Gibson Les Paul Studio 50s or 60s Gold top with p90s - going rate and any good?

saxosim

Hi All

I wondered if anyone has tried a Les Paul studio 50s or 60s tribute with p90s and are they any good?

Also what's the going rate for a used one in the UK?  Does anyone have one for sale?

I have been hankering for a cheapish entry into the goldtop market with p90s and just wondered about these as they look pretty nice.

Any advice really appreciated, here is the sort of thing I am after.

I was considering an epiphone Les Paul 56 gt for about £200 which I would upgrade but I think I am probably best just putting the extra cash towards a studio instead?  Was thinking around £500 budget would I get one?

http://www.themusiczoo.com/product/18560/Gibson-Les-Paul-60s-Tribute-Electric-Guitar-Worn-Goldtop---Used/

meltedbuzzbox

i thought its only the 50s series that has p90s?

They are great guitars and have lovely necks and great for the money

in gold they tend to be more expensive. The market is all over the place though at the moment, pricing is tricky

saxosim

Thanks yes I thought that too but the 50s ones I see tend to have humbuckers and I want p90s this time.  I very briefly owned a 70s tribute GT but didn't like the browner gold tint or the volute and wider headstock.

Yes prices seem to be all over its strange 

Jack_

How much are you looking to spend?

impmann

I have a 50s GT with p90s. The early ones are a cut above, the later ones are OK but definitely have cheaper woods in them.

Mine sounds epic. I adore it. 

suspiciousminds

The current 50's has humbuckers in.
cant speak for the p90's but the 50's goldtop tribute is very good.

saxosim

Thanks guys, @Jack_ I don't know I was thinking around £500 would that buy me one?

milamber

I bought a 2016 60's tribute with P90's in Amazon's Prime Day sale. It was well made and well finished, sounded fine too, but just didn't suit me. As for price, I paid £400, give or take a few pence and rather than automatically return it to Amazon thought I'd pass the deal on to someone else, considering that £400 was a steal. Advertised it here, then on Gumtree and Pre-loved and didn't get anyone interested, even at £400 brand new. So, yes, you should easily be able to get one for £500, but don't pay too much as you won't get your anything like your money back if you decide you don't like it after all. If you aren't in a hurry, Amazon's Black Friday is in November and if it's anything like last year will be bursting at the seams with Gibsons.

saxosim

Thanks @milamber that's useful info and it sounds like my thoughts of £500 are reasonable.