IanMak3103 Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 Hi guys, I can finally address myself as the true Les Paul Forum Member, as I've finally got my first ever electric guitar & Les Paul!! It's the Epiphone LP Tribute 1960 Trans Black, and I'm completely overwhelmed by it, as it looks nice, has Gibby's pups and the Asymmetrical neck makes it wonderful to play in my hands! Here are some photos to share, not the best quality, but just can wait to share, hope u guys will like it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Moore Tribute Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 Can't see any images? are the links correct? Update hmm... try imageshack or photobucket seems your links can't be recognised from the source you used... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanMak3103 Posted September 10, 2011 Author Share Posted September 10, 2011 Oh ok, I think I've changed it now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordy01 Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 Whatever the neck is, if it feels good in your hands, it is the one for you. HNGD and welcome to the forum. Very nice guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaSTuS Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 Good for you Ian, it's a wonderful looking LP for sure, enjoy it mate, HNGD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSAR Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 HNGD! Looks great! You can't go wrong with black, transparent included. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitmore Willy Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 IanMak, Congrats on a fantastic looking guitar. You say it is wonderful to play. How is the stock setup? Although I am a good one for tweaking, it does seem as Epi setups out of the box seem to be improving. For a while they were shipping with very high adjustments. I'm hearing less complaints about stock setups all the time. HNGD! Willy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EpiphoneFan1989 Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 congratulations! the guitar looks great. i got my first les paul today too. it´s only a special II but i´m so proud! review coming soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supersonic Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 It's beautiful! Glad you're happy with it. HNGD. Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LHW Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 Great looking guitar, Ian! Happy New LP Day!!! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonzoboy Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 She's a beauty-I love that grain and finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete B Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 I can finally address myself as the true Les Paul Forum Member Thought this was an Epi forum? Nice buy btw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eggs Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 Ian, IMO that geet is WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY nicer than a Silverburst! Very HNGD to you Sir Cheers, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicmaker99 Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 Beautiful LP and great choice for your maiden voyage from which there is no return. Epi's quality is definitely on a roll. I picked up a Ltd Edition Standard today (its on lay away) and the fit/finish is superb and the playability outstanding. Obviously, you experienced the same attributes....now, as they say, go play it 'till your fingers bleed. Enjoy, Enjoy, Enoy!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanMak3103 Posted September 11, 2011 Author Share Posted September 11, 2011 Happy New Paula Day I love that color..... Are you sure about the asymmetrical neck ? AFAIK the 1960-Tributes have the 60' slim-taper neckshape and the ones with the asymm. neck was/is called '2010-Tribute' on the TRC I've been to the shop and tried them, I dunno which one is which, maybe I've got it mixed up. But no matter which one is which, I find this one more playable in my hands, as many has suggested, it's what plays and feels well in your hands! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanMak3103 Posted September 11, 2011 Author Share Posted September 11, 2011 Thanks everyone for your congradulations, I can't reply everyone individually, so I thank you all at once!! I think this guitar has been setup quite good, don't notice much to fix at the moment, alto I'm still thinking whether I should lower the action a bit to improve its play-ability? Also, I'm still deciding whether I should attach a pickguard on, becoz: 1. I don't wanna scratch this wonderful looking surface!!!! & 2. I generally love a Les Paul with pickguard. There was another side of this story, too! Initially, I went to the shop last week to try this guitar. I tried the display ones, then I decided to buy it, and requested for a brand new one. However, when I went home and wanna play it, I've found that the strings were rusted and the pots weren't connected properly, so the Bridge pup didn't have sound!! So I took it back to exchange for another on, which is this one now. I'm much much happier with this one, as the pots & pups are working fine, and the strings are much much nicer too! Sorry for the long post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanMak3103 Posted September 11, 2011 Author Share Posted September 11, 2011 Ian, IMO that geet is WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY nicer than a Silverburst! Very HNGD to you Sir Cheers, I think under some circumstances, I would agree with you. But for some reason, my heart still falls for a Silverburst, so if Epi has those LP Studio Deluxe in Silverburst, and they're selling below $500, I still think I would get one, just for my own collection . Moreover, my girlfriend agrees to let me buy, if I would let her play around with it (but she doesn't know how to play... ), so I guess it's an approval!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanMak3103 Posted September 11, 2011 Author Share Posted September 11, 2011 Could someone give me some opinions and help me out here? I'm deciding whether to put a pickguard on or not. I've take some pics plz have a look. No pickguard With pickguard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArgonautIOI Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 Could someone give me some opinions and help me out here? I'm deciding whether to put a pickguard on or not. I've take some pics plz have a look. No pickguard With pickguard I say No Pickguard for that one, let the beauty shine through, it seems the pup rings would look better in black[iMHO]. That would really make the silver gray wood grain really pop. ArGo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordy01 Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 The "Pickguard or No Pickguard" debate has once again entered the building. You will get a lot of different opinions on this topic. It is strictly a personal choice issue. It's your guitar, do what you like. My personal opinion is that the guitar is easier to play, and doesn't get scratched if it has a pickguard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob R Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 I voted for a pick guard, only because I hate extra holes in guitars If it hasn't been installed yet, I'd leave it off, once you've installed it the holes will always be there. +1 on the black pick up rings, especially if you leave the pick guard off. Chrome would look nice as well IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eggs Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 Keep your girlfriend Lose the pickguard (& chrome PUP rings would be cool ... but why not just 'live with it' for a while before deciding anything!) Cheers, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoubleWide Revival Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 w0ot!! HNGD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubyred Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 Beautiful Les Paul there mate. Enjoy ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanMak3103 Posted September 12, 2011 Author Share Posted September 12, 2011 Beautiful Les Paul there mate. Enjoy ! Thanks, mate! Shall do!! I'm thinking the idea of changing pup rings is good, just depending whether it's gonna be Chrome or Black. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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