neepheid Posted May 30, 2011 Report Share Posted May 30, 2011 Hi folksFor sale is an Epiphone Les Paul Standard with quite a few enhancements. The main one being the guts - 2x EMG-HB pickups and an EMG-BQC 3 band EQ with mid sweep. There has been a pickup selector switch fitted in the usual Les Paul position (the stock model never had this) and finished off with some tasteful John East knobs. The bass itself is the "posh" model (discontinued) with body binding, carved top and flowerpot inlay.There are a couple of dings in the bass (not mine!) which I will photograph in due course in the spirit of full disclosure. Currently strung with a reasonably fresh set of Ernie Ball strings.I'd like 300 for this. This price is firm. Without wishing to seem defensive, the EMG gubbins would cost nearly 250 at Thomann. I will also supply it with a Mono strap (essential for keeping neck dive at bay) and a gig bag. Cat not included. You are welcome to try it out before buying. Sale only, no trades. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted June 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2011 Ding closeups as requested:1) Top edge (I had an attempt at filling one of them but it's far from invisible)2) A few wee dings in the back3) Between the first and second fret, on the underside of the neck as you hold it - can't be felt when playing4) One in the front near the selector switchNone of these dings are through to the wood and I have emphasised them heavily to ensure that no-one is under any illusions or feel they are being misled. Of course, if you try before you buy then you can make the judgement for yourself.Hope someone fancies this monster of a bass, it looks traditional but sounds thoroughly modern, I've gigged it a few times and it's never let me down. I'm only selling it because I've got my eye on something else and it's the odd man out in my collection (don't want to sell any of my Gibsons and my G&L is my only "sensible" bass). After all the work (and expense) put into this bass I am sorry to see it go, but the GAS just won't quit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted June 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2011 Bumpbump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish out of water Posted June 6, 2011 Report Share Posted June 6, 2011 Nice pussy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stroopy121 Posted June 6, 2011 Report Share Posted June 6, 2011 I want this. I want it so hard.Won't have a penny piece to spend for the next month or so but there is a moderate GAS binge on the horizon.xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Gold Posted June 6, 2011 Report Share Posted June 6, 2011 I really want this.If my trip offshore is long and lucrative, I might check you still have it upon my return. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted June 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2011 This is still available. Damn recession. Go on, somebody local buy it, if anything to laugh at me having to extricate it from the box in which I packed it in the event it sold remotely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted June 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2011 A wee bump to say that if this doesn't sell soon then I may feel compelled to remove the EMG stuff and bust it back down to a passive bass with a commensurate price reduction to help it move on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted June 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2011 Bumporama Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gozu Posted June 21, 2011 Report Share Posted June 21, 2011 feel free to take the emgs out and sell me it for 50 not really a fan of actives Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted June 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2011 feel free to take the emgs out and sell me it for 50 not really a fan of activesDon't hold your breath waiting for that deal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted June 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2011 A wee bump to say it is currently not packed in a box (someone asked heaps of questions about it, asked me to weigh it (obviously had to unpack it) and then made a low offer - total waste of my time, hmph). You have missed the opportunity for mirth at being the reason for its extrication from the box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted June 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2011 The bass is now sold. Mods feel free to close the thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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