short72 Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 HELP I recently acquired this Les Paul. I do not know anything about it. I am not a guitar player and only bought it because the guy needed money. Can you help me with date, value, authenticity and any other info? I know it needs a little end for the switch, where do you get these? Any and all info will be helpful. I have the case also, is this worth anything? Thank you in advance for the help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
animalfarm Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 You have what I believe to be an "Epi Les Paul Classic Red Quilt Top". I have a 2006 AMBER Classic. Production ended on this model in 2006, not sure when it was started. Your serial # indicates: Your guitar was made at the Unsung Plant, Korea January 1999 Production Number: 4822 Research would be needed to verify that model was made in Korea before being produced at the Daewoo, China plant, and when production was started. I've only seen Classics from Daewoo Plant. Typical colors: Red, Amber, Grey, Blue. Tuners are not stock, I've SEEN this type before, but cannot ID. Truss rod cover usually has "Les Paul Classic", but if made in Korea, they may have been using the "Gibson" TRC in those days. Switch Tip may possibly be found at local music store - just make sure it is for an Epi/Import/Metric, not for a USA Gibson (threads are different). Case costs $79.00. Ebay selling prices usually range from $300 - $399 (based on condition), but I have seen bidding go higher on the Red Quilt tops, depending on how badly the bidder wanted it. I paid $300 for mine on ebay, and it was MINT condition. Hope this helps. EDIT: Just for grins, pull the knob control cover off the back, and see if the potentiometers inside are regular size (1") or mini pots. Epis come with Full Size/Regular pots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinTheHood Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 Tuners are not stock, I've SEEN this type before, but cannot ID. They look like Sperzels, but no logo on them so they might be a knockoff of some sort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 If you look closely I think they do say Sperzel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
short72 Posted October 31, 2010 Author Share Posted October 31, 2010 So, The info about it being a 1999 model and all is correct? Where would I get the little cap that goes on the switch? What should I ask for the Guitar and case together? I want to move it. Thanks, Denis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinTheHood Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 If you look closely I think they do say Sperzel. Yeah, the pic is a little blurry. It looks like it says something, or used to say something, but I figure that if there was a name on them, he wouldnt have asked about the brand. Maybe if he takes a closer look at them he can make something out. They might just be gunked up and illegible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
short72 Posted October 31, 2010 Author Share Posted October 31, 2010 Yeah, the pic is a little blurry. It looks like it says something, or used to say something, but I figure that if there was a name on them, he wouldnt have asked about the brand. Maybe if he takes a closer look at them he can make something out. They might just be gunked up and illegible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
short72 Posted October 31, 2010 Author Share Posted October 31, 2010 Yes, they say sperzels, USA. Does that help? What is this whole thing worth? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barcham Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 Basically it's worth whatever someone is willing to pay for it. I've seen Ebony Standards sell for $300-$350 without a case. Considering that this is a relatively rare finish, you should be able to find someone willing to pay $400-$450 for it which is what I often see Plus tops selling for on various sites like ebay and craigslist. But if you're in a hurry to sell it, you shouldn't expect to get top dollar. Ask more than you are willing to settle for and let yourself get bargained down a bit and you should have no problem selling her. As a side note: Animalfarm, I think only recent Epis come with full sized pots. If I remember correctly, older ones have mini-pots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
short72 Posted October 31, 2010 Author Share Posted October 31, 2010 Thank you; I am not in a hurry to sell it; just did not know anything about them. Now I know more than I did. If you know anybody looking for one; please let me know. Denis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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