I got my new epi lp tribute yesterday and it is flawless. The top is one solid cap of maple, oo seams on the mahogany body. Way better looking than the internet dealer pics.

The cherry burst maple one piece cap is close to 3/4 " thick n is very clear grained maple with some nice small hihglights.

The neck looks quarter sawn n is stained mahogany n is three pieces.

The pups r 57 gibsons and sonnd as good as my sd jb n jazz on one of my other std lps. Clear and series or parallel.

No buzz or problems out of the case, that is a beautiful black w epi logo.

(He tones r great thru my V32 Palomino 212 and the guitar responds dynamically to picking techniques.

The sustain of both pups is full long n sweet.

The action is real low w the bride screwob almost all the way to the body.

The cherry burst top looks better than my Michael Kelly cherry burst w flammed maple top. The natural maple grain in the anber glow fading to the cherry peerimeter has a smooth calm not busy vibe. The MK is beautiful though.

The Tribtute is a mellow looking n sounding guitar w a demure laid back but classic burst look.

More later.