I got me one of those Japanese ripoffs

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I'll take some pics today...

Nothing wrong with Gotoh at all, my Hamer had gotoh hardware, just was trying to imply it wasn't crap, but not "premium" stuff like tonepros. Guess I wasn't very clear about that :D

I really am amazed..based on the other Paula copies I've played (US and Japanese/Korean). It's a helluva an axe..especially for $700.
 
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tone4days said:
is the back stained brown or wine red?
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It's more like a Cherry on my Firebird...brighter/redder than wine red

I'm gonna snap some pics here in a minute.
 
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sweet - i was just on their site ... that flametop they have for $729 loks sweet ...

will have to bookmark them and go back when the funds are in place

t4d
 
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tone4days said:
sweet - i was just on their site ... that flametop they have for $729 loks sweet ...

will have to bookmark them and go back when the funds are in place

t4d
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Tak had that one ebay yesterday and now it's gone (the honey one). Or do you mean the other Cherry sunburst on his website?

He had a 57 goldtop too on Ebay that went, It literally came down to a coin toss between the goldtop and the one I got.
 
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Nice, bro. I'm glad you're happy with it. The one I like a lot is the antique white Custom. That one is just gorgeous.

Good review, even under medication. :D

My mother-in-law makes a great white gravy we use on chicken fried steak. As for biscuits, you'll have to fight my daughter for them, she loves biscuits...LMAO!!

EDIT: :needpics: OF YOUR OWN!!!
 
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i'm all about the cherry sunburst when i finally get an LP (or clone) :D
 
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JeffB said:
I'd love to try *GASP* a PG set..but I want double creams , and 2 custom shop floor models w/ loose covers or whatever are gonna be outta my reach for awhile. I was gonna put the brobucker in the bird.
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I got my Jazz A2P dbl creme under covers for the same price as just regular covered pups. You just have to order from a knowledgeable dealer.

Luke
 
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JeffB said:
Nothing wrong with Gotoh at all, my Hamer had gotoh hardware, just was trying to imply it wasn't crap, but not "premium" stuff like tonepros. Guess I wasn't very clear about that :D
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FYI & FWIW.....The tonepros hardware is made by Gotoh :smack:
 
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9finger said:
FYI & FWIW.....The tonepros hardware is made by Gotoh :smack:
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Yep, that's why it's kind of funny that you can get a Tonepros aluminum tailpiece from places like Guitarpartsdepot for $100, or a Gotoh aluminum tailpiece from Stewmac for $30 :laugh2:.
 
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FretFire said:
Yep, that's why it's kind of funny that you can get a Tonepros aluminum tailpiece from places like Guitarpartsdepot for $100, or a Gotoh aluminum tailpiece from Stewmac for $30 :laugh2:.
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Is that like Toyota and Lexus? :laugh2:
 
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Very nice guitar JeffB!!

What do they call the color in their model line? It looks kinda cherry burst to me, is that right or are the pics lying?

But as we mentioned in my Tokai mod thread, change the Trussrod cover. ;)

I also like plain tops better than flames...in many cases. I actually wanted a plain top Tokai, but they were out of stock. But this one that I got has a quite suble flame, so I'm really happy with it!

Hope you'll have a nice time with your new "LP"! ;)
 
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Congrats on the new guitar Jeff. I almost bought a Jimmy Page Reliced Edwards, but someone out in a stupidly high bid and sniped me. I ended up getting a Heritage H150CM.

I had a Hamer Monaco Elite that was a very nice guitar, pickups were way to hot though. Still have an 1989 LP with a PG in the bridge and an Alnico Pro in the neck. The LP had more resonance in the neck on low notes than my Heritage, but the H150 has better tone, better sustain and it has been Plek'd and has the Buzz Feiten tuning system.

The Heritage has had the stock Schallers, a pair of Manilius pickups, also swapped in the PG and APH. I just slid in a pair of the VPAF's and went back to the stock Schallers. They just sound great in this guitar; pickups and guitar just were made for each other. The Manlius pickups are now in a 335.

The Heritage has binding over the fret ends, a great top with lots of character, weighs 9 lbs and has the best neck I have ever played. It is a little thicker than a LP Classic neck, but is more of a "D" carve and flat on the back of the neck. Reminds me of the necks used on real 1960 Bursts,not the RIs. It is a better guitar than my LP. Was special ordered with a long neck tenon; I did not order it is a 1997.

Enjoy your Edwards and if the pick above is your guitar it is a good looker. As for pickups in clone LP. Order a set of Manlius pickups. The ones in my semi-hollow were special ordered with mismatched coils, Alnico 4 mags for the bridge and Alnico 3 in the neck. The neck always sounded woofy, I wanted it to be woody and cello/violin like. Nicely built pickups, still adjusting the pups and I think I am getting close to that sound.

Cheers,
gt5litre:burnout:
 
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Wow, another happy Heritage owner!

gt5litre said:
Congrats on the new guitar Jeff. I almost bought a Jimmy Page Reliced Edwards, but someone out in a stupidly high bid and sniped me. I ended up getting a Heritage H150CM.

I had a Hamer Monaco Elite that was a very nice guitar, pickups were way to hot though. Still have an 1989 LP with a PG in the bridge and an Alnico Pro in the neck. The LP had more resonance in the neck on low notes than my Heritage, but the H150 has better tone, better sustain and it has been Plek'd and has the Buzz Feiten tuning system.

The Heritage has had the stock Schallers, a pair of Manilius pickups, also swapped in the PG and APH. I just slid in a pair of the VPAF's and went back to the stock Schallers. They just sound great in this guitar; pickups and guitar just were made for each other. The Manlius pickups are now in a 335.

The Heritage has binding over the fret ends, a great top with lots of character, weighs 9 lbs and has the best neck I have ever played. It is a little thicker than a LP Classic neck, but is more of a "D" carve and flat on the back of the neck. Reminds me of the necks used on real 1960 Bursts,not the RIs. It is a better guitar than my LP. Was special ordered with a long neck tenon; I did not order it is a 1997.

Enjoy your Edwards and if the pick above is your guitar it is a good looker. As for pickups in clone LP. Order a set of Manlius pickups. The ones in my semi-hollow were special ordered with mismatched coils, Alnico 4 mags for the bridge and Alnico 3 in the neck. The neck always sounded woofy, I wanted it to be woody and cello/violin like. Nicely built pickups, still adjusting the pups and I think I am getting close to that sound.

Cheers,
gt5litre:burnout:
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Congrats, JeffB.

Very nice looking Edwards LP.

And welcome to the MIJ clone club.

Kent
 
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