Members mfergel Posted September 13, 2006 Members Share Posted September 13, 2006 Who knows. I may have to run to GC and haggle with them to give it too me at (or near) the $69 price they were selling them for a couple of weeks ago. I probably need it like a hole in the head though since I just got an Ibanez RG321 yesterday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frets99 Posted September 13, 2006 Share Posted September 13, 2006 Originally posted by Fernabulax i bought the ebony one off the MF site - can't wait til it gets here! My other is a squire bullet special, which i totally dig i like my guits like my wimmen - cheap and easy to play Just Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members weatherboy Posted September 13, 2006 Members Share Posted September 13, 2006 I bought one yesterday at GC for $80. I went in to play the 56 goldtop. I played about 10 different guitars all epiphone and Gibson. even a $3,100 custom shop lp custom. Guess which guitars spoke to me the most?The Epi Jr. and the Epi Gold top. People who didnt' know what guitar I was playing even commented on the epi's tone.The bolt on neck or body thickness doesn't bother me at all. It's a playable guitar. The P90 does hum a bit, but I haven't had time to play it loud through my main rig yet.I bought it to keep in my office at work, but this may be an $80 gigable guitar.It's great! I'll try to get a pic of it. Yes, Epi is discontinuing them.Grab one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mfergel Posted September 13, 2006 Members Share Posted September 13, 2006 Was it listed at $80 or did you talk them down? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frets99 Posted September 13, 2006 Share Posted September 13, 2006 I talked mine down to $80. I had played it and knew it was good but... I like to debate my purchases for at least 24 hrs... or less. I was taking a chance because they had told me it was the last one. I called up and asked if it was there. Basically said. It's an Ok guitar. Will you take $75 for it? (it was $99) They came back with $80. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mfergel Posted September 13, 2006 Members Share Posted September 13, 2006 Maybe I'll shoot by there then and take a look at them. I know I've already got a spare graphite nut sitting around. Don't think I have any 3x3 tuners though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members weatherboy Posted September 13, 2006 Members Share Posted September 13, 2006 I didn't have to talk them down. I'm a regular customer and they automatically give me a little lower price. The neck is straight and the intonation is perfect. They've got the wrap around bridge thing down perfectly. The only thing that is questionable on mine is the tuners. a little sticky and lots of play, but it does tune up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mfergel Posted September 13, 2006 Members Share Posted September 13, 2006 Originally posted by weatherboy I didn't have to talk them down. I'm a regular customer and they automatically give me a little lower price.The neck is straight and the intonation is perfect. They've got the wrap around bridge thing down perfectly.The only thing that is questionable on mine is the tuners. a little sticky and lots of play, but it does tune up. I used to be able to just walk in, but all of the salesmen I knew have left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GAS Man Posted September 13, 2006 Members Share Posted September 13, 2006 Originally posted by weatherboy I didn't have to talk them down. I'm a regular customer and they automatically give me a little lower price. The neck is straight and the intonation is perfect. They've got the wrap around bridge thing down perfectly. The only thing that is questionable on mine is the tuners. a little sticky and lots of play, but it does tune up. I'm writing the check now. Do you still have my shipping address? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frets99 Posted September 13, 2006 Share Posted September 13, 2006 Originally posted by weatherboy I bought one yesterday at GC for $80. I went in to play the 56 goldtop. I played about 10 different guitars all epiphone and Gibson. even a $3,100 custom shop lp custom. Guess which guitars spoke to me the most? That's the way it be's sometimes. That's all I've ever said. I love the look. Might have to get the burst too!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members weatherboy Posted September 13, 2006 Members Share Posted September 13, 2006 Originally posted by GAS Man I'm writing the check now. Do you still have my shipping address? Yeah, for you I got a great deal... how about "tree fidy" shipped?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members weatherboy Posted September 13, 2006 Members Share Posted September 13, 2006 I'll probably put some gold top hat knobs to spice it up a bit. I wonder if there is an after market P90 that might be a little less noisy than the epi one? I know lollar makes one, but I'm sure it's noisy like normal also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members weatherboy Posted September 13, 2006 Members Share Posted September 13, 2006 What's really funny to me, is how my ears work. This guitar is probably plywood laminate (tonewood to epiphone of course,) but I think it resonates really well. more than some of the gibby's I've played.Here's to plywood guitars that stay in tune!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MDLMUSIC Posted September 13, 2006 Members Share Posted September 13, 2006 Originally posted by weatherboy What's with the limited lifetime warranty sticker?Does this mean I'll never have to buy another guitar again? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GAS Man Posted September 13, 2006 Members Share Posted September 13, 2006 Originally posted by weatherboy I'll probably put some gold top hat knobs to spice it up a bit.I wonder if there is an after market P90 that might be a little less noisy than the epi one? I know lollar makes one, but I'm sure it's noisy like normal also. I have a Gibson Jr that is a lot less noisy than the Squier Custom II P-90 (Duncan Designed) I have. Shielding might have a lot to do with it versus the pups themselves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members nevermind Posted September 13, 2006 Members Share Posted September 13, 2006 A little more than $99 but I am lazy:Great guitar BTW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frets99 Posted September 14, 2006 Share Posted September 14, 2006 Originally posted by nevermind A little more than $99 but I am lazy: Great guitar BTW That's just beautiful!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frets99 Posted September 14, 2006 Share Posted September 14, 2006 Originally posted by MDLMUSIC What's with the limited lifetime warranty sticker? Does this mean I'll never have to buy another guitar again? Nah, just means yer lifetimes limited!!But at least you have a nice guitar to play for awhile! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GAS Man Posted September 14, 2006 Members Share Posted September 14, 2006 Originally posted by MDLMUSIC What's with the limited lifetime warranty sticker? It's true!If that sticker ever wears out, they'll send you another absolutely free plus S&H. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GAS Man Posted September 14, 2006 Members Share Posted September 14, 2006 Originally posted by nevermind A little more than $99 but I am lazy: Great guitar BTW That does look nice. It looks like they got the "TV Yellow" right.Any chance of getting a picture posted of the back side? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mfergel Posted September 14, 2006 Members Share Posted September 14, 2006 Think I'd like one in white. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RUExp? Posted September 14, 2006 Members Share Posted September 14, 2006 Originally posted by nevermind A little more than $99 but I am lazy: Great guitar BTW That seems like an even better deal. $300 for set neck and solid wood body. Plus, the TV Yellow is cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Shuborno Posted September 14, 2006 Members Share Posted September 14, 2006 Damn forum! I read this thread at work, and after work, I went to my nearest Long and McQuade and left within 20 min with a HB Epi LP Jr.! The quality of the various Epi LP jrs at Long and McQuade was quite variable. The first one I picked up was HORRIBLE. It was unplayable. The frets were sharp at the edge and I felt like I might cut myself if I continued playing. Just awful. I tried another. It was less horrible... but still a piece of crap. Then I played #3. I don't know how these were the same guitars, 'cause #3 played so smooth! I was instantly comfortable on it. I thought to myself "this is too good to be true", so I went to the amp room and plugged into a Fender amp. It sounded good! So I bought it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members No Soul Posted September 14, 2006 Members Share Posted September 14, 2006 my shop has got 5 of these things. The one problem they all have in common is that the action is set sky high on all of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Edward Posted September 14, 2006 Members Share Posted September 14, 2006 Originally posted by mfergel Pretty sure Epi is clearing them out. Can't even find them listed on their website.What is the measurement on the body thickness? I'm guess it's a little shy of 1/2" from a Les Paul? Probably about 3/8"?? Wonder why they're closing them out..... maybe they're gonig to introduce a standardised fixed-neck? Thicker body, maybe (though how much slimmer are they than the original Jnrs?)? I'd love to see Epi come up with a good range of Juniors at the $200 mark .... they're {censored} about doing lefties, though, and Gibby shapes don't flip so well..... hmmn, unless they did an SG shaped one with the jack on the face..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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