Where can I get an Edwards LP?

[tehuk]

What is the best way to purchase an Edwards Les Paul? I compared one today with my Gibby '80 Custom and I was really impressed. I wasn't thrilled with the pups but the feel and resonance of the guitar were awesome.

 

[Valtiel]

Plenty usually available on ebay, shipping is a bitch though if its coming from Japan.

 

[stephen sawall]

Does any one have a link to there web site ? Do they have a web site ?

 

[tehuk]

Plenty usually available on ebay, shipping is a bitch though if its coming from Japan.

That was my first thought but what if I'm looking for a new one?

 

[tehuk]

Does any one have a link to there web site ? Do they have a web site ?

http://www.espguitars.co.jp/edwards/ Most of if is in Japanese though. I'm deciding between E-LP-130LTS/RE and a Tobacco Sunburst E-LP-98LTS.

 

[ericsabbath]

the thing is... edwards: $900 in japan
for an extra $600 you can find a used real LP custom in japan too, and they're worth much more in USA, and will only raise their value over time
if you want a CHEAP les paul, buy a 80's MIJ aria pro, greco, washburn or yamaha

 

[stephen sawall]

Does any one have a link to there web site ? Do they have a web site ?

http://www.espguitars.co.jp/edwards/ Most of if is in Japanese though. I'm deciding between E-LP-130LTS/RE and a Tobacco Sunburst E-LP-98LTS.

Thanks

 

[ke2]

http://www.ishibashi-webshop.jp/shop/c/c10/


http://www.ikebe-gakki.com/shopping/cat ... ory_id%3D1


With a little looking, you can find e-mail contact info on both pages

 

[neilrocks25]

the thing is... edwards: $900 in japan
for an extra $600 you can find a used real LP custom in japan too, and they're worth much more in USA, and will only raise their value over time
if you want a CHEAP les paul, buy a 80's MIJ aria pro, greco, washburn or yamaha

I dont know where you went but I got my edwards for 72,000 Yen £360 at the time, and the Gibsons were more than double that.

 

[tehuk]

Anybody have experiences with http://www.guitarjapan.com/edwards/index.html ? They spelled electric "erectric" but the price for ELP-112LTS/RE seems decent.

 

[glassjaw7]

I love the Edwards EX guitars. They have the real Explorer shape and not the stupid inverted curve like the LTD's

 

[glassjaw7]

What's up with the Navigator and Grass Roots lines? How many sister companies does ESP have?
Are they better/worse than Edwards?

http://www.espguitars.co.jp/grassroots/
http://www.espguitars.co.jp/navigator/

 

[boof]

Anybody have experiences with http://www.guitarjapan.com/edwards/index.html ? They spelled electric "erectric" but the price for ELP-112LTS/RE seems decent.

I have seen the web site before but never dealt with them. They look like an online only store based out of Nigata (read bum fuck Japan) spelling mistakes are a dime a dozen on any given Japanese site the good and bad ones elections... erections.... well.....

There are a few places that ship to the US and might be worth looking around digi mart
http://www.digimart.net/pub_gk_list.do? ... lp&x=0&y=0
you should be abloe to figure out the contact email address from the listings. if not PM me and I cna help you out.

 

[boof]

What's up with the Navigator and Grass Roots lines? How many sister companies does ESP have?
Are they better/worse than Edwards?

http://www.espguitars.co.jp/grassroots/
http://www.espguitars.co.jp/navigator/

lower end lines. don't see them as much as you did several years ago. Brian Baker from bad religion, dag nasty bought a grass roots LP when he was here several years ago and he liked it. edit: sorry that was an orvile

 

[tehuk]

What's up with the Navigator and Grass Roots lines? How many sister companies does ESP have?
Are they better/worse than Edwards?

From what I've read, the Navigator series matches or surpasses Gibson custom shop quality.
http://www.guitarsjapan.com/ESPinfopage.html

 

[tehuk]

Anybody have experiences with http://www.guitarjapan.com/edwards/index.html ? They spelled electric "erectric" but the price for ELP-112LTS/RE seems decent.

I have seen the web site before but never dealt with them. They look like an online only store based out of Nigata (read bum fuck Japan) spelling mistakes are a dime a dozen on any given Japanese site the good and bad ones elections... erections.... well.....

There are a few places that ship to the US and might be worth looking around digi mart
http://www.digimart.net/pub_gk_list.do? ... lp&x=0&y=0
you should be abloe to figure out the contact email address from the listings. if not PM me and I cna help you out.

Thanks a bunch for the link. I found a lot of great deals.