Emilyguitar15 Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 Hows your axe? Mines great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Sentry Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 I wish I could get a Goldtop. But they don't make any that look like this... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrankS1281734010 Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 i could've had one of these a few months ago, but for some stupid reason i opted for a standard :) it's ok though, i ended up getting a DC special to end (temporarily) my P-90 GAS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emilyguitar15 Posted July 30, 2008 Author Share Posted July 30, 2008 i could've had one of these a few months ago' date=' but for some stupid reason i opted for a standard '](*,) it's ok though, i ended up getting a DC special to end (temporarily) my P-90 GAS. You're missing out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shartom Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 I've had mine for about 8 months. Best guitar in my fleet. I had a Standard and traded up to the Ultra I. Another really fine guitar. I haven't seen another 56 Goldtop at the local dealer since I got mine. Guess I got lucky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emilyguitar15 Posted July 30, 2008 Author Share Posted July 30, 2008 I've had mine for about 8 months. Best guitar in my fleet. I had a Standard and traded up to the Ultra I. Another really fine guitar.I haven't seen another 56 Goldtop at the local dealer since I got mine. Guess I got lucky. You did get lucky. I've had mine for about 7 months now, great axe for the money although I couldn't install a pickup probably because how the factory made the guitar. Nice tone, good action could be as good as a gibson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funkwire Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 I've had mine since March. It's OK. . . . . . . . . . . . KIDDING! I LOVE it! I changed the strings on it last night and fell in lust all over again. Plays like a dream and chimes like a bell. The best deal I've ever gotten (gently used with Lindy Fralin P-90s and a hard shell case for under $500). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JefferySmith Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 Hows your axe? Mines great. I'm glad you posted this pic. I have always thought that the goldtops looked cheap (like a guitar painted with gold spraypaint) but have never seen one live. Your photo shows that the surface of the finish is actually glossy, which makes it look 100% better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheX Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 Just sold mine, bought an Elitist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JefferySmith Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 Damn! Even glossier! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emilyguitar15 Posted July 30, 2008 Author Share Posted July 30, 2008 Just sold mine' date=' bought an Elitist. [img']http://www.randymcelroy.com/images/guitars/goldie2.jpg[/img] Awesome. My friend has a vintage sunburst standard Elitist and it sounds great, tried it once and really liked it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
byrds1965 Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 Hows your axe? Mines great. Same thing my bandmate has and he favors it over his Gibson LP with HB which is good because I play 335s and SGs with this band and there is no tone overlap. Him Vox AC30 me Fender Twin, Dual, or my Traynor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
custer Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 Beautiful guitar=d> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emilyguitar15 Posted July 30, 2008 Author Share Posted July 30, 2008 Beautiful guitar=d> indeed :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
layboomo Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 They are good guitars with probably some of the best stock pickups in a non elite Epi, But they aren't great guitars by any means...lets just keep it real. The ones I've played have ALL needed fret work and the electronics are just OK to be honest. Good building blocks for sure,but lets just keep it real. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheX Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 They are good guitars with probably some of the best stock pickups in a non elite Epi' date=' But they aren't great guitars by any means...lets just keep it real. The ones I've played have ALL needed fret work and the electronics are just OK to be honest. Good building blocks for sure,but lets just keep it real.[/quote'] The difference between the '56 GT and the '57 GT Elitist is HUGE. Not just sound because of the pup difference but the build quality and virtually every aspect of the guitar top to bottom...as one would expect. My '56 sounded fine for what it was but I love the Elitist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
layboomo Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 The difference between the '56 GT and the '57 GT Elitist is HUGE. Not just sound because of the pup difference but the build quality and virtually every aspect of the guitar top to bottom...as one would expect. My '56 sounded fine for what it was but I love the Elitist. Exactly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epinder Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 I wish I could get a Goldtop. But they don't make any that look like this... You can get one if you really wanted too!!! I know it's a '57 Ri, but it's very sweet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Svet Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 mmmm mmm, I love those Goldtops guys! The P90 PU is just one of my favorites! I just love that case too Emily! Here are some pictures of my R6 GT: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Sentry Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 You can get one if you really wanted too!!! I know it's a '57 Ri' date=' but it's very sweet. [/quote'] Ha....if I had 4 grand lying around. (I typically look at Musician's Friend as the source for leftie guitars.) It makes me wonder whether or not some pup changes might get me close to that Goldtop sound. (Otherwise? No...I'm not going to spend 4 grand on a guitar. I'd have to put it in a safe, and I probably wouldn't get to play it much..) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcwillow777 Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 I really love mine. I didn't have anything to do to mine when I got it except to lower the action. The intonation was dead on. I may eventually change pickups, the neck is a little muddy, but nothing like any of the Epi humbuckers I have. The neck on thing thing is super, no touch ups needed on any of ther frets. Only a couple of mods so far: Grover Vintage Green Keystone tuners, gold speed knobs, and pointers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emilyguitar15 Posted July 30, 2008 Author Share Posted July 30, 2008 mmmm mmm' date=' I love those Goldtops guys! The P90 PU is just one of my favorites! I just love that case too Emily! Here are some pictures of my R6 GT: [img']http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x263/svetkt88/Guitars/gold4.jpg?t=1217469917[/img] Whoa... a real gibson of my epi version. The case is a gator case i bought for 110 bucks, I figured would look pretty with my gold top. Nice guitars ya got there too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 I like mine, but as someone said, it needs a little fret work to be a great playing guitar. Otherwise, I'm happy with all aspects of the '56 goldtop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldie Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 I really love mine. I didn't have anything to do to mine when I got it except to lower the action. The intonation was dead on. I may eventually change pickups' date=' the neck is a little muddy, but nothing like any of the Epi humbuckers I have. The neck on thing thing is super, no touch ups needed on any of ther frets. Only a couple of mods so far: Grover Vintage Green Keystone tuners, gold speed knobs, and pointers. [img']http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q232/jcwillow777/56%20Goldtop/LesPaulGoldtop.jpg[/img] Try lowering the pickup a little first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcooper830 Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 I love mine!! It is a GREAT guitar. I dont' care what anyone says. Here's a video of me playing it: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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