Yay Epiphone!

[metalhed717]

has anyone noticed how good epiphones been doin lateley on designing models? theyve come up with some very innovative (cept compared to the robots) and and great ideas. i mean, the ultra and ultra-II, the prophecy, some great signature models, even bringin back old classics. anyone else realize this?

[brad1]

NO

In fact I can think of several models I would like them to start making, and several I wish they would stop making.

BTW, the Ultra is not new . And the Ultra II has been out for almost two years. Hardly new.

[charlie brown]

Yeah, like reintroducing "Elitist" Rivieras, '61 SG's, Sheraton's in in both natural and sunburst, with both

kinds of tailpieces, etc. Then, I'll celebrate!

 

CB

[CThiesUGP]

bring back the riviera with the mini humbuckers I almost bought one a few years ago. And I would be waiting outside the factory door if they ever made a re-issue of this

 

a 1962 Epiphone Coronet

[TheX]

Comparing to the robots is crap, they're nothing but gimmicks. Give me a Riviera Elitist 12 string and then you guys can all have what you want to.

[iansmitchell]

I wanna see an epi firebird with either minihums, P-90s or both.

 

Actually, I'd love to see epi make ALL of it's "special" guitars also have a set neck counterpart with either P-90s or mini humbucker.

[geetar playr]

I wanna see an epi firebird with either minihums' date=' P-90s or both.

 

Actually, I'd love to see epi make ALL of it's "special" guitars also have a set neck counterpart with either P-90s or mini humbucker.[/quote']

 

Right on....how 'bout an Epi LP w/ minis? Maybe they could make this Townshend model for us Epi owners? (naw, I don't have around 6 grand under the mattress for the Gibby model)

LP Junior Style?

Wilshire w/ minis?

Anything else?

[Dave]

 

Right on....how 'bout an Epi LP w/ minis? Maybe they could make this Townshend model for us Epi owners? (naw' date=' I don't have around 6 grand under the mattress for the Gibby model)

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LP Junior Style?

Wilshire w/ minis?

Anything else?

 

 

Wired properly that 3 pickup LP could stand in for a Paul AND a certain 3 pickup model invented by a guy named Leo. Two sounds in one box would be nice. I took my Strat out for the weekend and really enjoyed the sound. I was truly inspired to play. And, I think it looks a little more shiny after being used again! It would be nice to be able to do a push pull and switch back and forth in one guitar.

 

There's a challenge for you Epiphone! PRS has it out, what about Epi?

[CThiesUGP]

while we're in the possibilities of mini-pup's, p-90's etc. How about a non-reverse firebird?

[pohatu771]

I'd like to see a Les Paul Deluxe... I know we covered it a few days ago, but it really stuck with me.

 

I'd also like to see a real ES-345 or ES-355, with the VariTone, rather than the Lucille. Keep it at $500, since it's essentially a Dot with the VariTone added.

 

And if they would do a run of Wildkats (that's the humbucker kind, right?) with Bigsby, that'd be super.

[CThiesUGP]

I'd like to see a Les Paul Deluxe... I know we covered it a few days ago' date=' but it really stuck with me.

 

I'd also like to see a real ES-345 or ES-355, with the VariTone, rather than the Lucille. Keep it at $500, since it's essentially a Dot with the VariTone added.

 

And if they would do a run of Wildkats (that's the humbucker kind, right?) with Bigsby, that'd be super.[/quote']

 

 

How about a Sheraton with a varitone and a bigsby?

That would make it the Epiphone equivalent to the Gibson 355 since that 355 had the extra binding and inlay on it . granted that could be done by anyone actually with some modding

[TWANG]

I'm of two minds.. much the same as these posts.

On the one hand as I look over my catalogs

and yes I'll get the pics up soon

I realize just how many different models Epi has offered over the years and I'm pretty impressed.

LOTS of very good choices.

On the other hand, who among us isn't personal about this.. one mans EM is another mans gold top.. and I'm sure Epi couldn't keep up with all the individual tastes.. though their record seems to indicate a heckova try.

 

I'm more interested in things like a a les paul with a back contour..

I see no reason why Epi can't offer name brand pups now and then, such as EMGs..

nor do I see any reason why Epi can't do better with the Bigsby, Fender style and Floyd trems..

They ought to be more cutting edge, as they are on finish options for instance.. but with controls, trems, tuners, pups, etc.

 

I'd love to see an LP with tele style pups and bridge.. but who the heck else would?

The nostalgia thing is cool.. but the future is cooler.

 

It seems.. I would have no idea... that they could cut a deal with Sweetwater, et al, for limited runs trying out various changes.. like an lp that doesn't break your short ribs.. or an arm contour..

They might get a bit creative with the top contouring, too. Hey, it aint carved in stone that an lp or sg HAS to look the same always.

Certainly, the lp and sg would easily handle switching options.. so it seems to me they could try many areas and see what the customer say.

 

I'd bet money, that given their success, their deserved reputation, hot cakes would hardly describe how fast these would move.

 

Why not a les paul custom.. with Jimmy Page wiring, for instance? no other changes, just the wiring.

Others have also mentioned some pretty obvious things.. like a sheri with a bigsby.

But I'd also like to see.. maybe some Kentrons in the Wildkat..

hey.. just a chrome hardware sheri would be attractive to many.. there are people out there who just don't like gold.

 

I think they could also offer new models.. and reissues.. I've got no problem with that.

But I'd like also to see them really paying attention to the classic versus modern sounds, demands, etc..

easier to offer variety on a few models.. that add even one model, I bet.

[byrds1965]

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I'd also like to see a real ES-345 or ES-355' date=' with the VariTone, rather than the Lucille. Keep it at $500, since it's essentially a Dot with the VariTone added.

 

And if they would do a run of Wildkats (that's the humbucker kind, right?) with Bigsby, that'd be super.[/quote']

 

Yeah I would like to see an ES-345 also, but like you said as long as they have Lucille in the line they may not. Though it would not be that hard to put all the same stuff from Lucille on a Dot body and call it a LE just make it a deluxe and all the gold stuff works...........we can hope.

 

I have the Alleykat and go back and forth about should I add a Bigsby or not? Another good one MODS for a LE or CS.

[davidg3333]

NO

In fact I can think of several models I would like them to start making' date=' and several I wish they would stop making.

BTW, the Ultra is not new . And the Ultra II has been out for almost two years. Hardly new.

[/quote']

 

I think the Ultra II was released this year.

[JayGLongBeach]

Can't wait for my MIC Dot to be a collector's item some day... he he he[-o<

[geetar playr]

I think they could also offer new models.. and reissues.. I've got no problem with that.

But I'd like also to see them really paying attention to the classic versus modern sounds' date=' demands, etc..

easier to offer variety on a few models.. that add even one model, I bet.

[/quote']

Good point Twang (how ya doin by the way?)

I would also like to see some options on the models offered. The JPLP wiring is an especially good idea.

And yeah, I wouldn't mind seeing some upgraded pups on some models. Isn't that one of the selling points of the Slash LP? After my experience with GFS minis, I say why don't they get Jay over there to load up some LP bodies with some of his alnico minis? ;) So yeah, Twang, good point.

I can only speak to my vintage tastes, but I know that Epi's line of Prophecy guitars is trying to break into the metal market, (i guess). More power to Epi for trying to provide to a wide range of players' needs.

I also guess once ya get yer own PAF powered LP or a Casino or Sheraton, and you're desiring some other tones (like minis or P90's), ya start to get interested in other models and realize that they aren't always there for ya.

Like, why not an EPI SG w/p90's?

[byrds1965]

Twang,

 

I think you are right in all your statements like the CS thread. Epiphone should try some stuff on the models they have already instead of just changing the colors and calling it a CS. Put some Gibson 57s in a Dot and add a Bigsby and do a limited run. They have all the parts laying around for other models they can take a bunch of stuff they have now in the current line add a few parts and have something new.

 

The ES-345 just take all the Lucille stuff shove it in a Dot, yes I know you need the back panel. Like you said try the deluxe stuff, G400 or Dot or something with the gold they like to do and some other brand or Gibson PUs, graphite nut and do a limited run. It would be a range between the regular line and the Elitist stuff and I know I would rather buy a factory mod than chase parts and do them one by one and wait to finish to play. I could just buy and go play this way.

 

Hope they are listening or reading this thread.

[iansmitchell]

Also, I wanna see a goth with dirty fingers.

And I don't see ANY reason why gibson/epi can't put push-pulls in every LP, SG, and 335 they make.

4 push pulls, versus 4 regulars, even in gibson parts is only 35 bucks.

It's not like jimmy page has any kind of copyright on doing this.

Also, has ANYONE split a mini humbucker yet? I'm not sure if any come with 4 conductor wiring, but still, I wonder how that would sound...

I mean, the electronics options aren't awesome yet.

 

Epiphone should give us either the option to add in a nanomag on any model for an extra hundred or so, or sell it as an aftermarket part for 150.

Full wiring necessary should be included.

Why's there not a G-400 with acoustic options? Or a casino?

 

Is there a licensing fee keeping epi from allowing pretty much every model with a bigsby?

Or atleast a maestro?

 

 

Really, I don't know how hard it would be to have these as options.

The bigsby or other trem could be added in USA at time of setup, so that wouldn't change the asian orders.

 

The wiring options and nanomag I guess would have to be put in in the factory.

 

Anyway, shouldn't we be able to just pay an extra 250 in and get a bigsby, nanomag, and push/pull wiring options?

 

And don't get me started on the need for aftermarket pups...

[Mr. E]

I really dont like stock epi's, so new models would'nt make much of a difference to me. i know there are alot of users that are more than satisfied with there stock epis, but i've tried them out and i havent found one yet that i've like. many are okay, but lack something. although, what i do is customize them to my own needs, but stock, i still looking for a guitar, epi or not, that i like out of the box...

 

I agree with you iansmitchell, they should add more options...