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Having the Nut not glued down isn't necessarily a QC issue. In most cases the Nut only needs a drop or two of Lacquer to hold it in place when strings are being replaced. Until you've had to replace a Nut you'll not fully appreciate why little or no glue is used on this component during the guitar's build.
@@cataclysmicconverter Agreed. I just replaced a Nut on an old Jazzmaster. The Nut had been replaced once many years ago. I had the joy of sawing through the Nut lengthwise and then collapsing the fingerboard and headstock sides in on themselves to break it free. Someone used contact cement! Nothing like contact cement to transfer string vibration to the neck! Seriously, 2 small drops of lacquer always does the trick for me.
@@folderol8487 "Cork" is a strange way to spell "fart" :). Seriously, Epi and Squier, man: it's getting to the stage where if you're a workin' muso, you get these, if you're a collector, get a Gibson or Fender.
@@hoilst265I hear you. The Epi 59 Les Paul Standard I got made a believer out of me, and I really didn't expect that much from it. In terms of tone and playability I'd put that one up against any Gibson, and it cost me about a fourth of the price of a Gibson LP Standard (I got the Epi at a discount).
My quick review - a very nice sounding guitar once you change the strings (what are those?!). It’s a chunky, heavy guitar but thank god many of the Japanese retailers list the weight, so was able to select a light one in olive drab. A few shops in Japan are discounting these at the moment - got mine shipped to Hong Kong for $850 - really a steal given the specs. The case is a bit nicer than the Noel Gallagher signature, quite a bit lighter too. Note, it comes with a made in China B700 Bigsby rather than the made in Korea B70 that every spec sheet lists. Judging by the serial numbers on Digimart listings, these were produced in three batches of 1,000 in Jan 2023 and one batch in Feb 2023, so 4,000 guitars total.
I was looking for a 335 and stumbled upon this. Watched a few reviews then bought one from Sweetwater. They had a limited run. My first play through was ok. The fretboard needed some serious work and I never played a bigsby equipment guitar before. But after my favorite tech did a set up this guitar plays fantastic. A Gibson equivalent would cost me thousands more and I wouldn’t want to play it out fear of putting a small scratch on it. While my goal is still to own a Gibson equivalent one day, this will do just fine at my gigs
I bought this from American music supply for 1200 bucks in cherry red.... WORTH EVERY PENNY beautiful guitar... played good sounded good out of the box and set up very well
Shinichi Ubukata has long been one of my favorite guitarists and my love for semi-hollows is one I've owed to him. Thank you for reviewing this awesome guitar!
Yeah, right. Ubukata shinichi is very famous in Japan and South Korea. And it is said that Dave participated in the design of UBU's Gibson sig. and UBU gave one of his sig to Dave as a gift. Well I'm not sure if the broken one in the music video is THAT gift, but... hmmm
3:06 I am a little confused. It's Gibson Japan and sold as such, however on the sticker on the back it says hand crafted in China. So...how is it Gibson Japan?
A good guitar is a good guitar regardless of where it is made. I have played my made in china Gretsch electromatic at the 02 in the uk and have had many comments on the tone. I think the thing to consider with this epiphone is that the Gibson equivalent in the uk would be £6000 upwards and no one is going to be taking that to bar gigs. Yes it’s more money than other epiphones but there is more guitar for the money. I’m not saying the Gibson wouldn’t be better quality but that’s not always the case and to be really truthful If I personally owned the Gibson and the epi I know which one I would take giging and which one would stay at home. It’s well worth the extra money for a decent hard case, eboney board and decent pickups. Just take it for a professional set up and fret leveling and Bet it would be a beast.
Looks cool. The Epiphone semi-hollows have been great for a few years. I love my Sheraton II-Pro.. John Lee Hooker vibes. Although the poly lacquer gives it a certain ceiling of admiration for me.
I watch your channel for the construction and build quality inspections. But I don't see a measurement of neck relief, string height or fret evenness from the factory. That would help to get an idea of playability. It seems that no matter how much I pay for a guitar, frets are not all even.
Dose are expensive pick ups. I got 57 classic and a 57 classic plus on my traditional Les Paul. What a beautiful sound pick ups. That Epiphone is very nice.
I couldn't agree more with you. This is defeating the whole purpose of epiphone - to be totally affordable. This is why I got an edwards, a japanese 335 copy that is esp's gibson & fender copy brand. They are only legal to be sold new in Japan because gibson's lawsuit tactics mean nothing there. Japanese courts don't give a fuck about protecting the trademarks of american companies. Think top of the line LTD or bottom of the line ESP quality. Top notch for the price. Including fees and importing from Japan I got a 2017 in great condition for $950. Gibson is more interested in profits than trying to maintain the reputation of the brand. That is why someone like me who dreamed for years of getting one gave up when I learned there was a way cheaper legitimate alternative that even has more consistent quality control.
With Orville (Gibson's Japanese licensed guitars) there was Orville (guitars made by Fuji Gen) and Orville by Gibson (made by Terada),which are the best.
So other than colors, what differences can be found between Trini, Dave and Shinichi guitars? Obviously this is a 355 and the others are 335 but what makes each unique?
I'm so sick and tired of people calling it "the new epiphone headstock". It's the origional Kalamazoo headstock. Kind of sad a gibson guy can't get that right.
I’d like to believe both Dave and the Japanese guitarist were both inspired by BB KING. This guitar is very similar to the guitar BB King play at the Live at the Regal show
Is the Pelham blue actually blue like the Gibson’s? The two epi DGs I have seen in stores look really faded and far more sparkle silver with a blue tint in real life.
The only gripe i continue to have with Gibson, but mostly Epiphone is their terrible QC on the high-end Guitars. I dont understand why increase the price and label it high end or custom shop but Overlook the smallest QC details. How do ypu forget to install the bone nut, this version supposed to so stacked its only available in Japan🤔🤷🏾IJS, Bro
I have a neat Epiphone LesPaul Special II P90, nicely crafted guitar. It had a lightning bar wrap tail bridge, but the intonation was off, so I swapped it out with a Wilkinson adjustable and it not only fixed the intonation but the action was nice and low without any fret buzz. The only issue is the bolt on neck is too flat on the back, no real grip at all and my hand goes numb. I wish they sold 50s curve necks like my 50s reissue MIM Fender Telecaster. I love it, the U neck fits my meathook left hand like a dream, but those P90s sound like an SG!
Lovely guitar and paint are unique white very tempting, but unfortunately only sold in Japan, the price plus taxes are too high, as a fan of FOOFIGTHERS I choose to wait for the version of DAVE, hoping that EPI will be released soon, recently there is no chance so I bought a cheaper epiphone riviera and waited for them to release DG335.
Proud owner of one in cherry red. Absolutely beautiful guitar. Probably has the best feeling neck I’ve ever felt on a guitar, it’s got some width but not painfully chunky
Honest question: why dont you review some awesome Greco, Tokai, Burny, Aria Pro II from late 70’s and early 80’s? Also modern Orville, Epiphone MIJ , Cool Z and History? Japanese manufacturers created some very sought after collectible jewels. Thank you
@@benlow46 I'm preferential to pearl white mother of toilet seat pickguards, especially on a white guitar, sometimes cream or white. I really like Tortoise shell pickguards on any tobacco burst guitar, electric or acoustic. It just looks traditional to me.
Even if I were that big of a Dave Grohl fan that I had to have a guutar with his fingerprint on it, why is Epiphone edging the Gibson realm of overpricing? Just adding the Veritone doesn't cut it.
Aaaarrrgh how I love me semi-hollows !...cool guitar !...love all the colors and the new headstock design ...d-d-duh white one brings Alex Lifeson to mind. Thanks Trogly !!
My Ibanez was made in Japan and its basically perfect. My Chinese Epiphone LP custom pro is a fantastic guitar except the frets wore down quick and the push/pull pot went out, its not aging so well.
I have an Epiphone ES-345 that they had out back in 2011-2012. The only thing I like more about this is that the headstock isn't the typical Epiphone shape. Otherwise I prefer my 345 even if this one is a bit more high end compared to the average Epiphone.
We need to get those wankers who pay $20K (or more) for the guitars to stop doing it. As long as people keep buying them Gibson and the artists are going to keep cranking them out. "Business is business"!
They have that bright orange sticker in one f hole, they should have put a purple sticker in the other f hole. They could use the glue they didn't use on the nut to attach it. Haha!
Just wanted to say thank you for doing this review! After watching your video I found a 2019 model on Reverb and it has instantly become my favorite guitar!
Wow! Wow! Wow! What a gorgeous pair of guitarrs.Stunning work on it. My only criticism is at this price point. Would it hurt Epiphone to have locking machineheads? My G.A.S. has been triggered!
I was lucky enough to see one of these in person! I was picking up an 05 Tele Deluxe and he had one of these too. He told me the price which was around $1,600 like you said.
No one hears the buzzing? It’s pretty bad. Maybe that’s because of the loose nut, but it even seems to be messing with sustain, particularly on the A string.
Uh… 🤔 question: If this is a “Made in Japan” Epiphone guitar, which I know are made mainly in China, then why does that box label state: “Gibson Japan” “Tokyo, Japan” “C/T NO 390” - actually, this part of the label doesn’t concern me, but the next line reads “MADE IN CHINA” ????? 😳😵💫 Did I miss something?
I would keep the white one, I liked that the best. I'm not a fan of Bigsby trems, varitones or skull design's but I think a tune o matic bridge and just a standard switching system would be more appealing to me.
In my experience with Varitones (owned one), they are actually a great creative tool for soundscaping. Go to the full out setting and you have a 335 sound, the others are a nice sonic bonus.
These higher end Epis with Gibson pickups and USA electronics are fantastic. People need to realize guitars are not getting cheaper. Recently I tried to buy a Gibson ES-335 - every single one I tried had QC issues. I bought an Epi Bonamassa ‘62 335 sight unseen within 10 mins of watching a video. It was perfect straight out of the box. I recently moved a guitar out to go buy a Gibson LP, yet again everyone I try has QC issues. So I refuse to buy a Gibson sight unseen now.
What keeps me from buying an Epiphone (no matter how many Gibson parts are put on them) is the 3 screw truss-rod cover; once Epiphone starts using 2 screw TRC's would start buying Epiphone.
Grohl's guitar isn't inspired by Grohl. It's the Trini Lopez model from the mid '60s with his name on it. Vintage ones go for about $10K. The whole reason that these expensive reissues are worth what they cost is what the originals are worth. That's not the case here though. Buy an original. And if you can get a mid 60s one it'll even have a Brazilian rosewood fretboard. In today's market that's worth at least $5K right there. 🤑
That’s about the nicest looking epi I think I’ve seen. I like the olive drab. Reminds me of the unaffordable Chris Cornell sig model. Anyone here got one, what do you think of it?
Which color would you choose?
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I would have chosen the Olive Drab. That just my color in general and I've been contemplating buying one of the Casino's in OD.
Pelham Blue because as they aged it would turn green/greenish
Pelham Blue all day!
I like their Elitist les paul series
Could do with an Epi blue DG soon!
I don’t care what the headstock says that is a killer guitar
Like a 345 with the 5 switch varitone
Didn't think I'd see Ubukata mentioned on english youtube. You love to see it.
Has anyone seen that sweetwater is selling the black one now for $1200?? Seems like a decent deal considering the specs.
Having the Nut not glued down isn't necessarily a QC issue. In most cases the Nut only needs a drop or two of Lacquer to hold it in place when strings are being replaced.
Until you've had to replace a Nut you'll not fully appreciate why little or no glue is used on this component during the guitar's build.
@@cataclysmicconverter Agreed.
I just replaced a Nut on an old Jazzmaster. The Nut had been replaced once many years ago. I had the joy of sawing through the Nut lengthwise and then collapsing the fingerboard and headstock sides in on themselves to break it free. Someone used contact cement! Nothing like contact cement to transfer string vibration to the neck!
Seriously, 2 small drops of lacquer always does the trick for me.
Anyone notice the gaffer tape over the logo at 1:39 when Dave Grohl is playing on Sesame Street? Great video @trog
Apparently Seasame street doesn't want to have to pay Gibson 😅
This guitar looks very nice and seems to sound good. 57 Classic is definitely my favourite Gibson pickup.
epiphone has been killing it lately.
Killing the sound you mean?
Well as the cork sniffers will tell you, the tone originates from the letters g-i-b-s-o-n on the headstock.
@@jerryhubbard4461I hope the QC issues have been resolved.
I bought and returned a right dog about 3/4 years ago
@@folderol8487 "Cork" is a strange way to spell "fart" :).
Seriously, Epi and Squier, man: it's getting to the stage where if you're a workin' muso, you get these, if you're a collector, get a Gibson or Fender.
@@hoilst265I hear you. The Epi 59 Les Paul Standard I got made a believer out of me, and I really didn't expect that much from it. In terms of tone and playability I'd put that one up against any Gibson, and it cost me about a fourth of the price of a Gibson LP Standard (I got the Epi at a discount).
@05:30 - What is with those neck pocket shims?
My quick review - a very nice sounding guitar once you change the strings (what are those?!). It’s a chunky, heavy guitar but thank god many of the Japanese retailers list the weight, so was able to select a light one in olive drab. A few shops in Japan are discounting these at the moment - got mine shipped to Hong Kong for $850 - really a steal given the specs.
The case is a bit nicer than the Noel Gallagher signature, quite a bit lighter too. Note, it comes with a made in China B700 Bigsby rather than the made in Korea B70 that every spec sheet lists. Judging by the serial numbers on Digimart listings, these were produced in three batches of 1,000 in Jan 2023 and one batch in Feb 2023, so 4,000 guitars total.
I was looking for a 335 and stumbled upon this. Watched a few reviews then bought one from Sweetwater. They had a limited run. My first play through was ok. The fretboard needed some serious work and I never played a bigsby equipment guitar before. But after my favorite tech did a set up this guitar plays fantastic. A Gibson equivalent would cost me thousands more and I wouldn’t want to play it out fear of putting a small scratch on it.
While my goal is still to own a Gibson equivalent one day, this will do just fine at my gigs
I bought this from American music supply for 1200 bucks in cherry red.... WORTH EVERY PENNY beautiful guitar... played good sounded good out of the box and set up very well
Shinichi Ubukata has long been one of my favorite guitarists and my love for semi-hollows is one I've owed to him. Thank you for reviewing this awesome guitar!
I thought you were talking about that really weird thing they eat with the reptiles and the poisonous mushrooms…
Nice touch playing Ellegarden on the varitone demos, I'm definitely getting this is either black or green!
Nice guitar. Interesting to hear how useable the sounds from the Varitone switch can be. A lot of variety in there. :)
Just FYI Sweetwater is currently taking pre-orders for these guys and they're listed at $1,200.
I’m on the waiting list
Should be 500
Also zzounds. They split the colorways among the retailers. Zzounds had green and cherry and I bought the green
@sooparticular $1200 for a made in China guitar? Naahhhh. If epiphone was made in Japan still or Korea. I'd be tempted to buy.
Question for you,, since you seem to really know your guitars,,which would you pick this Shinichi or the 1959 inspired by Gibson es355..
That Varitone switch is one of the best I've heard.
Sounds like my dad's 1966 dead on. I miss that guitar and may get this one. It sounds better in the clean test than the Gibsons new
Available at Sweetwater for $1200 delivered, backordered though.
My first thought when I see a white 355 is always Alex Lifeson!!! Big fan of that guitar
That was my first thought
Insert a diamond earring or a jewel earring of choice in the pick guard hole....
The Bigsby marks on the paint just polish off. It’s where it’s assembled as soon as it’s painted and not 100% cured
Yeah, right. Ubukata shinichi is very famous in Japan and South Korea. And it is said that Dave participated in the design of UBU's Gibson sig. and UBU gave one of his sig to Dave as a gift. Well I'm not sure if the broken one in the music video is THAT gift, but... hmmm
Dave grohl broke it because it just didn't seem "authentic" enough
Also he felt the guitar was just a ummm pretender.... okay I'm done lol
Dave Grohl learned how to play guitar?
3:06 I am a little confused. It's Gibson Japan and sold as such, however on the sticker on the back it says hand crafted in China. So...how is it Gibson Japan?
12:57 is that space-sonic lol
I love the 57 classics. I think it sounds great and love the way it looks. If I had the disposable cash I'd get it and have it pleked and a nice setup
A good guitar is a good guitar regardless of where it is made.
I have played my made in china Gretsch electromatic at the 02 in the uk and have had many comments on the tone.
I think the thing to consider with this epiphone is that the Gibson equivalent in the uk would be £6000 upwards and no one is going to be taking that to bar gigs. Yes it’s more money than other epiphones but there is more guitar for the money. I’m not saying the Gibson wouldn’t be better quality but that’s not always the case and to be really truthful If I personally owned the Gibson and the epi I know which one I would take giging and which one would stay at home. It’s well worth the extra money for a decent hard case, eboney board and decent pickups. Just take it for a professional set up and fret leveling and Bet it would be a beast.
I live in Yokohama - these are absolutely everywhere in the Tokyo area now you can’t move for them in stores.
Looks cool. The Epiphone semi-hollows have been great for a few years. I love my Sheraton II-Pro.. John Lee Hooker vibes. Although the poly lacquer gives it a certain ceiling of admiration for me.
I watch your channel for the construction and build quality inspections. But I don't see a measurement of neck relief, string height or fret evenness from the factory. That would help to get an idea of playability. It seems that no matter how much I pay for a guitar, frets are not all even.
Dose are expensive pick ups. I got 57 classic and a 57 classic plus on my traditional Les Paul. What a beautiful sound pick ups. That Epiphone is very nice.
Japan exclusives used to be great MIJ guitars made by FujiGen with the correct Gibson headstock - now that would've been exciting!
I couldn't agree more with you. This is defeating the whole purpose of epiphone - to be totally affordable. This is why I got an edwards, a japanese 335 copy that is esp's gibson & fender copy brand. They are only legal to be sold new in Japan because gibson's lawsuit tactics mean nothing there. Japanese courts don't give a fuck about protecting the trademarks of american companies. Think top of the line LTD or bottom of the line ESP quality. Top notch for the price. Including fees and importing from Japan I got a 2017 in great condition for $950. Gibson is more interested in profits than trying to maintain the reputation of the brand. That is why someone like me who dreamed for years of getting one gave up when I learned there was a way cheaper legitimate alternative that even has more consistent quality control.
With Orville (Gibson's Japanese licensed guitars) there was Orville (guitars made by Fuji Gen) and Orville by Gibson (made by Terada),which are the best.
@@jochemjonker3362 there are some pretty high end epiphone Japan too!
at the beginning of the video you can clearly see on the box, in capital letters « made in china « !!!
@@chukka62 yeah, that's why I'm not excited about these new ones at all
Beautiful piece!!! Thank you for sharing.
So other than colors, what differences can be found between Trini, Dave and Shinichi guitars? Obviously this is a 355 and the others are 335 but what makes each unique?
I'm so sick and tired of people calling it "the new epiphone headstock". It's the origional Kalamazoo headstock. Kind of sad a gibson guy can't get that right.
I like everything but diamond F holes. especially the white one.
it's actually somewhat similar to a BB King Lucille.
I’d like to believe both Dave and the Japanese guitarist were both inspired by BB KING. This guitar is very similar to the guitar BB King play at the Live at the Regal show
I'll keep my Pelham Blue ES339 Epi for 500 bones.
Me too, but, if Epiphone makes a DG-335…
I really wish the olive drab one was available here in the U.K. I’d add filtertrons for a “bargain” Cornell model.
I like this green one better than the Cornell because of the dot inlays.
Does the nut move from vibration or friction hold is good enough?
Is the Pelham blue actually blue like the Gibson’s? The two epi DGs I have seen in stores look really faded and far more sparkle silver with a blue tint in real life.
The only gripe i continue to have with Gibson, but mostly Epiphone is their terrible QC on the high-end Guitars. I dont understand why increase the price and label it high end or custom shop but Overlook the smallest QC details. How do ypu forget to install the bone nut, this version supposed to so stacked its only available in Japan🤔🤷🏾IJS, Bro
I’m with you, it sounds just so so. I like 57 classic’s but something was just a little “off” with the sound on that guitar. It looks nice though.
It might have something to do with the really rough center block that fits like crap, and the globs of glue that hold it in place.
I have a neat Epiphone LesPaul Special II P90, nicely crafted guitar. It had a lightning bar wrap tail bridge, but the intonation was off, so I swapped it out with a Wilkinson adjustable and it not only fixed the intonation but the action was nice and low without any fret buzz. The only issue is the bolt on neck is too flat on the back, no real grip at all and my hand goes numb. I wish they sold 50s curve necks like my 50s reissue MIM Fender Telecaster. I love it, the U neck fits my meathook left hand like a dream, but those P90s sound like an SG!
WHEN YOU DO YOUR SOUND CHECKS , DO YOU PUT ALL THE TONE CONTROLS ON YOUR AMP ON 12 OCLOCK ?
Very very detailed review! Love it
How is the tuning stability with the Bigsby? I have a gretsch that isn't very stable with its Bigsby and it makes me very sad 😢
Lovely guitar and paint are unique white very tempting, but unfortunately only sold in Japan, the price plus taxes are too high, as a fan of FOOFIGTHERS I choose to wait for the version of DAVE, hoping that EPI will be released soon, recently there is no chance so I bought a cheaper epiphone riviera and waited for them to release DG335.
Proud owner of one in cherry red. Absolutely beautiful guitar. Probably has the best feeling neck I’ve ever felt on a guitar, it’s got some width but not painfully chunky
Honest question: why dont you review some awesome Greco, Tokai, Burny, Aria Pro II from late 70’s and early 80’s? Also modern Orville, Epiphone MIJ , Cool Z and History? Japanese manufacturers created some very sought after collectible jewels. Thank you
No one pays him to review old guitars, and he seldom does non-sponsored videos, that I know of.
They're beautiful. I like the white model and of course Trogly likes the blue model !!!
That white one would look stunning withh a tort pickguard
@@benlow46 I'm preferential to pearl white mother of toilet seat pickguards, especially on a white guitar, sometimes cream or white. I really like Tortoise shell pickguards on any tobacco burst guitar, electric or acoustic. It just looks traditional to me.
Even if I were that big of a Dave Grohl fan that I had to have a guutar with his fingerprint on it, why is Epiphone edging the Gibson realm of overpricing? Just adding the Veritone doesn't cut it.
Now available from Sweetwater in US
Pretty cool, I love Ellegarden!
Sixties cherry is nice but you’re nearing used Gretsch pro line (Japan) territory at these prices
Aaaarrrgh how I love me semi-hollows !...cool guitar !...love all the colors and the new headstock design ...d-d-duh white one brings Alex Lifeson to mind. Thanks Trogly !!
My Ibanez was made in Japan and its basically perfect. My Chinese Epiphone LP custom pro is a fantastic guitar except the frets wore down quick and the push/pull pot went out, its not aging so well.
The older epiphone frets can't take much abuse I've seen this time and time again. The newer ones however have been getting tougher
Harukawa Reiko The guitarist for Jittern Jinn also had a signature Epi 335.
Sweetwater is taking pre-orders for this model in black, $1199.
I have an Epiphone ES-345 that they had out back in 2011-2012. The only thing I like more about this is that the headstock isn't the typical Epiphone shape. Otherwise I prefer my 345 even if this one is a bit more high end compared to the average Epiphone.
Gibson, please give us an Epiphone DG-335 or at least remake the made in USA Gibson DG-335. I could never afford $20k for the OG.
We need to get those wankers who pay $20K (or more) for the guitars to stop doing it. As long as people keep buying them Gibson and the artists are going to keep cranking them out. "Business is business"!
I like it! The blue one or the a black one if available. What I don't like is that skull logo on the back of the headstock and case.
They have that bright orange sticker in one f hole, they should have put a purple sticker in the other f hole. They could use the glue they didn't use on the nut to attach it. Haha!
Beautiful guitars!
I got the first run of the 2019 series, it came with extra case candy plus a limited branded pouch :o
Just wanted to say thank you for doing this review! After watching your video I found a 2019 model on Reverb and it has instantly become my favorite guitar!
Wow! Wow! Wow! What a gorgeous pair of guitarrs.Stunning work on it. My only criticism is at this price point. Would it hurt Epiphone to have locking machineheads? My G.A.S. has been triggered!
If that’s not what the artist uses why would the be on his signature guitar
These need to be made available in the UK 🇬🇧 👍
One of the nicest Epiphones I've seen
Damn! So close to my dream Lifeson spec 355.
Pelham Blue always looks great.
Gibson Japan?
Made in China 😂
Made in America exclusively for the Japanese market
Have you ever reviewed a epiphone coronet? Sweetwater has them. I think they seem like a working man’s les Paul junior. Which may mean I need one.
The clean tone sounded like a banjo!
I was lucky enough to see one of these in person! I was picking up an 05 Tele Deluxe and he had one of these too. He told me the price which was around $1,600 like you said.
Sweetwater is currently selling them for $1199
Should do a episode on Los Straightjackets guitars. DePinto Galaxie I believe.
THANK YOU for being so clear and well-spoken.
I really like 57 classics..
Yep. Like Coke, The Real Thing...
😊epiphone guitars are very good I have epi left handed standard 57 Les Paul vintage edition has the klauson tuners great sound
No one hears the buzzing? It’s pretty bad. Maybe that’s because of the loose nut, but it even seems to be messing with sustain, particularly on the A string.
I think you're right, the varitone does sound best on like 2 or 3!
I've been looking at the Japanese domestic Epiphones for a few years, I just haven't pulled the trigger yet. Cheers Trogly
Love that color!
Those are really nice..I'd choose the Olive Green
It looks like am Epiphone version of the Noel Gallahgher ES-355 and I love it for that!
Uh… 🤔 question: If this is a “Made in Japan” Epiphone guitar, which I know are made mainly in China, then why does that box label state:
“Gibson Japan”
“Tokyo, Japan”
“C/T NO 390” - actually, this part of the label doesn’t concern me, but the next line reads
“MADE IN CHINA”
????? 😳😵💫 Did I miss something?
AMS and Zzounds are now selling the red, black, and OD green
You can get these all day for £799 all day long in the UK at the moment.
It is worth every penny.
It do sound quite nice
is it me ? or does this seem kinda spendy for a guitar made in China.....oh, have times changed
I’d like to see Epiphone issue these in the us. These look and sound great.
Sweetwater has them.
These are available in the states now i think
Some colors have come over (most likely due to overstock of these not selling that great in Japan)
I would keep the white one, I liked that the best. I'm not a fan of Bigsby trems, varitones or skull design's but I think a tune o matic bridge and just a standard switching system would be more appealing to me.
In my experience with Varitones (owned one), they are actually a great creative tool for soundscaping. Go to the full out setting and you have a 335 sound, the others are a nice sonic bonus.
These higher end Epis with Gibson pickups and USA electronics are fantastic. People need to realize guitars are not getting cheaper.
Recently I tried to buy a Gibson ES-335 - every single one I tried had QC issues. I bought an Epi Bonamassa ‘62 335 sight unseen within 10 mins of watching a video. It was perfect straight out of the box.
I recently moved a guitar out to go buy a Gibson LP, yet again everyone I try has QC issues. So I refuse to buy a Gibson sight unseen now.
What keeps me from buying an Epiphone (no matter how many Gibson parts are put on them) is the 3 screw truss-rod cover; once Epiphone starts using 2 screw TRC's would start buying Epiphone.
Not sure how serious you're being here, but what exactly would you like them to screw the 2nd screw into?
Funny guitar turns from the kind of cobalt blue to White? Interesting!
You could really just convert these to budget trini Lopez models
Definitely Dave Grohl inspired. Love the varitone.
Grohl's guitar isn't inspired by Grohl.
It's the Trini Lopez model from the mid '60s with his name on it. Vintage ones go for about $10K. The whole reason that these expensive reissues are worth what they cost is what the originals are worth. That's not the case here though. Buy an original. And if you can get a mid 60s one it'll even have a Brazilian rosewood fretboard. In today's market that's worth at least $5K right there. 🤑
That’s about the nicest looking epi I think I’ve seen. I like the olive drab. Reminds me of the unaffordable Chris Cornell sig model.
Anyone here got one, what do you think of it?
Love the slightly quirky sound.