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Originally Posted by bosrocker51
Larry - is that gold top w the blonde P90's a reissue? does it sound good?
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Almost like a reissue. It is actually a 30th Anniversary Les Paul DeLuxe that came from the factory with those 70's style "mini-bucker" pickups. I just bought it from a guy that swapped those out with a set of Lindy Fralin P-90's. He also installed reflector knobs, rewired the controls, and put in some copper foil caps.
I've only had it about a week, but I can definitely say this guitar is unreal. It can sound clean and ring like a jazzy hollowbody, warm and smooth sustain like a violin when the amp is overdriven just a bit, or just plain scream when you push it. I am surprised at how quiet the P-90's are. They have a reputation for having a good bit of hum. I guess the technology has advanced since the old days when I had my '53LP with P-90's (about 30-yrs ago)...
BTW, I love my Studio LP, too. It has a totally different sound (a little darker but still very rich tone).