ettev Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 Hey folks! Great forum. I just bought a pristine Epi LP Elitist Goldtop. The previous owner tells me its a 2006 model. Are there any links that I can go to in order to get specifics on this guitar or can anyone share that info with me? I'm really most interested in what kind of pickups this piece has loaded in it from the factory. Any other tidbits or suggestions that you might have on these guitars would be appreciated. Things like pickup swaps, action/intonation setups, string sizes, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amino Moore Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 Congrats on buying one of the best bang for buck guitars out there. How bout posting a photo? Everyone here loves pics of fine guitars. I have a 2004 VS Elitist LP Studio and I wouldn't trade it for anything. I have no desire to replace anything functional about the guitar although I did swap the all the black trim for cream for that "Slash" look. The pickups are fantastic IMHO. This link has the info form Musician's Friend even though the item is discontinued. http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/product/Epiphone-Elitist-Les-Paul-Custom-Electric-Guitar?sku=518403 Also you might want to check out www.guitardaterproject.org for more info. Enjoy it and if you ever decide to sell it I'm first in line. Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Summerisle Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 Here are Epi's own specifications from 2006: Tuners: Grover Fingerboard: Rosewood Neck: 1-pc Mahogany, 22 fret Neck Joint: Set, 16th fret Nut: 1-11/16", Bone Scale: 24-3/4" Top: Hard Maple Back: Book-Matched Mahogany Sides: n/a Rhythm PU: 50SR (USA Humbucker) Treble PU: 60ST (USA Humbucker) Controls: 2-V, 2-T; 3-Way Pickup Selector Hardware: Nickel Finishes: Metallic Antique Gold You can access the Epiphone Elitist catalog for 2006 via archive.org if you need pictures or more info: http://web.archive.org/web/20060514201056/www.epiphone.com/elitist/elitistcatalog.pdf I always regret missing out on the Elitist '61 SG! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chefman Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 Very cool, congrats on your Goldtop. I got an Elite LP Standard off the bay back in October, and it is the best guitar I have ever owned. I will not sell it either. I have left it bone stock and had it set up for .11's. Plays better, sustains better than Gibson LP's I have played whether in my local Guitar Center or in shops in Nashville. I have seen people change out the pickups to EMG's or BurstBuckers or whatever their preference may be, but I like the stock pickups. Sound just like 57 Classics to me. I asked a friend who used to work at Gibson if they were 57 Classics or close to their spec. He wouldn't say, but he smiled and nodded his head and congratulated me on my purchase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ettev Posted January 20, 2009 Author Share Posted January 20, 2009 I have left it bone stock and had it set up for .11's. How do you think 9's or 10's would do on this guitar with the stock hardware/electronics? I've always used Erinie Ball 10's until recently when I tried a set of their 9's and really liked them. Just curious. Pics very soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ettev Posted January 20, 2009 Author Share Posted January 20, 2009 Click here for pics of the Gold Top and other stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWANG Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 I used .009s for quite a while and they work fine.. they'll be ok on yours. I usually find that .009s and .010s are interchangeable without modifying the nut slots.. but .011s take some work. They have a little less tone. but they play pretty nice. TWANG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyushPresley Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 Thats a really lovely axe there..and a good collection as well... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender 4 Life Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 Excellent collection !!!!! and welcome to the Forum. I also love my V-Factor....it gives everything I own (other Gibsons, Fenders, Epi's.) a run for the $$$ on tone.....the pickup combo and body thickness are as near perfect as i'll ever have. Love my Sheraton II as much as the V though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDD Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 Yes these the Elitist Les Pauls are very nice. I picked one up this summer. I did switch out the pickups to 57 classic and classic plus. Don't let people fool you the stock pickups are not 57's. The real 57's sound a lot different, much smoother and less high end bite than the stock ones. To me the switch was great, but this is the tone i'm after. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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