2007 Gibson Guitar of the Week #2 Les Paul Classic in Fireburst with figured maple top

Gibson Guitar of the Week #2: The 2007 Les Paul Classic in Fireburst

October 2, 2026

The short version: Gibson's 2007 "Guitar of the Week" #2 is a Les Paul Classic in Fireburst, sold as a limited run of 400. Under the finish it's a Les Paul Classic Antique: AA figured maple top, mahogany back, a slim '60s neck, a '57 Classic and '57 Classic Plus pickup pair, and a bound headstock. Of all the 2007 weekly specials, it's one of the most playable. It isn't a museum piece, and it doesn't need to be. It's a light, fast Les Paul from a year when Gibson was trying a lot of ideas.

We have one on the bench right now. This guide covers what the model is, why it exists, what to check before you buy one, and how ours measures up.

2007 Gibson Guitar of the Week #2 Les Paul Classic in Fireburst with a figured maple top, cream binding, uncovered humbuckers and black speed knobs — The 2007 Guitar of the Week #2 Les Paul Classic from our inventory. The black speed knobs are genuine Gibson parts but not original to this guitar, and the original knobs come with it.

What was Gibson's Guitar of the Week?

In 2007 Gibson USA ran a promotion called "Guitar of the Week." Each week it announced a new limited model, and reference guides such as the Blue Book of Guitar Values list production as capped at 400 per model. Over the year it covered nearly everything in the catalog: Les Pauls, SGs, Flying Vs, Explorers, Firebirds, an RD, and even basses. Some were small variations on a production model, such as a different finish or a P-90 swap. Others were real oddities, like a Firebird V with zebrawood wings or an SG Special with a mirror top.

For used buyers, two things about the program matter:

"400 made" is a ceiling, not a count. The 400 figure appears in Gibson's dealer copy and in reference guides. I haven't found an official production log that confirms each week sold out its full run, so treat 400 as the cap, not a verified total.
The specs tend to follow a production model. Most GOTW guitars started from a regular 2007 model and changed it. If you know the base model, you know about 90% of the guitar.

What makes Week #2 different from a regular Les Paul Classic

The base model is the Les Paul Classic Antique, a 2007 production Classic with aged-looking binding and a more vintage look than the Classics of the '90s and early 2000s. Gibson's dealer copy for the regular model lists Honey Burst and Vintage Sunburst. Week #2 took that guitar and finished it in Fireburst, a deep red-orange burst that isn't on that list. Gibson's dealer copy and dealer listings for the GOTW version describe:

AA figured maple top on a mahogany back
Mahogany neck with a 1960s slim taper profile and a bound rosewood fretboard with trapezoid inlays
'57 Classic neck pickup and '57 Classic Plus bridge pickup, both uncovered
Bound headstock with a headstock inlay and the "Classic" truss rod cover
Tune-o-matic and stopbar, with amber top-hat knobs as shipped
"Limited run of 400"

Bound headstock of a 2007 Gibson Les Paul Classic Guitar of the Week with a crown-style inlay, Classic truss rod cover and green keystone tuner buttons — The bound headstock, crown-style inlay and "Classic" truss rod cover on our guitar. These appointments separate the Classic Antique from a plain-headstock Standard of the same year.

If you're still working out where the Classic fits in the Les Paul lineup, our Les Paul Classic vs. Standard comparison covers it. The quick version: in this era the Classic was the slimmer-necked, more vintage-flavored alternative to the Standard, usually at a lower price.

The construction question: chambered or not?

This is the one spec I can't fully confirm, so I'll lay out what I found. Owners of 2007 Classic Antiques, including people who own more than one GOTW Classic, describe them as chambered, and they report weights in the high-7 to low-8 pound range. At least one dealer listing for another GOTW Classic Antique also describes a chambered body. Gibson's spec copy for the model just says "mahogany back" and doesn't mention relief or chambering, and one dealer listing for a different Week #2 describes it as solid mahogany. Weights reported for other #2s run from about 7.4 to just under 8 pounds, which is light for any Les Paul.

The consistent lightness points toward some kind of relief. Without an X-ray or a factory spec sheet, though, I wouldn't call any single guitar chambered as fact. If it matters to you, read our piece on whether weight relief changes the tone. My short answer: you'll notice it in your shoulder more than in your amp.

What to check before you buy one

A GOTW Classic is still a 2007 Gibson USA, so the usual used-Gibson checklist applies first. After that, a few things are specific to this model:

Confirm it's a 2007. On Gibson USA serials of this era, the first and fifth digits give the year, so a 2007 guitar's serial starts with a 7 and has a 7 as its fifth digit. That's necessary but not sufficient, since the regular Classic Antique was built the same year.
Check that the spec matches. A Fireburst top, bound headstock with the Classic truss rod cover, a slim '60s neck, and uncovered '57 Classic / '57 Classic Plus pickups. If the finish looks right but the appointments don't, ask questions.
Ask for the paperwork and case. Original case candy doesn't prove much on its own, but a complete set from 2007 makes the story more believable and helps resale.
Look for refinish signs. Fireburst is a striking finish, and that makes it a target for a "conversion" from a cheaper guitar. Our guide to spotting a refinished guitar covers what to look for under binding and in control cavities.
Check the headstock. This is still a Gibson with an angled headstock, and nearly 20 years is plenty of time for a fall.
Check that the pickups are original. The '57 Classic / Classic Plus pair is part of what you're paying for. Look at the solder joints and pickup backs, and ask.

Close-up of the flamed maple Fireburst top on a 2007 Gibson Les Paul Classic Guitar of the Week, with uncovered '57 Classic humbuckers and tune-o-matic bridge — The Fireburst top on our guitar: AA-grade flame shading from yellow in the center to deep red at the edges, with the uncovered '57 Classic pair.

How this one measures up

This is the part I can speak to directly, because it's on our bench. The notes from the inspection:

Weight: 8.05 lbs on our scale. That's light for a Les Paul and in line with what other owners report for this model.
Neck: 20.3mm at the 1st fret and 23.1mm at the 12th. It's a slim '60s carve, noticeably thinner than a typical '50s-style Les Paul neck. If you're not sure which shape suits you, our '50s vs. '60s neck profile guide will help.
Setup: Medium action, spot-on intonation, and frets in excellent shape.
Structure: No breaks or repairs, no finish checking or cracks, and the truss rod has room in both directions.
Pickups and electronics: The original '57 Classic and '57 Classic Plus are installed, and the electronics have been fully tested. The neck pickup is warm without getting muddy, and the bridge pickup has more push when you dig in.
Cosmetics: Light scratches on the back and one side, plus some small rub marks on the sides of the headstock from a wall hanger. We rated it Excellent overall.
Changes: Genuine Gibson black speed knobs are installed. The original vintage-style knobs and the original pickguard are both included.
Case: Original Gibson hard case with the complete case candy shown in the listing photos.

Original case candy for a 2007 Gibson Les Paul Classic Guitar of the Week, including the original cream pickguard, the original amber top-hat knobs, a Gibson USA pre-pack checklist and a Gibson Gold Warranty tag — The original pickguard, knobs and factory paperwork that come with our guitar. On a limited run, keeping these with the guitar is worth the effort.

The listing is here: 2007 Gibson Guitar of the Week #2 Les Paul Classic in Fireburst. If it's gone by the time you read this, the rest of what we have is in guitars in stock.

Is a Guitar of the Week worth a premium?

My view: buy it because you like the guitar, not because of the badge. The GOTW name helps a little with resale and a lot with conversation, but most buyers are paying for the guitar itself: a light Les Paul with a slim neck, good pickups, and a finish you don't see often. On Week #2 that's a good deal, because the spec is a strong one. A GOTW that's a weird variant of a model you don't like isn't worth chasing just because only 400 were made. We go into this in more detail in our piece on limited editions.

If you own one and are thinking about selling, keep the case candy with it, and keep it original if you can. Our cash offer page is the quickest way to find out what it's worth to us.

FAQ

How many Gibson Guitar of the Week #2 Les Pauls were made?

Gibson's dealer copy and the Blue Book of Guitar Values both list it as a limited run of 400. I haven't found a factory log confirming that all 400 were built, so treat 400 as the cap.

Is the Guitar of the Week #2 the same as a Les Paul Classic Antique?

It's built on the 2007 Classic Antique spec, with a figured maple top, '60s slim taper neck, '57 Classic and '57 Classic Plus pickups, and a bound headstock. The main difference is the Fireburst finish. The regular Classic Antique's dealer copy lists only Honey Burst and Vintage Sunburst.

Is the 2007 Les Paul Classic Antique chambered?

Owners widely describe them as chambered, and reported weights back that up, but Gibson's published spec copy doesn't say either way. Treat it as likely, not confirmed.