AlanH Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 http://www.dv247.com/guitars/epiphone-les-paul-plustop-pro-fx--70558 A surprise indeed. Lots of Epi special editions 'floating' about (pardon the pun). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hungrycat Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 Ooooohhhh... Aaahhhhhh... I like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sjael Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 Looks very, very nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinTheHood Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 Yes! Is this a new model? I recall seeing some older model LPs in Alpine White with Floyds. I figured that it was some type of limited run. The only thing I dont like is the knobs seem to be spaced further apart. It looks odd to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copperhead Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 Another nice guitar, I'd have to go on a floating boat to get one. I wonder how long we have to wait here in states to get this one, and the limited edition Rivera. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanH Posted January 30, 2010 Author Share Posted January 30, 2010 Another nice guitar' date=' I'd have to go on a floating boat to get one. I wonder how long we have to wait here in states to get this one, and the limited edition Rivera.[/quote'] That plant in China is getting like a custom shop for the big retailers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hungrycat Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 the knobs seem to be spaced further apart. It looks odd to me. Almost like an "Inspired by Neil Schon." His LP has a Floyd and knobs spaced really far apart. Only thing missing is the Fernandes Sustainer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSDx Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 Almost like an "Inspired by Neil Schon." His LP has a Floyd and knobs spaced really far apart. Only thing missing is the Fernandes Sustainer. LOL - I've never seen the knobs that high up the body .... is that thing real ??? I dunno, just asking, not accusing... looks bizarro... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hungrycat Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 LOL - I've never seen the knobs that high up the body .... is that thing real ??? As per Neil Schon's Specs. I first saw it in a Guitar Player article on Mr. Schon. I think the actual Neil Schon Signature LP was replaced by the LP Axcess model. LP Axcess Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7C Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 No thank you. Just looks wrong to me. Each to their own. 7C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lpplayer Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 The Epi looks great. I have no problem with a Floyd on a Les Paul, I just hope they did it right by sinking it in the body like the Schon guitar and not raised up on the top. Its probably not sunken- that would raise the cost due to construction issues. The Schon control arrangement is his custom spec as mentioned. The closest control is the master volume which is where he wanted it. There is also a master tone, a Sustainer volume, and a Cut Switch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricochet Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 Looks weird. But since I'm the opinion everyone needs a Floyd equipped guitar and a LP I suppose it adds up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricochet Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 The Epi looks great. I have no problem with a Floyd on a Les Paul' date=' I just hope they did it right by sinking it in the body like the Schon guitar and not raised up on the top. Its probably not sunken- that would raise the cost due to construction issues.[/quote'] Looks sunken to me. That implies they've even had to adapt the machinery to adjust the neckangle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricochet Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 The only thing I dont like is the knobs seem to be spaced further apart. It looks odd to me. Optical illusion. The LP knobplacement is mirrored to have the volumeknob closer to the bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jk441 Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 Man~ those are great guitars I'd like any one of them : ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingfrets Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 Not my cup 'o tea, but saw Alex Lifeson playing several Gibson versions at a show in July '08. Sounded GREAT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lpplayer Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 Looks sunken to me. That implies they've even had to adapt the machinery to adjust the neckangle. Looking closer I agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spyke1 Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 I'd give one a home! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IbbysB4Epis Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 The Epi looks great. I have no problem with a Floyd on a Les Paul' date=' I just hope they did it right by sinking it in the body like the Schon guitar and not raised up on the top. Its probably not sunken- that would raise the cost due to construction issues.[/quote'] Only the initial CNC programming time would affect the manufacturing cost unless the corner radii radically differ from the pickup pockets then another tool would be required to mill the pocket for the tremolo. A good programmer will find a way to maximize tool usage. And even so five to ten minutes additional setup time for a mill and a drill. Cycle time will increase marginally (maybe eight seconds) for the extra pocket. The tool change time and action for the drilling operation will increase the cycle time maybe fifteen seconds. There may be other underlying issues that are not visible, but I seriously doubt they would change the neck pocket depth / angle design, because that would require serious down time for modifying the work-holding devices. With just a little planning tool length compensations can make up the necessary differences without changing the machine setup. Besides that, these guitar would be totally different from their counterparts and that may require different basic hardware which would cut into profit...and their not going to do that. Just my two cents based on thirty years experience. Keeping 'em runnin' is makin' money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricochet Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 Unfortunately it's not possible to countersink a floyd in a LP without adjusting the neckangle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcwillow777 Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 I like it. I have been wanting to get a Floyd equipped guitar for a while. It would be nice if they would angle the heal to make upper fret access easier, but still nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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