The Qualities of Epiphones?

I think they are a great guitars. I recently purchased the epi acous/elec PR5E and I love it! I really like the action on most epi acoustics, they tend to be pretty easy on your fingers. epi SG's are pretty nice too, although epiphone electrics are outdone by gibson hands down. but , hey for the price they're pretty good guitars as far as I'm concerned.

I have an Epiphone Viola bass.

It sounds great for re-creating the sixties sound, and because it's hollow bodied you can practice without plugging in.

My son also likes the sound of it, and he's a Guns 'n' Roses fan !

Sell your house (or your soul to the devil), You know you have to have that guitar!

I'm glad you liked it, I wouldn't be without mine, pity I had to send my son down a coal mine to get it.

cheers

David

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.

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.

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.

All You Need is Love

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

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

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

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