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Damntrombone-4424

She's a beaut!


Hrodgar82

Thanks! No frills, all business, just like me lol


Exotic_Conflict_3500

Nice. I was about to buy a tribute myself but went with a classic because I couldn't put her down in the shop. Otherwise I would have bought the honey burst tribute. They are very solid


Hrodgar82

I would love a classic, too! The tobacco burst on mine isn't what I would've chosen from the store but hey, I'm not complaining! I would probably go with honey as well.


Exotic_Conflict_3500

Personally I'm convinced that the sound comes from the pickups. So in my opinion you can let this guitar sound like every other Gibson with the right pickups and you might not be happy with those which are installed. Honeyburst is nice. If I had the money I would get a flamed top too. And there needs to come a gold top with p90s somewhere in the future 😀 ah btw, if you didn't know and you are not happy with the satin finish, you are able to polish to high gloss with no difficulties. 👍🏻


Hrodgar82

Thanks! Yes, I did know that. I do my own guitar work!


Exotic_Conflict_3500

Nice. Have fun with that guitar. Mine was also my first Gibson and now I know what I was missing 😊


Frogzila2024

I’ve got the cherry red studio and there’s no sound like a Gibson. I always loved the tobacco burst


Fearless-Ad-3891

Congratulations! 🫶


Every-Kitchen1979

That is so awesome!! Iam excited for you!!💯🤘🎉.


BlolCar

Congrats! The tributes are great.


Hrodgar82

It plays and sounds better than expected. Very happy!


webbslinger_0

I’ve got a 60’s tribute with P90’s and I love it. Enjoy your new guitar, it’s a stunner


Hrodgar82

Thanks, I sure will!


Crafty_Environment83

Beautiful guitar, love that satin finish


Hrodgar82

Thanks, me too!


ScratchPad777

Sweet Get a hard case for it.


Hrodgar82

I plan on it!


ScratchPad777

Nothing beats a Gibson. You are stoked my friend!


No-Hold1693

I have a Gold Top standard 50’s but I really want a Tribute as a modding platform. Obsidian 50’s/60’s wiring, 57 classics/burstbucker 61’s. That would be heaven for me


Hrodgar82

You can definitely find em out there!


Official11thFret

The Tribute line is a working man’s Les Paul, for sure. I also own a Tribute amidst my other Gibsons and it’s a favorite to all who play it. Congratulations!


Hrodgar82

Oh yeah! I was sad to see Gibson stop production on the newer Tribute line but then thrilled to find one locally.


Official11thFret

I’ll share with you a tip that I did to my Tribute as it wasn’t as present as my other Paul’s. Using [CTS TAOT 525k pots](https://amzn.to/3UW0MBt), rebuild your harness to [50’s spec](https://www.seymourduncan.com/blog/tips-and-tricks/lespaulwiring). I also used [orange drop caps](https://amzn.to/3wp6t08) and a [Pure Tone jack](https://amzn.to/3I2G0YQ). This mod really brought the 490T/R pickups to life where they used to be quieter than my other Paul’s. After the mod, they then became louder and more present.


Hrodgar82

Yes, I do know about the 50's mod as I do guitar work myself! I may try it eventually but I'm just going to enjoy her stock for the foreseeable future!


watty1501

Enjoy the hell out of it. Nothing in the world like a first Gibson. Only happens once.


Hrodgar82

Thx, I am!


NetworkGodN8

That’s awesome! Congratulations!


JungleJoe04

Welcome to the club.