So.... my guitar comes tomorow

elpept · 07-21-2008, 11:53 AM

I'm getting and Epiphone Les Paul Standard Ebony Plain Top..... what should expect, is it hard to keep clean? what about weight, it says its 9 pounds

the dumb thing is, ups delivers at 9:00 p.m.!!!!! really stupid

sadface

surfer777 · 07-21-2008, 12:13 PM

do the ebony les pauls have just a black finish on them or is that the actual wood? i've played my buddy's once and i didn't really think about it till just now.

and congrats, i'm sure you'll love it!

djwilbanks · 07-21-2008, 12:30 PM

congrats on the new guitar!

black is always hard to keep clean, it'll show EVERYTHING

keep a polishing cloth handy.

Guido · 07-21-2008, 03:29 PM

Ive got an ebony elitist and isnt hard to keep clean at all

mmcquain · 07-21-2008, 03:49 PM

Yep, black is the WORSE for keeping clean. As for a good cleaner, I love
Virtuose cleaner and polish. Here's some examples of what it has done for me...

El_Greco · 07-21-2008, 03:52 PM

Hey there!
I got the ebony standard as well. It's not really hard to keep clean, you'll need a decent cleaning cloth, but that's about it.
If you really wanna make it shine though, you'll need a polish.
They are hard to keep clean yes, it is true that everything shows, just press your finger on the finish when you get it and you'll see

The word ebony applies to the finish, the guitar has a plain maple top.
And yes they are heavy, mine is over 4kg, that should be around 9lbs unless I am mistaken.
Congrats on the guitar, you'll love it! I know I do

stryker59 · 07-21-2008, 04:24 PM

congrats! post pics when u get her!

elpept · 07-21-2008, 05:08 PM

I defiantly will..... tomorrow at 9:00 pm

IdiotWind · 07-21-2008, 05:23 PM

You can expect a pretty crappy guitar.

Just kidding. You'll love it. Dont worry about getting it dirty, it can always be cleaned

Rafał · 07-21-2008, 07:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mmcquain

Yep, black is the WORSE for keeping clean. As for a good cleaner, I love
Virtuose cleaner and polish. Here's some examples of what it has done for me...

I want that Custom in amber sunburst!!!

Ill buy the same custom, when ill have more money and need it, and when Ill be better.

jkinnison90 · 07-21-2008, 08:00 PM

Awesome, can't wait to see pictures.

mmcquain · 07-21-2008, 11:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rafał

I want that Custom in amber sunburst!!!

Ill buy the same custom, when ill have more money and need it, and when Ill be better.

Yep, that was a special Custom. I just sold it to another forum member and it is on its way to Canada right now. That was truly the result of several intense months of searching to find a nice flame top Custom (this was before they started rolling out all those nice 68 Customs with figured tops). I'll miss her but life goes on...

lifele55 · 07-22-2008, 02:09 AM

Nice guitars MMc... They all look like their siblings!

overdriver · 07-22-2008, 03:04 AM

Is it tomorrow yet?

overdriver · 07-22-2008, 03:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mmcquain

Yep, that was a special Custom. I just sold it to another forum member and it is on its way to Canada right now. That was truly the result of several intense months of searching to find a nice flame top Custom (this was before they started rolling out all those nice 68 Customs with figured tops). I'll miss her but life goes on...

If you ever get the urge to send that 336 to Canada let me know please! Man I like that.

Bordeaux · 07-22-2008, 08:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by elpept

I'm getting and Epiphone Les Paul Standard Ebony Plain Top..... what should expect, is it hard to keep clean? what about weight, it says its 9 pounds

the dumb thing is, ups delivers at 9:00 p.m.!!!!! really stupid

sadface

Yeah, I just bought a new Epi LP STD Plustop and there's no way it weights 9lbs. Did you order a hardcase with it as well? Did you buy brand new or did the guitar have a previous owner?

The black is gonna be hell to keep clean I would think. I have the Vintage Sunburst and even that shows every little fingerprint, especially around the black areas.

Congrats on your purchase, I bought mine about 2 weeks ago and my poor Strat hasn't seen the light of day since.

Slowhand0461 and myself just installed new Rockfield SWCs pickups (bridge & neck), 2 orange drop capacitors, new tone switch, jack and mine plays like a Million Bucks! I couldn't be happier!

****************Big shoutout to Slowhand0461 for the pickup & capacitor install, there's not a shop in all of Raleigh, NC that could have done it any better! ************

Muck Fe · 07-22-2008, 09:30 AM

Welcome and congratulations on the new guitar elpept, waiting is hard but it will be worth it.

Yeah, Ebony is a b*tch to keep clean but damn if they aren't downright pretty when they are.

Rick.

Rafał · 07-22-2008, 10:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mmcquain

Yep, that was a special Custom. I just sold it to another forum member and it is on its way to Canada right now. That was truly the result of several intense months of searching to find a nice flame top Custom (this was before they started rolling out all those nice 68 Customs with figured tops). I'll miss her but life goes on...

gibsoncustom.com

68 custom? can you post link to it? i cant find...

Rafał · 07-22-2008, 10:36 AM

BTW look at the last of my les paul projects...vintage sunburst...i want one more that other custom i have seen...here is bigger picture od this:

And dont forget to write some comments at my slidshow od guitar projects (http://img229.imageshack.us/slidesho...650379r44.smil)

elpept · 07-22-2008, 10:42 AM

Well, by tomorrow i meant tomorrow night, UPS delivers at 7:00pm

I bought it off of Amazon new, great price $370 + $12 shipping =

no hard case yet, ill have to use my old one that held an acoustic

until i get the money. This is/isn't my first guitar. I've been using my sister strat for a month. I wanted my own and found this beauty.

Amazon.com: Epiphone Les Paul Standard Plain Top Electric Guitar, Ebony: Musical Instruments

My sister hates me right, she thinks I don't need one (which i don't) but I do

PS - I've only been playing for 3 months,
PSS - I'm going to make an unboxing video on youtube
PSSS - I'll give you guys the link
PSSSS - The Pictures will be up by 9:00 tonight or earlier
PSSSSS - America, F*** Yeah!!!!!!

Bordeaux · 07-22-2008, 01:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by elpept

Well, by tomorrow i meant tomorrow night, UPS delivers at 7:00pm

I bought it off of Amazon new, great price $370 + $12 shipping =

no hard case yet, ill have to use my old one that held an acoustic

until i get the money. This is/isn't my first guitar. I've been using my sister strat for a month. I wanted my own and found this beauty.

Amazon.com: Epiphone Les Paul Standard Plain Top Electric Guitar, Ebony: Musical Instruments

My sister hates me right, she thinks I don't need one (which i don't) but I do

PS - I've only been playing for 3 months,
PSS - I'm going to make an unboxing video on youtube
PSSS - I'll give you guys the link
PSSSS - The Pictures will be up by 9:00 tonight or earlier
PSSSSS - America, F*** Yeah!!!!!!

Well I would definately look into getting a hardcase, it's almost insane to buy a guitar without one.

BTW- Why does your sister care wether you get a guitar or not?

elpept · 07-22-2008, 02:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bordeaux

BTW- Why does your sister care wether you get a guitar or not?

Because we have 4 guitars (3 of which are her guitar's - an acoustic, a broken explorer, and stratocaster.) and my broken acoustic which cost me like 60 bucks, a very cheap guitar. It won't stay in tune and the strings broke the first day.

And she doesn't like me using her guitar!!!!!

Bordeaux · 07-22-2008, 03:16 PM

Sounds she has 3 and you have none...............I don't see the problem. And you did say "sister", not wife.............right?

elpept · 07-22-2008, 04:57 PM

sister yes, i'm not married i'm like 14

Bordeaux · 07-23-2008, 08:03 AM

So did you get the guitar or what? I need pics!

jomo · 07-23-2008, 09:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by elpept

sister yes, i'm not married i'm like 14

That would explain why there are 3 different threads about you getting this guitar.

Conrat's again man, enjoy that thing....

Boleskinehouse · 07-23-2008, 09:07 AM

Ebony guitars look better when they're all grungy and dull, IMO...

dennistruckdriver · 07-23-2008, 09:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by elpept

sister yes, i'm not married i'm like 14

Married to who????

Let me get my glasses on.....Oh, never mind.

djwilbanks · 07-23-2008, 09:12 PM

Got all excited there for a minute, eh? Bout to drop the whole, kinder, gentler, business.

Gunner · 07-23-2008, 09:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by djwilbanks

Got all excited there for a minute, eh? Bout to drop the whole, kinder, gentler, business.

Oh Dennis!!! DJ!!! How come you guys haven't hijacked this thread yet? You guys are slippin...bad. Young elpept will think he can post freely if you guys don't get quicker on the thread grab.

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elpept Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: what the fuck.... Posts: 12 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: So.... my guitar comes tomorow Well, by tomorrow i meant tomorrow night, UPS delivers at 7:00pm I bought it off of Amazon new, great price $370 + $12 shipping = no hard case yet, ill have to use my old one that held an acoustic until i get the money. This is/isn't my first guitar. I've been using my sister strat for a month. I wanted my own and found this beauty. Amazon.com: Epiphone Les Paul Standard Plain Top Electric Guitar, Ebony: Musical Instruments My sister hates me right, she thinks I don't need one (which i don't) but I do PS - I've only been playing for 3 months, PSS - I'm going to make an unboxing video on youtube PSSS - I'll give you guys the link PSSSS - The Pictures will be up by 9:00 tonight or earlier PSSSSS - America, F*** Yeah!!!!!!

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