EpiSherry Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 Hello all. I just got my Epiphone Sheraton after a year of looking (I'm a southpaw and this guitar is a blessing). I've been playing for 9 years and this is my first Epiphone and by far my favorite guitar. Anyways... As much as I appreciate what a beauty it is, the level of gold on this thing is burying the needle on my Pimp-o-Meter (all of my prostitute employees aren't helping either). As far as upgrades, I will do pickups later. This thing is pretty sweet stock. Do any of you have Imperial or Keystone style tuners on a Sheraton? I would really like to see how it looks. Should I switch out the nut? Pots? And while we are here, what other upgrades have you done? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Summerisle Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 Nothing wrong with imperials on a semi-acoustic! My Hagstrom has their take on imperials, and it looks very pimped indeed: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EpiSherry Posted April 2, 2009 Author Share Posted April 2, 2009 wow that looks killer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkuss Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 i think they'd look nice. Selector switch is normally the first thing to go on my epis so if you can do the pots/caps at the same time you'll probably get a lot more out of the guitar without having to change the pups! welcome to the forum and get some pics up!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 Imperials! I have them on my Epiphone USA Sheri, and even put them on my Gibson "Lucille!" I just changed the bottons, themselves...not the whole machine head. They look Great! CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EpiSherry Posted April 2, 2009 Author Share Posted April 2, 2009 Yeah I think Imperials look best. Don't them come on the Elitist model anyways? If I was to mount Imperials (the whole deal, not just tuner buttons) would it require any extra holes? I'll take some pictures tomorrow and throw them up here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 EpiSherry...if you want(?) New Tuners...get Grover "Super" Rotomatics...they have the "imperial tuner keys," on them, already. And, you won't have to make any new holes. If you actually put on the "Imperial" tuners, they will require another pilot hole (top)...much like a "Kluson" deluxe does. And, yeah...the "Elitist" come with "Super" Rotomatics, with the "Imperial" buttons/keys. CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWANG Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 I have Imperials on my sheri.. and a pic of the headstock. I have a set of extra Keystones in gold laying around, so I could take a pic and put 'em both up if you want. TWANG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midiman56 Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 Nothing wrong with imperials on a semi-acoustic! My Hagstrom has their take on imperials' date=' and it looks very [i']pimped [/i]indeed: Wow! Did that come with a big hat with a long feather sticking out of it? Hot guitar, indeed! JIm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewy1281734128 Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 my black locking grovers have just turned up for my sherry. never used them before but least i wont have any trouble changing strings. you'd think after 7 or so years id be able to do it properly by now.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender 4 Life Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 Heres mine........I put used Imp's on it, and couldn't be happier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carverman Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 Traditionally, Gibson made Sheratons came with Grover kidney beans. The Imperials were reserved for the 3 p_up thinline Emperor (quite rare). The Sheraton being the top of the line thinline probably should have Imperials, as the gear ratio is better than the 14:1 Keystones. There is a on-line store that you can order just the pearl Imperial buttons and those add some additional bling to your pride and joy. I have a set on my Broadway elitist. I just replaced the grover kidney bean buttons with the Imperial buttons. http://www.guitarpartsresource.com/tuners_partsbuttons.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tulsaslim Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 Imperials look like they were made for Epi headstocks. They look fantastic. I've changed out a couple of my dots to Imperials. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWANG Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 I'll get a pic with the keystones. TWANG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shartom Posted April 4, 2009 Share Posted April 4, 2009 I guess it is more a matter of taste. I have a very old set of Grover Imperials that I installe on an old 335. They looked out of place. My Sheraton is totally stock and sounds great. I have a Gibby Les Paul and SG. The pickups are hotter and have more focus. The Sheraton blows them out of the water looks wise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Summerisle Posted April 4, 2009 Share Posted April 4, 2009 I'll get a pic with the keystones. TWANG TWANG... stick to luthiery...don't take up photography as a profession! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EpiSherry Posted April 4, 2009 Author Share Posted April 4, 2009 Thanks a bunch for all of the help. I just ordered a set of the Grover Super Rotomatics. As soon as I install them (along with a new bone nut and a fresh setup) I will take some pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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