Slash Goldtop NGD

[Droog]

Alright, so I’ve been wanting a goldtop for some time, played a number of them, then I found this “ Victoria “ model. Fairly light at 8.6 lbs, 2022 series number, really acoustically resonant and I realize the pickups are a bit of a controversy but I like the sound of them through my stuff. Advertised as a 50’s neck but the as you go up the neck it felt a little smaller then the 50’s standard I compared it too. On to pictures I guess.

Edit...Files too big apparently. Oh well, F*$k the pics, you know what they look like.

2nd. edit, you get 2 pics, not good ones, 1 is upside down, the other is well....bad.. That's all the effort I'm putting in, I quit.

 

[Guvnor513]

I just bought one of these as well - from the Gibson demo shop. I actually jumped on it despite a couple factory 'birthmarks.' The weight was 8.4 lbs. My thinking was - a non-weight relieved LP at that weight for less than $4-$6K? It's worth a shot. Been jonesing for a Goldtop too.

What is your take on the neck? I have a '99 and a '93 LP Classic and feel that neck shape is perfect. The '50s neck profile is... uh.. its different. I am still feeling out the guitar a little. I am thinking that if I really dig the tone of the guitar, I may inquire with Gibson about sending it back for a neck reshape. Won't be anything soon, of course, as I am sure such a service would cost about as much as the guitar.

 

[Gridlock]

Congratulations, a beautiful guitar and everyone (at least me), needs a Goldtop.

I had a Slash Vermillion Burst. What a great guitar. Still miss it, but I used it in a trade for a LPC.

 

[Tollie]

I just bought one of these as well - from the Gibson demo shop. I actually jumped on it despite a couple factory 'birthmarks.' The weight was 8.4 lbs. My thinking was - a non-weight relieved LP at that weight for less than $4-$6K? It's worth a shot. Been jonesing for a Goldtop too.

What is your take on the neck? I have a '99 and a '93 LP Classic and feel that neck shape is perfect. The '50s neck profile is... uh.. its different. I am still feeling out the guitar a little. I am thinking that if I really dig the tone of the guitar, I may inquire with Gibson about sending it back for a neck reshape. Won't be anything soon, of course, as I am sure such a service would cost about as much as the guitar.

Those are beautiful gold tops. The other guitarist in my band plays a Victoria and he sounds great.

My thoughts on reshaping the neck are that it would be more cost effective and supportive of your local economy if you have a local luthier reshape the neck. You could have the luthier leave a stinger at the headstock and use a wax and oil blend on the sanded neck, exactly the way the Music Man does their necks. The Music Man necks feel amazing.

 

[dc007]

I like it!!

 

[musicmaniac]

Nice congrats!

 

[mjross]

Yap, congrats!

 

[Guvnor513]

Those are beautiful gold tops. The other guitarist in my band plays a Victoria and he sounds great.

My thoughts on reshaping the neck are that it would be more cost effective and supportive of your local economy if you have a local luthier reshape the neck. You could have the luthier leave a stinger at the headstock and use a wax and oil blend on the sanded neck, exactly the way the Music Man does their necks. The Music Man necks feel amazing.

That is a great idea... I have luthier within an hour's drive that could definitely do it.

 

[Christosterone]

SOOOO happy for u…this is the top I most associate with him in my head…

Both times I saw slash on the illusion tour he played a goldtop

it greatly affected me…the gold shone like a beacon

-chris

 

[Central Scrutinizer]

Nice.

Congratulations.

Play the hell out of it!

 

[Droog]

I just bought one of these as well - from the Gibson demo shop. I actually jumped on it despite a couple factory 'birthmarks.' The weight was 8.4 lbs. My thinking was - a non-weight relieved LP at that weight for less than $4-$6K? It's worth a shot. Been jonesing for a Goldtop too.

What is your take on the neck? I have a '99 and a '93 LP Classic and feel that neck shape is perfect. The '50s neck profile is... uh.. its different. I am still feeling out the guitar a little. I am thinking that if I really dig the tone of the guitar, I may inquire with Gibson about sending it back for a neck reshape. Won't be anything soon, of course, as I am sure such a service would cost about as much as the guitar.

I have a 92 standard and a vintage junior that have perfect neck shapes, that are a bit thinner and more C shaped Then the goldtop, it’s much thinner than my R8. Overall I like the neck shape, it’s not perfect for me but I like it. I can play any neck really though so I’m happy.

 

[Droog]

Nice.

Congratulations.

Play the hell out of it!

Yes sir.

 

[Gibsonrocknroll]

Very nice congrats.

 

[Spirit]

Lovely Goldtop

 

[Azmedian]

Id like a gold top

 

[jbash]

Congrats. I like a good goldtop but I'm REALLY particular about them. I pretty much only like the reissues as they have that greenish tinge and can be had with a medium or dark back.

The recent 50s standards and tributes have the lighter colored back which I don't care for at all. Did not stop me from picking up a Tribute, but still not my thing. I might strip the whole guitar soon enough.

The Victoria is by far the best looking production line Goldtop Standard/Trad model they have had in years, maybe decades. Still could use some more green tint, but I love the darker back. And I'm a fan of these Slash Standards (though not a Slash fan, per-se)

 

[dc007]

I'm usually a pick guard on guy but this one doesn't need it

 

[1allspub]

Cool!

Congtats and HNGD!

 

[Peter M]

Sweet. Can't say I'm not going to get one of those eventually.