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Incredible value
Was expecting epiphone quality (the odd sharp fret, faults in finish, horrible hardware, etc.
This guitar has no sharp frets, and despite the expected "cheap" packaging, UPS delivered it from Germany to eastern Canada in 6 days, and the frickin thing was in perfect tune!!
Including customs fees & local Canadian taxes, this guitar came to $254 cheaper than an identical model epiphone at my local chain music store.
A little adjustment on the bridge, new strings & NutSauce, I'm very pleased with this guitar. No faults visible, frets surprisingly smooth from top to bottom.
Pickups are ok. They have that P90 sound, especially the bridge pickup, but can't compete with the fender P90s, which I definitely prefer over the Gibson ones.
I got this to tide me over for P90s while my Noventa Strat is waiting on a new neck (warranty covered, 4 month wait).
The fretboard is flawless.
All the hardware is better than expected, except for the tuners. I expected cheap tuners but would be happy to pay a bit more for something a bit better.
Neck is chunkier than my epiphone es-339, which is fine, but I'd much prefer that the neck NOT be painted. Just a preference.
For value, this is a 5 star instrument, worthy of basic hardware upgrades.
This guitar has no sharp frets, and despite the expected "cheap" packaging, UPS delivered it from Germany to eastern Canada in 6 days, and the frickin thing was in perfect tune!!
Including customs fees & local Canadian taxes, this guitar came to $254 cheaper than an identical model epiphone at my local chain music store.
A little adjustment on the bridge, new strings & NutSauce, I'm very pleased with this guitar. No faults visible, frets surprisingly smooth from top to bottom.
Pickups are ok. They have that P90 sound, especially the bridge pickup, but can't compete with the fender P90s, which I definitely prefer over the Gibson ones.
I got this to tide me over for P90s while my Noventa Strat is waiting on a new neck (warranty covered, 4 month wait).
The fretboard is flawless.
All the hardware is better than expected, except for the tuners. I expected cheap tuners but would be happy to pay a bit more for something a bit better.
Neck is chunkier than my epiphone es-339, which is fine, but I'd much prefer that the neck NOT be painted. Just a preference.
For value, this is a 5 star instrument, worthy of basic hardware upgrades.
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The price you can't beat
At this price, this guitar is a steal.
It isnt my favorite guitar in the world, but again you can't compare this to its Gibson comparison. They are two very different guitars especially in tone. That isn't to say this guitar's tone is bad, its just different. A word to the wise - dont have your expectation that the guitar will sound and play exactly like the guitar its modeled after, instead have fun and mess around with whats there - a great guitar for an unbeatable price.
It isnt my favorite guitar in the world, but again you can't compare this to its Gibson comparison. They are two very different guitars especially in tone. That isn't to say this guitar's tone is bad, its just different. A word to the wise - dont have your expectation that the guitar will sound and play exactly like the guitar its modeled after, instead have fun and mess around with whats there - a great guitar for an unbeatable price.
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Fantastic
Purple heart fretboard looks wonderful. Dirty mustard tv yellow is lovely especially in transparent. Pickups sound great. Bridge is bulky but better than a Gibson equivalent. Tuners are legit. Overall thrilled.
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P90s are great, aren't they?
Aside from a quite slight intonation deviation (easily solved pretty quickly) it came in a very impressive condition. Love the pickups! ;)
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