John_0neuk Posted February 3, 2019 Share Posted February 3, 2019 Hi Guys, I am new to all this and unfortunately have been bitten by the bug. Picked up a few guitars over the last week or so. The cream of the crop is a 61 Epi Elite SG in Ebony. Have heard good things about them, but as a novice probably couldn't tell the difference if I tried from a cheap version. My playing will not justify the kit for many years to come but as I have just retired I decided to learn a new skill! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdgm Posted February 3, 2019 Share Posted February 3, 2019 Welcome from another John in UK. Nice guitar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mihcmac Posted February 3, 2019 Share Posted February 3, 2019 Hmmm....... this is the second post on this guitar I replied to today...:) SG G400 Pro specs....... if this is what you have .... enjoy... Edit Update... The Elite or Elitist is a higher end SG than the current G400 Pro, produced in the 90s in Japan with a solid mahogany body and better parts. Sometimes built with the Gibson style headstock or the older style Epi headstock (below). The nutplate says either Elitist or Gibson like yours. Usually valued at 2 or 3 times the value of the G400 Pro in good used condition. The Elitist considered to be better than its Gibson counterpart.. Enjoy................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparquelito Posted February 3, 2019 Share Posted February 3, 2019 Welcome, John. That is a fine guitar, sir. And there are plenty of players here willing to offer advice and tips on learning the maddening art of guitar playing and guitar collecting. (They seem to go hand in glove.) My given name is John, though nobody calls me that, generally speaking. My wife and my dogs call me Sparky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidblast Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 My wife and my dogs call me Sparky. that's not what your dogs told me the last time I spoke with them. ..maybe they're still up set about the neutering thing?? anyway, welcome to the asylum, have fun with the playing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revolution Six Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 Great guitar Made in Japan, this is not a poor chinese fake . Congratulations Your Epiphone Elite / Elitist is the same guitar except the headstock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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