2005 Gibson Epiphone Les Paul Custom Elite / Elitist w Open Book HS (Domestic Only Model) - Ebony - Gibson USA Pu's - Made in Japan (Fuji-Gen) Pro Set Up!
2005 Gibson Epiphone Les Paul Custom Elite / Elitist
w Open Book HS (Domestic Only Model)
Long Neck Tenon
Gibson USA Pickups
Ebony Finish
Made in Japan (FujiGen)
SN#: F500993
Weight: 8 lbs 10 oz's
Nut Width: 1.68
Neck Thickness at 1st Fret: 0.86
Neck Thickness at 12th Fret: .98
Comes in a Hardshell Case
$$ Professionally setup for optimal tone and playability...Truly Stage or Studio Ready! (Including Fret Work, Intonation, Truss Rod and Action)
Some things are just made to last... The Epiphone Elite guitar was made to very high specifications. It was also built and sold exclusively in the Japanese market. That it is why it has the open book headstock that among other things, make them much more desirable than most other Epi's. These guitars cost more than twice as much as a standard Epiphone guitar and include real Abalone and Pearl inlays, African Mahogany body and neck, great sounding Gibson PAF style pickups and American made Grover tuners.
The Epiphone Elitist Les Paul Electric Guitar is an instrument that approaches custom shop perfection. The Elite series guitars are crafted with premium woods, fitted with American pickups and circuitry--even American-made toggle switches and Grover tuners--they're made at a special factory devoted to their manufacture where they receive a high degree of hands-on luthier attention. This model upholds the Paul legacy with distinction. The Epiphone Les Paul features a bookmatched maple top on a bookmatched mahogany back and is fully American equipped. It takes a step up from the Standard with 24K gold-plated hardware, large block neck inlays, and headstock inlay.
This guitar was built at the Fuji-Gen guitar factory. The same factory that made all of the Orville by Gibson and Orville guitars were used to make the Gibson/Yamano Gakki Epiphone Elite and Epiphone Elitist series. The Elitist series was discontinued in 2008, with the exception of the Casino model.
This guitar is in excellent cosmetic condition with only minor signs of playwear. There are some micro dings, dents and scuffs that come with any instrument that has been previously played.
Body:
• Book-matched African Mahogany body
• Book-matched maple top
Neck:
• 1-piece set mahogany neck with dovetail neckjoint
• Rosewood fingerboard with block inlays
• Tombstone headstock with split-diamond inlay
• 2-ply truss rod cover with "Elitist" or "Gibson" engraving
• Bone nut
• 24.75" scale
• 1.68" nut width
Binding:
• 7-ply body binding
• 5-ply headstock binding
• 1-ply neck binding
Electronics:
• Dual Humbucking Gibson USA pickups (490R & 498T)
• 2 Vol. 2 Tone controls
• 3-way selector switch
Hardware:
• 24K Gold Hardware
• Die-cast Grover tuners
• Tune-o-matic bridge with stopbar tailpiece
• 3-ply raised black pickguard
• Gold speed knobs
Color:
• Ebony (EB)
This guitar is professionally set up and dialed in for optimal tone and playability. It has low action with no buzzing or dead spots and is an absolute joy to play. It has been deep cleaned and detailed. All guitars will arrive looking and playing great. The frets have been leveled / dressed / polished and the fingerboard was cleaned. (Unfinished Rosewood and Ebony boards get treated with Fret Doctor - a proprietary all natural oil that is the best on the market) It has brand new strings, the action was adjusted, the intonation is spot on and it plays excellent. All the electronics work flawlessly.
**** We stand behind every guitar we sell and have consistently delivered quality that beats most people expectations, earning us a reputation for quality that is unrivaled. Simply put “good enough” isn’t good enough for The Guitar Dude’s standards and we try and make every guitar be at its absolute BEST to deliver on our promise.
* Neck is perfectly straight and the truss rod works with no issues
* Intonation is spot-on
* It has been professionally set up with nice low action & new American made strings.
* If needed, the frets will be dressed leveled & crowned
* All frets are polished prior to shipping when they are set up - They will shine like new!
***Please note that international shipping prices listed are minimum quotes in some cases. Certain countries are more expensive and will require additional shipping costs. Express services such as UPS, DHL & FedEx are also available, Please contact me for a personalized quote.
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We recognize and accept a 7 day return policy as per Reverb guidelines, BUT intentions of the return must be communicated in writing within 3 day of receiving the guitar as indicated by the tracking. Unless the guitar is not as described, ORIGINAL & RETURN SHIPPING COSTS INCURRED (NOT CHARGES) WILL NOT BE REFUNDED. There is a 10% Re-stocking fee for ALL guitars that are returned for ANY reason outside of damage from shipping or it arrives significantly not as described. Please note that we record demo videos to make sure our guitars go out exactly as we describe them with zero issues. We understand that feeling comfortable is vital to the purchase of a guitar/bass so in any case, additional measurements or in hand descriptions are available prior to purchase/shipping. Thats said, guitars travel a great distance some times and in transit things can happen. Also guitars acclimate to new environments and this can cause a need for a new set up or minor adjustment. It is acceptable and normal if there is for instance a tiny bit of buzzing or the need to adjust a truss rod. We are in south Florida and if you are in a colder or less humid environment it is almost to be expected. Please read our feedback and see what our customers say. The guitar MUST BE RETURNED IN THE EXACT CONDITION it was advertised/received or it is subject to additional costs & or repair fees. We are not a big chain shop, I hope you understand. If you are uncomfortable with these terms please do not purchase. There are plenty big chain shops that can absorb free trials and shipping.
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