2001 Gibson Les Paul Classic – Honey Burst

05/29/2026- frets crowned and dressed, small areas show their age but the shoulders of the frets are lovely and round unlike their shape upon arrival. (Last 5 pictures)

Up for sale is a killer 2001 Gibson Les Paul Classic in a gorgeous Honey Burst finish. This one has all the mojo you’d want from a well-loved Les Paul — it’s been played, not hidden away, and it shows in all the right ways.

The body wear looks amazing, giving it that naturally aged, road-worn vibe that only comes from years of real playing. The top has a beautiful grain and deep color that really pops under light. The neck feels smooth and broken in — super comfortable and fast.

Loaded with the original Gibson 496R/500T pickups, this thing screams with that classic early-2000s Les Paul bite: tight low end, rich mids, and a singing top end perfect for rock, blues, or heavier tones.

Everything functions as it should. Frets have moderate fret wear but play great.

** The nut on the guitar needs to be changed, signs of somebody trying to adjust the action on the old nut and went too far are kinda what I think happened here, either way a new nut must be cut for it. The guitar plays in its current condition (with forementioned nut) however the open string because of the nut have a higher action than I like to see.

Specs:

Year: 2001

Finish: Honey Burst

Pickups: 496R / 500T

Non chambered

Case: Original Gibson hard case with pink interior

If you’re looking for a Les Paul that looks, feels, and sounds like it’s been on stages, not in closets — this one’s got the vibe.