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(@robert)
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Kind of fell in love. Can you guess which? I don’t have it yet but I’ll share that story with you shortly. 

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Posted : November 18, 2019 18:03
(@hillbilly_joe)
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Since the Canadian economy is tanking, I'd think you'd go with the lowest price one.

Holding my breathe now to find out which one.

 

Hmm, nice to have money in your pocket when you visit a music store.  I can only now afford strings.  And maybe a hundred yen guitar pick.

 

Actually now that I re-looked at your post, your grin gave it away.  LOL

 

 

my guitars
 
Posted : November 18, 2019 18:11
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It’s the Epiphone Century Olympic. It was used but it looked like nobody ever touched it. That means it was much cheaper than a new one. However, it had an issue. The high E string didn’t come through the piezo pickup but they are fixing it and putting it on hold for me. 

  • Historic Epiphone Archtop Design with classic "f" Hole
  • Solid Spruce Top with Longitudinal Bracing
  • True Acoustic Sound with eSonic™ HD Preamp/NanoFlex™ HD pickup
  • Historic Tuners and Headstock Inlay Design
SPECIFICATIONS

Finish Aged Gloss
Hardware Aged Nickel
Top Solid Spruce; Longitudinal Bracing
Body Laminated Mahogany
Body Dimensions Lower Bout = 14.62"
Upper Bout = 10.6"
Waist = 8.69"
Body Length = 19.2"
Neck 5-pc Laminated; Mahogany
Neck Profile Rounded "C" shape
Weight 5.00 lbs
Preamp eSonic™ HD (High Definition)
Controls Master Volume & Master EQ
Pickup Shadow NanoFlex™ HD; Under-saddle
Power 9 Volt Battery
Output Jack 1/4"
Truss Rod Dual-Action
Truss Rod Cover Black PVC "Bullet"; 1-layer
Neck Joint

Dovetail; Glued-In

Fingerboard  
Inlay Pearloid "Dots"
Headstock Historic Epiphone Dovewing with Pearloid "Banner" logos
Tuners Historic Epiphone Reissue Tuners with Marboloid "Crown" buttons; Improved to 18:1 ratio
Frets 20; Medium
Nut Bone
Nut Width 1.69" (43mm)
Scale Length 25.5"
Strings Cleartone®; 12-53
Bridge Floating Adjustable; Ebonoid
Saddle Compensated; Artificial Bone
Tailpiece Historic Epiphone Trapeze
Binding Body Top - 3-Layer
Body Back – 3-Layer
Fingerboard – 1-Layer
Headstock - None
"f" Hole - none
Pickguard Imitation Tortoise
Strap Buttons Yes
Serial Number 1930's Era Replica Soundhole Label
Optional Century Collection Olympic Hard Case
 
Posted : November 18, 2019 23:23
(@jestme)
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I think that is the lighter sunburst. Congratulations in advance. Sounds like it will be a versatile instrument. Look forward to hearing more once you get it.

 
Posted : November 19, 2019 07:15
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http://www.epiphone.com/Products/Acoustic-Electric/Masterbilt-Olympic.aspx

 

Olympic VB Splash
 
Posted : November 19, 2019 14:34
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(@jestme)
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Looks like a hollow body... only 5 lbs and solid spruce top! Sounds like a nice guitar. Hope you get it soon!

 
Posted : November 19, 2019 21:01
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Posted by: @hillbilly_joe

 

Actually now that I re-looked at your post, your grin gave it away.  LOL

So you were correct! Very observant!  

 
Posted : November 20, 2019 08:49
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Kind of fell in love...with classic "f" Hole.  Words you don't expect to see on the same thread.

Mazel Tov, Robert!  Ah, the warmth of NGD.

 
Posted : November 21, 2019 11:09
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