strathound Posted August 12, 2008 Report Share Posted August 12, 2008 I know exactly what I want. I want to buy it now. I know Epiphone makes them. I can't find one at any of the distributors listed on their website. Can I put in a request and get notified when a model gets shipped to a particular store? Can I buy direct? WTB: Left Handed Joe Pass Epiphone Archtop I found one on Craigslist out of state. But I'm leary about doing a transaction on Craigslist without seeing the guitar first. I'd rather buy new for a couple hundred extra. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Michael Mike & The Majestics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron G Posted August 12, 2008 Report Share Posted August 12, 2008 In a word, no Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinTheHood Posted August 12, 2008 Report Share Posted August 12, 2008 I would think that you could go to your nearest Epi dealer and order one. I doubt that you can buy direct from Epiphone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roswell Posted August 12, 2008 Report Share Posted August 12, 2008 I do not believe that the Joe Pass is made in a left-handed model anymore. I think you'll have to find one used. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strathound Posted August 12, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2008 I would think that you could go to your nearest Epi dealer and order one. I doubt that you can buy direct from Epiphone. I've asked several of them about ordering. I heard back from American Musical and they said they don't do special orders. I'll keep hounding the others. Thanks, MS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strathound Posted August 12, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2008 I do not believe that the Joe Pass is made in a left-handed model anymore. I think you'll have to find one used. Figures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roswell Posted August 12, 2008 Report Share Posted August 12, 2008 As far as I know, the Sherri, the Dot, the G-310, the G-400, and the LP Standard/100/Special/Custom are the only ones available left handed new. I believe at one point the Joe Pass, Casino, and the whole Elitist line were also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted August 12, 2008 Report Share Posted August 12, 2008 Have you tried "E.M. Shorts?" (AKA "Wichita Band & Instrument Co.) Wichita, Kansas www.wichitaband.com Then just click on the EM Shorts guitar division. The do a lot of internet business, and will do special oders. I think you'd have to leave a deposit or something to secure it, especially on a "lefty," but...they'd probably help you out. Their prices are great, too! Usually lower, sometimes by quiet a bit, from MF, or the other online retailers. CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strathound Posted August 13, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2008 Well the good people over at Sweetwater called me back and let me know that as of JUNE, Epiphone isn't offering this guitar in a left handed model. Thanks Epiphone. Thanks a lot. I'll add you to the list of manufacturers that hate 10% of your market. Everytime another manufacturer does this (FENDER), it's just one more reason to buy a custom built guitar from a local luthier. I'll take my business somewhere else. Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted August 13, 2008 Report Share Posted August 13, 2008 Well the good people over at Sweetwater called me back and let me know that as of JUNE' date=' Epiphone isn't offering this guitar in a left handed model. Thanks Epiphone. Thanks a lot. I'll add you to the list of manufacturers that hate 10% of your market. Everytime another manufacturer does this (FENDER), it's just one more reason to buy a custom built guitar from a local luthier. I'll take my business somewhere else. Michael[/quote'] I guess the tone in your statement defines what it is like being left handed. I'd be pissed too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JefferySmith Posted August 13, 2008 Report Share Posted August 13, 2008 I know exactly what I want. I want to buy it now. I know Epiphone makes them. I can't find one at any of the distributors listed on their website. Can I put in a request and get notified when a model gets shipped to a particular store? Can I buy direct? WTB: Left Handed Joe Pass Epiphone Archtop I found one on Craigslist out of state. But I'm leary about doing a transaction on Craigslist without seeing the guitar first. I'd rather buy new for a couple hundred extra. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks' date=' Michael Mike & The Majestics Sweetwater.com claims to have a fabulous relationship with Epiphone. They could probably order one for you, but you might have to pay for it up front. A lefty hollowbody could turn into NOS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roswell Posted August 13, 2008 Report Share Posted August 13, 2008 I guess the tone in your statement defines what it is like being left handed. I'd be pissed too. It's actually quite a load of suck in terms of guitars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbirchett Posted August 13, 2008 Report Share Posted August 13, 2008 I assume that you have contacted Southpaw Guitars and Left Handed Guitars. Watch GBase, surely someone, somewhere has one gathering dust. I see that someone in N'awlins has one on Craigslist. Might make for an interesting road trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strathound Posted August 13, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2008 I guess the tone in your statement defines what it is like being left handed. I'd be pissed too. I had a drafting teacher in middle school once tell me that his teachers used to hit him with a ruler if they saw him reach for a pencil with his left hand. When I started playing guitar, many people told me this would happen and I should learn to play right handed. SMACK!!! If I have to, I'll start building guitars myself. Pisses me off to no end. Left handed people are right brained, which means they are creative thinkers, the kind of thing that might be kind of useful ... if you're a musician. I understand in the mass market, it costs money to provide variety. I understand we're in a recession. Businesses need to make hard decisions to stay profitable. But at the same time, there are hard working people in this town that will build me a left handed model for no extra charge, anytime. Sure, it would cost 4 times what the Joe Pass costs. I'd rather give them my money for something hand made at this point. *two middle fingers up* MS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JefferySmith Posted August 13, 2008 Report Share Posted August 13, 2008 There's one for sale on the New Orleans craigslist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strathound Posted August 13, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2008 There's one for sale on the New Orleans craigslist. Yeah, I know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gvdv Posted August 13, 2008 Report Share Posted August 13, 2008 It's definitely a right-handers' world. And I'm lucky that I do the minority of things (including writing) left-handed. I often wonder if I would have been more technically capable if I had learned to play guitar left-handed, because I notice that there is more flexibility of movement in my right hand. Let's take solace from the fact that a higher proportion of left handers are genii. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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