nikko18 Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 So I am going to be buying a Micheal Kelly Guitar soon, basically the equivalent of a Les Paul (except I can afford it). BUT I don't know what to do with me Epiphone. As far as epis go it is a really nice one especially with the new pickup and the bigsby I put on. I also really like the finish because I sanded it down to what it is now. But it doesn't stay in tune because the neck was broken in the past. So I am wondering should I trade it in so I can get the new nicer guitar cheaper or should I save it just cause it's kinda special? What are your opinions guys? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Bill Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 I would keep the Epi, your not going to get much as a trade in. You may get a bit more if you sold it out right, but once again, I don't think you will get enough to make a difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanvillRob Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 So I am going to be buying a Micheal Kelly Guitar soon' date=' basically the equivalent of a Les Paul (except I can afford it). BUT I don't know what to do with me Epiphone. As far as epis go it is a really nice one especially with the new pickup and the bigsby I put on. I also really like the finish because I sanded it down to what it is now. But it doesn't stay in tune because the neck was broken in the past. So I am wondering should I trade it in so I can get the new nicer guitar cheaper or should I save it just cause it's kinda special? What are your opinions guys?[/quote'] Wall Art? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruznolfart Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 I've no clue as to the value of a damaged, modified Epi but I won't keep a guitar that can't be played unless it's for parts for another project. If it won't stay in tune, can it be fixed? If that's the only "problem", why not just keep it, since you're obviously happy with it? If the problem is chronic, what's the point in keeping it? By the time you're my age you'll need two garages to keep your stuff in. Come to think of it, I need to clean out one of my garages... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichCI Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 I think that, because you've customized the Epi so heavily, you're never going to get back what you put into it. I'm no expert on neck breaks, but I don't see how that could be causing a tuning issue; I would think that would be caused by either the Bigsby, tuners and/or nut. If I were you, I wouldn't give up the Epi just to try to raise money but try to get the tuning problem fixed; it sounds like you really like the guitar so it'd be a shame to give it up and not at least get a decent amount of money for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thundergod Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 Keep the epi. You wont get your mods worth if you sell it. You can take it apart and sell the parts and pieces if you see the need to get rid of her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeoConMan Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 Remember all that money you saved by buying a cheap guitar? Here's where you just lost it all. Doesn't pay to buy an Epiphone. Think of it as money you used to go out and have a good time - until you were out of money. You enjoyed the Epi for awhile, eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Plains Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 I'd sell it. The next one will also be sentimental. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveinspain Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 Keep it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAS44 Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 keep the epi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Californiaman Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 Pictures? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwness Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 Need to see some pics to make the smart decision. CW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riffster Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 Do you play slide? tune it to open G raise the action and slide away. Why sell it for a couple of hundred bucks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milod Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 Well... For what it's worth, I've got some worn-out "hard body" Nikons that have been in a home display case or two. Not worth much on a trade-in even in their day. But they did some good traveling and work for me over the years. I especially like a smashed lens I broke at 2 a.m. on the steps of a Buddhist temple in central Korea. m Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikko18 Posted December 4, 2009 Author Share Posted December 4, 2009 Keep the epi. You wont get your mods worth if you sell it. You can take it apart and sell the parts and pieces if you see the need to get rid of her. I like this idea the best. I could probably get at least a hundred to two hundred from the parts and that way I could keep the body and use it as art or something (I'm also an artist, the not musical type). I could also keep my custom made pick up I really like. That still leave a Bigsby, Schaller tuners, push pull pots and a Seymour Duncan pickup to sell. Thanks you guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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