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I've been drooling over the listings on my computer screen for some time now, but I still haven't been able to find a real one in any shops. Guitar Center only just recently added the 50s Studios to their site, and even then, most aren't listed in stock over for me. I'm wondering how much they've started to trickle out of Nashville and I would just love to jam on one. Felt a calling with that Honey burst model. Drop dead gorgeous. The Goldtop looked decent even though that finish has never really grown on me, and I guess I thought the same of the others. For the lucky ones who've been able to pick one up, in general, how's it feel? And the tone? I'd like to know. #-o

 

I've got the feeling that I need to get one of these and then a Standard, work my way up. [cool]

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Well, we're ALL "Drooling" over the photos, and the good reviews, from those who DO have

one. That's part of the problem....not too many here, actually have one...yet! I have a Gold-Top

on order/reserve, and I'm just waiting (impatiently)...;>), on it's arrival. By the looks of it, and the

reviews (so far) it would seem to be a really great guitar, at a really decent price point.

 

So, keepin' my finger's crossed!

 

CB

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My guess is that there are zero of these guitars trickling out of Nashville given the Gibson USA plant has been closed for more than a month due to the Nashville flood.

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The sound is incredible!

 

I couldn't take it anymore, and finally pulled the trigger...went with the last color they had - the ebony. Over and over I passed these up, and today it came close again as the store also had in a new Fender Am Deluxe & a new 137 Custom. But those P90s - just sound so good!

 

The Honeyburst would have been ideal - but the ebony is fine after all.

 

These are light and feel good to play. After being impressed enough with the p90s, at the store, I just got home, plugged mine in and got REALLY excited about it - NO buyer's remorse on this one! The finish, action & set-up are fine, though the bridge et. al. is a bit higher then I would like due to the neck angle. Other then that personal point, and the 'gig bag vs case', early on I have no complaints, and am thrilled with it - especially for $700!

 

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I knew the flooding had been the cause of delay (which is why I went ahead and got my Faded Studio when I did), but that was before I had gotten a good look at the other, non-gold finishes. Indeed, the pictures really don't do them any justice, as your ebony one looks fantastic! The stock photos looked kinda bland to me... course I've never been a big fan of all black guitars. I would guess the sunburst looks a lot better up close, since something about what I've seen so far bothers me. Anyway, congrats man!

 

Good ol' P90s. Can't go wrong with those. I'd love the chance to compare one of these to my Studio, see how much of a warmer tone I could expect from 'em. I do really like these Burstbuckers though. You know, when I brought my LP home, I wondered how much I'd want to trade up for one of these newer models, but never did I regret the purchase. Love it too much!

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Looking good, jmg257, and I'm glad to hear you love the sound, and playability, too. Outstanding!

Just a curiosity....are the solid colors "worn"(slightly relic'd) as opposed to simply "faded," as I noticed

your has a bit of the wood showing, around the edges, in places. Or, did you do that, simply by playing

it a lot?! LOL! No big deal, just my own curiosity, since I've yet to actually see, ANY of them...that's all.

 

I like too, that they all seem to have nice dark fingerboards...not the lighter (color) versions, that some do.

 

Cheers,

CB

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Definitely the factory worn look... the finish is 'worn' through - mostly around the corners on all of them, plus there are 'pick marks' on the pick guard and PUP covers. It seems to be a thin finish, almost transparent in spots on the neck, but not too bad overall. That factory wear on the edges is what makes the cap look almost like binding in some pics of the lighter colors.

 

The metal parts are shiny and not VOS'd, which I like.

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Good ol' P90s. Can't go wrong with those. I'd love the chance to compare one of these to my Studio' date=' see how much of a warmer tone I could expect from 'em. I do really like these Burstbuckers though. You know, when I brought my LP home, I wondered how much I'd want to trade up for one of these newer models, but never did I regret the purchase. Love it too much![/quote']

 

So your Studio is new and came with Burstbuckers? or did you replace the originals.

 

I am salivating for a P90 axe but I already have 2 Les Pauls, it may have to be an SG Classic for me and unfortunately not anytime soon.

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I've got a Faded Studio Les Paul, and yes, it did come with Burstbuckers. The 50s Tribute Studios that we are discussing come with the P90s, I believe. God knows I'd like one.

I once considered upgrading my old Tele clone with some P90s, but it's a good thing I didn't. Wouldn't have proved a good investment. As to my Les Paul, it sounds pretty slick so far, and I'd rather get another one with P90s than swap out those Burstbuckers. I need to expand, not upgrade, my collection! [biggrin]

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Ok, I have an early 2005 "Studio" Les Paul Vintage Mahogany that came with Burstbuckers Pro but I was under the impression they did not anymore.

 

Have you actually looked under the pickups to see that they are Burstbuckers? the reason I ask is that I may sell my LPVM one day and I thought the Burstbuckers Pro would be a selling point but not if they still come with them.

 

These 50's tributes give me GAS but I am all about variety so I will wait for a good opportunity on an SG Classic.

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Very well then, I guess I should have started there rather than believing rumors, thanks.

 

The only difference in specs is that my guitar has nickel hardware.

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I've been drooling over the listings on my computer screen for some time now' date=' but I still haven't been able to find a real one in any shops. Guitar Center only just recently added the 50s Studios to their site, and even then, most aren't listed in stock over for me. I'm wondering how much they've started to trickle out of Nashville and I would just love to jam on one. Felt a calling with that Honey burst model. Drop dead gorgeous. The Goldtop looked decent even though that finish has never really grown on me, and I guess I thought the same of the others. For the lucky ones who've been able to pick one up, in general, how's it feel? And the tone? I'd like to know. ^_^

 

I've got the feeling that I need to get one of these and then a Standard, work my way up. [cool

 

 

When you get one you won't be dissapointed. I got ahold of one of the first gold tops and I absolutely love it. I have had a worn dark brown 100% mahogany studio with P90's for a while before i got the gold top and I was hooked on the P90's then. Basically the P90's seem hotter than the humbuckers, which I have on my "big boy" Les Paul (heavy). The chambered studios (both mine are) are light and very easy to play. Good true Gibson quality and sets up nicely and play's as well as my LP premium plus. I think the chamber gives it a brighter overall sound than the solid LP's. It still has some fine sustain but not like my solid LP plus... The new gold top is the one I gig with exclusively now...

 

Good luck

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It's a nice guitar I had actually had placed a order for one and then a few days later I came to my senses. Even if it is a nice design and the p-90's are cool etc. it's still a Studio with a cheesy fake aging just like a Fender road worn model and it comes in a gig bag. All that and I'd play it a few times and then most likely stick it in the corner and go back to one of my reissue's or my Warren Haynes model so No Thanks I cancelled the order. Just goes to show you marketing can work when I cancelled the order the guy at the shop told me several others had done the same thing.

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Gibson will, no doubt, lose a LOT of "impulse" buying, on this (and any of their other) models, due to not having them

availble in stores, yet. So, those that ordered, then cancelled, seem more like impulse/instant gratification buyers, etc.

The thing about this '50's Tribute Les Paul...and in my case, the Gold Top version, is that it solved a problem, for me...

in that it's a reasonable price, for a good quality American made "Gibson," and a "Gold Top"...of which I've always wanted

at least ONE. ;>) And...In my personal situation, currently...it just makes more sense, financially. So...as excited as I

was/am, this was not an "impulse" buy, per se. More like, a calculated "no brainer, at that price"...kind of thing.

 

CB

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For $700 I have a great sounding player that I can bring on vacation to the beach for a couple weeks and not worry as much about wear and tare as on one of my more $$ guitars.

 

I don't really get the whole need/decision to give them the worn' look, would have settled on one a lot sooner otherwise...but...whatever.

 

Last night I was impressed that the set-up was as good as it was - one of the cleanest I have had in that regard as it only took the slightest tweak to get it just right. Better then my CS336 and and my new Gretsch, and even a bit better then my old Traditional.

 

The nut does give a little twang while adjusting a couple strings so that'll need some attention, but the saddles seem to be grooved just right and thankfully there is no ringing on any of the strings, which I seem to get too often.

 

Of course I would recommend checking them out 1st if you can, as that flawed GT I 1st saw was too obvious to have 'just slipped by'. Also understand that might not be possible with those ordered, so hopefully those receives will be nice!

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For $700 I have a great sounding player that I can bring on vacation to the beach for a couple weeks and not worry as much about wear and tare as on one of my more $$ guitars.

 

I was impressed that the set-up was as good as it was - one of the cleanest I have had in that regard as it only took the slightest tweak to get it just right. Better then my CS336 and my old Traditional and my new Gretsch..

 

Of course I would recommend checking them out 1st if you can' date=' as that flawed GT I 1st saw was too obvious to have 'just slipped by'. Also understand that might not be possible with those ordered, so hopefully those receives will be nice![/quote']

 

Yeah, I'm hoping that...true to their nature, and advertising...E.M. Shorts will reject any,

that come in, that are NOT of optimum quality. They are (usually) really good, about sending

back those, that don't "cut it!" So, hopefully the ones we've ordered from them, will BE 1st

Rate?! Time will tell...

 

CB

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Gibson will' date=' no doubt, lose a LOT of "impulse" buying, on this (and any of their other) models, due to not having them

availble in stores, yet. So, those that ordered, then cancelled, seem more like impulse/instant gratification buyers, etc.

The thing about this '50's Tribute Les Paul...and in my case, the Gold Top version, is that it solved a problem, for me...

in that it's a reasonable price, for a good quality American made "Gibson," and a "Gold Top"...of which I've always wanted

at least ONE. ;>) And...In my personal situation, currently...it just makes more sense, financially. So...as excited as I

was/am, this was not an "impulse" buy, per se. More like, a calculated "no brainer, at that price"...kind of thing.

 

CB[/quote']

I agree. Impulse buyers will probably end up canceling and leaving just enough goldtops for those who really want it. You can't beat the price for a goldtop. The goldtop looks very similiar to the 56 goldtop reissue that cost $3999. Can you tell which one is which?

 

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Though it's not a "Custom Shop VOS Historic," and it's lit a bit differently, at a slightly shallower angle, it looks damn good, side by side.

The very first original LP's didn't have neck binding, either...though they did have body binding.

 

CB

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I agree. Impulse buyers will probably end up canceling and leaving just enough goldtops for those who really want it. You can't beat the price for a goldtop. The goldtop looks very similiar to the 56 goldtop reissue that cost $3999. Can you tell which one is which?

 

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I do have to agree with charlie brown 100%.

I myself own a lot of real good wood and just do not see the point of spending

$3999 on a goldtop when i can get something which just misses binding and is not

custom shop.

Why do I have one of the $885 on order? Because I always wanted a goldtop and P90s.

 

MyGuitars:

* ES335

* ES333(blonde)

* LP Standard

* Firebird V

* RIC 360/12

* SRV Strat

* EC Strat

Amps :

* Lonestar Special

* Fender Blues Jr. (Red)

* Fender Champ 12

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Why do I have one of the $885 on order? Because I always wanted a goldtop and P90s.

 

 

Couldn't agree with that more. I'm hoping to get one by year's end, provided they will still be available by then.

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I agree. Impulse buyers will probably end up canceling and leaving just enough goldtops for those who really want it. You can't beat the price for a goldtop. The goldtop looks very similiar to the 56 goldtop reissue that cost $3999. Can you tell which one is which?

 

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I can tell right away which one is which.

 

I agree that these 50's tributes are a great deal but I would not compare it to a Custom Shop, other than the obvious binding there is the full nitro finish and the selected lighter wood, (solid by the way) and one-piece back as opposed to a 3-piece back that I saw on the tribute. There is also the long tenon. If these things don't matter then that is cool you can save a bunch of money.

 

Sure I understand the price gap is huge but so is the difference between a studio and a standard and people still buy the standards.

 

Again I think these tribute guitars are great but I think a lot of people are excited mainly about the fact that you can get and LP with P90's for this price.

 

Somehow everybody loves P90s but it does not seem that everybody is willing to fork out a lot of money for them, if that was the case there would be more Gibson's with P90's.

 

You can get a Custom Shop Gold Top for much less than $4,000 too, you just have to know wheer to look.

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