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pohatu771

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duane v

duane v

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That is a good deal, but IMO vintage guitars are a little touch n go, Im always worried about the issues that cant be seen.... I've already had some bad luck with a 1950 archtop that required $500 in repair, even though it was pretty on the outside.... $600 will get me a used Gibby Joan Jet model Jr. Then I can modify it by adding a neck CC pup for another $250 including install, and it will kick that guitars butt.....IMO

midiman56

midiman56

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Because they are faithful recreations of great guitars from the past.

 

However' date=' there are more reasons NOT to buy a reissue, not the least of which is price.[/quote']

 

Nailed that one right on the head, Jeff! In many cases we are looking to get back that "one that got away" or one we never were able to get in the first place. It's interesting that some models just never change. Look at film from the 50's and 60's ... the Fenders/Gretches/Rickenbackers look exactly the same in just about ever detail. Same with LP's for the most part, except that Gibson seems to have experimented with them just a bit more over the years.

 

Now you have companies like Eastwood recreating some of the classic Japanese imports from the early 60's ... with better materials and tech. Lot's of choices ... if you've got the $$$'s!

 

Jim

pohatu771

pohatu771

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The "why buy a reissue" question was more rhetorical than anything else... it was mainly a gesture towards the un-announced Wilshire with minis that appeared here yesterday.

clarkuss

clarkuss

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That's a lovely guitar. I'd buy it. I like reissues but there's something about the feel of old wood but obviously making sure its structurally sound and making it sing is just as important

JefferySmith

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The "why buy a reissue" question was more rhetorical than anything else... it was mainly a gesture towards the un-announced Wilshire with minis that appeared here yesterday.

 

I see that now. I just shot off a quick reply between classes. I assumed that we were still doing the newly Reissued Epihone Wilshire talk.

Dave

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I think it's a personal issue and a monetary issue. Not the one being talked about, but my 56 Epi Goldtop reissue was a steal at $399 new. I have a friend who's kicking himself over trading his 70s Gibson Goldtop on a Strat and a Fender Twin.

 

Personally, I'd rather have a new re-issue than one that has "been around the block" as the ad states. If there is hardware to be changed out, I want to do it myself. That Ebay one has had a neck change.

duane v

duane v

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While we're partially on the subject' date=' I looked up the Wilshire at Sweetwater:

 

http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/WilshireLTD

 

$2899 - that's not terrible. It's certainly in line with some of Gibson's non-limited models.[/quote']

 

You're right it really isn't that bad of a price, but that guitar should be no more than $1500 out the door IMO. I really wanted one, but for that price I was able to get a new Gibby LP Satin cherry Jr and modify it into a JL type, a new faded brown Gibby SG, get my daughter a new Gibby melody maker, and pay for half on her used Vox AC50.

 

And I'll bet my JL Junior is at least as good a player as that Wilshire Re-issue.... But I still would like to play one=p~

clarkuss

clarkuss

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I agree with you Duane. It's a ridiculous price for that guitar when you think of what you could buy with that money.

 

I see what Dave is saying as well as I wouldn't be so keen on a guitar that has had a lot of stuff done to it but I'll make no bones about the fact that one of my highest ambitions is to own an original 60s Casino. Even if I have to pay £2000-3000 for it. The worst that can happen is that I becomed disillusioned with vintage guitars, sell it on at no less than I bought it for and put that money into a whole lot of other guitars!

 

No matter what anyone says though, there is something about picking up a really old guitar. The feel of the wood, the crack of the laquer and that smell! My dad's ES-225T comes to mind...

 

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Guest icantbuyafender

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You're right it really isn't that bad of a price' date=' but that guitar should be no more than $1500 out the door IMO. I really wanted one, but for that price I was able to get a new Gibby LP Satin cherry Jr and modify it into a JL type, a new faded brown Gibby SG, get my daughter a new Gibby melody maker, and pay for half on her used Vox AC50.

 

And I'll bet my JL Junior is at least as good a player as that Wilshire Re-issue.... But I still would like to play one=p~ [/quote']

 

JL junior? what's that?

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