RotcanX Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 Just got in a spankin' new LP Standard, EE0804, and I'm noticing that they changed the colour of the plastic parts, most notably the pickup rings. Now they're more of a beige colour as opposed to that yellowy colour they used to be. Not sure if I like this more; note that neither one is the correct 'cream' shade. But then again even the Gibsons are using some pink plastic these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdgails Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 wow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matiac Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 The ones on mine (2004) are a kinda cream/yellow type color. 'Course the yellow could be nicotine...I smoke like a frikkin' chimmney. I quit trying to quit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RotcanX Posted June 21, 2008 Author Share Posted June 21, 2008 Gave up that habit years ago. I'd rather spend the money on guitars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheX Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 Gave up that habit years ago. I'd rather spend the money on guitars. Amen to that, I quit drinking and smoking and save over 600 bucks a month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSDx Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 Just got in a spankin' new LP Standard' date=' EE0804, and I'm noticing that they changed the colour of the plastic parts, most notably the pickup rings. Now they're more of a beige colour as opposed to that yellowy colour they used to be. Not sure if I like this more; note that neither one is the correct 'cream' shade. But then again even the Gibsons are using some pink plastic these days.[/quote']Interesting............... any chance of posting pics for comparison, kind sir ??? Amen to that' date=' I quit drinking and smoking and save over 600 bucks a month. [/quote']Ummmm, I hope you're exaggerating a tad......or, dang, you drank/smoked a LOT !!!:- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RotcanX Posted June 21, 2008 Author Share Posted June 21, 2008 Well... I'm not sure if the subtleties of colour will survive the digitization process. I'll work on it. Have to find an old ring for comparison. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lerxst1281733995 Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 Ummmm' date=' I hope you're exaggerating a tad......or, dang, you drank/smoked a LOT !!!:- [/quote'] Depends on where you drink and what you smoke... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandman1281734047 Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 Just got in a spankin' new LP Standard' date=' EE0804, and I'm noticing that they changed the colour of the plastic parts, most notably the pickup rings. Now they're more of a beige colour as opposed to that yellowy colour they used to be. Not sure if I like this more; note that neither one is the correct 'cream' shade. But then again even the Gibsons are using some pink plastic these days.[/quote'] Yes. I got one too. I spoke to Epi customer service on the phone. They said that Epiphone matched the exact color of current Gibson plastic. I compared it with a current Gibson and I couldn't tell the difference. Looks good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RotcanX Posted June 21, 2008 Author Share Posted June 21, 2008 I think you may be colourblind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 I've seen some variances in aftermarket pickguards and pickup rings in the cream color. My Epi came with black PG and pup rings and it just didn't look right to me, so I changed it over to cream. I just learned to ignore and get used to the slight difference. It's only noticeable up close. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matiac Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 Depends on where you drink and what you smoke... "Very well put." Sgt. Yomana R.I.P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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