EpiLP Posted December 5, 2009 Share Posted December 5, 2009 Hi all, I am new in this forum. Hello to all. [blush] Urgently seek infomation of an used Epi Les Paul Goldtop with bolted and scaft neck. It has neck plate with etched wordings saying "Handcrafted in Korea by Epiphone and The Epiphone Company Nashville Tennensee USA" wordings and Serial numbers. A quick check revealed it was made in Samick factory in 1995. Questions: Bolted-on neck to body and scaft neck jointed at the third fret. Any good? Does it affect sustain and durability of the neck? How does it perform as compare to normal Les Paul with glued necks? Any kind input would be much appreciated. Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swoop Posted December 5, 2009 Share Posted December 5, 2009 A scarf joint is a common joint used to attach the headstock to the neck, so that's fine. I've never seen a GoldTop with a Bolt neck though. Any chance of some pics? Of course, this is a mid 90s Epiphone we're talking about, and they probably finished some bolt neck models in Gold. Generally a bolt neck won't have the sustain of a set neck. This is arguable of course. A good bolt neck can be better than a set neck. As for durability, if you happen to break the headstock off it at some point, you can simply get another neck, rather than trying to fix the break, and potentially not being able to at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sjael Posted December 5, 2009 Share Posted December 5, 2009 They definitely did make LP Standards with bolt-necks around then, and seeing as a Gold Top is a Standard with a gold top, I don't see why they wouldn't have been bolted on too. I wouldn't be too worried about the joint in the neck, providing it's a legit Epiphone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EpiLP Posted December 5, 2009 Author Share Posted December 5, 2009 In view of it rare construction, i wonder would there be any extra value in terms of selling price. Actually i am contemplating whether i should buy from the gentleman. He is asking some US950 with original hardcase in used condition. Advice appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swoop Posted December 5, 2009 Share Posted December 5, 2009 Yes, now that you mention it, I do recall some seeing LP 'Standards' with bolt necks from that era, on this forum no less. I really don't think the construction is 'rare' either. $950US? Really? Seems a bit hefty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest icantbuyafender Posted December 5, 2009 Share Posted December 5, 2009 That price makes me shudder. I dunno... Id rather take an Elitist... I say $300-400 at the MAX if it were in mint condition with a nice case. Essentially a deeper bodied LP100 w/ the standard bling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tgifntx Posted December 5, 2009 Share Posted December 5, 2009 It was drivin' me crazy... Knew I had run on this! Not much in terms of the shape it's in... At any rate, I think this is the one you're talkin' about..? http://cgi.ebay.com/USED-Epiphone-Les-Paul_W0QQitemZ260512280259QQcmdZViewItemQQptZGuitar?hash=item3ca7bdeec3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tgifntx Posted December 5, 2009 Share Posted December 5, 2009 Sorry 'bout that... I should've mentioned the "topic" came up in a question to the seller, Not the description as to it bein' a bolt-on neck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EpiLP Posted December 5, 2009 Author Share Posted December 5, 2009 Owner asking SGD$1200 for the goldtop, epi. I thought it's rare and worth collecting. Still, curious on how it sounds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tgifntx Posted December 5, 2009 Share Posted December 5, 2009 Hmm... I dunno... Yeah, I'd have to check that out REAL good before I dropped the bux..? What is the collectability with it if ya' don't mind my askin'... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Zeplin Posted December 5, 2009 Share Posted December 5, 2009 Modern day Epis have no real collectibility. The jury is still out on the Eltist line. Some from the early days such as old casinos and the like have some level of desirability but for the most part any Epi purchased after the 1960s isn't going to make you rich. $950 for a bolt on neck LP is ridiculous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tgifntx Posted December 5, 2009 Share Posted December 5, 2009 Yes sir, Seems a little stoudt..? I was just curious as to it's collectability. I wasn't seein' it..? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EpiLP Posted December 5, 2009 Author Share Posted December 5, 2009 Hmm....inputs on collectivity has been noted. Pardon my ignorance, all along i thought bolted neck on any Les Paul could be regarded as rare since both Epi and Gib mainly come in glued necks. I knew quoted price is high as back here we can have abrand new epi for less than SGD$780. MIC though. Anyone has more infos on Ephis with bolted neck? Cheers, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brad1 Posted December 5, 2009 Share Posted December 5, 2009 Hmm....inputs on collectivity has been noted. Pardon my ignorance' date=' all along i thought bolted neck on any Les Paul could be regarded as rare since both Epi and Gib mainly come in glued necks. [/b']I knew quoted price is high as back here we can have abrand new epi for less than SGD$780. MIC though. Anyone has more infos on Ephis with bolted neck? Cheers, Just because something is rare, does not make it valuable, or mean it is of good quality. Ford Pinto's are rare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chemurgy Posted December 5, 2009 Share Posted December 5, 2009 Epi Les Pauls with bolt-on necks, fingerboard and body binding and trapezoid inlays are knowed as LP-300. I have a cherry burst LP-300. Plays great. But it's like other epi not a valuable item... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbrooks0711 Posted December 5, 2009 Share Posted December 5, 2009 Just because something is rare' date=' does not make it valuable, or mean it is of good quality.Ford Pinto's are rare.[/quote'] Maybe this is one of those epiphones that bursts into flames when you bump it against something. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carverman Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 Modern day Epis have no real collectibility. The jury is still out on the Eltist line. True' date=' but some of the Elitist will perhaps have some collectabilty as they are no longer made. Some from the early days such as old casinos and the like have some level of desirability, but for the most part any Epi purchased after the 1960s isn't going to make you rich. It depends on when in the 60s it was made.... I suppose. I did own a 1969 Epi Triumph made by Gibson in Kalamazoo (Blue label). If I recall , it cost me around $400 cdn with the Gibson hardshell case in '69. I had to sell it to a dealer in Toronto in 2003, and I got $1800 cdn for it. While it didn't make me rich, it did appreciate in value being a vintage (34 yrs), inflation over the years, and perhaps the fact it was still made by Gibson employees in those days. The dealer mentioned it would have been worth more (around $2200), had it been kept stock and unaltered, but in my youth, I decided to electrify it with deArmond SC pups..anyway.. some models, like the Casinos, Howard Roberts, Emperor thinline (3 p_ups) the Broadway and rarer flattops (Excellente) have a lot of collectability appeal these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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