M-T-Pockets 9 Posted December 21, 2020 Report Share Posted December 21, 2020 (edited) Hello, [Please let me know if I posted this in the wrong place. I'm new to the forums, but I did search for a "For Sale/Wanted" thread and didn't find one] I just recently found out about the FX model guitars from the early 2000s(?), and I really like this Slasher model (I know, please go easy on me). I was wondering if anyone might know a person or store, etc., that might be selling one of these (I'm only looking for the FX version). Thanks in advance. M-T-Pockets Edited December 22, 2020 by M-T-Pockets 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
merciful-evans 1,079 Posted December 22, 2020 Report Share Posted December 22, 2020 Hi MTP, There is no For Sale/Wanted area here. Its a discussion forum only. There is an Epiphone section however. Good luck. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sparquelito 824 Posted December 22, 2020 Report Share Posted December 22, 2020 (edited) M-T-Pockets, Do you wish to buy from a person or private party, but not one of the usual online resources (Reverb, etc)? If so, it would help to know where you live. Not a specific town or street, but more like a region, such as Upstate New York, or the coastline north of Brisbane and south of Hervey Bay. I found this 2001 Epiphone Slasher FX on Reverb straight away. https://reverb.com/item/11701418-epiphone-slasher-fx-2001-rare-1-of-only-200-made-with-active-built-in-effects🙂 Edited December 22, 2020 by sparquelito Quote Link to post Share on other sites
M-T-Pockets 9 Posted December 23, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2020 17 hours ago, sparquelito said: M-T-Pockets, Do you wish to buy from a person or private party, but not one of the usual online resources (Reverb, etc)? If so, it would help to know where you live. Not a specific town or street, but more like a region, such as Upstate New York, or the coastline north of Brisbane and south of Hervey Bay. I found this 2001 Epiphone Slasher FX on Reverb straight away. https://reverb.com/item/11701418-epiphone-slasher-fx-2001-rare-1-of-only-200-made-with-active-built-in-effects🙂 Hello sparquelito, I live in California, near Sacramento. I also found that post, however that one is sold (and it sold over a year ago, I contacted the seller). Thanks for looking out, but I don't see one anywhere for sale (I do see the non-FX versions). I'm not opposed to buying something and having it shipped (I understand the risks and would be cautious). Thanks again, M-T-Pockets Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sparquelito 824 Posted December 23, 2020 Report Share Posted December 23, 2020 Give this guy a call. (209) 473-6868 He's selling his, and he lives just 45 minutes south of you, in Stockton. 🙂 https://www.musicgoround.com/product/stockton-ca/40090-S000059149/Used-2001-Epiphone-Slasher-Electric-Guitar?gclid=CjwKCAiA8ov_BRAoEiwAOZogwVtCL-HHYEBFSon0krKaewOpOoXYEdVjbB-pENdc_vEbXG0Czs6ffhoCCMcQAvD_BwE Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sparquelito 824 Posted December 23, 2020 Report Share Posted December 23, 2020 Oh well, heck. That one isn't an FX model. Pretty cool though. 😐 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
M-T-Pockets 9 Posted December 29, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2020 On 12/23/2020 at 4:57 AM, sparquelito said: Oh well, heck. That one isn't an FX model. Pretty cool though. 😐 hey, thanks for letting me know. Yeah, I'm looking for the FX version. I've seen a few EXs already. I might just be out of luck for this. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ghost_of_fl 435 Posted December 29, 2020 Report Share Posted December 29, 2020 The scarcity makes sense - there were only 200 Slasher FX guitars made as per this post. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sparquelito 824 Posted December 30, 2020 Report Share Posted December 30, 2020 My Gibson Firebird Zero seems to have been cut from the same piece of wood. Only flipped over backwards. 😐 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dub-T-123 601 Posted December 30, 2020 Report Share Posted December 30, 2020 Da big bloo wood makem sound shiny Quote Link to post Share on other sites
M-T-Pockets 9 Posted January 6 Author Report Share Posted January 6 On 12/29/2020 at 4:41 PM, sparquelito said: My Gibson Firebird Zero seems to have been cut from the same piece of wood. Only flipped over backwards. 😐 That's a nice looking guitar, the headstock looks super clean! I'd be all about this, except I prefer the clean look of no pickguard (and I'm sure this is way more expensive). 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sparquelito 824 Posted January 6 Report Share Posted January 6 7 hours ago, M-T-Pockets said: That's a nice looking guitar, the headstock looks super clean! I'd be all about this, except I prefer the clean look of no pickguard (and I'm sure this is way more expensive). I'm sure the removal of the pick guard on this Firebird Zero can be accomplished with just the extracting of nine screws. But then you are left with nine screw holes. That would be ugly. These 2017 model year Zeros had an original MSRP of $499, and it looks like the average price (used) is now around six-fiddy. 😐 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
M-T-Pockets 9 Posted January 6 Author Report Share Posted January 6 6 hours ago, sparquelito said: I'm sure the removal of the pick guard on this Firebird Zero can be accomplished with just the extracting of nine screws. But then you are left with nine screw holes. That would be ugly. These 2017 model year Zeros had an original MSRP of $499, and it looks like the average price (used) is now around six-fiddy. 😐 Yeah, I looked these up after reading about this and saw that they were being clearanced out at one point for like $350! I would have definitely bought one of these for that price. At ~$350, I can get over my dislike of the picguard/covers. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
M-T-Pockets 9 Posted January 6 Author Report Share Posted January 6 DAMNIT Guys!!! Now I want one of these instead!! If anyone wants to finds one for a reasonable price, let me know! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rct 1,822 Posted January 6 Report Share Posted January 6 https://reverb.com/marketplace?query=Gibson Firebird Zero rct 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sparquelito 824 Posted January 6 Report Share Posted January 6 This is as low as it's going to get, I fear. 😑https://reverb.com/p/gibson-s-series-firebird-zero?hfid=37886294&utm_campaign=US-Shop_unpaid&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=google Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sparquelito 824 Posted January 6 Report Share Posted January 6 If it helps, mine is a beast. It's got insanely great humbucking tones, loud and crisp. But capable of cleaning up and playing nice when clean. A very level sitting guitar strapped on, with just a hint of neck dive, depending upon your body geometry and the strap. 🙂 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
M-T-Pockets 9 Posted January 6 Author Report Share Posted January 6 (edited) I saw those... That chip is huge!! Also, it's sad the the Gibson logo is only on the Truss Rod cover. Why couldn't they at least put it on the headstock (were they embarrassed of this model)? Edited January 7 by M-T-Pockets Quote Link to post Share on other sites
M-T-Pockets 9 Posted January 7 Author Report Share Posted January 7 I have to ask, what do you guy think of this? is this normal... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sparquelito 824 Posted January 7 Report Share Posted January 7 Just now, M-T-Pockets said: I have to ask, what do you guy think of this? is this normal... Yeah. Somebody knocked it against something. There's no clear-coat over the light gloss of nitro. It's a very bare-bones guitar. 😑 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ghost_of_fl 435 Posted January 7 Report Share Posted January 7 I wouldn't mind that personally, it's just got a little mojo in that spot. Any good luthier/guitar repair could either touch that up or cover it with clear so it doesn't spread. And that spot is on the bottom anyway. Ok now I want one too. 🙄 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
M-T-Pockets 9 Posted January 10 Author Report Share Posted January 10 (edited) Well, I ended up getting a different guitar. It's not a Gibson/Epiphone, so I'll probably be shunned from the forum for what I have done, but I couldn't pass up such a cool guitar.... Also, I did see a Slasher FX posted on reverb about a week ago. I saw it before I went to bed listed for $700 + shipping costs. I messaged the buyer that night what their best price was (I'm not paying $700). It sold overnight (I think for full price). Yikes! Edited January 10 by M-T-Pockets Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ghost_of_fl 435 Posted January 10 Report Share Posted January 10 Lots of people on this forum buy other brand guitars. Love my Ibanez JS model. What did you get? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
M-T-Pockets 9 Posted January 10 Author Report Share Posted January 10 57 minutes ago, ghost_of_fl said: Lots of people on this forum buy other brand guitars. Love my Ibanez JS model. What did you get? I was just throwing that out there waiting for someone to ask... I bought this: Fender Showmaster Celtic H 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sparquelito 824 Posted January 10 Report Share Posted January 10 Oh my gosh, what a great guitar!! Man oh man. Well played sir!!😛 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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