Add to Cart. Epiphone. Newbie here. The Epiphone by Gibson headstock logo indicates that the guitar was made in the Samick factory in Korea between 1986-1988. As far as a Gig bag. The Epiphone Sheraton™-II PRO honors Epiphone's most influential "thin-line" semi-hollow electric guitar. The guitar comes with the original Epiphone hard case, original puckups and tuners and a padded leather strap. It makes it more dynamic, and gives great cleans too. Epiphone Sheraton II Pro with Pau Ferro Fretboard 2019 - 2022 - Vintage Sunburst. It featured the same double rounded horns, and had similarly placed electronics. Played by artists such as the legendary John Lee Hooker, Noel Gallagher,. Devon Snow of Dysfunctional Coasting uses a Natural Sheraton II; Tom Turci of The Shed Rats plays a late 1980's Sunburst Sheraton II; Mick Cripps of L. I read that the neck is different, the Sheraton is 3 piece n. 99 Used – Very Good Add to Cart Reverb Bump Model: Sheraton II Year: 1988 Finish Vintage Sunburst Class: Used Serial Number: 880 802437 dates to Aug 1988 Country of Origin: Korea Condition: Good Date Posted: 22/12/2021 This instrument has been sold Consignment Item Including Hard case #1 I am considering a semi hollow to add to the collection (currently have a Gibson SG and Epi Les Paul Tribute Plus) and these 2 look very nice. ) Jan - please put us all out of our misery - measure nut to 12th and the two E-strings nut to bridge. HI, EVERYBODY I HAVE ALWAYS LOVED MY SHERATON II BUT ALWAYS WANTED MORE FROM IT . The Wildkat is smaller, less resonant, and has P90s. 339 and so on and so forth. I have a good friend, that has an excellent (black) early Korean. . About This Listing. Can say that for sure because I got them all side by side here Same size also for ES-345, ES-355 and Lucille (Lucille basically is a modified ES-355 TDV without F-holes, and an. Second, often but not exclusive to Pre 96' was the regular Epiphone headstock but the truss rod cover reads "Gibson" after Gibson was taken off the headstock. $649. The Epiphone Sheraton is a thinline semi-hollow body electric guitar. The most popular of them was the. These pickups have a 4-wire design with coil-tapping inspired by Gibson’s legendary BurstBuckers to produce the sound of the original hand-wound PAF humbuckers. Dave Rogers Laun Braithwaite Tim Mullally. Hello Forum. #1 I've got one that's going to be in my hands in a few weeks, and I'm already thinking about the pickups in it. I JUST FINISHED MODIFYING MY SHERATON II WHAT AN AMAZING DIFFRENCE IN TONE. One. Getting the pots, switch and jack out of the guitar was relatively easy. I've bought a 2010 Epiphone Sheraton II from the Gibson factory in china. This is my third Sheraton. Technically these are semi-hollows, which don't feedback like full hollows. Not intentional as I was selling another guitar and was offered this plus some cash in exchange. Overview An "outdid 335" with ProBucker pickups, coil-tapping and Graph Tech NuBone XL nut. Since that decision, I've been constantly looking for. I replaced the stock pickups on an Epi Sheraton II with a pair of pre-owned Gibson Classic '57's a couple of years ago, and noticed a real difference in output and sound quality. I am in the proc. Preferably a foil one. Great tones and very comfortable. also the gold platting on a Sheraton from that time frame would have all worn off by now, with even minimal use, that looks to be just about original. I thought I would share some pictures of my new Sheraton II Pro: Jump to content. My dream guitar is the Gibson ES-355 in Cherry Red with Bigsby. Not sure if the headstock logo change was to reassociate the Epiphone brand with Gibson or to distinguish the Korean made models from the Japanese Matsumoku. Posted August 30, 2018. It's been a struggle, nobody knew which replacement bridge fits. The '62 has a frequensator tailpiece and a mahogany neck, while the Pro II has a 5-piece maple/walnut laminated neck and a stop bar tailpiece. since my bridge saddles started to crumble, I have been looking for a replacement. When you need flexible tonal option, you'll appreciate the coil-tapped ProBucker-2 and ProBucker-3 pickups. 74mm and you've got alot of options. The Sheraton II will set you back $599 versus the Gibson Memphis ES-335 at $3699, so the Gibson is more expensive by a whopping factor of 6! That to me sounds overpriced, not just expensive. Okay, too easy then. Item #: 119054709 POS #:119054709. ProBuckers conjure the sound of the original hand-wound PAF humbuckers designed by Seth Lover at Gibson's Kalamazoo factory in the late 1950s. Posted May 28, 2010. Gold Grovers in mini locking are 68. The Sheraton II body is laminated by Maple. Manufacturer: Epiphone by Gibson Model: SHERATON-II Serial number: 80310765 Body: Maple Neck: Maple Fingerboard: Rosewood Includes hardshell case. According to the serial number, it was made at the Samick factory in 2001, March. Hi Everybody, Just looking for help determining if I bought a fake Sheraton II. Replaced the tuners with 18:1 Grovers (my hardware was already stripped to nickel) and I carefull. The Epi Sheraton II Pro has a Wine Red color option. Where are Sheraton ii's made? By 3stepbend, June 16, 2012 in Epiphone Electrics. Epiphone DOT or Sheraton II. The Epiphone Sheraton II-Pro now features new critically acclaimed ProBucker humbuckers. Says Epiphone by Gibson on headstock. Gibson. 46 Posted February 22, 2010 Yes, do it! You'll not look back. January 7, 2014 in Epiphone Electrics Start new topic aldob Members 3 Posted January 7, 2014 Hallo to everybody. Played by artists such as the legendary John Lee Hooker, Noel Gallagher, The Edge, and Emily Wolfe, the Sheraton™-II continues to shape sound throughout generations. The Epiphone Sheraton is a semi-hollow-body guitar based on the design of the legendary Gibson ES-335. Posted March 29, 2011. #1 I'm debating whether or not to take the plunge on the Gibby or save almost $1K and buy a Korean Sheraton II and upgrade it. I just bought my first Gibson SG Standard the other day. I do have a question about the pickups and switch. It's hard to tell, but it looks like it has a LockTone bridge (based on the size of the studs), which was also introduced in 2015. $599. <br> P. The snow blower is worth around 4 - 5 hundred bucks but I have nothing invested in it. The Epi Sheraton II Pro has a Wine Red color option. Also, 1988 model. Items must be. Product Registration Customer Service Repair and Restoration Report Counterfeits Serial Number FAQ Gibson Guitar Specs (2015-2019) Dealer Resource Center; Locate A124. Today the Epiphone Sheraton II continues the legacy of the original's warm, singing, feedback-resistant tone. (1996 Samick Sheraton II. The craftsmanship is just amazing! The pickups produce such beautifu tones all around. I was able to purchase a pair of the '57's on e-bay for about $100 and paid a luthier about $75 to do the switch. The Riviera has mini-humbuckers. . Epiphone Gibson Sheraton II 1986 - 2007 - Natural With Case. The biggest prerequisite? Gold hardware. It is in Mint condition and made in Korea. By indiekiduk, December 14, 2015 in Epiphone Electrics. Add to Cart. The Sheraton used older Epiphone parts, in particular ‘New York’ mini-humbuckers, and a ‘Frequensator’ two-part Trapeze tailpiece. Used – Very Good. 6. The pickup set up described relates to a more recent Sheraton Pro II, Tonabnehmer: 2 Probucker Humbucker mit Coil-Splitting. Gibson used the same body for the Sheraton as it was using for its new ES-335, ES-345, and ES-355 models. Electric Guitars. Forget the new Chinese ones. So just a II not a pro. 2001 Epiphone Sheraton II in Excellent condition. ProBuckers have all the same components under the hood as. June 28, 2021. I have a 1997 MIK Sheraton II. That's what the Epi support service told me. This month's star, a 1967 Epiphone Sheraton E212T, slouches against an early Devon—the first Epi-branded amp built by Gibson. Epiphone Sheraton Frequensator Semi-Hollow Guitar Vintage Sunburst. If it has push-pull knobs, it is probably a Sheraton-II PRO, which makes it 2015 or later. add a Varitone, to the Sheri, later. Now if only I had a pickguard with an Epiphone Epsilon on it that would be the cherry on top. 00 when it first hit the local music store. Neck pickup switch position: If I turn up only the neck pickup volume with the switch in the up position, it works normally. One of the most notable players of the Epiphone Sheraton was blues great John Lee Hooker. I'm going to replace the stock parts with the following: > Gibson 57 Classic Neck Pup > Gibson 57 Classic + Bridge Pickup 54 LocationSpain Posted June 14, 2020 (edited) I appear to have gone full circle from owning a Sheraton by Gibson (Samick Korea) many years ago and now a Sheraton 2 Pro (China). The Sheraton-II Pro is strung at the factory with D'Addario 10-46 gauge strings. The "by Gibson" on the headstock is a bit of a rarity, but they were printing that on a lot of Epiphone guitars for a certain time period. Sound wise, the Gibson is averall better especially in the lower end, it never gets muddy or fuzzy. Show More. Compare. I just went for a generic archtop case that fits like a glove. The Casino is a hollow body guitar and the Sheraton has a center block of wood down the middle of the body. Corporation, yet, its exclusive manufacturer is still Epiphone. I bought mine new for 380. Model he used was “Epiphone by Gibson" Sheraton II 1986-1988 era. Home. Epiphone Sheraton II 05 Korean with Seymour Duncan Phat Cat P-90s and Original Case. Truthfully, only you can answer the question, "will a Sheraton II scratch my semi-hollow guitar itch?". ) It's quite nice - and feels and plays quite well (could use some very minor fret smoothing from 13 on up). In 1985 Gibson commissioned Korea based Samick Guitar builders to begin making a few models under the Epiphone trademark, moving their manufacture from Matsumoku Japan. Gibson used the same body for the Sheraton as it was using for its new ES-335, ES-345, and ES-355 models. fingerboard radius is often incorrectly reffered to as "neck radius". I've been a fender guy my whole life and never gave much thought to getting a Gibson/Epiphone. The guitar is equipped with our critically acclaimed ProBucker™. More discussion here. 11 animuseternal • 6 yr. It featured the same double rounded horns, and had similarly. 99. . Couple of other slight differences. According to the sticker on the inside of the body, in pencil is written "II", after the printed word "Sheraton" and to the left, "JL Hooker". The peghead says "Epiphone by Gibson" instead of just Epiphone. $1,200 $500 price drop. Hence, the Sheraton and the Gibson ES-335 share several features, like the semi-hollow body design but with much fancier fretboard inlays. Madison, CT. This from Gibson Monday morning (30th/03) (it has taken me this long to get to it after celebrating Australia's cricket world cup win ;) "Thanks for sending the pictures. The Epiphone Sheraton II features an 'Epiphone by Gibson' headstock from 1986 - 1988 and more traditional 'Epiphone' labeled headstock from 1988. The 1st and 2nd indicate the year of manufacture for the 6 digit serial numbers which we've been using since 2000. If buying a case, take your guitar with you and make sure that it fits snugly and there is no movement of the neck in the rest and that it is held secure at the waist. Undoubtedly, this semi-hollow guitar is definitely worth every cent. #1 I'm debating whether or not to take the plunge on the Gibby or save almost $1K and buy a Korean Sheraton II and upgrade it. Posts. I had a black/cream/black short 335 pick guard made for my Sherry. This affects the sound. Same guitar as an Epiphone Sheraton II. $899. Used Epiphone ES335 FIGURED TOP Hollow Body Electric Guitar. But in the Brown Gibson case with the pink interior the Sheri fits with a finger width between the headstock and the top of the case. Gibson Brands. As far as I've seen, none of the earlier MIK sheratons have the "E" truss rod cover like. Someone said that Stewart-McDonald parts are made to the Gibson specs, so they don't fit either. . Epiphone Sheraton II 1986 - 2007 - Natural 1997 made in Korea. By 1986, Matsumoku was going bankrupt, and Epiphone needed a new manufacturer. The quality is A LOT better than the current ones IMHO. which are based on the legendary Gibson BurstBucker. The Epiphone Sheraton™-II PRO honors Epiphone's most influential "thin-line" semi-hollow electric guitar. co. Posted September 22, 2011. Guys, need some help here if you are a bit of an expert on Epiphones. Many Epiphone models, such as the Sheraton or Riviera, use a five-ply design. I am very 50-50 about it, but it does not seem to be available in my country anyway. tones, than the Sheraton (Stock) would allow. This item is sold As-Described. Reviews Gear. Sheraton II Pro vs ES-335 (inspired by Gibson) So, I am torn between these two. It has developed a tiny bit of buzz in the last year and is probably due for an adjustment, but is still a great playing and sounding. This is a case queen. Thinking "91" Samick but wouldn't mind a. Cannot afford this in the near future. Product Registration Customer Service Repair and Restoration Report. (The Sheraton Pro is to an Epiphone ES-335 Pro, what a Gibson ES 355 is to a Gibson 335! Same "basic" guitar, with more cosmetic appointments. 7. Posted January 5, 2009. 52 Posted June 17, 2008 No aftermarket bridge will fit on a sherry,even a metric one, the bridge of the Sheraton is a little bit larger than the all the others. The Epiphone Sheraton-II Pro Semi-Hollow electric guitar honors Epiphone's most influential thin-line semi-hollowbody electric archtop, now with critically acclaimed ProBucker pickups with coil-tappi Show More Reviews Q&A Shop with a Friend Free Shipping Sheraton II Pro vs ES-335 (inspired by Gibson) So, I am torn between these two. fingerboard radius reffers only to the curvature or the fretboard as shown in this pic. It's all original even with old blank warranty card. tailpiece option, Tremotone or Bigsby. I've bought a 2010 Epiphone Sheraton II from the Gibson factory in china. Very nice feel, good full sound etc. When I see someone with a Strat, I think: "Oh geez, another sheep following the herd. 35. I have a chance to trade a snow blower for a Sheraton II guitar. Tuning is easy and reliable with gold Grover Rotomatic machine heads with a pro-level 18:1 tuning ratio. Epiphone Sheraton. Hi, i'm new to this forum and like to say hello from Germany. the Varitone, allows a lot more diverse. Casino vs. It was a new Sheraton, made in Korea. The pickups are notoriously variable, some reporting satisfaction, others less. Gibson Epiphone Sheraton II 1996 Tobacco Sunburst | Reverb Similar Listings Epiphone Sheraton II Pro in tobacco sunburst push pulls $745 Used – Mint Free Shipping Add to Cart Epiphone Sheraton II Pro with Pau Ferro Fretboard 2019 - 2022 - Vintage Sunburst $650 Used – Mint Add to Cart Epiphone Sheraton-II PRO Vintage Sunburst $749 Brand New The Epiphone Sheraton II features an 'Epiphone by Gibson' headstock from 1986 - 1988 and more traditional 'Epiphone' labeled headstock from 1988. or a Casino I have a line on a few newer 2010 and up and also a 1994. $699 $50 price drop. It just wasn't a $2500 difference and I. Epiphone Sheraton Pro II Epiphone Inspired by Gibson 335 REVV D20 Fender Tonemaster Deluxe Reverb Blonde. Used – Mint. $549. 501. It has developed a tiny bit of buzz in the last year and is probably due for an adjustment, but is still a great playing and sounding instrument. My Sheraton II is a Korean built from 1992-I found it when I was looking for an Epi Dot, its a great guitar! Only things I can find to fault is that the F holes are bound. Find a great used Sheraton, because I think the Sheraton plays better (sweet neck like everybody else has said) and the looks will FOREVER be far ahead of a dot.