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jtpal25 · September 8th, 2011, 09:41 AM

Does anyone have any opinions either way on these? They look pretty great and the price is right. Haven't played one yet, but I plan on going to check one out this weekend.

How is the craftmanship, set up, quality, pickups, etc....

Cameage · September 8th, 2011, 02:07 PM

I have one. I got a new nut cut for it, and now it is KING OF ALL LES PAULS. That should tell you my opinion of it.

They sound great, look cool, and are as well-built as any other Gibson (and by that, I mean they're very well-built).

Progrmr · September 8th, 2011, 02:16 PM

I picked one up last weekend during the labor day sale.

You need to play more than one - I played a couple stinkers before I played the one I bought. The P-90's sound freakin' fantastic and the neck is good too (although the neck was the variable on the ones I tested out).

Mine also has a minimum of that ridiculous "relicing" - you can probably find one that doesn't have much of it if you hate it like I do :)

Here's a pic:

JaMmeRman · September 8th, 2011, 04:03 PM

I have one, and I agree with both above. Mine has hardly any relicing.

I will say the fret edges were terrible when I got the thing - razor sharp, but a little filing and it's great now.

I added a bigsby b7 to mine - always wanted an LP with a P90s and a Bigsby and now I have it and for less than $1000 - pretty nice!

itsGreg · September 8th, 2011, 04:10 PM

I've got a lefty goldtop one with no relicing done to it and it's great. Plus shipped from gibson with a hard case for some reason. result!

scantron81 · September 8th, 2011, 04:59 PM

Got mine in June. Great guitar. Lightweight (compared to other Les Pauls), feels good. '60s neck is a bit thin IMO but not a deal breaker. Quality is solid. There are a few finish spots around the neck joint that are less than perfect. Mine must've missed the relic-ing stage because it looks brand new. I added a Bigsby too. Always wanted a goldtop, P90, Bigsby Les Paul and I got it without breaking the bank! The pickups are crystal clear, in that the most minimal dynamics are heard. It is a truly delightful guitar.

Frank B · September 8th, 2011, 05:34 PM

Very nice & crisp sounding p90's, light, slim taper, vintage looks.
This is one of the rare gibsons I liked from the git go...

Alexandre · September 8th, 2011, 08:35 PM

There are good and bad ones, but overall great value. I have a 50s tribute and an SG 60s Tribute. Love them both.

I had a LP 60s Tribute on order but back was made from 5 or 6 pieces which was a turnoff for me. My LP 50s is also a 5 piece, but I got a great deal for it so...

Same goes for the SG Tributes, the first I ordered was 4 piece, ugly has hell, but found another one with matched 2 pieces which looks and plays amazing.

So if possible, check them out first. If you like taking risks, have fun ordering online :)

davmac · September 9th, 2011, 03:33 AM

I tested the Goldtop recently and very very impressed with it. Could have done with a good setup but the standard of finishing was excellent. Very light for a LP. It took a lot of willpower to walk out of the shop without it. Those P90s through a dimed amp are just magical.

jjkrause84 · September 9th, 2011, 04:55 AM

I've only seen them in shops. Frankly, I thought they looked really cheap (the finish, mostly). I'm sure they're great players, but for $850 I would expect a guitar that doesn't look like it's made of plastic (even if that guitar is a "lifestyle brand" Gibson!)

kidmo · September 9th, 2011, 05:03 AM

I have a goldtop. Best guitar I have right out of the box. One piece back, great set up, fantastic p90's, unbelievable fret work. I called and had it picked out at Wildwood. Very resonate, about 8 lbs. Killer, killer, killer, best money I ever spent. Don't plan on changing anything on it. I highly recommend getting one. Best value for a Gibson!

jtpal25 · September 9th, 2011, 11:35 AM

Well, I'm convinced, I'm heading over to GC tomorrow and try some out. I getting some serious GAS!!!

Travst · September 9th, 2011, 11:41 AM

I have one of the 50s Tributes from last year. Great guitar, but I did have to file the fret ends as mentioned above.

purpletele · September 9th, 2011, 11:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scantron81

Got mine in June. Great guitar. Lightweight (compared to other Les Pauls), feels good. '60s neck is a bit thin IMO but not a deal breaker. Quality is solid. There are a few finish spots around the neck joint that are less than perfect. Mine must've missed the relic-ing stage because it looks brand new. I added a Bigsby too. Always wanted a goldtop, P90, Bigsby Les Paul and I got it without breaking the bank! The pickups are crystal clear, in that the most minimal dynamics are heard. It is a truly delightful guitar.

This post is making my bank account hurt.

TG · September 12th, 2011, 06:58 PM

Someday...

DavidP · September 12th, 2011, 08:02 PM

I was VERY surprised when I grabbed a GoldTop, love the weight (or relative lack thereof), love the resonance, neck is fine (I prefer the thinner profile) and the stock electronics sound pretty good (I do plan on shielding the cavity and running braided wire). I prefer it to my early 80s Pro Deluxe (nicknamed 'Lead Paul').

Scott57 · September 12th, 2011, 08:36 PM

http://www.tdpri.com/forum/other-gui...ic-guitar.html

I love mine.

DrumBob · September 12th, 2011, 09:52 PM

I like mine, but I had to have the springs under the pickups replaced because they rocked back and forth. I'd like to put a Bigsby on there.

scantron81 · September 12th, 2011, 10:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DrumBob

I like mine, but I had to have the springs under the pickups replaced because they rocked back and forth. I'd like to put a Bigsby on there.

edit: oops wrong thread.

September 8th, 2011, 09:41 AM	#1 (permalink)
jtpal25 Tele-Meister Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Mount Prospect, IL Age: 35 Posts: 353	Gibson Les Paul 60s Tribute Does anyone have any opinions either way on these? They look pretty great and the price is right. Haven't played one yet, but I plan on going to check one out this weekend. How is the craftmanship, set up, quality, pickups, etc....

September 8th, 2011, 02:07 PM	#2 (permalink)
Cameage Tele-Holic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Baltimore Posts: 660	I have one. I got a new nut cut for it, and now it is KING OF ALL LES PAULS. That should tell you my opinion of it. They sound great, look cool, and are as well-built as any other Gibson (and by that, I mean they're very well-built). __________________ I woke up this morning with a piece of past caught in my throat, and then I choked. I woke up this morning with the present in splinters on the ground, and then I drowned.

September 8th, 2011, 04:59 PM	#6 (permalink)
scantron81 Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Athens, Georgia Posts: 1,641	Got mine in June. Great guitar. Lightweight (compared to other Les Pauls), feels good. '60s neck is a bit thin IMO but not a deal breaker. Quality is solid. There are a few finish spots around the neck joint that are less than perfect. Mine must've missed the relic-ing stage because it looks brand new. I added a Bigsby too. Always wanted a goldtop, P90, Bigsby Les Paul and I got it without breaking the bank! The pickups are crystal clear, in that the most minimal dynamics are heard. It is a truly delightful guitar. __________________ Dear country music "artists," If all your songs are about how "country" you are, you aint country at all.

September 8th, 2011, 08:35 PM	#8 (permalink)
Alexandre Tele-Holic Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Montreal Canada Posts: 543 24 Photos	There are good and bad ones, but overall great value. I have a 50s tribute and an SG 60s Tribute. Love them both. I had a LP 60s Tribute on order but back was made from 5 or 6 pieces which was a turnoff for me. My LP 50s is also a 5 piece, but I got a great deal for it so... Same goes for the SG Tributes, the first I ordered was 4 piece, ugly has hell, but found another one with matched 2 pieces which looks and plays amazing. So if possible, check them out first. If you like taking risks, have fun ordering online :) Attached Thumbnails

September 9th, 2011, 03:33 AM	#9 (permalink)
davmac Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Wirral, UK Age: 50 Posts: 1,368	I tested the Goldtop recently and very very impressed with it. Could have done with a good setup but the standard of finishing was excellent. Very light for a LP. It took a lot of willpower to walk out of the shop without it. Those P90s through a dimed amp are just magical. __________________ Dave Mac http://damacleod.wordpress.com/ http://twitter.com/davmac

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September 8th, 2011, 02:16 PM	#3 (permalink)
Progrmr Tele-Meister Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Columbus OH USA Posts: 109	I picked one up last weekend during the labor day sale. You need to play more than one - I played a couple stinkers before I played the one I bought. The P-90's sound freakin' fantastic and the neck is good too (although the neck was the variable on the ones I tested out). Mine also has a minimum of that ridiculous "relicing" - you can probably find one that doesn't have much of it if you hate it like I do :) Here's a pic:

September 8th, 2011, 04:03 PM	#4 (permalink)
JaMmeRman Tele-Meister Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 128	I have one, and I agree with both above. Mine has hardly any relicing. I will say the fret edges were terrible when I got the thing - razor sharp, but a little filing and it's great now. I added a bigsby b7 to mine - always wanted an LP with a P90s and a Bigsby and now I have it and for less than $1000 - pretty nice!

September 8th, 2011, 04:10 PM	#5 (permalink)
itsGreg Tele-Holic Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Glasgow, Scotland Posts: 809	I've got a lefty goldtop one with no relicing done to it and it's great. Plus shipped from gibson with a hard case for some reason. result!

September 8th, 2011, 05:34 PM	#7 (permalink)
Frank B Tele-Holic Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: quebec, canada Posts: 819	Very nice & crisp sounding p90's, light, slim taper, vintage looks. This is one of the rare gibsons I liked from the git go...

September 9th, 2011, 04:55 AM	#10 (permalink)
jjkrause84 Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: London, England Age: 28 Posts: 5,598	I've only seen them in shops. Frankly, I thought they looked really cheap (the finish, mostly). I'm sure they're great players, but for $850 I would expect a guitar that doesn't look like it's made of plastic (even if that guitar is a "lifestyle brand" Gibson!) __________________ « Nous sommes dans un pot de chambre, et nous y serons emmerdés » - Général Ducrot au Sedan, 1870 « Le feu tue » - Philippe Pétain

September 9th, 2011, 05:03 AM	#11 (permalink)
kidmo Tele-Afflicted Join Date: May 2008 Location: LA, Baby Posts: 1,872	I have a goldtop. Best guitar I have right out of the box. One piece back, great set up, fantastic p90's, unbelievable fret work. I called and had it picked out at Wildwood. Very resonate, about 8 lbs. Killer, killer, killer, best money I ever spent. Don't plan on changing anything on it. I highly recommend getting one. Best value for a Gibson! __________________ Don't hate because I'm beautiful, there are plenty of other better reasons.

September 9th, 2011, 11:35 AM	#12 (permalink)
jtpal25 Tele-Meister Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Mount Prospect, IL Age: 35 Posts: 353	Well, I'm convinced, I'm heading over to GC tomorrow and try some out. I getting some serious GAS!!!

September 9th, 2011, 11:41 AM	#13 (permalink)
Travst Tele-Holic Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 543	I have one of the 50s Tributes from last year. Great guitar, but I did have to file the fret ends as mentioned above. __________________ I need more practice, not more gear. John

September 12th, 2011, 06:58 PM	#15 (permalink)
TG Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Beside a bog in the west Age: 51 Posts: 11,054	Someday...

September 12th, 2011, 08:02 PM	#16 (permalink)
DavidP Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 1,327	Another Thumbs-Up... I was VERY surprised when I grabbed a GoldTop, love the weight (or relative lack thereof), love the resonance, neck is fine (I prefer the thinner profile) and the stock electronics sound pretty good (I do plan on shielding the cavity and running braided wire). I prefer it to my early 80s Pro Deluxe (nicknamed 'Lead Paul'). __________________ barely in tune and teetering on the brink of oblivion...

September 12th, 2011, 08:36 PM	#17 (permalink)
Scott57 Tele-Meister Join Date: May 2008 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 226 17 Photos	http://www.tdpri.com/forum/other-gui...ic-guitar.html I love mine.

September 12th, 2011, 09:52 PM	#18 (permalink)
DrumBob Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Highland Lakes, NJ Age: 62 Posts: 3,149	I like mine, but I had to have the springs under the pickups replaced because they rocked back and forth. I'd like to put a Bigsby on there.

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