sneddy72 Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 Proud owner of a Sheraton II Epiphone by Gibson headtsock serial no. 880911038, purchased about 3 yrs ago. Looked completely unloved by previous owner, once I got it set up properly it sounded great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sneddy72 Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 I have one. An 1988 model with everything all original. The man I got it from inherited it back in 1991 from his father who passed away. It's been in the case under his bed since then. Looks brand new and still has the plastic little tuner covers on back, the original warranty card and the Serial number all intact. Guitar is stunning and plays like a dream. The old man I got it from posted it on craigslist at about 11:00 pm one night and I was the lucky guy that saw it and called immediately. I said, I know it's late but I'd really like to buy this guitar. He said I was free to come get it so I did. It was everything he stated and more! Far More! I had it appraised and people across the internet truly have know real idea on the values of these guitars. Ive seen people without any real knowledge say these are worth oh about $400 or $500 dollars. About what a used China made Sheraton sells for! Funny thing is they are worth far more than that. They are some of the best built Sheratons made. They are very RARE and the guitar price guide doesn't even have them in it. If you have an 1986-1988 Sheraton with this headstock you have one of the truly collectable Epi's from the 80's. Two sold in the last couple years that were not original and had dents and abuse. both brought over $1400 US dollars. Mine was valued at double that amount. Sure, I know I'd have to find a buyer willing to pay that but it is what it is. They are far more valuable than what most people think. Paid £350 for mine, about $550 USD. $1400 seems a bit on the steep side! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandiMac Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 Why do you ask for this imformation if you do nothing. I've sent in my request almost a year ago and nothing from you. i'm still NOT on your list. What i have to be your friend. why do you have this forum(its a joke) you pick and choose the friends you want.. they made a great deal of these guitars... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandiMac Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 Why do you ask for this imformation if you do nothing. I've sent in my request almost a year ago and nothing from you. i'm still NOT on your list. What i have to be your friend. why do you have this forum(its a joke) you pick and choose the friends you want.. they made a great deal of these guitars... please anyone can you help me understand why im not on this list Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jiaix Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 I'm selling mine though (450 € (including case) + post from EU) http://forum.gibson.com/index.php?app=core&module=search&do=search&fromMainBar=1 Nice tortured sound, but way too heavy to carry around and right now I'm enjoying the sound of single coils more. PM me if anyone's interested Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkratz Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 I guess I'm a little late, but I picked up a 1988 Epiphone by Gibson yesterday at Guitar Center. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furious George Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 Dkatz, I'm curious about what you paid. I just found this forum and will send pics of my e by g this weekend to become another official owner. I bought mine at a vintage shop in Fla and moved it to Cleveland, Ohio. It's the natural color. Love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkratz Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 Dkatz, I'm curious about what you paid. I just found this forum and will send pics of my e by g this weekend to become another official owner. I bought mine at a vintage shop in Fla and moved it to Cleveland, Ohio. It's the natural color. Love it! If I remember correctly, Guitar Center had $499 on it. I had a trade in and paid $200 difference. The guitar is mint. I think it must have been a one-owner who played jazz because it had flat wound ropes on it. I polished the frets and buffed the guitar and it plays like a dream. I posted a couple of pictures in an earlier thread, but 2 of the pics didn't show up...don't know why. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkratz Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 Dkatz, I'm curious about what you paid. I just found this forum and will send pics of my e by g this weekend to become another official owner. I bought mine at a vintage shop in Fla and moved it to Cleveland, Ohio. It's the natural color. Love it! Finally got my pics to work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JanTheMan Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 Hey I have one Epiphone by Gibson Sheraton with the number 70105408. I bought it from new in mid 80's in DK. Now it's for sale. You can check som info here - http://www.dba.dk/ha...ne/id-85222063/ - although the copy is in danish. Otherwise I can be contacted here janolesen@stofanet.dk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fankytaun Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 hello, i am from Madrid, Spain, I have also a sheraton II with the legend "epiphone by gibson" The buy in 94 second hand and it has so far been difficult to find any reference to it because no serial tenianumero or any documentation. Upload a photo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guinnessorig Posted October 13, 2012 Share Posted October 13, 2012 I've had a tobacco sunburst Epiphone by Gibson Sheraton II bought from new since c.1988. Serial number 80100017. The gold hardware degraded badly over the years and I've just had it replaced with chrome, including some nice Grover pegs. A pair of Bareknuckle Stormy Mondays and a fret re-dress completed the makeover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dporto Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 I just did some work on one of these for a friend of mine. he said it had some issues with the output jack. It turns out it was just a loud buzzing, the jack itself was fine (obviously humbuckers shouldn't do this though). Well after pulling the guts out and re-flowing all the solder joints, and hitting the switch and pots with a little de-oxit it turns out she's fine! Dressed/polished the frets, and it's reay to rock once more! VERY nice guitar, plays and sounds beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arniemax Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 I've owned other Samick Sherry's, like this one: Now ain't she purdy??? Just didn't have by Gibson. ,,CAN SOMEONE ANSWER THE PROBLEM OF REPLACING THE TOM BRIDGES ON SAMICK/ EPI SHERATONS...MY 1989...LIKE MOST OF MY OTHERS HAS A 72.5 MM...POST SIZE(CENTER TO CENTER)... I COULD ONLY FIND A CHINESE THAT MAY FIT..NOT REC'D. THIS BRIDGE YET...GRAPH TECH SAYS THEY DO NOT GET MUCH CALL FOR THESE BRIDGEES...SO THEY HAVE NO SADDLES TO FIT...THANKS ARNIE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob smith Posted December 14, 2012 Share Posted December 14, 2012 6,006 registered members on this forum and this thread has had 162 views and to date the list of owners of Sheratons with the "Epiphone by Gibson" headstock is two people Musikron JoeSamick come on there must be more people out there who have this headstock on their Sherri's Hi All Just found this thread and forum. I have a sheraton with No: 80200199 on a sticker on back. and the body has a small sticker on back saying: sheraton-vsb. Any idea of the history of this guitar she sounds so nice and plays nice, Cheers guys really nice forum. Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erik1930 Posted May 24, 2013 Share Posted May 24, 2013 I have a Epiphone by Gibson, with the serial number 80110230, identified by a small sticker on the reverse of the headstock and the colour identifier, VSB, sticker on the reverse of the body. I have posted pictures in the Epiphone Electric forum under the topic Epihone Sheraton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOAT2G Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 Hi guys, Firstly, this thread has been a really great resource in finding out more about my Sheraton whilst I was waiting for my account to be activated. Yesterday I picked up an E by G Sheraton in natural finish. The one thing I don't think I saw mention of in this thread was the 'made in USA' sticker which I saw when I peeked into one of the f-holes. I think I read elsewhere that some of these were made in Korea but assembled and/or finished in the States. Are there any of the E by Gs that were made from start to finish in the USA? Unfortunately the serial number sticker has been lost — only the sticky residue remains. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gpd36 Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 Hi Guys, I bought a brand new sunburst Sheraton in September 1988 for £245. Its serial number was: 880509116. I sold it sometime around 1992. It was a great guitar! I wonder where it is now... Apologies - the image is quite large. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erik1930 Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 Sorry - I was just about to post my guitar details when I realised I had already done so and I couldn't see how to delete this post! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erik1930 Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 Hopefully, you will now add mine to the list. Photos have just been posted by me. By the way, I am hoping to sell or swop it Thanks. I thought there were quite a few owners of these Samick built Epiphone Sheratons with the headstock on this site. I was wrong. We have 6,677 registered forum members and have had 5,389 visits to this thread. Astounding........still only have 9 proven owners of "Epiphone by Gibson" Sheratons on this forum. 1986 E-by-G's NaturalScience2112 (E-by-G Sheraton owners club # 2 (tobacco, sn:6066698)) Musikron (E-by-G Sheraton owners club # 1 (natural, sn:6094580)) 1987 E-by-G's JoeSamick (E-by-G Sheraton owners club # 3 (tobacco, sn:70105418)) StevieD (E-by-G Sheraton owners club # 8 (tobacco, sn:71107775)) Albannach (E-by-G Sheraton owners club # 6 (tobacco, sn:71108446)) 1988 E-by-G's Toredown (E-by-G Sheraton owners club # 5 (tobacco, sn:80202658)) hilleri(2) (E-by-G Sheraton owners club # 9 (natural, sn:880603292) slawek (E-by-G Sheraton owners club # 4 (tobacco, sn:880802010)) missing serial therefore 1986 to 1988 E-by-G's hilleri (E-by-G Sheraton owners club # 7 (natural (yellowed), sn:XXXXXXXX)...probably 1988 who own "Epiphone by Gibson" Sheratons (samick build 1986-1988) with the Headstock Please if anyone else knows of anyone else who owns one, or sees one for sale, drop me a line. to be included in this list we need photographs of your guitar especially the headstock back and front Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Resigned Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 How should a 'guest' be able to post ? He's gone some years ago - for good or bad reasons....... and he's not alone wonder whatever did happen to good ol' Joe Guest... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erik1930 Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 I just want to let you all know that the photo's in my previously posted mail (see below) are of my guitar when it was for sale on ebay - I used them because the photos were great. If anyone doubts my validity, I have also posted below photos taken by me using my phone, of my ugly mug and the guitar. I wouldn't want anyone to think I am not genuine!! Thanks for looking! I have a Epiphone by Gibson, with the serial number 80110230, identified by a small sticker on the reverse of the headstock and the colour identifier, VSB, sticker on the reverse of the body. I have posted pictures in the Epiphone Electric forum under the topic Epihone Sheraton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viktor1972 Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 Hi Guys, I just bought a Korean 1987 Sheraton in Tobacco sunburst with 'Epiphone by Gibson' on the headstock. The guitar plays great, but needs a setup. I'm off to a luthier at lunchtime to see what can be done. The action is too high and there is a rattle on the first E string. But I'm sure that this will be taken care off today. The guitar as such is great, great dark look and amazing playability. I have owned quite a few Gibson's : ES-347 / 335 / 345 / 135 / 175 and a L4. I have sold them all, the only regret I have is the L4, that was an amazing guitar that I should have kept. But I got a great offer and didn't refuse. The other Gibson's just were not what I expected for the price (even second hand). This is my second Epiphone Sheraton and it will not be my last. I have a blond Sheraton made in Korea in 2004 (Unsung) that is amazing, but this Korean '87 guitar is even better. It reminds me very much of the playability of the 80's ES-347. Same feel of the fretboard (although this is rosewood and not ebony like on the ES-347). Pickups are amazing and 'warmer' in my opinion than the pickups on the '04 Korean guitar. So this is my second Sheraton and I will keep them both. I did my last gig with the blond '04 guitar and she did great. No tuning issues (as oppossed to some Gibson's), great sound and build like a tank. The '86 Korean guitar sounds even warmer, looks classy and with a proper set-up will be another keeper. I never had that feeling when I had the Gibson's and I was always worried that something would happen to them. And at the price I paid, that wasn't an option. I can see that some Gibson's must be really superior, and if you can get your hands on one of those, keep them. But I've had too many Gibson's and never really felt that one of them was that great. The two Korean Sheraton play as well as the Gibson's I had and sound great, the '87 guitar clearly the best. But upgrading to Gibson pickups could be an option for the '04 guitar. The '87 is just fine as is, and can be compared to most ES-335's anyday. Another issue however is the new 50thEdition of the Sheraton. I've played two and both had issues. The one I played in Belgium had a bad nut and was send back to Epiphone (the guitar also felt "dead"), the one I played at EsseMusic in Italy had a non-working bridge pick-up and was also sent back (but felt "alive", great sound even acoustic). So I would definitely recommend trying the 50thEditions of the Sheraton before buying. It seems like quality control just isn't there yet. I'm sure that some Chinese Epiphone guitars are great, but since my two Korean Epiphone's are amazing for a great price, I would suggest taking a close look at Korean models before buying a Chinese one. You can still get one at low prices, and it is safe to believe that prices will only go up for Korean made Sheraton's since they will become Vintage guitars in a couple of years from now. And the two Korean ones I have are worth every penny I paid for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dporto Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 So I just got this thing back as my buddy still says "the jack is bad" (BTW I plugged it in and it's fine...) so I popped the jack out cut the lead wire back a bit re-soldered it, and guess what? It's still fine! Ha... anyway, I thought I'd post some photo's... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgemcd1806 Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 Hi guys, Does anybody know what I have? Really stumped by it, a few local luthiers think it's could be rare and worth something but I am clueless Here's a thread with a few photos http://forum.gibson.com/index.php?/topic/107143-epiphone-by-gibson-sheraton/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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