clarkuss Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 If you could persuade Epiphone to reissuse any of their guitars what would it be? Here are a few I think about before I go to bed at night and if ever produced would give me the GAS. I think it's a shame that at the present the quality option seems to be standard chinese production or exclusive 100 copies at $2000-3000. I liked what Epiphone have done with the Texan and the Casino offering different levels of the same guitar so that you can get something better than a standard guitar without having to be made of money or forced to buy a different brand. But this isn't another thread saying Bring Back Elitist (although I agree!). This thread is for you to express what you would like to see in the Epiphone range if the choice was yours. Would it be a reissue? Would it be an Epiphone model of a Gibson guitar for which there's not yet an equivalent? Would it be completely custom? Or just an adjustment of a current model? Please share your ideas, dreams, fantasies etc... I'll make no secret about the fact that my favourite guitars come from the sixties. I've had some trouble even narrowing it down to just a couple. I think what attracts me to Epiphone so much is not the Gibson copies but the Epiphone character that was put into the guitars way back when. 1. Coronet and Olympic Reissues: I'd love to see these done again to a respectable standard that goes beyond the regular Les Paul and SG price range but not as extreme as the new Wilshire 62 Reissue. I know they did a terrible reissue in the 90s of the Coronet with sparkly finishes and no p-90s so I'd like to see one more like the original 60s models so I can stand in front of the mirror pretending to be Steve Marriot. Including classic colours and batwing headstocks as well as nice custom cases to match. 2. Epiphone Granada/Century: At the other end of the spectrum I'd like to see these simple archtops being raised from the dead. I think they're two of the more simple designs but have a great look and would be a great addition to the Epiphone line. I think it would create a bit of buzz and don't think they'd be the most expensive guitars to make. I'd also love it if they created a Royal Tan or Ice Tea finish for the Casinos, Rivieras, Sorrentos etc. Last but not least, I'd like to see an Epiphone/Bigsby Collaberation to recreate some of the 60s Tremolo and Vibrola units with the Epiphone "E" logo... I think they looked great on these old models. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floydpink7 Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 Definitely the Epiphone Ripper/Grabber. The gibson one is over 3k... way too expensive. An Epiphone version would be just the ticket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duane v Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 American Made Crestwood Deluxe.... I would sell my wife's car right out from under her to get one:-" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxHart85231281734137 Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 How about just the dot line, even dot studios, being offered with P90s instead of humbuckers, i realy want a semi hollow with p90s damit, the casino is great but you cant get nasty with her, just a dot with P90s thats all i want, or how about just more epiphones offered with p90s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianh Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 How about just the dot line' date=' even dot studios, being offered with P90s instead of humbuckers, i realy want a semi hollow with p90s damit, the casino is great but you cant get nasty with her, just a dot with P90s thats all i want, or how about just more epiphones offered with p90s[/quote']+1, or a Sheraton II w/ P-90s. Also bring back the GENESIS damn it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkuss Posted March 25, 2009 Author Share Posted March 25, 2009 Nice! That's a big bass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wedgeSG Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 It's been mentioned before but worth repeting, How about a Ted Nugent Signature Epi Byrdland with the right cut and the Ted approved pickups and modifications? Any color would be fine, but heck, how many different Zakk's have there been so far? Wedgie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highxj Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 This is easy, a Byrdland. Not necessarily a Nuge signature, but one like it with the Florentine cutout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Norm Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 I don't dream of no Epi's guitars... Dont misunderstand me, I love my Ultra Les Paul. But If I would have a real dream, it would be GIBSON to produce a Les Paul Standard for the price of an Epi Les Paul... I know...I'm making a nightmare..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 Sheraton, Riviera, Casino, Byrdland, Broadway, etc. and the original Epiphone solid bodies, in "Elitist" quality, with Nitro (or ulta-thin Poly) finishes, in the original "Kalamazoo" spec's/configurations. At "Elitist" prices. Not much to ask, right?! ;>) CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midiman56 Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 It was just mentioned in another thread ... I am gassing badly for a Firebird VII. Something about this guitar has really put the hook in me. As was mentioned in that thread as well as my own thread where I asked for your opinions on it, I would love to see this made with the original neck-through design. Don't need the banjo tuners ... Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swoop Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 Double cutaway Les Paul, structured the same as the current LP single cut range. Cheaper, lower end models, standard models, and more expensive models with flamed finishes etc. Some with P90s, some with Humbuckers. I still wouldn't be able to afford one, but I guess I could wait a few years for some reasonably priced used ones to come up for sale. And their intorduction might even bring the price of single cut LPs down some so I could afford one of them instead! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pohatu771 Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 I'd like an ES-339... I like the idea of them, but I haven't played one. There are actually more guitars I'd like to see Fender make than Epiphone - I greatly prefer the Tune-o-Matic to the Fender bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larkin38 Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 I thought the Coronet was going to be reissued. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InsideMan Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 Bring back the VS Elitist Byrdland with Venitian cutaway... NOW! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkuss Posted March 26, 2009 Author Share Posted March 26, 2009 I like the idea of the florentine ****away! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnMcClane5000 Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 EPIPHONE: - J-45 LTD ED '63 REISSUE - CORTEZ Acoustic - '62 Coronet Reissue (with one Dog-ear, Old non-batwing headstock style) - RIVOLI BASS - SORRENTO (2x P-90's) - CENTURY - SHERATON I (like the John Lee Hooker Sig..) - ELITIST RIVIERA (6-/12-String --> SUNBURST) -OPTIONAL ICE TEA FINISH ON ALL SEMI-HOLLOW MODELS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingfrets Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 Still waiting for a double cut Junior (single P90, set neck). Cherry would be cool but that cheesy TV Yellow would be the grail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfsboy Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 I would like a double cut Les Paul with 2 P90's but I would settle for a single neck position version . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acewarslave Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 dammitt i want one of the ace frehley blue bursts mannn i so drool for it=p~ [-o< Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sexygibson Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 It was just mentioned in another thread ... I am gassing badly for a Firebird VII. Something about this guitar has really put the hook in me. As was mentioned in that thread as well as my own thread where I asked for your opinions on it' date=' I would love to see this made with the original neck-through design. Don't need the banjo tuners ... Jim [img']http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo264/midiman56/Firebirdcomp.jpg[/img] +1 on the Firebird ! I would like to see Epi take it a step further and build it to Elitist quality. I would also like to see an elitist quality Les Paul Junior with P-90s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest icantbuyafender Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 ace frehely les paul heritagecherryburst / diMarzios FIREBIRD VII in red with gold hardware and vibrola with custom switching ( on/off/split switch for each mini 'bucker) and master volume with a treble bleed and a varitone. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luap Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 How about a reissue of these Casinos: http://www.vintageguitars.org.uk/epiphone61p6.php http://www.vintageguitars.org.uk/epiphone62p6.php http://www.vintageguitars.org.uk/epiphone64p3.php (or one of the other guitars at this page) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkuss Posted March 26, 2009 Author Share Posted March 26, 2009 I wouldn't say no! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntelligentAl Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 I'd like to see an Epiphone version of the Angus Young Signature SG, but I can't see that happening, unfortunately. Also, the new Gibson Florentine Les Paul with the Bigsby looks pretty awesome, maybe an Epiphone version of that would go down well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.