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Post by guitarzan on May 16, 2005 19:27:19 GMT -5
Hello, everyone I came here from Epiphone's forum because the flame-fest is in full swing, and I just wanna talk about my investment. ;D
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Post by CAFeathers on May 16, 2005 19:38:38 GMT -5
Welcome aboard.
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Post by guitarzan on May 16, 2005 19:46:41 GMT -5
Well, thanks for havin' me, I'm always looking for forums and stuff to trade tips, get info, stuff like that. Got an Epi LP Classic in trans blue, and I personally think she's a work of art. The only thing I did to her was replace the stock pickguard with a pearloid piece, and replaced the tailpiece with a TP-6. That's it. Anyhoo, thanks again for having me.
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Post by NattyBumppo on May 16, 2005 20:52:24 GMT -5
Welcome. I dig that color on the Epi LP!
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Post by Ol Geezer on May 17, 2005 10:07:30 GMT -5
Got an Epi LP Classic in trans blue, and I personally think she's a work of art. The only thing I did to her was replace the stock pickguard with a pearloid piece, and replaced the tailpiece with a TP-6. That's it. Anyhoo, thanks again for having me. Did you keep the stock gold pot knobs? I felt black speed knobs went with the color better, and even just put them on my vintage sunburst. Neither one came with a pickguard. Welcome aboard! |
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Post by ZacAttack on May 17, 2005 14:29:14 GMT -5
Hey man glad you made it. I hope you will like it here.
Zac
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Post by Jimboe on May 17, 2005 15:14:26 GMT -5
Welcome to the Forum, Guitarzan!
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Post by goldtopsnopp on May 17, 2005 15:41:09 GMT -5
Is that the the same guitar as zack's? Did they start with pickguards again or what?
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Post by Ol Geezer on May 17, 2005 15:56:29 GMT -5
Is that the the same guitar as zack's? Did they start with pickguards again or what? Yes, I was the original owner and sold it to Zac when I heard he wanted one just like it and couldn't find one at the time -- I hadn't ever played it, and only bought it because I thought it was so pretty. I'd really wanted a blue one myself in the first place when all I could find was a vintage sunburst one, which I already had and liked just fine. Guitars should be played and not just collected, so it's been win-win for the both of us; he always gives me a nod when he brags on it. Yes, I do believe they began putting pickguards on that model once they started producing them again recently, but originally they came without 'em. I have a black Special Edition Studio Standard that came with a clear pickguard which was a cool compromise, but I do prefer the no-pickguard look (and, with these, no leftover holes either). I removed the pickguards from my Casino (pictured) and DOT as well, but the '56 GoldTop still has its on -- pure stock and retro. |
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Post by Steelpriest on May 18, 2005 2:54:43 GMT -5
Welcome aboard Guitarzan!  Hope you like it here! We are a friendly community, no flame wars here...  Steele. |
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Post by goldtopsnopp on May 18, 2005 4:55:16 GMT -5
Yes, I was the original owner and sold it to Zac when I heard he wanted one just like it and couldn't find one at the time -- I hadn't ever played it, and only bought it because I thought it was so pretty. I'd really wanted a blue one myself in the first place when all I could find was a vintage sunburst one, which I already had and liked just fine. Guitars should be played and not just collected, so it's been win-win for the both of us; he always gives me a nod when he brags on it. Yes, I do believe they began putting pickguards on that model once they started producing them again recently, but originally they came without 'em. I have a black Special Edition Studio Standard that came with a clear pickguard which was a cool compromise, but I do prefer the no-pickguard look (and, with these, no leftover holes either). I removed the pickguards from my Casino (pictured) and DOT as well, but the '56 GoldTop still has its on -- pure stock and retro. It's a very beutyful guitar. Never played one though. I also like it when there is no pickguard. But I can't remove it from the goldtop, It doesn't look right that way. If it came with a pickguard, keep it... |
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Post by guitarzan on May 23, 2005 19:13:12 GMT -5
Sorry I'm answering this a couple days after you posted your reply, but no, I left the gold tophats on. The only thing I did to it was above mentioned. Kinda toying with the idea of burstbucker pros, I aint decided yet. Kinda sounds bitchin' with the stockers, I happen to think. But, there's always room for improvement, with any guitar. I also pulled the rear covers off and blew out a ton of sawdust. I gotta wonder if that's why everyone's having all these problems with switches, pots and such. Anyway, our local guru thought the pickguard would clash with the cream pickup surrounds, but I think it complements them personally. BUT, this reply is getting kinda long so I'll say adieu for now, and I'll kepp y'all posted if I put the Gibson pickups in. ta-ta, pip-pip, cheerio, and all that rot! ;D
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Hope you like it here! We are a friendly community, no flame wars here... 