Tim Plains Posted August 18, 2008 Posted August 18, 2008 Every once in a while, I'll post a picture from a guitar on eBay and you guys say whether it's a Gibby or Epi. Guessing Gibson or Epiphone...it's a 50/50 shot. You need to give reasons as well. 1.
Tim Plains Posted August 18, 2008 Author Posted August 18, 2008 Gibson or Epiphone...it's a 50/50 shot. You need to give reasons. I edited my original post.
whoobla Posted August 18, 2008 Posted August 18, 2008 I'm new ...hello. great thread. I'd say les paul. the pick up selector looks like the a paul. an epi is smaller. ?? w
Thundergod Posted August 18, 2008 Posted August 18, 2008 Epiphone: pickup rings and of course, the red flag: the bridge saddles.
GKingN Posted August 18, 2008 Posted August 18, 2008 Isn't Gibson pick-up selectors never have black text?
surfpup Posted August 18, 2008 Posted August 18, 2008 I say Epiphone not Gibson because of: 1 - the very dark writing on the pickup selector switch ring 2 - the sharp bevel on the pick guard
Thundergod Posted August 18, 2008 Posted August 18, 2008 Very good thread BTW man, I hope it lasts a long time.
Tom99SS Posted August 18, 2008 Posted August 18, 2008 Bridge gives it away. It looks like an ABR-1 bridge but the bridge posts have slots in the top which is used to raise/lower the bridge. This is why I pick Epi. Another weird looking part is the selector switch. Looks like it is sticks up alot as you can see what appears to be threads.
crossroadsnyc Posted August 18, 2008 Posted August 18, 2008 it's an epiphone. the first thing I noticed was that the knobs look orange like an epiphone.
Fixr1984 Posted August 18, 2008 Posted August 18, 2008 Epiphone, one of the first places i look is the frets.
rjay777 Posted August 18, 2008 Posted August 18, 2008 It's got me a little cornfused. If that's an Epi, that is one sweet looking one nontheless. But something tells me it's a modded Epi. Hardware and knobs look pretty Gibsonized. Body I'm not sure about though. Good stumper.
canon_mutant Posted August 18, 2008 Posted August 18, 2008 Though I'm Gibson rookie compared to others on this site, I'm going to have to agree with the Epi trend. Specifically? OK, Epiphone Standard Plus Honey Burst. No? Almost looks Ice Tea in that lighting but I don't recall Epi having an Ice Tea version. As mentioned above, the pickguard and pup selector give it away to me. Damn nice looking Epi though . . .
littlekenny Posted August 18, 2008 Posted August 18, 2008 Yup Epiphone. along with what others have posted, the top doesnt look like real flamed maple (inconsistancies, variences in the flame etc.) it kind of looks too perfect if that makes any sense.
Riffster Posted August 18, 2008 Posted August 18, 2008 Could it be other brand? the bridge and posts are Epi..sh the strap bottons don't look like Epi's, is it a Special Edition?
Riffster Posted August 18, 2008 Posted August 18, 2008 We were only given a 50/50 choice ... I don't trust Tim.... Its an Epiphone....
tonebias Posted August 18, 2008 Posted August 18, 2008 This is fun!!! It's an Epi because: #1 - you wouldn't put a Gibson up here and ask us to decide (You might now) #2 - Pickup Selector ring writing color #3 - Bridge would have to be an old Gibby or a new Epi #4 - Frets to neck binding #5 - I feel lucky! It's a very nice top on it though.......
bobv Posted August 19, 2008 Posted August 19, 2008 First thing I noticed is the thick bevel on the pickguard. The writing on the selector doesn't look right, and there's something wierd about how high the retaining nut comes up around the switch. There are no blood testers under the knobs. The jackplate is pretty thick so it's definitely not an R-anything. And the dead giveaway, as others have already noticed, is the import bridge with the slot-head posts. It's neither an ABR-1 nor a Nashville. Given the two choices, it would have to be an Epi. Gotta say, though, looks like a sweet fit and finish.
ChanMan Posted August 19, 2008 Posted August 19, 2008 Every once in a while' date=' I'll post a picture from a guitar on eBay and you guys say whether it's a Gibby or Epi.Guessing Gibson or Epiphone...it's a 50/50 shot. You need to give reasons as well. 1. [img']http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg225/Gibson_Tim/e527_3.jpg[/img] Epi.. and Chinese. The top is well matched with a nice flame. They do that on the chinaman's guitars to make them more marketable. Epi is a guess based on reading this thread... and you said I had to give a reason
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