Complains about MIC Epiphone Les Pauls??
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the Epis in general, do not display consistant QC regardless of the country they were made in. this is why we should appreciate the instrument individually, rather than dismissing them according to where they were made.
kernelspy
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Even with the Epiphone Ultra in Swee Lee didn't impress me as what I expected. I dunno if it's with the cheapo amp I tried when I was at the store or what but it doesn't feel SOLID or heavy sound to me. Fugly color neck too... why the heck did they color it orange? For $800+, I might pass and just order Agile or the Edwards (gawd, why did the Japs named it Edwards?!) :-D
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the LP Ultra was convceived to be less hefty than its siblings- it features a chambered body, quite extensively if you refer to the review. after playing the Ultra, many people walked away dismissing it as a miss without having prior knowledge what the guitar is all about.
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agreed.
however, there would be players here on a strict budget & they'd like to own a used unit, the MIC LPs should not be overlooked.
however, there would be players here on a strict budget & they'd like to own a used unit, the MIC LPs should not be overlooked.
Godspeed64
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Do NOT judge a guitar from where it was made..
Do NOT judge a guitar from what people say..
It's what you say that matters..
Although I'm no LP owner, I myself am using a MIC Epiphone Vintage G-400..
Build-wise, one of the best guitar's I've had the chance of playing..
It beats half the Gibbies I've tried.. But of course, I have tried other G-400s, some excellent, some horrid..
At the end of the day, don't even bother asking where it was made.. If it feels good, nobody can take that feeling away from you..
If you are still particular about it, you can check the serial number..
Those with "EE" at the start is the Qingdao factory in China, which is quickly gaining reputation to rival that of the Elitist, and some swear even Gibsons themselves..
Mine is a "UC", meaning Unsung China, a factory that shifted from Korea.. I spend equal time on my Epiphone and Gibson, and on a blind test, I would say the Epiphone holds her ground..
If you are looking for a guitar, especially Epiphones, get an experienced friend to help you out.. There are lemons, and there are gems.. I'd say the gem I got is pretty darn good.. And the lemons I've tried, can be horrid (this happens with every brand, even high end ones).. Other companies have better QC, thus Edwards, Greco, Tokai, Burny and etc. are more favoured..
Do NOT judge a guitar from what people say..
It's what you say that matters..
Although I'm no LP owner, I myself am using a MIC Epiphone Vintage G-400..
Build-wise, one of the best guitar's I've had the chance of playing..
It beats half the Gibbies I've tried.. But of course, I have tried other G-400s, some excellent, some horrid..
At the end of the day, don't even bother asking where it was made.. If it feels good, nobody can take that feeling away from you..
If you are still particular about it, you can check the serial number..
Those with "EE" at the start is the Qingdao factory in China, which is quickly gaining reputation to rival that of the Elitist, and some swear even Gibsons themselves..
Mine is a "UC", meaning Unsung China, a factory that shifted from Korea.. I spend equal time on my Epiphone and Gibson, and on a blind test, I would say the Epiphone holds her ground..
If you are looking for a guitar, especially Epiphones, get an experienced friend to help you out.. There are lemons, and there are gems.. I'd say the gem I got is pretty darn good.. And the lemons I've tried, can be horrid (this happens with every brand, even high end ones).. Other companies have better QC, thus Edwards, Greco, Tokai, Burny and etc. are more favoured..
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kernelspy
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On the other hand, Sean's demo with Epiphone Elitist is surprisingly good. Maybe due to his AC30? But the build I think is almost excellent...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SxBNQHj4D-A
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SxBNQHj4D-A
kerplunk182
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Have i waited to long, have i found that someone~ Hahaha sorry, distraction.
kernelspy: It's an AC15 if i'm not wrong...
Anyway, i myself own an MIC les paul. The flame looks awesome and workmanship is not bad. Not a lot of flaws (except for those i unintentionally inflicted). Sounds awesome too.
EugeneSmasher
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Actually, I find that Indonesia makes some really superb guitars. The Marliques at SV, all hand-made in Indonesia, really impressed me. I've seen and tried Korean made guitars that didn't feel right to my hand. But on the other hand, my Indonesian-made acoustic (my very, very old one) seems to have pretty poor craftsmanship on the neck joint but the tone is superb!
But to be honest I don't like to pass judgment based on country of origin, brand, price, etc. For me its all about whether the guitar impresses me and makes me want to own it. I met a really, really terrible Ibanez at the 1K+ price range, and its Dimarzios weren't too stellar either. My low-end Ibanez Gio actually feels (cannot compare tone, different amp used, different strings, etc) much better, and feels better-made too.
So yeah, its all about whether it impresses me. If it impresses me the most, I'd get it without a second thought.
But to be honest I don't like to pass judgment based on country of origin, brand, price, etc. For me its all about whether the guitar impresses me and makes me want to own it. I met a really, really terrible Ibanez at the 1K+ price range, and its Dimarzios weren't too stellar either. My low-end Ibanez Gio actually feels (cannot compare tone, different amp used, different strings, etc) much better, and feels better-made too.
So yeah, its all about whether it impresses me. If it impresses me the most, I'd get it without a second thought.
EugeneSmasher
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Apparently some PRS pieces have wood with dead spots on them. Quite disheartening...
