The New Epi '59 Les Paul (pics)

needlespauls · 10-28-2009, 05:25 PM

Looks very nice IMO. This "Faded Cherryburst" finish is beautiful, but hugely too bad that it doesn't have the more traditional tear-drop pattern. Looks more like one of the newer edge-burst Standards from Gibson, and hell thats not too bad of a thing. Flame-veneer looks fairly deep and rich, build seems ok by the pics. Spec-wise, this guitar is loaded for an Epi, very cool in that regard. BUT!!!!!!!!!! As I've stated on this topic before, There still seems to be the "oh shit, hide the mystery wood and seams" BACK mahogany-veneer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WTF!!!!!!!!! This pisses me off!!!!! Oh well. I'm mixed on this for the most part. If I was to go with one it'd definately be the faded iced tea finish where it has the tear-drop burst pattern. But at this point, for a $100 less, the same construction and upgraded spec levels, I think the Tribute might be the better buy.
Well, here are the Sweetwater in-stock photos...........

Guitar Gallery | Sweetwater.com

zeppelin101 · 10-28-2009, 05:27 PM

I think there are like 4000 other posts on this guitar....... Its a Epiphone with Gibson pickups....

needlespauls · 10-28-2009, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by zeppelin101

I think there are like 4000 other posts on this guitar....... Its a Epiphone with Gibson pickups....

Yeah, 4000 posts of pure speculation. This is the first with more real pics. And its a lot more than an Epi with Gibson pickups......

dennistruckdriver · 10-28-2009, 05:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by needlespauls

...There still seems to be the "oh shit, hide the mystery wood and seams" BACK mahogany-veneer....WTF!!!! This pisses me off!!!!!....

Dude, why would you be 'pissed'? It's just another 'special' model of Epiphone! What do you guys expect?

Quote:

Originally Posted by zeppelin101

I think there are like 4000 other posts on this guitar....... Its a Epiphone with Gibson pickups....

Maybe not quite 4000....

Epi LP 1959
Epiphone 1959 les paul
Real pics of the Epi 59
New 59 Epiphone Les Paul on Epi website

There are 'several', though....

needlespauls · 10-28-2009, 05:41 PM

[QUOTE=dennistruckdriver;1248412]Dude, why would you be 'pissed'? It's just another 'special' model of Epiphone! What do you guys expect?

True, but if you buy a PRS SE, BC Rich, Schecter, Washburn, Agile, Michael Kelly, they actually use some sort of mahogany "species" for their necks and bodies, you see the actual wood grain just like other "real" guitars, no mahogany veneers on the back or neck. Just a big let down to me, I can't help it. I've played and owned Epi's since the early 90's, and this "hide the many pieces of mystery wood" only started in the last few years. VERY dissapointing to me! Thats all...

Oh, and several was like, 7 or more I always thought......

leftyguitarman · 10-28-2009, 07:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by needlespauls

And its a lot more than an Epi with Gibson pickups......

No, it's really not. It might have some unique specs when compared to Epi LP Standards, but it is, in fact, and Epiphone with Gibson pickups.

alligatorbling · 10-28-2009, 07:03 PM

its an epi with a long tenon neck joint, thumb cutters, gibson pickups. nothing more, nothing less. oh... and the 59 trc.

they could have at least gone with out the bushings and gave it the correct bridge

dennistruckdriver · 10-28-2009, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by alligatorbling

....they could have at least gone with out the bushings and gave it the correct bridge

Bling, I don't believe 'they' care about 'accuracy' or 'correctness'. To them, it's just a way to separate us from more of our money without having to actually make a different guitar. That would eat into their HUGE profit margin.

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Originally Posted by needlespauls

....Oh, and several was like, 7 or more I always thought......

That was the first four I found in a quick perusal of the 'search' feature....
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One is one; two is a couple; three to seven is a few; eight to 19 is several; 20 and more is a bunch.

diceman · 10-28-2009, 07:08 PM

And the SN is stamped, and it appears to have no headstock lamination - indicating a 1 piece neck (probably a 2 piece heel...). Correct Gibson headstock angle as well, possibly?

But hey - don't let that stop anyone from being a DICK in response to what I find to be a useful thread with the first *real* pix that I've seen of this guitar.

What there are 4,000 of are MLP members with some form of "Zeppelin" in their screen name.

alligatorbling · 10-28-2009, 07:08 PM

$899.97 ? WTF? you could get a Tokai or Edwards for that and have a MUCH nicer instrument!

dennistruckdriver · 10-28-2009, 07:10 PM

Dice, photos have been going around for weeks.

diceman · 10-28-2009, 07:10 PM

NLP - the Tribute does seem to be a good buy. These specs, with push pulls, and a hard case, for what, $800?

I think that this guitar is a step in the right direction for Epiphone China.

diceman · 10-28-2009, 07:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dennistruckdriver

Dice, photos have been going around for weeks.

Other than the promotional photos? I guess I just hadn't seen any of them. And, I wasn't referring to you, brother!

dennistruckdriver · 10-28-2009, 07:13 PM

I feel neglected.

diceman · 10-28-2009, 07:16 PM

Its all good Dennis. You are a Dick - even if you're not being one.

You're still in Axe's shadow, though.

leftyguitarman · 10-28-2009, 07:21 PM

I hope you weren't referring to me. I wasn't trying to be a dick; I was just stating fact. It is an Epiphone with Gibson pickups. Even if it has different specs, it is still an Epiphone with Gibson pickups.

dennistruckdriver · 10-28-2009, 07:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by diceman

....You're still in Axe's shadow, though.

Oh, don't I know it!

diceman · 10-28-2009, 07:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leftyguitarman

I hope you weren't referring to me. I wasn't trying to be a dick; I was just stating fact. It is an Epiphone with Gibson pickups. Even if it has different specs, it is still an Epiphone with Gibson pickups.

Nope - the first reply "shoot down" was a dick move.

YES, it is an Epiphone - BUT - it has many improvements IMO over the regular run of the mill Epi. Basically, these are the "Slash" models with some aesthetic changes. Still, a step up over what Epiphone has been making recently.

The Guitarist · 10-28-2009, 07:39 PM

You made me post it.

My Les Paul Forums - Search Forums

Seriously.

dave · 10-28-2009, 07:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by diceman

And the SN is stamped, and it appears to have no headstock lamination - indicating a 1 piece neck (probably a 2 piece heel...). Correct Gibson headstock angle as well, possibly?

But hey - don't let that stop anyone from being a DICK in response to what I find to be a useful thread with the first *real* pix that I've seen of this guitar.

What there are 4,000 of are MLP members with some form of "Zeppelin" in their screen name.

+1 from the Rude Police.

The Guitarist · 10-28-2009, 07:54 PM

As a legitimate contribution, that lined burst looks awful.

diceman · 10-28-2009, 07:54 PM

Yeah, that Burst is pretty nasty.

gibson22 · 10-28-2009, 07:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by needlespauls

Looks very nice IMO. This "Faded Cherryburst" finish is beautiful, but hugely too bad that it doesn't have the more traditional tear-drop pattern. Looks more like one of the newer edge-burst Standards from Gibson, and hell thats not too bad of a thing. Flame-veneer looks fairly deep and rich, build seems ok by the pics. Spec-wise, this guitar is loaded for an Epi, very cool in that regard. BUT!!!!!!!!!! As I've stated on this topic before, There still seems to be the "oh shit, hide the mystery wood and seams" BACK mahogany-veneer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WTF!!!!!!!!! This pisses me off!!!!! Oh well. I'm mixed on this for the most part. If I was to go with one it'd definately be the faded iced tea finish where it has the tear-drop burst pattern. But at this point, for a $100 less, the same construction and upgraded spec levels, I think the Tribute might be the better buy.
Well, here are the Sweetwater in-stock photos...........

Guitar Gallery | Sweetwater.com

on the EPIPHONE 59 MODEL, some pics show a blank truss rod and some pics show writing on them ;why,

The_Sentry · 10-28-2009, 08:03 PM

I'd rather have a Studio by Gibson.....

dennistruckdriver · 10-28-2009, 08:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The_Sentry

I'd rather have a(nything) by....Gibson.....

Fixed.

The_Sentry · 10-28-2009, 08:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dennistruckdriver

Fixed.

Nah...Not really....

I never wanted the guitar version of a spatula...

As for the Studio...

Same neck profile....Gibson pickups...American made. The one I own still munches most other guitars I've played for breakfast.

dennistruckdriver · 10-28-2009, 08:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The_Sentry

Nah...Not really....

I never wanted the guitar version of a spatula...

I'm with ya on that! It should have been an Epiph.....never mind!

jomo · 10-28-2009, 08:23 PM

Okay for $900, I'm out (along with anyone in their right mind). But I will say, I owned the Slash for a while and it was wayyyy better than any other Epi I've played, so this will probably be a decent guitar.
As far as dogging on the OP. You can only make fun of noobs for re-posts.

DICKS!!!

dennistruckdriver · 10-28-2009, 08:31 PM

sasquatch · 10-28-2009, 10:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gibson22

on the EPIPHONE 59 MODEL, some pics show a blank truss rod and some pics show writing on them ;why,

It seems some early prototypes issued by Epiphone before the production run had the 'Les Paul '59 Standard' truss rod cover.
There are a couple on E-Bay that are for sale that claim to be prototypes that have this TRC.

Epiphone Limited Edition 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue - eBay (item 120481560937 end time Nov-15-09 17:29:23 PST)

10-28-2009, 05:25 PM	#1 (permalink)
needlespauls V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Boston area Posts: 3,515 Thanks: 37 Thanked 24 Times in 14 Posts	The New Epi '59 Les Paul (pics) Looks very nice IMO. This "Faded Cherryburst" finish is beautiful, but hugely too bad that it doesn't have the more traditional tear-drop pattern. Looks more like one of the newer edge-burst Standards from Gibson, and hell thats not too bad of a thing. Flame-veneer looks fairly deep and rich, build seems ok by the pics. Spec-wise, this guitar is loaded for an Epi, very cool in that regard. BUT!!!!!!!!!! As I've stated on this topic before, There still seems to be the "oh shit, hide the mystery wood and seams" BACK mahogany-veneer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WTF!!!!!!!!! This pisses me off!!!!! Oh well. I'm mixed on this for the most part. If I was to go with one it'd definately be the faded iced tea finish where it has the tear-drop burst pattern. But at this point, for a $100 less, the same construction and upgraded spec levels, I think the Tribute might be the better buy. Well, here are the Sweetwater in-stock photos........... Guitar Gallery \| Sweetwater.com __________________ needlespauls-"King of awful MLP usernames." http://Myspace.com/ElPrivates

10-28-2009, 05:27 PM	#2 (permalink)
zeppelin101 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Cleveland OH Posts: 1,055 Thanks: 4 Thanked 9 Times in 4 Posts	Re: The New Epi '59 Les Paul (pics) I think there are like 4000 other posts on this guitar....... Its a Epiphone with Gibson pickups.... __________________ My vocation is more in composition really than anything else - building up harmonies using the guitar, orchestrating the guitar like an army, a guitar army. Jimmy Page

10-28-2009, 05:41 PM	#5 (permalink)
needlespauls V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Boston area Posts: 3,515 Thanks: 37 Thanked 24 Times in 14 Posts	Re: The New Epi '59 Les Paul (pics) [QUOTE=dennistruckdriver;1248412]Dude, why would you be 'pissed'? It's just another 'special' model of Epiphone! What do you guys expect? True, but if you buy a PRS SE, BC Rich, Schecter, Washburn, Agile, Michael Kelly, they actually use some sort of mahogany "species" for their necks and bodies, you see the actual wood grain just like other "real" guitars, no mahogany veneers on the back or neck. Just a big let down to me, I can't help it. I've played and owned Epi's since the early 90's, and this "hide the many pieces of mystery wood" only started in the last few years. VERY dissapointing to me! Thats all... Oh, and several was like, 7 or more I always thought...... __________________ needlespauls-"King of awful MLP usernames." http://Myspace.com/ElPrivates

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alligatorbling Master Entertainter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Central VA Posts: 14,397 Thanks: 455 Thanked 550 Times in 122 Posts	Re: The New Epi '59 Les Paul (pics) $899.97 ? WTF? you could get a Tokai or Edwards for that and have a MUCH nicer instrument! __________________ "It is no measure of health to be well adjusted to a profoundly sick society." -Jiddu Krishnamurti

10-28-2009, 07:10 PM	#12 (permalink)
diceman V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 16,343 Thanks: 311 Thanked 91 Times in 32 Posts	Re: The New Epi '59 Les Paul (pics) NLP - the Tribute does seem to be a good buy. These specs, with push pulls, and a hard case, for what, $800? I think that this guitar is a step in the right direction for Epiphone China. __________________ My Band: www.comeupswingingmusic.com or www.myspace.com/comeupswinging

10-28-2009, 07:16 PM	#15 (permalink)
diceman V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 16,343 Thanks: 311 Thanked 91 Times in 32 Posts	Re: The New Epi '59 Les Paul (pics) Its all good Dennis. You are a Dick - even if you're not being one. You're still in Axe's shadow, though. __________________ My Band: www.comeupswingingmusic.com or www.myspace.com/comeupswinging

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leftyguitarman Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Anthem, Arizona Posts: 1,283 Thanks: 2 Thanked 5 Times in 3 Posts	Re: The New Epi '59 Les Paul (pics) I hope you weren't referring to me. I wasn't trying to be a dick; I was just stating fact. It is an Epiphone with Gibson pickups. Even if it has different specs, it is still an Epiphone with Gibson pickups. __________________

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jomo Premium Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Nashville Posts: 6,273 Thanks: 78 Thanked 85 Times in 23 Posts	Re: The New Epi '59 Les Paul (pics) Okay for $900, I'm out (along with anyone in their right mind). But I will say, I owned the Slash for a while and it was wayyyy better than any other Epi I've played, so this will probably be a decent guitar. As far as dogging on the OP. You can only make fun of noobs for re-posts. DICKS!!! __________________

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