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April 2nd, 2009, 06:13 PM
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New guitar on the way!! Oh Mama!!!
EDIT: Well things can change quickly sometimes. An unexpected (and unwanted) expense suddenly came out of the blue. As a result I'm going to have to step away from this deal.
 That's life. Epi Elitist LP Plus - Faded Cherry Burst - Made In Japan.(although mine has far more of the amber in it then the cherry red as shown in the photo below)  I came across this one a couple of weeks ago at my local store and I just couldn't get it out of my thoughts. The stars have aligned to make it possible to buy it so I'm going for it. I'm getting it for $850 which is a steal (at least in Cdn dollars). It was selling new for $1,575. It was rented for a total of 4 months by 2 different guys according to the store records. It's got a couple of dings on the headstock but that's the only real marks I can see. This is by far the nicest guitar I have played (or owned) so far. It sounds amazing. The guitar has that nice shimmer in it on the high notes. One of the main things I really like about it is that it has some pretty good spank in it which seems hard to find in alot of set neck, LP style guitars but this thing is nice and percussive. Of course it also honks like a mother when I turn it up.  Anyway, I'm really pleased with having the opportunity to buy it. From doing a little research it looks like these have been discontinued for some reason. I'll be sure and post photos when I get it home. Hooray for me!!
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April 2nd, 2009, 06:39 PM
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that's the way to do it...I got my Tokai Goldtop from L&M that was a rental
not a scratch on it and out the door for 500 Cdn.tax included.. I guess they figure they've made the difference from the rental charges and can offer them at a huge discount.....nice find 
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Yeah it was at L & M. They had it tagged for $1,525 but I have known everyone at the store real well for many years now. The guitar dept. manager noticed me looking at it a couple weeks ago and said I could have it for $899 and I got them down to $850 today. Quote:
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Isn't that the one that Nancy Wilson had a hand in the specs, like the chambered body and the slightly narrower nut?
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April 2nd, 2009, 10:51 PM
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You are going to love that guitar.
I just sold a similar one... I had an Elitist in the classifieds here...basically the same guitar...mine was modified with new pots, caps, switches etc. I was asking $850.00 for it... Sold to someone at mylespaul.com forum
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April 3rd, 2009, 01:34 AM
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But this LP is the real deal. Man it plays so effortlessly and it sounds amazing.
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April 3rd, 2009, 02:30 AM
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April 3rd, 2009, 03:36 AM
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Boney and an LP sittin' in a tree, k-i-s-s-i-n-g.
Sounds like somebody's in LUV. Just kidding. Congrats on finding a great axe. Pictures will be required ya' know. Happy for ya man.  Oh and when you decide to donate that gold top to the old farts home, I'm home.
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I'm sorry but the Goldtop will be used as a trade toward the Elitist. It's an Epi Goldtop btw. Quote:
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April 3rd, 2009, 01:58 PM
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Good job.
I'd probably never get up to your neck of the woods. But if I had beaten you to it, I know I'dda been an idiot not to buy it.
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April 3rd, 2009, 04:34 PM
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Well things can change quickly sometimes. An unexpected (and unwanted) expense suddenly came out of the blue. As a result I'm going to have to step away from this deal.
That's life.
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April 3rd, 2009, 05:05 PM
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Sorry to hear that.
Too bad I can't afford to make the trip up there to snag it myself. Hell, I couldn't afford right now it if it grew legs & came here to me.
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April 3rd, 2009, 05:56 PM
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Sympathies, man! I've been there!!!!
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I really am sorry that things didn't work out this time. I'm also sorry to hear that the Rev didn't live up to your expectations. I'm still gassing for a P-90 Manta Ray. Take it easy, CC |
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You know, I've got a feeling that the quality of some of the more expensive ($390 and up) Agile and Douglas guitars is the probably not that different and maybe even better than what you can get for spending $700 - $800Cdn in a retail store. Some of the better Rondo LP's are made in Korea and have good quality components it looks like. Believe me, I've been looking and thinking.
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I know that some day the lottery gods will smile on me & I know if I don't already have enough guitars & guitar accessories to make my wife kill me, I will see how much farther I can push that envelope. Until then, I guess I'll just hang in there & make do.
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