New ace confirmed!! - Page 2

b3john · 01-18-2012, 10:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hairless_Ape

A 3 pickup, custom, clownburst...doesn't get much fuglier than that.

So... You're saying it's not for you?

Tenacious T · 01-18-2012, 10:30 AM

Keep us posted if you see anyone making them available!

markerdown · 01-18-2012, 10:33 AM

Just got off the phone with Sweetwater. With NAMM going on, they won't have any detailed info other than "yeah we're gettin some" for a few more days. I like the fact they they will inspect your axe prior to shipment and do anything else you may want.

I always had good service with MF too. I likes free shipping and no sales tax

Hack · 01-18-2012, 11:31 AM

Oh, but dont forget the sticker too!!

...this might actually be my second guitar purchase, ever.

Tenacious T · 01-18-2012, 12:01 PM

Since I had to pass on the Gibson run, I'm hoping to get one of the Epiphones when they become available...but I'm still not sure if it's going to be in the budget.

I'm hoping...& saving.

Seven · 01-18-2012, 12:55 PM

Gonna tell the wife to work some OT. I need one of these......

MalibuKasey · 01-18-2012, 01:14 PM

I still wish they would have done Ace's tobacco burst deluxe.

Hack · 01-18-2012, 02:09 PM

I just told my wife about it, she said "Well you should order one then."

Damn, I love my wife!

MalibuKasey · 01-18-2012, 02:24 PM

Well my resolution this year was to get out of debt. This isnt helping and the better half made me aware of that... :-) In a very sweet and loving way.
Still, Everything I hated about the 1st one they have solved on this one. Not a fan of the yellow on the sides and neck... and Im curious how the middle pickup is wired. The last one was wired to the bridge pickup.

rallygsc · 01-18-2012, 02:24 PM

Hello Everyone:

I really like it, but my main complaint with epiphones and their signature models is this, why use the large post bridges?.

it makes the guitar look cheap, in Japan they use the small posts, but for the USA market the only ones that get the small posts is USA reissues and Elitist models.

they said they worked closely with Ace and copied his original, sure it is an epiphone but the hardware should match, if I get one, the first thing going is the bridge and tailpiece.

sorry if I sounded mean people, if you are paying more for a signature, they should offer better hardware as well.

I mean $10 - $20 difference for a better bridge is not going to break the bank in the price tag

take care
George

ACELUEK · 01-18-2012, 02:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hairless_Ape

A 3 pickup, custom, clownburst...doesn't get much fuglier than that.

Yeah, but still better than a fugly yellow guitar.. Who in their right mind would buy a yellow guitar???

MalibuKasey · 01-18-2012, 02:28 PM

George I agree completely!

Malikon · 01-18-2012, 02:34 PM

very cool. The Volute is a nice touch.

Just can't deal with the 3 buckers though.

Tenacious T · 01-18-2012, 02:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MalibuKasey

Well my resolution this year was to get out of debt.

Understand completely.

My Wife & I just finished year one of our three year plan & have made incredible progress...& that makes me happy.

It's tough when things like this come around as I actually have to save the cash versus just pulling out the ole' guitar center card & presto. I want this guitar as I'm a huge Ace fan, but If I don't have the cash in hand I won't be making the purchase.

In the meantime, I have a great Zakk Epiphone for sale...if you know anyone that might be intrested

RavenMadd · 01-18-2012, 03:20 PM

damn ...I want one man ....crap .......now I gotta plan money making scam...like maddoff .............lol

SexyGibson · 01-18-2012, 03:32 PM

Check out my avatar; hell yeah I want one ! I've always liked the old Ace models but couldn't stand that cheesy pic of Ace on the headstock, I like that this one doesn't have that.
I will try to score one !

needlespauls · 01-18-2012, 05:21 PM

Hands down, coolest epiphone I've ever seen. Unreal specs and detail for an Epiphone. I have to admit, I'm gassin bad...

Kensei · 01-18-2012, 05:31 PM

Wonder how the hell I'm going to get one in the UK.

markerdown · 01-18-2012, 07:59 PM

Well, I'm GASin real bad for this one. looks like my tax return is gonna be spent on one, plus mrs marker gets something of equal value to keep peace in the house.

Wonder if this will drive the price down on the first versions. Personally, I like this custom better

Tangerine · 01-18-2012, 08:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by needlespauls

Hands down, coolest epiphone I've ever seen. Unreal specs and detail for an Epiphone. I have to admit, I'm gassin bad...

Agreed....and with all that three pup goodness!

GERRYGTR62 · 01-18-2012, 09:14 PM

Geez, Epi is coming out with some really great guitars this year, the Ace Frehley looking great----I also saw the new LP Prophecy on the website, holy crap!!

RedGriz · 01-18-2012, 09:54 PM

I'm not a Kiss fan, or Ace or anything like that. (Just never got into them, and I'm a little younger than some of you guys). BUT that being said - it looks like a great guitar, and I am soooo grateful they didn't put the cartoon-y face on the headstock. I much prefer this headstock to previous sig models. It just looks better built without it.

Spec wise, looks nice, and I'm sure it'd scream. Don't know that I'll have the money for one though. (Need to replace my Squier P-bass and am looking hard at Fender J-Basses)

Bandit79 · 01-18-2012, 11:22 PM

I think I need one of these

MalibuKasey · 01-19-2012, 12:32 AM

and....
Gibson.com: Epiphone Ace Frehley "Budokan" Les Paul Custom

Kensei · 01-19-2012, 04:30 AM

Well I work for a bankand its annual bonus time so I've got the money coming. Just need to get a uk dealer to get one for me.

Kensei · 01-19-2012, 06:29 AM

Sorry for doubl post. Just spoke to my local dealer.

Less than 50 of the 1000 are coming to the UK. Retail is £599. Coming in May.

SJM · 01-19-2012, 11:19 AM

I love what Epi has done here. I'm not a 3 pup fan either however. I love the volute. I wish they would build something of this quality in a two pup guitar, with Burstbuckers of course but I'd settle for the Dimarzio PAF's. Having said all this, I'm still putting one of these on my wish list.

MalibuKasey · 01-19-2012, 11:33 AM

Hang on something to remember is..... a DiMarzio™ PAF "style" pickup
So they arent real PAFs.... but a close knock off that Dimarzio can produce faster and in quick demand. They did this with the last Ace Epi with the Dimarzio "USA" super distortions. The difference was huge!! That was one of the first things I did when I rewired mine!

Hack · 01-19-2012, 11:55 AM

What is so bad about the 3-PU models? Just something you can get used to or what?

MalibuKasey · 01-19-2012, 11:58 AM

I think in a true playable guitar form depending on how they are wired.... Your tone is limited.

01-18-2012, 10:30 AM	#32 (permalink)
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markerdown Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Exit 48, I-15, Exit 37 I-84 Posts: 1,710 Thanks: 5 Thanked 19 Times in 10 Posts	Re: New ace confirmed!! Just got off the phone with Sweetwater. With NAMM going on, they won't have any detailed info other than "yeah we're gettin some" for a few more days. I like the fact they they will inspect your axe prior to shipment and do anything else you may want. I always had good service with MF too. I likes free shipping and no sales tax Tenacious T likes this. __________________ _____________________________________________ Calling an illegal alien an undocumented immigrant is like calling a drug dealer an unlicensed pharmacist

01-18-2012, 11:31 AM	#34 (permalink)
Hack Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: In the middle of the woods. Oklahoma Posts: 10,850 Thanks: 303 Thanked 178 Times in 33 Posts	Re: New ace confirmed!! Oh, but dont forget the sticker too!! ...this might actually be my second guitar purchase, ever. Tenacious T likes this. __________________ The water is rising up on me. Thought the sun would come deliver me, but the truth has come to punish me instead.

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Tenacious T Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Alabama Posts: 3,257 Thanks: 9 Thanked 23 Times in 10 Posts	Re: New ace confirmed!! Since I had to pass on the Gibson run, I'm hoping to get one of the Epiphones when they become available...but I'm still not sure if it's going to be in the budget. I'm hoping...& saving.

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01-18-2012, 01:14 PM	#37 (permalink)
MalibuKasey Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Rockwell NC Posts: 108 Thanks: 2 Thanked 3 Times in 1 Post	Re: New ace confirmed!! I still wish they would have done Ace's tobacco burst deluxe. Tenacious T, rallygsc, Kezia and 2 others like this. __________________ *All you need is a Les Paul and a Marshall....*

01-18-2012, 02:09 PM	#38 (permalink)
Hack Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: In the middle of the woods. Oklahoma Posts: 10,850 Thanks: 303 Thanked 178 Times in 33 Posts	Re: New ace confirmed!! I just told my wife about it, she said "Well you should order one then." Damn, I love my wife! Tenacious T, ACELUEK and The Refugee like this. __________________ The water is rising up on me. Thought the sun would come deliver me, but the truth has come to punish me instead.

01-18-2012, 02:24 PM	#39 (permalink)
MalibuKasey Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Rockwell NC Posts: 108 Thanks: 2 Thanked 3 Times in 1 Post	Re: New ace confirmed!! Well my resolution this year was to get out of debt. This isnt helping and the better half made me aware of that... :-) In a very sweet and loving way. Still, Everything I hated about the 1st one they have solved on this one. Not a fan of the yellow on the sides and neck... and Im curious how the middle pickup is wired. The last one was wired to the bridge pickup. Tenacious T and Hack like this. __________________ *All you need is a Les Paul and a Marshall....*

01-18-2012, 02:24 PM	#40 (permalink)
rallygsc Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 201 Thanks: 2 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: New ace confirmed!! Hello Everyone: I really like it, but my main complaint with epiphones and their signature models is this, why use the large post bridges?. it makes the guitar look cheap, in Japan they use the small posts, but for the USA market the only ones that get the small posts is USA reissues and Elitist models. they said they worked closely with Ace and copied his original, sure it is an epiphone but the hardware should match, if I get one, the first thing going is the bridge and tailpiece. sorry if I sounded mean people, if you are paying more for a signature, they should offer better hardware as well. I mean $10 - $20 difference for a better bridge is not going to break the bank in the price tag take care George

01-18-2012, 02:28 PM	#42 (permalink)
MalibuKasey Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Rockwell NC Posts: 108 Thanks: 2 Thanked 3 Times in 1 Post	Re: New ace confirmed!! George I agree completely! __________________ *All you need is a Les Paul and a Marshall....*

01-18-2012, 02:34 PM	#43 (permalink)
Malikon V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 21,074 Thanks: 410 Thanked 1,071 Times in 211 Posts	Re: New ace confirmed!! very cool. The Volute is a nice touch. Just can't deal with the 3 buckers though. __________________ "Your scars are beautiful" Lessons/Demos

01-18-2012, 03:20 PM	#45 (permalink)
RavenMadd Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: nyc/nj metro area Posts: 899 Thanks: 3 Thanked 5 Times in 3 Posts	Re: New ace confirmed!! damn ...I want one man ....crap .......now I gotta plan money making scam...like maddoff .............lol Hack likes this. __________________ Nothing Leads To Nothing!

01-18-2012, 03:32 PM	#46 (permalink)
SexyGibson Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Rock Hill, S.C. Posts: 4,030 Thanks: 61 Thanked 120 Times in 44 Posts	Re: New ace confirmed!! Check out my avatar; hell yeah I want one ! I've always liked the old Ace models but couldn't stand that cheesy pic of Ace on the headstock, I like that this one doesn't have that. I will try to score one ! Hack likes this. __________________ I miss the " good old days "; men wore suits, women wore dresses, and they put cocaine in soda.

01-18-2012, 05:21 PM	#47 (permalink)
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01-18-2012, 05:31 PM	#48 (permalink)
Kensei Les Paul Addict Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Newcastle. UK Posts: 828 Thanks: 5 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: New ace confirmed!! Wonder how the hell I'm going to get one in the UK. __________________ 2003 Gibson Explorer Studio Pro Swamp Ash 2012 Epiphone Ace Frehley Budokan Custom! 2007 MIK Epiphone Zakk Wylde Custom Bullseye w/EMG 81+85s (18V) 2004 MIK Epiphone Joe Perry Boneyard 2003 MIK Epiphone Les Paul Standard w/SD Pickups. 2003 MIK Les Paul Gold Top w/Alnico Pro 2s Marshall MG30CFX Marshall MG100HFX into AVT412 "You've still got to listen to music with a fourteen year old's ears" True dat. www.soundcloud.com/mrkensei Drummer and Singer wanted.

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markerdown Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Exit 48, I-15, Exit 37 I-84 Posts: 1,710 Thanks: 5 Thanked 19 Times in 10 Posts	Re: New ace confirmed!! Well, I'm GASin real bad for this one. looks like my tax return is gonna be spent on one, plus mrs marker gets something of equal value to keep peace in the house. Wonder if this will drive the price down on the first versions. Personally, I like this custom better __________________ _____________________________________________ Calling an illegal alien an undocumented immigrant is like calling a drug dealer an unlicensed pharmacist

01-18-2012, 09:14 PM	#51 (permalink)
GERRYGTR62 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: San Diego Area Posts: 2,757 Thanks: 9 Thanked 27 Times in 11 Posts	Re: New ace confirmed!! Geez, Epi is coming out with some really great guitars this year, the Ace Frehley looking great----I also saw the new LP Prophecy on the website, holy crap!! __________________ 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

01-18-2012, 09:54 PM	#52 (permalink)
RedGriz Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Ajax, ON Posts: 68 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: New ace confirmed!! I'm not a Kiss fan, or Ace or anything like that. (Just never got into them, and I'm a little younger than some of you guys). BUT that being said - it looks like a great guitar, and I am soooo grateful they didn't put the cartoon-y face on the headstock. I much prefer this headstock to previous sig models. It just looks better built without it. Spec wise, looks nice, and I'm sure it'd scream. Don't know that I'll have the money for one though. (Need to replace my Squier P-bass and am looking hard at Fender J-Basses) needlespauls likes this. __________________ *Current Gear:* 2010 Epiphone Joe Bonamassa Signature Les Paul Goldtop 2011 Epiphone Les Paul Ultra III in Faded Cherry 2010 Epiphone ES-335 Dot in Pelham Blue 2009 Epiphone EB-3 SG Bass in Negative 1998 Squire Precision Bass in Antique Ivory Fender G-DEC 3 Thirty Blues Amp Fender Bronco 40 Bass Amp Near Future Gear (Hopefully): Epiphone Thunderbird Pro V

01-19-2012, 12:32 AM	#54 (permalink)
MalibuKasey Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Rockwell NC Posts: 108 Thanks: 2 Thanked 3 Times in 1 Post	Re: New ace confirmed!! and.... Gibson.com: Epiphone Ace Frehley "Budokan" Les Paul Custom __________________ *All you need is a Les Paul and a Marshall....*

01-19-2012, 04:30 AM	#55 (permalink)
Kensei Les Paul Addict Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Newcastle. UK Posts: 828 Thanks: 5 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: New ace confirmed!! Well I work for a bankand its annual bonus time so I've got the money coming. Just need to get a uk dealer to get one for me. __________________ 2003 Gibson Explorer Studio Pro Swamp Ash 2012 Epiphone Ace Frehley Budokan Custom! 2007 MIK Epiphone Zakk Wylde Custom Bullseye w/EMG 81+85s (18V) 2004 MIK Epiphone Joe Perry Boneyard 2003 MIK Epiphone Les Paul Standard w/SD Pickups. 2003 MIK Les Paul Gold Top w/Alnico Pro 2s Marshall MG30CFX Marshall MG100HFX into AVT412 "You've still got to listen to music with a fourteen year old's ears" True dat. www.soundcloud.com/mrkensei Drummer and Singer wanted.

01-19-2012, 06:29 AM	#56 (permalink)
Kensei Les Paul Addict Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Newcastle. UK Posts: 828 Thanks: 5 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: New ace confirmed!! Sorry for doubl post. Just spoke to my local dealer. Less than 50 of the 1000 are coming to the UK. Retail is £599. Coming in May. __________________ 2003 Gibson Explorer Studio Pro Swamp Ash 2012 Epiphone Ace Frehley Budokan Custom! 2007 MIK Epiphone Zakk Wylde Custom Bullseye w/EMG 81+85s (18V) 2004 MIK Epiphone Joe Perry Boneyard 2003 MIK Epiphone Les Paul Standard w/SD Pickups. 2003 MIK Les Paul Gold Top w/Alnico Pro 2s Marshall MG30CFX Marshall MG100HFX into AVT412 "You've still got to listen to music with a fourteen year old's ears" True dat. www.soundcloud.com/mrkensei Drummer and Singer wanted.

01-19-2012, 11:19 AM	#57 (permalink)
SJM Weekend Minstrel Emeritus Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Peoria, AZ Posts: 4,129 Thanks: 52 Thanked 42 Times in 11 Posts	Re: New ace confirmed!! I love what Epi has done here. I'm not a 3 pup fan either however. I love the volute. I wish they would build something of this quality in a two pup guitar, with Burstbuckers of course but I'd settle for the Dimarzio PAF's. Having said all this, I'm still putting one of these on my wish list. __________________ ______________________________ 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.

01-19-2012, 11:33 AM	#58 (permalink)
MalibuKasey Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Rockwell NC Posts: 108 Thanks: 2 Thanked 3 Times in 1 Post	Re: New ace confirmed!! Hang on something to remember is..... a DiMarzio™ PAF "style" pickup So they arent real PAFs.... but a close knock off that Dimarzio can produce faster and in quick demand. They did this with the last Ace Epi with the Dimarzio "USA" super distortions. The difference was huge!! That was one of the first things I did when I rewired mine! __________________ *All you need is a Les Paul and a Marshall....*

01-19-2012, 11:55 AM	#59 (permalink)
Hack Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: In the middle of the woods. Oklahoma Posts: 10,850 Thanks: 303 Thanked 178 Times in 33 Posts	Re: New ace confirmed!! What is so bad about the 3-PU models? Just something you can get used to or what? __________________ The water is rising up on me. Thought the sun would come deliver me, but the truth has come to punish me instead.

01-19-2012, 11:58 AM	#60 (permalink)
MalibuKasey Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Rockwell NC Posts: 108 Thanks: 2 Thanked 3 Times in 1 Post	Re: New ace confirmed!! I think in a true playable guitar form depending on how they are wired.... Your tone is limited. __________________ *All you need is a Les Paul and a Marshall....*

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