Your Opinions on this LP

[adamj]

does anybody have/ used to own one of these?

http://www2.gibson.com/Products/Electric-Guitars/Les-Paul/Gibson-USA/Les-Paul-Studio-50s-Tribute/Specs.aspx

I just visited  a friend who had bought a worn ebony one. Things i noticed:

Chunky neck, very light (chambered), very easy to play, matt worn finish looked a bit easily damageable.

but it sounded pretty damn awesome, so much that i would be tempted to get one as my next guitar. Iv never played a p90 equipped guitar before, whats the pros and cons? Oh and the amp i played through was a 60 Cube, noice.

[sgmypod]

played one with upgraded pickups(apparently they are not standar size) sounded great and played. Am gassing for one

[Ratrod]

Hmmmmm........cons to a P90 loaded guitar............

No, can't think of any.

[horsehead]

The sound man, THE SOUND! The tributes are ace, but the 50's ones (for me) are better

[Philly Q]

The sound man, THE SOUND! The tributes are ace, but the 50's ones (for me) are better

Is the neck profile the only difference?

[Philly Q]

Oh, and +1 to P-90s.  I have more P-90 guitars than I can shake a stick at. 

The only "con" with P-90s is the hum.... and I'm sure the vintage tonehounds will say that just goes with the territory.

[horsehead]

From what I can gather, yep.....just the profile

[ericsabbath]

there's also a new humbucker version as well

[AndyR]

there's also a new humbucker version as well

I knew about the 60s tribute with humbuckers, is there a 50s with humbuckers as well now? Better not tell my missus :lol:

[38thBeatle]

They do look good for sure.

[Telerocker]

For this price I sure would try one. Since there are discussion about inconsistent qualities of the Tributes, it'would be wise to test them thoroughly. But P90's are to die for.  :)

[ericsabbath]

there's also a new humbucker version as well

I knew about the 60s tribute with humbuckers, is there a 50s with humbuckers as well now? Better not tell my missus :lol:

they are sold by Thomann only

http://www2.gibson.com/Products/Electric-Guitars/Les-Paul/Gibson-USA/Les-Paul-Studio-50s-Tribute-Humbucker.aspx

[hunter]

Some of these have bodies made of 5 pieces of heavy wood. Doesn't have to be a problem on each of them, but can make it dull/dead. They look great for the money though, and no binding on the neck is a plus in my book.

[Philly Q]

Some of these have bodies made of 5 pieces of heavy wood. Doesn't have to be a problem on each of them, but can make it dull/dead.

Well, no surprise there!  :lol:

They're chambered (or at least weight-relieved) though, aren't they?  I've always assumed the number of pieces in the body is less critical if you're going to carve a load of holes in it.  Even Warmoth often use 3-piece backs on their chambered bodies.