New Guitar

pjpjpaul

Just pre-ordered the new Epiphone Gary Clark Jr. signature Blak and Blu Casino. I can't wait to play this thing.
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/guitars/epiphone-gary-clark-jr.-blak-blu-casino-hollowbody-electric-guitar-with-bigsby

DewieCox

That's pretty cool. P90s are super versatile and the Bigsby's are so much fun. Make sure to get some lubrication for the nut and saddles. It will help it stay in tune quite a bit.

BHealy

Nice! Congrats!

pjpjpaul

Thanks Dewie. Yeah this is my first p90 and first hollow bodied guitar. Right now I have a mexi start, an epiphone gold top and an epiphone acoustic. Looking forward to adding some versatility to my arsenal.

All Those Yesterdays

I'm not sure why they make any other pick up... The P90 is always heaven to me!

pjpjpaul

i like the paf sound a lot too. 1959 les pauls sounded great

mfc2006

Nice!! I just picked up a Gretsch Electromatic not too long ago after playing my Strat for years. Hollow bodies are a blast! Enjoy!

pulling69

Random reply to above posts:

You said "lube"
Epiphone gets a bad rap, they had some bad years but the stuff they put out now and in the mid to late 90s are super solid
That blue Clark Casino looks sick, and the Bigsby is awesome.
I may be a bit biased as I have a 97 Sheraton 2 that I bought used that someone put 57 Classic pickups in....its a beast.

All Those Yesterdays

pjpjpaul said:

i like the paf sound a lot too. 1959 les pauls sounded great

If only they were in a different color other then the "Gold top". I know, I know, I'm one of the few that don't care for it.

mccreadyisgod

All Those Yesterdays said:

If only they were in a different color other then the "Gold top". I know, I know, I'm one of the few that don't care for it.

Gibson had three color choices in 1959: the Custom in black, the Goldtop, and the Standard in burst finish. When most people think of the 1958-60 Les Paul, they think of the burst finish models. The Goldtop was more famous from 1952 to 1957. The 1959 Les Paul is usually considered to be the holy grail, with the PAF pickups and the burst finish.

pjpjpaul

I like Mike Mccready's honey burst 59. Its amazing,

pjpjpaul

My Blak and Blu casino is shipping tomorrow. I will post some pics and a review.

2-feign-reluctance

I so want a semi-hollow body electric. Damn.

mfc2006

2-feign-reluctance said:

I so want a semi-hollow body electric. Damn.

go try some out! take your time picking out the right one

2-feign-reluctance

mfc2006 said:

2-feign-reluctance said:

I so want a semi-hollow body electric. Damn.

go try some out! take your time picking out the right one

Summer project!

DewieCox

yeah, semi hollows are cool, and that airy quality mixed with a Bigsby is one of the greatest combos in all of the guitar universe.

mfc2006

DewieCox said:

yeah, semi hollows are cool, and that airy quality mixed with a Bigsby is one of the greatest combos in all of the guitar universe.

I completely agree.

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pulling69

I imagined it would be bluer....But I like it, love to be able to see some grain through the blue finish.

pjpjpaul

The light makes a big difference with how this guitar looks. In certain light it does look much bluer and in other lights it seems more like a blue/green. In any case, is beautiful. I get to plug it in today so I'm looking forward to that.

All Those Yesterdays

mccreadyisgod said:

All Those Yesterdays said:

If only they were in a different color other then the "Gold top". I know, I know, I'm one of the few that don't care for it.

Gibson had three color choices in 1959: the Custom in black, the Goldtop, and the Standard in burst finish. When most people think of the 1958-60 Les Paul, they think of the burst finish models. The Goldtop was more famous from 1952 to 1957. The 1959 Les Paul is usually considered to be the holy grail, with the PAF pickups and the burst finish.

Unfortunately today if I want to buy a new Gibson Les Paul with P90s I'm stuck with the gold top. I've always been a fan of Gibson's Tobacco burst and their honey burst.

MagnumPJ

All Those Yesterdays said:

mccreadyisgod said:

All Those Yesterdays said:

If only they were in a different color other then the "Gold top". I know, I know, I'm one of the few that don't care for it.

Gibson had three color choices in 1959: the Custom in black, the Goldtop, and the Standard in burst finish. When most people think of the 1958-60 Les Paul, they think of the burst finish models. The Goldtop was more famous from 1952 to 1957. The 1959 Les Paul is usually considered to be the holy grail, with the PAF pickups and the burst finish.

Unfortunately today if I want to buy a new Gibson Les Paul with P90s I'm stuck with the gold top. I've always been a fan of Gibson's Tobacco burst and their honey burst.

If you are looking for a new Gibson Les Paul with P90s but not a goldtop, the 2015 LP Deluxes offer several different finishes one of which is a heritage cherry sunburst (link below).

The Deluxes have minihumbuckers but have the same cavities for P90s so they could be switched out without any modifications or rerouting. I did this a few years back with my Goldtop Deluxe (I am one that loves the goldtop). I dropped in Lollar P90s.

http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/LPD15HSNH-15

2-feign-reluctance

Damn man, that is a sweet looking guitar. Someday....

2-feign-reluctance

I should probably get my Les Paul out and start playing that more before I even think about a new guitar! Haha!

DewieCox

MagnumPJ said:

All Those Yesterdays said:

mccreadyisgod said:

All Those Yesterdays said:

If only they were in a different color other then the "Gold top". I know, I know, I'm one of the few that don't care for it.

Gibson had three color choices in 1959: the Custom in black, the Goldtop, and the Standard in burst finish. When most people think of the 1958-60 Les Paul, they think of the burst finish models. The Goldtop was more famous from 1952 to 1957. The 1959 Les Paul is usually considered to be the holy grail, with the PAF pickups and the burst finish.

Unfortunately today if I want to buy a new Gibson Les Paul with P90s I'm stuck with the gold top. I've always been a fan of Gibson's Tobacco burst and their honey burst.

If you are looking for a new Gibson Les Paul with P90s but not a goldtop, the 2015 LP Deluxes offer several different finishes one of which is a heritage cherry sunburst (link below).

The Deluxes have minihumbuckers but have the same cavities for P90s so they could be switched out without any modifications or rerouting. I did this a few years back with my Goldtop Deluxe (I am one that loves the goldtop). I dropped in Lollar P90s.

http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/LPD15HSNH-15

Or go with a Jr. Great axes, good price and a lot easier to handle that something with a maple cab. I have a single cut with a tummy cut and its a really comfortable guitar to play. I bought a Duesenberg a few months ago or it might've moved its way into the #1 slot over some other fine, more expensive guitars.

All Those Yesterdays

DewieCox said:

MagnumPJ said:

All Those Yesterdays said:

mccreadyisgod said:

All Those Yesterdays said:

If only they were in a different color other then the "Gold top". I know, I know, I'm one of the few that don't care for it.

Gibson had three color choices in 1959: the Custom in black, the Goldtop, and the Standard in burst finish. When most people think of the 1958-60 Les Paul, they think of the burst finish models. The Goldtop was more famous from 1952 to 1957. The 1959 Les Paul is usually considered to be the holy grail, with the PAF pickups and the burst finish.

Unfortunately today if I want to buy a new Gibson Les Paul with P90s I'm stuck with the gold top. I've always been a fan of Gibson's Tobacco burst and their honey burst.

If you are looking for a new Gibson Les Paul with P90s but not a goldtop, the 2015 LP Deluxes offer several different finishes one of which is a heritage cherry sunburst (link below).

The Deluxes have minihumbuckers but have the same cavities for P90s so they could be switched out without any modifications or rerouting. I did this a few years back with my Goldtop Deluxe (I am one that loves the goldtop). I dropped in Lollar P90s.

http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/LPD15HSNH-15

Or go with a Jr. Great axes, good price and a lot easier to handle that something with a maple cab. I have a single cut with a tummy cut and its a really comfortable guitar to play. I bought a Duesenberg a few months ago or it might've moved its way into the #1 slot over some other fine, more expensive guitars.

Oh I was on the verge of doing getting a deluxe a few years ago to do that very thing. But in the end declined.

I already have a Les Paul Junior and a SG Junior.

pjpjpaul

This guitar will get you some good bluesy clean tones, but it really has a nice growl to it when you turn up the amp and get a little tube breakup going on or have a dirty channel. All in all a versatile guitar that I am very glad I was able to get a hold of. Very playable neck with good action and the aesthetics with the bigsby and the black and blue color make it a great guitar.

pjpjpaul

It will sound even better when I get some elixir strings on it and take of the old crusty ones its had on in the factory.

mfc2006

glad you're enjoying it!!!