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Just Got My Epiphone Elite Les Paul Standard


clarkuss

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Is it just me, I'm having trouble seeing the pics...oh wait there aren't any!!! just kidding Congrats, you've scored an excellent Les Paul I look forward to seeing it .

 

 

mgm

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Alright, alright! Hold yer horses. I wish I had also bought the custom because the quality of these guitars is amazing. I received a nice letter from the taxman today saying I had a rebate and could finally pay for my long awaited Elitist Casino. There's got to be some irony in that? Taxman/Epiphone Casino...

 

Here are some pics of the LP. Same crappy camera though I'm afraid! The headstock is much cleaner than it looks in the pics. There's hardly a visible mark on this guitar, just the light playing tricks. I was very impressed when it arrived. And the case... quality.

 

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HNGD!!! That flame top looks great, and the quality of those is awesome. If my memory is correct they come with a 50sr and a 60st USA humbucker which I love ,some people feel like they don't have enough bottom end but they work well for me. What kind of amp/amp's do you use? Anyway you have a winner, thanks for the pics!!!

 

 

 

mgm

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Sweet ](*,) It's a darned shame Gibson/Epi discontinued the Elitists ........ enjoy it !!!! It's a beaut, and I'm sure you'll love it !!!!

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Beautiful guitar ! I have owned numerous Les Pauls; Gibson Standards, Studios, Epi Standards and Elitists. I can tell you that the Elitist is a HIGH quality guitar.

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Sweet =D> It's a darned shame Gibson/Epi discontinued the Elitists ........ enjoy it !!!! It's a beaut' date=' and I'm sure you'll love it !!!! [/quote']

 

Yeah it sucks, I wonder if the sales had slipped that far? I don't know where I fall in Epi marketing public but none of the new stuff that they have brough to the table appeals to me. Atleast people can still find gems like this Les Paul!

 

 

 

mgm

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Wow. that's pretty remarkable.

It's funny because with some Epi LP bodies there is a mild but, obvious difference from the Gibson LP's. they're almost...thicker. mildy mind you!

But, that looks identical almost.

 

Such a shame that they're discontinued. Hearts me heart!

  • 2 weeks later...
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Congrats! Looks just like my baby...got my Elite in 2003 on E-bay in that same gorgeous T-burst.

You will really love this guitar, the quality is unbelievable for the price.

Got mine brand new off a music store wall for a winning bid of $740.00.

Mind if I ask what you paid and what year it is?

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Your first Elite/Elitist? Congrats! If they only had nitro finishes' date=' they might be a......Gibson[/quote']

Trying to demote our truly fine Elites to an ol' 2nd rate Gibson?

It's tastefully done poly -- and will outlast that soft nitro by decades -- maybe a real downside to the relic-ed lovers.

 

A real GEM there clarkuss, congrats and enjoy!

...but it can't be THE nicest Elite LP b/c I've owned it since '03 - LOL :D/

 

Hit every BLUE NOTE baaaby..., I'm going to play on:-"

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Trying to demote our truly fine Elites to an ol' 2nd rate Gibson?

It's tastefully done poly -- and will outlast that soft nitro by decades -- maybe a real downside to the relic-ed lovers.

 

A real GEM there clarkuss' date=' congrats and enjoy!

...but it can't be [b']THE[/b] nicest Elite LP b/c I've owned it since '03 - LOL :D/

 

Hit every BLUE NOTE baaaby..., I'm going to play on:-"

 

Steven, you wouldn't be familiar with my favorite pedal, would you?

 

Cheers

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