sledge57 Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 Epiphones naming system? My brother was looking at an Epi and asked me a question about the price and I don't know the answer. Say you're looking at a LP, there LP std's, classic's, ultra's etc....... Is there a way to tell the nicer ones from the cheaper (when new) by the model names? I've run into this with SG's too, at one time I wanted one but have no idea what the difference is between the different versions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brad1 Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 Epiphones naming system? My brother was looking at an Epi and asked me a question about the price and I don't know the answer. Say you're looking at a LP' date=' there LP std's, classic's, ultra's etc....... Is there a way to tell the nicer ones from the cheaper (when new) by the model names? I've run into this with SG's too, at one time I wanted one but have no idea what the difference is between the different versions.[/quote'] If you go to the Epiphone website, they have descriptions of all the different models. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JefferySmith Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 If it's a studio, it's cheaper. If it's a Slash, it's more expensive. All kidding aside, I think they use some of the naming system of Gibson. It seems like the word "custom" is going to be associated with gold plating, and standard without gold plating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parabar Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 Among the common models (LP's and SG's) the model names in descending order of cost, features and decoration are: Custom (most binding and fanciest inlays) Standard Studio (minimal decoration, usually no pickup covers) Special (minimal decoration, on LP's the Specials are flat-topped mahogany, not arched and no maple cap or veneer) Junior (only one pickup) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sledge57 Posted December 19, 2009 Author Share Posted December 19, 2009 Thanks "Special" is one that always confused me, makes you think it's "special" not inexpensive :- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenrirlupus Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 Thanks "Special" is one that always confused me' date=' makes you think it's "special" not inexpensive :- [/quote']Oh it's special all right... REALLY special... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenrirlupus Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 Among the common models (LP's and SG's) the model names in descending order of cost' date=' features and decoration are: Custom (most binding and fanciest inlays) Standard Studio (minimal decoration, usually no pickup covers) Special (minimal decoration, on LP's the Specials are flat-topped mahogany, not arched and no maple cap or veneer) Junior (only one pickup)[/quote'] i couldn't tell where your signature started :- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanH Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 Among the common models (LP's and SG's) the model names in descending order of cost' date=' features and decoration are: Custom (most binding and fanciest inlays) Standard Studio (minimal decoration, usually no pickup covers) Special (minimal decoration, on LP's the Specials are flat-topped mahogany, not arched and no maple cap or veneer) Junior (only one pickup)[/quote'] And if they have a number in the name they're generally at the more budget end of the spectrum with bolt necks and cheaper woods and hardware eg. LP100, SG G310. The special version of the SG is the most budget of the lot. The G-400 is somewhat of an exception to my number 'theory'. I wonder why they don't use the name '61; or standard for the '66 G-400 reissue? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parabar Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 FenrirLupus wrote: Oh it's special all right... REALLY special... Think Dana Carvey's "Church Lady" character .... "Well, isn't that special?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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