WTB: Epiphone Wildkat

LP 13 · 04-21-2011, 11:52 PM

I've heard some pretty good things about these guitars; I mean how can you beat P-90s, authentic Bigsby, on a hollowbody for under $500? (at least under $500 anywhere I've looked).

Anyways, looking to see if I can get my hands on one if the price is right. Money is a little tight, hence why I'm considering the Epiphone and not a Gibson hollowbody.

So if anyone's selling one, let me know and maybe we could work something out.

Orange Lester · 04-22-2011, 09:07 AM

seems like I remember seeing them on the web on sale for 399

LP 13 · 04-22-2011, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Orange Lester

seems like I remember seeing them on the web on sale for 399

well on eBay, seems to be between $350-$450ish. Someone on craigslist near where I am was able to get $500 for his.

LP 13 · 04-22-2011, 10:55 AM

ALSO if anyone has personal experience with this guitar, feel free to give me your insight

508 Park Ave · 04-22-2011, 11:40 AM

Local shop has a nice one with case for $400.

skydog · 04-22-2011, 11:44 AM

I had one of the initial releases that had the Epi vibrato on it vs the Bigsby but honestly I could never tell the diff and always thought that it was just a branding issue and that it was produced by Bigsby. Here's a link to the PB album Epiphone Wildkat pictures by skydog653 - Photobucket I wish I still had it to sell to you

. The neck was slimmer than I prefer and the frets needed treated on the ends (very rough). This was not a humidity issue; they were long. All in all it was a nice guitar though. My son never forgave me for selling it. Big bang for the buck.

508 Park Ave · 04-22-2011, 11:46 AM

LP 13 · 04-24-2011, 01:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skydog

I had one of the initial releases that had the Epi vibrato on it vs the Bigsby but honestly I could never tell the diff and always thought that it was just a branding issue and that it was produced by Bigsby. Here's a link to the PB album Epiphone Wildkat pictures by skydog653 - Photobucket I wish I still had it to sell to you

. The neck was slimmer than I prefer and the frets needed treated on the ends (very rough). This was not a humidity issue; they were long. All in all it was a nice guitar though. My son never forgave me for selling it. Big bang for the buck.

Thanks for the insight. I own 2 Epiphones (Les Paul Ultra II and a Double Neck) and 2 Gibson Les Pauls, all of them sound really good, the Epi's sound surprisingly good. Definitely still looking to get one, I've been searching eBay (I've had good luck there and do a lot of research before bidding, don't want to get screwed), but it's nice to hear you give it a good review

JackNorth2008 · 04-24-2011, 04:14 AM

I was looking for a hollowbody and the Wildkat was one I tried. Wasn't very impressed with it and as one poster said it also had long sharp frets. Not sure how set you are on the p-90's but I ended up getting a Peavey Rockingham for around the same price with a nice hardcase (it comes with Gretsch type filtertron PU's).

EvLectric · 04-24-2011, 04:28 AM

I just saw this yesterday. It's a FlameKat, but
GUITARS FOR SALE-PRICED TO SELL
Ive always wanted one, but didn't have the funds available at the right time.

djphelan01 · 04-24-2011, 12:25 PM

Here's one over at TDPR.com-
Epiphone Wildkat Semi-Hollow - Guitars and Gear For Sale

04-21-2011, 11:52 PM	#1 (permalink)
LP 13 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 106 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Feedback Score: 1 reviews	WTB: Epiphone Wildkat I've heard some pretty good things about these guitars; I mean how can you beat P-90s, authentic Bigsby, on a hollowbody for under $500? (at least under $500 anywhere I've looked). Anyways, looking to see if I can get my hands on one if the price is right. Money is a little tight, hence why I'm considering the Epiphone and not a Gibson hollowbody. So if anyone's selling one, let me know and maybe we could work something out.

04-22-2011, 09:07 AM	#2 (permalink)
Orange Lester Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Old North State Posts: 559 Thanks: 3 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Re: WTB: Epiphone Wildkat seems like I remember seeing them on the web on sale for 399

04-22-2011, 10:55 AM	#4 (permalink)
LP 13 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 106 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Re: WTB: Epiphone Wildkat ALSO if anyone has personal experience with this guitar, feel free to give me your insight

04-22-2011, 11:40 AM	#5 (permalink)
508 Park Ave Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 132 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Re: WTB: Epiphone Wildkat Local shop has a nice one with case for $400.

04-22-2011, 11:44 AM	#6 (permalink)
skydog Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 1,036 Thanks: 50 Thanked 44 Times in 18 Posts Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Re: WTB: Epiphone Wildkat I had one of the initial releases that had the Epi vibrato on it vs the Bigsby but honestly I could never tell the diff and always thought that it was just a branding issue and that it was produced by Bigsby. Here's a link to the PB album Epiphone Wildkat pictures by skydog653 - Photobucket I wish I still had it to sell to you . The neck was slimmer than I prefer and the frets needed treated on the ends (very rough). This was not a humidity issue; they were long. All in all it was a nice guitar though. My son never forgave me for selling it. Big bang for the buck. __________________ That guy is such a know-it-all once he tried to tell B.B. King how to play, "The Thrill Is Gone"!

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04-22-2011, 11:46 AM	#7 (permalink)
508 Park Ave Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 132 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Re: WTB: Epiphone Wildkat

04-24-2011, 04:14 AM	#9 (permalink)
JackNorth2008 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Ohio Posts: 187 Thanks: 5 Thanked 4 Times in 2 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Re: WTB: Epiphone Wildkat I was looking for a hollowbody and the Wildkat was one I tried. Wasn't very impressed with it and as one poster said it also had long sharp frets. Not sure how set you are on the p-90's but I ended up getting a Peavey Rockingham for around the same price with a nice hardcase (it comes with Gretsch type filtertron PU's).

04-24-2011, 04:28 AM	#10 (permalink)
EvLectric Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 3,268 Thanks: 168 Thanked 128 Times in 33 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Re: WTB: Epiphone Wildkat I just saw this yesterday. It's a FlameKat, but GUITARS FOR SALE-PRICED TO SELL Ive always wanted one, but didn't have the funds available at the right time. __________________ About Ev http://www.mylespaul.com/forums/intr...greetings.html

04-24-2011, 12:25 PM	#11 (permalink)
djphelan01 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Watertown CT Posts: 391 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Re: WTB: Epiphone Wildkat Here's one over at TDPR.com- Epiphone Wildkat Semi-Hollow - Guitars and Gear For Sale

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