Dr.Guitar Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 I am truly puzzled that Epiphone has released a compatible model of every Les Paul ever issued, and some that never existed before, with the exception of the LP double cut in TV yellow or cherry. Why has this model, which has been used in many performances and recordings been overlooked? Just throwing it out there people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSAR Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 I am truly puzzled that Epiphone has released a compatible model of every Les Paul ever issued, and some that never existed before, with the exception of the LP double cut in TV yellow or cherry. Why has this model, which has been used in many performances and recordings been overlooked? Just throwing it out there people. I wouldn't say it's been overlooked, maybe Epi just feels it's time hasn't come yet. With the single cut set neck model that came out a while ago I expect it'll be coming soon...maybe 2012 or 2013? I hope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whale Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 Epiphone has made a Les Paul Special Double Cut model. Have a look at the attached pic. A google image search will show others, I'm sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaSTuS Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 They currently make one in Japan, but it's for the Japanese domestic market only, it's a Tak (not sure of his full name) signature model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eggs Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 They currently make one in Japan, but it's for the Japanese domestic market only, it's a Tak (not sure of his full name) signature model. Takabigpricetagon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metalrulez Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 Because they do not sell like single cut guitars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSAR Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 Tak Matsumoto I think? I believe the OP was referring to one with P-90s...like the originals... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Guitar Posted November 6, 2011 Author Share Posted November 6, 2011 I don't know about the 'they don't sell', Gibson doesn't seem to have a problem moving them. The model for the Japanese market is exactly what I was hoping to see... hope when they finally import it, they offer it in cherry also. I'll be waiting... as will many southern rocker fans of .38 Special, Molly Hatchett and Skynyrd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barcham Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 They currently make one in Japan, but it's for the Japanese domestic market only, it's a Tak (not sure of his full name) signature model. Tak Matsumoto http://www.epiphone.com/Products/Designer/Tak-Matsumoto-DC-Standard.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Guitar Posted November 6, 2011 Author Share Posted November 6, 2011 Yup... manufacturing something for the Japanese market still leaves my question unanswered... doesn't do the American buyers any good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EpiEric Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 Someone here, I think it's Charlie Brown maybe? Has an Epiphone double cut with P90s. That would be a nice guitar to see come back into the lineup for a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lpfan Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 Someone here, I think it's Charlie Brown maybe? Has an Epiphone double cut with P90s. That would be a nice guitar to see come back into the lineup for a while. I believe CB has a red Gibson doublecut lp and a black Gibson doublecut lp. It's been a while since I've been on here so I could be mistaken but I know he had 2 Gibson doublecut lp's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antwhi2001 Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 They've made several runs of both the bolt-neck and set neck versions over the last 10 years, they crop up on e-bay described as Specials, Juniors, TV Specials, Doublecuts...1 and 2 pickup models. A few members here have set neck ones and speak highly of them. I was looking out for one myself but found a secondhand Gibson faded version first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vomer Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 Takabigpricetagon LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueman335 Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 Epiphone has made a Les Paul Special Double Cut model. Have a look at the attached pic. A google image search will show others, I'm sure. I have a red Epi DC LP Special, I think it was made in the late 1990's or early 2000's. Nice thick slab of mahogany, probably weighs close to 10 lbs. I put a pair of Duncan P-90's in it. Yes, they ought to have DC LP's as a regular production models, in both plain P-90 and flame top HB versions. Great body design. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicmaker99 Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 MY TV YELLOW DC JUNIOR (bolt on): Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiffRaff Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 And here ya go... direct from Tokyo! Tak Matsumoto Signature DC Goldtop on the Bay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSHian Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 And here ya go... direct from Tokyo! Tak Matsumoto Signature DC Goldtop on the Bay WOW! I already bought a Gibson Les Paul though for about that price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiffRaff Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 WOW! My thoughts exactly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 I believe CB has a red Gibson doublecut lp and a black Gibson doublecut lp. It's been a while since I've been on here so I could be mistaken but I know he had 2 Gibson doublecut lp's. Sorry....All my "double cuts" are Gibson. 2005 "Faded" Special (modified, with '59 TRC, and Grover Rotomatic tuners.) 2001 "Junior Lite (Red and Black) modified with tulip tuners, and TP6 Tailpieces, in Gold...on the black one. I DO have a MIJ Epiphone '61 SG Standard, that was made under license, with Gibson, until 2006, when that agreement expired. Great guitars...All! CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EpiEric Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 I remembered you had the Gibson DCs, CB, but I must have been mixing you up on the Epiphone. I know someone around these parts at one time had posted a cherry Epiphone DC special with 2 P90s with the clip ear headstock. Wish I could remember who it was! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 I remembered you had the Gibson DCs, CB, but I must have been mixing you up on the Epiphone. I know someone around these parts at one time had posted a cherry Epiphone DC special with 2 P90s with the clip ear headstock. Wish I could remember who it was! You didn't mix ME up...LOL I know, it's hard to keep people's guitars sorted out, there are SO many posted on both this, and the Gibson Forum, alone. Never mind, other guitar forums, that you, or other's may be a member of. Cheers, CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aoresteen Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 I'd buy one IF it was a single pickup at the NECK with a single vol and a single tone (no need for the switch either :)) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supersonic Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 This one's not bad... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinTheHood Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 This one's not bad... Where did you find that??? I didnt know of this color option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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