xoso1281734109 Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 I'm about to order one of these in the next couple of days. I saw one 'in the flesh' a couple of years ago and really liked the colour but all the web-sites I've looked at recently have pics that make it look really garish (possibly because they are lo-res). None of my local music shops have one in stock so I'm going to take a leap of faith and order off the internet (probably from Thomann). My question - Does anybody have any decent pics of an LP standard in transparent amber they can post to confirm it really is the colour I want? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSDx Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 I'm about to order one of these in the next couple of days. I saw one 'in the flesh' a couple of years ago and really liked the colour but all the web-sites I've looked at recently have pics that make it look really garish (possibly because they are lo-res). None of my local music shops have one in stock so I'm going to take a leap of faith and order off the internet (probably from Thomann). My question - Does anybody have any decent pics of an LP standard in transparent amber they can post to confirm it really is the colour I want? Can't help w/ pics of the trans-amber, but can definitely identify with what you've experienced, in terms of finish appearance). I bought a honeyburst plus-top online (actually, was expecting a plain-top, as it was the "value package" and it only said Les Paul Standard - and it was priced $50 less than the plus was selling at the time (last Feb, I believe). The online retailer pics definitely don't do them justice........ I got me my beautiful honeyburst+top plus the crappy amp and assorted crap for $499....was stunned when I opened the box. I think you'll be pleased with the finish, you only have to hope that you get a "good one" (guitar, that is, beings as you can't demo it first...I was pretty lucky, mine was set up decent, and now plays quite well bone stock). When I was online shopping, the honeyburst looked like the vintage burst....dark - mine's only dark in no light...low lighty it/s somewhat brown, direct light it's very light ..... Good luck .... PS, my sig pic was in indirect light outside late afternoon/early evening.....'tis more yellow/amber/honey in bright light. EDIT .....Just for reference, here's a post on another forum (an Epi LP sub-forum, to stay "on-topic" even if off-site:-k with someone's recently acquired trans-amber http://www.mylespaul.com/forums/epiphone-les-pauls/20728-finally-transamber.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron G Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 Go to Google, click "images", type in Epiphone Les Paul Transparent amber, hit enter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardLionhart Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 Try this... http://www.mylespaul.com/forums/epiphone-les-pauls/19031-flame-show-best-your-top-2.html Around the middle of the page InfiniteeZ has has some great pics of his trans amber plus top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alanhindle Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 Not sure about that amber one. Looks a bit yellowish to me. The flame amber tops look nice on contemporary shapes like Jacks*ns but I'm not sure on the Les Paul if you wanted more of a classic look. My Honeyburst seems light enough to me if that's any help. I agree with RSDx's assessment of the colour of a honeyburst. Can't stop looking at mine. Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWANG Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 I haven't checked. but sweetwater has great pics at their site. and of the actual guitar you'd buy.. so that's helpful too. check out www.sweetwater.com TWANG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Zeplin Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 Here you go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stan 58 Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 Nice axe Zeplin, whats up with that big knob? Stan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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