farbeyonddriven3 Posted May 23, 2009 Share Posted May 23, 2009 First post here, be nice. I picked up an Epi Les Paul Standard Plus in trans blue today. Beauty of a finish with the quilted Trans. But there is a little seal on back of headstock that says "Limited Edition". From the serial number (I02091278) I think it was made in Sept. 2002. Does anyone know anything about these? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z-clay Posted May 23, 2009 Share Posted May 23, 2009 Awesome guitar farbey. The quilt top looks like one of those really nice Koean AAAA ones. I've only had my Epiphone for about a week so I dont really have any info on the limited edition part but you are in the right place to get answers. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z-clay Posted May 23, 2009 Share Posted May 23, 2009 I found a site that had some info on your serial #. http://www.guitardaterproject.org/epiphone.aspx "Guitar Info Your guitar was made at the Saein Plant, Korea/China September 2002 Production Number: 1278 Saein Musical Instrument Co. Ltd The Saein Musical Instrument Co. Ltd. is located in the Namdong Industrial Complex in Incheon, Korea. Saein was established in July 1st 1991 and has a monthly capacity of 4,500pcs. In Oct 1st 1992, Saien Began manufacturing guitars for Epiphone, who they now consider to be their main business. They also started producing their own line of guitars called Shine in 1997. In February, 2001, a new factory was opened in Gaomi City, China. This factory boasts a monthly capacity of 10,000pcs. Saein was presented the ‘The Best Quality Award of the Year’ by Gibson Epiphone USA in 1998 and 1999." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RotcanX Posted May 23, 2009 Share Posted May 23, 2009 The quilted maple veneer made it a Limited Edition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farbeyonddriven3 Posted May 23, 2009 Author Share Posted May 23, 2009 Thanks for the info and help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swoop Posted May 23, 2009 Share Posted May 23, 2009 Yes, besides the quilted finish, it is much the same as any other standard, not that that's a bad thing, they're great guitars!. It's usually small differences that earn them the 'Limited Edition' or 'Custom Shop' Label. For example you can get a G400 SG with the large pickguard, and it'll bear the 'Custom Shop' label, even though it's no different to normal G400s, apart from the pickguard. I've seen G400s with a Maestro Vibrola tremolo unit too, which have the 'Custom Shop Label'. Like this one http://www.trademe.co.nz/Music-instruments/Instruments/Guitar-bass/Electric-guitars/auction-220205485.htm Boy if I'd seen that before I bought my G400 I'd have saved a little longer and got that instead! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RotcanX Posted May 23, 2009 Share Posted May 23, 2009 I've seen G400s with a Maestro Vibrola tremolo unit too' date=' which have the 'Custom Shop Label'.[/quote'] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swoop Posted May 23, 2009 Share Posted May 23, 2009 ^Yup. Thems purdy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RotcanX Posted May 23, 2009 Share Posted May 23, 2009 Unfortunately mine has a very clunky neck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swoop Posted May 23, 2009 Share Posted May 23, 2009 I've heard that about slightly older G400s. Fortunately mine is only a couple of years old, and has the nice, new, slim neck profile which is gorgeous to play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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