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Well depends on what your expectations are in a guitar. Epiphone does indeed make some great Guitars. How much do you have to spend and if you can save up, go with the Gibson version of whatever Epi model you're interested in. There are really high-end Epiphones too. The Masterbuilt series of acoustics are very well made. They have very high-end electrics as well. They used to be their own independent company til the late 50's when Gibson bought them as their "lower line" of guitars. They moved production to Japan in the 60s a d 70s, then to Korea and now to China. It is my opinion that the current Chinese made instruments are not the same quality as the Korean made, and it can be argued that the Korean made instruments aren't as good as the Japanese ones, and so on. I have a 2 Korean made Epiphone guitars and they are very good. I play them regularly at gigs as my main instruments. I just bought a Chinese made model and am not happy with it, so I would suggest buying a used older one if you go with an Epiphone. Again just my opinion, but I play for a living so I'm very critical of my equipment.
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What is generally good about Epiphone guitars?
Well, for one there super cheap. Secondly, they tend to play about as good as a Gibson, compairing the Standard Gibson with the Epiphone, and thirdly, they sound good with pretty much any amp, they can be used for almost any type of music, and are quite a bit lighter, weight wise, than a gibson. From a personal standpoint, I have a couple guitars, and one of them is the Epiphone Les Paul Special II, Another is the Dean Vendetta Camo, I play them on a Line6 spider III, and the Epiphone has more tone for metal, the epiphone has more tone for solos, the epiphone sounds better on the clean channel, (but only when play rythm) and it looks alot better than the Dean, now I know there are some differences between the two, but I do preffer the Epiphone over the Dean, however to be fair, I will say this, the Dean has a MUCH faster neck than the Epiphone, and the Dean's all (even the cheapest, most crapy playing) have 24 fretts to Epiphone's (all that I know of) 22 frets. I am going to turn the Dean guitar in for Epiphone Standard Les Paul, but first I will change the pickups in the epiphone for Gibsons, just for Giggles. And I'll update when I do.
What does epiphone mean on a guitar?
Epiphone is the brand/manufacturer of the guitar. Chances are pretty good it looks a lot like a guitar with 'Gibson' on it, but it cost a lot less.
What guitar do you like better a Epiphone Korina Explorer or a Epiphone G400?
Epiphone 1958 Korina Explorer anyday...
Is the Epiphone DR-100 Acoustic Guitar a good guitar for a beginner?
The Epiphone DR-100 Acoustic Guitar is a good guitar for a beginner. It is priced at an affordable amount and is comfortable to hold while learning. The frets are easy to navigate as well.
Which is better Gibson Baldwin or epiphone Les Paul?
GIBSON > EPIPHONE
What is generally good about Epiphone guitars?
Well, for one there super cheap. Secondly, they tend to play about as good as a Gibson, compairing the Standard Gibson with the Epiphone, and thirdly, they sound good with pretty much any amp, they can be used for almost any type of music, and are quite a bit lighter, weight wise, than a gibson. From a personal standpoint, I have a couple guitars, and one of them is the Epiphone Les Paul Special II, Another is the Dean Vendetta Camo, I play them on a Line6 spider III, and the Epiphone has more tone for metal, the epiphone has more tone for solos, the epiphone sounds better on the clean channel, (but only when play rythm) and it looks alot better than the Dean, now I know there are some differences between the two, but I do preffer the Epiphone over the Dean, however to be fair, I will say this, the Dean has a MUCH faster neck than the Epiphone, and the Dean's all (even the cheapest, most crapy playing) have 24 fretts to Epiphone's (all that I know of) 22 frets. I am going to turn the Dean guitar in for Epiphone Standard Les Paul, but first I will change the pickups in the epiphone for Gibsons, just for Giggles. And I'll update when I do.
Is the epiphone Les Paul studio as good as a standard- I dont have the money for a Gibson or an epiphone Les Paul standard?
hey dude yeah i got the epiphone studio for my 2+ guitar it is relly good! i think it has the the quality of a 500 dolla guitar or a mim stratocaster . its a good recording guitar and has a deep sound its nice buy it i recomend it
What is better an epiphone sg or a west fild sg?
definitely the epiphone as epiphone is owned by Gibson ( a leading guitar brand ) the epiphone looks better and should sound way better. you can trust epiphone also i will be buying and epiphone sg for Christmas..
When was Epiphone created?
Epiphone was created in 1873.
What does epiphone mean on a guitar?
Epiphone is the brand/manufacturer of the guitar. Chances are pretty good it looks a lot like a guitar with 'Gibson' on it, but it cost a lot less.
What are good guitar names?
gibson, epiphone, ibanez, johnson, martin, and gretch.
What guitar do you like better a Epiphone Korina Explorer or a Epiphone G400?
Epiphone 1958 Korina Explorer anyday...
Is the Epiphone DR-100 Acoustic Guitar a good guitar for a beginner?
The Epiphone DR-100 Acoustic Guitar is a good guitar for a beginner. It is priced at an affordable amount and is comfortable to hold while learning. The frets are easy to navigate as well.
Which is better Gibson Baldwin or epiphone Les Paul?
GIBSON > EPIPHONE
What guitar to get for your first guitar?
Epiphone Les Paul Jr. great sound for a good price.
What is a good but not too expensive beginner Rhythm guitar?
Epiphone makes reasonably good guitars in the middle range of quality and price.
Are epiphone guitars made in the same factory as Gibson guitars?
Epiphone was a company all it's own at one time, owned by a luthier, and named after is son, "Epi." As Epiphone made quality instruments, Gibson purchased the rights to the name, at which point Gibson became responsible for the construction of Epiphone guitars. But, Epiphone makes Epiphone guitars, not Gibson. Gibson is only responsible for providing the materials and the construction regulations. Some would even choose an Epiphone over a Gibson.
