Soundwise - 2018 has no weight relief, does that make any difference in the sound/sustain? Original owner. Hey guys, I'm about to get my first "good" electric guitar probably by this weekend if my mind is made up. Color is your choice. The Gear Page is the leading online community and marketplace for guitars, amps, pedals, effects and associated gear. //-->. Mahogany neck and body, maple top, rosewood fretboard. Mojotone 59 Clones - wanted to try these as well. that is a good looking goldtop. Gibson Les Paul Tribute 2018: Which Finish and Other Questions, Miscellaneous Music Related Items For Sale / Trade, If this is your first visit, be sure to Buff out those frets and rock! … I want my Les Paul to have more weight. The new 2019 line has a "Tribute" of the Les Paul Studio, SG Standard, Firebird, and LPJ -- with the Tribute line be a stripped down model. Gibson les Paul tribute 2017 gold top (El Cerrito) $900 Like new Gibson Les Paul Tribute T 2017 Satin Gold Top, gig bag, box (Upper West Side) $1,200 2018 Gibson Les Paul Tribute $800 So the "Les Paul Tribute" you are seeing is likely a 2018 or earlier model -- note: I would grab the 2018 LP Tribute because it (likely) has the trapezoid fretboard markers instead of the 2019 Tribute's dots. HNGD!!! A mahogany body, maple top and pair of 490 R & T humbucking pickups with Alnico II magnets provide classic tone, power and sustain. Also Collector's Choice models and signature/artist models that recreate a specific vintage Les Paul can be posted here. The tributes are phenomenal guitars, based on my experience with the one I have (not a lot of experience, I admit). Been a rough few months at work and decided to treat myself to … $1,039.99 + $100 Shipping. Original owner. Today, I found out about the Gibson Les Paul Tribute 2018 and am now thinking about getting one. Tribute has been a time consuming money pit since he got it, and most people are blaming the current state of Gibson, and their employees being so miserable.....Who knows but I wouldn't purchase a new Gibson right now, no matter which model it is, maybe try finding an older model in mint condition. (Really deserves a hard case). Im about to order Les Paul Tribute and Im wondering (since its going to be my first Gibson) if its worth getting 2018? $750. Mike D's Crazy Gear Shop. Nice,clean, 2018 Gibson Les Paul Tribute Gold Top. Ngd 2018 Gibson Les Paul Tribute Gold Top. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. I have the same gold top from 2017. Gibson says weight relief adds to sustain. Historic Gibson tonewoods, carved top, cream pickguard, vintage-style tuners, trapezoid inlays, and boosted PAF-inspired pickups give this impressive guitar classic looks and sound with an elegant, vintage touch. No specials or highway one's. I have the P90 version of yours, and it sounds wonderful, and plays great. Here it is in the case: mazzefr, Feb 17, 2018 #4. Congrats!!!. Would consider a trade for an American standard strat only. Got from SweetWater and played it for a … The Gibson® Les Paul® Special Tribute is a throwback to the beloved Les Paul Special of the 1950s. Golden Age Parsons Street - don't necessarily need a budget option, but I'm curious about these with A4 magnets in them for the price. Note: I see there is going to be a Gibson Les Paul Studio Tribute 2019 this fall. Watch. Whats your opinion on that? For sale: A 2018 USA Gibson Les Paul Tribute guitar in excellent condition. check out the. Very tiny bit of roughness on the fret edges, barely noticeable. I'm very happy that you got a good one! Top Contact Us I'd drop an Emerson harness in it and call it a day. Justin’s Desert Music Moutain . Otherwise perfect quality. A rounded maple neck profile and ultra-modern weight relief make the Gibson Les Paul Studio Tribute a pleasure to play. When Gibson revamped everything into the "Modern Collection" and "Original Collection" (introduced at the January 2019 NAMM show and released to the public in April 2019) this model carried forward to the "Modern Collection" but they moved the jack to a rim-mounted jack (and added a 2-pickup Les Paul Special Tribute Double Cut). The Les Paul Tribute captures the historic character of the legendary Les Paul guitar. vBulletin_init(); But if you’re concerned about weight then the Tribute and Studio are the way to go. It has a two piece light back, 490R/498T pickups and a beautiful (pre-customs seizure) rosewood fretboard on a nice fat neck. It was close in design and specs to what I was looking for. The finish is the same. It also comes supplied with a classic Gibson hardcase. JavaScript is disabled. When Ted Nugent started playing through Eddie's gear, a funny thing happened …. Dimarzio 36ths - used them several times, hard to go wrong. NGD: 2018 Gibson Les Paul Tribute Goldtop. Add to Cart. Discussion in 'Guitars' started by mazzefr, Feb 17, 2018. Plays very nice. The chewy tone could be interesting though. Topic Area for the Historic line of Gibson Les Paul Reissues. Gibson Les Paul Tribute 2018. Gibson Les Pauls. -- Deeper gold I'm in the goldtop fan club. Very nice quality axe. I have a 2011 'Les Paul Studio '50s Tribute Humbuckers' model. These are the first '58-spec models from the very first run by Gibson's first authorized boutique builder. Soft case. Four questions: 1) Which finish is more classic, quintessentially Les Paul, or generally best for this guitar? Now you just need to add a 335 to the collection. Has the 490r-498t paf-boosted pickups. Enjoy it -- that's a classic beauty! I hear the 36ths are great, always wanted to try some, and I have had wolfetones in a few LP and SG guitars that sounded great. BTW I had a 2019 Tribute Les Paul that weighed exactly 7# 9oz. USA made. Sounds great! i Classic 2018 (2017 in fact due to the first season runs). Hi, This is my first post here. ... po-ker ch-ip(you cant use these words in the forum), small cloth, a couple of Allen keys and papers. $45 for four CTS 525k pots, two Orange Drop caps, a Switchcraft toggle, and new jack. Seth Lovers - never tried them but they have great reviews. Sweetening the deal with the Tribute 2018 is the availability of all models in left-handed for the exact same price and cryogenically-treated frets across the entire Gibson 2018 catalogue, topped off by all-new brown leather gig bags that are equally as sturdy as they are pleasing on the eye. This page contains information, pictures, videos, user generated reviews, automatically generated review and videos about Gibson Les Paul Tribute 2018 but we do not warrant the quality, accuracy or completeness of any information on our web site. 7 used from $1,049.99. Les Paul Models SG Models ES-Style Models Basses Designer Models Gibson Custom Shop Acoustic Guitars Super Jumbo Models Square Shoulder Models Round Shoulder Models Small Body Models Songwriter Models How is it that one comes by a solid mahogany back? 17. I'm very pleased with the craftmantship on this particular one. Discussion in ' Guitars in General ' started by Jarick, Jun 30, 2018 . I have no issues with the 490s, but I prefer 57s and burstbuckers usually. Oliver zeigt euch eine schöne Goldtop, deren Farbe genau der frühen Goldtops entspricht, also genau dem Wunsch Les Pauls persönlich. Les Paul Forum Homesite Of course, not all change need be unnecessary. The Les Paul Tribute captures the vibe, feel and tonality of a traditional Les Paul and is available in four classic finishes. Buying Guide. It has the satin finish. The Tributes are nice guitars! 1) I'd get a BOSS KATANA. Scroll Down And Click On All Of Our Sponsors' Logos For Their Websites! Thanks. Been a rough few months at work and decided to treat myself to celebrate getting into a new, better situation. 490R neck pickup and 498T bridge pickup. My 70s deluxe here was gold, had this bad refin in the 80s, but I'm going to get it back to a good gold soon I hope. Congrats! Non- smoking environment. I didn’t like it. I like those pickups and recommend playing them a while to see if they grow on you. Woah, that’s beautiful. Price is firm. congrats! Maybe a Hot Classic or something there? Super light weight. Les Paul Guitar Forum. Gibson Les Paul Tribute 2018 - Satin Honeyburst finish - $900 + $75 shipping (local pickup available for Nashville) Official paperwork and travel bag included. I always like the neck but the bridge seems a bit bright. This particular guitar is pretty lively so I don't think the Seths would be too warm, but I could be wrong. The Katana Artist is the top model and truly is a wonderful amp. Quick Shipper. Gibson Les Paul Tribute 2018 Satin Gold Top. As a new player, is it work the $1500 for a Gibson studio with 57's in it over the Epiphone Tribute with 57's in it? Also wanted a 2018 as we're expecting a baby in a few months and I have a birth year guitar for my daughter. Page 1 of 2 1 2 Next > mazzefr Well-Known Member. // Main vBulletin Javascript Initialization Nice guitar! Slim Taper neck profile. The issue with Gibson USA Les Paul Juniors is Gibson usually requires a compromise of the buyer.