Yameto Posted March 20, 2011 Share Posted March 20, 2011 I have been waiting impatiently also Yameto, I placed my order Feb 5 for a GoldTop Tribute 60's from GC and also one from Sam Ash. LPoser I've been checking with GC online and they claim to have two shipments coming, one on the 21st and another on the 31st, they told me that I should have my ordered filled in on the one arriving tomorrow and like I said I ordered on the 10th/11th of Feb so I would imagine your order should be on that shipment also, getting closer..LPosEr.... Best of luck to you Sir! Post pics after you get them, Cheers, Yameto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RepentOrPerish Posted March 20, 2011 Share Posted March 20, 2011 Hi..new here...thinking about buying a 60's tribute....saw a used 50's tribute for sale near me. Couple questions for you guys who own both... Are the bodies (50's and 60' tributes) the same thickness? Are these guitars thinner than say, a VOS Les Paul Goldtop? Does the 50's have bigger frets? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RepentOrPerish Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 Anyone? Im considering buying one of these, all help is appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 Both '50's & 60's bodies are 1 3/4" thick, at the upper bout (next to the neck). Don't know, about an R-6...but my LP "Classic" (Standard) is 2" thick, at the same location. The fret width (thickness) is identical, on all 3 @ approximately 3/32"(+/-). All measurements done with standard metal tape measure, and not calipers. So... Electronically, the '50's had "orange drop" caps, the '60's does not. Both have the same Gibson P-90's. No binding, on body or neck. They come with (very rare) 1-piece bodies, up to (rare) 7 piece bodies. The more common seem to be 3 and 4 piece bodies, or with (less common) 2-piece bodies, as well. Hope that helps, some. CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RepentOrPerish Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 Perfect. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RocknDom Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 Ordered my 60's Goldtop from Guitar Center on January 30/31. It arrived yesterday, but today (3/23/11) was when I opened the box. Definitely has the smell of lacquer. Wish I could weigh it, but I'll have to wait until I buy a more accurate/precise weight scale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdjjadk Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 Ordered my 60's Goldtop from Guitar Center on January 30/31. It arrived yesterday, but today (3/23/11) was when I opened the box. Definitely has the smell of lacquer. Wish I could weigh it, but I'll have to wait until I buy a more accurate/precise weight scale. HNGD! Did yours come with the knob pointers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RocknDom Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 HNGD! Did yours come with the knob pointers? Haha, no, I don't think so. I did post the question over here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afireinside Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 So is their any sound diff between the 50s or the 60s? I had a pre flood, 2pc 50s HB, stupidly sold it, for no profit!..... now I see these 60s and I found A HB Im going to go get now. I just got done playing a friends 50s Cherry Burst and I Fing love it (not the worst finish but Honey is far sexyer!) But im afraid that the lack of orange drops are going to effect the sound.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 So is their any sound diff between the 50s or the 60s? I had a pre flood, 2pc 50s HB, stupidly sold it, for no profit!..... now I see these 60s and I found A HB Im going to go get now. I just got done playing a friends 50s Cherry Burst and I Fing love it (not the worst finish but Honey is far sexyer!) But im afraid that the lack of orange drops are going to effect the sound.... I have A/B'd my two Gold-Top's, together, through the same amp, same settings, etc. The '50's (w/orange drop caps) had a very slight edge, in "mid-range." The '60's had a bit "rounder" tone. Nothing, that some mild EQ on the amp...Or, using an EQ pedal, wouldn't take care of, if needed(?)...IMHO. LOVE them Both! CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meadowz06 Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 Love the guitar. Birthday present for my son's upcoming 10th birthday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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meadowz06 Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 March 3rd build date. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afireinside Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 Well I found a 60s HB played well, sounded great but was rough, lots of sanding marks on the back of the body neck joint ect. So I took it back. Found a NOS 50s HB a bit heavy, GREAT SEXY top bits of black grain and one small knot heavy maple grain, 3 pc body sounds great, sounds really aggressive snarls like a beast but you can roll off the vol and it mellows out, plays perfect my new baby. And I found a 60S GT dosent have the snarl the 50s has more mellow and smooth but is pretty sweet in its own right, still debating about returning it (wifey not so happy lol) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meadowz06 Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 Mine has no quality issues. Smooth finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bhone2000 Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 Still waiting... GC was supposed to get a shipment of GT's yesterday but so far nothing. :- ( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meadowz06 Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 March 3rd build date. Mine came with knob pointers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalep Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 Here is mine ... It sounds good to me as well ... Mourning (Redux) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meadowz06 Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 Got lucky. Mine is a 2 piece. Thrilled! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RRIDER Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 Mine came with knob pointers. I saw pics you posted several times...I didn't see the pointers on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St. G Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 I'm seeing reports online that this run is already over. Several retailers have dropped the Gold Top from their preorders. Sam Ash still has a FEBRUARY date listed as when they expect to get some in... Are these things gone for good? Should I be paying the eBay premium? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DestructorsKillMusic1982 Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 I originally went to Guitar Center sure I was going to buy a 60's GT, tried it and it was nice but I fell more in love with the Cherry Sunburst, it reminded me so much of my Cherry Sunburst 83 Standard that was stolen years ago that I still dearly miss, Norlin era or not...Plus half of my guitars are black and the other half are either white or some variant of red, and I have nothing sunburst at all anymore. When I went back 3 days later, the GT had been sold already (no big surprise, as in demand they've been), so had the Ebony and the only one left was that Cherry Sunburst. I got it and love it, it plays great and the satin finish feels nice and comfortable. The only addition besides straplocks might be a noise gate to cancel out some of that slight P90 hum, but otherwise it's been perfect so far...Good luck everyone on here, I hope Gibson comes through and that you receive the guitars you've ordered very soon :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DestructorsKillMusic1982 Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 Oh I should add though, be sure to check your warranty card info, Guitar Center did give me the wrong hang tags and card, with some other dude's serial number on it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meadowz06 Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 I saw pics you posted several times...I didn't see the pointers on it. They are on there! Hard to see with the i phone camera. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meadowz06 Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 Oh I should add though, be sure to check your warranty card info, Guitar Center did give me the wrong hang tags and card, with some other dude's serial number on it... I will never ever buy anything from the guitar center. Very unprofessional! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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