death Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 i got this epiphone about 18 years ago it is almost a dead ringer for an original jackson rr i havent been able to find much on it i herd that epiphone got sued by jackson over it an it was only made for one year if any one can tell me anything about it i would be very thankful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
death Posted February 27, 2009 Author Share Posted February 27, 2009 this must be a rare peace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guitar Chico Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 this must be a rare peace Another guy a while back had one like it and nobody knew what it was. I've seen something called the demon that looks like that though... GC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSDx Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 i got this epiphone about 18 years ago it is almost a dead ringer for an original jackson rr i havent been able to find much on it i herd that epiphone got sued by jackson over it an it was only made for one year if any one can tell me anything about it i would be very thankful Who is this randy rhoads of whom you speak ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick8132 Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 Randy Rhoads is the former guitarist from ozzy osbourne (the band) that died in a plane crash in 1982 RIP randy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V1nc3nt Posted September 14, 2010 Share Posted September 14, 2010 Wow man, how cool is this. I bought a Epiphone Randy Rhoads two weeks ago... It was a bit worn and had no electronics, so I'm restoring it as we speak. Anyway I've been looking for info on that guitar for the last weeks, and I really can't find anything. Can you give more details on your guitar 'cause I still have a feeling mine is sort of a rip-off (i.e. not a real epiphone). On my Randy Rhoads: it's a black one with a nice set neck and a tilted headstock. Scale of the fredboard is longer like Explorers and Strats. So far it looks like a quality product. Here's the catch though: I can't find a serialnumber, not on the neck, not on the body. The other weird thing is that the body seems to be made of laminated wood, not solid chunks. Now I recall I've read somewhere that Gibson nor Epihone have ever used laminated wood for their guitars and that the use of such wood is an indication of forgery. That's why I think it might be rip-off. Than again, if one is gonna make a rip-oof guitar, than why an Epiphone and not a Gibson? That's where I'm confused. Still and all I love the guitar, so I don't really care if it is genuine or not, I'm just curious about it's origins that's all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender 4 Life Posted September 14, 2010 Share Posted September 14, 2010 One of the resident Epi historians may tell me i'm wrong, but I don't think Epi has ever made an official RR ANYTHING.... They've made a polka dot V, and a few variations of the "offset V" but none of them have ever been designated as Randy Rhodes models. Lots of people "wishfully" call them RR models, to boost percieved value and sales prices, but unless i'm terribly mistaken, any REAL connection between Randy and Epi. is bogus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sjael Posted September 14, 2010 Share Posted September 14, 2010 ...Scale of the fredboard is longer like Explorers and Strats...Now I recall I've read somewhere that Gibson nor Epihone have ever used laminated wood for their guitars... Explorers have the standard 24.75" scale. Epiphone's cheaper guitars are laminated - it's significantly cheaper than solid wood, and it makes crap-all real difference to sound. The Gibson Zoot Suit would attest to Gibson considering laminated bodies good enough for a $2000 MSRP. I can't say if Epi's old offset V was though. I've only ever seen one before. Bender; you are correct, Epiphone has never made a Randy Rhoads V. They made a V that looks just like a RR though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinTheHood Posted September 14, 2010 Share Posted September 14, 2010 The other weird thing is that the body seems to be made of laminated wood, not solid chunks. Now I recall I've read somewhere that Gibson nor Epihone have ever used laminated wood for their guitars and that the use of such wood is an indication of forgery. Not true. Epiphone is nororious for making laminted guitars in the past. Since the move to Qingdao in 2007, they have all but eliminted laminate bodies on their guitars, save for a few such as the Juniors, Specials and (ahem) the G-1275 Double Neck. If your guitar is from the 90's and its not a Les Paul or G-400, there is a good chance its laminate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinTheHood Posted September 14, 2010 Share Posted September 14, 2010 i got this epiphone about 18 years ago it is almost a dead ringer for an original jackson rr i havent been able to find much on it i herd that epiphone got sued by jackson over it an it was only made for one year if any one can tell me anything about it i would be very thankful If it has a red "E" with wings on it, it is definately a Demon from the Epiphone E-series. Epiphone's cheaper guitars are laminated Thats only partly true if you are talking about older Epis....or the G-1275 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGM Posted September 14, 2010 Share Posted September 14, 2010 I considered posting some info on this thread, but another had some more recent dates and I put it there instead. See here: http://forum.gibson.com/index.php?/topic/41653-epi-randy-rhoades-v-guitar-need-info/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinTheHood Posted September 14, 2010 Share Posted September 14, 2010 I considered posting some info on this thread, but another had some more recent dates and I put it there instead. See here: http://forum.gibson....itar-need-info/ http://epi.p3net.net/wiki/index.php/Flying_V Flying V (1985) - Two open-coil humbuckers - Black hardware (Ebony finish)/ Chrome hardware (White finish) - Tremolo tailpiece - Offset "V" shape - Body color "pointed hockeystick" headstock - Rosewood fingerboard with "dot" inlays - Colors available: Ebony and White. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nexx Posted October 8, 2010 Share Posted October 8, 2010 Wow man, how cool is this. I bought a Epiphone Randy Rhoads two weeks ago... It was a bit worn and had no electronics, so I'm restoring it as we speak. Anyway I've been looking for info on that guitar for the last weeks, and I really can't find anything. Can you give more details on your guitar 'cause I still have a feeling mine is sort of a rip-off (i.e. not a real epiphone). On my Randy Rhoads: it's a black one with a nice set neck and a tilted headstock. Scale of the fredboard is longer like Explorers and Strats. So far it looks like a quality product. Here's the catch though: I can't find a serialnumber, not on the neck, not on the body. The other weird thing is that the body seems to be made of laminated wood, not solid chunks. Now I recall I've read somewhere that Gibson nor Epihone have ever used laminated wood for their guitars and that the use of such wood is an indication of forgery. That's why I think it might be rip-off. Than again, if one is gonna make a rip-oof guitar, than why an Epiphone and not a Gibson? That's where I'm confused. Still and all I love the guitar, so I don't really care if it is genuine or not, I'm just curious about it's origins that's all. No serial # may be a good sign. Epiphone used stickers for serial numbers so it could have peeled off at some point. Some bodies from 1985 weren't laminated, most were. Epiphone made a 1985 V that looked like the V-2 (86-88 small bodied V with a v-trem) but they also made a bigger "offset" V (don't want to upset the rhoads snobs) with either vintage tremolo of kahler flyer for the bridge. These came in that 80's ferrari red or black. Most important info is the position of the logo and script style, the bridge and fretbord markers. Scale should be 25.5" with medium frets. Post a pic or PM me if you really want to find out. I've owned and played on every obscure epi V made in the 80's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanH Posted October 8, 2010 Share Posted October 8, 2010 Watch the master at work. You can even see Duane's Les Paul waiting in the wings. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WLi_S-x8pwg&feature=related Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigneil Posted October 8, 2010 Share Posted October 8, 2010 Watch the master at work. You can even see Duane's Les Paul waiting in the wings. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WLi_S-x8pwg&feature=related Alan Randy was ace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supersonic Posted October 9, 2010 Share Posted October 9, 2010 and (ahem) the G-1275 Double Neck. Really? Even the new ones? Where did you get this info? I'm not doubting you, I'm just curious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinTheHood Posted October 9, 2010 Share Posted October 9, 2010 Really? Even the new ones? Where did you get this info? I'm not doubting you, I'm just curious. As per Epiphone and Guitar Center, they now claim Mahogany. The last time I looked, which could have been up to a year ago, they were still ply. If they truly have switched to solid wood, then that is good. The G-1275 deserves to be made from Mahogany just like their G-400 bretheren. I suppose it wouldnt hurt to update my research from time to time, eh? Still, if you run into an older G-1275, being ply isnt an indication or forgery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hungrycat Posted October 9, 2010 Share Posted October 9, 2010 Really? Even the new ones? Where did you get this info? I'm not doubting you, I'm just curious. Dude in here less than a year ago bought a white one from Musicians Friend. Sent it back because it was laminate. So he bought a red one. They sent it to him and it was laminate too, so he sent it back. Said he'd just save up for a Gib$on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supersonic Posted October 9, 2010 Share Posted October 9, 2010 As per Epiphone and Guitar Center, they now claim Mahogany. The last time I looked, which could have been up to a year ago, they were still ply. If they truly have switched to solid wood, then that is good. The G-1275 deserves to be made from Mahogany just like their G-400 bretheren. I suppose it wouldnt hurt to update my research from time to time, eh? Still, if you run into an older G-1275, being ply isnt an indication or forgery. I totally agree that deserves the solid mahogany. Wow, I had no idea those were laminate! EPI-FAIL!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supersonic Posted October 9, 2010 Share Posted October 9, 2010 Dude in here less than a year ago bought a white one from Musicians Friend. Sent it back because it was laminate. So he bought a red one. They sent it to him and it was laminate too, so he sent it back. Said he'd just save up for a Gib$on. LOL I went to MTSU for a semester. I live in Crossville, TN now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hungrycat Posted October 9, 2010 Share Posted October 9, 2010 LOL I went to MTSU for a semester. I live in Crossville, TN now. I know where Crossville is. Go Big Blue! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supersonic Posted October 9, 2010 Share Posted October 9, 2010 I know where Crossville is. Go Big Blue! Everyone here loves UT and I hate them with a passion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hungrycat Posted October 9, 2010 Share Posted October 9, 2010 Everyone here loves UT and I hate them with a passion. Yeah, I hate the "Orange People" too... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supersonic Posted October 9, 2010 Share Posted October 9, 2010 Yeah, I hate the "Orange People" too... Small world ain't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hungrycat Posted October 9, 2010 Share Posted October 9, 2010 Small world ain't it? Sure is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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