Is the Gibson Les Paul Studio 50's tribute with humbuckers a good guitar

danloves59lespauls · 05-25-2012, 09:12 PM

I want to buy a backup les paul possibly the Tribute 50s studio model with humbuckers. Is it a good guitar?

Bountyhunter · 05-25-2012, 09:14 PM

I think most probably are.

Lucky One · 05-25-2012, 09:16 PM

Best bang for the buck going. I have a goldtop and a Honeyburst, Splendid guitars.
Buy one this weekend at MF and get 15% off. You will not find a better guitar for $721 to your door.

cwegy · 05-26-2012, 03:05 AM

I love mine. It has a good building quality, sounds really great and it plays very easy. I've tested a '05 Standard, an '08 Standard and a Traditional several days before i bought the '50 Tribute. And I think ist he best bang for the buck, like lucky said. my only Problem is the finish, it's really very sensible for dings and dongs but this Guitar sounds really great and is a really Player so I won't never sell it, so forget about the dings and dongs. ;-)

RedSkwirrell · 05-26-2012, 03:09 AM

Yes.
Yes it is.

alrick1800 · 05-26-2012, 03:11 AM

I have one a GT, it is brilliant. Also have an 07 standard and a R8 and some MIJs but the gold top is the one I play most. Great for rock, indi, punk etc and fantastic value though I did send the first one back due to the fret ends being quite rough. I even realy like the burnt maple board, I know its been a bit contraversial but I think it looks and feels good

Rodolphe · 05-26-2012, 03:17 AM

Try to find a second hand one with natural wood back finish and rosewood fingerboard.
I had one before in Gold top. I swapped the PU for SD APH1 and it sounded great...
in between regular les paul sound and ES335 (because of chambering).
light and sustainfull guitar.

Lord High Warlock · 05-26-2012, 03:30 AM

Mine is simply the best guitar I've ever owned. The more I play it, the more I want to play. The tonal range of the 490R & 498T pickups just amazes me. I'd highly recommend one to anyone that asks.

The only downside is that it comes with a padded gig bag. Spend a little more and get a hard-shell case for it. You won't regret it.

cwegy · 05-26-2012, 03:48 AM

That's my beauty.

In the first pic left it is before and in the right pic after oiling the Fretboard.

BM vor und nachher by cwegy, on Flickr

03_800 by cwegy, on Flickr

02_800 by cwegy, on Flickr

danloves59lespauls · 05-26-2012, 06:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cwegy

That's my beauty.

In the first pic left it is before and in the right pic after oiling the Fretboard.

BM vor und nachher by cwegy, on Flickr

03_800 by cwegy, on Flickr

02_800 by cwegy, on Flickr

Wow that is a beautiful grain is that honey burst or heritage cherry?

cwegy · 05-26-2012, 06:25 AM

It is Honey Burst.

danloves59lespauls · 05-26-2012, 06:29 AM

Thanks

Jind · 05-26-2012, 01:48 PM

I've had my Goldtop 50's Tribute w/ Humbuckers for a little over a month now - wonderful guitar, plays great and sounds great - exactly what I was hoping for.

Eric Smith · 05-26-2012, 01:50 PM

I would keep my Trad Pro. and get the guitar with the top and color of bobbins that you want for your #1.

danloves59lespauls · 05-27-2012, 09:59 AM

Sounds like a plan I need some money first. By the way I like your Signature.

A string bounce · 05-27-2012, 10:05 AM

Most Definitely, go for it I love mine........probably more than my Standard tbh?

Kalamazuu · 05-27-2012, 03:55 PM

No.*

*If you wear huge belt buckels, buttons, and zippers, and don't want the finish all marred up.

Smooth · 05-27-2012, 11:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cwegy

That's my beauty.

In the first pic left it is before and in the right pic after oiling the Fretboard.

BM vor und nachher by cwegy, on Flickr

03_800 by cwegy, on Flickr

02_800 by cwegy, on Flickr

Great, just great! You've given me major GAS for a new Studio!

dleuen · 05-28-2012, 11:41 AM

I love mine. Fretwork is great, love the neck, and pups sound fantastic. Everything about is incredible. Sure I wish I could afford a nicer LP but reality bites and for the price this is pretty damn nice.

Buick8 · 05-28-2012, 02:31 PM

Had a 60's tribute in honey burst satin, lefty. To get anything lefty in a color other than cherry heritage, black or 3 color sun burst is rare. I sold it not because it had P 90s or a mismatched 3 piece back or it was chambered but because Gibson now has a Standard premium plus in 7 different flavors with triple A top, split coil personality and locking tuners and weight relief. Fantastic!

cwegy · 05-28-2012, 03:54 PM

Hey Smooth,
you need some Studio GAS??

You'll get it here
Studio GAS

But if I see your '05 Std. I get GAS myself......heeeeelp.

FTW-14 · 05-28-2012, 04:00 PM

I visited my Uncle in Tampa and we passed by Sam-Ash , I swa the guitar and tried and then my dad and my uncle told me I should get it because they said "It was as if it was mine" . So yes , I do say it is a good guitar .

05-25-2012, 09:12 PM	#1 (permalink)
danloves59lespauls Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Michigan Posts: 260 Thanks: 20 Thanked 3 Times in 1 Post	Is the Gibson Les Paul Studio 50's tribute with humbuckers a good guitar I want to buy a backup les paul possibly the Tribute 50s studio model with humbuckers. Is it a good guitar? __________________ '11 Gibson Les Paul Traditional Pro Fender Affinity Series Squire Takamine G Series 6 String Synsonics Acoustic Guitar

05-25-2012, 09:14 PM	#2 (permalink)
Bountyhunter Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: NH Posts: 2,022 Thanks: 17 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Is the Gibson Les Paul Studio 50's tribute with humbuckers a good guitar I think most probably are. __________________ Μολὼν λαβέ

05-25-2012, 09:16 PM	#3 (permalink)
Lucky One Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 241 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Is the Gibson Les Paul Studio 50's tribute with humbuckers a good guitar Best bang for the buck going. I have a goldtop and a Honeyburst, Splendid guitars. Buy one this weekend at MF and get 15% off. You will not find a better guitar for $721 to your door.

05-26-2012, 03:05 AM	#4 (permalink)
cwegy Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 24 Thanks: 3 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Is the Gibson Les Paul Studio 50's tribute with humbuckers a good guitar I love mine. It has a good building quality, sounds really great and it plays very easy. I've tested a '05 Standard, an '08 Standard and a Traditional several days before i bought the '50 Tribute. And I think ist he best bang for the buck, like lucky said. my only Problem is the finish, it's really very sensible for dings and dongs but this Guitar sounds really great and is a really Player so I won't never sell it, so forget about the dings and dongs. ;-)

05-26-2012, 03:09 AM	#5 (permalink)
RedSkwirrell Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Windsor, U.K. Posts: 4,250 Thanks: 33 Thanked 135 Times in 41 Posts	Re: Is the Gibson Les Paul Studio 50's tribute with humbuckers a good guitar Yes. Yes it is. __________________ . . . . 1990 Gibson Les Paul Std Custom Shop and 2010 Gibson Les Paul Std Ltd ('Robot') "You can't go to the store and buy a good ear and rhythm." Les Paul [1915 - 2009] Today is April 1st. Just sayin....

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05-26-2012, 03:11 AM	#6 (permalink)
alrick1800 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: UK South East Posts: 148 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Is the Gibson Les Paul Studio 50's tribute with humbuckers a good guitar I have one a GT, it is brilliant. Also have an 07 standard and a R8 and some MIJs but the gold top is the one I play most. Great for rock, indi, punk etc and fantastic value though I did send the first one back due to the fret ends being quite rough. I even realy like the burnt maple board, I know its been a bit contraversial but I think it looks and feels good

05-26-2012, 03:17 AM	#7 (permalink)
Rodolphe Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: France Posts: 886 Thanks: 2 Thanked 10 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Is the Gibson Les Paul Studio 50's tribute with humbuckers a good guitar Try to find a second hand one with natural wood back finish and rosewood fingerboard. I had one before in Gold top. I swapped the PU for SD APH1 and it sounded great... in between regular les paul sound and ES335 (because of chambering). light and sustainfull guitar. __________________ Everybody's got something to hide, except for me and my LP!

05-26-2012, 03:30 AM	#8 (permalink)
Lord High Warlock Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Morganton, NC USA Posts: 207 Thanks: 20 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Is the Gibson Les Paul Studio 50's tribute with humbuckers a good guitar Mine is simply the best guitar I've ever owned. The more I play it, the more I want to play. The tonal range of the 490R & 498T pickups just amazes me. I'd highly recommend one to anyone that asks. The only downside is that it comes with a padded gig bag. Spend a little more and get a hard-shell case for it. You won't regret it. __________________ - Lord High Warlock / Warlock / LHW / Rich Guitars 2011 Gibson Les Paul Studio '50s Tribute (Satin Honeyburst) - Millie 2011 Squier SE Special Stratocaster (Brown Sunburst) - Frank Amps Squier SP-10 Peavey Renown 400 VOX Valvetronix VT80+

05-26-2012, 03:48 AM	#9 (permalink)
cwegy Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 24 Thanks: 3 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Is the Gibson Les Paul Studio 50's tribute with humbuckers a good guitar That's my beauty. In the first pic left it is before and in the right pic after oiling the Fretboard. BM vor und nachher by cwegy, on Flickr 03_800 by cwegy, on Flickr 02_800 by cwegy, on Flickr MrWrong and Tangerine like this.

05-26-2012, 06:25 AM	#11 (permalink)
cwegy Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 24 Thanks: 3 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Is the Gibson Les Paul Studio 50's tribute with humbuckers a good guitar It is Honey Burst.

05-26-2012, 06:29 AM	#12 (permalink)
danloves59lespauls Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Michigan Posts: 260 Thanks: 20 Thanked 3 Times in 1 Post	Re: Is the Gibson Les Paul Studio 50's tribute with humbuckers a good guitar Thanks __________________ '11 Gibson Les Paul Traditional Pro Fender Affinity Series Squire Takamine G Series 6 String Synsonics Acoustic Guitar

05-26-2012, 01:48 PM	#13 (permalink)
Jind Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 20 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Is the Gibson Les Paul Studio 50's tribute with humbuckers a good guitar I've had my Goldtop 50's Tribute w/ Humbuckers for a little over a month now - wonderful guitar, plays great and sounds great - exactly what I was hoping for.

05-26-2012, 01:50 PM	#14 (permalink)
Eric Smith Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Right where I am Posts: 5,474 Thanks: 65 Thanked 27 Times in 16 Posts	Re: Is the Gibson Les Paul Studio 50's tribute with humbuckers a good guitar I would keep my Trad Pro. and get the guitar with the top and color of bobbins that you want for your #1. __________________ The blues is easy to play, but it's hard to feel. ~ Jimi Hendrix Misuse of the word literally makes me figuratively insane. ~as seen on tee shirt

05-27-2012, 09:59 AM	#15 (permalink)
danloves59lespauls Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Michigan Posts: 260 Thanks: 20 Thanked 3 Times in 1 Post	Re: Is the Gibson Les Paul Studio 50's tribute with humbuckers a good guitar Sounds like a plan I need some money first. By the way I like your Signature. __________________ '11 Gibson Les Paul Traditional Pro Fender Affinity Series Squire Takamine G Series 6 String Synsonics Acoustic Guitar

05-27-2012, 10:05 AM	#16 (permalink)
A string bounce Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: London Posts: 596 Thanks: 17 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Is the Gibson Les Paul Studio 50's tribute with humbuckers a good guitar Most Definitely, go for it I love mine........probably more than my Standard tbh? danloves59lespauls likes this. Last edited by A string bounce; 05-27-2012 at 10:56 AM.

05-27-2012, 03:55 PM	#17 (permalink)
Kalamazuu Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 5,154 Thanks: 3 Thanked 11 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Is the Gibson Les Paul Studio 50's tribute with humbuckers a good guitar No.* *If you wear huge belt buckels, buttons, and zippers, and don't want the finish all marred up.

05-28-2012, 11:41 AM	#19 (permalink)
dleuen Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 134 Thanks: 4 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Is the Gibson Les Paul Studio 50's tribute with humbuckers a good guitar I love mine. Fretwork is great, love the neck, and pups sound fantastic. Everything about is incredible. Sure I wish I could afford a nicer LP but reality bites and for the price this is pretty damn nice. cwegy likes this.

05-28-2012, 02:31 PM	#20 (permalink)
Buick8 Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 117 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Is the Gibson Les Paul Studio 50's tribute with humbuckers a good guitar Had a 60's tribute in honey burst satin, lefty. To get anything lefty in a color other than cherry heritage, black or 3 color sun burst is rare. I sold it not because it had P 90s or a mismatched 3 piece back or it was chambered but because Gibson now has a Standard premium plus in 7 different flavors with triple A top, split coil personality and locking tuners and weight relief. Fantastic!

05-28-2012, 03:54 PM	#21 (permalink)
cwegy Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 24 Thanks: 3 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Is the Gibson Les Paul Studio 50's tribute with humbuckers a good guitar Hey Smooth, you need some Studio GAS?? You'll get it here Studio GAS But if I see your '05 Std. I get GAS myself......heeeeelp.

05-28-2012, 04:00 PM	#22 (permalink)
FTW-14 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 251 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Is the Gibson Les Paul Studio 50's tribute with humbuckers a good guitar I visited my Uncle in Tampa and we passed by Sam-Ash , I swa the guitar and tried and then my dad and my uncle told me I should get it because they said "It was as if it was mine" . So yes , I do say it is a good guitar . __________________ 2012 Gibson Les Paul 50's Tribute Studio ... aka Rigby 2010 Epiphone Les Paul Plus Top Trans Amber with SD JB and Jazz 35th anniversary set ... aka Ol' Reliable Other guitars would be , A Squier Stratocaster (The Sunburst one you get from the starter kits) A Guild Copy Acoustic Guitar

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