Rookery Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 My patience was rewarded yesterday when I bought a mint condition one locally, in vintage sunburst. My purchase included the guitar, Epiphone practice amp, gig bag and stand and was a good deal. My 3rd one over the years. They're simply great guitars for the money and now all I need is an ES339 or Casino Coupe for 'the set'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparquelito Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 Rookery, Can you post a photo of the new guitar, mate? We would love to see her! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rookery Posted September 16, 2017 Author Share Posted September 16, 2017 Hi. I'm not sure how to post a picture but it's identical to this one here: http://www.epiphone.com/Products/Les-Paul/Les-Paul-Special-II.aspx same colour too, vintage sunburst, my favourite. It's absolutely immaculate, even before I clean it. Just needs new strings. I got a reet good deal so well chuffed. It's the slightly earlier than current model, mahogany body & neck. Latest production seems to have switched to Poplar which I believe is lighter and softer and will get more dings for your money. Thanks for your interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rookery Posted September 16, 2017 Author Share Posted September 16, 2017 I just gave it a polish and lemon oiled the fret board. It is even more immaculate than I first imagined. Looks virtually unplayed. I looked up the serial number and it turns out it was made in Indonesia in 2009. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crust Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 My 1st Epiphone guitar was a black LP special II. I got it around 1997-8 at rhe Boston guitar center place. It was $79.00 , if I remember correctly. It was great for slide too, had that "sound". It was a "string popper" High E after using/playing "slide". Should of got graphtech saddles. I got a yellow LP , traded up :) no "full" shot of the entire thing. The head had no "script" , just the "Gibson" truss cover thing, which I thought was quite nice. A very "plain" thing, was great , actually I'm glad I got it, introduced me to "Epiphone" , great guitar indeed :) that day changed my life, kind of, for the better imho every day is like that ...for me, now :) thanks Epiphone :):):) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rookery Posted September 17, 2017 Author Share Posted September 17, 2017 I agree. Although I'm very much the novice in terms of my knowledge and ability, from what I've learned is that Epiphone make damned fine guitars for the money. I just 'need' a hollow/semi-hollow to complete my set Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crust Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 I agree. Although I'm very much the novice in terms of my knowledge and ability, from what I've learned is that Epiphone make damned fine guitars for the money. I just 'need' a hollow/semi-hollow to complete my set are you "thinking" of anything in particular ? If you have any questions if anyone does , actually , I'll try my best to give an honest answer .I probably own , or have owned more Epiphone instruments than most "players" maybe...I like Epiphones...really :) Don't be a stranger If you can , post a pic or 2 , thanks. I started off with only 1 Epiphone...lol maybe, some day, if you have the time, I'll say more...for now...Enjoy your LPSII I still think they are great all Epiphone instruments are well, that has been my experience :) I've been a "novice" for more than 50 years... Always something new and different to learn imho :) dig ? :) I try to be "civil" in my "interaction" here, but , your words are quite well spoken imho :) :) right on :) :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rookery Posted September 17, 2017 Author Share Posted September 17, 2017 Well I'm in my 60's and had this crazy idea 3 or 4 years ago that I might learn to play. I bought a Tanglewood acoustic guitar and a teach yourself book and can knock out a few open chords. I've since bought an SX STL50 Tele in Lake Placid Blue and now the Les Paul Special 11. I feel an ES339 or a Casino Coupe will complete the 'tone set' if you get what I mean. Needless to say, money is an issue so hopefully my patience will ultimately be rewarded. I also bought a year or so ago a Fender Champion 20 amplifier on eBay for the right price, it seems to suit me. Thank you for your interest, it's nice to talk to like minded people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crust Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 60's hmmm me too :) right on :) I'm pretty sure you would be quite satisfied with either one of those :) If you do, come back, please :) impressions and pics are nice too :) You LPSII should last you forever :) :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crust Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 I've had that "crazy idea" 50 years...crazy, isn't it...in a very , very good way...actually imho :) :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megafrog Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 I would go for the Casino versus the 339 as the Casino is lighter and in my opinion a better guitar. I have a 2013 that I like quite a bit. John, Paul and George all had Casinos in the Beatles so that also adds to the cool factor of the Casino. They are great for that Beatles sound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rookery Posted September 18, 2017 Author Share Posted September 18, 2017 Yes I think I'm leaning slightly towards the Casino, but the Coupe 'cos I'm not sure how I'd get on with the larger body. I like the adornments too - block inlays etc. Then the next question would be the colour, probably Vintage Sunburst followed by Natural. My 4 guitars would give me 1) Acoustic 2) Single Coil Tele 3) Humbucker Les Paul 4) Hollow. I think they'd do me just fine. Yes, I know what you're saying, where's the Strat? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rookery Posted September 23, 2017 Author Share Posted September 23, 2017 The more I think about it, the more inclined I am towards the Casino Coupe. Perhaps the ES339 is a bit too Les Paul for me? However right now the absence of a strat is giving me an itch I may just have to scratch sooner rather than later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crust Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 OK , well , I own 3 Casinos, IBJL , red , and "natural" . Also , an Epiphone ES 339 , 2 ES 335 pro's and a Gibson ES 335 I like and play the "iced tea" Epiphone ES 335 pro , the most. They are all spectacular instruments superbly spectacular , indeed imho. I have never played a "coupe" , but do believe it may be quite like the 339 , maybe :) Any one of "them" are plainly put ...unreal imho :) dig it ? I believe you do :) , :) :) :) :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crust Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 I started playing guitar at age 6. I took lessons from age 6-10 . Mrs Klliickstein was a "Juliard" grad. I could sight read and "finger style" at age 9 , pretty good , for a little kid . . But , one of my life main regrets, maybe , is that I stopped lessons (summer vacation) didn't play my guitar , at all for 4 years 11/15 and "lost" the ability to "sight read" Chords , well "all" basically...Strange how one "forgets" , without serious, passionate practice , really . Kids , parents..if you "stop" . don't don't ever stop , ever . Play and learn...Take no "time off" ever. Parents , start your child's musical education as early as possible. At a young age , with proper instruction, "playing" and "reading music" will come as natural as reading a book. Training , reflexes and dexterity , "strength" is "built" at childhood/teen years. Co-ordination too. Practice, endurance and passion is needed. Lazyness, procrastination, losing interest...all detrimental to becoming an accomplished musician really :( . One must be passionate , at every performance/practice/ "noodling" ya, "noodle" but, be passionate about "it" . always ..Kids, parents..."stick" with it , you reward will eventually be "there" dig it ? I believe you all do , maybe definitely kids may cry "I don't want to practice" , find a way to "make" them play...Ice cream, a ride some fun place, some "guitar related" : stuff . A new strap , thumb, finger and flat picks , all sizes , and colors ...a couple "slides" chrome , brass , heavy glass wall , porcelain... a pitch pipe or a couple tuning forks fior different "notes".. Don't ever "force" a child...say this , maybe " I do so much like you guitar playing , can you play a tune you have learned for me and dad, grandma, little sister : use "psycology" small rewards and praise go a long way to a little kid , maybe. Helps children learn "self control" and self pride... imho. dig it ? Set aside a "practice time" before "homework " or after (maybe after is better, school first , always_ ) but set a schedule, be firm , but never force , always encourage :) at any age , or level of "accomplishment" You can't beat "accomplishment" into anyone love , and appreciation , work much , much better imho off my soapbox...Enjoy playing your Epiphone ...any guitar actually , I try to. Not great , but always enjoy , always...thats what guitars are for fun right ? I don't believe anyone will argue that point 6 years old , started playing as well as collecting them Harmony/Stella :) music store was close by shovel snow , rake leaves , sweep driveways 7 years old I always "worked" for my instruments...not luck...frugality , healthy living...not doing things that may harm me , saving...always...not luck , science...and the encouragement from my parents rip family , particularly my x (we got divorced , make more $ that way ..still friends , in all ways , just not married Sept 30 , 1974 haven't left her yet , or she me...always friends and "business" partners 45 years same job great righteous woman, responsible . Are woman like that still around. I don't believe in "luck" , you make your own imho . "saving" and :frugality" is not luck , it s "common sense" and a "science" not "luck" . But , I did get "lucky" , in more ways than 1 , the day I met my wife :) , very lucky indeed She got lucky that day too, imho maybe...definitely Do you "feel" the same way about your spouse ? does he/she encourage you , your children , in their/your "musical journey/quest " ? I bet he'she does...Yes I believe that :) off the soap box now . What do you think ? peace Stella/Harmony 6 years old :) 1964 :) [ mom ( rip) made me care for all my instruments respectfully. oh do I miss my parents. I guess that goes for 99.9999% of all, maybe thanks mom and dad forever :) this one too :) :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crust Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 I like all guitars , What I write and jiibber jabber about Epiphone guitars , comes straight from the heart. I have nothing to gain, here, praising these things. To me , I just find "them" to be , well..great guitars are all great. I like Epiphone guitars "best" , of all, but that's just me ...maybe maybe not...Here is a pic of a few , just a few , of my "other" guitars.. I love them too, but but ...Nothing compares to an Epiphone guitar...nothing...I have had a lifetime of fun playing (no matter how "bad" I am_ ) I have Always had fun with all my guitars...Just something about Epiphones...I can't really say why , or what it is about them , mojo maybe :) ...well ,,other than that , they are great , great "things" dig it ? I believe you do :) happyness comes in all forms :) Sorry Epiphone :) You know I will always love you the most :) What do you think ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crust Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 Epiphone : Nothing compares to an Epiphone guitar...nothing :) Epiphone , You can use that as a "slogan" , free of charge :) :) :) nothing :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rookery Posted September 24, 2017 Author Share Posted September 24, 2017 Yes I hear you good and loud and I can see and hear a beauty in most guitars. I never had the opportunity when I was young so now I'm trying to make up for lost time. If I can play a few 3/4/5 chord tunes fluently I'll be pleased with my efforts. In the meantime I continue to lust after a variety of beautiful models. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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