goldtops with P90s ?

your idol · 01-12-2011, 10:43 PM

so ive done a fair amount of searching and i cant seem to peg down all the options. some of you fellas live and breathe this stuff so i figured id ask.

How many different LP models are there available that offer a Goldtop with P90s in em? what are the different price ranges?

benjammin420 · 01-12-2011, 11:06 PM

Studio Tribute

52 Tribute

R4

R6

...I feel like I'm missing one or two

I'm not to current with my pricing, but I think that list is just about from lowest to highest cost

benjammin420 · 01-12-2011, 11:12 PM

your idol · 01-12-2011, 11:31 PM

whats the average price of an r4 or an r6? i really like the wrap bridges

loucamaro91 · 01-12-2011, 11:37 PM

The R6's can be had used for the $1800-$2400 mark conditions vary. I bought my 97' R6 used and was fortunate enough to be at the right place, right time deal. My had a little uniqueness to it. It was a custom order from a band mate from blink 182. The pickguard never installed from the factory. I absolutely love her and can't imagine life without her

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benjammin420 · 01-12-2011, 11:38 PM

Couldnt help with the prices, there was a 52 Tribute at my local store for about $3000 (Canadian, Trads are about $2500) I wanted it bad, but didnt have the money, they are rare though.

your idol · 01-13-2011, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by loucamaro91

The R6's can be had used for the $1800-$2400 conditions vary. I bought my 97' R6 used and was fortunate enough to be at the right place, right time deal. I absolutely love her and can't imagine life without her

i think this is the way ill end up going. even though i like the r4 wrap tailpiece in theory i think ill go for the sensible ol reliable tom/stop. that stopbar gives me something to rest on when im chugging unlike my SG.plus i can sure use the price break since im looking at picking up about 3 guitars and calling it a wrap on purchases for a while.me and lesters never end up jiving so this may be my last attempt at finding the one. whats the neck like on the R6s?

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Originally Posted by benjammin420

Couldnt help with the prices, there was a 52 Tribute at my local store for about $3000 (Canadian, Trads are about $2500) I wanted it bad, but didnt have the money, they are rare though.

funny you said that, i played one locally a couple months ago and that started this fetish for P90 GTs but the $2800 price spanked me back to reality real fast, well, that and the god awful trap tailpiece. i had been looking to snag a couple P90 guitars for the stable because i love the sound, on the search for a dcjr i found the GT and decided i should consider one for my high end of the p90 options.

benjammin420 · 01-13-2011, 12:10 AM

I might be mistaken, but I seem to recall hearing that R4s are generally among the lesser priced R- models, I guess because alot of people dont like or want the wraparound bridge. It really is more a niche thing, but if it were me (and some day it will be) I'd look for an R4

loucamaro91 · 01-13-2011, 12:22 AM

The R6 has a real big chunky neck. I like it but on the other hand lots of folks hate it. It really has a large neck, bigger than the 50's necks.

your idol · 01-13-2011, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by loucamaro91

The R6 has a real big chunky neck. I like it but on the other hand lots of folks hate it. It really has a large neck, bigger than the 50's necks.

ugh thats what i was afraid of! my SGs neck has spoiled the hell out of me and i really love a thin neck. thats not to say having a log neck may not have its appeal but ive just found everything else to be a turn off in my hands after the SG.

your idol · 01-13-2011, 12:35 AM

worst part of all is theres one in the classifieds about 20 min away from me..its taunting me

rideski · 01-13-2011, 06:41 AM

Go check it out and see what you think of it. At least this way you will know if the neck is too big for you or not....

Oranjeaap · 01-13-2011, 06:53 AM

buy a nice deluxe and throw in p90s

stephenwz968 · 01-13-2011, 07:06 AM

What Oranjeaap said...I have a 1991 Deluxe and put P90's in it, but any deluxe with minihums will accept P90's and they are a lot less expensive, and you can find them with the 60's neck carve. Good luck!

marantz1300 · 01-13-2011, 10:27 AM

You could also buy used.An old Pro or Deluxe.

your idol · 01-13-2011, 11:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oranjeaap

buy a nice deluxe and throw in p90s

Quote:

Originally Posted by stephenwz968

What Oranjeaap said...I have a 1991 Deluxe and put P90's in it, but any deluxe with minihums will accept P90's and they are a lot less expensive, and you can find them with the 60's neck carve. Good luck!

Quote:

Originally Posted by marantz1300

You could also buy used.An old Pro or Deluxe.

its funny i have played several deluxes and loved them and i had this same epiphany while in the shower this morning and BAM i come out here and there it is. thanks guys.

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benjammin420 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Earth Posts: 15,019 Thanks: 708 Thanked 304 Times in 90 Posts	Re: goldtops with P90s ? I might be mistaken, but I seem to recall hearing that R4s are generally among the lesser priced R- models, I guess because alot of people dont like or want the wraparound bridge. It really is more a niche thing, but if it were me (and some day it will be) I'd look for an R4 __________________ "Funkapus" 4/8/2012 http://soundcloud.com/benjammin420/funkapus

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loucamaro91 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 2,473 Thanks: 25 Thanked 60 Times in 20 Posts	Re: goldtops with P90s ? The R6 has a real big chunky neck. I like it but on the other hand lots of folks hate it. It really has a large neck, bigger than the 50's necks. __________________

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