danl56 Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 I have just recently joined this forum and was hoping to get some information if possible.(1)There is a Epiphone Limited edition G-400 w/maestro in pelham blue available does anyone know anything about them?(2) Are the 90's Nighthawks just as good are better than the new ones? I have just recently bought some Epiphones are simpl amaazed by them. Been walking by these and buying Fenders and Gibsons. I apprecate letting me join the forum seems like a great site. A bunch of knowledgable people as well as guitar lovers Thanx for any input Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PickyPick Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 I remember asking question number one a while ago the only result I came up with is get a refinish (200-300 dollars {my personal luthier gave me that price}) and buy a Allparts reproduction Vibrola (150 dollars) I didn't actually make mine yet cause im gathering money also in the middle of other projects... as for their existance they used to, not anymore you have to scout ebay/craiglslist for that Also engraving the vibrola costs a bit too... I engraving mine with the US Navy logo... something out of the norm... don't want what everyone else has Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSAR Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 Long & Mcquade here in Canada has them as well, but they don't ship to the US, so I'd say there isn't much chance unless you're in Canada sometime, or know someone who is... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danl56 Posted October 19, 2011 Author Share Posted October 19, 2011 Long & Mcquade here in Canada has them as well, but they don't ship to the US, so I'd say there isn't much chance unless you're in Canada sometime, or know someone who is... The SG's are available thru Sam Ash was wondering more about playability and maestro never had one Appreciate th input Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jfine Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 Are you talking about '90's Gibson Nighthawks or Epiphones? The original Gibsons were excellent--one of Gibson's best designs ever in my opinion. The bolt-neck Epiphone versions weren't wonderful, but I've been hearing good things about the current Epiphone reissue--in fact, I'm thinking seriously about getting one. I'd feel a lot better about it if I could find a couple or three to try first, but nobody around here (San Francisco Bay Area) has any in stock--I may just have to order one sight-unseen and hope for the best. Just another downside to today's Internet retail market... I remember going into Don Wehr's Music City in San Francisco about 1974 to buy a Strat--he must have had at least twenty of them in stock, and I must have played every one of them trying to find one that didn't suck! It's kind of a sad commentary on how far the US guitar companies fell off back then that Epiphone's current overseas production seems to be way better quality than the US was able to manage in the '70's. Of course, US production has come a long way since then, and so has the Asian stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danl56 Posted October 22, 2011 Author Share Posted October 22, 2011 Are you talking about '90's Gibson Nighthawks or Epiphones? The original Gibsons were excellent--one of Gibson's best designs ever in my opinion. The bolt-neck Epiphone versions weren't wonderful, but I've been hearing good things about the current Epiphone reissue--in fact, I'm thinking seriously about getting one. I'd feel a lot better about it if I could find a couple or three to try first, but nobody around here (San Francisco Bay Area) has any in stock--I may just have to order one sight-unseen and hope for the best. Just another downside to today's Internet retail market... I remember going into Don Wehr's Music City in San Francisco about 1974 to buy a Strat--he must have had at least twenty of them in stock, and I must have played every one of them trying to find one that didn't suck! It's kind of a sad commentary on how far the US guitar companies fell off back then that Epiphone's current overseas production seems to be way better quality than the US was able to manage in the '70's. Of course, US production has come a long way since then, and so has the Asian stuff. I didn't realize the 90's were bolt ons. I have two of the new Nighthawks really impressed get on thru MF for 399 sometimes have coupons for 100 of if u spend 499 add a case and few things and you are there. So far everything from ordering online for me has been minor usually here in 3 days . Only bought 4 so far thanx for the information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jfine Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 It looks like they really got it right with the new Nighthawk reissue. Did you say you've got one? How do you like it? I've been trying to get some input from people that have them before I commit to buying one sight-unseen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevie Nazarenie Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 i seem to be becoming more of a strat lover but that is sure pretty!!! just like the original. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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