pickle311 Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 I just got my 56 goldtop reissue in and man this thing is sweet. I have a couple of questions. 1. I intend on upgrading the electronics soon. I've had issues with the switches and pots on my other Epiphones in the past, so I'm just going to yank it all out and put in quality components. I've seen several wiring kits offered on the net, is there any particular kit that you guys recommend? I'm not changing the pups at this time, maybe later. 2. How do I find out if it's made in Korea or China? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgrmatt Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 As far as 2) you can follow this link http://www.guitardaterproject.org/epiphone.aspx input the sn# and it should tell you where and when. Depending on when it was made the sn# could read a couple of way most 08'sand before had 2 letters and a series of numbers; EE123456789 but Epiphone has started using new sn#'s that have dropped the letters at the beggining. Hope this helps, mgm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennW Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 I don't know of any kit, but the following would be good: (4) CTS 500K pots (4) knobs, your current knobs won't fit the USA pot shafts (2) Orange Drop .022uF caps Switchcraft 3-way switch and jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InsideMan Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 I haven't tried these guys, but they look impressive Mojo Musical Supply Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 If your are going to change out the P90's check out Dcooper830's youtube video posts. He changed his to SD P90's and even over headphones you can't tell the diference. He plays the same riffs in the same order before and after through the same amp. The P90's in the 56 goldtop sound great right out of the box. If you search youtube for dcooper830 or 56 goldtop, you will find the video. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gashole Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 Yeah-think long and hard about swapping out the P90's. Epi's P90's are just fine. I've got Epi and Gibson 90's. I'll say that the Gib has more output-volumewise, but that's it. Tone's are very similar, responsivness is equal...maybe the volume would equalize w/ my Epi's pots and wiring being swapped out(it;s a Wildkat)-which is in the eventual future. But I will keep those stock P90's, unless gourmet P90's just happen to fall in my lap. But it isn't a pressing concern. Epi-P90's = Well prepared Ribeye Gibson P90's= Well prepared T Bone I'm betting Kent Armstrong's or Lollars are the Filet Mingons.... Or something like that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcwillow777 Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 Congrats on ypur new GT. I haven't had any issues with the electronics in my GT. The only changes I made were the tuners, I put is a set of Grover Green Keystones, and I changed the pickups to Gibson minis. I tried on two guitars, but I'm just not a P-90 guy. I love the minis though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lpfan Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 Congrats! I'm still waiting to get mine out of layaway. I can't wait. I'm sure that you will enjoy it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pickle311 Posted March 19, 2009 Author Share Posted March 19, 2009 Thanks for the info. According to that site it was made in China. No biggie, I got a deal on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lpfan Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 Pics please!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pickle311 Posted March 26, 2009 Author Share Posted March 26, 2009 Only pic I have so far Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pickle311 Posted March 26, 2009 Author Share Posted March 26, 2009 1 more question. How do I know if I need long or short shaft pots without taking it apart. I want to order a wiring kit, but don't feel like pulling a pot out to check. I will if I have to though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluelake07 Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 1 more question. How do I know if I need long or short shaft pots without taking it apart. I want to order a wiring kit' date=' but don't feel like pulling a pot out to check. I will if I have to though.[/quote'] If you go with Mojo, you'll want this kit: http://www.mojomusicalsupply.com/item.asp?pid=11710&pg=12388&id=2114384 and read the Note. There's a little more work to do and a little more money to spend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lpfan Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 I was wondering what the difference is in our goldtops? Mine was made in 2007, has cream binding, and the sides and back are a dark mahogany color. Yours looks like it has gold on the top and sides. I could not tell if the back did. Also, what year is your goldtop? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pickle311 Posted March 27, 2009 Author Share Posted March 27, 2009 I was wondering what the difference is in our goldtops? Mine was made in 2007' date=' has cream binding, and the sides and back are a dark mahogany color. Yours looks like it has gold on the top and sides. I could not tell if the back did. Also, what year is your goldtop?[/quote'] I searched the serial and it showed that it was made in 06. Mine has an ivory lip on the sides then the rest and the back is all mahogany. I also found a smoking deal on a Crate V33 and ordered it last night. It will get a host of mods and should have a killer sound when I'm done. I just couldn't pass up an all tube amp for $150. I'll probably have another $30 to $50 in it after the mods are done. The clips I've heard sound amazing and make it very hard to find anything close for the price. Now I need to find a small 1x12 cab. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ef_in_fla Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 The clips I've heard sound amazing and make it very hard to find anything close for the price. Valve Jr (cough cough) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pickle311 Posted March 28, 2009 Author Share Posted March 28, 2009 Valve Jr (cough cough) I'm probably going to run it to the valve jr cab. I did just find a used valve jr head for $75 locally, looks tempting but I don't have the cash now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lpfan Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 I searched the serial and it showed that it was made in 06. Mine has an ivory lip on the sides then the rest and the back is all mahogany. I guess I just couldn't see the binding in the pic but I sort of see the dark wood on the side now after looking at the pic again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.