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poodlesrule
April 4th, 2011, 06:10 PM
Seeking opinions on Alleykats.

I did read via search that Spud had a buzzy one, and Brian Krashpad may have had one as well, not sure.

I may be able to get intimate with a well-kept one for not too much (I hope).


Weird how the ____kat line was discontinued at Epi

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Brian Krashpad
April 4th, 2011, 06:35 PM
It's been discontinued? You sure? Epi just released a new multi-model line [including a WildKat, a Les Paul, and 2 ES-types (Casino, etc.)], each called the Royale:

http://www.epiphone.com/images/N_2257.jpg

At any rate, I don't have any direct experience with the double-HB (one a mini) AlleyKat. I found a WildKat (the P-90 model that has a Bigsby trem) in a local pawn for 3 Benjamins, no case. In general I have been very happy with it, although the Bigsby spring is stiff and the guitar probably needs a roller bridge to hold tune better. I don't really use the Bigsby enough to have warranted replacing the bridge or trem spring to date, and these should not be issues with the non-Bigsby'd AlleyKat.

Fwiw, ymmv. I have an online friend who had an AlleyKat and eventually had some weird wood separation thing go on with his, but honestly despite him posting pix I could never tell exactly what was going on with the guitar.

That's all I got. Good luck!

My WildKat (a "Limited Edition Custom Shop" due to the white-blonde color, produced for one year):

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3131/2686545950_7efd400e5d.jpg

http://a175.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/33/l_5cadc2008b67a350d4710d1000428406.jpg

http://a287.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/18/l_42c6c96b0204c5529049ff8aa3c9ede6.jpg

poodlesrule
April 4th, 2011, 07:44 PM
Ah, apparently only the Alleykat is now discontinued, per the Epiphone site.

That Wildkat is quite charming and has patina!

Brian Krashpad
April 5th, 2011, 04:39 AM
Thanks, I bought mine pre-mojofied. ;) Whomever owned her prior to me (besides the pawnbroker, that is) rode her hard and put her away wet.

FrankenFretter
April 5th, 2011, 07:07 AM
I love my Flamekat. Looks like that one is discontinued as well.
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/_NPlyZiLy0Pw/TFMLHDt_8QI/AAAAAAAAAig/usbKlk4hwv0/s400/100_2046.JPG
I imagine that the new ones are made in China rather than Korea.

poodlesrule
April 5th, 2011, 07:20 AM
I love my Flamekat. Looks like that one is discontinued as well.
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/_NPlyZiLy0Pw/TFMLHDt_8QI/AAAAAAAAAig/usbKlk4hwv0/s400/100_2046.JPG
I imagine that the new ones are made in China rather than Korea.

Pretty... but need new strings!
(or the strings are painted to match body and fretboard?)

Hey, Mr. Krashpad, your mailbox is full -happened to me as well, with the change to new site.

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Brian Krashpad
April 5th, 2011, 07:39 AM
Hey, Mr. Krashpad, your mailbox is full -happened to me as well, with the change to new site.



Dang, still? I nuked a batch of pm's this morning to try and get it open again.

poodlesrule
April 5th, 2011, 07:42 AM
Dang, still? I nuked a batch of pm's this morning to try and get it open again.


My try was yesterday. You may be OK now.
I was trying to pm about the Alleykat and also dry mouth - a friend had such after rad tx, and I can find out what he did to alleviate problem.

Brian Krashpad
April 5th, 2011, 07:46 AM
Thanks. Basically I drink something pretty much all day. Coffee, iced tea, water, or (medically preferred because it breaks up mucous) club soda.

Tig
April 5th, 2011, 08:13 AM
It's been discontinued? You sure? Epi just released a new multi-model line , [I]each called the Royale: (with Cheese)
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That's what they call them in France. We call it the Quarter Pounder over here!

http://geektyrant.com/storage/PulpFiction.jpg

Brian Krashpad
April 5th, 2011, 08:46 AM
That's what they call them in France. We call it the Quarter Pounder over here!

http://geektyrant.com/storage/PulpFiction.jpg

Say 'what' again. Say 'what' again, I dare you, I double dare you mother****er, say 'what' one more G*ddamn time!

FrankenFretter
April 5th, 2011, 01:36 PM
What? :what

Seriously, you guys are cracking me up...almost peed a little.



Pretty... but need new strings!
(or the strings are painted to match body and fretboard?)



That photo was taken shortly after I'd done my cleanup on her, right after I bought her. I guess I need to take some more recent photos...

macwell52
May 5th, 2011, 10:10 AM
The Alleykat may be discontinued but the WildKat is included in Epis Royale series. Take a look
http://www.epiphone.com/news.asp?NewsID=2257