PeterDoherty Posted May 24, 2010 Share Posted May 24, 2010 Hello everybody (I'm a new one ). I found very weird Epiphone electric, I can't find any information about that guitar on web. Probably this model now's on epi discontinued list... Magnet link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReneBoedker Posted May 24, 2010 Share Posted May 24, 2010 Welcome PeterDoherty The guitar is probably a part of the S-series. I can't tell what the exact model name is, but I feel pretty confident that someone else at this forum will be able to help you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterDoherty Posted May 24, 2010 Author Share Posted May 24, 2010 I check out ''epi strats'' list but I still can't find that model. Epi X-1000 looks very similar, but have different body shape and fret markers... 150 $ is a good price for that epi? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinTheHood Posted May 24, 2010 Share Posted May 24, 2010 Okey dokey. This is an odd bird. Fret marker configuration by model: S-series - Shark tooth (except the S-400 - regular dots) I-series - Top dots Pro-series - Top dots Pro-1&2 - Mark III X-1000 - Chevron This falls into none of these lists. The body configuration (pickup route, knob & switch position) look like an i-435. But the pickups dont match the model. Its possible that the covers were removed (if thats even possble), or the pickups have been replaced, or its a custom guitar. The i-435 did not have the Steinberger trem as an option. Also, the neck seems to be from an S-400. The S-400 was the only higher end guitar that came with a maple fretboard. And none of them came with a sunburst finish from the S-400 and up. Its obviously a bolt-neck, so we can rule out any of the set-neck models: X-1000, i935 & S-900. And its not a Pro by any means, as they only had two pickups. My guess is its a custom i435 with possibly a replacement or custom neck from an S-400. I will save the pics and try to research into this model for my strat list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterDoherty Posted May 24, 2010 Author Share Posted May 24, 2010 I understand, but seller wrote the guitar is fully original & free of any modification. Do you think he's lying??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinTheHood Posted May 24, 2010 Share Posted May 24, 2010 I understand' date=' but seller wrote the guitar is fully original & free of any modification.Do you think he's lying???[/quote'] If thats the case, then it must be a custom i435. He says that he has the original 'carton' that it came in. Maybe he has the paperwork as well? He called it an Epiphone-Gibson SKB. But SKB stands for Steinberger KB, so thats not the model of the guitar. No, I dont think he is lying. Epiphone is known for putting out oddball limited runs of certain guitars. The neck was absolutely made for an S-400, but probably factory installed on this guitar as it is most likely a custom model. In case you were wondering, the older S-series necks from the 80's are fantastic. The S-series ran fron 1986-89. The I-series from 1989-91. The neck is most likely a leftover from the S-series and used for this 'custom' model. Also, the pickups could be Tech-II from the S-series as well...another leftover used for a custom. All of this is really just an educated guess. You could always call Gibson and ask them if you want to know for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterDoherty Posted May 24, 2010 Author Share Posted May 24, 2010 He says that he has the original 'carton' that it came in. Man, he first said: ''W gitarze nie dokonywano zadnych zmian - wszystkie elementy sa fabryczne.'' It is mean exactly: No changes were made in guitar - all elements are original. I will ask him about documentation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albannach Posted May 24, 2010 Share Posted May 24, 2010 I calculate the current offer at about 90 Euros - in anybody's language that is a bargain! Would certainly be worth it in my opinion, in fact if I could bid on it I would but she says no more until I get rid of a couple of mine - surely there is room for a little one like that! Good luck if you are bidding, it would be a great guitar to own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce_09 Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 I love that you've actually gone out and got Pete and Carl's favourite guitars. Impressive stuff! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elixxrx66 Posted May 30, 2010 Share Posted May 30, 2010 I love The Libertines and Babyshambles! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted May 30, 2010 Share Posted May 30, 2010 Here's a "spec's" page, that "MIGHT" help??? http://epiphone.3house.com CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinTheHood Posted May 30, 2010 Share Posted May 30, 2010 Here's a "spec's" page' date=' that "MIGHT" help??? http://epiphone.3house.com CB[/quote'] LOL, Charlie. Thats my website. That particular model isnt listed. Its got to be a factory Epiphone 'Partscaster' billed as a custom. Its the only logical conclusion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sledge57 Posted May 30, 2010 Share Posted May 30, 2010 Well I don't have any idea what it is but I like it ................. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amino Moore Posted May 30, 2010 Share Posted May 30, 2010 That's definitely a Steinberger Tremolo so it is most likely one of those models during the era when they made that Les Paul with one humbucker and the same tremolo. Late 80's early 90's ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterDoherty Posted May 31, 2010 Author Share Posted May 31, 2010 Guitar is already sold. I do not bought it because price was too high and I prefer other equipment... What do you think about these Juniors? http://www.allegro.pl/item1061671718_epiphone_les_paul_junior_reissue_p_90.html http://www.allegro.pl/item1049046455_epiphone_junior_sg_pokrowiec.html Number 2 is 2005 model - I saw serial number. Up The Shambles - for death and glory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted May 31, 2010 Share Posted May 31, 2010 LOL' date=' Charlie. Thats my website. That particular model isnt listed. Its got to be a factory Epiphone 'Partscaster' billed as a custom. Its the only logical conclusion.[/quote'] LOL! Cool!! Well....if you guys don't know (for sure) what it is...then??? CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterDoherty Posted June 7, 2010 Author Share Posted June 7, 2010 I found another one... http://www.allegro.pl/item1071860057_vintage_gibson_epiphone_72_piekny_unikat_w_wa.html Please help mates Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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