Discontinued models?

Twentythirdeye · 06-12-2008, 06:45 PM

Hello all!

I'm looking for a new guitar and I love the Les Paul. I did my shopping by going onto the greatest guitar picture site ever...eBay.

Two guitars REALLY caught my eye. I would get either one in a heartbeat if I get the chance.

The two guitars are:

Epiphone Les Paul Custom WINE RED
Epiphone Les Paul Custom Plus (aka Flametop)

So I "run" over to musiciansfriend.com and neither of them come up. I try Guitar Center. Nothing. I search google. Nothing.

So i suppose these are discontinued. Is there any chance of finding a new or unused one in the near future without resorting to eBay. Or even better, will they ever be brought back to production?

Thanks for any help!

jkinnison90 · 06-12-2008, 06:51 PM

I know that the Wine Red Custom is discontinued. I'm guessing the other is discontinued as well. Your best bet is to keep looking on eBay.

dennistruckdriver · 06-12-2008, 10:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Twentythirdeye

Two guitars REALLY caught my eye. I would get either one in a heartbeat if I get the chance.

The two guitars are:

Epiphone Les Paul Custom WINE RED
Epiphone Les Paul Custom Plus (aka Flametop)

.....will they ever be brought back to production?

Thanks for any help!

http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/ENCVSGH

Benniator · 06-13-2008, 03:03 AM

Wine Reds seem to pop up on eBay once a month or so. Other than that, not sure how you'll find one.

R.L. · 06-13-2008, 09:19 AM

Have you noticed the LP Custom Antique Ivory? Its a beautiful guitar.

Twentythirdeye · 06-13-2008, 01:11 PM

I never even heard of Sweetwater before. Sweet.

I still prefer the wine red, but if a good one doesnt pop up on ebay in the next week or so, ill get the flametop.

Thanks everyone!

and also, the ivory IS a nice guitar, but it's just too plain for me...

overdriver · 06-13-2008, 01:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Twentythirdeye

I never even heard of Sweetwater before. Sweet.

I still prefer the wine red, but if a good one doesnt pop up on ebay in the next week or so, ill get the flametop.

Thanks everyone!

and also, the ivory IS a nice guitar, but it's just too plain for me...

with in a week of getting a flame top the other will turn up LOL

dennistruckdriver · 06-13-2008, 05:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by overdriver

with in a week of getting a flame top the other will turn up LOL

Then you can buy it also! You need another Les Paul, anyway.....

djwilbanks · 06-13-2008, 06:56 PM

Dexter Music Center - Top notch music instruction for musicians of any and all levels.

I was just in there last night picking up my new Goldtop, they had an Epi Custom Plus Top in Vintage Sunburst. I think they ship, give em a call, they're really helpful.

I think it was 599 or 699 btw.

Benniator · 06-20-2008, 12:11 AM

Found a Wine Red on eBay that looks legit. It's definitely been played, but at least it doesn't look like a fake.

Guitar.

I'd ask the seller for a pic of the serial number before you bid, though (just to be safe).

gnr2206 · 06-21-2008, 04:44 PM

sweet guitar btw

eyesonly · 07-20-2008, 07:35 AM

Worrying about a fake Epiphone when Epiphones are fake Gibsons. Makes a lot of sense. You wouldn't want to get a fake ><

SlashB · 07-20-2008, 08:14 AM

Epiphones are not FAKE Gibsons. You do know Gibson owns Epiphone right?

Epiphone is to Gibson what Squire is to Fender.

alpinestudio · 07-20-2008, 11:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SlashB

Epiphones are not FAKE Gibsons. You do know Gibson owns Epiphone right?

Epiphone is to Gibson what Squire is to Fender.

Except Epiphone is generally of better quality than a Squier.

jkinnison90 · 07-20-2008, 12:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eyesonly

Worrying about a fake Epiphone when Epiphones are fake Gibsons. Makes a lot of sense. You wouldn't want to get a fake ><

Epiphones aren't fake Gibsons..

KP Willits · 07-20-2008, 01:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eyesonly

Worrying about a fake Epiphone when Epiphones are fake Gibsons. Makes a lot of sense. You wouldn't want to get a fake ><

The only thing you need to "get" is a clue..... evidently you have none at present.

WhippingPost · 07-20-2008, 02:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eyesonly

Worrying about a fake Epiphone when Epiphones are fake Gibsons. Makes a lot of sense. You wouldn't want to get a fake ><

Don't Feed the Trolls.

sasquatch · 07-20-2008, 07:04 PM

LOVE IT!!!!
Anyhow the LP Custom Plus is still alive according to the Epi Website

Epiphone Musical Instruments

oliver111706 · 07-21-2008, 09:15 AM

Did you find a wine red classic quilt top? If not, there is a new one listed on ebay.co.uk

TheWellGoodShow · 07-21-2008, 09:39 AM

just last year, the wine reds are everywhere on ebay? didnt know they were both rare and discontinued?

dcooper830 · 07-21-2008, 02:10 PM

Here's a really nice one on Ebay right now with hardshell case!!

Get it!! You only have 2 hours left!!

Epiphone Les Paul Custom Cherry Sunburst Excellent Cond - eBay (item 110271460610 end time Jul-21-08 13:32:08 PDT)

IndianScout · 07-21-2008, 02:19 PM

damn coop stop that, your makin my gas go nuts..

:P

dcooper830 · 07-21-2008, 02:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IndianScout

damn coop stop that, your makin my gas go nuts..

:P

Look at the flame on that! It's nicer than the one I have!

Here's mine...... the flame is not as good:

06-12-2008, 06:45 PM	#1 (permalink)
Twentythirdeye Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Posts: 212 Thanks: 1 Thanked 3 Times in 1 Post	Discontinued models? Hello all! I'm looking for a new guitar and I love the Les Paul. I did my shopping by going onto the greatest guitar picture site ever...eBay. Two guitars REALLY caught my eye. I would get either one in a heartbeat if I get the chance. The two guitars are: Epiphone Les Paul Custom WINE RED Epiphone Les Paul Custom Plus (aka Flametop) So I "run" over to musiciansfriend.com and neither of them come up. I try Guitar Center. Nothing. I search google. Nothing. So i suppose these are discontinued. Is there any chance of finding a new or unused one in the near future without resorting to eBay. Or even better, will they ever be brought back to production? Thanks for any help!

06-12-2008, 06:51 PM	#2 (permalink)
jkinnison90 Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Nelsonville, Ohio Posts: 1,379 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Discontinued models? I know that the Wine Red Custom is discontinued. I'm guessing the other is discontinued as well. Your best bet is to keep looking on eBay. __________________ 2003 Epiphone Les Paul Standard - Heritage Cherry Sunburst

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Benniator Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 905 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Discontinued models? Wine Reds seem to pop up on eBay once a month or so. Other than that, not sure how you'll find one. __________________

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R.L. Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: The gulf coast Posts: 408 Thanks: 11 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post	Re: Discontinued models? Have you noticed the LP Custom Antique Ivory? Its a beautiful guitar. __________________ R.L.

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Twentythirdeye Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Posts: 212 Thanks: 1 Thanked 3 Times in 1 Post	Re: Discontinued models? I never even heard of Sweetwater before. Sweet. I still prefer the wine red, but if a good one doesnt pop up on ebay in the next week or so, ill get the flametop. Thanks everyone! and also, the ivory IS a nice guitar, but it's just too plain for me...

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djwilbanks V.I.P. Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Arkham Asylum Posts: 16,145 Thanks: 125 Thanked 207 Times in 38 Posts	Re: Discontinued models? Dexter Music Center - Top notch music instruction for musicians of any and all levels. I was just in there last night picking up my new Goldtop, they had an Epi Custom Plus Top in Vintage Sunburst. I think they ship, give em a call, they're really helpful. I think it was 599 or 699 btw. __________________ º\|\|\|\|\|º

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Benniator Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 905 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Discontinued models? Found a Wine Red on eBay that looks legit. It's definitely been played, but at least it doesn't look like a fake. Guitar. I'd ask the seller for a pic of the serial number before you bid, though (just to be safe). __________________

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gnr2206 Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Ireland Posts: 45 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Discontinued models? sweet guitar btw __________________ Ibanez RG Marshall JTM 60

07-20-2008, 07:35 AM	#12 (permalink)
eyesonly Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Discontinued models? Worrying about a fake Epiphone when Epiphones are fake Gibsons. Makes a lot of sense. You wouldn't want to get a fake ><

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SlashB Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: England Posts: 181 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Discontinued models? Epiphones are not FAKE Gibsons. You do know Gibson owns Epiphone right? Epiphone is to Gibson what Squire is to Fender. __________________

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sasquatch Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Charlotte, N.C. Posts: 532 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Discontinued models? LOVE IT!!!! Anyhow the LP Custom Plus is still alive according to the Epi Website Epiphone Musical Instruments __________________ Epiphone Les Paul Plus HCS Epiphone G-400 Custom AI Epiphone G-400 Vintage WC Epiphone Firebird Studio WC Marshall HDFX 100/a Digitech RP-250

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oliver111706 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Discontinued models? Did you find a wine red classic quilt top? If not, there is a new one listed on ebay.co.uk

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TheWellGoodShow V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: the south Posts: 3,137 Thanks: 55 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Discontinued models? just last year, the wine reds are everywhere on ebay? didnt know they were both rare and discontinued? __________________ "Now Known as The Post-O-Matic 5000" ZOMG! Its Gemma!!

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dcooper830 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 724 Thanks: 14 Thanked 17 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Discontinued models? Here's a really nice one on Ebay right now with hardshell case!! Get it!! You only have 2 hours left!! Epiphone Les Paul Custom Cherry Sunburst Excellent Cond - eBay (item 110271460610 end time Jul-21-08 13:32:08 PDT) __________________ Videos of me playing guitar

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