PickyPick Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 I know as far as gold tops go there are many different types of shades... im just wondering how close this looks to the Gibson LP 57 Goldtop. I've always wanted a Gold guitar but cant fetch the cash for an actual Gibson, and i don't like P 90's (to me it only feels it works on a Casino) and then i came across this Epiphone LP Trad Goldtop... even though guitar center pictures do the guitar NO justice what so ever i'm wondering if the shade of gold will match or come close to a real gold top... playability and sound comes second in this case (very rare) cause right now I've been just itching for a gold guitar for a LONG time and ill make the proper adjustments to make the guitar feel right :) but for now this really did get my attention and for 500 bucks that's not bad... saves a lot of time and money (to be honest if i bought the P90 i would have just routed out the pickup cavity larger to fit a humbucker, which i guess is blasphemy in the guitar world) http://www.guitarcenter.com/Epiphone-Les-Paul-Traditional-Pro-Electric-Guitar-105939029-i1515777.gc# (select the Metallic Goldtop) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damian Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 Gold tops have various shades......I don't fully understand your question..... The shade on this gold top will be very nice..... I own several gold tops, of different brands....none are the same...I love them all..... I also own several silver top guitars........love them even more than my gold tops........ When you buy it, wait for their often offered 15% off coupons.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigneil Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 High Picky, I honestly can't say how any of the goldtops will visually stack up against an original 50's goldtop. But I do know that Gibbys had and still have a Nitro finish and most modern replicas have a poly finish which has a different feel and look. If you do get one with P90's, .... give 'em a chance to shine before you rip 'em out, you might like them ;) . Good luck in your GT quest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcwillow777 Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 I would say the the GT on the Epi will not match the original GT on the Gibson. I have seen many different shades on GTs and the Epis that I've seen have more of a sharkle to them than the Gibby's I've seen. I have a '56 GT and I love mine. I'm not a P90 guy and I took mine out and put a set of Gibson minis in it. I like the change. You may want to consider that instead of routing out the cavity if you decide you don't want the P90s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matiac Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 I wanna see a "Goldburst" Les Paul...that'd look neat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hungrycat Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 I wanna see a "Goldburst" Les Paul...that'd look neat! Live from the internet, it's an '81 Goldburst Les Paul Custom: Looks a bit like a metallic-cherry-sunburst to me, but that's Goldburst^^ There's also Silverburst that has aged into a "Goldburst," also taken from the internet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete B Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 Sorry, I still hate these gold finished guitars. I'm into the polished wood grains, every one different and beautiful. As for gold/black/white I think they are covering up what could be a fantastic finish with a can of spray paint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaSTuS Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 Oops, wrong thread !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PickyPick Posted July 31, 2011 Author Share Posted July 31, 2011 Hmm i don't think ill care that much if i do get a proper gold guitar... i just want a gold one... when i first heard about the Gibson company when i started playing the Goldtop immedietly got my attention... so ive been over due this guitar for a long time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdsmith3 Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 no comment on gold finishes, but the Epi LP Traditional Pro is a really nice guitar. The pickups sound very good to me, so give them a chance before you replace them. Also, the neck on this guitar has a very nice satin finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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