Elitist SG 61RE

lifele55 · 04-02-2008, 12:05 AM

Item has been sold!... what a waste...

Yes/No.

Awaiting a reply from Ishibashi regarding the guitar. And IF its still available.. should I jump on it??
(green light alr given by my significant other).

But when this comes I gotta sell my standard, though I don't know how much a guitar with autographs on the back and a hairline crack at the neck would get me. And no... keeping it isn't an option.

Oh its about 58,000 JPY without hardcase, shipping included which would make it about SGD 780. Which makes that USD 563...

needlespauls · 04-02-2008, 12:11 AM

Dude, Epi Standards autographed or not are hugely replacable. This Elitist at $500 is an AWESOME guitar and an incredibly rare one at that. Don't let this one get away if you have the green light! Please! Probably my favorite Elitist I've seen! C'mon do it now!!!

needlespauls · 04-02-2008, 12:14 AM

Absolutely gorgeous!!! Not easy coming from me, But this Elitist most likely would blow the doors off of the Gibson Special Faded series! WAY better equipped, not stripped!

lifele55 · 04-02-2008, 12:20 AM

Wow... with a response like that I'm inching even more to wanna get it. I'm an LP guy but this really is sweet ain't it..

..now I'm even more anxious about waiting for a favorable reply from them!

diceman · 04-02-2008, 12:22 AM

Buddy - that is a good looking guitar! It'd be nice if it had a case - but considering A) your location and B) the price, if you can do it - DO IT! Its not a Les Paul, but it'll be an amazing guitar, guaranteed. I love Epiphone guitars, they rock - don't get me wrong - but I'll probably never play any of my Epis now that I've got a couple of Elitists - they are THAT NICE!! You'll still have your beautiful Custom for that LP feel, but that SG will be a very worthy replacement for your Standard!

Its a nicer guitar than the Gibson Faded - guaranteed!

diceman · 04-02-2008, 12:27 AM

Did I mention that its a discontinued model? Hard to find!

lifele55 · 04-02-2008, 12:29 AM

Yeah about the case I'd prolly ask them IF they have any soft/hardcase in stock and prolly just get an OEM one. Just so it'll put my mind at ease with the shipping..

I bought my custom and an effect from them and the way they packed it, there was no way an ant could breathe!

lifele55 · 04-02-2008, 12:31 AM

ARH yes! Discontinued!

Now I WILL KICK MYSELF for not pushing for this earlier... it came out last night (my time) and I know lots of trolls hunt that site so it might be gone!

diceman · 04-02-2008, 12:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lifele55

Yeah about the case I'd prolly ask them IF they have any soft/hardcase in stock and prolly just get an OEM one. Just so it'll put my mind at ease with the shipping..

I bought my custom and an effect from them and the way they packed it, there was no way an ant could breathe!

Very cool that you've done business w/ them before and know that they're legit. I think thats a great find - especially considering how hard they are to find where you are, and the fact that its just a rare guitar to begin with!

lifele55 · 04-02-2008, 12:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by diceman

Very cool that you've done business w/ them before and know that they're legit. I think thats a great find - especially considering how hard they are to find where you are, and the fact that its just a rare guitar to begin with!

Definitely true...

Ishibashi u-box

Try it, might have something for you guys but considering the fact that everything and anything you guys need is readily available, looking through it isn't even needed.

Paul · 04-02-2008, 12:41 AM

juts a quick question its got a gibson headstok is that incredibly rare or would i be able to order that in?

lifele55 · 04-02-2008, 12:43 AM

Well I wish this didn't happen...but it seems like I lost the race.

Looks like its SOLD....

Oh well.... back to hunting again I suppose.

diceman · 04-02-2008, 01:18 AM

Damn, that sucks!

Paul - incredibly rare. There are a few MIJ Epi's and Elite's that have the open book headstocks - hard to find, though! (if you do - they are a cut above the rest of the Epis - on par w/ Gibson - be sure to snatch it up!)

andrewruel · 04-02-2008, 11:13 AM

Anyone know why Epi d/c'ed these Elitist SG's? They're pretty awesome.

diceman · 04-02-2008, 11:24 AM

Probably weren't selling enough of 'em. I'm guessing thats why they got rid of the Studio LP's, the plain top Standard LP's, the red Customs, etc. Its too bad, really - the Elitist Studio was whole lot of guitar for the money...

lifele55 · 04-02-2008, 12:12 PM

Thank you for your email!

I'm very sorry to inform you that the used Epiphone Elitist SG is
currently on hold for another customer. There's a bit of a waiting list
for this item already, but I will keep an eye on it and send you more
information if it becomes available again. My apologies for the
inconvenience!

How sad...

tonepot · 04-02-2008, 12:23 PM

sorry, item SOLD!

i think it was a bargain!

btw. almost in mint condition and hardcase was included

tonepot · 04-10-2008, 09:55 AM

so the beauty has finally arrived ... she's in top shape .. i would say in mint

Epiphone Elite SG 61RE 2004 >> light as a feather

MrWrong · 04-10-2008, 10:12 AM

That's a fine looking guitar, I really like the brown ones.

tonepot · 04-10-2008, 10:44 AM

thanks MrWrong

some specs from the 2004 catalogue;

model: Elite SG'61 Reissue Faded
color: WB
body material: mahogany
neck material: mahogany
neck joint: set neck
scale: 24.75"
fingerboard: rosewood
pickups: USA Classic
hardware: nickel

ninny404 · 04-10-2008, 11:36 AM

very nice.. i always liked the vintage mahogony look.

lifele55 · 04-10-2008, 07:17 PM

Niccee.... soo you got it! Great catch man!

tonepot · 04-12-2008, 01:25 PM

it's been two days since she came here ...
can't wait to plug her in

because she has so incredible resonant (and beautiful) body and
chords rings really well/nicely even unplugged ... quess the sustain will be just

...
so it's been acoustic jamming so far (two evenings) and she seems to be very comfortable and enjoyable guitar to play ...
and light as a feather as i mentioned earlier ... good catch indeed

thanks lifele55

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04-02-2008, 12:05 AM	#1 (permalink)
lifele55 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Reddot Singapore Posts: 3,299 Thanks: 83 Thanked 10 Times in 6 Posts	Elitist SG 61RE Item has been sold!... what a waste... Yes/No. Awaiting a reply from Ishibashi regarding the guitar. And IF its still available.. should I jump on it?? (green light alr given by my significant other). But when this comes I gotta sell my standard, though I don't know how much a guitar with autographs on the back and a hairline crack at the neck would get me. And no... keeping it isn't an option. Oh its about 58,000 JPY without hardcase, shipping included which would make it about SGD 780. Which makes that USD 563... __________________ https://soundcloud.com/achillespecies/session-10-light-normal https://www.facebook.com/CutOutHeroes Last edited by lifele55; 04-02-2008 at 12:13 PM.

04-02-2008, 12:11 AM	#2 (permalink)
needlespauls V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Boston area Posts: 5,078 Thanks: 61 Thanked 46 Times in 25 Posts	Re: Elitist SG 61RE Dude, Epi Standards autographed or not are hugely replacable. This Elitist at $500 is an AWESOME guitar and an incredibly rare one at that. Don't let this one get away if you have the green light! Please! Probably my favorite Elitist I've seen! C'mon do it now!!! __________________ http://Myspace.com/ElPrivates

04-02-2008, 12:14 AM	#3 (permalink)
needlespauls V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Boston area Posts: 5,078 Thanks: 61 Thanked 46 Times in 25 Posts	Re: Elitist SG 61RE Absolutely gorgeous!!! Not easy coming from me, But this Elitist most likely would blow the doors off of the Gibson Special Faded series! WAY better equipped, not stripped! __________________ http://Myspace.com/ElPrivates

04-02-2008, 12:20 AM	#4 (permalink)
lifele55 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Reddot Singapore Posts: 3,299 Thanks: 83 Thanked 10 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Elitist SG 61RE Wow... with a response like that I'm inching even more to wanna get it. I'm an LP guy but this really is sweet ain't it.. ..now I'm even more anxious about waiting for a favorable reply from them! __________________ https://soundcloud.com/achillespecies/session-10-light-normal https://www.facebook.com/CutOutHeroes

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04-02-2008, 12:22 AM	#5 (permalink)
diceman V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Montana Posts: 29,930 Thanks: 1,212 Thanked 419 Times in 83 Posts	Re: Elitist SG 61RE Buddy - that is a good looking guitar! It'd be nice if it had a case - but considering A) your location and B) the price, if you can do it - DO IT! Its not a Les Paul, but it'll be an amazing guitar, guaranteed. I love Epiphone guitars, they rock - don't get me wrong - but I'll probably never play any of my Epis now that I've got a couple of Elitists - they are THAT NICE!! You'll still have your beautiful Custom for that LP feel, but that SG will be a very worthy replacement for your Standard! Its a nicer guitar than the Gibson Faded - guaranteed!

04-02-2008, 12:27 AM	#6 (permalink)
diceman V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Montana Posts: 29,930 Thanks: 1,212 Thanked 419 Times in 83 Posts	Re: Elitist SG 61RE Did I mention that its a discontinued model? Hard to find!

04-02-2008, 12:29 AM	#7 (permalink)
lifele55 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Reddot Singapore Posts: 3,299 Thanks: 83 Thanked 10 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Elitist SG 61RE Yeah about the case I'd prolly ask them IF they have any soft/hardcase in stock and prolly just get an OEM one. Just so it'll put my mind at ease with the shipping.. I bought my custom and an effect from them and the way they packed it, there was no way an ant could breathe! __________________ https://soundcloud.com/achillespecies/session-10-light-normal https://www.facebook.com/CutOutHeroes

04-02-2008, 12:31 AM	#8 (permalink)
lifele55 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Reddot Singapore Posts: 3,299 Thanks: 83 Thanked 10 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Elitist SG 61RE ARH yes! Discontinued! Now I WILL KICK MYSELF for not pushing for this earlier... it came out last night (my time) and I know lots of trolls hunt that site so it might be gone! __________________ https://soundcloud.com/achillespecies/session-10-light-normal https://www.facebook.com/CutOutHeroes

04-02-2008, 12:41 AM	#11 (permalink)
Paul MLP Cub Reporter Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 2,390 Thanks: 11 Thanked 46 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Elitist SG 61RE juts a quick question its got a gibson headstok is that incredibly rare or would i be able to order that in? __________________ R.I.P Phillip Burkinshaw 15/8/1945 - ?/8/2009 64 years old and still a rocker. I'm not dead

04-02-2008, 12:43 AM	#12 (permalink)
lifele55 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Reddot Singapore Posts: 3,299 Thanks: 83 Thanked 10 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Elitist SG 61RE Well I wish this didn't happen...but it seems like I lost the race. Looks like its SOLD.... Oh well.... back to hunting again I suppose. __________________ https://soundcloud.com/achillespecies/session-10-light-normal https://www.facebook.com/CutOutHeroes

04-02-2008, 01:18 AM	#13 (permalink)
diceman V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Montana Posts: 29,930 Thanks: 1,212 Thanked 419 Times in 83 Posts	Re: Elitist SG 61RE Damn, that sucks! Paul - incredibly rare. There are a few MIJ Epi's and Elite's that have the open book headstocks - hard to find, though! (if you do - they are a cut above the rest of the Epis - on par w/ Gibson - be sure to snatch it up!)

04-02-2008, 11:13 AM	#14 (permalink)
andrewruel Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 44 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Elitist SG 61RE Anyone know why Epi d/c'ed these Elitist SG's? They're pretty awesome.

04-02-2008, 11:24 AM	#15 (permalink)
diceman V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Montana Posts: 29,930 Thanks: 1,212 Thanked 419 Times in 83 Posts	Re: Elitist SG 61RE Probably weren't selling enough of 'em. I'm guessing thats why they got rid of the Studio LP's, the plain top Standard LP's, the red Customs, etc. Its too bad, really - the Elitist Studio was whole lot of guitar for the money...

04-02-2008, 12:12 PM	#16 (permalink)
lifele55 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Reddot Singapore Posts: 3,299 Thanks: 83 Thanked 10 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Elitist SG 61RE Thank you for your email! I'm very sorry to inform you that the used Epiphone Elitist SG is currently on hold for another customer. There's a bit of a waiting list for this item already, but I will keep an eye on it and send you more information if it becomes available again. My apologies for the inconvenience! How sad... __________________ https://soundcloud.com/achillespecies/session-10-light-normal https://www.facebook.com/CutOutHeroes

04-02-2008, 12:23 PM	#17 (permalink)
tonepot Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: northern europe Posts: 78 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Elitist SG 61RE sorry, item SOLD! i think it was a bargain! btw. almost in mint condition and hardcase was included __________________ shut up ‘n play yer guitar

04-10-2008, 09:55 AM	#18 (permalink)
tonepot Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: northern europe Posts: 78 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Elitist SG 61RE so the beauty has finally arrived ... she's in top shape .. i would say in mint Epiphone Elite SG 61RE 2004 >> light as a feather __________________ shut up ‘n play yer guitar

04-10-2008, 10:12 AM	#19 (permalink)
MrWrong V.I.P. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: BFE, Southern Ohio Posts: 1,968 Thanks: 196 Thanked 52 Times in 15 Posts	Re: Elitist SG 61RE That's a fine looking guitar, I really like the brown ones.

04-10-2008, 10:44 AM	#20 (permalink)
tonepot Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: northern europe Posts: 78 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Elitist SG 61RE thanks MrWrong some specs from the 2004 catalogue; model: Elite SG'61 Reissue Faded color: WB body material: mahogany neck material: mahogany neck joint: set neck scale: 24.75" fingerboard: rosewood pickups: USA Classic hardware: nickel __________________ shut up ‘n play yer guitar

04-10-2008, 11:36 AM	#21 (permalink)
ninny404 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Moreno Valley, CA Posts: 543 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Elitist SG 61RE very nice.. i always liked the vintage mahogony look. __________________ My Videos

04-10-2008, 07:17 PM	#22 (permalink)
lifele55 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Reddot Singapore Posts: 3,299 Thanks: 83 Thanked 10 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Elitist SG 61RE Niccee.... soo you got it! Great catch man! __________________ https://soundcloud.com/achillespecies/session-10-light-normal https://www.facebook.com/CutOutHeroes

04-12-2008, 01:25 PM	#23 (permalink)
tonepot Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: northern europe Posts: 78 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Elitist SG 61RE it's been two days since she came here ... can't wait to plug her in because she has so incredible resonant (and beautiful) body and chords rings really well/nicely even unplugged ... quess the sustain will be just ... so it's been acoustic jamming so far (two evenings) and she seems to be very comfortable and enjoyable guitar to play ... and light as a feather as i mentioned earlier ... good catch indeed thanks lifele55 __________________ shut up ‘n play yer guitar Last edited by tonepot; 04-12-2008 at 03:48 PM.

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