Epiphone (Inspired by Gibson) 1961/2 Les Paul reissue

Restored/Repaired Guitars

From time to time we getin damaged or defective guitars

-we fix 'em, test 'em and then sell 'em at

deep discount. !

How does this happen ????

The design of the modern 3x3 headstock shape puts stress on the weakest part of the guitar neck.  The string pull, thickness of neck and the hole drilled for the trussrod all contribute to a very weak spot on every single 3x3 guitar ever manufactured …Gibson owners, especially owners of vintage gear are all to familiar with the “typical Gibson broken headstock” –if you drop your guitar-weather it’s a $50 Jay Turser or a $10,000 custom shop Gibson-the odds are they will break at this weak point –no worries, most of the time its a very easy fix- repaired headstocks are not that uncommon-but-even a repaired headstock will break if you drop/knock down one of these guitars-its just how these beasties were designed.  

     Imports (like Epiphone) tend to break along the manufacturer created glued mid neck scarf joint. Fortunately,  most of these repairs are pretty straight forward and result in a structurally stable playable guitar with a scar-but priced accordingly-a TREMENDOUS opportunity to get one of these instruments for way less than market.  Most import guitars have a scarf joint-either hidden under veneer or dark stain-this scarf joint is basically glued together pieces of wood-just like the repair that we have done-the glue (Tightbond) is stronger than the wood it holds together. 

If your a doubter, just look at our continual excellent feedback from our customers and our repeat customers

This guitar were damaged in transit to the retailer and were never sold to the public-rather they were part of a large insurance claim.

This is a tremendous opportunity to get a brand new ,

virtually unplayed Epiphone for a substantial discount

off of street price !!!!

-we will be adding 10-15 additional Epiphone rescues as they become available-if there is a model you want but don’t see-just ask, we probably have it !

You are bidding on a restored "new" Epiphone electric guitar. When we recieved this instrument it displayed cracks radiating from either side of the nut indicating a "under the fretboard" crack. We pried the crack open and injected Tightbond Adhesive into it and clamped the repair under 6000 ls of pressure for 48 hours. The result repair is way stronger than the origional and is now the strongest part of the neck ! Sure you can see the repair (most times the repair cam be made cosmetically beter-we leave that up to the buyer-we provide a repaired/restored functioning instrument for a discount...

This guitar is one of the new series ("Inspired by Gibson") which feature upgraded feature packages (Gibson pickups and harness)and improvements in design-they really hit the mark on this one-fantastic guitar These guitars are basically Epiphone bodies with Gibson electronics and a real cool retroish finish...Great looking head turner-new Headstock Design- and a fantastic sounding guitar ! Lots of nice luthier work. This is a new guitar, (albiet damaged/repaired)-and we have included all the original case candy as pictured (stickers and stuff). ..... ...

The Gibson SG made its debut in 1961. In an interesting turn of events, this coincided with a hiatus in the production of the Les Paul, which had been a staple of Gibson’s lineup since its introduction nine years earlier.

The new SG design certainly turned heads with its radical body contours and distinctive “devil horns,” but Les didnt like it. This instrument would eventually be re-badged the SG (which stood for “solid guitar”) for the ’64 model year. The SG would go on to rock greatness, with vintage models (particularly the ’61) commanding lofty prices in today’s used market. But you don’t have to spend a fortune to own one of these legendary solidbody electric guitars.

A Very Special (and Affordable) Re-creation of the First SG

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Repaired/restored guitars

These guitars are part of a large shipment of Epiphone guitars that were damaged in transit to the retailer and were never sold-rather they were part of a large insurance claim against the carrier. Many of these guitars only suffered minor damage and are easily restored to a functioning instrument-allowing us to offer unprecedented value !

This is a tremendous opportunity to get a brand new , unplayed Epiphone for a substantial discount off of street price-with only a minor wart to hit at its history.......

This is a fantastic opportunity to grab one of these special guitars at a unbelieveable fantastic price !

Crafted in collaboration with the Gibson Custom Shop, the "new" Epiphone 1961 Les Paul SG Standard delivers the tone, playability, and looks of this coveted classic at a price any guitarist can afford. Complete with a luscious, vintage-inspired finish, fine appointments, and a vintage-style hardshell case, the Epiphone 1961 Les Paul SG Standard is must-have for all SG fans.

Epiphone 1961 Les Paul SG Standard Features:

• 2-piece solid mahogany body
• New (since 2020) IBG headstock)
• 1-piece Mahogany SlimTaper "C"-profile neck
• Indian laurel fingerboard, single-ply cream binding, pearloid Trapezoid inlays
• Neck pickup: Gibson BurstBucker 2
• Bridge pickup: Gibson BurstBucker 3
• 2 Volume, 2 Tone, CTS potentiometers, Mallory capacitors
• Epiphone LockTone Tune-o-matic bridge
• Epiphone LockTone Stop Bar tailpiece
• Black Top Hat knobs with Inserts
• Epiphone Deluxe tuners, double ring
• Graph Tech nut; nickel plated hardware
• Origional "Cali Girl" case included

This guitar is a fantastic player as is-the GIBSON pickups have the perfect vintage snarl in em ! Play it as is, or use it as a platform to find that perfect tone...
Ships in the original HS case case-with all the "case candy" .  

Someone is going to get a fantastic bargain on this one, as I am out of room and have to sell some guitars... I have tons of feedback, will answer all questions so bid with confidence.... Shipping is a flat rate of $75 and includes professional packing and insurance via UPS Ground.  SORRY...no international shipping. ... Check out our impeccable feedback rating and bid with confidence.

Please Note : All Guitars can experience minor changes during shipping due to changes in temperature, humidity and other regional considerations, especially if the guitar is shipped a long distance.  These changes will require minor adjustments for the instrument to play properly-if your not sure how to adjust the TR, take it to an experienced luthier for set up. In addition, many guitarists have particular preferences on how they like their guitars set up-it really is a individual choice With this in mind, please be aware of the cost of minor adjustments and/or set up to your liking should be anticipated whenever you purchase a guitar in the mail.  

The guitar will ship in a HS case via UPS ground, Insured. We will only ship to the PayPal confirmed address, sorry this auction is limited to the Continential US only, sorry no international shipments. Shipping/Packing is done according to best policies of Gibson, Fender, Ibanez and regulations of both UPS and Fedex-if you have some special requirements, just let us know. We have shipped well over 800 guitars over the past decade, and we haven't had ANY damages yet-most of our customers are so amazed at our packing, that they comment in their feedback !