Members theManfromAlabam Posted November 17, 2011 Members Share Posted November 17, 2011 I've not tried many epis, but I would love to try the Nick Valensi Riviera... Riv's have a thin neck profile, especially compared to a DOT, if you have huge hands you will probably pass on this model. My Nick Valensi Riviera is my favorite and easiest playing guitar...P94's rule...the only mod I want to do is remove the Nick Valensi truss rod cover and replace it with the epi logo cover. I bought mine sight unseen from MF for $625, bought a $79 epi case a week later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BB123 Posted November 17, 2011 Members Share Posted November 17, 2011 Riv's have a thin neck profile, especially compared to a DOT, if you have huge hands you will probably pass on this model. My Nick Valensi Riviera is my favorite and easiest playing guitar...P94's rule...the only mod I want to do is remove the Nick Valensi truss rod cover and replace it with the epi logo cover.I bought mine sight unseen from MF for $625, bought a $79 epi case a week later. What do the P-94s sound like? Close to a "real" P-90? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BoneNut Posted November 18, 2011 Members Share Posted November 18, 2011 Riv's have a thin neck profile, especially compared to a DOT, if you have huge hands you will probably pass on this model. My Nick Valensi Riviera is my favorite and easiest playing guitar...P94's rule...the only mod I want to do is remove the Nick Valensi truss rod cover and replace it with the epi logo cover.I bought mine sight unseen from MF for $625, bought a $79 epi case a week later. IMO, that is possible the best guitar Epiphone produces. I played one extensively in a nearby store many times and when I decided I might as well buy it, it had been sold a few days before. Dead stock, it's a very fine guitar. The P94s sound fantastic. Definitely one of my "Why didn't you buy it stupid? :facepalm:" moments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members doodie Posted November 18, 2011 Members Share Posted November 18, 2011 I love me MIK Epi ZW, nice fat D neck and build like a tank. it's probably the heaviest Epi LP I've ever seen and no other Epi LP have the same spec with this monster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members theManfromAlabam Posted November 18, 2011 Members Share Posted November 18, 2011 What do the P-94s sound like? Close to a "real" P-90? Yeah, they are close, I find the P94 to be warmer, better sounding than the 90 when combining the neck & bridge pup in the middle position, less hum if any, I can totally hit the Leslie West "Mississippi Queen" tone...the neck pup seems to have greater definition, great for jazz/blues. The Riviera may something to do with what I get from these P94's?. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jimash Posted November 18, 2011 Members Share Posted November 18, 2011 This one just because I like it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members larry50 Posted November 18, 2011 Members Share Posted November 18, 2011 My only Epi - a Dot with 57 Classics: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Baddass Posted November 18, 2011 Members Share Posted November 18, 2011 Riviera P93 for me,3 P90's and Bigsby need I say more?????????:thu:Truly a great guitar:idea: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members hardtdc Posted November 18, 2011 Members Share Posted November 18, 2011 My 99' LP Custom Flametop (SD 59' and Jazz, Hoveland caps, Jimmy Page mod, tusq nut). She's the sweetness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fixintogo Posted November 18, 2011 Members Share Posted November 18, 2011 Another vote for the 1961 Casino RI! [ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GAS Man Posted November 18, 2011 Author Members Share Posted November 18, 2011 Riviera P93 for me,3 P90's and Bigsby need I say more?????????:thu:Truly a great guitar:idea: Did you have trouble with the bridge p'up spacer on yours being too high? Mine is, but I bought one fairly early on. I'm wondering if they factory fixed that issue or if folks are finding the same thing and or working it out. For right now, I like mine fairly well, sound quite good through my Fender Blues Junior, but I want to shave down that spacer so I can get the action lower. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GAS Man Posted November 18, 2011 Author Members Share Posted November 18, 2011 My 99' LP Custom Flametop (SD 59' and Jazz, Hoveland caps, Jimmy Page mod, tusq nut). She's the sweetness. That's a beauty. I have a distant memory of those, or am I thinking of the Epi G-400 that also had that finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members xStonr Posted November 18, 2011 Members Share Posted November 18, 2011 I'd have to say it's my Wilshire installed with Surf 90 pickups. I love the weight and balance of the guitar. The tone is just so spanky/sparkly now. And to think that I was just about to sell it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Spike Li Posted November 18, 2011 Members Share Posted November 18, 2011 I like the Zakk Wylde LPs (cept the camp one, yeck) and the dot studios Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kayd_mon Posted November 18, 2011 Members Share Posted November 18, 2011 I've been playing this one every day since getting it - my '51 Epiphone Devon. It's a family heirloom! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members photon9 Posted November 18, 2011 Members Share Posted November 18, 2011 I've been playing this one every day since getting it - my '51 Epiphone Devon. It's a family heirloom! Wow. That is freakin' awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Funkwire Posted November 18, 2011 Members Share Posted November 18, 2011 The only one I currently have--2005 '56 Gold Top. It's a keeper: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members NinjaModder Posted November 18, 2011 Members Share Posted November 18, 2011 All about the 61 Casino! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Floyd Rosenbomb Posted November 18, 2011 Members Share Posted November 18, 2011 Cause it looks great and I need an HH hardtail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Members ArmyGuitar Posted November 18, 2011 Members Share Posted November 18, 2011 Would have to be my Explorer! I found her on another forum. The guy I bought it from tricked it out. It was love at first sight! Very balanced, plays like a dream, and it just plain Bad Ass!! He as already contacted wanting to know if I would sell it back to him, so it must be a keeper! My Limited Edition SG is pretty sweet too, which is still very new to me since I got it right before going to Afghanistan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ProToneThinline Posted November 18, 2011 Members Share Posted November 18, 2011 My main guitar for electric gigs is my Joe Pass. I have some higher end stuff, but I prefer the JP. My #2 is my Dot. I actually prefer the Dot to my 335. I'm not a fan of Les Pauls, but if I was, I'd have a '56 reissue in black.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Crisco Posted November 18, 2011 Members Share Posted November 18, 2011 Epiphone eh? Sorry. Sold them all Here is My Favorite Gibson 2010 SG Standard in Heritage Cherry Why? It Rocks It's The Real Deal It's What I've Always Wanted It's Why I bought Epiphones until I realized The G-400 just wasn't quite 'it' But, I still love Epiphones. I may buy another Les Paul eventually Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members =JL= Posted November 18, 2011 Members Share Posted November 18, 2011 My rather "well travelled" G400; Uploaded with ImageShack.us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cephus Posted November 18, 2011 Members Share Posted November 18, 2011 Late 90's Epi Sorrento (w/Bigsby) That looks like my ES-295. I used it for every gig for 4 years and put it up for the last 6 months. I started playing my strats more. I got it out last weekend, and even with the crusty strings, it was a beautiful guitar. I really love that thing. P-90s in a hollowbody is the sound I was looking for my whole life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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