I'm looking to buy a new electric guitar. I currently own a 2002 Fender MIM Strat that I've played with the pups in and it sounds great, but I think it's time for something new. I'm really looking hard into Epiphone because I like the Epiphone/Gibson models and I only have $647 to spend and I'm gonna need a case as well. I originally planned to buy the Epiphone LP Custom in Alpine White for $599 but I've grown attached to the Explorer body shape. Currently, I am set on the 1958 Korina Explorer for $449. However, Guitar Center doesn't tend to carry Epiphone guitars because "they like to back-order their guitars". That's what the guy at GC told me when I inquired about the Korina Explorer. He said it'd take atleast 3 months to get it in and that he'd need all $450 down. He jokingly said that he could get a Gibson 1958 Korina Flying V in before he could get the Epiphone. There was no way I was giving the guy $450 for a guitar I've never even held before. So, now I've come here in search of any advice I can get. Because I don't have any sort of budget that would allow to afford any Gibson guitar, I plan on buying an Epiphone and just swap the pups out. Which also brings me to another question: If I do go with the Explorer, what pup combo would you recommend? I hear that the Jazz Neck/JB Bridge is a great versatile combo.
For reference, I play Rock, Blues, and Funk. I'd like a very reliable guitar in my price range and I'm not too hot on all alder bodies (that's why Korina intrigues me).
For reference, I play Rock, Blues, and Funk. I'd like a very reliable guitar in my price range and I'm not too hot on all alder bodies (that's why Korina intrigues me).
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