New ace confirmed!! - Page 3

Tenacious T · 01-19-2012, 12:45 PM

I only need the bridge anyhoo

frehley76 · 01-19-2012, 03:29 PM

My salesman called Epi they told him they will ship in may.

Tenacious T · 01-19-2012, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by frehley76

My salesman called Epi they told him they will ship in may.

Good.

I need time to round up some cash!

SJM · 01-19-2012, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by MalibuKasey

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!

I noticed that when I read the specs. Dimarzio PAF "Style" leaves some gray area as to what you would be getting. I'd love to test drive one of these to hear how the PAF's will sound but I have a feeling they are going to sell so fast that finding one in a local music store may be tough.

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Originally Posted by Hack

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

It's just a quirk with me I can't really explain. I've never been able to warm up to the "crowded" look. I don't mind them on a Strat but I don't care for them on a Paul. Maybe it's like Oysters and an acquired taste. I could probably get used to it.

RodS · 01-19-2012, 04:25 PM

I put a deposit on one this morning. Looking forward to getting it.

MalibuKasey · 01-19-2012, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by RodS

I put a deposit on one this morning. Looking forward to getting it.

With who??

Hack · 01-19-2012, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by SJM

It's just a quirk with me I can't really explain. I've never been able to warm up to the "crowded" look. I don't mind them on a Strat but I don't care for them on a Paul. Maybe it's like Oysters and an acquired taste. I could probably get used to it.

Oh, I see. It's an appearance thing. I thought you didnt like they way they play or a problem with tones.

Looks... for me, I dont think it gets alot better!! (for what it is)

tele-bastard · 01-19-2012, 07:42 PM

Yeppers... I think i could deal with the extra pup.

markerdown · 01-19-2012, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by RodS

I put a deposit on one this morning. Looking forward to getting it.

+1, With who?

markerdown · 01-19-2012, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by SJM

I noticed that when I read the specs. Dimarzio PAF "Style" leaves some gray area as to what you would be getting. I'd love to test drive one of these to hear how the PAF's will sound but I have a feeling they are going to sell so fast that finding one in a local music store may be tough

The DP103 is the dimarzio version of a paf. I think you can get sound bites of this pup on their site. I got one here on the bench along with a DP100.

I was gonna install in a Agile AL3100 project, but the alnico 5 pups sound too good and it's just a great axe as she sits. no mods for her

MalibuKasey · 01-20-2012, 07:31 AM

Epiphone Ace Frehley Budokan Les Paul

markerdown · 01-20-2012, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by MalibuKasey

Epiphone Ace Frehley Budokan Les Paul

Any info on these from MF?

MalibuKasey · 01-20-2012, 08:37 AM

nope not yet. Guitar Cent and MF have both the Gibsons on there sites now.... But not the Epi

california1967 · 01-20-2012, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by MalibuKasey

Epiphone Ace Frehley Budokan Les Paul

Anyone else notice that Same Day Music has the wrong photo for the "main" photo? Just an observation.

Kensei · 01-20-2012, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by california1967

Anyone else notice that Same Day Music has the wrong photo for the "main" photo? Just an observation.

Confidence inspiring ain't it.
Not impressed. They refuse to. Ship overseas, even if I books the courier at my own expense therefore accepting all liability for damage in transit.

SJM · 01-20-2012, 01:51 PM

The more I study this the more it intrigues me. 3 piece neck with a volute, hard maple cap with no veneer? Ebony fret board, long neck tenon, MOP inlays, "C" profile neck & quality P/U's. It sounds like one of the best Epi's to come out since the Elitists. At $799 I think I've just overcome by distaste for 3 P/U Gits. I think I gotta have one of these if I can get it through MF or SA.

RodS · 01-20-2012, 02:14 PM

I called the local dealer, which in my case is Long & McQuade and special ordered one. Had to put a deposit down. They will call me when it comes in and I will finish paying for it.

markerdown · 01-20-2012, 03:40 PM

Just called MF, they don't have a clue (well, this sales person didn't) about this axe. No inbounds, no info on the axe at all; he thought it was a special order. I'll try again later, hopefully I'll get a sales person who speaks guitar and not a guitarded one.

Tenacious T · 01-20-2012, 05:38 PM

I'm hoping it's not going to be available for a few months. I need time to sell & save!

The Refugee · 01-20-2012, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Hack

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

For some people, the middle pickup gets in the way of their picking style. Rather than change their approach, they simply refrain from using 3 pickup guitars.

I think a 3 pickup SG would be optimal for 3 pickups, especially if it had the large guard, since you should be able to sink the pickup down fairly low, to the point where it is just above the guard. Just a random thought.

rallygsc · 01-21-2012, 08:49 AM

Hello Everyone

hey HACK :Gee the 3 pickup models have been around off and on since the 50's, watch the led zeppelin dvd boxset and you'll see Jimmy Page playing a black beauty with 3 humbuckers and a Bigsby.

but as they say, to each his or her own.

I think it's cool, but I would have to put in a dimarzio super distortion pickup

take care
George

rallygsc · 01-21-2012, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by The Refugee

For some people, the middle pickup gets in the way of their picking style. Rather than change their approach, they simply refrain from using 3 pickup guitars.

I think a 3 pickup SG would be optimal for 3 pickups, especially if it had the large guard, since you should be able to sink the pickup down fairly low, to the point where it is just above the guard. Just a random thought.

they made a SG3 ? and of course the SG / les paul custom , I haven't owned either one, but they were cool.

shandi777 · 01-21-2012, 03:49 PM

I just walked into a Guitar Center in PA and paid $856 with shipping and tax for the guitar. The guy said it was sixty days out, and I shound get it in late March. I'm just glad I got one, these are going to fly off the shelf.

finnflash · 01-21-2012, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by shandi777

I just walked into a Guitar Center in PA and paid $856 with shipping and tax for the guitar. The guy said it was sixty days out, and I shound get it in late March. I'm just glad I got one, these are going to fly off the shelf.

Did you get the $150 off they are offering right now?

shandi777 · 01-21-2012, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by finnflash

Did you get the $150 off they are offering right now?

I brought the coupon, but was denied. He said it couldn't be honered on this item. I am going to call the number on the coupon and ask why. I did it once before and got a 150 dollar gift card. It's worth a shot.

MalibuKasey · 01-21-2012, 06:59 PM

According to the website you cant use it on 90% of brands including Epi....

tele-bastard · 01-21-2012, 07:00 PM

Yeah GC always tries to weasel their way out of this. Every guitar I buy is not eligible. I have used it on some equipment but am sick of that.

ACELUEK · 01-22-2012, 10:14 PM

Picture of the Epi Budokan at NAMM..

diceman · 01-22-2012, 10:17 PM

I like the 3 piece neck and volute.

I don't care about Ace's name on the thing - or whether it will be "collectible" - it is nice to see an Epiphone that is truly a different model, and not "just another Les Paul" with a different paint scheme...

ACELUEK · 01-22-2012, 10:19 PM

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rallygsc Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 201 Thanks: 2 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: New ace confirmed!! Hello Everyone hey HACK :Gee the 3 pickup models have been around off and on since the 50's, watch the led zeppelin dvd boxset and you'll see Jimmy Page playing a black beauty with 3 humbuckers and a Bigsby. but as they say, to each his or her own. I think it's cool, but I would have to put in a dimarzio super distortion pickup take care George

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