irvin1701 Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 Was going to purchase Epi LP Standard and do some pup upgrading then i ran across an Epi LP custom for $110 dollars more w/case. W/ case LP Standard is 479 vs 589 for cstom. Can also get Epi Nighthawk for same price as Standard or strech my budget and get a low priced Gibson ie: LP faded or the new LP Studio w/p90's. Would like some forum opinions please. Epiphone 1959 LP Tribute 1984 Tokai Super Strat Epi LP Standard Plain Top(Seymour Duncan PUPs,bone nut,UPgraded wiring,pots and switch) Ibanez JET KING 1 and 2 w/up grades '67 Fender Tele Custom built Tele Styled guitar '59 Martin D-28 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Moore Tribute Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 Get the Nighthawk I recommend them. The Epi Custom is PURELY for bigger looks, GOLD & More binding other than that its the same as a standard... Regarding getting a Gibson get the P90 one since you have the 59 like me you already have a Les Paul with the Gibson Burstbuckers inside Heres a Nighthawk video (I own the "Gary Moore" Amberburst model) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2nOgNCI4wtQ BTW I've never heard of a '1959 tribute' model there's a 1960 and a 2010 tribute He means the Epiphone Les Paul 1959 Standard, the same one I have in my signature... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irvin1701 Posted May 16, 2011 Author Share Posted May 16, 2011 Since you already own two Epi LesPauls.... I'd go Nighthawk BTW I've never heard of a '1959 tribute' model there's a 1960 and a 2010 tribute Thanks for the post. Was leaning towards Nighthawk or the 1960, but it's similar to the '59. Truss cover says LP Standard 1959, Burstbuckers, nitro finish litton style case w/epi logo,# certificate of authenticity, purchased from Guitar Center 2009, it actually kept me from buying a Gibby faded studio LP(same pups,wood quality was solids, sound is as good, I'm sure there aredifferences, but i'm happy). Thought about buying the new Gibson studio lp w/p-90's or getting a faded gibby lp ($850-$900) if i stay low, low budget ($500 or so) will probably buy Nighthawk w/ sg .case. Any thoughts? Thanks, Irv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Moore Tribute Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 Thanks for the post. Was leaning towards Nighthawk or the 1960, but it's similar to the '59. Truss cover says LP Standard 1959, Burstbuckers, nitro finish litton style case w/epi logo,# certificate of authenticity, purchased from Guitar Center 2009, it actually kept me from buying a Gibby faded studio LP(same pups,wood quality was solids, sound is as good, I'm sure there aredifferences, but i'm happy). Thought about buying the new Gibson studio lp w/p-90's or getting a faded gibby lp ($850-$900) if i stay low, low budget ($500 or so) will probably buy Nighthawk w/ sg .case. Any thoughts? Thanks, Irv The 1960 Standard only has 2 differences to the 1959, Burstbucker 1+2 instead of 2+3 and a slim neck if your getting a V3 model so its not a very big difference to say the least... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irvin1701 Posted May 16, 2011 Author Share Posted May 16, 2011 Right, the axxe on the far right in the gruop shot. I'm going with the Nighthawk today and the P-90 Gibby (Got just enough studio work to pay for them and a couple of amps,Blackstar HT SOLOIST 1X12 60 WATT and a Bugera %% WATT 1X12), Macon GA is great for gigging(if u can find a reliable band) but lousey for studio work unless u hit the ATL. Thanks, Irv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrw1960 Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 Personally I'd go with the EPI 56' LP with the P90's. Awesome looking and awesome sounding.Check my link. I'm seriously gassing for one. My link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilpanda Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 Personally I'd go with the EPI 56' LP with the P90's. Awesome looking and awesome sounding.Check my link. I'm seriously gassing for one. My link GAS for this guy, much better and around the same price as an epi standard! http://www.epiphone.com/elitist/lpgoldtop.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mud guy Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 Where ? Me too, Me too! Seriously, I love my customs...I love the look (yes, I know it's aesthetics), but it makes me play them more, which is not a bad thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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