CyanideJunkie
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Which is better? Goth G-400, G-310 or '61 SG? plays mostly metal and rock n roll...
Epiphone SG
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partyanimal
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dont think any of those models are available in singapore.. hehe.. 
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if my eyes didn't deceive me, Davis has the Epi '61 SG.
if you aren't too Epi inclined, check out the Tokai SG...
if you aren't too Epi inclined, check out the Tokai SG...
Praetorian
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Personally I have G-310 SG.
Here's what I think about it. Stock, it's pretty decent. Sturdy as hell. Can't chip off a bit of paint without taking off an entire chunk of wood as well.
Only complaint is the painted neck, sucks for feel, and when it gets all slick with sweat, ugh. But that's all personal preference.
There are alot of Epi SG's around. Second hand, that is. Check luthermusic classifiends. Swee Lee is selling an Epi Goth SG... 600? Something like that.
Here's what I think about it. Stock, it's pretty decent. Sturdy as hell. Can't chip off a bit of paint without taking off an entire chunk of wood as well.
Only complaint is the painted neck, sucks for feel, and when it gets all slick with sweat, ugh. But that's all personal preference.
There are alot of Epi SG's around. Second hand, that is. Check luthermusic classifiends. Swee Lee is selling an Epi Goth SG... 600? Something like that.
Praetorian
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cant complain, though. my rg is an unfinished neck. lol.
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that's why i avoided Gibsons- finished neck. but i love my Faded SG 8)
trianglebiscuit
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if u want a faded finish cant afford the gibson, get the vintage g400 with satin cherry finish. better parts than standard g400
Praetorian
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Oh? How so?
And I would like someone to help me out here.
As you all know, there is a vast price difference between Gibson and Epiphone.
And IMO, put the same pickups on say, an Epi Les Paul STD and a Gib Les Paul STD, and they sound pretty much the same. I really can't see the difference, nor do I understand how Gibson justifies its outrageous price tag.
Not that I have anything against Gibson or Eiphone, but someone please clear that up for me?
And I would like someone to help me out here.
As you all know, there is a vast price difference between Gibson and Epiphone.
And IMO, put the same pickups on say, an Epi Les Paul STD and a Gib Les Paul STD, and they sound pretty much the same. I really can't see the difference, nor do I understand how Gibson justifies its outrageous price tag.
Not that I have anything against Gibson or Eiphone, but someone please clear that up for me?
CyanideJunkie
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The reason between the price diff is the same as why the prices of fender and squier guitars are so different... imo i find a squier strat as gd as a fender 1 anyday... its to appeal to ppl who r jus starting to learn the guitar n have a low budget...
Praetorian
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But the price difference between a Fender and a Squier isnt as drastic as a Gibson and a Epiphone.
And even the best Fenders can cost half of what a upper range Gibson can cost. I really dont think it's justified.
And even the best Fenders can cost half of what a upper range Gibson can cost. I really dont think it's justified.
seekz said:
not all the time
i've seen unhappy customers with gibby instruments, which doesnt have the flamed maple top, which the catalog shows, and worse still, there are sharpie lines on the guitar itself, UNDER the coat, and then there are customers who get cracks and stuff. Their quality control is really going down the drain.....
if Im paying $4000 for a guitar it better be fricken perfect! no scratch, no "we have the right to change wood without customer notice" BS!!!!
:evil:
what bugs me is their prices are still astronomical even tho they arent using top quality wood
but yeah its "Gibson", ppl will still buy it, just dont buy one without trying it out first
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seekz said:
not all wood in the Gibsons are graded materials. even if they are, they don't contribute to tone exponentially. graded wood is meant to appeal visually. if the manufacturer uses graded wood & employs a solid finish, it defeats the purpose...
Praetorian
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You said something about doing research.
I did some, and the flame maple top, which you claim is AAAA justifies the $6,000 price tag? No way.
First of all, there are both FMT and regular finish Gibsons costing like 4,000 - 6,000
Secondly, flame maple top, whatever grade, is only used for aesthetical purposes. its like a covering. doesnt drastically improve anything except viewing pleasure.
+1 to subby. He's my hero.
I did some, and the flame maple top, which you claim is AAAA justifies the $6,000 price tag? No way.
First of all, there are both FMT and regular finish Gibsons costing like 4,000 - 6,000
Secondly, flame maple top, whatever grade, is only used for aesthetical purposes. its like a covering. doesnt drastically improve anything except viewing pleasure.
+1 to subby. He's my hero.
