mbrooks0711 Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 So, my two Sheraton II's are my favorite guitars I've ever played. I've got a (new era) vintage sunburst and a natural one. I'd like to keep my eyes open for deals of more models that I don't have. Help me see if I've missed any other colors. I know about the black And the older sunburst And although I've never seen one in person, I've seen pictures of the Alpine White Are there any other variations, colors, that I'm missing. I know that there are obviously the original Sheratons (as opposed to Sheraton II), Elitist models, and special Johnny Lee Hooker models (with only a few hundred made). I don't know how many more there are out there, but I'd like to know what to keep my eyes open for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cunningham26 Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 Mine's a 97 Peerless, a bit of a tweener fit in between the tobaccoburst and the bumblebee. definitely got more of an amber burst Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinTheHood Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 There is also a Wine Red sheraton. And dont forget the Sheraton Deluxe. Its a Vintage Sunburst with a flame maple top. Oh, and also the rare Matsumoku Sheraton with a frequensator tailpiece. Most of them came with a stopbar, except for the very early ones. Here is a list os Sherries.. http://www.epiphonew...?title=Sheraton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeweyCox Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 Mine's a 97 Peerless, a bit of a tweener fit in between the tobaccoburst and the bumblebee. definitely got more of an amber burst That was one sweetlooking Sherry, that finish looks quite a bit like a 60's one… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitmore Willy Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 You Guys are killing me! I've always been a fan of Sheratons. Now you go and put up really cool pics. What was that Harrison Song? Oh,ya...."Here Comes The Gas"...do..do..do..do. Had a chance to buy an Elitist years ago. Been regretting not getting it ever since. Anyway, Mbrooks, is that a Blues Jr. that the white one is leaning on? Cunningham, That is one sweet issue. I've always been a sucker for sunburst. I think it looks great when the burst runs into the horns (cut-away) on the upper bout. Much like the Casinos. Not that I would mind having the tear drop type sunburst. Also kind of a fan of the naturals. Oh well, maybe someday. Willy EDIT: LOL RaSTuS....terminology corrected. Seriously, I'm beginning to wonder if I'm developing Alzheimer's. Lately, I'm having trouble with my memory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaSTuS Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 Cunningham, That is one sweet issue. I've always been a sucker for sunburst. I think it looks great when the burst runs into the wings (cut-away) on the upper bout. Much like the Casinos. As it should be IMO, I don't like the ones where the burst is contained to the main part of the body ignoring the wings/horns entirely not nearly as much as the bursts that follow the full shape of the body (including wings/horns). . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 I own a AIUSA Sheraton II, with mini-humbuckers, nitro finish, and Kalamazoo spec's (headstock, etc.) Awesome neck, and great tone! I LOVE it! (I added the Grover Imperial tuner buttons. It came with the normal "butter bean" type.) CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillblues Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 Mine's is interesting, I bought new in Switzerland. https://profiles.google.com/dustyhill4625/about/edit/d#dustyhill4625/about Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinTheHood Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 Mine's is interesting, I bought new in Switzerland. https://profiles.google.com/dustyhill4625/about/edit/d#dustyhill4625/about Yours is a 1986-1988 model. First run of Korean Sheratons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinTheHood Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 I own a AIUSA Sheraton II, with mini-humbuckers, nitro finish, and Kalamazoo spec's (headstock, etc.) Awesome neck, and great tone! I LOVE it! (I added the Grover Imperial tuner buttons. It came with the normal "butter bean" type.) CB CB, is yours a 1993-94 USA Centennial Series? Or is it a John Lee Hooker? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not-Too-Late Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 I love those Sheratons. Had an opportunity to try one at GC. So many guitars , so little money . Did they ever have a model with a Bigsby? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinTheHood Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 I love those Sheratons. Had an opportunity to try one at GC. So many guitars , so little money . Did they ever have a model with a Bigsby? Yes. 1958-1964. Optional. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 CB, is yours a 1993-94 USA Centennial Series? Or is it a John Lee Hooker? It's an over-run, of the last AIUSA John Lee Hooker version, without the JLH pickguard or TRC. I only wish now, I would have purchased both versions, with stop bar and frequensator tailpiece, and "natural" finish. But, funds were/are tight, and I'm lucky to have the one I own. CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinTheHood Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 It's an over-run, of the last AIUSA John Lee Hooker version, without the JLH pickguard or TRC. I only wish now, I would have purchased both versions, with stop bar and frequensator tailpiece, and "natural" finish. But, funds were/are tight, and I'm lucky to have the one I own. CB Ah. AI=assembled in. I was trying to figure out what that meant. It all clicked when you said it was the JLH. Its kind of cool that you got an overrun without all of the sig stuff. Makes it a little more special IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supersonic Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 I've said it before and I'll say it again, CB's Sherry is the sweetest looking one I've seen on this forum. I drool a little bit every time I see it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 I've said it before and I'll say it again, CB's Sherry is the sweetest looking one I've seen on this forum. I drool a little bit every time I see it. Gee, thanks, Supersonic...I appreciate the comments. But...there are some other, very nice Sheri's, of all origins, on this forum, as well! CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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