charlie brown Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 Gibson, has really snapped their cap, with this one...IMHO. 50 each ('65 and Revolution). It's obviously for people who can spend 15 Grand, like it was 15 Cents! And, the specs don't even mention, a "Nitro" finish...just "gloss on the '65, and matte, on the Revolution. I'm reasonably sure, the bodies & necks are made in Japan, and assembled/finished(?), in Nashville or Memphis. Yoko's signature, on the inside (blue) lable? Why, did she play it? Stick with your Elitist's, and Inspired by versions, or buy one of the first "Lennon" editions, for much less! Same same!! CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitmore Willy Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 Gibson, has really snapped their cap, Yoko's signature, on the inside (blue) lable? Yoko's signature? For that kind of money it would have to have her bank account number as well. Willy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigh Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 Yoko will do anything for a buck. Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duane v Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 :blink: Though I definitely appreciate Yoko in allowing Gibson to commission the JL Revs and other JL sig models, but there is no way in hades would I ever buy one for $15k. And again I appreciate Yoko's effort in keeping Johns name alive and all, but her signature means nothing to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Versatile Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 This is where the delightful ES330 comes to the fore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigneil Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 If i had a spare $15 grand to spend on any guitar, i would buy a nice gibby and have enough change left over for a couple of really nice epis and a long weekend in Ireland minus the kids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiggy Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 Wouldn't $15K buy you an original 60's Casino if you dug around a bit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis G Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 Wouldn't $15K buy you an original 60's Casino if you dug around a bit? I was thinking along the same lines; for that kind of coin you could get a vintage original, not a "Yoko Special" And I'm with CB. I recently got an Elitist Casino and it is one sweeeeeeeeet guitar for a lot less than $15K!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted November 25, 2010 Author Share Posted November 25, 2010 And, would our "Working Class Hero," really approve, of a $15,000 guitar, in his name... even if he was alive??! The only way I can "imagine" that...is IF ALL the proceeds went to his favorite charity...and I don't mean Yoko! (Smile) CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vomer Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 ...and the rest of you, rattle your jewellery... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hungrycat Posted November 26, 2010 Share Posted November 26, 2010 Wouldn't $15K buy you an original 60's Casino if you dug around a bit? You can get two or three of them for that kind of coin. (They tend to run about $5K a pop, right?) I said the same thing when Gibson reissued the Ripper Bass. It's really nice, but you could get two vintage examples for the same money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluelake07 Posted November 26, 2010 Share Posted November 26, 2010 http://www2.gibson.com/Products/Electric-Guitars/Archtop/Epiphone/70th-Anniversary-Lennon-Casino/Features.aspx Made exclusively for the Japanese market, these extraordinary instruments are available at your authorized Epiphone Japan dealer. Only 35 of each of the two models will ever be produced, and they are sure to go fast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red 333 Posted November 26, 2010 Share Posted November 26, 2010 $15K is the MSRP. They'll sell for less, say $12K, LOL. I guess that means that Yoko's autograph adds $10,000 to the value of a guitar. If I were her, I'd get my pen out and sign more than just 70 labels if I could make that much cash with a stroke of my pen. By the way, it does come with a bumper sticker, truss rod wrench, and economy 10' cord, so there's that... Seriously, maybe the money goes to charity. I didn't see it specified on the Gibson site, but if so, there are a lot of people who'd buy an item like this for the right cause. Otherwise, I'm not so sure who would buy such a high-priced collector's item for Yoko's signature. I guess Gibson thinks they know... Red 333 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supersonic Posted November 26, 2010 Share Posted November 26, 2010 And, would our "Working Class Hero," really approve, of a $15,000 guitar, in his name... even if he was alive??! The only way I can "imagine" that...is IF ALL the proceeds went to his favorite charity...and I don't mean Yoko! (Smile) CB THIS. Also, if anything, Yoko's signature would make me NOT want it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigKahune Posted November 26, 2010 Share Posted November 26, 2010 Arrrgh ! ! ! Not Yoko's sig ! ? ! I can think of a lot of better ways to spend $15K than on something Yoko signed. <_< Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AS90 Posted November 27, 2010 Share Posted November 27, 2010 We won't be seeing these in Liverpool! Not what John was about at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted November 28, 2010 Author Share Posted November 28, 2010 We won't be seeing these in Liverpool! Not what John was about at all. Agreed! And, nothing against Yoko, but this guitar would have been just fine without her signature...in fact, more valuable, if anything...IMHO. CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crust Posted November 28, 2010 Share Posted November 28, 2010 All the various "artist" signature guitars that Epiphone produces are very nice, but, why can't they produce a line of similar guitars without the "artist" connotation. Why can't we, the consumer get a straight up Epiphone Casino (or any other "signature" artist's guitar) without it being associated with anyone. Straight forward, high quality professional Epiphone guitars of various models, without the association with any particular player. Zach LOL, Slash, LOL... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aymara Posted November 28, 2010 Share Posted November 28, 2010 Who is so crazy and pays 15000 for an Epiphone, when he can get two custom guitars of a famous luthier for the same price? What mainly astonishes me is the brand Epiphone instead of Gibson in this case. People who pay such prices usually don't seek only a good guitar, but a status symbol. I don't think Yoko's sig is enough even in Japan. But hey ... they only have to find 70 idiots ... LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zombywoof Posted November 28, 2010 Share Posted November 28, 2010 Gibson also went ahead and simulatenously released three Lennon Anniversay J-160E's - one of which sports the moniker of "museum edition" with a price tag of over $10K. Mama Woof did not raise such a foolish child. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epi1 Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 Yoko will do anything for a buck. Craig Hi Craig, Thanks for your post and your participation in the forum. 1. Yoko Ono accepts no money for any product we produce (or have ever produced) using the John Lennon name. All the royalties go to the BMI John Lennon Scholarship fund which supports music education. 2. MSRP stands for Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price. The "typical" street price is ~30-40% less. However, in the case of these very limited edition guitars, the price will be based more upon demand. 3. We made only 70 of these guitars. Each guitar is individually numbered and hand-signed by Yoko Ono. The primary goal of these guitars is to commemorate John's 70th birthday anniversary and, to raise money for the Lennon Scholarship fund. 4. All 70 of the guitars were purchased by customers in Japan and as a result, a large amount of money will be contributed to this great cause. Thanks again, Jim Epi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supersonic Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 Craig got owned. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aymara Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 Hi Jim! All the royalties go to the BMI John Lennon Scholarship fund which supports music education. That's an interesting point, but may I quote from the Gibson website ... HERE: A portion of the proceeds from the sale go to the BMI Foundation for the John Lennon Scholarship Fund A portion sounds a bit different than all the royalties and the question is: What is a portion in this case, 1%, 10% ??? A clearer advertising of this donation might have been a good idea to avoid discussions as this ;) No offence intended! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epi1 Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 Hi Jim! That's an interesting point, but may I quote from the Gibson website ... HERE: A portion sounds a bit different than all the royalties and the question is: What is a portion in this case, 1%, 10% ??? A clearer advertising of this donation might have been a good idea to avoid discussions as this ;) No offence intended! Hi, Thanks for the email and your participation. Proceeds and royalties are two different things. In the case of my previous forum reply, I was referring to Craig's comments regarding Yoko "making money" off of these guitars which refers to royalties. As I stated, Yoko donates all royalties from these guitars to the John Lennon Scholarship Fund. In addition to the royalties going to the Lennon Fund, Epiphone also donates a portion from the sale which is over and above the royalty amount. Therefore when combined, saying "a portion of the proceeds" is correct. It is not our company policy to publish rates. However, the contribution is significant and again, supports a great cause. Thanks again, Jim Epi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aymara Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 Hi again, Jim! In addition to the royalties going to the Lennon Fund, Epiphone also donates a portion from the sale which is over and above the royalty amount. Thanks for clarification. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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