kevin134 Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 I have a quick question, i came across this epiphone, described as a 60's model. Very little original outside of the neck or body, $400. Any ideas of the model and if its worth grabbing? "Late 60's Epiphone electric solidbody modified, Kahler trem, 2 hot HB pups, Bell Brass pickguard & control cover, Brass nut, original red to bright yellow sunburst finish, flamed maple top and back. Wide neck with large block mother of pearl inlays, Schallers, gold hardware. Very low action. $400 obo" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burstbucker1281734065 Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 It looks like an epi Coronet, but modified. I would venture a Japanese model. The pickguard is not original nor the pups as they would be mini humbuckers originally. The trem doesn't look stock either. As i look at it I'm thinking it may have been repainted as well. $400? Maybe, if you want to or can restore it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin134 Posted September 2, 2008 Author Share Posted September 2, 2008 paint is supposed to be original, but has a kahler trem and bell brass pickguard. not really interested in restoring it for the moment if i do get it, more just wondering if the price is good. how can you tell if its Japanese or US? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nelson Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 I have a quick question' date=' i came across this epiphone, described as a 60's model. Very little original outside of the neck or body, $400. Any ideas of the model and if its worth grabbing? "Late 60's Epiphone electric solidbody modified, Kahler trem, 2 hot HB pups, Bell Brass pickguard & control cover, Brass nut, original red to bright yellow sunburst finish, flamed maple top and back. Wide neck with large block mother of pearl inlays, Schallers, gold hardware. Very low action. $400 obo" [img']http://a280.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/2/l_a8db98e0cc494860c1ed5e5bf6d5226f.jpg[/img] It's not a 60's model. (for future reference, if it has a bolt-on neck it's Asian and Asian production didn't begin until early 1971). That particular model was an ET-290 and it was made in Japan by Matsumoku from about 1972 until about 1978 and when brand new it had a street price around $200 which is about what they're worth today...perhaps $50 more if in exceptional condition with an original hard case, $50 less if it's been "modified". That particular guitar looks as if it was heavily subjected to the late 70's fad of brass everything and the Kahler trem unit does NOTHING to enhance what little, if any premium value it may have had so yes, less than $200 for that puppy. These were perhaps the best of the bolt-on neck models but they were still pretty entry-level in the grander scheme of production and materials things. We discuss a lot of Epiphone models from a lot of different time periods at http://epi.p3net.net so drop in and learn a lot more about your guitar. Nelson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carverman Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 It looks like an epi Coronet' date=' but modified. I would venture a Japanese model. The pickguard is not original nor the pups as they would be mini humbuckers originally. The trem doesn't look stock either. As i look at it I'm thinking it may have been repainted as well. $400? Maybe, if you want to or can restore it.[/quote'] I looked through some old Epiphone catalogs ('63 & '65) and the body shape does resemble a Coronet or Crestwood Custom..but the Crestwood had a hockey stick style headstock with MOP block position markers (not including first fret)and an Epiphone "Bigsby styled" vibrato tailpiece. The Coronet also had a hockey stick style headstock with dot position markers, bigsby style vibrato arm/tp and so did the Wilshire. The weird part (not including the electronic mods) is the headstock shape. None of the '60s at least to '65 (according to my book) have the traditional Epiphone (open book shaped) headstock. I don't think they were made offshore until at least the early 70s. EDIT: Ok, so it looks like the model number has been determined already, in which case it's not a '60s Epiphone. As far as the "schaller tuners", my MIK Epi Emp IIs had those same gold asian "schaller style tuners"..with no markings on them. anywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mighty quinn Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 I have a cherry red crestwood custom that was made in approx 1961. I have had it for about forty years and as a kid I did a stupid thing of removing the tremelo bar. Needless to say, over the years the tremelo bar has never been seen again. Can anyone advise of where to get one, or supply a close up photo of one so that I may try to have one made? Also, does anyone know what these guitars are worth? It is in excellent condition. I DO NOT WANT TO SELL IT! I am just curious. In 1971 a buddy wanted to trade me a 1960's Gison Les Les Paul gold top for it and I did not do it. Hmmm, did I do the right thing? Ahhh it has a lot of sentimental value. Thanks in advance!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennW Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 $400 is too high if the guitar is mint. The neck plate should say "Made in Japan". That isn't a good guitar, and it never will be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guitar Chico Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 When in doubt, buy it. GC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epinder Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 When in doubt' date=' buy it. GC[/quote'] Isn't it so easy to spend other peoples money? 8-[/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lofi9999 Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 This is so weird. That guitar pictured, I own. I bought it off Craigslist the exact same one. I got it from a guy in Joliet for $275. I was just googling Epiphone ET-290 when it came up, I have all the parts to restore it to original and am going to do so Friday. I actually have this same picture on my hard drive, the guy used it in the ad. I've seen these guitars go for 350 to even 700! So i jumped on it with some extra money. The neck is phenominal. The bridge is Schallers too, idk about the pickups the guy told me but I forgot. What a strange coincidence! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lofi9999 Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 It's a late 70s Epiphone ET-290, google it. Perfect for the garage trash I play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
animalfarm Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 This is so weird. That guitar pictured' date=' [b']I own[/b]. I bought it off Craigslist the exact same one. I got it from a guy in Joliet for $275. I was just googling Epiphone ET-290 when it came up, I have all the parts to restore it to original and am going to do so Friday. I actually have this same picture on my hard drive, the guy used it in the ad. I've seen these guitars go for 350 to even 700! So i jumped on it with some extra money. The neck is phenominal. The bridge is Schallers too, idk about the pickups the guy told me but I forgot. What a strange coincidence! Lofi, Either "Mr. Seller" (of git in original post) is selling your guitar and you don't know it yet, OR.... "Mr. Seller" is not being as truthful as would be desired, if pics of ACTUAL guitar cannot be posted. Kevin, if he/she cannot post pics or the REAL git, may want to avoid it. OR, just for fun, contact/email them and ask if that's the pic of the ACTUAL guitar (be sure to sound enthusiastic), see if you can catch 'em in a lie. If they indicate it IS the REAL guitar, you'll know to "let it be".... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philpm Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 My brother has one too. I bought it initially for $95 back in 1987. His is still original except for frets, nut and pup switch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vomer Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 Time warp! I started reading the beginning of this thread without looking at the date and got as far as a post from Nelson... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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