Then I made the mistake of actually holding the Elitist version. With Gibson 490R/498T pickups, a correct style pickguard, and a really good fret levelling job, I figured I had myself a damn fine guitar and it sounded pretty good. I too owned an Epiphone thinline, the Dot, which I was very proud of. But I am not saying that Elitists are not worth having by any degree! I just wondered if anyone out there with access to more guitars than me could fill me in a bit! Many thanks! So - what with there being more 'craftsmanship' in the semi hollow Epiphones - is the difference between a normal Sheraton or Casino compared to its Elitist brother the same as with Les Pauls etc? I know that my Sheraton II is brilliant - especially after a pickup upgrade (I can see how they would be better on an Elitist obviously), and I can't see many ways in which it'd be improved. But my question is here that is there the same amount of difference with the archtops? As mentioned in several other threads, I have found that generally the Casinos, Sheraton IIs etc seem to be of a more consistent standard, and also of a higher standard than most solidbody Epiphones - I know this is certainly the case in my collection.
And I can appreciate how the difference in materials with the solid body guitars can really make a difference. Ok, so I know Elitists are really good etc.
