unknown1281734034 Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 I have a 1996 Epi LP special, serial y6122494. It needs a new nut, new jack plate, and one of the pickup switch settings doesn't work. Is there any reason to keep this guitar instead of buying a new one? My biggest fear is buying a melody maker dual pickup for like 400$ just to find out its pretty much the exact same guitar. What would your choice be between either repairing this special, buying a new special, buying a lp-100 , buying a G-400, or buying the gibson melody maker? The obvious choice would seem like the 400$ melody maker, but isnt it the same guitar as my '96 special? Any help will be much appreciated, hopefully this isnt too dumb of a question. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L_Mo Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 I'm not sure how a $400 melody maker is the obvious choice. If you want a new guitar that's one thing.. but repairing will be very cheap. Jack plate: $1 for plastic or $9 for metal at stewmac. You can install this yourself. Switch: You can probably fix this yourself, but a new one is $12 at stewmac. You can probably install this yourself. Nut: You can get a blank for $5 or a shaped one for $9. You'll probably want a tech to install, maybe another $50-$100 unless he's ripping you off. This is like saying your car has a flat tire, a burnt-out headlight and needs a new tailpipe. Repair is the way to go unless you just want a new one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyelcrrt1281733995 Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 I don't see why you can't do both... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baker Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 I don't see why you can't do both... Exactly. The more the merrier, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
13yguitarman Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 I'd buy the g-400 and repair your special. My question is is this the set neck ,dual p-90 special or is it the dual hum-bucker bolt on neck special Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unknown1281734034 Posted March 29, 2008 Author Share Posted March 29, 2008 Its got the bolt on neck. If I had someone do the nut fix for me, the repair price would already be approaching a new special, and if that were the case I'd rather just drop a few hundred on a brand new guitar. Although, it was my first electric, and DAve grohl said he would play it on stage. He taught me my first power chord. I'm guessing the bolt on neck means its a piece of crap? I guess I'll spend 20 bucks on parts and try to repair it myself and get a melody or 400. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
13yguitarman Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 I wouldnt say its crap. If David Grohl Said he'd play it t must be something special , but i would still buy a g-400 because its alot nicer and not dumbed down in its looks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unknown1281734034 Posted March 29, 2008 Author Share Posted March 29, 2008 Alright, I think Ill head to GC today, buy the parts and try out the 400. Heres Dave, this was about 11 years ago, I got the special in the back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
13yguitarman Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 where was this at Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yosoybay Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 Agree with 13yguitarman above. Plus the G-400 would give you a very different sound from your special, probably more different than a melody would. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unknown1281734034 Posted March 29, 2008 Author Share Posted March 29, 2008 That was at my house. He told us a story about how he was doing a Nirvana concert in Germany while the entire band was **** faced. He said it was the worst concert they ever played, but the German crowd didn't notice. At the end of the show someone(cant remember if he did it) threw a bass up into the air and hit it with a guitar, and a piece flew off and hit an audience member in the mouth. The dude that got hit took them to court to pay for the dental work, but nothing more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
13yguitarman Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 Cool , but howd you get him in your house Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brad1 Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 Cool ' date=' but howd you get him in your house[/quote']Through the door. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unknown1281734034 Posted March 29, 2008 Author Share Posted March 29, 2008 My dad knows his dad by means of work,just the luck of the draw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
13yguitarman Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 Thats cool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tulsaslim Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 As has been said, it won't cost much to fix yours. If you've got $400 to spend don't waste it on a Melody Maker. Consider an Epi LP Studio (for $350) or an Epi Dot (the best quality guitar you can buy for under $400 hands down). They're both a lot better guitars than the MM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
13yguitarman Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 Yeah basically if you buy a melodymaker your buying a junior with 2 single-coils and a gibson logo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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