Bidding on a guitar for a friend

[ApeDosMil]

he's fixed on getting this, but i'm just wondering what would be the max to go for w/o getting ripped off.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...em=3738852968]
Thanks

[hippietim]

Re: Bidding on a guitar for a friend

Has he actually played one of these? The reason I ask is that Epiphone turns out a lot of absolute crap. Sure, they make some decent stuff too and I don't know about this particular model but I know I'd want to have played one before I even paid the current bid of $240.

One thing is certain though, I would never pay more than about half of the current new selling price for any used Epiphone unless you're 100% sure it's a keeper.

[Chuckracer]

Re: Bidding on a guitar for a friend

Go for it. The case is worth almost half that.

[RacerX]

Re: Bidding on a guitar for a friend

Yeah, those cases are really nice.

[dinkyjacksonman]

Re: Bidding on a guitar for a friend

Hey that's a nice sparkle Blue LP.
I wouldn't mind having one.
I have tried one of these at GC long time ago.
Not that bad.I even liked the stock pickups.

[ApeDosMil]

Re: Bidding on a guitar for a friend

well it's my friends guitar, hes upgrading from one of those cheesy Epi Sg's, the bolt on ones that look made out of plywood.

[dg]

Re: Bidding on a guitar for a friend

Like Tim said above, you have to be aware that Epiphone is known for an inconsistent product. I can't think of many other brands where even the loyal fans say, "Eppies rule! Just make sure to try every one in the store 'til you find a good one. Then put some good hardware on it, get some decent pickups and you're all set!" [img]/images/graemlins/fart.gif[/img] [img]/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img] It's a gamble, but maybe there was better quality control on this model, since it was a limited edition. That is a nice case, though!

[Drsracing]

Re: Bidding on a guitar for a friend

I almost bought one of these when they came out in 96, I wanted the silver sparkle one to match my Ludwigs. for an Epi they play decent. I'd replace the pick up's with some emgs. I'd go $250-$300 if I were you. I think Guitar Center was selling for $350-$400 back in the day.