markbastable Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Hello, all. I have three Epiphone's - an SG, a Les Paul and a PR200. Research into the serial number of the LP leads me to believe that it was made in the Saein Plant, Korea in January 1998 (Production Number: 1801). But I've trawled the Wiki and I can't see that any model was ever produced in this colour... So the question is: what model do I have here? Any expertise gratefully received, and let me know if there's any other usesful information I can give. Thanks, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete B Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 You have an awfull one and will be sent to hell, unless you can redeem yourself and send it to me where I will purify it and add it to mine! I really love that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damian Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Ah !!!!! That used to be a goldtop.........They fade to green after 60 years sometimes...... :unsure: ..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markbastable Posted January 22, 2012 Author Share Posted January 22, 2012 Pete B - I think my passage to hell is assured, regardless of my taste in guitars. Pete R - Yeah, I saw that in my research, and one or two other examples too. But none of those owners mention what model it is. And, incidentally, much as I love the guitar, the gold controls have to go. I've lived with them for a few years, but seeing the photos on-line convinced me they make an unusual guitar aesthetically untenable. I'm thinking ivory, if I can find a white rhino willing to part with his horn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnthemBassMan Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 -That should be a Standard. Covered p'ups, trapezoid inlays, and pickguard. Although some Standards have the pickguard missing. Does it have the typical "Limited Edition" circle decal on the back of the headstock? If it does all that means is basically a finish or hardware option that isn't in the regular lineup. L8R, Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damian Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Epi LP "Standard"...........M.F./G.C. carried that colour for a while............... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markbastable Posted January 22, 2012 Author Share Posted January 22, 2012 -That should be a Standard. Covered p'ups, trapezoid inlays, and pickguard. Although some Standards have the pickguard missing. Does it have the typical "Limited Edition" circle decal on the back of the headstock? If it does all that means is basically a finish or hardware option that isn't in the regular lineup. L8R, Matt Yeah, it has the decal. So it's your garden-variety Standard as seen in the first 'Standard' section here - gotcha. Thank you - I appreciate it. MF/GC - that's a US chain? Guitar Centre? This made it to the UK, somehow. And I'm glad it did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnthemBassMan Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 -Yep. Musician's Friend/Guitar Center. L8R, Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supersonic Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 I just looked at my 1999 Epi catalog. Your guitar is called a "Les Paul Standard Translucent". Here, I scanned the page. Maybe RTH can add this model to the wiki. Unfortunately it doesn't list the other colors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markbastable Posted January 22, 2012 Author Share Posted January 22, 2012 Supersonic - That's fantastic information. Thank you. MB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damian Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 ( I have one of those Silver Flake LPs..........) .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james_edward Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 ( I have one of those Silver Flake LPs..........) .... Well...............lets see it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinTheHood Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 I just looked at my 1999 Epi catalog. Your guitar is called a "Les Paul Standard Translucent". Here, I scanned the page. Maybe RTH can add this model to the wiki. Unfortunately it doesn't list the other colors. The translucents date back to 1995, I think. I have a list of the colors in that catalog. Its one of those details that I keep forgetting to put on the wiki. It will go up soon, hopefully. Supersonic, do you have the whole catalog? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damian Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Well...............lets see it. By request for "James Edward".....( I also gave your rep 5 stars, 'cause I could )..........:unsure: ..... ..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supersonic Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Supersonic, do you have the whole catalog? Yep, sure do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinTheHood Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 He wants it and me too........ LOL! Love ya, Pete! Yep, sure do. Yep, Pete is correct! If you have the time and are willing. I have some scans to trade as well if you are interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supersonic Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Yeah, I can scan it. It'll take a while though, I might not get to it 'till late tonight or tomorrow sometime. It's 50 pages, where do guys want me to post 50 pics? lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinTheHood Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Yeah, I can scan it. It'll take a while though, I might not get to it 'till late tonight or tomorrow sometime. It's 50 pages, where do guys want me to post 50 pics? lol I'm in no hurry at the moment. We should start a conference PM to work out the details instead of mucking up this thread. I'm about to leave work, so I'll PM the both of you later tonight. Sound good? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supersonic Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 I'm in no hurry at the moment. We should start a conference PM to work out the details instead of mucking up this thread. I'm about to leave work, so I'll PM the both of you later tonight. Sound good? Yep, works for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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