EpiphoneElitist
The Japanese-made Epiphone Elitist range, built to a far higher standard than the regular line.
- Electric guitartype
- Japanmade in
- 2003–2008made
- 8listings now
Price history
eBay UK · median Buy It Now asking price
8 listings
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Epiphone Casino 1994 Made in Japan Vintage Sunburst Pre-Elitist - Lennon Beatles London
Gig bag
Gig bag*1994 JapanSunburstPrivate seller wilsonaldcroft · 100% · 309 feedback£1,375 postage not shown Mixed models, not scored -
EPIPHONE ELITIST CASINO – VINTAGE SUNBURST – JAPAN Hardware– ORIGINAL Ormskirk
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JapanSunburstPrivate sellerBest Offer logreen7 · 100% · 4 feedback- Low seller feedback
£1,547 incl. £36 delivery Mixed models, not scored -
Epiphone Casino 1965 RI Elitist 2011 Natural Japan Exeter
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2011 JapanNatural / woodPrivate sellerBest Offer chris010253 · 100% · 3,688 feedback£1,705 incl. £15 delivery Mixed models, not scored -
Epiphone Casino Elitist 2003 MIJ Terada Factory Sunburst Teddington
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2003 JapanSunburstPrivate sellerBest Offer manneringmark · 100% · 239 feedback£1,736 postage not shown Mixed models, not scored -
Epiphone Elitist Casino - 2001 - Terada - Mint Aboyne
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2001 JapanGreenPrivate sellerBest Offer malclimb · 100% · 877 feedback£1,873 incl. £30 delivery Mixed models, not scored -
2012 Epiphone Elitist Casino MIJ Terada TP Customs Nitrocellulose Gold Burst London
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2012 JapanSunburstPrivate sellerBest Offer nuss-3102 · 100% · 18 feedback£1,945 postage not shown Mixed models, not scored -
Epiphone Japanese Casino 1965 RI Elitist 2009 Natural Gloss VERY CLEAN w/ OHSC Taunton
Hard case
Hard case2009 JapanNatural / woodShop / dealerBest Offer gas_station_guitars_uk · 100% · 98 feedback£2,033 incl. £43 delivery Mixed models, not scored -
Epiphone Japanese Casino Elitist 2009 Natural Gloss VERY CLEAN w/ OHSC Japan MIJ UK
Hard case
Hard case2009 JapanNatural / woodShop / dealerBest Offer gas_station_guitars_uk · 100% · 98 feedback£2,138 incl. £43 delivery Mixed models, not scored
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Before you buy a used Epiphone Elitist
- Check the serial number and the neck date. Ask for a photo of the serial (on the headstock or neck plate) and match it to the year the seller gives. A serial that doesn't fit the model's years is a warning sign.
- Look at the frets. Grooves under the strings on the first few frets mean a fret dress or refret soon, which costs £100–£350. Listings that say "set up" or "refret" are tagged above.
- Ask what's been changed. Swapped pickups, tuners or bridges are common and fine to play, but a stock guitar holds its value better. Tick "Stock (not modified)" to hide the guitars whose title says they're upgraded.
- Check the headstock for a repair. Gibson and Epiphone headstocks snap more than most. A well-done repair plays fine but takes 30–50% off the value, so it should be in the title and the price.
- Be wary of a price far below typical. Fakes (especially of Gibson, Martin and Fender Custom Shop) and scams are priced well under the going rate to look like a bargain. We flag anything 35%+ under similar listings and never count it as a deal. Our fake guitar checklist has more.
- Think about postage. A guitar needs a proper box and careful packing. Many sellers offer collection only: the location is shown on every listing.
- Pay through eBay. eBay's Money Back Guarantee only covers you if you pay through eBay. Never pay by bank transfer outside it, however good the deal.
Questions
How much is a used Epiphone Elitist worth?
Based on today's eBay UK Buy It Now listings, a used Epiphone Elitist typically costs £1,804, including postage, across 8 listings from £1,375. These are asking prices, so a guitar can sell for less, especially with Best Offer. Year, condition, finish and any upgrades all move the price.
What is the Epiphone Elitist?
The Japanese-made Epiphone Elitist range, built to a far higher standard than the regular line. Made in Japan. Made 2003–2008.
Which years of the Epiphone Elitist are for sale?
Today's listings that give a year run from 1994 to 2012. Use "Newest year" or "Oldest year" in the sort to find a particular era.
Is it safe to buy a used Epiphone Elitist on eBay?
It can be. Pay through eBay so the Money Back Guarantee covers you, buy from sellers with a long, positive feedback record and ask for photos of the serial number, the neck and the frets. We flag new and low-feedback sellers, and warn about prices far below typical, which is where most fakes and scams sit.
