Faded Gibson/Epiphone guitar club (includes VM Studio LPs)

I've got a Gibson Faded SG, a Gibson Faded Flying V, and (even though technically it's not part of the "Faded" line) a Gibson Vintage Mahogany Studio LP.

I did have a Faded LP DC Special and a Faded Explorer, but never really could get 100% comfy with either, even though they both sounded fine--the neck on both is what threw me off.....

I have been searching for a DC Faded in TV Yellow for so very long and have had NO luck. I am ready to pull my hair out. I bought two several years ago when I lived in NY, from the HOG, they ran me (new) $699 each. One was splintered after a show by one of my road crew (he was relieved of his duties shortly afterward) and the other was donated for a good cause. I am now finding myself desperately desiring another to satisfy my need to work on a "project."

Can anyone help me? Even if it is an "empty boat" (stripped of hardware and electronics) - I will be gutting and reloading the piece anyway.

Where did all the Gibson and Epi people go. Oh well here's mine.

just got a faded epiphone sg 400. i'm really liking it so far. debating a pickup change, but liking it.

Here are my Korean-made Epi SG's. Inexpensive compared to their Gibson counterparts, but they both turned out to be great guitars for the money and I love playing them.

G-400
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p202/Apollo3000/DSCN4772.jpg

G-400 Deluxe Flametop
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p202/Apollo3000/DSCN4678.jpg

Crappy photo of my Epi Dot Studio Faded Cherry. Added some chrome hardware... next up: chrome PU covers.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4025/4397106413_016daac2de_o.jpg

My Gibson Special Faded SG

http://i718.photobucket.com/albums/ww183/telechamp/SG_IMG_0816PB.jpg

http://i718.photobucket.com/albums/ww183/telechamp/SG_IMG_0809PB_crop.jpg

http://i718.photobucket.com/albums/ww183/telechamp/SG_IMG_0525PB.jpg

http://i718.photobucket.com/albums/ww183/telechamp/SG_IMG_0515PB.jpg

Here's my Les Paul 100. All Mahogany, 50's wiring, bolt-on neck, skinnier, and has F-spaced hot ceramic pups. I switched them out for aftermarkets after this shot. Set up great, plays well, and sounds good. I don't care if the Epi and Gibson snobs don't like it.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8252/8650940854_d3c0502426_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/alzn/8650940854/)

1989 Epiphone Les Paul I recently restored:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v715/ckbcustomshop/IMG_6256_zps9327dfb6.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/ckbcustomshop/media/IMG_6256_zps9327dfb6.jpg.html)

Bigsbified Epiphone SG Worn Cherry:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v715/ckbcustomshop/IMG_5815.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/ckbcustomshop/media/IMG_5815.jpg.html)

The most versatile guitar I have ever owned and loving the USA 57 Gibson pickups.

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