If Epiphones were Gibsons...
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Christopher Caruana
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Re: If Epiphones were Gibsons...
I just wish Gibsons had epiphone price tags hahaha
I just wish Gibsons had epiphone price tags hahaha
beaubrummels
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Re: If Epiphones were Gibsons...
If they play and sound as nice, I would have no reason not to.
If they play and sound as nice, I would have no reason not to.
Christopher Caruana
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blueman335
Mojo's Minions
Re: If Epiphones were Gibsons...
The line between lower-end Gibsons and higher-end Epi's continues to blur, and that's not counting the Elitist line.
The line between lower-end Gibsons and higher-end Epi's continues to blur, and that's not counting the Elitist line.
ItsaBass
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Re: If Epiphones were Gibsons...
Do you mean if the Epiphone name was eliminated altogether, but they continued to be made as Gibson's low-end line exactly as they are made now?
If so, then yes. I would be more likely to buy/use one, because the heads would be so much more attractive. However, I still likely wouldn't buy any of them.
Do you mean if the Epiphone name was eliminated altogether, but they continued to be made as Gibson's low-end line exactly as they are made now?
If so, then yes. I would be more likely to buy/use one, because the heads would be so much more attractive. However, I still likely wouldn't buy any of them.
DankStar
Her Little Mojo Minion
Re: If Epiphones were Gibsons...
Yes. Like one of Pavlov's dogs, I've seen the logos enough to drool more when I see the Gibson name. But that happens for a reason as well if you catch my drift. Slap it on anything and I'll stop drooling eventually, but maybe not at first.
Yes. Like one of Pavlov's dogs, I've seen the logos enough to drool more when I see the Gibson name. But that happens for a reason as well if you catch my drift. Slap it on anything and I'll stop drooling eventually, but maybe not at first.
Mr 9finger
Digitally Challenged
Re: If Epiphones were Gibsons...
Rumor has it we may actually see this very thing by the end of this year or announcement at NAMM next year. Inside sources say they can't keep up with production and there have been "rumors" that Gibson very well may send their lower priced guitars to Korea or Japan and still keep the Gibson headstock and logo.
Rumor has it we may actually see this very thing by the end of this year or announcement at NAMM next year. Inside sources say they can't keep up with production and there have been "rumors" that Gibson very well may send their lower priced guitars to Korea or Japan and still keep the Gibson headstock and logo.
Brian Griffin
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Re: If Epiphones were Gibsons...
No matter high-end and Epi is, it will always be a second brand, while Gibson even the crappy ones will always be 'America's valued heritage'.
No matter high-end and Epi is, it will always be a second brand, while Gibson even the crappy ones will always be 'America's valued heritage'.
Brian Griffin
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Re: If Epiphones were Gibsons...
Actually there are Epi LPs with the open-book headstock, but I am not really sure about the details.
speed2dirt
Butterball
Re: If Epiphones were Gibsons...
I don't care if it says Epiphone on the headstock or not, but at least change the shape to the Gibson headstock. The Epiphone headstock is not that appealing to me, but good prices and quality ultimately outweigh the headstock shape.
I don't care if it says Epiphone on the headstock or not, but at least change the shape to the Gibson headstock. The Epiphone headstock is not that appealing to me, but good prices and quality ultimately outweigh the headstock shape.
ratherdashing
Kablamminator
Re: If Epiphones were Gibsons...
I agree the Gibson headstock just looks better.
Brand - I couldn't care less. Unless they call it "Turd-Tar" or something like that, I am no more or less likely to buy it.
I agree the Gibson headstock just looks better.
Brand - I couldn't care less. Unless they call it "Turd-Tar" or something like that, I am no more or less likely to buy it.
Re: If Epiphones were Gibsons...
This is true. Ive played ALOT of impressive epis lately and unimpressive gibbys. Ill bet in a blind test, 80% or more players wouldnt be able to tell the diff. Espec if you had the same set of pups in each one. Duncans, of course..
Sadly, the headstock is the biggest complaint with Epis it seems. (at least on a few boards) but they prolly wont change them due to forgeries.
This is true. Ive played ALOT of impressive epis lately and unimpressive gibbys. Ill bet in a blind test, 80% or more players wouldnt be able to tell the diff. Espec if you had the same set of pups in each one. Duncans, of course..
Sadly, the headstock is the biggest complaint with Epis it seems. (at least on a few boards) but they prolly wont change them due to forgeries.
80's_Metal
Underglazed Hair Metalologist
Re: If Epiphones were Gibsons...
Nope, brands don't mean anything to me.... just a better or worse chance of getting a good guitar.
They all make good ones and poorer ones.
Nope, brands don't mean anything to me.... just a better or worse chance of getting a good guitar.
They all make good ones and poorer ones.
