Guitar chord forum - chordie — The Qualities of Epiphones?

Re: The Qualities of Epiphones?

null@example.com (John Shaw) — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 07:44:58 +0000

Thanks Bootlegger

Don't know why but this really hadn't occurred to me and I do indeed have a couple of very experienced friends whom I could ask.

Cheers

John

Re: The Qualities of Epiphones?

null@example.com (bootleger) — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 02:34:39 +0000

John,

You mnentioned second hand guitars and limited knowledge, whats to stop you from taking a friend to help you check out some used guitars? You could stumble on to a jem.

Bootlegger.

Re: The Qualities of Epiphones?

null@example.com (John Shaw) — Sun, 06 Jan 2008 20:35:49 +0000

Hi Tibernius / Last_rebel / John

Thanks for the prompt response and yes, I understand that older guitars can offer fantastic value but if like me you are of limited knowledge, plumping for a second-hand guitar can also result in being left holding a complete donkey and I'm afraid that I don't have enough experience of buying guitars to prevent this happening. I will in all probability buy a new one and enjoy it as it matures with me (I am only 47 after all!!).

I admire you posting yourself playing on You Tube, very brave. I can just about muster the courage to do a couple of songs at my local folk club. I'll check out your playing later on.

Cheers

John Shaw

Re: The Qualities of Epiphones?

null@example.com (Chordwayze) — Sun, 06 Jan 2008 10:37:17 +0000

Tibernius wrote:

last_rebel wrote:
I don't know about newer ones, but my dad's 30 year old epi acoustic has an awesome sound even after all these years.
Aren't guitars supposed to sound better with age?

Like guitar players I guess. Not always true though!
Happy Fretting

John

Re: The Qualities of Epiphones?

null@example.com (John Shaw) — Sun, 06 Jan 2008 09:47:44 +0000

Hi Folks, I just joined Chordie although I've been plundering their collection of songs for a while. In the not too distant future I will be buying myself a new accoustic guitar (I currently own an Ovation Applause and an EKO Ranger 12) and all the Epiphones that I've played have always felt good. The music I gravitate towards is accoustic rock, folk and bluegrass and I will have around £500 to spend. Notwithstanding the fact that all guitar purchases are intensely personal, can anyone advise me which model I should be considering. Cheers John Shaw

Re: The Qualities of Epiphones?

null@example.com (SGinCYQX) — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 03:59:02 +0000

I love my SG, nd I just bought a Casino VS with a Bigsby as well.

Re: The Qualities of Epiphones?

null@example.com (daddycool) — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 17:57:57 +0000

my epi plays well, sounds good ,but body a bit heavy aw well you can't have everything,two out of three ai'nt bad...stay cool

Re: The Qualities of Epiphones?

null@example.com (jerome.oneil) — Tue, 20 Nov 2007 08:24:40 +0000

Gibson makes them, but they aren't Gibsons. They're nice guitar. But I could have bought three Dots for what I would have paid for a genuine ES-335.

And honestly, I'm not that good, anyway. But the Dot is lovely.

Re: The Qualities of Epiphones?

null@example.com (gitaardocphil) — Tue, 20 Nov 2007 08:20:27 +0000

I have an older Epiphone Sheraton, can it be possible that this guitar has a feedback problem?
I use now a Marshall Acoustic Amp, and there is no problem, even using effects.
In a guitar shop, I tried a few Epi's, all SG models, the BEST sounding was the cheapest, EPIPHONE SG CLASSICAL

Re: The Qualities of Epiphones?

null@example.com (Tibernius) — Sun, 18 Nov 2007 16:32:20 +0000

last_rebel wrote:

I don't know about newer ones, but my dad's 30 year old epi acoustic has an awesome sound even after all these years.

Aren't guitars supposed to sound better with age?

Re: The Qualities of Epiphones?

null@example.com (HannahBeth) — Sun, 18 Nov 2007 16:07:00 +0000

I don't know about newer ones, but my dad's 30 year old epi acoustic has an awesome sound even after all these years.

Re: The Qualities of Epiphones?

null@example.com (Enickchuck) — Sun, 18 Nov 2007 15:59:19 +0000

I have an Epiphone SG and I love it.
There is a cheaper version of the SG that doesn't look like it's as nice.

The Gibson SG is better, but the Epiphone is easier on the budget.

I believe Gibson makes Epiphone. Is that correct?

Re: The Qualities of Epiphones?

null@example.com (bluesfreek) — Sat, 03 Nov 2007 17:46:47 +0000

I've had a PR5E/ VS for 25 yrs and have only had it set up once.
It stays in tune for weeks.
I've since got a Takamine Jasmaine which has better sound.
I now have a guestion about the XLR/Phono Output jack though.
See my post XLR Jack.

Re: The Qualities of Epiphones?

null@example.com (airborne13) — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 08:43:44 +0000

I have a Epi LP custom and a SheratonII...love them both...even more after a good set up...

Re: The Qualities of Epiphones?

null@example.com (ssttsstt) — Sat, 21 Jul 2007 02:35:07 +0000

I bought a masterbuilt, aj500rns in january. i put my martin dm in the case, and haven't taken it out. the epi gives me deep, rich warm lows, and bright , clear highs. i love this guitar. still, my '45 gibson j45 has a sweeter sound -- but i don't play it much either. I got a really great deal. musician's friend advertised it as a discounted "blem" model. it came through perfect -- not a scratch -- for a SMALL fraction of the cost of a new gibson, and seems to stand right alongside the newer gibsins as far as quality. I originally was under the impression that epiphone made cheaper, lower quality guitars. boy was i wrong.