hwy 1 for an epi lp black beauty
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JohnnyGuitar
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Re: hwy 1 for an epi lp black beauty
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astrozombie
KatyPerryologist
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Funkfingers
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Re: hwy 1 for an epi lp black beauty
IMO, unless you get cash in addition to the Epi, this is a lousy exchange. (Quite a lot of cash.)
Welcome to the forum, BTW.
IMO, unless you get cash in addition to the Epi, this is a lousy exchange. (Quite a lot of cash.)
Welcome to the forum, BTW.
super rad stuff
Skaforlifeologist
Re: hwy 1 for an epi lp black beauty
there's no way i'd ever trade an american made strat for an overseas epi. now, if it were some other higher quality overseas guitar like a neck-thru BC rich or schecter, that's a different story.
there's no way i'd ever trade an american made strat for an overseas epi. now, if it were some other higher quality overseas guitar like a neck-thru BC rich or schecter, that's a different story.
maelstrom
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Re: hwy 1 for an epi lp black beauty
thanks for the input guys. the epi retail for $725 & the hwy 1 is $700.
the difference is cost of all the upgrades ive put in her. almost $300.
i was really considering it but thank god i decided to delay my decision.
:headbang:
thanks again guys
thanks for the input guys. the epi retail for $725 & the hwy 1 is $700.
the difference is cost of all the upgrades ive put in her. almost $300.
i was really considering it but thank god i decided to delay my decision.
:headbang:
thanks again guys
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Funkfingers
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I disagree. IMO, the American-made Fender H1 Stratocaster is a fundamentally better electric guitar - even in standard trim.
NOTE: I am not American. I do not live in the USA. I have no patriotic stance to adopt over domestic versus import. The simple fact is that the materials in the Fender are of higher quality than those in the Epiphone.
Whether a Stratocaster is the right electric guitar for your needs is a separate question.
EDIT: If you had posted that the Epiphone was loaded with professional quality replacement pickups and control parts, the proposed exchange might have seemed less unfavourable.
I disagree. IMO, the American-made Fender H1 Stratocaster is a fundamentally better electric guitar - even in standard trim.
NOTE: I am not American. I do not live in the USA. I have no patriotic stance to adopt over domestic versus import. The simple fact is that the materials in the Fender are of higher quality than those in the Epiphone.
Whether a Stratocaster is the right electric guitar for your needs is a separate question.
EDIT: If you had posted that the Epiphone was loaded with professional quality replacement pickups and control parts, the proposed exchange might have seemed less unfavourable.
ImmortalSix
John Mayer's Mankini
Re: hwy 1 for an epi lp black beauty
Whichever one you like better, man!
Dollar value is nigh irrelevant in similar-value trades.
Whichever one you like better, man!
Dollar value is nigh irrelevant in similar-value trades.
Kam
Shaftologist
Re: hwy 1 for an epi lp black beauty
Even if they're close in price, I'm pretty sure the Strat will be a much better guitar than the Epi. Decent quality componants and American craftsmanship and quality control go a long way in building guitars.
But I6 has a very valid point. Those are two very different guitars, so if the Les Paul sounds and feels closer to what you want then go for it. I wouldn't but it's not my choice so meh.
Alternatively, decide you want a Les Paul and save up and get one as well as the Strat. Rock will ensue. :beerchug:
Even if they're close in price, I'm pretty sure the Strat will be a much better guitar than the Epi. Decent quality componants and American craftsmanship and quality control go a long way in building guitars.
But I6 has a very valid point. Those are two very different guitars, so if the Les Paul sounds and feels closer to what you want then go for it. I wouldn't but it's not my choice so meh.
Alternatively, decide you want a Les Paul and save up and get one as well as the Strat. Rock will ensue. :beerchug:
Bass_Medic_05
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Re: hwy 1 for an epi lp black beauty
+100........Choose the one you like not one others like for you! :cool2:
+100........Choose the one you like not one others like for you! :cool2:
Empty Pockets
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Re: hwy 1 for an epi lp black beauty
Highway 1 guitars are way cooler than Epiphone guitars
Highway 1 guitars are way cooler than Epiphone guitars
blueman335
Mojo's Minions
Re: hwy 1 for an epi lp black beauty
A Hwy 1 may cost more, but 'cool' is in the eye, and ear, of the beholder. I've heard so many tinny and shrill Strats over the years that any 'cool factor' has long since vanished with them (my ears still hurt). In the right hands they can sound great, but they're ain't enough 'right hands' to go around.
A Hwy 1 may cost more, but 'cool' is in the eye, and ear, of the beholder. I've heard so many tinny and shrill Strats over the years that any 'cool factor' has long since vanished with them (my ears still hurt). In the right hands they can sound great, but they're ain't enough 'right hands' to go around.
Empty Pockets
BadHairDayologist
Re: hwy 1 for an epi lp black beauty
^ yeah yeah yeah we know
fact is, Highway 1 Fenders are better
^ yeah yeah yeah we know
fact is, Highway 1 Fenders are better
blueman335
Mojo's Minions
Re: hwy 1 for an epi lp black beauty
'Better' is subjective, not fact. I play and sound much better with an Epi LP. It's a matter of tone and feel, and Fenders don't have what I need. If the OP wants some of that distinctive LP vibe, then he knows what direction to go in.
'Better' is subjective, not fact. I play and sound much better with an Epi LP. It's a matter of tone and feel, and Fenders don't have what I need. If the OP wants some of that distinctive LP vibe, then he knows what direction to go in.
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Varg
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Les Pauls are better than Strats! So I wouldn't worry about the money value unless you are planning on selling the guitar in the near future.
Get the Les Paul!
Les Pauls are better than Strats! So I wouldn't worry about the money value unless you are planning on selling the guitar in the near future.
Get the Les Paul!
Kam
Shaftologist
Re: hwy 1 for an epi lp black beauty
Um, no. Not in this case. I know, I know, every guitar is a unique and beautiful snowflake, there's gems in every pile of coal, there's a beautiful instrument in every pile of firewood, there's a rose in every pile of manure, yadda, yadda.
Your favourite type of guitar is irrelevant. Simple fact is this; an American built guitar is way, way, way more likely to be a QUALITY and well put together instrument than an Asian Epi. Sad but true. Sorry.
Blueman's point about comfort leading to better playing is solid, though it's not really a factor here in my opinion. He's owned the Strat for some time so we can safely assume he likes it and has grown comfortable with it.
Anyway, this is all irrelevant. Op already made his decision. Arguing about it now is probably even more pointless than it was when he was undecided.
Les Pauls are better than Strats! So I wouldn't worry about the money value unless you are planning on selling the guitar in the near future.
Get the Les Paul!
Um, no. Not in this case. I know, I know, every guitar is a unique and beautiful snowflake, there's gems in every pile of coal, there's a beautiful instrument in every pile of firewood, there's a rose in every pile of manure, yadda, yadda.
Your favourite type of guitar is irrelevant. Simple fact is this; an American built guitar is way, way, way more likely to be a QUALITY and well put together instrument than an Asian Epi. Sad but true. Sorry.
Blueman's point about comfort leading to better playing is solid, though it's not really a factor here in my opinion. He's owned the Strat for some time so we can safely assume he likes it and has grown comfortable with it.
Anyway, this is all irrelevant. Op already made his decision. Arguing about it now is probably even more pointless than it was when he was undecided.
Aceman
I am your doctor of love!
Re: hwy 1 for an epi lp black beauty
Seriously? You can say NO to that???? Tue - it needs black speed knobs, but so what?
Honestly, I'd say they are the same guitar relatively speaking. However - epi pups - meh. The strat with Duncans has got to be the better sounding guitar if you like the general strat tone.
It's a call for your hands/ears bro.
Seriously? You can say NO to that???? Tue - it needs black speed knobs, but so what?
Honestly, I'd say they are the same guitar relatively speaking. However - epi pups - meh. The strat with Duncans has got to be the better sounding guitar if you like the general strat tone.
It's a call for your hands/ears bro.
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