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breakerbreaker · 05-28-2009, 02:48 AM

Hey guys, I recently purchased this Epiphone LP Blue Flake Top, this one was made in 2000 (it isn't one of those new flake tops that are out now, has much more "sparkle" to it). It's a beautiful guitar but I think it needs a few changes, and I would love to hear your suggestions.

I took some pictures....it's actually a darker blue color than it appears in the pics and the trim is a cream color (it looks white in the pics).

I'm debating whether or not to put a pickguard on it or just leave it be (if I get one, I was thinking a cream-colored pickguard) Also, I'm not crazy about the gold knobs or tuners....any suggestions on new knobs/tuners? The pickups sound kind of muddy to me, so I was thinking that down the road I should replace them...maybe EMG's or Dimarzio Tone Zones.

Any input would be appreciated!

05-28-2009, 02:48 AM	#1 (permalink)
breakerbreaker Junior Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Input needed to modify/upgrade Epiphone Les Paul Standard Flake Top Hey guys, I recently purchased this Epiphone LP Blue Flake Top, this one was made in 2000 (it isn't one of those new flake tops that are out now, has much more "sparkle" to it). It's a beautiful guitar but I think it needs a few changes, and I would love to hear your suggestions. I took some pictures....it's actually a darker blue color than it appears in the pics and the trim is a cream color (it looks white in the pics). I'm debating whether or not to put a pickguard on it or just leave it be (if I get one, I was thinking a cream-colored pickguard) Also, I'm not crazy about the gold knobs or tuners....any suggestions on new knobs/tuners? The pickups sound kind of muddy to me, so I was thinking that down the road I should replace them...maybe EMG's or Dimarzio Tone Zones. Any input would be appreciated!