a very SWEET dilemma :-)

[donkeystyle]

the classic DOES have the original PUs ... there was a small run made in the custom shop that had the "classic 57" in them (as opposed to the alnico ones the "regulars" had - those were made in the regular shop = factory) ... but I agree, that the color is not the nicest for a AAA top ...

here's a good link - also good for general knowledge :=)
http://www.lespaulforum.com/slubarticle/ClassicPremiumPlus/classicpremium.html


still I am leaning towards the classic ... for the fact that it is the limited CS version and one particular reason:

A friend of mine (luthier) has very strong opinions about "painted guitars" ... he says that the crappiest woods always end up in the painted guitars as you cant see it there (makes a lot of sense to me) ... and the classic has a blue-transparent back where you can see that the body is mado of *one* piece of mahogany ...

any thoughts on that?

alfred

ps: thx for the very informative and knowledgable discussion

have your luthier friend go with you and play the guitars. if the custom is multi-piece.......which is a possibility, one of you should be able to hear the difference.
if you're thinking of the resale value, the classic may hold its value more because it's a custom run and it's got a special top.

but it's really your decision.