DrGMatic Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 Hello, I'm wondering if any of you good folks can educate me on the history, quality, availability and value of a John Lee Hooker 50th Anniversary Epiphone Sheraton. Any/all information would be appreciated. Cheers, K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobouz Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 I'm wondering if any of you good folks can educate me on the history, quality, availability and value of a John Lee Hooker 50th Anniversary Epiphone Sheraton. If you've located one to consider for purchase, it would be important to provide some pictures. There are two very different Epiphone models using the JLH moniker: One is the highly regarded "Assembled in USA" JLH Sheraton I or II. Version one has a Frequensator tailpiece, version two has a stopbar tailpiece. These were made in Japan by the Terada factory and then shipped to the USA for final assembly with Gibson pickups & hardware. The other JLH branded Sheraton is a Korean made version which is very similar to the generic Sheraton II that has been manufactured for many years in Korean and now China. It's value is much less than the AIUSA version, and sellers frequently ask an inflated price for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brad1 Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 Check out this Sheri, signed by the Man himself. http://sacramento.craigslist.org/msg/2583803220.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobouz Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 Check out this Sheri, signed by the Man himself. http://sacramento.craigslist.org/msg/2583803220.html Well, it's the same generic Korean Sheraton II ($600 new, $450 used), with JLH's name scribbled on the front. How much more that signature is worth is debateable. Personally, I'd rather have it signed on the back where it would be less visible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Notes_Norton Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 <...>Personally, I'd rather have it signed on the back where it would be less visible. Personally, I'd rather have no signature at all so that wouldn't be shy about playing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolling56 Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 I would have loved to have been there to meet him when he signed it........and maybe got something signed too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkuss Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 On the other hand the USA models are sweeet!!! Two of the nicest epiphones I've ever seen. They did an Elite Sheraton as well that was gorgeous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobouz Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 On the other hand the USA models are sweeet!!! Two of the nicest epiphones I've ever seen. They did an Elite Sheraton as well that was gorgeous Yes indeed. It was my intent in post #2 to point out the high quality of the AIUSA JLH models (vs the Korean JLH). The Elitist Sheraton is also extremely well made, coming out of the same Terada factory in Japan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeweyCox Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 On the other hand the USA models are sweeet!!! Two of the nicest epiphones I've ever seen. They did an Elite Sheraton as well that was gorgeous Isn't it CB who has one of those? With stop-bar instead of frequensator, IMO I think it probably the hottest guitar on the forum… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrGMatic Posted September 11, 2011 Author Share Posted September 11, 2011 Thanks, Y'all. No, I have one. It's un-played, Limited Edition, #49 of 50 and it seems like it would be better served to be in the hands of someone who got some enjoyment out of it. It's got John Lee's signature on the internal serial number label and he signed it on the front as well. It has the standard bridge so it may be the Korean model but it seems like there's a fan or a collector somewhere who would like to have a unique instrument. Cheers, K . If you've located one to consider for purchase, it would be important to provide some pictures. There are two very different Epiphone models using the JLH moniker: One is the highly regarded "Assembled in USA" JLH Sheraton I or II. Version one has a Frequensator tailpiece, version two has a stopbar tailpiece. These were made in Japan by the Terada factory and then shipped to the USA for final assembly with Gibson pickups & hardware. The other JLH branded Sheraton is a Korean made version which is very similar to the generic Sheraton II that has been manufactured for many years in Korean and now China. It's value is much less than the AIUSA version, and sellers frequently ask an inflated price for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobouz Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 Yes indeed, that is the Korean version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkuss Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 Yes indeed, that is the Korean version. The USA versions came like this: Sheraton: Sheraton II Epiphone JLH Sheraton II Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjca laf Posted July 27, 2020 Share Posted July 27, 2020 Hi, I have a John Lee Hooker Sheraton Anniversary model, number 12 of 50. I picked it up almost 20 years ago, it came with upgraded pick ups, Gibson 57 Classics. The original case with "shroud" or whatever that fabric is called. Plays sweet, sounds great. But now I'm that much older and have decided to downsize my collection. If anybody would be interested in buying that or one of my other guitars, e-mail me a pjcalaf@gmail.com. I don't even know if I can post that on here but thought I would give it a shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOSTVENTURE Posted August 2, 2020 Share Posted August 2, 2020 If all else fails, you might consider one of the newer (2018 - 2020) models. I am a big fan of those ever since Epi added the splittable PrpBuckers. Tons of great tone, and a very well built guitar. I would not hesitate to compare them to the current 335 line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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