charlie brown Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 Based on a dicussion, in another area of this forum, I wonder how many of you have "Limited Edition," Epi's...and were they more expensive, or less (as has been stated, by some) than the normal run of same/similar model? Also, did you get them from an authorized Epiphone dealer, E-bay, or one of the on-line retailers, as part of their "exclusive" rights to sell such? Just curious... CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcwillow777 Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 I have 2 Limited Edition Epiphones. One is a sunburst '57 JR. RI and the other is a cherry '65 G-400 with Maestro Vibrola. I bought both of them from an authorized Epiphone dealer. Not sure about the cost of the G-400. When I got it MF had already sold all of theirs, but it was more than a regular G-400. I had owned one other Epi when I got the G-400, about 30+ years ago. The JR was also another guitar that had already sold out, but I was quoted a lower price by mistake and they stuck to it since I had it in writing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Obscure Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 I have two G400s. The LP Custom is a Limited Edition, but I got it at a discount (from MF) because it was a b-stock. The '66 RI says "Custom Shop" on the back, and was purchased from Music123 at a discount with a % off savings deal. I don't know how the prices compare with a regular G400, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfsboy Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 I have a Dot limited edition .called a Dot SE it has block inlays and a flame maple veneer or at least something that looks like a veneer .its a great guitar .Got it from the former Soundcontrol.329 UKP with a Shereton case thrown in .Not a bargain but good value Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snookelputz Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 My only LE is a G-400, also. And I got it at a huge discount due to a M123 price screwup. Its worth more than the $170 I paid for it, but its not anywhere near the guitar that my SG is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djroge1 Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 I have an Epi Korina wood Moderne that ended up being a limited edition because they were not hot sellers - I guess nobody wanted them. I like it and it plays absolutely great! I bought it at Mars Music when I was stationed outside of DC for $234. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlagJones Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 I have a Epi LP Studio Limited Edition in Alpine White. It is not b-stock but was still $50 cheaper than the other color Studios. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn F Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 Well, As many of you have seen recently, I have the Casino with Bigsby, which is listed at €100.00 more than regular Casinos (though I don't know what the story is, because they are listed as 'discontinued' at American online shops, but Thomann.de is supposed to be getting them at the end of October). I paid a good bit more than I would've had I bought a regular Casino at Thomann. I've also been interested in a Custom Shop Ltd. Ed. LP with P90s, gold hardware, ebony, which no one on that side of the pond seems to know about, and that is going for €569.00, which is + €169.00 over the '56 Goldtop. After the Casino, though, my wife asked me to refrain from the LP. Given that I now have 11 guitars, I decided that I would not feel too deprived by passing on it. Cheers, Glenn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
booster Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 I bought a wine red custom plus about eight months ago and it was only £259 brand new from "coda music". Not sure why it was so cheap, maybe they had some left over and needed to shift them. I think i got a bargain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stan 58 Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 The "Iguana Burst" a 98 LE is my only one. Stan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpach10115 Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 stan58: I LOVE the color of that LP. THAT is nice. I have a few Custom shop Epi's. I have started collecting them. They "Seem" to be put together better, but the main difference that I have found is that there is just something different about them than the regular production models. For example, I have a G400 with em'gs that is CS Epi. I have a Wildkat that is an off white color. I have an EPI LP Studio that is a beautiful deep burgandy wine color. Not better, not worse or cheaper, just different in some ways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluezOldy Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 I have a Limited Edition Custom Shop Super Dot bought new from an authorised dealer this year although it was manufactured in 2006. I got it for the same price as the standard Dot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted October 17, 2008 Author Share Posted October 17, 2008 Yeah, Dalron...those are nice! I almost bought one, myself. But "resisted," that GAS attack. How does it play/sound? Is it still "Stock?" CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted October 17, 2008 Author Share Posted October 17, 2008 The "Iguana Burst" a 98 LE is my only one. Stan. Never been into "Green" guitars, BUT...that one is really nice, Stan! Truly! CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wastra Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 I also have the '06 Dot SE...mine's been modded... GFS Vintage 59 and Mean 90, Bowen Trem, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluezOldy Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 Yeah' date=' Dalron...those are nice! I almost bought one, myself. But "resisted," that GAS attack.How does it play/sound? Is it still "Stock?" CB[/quote'] Yep ... still stock. It sounds great to me but I'm a beginner so to me all the pup vs pup arguments are out of my experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluezOldy Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 I also have the '06 Dot SE...mine's been modded... Except for the knobs that looks the same as my Super Dot. Did you change the knobs? Is there any difference between the Super Dot & the Dot SE? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stan 58 Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 Thanks for the nice words CB and rpach, the Iguana is preening. And I must say those red Dots are VERY nice!!Stan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acewarslave Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 bought a gold sparkle top eppi $400 au a few years back on half price sale at a shop no one wanted it..plays very nicely...for a while i used it more than my 70s gibson custom i still love the guitar..;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acewarslave Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 ment to add stan love that guitar=d> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluezOldy Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 ... And I must say those red Dots are VERY nice!!Stan. And you're making my GAS attacks harder, Stan. I'm getting a '56 Goldtop for my birthday next month and thought that would be the end of my GAS attacks but now I want a green LP too! ~Ron~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookieman15061 Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 I got the custom limited edition Casino w/ bigsby. I'm not sure what its normal cost was because my brother was the music store mgr. so I got a "sweetheart deal". They are beautiful guitars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Memphs1978 Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 i have a LE custom nat that i love and then i have a mid 90's trans black quilt top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted October 17, 2008 Author Share Posted October 17, 2008 Well, I guess I'm (now) a proud owner (or, almost...since it hasn't arrived yet) of the "limited edition" Riviera, everyone's been drooling over, for the last 2 days. Just got off the phone with MF! Bought it, and a Epi hardshell case, and got the 10% discount...so, essentially I got the case for 40 bucks! I need another guitar, like a hole in the head, but "need" has never been an issue, when it comes to GAS and buying lovely guitars! LOL! I just hope it arrives "safe and sound?!" CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burstbucker1281734065 Posted October 18, 2008 Share Posted October 18, 2008 Both my epi's (LP and Wilshire) are "limited editions". The LP was more expensive than the regular LP's (99 model list $999; sell $599) and the Wilshire was just a limited run (I believe) called a "Limited Edition" ($249). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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