Epiphone Elitist SG 61 Reissue

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All I have to say is "WOW!"

OK, maybe a little more. This thing is frickin' amazing! Right out of the box this thing was virtually perfect, and the only reason I say virtually is because I haven't found anything to complain about yet. It is the ebony model they are clearancing at MF for $600 w/case. The craftsmanship on this thing is like no Epi I have ever seen. I am just stunned at the value of this guitar. It matches well with my Vox AD50VT, and we will see if the magic continues when I pick up the 2X12 Mesa cabinet next week. I am floored.

Just thought I would share my elation.

Pete
 
Epiphones are great

You got a deal on a great guitar. MF is blowing out the Epi's right now.

I recently picked up a Goth G400 and was amazed by how good it was. I was planning to replace the PU's right away, but the stock Pups sound pretty good. I am still in amazement. For years I stayed away from Epi's because of the headstock shape. Although I still don't care for the shape of the headstock, it is growing on me.

My next purchase will be a Epi LP Elite Standard no doubt.
 
battleminnow said:
All I have to say is "WOW!"

OK, maybe a little more. This thing is frickin' amazing! Right out of the box this thing was virtually perfect, and the only reason I say virtually is because I haven't found anything to complain about yet. It is the ebony model they are clearancing at MF for $600 w/case. The craftsmanship on this thing is like no Epi I have ever seen. I am just stunned at the value of this guitar. It matches well with my Vox AD50VT, and we will see if the magic continues when I pick up the 2X12 Mesa cabinet next week. I am floored.

Just thought I would share my elation.

Pete
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Yeah, the Elitist series is a whole different ball game than their regular stuff. Full on Gibson quality, actually better than some of the lower-end Gibsons. So does the 61 have P90's or humbuckers?
 
Dual Gibson USA made Humbuckers. I was planning on changing them before I heard them, and now I am not so sure. They sound really great, and they are very quiet noise-wise regardless of the volume.

Pete
 
Went to MF and saw it

looks flippin' sweet!

Have fun with yer new toy!
 
One of the interesting things is that the setup on the top of the line Epis is quite a bit better than the setup on most of the Nashville built Gibsons. My Samick built Casino was perfect right out of the box, and my Gibson SG Supreme took 3 months to get right. For the price of a guitar like that, that's pathetic.-Richie
 
Crap, if I had just been RIF'ed at my job (Reduction In Force) I would get one. Grrrrr..........

Congrats!
 
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