![]() ![]() They also have a feeling that the Gibson model isn’t worth the price difference and that Epiphone may look like a steal when compared to that price.Īnyway, sustain is praised a lot while there were no complaints about intonation stability, and the overall sound is described as warm and mellow but also being able to produce that sharp treble if necessary. This specific model is reported to have all the hardware just like you would expect from any well-made USA guitar. It’s a true showcase that being made in China doesn’t have to mean low-quality products. They weren’t disappointed with the build quality of this Epiphone counterpart and they are especially satisfied with the finish and set up quality. Most buyers were at least semi-pro players who knew exactly that they would want this type of guitar but didn’t have enough money to buy a real Gibson model. And making underpriced models is the only positive way that smaller brands could fight against bigger names. Don’t be surprised if you find out that you could buy two guitars for the price of the single Gibson. That’s why their price will be lower than Gibson in the long run. The Epiphone brand doesn’t have so much of a positive reputation like Gibson. Luckily, Sheraton II Pro comes with the ‘60s Slim Taper profile which makes this model extremely playful, and being lightweight for a semi-hollow model will also make you more enjoy playing it. Semi-hollow guitars tend to have a thick neck so players that are used to solid body models may have a problem. This also means that splitting coils will be possible from the beginning. The sound can vary thanks to the 3-way switch selector. Thoge pickups are equipped with sand-cast Alnico II magnets, 4 conductor lead wire, and are vacuum wax potted to eliminate any unwanted feedback, an event very often to semi-hollow and hollow models. The size and shape improve overall tonal response while they come in the same size and shape of the Gibson humbuckers. They share the same alloy Gibson is using for their pickups. ![]() They are made of Nickel Silver and it has that good old vintage sound why you’re buying such guitar in the first place. Humbucker Pickups Setup for Louder OutputĮpiphone ProBucker humbucker series is one of those pickups that works better than expected. And regarding build quality, we honestly couldn’t find any difference between mid-range guitars and Epiphone counterpart. The Pro version is equipped with many premium parts which include not just golden hardware and high-quality tuners but also an Epiphone LockTone bridge system which makes the intonation even more stable. ![]()
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