 Pickups & Finishes 4:56 Case 6:09 Inside Look / Specs 19:04 Clean Tones 21:12 Dirty Tones 23:08 Final Thoughts 24:14 What to Watch Next! 🎞️ Videos Mentioned: 0:28 1987 Gibson US-1 Super Strat Natural https://youtu.be/sGsKtgyVXTw 0:30 Gibson's "Super Strat" 1987 U2 https://youtu.be/uSgBRcxVyuQ 0:32 1987 Gibson WRC Super Strat Red https://youtu.be/BjF6oPfWd2A 0:35 Gibson M3 Deluxe Natural https://youtu.be/NUNjZCHBJL4 2:12 2019 Gibson Original Collection Les Paul Standard 60s https://youtu.be/7a4cSNCw7BY 2:26 2019 Gibson Les Paul Classic Black https://youtu.be/x9kouth2_LA 9:41 1979 25th Anniversary Stratocaster Silver https://youtu.be/U8CIa4lE78c 12:10 2006 Gibson New Century Les Paul https://youtu.be/zLPFrTZ8tYw 16:18 2005 Gibson Les Paul Standard Cherry Sunburst Flamed Back https://youtu.be/pYjZqQe3Yx0 16:21 2004 Gibson Les Paul Standard Quilt Figured Back https://youtu.be/A654jGtnh7E ❓Private Help Sessions ➡️ https://troglysguitarshow.com/help-appraisals 💰New to Reverb? Get $10 on Me ➡️ https://reverb.grsm.io/earn10 🍭Shop Sweetwater + Support the Show ➡️ https://sweetwater.sjv.io/x90ZDO 🔴 Shop Guitar Center + Support the Show ➡️ https://guitar-center.pxf.io/raGJPR 👕 Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/trogly?ref_id=27133 🥇 Patreon ➡️ https://www.patreon.com/trogly 📘 Facebook ➡️ https://www.facebook.com/troglys 📸 Instagram ➡️ https://www.instagram.com/troglys 🟢My Website: https://www.troglysguitarshow.com 🔥 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@troglys 🛒 Current Inventory ➡️ https://reverb.grsm.io/CurrentInventory (also on website) ✉️ Email for Business Inquiries ➡️ austin@troglysguitarshow.com ❓Guitar Questions ➡️ https://troglysguitarshow.com/help-appraisals ⚙️ Gear Used to Make the Show: (AFFILIATE LINKS) Guitar + Recording: George L's Guitar Lead: ebay - https://goo.gl/6SjCeG Shure SM57 (Amp Cab Mic): ebay - https://goo.gl/JK9bAC Audio Interface - Roland Duo Capture EX - amazon - https://amzn.to/2tkIBed + Universal Audio Apollo Twin: amazon - https://amzn.to/2uYeeKN Headphones: Focal Listen Professional: amazon - https://amzn.to/2tonXtI Rode Videomic Go (backup audio): amazon - https://amzn.to/2vHNzm5 Lens: Lumix 12-35mm : ebay - https://goo.gl/NP6dQd Computer: Mac Pro 2013 - amazon - https://amzn.to/37L9eb4 Editing Software: Final Cut Pro X - ebay - https://goo.gl/oiU3L2 American DJ Eco UV Bar Plus Blacklight: ebay - https://goo.gl/1E4ELt Camera: Panasonic Lumix GH-4: amazon - https://amzn.to/2Se3akM Camera Gimbal: amazon - https://amzn.to/38KxYk9 Camera Slider: amazon - https://amzn.to/3bTIXK1 Rode NTG-2 (vocal + room mic): amazon - https://amzn.to/2UjxmxA Affiliate Links are found in this description + comments section - clicking and purchasing items from partners will help financially support the show.