zerostreet Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 ZerostreetThat red wilshire is one of the chinese models with regular humbuckers that have been available for a couple years now. They have been sold by Music123 (i got mine in June 06)' date=' and more recently at a couple german stores. The white one is currently available @ musician's friend. I don't think they are related to the reissues mentioned in the Guitar World article, because the article specifically mentions all the "batwings" (wilshire crestwood & coronet) and these chinese guitars were already being made- 2 years before the publication. Only epi really knows I guess[/quote'] Ah! I thought only the white had been available for the last few years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EL-KABONG! Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 Back on sale at $249.... http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/product/Epiphone-Limited-Edition-Wilshire-Electric-Guitar?sku=518527 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiltshire willy Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 the blurb says that the body is solid mahogany but if you look at it properly in hand it looks like a sandwich of timbers ie..thin veneer of mahogany ,layer of chipboard ? then back layer of mahogany(joking about chipboard,dont really know what it is) the finish sure looks good ,but its a shame that they didnt opt for p90s or mini hbs or a tremelo ...LONG LIVE DENNIS TEK AND RADIO BIRDMAN W W Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EpiEric Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 It's a shame that they didn't opt for p90s... Judging from the recent post on the Epiphone blog, I don't think you'll have to wait too long... http://epiphoneblog.wordpress.com/2008/10/21/all-i-can-say-is-mmmm-vintage/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EL-KABONG! Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 thanks for the link EpiEric Bring them on... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JefferySmith Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 This thread keeps surfacing for the past 10 months. Of these three solidbody reissues, which is considered to be the best (or most expensive?) of the three? The only ones I have seen have been budget priced, but one from 1964 can fetch $6,000. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EL-KABONG! Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 This thread keeps surfacing for the past 10 months. You are very observant :P Of these three solidbody reissues, which is considered to be the best (or most expensive?) of the three? Best: Subjective as hell Most Expensive: Crestwood The only ones I have seen have been budget priced, but one from 1964 can fetch $6,000. I'll be dipped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EL-KABONG! Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 Music123 has the cheap-o's listed again http://www.music123.com/Epiphone-Limited-Edition-Wilshire-Electric-Guitar-518527-i1391552.Music123 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EL-KABONG! Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 Epi eric's link to the Coronet prototype pic was deleted (by mods?)...you'll just have to trust him that there was a pic of it Weirdness Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EL-KABONG! Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 Here is a photo of the guitar...I hope they produce these! It ain't a batwing...but it is a beauty... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duane v Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 American or Japanese made Crestwood deluxe with the three pickups.... That is the only electric that's on my radar, but I don't think Epi is gonna ever reissue that one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EL-KABONG! Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 American or Japanese made Crestwood deluxe with the three pickups.... That is the only electric that's on my radar' date=' but I don't think Epi is gonna ever reissue that one[/quote'] Yeah...don't hold your breath on that one. With all the bells and whistles those had, I don't see them reissuing them. I have an sg deluxe w 3 mini hums from '98 and I really don't like the third pu. It just gets in the way.... Also: That prototype looks like a early 60's double cut wilshire YAY Bring it on, epi!!! I am guessing these are getting brewed up for NAMM '09 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EpiEric Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 That prototype looks like a early 60's double cut wilshire YAY Bring it on' date=' epi!!!M '09[/quote'] Exactly what I thought after seeing that pic - looks like the 1961 style Wilshire to me. Epiphone, price this right and I can guarantee you I'll be buying one. I prefer the 3 on a side headstock, personally, and am waiting for the right P-90 guitar to come along... Hopefully we'll know in January, I'd guess you're right it will be a NAMM announcement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EL-KABONG! Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 I can't imagine them being that much dough unless they are US made... If they are expensive, I will have to sell some axes...cuz it is a rough-a$$ time right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EL-KABONG! Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 the epiphone blog has pics from official release photo shoot..lookin' GOOD! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larkin38 Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 Well, where`s my Coronet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannybh Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 guys, does anyone know anything about the reissues yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zerostreet Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 The Epiphone Blog is teasing this now.....I hope it is a white wilshire....non-US made so I can afford it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duane v Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 You're pleased because he hasn't received the magazine? LOL!!! Yo Gary, nice to see ya=d> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duane v Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 non-US made so I can afford it! dont say that..... I really want an all USA built Epi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 That would be nice, Duane...but, for what they'd have to charge for it, I'd rather spend on a Gibson ES-345!, or VOS SG Standard with Maestro! ;>) CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unreal77 Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 VOS SG with maestro, hell yeah!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vox50 Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 Anyone here own or played one of these ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vic Flick Posted May 20, 2009 Author Share Posted May 20, 2009 Anyone here own or played one of these ? I had one when they first came out' date=' it was OK but I was a bit disappointed. It should have had mini buckers, and the hardware was the pits. Literally, it was pitted!!! Saddles rattled. It was made by DaeWon in China. Mine had a big, square heel, almost like a PRS. Your stock photo shows a nicer, contoured, smaller heel. [center'][/center] The guitar itself was OK, with a little upgrading it could have been a lot better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrighty3693 Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 WOW! I'm oh so very glad i havent bought a guitar yet this year!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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