Boyko Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 Hey all, I recently scored a 1998 Epiphone Les Paul Special Double cut off ebay. This is the model with two P90s, set mahogany neck and mahogany body, made in Korea. I was wondering if anyone has seen these or played them? I know they were discontinued in the early 2000's. Any reviews would be cool, as well as a price range these sell for? I think I did reasonable with $315 US plus about $60 shipping (had to ship up to Canada). Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyushPresley Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 I really love the DC model of the lespaul and always wanted them but couldn't buy them anywhere..your lucky to find them they infact are a rare model..about the price you paid i guess it's pretty much good you've got a bargain..is it used ? i guess used are cheaper than that... but i really wouldn't know cause here in Australia it's like double of what you paid including the postage costs.. if you want reviews of the guitar check this out.. i haven't played one thought heard from everyone that it kicksass..a really good value for the money..congrats for your new Epi DC.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pohatu771 Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 The price is very good. They're not the most common guitar - Gibson or Epiphone - and I've seen that sell for more. I'm actually looking for the Gibson Faded Les Paul Special DC, and in my search I haven't found the Epiphone once. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyushPresley Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 I am searching for one too..whatever the colour.. i'd love to have one.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pohatu771 Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 So far, it seems like there wouldn't be much price difference between a used Gibson Faded and a used Epiphone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brad1 Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 Pics Please???????:D Nice score! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin134 Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 I have a '96 myself, someone else on the forum I think has a '97. Is your pickup selector switch on the upper horn like a regular Les Paul? I'll try and post up a pic or two of mine.. Price wise it seems you did well as last few besides mine seemed to go for about that... guy I got mine from had no clue on prices so was a bit low. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iansmitchell Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 What a ****ing stupid looking pickguard. Ewwwww Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordy01 Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 I guess it's just getting a litle dangerous to post pics on this forum. There is always someone real quick to make a rude remark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iansmitchell Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 I've always hated les paul special pickguards, but that one is worse than most. I'd rather see and SG pickguard, or a regular les paul pikguard screwed on there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin134 Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 would they fit without any additional screw holes or gaps? I might try that if so. It has been mentioned before when I or others have posted pics of this particular model of special so I'm not bothered by it.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.A Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 Nice Score.. I just found one myself here in Calif on C/List in S.F it's a apr-94 in Red.. just like yours/2 p-90's.. I got it for $200 w/ Hsc. it's kinda beat up but still plays really good.. I'm takin out all wiring and Pots and Changing 'em out for better stuff.. I'll keep the Stock Pups in it for now, but if they can't Cut the mustard then they'll have to go..they are Pretty Rare and I've only seen a Hand full before.. I looked for my for months.. Not no more.. I love it. Nice addition to my Collection. S.A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hybrid77 Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 1960 Gibson Special....only 9000.00 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boyko Posted December 30, 2008 Author Share Posted December 30, 2008 Well good to know its rare. I haven't seen many either, seen a few Gibson Faded DCs for about $500-$600US used. This one was indeed used, off ebay. Still awaiting shipment, but have the ebay photos. It looks to be exceptionally clean. I figured it was a decent price, since one of these sold by MyRareGuitars.com in TV Yellow for $500US. I'd imagine that colour may be a bit more rare and desirbale though. But of course rarity don't mean squat if it don't play good! And from the ones I have played by Gibson were really great, and copies by Tokai or Vintage also rocked my socks. Thanks for all the info! PS How do I post pics? Sorry to be so dense, but I can't figure out this photo poster. Can I pull it right off my computer like on other sites, or do I have to use a photo hosting site liek photobucket? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pohatu771 Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 I'd really like a yellow one (faded or TV Yellow, I don't care), with the larger pickguard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin134 Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 Boyko, you need a photo host like photobucket, flickr or even myspace would work.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boyko Posted December 30, 2008 Author Share Posted December 30, 2008 Thought so. Well, in my unceasing laziness I decided I'd just throw the pic of it in my avatar. Sorry, but flicker and photobucket are the devil to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyushPresley Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 it certainly ain't right ... c'mon more pics..more pics..more pics.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.A Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 1960 Gibson Special....only 9000.00 Very Nice... Just think How many Epi's I could have for that Price.. ??? A lot.. I could open my own Guitar shop.. One thing I do Like more on Gibbys is that Wrap around bridge.. wish my Epi LP dc came like that. I really don't know why it didn't. Less Money for Epi to spend building it and it's still got the Toggle in a different place anyways.. My 'New' Love is Cherry Red.. and plays like a dream.. Now if I can get her too sound like a dream (a Screaming dream). hehe o_~) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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