Members woodsmandan Posted March 20, 2008 Members Share Posted March 20, 2008 A few years back, I got one of those "Vintage" G-400, worn brown, beautiful and pretty good sounding. I had a Standard Gibson SG at the time, so I sold The Epi. Mine was made in Korea. I also had a Korean Epi Wildkat, and based on those 2 Korean Epis I owned, the quality semmed pretty good. Now, I would like to get another Vintage G-400, but it seems production was moved to China. How would the new chinese ones compare to the korean I had ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Burningleaves Posted March 20, 2008 Members Share Posted March 20, 2008 Favorably. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members woodsmandan Posted March 20, 2008 Author Members Share Posted March 20, 2008 Favorably. As in chinese mad compares favorably to korean made ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Macungah Posted March 20, 2008 Members Share Posted March 20, 2008 Play pretty much the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Burningleaves Posted March 20, 2008 Members Share Posted March 20, 2008 As in chinese mad compares favorably to korean made ? Yup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members woodsmandan Posted March 20, 2008 Author Members Share Posted March 20, 2008 The funny thing is, back then (2004-2005), the Vintage G400 sold for almost 600$ new here in Canada. I sold mine used for 400$ and now, I can order one brand new for 299$ at my local shop ! I don't know if it's an effect of the chinese being cheaper, or the US dollar dropping, but either way, I think I'm getting one ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rook87 Posted March 20, 2008 Members Share Posted March 20, 2008 I've played the new ones just here recently, and was very impressed. It's a great guitar. With a pu upgrade, it'd be every bit as good (if not better) than the Gibson Special Faded SG. Gibson's just been droppin the ball lately.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Vantango84 Posted March 20, 2008 Members Share Posted March 20, 2008 I've played the new ones just here recently, and was very impressed. It's a great guitar. With a pu upgrade, it'd be every bit as good (if not better) than the Gibson Special Faded SG. Gibson's just been droppin the ball lately.... I'm having serious thoughts about doing this... getting a G-400 and modding the poop out of it, but... It's not that I like the NAME Gibson, it's that I like the bigger pickgaurd and potential resale value. Just gotta find a good one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Johnny Z Posted March 20, 2008 Members Share Posted March 20, 2008 They seem to make good stuff. Although I would go for a Korean before a Chinese guitar only because of the political and human rights issues. I do admit to having a very nice Ibanez Artcore and a Reverend amp both are MIC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Virgman Posted March 20, 2008 Members Share Posted March 20, 2008 The difference is only a few hundred miles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Crisco Posted March 20, 2008 Members Share Posted March 20, 2008 The best G-400's these days are coming from Qingdao Gibson plant in China.Solely there for the purpose of making Epiphone guitars.Serial # starts with EE.http://www.epiphone.com/FactoryTour/qdtour.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rook87 Posted March 20, 2008 Members Share Posted March 20, 2008 The best G-400's these days are coming from Qingdao Gibson plant in China.Solely there for the purpose of making Epiphone guitars.Serial # starts with EE.http://www.epiphone.com/FactoryTour/qdtour.html Good to know. I'm considering picking up a G-400 myself, so I'll definitely keep this in mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members geirbiscohn Posted March 20, 2008 Members Share Posted March 20, 2008 I'm having serious thoughts about doing this... getting a G-400 and modding the poop out of it, but... It's not that I like the NAME Gibson, it's that I like the bigger pickgaurd and potential resale value. Just gotta find a good one. If you like the bigger pickguard check out one of these, i've got one and its great http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Epiphone-SG-Standard-S.O.R-Electric-Guitar?sku=512455 To the OP, my G400 '66 is a Korean and i also have the G400 Ltd White w/ EMGs from china and it's build quality is pretty similar, there was one sharp fret end on the chinese one, other than that it was fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members solly Posted March 20, 2008 Members Share Posted March 20, 2008 I have a'66 G-400 RI from the Qingdao plant and I am very happy with the quality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ihavenofish Posted March 20, 2008 Members Share Posted March 20, 2008 i dont think the quality is much different from china to korea, but.... the new epi g400 faded is not the same guitar as the old "vintage" one. the old one had a 1 piece neck and no veneer on the body. it also had a bound fretboard. the new one is a 3 peice neck, veneer front and back, and no fretboard binding. its also a good chunk cheaper than the old one as well ($400 vs $300 i think). so if you had an old one and liked it, the new one might not be what you are expecting. the image posted is the old one in the first post. basically, go find one to try before you buy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Railfanespee Posted March 21, 2008 Members Share Posted March 21, 2008 I my G400 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cavpilot Posted March 21, 2008 Members Share Posted March 21, 2008 The fit and finish on my MIC Vintage G-400 and MIC Epi Dot Faded kick butt over my MIA LP VM...:poke: The folks building the LP VM oughtta be ashamed of themselves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members iansmitchell Posted July 22, 2008 Members Share Posted July 22, 2008 They're great.The new G-400s, vintage or no, have neck binding now.Also, epiphone owned and operated permanent factory.The vintage G-400 can outplay a gibby faded SG when ya put in new wiring and a set of GFS pickups.Two fat pats 60. (hotter, more modern, think gibson 490/498)Two vintage 59's $ 80(Warmer, more vintage, think classic '57s)"les paul" Wiring upgrade kit: $22 You'll love your guitar. It'll cost less and play better than a used SG faded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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