StRanger7032 Posted December 5, 2016 Share Posted December 5, 2016 I was going to put this in the Epiphone Lounge, but this section gets way more traffic. This is being advertised as an early 70's Epiphone, no model listed. Sounds like its in very nice condition, too. Anyone recognize this one? I'm not sure about it being as old as the owner seems to think it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfpup Posted December 5, 2016 Share Posted December 5, 2016 Looks like a Wilshire. My only question is the headstock. The older ones had a Fender style headstock. Newer reissues have that style, so I"d wanna find out when they changed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfpup Posted December 5, 2016 Share Posted December 5, 2016 The bridge assembly looks different too... head scratching... Here's a site with all the Wilshire models if that helps... http://www.epiphonewiki.com/index.php/Wilshire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StRanger7032 Posted December 5, 2016 Author Share Posted December 5, 2016 I think I figured it out. It looks like an ET-278, made by Matsumoku from 1972-1975. The tremolo is a bit different than the ones I've found in photos so far, which all seem to be hardtails. Everything else is exactly like the ET-278. Looks like these are often crap, so I'll pass for the $450 he wants for it. Interesting guitar, though. http://epiphonewiki.com/index.php/ET-Series Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dub-T-123 Posted December 5, 2016 Share Posted December 5, 2016 I think it's an ET-275 I haven't played one of these old Japanese models but I've tried the old Kalamazoo-built Wilshires which are awesome guitars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfpup Posted December 5, 2016 Share Posted December 5, 2016 Looks pretty cool - like a Jap Wilshire with humbuckers. The trem is a puzzler though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Scales Posted December 5, 2016 Share Posted December 5, 2016 I own one of the old Kalamazoo made Epi's in that shape and they are nice instruments. That looks like the Japanese versions from the 70's for sure - and probably with a bolt on neck. I'd be a little wary based on my experience to date because we have 2 Matsumoku built Aria electric guitars in my house right now - the '84 model is my number one guitar, and the early-mid 70's SG model I bought my son when he was 7 is, well...little more than a toy. There seems to have been a tipping point on the Japanese solid bodies somewhere in the mid-late 70's. Just my opinion based on what I've seen and read. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StRanger7032 Posted December 5, 2016 Author Share Posted December 5, 2016 I think it's an ET-275 I haven't played one of these old Japanese models but I've tried the old Kalamazoo-built Wilshires which are awesome guitars I think you are correct. Looking on Reverb, $450 is actually not bad considering the condition. I think I'll still pass, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StRanger7032 Posted December 5, 2016 Author Share Posted December 5, 2016 Looks pretty cool - like a Jap Wilshire with humbuckers. The trem is a puzzler though. I'm pretty sure its an ET-275. The trem cover appears to be missing on the others I've found pictures of so far, which would explain why this one looks a little different. I can see those getting lost easily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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