brad4d8 Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 There's an Epi Howard Roberts on eBay (http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=261038332769&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:US:1123) that the seller describes as having a solid top as opposed to a Gibson HR with a laminated top. The serial number indicates a Korean model, and I thought the solid tops were only in the older US made versions. >Although Gibson has provided the same series of guitar, the main difference between the Epiphone Howard Roberts made by both vendors is at the top in which Gibson is laminated maple while the Epiphone is on the solid spruce wood.< Any feedback? Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brad1 Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 I know nothing about these models Brad, but I sure like the looks of that guitar! How much do you think it will go for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinTheHood Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 I think the seller has the specs confused with the Howard Roberts Imperial Series Reissue made from 1992-1994 in Japan. Every catalog I have with the HR-1 says they have laminated tops and rosewood fingerboards. He claims it to have a solid top and ebony fingerboard. Even looking at the grainy pics you can clearly see that the fingerboard is rosewood on his guitar. You are correct in thinking that the USA Howard Roberts guitars had solid tops, but so did the Japanese reissues. Not so for the Korean HR guitars. But at least he has it priced right in his listing. $300 is a good starting bid IMO, regardless of the wrong specifications he listed. http://www.epiphonewiki.com/index.php?title=Howard_Roberts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brad4d8 Posted June 4, 2012 Author Share Posted June 4, 2012 But at least he has it priced right in his listing. $300 is a good starting bid IMO, regardless of the wrong specifications he listed. http://www.epiphonewiki.com/index.php?title=Howard_Roberts Maybe, it says reserve not met, so I wonder how high that is. I agree, $300 would be a good starting price. Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinTheHood Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 I'm not sure what the going price for these guitars are. I'm guessing around $500 give or take. Thats just a guess though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brad4d8 Posted June 5, 2012 Author Share Posted June 5, 2012 I'm not sure what the going price for these guitars are. I'm guessing around $500 give or take. Thats just a guess though. That's what they've averaged on eBay the last year or so, at least for the Korean ones. The US ones go for a lot more, $2,000-3,000, depending on condition and which model. Haven't seen any of the Imperials since I've been tracking. Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinTheHood Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 Its up to $455 so far and the reserve is still not met. I'm guessing its $500. Five days to go still. This HR might just get close to $600. We'll see... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brad4d8 Posted June 10, 2012 Author Share Posted June 10, 2012 Its up to $455 so far and the reserve is still not met. I'm guessing its $500. Five days to go still. This HR might just get close to $600. We'll see... Still at $455, less than one day to go. I wonder if the seller thinks he has the guitar he describes, with the solid top and ebony board, in which case he may have a reserve much higher than $500 (as well as more than the guitar is worth). Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobouz Posted June 10, 2012 Share Posted June 10, 2012 It's definitely the laminated top version. A fair price would be $500. Saw the exact same model recently selling for $399, but passed on it. Also saw a dealer on Gbase trying to sell one for $799. The only thing that bugs me about this Korean version is the soundhole being so much larger than the originals. Otherwise, it's a nice looking instrument. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brad4d8 Posted June 10, 2012 Author Share Posted June 10, 2012 It's definitely the laminated top version. Yes, but from the description, the seller may not know that and have an inflated idea of its value. Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brad4d8 Posted June 11, 2012 Author Share Posted June 11, 2012 Stayed at $455, didn't sell-reserve not met. Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brad4d8 Posted June 12, 2012 Author Share Posted June 12, 2012 Listed again, this time no reserve: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Epiphone-HOWARD-ROBERTS-model-Guitar-NO-LONGER-PRODUCED-gibson-fender-gretsch-/261043315540?pt=Guitar&hash=item3cc764e354 Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSHian Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 I want the Howard Roberts Fusion version 1 with the stop bar tail piece!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brad4d8 Posted June 20, 2012 Author Share Posted June 20, 2012 One day left, up to $680, pretty high for this model, usually $500 or less. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Epiphone-HOWARD-ROBERTS-model-Guitar-NO-LONGER-PRODUCED-gibson-fender-gretsch-/261043315540?pt=Guitar&hash=item3cc764e354 Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinTheHood Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 I think that someone is going to be bummed out when they realize that it doesnt have a solid top or an ebony fretboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2turbos Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 There are two Epi HR's on our local Craigslist,Indianapolis, In., $400 and $450. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brad4d8 Posted June 20, 2012 Author Share Posted June 20, 2012 There are two Epi HR's on our local Craigslist,Indianapolis, In., $400 and $450. Much more in line with average pricing for them. Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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