Riverside Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 Well, after much wailing and gnashing of teeth, the '50s Tribute Studio Goldtop is scheduled to arrive today. But I'm conflicted. I wanted it really bad when I ordered it, heard much BS about what took so long, etc. Got my rear all up in the air about the inability of the factory to deliver what they hyped so hard a long time ago... the pissiness prolly kept me from buying an SG Standard as well as more than one shiny LP. The good part is that it kept the GAS at bay for a long time. A part of me wants to want it, even still. After having hands-on a Honey Burst one at the local Sam Ash, I cancelled an order for one of those... It was kind of trashy-looking (maybe some polish might have helped), but it had a four-piece back - ick. What say the combined wisdom here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowdiddley Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 Keep it and love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPguitarman Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 Keep it and play it AND love it. How could you wait so long and not have the tempation to even strap it on and crank it up? JMHO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riverside Posted November 23, 2010 Author Share Posted November 23, 2010 Keep it and play it AND love it. How could you wait so long and not have the tempation to even strap it on and crank it up? JMHO. After reading about five-piece backs and failed wiring out of the box, it could happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPguitarman Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 But you have to open it to find out, so I guess you could go with your second choice... Good luck in whatever you decide. I know it would be a tough decision for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Californiaman Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 I voted Toys for Totts. Some kid's going to have the best Christmas ever. Open it and play it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S t e v e Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 has it arrived yet? sorry i'm not sure if theres a time difference where you are, it's 7 pm here... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T Bone Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 After reading about five-piece backs and failed wiring out of the box, it could happen. Failed wiring has mostly been attributed to a poorly chosen switch. Notwithstanding that, when they work, they work. As for the 5 piece back, while I'll admit it's not the prettiest thing I've seen (neither is the 4 piece GT I got from Guitar Center), they feel and sound awesome. The 3 piece back GT I got from Sam Ash is quite nice. And I am convinced that at least with the chambering, the multiple pieces do not adversely affect the sound or the resonance. But it's really up to you. I've seen a lot of negativity from you in this thread, so it wouldn't surprise me for it not to stop once you finally received the guitar. But what I really think you should do (you created a poll to get our views, right? ) is to look it over and play it a bit. Simply give it an honest chance to be the guitar you'd hoped it would be. If it turns out not to be, selling it is a viable option. 2¢. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riverside Posted November 23, 2010 Author Share Posted November 23, 2010 Thanks all for the input. It has not arrived yet, and I suppose my previous bitterness on the topic has pre-disposed me to not like it. However, an open mind is not a bad thing, I guess, and I appreciate hearing from folks who have had some previous experience. I'll post some pictures when it arrives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidl Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 Forget any negativity. Its a NGD. Celebrate. This could be the axe to end all axes for you. Enjoy Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeoConMan Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 Waited over two years for my killer, badass, custom-ordered PRS. I have to say it killed some of the joy. I mean, it was incredible when it finally arrived but I never completely fell in love with it. I can empathize. Buddy of mine has been needling me to sell it since it arrived in 2007. My quilt top would book-end his flame top nicely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 Thanks all for the input. It has not arrived yet, and I suppose my previous bitterness on the topic has pre-disposed me to not like it. However, an open mind is not a bad thing, I guess, and I appreciate hearing from folks who have had some previous experience. I'll post some pictures when it arrives. I don't know, Riverside...seems to me, your GAS for this guitar is over. I'd opt for something you really DO want, at this point. I have the Gold Top version, and while it's a nice guitar, if a bit less than I anticipated, finish wise...I find I don't really play it much, in favor of my older "Faded" LP Double Cut (also, with P-90's). I think, in my case, I was hoping for a bit more quality, in the Gold Top, than I ended up with. They initially stated 2-piece backs (mine has 4), and the photos of the bare maple "binding" alluded to a much more distinct/whiter, version..whereas mine has the stain all the way to the gold top. So, as much as I still like the guitar, it (really) isn't what I thought it would/should be, based on initial spec's and photos. That never sits very well, with me. So, I'm in "limbo" right now, as to what to do with/about it. YOU know yourself best, as to what you really want/need in a guitar...even with a bargain, as this certainly is. Do what your heart tells you, at the time. If you have to talk yourself into liking it...send it back, and get something you won't have to do that, with...IMHO. Cheers, CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevef Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 Do they give you 30 days for returns? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hall Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 Scary post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Bill Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 I expect you to open the box and have pics posted by TONIGHT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinner 13 Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 if you don't open it then schrodinger's equation comes into play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riverside Posted November 23, 2010 Author Share Posted November 23, 2010 Or maybe his cat, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinner 13 Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 Or maybe his cat, too. you'll never know unless you open it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T Bone Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 you'll never know unless you open it. Now that I've had my quantum physics lesson for the day ( :lol: thanks for that) and I've just come from my first real bit of playing in over 6 weeks (worked insane hours the last month and a half), I have to suggest strongly that you give it a try. Obviously not everyone is in love with them, but a good number are. I chose my Gold Top Studio 50s Tribute and my new Marshall Class 5 (first time I've really spent any time with the amp) and I have to say I am really impressed with both. I had a discussion earlier today with Gibson Customer Service (considering my first Historic, looking at options) and they tell me these are indeed the very same P 90 pick ups that come in the R6. Granted, lots of other differences, but that is a very substantial plus for these inexpensive beauties. I know I was really digging the sounds they were putting in the air an hour ago! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zonkers Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 The more I play mine, the more I like it. It feels like it's 'breaking in' each time a little more. The neck had some tackiness to it, but that's long gone, nice 11's with a wound 3rd make it chime and growl, and good to know about those P90's, they sound great out of a Blues Jr. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrNylon Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 It was your dream when you ordered it. Live out your dreams man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whirligig Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 After about 8 months of BS and drama just to get it you have to at-least crack the box check it out play it a bit I say give it a fair chance that way you can give an honest review...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riverside Posted November 24, 2010 Author Share Posted November 24, 2010 OK - I opened the box, and there were no dead cats. Instead was an LP that looks a lot like everyone else's, but I'll post pics anyway, because I know how it goes. First impressions - 3-piece back (which is better than I expected) made up of two large pieces, with just a half inch or so stuck on the cutout/bottom side. Fit and finish is better than I've seen on some, but for the life of me I don't understand the "wear" on the pickguard (looks like a single swipe of 220 grit sand paper) or on the controls cover (looks like the same sandpaper, but this time four fingertip width swipes.) There is no appearant "wear" on the top, neck, or back, but there is 1/2" sandpaper-swipe on the side. They could learn a lesson from that guy with the beltsander on the LP page. The fingerboard looks really nice. The pickguard material is pretty cheesy and it will prolly end up in the junk box if it stays around. The springs holding up the P-90s are a little weak - the pups are pretty high, and they flop around quite a bit. The switch feels kind of wimpy and wasn't installed straight. I'll go over it some more tonight - needs a little setting up and intonation tweaking - and see how it sounds through the old Bandmaster. (It hasn't been 8 months - only 5 1/2. But I can understand how having to have to read me carping about it made it seem longer.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinner 13 Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 OK - I opened the box, and there were no dead cats. Instead was an LP that looks a lot like everyone else's, but I'll post pics anyway, because I know how it goes. First impressions - 3-piece back (which is better than I expected) made up of two large pieces, with just a half inch or so stuck on the cutout/bottom side. Fit and finish is better than I've seen on some, but for the life of me I don't understand the "wear" on the pickguard (looks like a single swipe of 220 grit sand paper) or on the controls cover (looks like the same sandpaper, but this time four fingertip width swipes.) There is no appearant "wear" on the top, neck, or back, but there is 1/2" sandpaper-swipe on the side. They could learn a lesson from that guy with the beltsander on the LP page. The fingerboard looks really nice. The pickguard material is pretty cheesy and it will prolly end up in the junk box if it stays around. The springs holding up the P-90s are a little weak - the pups are pretty high, and they flop around quite a bit. The switch feels kind of wimpy and wasn't installed straight. I'll go over it some more tonight - needs a little setting up and intonation tweaking - and see how it sounds through the old Bandmaster. (It hasn't been 8 months - only 5 1/2. But I can understand how having to have to read me carping about it made it seem longer.) No Springs, Foam blocks. And I am Glad there were no dead cats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.J. Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 That thing is clean, man! I like that fresh fretboard. It makes me happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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