Mickthemiller Posted January 26, 2016 Posted January 26, 2016 Well no news is good news and it seems there's no news. What new models could Epiphone have introduced?I'll begin with a Materbilt EJ200 Your turn! Edit - sorry about title should read NAMM but predictive text took over, again!
AzariahJames Posted January 27, 2016 Posted January 27, 2016 How about a Masterbilt Dove, natural finish top red back and side.
strumbert Posted January 27, 2016 Posted January 27, 2016 I'll second both those ideas. They need another maple Masterbilt.
Dodger11 Posted January 27, 2016 Posted January 27, 2016 Both those sound great - might as well add an EL-00?
Irish_Rover Posted January 27, 2016 Posted January 27, 2016 I was half expecting a new Masterbilt because Epiphone seemed to be dropping hints that one was in the offing a couple of months ago. Personally I would have liked to see a modern take on a classic Epiphone like the "Frontier" or the "Excellente".
LPS1976 Posted January 27, 2016 Posted January 27, 2016 I'm not sure why any of you are a bit surprised by this. Epiphone has hardly ever had big reveals at NAMM. they just release stuff throughout the year at random. don't know if any of the models you all mentioned will be brought into the Masterbilt line but I have heard rumors of a '39 Zenith Masterbilt reissue. seems Epi is reissuing a lot of the older retro looking models which seems like a home run in my opinion.
mooseguy Posted January 29, 2016 Posted January 29, 2016 I was half expecting a new Masterbilt because Epiphone seemed to be dropping hints that one was in the offing a couple of months ago. Personally I would have liked to see a modern take on a classic Epiphone like the "Frontier" or the "Excellente". Hi Rover: I share your liking for Exellentes. I have an original 66 and several of the 93-94 Bozeman custom shop reissues. Moose
Irish_Rover Posted January 29, 2016 Posted January 29, 2016 I'm not sure why any of you are a bit surprised by this. Epiphone has hardly ever had big reveals at NAMM. they just release stuff throughout the year at random. don't know if any of the models you all mentioned will be brought into the Masterbilt line but I have heard rumors of a '39 Zenith Masterbilt reissue. seems Epi is reissuing a lot of the older retro looking models which seems like a home run in my opinion. Not really surprised, just hoping for something interesting to GAS for. Do you really think there is a market for an archtop? There was a speculative thread here a while ago and, as I recall, the reception was pretty lukewarm.
Irish_Rover Posted January 29, 2016 Posted January 29, 2016 Hi Rover: I share your liking for Exellentes. I have an original 66 and several of the 93-94 Bozeman custom shop reissues. Moose Do you have any pics anywhere online? I do think there is a place in the market for an all solid spruce/rosewood Masterbilt and for me the Excellente would be prime candidate.
mooseguy Posted January 29, 2016 Posted January 29, 2016 Do you have any pics anywhere online? I do think there is a place in the market for an all solid spruce/rosewood Masterbilt and for me the Excellente would be prime candidate. Hi Rover: No photos on line but send me your E mail and will try to scan you a photo of a brand new, never been played, 93 Bozeman reissue. For your information they only made 23 of these Moose
LPS1976 Posted January 29, 2016 Posted January 29, 2016 Not really surprised, just hoping for something interesting to GAS for. Do you really think there is a market for an archtop? There was a speculative thread here a while ago and, as I recall, the reception was pretty lukewarm. I'm not sure about the market for the zenith but you never know. they definitely have the cool factor but who knows. I'm interested in checking it out but not GASing for one...yet
Leonard McCoy Posted January 30, 2016 Posted January 30, 2016 Personally, I'd dig an SQ-180 reissue...
Cougar Posted January 30, 2016 Posted January 30, 2016 ....I have heard rumors of a '39 Zenith Masterbilt reissue. seems Epi is reissuing a lot of the older retro looking models which seems like a home run in my opinion. Hmm. I happen to have one of those, made in 1939. They were laminate then....
QuestionMark Posted January 30, 2016 Posted January 30, 2016 My 1936 Zenith is 80 years old this year! It's an awesome acoustic arch top. Would be very cool to have a reissue from that era to compare if they can replicate it decently (which with today's know how they should be able to do for a reasonable price.). I hold off bringing my 80 year old one out to gigs or jams, but a replica would be a different story, There is s limited market for them, but Epiphone should be the go to brand IMHO.
ohyew812 Posted February 3, 2016 Posted February 3, 2016 I think any solid wood, nitrocellulose gloss finished model would do well.
Mickthemiller Posted February 3, 2016 Author Posted February 3, 2016 I think any solid wood, nitrocellulose gloss finished model would do well. Yes but Gibson would put GIBSON on the headstock! Oh! They do
ohyew812 Posted February 4, 2016 Posted February 4, 2016 Yes but Gibson would put GIBSON on the headstock! Oh! They do But not at the $600- $900 price point.
Mickthemiller Posted February 8, 2016 Author Posted February 8, 2016 But not at the $600- $900 price point. You could save up for a J15 it's worth doing it
ohyew812 Posted February 11, 2016 Posted February 11, 2016 You could save up for a J15 it's worth doing it Well, fortunately I'm at the age and financial position to not have to save up for a guitar. If I want one, and it makes sense, I would just get it. (got a new D-18 Ambertone from Mary's last November) I'm just not a big Gibson fan... I know, that's blasphemy here. I've test run a 2016 J-45 Vintage that I really liked, but GC wanted $4k for it, and I honestly didn't think it was worth that much. Everyone hears things different I suppose, but my EJ-200SCE sounds every bit as good as any -new- J-200 I've played. But it would be nice if Epiphone made a full-gloss Masterbilt.
Irish_Rover Posted February 11, 2016 Posted February 11, 2016 But it would be nice if Epiphone made a full-gloss Masterbilt. I kinda think that was Mick's point, there are gloss Masterbilts but when you start talking about nitrocellulose you're straying into Gibson territory. Must be nice not to have to save up for any guitar you want. Right now I'm weighing up either a new fridge or a new amp.
Dodger11 Posted February 11, 2016 Posted February 11, 2016 Has to be a fridge Irish - an amp won't keep your beer cold - I'm heading to NYC in the morning - in Dublin for the flight - so no guitars for me with two teen daughters in tow!
Irish_Rover Posted February 12, 2016 Posted February 12, 2016 You're probably right Dodger although I could keep my beer cold on the balcony at the moment and I do have €60 worth of gift vouchers for a (relatively) local music store. Been in South America a few times but never the North, aside from a few hours in Vancouver before they decided to deport me. There must be a few guitar stores worth checking out in NY, I'm sure a read recently about an excellent vintage guitar shop there but I can't for the life of me remember the name. Have a good trip mate. Safe journey.
Dodger11 Posted February 12, 2016 Posted February 12, 2016 Cheers IR - acoustic or electric amp? Home or live use? I was looking at the HBAC 20 acoustic one on Thomann for farting about at home - very cheap for having so many features and half decent reviews too
ohyew812 Posted February 12, 2016 Posted February 12, 2016 Right now I'm weighing up either a new fridge or a new amp. It's winter, go for the amp!
Mickthemiller Posted February 13, 2016 Author Posted February 13, 2016 Well, fortunately I'm at the age and financial position to not have to save up for a guitar. Fortunately that also applies to me. I figure if I don't squander my hard gotten savings the kids will squander it when I depart. It's nice to think, within reason, that I can get a bout of GAS and get the cure quickly. Thing is I tend to sell a lot of em. Usually at a small loss but I reckon that if I got some pleasure out of a guitar it was worth it. Holidays cost, and I enjoy them too, but you can't get you money back, or even 3/4 of it.
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