cody78 Posted September 19, 2016 Share Posted September 19, 2016 Just got an email from Epiphone announcing these gorgeous looking new models. http://www.epiphone.com/News/Features/2016/koa-lp-and-wildkat.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabs Posted September 19, 2016 Share Posted September 19, 2016 Wow.. Those are frikken sweet... Stick some Gibson pickups in those and it may as well be a Gibson (well apart from headstock of course :)) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmokeyGhost Posted September 19, 2016 Share Posted September 19, 2016 then If: 1) my GAS hadn't been sated for now after the purchase of the Martin: 2) my bank balance wasn't as it currently is; and 3) my preference wasn't trending towards acoustic guitars at this stage, I would definitely feel a need for one of those guitars, especially the Wildkat. What delightful looking instruments. Gibson take note. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cody78 Posted September 20, 2016 Author Share Posted September 20, 2016 Yup, Epiphone have been doing some beauts lately. I really dig the 1955 LP Custom too (with ebony board ) http://www.epiphone.com/Products/Electrics/Les-Paul/Ltd-Ed-Inspired-by-1955-LP-Custom-Outfit.aspx ...the Artisan they did the other year looked great and they did a couple of LP Customs celebrating 100 years of Les as well. Trying to resist these Koa models & '55 Custom, but it's tough. I really have more than enough guitars! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmokeyGhost Posted September 20, 2016 Share Posted September 20, 2016 Yup, Epiphone have been doing some beauts lately. I really dig the 1955 LP Custom too (with ebony board ) http://www.epiphone.com/Products/Electrics/Les-Paul/Ltd-Ed-Inspired-by-1955-LP-Custom-Outfit.aspx ...the Artisan they did the other year looked great and they did a couple of LP Customs celebrating 100 years of Les as well. Trying to resist these Koa models & '55 Custom, but it's tough. I really have more than enough guitars! Yeah, riight hehe If you don't have a PRS SE One Korina in your kit, and you really should, I don't think you do have enough guitars. Get a bigger house, sir. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cody78 Posted September 20, 2016 Author Share Posted September 20, 2016 Yeah, riight hehe If you don't have a PRS SE One Korina in your kit, and you really should, I don't think you do have enough guitars. Get a bigger house, sir. Haha! I will probably need a bigger house soon The curse of collecting multiple guitars. I've never tried a PRS before. I looked up the model you mentioned - never seen one of those. Looks pretty cool and love the Korina wood, certainly wouldn't mind trying one out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmokeyGhost Posted September 20, 2016 Share Posted September 20, 2016 Off topic I know but the SE One is rather interesting. Only a volume control (have heard some bemoan the lack of tone control but, hey, doesn't your amp have an EQ?) which is progressive and the P90 starts to growls once past 5. As to these Epi's I'm guessing the availability in this part of the world will be lacking. We are somewhat behind unfortunately and I get that as it is a small and potentially limited market for new guitars. The secondary market is another matter but it does take a lot of effort such as when I bought my Epi ES339 with P90's. I had to be very patient which is certainly not me. No point in scouring pawn shops as they are usually overpriced (the parasites are actually payday lenders and rip off both sides) and what is good stuff goes bloody quickly leaving only trash behind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WLOQ Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 I am excited to see and play the LE Epi LP Koa. I think it's going to sell quickly. As far as price goes, Dave's Guitar Shop (online) listed it at $599. Same MAP as an Epi LP Custom Pro (with veneer top). Its webpage listing has been removed. It also listed and subsequently sold the Wildkat version for $479. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WLOQ Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 It appears the MAP prices for Epiphone's LP Koa and Epiphone Wildkat Koa models are $519 and $629 respectively. Sweetwater and perhaps others are taking orders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cody78 Posted October 19, 2016 Author Share Posted October 19, 2016 It appears the MAP prices for Epiphone's LP Koa and Epiphone Wildkat Koa models are $519 and $629 respectively. Sweetwater and perhaps others are taking orders. Thanks for that...I've been looking for the prices for the LP here, but haven't found them yet. So $519 works out at £429 or so. That's a good price Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cody78 Posted October 19, 2016 Author Share Posted October 19, 2016 Off topic I know but the SE One is rather interesting. Only a volume control (have heard some bemoan the lack of tone control but, hey, doesn't your amp have an EQ?) which is progressive and the P90 starts to growls once past 5. As to these Epi's I'm guessing the availability in this part of the world will be lacking. We are somewhat behind unfortunately and I get that as it is a small and potentially limited market for new guitars. The secondary market is another matter but it does take a lot of effort such as when I bought my Epi ES339 with P90's. I had to be very patient which is certainly not me. No point in scouring pawn shops as they are usually overpriced (the parasites are actually payday lenders and rip off both sides) and what is good stuff goes bloody quickly leaving only trash behind. Here in the UK can be just as behind as Australia I think! I'd talk to a dealer for advice if you want one - I'm sure they would be able to pre-order one for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WLOQ Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 Now I'm seeing different MAP from various websites. Confusing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomse Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 I have mine it is one nice guitar from play ability to fit and finish . Sweet water set it up its a 519 dollar guitar with out case and it looks and plays like a 3000 or 5000$ guitar. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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