Questions about Elitists/Elites

mnmm3 · 11-10-2011, 04:28 AM

Hey guys recently i was just wonderin whats so great about an elitist ?

i know this question ask been asked many times on this forum but, please

?

so yup, whats so great about them, aren't they just the same as an market mij but with different pots,headstock and pickups

??

Tollan · 11-10-2011, 04:53 AM

You're right, there is soooo much on the forum already about that. Just use the search function... you'll find that your question has already been answered many times and in great detail

SJM · 11-10-2011, 06:28 AM

Also, you can read all of this for yourself.

Elitist Series - The Unofficial Epiphone Wiki

Willncarolina09 · 11-10-2011, 06:38 AM

There is nothing special about them. They are WAY overrated. I myself am trying to buy all these crappy guitars up and save anyone else from mistakingly buying one.
Please forward all sightings of these questionable guitars on over to me

I mean....look at the shabby quality:

Will

PS- Sorry, woke up feeling a bit sarcastic today. I need coffee.

frankthomson · 11-10-2011, 07:13 AM

my elitist was great.
usa pups, PERFECT workmanship, liteweight and was beautiful in white.

mnmm3 · 11-10-2011, 07:43 AM

LOL ok i see why are they so special now :P

GERRYGTR62 · 11-10-2011, 05:31 PM

yeah they make great firewood, LOL!!!!

Kezia · 11-10-2011, 09:18 PM

They're amazing

Look at this and tell me it's a POS

mnmm3 · 11-11-2011, 07:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kezia

They're amazing

Look at this and tell me it's a POS

dude!! what finish is that

!

Tollan · 11-11-2011, 07:43 AM

And here's my Plus Top

It came with cream plastics originally, but I swapped them for black... I quite like the result...

(any excuse to show it off

)

hbucker · 11-11-2011, 09:10 AM

My plus honeyburst:

Chefman · 11-11-2011, 12:05 PM

I have 5 Elite Elitists, and they are all excellent.

Chefman · 11-11-2011, 12:06 PM

The 5th one I just acquired is a Tak Matsumoto LP, don't have any proper photos to display yet, but with the signature case and case candy.

Skit · 11-11-2011, 01:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chefman

I have 5 Elite Elitists, and they are all excellent.

In the spirit of Boles...you slut!

Chefman · 11-11-2011, 02:53 PM

I've had 9 total, I sold a Alpine White LP Custom, a Honeyburst LP Plus Top, a Tobacco Sunburst LP Studio, and a Cherry ES-335 Dot. Wish I had kept the 335 and the Honeyburst, but I was unemployed and needed the dough. And thanks Skit, I am a Elitist slut!

Willncarolina09 · 11-11-2011, 03:07 PM

Elitist sluts are ok in my book!

I'm jealous though....you are more of a slut than me. And I don't have a Tak!

Would love to see some pics of it when you get a chance.

Will

Chefman · 11-11-2011, 10:17 PM

There is a new post that I did that has a link that I posted and a pic in it from my flikr feed that someone explained to me how to post, thread is called Kinda NGD.

But heres another pic anyway. Dammit, pic fail. Well heres the link.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/mkmchef...n/photostream/

Skit · 11-12-2011, 12:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chefman

There is a new post that I did that has a link that I posted and a pic in it from my flikr feed that someone explained to me how to post, thread is called Kinda NGD.

But heres another pic anyway. Dammit, pic fail. Well heres the link.

There you go man.

That is sweet looking!

Willncarolina09 · 11-12-2011, 07:45 AM

Looks great Chefman! Giving me TakBurst GAS here

jcm800 · 11-12-2011, 08:41 AM

Pair of Fuji's.....85 ar305 / 04 std with 50's wireing and PIO's
Fuji Gen + Marshall =

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Chefman · 11-12-2011, 10:50 AM

I got my Tak used from a GC in Ohio, and put it on my plastic while I waited for my LP Custom to sell. The Custom was mint, but it was white, not my fave color, and while it sounded and felt great, I just didn't bond with it like I have other guitars. My wife opened up the Tak when it arrived and texted me pics, I couldn't believe the kind of shape it was in.

The Refugee · 11-12-2011, 01:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kezia

They're amazing

Look at this and tell me it's a POS

Quoting a bunch of large pictures is fun and necessary.

Kezia · 11-12-2011, 02:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mnmm3

dude!! what finish is that

!

Faded Cherryburst

11-10-2011, 04:28 AM	#1 (permalink)
mnmm3 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 222 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Questions about Elitists/Elites Hey guys recently i was just wonderin whats so great about an elitist ? i know this question ask been asked many times on this forum but, please ? so yup, whats so great about them, aren't they just the same as an market mij but with different pots,headstock and pickups ??

11-10-2011, 04:53 AM	#2 (permalink)
Tollan Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Mainly Calgary, Canada Posts: 657 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Questions about Elitists/Elites You're right, there is soooo much on the forum already about that. Just use the search function... you'll find that your question has already been answered many times and in great detail rockstar232007 and SexyGibson like this.

11-10-2011, 06:28 AM	#3 (permalink)
SJM Weekend Minstrel Emeritus Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Peoria, AZ Posts: 4,127 Thanks: 52 Thanked 42 Times in 11 Posts	Re: Questions about Elitists/Elites Also, you can read all of this for yourself. Elitist Series - The Unofficial Epiphone Wiki __________________ ______________________________ Steve-M '52 Martin D-28 '70 Fender Telecaster '78 Ibanez Pro MDL 2671/S-AV '02 Epiphone LP Elite Standard VSB '07 Epiphone LP Elitist Standard + Top FCB '10 Epiphone LP Trad Pro Ebony '10 Epiphone LP 57 Gold Top(Upgraded version) '10 Epiphone LP Standard Plain Top HB '12 Epiphone LP Tribute Plus 60's FCB '12 Epiphone LP Ace Budokan '11 Gibson LP JB Studio '12 Gibson Traditional LP Plus Iced Tea A few Amps too.

11-10-2011, 06:38 AM	#4 (permalink)
Willncarolina09 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 200 Thanks: 7 Thanked 3 Times in 1 Post	Re: Questions about Elitists/Elites There is nothing special about them. They are WAY overrated. I myself am trying to buy all these crappy guitars up and save anyone else from mistakingly buying one. Please forward all sightings of these questionable guitars on over to me I mean....look at the shabby quality: Will PS- Sorry, woke up feeling a bit sarcastic today. I need coffee. Skit, Chefman, GERRYGTR62 and 3 others like this. __________________ Guitars Epiphone Elitists Epiphone Goth Thunderbird Bass

11-10-2011, 07:13 AM	#5 (permalink)
frankthomson Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Camelot Posts: 1,677 Thanks: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Questions about Elitists/Elites my elitist was great. usa pups, PERFECT workmanship, liteweight and was beautiful in white. __________________ Read your Bible, son! Genesis 6:6, Isaiah 55:8, John 14:6

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11-10-2011, 07:43 AM	#6 (permalink)
mnmm3 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 222 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Questions about Elitists/Elites LOL ok i see why are they so special now :P

11-10-2011, 05:31 PM	#7 (permalink)
GERRYGTR62 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: San Diego Area Posts: 2,757 Thanks: 9 Thanked 27 Times in 11 Posts	Re: Questions about Elitists/Elites yeah they make great firewood, LOL!!!! __________________ Gibson Les Paul Classic Custom Kramer SM-1 Jackson Kelly KEXMG Blackstar HT40 combo Blackstar HTV112 cabinet Fender Mustang I *Assorted Digitech, Boss, ISP, Dunlop, Korg+BBE pedals

11-10-2011, 09:18 PM	#8 (permalink)
Kezia Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 3,077 Thanks: 66 Thanked 187 Times in 45 Posts	Re: Questions about Elitists/Elites They're amazing Look at this and tell me it's a POS Skit, GERRYGTR62, Tollan and 3 others like this.

11-11-2011, 07:43 AM	#10 (permalink)
Tollan Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Mainly Calgary, Canada Posts: 657 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Questions about Elitists/Elites And here's my Plus Top It came with cream plastics originally, but I swapped them for black... I quite like the result... (any excuse to show it off ) GERRYGTR62 likes this.

11-11-2011, 09:10 AM	#11 (permalink)
hbucker Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2,499 Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Questions about Elitists/Elites My plus honeyburst: olwanger, GERRYGTR62 and Tollan like this. __________________

11-11-2011, 12:05 PM	#12 (permalink)
Chefman Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Chattanooga Posts: 240 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Questions about Elitists/Elites I have 5 Elite Elitists, and they are all excellent.

11-11-2011, 12:06 PM	#13 (permalink)
Chefman Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Chattanooga Posts: 240 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Questions about Elitists/Elites The 5th one I just acquired is a Tak Matsumoto LP, don't have any proper photos to display yet, but with the signature case and case candy.

11-11-2011, 02:53 PM	#15 (permalink)
Chefman Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Chattanooga Posts: 240 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Questions about Elitists/Elites I've had 9 total, I sold a Alpine White LP Custom, a Honeyburst LP Plus Top, a Tobacco Sunburst LP Studio, and a Cherry ES-335 Dot. Wish I had kept the 335 and the Honeyburst, but I was unemployed and needed the dough. And thanks Skit, I am a Elitist slut!

11-11-2011, 03:07 PM	#16 (permalink)
Willncarolina09 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 200 Thanks: 7 Thanked 3 Times in 1 Post	Re: Questions about Elitists/Elites Elitist sluts are ok in my book! I'm jealous though....you are more of a slut than me. And I don't have a Tak! Would love to see some pics of it when you get a chance. Will GERRYGTR62 likes this. __________________ Guitars Epiphone Elitists Epiphone Goth Thunderbird Bass

11-11-2011, 10:17 PM	#17 (permalink)
Chefman Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Chattanooga Posts: 240 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Questions about Elitists/Elites There is a new post that I did that has a link that I posted and a pic in it from my flikr feed that someone explained to me how to post, thread is called Kinda NGD. But heres another pic anyway. Dammit, pic fail. Well heres the link. http://www.flickr.com/photos/mkmchef...n/photostream/ __________________ '02 Gibson CS336 Tangerine Burst '06 Valley Arts Brent Mason Sig '07 Epi Elitist Tak Matsumoto LP '03 Epi Elite J-45 Vintage Sunburst '00 Reverend Spy USA '99 Fender Strat Plus '91 Fender Tele Standard '07 Fender GE Smith Telecaster '88 Epi Nouveau NV-12 12 String '91 Epi Dot MIK heavily modified Xotic, Keeley, Voodoo Labs, Wampler and Reverend Pedals "If you can't beat them, arrange to have them beaten." George Carlin

11-12-2011, 07:45 AM	#19 (permalink)
Willncarolina09 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 200 Thanks: 7 Thanked 3 Times in 1 Post	Re: Questions about Elitists/Elites Looks great Chefman! Giving me TakBurst GAS here __________________ Guitars Epiphone Elitists Epiphone Goth Thunderbird Bass

11-12-2011, 08:41 AM	#20 (permalink)
jcm800 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 12 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Questions about Elitists/Elites Pair of Fuji's.....85 ar305 / 04 std with 50's wireing and PIO's Fuji Gen + Marshall = Uploaded with ImageShack.us GERRYGTR62 likes this.

11-12-2011, 10:50 AM	#21 (permalink)
Chefman Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Chattanooga Posts: 240 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Questions about Elitists/Elites I got my Tak used from a GC in Ohio, and put it on my plastic while I waited for my LP Custom to sell. The Custom was mint, but it was white, not my fave color, and while it sounded and felt great, I just didn't bond with it like I have other guitars. My wife opened up the Tak when it arrived and texted me pics, I couldn't believe the kind of shape it was in. __________________ '02 Gibson CS336 Tangerine Burst '06 Valley Arts Brent Mason Sig '07 Epi Elitist Tak Matsumoto LP '03 Epi Elite J-45 Vintage Sunburst '00 Reverend Spy USA '99 Fender Strat Plus '91 Fender Tele Standard '07 Fender GE Smith Telecaster '88 Epi Nouveau NV-12 12 String '91 Epi Dot MIK heavily modified Xotic, Keeley, Voodoo Labs, Wampler and Reverend Pedals "If you can't beat them, arrange to have them beaten." George Carlin

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