Trewblue Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 The Wildcat in Trans Orange....Pleasssssse! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PJ Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 Here are a few I'd like to see: 1) Riviera in the originally offered colors, including the translucent red that we all remember 2) A 335 or 333 - similar to he 345 Series recently released, but without the Bigsby and gold hardware - sort of a "Dot Plus" 3) An Elitist-level SG 4) A Swamp-Ash Les Paul Studio (natural of course) with covered pickups, dot fretboard 5) A 2-pickup version of the vintage white SG/Les Paul Custom (without the gold hardware) 6) A '59 Tribute Les Paul without the thousand dollar pricetag (Gibson US pickups not required if they drive the price so dramatically - good pickup upgrade options are plentiful) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete B Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 [thumbup] [thumbup] [thumbup] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PJ Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 A reissue of the L6S would be also be nice to see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damian Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 A reissue of the L6S would be also be nice to see. Gibson did "reissue" the L6S through "Musician's Friend" recently....The price was a bit high, the pickups were not the original Bill L. PUs, and the 6 way switch did not do what the original did......So, not really a true reissue....I loved my original L6S......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jddc_115 Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 I think it would be great, if Epiphone made this version, of the Sheraton, again. Much like they did, with the '61 Casino(s). Complete with the older paddle like headstock, and 5-piece laminated neck. Maybe an "Elitist" (quality, at least) version? And, as long as we're "dreaming" here, why not in "Natural, Vintage Burst, Black, White, Walnut, and Faded Cherry," finishes? CB Hey CB (or anyone really), what do you think about the idea of a 1960's riviera reissue? From what I can tell it was exactly the same as the sheraton but lacking the fancy appointments like the 'tree of life' headstock, bound pickguard,v-block inlays, and gold hardware. To my knowledge the riviera should sound exactly the same as the sheraton, as they were originally equiped with the same pickups and electronics. Also, too my eyes has better colour options as the original royal tan looks incredible. My rational is that given the number of sheraton reiterations and economic times that maybe a slighlty less costly but EQUALLY SOUNDING guitar could sell, plus maybe it's just me but I rather the money spent building a guitar be put into factors that affect sound. Thoughts anyone? good idea / bad idea? Thanks. J. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPDEN Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 When I financially recover from the Wilshire duo, how about a USA Reissue Coronet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSHian Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 HOWARD ROBERTS FUSION with stop bar tailpiece !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damian Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 ES - Kimo.........In artic white, walrus brown, and midnight sun yellow.............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jddc_115 Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 ES - Kimo.........In artic white, walrus brown, and midnight sun yellow.............. HA HA HA, nice, always the right time for a good pun! J. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPDEN Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 I think the theme of the '61 Anniversary Casino is a great theme for Epi to follow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 Hey CB (or anyone really), what do you think about the idea of a 1960's riviera reissue? From what I can tell it was exactly the same as the sheraton but lacking the fancy appointments like the 'tree of life' headstock, bound pickguard,v-block inlays, and gold hardware. To my knowledge the riviera should sound exactly the same as the sheraton, as they were originally equiped with the same pickups and electronics. Also, too my eyes has better colour options as the original royal tan looks incredible. My rational is that given the number of sheraton reiterations and economic times that maybe a slighlty less costly but EQUALLY SOUNDING guitar could sell, plus maybe it's just me but I rather the money spent building a guitar be put into factors that affect sound. Thoughts anyone? good idea / bad idea? Thanks. J. An Accurate "Sixties" Riviera is ALWAYS a good idea! The key word there, is "accurate!" :) CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jddc_115 Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 I think the theme of the '61 Anniversary Casino is a great theme for Epi to follow. Agreed!!! An Accurate "Sixties" Riviera is ALWAYS a good idea! The key word there, is "accurate!" :) CB My concerns are more sound oriented, but I'm really glad you liked the idea, thanks for replying CB. J. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 Agreed!!! My concerns are more sound oriented, but I'm really glad you liked the idea, thanks for replying CB. J. Well, when I said "accurate," that meant sound, as well as looks/construction! CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonzoboy Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 I'd like to see an SG,Les Paul and a Firebird done in spalted maple-that would look classy-well I think so anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lengle1981 Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 I'd like to see an epiphone firebird Non-reverse. They did a bass in this I beleive as I saw one on eBay once. Did they ever do it in a 6 string? Would snap one of these up right away. Anybody ever hear of one of these made by epiphone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jddc_115 Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 Well, when I said "accurate," that meant sound, as well as looks/construction! CB Excellent , glad to see that I'm not the only one looking for a guitar like that, it reinforces the fact that the guitar would sell and therefore something along those lines might be made (a guy can dream can't he, lol). J. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPDEN Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 1332689283[/url]' post='1160135']Excellent , glad to see that I'm not the only one looking for a guitar like that, it reinforces the fact that the guitar would sell and therefore something along those lines might be made (a guy can dream can't he, lol). J. Basically if you can find one the Limited Edition A.I.M.M. Rivieras, you found the Riviera you're after.... Right down to the great sounding mini hums and correct f.s. bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 Basically if you can find one the Limited Edition A.I.M.M. Rivieras, you found the Riviera you're after.... Right down to the great sounding mini hums and correct f.s. bridge. True enough, Except....WHY limit them to specific dealers! There are lots of folks, that don't always have access, to the AIMM dealers. Mail order is one alternative, of course, but I REALLY don't like buying something, I haven't seen, or played. So, that's not really a good option, for someone like me. CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jddc_115 Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 Basically if you can find one the Limited Edition A.I.M.M. Rivieras, you found the Riviera you're after.... Right down to the great sounding mini hums and correct f.s. bridge. Ya I did come across it a little while ago, and it deffinately did cross my mind. I had a few problems with the riviera though, the first is finding one close enough to my hometown so that I could test drive it, the second is that I wasn't sure if the mini-humubckers are more similar to those used in the elitist line (which is what I was looking for) or the mini-hums used in the 1966 Wilshire reissue. Finally, unable to try one out I am a little scared off by the frequensator tailpiece, I don't really understand how it changes the sound of a guitar to be honest. I think I'll have to buy myself a used epi semi-hollow and throw some mini-hums in myself, the silver lining is that I find that projects are where I learn the most. Thanks allot for the suggestion though. J. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPDEN Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 True enough, Except....WHY limit them to specific dealers! There are lots of folks, that don't always have access, to the AIMM dealers. Mail order is one alternative, of course, but I REALLY don't like buying something, I haven't seen, or played. So, that's not really a good option, for someone like me. CB It seems many manufacturers do runs of exclusivity, be it a AIMM model, or an individual dealer spec order. I don't think these limited models prevent the manufacturer from making a production version. Like most manufactured items it likely comes down to sales performance. Being that I was able to buy a new old stock '09 AIMM Riviera, I guess the dealer might report itt wasn't a good seller? Maybe not as I don't know just how many they made overall or how many that dealer may have had... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 True enough...and, who knows(?), just because a few of us, here, love the original spec Riviera's...doesn't mean it would sell, enough numbers, to warrant a full scale production model status. ??? Sure would be nice, though! CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brad4d8 Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 "Elitist," MIJ...Epiphone original models, only. We don't need any more "Gibson" clones! IF, however, they do decide to do more "Elitist" Gibson clones, they should have the actual Gibson Open Book headstock, with the Epiphone logo! CB +1, especially a clone of the late 30s Emperor, late 40s Zephyr Deluxe Regent and (if Gibson clones) a Byrdland. Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPDEN Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 True enough...and, who knows(?), just because a few of us, here, love the original spec Riviera's...doesn't mean it would sell, enough numbers, to warrant a full scale production model status. ??? Sure would be nice, though! CB It would hurt asking an Epi dealer about spec'ing out a guitar for a custome build. Martin for instance does this when a dealer commits to I believe a minimum order of 10 guitars. Not sure what the threshold for Epiphone is or would be. You know what would be cool is an Epiphone forum guitar based on a poll members would vote on for the design of the guitar starting from style (arch top, solidbody, etc) down to minute items like tuning pegs and such... I'd commit to a purchase on that if it were kept under say $600-$650 street. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lengle1981 Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 It would hurt asking an Epi dealer about spec'ing out a guitar for a custome build. Martin for instance does this when a dealer commits to I believe a minimum order of 10 guitars. Not sure what the threshold for Epiphone is or would be. You know what would be cool is an Epiphone forum guitar based on a poll members would vote on for the design of the guitar starting from style (arch top, solidbody, etc) down to minute items like tuning pegs and such... I'd commit to a purchase on that if it were kept under say $600-$650 street. Agree that would be good. Perhaps they check forums such as this to see what people want; however I doubt it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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