NGD x 2 (Part 1:Gibson LP Content)

[Push to Shuv]

For Christmas I was fortunate enough to get 2 new guitars. First, a Gibson Les Paul Studio Tribute 50's with humbuckers in Honeyburst finish. The second one will remain a mystery until tomorrow when I can take some pics of it.

The Gibson is fantastic. There is some nice light figuring on the top. Fit and finish was flawless out of the box. It is the most resonant Gibson I have ever had or played. It is also the first chambered LP I have had, all of my previous Gibbys were weight relieved I believe. The baked maple is really nice, it is quite dark on this one and my jam buddy was shocked that it wasn't rosewood. It plays smooth and isn't as porous as rosewood. The only downfall is the 498t/490r pickup combo and the PCB electronics, but I plan to put some Antiquities in it along with an RS kit.

Bottom line: Incredible guitar at an incredible price. I have had it for a week and I am already gassing for a P90 Goldtop Tribute LP to join it!

Enough talking, here are the pics!

Hope you like it! This concludes part 1, part 2 will come tomorrow.

 

[phil_104]

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Pure class. Enjoy!:friday:

 

[guitarkid]

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Congrats man! That looks really nice!!

 

[blueman335]

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Nice! I like that color.

 

[Push to Shuv]

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Thanks! I am loving it! It weighs in at 7 lbs 5 oz, just 5 oz more than my tele.

 

[ErikH]

Dude that's sweet. I played a gold top not too long ago and was impressed. The finish could have been better on it but it played great. I like the baked maple fingerboard too.

 

[d1dsj]

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Cool guitar, that fretboard does look dark! Enjoy.

 

[stevie_bees]

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I tried out the P90 version a little while back and was very impressed. I love the goldtops...

 

[Varg]

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That looks great, maybe a set of zebra pups in there?

 

[Push to Shuv]

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Thanks for all the nice comments! The Tribute series are exceptional overall. The color of the fingerboards and the finishes can vary greatly. Im sure there are some that arent perfect, but shop around and you are bound to find a gem. Ordered mine from Sweetwater, I love how they post pictures of the individual guitars by Serial Number and their customer service is outstanding. They are out of the Honeybursts right now and are using the pics of MINE as the stock photos . I spent quite a bit of time comparing the Tributes to Studios and Studio Deluxes as well as others that cost more but always came back to the Tributes. As I said earlier the 60's Goldtop (w/P90s) is at the top of my list.

ErikH - For some reason I remember you being from Fort Worth, I am in Plano and you are welcome to check it out if you are in the area. (I'm sorry if I am wrong about this)

Varg - It is going to get Nickel Antiquities! I'm not crazy about zebras, unless they are in a Tele-Gib.

 

[ErikH]

You're right. I am. I work in Carrollton. Which GC did you get it at? The one off 635 in Farmer's Branch?

 

[TheLivingDead]

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Gorgeous.

 

[jmcorey]

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That looks great, maybe a set of zebra pups in there?

Beautiful guitar, and that is exactly what I was thinking.

 

[Push to Shuv]

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ErikH - Got it online from Sweetwater.

And thanks guys, she is a beaut

There is a guy selling a 60's Tribute w/ RS Wiring kit on the DFW Craigslist for $500!
I have no relation to the seller but what a killer deal http://dallas.craigslist.org/ftw/msg/2742580602.html

 

[ErikH]

ErikH - Got it online from Sweetwater.

And thanks guys, she is a beaut

There is a guy selling a 60's Tribute w/ RS Wiring kit on the DFW Craigslist for $500!
I have no relation to the seller but what a killer deal http://dallas.craigslist.org/ftw/msg/2742580602.html

Duh. You did say that. LOL. I was distracted at how cool it looks.

I wish I could get one. Won't be able to for a while and I really don't want to sell my SG Classic to fund it.

 

[Surgeon]

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beautiful guitar...

 

[Push to Shuv]

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Thanks guys.
You can play mine but it will only give you bad gas

 

[ErikH]

No no no. I already have bad gas for a Traditional Pro. I don't need more. Lol

 

[Push to Shuv]

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Haha. Nice choice, played a Trad Pro a while back at the GC in Plano that absolutely rocked

 

[ErikH]

One of my bandmates has one. He let me play it at our last gig for a set. Big mistake. I want it. Lol. I had just done a setup on it a couple days earlier too.