Epi Elite Black LP Standard

[Gasp100]

Epiphone Elite (early Elitist) Black LP Standard = $825 paypald, shipped conUS to confirmed address ONLY!

Amazing MIJ quality, pure goodness. I have 3 Epi Elitist and I have to pay down debt.

Thanks - Greg

greg@gregamann.com (more pics on request)

Epi Elitist:

[Craig S]

What are those pickups in the SG?

[currypowder]

That SG is a GREAT guitar. I have the exact same model (mine's an '88). I also ended up swapping the pups for some HB sized GFS Mean 90's, not because I disliked the HBs, but I wanted some P90 on a mahogany slab tone. One of the best playing and sounding SGs I've ever encountered.

[Gasp100]

That SG is a GREAT guitar. I have the exact same model (mine's an '88). I also ended up swapping the pups for some HB sized GFS Mean 90's, not because I disliked the HBs, but I wanted some P90 on a mahogany slab tone. One of the best playing and sounding SGs I've ever encountered.

You are correct - the SG if off the market for now. The Epi Elite (which is also a KILLER MIJ Lester) is still for sale. Here is a blurb from Musician's Friend ad (Elite/Elitists are no longer being produced)

From Musicians Friend review:

Elite Series features:

Premium mahogany and maple, hand-selected for weight and tonal qualities, and kiln-dried to perfect moisture content

5-ply maple construction on archtops

Bookmatched solid bodies and tops

Solid tops and backs on acoustics

Carved maple tops on Les Paul models

Solid mahogany necks cut at 14° grain orientation for optimum strength

American-made pickups with premium electronics

German silver pickup covers finished in vintage nickel or 24K gold

First quality nickel hardware including precision Grover tuners

Real abalone and mother of pearl inlays

Bone nuts and saddles

Thin, evenly applied finishes, hand-rubbed to a lustrous smoothness

Meticulously set bindings and inlays

Uncompromising quality in every detail

Individually and expertly adjusted and set-up for perfect action and intonation

Premium hard case

Limited Lifetime Warranty

Nice poly finish, not sure of the exact pickups but definitely USA made and USA hardware. Neck to me is a comfortable oval shape, closer to a 59 than a slimmer/flatter radius 60's type.