Members GAS Man Posted August 18, 2011 Members Share Posted August 18, 2011 You know...I've hung out on other forums where there is quite the pecking order when it comes to Les Paul owners. {censored}...even someone who owns a $2000 Classic is on the bottom of the totem pole compared to those dudes with R7, R8 and R9 Les Pauls. I've had a few Epiphones in my life and they're all fantastic guitars that play very well. They've taken care of that squealing, microphonic feedback the pickups used to have and the Grover tuners work great. Some of the best guitars for the money. I own an R9 and two Epi LPs (both a bit on the higher end of Epi though) but I like the different voices and also like that I don't feel the need to baby an Epi like I do a $4500 guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bsman Posted August 18, 2011 Members Share Posted August 18, 2011 I had an MIK Explorer in my arsenal for about ten minutes. It was OK, but I decided the Explorer body just wasn't for an old fart like me. My son, OTOH, had a Les Paul Special II that was one of the worst POS I've ever plugged in. The fretwork was OK, but it was acoustically dead, and the pickups and electronics had all the tonal quality of a 1910 victrola... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members EricJohn Posted August 18, 2011 Members Share Posted August 18, 2011 I own an R9 and two Epi LPs (both a bit on the higher end of Epi though) but I like the different voices and also like that I don't feel the need to baby an Epi like I do a $4500 guitar. Very true. As much as I love the Les Paul Classic Antique I play, it scares me to death when I hit it or drop it. Can't concentrate so much on just wailing with a guitar that has to be babied Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members NinjaModder Posted August 18, 2011 Members Share Posted August 18, 2011 I love them! I have a few in mine as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members vintage clubber Posted August 18, 2011 Members Share Posted August 18, 2011 Did you customize that Peter Green one yourself? Very sweet guitar! Thank you! Yes, I modded it myself. I got it used at a guitar center a couple of years back. I had Bryan Gunsher wind custom pickups for it with the Peter Green mod in the neck pickup. http://www.bg-pups.com I rewired it, replaced the stop tail with an aluminum one and the bridge with a nice, Gotoh bridge. This was my muse: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 3volved Posted August 18, 2011 Members Share Posted August 18, 2011 I love my Epi LP. I don't care what anyone says, Epiphone has the capacity to make a very quality instrument. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Doctor Morbius Posted August 18, 2011 Members Share Posted August 18, 2011 I just want to mention how I think cratz takes the best pictures.He certainly does. He took this one of an EPI '56 Reissue I used to have. Ended up trading it to a forum member, but am considering getting another one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members doodie Posted August 18, 2011 Members Share Posted August 18, 2011 I love them! I have a few in mine as well! I've always love Epi's Archtop, they look and play fantastic!!! Hope that they still make their high end Archtop in Japan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members alfsboy Posted August 18, 2011 Members Share Posted August 18, 2011 The basic epi is a great guitar but if you fit Gotoh bridge and stop tail and some new pickups its a real Gibbo beater at a very low price .its only the cheap hardware that really makes it a cheap guitar ,the wood work is fine ,the finish is a bit thick but who cares on a Dot ,for instance ,but the hardware is junk .Once new parts are fitted that rattly dead acoustic tone goes and it all comes alive ,solid and resonant.The stock pickups sound good until you fit better ones (toneriders for instance) and then you realise just how bad the stock ones are .I will try to get a 339 when they come out and do a similar exercise.I sold my Upgraded Dot as its a bit heavy but miss it . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members honeyiscool Posted August 18, 2011 Members Share Posted August 18, 2011 I like mine. Will likely sell it, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members olgluefoot Posted August 18, 2011 Members Share Posted August 18, 2011 I have an Epi Baritone LP. I love it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ProToneThinline Posted August 18, 2011 Members Share Posted August 18, 2011 I think I probably view Epiphone a little differently than most folks here. I started playing in the late '60's. Back then, Epi didn't have the "low end" brand identity they have now. They were built in Kalamazoo, right alongside of Gibson guitars, and were killer instruments. I can remember a time when Casino's, Sheraton's, and Riviera's were more desireable than 335's. Emperors were the jazz box to have. Things changed in the '70's. Norlin decided to stop US production of Epi's and have them built in Japan........ That's when the Epi reputation really went downhill. Remember, this was before the Japanese really learned how to build great guitars. So the Epi brand kind of "languished", until the mid 80's, when the started building some decent product again. Anyway, I have two "modern" Epi's - a Joe Pass (my main gig guitar), and a Dot. I think that both guitars are exceptional given their price point. Yes, the hardware is a little lacking, but that's a really easy fix. Yes, I have a real 335, but in all honesty, I tend to gig the Dot more frequently. It sounds good and plays great. I'm much less apprehensive about taking my $300 Dot to a bar gig, instead of my $3,000 335. True, an Epi Les Paul will never have the "snob appeal" that a Gibson '59 reissue will, but who really cares. It's a good, hardworking instrument that doesn't require a second mortgage on your house....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Members Pine Apple Slim Posted August 18, 2011 Members Share Posted August 18, 2011 Dont own any Epis right now, but Il ike them for the most part.Most come set up pretty well and have few QC issues.Sure the pickups could be better on a lot of models, but they are pretty consistant with any other brand's pups in the same price range.Had a Korean LP Custom as my main gigging axe for several yrs.In the LP models, Id love to get the Gold Top with the P90s, thats a fine guitar.Just about every G400 SG I've played was a decent guitar as well.I really like Sheratons, and the Emperors Joe Pass and the new Swingsters.Dots, seem problematic. They seem to have QC issues, some are great, some need a lot of work. But get good one and its great.But the lower priced Dot studios seem pretty darn consistant. I just hate the black hardware or Id most likely have one.Havnt played the Wilshires, but they look like a great deal.Ive wanted a Jack Cassidy bass since they came out. Just cant justify the purchase since I dont have an elec bass gig and unlikely to have one in hte future. I think Epi does just as good as Squire does in the Fender line.Decent guitars for a decent price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members newbuilder Posted August 18, 2011 Members Share Posted August 18, 2011 Is that Colonel Angus? I'm happy with mine... "Angus" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RaVenCAD Posted August 18, 2011 Members Share Posted August 18, 2011 Dont own any Epis right now, but Il ike them for the most part.Most come set up pretty well and have few QC issues.Sure the pickups could be better on a lot of models, but they are pretty consistant with any other brand's pups in the same price range.Had a Korean LP Custom as my main gigging axe for several yrs.In the LP models, Id love to get the Gold Top with the P90s, thats a fine guitar.Just about every G400 SG I've played was a decent guitar as well.I really like Sheratons, and the Emperors Joe Pass and the new Swingsters.Dots, seem problematic. They seem to have QC issues, some are great, some need a lot of work. But get good one and its great.But the lower priced Dot studios seem pretty darn consistant. I just hate the black hardware or Id most likely have one.Havnt played the Wilshires, but they look like a great deal.Ive wanted a Jack Cassidy bass since they came out. Just cant justify the purchase since I dont have an elec bass gig and unlikely to have one in hte future.I think Epi does just as good as Squire does in the Fender line.Decent guitars for a decent price. Honestly, I think Epi does better than Squier, especially as of late. I picked an Epi up last weekend, and it was probably the best Epi I've ever held. They've really stepped it up a notch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Brainfertilizer Posted August 18, 2011 Members Share Posted August 18, 2011 I've got an Epi Pro II and an Epi 935i.Not sure what to think of 'em.They play well, have excellent tone.They are also fairly rare.Can't say they don't get the respect they deserve, though, because they don't seem to be on anyone's RADAR enough to register as lack of respect. Anyone have an opinion of or experience with Epi shredders like those? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Pine Apple Slim Posted August 18, 2011 Members Share Posted August 18, 2011 Honestly, I think Epi does better than Squier, especially as of late. I picked an Epi up last weekend, and it was probably the best Epi I've ever held. They've really stepped it up a notch. Maybe they have. I havnt picked up one in the store for a couple of yrs except for a Swingmaster I spent some time with at the Gibson store in Memphis last summer.Ive been on a single coil kick, and Ive been really impressed with most Squiers, even the Affinitys.Of course I thinks its probably easier to make a good economy Fender style guitar than a Gibson set neck type. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Malcolm Ramone Posted August 18, 2011 Members Share Posted August 18, 2011 These, plus a LP TV Special, an EB-0 bass, and a flamey Cherry LP Burst! Epi's rule. -Adam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members AcDcSg Posted August 18, 2011 Members Share Posted August 18, 2011 My guitar teacher Lou Samsa has an Epi LP that smokes every Gibby I've ever touched... save my Angus Sig, of course Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members clay sails Posted August 18, 2011 Members Share Posted August 18, 2011 Last week I played an Epi LP jr (not the cheapest one) and I loved it. The neck was chunky and smooth, and the pickup was surprisingly excellent. No hate for Epiphone here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members theManfromAlabam Posted August 18, 2011 Members Share Posted August 18, 2011 My last purchase was the MF Stupid ass deal of the day Wilshire dalphane blue, it's not a bad player fat all the $...I have two other Epi's which Kick-Ass for the $...Masterbuilt AJ-500R NS and a Nick Valensi Riviera. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jkater Posted August 18, 2011 Members Share Posted August 18, 2011 My first good acoustic was a lovely epiphone with a three piece back. I was very proud to own it at the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members photon9 Posted August 18, 2011 Members Share Posted August 18, 2011 I like guitars. Epi makes some good guitars. Their hollow/semi-hollows stand alone. Bonus most are quite affordable. I really dig Epiphones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mav64 Posted August 18, 2011 Members Share Posted August 18, 2011 I was playing an epi dot at a gig one time and the club soundman comes up to me and said "nice epiphany". I said thanks...then had a small chuckle to myself that a soundguy didn't know how to pronounce Epiphone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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