Recent content by gbenson

I didn't win this one, but was watching it. I'm looking for something similar in the future. I don't think it had a serial #, but it did have the fret edge binding...The paint looks like it's sinking into the grain on the back (maybe it's a nice thin finish, or maybe it's crappy.)...

PoorMan have you experimented with changing the electronics? how about 1000k pots, or some cap changes? How's the sound unplugged?

very interesting. thanks. I hear good things about the VH-1's.

I don't have many places to go around here to try out good MIJ guitars, so I kind of have to trust my instincts. But I know what you mean about some of the bloodsucker eBay sellers. there's a few who frequently sell these guitars and I'll be avoiding them. I think they're greedy and feeding off...

oh yeah, look at this one, too. I like the color a little better. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7355974604&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&rd=1 it says late 80's 90's. Is that a good era for Burny?

thanks for the tips. Hans, I think you're right about getting used to the neck profile. The good thing is that I've been seeing alot of Burnys and Grecos listed as having a "60's" profile, so at least it won't be a huge fat back. what's your take on this auction, for example? I'm going to try...

Thanks for the welcome, Hans oh yeah, it would be used. I like the shape of the newer Epiphone necks (Dot, LP Special, etc) and was hoping I could find something similar. I don't know the exact shape, but it's a pretty thin profile. I don't want a huge fat back, my fingers aren't that long...

Hi just found this forum. I had no idea there was so much (too much?:D ) info on these! What I want is just a nice solid Japanese Les Paul copy with nice wood and good craftsmanship. I'm not familiar with what years to look for or models to avoid. I have up $500 to spend (if I REALLY like it...