skinzbaby Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 Hey all, new to the forum but I picked up a '63 335 block reissue in tobacco burst and was wondering if anybody has experience with this model? It's a 2000 with the gibson headstock, not an elite or elitist. Is it nitro or poly? It quite simply feels, looks, and plays much better than my 73 gibson 340 and other gibson 335 I've owned. When I search for this specific guitar I find nothing on it. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EpiSheriMan Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 Hey all' date=' new to the forum but I picked up a '63 335 block reissue in tobacco burst and was wondering if anybody has experience with this model? It's a 2000 with the gibson headstock, not an elite or elitist. Is it nitro or poly? It quite simply feels, looks, and plays much better than my 73 gibson 340 and other gibson 335 I've owned. When I search for this specific guitar I find nothing on it. Thanks[/quote'] ..Pictures would be nice Does she look like this? where was she made? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinzbaby Posted March 15, 2009 Author Share Posted March 15, 2009 She looks close but with a regular Gibson headstock that says Epiphone and the truss rod cover says Gibson. Otherwise other than color and headstock shape, very close indeed. I will post pics tonight. Made In Japan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matiac Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 Hey there Skinz, welcome aboard! It's probably an Epiphone Japan made for their market and not intended for export, kinda like the old Orvilles. It's most likely got a nitro finish..."LQ" they're called, very close to Gibson with the exc eption everythings metric. You used to be able to access Epiphone Japan through Epi's homepage, but for some reason, they don't anymore. Did you try googling Epiphone Japan? Mofo to navigate those Jap sites, but their still there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinzbaby Posted March 15, 2009 Author Share Posted March 15, 2009 Thanks for the info, I've searched Epiphone Japan but yet to see the exact guitar. The serial # is stamped on the back of the neck #J0050##. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matiac Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 Last time I had the patience to navigate over there, they had Les Paul Standards/Customs, obligatory SG's mostly '61's, 335's but all the ones I saw were Dots, and a B.B. King. I dunno, maybe it was something they didn't make a lot of... a "Limited Edition" maybe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgrmatt Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 ..Pictures would be nice Does she look like this? where was she made? :D For the life of me I can't understand why these models can't be made made available to everyone? :D mgm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JefferySmith Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 For the life of me I can't understand why these models can't be made made available to everyone? :) mgm Pssst...if they did, would anyone buy a Gibson for twice the price? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgrmatt Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 Pssst...if they did' date=' would anyone buy a Gibson for twice the price? :) [/quote'] Darn you JS there you go making good sense again. I guess I'm just frustrated becase everything I want seems to be in the Japaneese market these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Beatles Sound Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 where was she made? Made in Japan ? oh non... it's Made in Korea, but she's beauty eh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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EpiSheriMan Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 Very,...very nice!! Skinz baby,...can you take a close up the f-hole sticker? Does is say Japan on it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JefferySmith Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 Darn you JS there you go making good sense again. I guess I'm just frustrated becase everything I want seems to be in the Japaneese market these days. I know the feeling. That's why having Kyoko resurface on ebay is a cause for...optimism. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgrmatt Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 skinzbaby, that's an awesome looking 335, you don't see many hollow/semi's with the Gibby headstock. mgm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Beatles Sound Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 This Epiphone IKEBE it's a limited Edition Epiphone IKEBE Shop Japan, but Made in Korea ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InsideMan Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 LOVE the block inlays! I feel a jones comming on... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinzbaby Posted March 15, 2009 Author Share Posted March 15, 2009 I can't get the camera to focus on the f hole sticker but its orange and says: Model No. '63 ES 335 Number: J0050## Guaranteed and Made In Japan on the lower oval also Stamped in wood Made In Japan back of headstock... photo coming Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EpiSheriMan Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 OK' date=' Got it.... Macro![/quote'] Very Nice Skinz. I have to say,...I'm a tad jealous.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinzbaby Posted March 19, 2009 Author Share Posted March 19, 2009 with pickguard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnMcClane5000 Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 Very Nice Skinz. I have to say' date='...I'm a tad jealous.... Me too! God that's a fookin great-lookin (probably sounding too) guitar!!! WHY CAN'T THEY BUILD EM LIKE THIS FOR THE EUROPEAN/AMERICAN MARKET???!!!!!!! (hopefully some Epiphone 'bigbrother' will read this and change the whole Epiphone line-up)... I mean hello? I bet Gibson has huge losses in Japan, cause everyone buys Epis over there (I know I would!!!) JM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinzbaby Posted March 19, 2009 Author Share Posted March 19, 2009 Yeah, the reason I posted was to see how many others have this model and are they all this good? A friend of mine also has one (cherry) and his is just as nice. The pickups have been switched in mine for Burstbuckers and I replaced the bridge with a Tonepros w/string saver saddles, but the tone of the guitar is astonishing. Hopefully they start making these again because I'll definately buy again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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