Scott0 Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 I did a search here for 56 les paul- nada. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rct Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 If you've ever used a 56 Les Paul don't bother. You will be greatly disappointed. rct Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott0 Posted April 7, 2014 Author Share Posted April 7, 2014 That's one thing I don't have to worry about being disappointed about. lolz, I'd bet a bridge post from a 1956 LP goes for more than a entire Epi '56 guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender 4 Life Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 mines a good guitar, after I upgraded ALL the electronics including the p'ups.....the Asian P-90s just sounded nasty to me. i'll be stoned for saying that....and NOT in the good way....but they were uber harsh. I upgraded with a set of GFS Dream 180 Soap-bars (humbuckers that fit P-90 holes) and several folks have upgraded w/mini-hums.....either is a great improvement IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pin Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 I've got a '56 Epi Les Paul and it is slated for a makeover because I find the pickups less than desirable. I will replace with P90s and electrics (not decided which yet) rather than go down the mini humbucker route and also replace the nut (which sticks) with a decent bone nut. And when the work is done it will be a perfectly good guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott0 Posted April 8, 2014 Author Share Posted April 8, 2014 mines a good guitar, after I upgraded ALL the electronics including the p'ups.....the Asian P-90s just sounded nasty to me. i'll be stoned for saying that....and NOT in the good way....but they were uber harsh. I upgraded with a set of GFS Dream 180 Soap-bars (humbuckers that fit P-90 holes) and several folks have upgraded w/mini-hums.....either is a great improvement IMO. I've got a '56 Epi Les Paul and it is slated for a makeover because I find the pickups less than desirable. I will replace with P90s and electrics (not decided which yet) rather than go down the mini humbucker route and also replace the nut (which sticks) with a decent bone nut. And when the work is done it will be a perfectly good guitar. appreciated. I think I'm going to give one a whirl. I've got one in my sights, the price is right (<$300) and I'm interested in a solid body p-90. Epi p-90 pickups have been hit or miss for me but nothing wrong with a swap out if they don't cut it. Went through quite a lot of good reviews on this guitar last night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Marlowe Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 appreciated. I think I'm going to give one a whirl. I've got one in my sights, the price is right (<$300) and I'm interested in a solid body p-90. Epi p-90 pickups have been hit or miss for me but nothing wrong with a swap out if they don't cut it. Went through quite a lot of good reviews on this guitar last night. Hardest part of replacing the stock P-90s is choosing. There's so many good choices out there. Luckily I'm REAL happy with the stock P-90s in my Epi SG. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcwillow777 Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 I have a '56 Epi GT. I almost sold it until I found out the mini humbuckers were a direct drop in replacement. Try as I might, I just don't like P90s. They are too noisy for my rig. I put a set of Gibson minis in it and am completely happy with it now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pin Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 I have a '56 Epi GT. I almost sold it until I found out the mini humbuckers were a direct drop in replacement. Try as I might, I just don't like P90s. They are too noisy for my rig. I put a set of Gibson minis in it and am completely happy with it now. One option (which I am considering) is noiseless P90s like the Kinman's. Those particular P90s also offer an "out of phase" option too. The problem is that they are very expensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
79cb750f Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 Since I'm stuck in 1957, May as well complete the collection with a Goldtop my 58 korina Exploder and flying V may move me to 1958 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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