Les Paul · Original
Les Paul Classic
A hot-rodded Les Paul with a slim 60s mahogany neck and ceramic 496R/500T humbuckers for aggressive, modern output. A weight-relieved body and no fingerboard binding keep it focused on speed and tone rather than cosmetics.
Quick Specs
- Model Family
- Les Paul
- Production Years
- 1990–Present
- Body Shape
- Single Cut
- Neck Profile
- 60s-slimtaper
- Scale Length
- 24.75"
- Nut Width
- 1.695"
- Fingerboard
- Rosewood
- Pickups
- HH
- Typical Weight
- 8.5 lbs
- Country of Origin
- USA
Overview
A hot-rodded Les Paul with a slim 60s mahogany neck and ceramic 496R/500T humbuckers for aggressive, modern output. A weight-relieved body and no fingerboard binding keep it focused on speed and tone rather than cosmetics.
Body
- Body Shape
- Single Cut
- Body Material
- Mahogany (weight-relieved)
- Top Material
- Maple
- Binding
- None
Neck
- Neck Material
- Mahogany
- Neck Profile
- 60s-slimtaper
- Thickness Notes
- —
- Fingerboard
- Rosewood
- Fingerboard Radius
- 12"
- Scale Length
- 24.75"
- Nut Width
- 1.695"
- Number of Frets
- 22
- Fret Type
- Medium Jumbo
Pickups & Electronics
- Neck Pickup
- 496R
- Bridge Pickup
- 500T
- Configuration
- HH
- Controls
- 2 Volume, 2 Tone, 3-Way Toggle
Hardware
- Bridge
- Tune-O-Matic
- Tailpiece
- Stop Bar
- Tuners
- Grover
Weight & Feel
- Weight Minimum
- 8 lbs
- Weight Maximum
- 9 lbs
- Typical Weight
- 8.5 lbs
- Left-Handed Available
- No
Who Is It For?
Rock and hard-rock players who want a hot, fast Les Paul at a mid-tier price.
Strengths
Hot ceramic pickups, fast slim neck, aggressive modern tone.
Things to Consider
Ceramic pickups less vintage-voiced, no fingerboard binding.
Production History
- Production Years
- 1990–Present
- Country of Origin
- USA
- Notes
- Introduced in 1990 as a hot-rodded, slim-neck Les Paul with ceramic pickups.
Similar Models
Les Paul Standard '60s
2019–Present- Family
- Les Paul
- Neck
- 60s SlimTaper
- Pickups
- HH
- Weight
- 8.5 lbs
A faster-playing Les Paul with the slim '60s neck profile and a balanced pickup set suited to modern and classic styles alike.
Les Paul Modern
2019–Present- Family
- Les Paul
- Neck
- modern
- Pickups
- HH (coil-splitting)
- Weight
- 8 lbs
A contemporary Les Paul built for modern playability: a weight-relieved mahogany/maple body, a maple neck with an asymmetric SlimTaper profile, and Burstbucker pickups with push-pull coil-splitting. Lighter and more versatile than the Standard, it pairs vintage humbucker tone with single-coil sounds and a fast, comfortable neck.
Les Paul Studio
1983–Present- Family
- Les Paul
- Neck
- 60s SlimTaper
- Pickups
- HH
- Weight
- 8.5 lbs
A no-frills Les Paul with the core tone and construction at a working-player price — no binding, hot pickups.
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Common Questions
- What is the Les Paul Classic?
- A hot-rodded Les Paul with a slim 60s mahogany neck and ceramic 496R/500T humbuckers for aggressive, modern output. A weight-relieved body and no fingerboard binding keep it focused on speed and tone rather than cosmetics.
- Who is the Les Paul Classic best for?
- Rock and hard-rock players who want a hot, fast Les Paul at a mid-tier price.
- What neck profile does the Les Paul Classic have?
- The Les Paul Classic features a 60s-slimtaper neck profile. Learn more about the 60s SlimTaper.
- How much does the Les Paul Classic weigh?
- The Les Paul Classic typically weighs around 8.5 lbs.
- Is the Les Paul Classic still in production?
- Yes, this model is currently produced.
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