TheX Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 This seems to be one of the least discussed Epiphones. Got one? Love it? Hate it? Here's mine (the one remaining). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RotcanX Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 They're beautiful guitars. I've known a couple of buddies that owned them and they're quite impressive. Gotta rub that Joe Pass sig off the pickguard though; brake fluid takes it off in a jif. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lostindesert Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 Nothing wrong with that axe.....beautiful ! Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lpdeluxe Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 I'd love to have a blond one. They hit a sweet spot in looks, price and size, in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheX Posted August 8, 2008 Author Share Posted August 8, 2008 I'm at a decision gate with this one right now. I got it for a great deal but if I keep it then it needs upgrades, lots of them. I want to go with chrome and a great looking tailpiece. Or I could just sell it for a nice little profit and grab that *other* guitar I've been saving for. The Gibson Songwriter Deluxe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubstar Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 http://www.geocities.com/oasysco/joepass.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheX Posted August 9, 2008 Author Share Posted August 9, 2008 Thanks dubstar, that's a great page. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L1Picker Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 I think I'd have to keep it. I'd prefer the Emperor Regent over the Emperor II, but if it were already in my possession, I'd give it a go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron G Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 The Gibson Songwriter Deluxe. Yeah, there are some very good acoustics out there....and then there are Gibsons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheX Posted August 9, 2008 Author Share Posted August 9, 2008 Yeah' date=' there are some very good acoustics out there....and then there are Gibsons.[/quote'] secksi doesn't even come close to describing them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron G Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 secksi doesn't even come close to describing them. Nah, I meant it the other way. Look good, sound like dreck. If you're gonna buy a factory acoustic for that kind of money, buy a Martin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheX Posted August 9, 2008 Author Share Posted August 9, 2008 Sorry, I love the Gibby Songwriter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iansmitchell Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 I'd prefer a white one, with gold mini humbuckers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 Everytime I see one, I think: "I should get one of those, one of these days!" Haven't succumbed, yet...but, I may...at anytime. ;>) But then, there's the Alleykat, Wildkat, Elitist Byrdland, etc., etc., etc. The G.A.S....It never stops! CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
layboomo Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 http://http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zk_43pFCDXw I'm at a decision gate with this one right now. I got it for a great deal but if I keep it then it needs upgrades' date=' lots of them. I want to go with chrome and a great looking tailpiece. Or I could just sell it for a nice little profit and grab that *other* guitar I've been saving for. The Gibson Songwriter Deluxe.[/quote'] You mean something like this? I paid $350 for mine used with a hardshell case pre-mods.......and I LOVE mine with a set of Mean 90's and quality tailpiece,pots,caps,tuners and switch it really came to life....a nice tweakable bridge as well. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zk_43pFCDXw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheX Posted August 9, 2008 Author Share Posted August 9, 2008 http://http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zk_43pFCDXw You mean something like this? I paid $350 for mine used with a hardshell case pre-mods.......and I LOVE mine with a set of Mean 90's and quality tailpiece' date='pots,caps,tuners and switch it really came to life....a nice tweakable bridge as well. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zk_43pFCDXw[/quote'] Yep, those GFS parts you used are in my cart as we speak. You picked the same parts I did, except the tuners I'll use are from an Elitists since I had them already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubstar Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 here's mine, I paid $325 used...it needed a real good cleaning, I had to fix the bridge posts, which were bent back, and the pots were not working well...I also didn't like the person I bought it from, so I wanted to make it "mine" and erase his memory (and smell, which took a while, the case and guitar had a chemical puke odor)... Your guitar was made at the Samick Plant, Korea July 1994 modifications: 1. frequensator tailpiece...I wanted to reference epiphone's history (I did this) 2. chrome and black top hat knobs like the standard broadway (I did this...wasn't hard LOL) 3. removed pickguard, which was warped 4. fix bridge and set intonation (I did this) 5. truss rod adjustment and set-up (pro) 6. rewire pots for standard RH operation...full tonal range restored! (pro $25) 7. lower action and restring w/ D'Addario EXL110 10-46 (I'm not a jazz player) 8. first a pick, then a bit of foam wedged in next to neck PU to stop sympathetic buzz the pickups might get swapped out in the future, but they sound OK...I wanted to add imperial buttons, but the tuners are not grovers...the imperials went on my EJ300S... fun to play unplugged and electric...color is a little off in this photos, much nicer in person: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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