I have 3 Gibsons and they all are p90 loaded. My favorite tone and a tool that can great blues/rock classic tones with. One is a Goldtop from 2011 with the 50s neck. Has factory coil tap on both pickups as well. Nearly the same model here and my fave out of all 9 guitars I have.
Yep, me too. I hate 50s necks, personally. I saw a Classic come up once which was gold with p90s and a 60s neck - I should have scooped that up because they’re so damn rare!!
@@BaronsDuju i have one on ebony.. its super nice but mine needed set up.. i hate super low action.. but personally i really love the classic with slim taper neck and no weight relief.. hand wired boards with orange cap..
I've got this exact model in goldtop and love it. Mine is 8.2 lbs. Very light for a Gibson LP, but my older back appreciates the weight relief. Especially compared to my 9.8 lb Gibson LP Classic.
I’m a tele player but when I had a p90 gold top I was really satisfied with the whole thing the playability ,tone was outstanding ,great guitar 👍🏻👍🏻⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️good video 😎🖖🏻✌🏻
I finish checked my new P90 gold top, as can be seen in my two most recent (Hunger Strike cover and a Neil Young/Pearl Jam cover) if anyone is curious what it looks like. I couldn't be happier. My Standard 60s Iced Tea is for keeping nice but with play wear; my Standard 50s p90 goldtop is my beater. I want it to take all the abuse so the burst stays nicer instead.
Great video John & Zack, Gold Tops are so much wanted over others, I know it's Gold!! But I look at Different that's why I loved the Green LP custom y'all were giving away and I have had to go of the Grid to Take care of Mom and Missed the winner announce? I guess I'll try and go back to see just hope I didn't win & had to respond in time & missed it?? But TY Guy's 4 giving us all a chance to win, God Bless & Rock on 🎸🤘🤠🙏❤️
I was about to trade for a prs custom 24 10 top .lovely looking guitar , played really well. Then I tried a p90 les Paul standard. Oh my , totally different type of guitar, but the p90 blew the prs away. Its not about how it looks. Stunning sounds from the les Paul. Bought it .
I’ve always wanted one of these - but to be honest, when I picked one up at GC I felt it was wayyyy to heavy. And frets were really rough. Sub par QC. I did buy a standard Junior with tobacco burst and it plays like a dream. Killer single P90 tone. Willing to give these gold tops another chance but totally recommend finding one and feeling it in your hands first.
@@davidhall-4640lol says a Gibson fanboy. They are great guitars, but if you’re denying their QC issues then you have you’re head in the clouds. I like Gibson, mainly own Fenders, and will be the first to say Fender has also had QC issues.
@@davidhall-4640I'm just about to buy one of these but I will be thourougly checking it out beforehand because the last les paul traditional I had was a piece of shit which should never have left the factory,the string alignment was way out on account of the bridge being mounted off centre,I've seen chinese knock offs with better build quality.I'm a Fender guy and am only considering Gibson again as I hear they have vastly improved because their qc was shit a few years ago.
@grahampye9353 If you are a fender guy, I honestly wouldn't even waste your time. Fender has a longer scale length, sounds like bs, but it honestly makes the notes have a kind of "pop/snappy note attack." The Gibsons have a shorter scale length. So more than likely, your hand is gonna feel "cramped" or like you're tripping over your fingers. The Gibson because of the shorter scale length is gonna have a "looser more midrange" sound to it. If you want something more "aggressive" or "rock-n-roll" I'd suggest getting a tele with humbuckers....actual humbuckers not those wide-range piles of dog schidt they put in the thin line teles.
It seems to show in your playing demo when you connect with a guitar. I thought you were going to go higher than a 9.0. If Zach is looking for a Gold-Top. I know this TH-cam channel that is giving away a Deluxe if you subscribe and enter in Gleam. Nice one, guys. Keep it up.
What do you mean when you say 50s profile neck? The 50s had a couple of different neck sizes. The 57 & 58 was thicker than a 59. Is this P90 guitar like a 58 or a 59?
I just traded my R6 Gold Top, for a Custom Shop 58 re issue double cut Junior. I had a lot of sleepless nights, before I pulled the trigger on this. And now, I'm not so sure. The Junior is due to arrive tomorrow, so we shall see then.
@@davestoutenborough7687 Yeah it's in my top 3 next guitars to purchase. I thought about the Tribute gold top also because it lacks the neck binding like the original 52.
@@geneevans7885 I do keep hearing good things about them. Typically I prefer the binding but once I saw the original 52...I just though it looked cool. Then again the Standard looks cool to. Decisions...
If I had to choose one, it would be HBs by way of the contrast they serve to my Tele. But the correct answer is id want to own both! I absolutely love P90s so it's really hard to choose. If somebody was only going to buy one Les Paul, I'd say go with humbuckers
That gtr is just perfect for my bulged disc. I got a Gibson LP Classic Cinnamon Sunburst hwavier than this goldtop ... I play it ... seated ... all the time I call it ... THE LOG.
Oh ! .... one more thing .... P90's MUST match with a wraparound bridge. The metallic edgy tone you get out of the strings vibrating against the wraparound bridge deliver that .... tone. You can hear it even unplugged. It's unmistakable resonance is ruined with that T-O-M bridge and stoptail a
I have 3 Gibsons and they all are p90 loaded. My favorite tone and a tool that can great blues/rock classic tones with. One is a Goldtop from 2011 with the 50s neck. Has factory coil tap on both pickups as well. Nearly the same model here and my fave out of all 9 guitars I have.
I wish a gold top P90 with a 60’s neck was more of a thing
Me too.
It loses half its value compared to humbuckers at resale
Yep, me too. I hate 50s necks, personally. I saw a Classic come up once which was gold with p90s and a 60s neck - I should have scooped that up because they’re so damn rare!!
@@palidiciovermingagurainia1760so not true.
@@BaronsDuju i have one on ebony.. its super nice but mine needed set up.. i hate super low action.. but personally i really love the classic with slim taper neck and no weight relief.. hand wired boards with orange cap..
This is my only Les Paul. All the rest of my guitars are Fenders, but this is definitely the nicest guitar I own.
Same same
I've got this exact model in goldtop and love it. Mine is 8.2 lbs. Very light for a Gibson LP, but my older back appreciates the weight relief. Especially compared to my 9.8 lb Gibson LP Classic.
I just got an 8.2 lbs. lightweight goldtop w/P90s today! Love it too!
Just picked up a Murphy Lab 56. Made to measure solid gold wrap, neck, and body. Absolutely amazing. I’m a single coil guy. Absolutely love it.
Gorgeous guitar and the P-90 bite is amazing!
Best configuration of a Les Paul in my opinion. I had a gold top with humbuckers many years ago. What an amazing finish.
I’m a tele player but when I had a p90 gold top I was really satisfied with the whole thing the playability ,tone was outstanding ,great guitar 👍🏻👍🏻⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️good video 😎🖖🏻✌🏻
Just curios about the tailpiece. If it's aluminum or zinc
Gold top ,P-90'S, fat neck .....Sold !!! Great job as always guys !!!
Gold tops are just classic. Beautiful guitars.
Love p90 pickups
First time I try them was on my 2018 lp classic
I finish checked my new P90 gold top, as can be seen in my two most recent (Hunger Strike cover and a Neil Young/Pearl Jam cover) if anyone is curious what it looks like. I couldn't be happier. My Standard 60s Iced Tea is for keeping nice but with play wear; my Standard 50s p90 goldtop is my beater. I want it to take all the abuse so the burst stays nicer instead.
I must have this guitar.
Great video John & Zack, Gold Tops are so much wanted over others, I know it's Gold!! But I look at Different that's why I loved the Green LP custom y'all were giving away and I have had to go of the Grid to Take care of Mom and Missed the winner announce? I guess I'll try and go back to see just hope I didn't win & had to respond in time & missed it?? But TY Guy's 4 giving us all a chance to win, God Bless & Rock on 🎸🤘🤠🙏❤️
Love a gold top with p90s also. Was just at the Hollywood GC earlier today and they have a 52 gold top signed by Les Paul.
That's cool.
Hot Damn❗️
In the Zone❕
Sounds great!
Sounds amazing
I was about to trade for a prs custom 24 10 top .lovely looking guitar , played really well. Then I tried a p90 les Paul standard. Oh my , totally different type of guitar, but the p90 blew the prs away. Its not about how it looks. Stunning sounds from the les Paul. Bought it .
I’ve always wanted one of these - but to be honest, when I picked one up at GC I felt it was wayyyy to heavy. And frets were really rough. Sub par QC. I did buy a standard Junior with tobacco burst and it plays like a dream. Killer single P90 tone. Willing to give these gold tops another chance but totally recommend finding one and feeling it in your hands first.
The 2023 are incredible and super high in the quality control.
@@FinstaDaMinsta Thank you, cannot stand people shitting on Gibson. They're the best guitars you can buy....PERIOD.
@@davidhall-4640lol says a Gibson fanboy. They are great guitars, but if you’re denying their QC issues then you have you’re head in the clouds. I like Gibson, mainly own Fenders, and will be the first to say Fender has also had QC issues.
@@davidhall-4640I'm just about to buy one of these but I will be thourougly checking it out beforehand because the last les paul traditional I had was a piece of shit which should never have left the factory,the string alignment was way out on account of the bridge being mounted off centre,I've seen chinese knock offs with better build quality.I'm a Fender guy and am only considering Gibson again as I hear they have vastly improved because their qc was shit a few years ago.
@grahampye9353 If you are a fender guy, I honestly wouldn't even waste your time. Fender has a longer scale length, sounds like bs, but it honestly makes the notes have a kind of "pop/snappy note attack." The Gibsons have a shorter scale length. So more than likely, your hand is gonna feel "cramped" or like you're tripping over your fingers. The Gibson because of the shorter scale length is gonna have a "looser more midrange" sound to it. If you want something more "aggressive" or "rock-n-roll" I'd suggest getting a tele with humbuckers....actual humbuckers not those wide-range piles of dog schidt they put in the thin line teles.
I love the gold tops!
9.0 I agree very nice
It seems to show in your playing demo when you connect with a guitar. I thought you were going to go higher than a 9.0. If Zach is looking for a Gold-Top. I know this TH-cam channel that is giving away a Deluxe if you subscribe and enter in Gleam.
Nice one, guys. Keep it up.
Hard to beat a p90 sound!
You liked this one a lot, obviously. And with good reason.
What was his rating on the KH Greeny Epi? This is a 9.0?
Always my favourite Les Paul, but I don’t know if the p90s suit my style sonically (don’t know if I can do them justice).
Definitely worth a try - I was either a humbucker player for years until I tried a P90 guitar, for me it’s the most versatile pickup out there
What do you mean when you say 50s profile neck? The 50s had a couple of different neck sizes. The 57 & 58 was thicker than a 59. Is this P90 guitar like a 58 or a 59?
Love it ❤❤❤
Exactually what i have always wanted in a gibson les paul, but way above my budget.
Put it on payment plan 😎 it is worth it, you'll never buy another electric.
P 90s RULE🎸
Do you never encounter Gibsons with QC issues??
I just traded my R6 Gold Top, for a Custom Shop 58 re issue double cut Junior. I had a lot of sleepless nights, before I pulled the trigger on this. And now, I'm not so sure. The Junior is due to arrive tomorrow, so we shall see then.
👍🏻
It is my dream guitar 🎸 that fat neck is perfect I agree its on my bucket list
P-90's middle position !!! Number 1
I liked you better with the humbuckers
..the Guitar of ALAN WILSON of CANNED HEAT ...in Woodstock 69...
My Standard 60's has the same neck dimensions.
That gold top is just as classic as they come. Definitely a beauty. Maybe someday in the future.
@@davestoutenborough7687 Yeah it's in my top 3 next guitars to purchase. I thought about the Tribute gold top also because it lacks the neck binding like the original 52.
@@vladimirpoutine7522 you can’t go wrong with the tribute. Fun guitars and they sound great.
@@geneevans7885 I do keep hearing good things about them. Typically I prefer the binding but once I saw the original 52...I just though it looked cool. Then again the Standard looks cool to. Decisions...
B.E.A.U.T.I.F.U.L 🎸.
That is one beautiful Les Paul, but which do you prefer the p 90'S OR Humbucker pickups
If I had to choose one, it would be HBs by way of the contrast they serve to my Tele. But the correct answer is id want to own both! I absolutely love P90s so it's really hard to choose. If somebody was only going to buy one Les Paul, I'd say go with humbuckers
@@PlayandTradeGuitars yeah I would agree with you on that .thanks for the answer back.
That gtr is just perfect for my bulged disc. I got a Gibson LP Classic Cinnamon Sunburst hwavier than this goldtop ... I play it ... seated ... all the time
I call it ... THE LOG.
Oh ! .... one more thing .... P90's MUST match with a wraparound bridge. The metallic edgy tone you get out of the strings vibrating against the wraparound bridge deliver that .... tone. You can hear it even unplugged. It's unmistakable resonance is ruined with that T-O-M bridge and stoptail a
Those p90s got such a creamy sound.
P90 sounds like my single coil Ibanez guitar i had almost 45 years ago. Im pretty sure Ibanez ripped off the P90 design with their pickup.
I have small hands so 50s neck is not for me
can you have a classic 57 in neck and a p90 in the bridge? Trad 2016 LP
To be honest... the Telecaster is the beginning and the end. And that's the end of the matter. 😮
Different strokes…
A tele and a Les Paul. You don’t need much else. Well, maybe a Strat just for positions 2 and 4.
Every guitar over 7.5 pounds should come with a free trip to the chiropractor.
P90s are not humbuckers.
This guitar is $799 overpriced. But it’s a Gibson so it’s OK. 👎
Blah blah blah
@@Eric-nn9xf enjoy being ripped off.
There’s a reason for that- these are heirloom quality guitars.
Just purchased one...G String will NOT stay in tune!
Junk