mihcmac Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 (edited) I just bought one of these a couple of days ago from Music Zoo. I have been trying to find one I could afford for a long time, original or re-issue. I was very pleased to get this one for 449 with free shipping to Hawaii. This one also has full sized CTS pots and a C profile neck like my new 339. The 2009 Gibson Custom Shop version disappeared very quickly and the price kept going up. Currently this USA version is selling used for around 3k. My Wilshire should be delivered in about a week.. Edited November 22, 2020 by mihcmac 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brad1 Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 Very cool! Looks like a fun guitar to play! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveFord Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 Yeah, that'll work. Let us know when you get it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mihcmac Posted November 23, 2020 Author Share Posted November 23, 2020 (edited) Thanks guys, I had a few different models of these back when they almost new, I did have a 64 that was brand new, I miss them all very much.. The Wilshire Solidbody Electric Guitar Mahogany Body Mahogany Neck and Indian Laurel Fretboard Medium "C" Neck Profile Medium Jumbo Frets 24-3/4" Scale Length 1.693" GraphTech NuBone Nut Width, 12” Fretboard Radius Epiphone PRO P-90 Soapbar Pickups 2 Volume and 2 Tone Controls, CTS Pots Graphtech Nut LockTone™ Tune-O-Matic™ Bridge and Stopbar Tailpiece Epiphone Deluxe Tuners with Ivory buttons Nickel Hardware •••••••But if you like the Jr DC style, you may like the Epiphone Coronet.. ••••••• Edited November 23, 2020 by mihcmac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rct Posted November 23, 2020 Share Posted November 23, 2020 NOICE 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brucebubs Posted November 23, 2020 Share Posted November 23, 2020 Epiphone are hitting it out of the park with their entire range lately - their new Inspired By Gibson acoustics have benefited from some really nice upgrades too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merciful-evans Posted November 23, 2020 Share Posted November 23, 2020 Always been fascinated by the Wilshire. Its a 'under the radar' classic. Very fine! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncle fester Posted November 23, 2020 Share Posted November 23, 2020 Love me a doublecut - sweeeeeeeet and enjoy! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanHenry Posted November 23, 2020 Share Posted November 23, 2020 Very nice, enjoy it! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted November 23, 2020 Share Posted November 23, 2020 Nice looks. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidblast Posted November 23, 2020 Share Posted November 23, 2020 it's like an SG That refuses to be "an SG"!! nice.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly campbell Posted November 23, 2020 Share Posted November 23, 2020 Nice , Congratulations 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dub-T-123 Posted November 23, 2020 Share Posted November 23, 2020 Coronet, Wiltshire, Crestwood.. I’ve always liked those Epi models. They used to have like 20 of them on the wall in the GC Hollywood. Not sure if they still have a bunch but I always wanted one 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karloff Posted November 23, 2020 Share Posted November 23, 2020 nice 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mihcmac Posted November 23, 2020 Author Share Posted November 23, 2020 (edited) Oh dear, I forgot to show the new Crestwood.. In the early 80's I found a Silver Fox in a pawn shop which I thought was just weird green Epiphone. Later traded it off for something with a Floyd Rose, now, a 60's Coronet Silver Fox can bring up to about 6k. One of the many times I fumbled... Oh well... 🤢 🤮 Edited November 24, 2020 by mihcmac 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larsongs Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 I dig those! Have I got any more room? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mihcmac Posted November 24, 2020 Author Share Posted November 24, 2020 (edited) 4 hours ago, Larsongs said: I dig those! Have I got any more room? These have been missing from the lineup for a while and pushed me over my limit. I just bought a new 339, it isn't even broken in yet, then I saw these and couldn't help myself, just had to have one.. Edited November 24, 2020 by mihcmac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marky Forrest Posted November 26, 2020 Share Posted November 26, 2020 Very, very cool. congrats! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mihcmac Posted November 26, 2020 Author Share Posted November 26, 2020 (edited) 2009 Gibson Custom Shop Epiphone Wilshire 62 Re-Issue The Gibson Custom Shop Wilshire, with the symmetrical body, represents what could possibly be built at the Qingdao facility to re-introduce a Gibson/Epiphone design that was produced in 59 and it fits in an SG case . Edited November 27, 2020 by mihcmac 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mihcmac Posted December 2, 2020 Author Share Posted December 2, 2020 (edited) I got to play it a little today, so far everything is good. A few of my concerns before buying were laid to rest after actually seeing it. No veneer, the body is 2 blocks of mahogany with the seam exactly down the middle. No scarf joint, the neck is one piece except for the wings on the headstock like a Gibson. The rounded C profile neck is pretty flat with no buzzing on the 12" radius finger board and I did dress the fret ends a little. The Epiphone Deluxe Button Tuners feel very smooth and no string popping on the nut. The P90 Pros sound great, no microphonic's. The CTS pots are silky and precise, like on my 339.. It is an absolute joy to play very reminiscent of my SG's without as much neck dive. I will do some better photos after I peel the rest of the plastic off. But, I gotta go play it for a while. •• I really love this neck it is so solid and the high notes are so easy to hit. Edited December 2, 2020 by mihcmac 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveFord Posted December 2, 2020 Share Posted December 2, 2020 Looks nice, they said the big push was on Epiphone so it looks like they're on a roll. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merciful-evans Posted December 2, 2020 Share Posted December 2, 2020 Sounds sweet in those videos. 👌 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duane v Posted December 2, 2020 Share Posted December 2, 2020 Very Very nice!!!! And Congrats. Part of me still wishes that Gibson would some day figure out how to get the complete Epiphone line built in the USA, but I must admit the current price point and the quality is quite impressive. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marky Forrest Posted December 2, 2020 Share Posted December 2, 2020 Looks and sounds great. Congratulaions! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Notes_Norton Posted December 2, 2020 Share Posted December 2, 2020 Double cut, Red, 12" Radius, Bikini headstock, and P90 pickups. Nice!!! HNGD to you. BTW, how much does she weigh? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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