dsheppard Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 I have a honeyburst model on the way. I took the plunge, without trying one, & got a pretty sick deal on it. When I saw the P-90 models released, I thought, MAN, one with humbuckers would be nice.. Well, didn't realize they finally did it, and grabbed one! I've read review, after review, after review, of happy owners. I really haven't heard a bad thing about them.. So, I'm interested in what people here have to say. And, what's good for the fretboard, since it's actually "maple"? My typical rosewood/ebony conditioners aren't recommended for maple.. Is it safe to use on "baked" maple? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSHian Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 I'm looking at the Gold top, myself!! I like the pick up combo! I still go back and forth on this and the 60's Gold Top Tribute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanH Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 I have a honeyburst model on the way. I took the plunge, without trying one, & got a pretty sick deal on it. When I saw the P-90 models released, I thought, MAN, one with humbuckers would be nice.. Well, didn't realize they finally did it, and grabbed one! I've read review, after review, after review, of happy owners. I really haven't heard a bad thing about them.. So, I'm interested in what people here have to say. And, what's good for the fretboard, since it's actually "maple"? My typical rosewood/ebony conditioners aren't recommended for maple.. Is it safe to use on "baked" maple? I have a '50s Tribute Humbucker model from the first batch which has a rosewood board and a light back. This is one of the best value 'pro quality' guitars out there, IMO. Great sound and feel and, with the faded finish, you really get to appreciate the craftsmanship and quality of the woods- See for yourself below. You'll love that honeyburst. Oh, and by all accounts, people who have bought one of the recently made Gibson models with baked maple boards think they're great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fingers galore Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 Here is my 50`s Tribute Gold Top. I also got it from the first run with the rosewood fretboard. It is excellent in every way. It has become my number one guitar. Plays great and sounds great, even unplugged it rings like a bell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjballo Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 I'm also planning on buying one of these in the not-so-distant future :D but was wondering about the neck size. I'm currently playing an Epiphone G400 which has a neck that is perfectly sized for my hands (which are quite small). I've heard that the 50s tribute has a very large/wide neck - does anyone know how it compares to the epiphone for example? Ideally I would like to try the LP before ordering but no stores around here stock it. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanH Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 I'm also planning on buying one of these in the not-so-distant future :D but was wondering about the neck size. I'm currently playing an Epiphone G400 which has a neck that is perfectly sized for my hands (which are quite small). I've heard that the 50s tribute has a very large/wide neck - does anyone know how it compares to the epiphone for example? Ideally I would like to try the LP before ordering but no stores around here stock it. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks Width is not normally different, rather the thickness/roundness of the rear profile that you have in your palm. Generally '50s necks have a fuller, rounder profile than '60s necks but there is said to be variability (according to the Gibson site) because they are hand finished. A couple of things to consider: -Many people say that an Epiphone neck has a rear profile somewhere between that of a Gibson '50s and Gibson '60s neck -An SG seemingly has a longer neck than a Les Paul because of where it is joined to the body. Whether that results in an SG neck feeling thinner than a Les Paul neck I'm not sure but all I can say is that the neck on my '50s Tribute Les Paul Studio has more of a baseball bat feel than the '50s neck of my SG Special Faded. I suspect not and that it's down to the individual variability. BTW, I also have small hands but I have no trouble with the very chunky rear profile of my LP Tribute. You might not have the tribute model available locally (being a Thomann exclusive) but there should hopefully be a Gibson dealer near to you where you could at least try other '50s neck equipped Les Pauls such as the regular LP studio. Just look at the specs on the Gibson site to find out which other LP models have '50s necks. Alan Edit: PS. Thomann have a 30-day no quibble return policy. To use it might cost you the postage back but you could at least return it if, after a week or two, you absolutely can't get on with the '50s neck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsheppard Posted December 31, 2011 Author Share Posted December 31, 2011 I have a '50s Tribute Humbucker model from the first batch which has a rosewood board and a light back. This is one of the best value 'pro quality' guitars out there, IMO. Great sound and feel and, with the faded finish, you really get to appreciate the craftsmanship and quality of the woods- See for yourself below. You'll love that honeyburst. Oh, and by all accounts, people who have bought one of the recently made Gibson models with baked maple boards think they're great. SWEET!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LP_Studio_FTW Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 Hey Alan, that is one of the most beautiful Honeybursts I've ever seen.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanH Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 Hey Alan, that is one of the most beautiful Honeybursts I've ever seen.. Thanks! I love it. I've been playing this guitar for a good part of today- clean setting, a slight of touch analog delay and a bit of chorus. What a tone! Made a nice change from the gritty overdrive I usually like. Who needs a strat? Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSAR Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 Anybody heard anything at all concerning a 60s tribute with humbuckers....? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueslespaultone Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 I got the one with baked maple and dark back. My only gripe is I love how the early batch maple cap and the next ones have more of a laminate look vs cap. Kind makes it look cheapish Other than that I like it alot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rogerb Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 I have a honeyburst model on the way. I took the plunge, without trying one, & got a pretty sick deal on it. When I saw the P-90 models released, I thought, MAN, one with humbuckers would be nice.. Well, didn't realize they finally did it, and grabbed one! I've read review, after review, after review, of happy owners. I really haven't heard a bad thing about them.. So, I'm interested in what people here have to say. And, what's good for the fretboard, since it's actually "maple"? My typical rosewood/ebony conditioners aren't recommended for maple.. Is it safe to use on "baked" maple? According to the product specialist at the USA plant you can use Luthiers Choice fretboard conditioner or Lemon oil to clean the baked maple fingerboards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsheppard Posted January 4, 2012 Author Share Posted January 4, 2012 Got it yesterday - TWO THUMBS UP!! AWESOME GUITAR! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjballo Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 Got mine yesterday (honeyburst with dark back) and love it - easy to play and sounds great. However, I had band practise for three hours tonight and when I got home and took the guitar out of its case I noticed that a lot of the paint had flaked from the back with the natural wood showing through. I'm assuming the dark paint was flaking off because the guitar was rubbing against my jean's waistband. Is this normal? Paint has not flaked off any of my other guitars I own and i'm worried it's all going to start coming away. Does anyone have any advice as I love the guitar apart from this! Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanH Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 Got it yesterday - TWO THUMBS UP!! AWESOME GUITAR! Congrats! Nice top on yours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dg77 Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 Have my eyes on these but a few questions. Satin honey burst.....does this come with the pick guard attached? Thought I read somewhere that you have to drill holes and attach yourself. I've read about some quality issues such as weak toggle switches...anyone have any quality issues to be aware of? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsheppard Posted January 7, 2012 Author Share Posted January 7, 2012 Have my eyes on these but a few questions. Satin honey burst.....does this come with the pick guard attached? Thought I read somewhere that you have to drill holes and attach yourself. I've read about some quality issues such as weak toggle switches...anyone have any quality issues to be aware of? Not sure where you're getting this information, as it's all incorrect. Pickguard is attached, and toggle switch is Switchcraft, U.S.A., which is pretty much as good as it gets, in terms of toggles. I'd be surprised if ANYBODY has any issues with the toggles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dg77 Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 Not sure where you're getting this information, as it's all incorrect. Pickguard is attached, and toggle switch is Switchcraft, U.S.A., which is pretty much as good as it gets, in terms of toggles. I'd be surprised if ANYBODY has any issues with the toggles. Thx, thought it was bad info, just had to be sure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonafanboy Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Got mine yesterday (honeyburst with dark back) and love it - easy to play and sounds great. However, I had band practise for three hours tonight and when I got home and took the guitar out of its case I noticed that a lot of the paint had flaked from the back with the natural wood showing through. I'm assuming the dark paint was flaking off because the guitar was rubbing against my jean's waistband. Is this normal? Paint has not flaked off any of my other guitars I own and i'm worried it's all going to start coming away. Does anyone have any advice as I love the guitar apart from this! Thanks! Im having the same problem with mine!! i dont even wear belts and it still has started flaking. Sent an email to gibson about it, hopefully something can get resolved Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dg77 Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Im having the same problem with mine!! i dont even wear belts and it still has started flaking. Sent an email to gibson about it, hopefully something can get resolved It's enough for me not to buy one of these. Who wants a bare wood back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dg77 Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 It's enough for me not to buy one of these. Who wants a bare wood back? I've read on other sites that this is seemingly a widespread issue, I will not be ordering one of these, that's for sure. For 900 bucks the paint should stick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aksak Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Hi, @Dg77 : so far, the flakes issue is not widely spread, there are only 3 users concerned. There were some people unhappy with the looks of their Tribute 50s and 60s because they received Heavy Worn models which are "factory Worn" heavily, thus not really nicely done. I have an almost (1 month old) brand new Tribute 50s with humbuckers. It is the Honeyburst, Dark Back, Toasted Maple fingerboard model and I very pleased with it. So far no flaws. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dg77 Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 Hi, @Dg77 : so far, the flakes issue is not widely spread, there are only 3 users concerned. There were some people unhappy with the looks of their Tribute 50s and 60s because they received Heavy Worn models which are "factory Worn" heavily, thus not really nicely done. I have an almost (1 month old) brand new Tribute 50s with humbuckers. It is the Honeyburst, Dark Back, Toasted Maple fingerboard model and I very pleased with it. So far no flaws. Only 3 here but I've seen other forums with the same remarks about the paint. I was eally considering this as my first lp, but im gonna hold out and save some money for a trad plus I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanH Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 Only 3 here but I've seen other forums with the same remarks about the paint. I was eally considering this as my first lp, but im gonna hold out and save some money for a trad plus I think. I have one of the first run natural backs with the rosewood fretboard. It has a beautiful finish with no signs at all of any fading or flaking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aksak Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 I posted pictures of my Tribute in "the Studio Club" thread, page 19. @AlanH : I unfortunately had no chance to get one from the first run with natural back and Worn Honeyburst top like yours. Pity because I love it. And yours is extremely nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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