JackBullet Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 So, I've recently come into the possession of an Epiphone '58 Reissue Goth Explorer. Going from the serial number, it is a 2003. There are several very odd things about this guitar, though. The most noticeable being the strange, Ibanez-like shark tooth inlay on the neck. Another big difference is the lack of a kill switch on the lowest volume knob. I've seen a few Goth series, and they all have that kill switch, but this guy just has three normal knobs. The last major difference is a Seymour Duncan bridge pickup, but that's easily explained, as the previous owner is 80% sure that the PREVIOUS previous owner prefers them and most likely replaced it. So what's the verdict here? Do I have a highly self-customized version of this guitar? A special edition? An early prototype? A knock-off? I have no earthly idea! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinTheHood Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 The 12th inlay is correct. Not sure about the rest of the inlays. Are they stick-ons, maybe? Or perhaps the original owner routed the fretbard for those inlays. Its not supposed to have any inlays except for the 12th. As for the kill switch, it was probably removed by the previous owner. An easy job to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackBullet Posted March 25, 2014 Author Share Posted March 25, 2014 The 12th inlay is correct. Not sure about the rest of the inlays. Are they stick-ons, maybe? Or perhaps the original owner routed the fretbard for those inlays. Its not supposed to have any inlays except for the 12th. As for the kill switch, it was probably removed by the previous owner. An easy job to do. Oh, okay! So if I were to bring it into a guitar tech, do you think would it be terribly expensive to have the kill switch put back and/or remove the inlay? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinTheHood Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 The kill switch should be easy. You just have to have your tech order one and install it. It shouldnt be pricey, but I dont know what that type of job costs. If the inlays are real (and not stick-ons), I'm afraid you are stuck with them. There is no going back from that without replacing the fretboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damaged262 Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 This is obviously causing you distress. PM me and I'll gladly give you my address so you'll know where to send it. I'll play it for a few years and see if I can figure out what's bothering you….. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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