Caolan96 Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 Hey Just got my new epi '56 goldtop from the fedex guy, on opening i noticed, there is NO limited edition stamp, and the serial number contains no letters, really worried about it Help would be greatly appreciated to put my mind at ease. Caolan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianh Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 Where'd you buy it? The serial numbers recently changed to no letters.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peeper Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 The ones I have seen hand no custom shop screen printing on the back of the neck. Where did you buy it? That alone should tell you the validity of the guitar if it's new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caolan96 Posted January 16, 2010 Author Share Posted January 16, 2010 i bought it at musicians friend, for some reason i was still worried, good news about the serial, any more confirmation about no epi stamp on the back of the headstock would be greatly appreciated, thanks ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyGibson Posted January 16, 2010 Share Posted January 16, 2010 I bought mine from Guitr Center. (Same thing as MF). These are now "special runs" for them. Mine does not have the old "custom shop" printed on it either. But these '09 models are made in Korea. It should be a good player - mine is. Very solid with a nice beefy neck. At least beefier than a regular standard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesman345 Posted January 16, 2010 Share Posted January 16, 2010 As far as I know, the older '56 GT's (before they were discontinued) did not have the Custom Shop decal. Actually, there is no Epi "Custom Shop" as such - it usually refers to "Limited Runs". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kong Posted January 16, 2010 Share Posted January 16, 2010 There is no way you're getting a fake if you buy a new guitar from Musician's Friend or Guitar Center. If that was even a possibility it would really hurt their business. So congrats on you new Epi Goldtop. How's she play? How 'bout posting a few pics? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianh Posted January 16, 2010 Share Posted January 16, 2010 i bought it at musicians friend' date=' for some reason i was still worried, good news about the serial, any more confirmation about no epi stamp on the back of the headstock would be greatly appreciated, thanks ![/quote'] I've never heard of Musician's Fiend selling a countefeit guitar. Messing up orders and having morons answer the phone yes, but selling fake guitars isn't something I've experienced or seen on any music forum. I suppose they could get scammed taking in a used instrument, but as an authorized Epi dealer it's highly unlikely they would ever sell any NEW guitar that did not come through the manufacturer's distribution network. They are too big and have too much at stake to get involved in any counterfeit foolishness. Enjoy your GT and welcome to the forum! And post some pics of your rig: http://forums.epiphone.com/default.aspx?g=posts&t=8886 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caolan96 Posted January 16, 2010 Author Share Posted January 16, 2010 I bought mine from Guitr Center. (Same thing as MF). These are now "special runs" for them. Mine does not have the old "custom shop" printed on it either. But these '09 models are made in Korea. It should be a good player - mine is. Very solid with a nice beefy neck. At least beefier than a regular standard. As GuitarDaterProject hasnt updated there serial breakdown to work with the new serial no's without letters, i found a post that helped me break it down, YYMMFFRRRRR e.g Mines is 090815XXXXX so mines was made in 2009 in August in Quindao China production # XXXXX il also put some pics up soon ! thanks ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caolan96 Posted January 16, 2010 Author Share Posted January 16, 2010 There is no way you're getting a fake if you buy a new guitar from Musician's Friend or Guitar Center. If that was even a possibility it would really hurt their business. So congrats on you new Epi Goldtop. How's she play? How 'bout posting a few pics? I will do ! shes beautiful, and plays like a dream, those P-90's produce a stunning clean sound, and biting distortion ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caolan96 Posted January 16, 2010 Author Share Posted January 16, 2010 dammit, my internets to dang slow to post pics, im switching ISP's this week, will do it then guys. On another note, i took the picguard off, any tips for filling in the holes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caolan96 Posted January 16, 2010 Author Share Posted January 16, 2010 Hi and welcome here' date=' the LP 56 Goldtop was long time a regular offered guitar of the Les Paul collection. than it seems they have been discontinued and some time ago the 56GT was listed in the "limited edition" line. I guess, musicians friend had some of the "older" models at stock. The serial# of your guitar should show you if my thoughts are wrong or not. It should be a early 09 or 08 model Peter [/quote'] Actually the serial # shows it was manufactured in August 'o9 is this strange, sorry for so many posts im new to this shiz ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcwillow777 Posted January 16, 2010 Share Posted January 16, 2010 I just put the screws back in the holes when I take the guard off. Mine is off on mine now, not in the avatar though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyGibson Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 They mus have switched produciton back to Quindango - 15 later in the year. CODE is:090421XXXX Made in April of 09, Factory - 21 = Unsung Korea. Even has the sticker that says, Made in Korea. Wonder why Epi is bouncing back and forth between Plants Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caolan96 Posted January 17, 2010 Author Share Posted January 17, 2010 They mus have switched produciton back to Quindango - 15 later in the year. CODE is:090421XXXX Made in April of 09' date=' Factory - 21 = Unsung Korea. Even has the sticker that says, Made in Korea. Wonder why Epi is bouncing back and forth between Plants[/quote'] Thanks Bill, Strange eh? I was suprised at Korea at all, every Epi ive had is from QuinDao. all the Korean ones i have seen have the GIBSON trus rod covers and were from the '90's. forgive me if my info is incorrect i am a newbie. Also i think il X out the rest of my serial # to stop them damn counterfeiters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caolan96 Posted January 17, 2010 Author Share Posted January 17, 2010 I just put the screws back in the holes when I take the guard off. Mine is off on mine now' date=' not in the avatar though.[/quote'] Oh Yeah, do you have the little bit outside the hole where theres no paint, looks like it just flaked off, this makes mine more noticable, any solutions for that guys, touch up paint ect? jcwillow did you route yours for humbuckers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcwillow777 Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 Oh Yeah' date=' do you have the little bit outside the hole where theres no paint, looks like it just flaked off, this makes mine more noticable, any solutions for that guys, touch up paint ect? jcwillow did you route yours for humbuckers?[/quote'] I wouldn't try to touch up anything, it might looks worse. If it bugs you too much, try to find some finger nail polish that matches. I did do that on a G-400 repair I did, but the headstock was broken off. I have the same problem on an Agile AL-2000 CSB, but it's the hole that holds the mounting plate for the PG on the side of the guitar, so it's not as noticeable. I didn't try to mess with it and I hardly notice it now. No routing, minis will fit in the route. I love the minis, I'm not a P90s guy. I have tried with a couple of guitars, but I use too many pedals and P90s don't like pedals. (Too much noise.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caolan96 Posted January 17, 2010 Author Share Posted January 17, 2010 I wouldn't try to touch up anything' date=' it might looks worse. If it bugs you too much, try to find some finger nail polish that matches. I did do that on a G-400 repair I did, but the headstock was broken off. I have the same problem on an Agile AL-2000 CSB, but it's the hole that holds the mounting plate for the PG on the side of the guitar, so it's not as noticeable. I didn't try to mess with it and I hardly notice it now. No routing, minis will fit in the route. I love the minis, I'm not a P90s guy. I have tried with a couple of guitars, but I use too many pedals and P90s don't like pedals. (Too much noise.) [/quote'] Oh nice, naw man i like the P-90's theyre really fugly tho I think il get used to it, i love the guitar, leaving it to get set up professionally today, in time i may get it routed for humbuckers and put in some Alnico II, as I'm a huge slash fan, and this is more or less the same guitar but without the HB's, pretty ridiculous marketing by Epi if you ask me, all about it being unique and stuff, its a rip off really, as im really happy with my '56. Thanks for all your help man (: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vic Flick Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 Oh Yeah' date=' do you have the little bit outside the hole where theres no paint, looks like it just flaked off, this makes mine more noticable, any solutions for that guys, touch up paint ect?[/quote'] Go to True Value Hardware and buy a little rubber grommet for 15 cents. Then you can do the Lennon thing, screw the grommet into the hole. I usually buy a black screw the same size as the one that came with the guitar, but that's a matter of personal taste. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deflepfan Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 having morons answer the phone yes' date=' [/quote']+1 - Tell me about it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dearlpitts Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dearlpitts Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 this guitar made in korea and is awsome. 09 from mf 56 goldtop epi lp, same type serial as refered too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suicidehummer Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 I bought mine from Guitr Center. (Same thing as MF). These are now "special runs" for them. Mine does not have the old "custom shop" printed on it either. But these '09 models are made in Korea. It should be a good player - mine is. Very solid with a nice beefy neck. At least beefier than a regular standard. No' date=' 2009 Epiphones are made ina variety of different factories. Epiphones haven't been made in one particular factory since the '70s. They mus have switched produciton back to Quindango - 15 later in the year. CODE is:090421XXXX Made in April of 09, Factory - 21 = Unsung Korea. Even has the sticker that says, Made in Korea. Wonder why Epi is bouncing back and forth between Plants As I said, they produce Epis in many different plants at the same time, they aren't "bouncing back and forth". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caolan96 Posted January 18, 2010 Author Share Posted January 18, 2010 Go to True Value Hardware and buy a little rubber grommet for 15 cents. Then you can do the Lennon thing' date=' screw the grommet into the hole. I usually buy a black screw the same size as the one that came with the guitar, but that's a matter of personal taste. [img']http://home.earthlink.net/~jkmcleer/Guitars/ACS_body.jpg[/img] I'm in Ireland so unfortunately I don't have access to a true value hardware store, but I should be able to get a rubber grommet somewhere right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcwillow777 Posted January 18, 2010 Share Posted January 18, 2010 Any hardware store should have them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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