tgifntx Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 I picked up an '95 Epi LP "Exotic" today. Checked the dater to find out a little more info and it was made at the Samick Plant February '95. Bare with me as the photo I dropped in reference isn't mine, Identical guitar tho. The pic looks a little odd..? The thing in your face looks outrageous! Really cool nat finish and feels lighter to me than my other LP's with the exception of the Ultra. Excuse me if I've termed this wrong, (exotic), That's all I've run into as of yet. Any ol' way, Here she be... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swoop Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 Sure looks exotic, whatever it actually is! Another pawn shop find is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tgifntx Posted December 11, 2009 Author Share Posted December 11, 2009 Hey Swoop- Yes sir, I was in an crazy hurry today and I walked right past it... Turned around and it caught my eye. It'll probly be the one ya' just "gotta love"... Haaaaaaahhhahhaa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tgifntx Posted December 11, 2009 Author Share Posted December 11, 2009 Anybody have any idea as to where I might try to look for any further information on this crazy thing? Can't seem to locate much on it and was curious as to what the finish is legitimately termed. '95 just too far back or just such an OOgly obscure finish they're hidin' it..? Thank you for any and all help... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strumbone Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 The back looks like a nice mahogany...can't tell too much about the front...some sort of maple? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peeper Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 I remember those, I have an old guitar player with an ad for them around here somewhere. Its birdseye maple (the top anyways), I don't recall if they had another name for it other than natural though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pohatu771 Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 I'm guessing that it's either Antique Natural or Transparent Amber. There may be a colour code under the neck pickup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peeper Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 I would guess trans amber but what do I know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tgifntx Posted December 12, 2009 Author Share Posted December 12, 2009 The back looks like a nice mahogany...can't tell too much about the front...some sort of maple? Thank you Strum- Yeah' date=' It's a "birdseye maple" vs "quilted maple" top with like you've stated the usual maple body. I just haven't seen anything on it ie; Custom "exotic", etc. Just curious what Epi kicked it out termed as. I'll have to keep kickin' around the sites to see if I can find out some more info..? I'll get some of my own pics up as I can. *Not that mine would be much better... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tgifntx Posted December 12, 2009 Author Share Posted December 12, 2009 I remember those' date=' I have an old guitar player with an ad for them around here somewhere. Its birdseye maple (the top anyways), I don't recall if they had another name for it other than natural though.[/quote'] I'm sorry Ron... 'Spose I need to read thru before I spout huh... Yes sir, That's sure what she is (bird's eye). It might be that's exactly it, "Epi LP Stdrd natch birds eye". I'll try to run down the GP ad[cool] Thanks, I appreciate all the info!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tgifntx Posted December 12, 2009 Author Share Posted December 12, 2009 I'm guessing that it's either Antique Natural or Transparent Amber. There may be a colour code under the neck pickup. I'll check it out... Thanks for the insight[biggrin] I sure appreciatcha'!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest icantbuyafender Posted December 12, 2009 Share Posted December 12, 2009 Your good finds are making me glad I snatched up my recent acquisition before you got to it! hah. Beautiful guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tgifntx Posted December 12, 2009 Author Share Posted December 12, 2009 Hahhhaahaa... I've gotten ahold of a couple that I sure wished I hadn't... This one is gonna be okay I think..? Heck of a resonant body. I will go in today and pick up my LP +top transamber. Now that one, Is by far the the LUCKIEST find in the fleet! The ol' "guitar gods" were all present that day... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tgifntx Posted December 12, 2009 Author Share Posted December 12, 2009 I stumbled on this vid/review of the birds eye. A liitle lengthy and dry, But a purdy good look at it. Real nice guitar actually. This one will be at the techs for a bit. I'm havin' him go thru it top to bottom, Inside 'n out. The body has a super nice resonance to it, Sooo... I'm probly gonna go with some PAF pros in this one..? Got some time to kick it around tho... He is so backed up doin' setups for the Holidaze it's unreal!! I saw an ol' Electra SG copy when I was in there yesterday mornin'... Man, It was immaculate!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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