Portel Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 I've bought an Epiphone les Paul just this week, And I really don't know what type it is. Whether it's a regular Epiphone Les Paul Custom, or an Epiphone Les Paul ES... or something else. I'm absolutely clueless! I've got you some pictures here, I hope somebody has the same guitar, and knows what type it is. I've also got the serial number for you. Serial Number: F 6070200 I hope someone can help me! Peace and Love, Roy, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSDx Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 Am guessing Les Paul ES .... although I know nothing about them, other than the hollowbody design ..... looks sharp !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Portel Posted January 9, 2009 Author Share Posted January 9, 2009 I was thinking the same, about it being an ES. But I don't think it is. The ES has 'Les Paul model' written over the Headstock, and mine has... 4 triangles with a rectangular through them. Also, mine has a border/lining all over the guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sexygibson Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 If I'm not mistaken this model was called the " Elite ". Nothing to do with the later Elite or Elitist line. They were not built in Japan. Some of you more knowledgeable members feel free to correct me if Im wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyushPresley Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 I think this is the Epiphone ES 175 Vintage Sunburst...but i haven't seen that headstock on those..may be a custom ES 175..?? and ya that was made in Korea.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Memphs1978 Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 to me, it dont matter what it is.. that is one sexy *** guitar... and if you dont want it any more.. ill surly take it off your hands... :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Portel Posted January 10, 2009 Author Share Posted January 10, 2009 to me' date=' it dont matter what it is.. that is one sexy *** guitar... and if you dont want it any more.. ill surly take it off your hands... :) [/quote'] No, I will keep it It's just that I bought it yesterday, and I wanted to know what type it is I think this is the Epiphone ES 175 Vintage Sunburst...but i haven't seen that headstock on those..may be a custom ES 175..?? and ya that was made in Korea.. Could be, although, When I look for 'Epiphone ES 175' at google, I can't find pictures of guitars that look like mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrighty3693 Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 It's a Les Paul Custom ES with a split diamond headstock inlay aswell as a bound headstock common within the 90's nice guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epinder Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 If I'm not mistaken this model was called the " Elite ". Nothing to do with the later Elite or Elitist line. They were not built in Japan. Some of you more knowledgeable members feel free to correct me if Im wrong. I remember reading about these too. I've been searching for the "Elite" but have come up blank. Here is an ES Custom that was for sale: http://www.exceptionalguitars.com/inventory/detail?sn=EPEL071020 PS: regardless of the model, that is a very nice looking guitar. HNGD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sexygibson Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 Here is a link from Harmony Central that I found on the Elite. http://reviews.harmony-central.com/reviews/Guitar/product/Epiphone/Les+Paul+Elite+Hollow-body/10/1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 Nice looking guitar. The split diamond is on all custom headstocks. I've never seen the arches on a Les Paul, but it looks like a keeper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Portel Posted January 10, 2009 Author Share Posted January 10, 2009 I remember reading about these too. I've been searching for the "Elite" but have come up blank. Here is an ES Custom that was for sale: http://www.exceptionalguitars.com/inventory/detail?sn=EPEL071020 PS: regardless of the model' date=' that is a very nice looking guitar. HNGD. [/quote'] That one looks exactely like mines! I think that is the guitar I've got. "Epiphone Rare Les Paul ES Custom" I think I'm gonna call it that way untill Gibson sends me an e-mail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epinder Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 That one looks exactely like mines! I think that is the guitar I've got. "Epiphone Rare Les Paul ES Custom" I think I'm gonna call it that way untill Gibson sends me an e-mail OR: "ERLPEC" for short. That makes me want to start singing...... R E S P E C T Just cleared out the room, wife, kids and dog all left. Enjoy it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Portel Posted January 11, 2009 Author Share Posted January 11, 2009 I've got one more, kinda dumb, question. What colour is my guitar? Tobacco Sunburst? Vintage Sunburst? Something else... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Portel Posted January 14, 2009 Author Share Posted January 14, 2009 Btw, can anybody see what pick-ups I've got? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parabar Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 Your sunburst looks like Vintage Cherry Sunburst --- that's the one that looks as though it's darkened over the years. The pickups are humbuckers --- to know more specifically what kind, you'd have to take them out and look at the back. They could be stock Epiphone humbuckers, or a previous owner might have replaced them with any of a number of after-market ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Portel Posted January 14, 2009 Author Share Posted January 14, 2009 Your sunburst looks like Vintage Cherry Sunburst --- that's the one that looks as though it's darkened over the years. The pickups are humbuckers --- to know more specifically what kind' date=' you'd have to take them out and look at the back. They could be stock Epiphone humbuckers, or a previous owner might have replaced them with any of a number of after-market ones.[/quote'] Well, I don't feel like take 'em out, But my guitar was making a terrible noise, because of the plug for the cable was oxided (or something) So he putted a new plug in, and he said my guitar had Gibson parts. So I guess they're Gibson humbuckers. What's exactly the difference between humbuckers, P90s en EMG's? I've read things about "I want P90s on my guitar" and "I want EMG's on my guitar", But what is the difference? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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