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jockscott I only know 3 chords
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soundcreation Guitar God
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Posted: Fri Jul 10, 2009 8:48 am Post subject: |
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That's an average price for those out of japan. Personally I'm not all that interested in the non "by Gibson" orvilles. I just don't see them as being anything special over say a decent epiphone.
I've got a G serial number 89 "by gibson" and it's a great guitar.
Others might be able to give you a better A/B comparison of the differences, but if you're really diggin that one..I'd say the price is fair. |
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BobK Guitar God
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Posted: Sat Jul 11, 2009 12:30 pm Post subject: |
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Really? I would be surpised if Epi's are as good as an Orville. What do others think? |
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JohnA Guitar God
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Posted: Sat Jul 11, 2009 3:39 pm Post subject: |
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BobK wrote: | Really? I would be surpised if Epi's are as good as an Orville. What do others think? |
The original MIJ Epi's are really just Orvilles with a different name on, they are a million miles away from the Epis that are sold today. |
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leadguitar_323 Guitar God
Joined: 14 Nov 2006 Posts: 3534 Location: Brisbane Australia
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Posted: Sat Jul 11, 2009 5:11 pm Post subject: |
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Agreed John. the MIJ Epiphones especially the "elite" and "elitest" models are very good guitars.
Mick _________________ so many guitars....so little money... |
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Ozeshin Guitar God
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Posted: Sat Jul 11, 2009 6:59 pm Post subject: |
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+1
MiJ Epi's are no representation of the Epi you can buy in your local music store...unless your local store is in Japan  |
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marcusnieman Guitar God
Joined: 22 May 2003 Posts: 8832 Location: Dallas, Texas
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Posted: Sat Jul 11, 2009 7:52 pm Post subject: |
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Epi Japan special order, nitro...... it's better than Orville quality:
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SUSHI GUY Guitar God
Joined: 10 Jul 2009 Posts: 629 Location: CHINA
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Posted: Tue Jul 14, 2009 3:25 pm Post subject: |
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From what year to what year Orville guitars were made?
Orville By Gibson first? then just Orville? |
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Innadaze Guitar God
Joined: 18 Aug 2006 Posts: 181 Location: Los Angeles, California USA
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Posted: Tue Jul 14, 2009 8:07 pm Post subject: |
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SUSHI GUY wrote: | From what year to what year Orville guitars were made?
Orville By Gibson first? then just Orville? |
Orville was made from 1988 through 1998. OBG's (Orville by Gibson) were made from 1988 through 1995.
The OBG "reissues" (fret-edge binding, fatter necks, aged-body binding, solid tops, etc.) were mostly made in '93 & '94 but there are a few with '92 & '95 serial numbers.
These are ALL OBG's..... _________________ Innadaze-n-LA! |
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SUSHI GUY Guitar God
Joined: 10 Jul 2009 Posts: 629 Location: CHINA
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Posted: Wed Jul 15, 2009 12:07 am Post subject: |
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Innadaze wrote: | SUSHI GUY wrote: | From what year to what year Orville guitars were made?
Orville By Gibson first? then just Orville? |
Orville was made from 1988 through 1998. OBG's (Orville by Gibson) were made from 1988 through 1995.
The OBG "reissues" (fret-edge binding, fatter necks, aged-body binding, solid tops, etc.) were mostly made in '93 & '94 but there are a few with '92 & '95 serial numbers.
These are ALL OBG's..... |
Thank you very much Innadaze! |
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ezra1 Guitar God
Joined: 24 Mar 2009 Posts: 55 Location: occupied nation of Texas
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Posted: Tue Jul 28, 2009 5:44 am Post subject: |
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I have run into a few Orville's that surpassed their OBG and Gibson counterparts.It was a pleasant surprise.I am a fan of both OBG and Orville. |
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MIJvintage Guitar God
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