Clanky44 Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 ... $2000 (starting bid) for what appears to be a mint 2008 Byrdland .... http://www.ebay.com/itm/EPIPHONE-ELITIST-BYRDLAND-GUITAR-GIBSON-FRACTION-PRICE-/330679785984?pt=Guitar&hash=item4cfe0d1a00#ht_935wt_1372 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaSTuS Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 ... $2000 (starting bid) for what appears to be a mint 2008 Byrdland .... http://www.ebay.com/...0#ht_935wt_1372 Woah, way above what I'd pay for an Epi, regardless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobouz Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 Woah, way above what I'd pay for an Epi, regardless. $1999 was the last selling price I recall for a new Byrdland through Musician's Friend. $2000 or more for a used one does seem rather steep, but they sure are pretty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaSTuS Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 $1999 was the last selling price I recall for a new Byrdland through MF. $2000 or more for a used one does seem rather steep for a used one, but they sure are pretty! Yeah, I probably should have qualified that with it being above what I'd pay for a used Epi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clanky44 Posted February 3, 2012 Author Share Posted February 3, 2012 Yeah, I probably should have qualified that with it being above what I'd pay for a used Epi. The seller does raise a decent point,... to get the Gibson equivalent, you'd be coughing up $7000 to $8000. $2000 for an MIJ Elitist (near mint) Byrdland is a great compromise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bohemian Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 Someone got a nice guitar at a fair price. The last Epi Byrdlands sold by archtop.com were offered at $2500 and sold quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vaxxine Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 I bought (locally) a very slightly used Epi Elitist Brydland in early 2010 and I've watched them on eBay ever since. I don't recall one ever selling for less than $2K, and several have sold in the $2300 - $2600 range. I clearly remember one going for $2750 around this time last year. The very last new one in Canada sold for $2800 at the 12th Fret in Toronto in 2010 and it sold at that price within about a week of it being listed. Fuller's Vintage Guitars in Texas just got 8 of these guitars in from Japan and I think $2500 is the price. Search YouTube for a demo from Fullers. So for those not familiar with this particular model and who think it's a lot of money for a 'used Epi', this should help put it in perspective. The Epi Elitist Byrdland is not your typical 'used Epi'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmf1a Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 I put Duncan P-Rails on my Byrdland elitist Got a pro setup too - but no real issues Would not sell mine for $2,000 Just an opinion - great guitar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis G Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 IMHO I think the fact that the Elitist's are no longer being made (Casino excepted), that there is not only a very favorable bang for the buck to a Gibby, but some value in the limited number that may/may not be available. I've got an Elitist Casino and can say that it is just a first rate, quality guitar. As stated, this isn't your basic "used Epi". Maybe he should give the "Pawn Shop" guys a whack at it [laugh] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianh Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 IMHO I think the fact that the Elitist's are no longer being made (Casino excepted), that there is not only a very favorable bang for the buck to a Gibby, but some value in the limited number that may/may not be available. I've got an Elitist Casino and can say that it is just a first rate, quality guitar. As stated, this isn't your basic "used Epi". Maybe he should give the "Pawn Shop" guys a whack at it [laugh] Don't forget the Dwight Trash... http://www.musiciansfriend.com/guitars/epiphone-limited-edition-elitist-dwight-trash-casino-outfit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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