Tumbleweed Connection Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 Hello Epiphone forum. I recently purchased a heavily upgraded Supernova in cherry, which I acquired with a view to saving a bit of money on upgrading my existing Supernova to the same specification. Manufactured at the Peerless factory in June 1997. Unfortunately, I can't bear to sell my original Supernova (I've had it since I was 18), so have decided to revert back to this guitar and sell the one I bought recently. This may seem odd, but in my mind, this seemed a logical idea at the time and actually not a bad deal considering the hardware that's in it. So, here she is, for sale. A run down on the upgraded hardware: Matched set of Seymour Duncan '59 Humbucker Pickups, with Nickel Covers. 4 x CTS log tapered pots with Gibson USA black top hat knobs, identical to the originals, but a USA fit. Gibson USA three way selector switch, with wiring harness. Switchcraft USA jack. 2-Pac lacquered pickup guard, lacquered over the top of the original to prevent Noel's signature from wearing off. Supernova truss rod cover replaced with white "E" Epiphone cover, which I'm told is to replicate the Japanese Riveria that Noel played. Guitar has been highly polished using carnauba wax, which creates a real shine. The only minor blemishes to the overall appearance are three small scratches on the back, all under an inch in size. The previous owner said he had been quoted around £30 to have these filled in. I did try and photograph these, but my camera wouldn't pick them up. The light isn't brilliant at this time of the year. Other than that, for a guitar thats now approaching 14 years old, it's in brilliant condition. No tarnishing to the hardware. All in perfect condition. No fretwear, with a well oiled fretboard. Seeing is believing of course, so I've taken a few pictures: Additional pictures here: http://s1080.photobucket.com/albums/j338/bongobob13/Epiphone%20Supernova/ All the original parts are also included in the sale, minus the original Epiphone pickups. Guitar also comes with a hard case, not the original Epiphone one, but just as good quality. As you guys will know, the pickups alone are worth £150 a set. My original supernova without any upgraded hardware cost me £500. All I'm really after is what I paid for it, £675. PM me if you're interested or if you require any further information/pictures Thanks, Jacob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gearhead Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 Man that's one NICE guitar! I think if I were you, even though you have one, I'd keep it! (I've really got to start taking my GAS pills.........) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeweyCox Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 Love the Supernova, would really love to have one, perferably the Union Jack or the City (Pelham) Blue. That seems like a nice specimen though, a shame I don't have the cash nor the space… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supersonic Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 Wow, I LOVE the red one. You don't see too many of those. Too bad I'm broke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sledge57 Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 Man that's one NICE guitar! I think if I were you, even though you have one, I'd keep it! (I've really got to start taking my GAS pills.........) Nice, if you were on this side of the pond and I didn't just get my Viking Deluxe I'd snag that, I love that finish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiltone Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tumbleweed Connection Posted March 9, 2011 Author Share Posted March 9, 2011 Man that's one NICE guitar! I think if I were you, even though you have one, I'd keep it! (I've really got to start taking my GAS pills.........) I perhaps would do, except for the fact that my original is in exactly the same finish It's a shame I've got to sell her, for sure. No takers so far though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tumbleweed Connection Posted March 18, 2011 Author Share Posted March 18, 2011 Bump. Still for sale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tumbleweed Connection Posted March 26, 2011 Author Share Posted March 26, 2011 Bump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobouz Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 You could throw some P94s or Phat Cats in there & have a significantly different sound, or maybe wait for a good trade? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tumbleweed Connection Posted April 9, 2011 Author Share Posted April 9, 2011 You could throw some P94s or Phat Cats in there & have a significantly different sound, or maybe wait for a good trade? Yeah, thanks for the suggestion bobouz. At the moment I've just got two of the same guitar, so I'd rather have something different. She's still for sale if anyone out there is interested. Sensible offers welcome. I'd rather not have to pay Ebay ridculous listing fees, but it's starting to look that way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tumbleweed Connection Posted May 3, 2011 Author Share Posted May 3, 2011 Bump. Still for sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaSTuS Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 Bump. Still for sale. There's a Trading Post section for selling, you might do better there Bob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigneil Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 That is a beautiful guitar. I would do like Rastus says and stick it in the Trading post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supersonic Posted May 4, 2011 Share Posted May 4, 2011 I'm a huge Oasis fan and I absolutely love this guitar. I think it looks much better than the blue or Union Jack models. I've only seen a few of the red ones before. If I wasn't broke and in the middle of moving, I'd buy it in a heartbeat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tumbleweed Connection Posted May 7, 2011 Author Share Posted May 7, 2011 Thanks guys. I did look at doing that, but I wasn't sure whether the Trading Post was just for Gibson owners. I've posted the ad anyway. I'll see if the moderators take it down Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tumbleweed Connection Posted May 21, 2011 Author Share Posted May 21, 2011 Just one more bump... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tumbleweed Connection Posted June 6, 2011 Author Share Posted June 6, 2011 Just one more bump... Maybe one more :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tumbleweed Connection Posted July 16, 2011 Author Share Posted July 16, 2011 Still for sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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