musicmaker99 Posted May 9, 2011 Share Posted May 9, 2011 [ Epiphone CRESTWOOD On CL....seller says made in japan (probably Matsumoku) but the serial number- 1042558- comes up as 1991 and Korean build. Seller states it's from the 70's and says "made in Japan" on guitar. I suspect the data project simply got this wrong based on the preset formula they currently use. I know one guitar, a les paul, came up as being made in 2015. Guitar Info Your guitar was made in Korea April c.1991 Production Number: 2558 Anyone know anything about the Crestwood? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerrymac Posted May 9, 2011 Share Posted May 9, 2011 [ Epiphone CRESTWOOD On CL....seller says made in japan (probably Matsumoku) but the serial number- 1042558- comes up as 1991 and Korean build. Seller states it's from the 70's and says "made in Japan" on guitar. Guitar Info Your guitar was made in Korea April c.1991 Production Number: 2558 Seller's correct, serial # decoder is wrong. The problem is the decoder is not a data base of serial #s, it just recognizes a numeric pattern. These old Matsumoku serial #s are random, it's just coincidence that it matches a 91 Korean Epi. That's why the decoder states "Serial numbers from 70' and 80's era Epiphone guitars made in Japan are not supported." Here's a 1970s Epi catalog, I believe this one is actually an ET-290N (N for natural) which were only made a short time: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicmaker99 Posted May 9, 2011 Author Share Posted May 9, 2011 Thanks jerrymac. So, is this collectible, or are only the USA models? Seller wanted $300 but will take $275---maybe less after I see it later today. He did state that it isn't the original pickguard which does affect pricing/valuation from a collectors perspective. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicmaker99 Posted May 9, 2011 Author Share Posted May 9, 2011 After doing some research it appears these MIJ models had some issues versus their USA counterparts. Thats not to say they weren't good guitars but not up to the USA standards in some regards and that is but one reason they have no real collectible value. Seems they go for $200-$400 in fair to good plus condition. So, seller is probably asking a reasonable price. I have a Wildkat and Genesis coming this week, and just bought a 1966 Silvertone head and cab last night (SS-not tube)--not sure if I can spring for another unless it really inspires \:D/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnyg Posted May 9, 2011 Share Posted May 9, 2011 I owned the similar ET278 in the 70's along with an EA250 "Casino" type guitar. Both guitars sounded OK as cheap guitars go but they both suffered from poor tuning stability due to a poor neck/body joint and an overly flexible, thin neck. IMHO their poor reputation is well deserved and they were nothing like as good as similarly priced Ibanez and Antoria models of the period. Others may love them but I was glad to be rid of mine and I wouldn't have another one. It always amuses me when I see them advertised as "collectors items" at highly inflated prices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cunningham26 Posted May 9, 2011 Share Posted May 9, 2011 They're not terribly collectible if you're thinking in terms of reselling, just because of their commonality and the aforementioned quality issues. They're on the lower end o the spectrum, but that said they're still really unique and IMO a really cool alternative to a deluxe tele Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damian Posted May 9, 2011 Share Posted May 9, 2011 I have a 1972 Epi ET-275, as shown in the catalog...............It's a great guitar.......Feels and plays like a Tele, but has a different tone, of course...... Old guitars have nice mojo, the wood ages well................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicmaker99 Posted May 10, 2011 Author Share Posted May 10, 2011 Well, I played it today and the neck was very nice, much like a Fender strat and some Teles. It was fast, intonated properly and the frets were smooth and uninhibiting. The electronics were fine, just a little scratchiness in the volume control but nothing a little deoxit wouldn't cure. It played a lot like my S-310 custom, but the pups were more expressive (really liked the pups alot). I passed on it, at least for now. He was pretty much stuck at $275 and I didn't offer him less. With two guitars coming in this week even I realized that I had hit the higher limits of GAS and needed to cool my jets, maybe get the mortgage paid before considering anymore aquisitions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcwillow777 Posted May 10, 2011 Share Posted May 10, 2011 Jerry is right as usual. I had one, wished I still did, but I traded it in on a Gibby SG. I bought it sometime in the early to mid 70's. It was a purdy guitar and played great. It was my first guitar with gold hardware. One of the reasons I got rid of it was because the gold wore off and I didn't like the look. I know a lot of guys like that look, I don't. Back then inexpensive aftermarket parts weren't available like today, of I might still have it, but probably not. Either way if you can get it for a good price, go for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philpm Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 I had a ET-290, which my little brother owns now. This one is awesome, one of the loudest guitars I've ever heard, and could feedback a mid-70's Bassman with 2 15's, no problem. One of these days I'll manage to steal it back from him. Easily the best $95 I ever spent on a guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GATLIN Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 I have an ET-290 that I inherited from my dad and would like to refurbish it with original parts if possible. The pickups, bridge and tailpiece are all in need of replacement. Does anyone know of a good source for replacement parts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaSTuS Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Does anyone know of a good source for replacement parts? eBay is probably your best bet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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