Bender13 Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 Hello Peoples As you may recall in my previous post "Advice" I am in the market for a new guitar & am looking at Epiphones. Well I came about this local ad selling a slightly used "Epiphone Les Paul" Well after looking through Google I have concluded that it is a "Epiphone Les Paul Studio Special Edition" But I cannot find it anywhere on the Epiphone site. So is this legit or some copy? If legit what was original retail value? In my googling I have seen it for as high as $600+ & as low as $185. (North America) Kinda confused. Guitar: My link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluemans335 Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 Epiphone makes many limited editions. I think their set neck SG's (G-400) have been made in over 30 colors & PU and tailpiece configurations. There's even more for Les Pauls. Not sure if you're a fan of pelham blue, most guys aren't. $400 is high for a used LP Studio; that's what new ones would go for in the USA. Myself, I love Epi LP Std's, which sell used for $250 to $350+ here. Besides the flame tops, you get binding on the body and neck. Not that any of that changes the sound, it's all cosmetic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitmore Willy Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 $400 is high for a used LP Studio; that's what new ones would go for in the USA. +1 Special edition is just for the color and IMO adds no value to that particular guitar. Although it comes with a case, they don't mention what kind. An Epi L.P. case can be had new for $70.00 U.S. http://www.musiciansfriend.com/accessories/epiphone-les-paul-hardshell-case The Studio (new) is about $350.00 and can be bought during a sale (new) for about $300. http://www.musiciansfriend.com/guitars/epiphone-les-paul-studio-electric-guitar/518351 For an extra $50.00 you can get a Deluxe Studio with trapezoid inlays and covered pickups. As mentioned by Bluemans335, you can get a Standard used in the $250-$350 range. I've seen used Standards/w case go for $300-$400. Even in excellent condition, it is still a "used" Epiphone and the warranty is void. Depending on the case I would say $300. maximum. Willy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinTheHood Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 In this case, the guitar is considered a limited edition soley because of the color. Pelham Blue is one color that is truly limited in production and very popular. I think that in this case, the seller is anticipating the guitars desirability. The guitar looks like it is new and is out of production, I believe, so his price may be pretty reasonable for someone who really wants a Pelham Blue LP studio with a case. A new LP Studio at GC sells for $350. A cheap gigbag is $30, a good gigbag is about $50 and a cheap hard case is about $70. So if this guitar is being sold in a store for retail price + a decent case, its not a "deal" by any means. Its a straight-up retail price (+case). EDIT: Willy makes a good point about the warranty. Didnt think if that because I usually void mine within a half hour of getting a new guitar home. lol. But I still think he's pricing the guitar mostly on the desirability of the color...which may be worth it for someone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSAR Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 Those were sold at Long & Mcquade in Canada for $349 a couple of months ago. You can likely still find one in most of their stores, or they can likely get another store to ship one to them, for $349. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender13 Posted February 14, 2013 Author Share Posted February 14, 2013 Hello Again Peoples Well thanks for the responses & advice,much appreciated seeing as I'm new to the world of Epiphone. Well I ended up buying the "Studio LP" off of the seller (cute girl actually,don't tell my wife LOL) for $300. Perfect condition & still had factory strings on it & a very good quality hardshell case. Color really isn't that bad actually,Not my personal preference but not to concerned with looks. I must say I am pretty impressed with everything over all. Nice fast smooth neck,great action,awesome tone through a Mustang 2 & quality paint etc: etc: But once again thanks for your Epi knowledge much appreciated. Well talk to you all later, gotta go do some ear damage & get rid of 10+ years of rust. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluemans335 Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 I ended up buying the "Studio LP" off of the seller (cute girl actually,don't tell my wife LOL) for $300. Perfect condition & still had factory strings on it & a very good quality hardshell case. Much better deal. Enjoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSAR Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 Congrats, HNGD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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