midiman56 Posted June 13, 2010 Share Posted June 13, 2010 First ... a moment of silent contemplation for the guitar that gave its life (at my house at least!) so that I could complete my latest act of GAS relief ... You were a good guitar, old Standard MIM Strat ... you just never got played all that much. I'm sure you'll be happier with someone that will appreciate you more. Until you get sold from the used department at Guitar Center, I promise to keep you tuned and as free from fingerprints and crud as humanly possible. Farewell ... Now on to my newest family member ... the Epiphone Riviera Custom P93! I know that this guitar has been around, on and off, for a while and that it has been discussed in the forum several times. I've never had the opportunity to play one, however and I'm not a big fan of purchasing guitars on line without having played it first. I have become a fan of P90 pickups and had been GASing pretty hard for a Casino. I just wasn't all that impressed with the latest offerings and the IBJL just seemed a bit pricey (and I haven't played one of them either. Lo and behold ... this showed up unannounced at the store last week and it was love at first strum! I immediately put it on lay-away and finished up the deal today by trading in one of my Strats. I know that the forum members here that own one have all been very positive about this guitar and I have to say that I am in complete agreement. I've had very little time to play it (less than two hours) and no opportunity to really open her up at volume, but I am loving what I am hearing so far. Fit, finish and, believe it or not, setup are just about perfect. If it wasn't for the crapola strings on her (to be remedied tomorrow) she would be the first 100% perfect guitar I've ever brought home. I love the "Limited Edition" ... what do you say, limited to about 10,000 ... or more? Well, I'm pretty jazzed, Excuse the extremely lousy pics, but I wanted to share ... thanks! Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sjael Posted June 13, 2010 Share Posted June 13, 2010 Congrats Jim, she's reeeeal purrrdy. Like a stripper.. *ahem* That finish looks fantastic, seems to me that '6' earned his paycheck that day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swoop Posted June 13, 2010 Share Posted June 13, 2010 Very nice. 3 P90s really looks menacing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midiman56 Posted June 13, 2010 Author Share Posted June 13, 2010 I agree ... #6 is clearly the top man in his field. Actually he and I go WAY back ... I've known him since he was #4! Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xaj Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 Beatifull!! Just... WOW!!! HNGD to you, Jim! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deflepfan Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 Jim' date=' now I hate you officially for that Riviera P93[angry'] 7 Epis are too much, believe me.... please ship it over the pond Peter HNp93Day! +1 - Except ship it to the Cape!! Congrats to you and I'm sure the MIM Strat will go on to great things! Sheila Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wardog Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 welcome to the p93 club!!!!!!! hngd !!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanssaab Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 very , very nice indeed i could go for one of those Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albannach Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 Stunning! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSDx Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 Ooooooh-la-la !!!! SWEET !!! [cool] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 Heh, Heh, Heh....welcome, Jim...to the "Dark Side!" (Dark Red, that is) ;>) Great guitar...I won't go into my ravings, here...as there have been plenty written in past forum postings. But, for $499 plus case...it's one Hell of a deal! You probably did even better, price wise, with your discount(s)? Whatever...I'm sure you'll really enjoy it! When it, and you "settle in," you will find you will (probably) make a few adjustments, for personal preferences...but mine too, was near perfect, out of the box....and that was the first batch, 2 years ago. Congratulations! CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Summerisle Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 Jim, congratulations on the Riviera. Looks like a beautiful guitar you have there... First ... a moment of silent contemplation for the guitar that gave its life (at my house at least!) so that I could complete my latest act of GAS relief ... Got to say though...that's a beautiful Strat. A small part of me is feeling sorry for the spurned Stratocaster..(!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Svet Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 I love both of those guitars Jim, congratulations! Those Epiphone Riviera Custom P93's really are gorgeous looking and are seriously whetting my appetite! If I end up buying one of those you are gonna have some splanning to do to my wife!! I need a Wine Red guitar, for years I always though it would be a Les Paul Deluxe but..... hmmmmm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dchale Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 That's a beautiful guitar! The P93 that is (although that is a nice looking Strat too) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 What did they "give" you, for that Strat, Jim? (You don't have to answer that, really...), but Maybe, you should sell it, here??? CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StewartB Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 Oh no..............now I want one too!! Just when I thought I was over my recent GAS attack. StewartB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordy01 Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 I think the trade was a good one. MIM strats are a dime a dozen, but just the finish on that Riv is worth the dough! Of course the P-90's are a nice bonus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brad1 Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 Very nice Jim. Congratulations !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lpfan Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 Congrats Jim. She is a beautiful piece of art! I just traded both of my MIM Strats too. I'll pick up another one later. Enjoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duane v Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 Jim How's the Bigsby in regards to tuning and tone?? BTW she's a beauty!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eggs Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 Goodbye MIM... HELLOoooo Sweet Ps:-" ! HNGD Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midiman56 Posted June 14, 2010 Author Share Posted June 14, 2010 Thanks for all the kind words, guys ... I must admit that I did feel a bit like a "bad parent" when I went in to work today at GC. There was my old Strat hanging on the wall among the other used gear. I guess the only solution will be to sell her off quickly (before I start thinking about buying her back myself!) I'm not Strat-less, by the way. I still have this beauty at home for when I'm feeling a bit Robin Trower-ish: As for the deal I made, between the great employee discount and what I got for the Fender, it was practically a straight-up trade. Of course, I had upgraded the pickguard, but that didn't cost me much either. Working for GC is a blessing and a curse at times ... great prices when you do buy something, but relentless, gut churning GASSSSS! The Bigsby works great ... as long as you don't overdo it ... just a "shimmer". Tuning seems to be very stable, and once I get the strings changed and a bit of sauce in the nut it should be even better. I do notice that it is a bit looser than the one on my Gretsch. I may end up switching out the spring to a one inch ... or just trying the "penny trick" to see how much it stiffens it up. I'm still getting to know her, but I am really loving this guitar. P90's are amazing pickups ... I can't believe I went this long withoput a P90 equipped guitar only to get two of them in the space of a month. This thing has tone and ... well, this is a family forum so I'll call it "Moxie" way beyond what you'd expect from a semi-hollow. On a sort of related note: I'll be attending a Gibson sales clinic tomorrow evening at the Hard Rock Cafe here in Vegas. I'll shoot over there right after the show (only a couple of blocks). I'll have my camera and if anything interesting is shown, I'll be sure and share it with you guys! Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender 4 Life Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 Good score Jim, she's a beaut! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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