Members GAS Man Posted November 21, 2009 Author Members Share Posted November 21, 2009 Thanks to all, I can't tell you how much your validation of my OCD GAS means to me. + Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mazi Bee Posted November 21, 2009 Members Share Posted November 21, 2009 Sweet!! I just got an Epi 58 V in White yesterday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Members Blackhell Posted November 21, 2009 Members Share Posted November 21, 2009 I might be only one to think this, but P90s on a V just doesn't seem right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GAS Man Posted November 21, 2009 Author Members Share Posted November 21, 2009 I might be only one to think this, but P90s on a V just doesn't seem right. I think for me, I see a Korina V and I think '58 and "blues", so P-90s are cool for me. Others certainly think "metal" and that would be a head trip for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GAS Man Posted November 21, 2009 Author Members Share Posted November 21, 2009 Sweet!! I just got an Epi 58 V in White yesterday. I'd love to see a shot of that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members riffy Posted November 21, 2009 Members Share Posted November 21, 2009 That is total hotness!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mazi Bee Posted November 21, 2009 Members Share Posted November 21, 2009 I'd love to see a shot of that! should have some photos up of it this weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members riffy Posted November 21, 2009 Members Share Posted November 21, 2009 should have some photos up of it this weekend. Mazi, Let me know what you think of the Epi V if you would. A shop near me has a new Korina Epi V in it's window for sale for $475. It has been there for a bit and they may take a little less... I NEED a V. I know you know how that is! Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GAS Man Posted November 21, 2009 Author Members Share Posted November 21, 2009 Mazi, Let me know what you think of the Epi V if you would. A shop near me has a new Korina Epi V in it's window for sale for $475. It has been there for a bit and they may take a little less... I NEED a V. I know you know how that is! Gary I can tell you I like mine. This "Chubby" will be my second Epi V. Here's number 1 If you want a phatter bluesier sounding V, to me these Epi's are the way to go. I got mine "new" from a real beeyatch off of ebay for a mere $390 including a HSC (which smelled musty like cat piss). So I got a good deal on it. Just happen to like smell of cat piss case odor. But in that second pic it is next to a $1800 Gibson. I tend to prefer the Epi. The Gibson's tone has much more cut and more dimension, but I like the more casual feel of the Epi and its extra phat in its tone. I think with a V you have to first figure out what you're going for - blues, classic rock or metal. The Epi is more of the former, but that doesn't mean that it won't scream with a p'up mod. But I really think that the tone of Vs suffer with that wood missing behind the bridge. So the Epi's pickups are kind of a natural compliment for that attribute. OTH, if you play with a lot of gain, then definition would be what you're looking for and then a stock Epi V wouldn't be your best bet out of the gate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mazi Bee Posted November 21, 2009 Members Share Posted November 21, 2009 Mazi, Let me know what you think of the Epi V if you would. A shop near me has a new Korina Epi V in it's window for sale for $475. It has been there for a bit and they may take a little less... I NEED a V. I know you know how that is! Gary So far so good, but I'm still putting it through its paces, and I'm installing some new pickups in it that I have lying around. The stock pickups sounded nice, but I had some others that I was itching to try out. First impression, is that how light the Korina is. The guitar weighs 6.5lbs but has a ton of tone and sustain. Very nice. You should play that V and make them an offer if you like it. Also, you just can't beat the '58 style, so classy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members riffy Posted November 21, 2009 Members Share Posted November 21, 2009 So far so good, but I'm still putting it through its paces, and I'm installing some new pickups in it that I have lying around. The stock pickups sounded nice, but I had some others that I was itching to try out. First impression, is that how light the Korina is. The guitar weighs 6.5lbs but has a ton of tone and sustain. Very nice. You should play that V and make them an offer if you like it. Also, you just can't beat the '58 style, so classy. Thanks much for the info and pics bro! I think I will ride by and make them an offer tomorrow. I was planning on sticking a Dimarzio D-Sonic pickup in the bridge and making it a push pull pot for splitting the pickups. I do play with a bunch of gain at times so I am a gain whore! I love the Korina Epi look as well. It is a super classy looking guitar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Kymaera23 Posted November 21, 2009 Members Share Posted November 21, 2009 Played this guitar yesterday when I was at Elderly. It's just as cool IRL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GAS Man Posted November 21, 2009 Author Members Share Posted November 21, 2009 Played this guitar yesterday when I was at Elderly. It's just as cool IRL Amazing coincidence and Good To Hear! I imagine I won't be seeing it for at least another 5 to 9 days, so it's good to hear a positive report while I contemplate "WTF have I done? Another guitar? bad GAS'r Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members metalheadUK Posted November 21, 2009 Members Share Posted November 21, 2009 My Epi 58 Korina V is a great guitar, let down by details. It has the shittiest feeling pots and selector switch of pretty much any new guitar I have ever bought, but it plays so nicely, and sounds great, and it's a great weight. I haven't upgraded the electrics yet, as I rarely play it out..I did sand the edge of the scratchplate which was badly cut. I'm not fussed about changing the pickups, i think they sound great, but I do need to sort the cheap feeling electrics and get a bag or case for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GAS Man Posted November 21, 2009 Author Members Share Posted November 21, 2009 My Epi 58 Korina V is a great guitar, let down by details. It has the shittiest feeling pots and selector switch of pretty much any new guitar I have ever bought, but it plays so nicely, and sounds great, and it's a great weight. I haven't upgraded the electrics yet, as I rarely play it out..I did sand the edge of the scratchplate which was badly cut. I'm not fussed about changing the pickups, i think they sound great, but I do need to sort the cheap feeling electrics and get a bag or case for it. I haven't noticed issues about pots and switches yet, but then again, I just don't seem to clue in on those fine points as much as others do (as long as they work. stay put and are quiet). As far as the pickups go, I probably already mentioned that I used to think about keeping the bridge pickup. I like the extra phat it brings. But I had pretty much all along thought I'd like more definition from the neck. So I already had an abandoned Jazz pickup which I thought might work well, then when the MF OCT20% deal was raging with me, I decided to pick up a Gibson BB Pro for the bridge as well so I could get it all done once and for all. Now I've just got to get the work done, or pop my own cherry with a soldering iron. As far as cases goes, one thing cool about Eiphone guitars is that they mark down the prices of their cases in accordance with the relative cost of their guitars (to some degree). So, I know you're in the U.K., but like here you can get a form fitting Epi Flying V HSC shipped to your door for $80, and they are quite adequate. http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/EVCS/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members metalheadUK Posted November 21, 2009 Members Share Posted November 21, 2009 I haven't noticed issues about pots and switches yet, but then again, I just don't seem to clue in on those fine points as much as others do (as long as they work. stay put and are quiet). As far as the pickups go, I probably already mentioned that I used to think about keeping the bridge pickup. I like the extra phat it brings. But I had pretty much all along thought I'd like more definition from the neck. So I already had an abandoned Jazz pickup which I thought might work well, then when the MF OCT20% deal was raging with me, I decided to pick up a Gibson BB Pro for the bridge as well so I could get it all done once and for all. Now I've just got to get the work done, or pop my own cherry with a soldering iron. As far as cases goes, one thing cool about Eiphone guitars is that they mark down the prices of their cases in accordance with the relative cost of their guitars (to some degree). So, I know you're in the U.K., but like here you can get a form fitting Epi Flying V HSC shipped to your door for $80, and they are quite adequate. http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/EVCS/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GAS Man Posted November 29, 2009 Author Members Share Posted November 29, 2009 UPDATE: STARDATE: 2009 16:01 PST THE CHUBBY HAS LANDED! and it's giving me a chubby. Gosh, I'm goshing, and it's only been in my hands for a few moments, played it through a Vox AC4TV and a Roland 20X on Tube Drive so far. Sounds great. Real gnarly growly tone, not thin or overly bright at all. I don't think the stock pickups will be going anywhere. Very growly bluesy tone when cranked. I couldn't be happier, except one thing The gigbag is totally black I would have preferred the brownish maroon color as they depicted (see post #1), that would have fit the retro look of this guitar better. But for a used guitar, I haven't spotted any dings, cracks or any buckle rash, just a bit of pick and finger nail swirl on the pg is all. But come Monday morning, I'm sicking Fusion1 on their ass for this gigbag fiasco. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members stratocaster202 Posted November 29, 2009 Members Share Posted November 29, 2009 Yes, I believe I do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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