Posted 2019-11-18 6:16 PM (#550503 - in reply to #550491) Subject: Re: 1987 Collectors vs The 1996 "Book Elite"
Joined: March 2002 Posts: 15654
Location: SoCal
One difference that I've found that always leans me towards the 87C is the finish on the neck and headstock. I like a gloss neck and headstock. the Book Elite feels and looks like there is no finish. Never cared for the feel or look. The 87C doesn't have a high gloss neck (like my 1537), but it's enough to look and feel much better. Is it considered a satin finish? Regardless, that issue makes a difference to me. Also never cared for the outie epi's......