JRS11 Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 hello all. I walked into a guitar shop and saw a Chinese made SG with a Custom Shop sticker. I am not sure of model, called and got serial number after I left. I cannot make sense of it. 311553661 Epiphone CS was unable to help. It has 2 P-90's, condition is VG. Slim neck. Cherry. Asking $250 but negotiable. Set neck, did not take pics so do not remember tuners or toggle switch color, whether tan or butterscotch. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks BB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megafrog Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 I would pass on it. The serial number, unless you missed part of it, sounds like a "refurb" or a second. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRS11 Posted August 19, 2017 Author Share Posted August 19, 2017 I would pass on it. The serial number, unless you missed part of it, sounds like a "refurb" or a second. Thank you, the shop gave me the number over the phone, I do believe it is a refurb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megafrog Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 Thank you, the shop gave me the number over the phone, I do believe it is a refurb. A refurb really has little resale value. A refurb should be about half price of new and a used refurb should likewise be less than a regular used. They are hoping for a sucker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRS11 Posted August 20, 2017 Author Share Posted August 20, 2017 A refurb really has little resale value. A refurb should be about half price of new and a used refurb should likewise be less than a regular used. They are hoping for a sucker. Thank you, much appreciated. So what would it be worth, $150 or so? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crust Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 Thank you, much appreciated. So what would it be worth, $150 or so? if it has no problems...play it...if ok, that sounds fair, to me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRS11 Posted August 21, 2017 Author Share Posted August 21, 2017 if it has no problems...play it...if ok, that sounds fair, to me Thanks, going Wednesday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crust Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 Thanks, going Wednesday. I have an instrument also arriving here on Wednesday, with the case too. Does that thing have a case or bag with it too ? Like I say, look it over real good, check each and every fret for "dead" spots, fret wear "low" spots, no "sprung" frets, no truss rod problems, cracks at the neck to body, and the nut area...tuners work ok...look "down" he neck to see if there is any "bow", controls and switches all ok...just a few simple things... let us know whats up thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRS11 Posted August 21, 2017 Author Share Posted August 21, 2017 Maybe a bag, maynot the right one. I am pretty sure I woll not buy it but want to look it over. If it was a Sorento it would be harder to walk. I love p-90's, love the Casino Coupe, but nothing like thr 1960 ES330 that I sold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crust Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 Maybe a bag, maynot the right one. I am pretty sure I woll not buy it but want to look it over. If it was a Sorento it would be harder to walk. I love p-90's, love the Casino Coupe, but nothing like thr 1960 ES330 that I sold. I've had so many guitars get away...lol well, there's tons more... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crust Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 The Epiphone Sorrento I have is exceptional.. I basically play blues based stuff, acid jazz improv and the like, sound effects experimental...I dig the Sorrento...just the right amount of...whatever it is....mojo...I guess my oldest sons friend likes it too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crust Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 she is still learning, one of my "students"... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRS11 Posted August 24, 2017 Author Share Posted August 24, 2017 I put the Special through a Vox as well as a Tele and a Standard. Fender feel so different for me put ok, the tone did not gra me, same with ths Standard but those P-90's on the Special were so great, better than my casino. Did not buy, $250, no wiggle room, on consignment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crust Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Well, maybe something more to your liking, and a better "deal" will come along, soon...Plenty of used instruments out there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRS11 Posted August 25, 2017 Author Share Posted August 25, 2017 Well, maybe something more to your liking, and a better "deal" will come along, soon...Plenty of used instruments out there My thoughts as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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