Can any one give me any recommendations / prices on these epiphone vintage danelctro guitars?
Question:From what I have seen I have shortlisted 3 - Epiphone Les Paul special 2 @ £129, Vintage V99gt Gold Top at £179 or a Danelectro 59-dc @ £169. Answer:Someone in the group (I forget who) has a Vintage SG which he raves about. I've been tempted by the V99GT, and keep meaning to have a pla ...
- What does you think about this model and what are the differences to the Les Paul by Gibson?
Question:I'm think about to buy a Les Paul by Epiphone. What does you think about this model and what are the differences to the Les Paul by Gibson? In Europe (especially in Austria) is a big difference in the price. Gibson Les Paul Standard - 1800$ Epiphone Les Paul Standard - 650$ Answer:If y ...
tagged: Les Paul Epiphone- I'm wondering what really sounds the epiphone violin bass ?
Question:I'm a beginner and I'm wondering what really sounds the epiphone violin bass (the copy of the historical hofner 500) ? Does this instrument have only the look, or/and the sound ? Answer:It doesn't really get the Hofner sound, but it is quite a nice usable bass with some nice sounds - I ...
tagged: Epiphone Violin Bass- Does anyone have any experience with the Epiphone Viola (Hofner copy) bass?
Question:Does anyone have any experience with the Epiphone Viola (Hofner copy) bass? If so, what's your opinion of it. Does it play like the Hofner? Same sound quality? I realize that the biggest gripe about the Hofner was intonation problems, however I played a friends Hofner back in the early ...
tagged: Epiphone Viola Bass- I am thinking of buying either a 4 or 5 string Epiphone Thunderbird bass, does anyone else own one?
Question:I am thinking of buying either a 4 or 5 string Epiphone Thunderbird bass, does anyone else own one? if so, what are they like? Answer:I played one for a while in a music store and was not impressed at all. It sounded like a cheap copy of a Gibson Thunderbird, and didn't have that trade ...
tagged: Epiphone Thunderbird Bass- Does anyone have any experience with Epiphone's SG bass?
Question:style. Imagine my disappointment when I found out that Gibson stopped making the SG bass. Does anyone have any experience with Epiphone's SG bass? If the price is any indication (as it seems to be most of the time), it's probaby not a great instrument, but I maintain hope that it's a d ...
tagged: Epiphone Sg Bass- wonder if the serial number can tell me something about the year the guitar was built?
Question:I've bought an Epiphone Les Paul Standard and I wonder if the serial number can tell me something about the year the guitar was built. Is there anyone who can help me? Answer:Generally the 1st and 5th numbers in the serial number make up the year... 9xxx9xxx would be a 1999 model. As I ...
tagged: Epiphone Serial Number- Has anyone had the chance to play this bass?
Question:Has anyone had the chance to play this bass? Any opinions on it?Answer:I have a '66 Gibson EB-2, and other than pickguard and headstock shapes this is the same bass as a Rivoli. In the '60s Gibson made both basses at the same factory. The EB-2 and Rivoli were very popular with the '60s ...
tagged: Epiphone Rivoli Bass- Do you know about epiphone les paul standard or epiphone les paul 56 goldtop?
Question: Answer: Yes. The P-90's are definitely better sounding but they are also more susceptible to hum and microphonics. Humbuckers suck bad because they squash so much life outta the tone that you can't even fix it with a good amp. I'd rather play an AHOOGAH horn than a humbucker guitar. H ...
tagged: Epiphone Les Paul Standard- What about people's opinions about Epiphone in general?
Question: I've asked for people's opinions about the Epiphone Les Paul Bass here before, but I got very little response. So I'll ask again. I mean the new version (hollow body). What about people's opinions about Epiphone in general? They seem to have cleaned up their act a lot. Everything's ma ...
tagged: Epiphone Les Paul Bass- Does anyone know if Epiphone makes left handed?
Question: I am the proud owner of a beautiful new cherry-sunburst Epiphone Les Paul. Its a left-handed model. I just have one question: Answer: don't think it's the knobs that are the problem - I think it's the wiring. I've run into this with several LH guitars I've bought - they wire the contr ...
tagged: Epiphone Left Handed- Did Joe Pass record/perform with his Epiphone Emperor?
Question:Looks like Joe Pass is using a sunburst Epiphone Joe Pass Emperor (without a pickguard) on an instructional DVD I have (Joe Pass: The Blue Side Of Jazz). Answer:No, Joe Pass never structurally played an Epiphone Joe Pass. He may have used one on occasion in his last years but I have no ...
tagged: Epiphone Joe Pass- I am interested in comments from owners of the Epiphone Jack Casady Bass,How is the intonation?
Question: Answer:I am one of those who frequently rant about the inferiority of Epiphone versions of real Gibson models. As I have stated before I have a Gibson Thunderbird and even given the price difference, it is orders of magnitude ahead of the Epiphone version. This is nearly every categor ...
tagged: Epiphone Jack Casady Bass- do you know about purchase of an Epiphone G-400 series electric guitar?
Question: Answer:I own a limited edition Korina model, with EMG 81/85 and SPC & SPC active tones. I *love* mine.
tagged: Epiphone G 400- i know they are p90 but are they epiphone or gibson , and who is popa chubby?
Question: i looked at an epiphone Popa Chubby Flying V today, i like the overall look of the guitar but could not find any details for it. Can anyone answer the following? What make are the pickups, i know they are p90 but are they epiphone or gibson , and who is popa chubby?Answer:Can't help w ...
tagged: Epiphone Flying V- Could anybody give me their opinions of the Epiphone EB3 ?
Question:Could anybody give me their opinions of the Epiphone EB3 Answer:Long scale, neck heavy, thicker body like late 70s.Although pickups look the same, they are not the same impedance as the original Gibson pickups. It does not have that deep bass sound of the original. I bought one as my o ...
tagged: Epiphone Eb3 Bass- I am thinking about picking up an Epiphone EB-0 or EB-3 bass,anybody could give me any advice?
Question:This is my first post, so I'm gonna make it short. I've been playing for about two years, and am thinking about picking up an Epiphone EB-0 or EB-3 bass. I play in a blues band, and from what I've seen this could be a good buy. If anybody could give me any advice, it'd be much apprecia ...
tagged: Epiphone Eb 0 Bass- Are the Epiphones good instruments?
Question: have come across a 1957 Epiphone bass for sale. Rosewood fingerboard. Sunburst finish. Haven't actually seen it yet, but from a picture it appears to be in excellent condition. Comes with a bag. Price: $1900.00 USD Answer:If the bass is in good shape and ready to go (i.e., not in need ...
tagged: Epiphone Bass- was wondering what people think of the Epiphone Basses?
Question:I was wondering what people think of the Epiphone Basses. I am looking for a Gibson EB-2 and Epiphone make a copy of it called the Epiphone Rivoli. I can get the Gibson (if i find one) for about $1000 US and a new Rivoli for $900. Answer:The bargain lines of Gibson (Epiphone) and Fende ...
tagged: Epiphone Basses- if it is worth having, say, a Tacoma or Martin acoustic guitar-type bass?
Question:I was jamming with my neighborhood pals tonight in an acoustic situation and started on my Epiphone acoustic bass (converted to a four-string bass from a 12-string, so it is short scale). Answer: I have jammed unplugged, and an accoustic bass was really sweet to have there. Just depend ...
tagged: Epiphone Acoustic Bass
