When is a Limited Edition NOT a Limited Edition?

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Dont agree

 

If Epiphone states a limited edition with a specific # then they should stick to their word and produce that number of examples no matter what reason of purchase thats not a issue .

 

If a manufacturer states limited edition without a specific # being produced well thats a different story in itself .

[Fantana]

I'm sorry to jump in on this but I'm entitled to my opinion being that I'm an avid Epiphone player............

 

I can see why you're annoyed that you bought a guitar on the premise that it was a 'Limited Edition' but now Epi has continued to manufacture them past the initial 1965 amount and I would be pissed off too if I had bought one. However I didn't because of 3 very simple reasons:-

 

1) I don't believe in Artist models, why on earth would I want a guitar that is essentially a cheaper version of a standard guitar that has been modded by the artist to his own spec?

 

2) They are always overpriced

 

3) For the money that you'd pay for an Artist model, you could buy and mod your own one for much much less, and surely making a guitar 'yours' is what it's all about?!

 

All of my guitars are set-up and customized to suit my playing style and the produce the sounds that I want, not anyone else. I always wanted a Casino and I'm a massive Lennon fan but I certainly don't want to have a guitar that looks like his too!

 

I think that by buying an artist model, you're not getting exclusivity at all.

 

(However I have played the Revolution guitar and it is awesome, but not for me)

[duane v]

ttt

[duane v]

So now both of your threads on the same subject are now merged together into one thread, and is displayed on two forums, so that the Epi powers that be can get a look at your complaint.

 

Keep in mind our Casinos were assembled in the Gibson plant in Nashville, so it might be a good idea to post your concerns on the Gibson forums, because there is a high presence of Gibby Customer Service personnel on the forums actively posting.

 

Hope this helps.

[charlie brown]

They are not made in the USA Charlie' date=' only assembled there! The guitar arrives minus fixtures & fittings, but otherwise finished (Including Nitro lacquer), From the Terada factory in Japan. The pickups & hardware are added in the USA, and the guitar is given final setup. Which is why the little label on the back of the headstock carefully says, "Assembled in the USA", and not the all important, "Made in the USA"

 

On a more positive note, these Lennon reissue Casino`s, are probably the best yet made, with a very high build quality, and a consistancy across the run, which is higher than the Kalamazoo originals.

 

As you rightly say, they are as close to the 65 specs as conceivably possible, but some concessions have had to be made. For example the 60`s version utilised Brazillian Rosewood for the fretboard, and the Lennon`s have had to use East Indian Rosewood. The headstock Epiphone inlay was MOP on the originals, which faded to a Goldish colour under the Nitro lacquer, whereas the Lennon`s have a pearloid inlay, with a slightly different font. The other differences I can see, are firstly, the scratchplate (Pickguard) does not have enough bevel around the edge. Secondly the truss rod cover "E" is of a bolder type face than the originals. Thirdly the use of unmarked Gotoh tuners on the Lennon 65 instead of original Klusons, (Tonerite-Klusons are the current alternative). I`m also of the opinion that the "Revolution" Casino, should carry Kluson type tuners, as John didn`t change to Gold Grovers until 1970, post Beatles! And finally the serial number on the back of the h/stock, is in the wrong place (Too low down). All minor points agreed, but nonetheless not 65 specs.

 

Steve.

 

 

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You're quite right, memory left me, temporarily...Steve....my "bad!" (I've edited my initial posting,

to reflect what you correctly pointed out.) ;>) So, if "nitro finish" isn't a priority, then an "Elitist"

would be (essentially) the same, and for much less money!

 

CB

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This discussion begs the question: Is Epiphone guilty of deception, or are the people who buy into it lacking in sound judgement?

[Hungrycat]

This discussion begs the question: Is Epiphone guilty of deception' date=' or are the people who buy into it lacking in sound judgement?[/quote']

 

The latter. It's a snob thing. NO ONE CAN HAVE ONE BUT ME!!! Why the F**k would they care if other players have a nice guitar?