Hey WRS, hows it going, nice little collection you got there! I live in Bath, England these days, though I am originaly from Ireland. I play SG's. Just thought I would say hello!
I have a Les Paul 56 Gold top(EE).I also own a Gibson SG Standard.Which one is my favorite?Depends on what day you ask me.My Epi 56 Gold top is almost 4yrs old and I'm still amazed at the quality and sound out of the p-90's.
I've owned an Epi 56 Goldtop LP since 2008.Bought it from Musians Friend.It was "perfect out of the box"except I changed the strings(Slinky's).I also own a Gibson SG Standard.I love both and would'nt and could'nt pay #3,000+for a Gibson 56 Goldtop.The China built Epi is a Great Guitar.