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Topic: What do you think about this guitar? |
Ron Victoria
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Ron Whitfield
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Kaaawa, Hawaii, USA
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Posted 16 Aug 2004 5:43 pm |
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It looks like it has the horse shoe mags/PU, and therefore should sound very nice.
This is what David Kelii played on for years during the early days of the 'Hawaii Calls' radio program, and he made it sound great.
Good luck! |
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Mike Neer
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NJ
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Posted 16 Aug 2004 6:30 pm
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| This model was the first steel I ever owned--paid $50 at a flea market. It sounded good, but 10 years ago I was into something completely different, so I can't really put it into perspective. I believe it's called an Epiphone Model M. |
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George Keoki Lake
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Edmonton, AB., Canada
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Posted 16 Aug 2004 7:34 pm
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Go for it !  |
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John Bushouse
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Posted 16 Aug 2004 7:51 pm
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I've been eyeing those on eBay recently, too - don't worry, I won't compete against you; I'm just browsing.
But they certainly look cool, don't they? I think it's a beautiful aesthetic. I say go for it, too!
By the way, this is the third one I've seen on eBay recently.[This message was edited by John Bushouse on 16 August 2004 at 08:52 PM.] |
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Paul Arntson
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Washington, USA
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Posted 16 Aug 2004 7:58 pm
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Yes, indeedy! That guitar is a real sleeper. I have the 8-string 3-knob version. One thing, mine has huge amounts of treble. It's actually too screechy on its own. I have to turn the tone down just to tame it. Better too much than not enough. I think the wiring is slightly different on the 2-knob ones. Probably mellower. Rick A.are you to chime in on this issue?
I understand Rickenbacher sued them in 1938 and they had to quit using the horseshoe pickup. Something like that. Somebody correct me here? I think on the Epiphone Gibson site there is a serial number guide to dating them.
The entire top is a slab of 1/4" thick aluminum. The finish is I believe 'anodized' so it is extremely wear resistant. The tuners are authentic Waverly's. There will probably be little cracks down at the bridge due the different coefficient of expansion of aluminum and wood. I think most of them have that. Likewise it will be normal to have some rust on the horseshoe. For collectability you might consider not polishing the rust off...
It definitely will not be dropping in value any time soon. The Vintage Guitar price guide lists them between $250 and $450 I think. I paid way too much for my 8 ($650) but the historian at Epiphone (Walter Carter) had never seen an 8 before. They made a matching amp, too. I don't think you'll be sorry on this one.
Oh, I noticed that the seller also has the amp for sale. You really should consider buying them both and putting the set back together if you can. It's much more eye-popping that way.
-Paul Arntson[This message was edited by Paul Arntson on 16 August 2004 at 09:17 PM.] |
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Rick Aiello
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Berryville, VA USA
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Posted 17 Aug 2004 4:30 am
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| Rick A.are you to chime in on this issue? |
All I know about them is that those are the good cobalt steel magnets ...
Jason Lollar has worked on the bobbins ... he'd have to discuss the differences there ...
I've heard them called "Lawsuit Epi's" ....
I always wanted one ... but my "assets" appear to be frozen.  
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Paul Arntson
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Washington, USA
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Posted 17 Aug 2004 10:18 am
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| Is that really "frozen" or maybe more like "solidified" into beautiful frying pan shapes?? |
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John Bushouse
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Paul Arntson
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Washington, USA
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Posted 19 Aug 2004 9:56 am
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Yes, that ones been for sale at that price (!) at least since May when I first saw it. Probably will be there for another couple years before the market catches up to it. Makes me feel less foolish for spending as much as I did on my 8, though.
-paul arntson[This message was edited by Paul Arntson on 19 August 2004 at 10:56 AM.] |
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