What finish does this guitar have?

skapela · 10-31-2011, 02:04 PM

Hey all,

I just bought this guitar - it's a 2001 Les Paul Standard made at the Unsung plant in Korea.

Just wondering if anyone knows what finish this guitar has. My guess would be vintage sunburst, but the burst is more of a reddish-brown (unlike the typical yellowish color that a vintage sunburst would have).

Any input is appreciated. Thanks!

sidious911 · 10-31-2011, 02:08 PM

I'd deff vote on a 'vintage' burst due to the vintage tuners that came on it... I'd say just the 'vintage sunburst' as seen on the current Ultra-III

The Refugee · 10-31-2011, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by sidious911

I'd deff vote on a 'vintage' burst due to the vintage tuners that came on it... I'd say just the 'vintage sunburst' as seen on the current Ultra-III

Similar finish, but not the same. The one above is teadrop, the Ultra III is rim burst.

AngryHatter · 10-31-2011, 02:19 PM

Brown.

the1jj · 10-31-2011, 02:26 PM

Looks like a desert burst to me. Epiphones take on it anyhow, still a sexy lookin flame.

Mr.Draned · 10-31-2011, 02:28 PM

I have an '01 Epiphone Plustop from the same factory. It seems that yours may be a Honey Burst as it looks similar, but not exact, to mine. Yours seems a bit darker, but the reddish / brown on the outside of the burst makes me think HB.
Here are a couple pics of mine just so you can compare and see for yourself.
Either way though, you have a nice git on your hands!!

skapela · 10-31-2011, 02:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr.Draned

I have an '01 Epiphone Plustop from the same factory. It seems that yours may be a Honey Burst as it looks similar, but not exact, to mine. Yours seems a bit darker, but the reddish / brown on the outside of the burst makes me think HB.
Here are a couple pics of mine just so you can compare and see for yourself.
Either way though, you have a nice git on your hands!!

So yours is a honeyburst? If so, I'm thinking that mine is as well but with a darker finish.

captcoolaid · 10-31-2011, 02:42 PM

I think it is Epi's version of the Brock burst, or the Dessert burst. Either way nice top.

Mr.Draned · 10-31-2011, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by skapela

So yours is a honeyburst? If so, I'm thinking that mine is as well but with a darker finish.

Yes, mine is a HoneyBurst. In checking out the Epiphone wiki though, I noticed that '01 also featured a DesertBurst that seems similar to your finish. Check out the below link, it may shed some light on this burst of yours.

Les Paul - The Unofficial Epiphone Wiki

When I first bought this guitar, the owner never told me the color of the burst either and I never thought to ask as I was too stoked. It took some research, but I found out.

djphelan01 · 10-31-2011, 03:57 PM

I don't know what it is called but it sure is sweet looking.

Mr.Draned · 10-31-2011, 07:43 PM

Yes you do, Hack!

The Refugee · 10-31-2011, 10:13 PM

Honeyburst (for Epiphones) has been EXTREMELY varied over the years, from what I can tell.

Some of them I like.

Others I don't.

Phildog · 10-31-2011, 10:18 PM

That should be called "Killerburst"! Who cares about the name of the finish. Man,that baby is SuuuWEET!!!

SJM · 10-31-2011, 11:42 PM

I call them both beautiful. Mr.Draned, I would have done Zebra's but that's still a sweet set-up. It's gotta sound as good as it looks!

nbeersiii · 11-01-2011, 12:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr.Draned

I have an '01 Epiphone Plustop from the same factory. It seems that yours may be a Honey Burst as it looks similar, but not exact, to mine. Yours seems a bit darker, but the reddish / brown on the outside of the burst makes me think HB.
Here are a couple pics of mine just so you can compare and see for yourself.
Either way though, you have a nice git on your hands!!

Thats the darkest honey I ever seen.

Mr.Draned · 11-01-2011, 07:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SJM

I call them both beautiful. Mr.Draned, I would have done Zebra's but that's still a sweet set-up. It's gotta sound as good as it looks!

You know, Zebra's would be sweet. I'm thinking of doing a pup change in the next few months (just for some variety), so Zebra's it is!
As for the sound, yessir, it sounds as good as it looks! Thanks for the compliment!

Mr.Draned · 11-01-2011, 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by nbeersiii

Thats the darkest honey I ever seen.

Agreed, it's very dark!! At first I thought it wasn't a HB, but based on the bursts for that year, '01, HB was determined by elimination.

HOT-BRIT · 11-01-2011, 06:27 PM

Desertburst

paruwi · 11-01-2011, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by HOT-BRIT

Desertburst

all the Epi 'desert bursts' I've seen had black plastics........

Mattdive · 11-01-2011, 06:53 PM

Didn't they have an "iced-tea" burst from Korea back then? If not, it does look like a dessert burst, but is quite dark.

skapela · 11-02-2011, 09:15 AM

I'll just call it a mix of honeyburst and desertburst. After all, as long as it plays and sounds good I'm happy. Thanks for the replies!

nbeersiii · 11-03-2011, 01:10 AM

I seen one in a pawnshop not long ago with the same finish but it had one of those MR factory code serial numbers that was supposed to be a 2010 and looked off to me. I was pretty sure it was fake cause nothing hardware wise was stamped epiphone. I pulled the back plate too. The back plates didnt even look right they were cut weird.

solteroblues · 11-03-2011, 08:37 AM

i don't know what Epi called it, but I would call it a tobacco burst, honeybursts that I'm familiar with are more orange with no brown at all, and the desertbursts (current models) I've seen have almost a greenish tan color to them

Mr.Draned · 11-03-2011, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by solteroblues

i don't know what Epi called it, but I would call it a tobacco burst, honeybursts that I'm familiar with are more orange with no brown at all, and the desertbursts (current models) I've seen have almost a greenish tan color to them

I thought Tobacco Burst for mine as well initially, but upon doing research, there was no Tobacco Burst for the '01 Standard Plustop. Unless I completely missed something, which has been known to happen before..

10-31-2011, 02:04 PM	#1 (permalink)
skapela Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	What finish does this guitar have? Hey all, I just bought this guitar - it's a 2001 Les Paul Standard made at the Unsung plant in Korea. Just wondering if anyone knows what finish this guitar has. My guess would be vintage sunburst, but the burst is more of a reddish-brown (unlike the typical yellowish color that a vintage sunburst would have). Any input is appreciated. Thanks!

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AngryHatter Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 12,951 Thanks: 35 Thanked 106 Times in 43 Posts	Re: What finish does this guitar have? Brown. KangyRew likes this.

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the1jj Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 179 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: What finish does this guitar have? Looks like a desert burst to me. Epiphones take on it anyhow, still a sexy lookin flame. naturalblack likes this. __________________ '10 Epiphone 57 Goldtop: Sheptone Javelinas '11 Epiphone Dot Pelham Blue '08 Fender MIM Strat HSS Fender Mustang I

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Mr.Draned Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 593 Thanks: 18 Thanked 22 Times in 10 Posts	Re: What finish does this guitar have? I have an '01 Epiphone Plustop from the same factory. It seems that yours may be a Honey Burst as it looks similar, but not exact, to mine. Yours seems a bit darker, but the reddish / brown on the outside of the burst makes me think HB. Here are a couple pics of mine just so you can compare and see for yourself. Either way though, you have a nice git on your hands!! Hack likes this.

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skapela Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: What finish does this guitar have? I'll just call it a mix of honeyburst and desertburst. After all, as long as it plays and sounds good I'm happy. Thanks for the replies! Mr.Draned likes this.

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