Introducing the Les Paul Studio 50’s Tribute – Limited Run from Gibson USA

[bluesguitar65]

Nah, GC is just now starting to get their guitars in. The Glod Tops (and I think HBs) were all pre-sold. Not likely you'll see any of these on the wall, unless they had cancellations. At least that's what I've been told... (my GC Rep will be contacted to verify).

 

 

Sweet video, great sound from both! Surprisingly similar too, how close are they without the OCD?

 

 

the tribute a bit brighter without the OCD, but by not much. P90s are really amazing pickups.

[morty]

the tribute a bit brighter without the OCD, but by not much. P90s are really amazing pickups.

 

hey, tough question for you, which guitar do you like better the custom or the 50s tribute [flapper]

 

could you please make a video with the 50s tribute doing some aerosmith motley crue, guns n roses and zz top if you know any thanks! [rolleyes] [laugh]

[bluesguitar65]

hey, tough question for you, which guitar do you like better the custom or the 50s tribute [flapper]

 

could you please make a video with the 50s tribute doing some aerosmith motley crue, guns n roses and zz top if you know any thanks! [rolleyes] [laugh]

 

 

Im actually playing the 50s tribute more these days. Just enjoying that P90 tone. Sure, I'll make some videos playing some covers of classic rock..........I will attempt to at least.

[morty]

Im actually playing the 50s tribute more these days. Just enjoying that P90 tone. Sure, I'll make some videos playing some covers of classic rock..........I will attempt to at least.

 

 

thanks! gotta hear a little la grange! play some real mean sounds [flapper]

[bluesguitar65]

thanks! gotta hear a little la grange! play some real mean sounds [flapper]

BTW.....I like your sig. Is that your custom?

[morty]

haha! its just a pic i thought i would use for the forum, i want a custom though!

[Riverside]

Still waiting for the GT from Same Day Music - they have no info other than "maybe October"...

 

It must be great to be an authorized dealer.

[truetone6]

Still waiting for the GT from Same Day Music - they have no info other than "maybe October"...

 

 

MF still says 9/30.

[sparky scott 29]

The 50's tribute are new and still a novelty, with the p-90's and all, and the weight is quite different as well.

They both sound good, again leaving the taste to the owner.

[Bluenotes]

Here is a video I just did comparing P-90's and humbuckers, hard to decide which one I like more.... Excuse my playing!

 

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KiDZlvVgMRs

[Surveyor]

Thanks for posting. Some subtle differences that might be more pronounced in a live setting. All good though; the playing was fine, nothing to make excuses for in my opinion.

[Bluenotes]

Thanks for posting. Some subtle differences that might be more pronounced in a live setting. All good though; the playing was fine, nothing to make excuses for in my opinion.

 

Yes, the neck pickups sound very similar, the big change is when switching to the bridge pickups, P-90's are more brilliant. Thanks for the comment, I will keep practicing anyways.

[sparky scott 29]

Not the best quality, but I feel like I climbed Mt. Everest.

I felt just like I did when trying to do ANYTHING on a pc... FRUSTATED!!

Fingers crossed, I'll hit add now.

[Bluenotes]

Here are my twins

 

[truetone6]

Amazon has black ones in stock.

[sparky scott 29]

I noticed the necks are quite a bit different in color? Is that the shadows, or are they really that much different?

[truetone6]

Saw this on another forum.

 

"I had a dealer tell me that the word from Gibson is they'll fill their backorders, will continue the line but NOT the goldtop "

[T Bone]

Saw this on another forum.

 

"I had a dealer tell me that the word from Gibson is they'll fill their backorders, will continue the line but NOT the goldtop "

But who knows how accurate the message is from when it originated? (Seems every other time word is passed off, the story gets changed a bit). People misunderstand things all the time.

 

We already heard directly from Henry J. that the line would retain it's limited edition status (on the other Forum).

 

As for Gibson filling backorders, plenty of room for interpretation there too. Which back orders? Those where companies over sold? Or those originally committed to dealers? And why would they single out the Glold Top, the far and away most popular one. "We'll give you more of this model, just not the one everyone wants". Makes no sense to me... not saying any of what you heard is wrong, just that there is so much potential meaning in it, for me, I'll classify it as another rumor (there are many in this thread, some probably spread by me! Though not intentionally).

 

I look forward to the rest being built and delivered over the next few months, so we can finally see who gets what and what rumors were true and what were simply conjecture or misunderstanding.

[truetone6]

But who knows how accurate the message is from when it originated? (Seems every other time word is passed off, the story gets changed a bit). People misunderstand things all the time.

 

We already heard directly from Henry J. that the line would retain it's limited edition status (on the other Forum).

 

As for Gibson filling backorders, plenty of room for interpretation there too. Which back orders? Those where companies over sold? Or those originally committed to dealers? And why would they single out the Glold Top, the far and away most popular one. "We'll give you more of this model, just not the one everyone wants". Makes no sense to me... not saying any of what you heard is wrong, just that there is so much potential meaning in it, for me, I'll classify it as another rumor (there are many in this thread, some probably spread by me! Though not intentionally).

 

I look forward to the rest being built and delivered over the next few months, so we can finally see who gets what and what rumors were true and what were simply conjecture or misunderstanding.

 

The interesting thing about the guy I quoted in my post above: He was the 1st person I know of who actually bought one of the Goldtops back before most of us even knew of their existance.

 

He first posted about his Gibson Les Paul Studio 50's Tribute Goldtop on May 15th when he first saw one at his local store:

 

"...Gold top with P-90s? Don't see really anything about the line anywhere, but dang if I didn't just buy one :-)

 

Nice and light, spanky, plays great off of the rack. The Gold Top finish is pretty nice for a "worn" designation. I'm as happy as a little gurl..."

 

 

The Gibson rep he is referred to must sold at least some of the original "60" that had escaped so maybe he knows something.

[sparky scott 29]

Who knows? Seems like there always rumors about something all the time.

I personally think what Henry said in other forum, keeping it a L.E., is probably what will happen?

It could change though, one never knows for sure. We ARE all kept in the dark quite a bit...

[truetone6]

Is Gibson running out of wood for these?

 

[sparky scott 29]

Wow!! No kidding. I thought my Burst, which has a 3 piece back, well, 3 1/2 , back was kinda funky.

That looks like different. Not sure if its good or bad, but that's just my 1 penny's worth.

But, it is unique..

[Bluenotes]

I noticed the necks are quite a bit different in color? Is that the shadows, or are they really that much different?

 

My Studio's rosewood color is kind of red, which looks good on the Wine Red body of the guitar, while my GT's rosewood is darker. That's nice about Gibsons, each is different on its own.

 

[jmjohnson]

A 5-piece back??? Are you kidding me? Sheesh - Gibson is definitely using the 'low cost' factor to their advantage to pump these out.

[sparky scott 29]

Do you suppose by design, that the color of the neck is usually a little different on different Gibby's?