NEW Elitist on the way!!

Mickdoo22@Verizon.net · 11-25-2008, 05:01 PM

Well, after reading a million posts on here, and some good advice from folks, I have finally pulled the trigger on an Elitist Les Paul. I just ordered a Plus top Faded Cherry from Sweetwater. I know I know....mail order is a crap shoot....I know when I ordered my Epiphone Les Pauls, I went through about 5 to get a good one from AMS. But if what everyone has said is true...the Elitist is a more consistently built, quality instrument. I am hopeful. I will post pics as soon as I get it.

Guido · 11-25-2008, 05:02 PM

Congrats! The Elitist I have plays better than a Gibby STD + top

hbucker · 11-25-2008, 06:56 PM

My guess is that you'll be satisfied with the quality of your Elitist.

Congrats!

hbucker · 11-25-2008, 06:57 PM

Guido,

Is that the Huntington Beach Pier on your signature?

pneumaniatic · 11-25-2008, 07:20 PM

Congrats on the Elitist! all the Elitist talk around here recently is giving me major GAS

diceman · 11-25-2008, 07:31 PM

You'll love it.

Did you confirm that they had them in stock? I was under the impression that the online vendors were all out of inventory (some claiming "backorder" even though no more are being made).

Let us know when she arrives! I've played a dozen Elitists or so - every last one of them was a great guitar.

Mickdoo22@Verizon.net · 11-25-2008, 08:29 PM

Dice.....yes...the one I ordered actually had 8 pics posted in the Sweetwater Guitar Gallery. Very sweet looking axe!

diceman · 11-25-2008, 08:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mickdoo22@Verizon.net

Dice.....yes...the one I ordered actually had 8 pics posted in the Sweetwater Guitar Gallery. Very sweet looking axe!

Rock on - glad to hear it!

(are you gonna link the pix?)

qwank · 11-25-2008, 08:42 PM

yeah dude- pics! now! i love faded cherry bursts

Gunner · 11-25-2008, 08:53 PM

Nice buy! Share the pics when you get her. Congrats.

Gunner · 11-25-2008, 08:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Guido

Congrats! The Elitist I have plays better than a Gibby STD + top

Guido...you off your Meds again???

Mickdoo22@Verizon.net · 11-25-2008, 09:40 PM

GrouchyDog · 11-25-2008, 09:44 PM

Looks just like mine - you're gonna love it, good on you for getting one before they're completely out of stock!

diceman · 11-25-2008, 10:11 PM

Sweet! Cool top and all.

Congrats on the score. Let us know what you think once she arrives!

Gunner · 11-25-2008, 10:16 PM

She is definitely a Beauty!

qwank · 11-25-2008, 10:19 PM

i love it!!!

lifele55 · 11-25-2008, 10:26 PM

Nice score!!

LEFTY LES · 11-26-2008, 08:00 AM

so so nice man. congrats

Scooter2112 · 11-26-2008, 10:25 AM

Congratulations!! That's a very nice top on that one... looks just like mine.

My Elitist also came with top hat knobs, though I bought it used from someone else. Some people on here say that theirs came stock with speed knobs.

Does anyone know why some come stock with speed knobs and others with top hats??

Guido · 11-26-2008, 11:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hbucker

Guido,

Is that the Huntington Beach Pier on your signature?

Hey, I dont know. I just took this photo off google to make this banner, a long time ago.

Guido · 11-26-2008, 11:13 AM

Man, thats a nice top!

Mickdoo22@Verizon.net · 11-26-2008, 02:39 PM

Thanks all for your input! I RECEIVED IT TODAY!
OK.....so I have to be honest, I wasn't exactly sure what to expect when I opened the case. Everyone has their own idea of what works for them. I have an OK collection of some pretty good guitars.....

2007 Epiphone Les Paul Plus Top Quilt Amber.
2007 Epiphone Les Paul Plus Top Honeyburst
1984 Gibson Les Paul Standard Heritage with factory Kahler
1985 Stratocaster
PRS Santana SE
(2) Ibanez SZ320's
Carvin Bolt Strat
Takamine G340c
Alvarez Yairi 12-string.
Epiphone Elitist Les Paul Plus Fade Cherry

First impression after an hour of getting acquanted......I LOVE this guitar! All the positive things I have read here were absolutely spot-on!
The fit and finish are very high quality for sure. The set-up is extremely good for out of the box, and it is VERY playable. The fret job is clean, no high frets, no buzzes, and no dead spots. The weight is perfect, it has great sustain, warm tone, and s very balanced up and down the fret board.

I have had my 1984 Les Paul since it was new. That guitar means alot to me, and it has been my main axe forever it seems. But I will be totally honest in saying that the Elitist is a superior guitar in the quality of the details, and the sheer playability. I have played a number of new Gibson Les Pauls over the last couple of years, but have been less than impressed. They don't seem to even bother setting them up before shipping them, and they the build quality is pretty sketchy. NOTHING like this Elitist!
I bought my two Epis this past spring. The Amber Quilt top was a rare find. I bought that guitar close out for $399.00. I went through 4 bad ones before I got this one. This one is TOTALLY unique to any guitar I have ever played. It weighs a freaking ton, and feels like it was carved from stone. The sound is so big and warm...it is the best value I have ever gotten from a guitar.
The Honeyburst is a good guitar, but I have played it for a grand total of maybe two hours. I am now selling that one: $400.00 to anyone interested before I put it on Ebay. I had the nut changed to bone, and had it professionally set-up. It's a nice axe.

But this new Elitist is really a fine instrument, and I thank you all for the push in this direction!!

qwank · 11-26-2008, 02:56 PM

Pics!!!!!!!!!!!!!

tojoe616 · 11-26-2008, 03:01 PM

Yeah lets see some pics! I just got a new 08 elitist in vintage sunburst, I was torn between the cherry too so show us how she looks!

MrWrong · 11-26-2008, 05:36 PM

Congrats! I have the same model - they're excellent guitars, under normal room lighting it looks like a big piece of butterscotch candy.

lifele55 · 11-26-2008, 08:37 PM

Congrats on the guitar... nice purchase

diceman · 11-26-2008, 08:40 PM

Congrats brother - I had a feeling you'd be impressed!

I'd like to see pix of your old Gibson (WHEN) you post pix of the Elitist if you're able!

Rock on - and enjoy the new guitar!

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Mickdoo22@Verizon.net Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 55 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	NEW Elitist on the way!! Well, after reading a million posts on here, and some good advice from folks, I have finally pulled the trigger on an Elitist Les Paul. I just ordered a Plus top Faded Cherry from Sweetwater. I know I know....mail order is a crap shoot....I know when I ordered my Epiphone Les Pauls, I went through about 5 to get a good one from AMS. But if what everyone has said is true...the Elitist is a more consistently built, quality instrument. I am hopeful. I will post pics as soon as I get it.

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diceman V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 7,434 Thanks: 32 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Re: NEW Elitist on the way!! You'll love it. Did you confirm that they had them in stock? I was under the impression that the online vendors were all out of inventory (some claiming "backorder" even though no more are being made). Let us know when she arrives! I've played a dozen Elitists or so - every last one of them was a great guitar. __________________ 1969 Gibson Deluxe / 08 Gibson R8 / Epi Elitists: Standard & Custom / Epi Custom & Studio Goth - '65 Fender Jaguar My Band: www.comeupswingingmusic.com or www.myspace.com/comeupswinging

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Mickdoo22@Verizon.net Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 55 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: NEW Elitist on the way!! Dice.....yes...the one I ordered actually had 8 pics posted in the Sweetwater Guitar Gallery. Very sweet looking axe!

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qwank Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Southern NH Posts: 1,014 Thanks: 4 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: NEW Elitist on the way!! yeah dude- pics! now! i love faded cherry bursts __________________ 1994 Epiphone HCS Standard Plus w/SD 59s 2005 Epiphone Limited Edition Black Burst Standard Plus w/ EMG 85/81 2002 Epiphone G-1275 Doubleneck 1999 Fender LPB Compitition Mustang Reissue 1999 Ibanez RG7621 seven string 1993 Squire Strat 1995 Yamaha F-411-CEBL 6 string acoustic Marshall JCM2000 401 DSL

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Scooter2112 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ohio, USA Posts: 1,523 Thanks: 8 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post	Re: NEW Elitist on the way!! Congratulations!! That's a very nice top on that one... looks just like mine. My Elitist also came with top hat knobs, though I bought it used from someone else. Some people on here say that theirs came stock with speed knobs. Does anyone know why some come stock with speed knobs and others with top hats?? __________________ "Have you hugged your Custom today?"

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Mickdoo22@Verizon.net Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 55 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: NEW Elitist on the couch!! Thanks all for your input! I RECEIVED IT TODAY! OK.....so I have to be honest, I wasn't exactly sure what to expect when I opened the case. Everyone has their own idea of what works for them. I have an OK collection of some pretty good guitars..... 2007 Epiphone Les Paul Plus Top Quilt Amber. 2007 Epiphone Les Paul Plus Top Honeyburst 1984 Gibson Les Paul Standard Heritage with factory Kahler 1985 Stratocaster PRS Santana SE (2) Ibanez SZ320's Carvin Bolt Strat Takamine G340c Alvarez Yairi 12-string. Epiphone Elitist Les Paul Plus Fade Cherry First impression after an hour of getting acquanted......I LOVE this guitar! All the positive things I have read here were absolutely spot-on! The fit and finish are very high quality for sure. The set-up is extremely good for out of the box, and it is VERY playable. The fret job is clean, no high frets, no buzzes, and no dead spots. The weight is perfect, it has great sustain, warm tone, and s very balanced up and down the fret board. I have had my 1984 Les Paul since it was new. That guitar means alot to me, and it has been my main axe forever it seems. But I will be totally honest in saying that the Elitist is a superior guitar in the quality of the details, and the sheer playability. I have played a number of new Gibson Les Pauls over the last couple of years, but have been less than impressed. They don't seem to even bother setting them up before shipping them, and they the build quality is pretty sketchy. NOTHING like this Elitist! I bought my two Epis this past spring. The Amber Quilt top was a rare find. I bought that guitar close out for $399.00. I went through 4 bad ones before I got this one. This one is TOTALLY unique to any guitar I have ever played. It weighs a freaking ton, and feels like it was carved from stone. The sound is so big and warm...it is the best value I have ever gotten from a guitar. The Honeyburst is a good guitar, but I have played it for a grand total of maybe two hours. I am now selling that one: $400.00 to anyone interested before I put it on Ebay. I had the nut changed to bone, and had it professionally set-up. It's a nice axe. But this new Elitist is really a fine instrument, and I thank you all for the push in this direction!!

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qwank Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Southern NH Posts: 1,014 Thanks: 4 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: NEW Elitist on the way!! Pics!!!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ 1994 Epiphone HCS Standard Plus w/SD 59s 2005 Epiphone Limited Edition Black Burst Standard Plus w/ EMG 85/81 2002 Epiphone G-1275 Doubleneck 1999 Fender LPB Compitition Mustang Reissue 1999 Ibanez RG7621 seven string 1993 Squire Strat 1995 Yamaha F-411-CEBL 6 string acoustic Marshall JCM2000 401 DSL

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tojoe616 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 20 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: NEW Elitist on the way!! Yeah lets see some pics! I just got a new 08 elitist in vintage sunburst, I was torn between the cherry too so show us how she looks!

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lifele55 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Reddot Singapore Posts: 1,675 Thanks: 14 Thanked 5 Times in 2 Posts	Re: NEW Elitist on the way!! Congrats on the guitar... nice purchase __________________ 2004 Wine Red Epiphone Std - Saosin Autographed '07 2006 Antique Ivory YEC Epiphone Custom 2001 Ebony MIJ Epiphone Custom http://www.myspace.com/asyouweresg www.youtube.com/psychotubes

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diceman V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 7,434 Thanks: 32 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Re: NEW Elitist on the way!! Congrats brother - I had a feeling you'd be impressed! I'd like to see pix of your old Gibson (WHEN) you post pix of the Elitist if you're able! Rock on - and enjoy the new guitar! __________________ 1969 Gibson Deluxe / 08 Gibson R8 / Epi Elitists: Standard & Custom / Epi Custom & Studio Goth - '65 Fender Jaguar My Band: www.comeupswingingmusic.com or www.myspace.com/comeupswinging