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Published on 05/26/08 at 11:07
Hello,
I see that we are not likely to have the hands on the model I own. Indeed my luthier told me that the incumbent Les Paul '56 Gold Top Reissue comes in two models (manufactured and assembled in Korea):
- The limited edition model standard that is an honest reproduction of the original (everyone seems to enjoy it for that matter)
- Publishing limited edition "advanced" we say (do not rely on the words "limited edition" which is on both models)
The second version, limited edition / limited could be said, has slightly different components ie mechanical vintage "tulip" type (which I changed because the oil bath is still more reliable even So unless vintage), two P90 pickups Gibson, wiring and other Gibson also.
I did not know all this until I wear to my favorite luthier.
(Small digression: At this point I'm trying to make a little story with him so I put the video of "osculation" as soon as possible)
So in the dismantling we found that the various elements mentioned above were not "standard". My luthier friend is adamant it is a Gibson (the brand before, one that was not making fun of his clients) he had the hands ... but made from Epiphone, which according to him is a pleasant surprise. I'll spare you for now the painful truths he told me about Gibson and his new political commercial ultra etc ...
Be aware - Get Out Your Handkerchiefs - signatures that apart from the models (and again) and other "custom shop", everything is manufactured and assembled in China (yay). Only the opening and finishing touches are made to US ...
Basically Epiphone is now a much more reliable reference that Gibson (I speak of the process ... though you will see in the video that may have sacred surprises by removing a Gibson Les Paul is saying).
Anyway, back to our topic and start, the fact is that this '56 Les Paul Gold Top reissue is a marvel. I acquired in 2003 and is the instrument on which I play most often (besides my Simon & Patrick, but there is something else, it's a folk).
UTILIZATION
The neck is wider and thicker than most Les Paul but it suits me perfectly (great hands, fingers long and thin).
Cake on the icing, the model in my possession is very well insulated from both sides: graphite into the space where the knob 'ceramics (two rounds) at the jack, etc ...
I have tried this guitar on several amps and it's an old Vox tube which made it better (in my ears of course). However, the '56 Les Paul Gold Top reissue sounds about anything and everything, she loves the little amp: put everything you have to block and sound very similar to the Telecaster master page on the first Led Zeppelin.
Its weight is quite acceptable, it can be better balanced (game sitting position so) a Les Paul standard.
Access to treble is good against it by not suit those who wander in the last box too often.
SOUNDS
Once properly adjusted the instrument will give you everything, you'll have a little whip (yes it's not a Gibson Les Paul with his already calibrated) but what a pleasure once tamed!
Setting the microphone is all the more important that there is a small difference in level between the two P90, the next round being more "nasty". Once the height of the pickups adjusted well (do not forget the screws to avoid losing in the bends) there is no more than to do good by going to put your fingers on the handle.
This instrument is particularly good in some natural saturation "grimey", pushing the volume of sound you get to close to those of James Gurley on "Ball & Chain" (Janis Joplin / Cheap Thrills): a real treat.
OVERALL OPINION
In conclusion I would say that this instrument requires special attention because of its very well made: setting the handle once a year + little care (lemon oil is what the handle likes best).
This will make five years ago this summer that I have and I never tire of it, on the contrary!
I will not deny that in this guitar, I'm in love.
friendly,
Dominique
ps: I forgot the price / quality ratio, and although I've never seen (apart from Simon & Patrick) such care at all levels to such a low price!
I see that we are not likely to have the hands on the model I own. Indeed my luthier told me that the incumbent Les Paul '56 Gold Top Reissue comes in two models (manufactured and assembled in Korea):
- The limited edition model standard that is an honest reproduction of the original (everyone seems to enjoy it for that matter)
- Publishing limited edition "advanced" we say (do not rely on the words "limited edition" which is on both models)
The second version, limited edition / limited could be said, has slightly different components ie mechanical vintage "tulip" type (which I changed because the oil bath is still more reliable even So unless vintage), two P90 pickups Gibson, wiring and other Gibson also.
I did not know all this until I wear to my favorite luthier.
(Small digression: At this point I'm trying to make a little story with him so I put the video of "osculation" as soon as possible)
So in the dismantling we found that the various elements mentioned above were not "standard". My luthier friend is adamant it is a Gibson (the brand before, one that was not making fun of his clients) he had the hands ... but made from Epiphone, which according to him is a pleasant surprise. I'll spare you for now the painful truths he told me about Gibson and his new political commercial ultra etc ...
Be aware - Get Out Your Handkerchiefs - signatures that apart from the models (and again) and other "custom shop", everything is manufactured and assembled in China (yay). Only the opening and finishing touches are made to US ...
Basically Epiphone is now a much more reliable reference that Gibson (I speak of the process ... though you will see in the video that may have sacred surprises by removing a Gibson Les Paul is saying).
Anyway, back to our topic and start, the fact is that this '56 Les Paul Gold Top reissue is a marvel. I acquired in 2003 and is the instrument on which I play most often (besides my Simon & Patrick, but there is something else, it's a folk).
UTILIZATION
The neck is wider and thicker than most Les Paul but it suits me perfectly (great hands, fingers long and thin).
Cake on the icing, the model in my possession is very well insulated from both sides: graphite into the space where the knob 'ceramics (two rounds) at the jack, etc ...
I have tried this guitar on several amps and it's an old Vox tube which made it better (in my ears of course). However, the '56 Les Paul Gold Top reissue sounds about anything and everything, she loves the little amp: put everything you have to block and sound very similar to the Telecaster master page on the first Led Zeppelin.
Its weight is quite acceptable, it can be better balanced (game sitting position so) a Les Paul standard.
Access to treble is good against it by not suit those who wander in the last box too often.
SOUNDS
Once properly adjusted the instrument will give you everything, you'll have a little whip (yes it's not a Gibson Les Paul with his already calibrated) but what a pleasure once tamed!
Setting the microphone is all the more important that there is a small difference in level between the two P90, the next round being more "nasty". Once the height of the pickups adjusted well (do not forget the screws to avoid losing in the bends) there is no more than to do good by going to put your fingers on the handle.
This instrument is particularly good in some natural saturation "grimey", pushing the volume of sound you get to close to those of James Gurley on "Ball & Chain" (Janis Joplin / Cheap Thrills): a real treat.
OVERALL OPINION
In conclusion I would say that this instrument requires special attention because of its very well made: setting the handle once a year + little care (lemon oil is what the handle likes best).
This will make five years ago this summer that I have and I never tire of it, on the contrary!
I will not deny that in this guitar, I'm in love.
friendly,
Dominique
ps: I forgot the price / quality ratio, and although I've never seen (apart from Simon & Patrick) such care at all levels to such a low price!