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Tompski

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My friend has just dug out his old Korean les paul that he bought in 1997, he is toying with the idea of selling it, the serial number is:



U97040221



I know that means it's from the Unsung factory in 97 but are there any experts here that can shed any light on this era of Epiphone? is it likely to be a good les Paul?



Regards



Tom
 
Yes I realise there is an Epiphone forum, but I was hoping to avoid joining yet another forum page, or is the mere mention of Epiphone not tolerated here? I just thought some omeone might know something?
 
Tompski said:
I know that means it's from the Unsung factory in 97 but are there any experts here that can shed any light on this era of Epiphone? is it likely to be a good les Paul?


Regards



Tom
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Without pictures, not a clue
 
marcusnieman said:
Tompski said:
I know that means it's from the Unsung factory in 97 but are there any experts here that can shed any light on this era of Epiphone? is it likely to be a good les Paul?


Regards



Tom
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Without pictures, not a clue
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Ok
Finall got round to servicing this guitar,photos below,
not sure it's all that great, even acoustically it sounds a little bright rather than warm but I am not yet familiar with Les pauls or copies , plugged in it is ok, good growl and good sustain just perhaps lacking in proper depth and character, but that could easily be down to the electrics and hardware.
Also is it me or does the body appear to be made of Ash rather than Mahogany? not being an expert but the wavey lines in the grain remind me of Ash.
It weighs just over 9lb/4kilos
My friend bought it new at ?350 in 1997 does anyone have any idea what it would be worth now if sold?

Cheers

Tom


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Nice but a bolt neck Les Paul isn't going to sell for nearly as much as a set neck. Hard to estimate a price in this economy.
 
you should go to eBay, and do an advanced search for completed listings, for Epiphone Les Paul :wink:
you should be able to see what comparable examples have sold for AFA price range

don't know about the bolt on necks but the set necks had alder bodies I believe .............
 

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