Author Topic: 1966 Epi Les Paul on eBay? (Read 8819 times)

Twinfan · « **on:** May 09, 2006, 01:36:50 PM »

Anyone else seen this (eBay item 7413671398)

Is he seriously trying to get £1200 for a Korean Epi with a Bigsby??? I don't think they did stick-on serial numbers in the 60's ;)

mikeluke · « **Reply #1 on:** May 09, 2006, 02:23:33 PM »

Especially with that 'top of the range' EMG Select humbucker! :lol:

FELINEGUITARS · « **Reply #2 on:** May 09, 2006, 03:32:49 PM »

Couldn't resist dropping him a line......

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Who did the valuation on this guitar?
It is clearly a Korean made guitar dating from late 1990s.Your photos even show the serial number & the serial number system does mean something. According to Epiphone customer service:

F or T or U = Factory Code
First Digit = Year (2 = 2002, 3 = 2003, etc.)
Remaining Digits - Sequential Serial Number

Guitar was made in April 1997 at the Unsung factory in Korea.
The pickups have been changed and a PASSIVE EMG (Korean made) pickup put in the neck and maybe as you say a USA DIMARZIO in the bridge.
The Kluson tulip style machineheads have been replaced with German Schaller units (not surprising in a 9 years old Epiphone).
Probable realisable value would be £400 tops
Not a bad guitar but not what your advert claims
Sorry to burst your bubble if you were led to believe you had something expensive or rare.
Maybe it was just bit of humour....a fun bit of silliness.
Shame on you if you knew and were trying to mislead potential buyers though.

Twinfan · « **Reply #3 on:** May 09, 2006, 03:40:20 PM »

Ha ha - nice one Feline!

_tom_ · « **Reply #4 on:** May 09, 2006, 03:42:08 PM »

hahaha, I believe the term is "pwnt"

mikeluke · « **Reply #5 on:** May 09, 2006, 08:12:25 PM »

Did he respond?

FELINEGUITARS · « **Reply #6 on:** May 09, 2006, 10:57:06 PM »

ITEM WITHDRAWN FROM SALE........WELL IT SAYS BIDDING ENDED

mikeluke · « **Reply #7 on:** May 10, 2006, 01:56:16 PM »

I've mentioned in another post about a 'Genuine USA Gibson Les Paul' that is up for sale at the moment - item number 7413001213

The guy bought it from China - must be real then...

Twinfan · « **Reply #8 on:** May 10, 2006, 02:08:47 PM »

Why mention "genuine" Les Paul, if it is?

Truss rod cover says "Gibson" not "Custom" and is a 3 screw cover. USA Gibsons have two screw covers.

Serial number looks too big and is painted/stamped, not just stamped into the wood.

You can't read the "Made in..." because of the flash reflection.

Rear covers are cream and not black.

This is an Epi that's been Gibson'd IMHO.

Twinfan · « **Reply #9 on:** May 10, 2006, 02:15:22 PM »

Just contacted the seller:

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Hi there - I don't think your guitar is a USA Gibson Les Paul. The truss rod cover says Gibson vertically and is a 3 screw cover. USA Gibsons have two screw covers and are plain or say Standard, Custom etc horizontally. Also the serial number looks too big and is painted/stamped, not just stamped into the wood. The rear covers are cream and not black like a Gibson's would be.

Sorry if you think this is a genuine Gibson but it isn't. I think it's an Epiphone that's been Gibson'd. I think you may need to amend your listing...

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We'll see what happens eh?

aisuru · « **Reply #10 on:** May 10, 2006, 03:06:43 PM »

it's not an Epi, it's just a fake Gibson.

the headstock is wrong - the shape of the open book looks slightly off, and, being a Custom, should have the split-diamond inlay and 'Les Paul Custom' script on the TRC.

indysmith · « **Reply #11 on:** May 10, 2006, 07:20:15 PM »

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and, being a Custom, should have the split-diamond inlay

No it shouldn't :? Custom's have block inlays. Isn't it only the Supremes with the split diamond design?

EDIT: oh, i'm sorry - i thought you'd meant split diamond inlays in the fretboard!!

FELINEGUITARS · « **Reply #12 on:** May 10, 2006, 08:15:05 PM »

Yes - a custom would have the split diamond inlay (on the headstock)
the style of the serial number doesnt look too out of place & the serial number would make it a 1995 guitar
the pearl blocks look a little plastic to me from what i can see like on a cheap guitar
the truss rod cover looks wrong unless it was to poorly replace a lost or broken Gibbo one.

But all looks a bit suspect to me- wouldnt touch it myself

Are we becoming Ebay vigilantes here??

aisuru · « **Reply #13 on:** May 11, 2006, 12:24:11 AM »

Quote from: indysmith

Quote from: aisuru
and, being a Custom, should have the split-diamond inlay

No it shouldn't :? Custom's have block inlays. Isn't it only the Supremes with the split diamond design?

EDIT: oh, i'm sorry - i thought you'd meant split diamond inlays in the fretboard!!

:lol:

now THIS is a fake Epiphone.

indysmith · « **Reply #14 on:** May 11, 2006, 07:52:33 AM »

LMAO i just don't trust that neck joint... Looks like its been done with blu-tac and pritt-stick!