I love the Classics. I fell in love with a black one with gold hardware and aged white plastic bits when I worked in a guitar shop 20 years ago. I was saving up for it when a wealthy Dad bought it for his 8 year old who just wanted one. 😭😭
The Deluxe only seems bright because of how you set it. Turn the tone knob down and volume up "preferably use both pickupts" and you'll have a very warm sounding guitar with unending sustain. I have a 78 and it's my magic guitar.
A correction; the classic does not have coil splitting. It has coil tapping. Coil splitting is self explanatory. Coil tapping just taps the winds off mid-way so that you can “tap” the coil to a lower wind count and it will have lower output. The main difference you’re likely to see in tone is simply that it’s not pushing your amp as hard. However, when tapped, it’s still a humbucker, just with fewer winds. It is NOT EVER split into single coils.
I just bought a classic in translucent cherry. Mine is absolutely perfect and much better looking in person than in pictures. I really considered flame top traditional or standard models but I guess I'm bored of the same sunburst flame tops and wanted something different so went for this. All three are great sounding guitars... with very slightly different sounding pickups. I've had less Paul's with BB pros, 490's, and now the 61's. I like them all... the 490's are very warm... but 61's bright and clear. I didn't care for the BB pros much for my style playing... but they are decent too. I don't think you can get a better sounding or playing Les Paul no matter what price you pay. I play a 59 and 60's custom shop a lot too... and this sounds very similar. Interesting about the custom shops is that because the woods used on them is higher quality they are typically as light or lighter than a cheaper weight relieved guitar without having to drill holes. In terms of sound they are really close... the custom shop may be slightly more woody sounding. The classic I got is just as perfectly constructed as any custom shop I've played but I have gotten lucky. I have a couple of expensive PRS guitars too .. which I love but I think you get more for your money with Gibson... considering you can get a standard flame or classic bound USA guitar for half of what you pay for a core PRS. Again I love both but my PRS way overpriced.
They’re all ‘valid’ and each one looks right. Personally, I fancy the Deluxe, don’t know why but aesthetically it looks good and the sound a bit better suited to my tastes which is not the standard Les Paul sound (see what I did there?).
If it's your only electric guitar get a classic. That's what I did for quite some time. The coil tapping allows for some nice mellow tones that gets pretty darn close to the real thing of a single coil. If you have the money to spend though, get yourself a Standard LP and an american Standard strat. If you're trying to budget, you can get a used LP tribute or studio and a used MIM SSS Strat for substantially less than what you would pay for a single brand new classic. You open yourself up for more tone capabilities and you don't have to compromise on sound. I've played my classic and standard side by side, and you can blind fold me and I'd be able to tell you the difference in tone. Not to shit on the classic at all because I loved mine dearly, but 1 clearly sounds like a LP classic and 1 sounds like a LP standard. You will never find a guitar that is a master at everything, it will always be a jack of all trades and master at none. As much as the coil tap on a humbucker is nice, it's not a true single coil sound. Same goes with a strat buckling together 2 single coils to sound like a humbucker, or better yet just a humbucker in a strat, it doesn't work, being why I sold my HSS Ultra. Just my 2 cents.
Classic is lighter, has coil tap and other push/pull options, and simpler more modern looking tops. Standard 60s is heavier, has covered pickups (slightly darker tone), flame tops and classic looks. I say the Standard is the classic LP tone and look. The Classic has a few more options for tone and looks a bit more like the modern/non Gibson LPs. Classic is my favourite for the weight and array of tones you can get out of it. And that cherry top looks amazing; but i could go with a 60s, a Custom or a Studio and be happy as well.
8:17 I got a Classic for $1900, and at first I did'nt care for the thinnish neck. But now, I love it. Lots of tonal options. Best setting is pull the neck and the boost.
The Classic always seemed to be more versatile. I had a 1993 model that had exposed humbuckers that I played through a Vox AC30 and it was such a departure from the LP Standard and Marshall half-stacks that were ubiquitous back then. As the Classic evolved, I like it just the same. It has robust humbuckers with the ability to coil split if I need more mellow sound. The Standard is almost too distinct for me and I tend to only hear a certain period when they’re played.
Sign me up for the Deluxe. Oh, wait. I already have one! I bought it about six weeks ago to celebrate the Big 6-0. Sunburst, or course. The plain maple top has a beautifully symmetrical grain pattern. I'm primarily a Fender guy, so I love the brighter tone of the mini buckers. Plus, I'm a HUGE Thin Lizzy fan. (Actually, at 5'9" & 150, I'm not really huge...) Robbo and Scott used their Deluxes almost exclusively on their first four albums with TL, and I love that sound. A Deluxe and a DSL is a match made in Tone Heaven. But, geez! That thing weighs a ton. You could use it as a battleship anchor.
I took all the components out of my classic and turned it pretty much into a standard. Seymour Duncan pick ups in it though. Very comparable to my 1988 standard width the same exact pick up configuration.
Something about a Deluxe. I have owned four Les Pauls. A Custom, 2 Standards and a Heritage 80 which was Gibson’s first real attempt at a ‘59 reissue. Great! Still I play Tele’s a lot and the Deluxe sits in both realms if needed. Listen to the Atlanta Rhythm Section live to hear the sustain and nuance nothing else gets.
I love my 2020 Standard 60s, beautiful guitar and also the one I prefer in the video. But the Deluxe has something unique going on with the mini humbuckers. Nice comparison!
@@GuitarVillageFarnham I believe that Scott Gorham had Grovers fitted to his Deluxe back in the 70s ... that guy played many really tasty solos during the era when he used a Deluxe.
I loved my old 1970 Deluxe goldtop but the frets wore out, and the pups lacked firepower. Replaced the Klusons with Grovers of course. My '78 Custom in tobacco sunburst was so much better but I didn't ever get it set up perfectly. Hate the idea of weight relief-what are we?
Sounds like you've got a great collection of Gibsons there! Weight relief is definitely a good idea if you're playing for a long period of time, or just a smaller build in general. I know I couldn't play a full weight Gibson for more than an hour that's for sure!
@@GuitarVillageFarnham I lost the De Luxe, and sold the Custom in '99 for £600- I was leaving the UK and no longer playing -now I have the money not sure what I want but I have a Squire Strat and a MM Sterling JP100 (which needs a set up) and I will bring it in sometime
I have all three, as well as a Custom, and a Tribute, and can't really say I prefer one over the others. I'm a prog and power metal player, snd the Custom gets the most use, followed by my deluxe, then my Classic, just because of the coil taps.
I was in the same situation 10 days ago. I came from a strat neck and decided on classic. It has very comfortable slim neck. Ideal if you are coming from the fender camp.
just shows how it's justified to own more than one! personally i'd love a Custom because i just love the headstock inlay and triple binding. you can't go wrong with a Standard ( i prefer the 50s) but i also love the Special and Jr. i'm on the fence with the Deluxe...i love the look of them, especially the mini pickups but don't care for the brightness, but of course that can be remedied with the amp and pedals. the joke is to take a Deluxe, throw out the minis and install p90s or rout out for full size humbuckers, whicha lot of guys did
I have to say this is just my opinion, and I haven’t owned a 60s standard, but I think the classic is the way to go! I have owned a 50s Standard and basically, all I remember is it was super heavy and I had a really thick neck. I don’t like those things. Just my preference. The sound was very warm and full, but almost muddy sounding to my ears, because it didn’t have enough clarity to it, it was just excessively dark. Whereas I find that the classic has this extra bit of brightness, and also the pickups sound hotter, so when you shred on the bridge position, it really cuts like a shredding guitar would, but it’s thicker sounding And of course, it still got that classic les Paul neck position. The neck is thin, it’s perfection. I just think they got it right with this one.
im missing the p90 LP here. i have a 50 standard and a deluxe with the pickups changed to p90. What you say in the end about the deluxe sounding a bit like a p90 is completely wrong in my opinion. The mini humbuckers in my deluxe sounded quite harsh and shrill with almost no bass. With p90's it has a warm smooth and full sounding tone, more deep tones and bass with a smoother and warmer sounding top end. far from the mini humbuckers which sounded like thin tinny humbuckers to me.
I love that they're doing a 70s style LP with mini humbuckers. But the neck profile is wrong for what is supposed to be a 70s LP. I think they would have done better by putting the thinner standard 60s neck on those.
The Deluxe IS a Standard, just with different pickups. It's otherwise the same guitar in terms of crafting and specifications. You can see that in the P90 Standard which is the same guitar as the Deluxe. The Classic is a step below the Standard but not really by much. Mostly it's just the chambering and the absence of small things like pickup covers which sets it on a level below the Standard.
What nonsense. So the Deluxe IS a standard, just with different pickups. But the classic is a step down because it has different pickups than the standard. Do you hear how dumb that sounds? There have been “standards” throughout the years with the same plain maple top and cover-less burstbuckers as the classic. Actually, Gibson produces one right now and it’s a slash signature model. It’s a standard.
@@iancurrie8844 It wasn't edited when you commented. It was edited well before that. You just got it wrong and are now trying to find an exit from a losing argument.
@@kosmonument2682 Nope. I read the original comment. If I'm to believe you, then it must be some kind of bug showing the original post. In any case, your original take was clown world pants on head out to lunch :) All the best.
The Gibson Les Paul Standard is "The Standard" of Les Paul's. That's the way I see it. It's everything a Les Paul was and should be in looks, sound and feel.
I have a '91 Gibson Les Paul classic with vintage specs and it blows all other Les pauls IMO.. the only guitar I won't let go. If you into the clean sound and not so much hard rock/metal then look somewhere else
It's most likely that it was recorded at a slightly louder volume and I did a poor job at matching them! 😬 I can guarantee that they each as loud as one another though (after sitting in a room and listening to them all day! 😂)
The Deluxe sounds very compressed to my ears. It sounds like the guitar tone is being squeezed through a small box or something. Definitely an acquired taste.
All the love for the Deluxe is simply mind boggling. There is no magic. An actual 70’s Deluxe was a train wreck of poor construction, green wood and cheap epiphone pickups that were laying around and they decided to throw in the guitar and label it “Deluxe” when in fact it was the cheapest LP at the time. Well, at least it weighed a ton!
The new Deluxe is basically a Standard with Gibson mini buckers. No pancake body, three piece neck or volute or leftover Epiphone pups. I love mine. But it weighs a ton.
Standard is the most 'Les Paul'-y of them all, i.e. if you want a fat LP sound then get a Standard. And get a Riviera or Sheraton with mini-humbuckers.
I love the Classics. I fell in love with a black one with gold hardware and aged white plastic bits when I worked in a guitar shop 20 years ago. I was saving up for it when a wealthy Dad bought it for his 8 year old who just wanted one. 😭😭
Everyone deserves the best gear they can afford
You never eventually got one ?
@@miidaiir in the end, no. Other things came along. Maybe one day.
Commiserations! 🎠
I feel your pain dude 😢😢
The Deluxe only seems bright because of how you set it. Turn the tone knob down and volume up "preferably use both pickupts" and you'll have a very warm sounding guitar with unending sustain. I have a 78 and it's my magic guitar.
Love the Deluxe. You can dial in a darker sound with the tone controls but you still get a lot of bite when full up. The Deluxe shines in a band mix.
Deluxe all the way. Just got mine and the sound, look, and feel is amazing!
Classic all the way
I bought a Deluxe, sunburst, of course about six weeks ago and I love it. It's a must-have guitar for any Thin Lizzy fan.
I own them all and couldn't do without a single one of them.
Just ordered a classic after much research and reviews. The look I wanted was a lot to do with it.
Lovely, have fun with the guitar! They are iconic looking!
My favorite is the Deluxe!!
The deluxe is the one for me, like the crisp clearer sound & love the 70s vibe 🕺
Good choice!
A correction; the classic does not have coil splitting. It has coil tapping. Coil splitting is self explanatory. Coil tapping just taps the winds off mid-way so that you can “tap” the coil to a lower wind count and it will have lower output. The main difference you’re likely to see in tone is simply that it’s not pushing your amp as hard. However, when tapped, it’s still a humbucker, just with fewer winds. It is NOT EVER split into single coils.
I just bought a classic in translucent cherry. Mine is absolutely perfect and much better looking in person than in pictures. I really considered flame top traditional or standard models but I guess I'm bored of the same sunburst flame tops and wanted something different so went for this. All three are great sounding guitars... with very slightly different sounding pickups. I've had less Paul's with BB pros, 490's, and now the 61's. I like them all... the 490's are very warm... but 61's bright and clear. I didn't care for the BB pros much for my style playing... but they are decent too. I don't think you can get a better sounding or playing Les Paul no matter what price you pay. I play a 59 and 60's custom shop a lot too... and this sounds very similar. Interesting about the custom shops is that because the woods used on them is higher quality they are typically as light or lighter than a cheaper weight relieved guitar without having to drill holes. In terms of sound they are really close... the custom shop may be slightly more woody sounding. The classic I got is just as perfectly constructed as any custom shop I've played but I have gotten lucky. I have a couple of expensive PRS guitars too .. which I love but I think you get more for your money with Gibson... considering you can get a standard flame or classic bound USA guitar for half of what you pay for a core PRS. Again I love both but my PRS way overpriced.
They’re all ‘valid’ and each one looks right. Personally, I fancy the Deluxe, don’t know why but aesthetically it looks good and the sound a bit better suited to my tastes which is not the standard Les Paul sound (see what I did there?).
Classic. Own one and love it. Standard is awesome, but with extra cash to spend and less options in terms of switching.
If it's your only electric guitar get a classic. That's what I did for quite some time. The coil tapping allows for some nice mellow tones that gets pretty darn close to the real thing of a single coil. If you have the money to spend though, get yourself a Standard LP and an american Standard strat. If you're trying to budget, you can get a used LP tribute or studio and a used MIM SSS Strat for substantially less than what you would pay for a single brand new classic. You open yourself up for more tone capabilities and you don't have to compromise on sound. I've played my classic and standard side by side, and you can blind fold me and I'd be able to tell you the difference in tone. Not to shit on the classic at all because I loved mine dearly, but 1 clearly sounds like a LP classic and 1 sounds like a LP standard. You will never find a guitar that is a master at everything, it will always be a jack of all trades and master at none. As much as the coil tap on a humbucker is nice, it's not a true single coil sound. Same goes with a strat buckling together 2 single coils to sound like a humbucker, or better yet just a humbucker in a strat, it doesn't work, being why I sold my HSS Ultra. Just my 2 cents.
thanks for this video, I can't really decide between Standard and Classic, love them all
Classic is lighter, has coil tap and other push/pull options, and simpler more modern looking tops.
Standard 60s is heavier, has covered pickups (slightly darker tone), flame tops and classic looks.
I say the Standard is the classic LP tone and look. The Classic has a few more options for tone and looks a bit more like the modern/non Gibson LPs.
Classic is my favourite for the weight and array of tones you can get out of it. And that cherry top looks amazing; but i could go with a 60s, a Custom or a Studio and be happy as well.
I got a classic and it's a great guitar!
8:17 I got a Classic for $1900, and at first I did'nt care for the thinnish neck. But now, I love it. Lots of tonal options. Best setting is pull the neck and the boost.
The Classic always seemed to be more versatile. I had a 1993 model that had exposed humbuckers that I played through a Vox AC30 and it was such a departure from the LP Standard and Marshall half-stacks that were ubiquitous back then. As the Classic evolved, I like it just the same. It has robust humbuckers with the ability to coil split if I need more mellow sound. The Standard is almost too distinct for me and I tend to only hear a certain period when they’re played.
Sign me up for the Deluxe. Oh, wait. I already have one! I bought it about six weeks ago to celebrate the Big 6-0. Sunburst, or course. The plain maple top has a beautifully symmetrical grain pattern.
I'm primarily a Fender guy, so I love the brighter tone of the mini buckers.
Plus, I'm a HUGE Thin Lizzy fan. (Actually, at 5'9" & 150, I'm not really huge...)
Robbo and Scott used their Deluxes almost exclusively on their first four albums with TL, and I love that sound. A Deluxe and a DSL is a match made in Tone Heaven.
But, geez! That thing weighs a ton. You could use it as a battleship anchor.
I'm gonna go with the Classic... I've already done so...)
Great video. I have a classic, 3 studios and a Hp........ it'll be a standard next, I think 👍👍👍
The new Classic Paul uses a new p.c. board the others aren't using. I like the sound, I'm partial to the new Chicago Blue Limited Edition..
Great demo and good info Sam. Useful to get your perspective in addition to the specs. Cheers, Ky 👍👍
Cheers Ky!
I took all the components out of my classic and turned it pretty much into a standard. Seymour Duncan pick ups in it though. Very comparable to my 1988 standard width the same exact pick up configuration.
Oh nice, that's such a good idea! How does it play?
I've got a 2021 Standard 60s in Bourbon burst as well. It's the only way to go really. Once it was set up properly with Elixir Optiweb 10 gauge it's 🔥
Gassing for the Deluxe ;-)
Something about a Deluxe. I have owned four Les Pauls. A Custom, 2 Standards and a Heritage 80 which was Gibson’s first real attempt at a ‘59 reissue. Great! Still I play Tele’s a lot and the Deluxe sits in both realms if needed. Listen to the Atlanta Rhythm Section live to hear the sustain and nuance nothing else gets.
I love my 2020 Standard 60s, beautiful guitar and also the one I prefer in the video. But the Deluxe has something unique going on with the mini humbuckers.
Nice comparison!
The mini humbuckers are amazing, but there's definitely a model out there for everyone!
Very informative video again with same tasty playing. Nice one Sam. 👌
Thank you!
Great comparison. Standard stands out for me
The standard all day long, it's amazing though how different the modern ones sound against my beloved '94.
Oooh that'd be interesting to do a shootout with...
@@GuitarVillageFarnham I'll need to put some new strings on it, but you're more than welcome to have it anytime 😊
The Deluxe is my favourite but it would be even better if it had Grover tuners IMO
That'd be a great upgrade!
@@GuitarVillageFarnham I believe that Scott Gorham had Grovers fitted to his Deluxe back in the 70s ... that guy played many really tasty solos during the era when he used a Deluxe.
HAD to put grovers on my 71 deluxe. Kept originals but the G string thing tortured me into it
@@drdaver4081So the Grovers solved the problem ?
@@TheHumbuckerboy did not entirely solve due to the headstock angle issue.. but original tuners are bad. even if they are original.
I loved my old 1970 Deluxe goldtop but the frets wore out, and the pups lacked firepower. Replaced the Klusons with Grovers of course. My '78 Custom in tobacco sunburst was so much better but I didn't ever get it set up perfectly. Hate the idea of weight relief-what are we?
Sounds like you've got a great collection of Gibsons there! Weight relief is definitely a good idea if you're playing for a long period of time, or just a smaller build in general. I know I couldn't play a full weight Gibson for more than an hour that's for sure!
@@GuitarVillageFarnham I lost the De Luxe, and sold the Custom in '99 for £600- I was leaving the UK and no longer playing -now I have the money not sure what I want but I have a Squire Strat and a MM Sterling JP100 (which needs a set up) and I will bring it in sometime
Deluxe!❤❤❤
I have all three, as well as a Custom, and a Tribute, and can't really say I prefer one over the others. I'm a prog and power metal player, snd the Custom gets the most use, followed by my deluxe, then my Classic, just because of the coil taps.
Would you buy a Classic or a Standard (50s). I'm a Strat guy that plans to buy my first Gibson.
I was in the same situation 10 days ago. I came from a strat neck and decided on classic. It has very comfortable slim neck. Ideal if you are coming from the fender camp.
just shows how it's justified to own more than one! personally i'd love a Custom because i just love the headstock inlay and triple binding. you can't go wrong with a Standard ( i prefer the 50s) but i also love the Special and Jr. i'm on the fence with the Deluxe...i love the look of them, especially the mini pickups but don't care for the brightness, but of course that can be remedied with the amp and pedals. the joke is to take a Deluxe, throw out the minis and install p90s or rout out for full size humbuckers, whicha lot of guys did
LP Deluxe all the way \\m//
Really nice comparison.
I have to say this is just my opinion, and I haven’t owned a 60s standard, but I think the classic is the way to go!
I have owned a 50s Standard and basically, all I remember is it was super heavy and I had a really thick neck. I don’t like those things. Just my preference.
The sound was very warm and full, but almost muddy sounding to my ears, because it didn’t have enough clarity to it, it was just excessively dark.
Whereas I find that the classic has this extra bit of brightness, and also the pickups sound hotter, so when you shred on the bridge position, it really cuts like a shredding guitar would, but it’s thicker sounding
And of course, it still got that classic les Paul neck position. The neck is thin, it’s perfection.
I just think they got it right with this one.
Gibson Les Paul deluxes, I have been gigging them for since 1979 ( volutes and three piece necks ) no dopey weight relief and never looked back.
I have a 2021 standard that is amazing but I could play and the other three with pleasure! Great video Sam!
All of them were amazing to play! Glad you're enjoying your Standard!
I have the same classic, i had to lower a lot the pickups cause they were too hot and shrill.
I love the Deluxe
I guess I'm lucky,I have all 3,gold top deluxe, 50 standard cherry sunburst,burgundy classic,to be honest, I play the deluxe more than the others.
im missing the p90 LP here.
i have a 50 standard and a deluxe with the pickups changed to p90. What you say in the end about the deluxe sounding a bit like a p90 is completely wrong in my opinion. The mini humbuckers in my deluxe sounded quite harsh and shrill with almost no bass. With p90's it has a warm smooth and full sounding tone, more deep tones and bass with a smoother and warmer sounding top end. far from the mini humbuckers which sounded like thin tinny humbuckers to me.
Guitar Village? If I opened a shop it would be called Guitar Cottage.
I love that they're doing a 70s style LP with mini humbuckers. But the neck profile is wrong for what is supposed to be a 70s LP. I think they would have done better by putting the thinner standard 60s neck on those.
Great shootout. May I say your voice reminds me a lot of Nigel Tufnel? In a good way obviously.
These go to 11.
All Gibson are awesome 👑🎸👍🇺🇸
Can you cover the pickups on the classic without messing the sound up?
Yes. You can buy and attach the covers separately and there's almost no noticeable difference in sound.
The Classic is a very very good guitar for the price !!!!
Deluxe for me.
The Deluxe IS a Standard, just with different pickups. It's otherwise the same guitar in terms of crafting and specifications. You can see that in the P90 Standard which is the same guitar as the Deluxe.
The Classic is a step below the Standard but not really by much. Mostly it's just the chambering and the absence of small things like pickup covers which sets it on a level below the Standard.
What nonsense. So the Deluxe IS a standard, just with different pickups. But the classic is a step down because it has different pickups than the standard. Do you hear how dumb that sounds?
There have been “standards” throughout the years with the same plain maple top and cover-less burstbuckers as the classic.
Actually, Gibson produces one right now and it’s a slash signature model. It’s a standard.
@@iancurrie8844 You clearly didn't read my post correctly. Try again.
@@kosmonument2682 Your post has been edited and now says something completely different. "Try again" indeed.
@@iancurrie8844 It wasn't edited when you commented. It was edited well before that. You just got it wrong and are now trying to find an exit from a losing argument.
@@kosmonument2682 Nope. I read the original comment. If I'm to believe you, then it must be some kind of bug showing the original post. In any case, your original take was clown world pants on head out to lunch :) All the best.
I like the plain top better , I like to see the grain , plus I can a great figured top on a 500 dollar guitar.
The 2 pieces of the maple top on the standard are some of the most mis-matched I have ever seen. Apalling for the price you pay for one
The Gibson Les Paul Standard is "The Standard" of Les Paul's. That's the way I see it. It's everything a Les Paul was and should be in looks, sound and feel.
Like all 3, should add P90s to this also.
I have a '91 Gibson Les Paul classic with vintage specs and it blows all other Les pauls IMO.. the only guitar I won't let go. If you into the clean sound and not so much hard rock/metal then look somewhere else
They should over a "Classic Standard" for a Lower price than the Classic. It would have the Painted Top but have Non Switching PU's like the Standard.
LP standard has the best sound, but I prefer always De Luxe expecially with gold top
A Deluxe with a gold top sounds great!
deluxe
couldnt care less for flame tops n necks that are way too fat. Prefer the classic for the feel, sound n' look
Why is Standard's volume louder than other two？ How about pick up hight？
It's most likely that it was recorded at a slightly louder volume and I did a poor job at matching them! 😬 I can guarantee that they each as loud as one another though (after sitting in a room and listening to them all day! 😂)
@@GuitarVillageFarnham
Thanks！
The Deluxe sounds very compressed to my ears. It sounds like the guitar tone is being squeezed through a small box or something. Definitely an acquired taste.
The Classic
Great guitar!
Best Les Paul is More Paul
I USE A DELUXE 72. I LOVE THE CLARITY OF TONE NOT MUDDY.
Standard
All the love for the Deluxe is simply mind boggling. There is no magic. An actual 70’s Deluxe was a train wreck of poor construction, green wood and cheap epiphone pickups that were laying around and they decided to throw in the guitar and label it “Deluxe” when in fact it was the cheapest LP at the time. Well, at least it weighed a ton!
The new Deluxe is basically a Standard with Gibson mini buckers.
No pancake body, three piece neck or volute or leftover Epiphone pups.
I love mine.
But it weighs a ton.
Standard is the most 'Les Paul'-y of them all, i.e. if you want a fat LP sound then get a Standard. And get a Riviera or Sheraton with mini-humbuckers.
Standard