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This new Gold Top is a monster!


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I recently received the Gold Top with Fralin P-90's that Brent had for sale. This guitar is a monster, it is head and shoulders above my other 150 and LP. In fact the LP is going on Ebay, I don't need it anymore.

 

I recorded a sound comparison for a friend and thought I would share with you guys. Please forgive me for all the mistakes, I wasn't trying to be careful. I layed down a short version of Whipping Post where I recorded the rhythm for all three guitars using the goldtop. I then recorded over the top of that using the same settings and amp for each guitar:

 

WP1 - Gold Top 150

WP2 - H150 W/Z90 pickups

WP3 - 2008 Gibby LP

 

I can honestly say that, other then the 535 which is a horse of a completely different color, this is the best guitar I have ever owned. Oh, and it is also heavier than any guitar I have owned - LOL.

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Funny how WP1 and WP2 sound very close in tone, yet somehow different. Even on these tiny tinny earphones you can hear the P90 bite - on both '90 clips. Who's are the "Z90s"? Oh, nice chops, too.

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Hey Kenny, thanks, the Z90's are Harmonic Design. I think what struck me was the "clarity" of the notes even though I was using an OD.

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Oh why oh why did they have to block Reverbnation on our work intranet!!!!

 

I'm not a big fan of painted guitars... but there is just something about a goldtop with P90's :wub:

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Nice Job Don!! Man I gotta get some Frailins for my gibby..Sweet..Thanks!! :icon_thumright:

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I have been Jonesing for one of these babies for a long time, and now I'm sorry I waited so long, but happy I didn't wait any longer.

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I have been Jonesing for one of these babies for a long time, and now I'm sorry I waited so long, but happy I didn't wait any longer.

 

And I approve of this message...!!!!

 

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Now go rock on!!!

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Hey John, that GT of yours sure is a beauty!! I gotta get me one of those white rings that go around the switch, any suggestions?

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Hey John, that GT of yours sure is a beauty!! I gotta get me one of those white rings that go around the switch, any suggestions?

Hi Don, liked the comparisons you did, great playing! I also liked the 'Traveling Blues' tune you did which uses the same rhythm line, speeded up a little, as the tune we collaborated on. Nice 150 too!

 

I've got a spare 'poker chip' in cream if you'd like it. You know my email address so send me your address and I'll put it in the post.

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Beautiful gold top. I need something with P 90s one day and it sounds like the Fralins are a good place to start. I love the vintage tone. Enjoy, peg leg

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Gold top and cream soap bars, fantastic looking guitar, no doubt wonderful sounding also, another one for the wish list, which seems to get longer everytime I come here.

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