I'm getting the Epiphone '56 Goldtop. Gotta love those P-90's. I don't think people should knock Epiphone and say "well, all I can afford is an Epiphone, so I GUESS I'll get one". Why don't you just keep saving and then you'll have enough money for the Gibson. If you want it enough you'll not spend your money. And besides Epiphone make good quality instruments.