Need Help With My Olp!!!

[peterd79]

Gentelmen...
Please hear me out... i'm not trying to persuade anyone in one direction or another; however, I know that the OLP that I have is not an everyday run of the mill OLP. I have played the EBMM AXIS and I loved it. When I got my OLP it was very similar to the AXIS. I've see other OLP's that are not of the same quality as mine. I've been playing for over 10 years and i would not consider myself a beginner. I have a friend who's played for over 37 yeras and was very impressed with the Quality of the OLP... That being said I realize that this is an EB forum... so in an attept to not offend anyone I will not refer to my OLP on this forum. I've stated my facts (based upon the guitar that I own) and it is merely my opinion. I appreciate your input; however, it is not my intent to offend!

[Big Poppa]

Hey lets not run off our cousins that own an olp. Those OLP royalties help fund this baby. There were seeveral reasons why we did the OLP thing the first is we were being ripped off right and left by weasels. So we decided to develop a strategy that enabled us to participate in the price point but stay focused on making USA guitars and basses. One of the biggest reasons was to give people the opportunity to play their way to an original.

Question...How many reading this first bought an olp?
how many have or have owned an olp?

SOme of the specialty guitars like the double neck and the baritone are really kind of fun especially when the usa baritone is a little expensive for how often you would use it but is great to own.

[fogman]

Originally Posted by Big Poppa

Hey lets not run off our cousins that own an olp. Those OLP royalties help fund this baby. There were seeveral reasons why we did the OLP thing the first is we were being ripped off right and left by weasels. So we decided to develop a strategy that enabled us to participate in the price point but stay focused on making USA guitars and basses. One of the biggest reasons was to give people the opportunity to play their way to an original.

Question...How many reading this first bought an olp?
how many have or have owned an olp?

SOme of the specialty guitars like the double neck and the baritone are really kind of fun especially when the usa baritone is a little expensive for how often you would use it but is great to own.

I personally like the OLPs. True it's not a music man, but it's an awesome guitar for $200-300.
If it weren't for the OLP, I would have never found out about EBMM. I had come across an OLP. saw the EBMM logo on the headstock then decided to investigate further!

[bearkat16]

I've played them and there actually pretty good guitars. Not everyone can afford a EBMM.

[peterd79]

Hey Big Poppa-
thanks! Back in the day when I was looking for an EBMM i was actually asked to consider a Jay Turser guitar which looked similar but was worth nothing. This was the salesman attempting to sell me a guitar that was CRAP! I ended up going with an ESP Eclipse that was (and still is ) fairly descent. I have a 56' Les Paul that is my main guitar... once I got the itch for the Music Man I realised that I could not afford the "real deal" so... i discovered OLP. I decided to go with it and ordered via the internet (through an authorized dealer) it came in and was much more guitar than i expected. I went to my local shop to have them do a once over and set up. they were blown away... they think (cannot confirm) that the pick-ups are dimarzio. This guitar according to OLP should have never existed and was a prototype the got out of the factory. The color has never been offered to the general public... So! I'm a very happy customer!

So... yeah support the OLP's and let us save up for an EBMM!

[mesavox]

Originally Posted by Big Poppa

Hey lets not run off our cousins that own an olp. Those OLP royalties help fund this baby. There were seeveral reasons why we did the OLP thing the first is we were being ripped off right and left by weasels. So we decided to develop a strategy that enabled us to participate in the price point but stay focused on making USA guitars and basses. One of the biggest reasons was to give people the opportunity to play their way to an original.

Question...How many reading this first bought an olp?
how many have or have owned an olp?

SOme of the specialty guitars like the double neck and the baritone are really kind of fun especially when the usa baritone is a little expensive for how often you would use it but is great to own.

I'm a fairly big fan of the OLPs because of just that.... I just know that when someone says it plays just like an Axis they have some sort of memory block of how they felt compared to each other. That OLP baritone has come in more than handy for us but it still needs a pickup upgrade pretty bad, and needs the bridge replaced with.... well, I don't know. I wish I could find a hardtail MM bridge somewhere from a otherwise dead MM guitar. But, I'm sure we'll find something that will work.

The thing I was most impressed with in the OLP bari was it's very light weight. Usually liscenced and lower end guitars are considerably heavier and this one wasn't. China is not known for poor workmanship like some of the other places low end models are made. I've found the OLPs to be on par with the 4-500 dollar range Ibanez Korean guitars which are obviously a bit more expensive on average so more kudos to OLP for that.

All the same, I think it's fair to MM to note that putting my JPM7 next to the OLP and there is no comparison in fit, finish, playability, sound, etc. But, there isn't any comparison next to a lot of guitars I've set it next to either.

[mhorse]

Originally Posted by mesavox

That OLP baritone has come in more than handy for us but it still needs a pickup upgrade pretty bad, and needs the bridge replaced with.... well, I don't know. I wish I could find a hardtail MM bridge somewhere from a otherwise dead MM guitar. But, I'm sure we'll find something that will work.

Do you think this would work? http://www.hipshotproducts.com/fixedbridges.htm
I'm thinking of getting the baritone, and I'm also concerned with the hardware on it.

[peterd79]

thanks for that link...
I noticed the tremsetter... do any of you use this with a floyd trem? or do you know anyone who uses it? I noticed last night that when i'd use the trem i'd be slightly out of tune and i was able to pop it back in my pulling up on the bar... trying to get my as cool as i can.

[mesavox]

Do they make that in piezo... well, I mean... it seems by the web page they don't... is it convertable to piezo?

I think Raymond's been looking at the Fishman power fixed bridge.

I'm thinking lespaulreed (Jay) probably has done some research on this so I'll probably be talking to him about it next time I've over. The Hipshot bridge does look nice though doesn't it.

[Snake]

Originally Posted by peterd79

thanks for that link...
I noticed the tremsetter... do any of you use this with a floyd trem? or do you know anyone who uses it? I noticed last night that when i'd use the trem i'd be slightly out of tune and i was able to pop it back in my pulling up on the bar... trying to get my as cool as i can.

I've used tremsetters with Floyds. They do help stability, but the feel is heavier with the tremsetter on. If your Floyd isn't staying in tune well, then a tremsetter MAY help. Then again it may not. The cheaper Floyds have softer metals on the pivot points. Once they develop irregularities or burs on the edges, tuning stability flies out the window. You'll develop those burs with about 12 months of normal use on a Floyd knockoff. That brings us back to the original argument. I think the Forum members up here were gently attempting to inform you that by the time you upgrade the OLP, you could have owned the real thing.

Do the math:

OLP: $200
Real Floyd: $150
Floyd Routing: $150
Real Dimarzios: $130
Nice tuners: $65
New Pots, switches, and wiring: $50

Total: $745 (and this doesn't even cover neck and frets)

Why do this when you can get a mint Axis on ebay for $800-$900? The Axis will have a REAL maple cap, not some photo-finish, and a neck to die for. Plus when you sell it you won't lose your money. Try to sell that upgraded OLP, and you'll lose your a$$.

[peterd79]

I will not be addressing the OLP issue any more. I am very pleased with my purchase and will not try to convince anyone other wise.
Mine has a real maple cap and I am very pleased with the set-up...
it might not be an EBMM but i am still pleased with it!

If it feels good and stays in tune and I like the neck... i'll play it! brand doesn't matter!

[mhorse]

Originally Posted by mesavox

Do they make that in piezo... well, I mean... it seems by the web page they don't... is it convertable to piezo?

I think Raymond's been looking at the Fishman power fixed bridge.

I'm thinking lespaulreed (Jay) probably has done some research on this so I'll probably be talking to him about it next time I've over. The Hipshot bridge does look nice though doesn't it.

They don't, but there's Fishman Powerbridge that you mentioned, and also RMC Powerbridge http://www.rmcpickup.com/powrbridgest.html

[koogie2k]

There is nothing wrong with owning an OLP. I just differ in the comparison to an original EBMM. I owned one myself...till the airlines decided to run over it and what not.....

Praise the OLP all you want. That was not the issue. I have seen some dudes rip on totally garbage guitars. Not saying the OLP is garbage.....good for the price and gives you an "idea" of what a real EBMM is all about.

I have said it before, if you like it....that is all that matters.

[mhorse]

Originally Posted by mesavox

Do they make that in piezo... well, I mean... it seems by the web page they don't... is it convertable to piezo?

I think Raymond's been looking at the Fishman power fixed bridge.

I'm thinking lespaulreed (Jay) probably has done some research on this so I'll probably be talking to him about it next time I've over. The Hipshot bridge does look nice though doesn't it.

After further research it seems like you have to have a Tele bridge pickup with Fishman Powerbridge - they don't make MM-style fixed bridges.
So Hipshot seems like the only option if you want to replace the entire bridge, although I think I have seen fender replacement bridges for sale somewhere.
HOWEVER, the RMC Pow'r Bridge ST (yes with ') is a set drop-in replacement saddles for any strat/tele type bridge (it seems like it would work Hipshot as well), so you should be able to drop them right into exsiting one. Do you think that would fix the problem with it or does the base plate needs to be changed too?

[mhorse]

http://www.warmoth.com/hardware/brid...ge_strat_fixed