Christopher M DiDonna
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I have the classic worn and will have the classic in ebony tomarrow.
Ill lyk about the weight
New Epiphone 'Inspired by Gibson' Lineup
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Ill lyk about the weight
Christopher M DiDonna
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Waiting on my 2020 Firebird to arrive. It has been delayed. 
Davis Sharp
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CAUTION: Unsolicited advice ahead.
I'm also not a fan of coil splitting on the LPs, so I just leave the knobs in the down position. That will save you money. You might consider buying pickup covers. instead of replacing them entirely (or painting them black; can one do that?). I don't recall what's on the 50's LP, but if it has those ugly amber knobs, you're doing the right thing in getting rid of them
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Christopher M DiDonna
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Where order from.Waiting on my 2020 Firebird to arrive. It has been delayed.
CAUTION: Unsolicited advice ahead.
I'm also not a fan of coil splitting on the LPs, so I just leave the knobs in the down position. That will save you money. You might consider buying pickup covers. instead of replacing them entirely (or painting them black; can one do that?). I don't recall what's on the 50's LP, but if it has those ugly amber knobs, you're doing the right thing in getting rid of them
The 50s does not have ugly knobs, I was referring to the 60s, knobs are referred to as “Gold insert knobs with nickel plated dial pointers”.
Anyway, couldn’t resist so the 50s Goldtop is on it’s way :-)
It has arrived! Have not been able to test it yet, but it looks gorgeous!
As someone who is used to play the slim taper necks, the fat 50s neck is very doable.
Herewith already a picture...
Roy Clark
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I have just purchased these two, within a week of each other.
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Be sure to keep that blue one hanging out somewhere. There have been a couple threads here about those somehow supposedly turning color in the case.
Davis Sharp
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Nice guitars. I'm waiting for the shootout video.
Nice set.
I bet the Gibson bridge pickup sounds way brighter than on the Epi. Look at the distance difference from the bridge. I never looked if that difference is standard for both companies. That could be why a lot of people find their Epi to be muddy.
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Who doesn't love a gold top? GAWGEOUS!!!
After a few weeks, herewith a short review of the Epiphone Les Paul 50s Goldtop.
First of all, as already mentioned in an earlier post, I was a bit hesitant to buy one, due to the 50s neck. Dus to COVID-19, I did not want to go to a store to try one. On the other hand, the lockdown really screamed for giving myself another guitar. I am used to playing mostly thin slim taper necks. I decided to give it a go and I was not disappointed.
There were some reviews online mentioning fret issues. However, I have not encountered this after set-up. It only came with some high action out of the box.
The finish is beautiful. As mentioned in one particular review on youtube, a bit of filler can be seen along the binding where the space was probably a bit too large, but it doesn't bother at all (and most my Epi's seem to have some). I love the light wooden color at the side and the back of this guitar, it really adds a luxury element to it. The Indian Laurel fretboard has a bit of a greywash colour (don't know another way to describe it), whereas my other Epi's have a more brownish fretboard. I actually like the Indian Laurel much better for the looks.
After set-up and changing the strings to .09, it plays very well. I really love the fat neck, and if I afterwards pick up one of my Korean Epi's with the slim taper neck, it then becomes clear how thin that neck actually is. So I have become very used to it already and I don't regret it.
The pickups sound great. Not as great though as the SD Slash pickups that I put on another Epi that is from Korea (year 2000), since these have more definition, but definitely good enough to take it to a gig.
The guitar is quite heavy, heavier than my other Epiphone Les Pauls. It does however not bother me at all. The guitar really gives an overall luxury feel when I play it.
Oh, and of course, I like the headstock.
Maybe one thing that I like less is the fact that the Kluson style tuners (that I really love) are a bit to white instead some more touch of green. I might swap them later on. The other nitty-gritty thing is the font on the trussrod cover, I like the font of the Epiphone Classic LP better...
All in all, I don't regret buying the guitar. it is an excellent instrument with a lot of class put in it by Epiphone.
I now somehow regret having bought an Ebony Epiphone G400 Pro two years ago (although in itself it is not too bad), had I known that the Epiphone SG Standard in ebony would have been released two years later, I would not have done that (amongst others, I like full SG batwing pickguards).
Finally, having now many great guitars, I am considering to sell my 96 Korean LP DC in TV Yellow. I am probably not going to swap the pickups and electronics and it just does not do it enough for me compared to my LP's, SG's, Flying V, Explorer, Strats and Teles, but I will post that here once I have finally decided that.
First of all, as already mentioned in an earlier post, I was a bit hesitant to buy one, due to the 50s neck. Dus to COVID-19, I did not want to go to a store to try one. On the other hand, the lockdown really screamed for giving myself another guitar. I am used to playing mostly thin slim taper necks. I decided to give it a go and I was not disappointed.
There were some reviews online mentioning fret issues. However, I have not encountered this after set-up. It only came with some high action out of the box.
The finish is beautiful. As mentioned in one particular review on youtube, a bit of filler can be seen along the binding where the space was probably a bit too large, but it doesn't bother at all (and most my Epi's seem to have some). I love the light wooden color at the side and the back of this guitar, it really adds a luxury element to it. The Indian Laurel fretboard has a bit of a greywash colour (don't know another way to describe it), whereas my other Epi's have a more brownish fretboard. I actually like the Indian Laurel much better for the looks.
After set-up and changing the strings to .09, it plays very well. I really love the fat neck, and if I afterwards pick up one of my Korean Epi's with the slim taper neck, it then becomes clear how thin that neck actually is. So I have become very used to it already and I don't regret it.
The pickups sound great. Not as great though as the SD Slash pickups that I put on another Epi that is from Korea (year 2000), since these have more definition, but definitely good enough to take it to a gig.
The guitar is quite heavy, heavier than my other Epiphone Les Pauls. It does however not bother me at all. The guitar really gives an overall luxury feel when I play it.
Oh, and of course, I like the headstock.
Maybe one thing that I like less is the fact that the Kluson style tuners (that I really love) are a bit to white instead some more touch of green. I might swap them later on. The other nitty-gritty thing is the font on the trussrod cover, I like the font of the Epiphone Classic LP better...
All in all, I don't regret buying the guitar. it is an excellent instrument with a lot of class put in it by Epiphone.
I now somehow regret having bought an Ebony Epiphone G400 Pro two years ago (although in itself it is not too bad), had I known that the Epiphone SG Standard in ebony would have been released two years later, I would not have done that (amongst others, I like full SG batwing pickguards).
Finally, having now many great guitars, I am considering to sell my 96 Korean LP DC in TV Yellow. I am probably not going to swap the pickups and electronics and it just does not do it enough for me compared to my LP's, SG's, Flying V, Explorer, Strats and Teles, but I will post that here once I have finally decided that.
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Congrats on that beauty. I have a GT that inspires me to play it just by the looks.
(I actually like the pearly white buttons btw)
Just eat avocados and don't wash your hands before tuning and in a few days, voila!
(I actually like the pearly white buttons btw)
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just got mine finally last week. I brought it to my buddys shop for him to make some adjustments. I also am not a fan of the Klussen style, so i got some Grover locking chrome stuff. Got some Seth Lovers Ive wanted to try and swapped out the pickups to throw the new probuckers in my 2002 LP MIK, grovers all around now. Im in the process of learning how to switch everything and rewire it all and stuff. But it was gettin late and JJ finished the Goldtop so i took that and ran. Finish the "bloodburst" next week sometime
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okey 2 out of 3 done. new SD Seth Lovers in the goldtop, and the new probuckers in the 2003 along with new pots, caps, wiring, etc. Grovers up top too. Tomorrow they get their test rides at the studio, see how it all shakes out
next up...THE Del Monte...
gonna fish around for some decent p/u's to throw in her, i have another set of pots and caps waiting
next up...THE Del Monte...
gonna fish around for some decent p/u's to throw in her, i have another set of pots and caps waiting
