charlie brown Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 Well, I went up to Wichita, to E.M. Shorts, to get some (minor) work done, on another guitar...and while that was being attended to, I decided to take a look around. Wanted to see the new '60's Tributes, they just got in (15 of them). All, very nice, as you'd expect, but I made the mistake of looking at another Gold Top, picking it up, and fondling it lovingly...and noticed it has (YES)...a Stunning, 2-piece back, center seam. Looking, turned quickly into BUYING! Most of the others, had (nice) 3-piece backs, etc. So, there was no stopping me, when I found this beauty! See what you think.... And, finally, "The Twins!" ('50's & 60's LP Studio Gold Tops) Both, are amazing players, and...of course, awesome P-90 Tone. And Yes, I am definitely "Crazy!" LOL Cheers, CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigKahune Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 Damn . . . . . those twins are gorgeous! CB . . . you have officially gone over the top. Amazing. B) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidl Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 Great find. The back is at least as nice as the top to me. Do you find much difference between the two necks or are you pretty used to switching? Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted January 18, 2011 Author Share Posted January 18, 2011 Thanks, guys! The necks on both, are Great! I've never had much, if any, problem, switching back and forth on different neck profiles, so it's no problem, for me, at all. They are Both excellent players, and needed NO additional "set up," whatsoever...I did lower the action, on the bass side, slightly, but only for "my" preferences. Intonation was perfect, and the fingerboard is a joy, to play...love this "Pleking" stuff. ;>) CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windmills Optional Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 Beautiful! You are truly twice blessed, CB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted January 18, 2011 Author Share Posted January 18, 2011 They (E.M. Shorts) still have several Gold Top's available...just in case anyone is (still) interested. And, there were some really nice "Honeyburst," and "Cherry Bursts," as well. When I bought my Gold Top, yesterday, they had sold 4 already. 3 out the door, and one to be shipped. So... CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T Bone Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 Sweetness! So much for my last post, where I said they were not yet available... Congrats on the beautiful pair! Are these going at the same price ($849) as the 50's Tributes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackflag Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 Oh, man...that's ****ing gorgeous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparky scott 29 Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 The back is amazing looking.. Almost 3-D even.. Very pretty, C.B. VERY pretty.. And as always, great photographs!! Congrats on the twins.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swleary Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 Very nice Studio...so how many guitars does that bring up to now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted January 18, 2011 Author Share Posted January 18, 2011 Thanks, again...All. Been busy, going back and forth, this PM, on each guitar. "Love 'em, absolutely LOVE 'em!" Cheers, CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted January 18, 2011 Author Share Posted January 18, 2011 Very nice Studio...so how many guitars does that bring up to now? "2-Bits,"...so, pretty constant, number wise. I've traded ones, I wasn't playing anymore, for ones I do play...a Lot. The trade guitars, were NOT "Les Pauls!" (Smile)...in fact, they weren't even Gibson's. CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andre S Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 Arghh! I want one!!! in Goldtop! The streaky back, reminds of the grain found in mahogany used locally compared to the grain on my Les Paul. Is Gibson using a different species or something? Is this the second run Henry mentioned? I wonder if these are limited. They would look sweet with a bigsby! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kineman Karma Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 Thanks for the post Bro, You sound like you set up your axe just like I do Mine are on their way... Farrrrrrrrrkkkkkkkkk it's times like these I wish I lived in the Sweet US of A. Well when my Gold Top and Honey Burst arrive I will post. I already own them, it's just playing patience now until they turn up. That could be up to 6 Months. Hey can you please please please do a demo vid for youtube of the 60's Tribute Gold Top and post here. Cheers, from a brother from Down Under!! :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chase1410 Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 Thanks for the post Bro, You sound like you set up your axe just like I do Mine are on their way... Farrrrrrrrrkkkkkkkkk it's times like these I wish I lived in the Sweet US of A. Well when my Gold Top and Honey Burst arrive I will post. I already own them, it's just playing patience now until they turn up. That could be up to 6 Months. Hey can you please please please do a demo vid for youtube of the 60's Tribute Gold Top and post here. Cheers, from a brother from Down Under!! :P so awesome CB.....i dont want to sound extremely stupid..but how can you tell how many pieces the back of a guitar has? or how many pieces the maple top has? Do you just have to look extremely hard for the seams? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted January 19, 2011 Author Share Posted January 19, 2011 Actually, it's pretty easy, most of the time...even with the best matches. But, the easiest way, regarding the back, is to look at the back end/edge, (where the strap button is)...you'll see where the seams are, pretty quickly, that way. Of course, on guitars painted with solid colors, you can't really tell, unless there's (sometimes) a bit of a line under the paint...usually on the less expensive brands, or models. CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Plains Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 Looks great, congrats! I would love to date one of your twins one day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted January 19, 2011 Author Share Posted January 19, 2011 Looks great, congrats! I would love to date one of your twins one day. I don't know, R9...you may be a little "Rich" for their blood! Compared to your R9 Les Paul's, these are like the "Servants' quarters," with a shiny coat of paint! ;>) But, I love 'em, all the same...they "fit" me. LOL Yesterday, I played the '60's, pretty much, all day...today, it's been the '50's version. I (honestly) can't say which I prefer. CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shockwarrior Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 Two important questions have not been addressed! 1. How much did the 60's Studio Tribute cost? (what was the tag price as well). 2. Which has more sustain? The 50's or the 60's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted January 22, 2011 Author Share Posted January 22, 2011 Two important questions have not been addressed! 1. How much did the 60's Studio Tribute cost? (what was the tag price as well). 2. Which has more sustain? The 50's or the 60's? 1. Mine was the same price, as my '50's Tribute. (*prices seem to vary, a bit, depending on dealer) 2. They have the same amount of sustain (mine do, anyway). *Call or E-mail my dealer, E.M. Shorts (Wichita Band & Instrument Co.), for their selling price. Order Line: 1-800-835-3006 or E-mail: wbic@wichitaband.com (Attention, Lance, or Cody.) They do ship "International," but shipping and Customs are additional. (And...NO, I Do Not work there, but...I Have purchased a LOT of gear, from them, over the years, even when I lived in Los Angeles.) CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfpup Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 Beautiful pair of Lesters, CB. Like twins a decade apart! Is the only difference between them the neck profile? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted January 23, 2011 Author Share Posted January 23, 2011 Beautiful pair of Lesters, CB. Like twins a decade apart! Is the only difference between them the neck profile? Thanks, Surfpup...Yep, that's the difference, in the models...just the neck profile. Well, and no "Orange Drop" caps, either. But, I have to admit, the '60's versions, I've seen, besides mine (the 15, that were hanging in my dealer's store), didn't have as much "relicing" as the earlier '50's versions. Not sure if that's a change in spec's, or just "luck of the draw?" CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfpup Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 ...But, I have to admit, the '60's versions, I've seen, besides mine (the 15, that were hanging in my dealer's store), didn't have as much "relicing" as the earlier '50's versions. ... Well, the 50s models are ten years older. Ten years will do that, you know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted January 23, 2011 Author Share Posted January 23, 2011 Well, the 50s models are ten years older. Ten years will do that, you know. LOL...yeah, I suppose?! CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Gonzo Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 Picked up a Goldtop myself, after months of frustrated hunting for a 50's. I'll agree with the thinking of less relic work on the 60's versions. All of them I saw at Daves were about the same. BTW - they are going fast. In the 90 minutes I was at Daves, they sold all but one of their initial shipment of 6, including mine! Like yours, mine appears to be a 2 piece back, with a slightly off center seam. Not as heavily figured as yours. Would love to have twins like yours, but may have to settle for twin 60's, thinking of adding a Honeyburst, or maybe a Tribute SG. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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