The models available are both Custom Plus. The Camo version comes with a maple fretboard, which is something you don't normally see on a Les Paul. Both comes with EMG-81 and 85 unlike the Buzzsaw version: it comes with passive EMGs.
Showing posts with label Epiphone. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Epiphone. Show all posts
Monday, August 15, 2011
The bullseye
The title might give you a hint of what I am trying to talk about. Indeed, it is about Zakk Wylde. If you are a loyal fan of Wylde and wanted a guitar like him, Swee Lee has an Epiphone version of his signature guitar.
Saturday, July 23, 2011
Anyone fancy a 1997 Epiphone Sheraton. (Sales withdrawn)
The sales has been withdrawn. You may still enjoy the photo.
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Emily The Weird....Strange I mean
Swee Lee's other bundle.
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Dr. Epiphone
To all the Gibson/Epiphone fans, Swee Lee has something for you.
The posters describe it all. However, this is definitely not for me; I am not that much of a Gibson/Epiphone fan.
Friday, February 25, 2011
Epiphone G-400
One of my friend actually wanted this guitar.
For Epiphone guitars, I prefer SG guitars rather than Les Paul. The reason is because of the neck profile. SG's neck allows me to reach to the last fret at ease without any strain on the hand.. Les Paul, on the other hand is different. Despite being a set-neck construction for most LP, the neck and the body is joined at 17th fret for most cases. To some, there might be difficulties in playing the lower frets due to this.
My initial plan was to drop by Swee Lee to buy a microphone for Musicians' Club. Coincidently, I happened to see this guitar so I give it a try.
Neck
A set-neck construction. Comes with a rosewood fretboard. The neck of G-400 is rather huge, as expected from Epiphones/Gibsons. To me, it is definitely not a good shred guitar. I sometimes wonder why does she choose G-400. While I may not have any trouble playing given my large hands, it might be difficult for a girl's hand.
Body
It is a mahogany body.
Tone
Clean sounds rather superb. Very warm feeling, especially with the neck pickup. Played it clean for quite long before I decided to try with distortion.
Distortion-wise, I find is a little too muddy. The lead notes will sound alright on this guitar but the tone is a bit muddy when I was playing chords. This muddiness can be reduced by using the bridge pickup of course but if you can feel it, the muddiness will still persist. Those who can't hear the difference, just ignore it.
The set-neck construction gives G-400 a good sustain, too.
Overall: 4/5
While I like G-400 because of its easy accessibility to low frets, its muddy tone is what I would normally avoid. It can be improved by changing its stock pickup, I guess. Moreover, I prefer a brighter tone from a guitar, which is why I like Alder. Even though mahogany is a good wood, it doesn't appeal me. Apart from that, everything else of the guitar is fine.
Epiphone G-400
My initial plan was to drop by Swee Lee to buy a microphone for Musicians' Club. Coincidently, I happened to see this guitar so I give it a try.
Neck
A set-neck construction. Comes with a rosewood fretboard. The neck of G-400 is rather huge, as expected from Epiphones/Gibsons. To me, it is definitely not a good shred guitar. I sometimes wonder why does she choose G-400. While I may not have any trouble playing given my large hands, it might be difficult for a girl's hand.
Body
It is a mahogany body.
Tone
Clean sounds rather superb. Very warm feeling, especially with the neck pickup. Played it clean for quite long before I decided to try with distortion.
Distortion-wise, I find is a little too muddy. The lead notes will sound alright on this guitar but the tone is a bit muddy when I was playing chords. This muddiness can be reduced by using the bridge pickup of course but if you can feel it, the muddiness will still persist. Those who can't hear the difference, just ignore it.
The set-neck construction gives G-400 a good sustain, too.
Overall: 4/5
While I like G-400 because of its easy accessibility to low frets, its muddy tone is what I would normally avoid. It can be improved by changing its stock pickup, I guess. Moreover, I prefer a brighter tone from a guitar, which is why I like Alder. Even though mahogany is a good wood, it doesn't appeal me. Apart from that, everything else of the guitar is fine.
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
Rally buzz
This would be my last post before I leave for airport in an hour time. But like I said, I'll be back on 6th of January.
Recently, there'd been a lot of buzz about Rally guitars, many speak of how good it is while there is one of the member who said Rally is crap. So rather than judging on their arguments, I decided to go down to SVguitars just to come to a conclusion myself.. since I'm going down there to grab some guitar strings as well.
Managed to try Rally GL-300.
Never try the GL-400 though.
GL-300 and GL-400 basically has the same specs, except that GL-400 has gold-plated hardwares. Gold-plated hardwares are more tedious to make than usual chrome hardwares and thus, there is a difference in the price of GL-300 (S$360) and GL-400 (S$400).
Unknown to most of us, according to the staff there, the production plant where Rally are made, also produce Epiphone guitars for Gibson. In other words, he's trying to imply that the standard of Rally guitars can match up that of Epiphone and getting a Rally would be getting an Epiphone at a cheaper price.
And indeed, the GL-300 doesn't fail to give the feeling of an Epiphone Standard. It is also set-neck just like an Epiphone Std too. The neck is of the same thickness, the rosewood fret board feels the same. It is also about the same weight as an Epiphone. Body is made of mahogany, not alder as some said. Tone-wise, the pickups gives your a very bright and sweet sound but not very vintage in my opinion though. It is somehow very difficult to describe the 'vintage' tone in words.
As a conclusion, Rally is really worth getting with the price listed. Normally, an Epiphone Standard Top Plus would cost around S$800. Again, it is up to individual decision in which is really worth getting. Some may prefer having the 'Epiphone' name on the headstock rather than a 'Rally'. Well, if that's the case, go ahead. :)
Recently, there'd been a lot of buzz about Rally guitars, many speak of how good it is while there is one of the member who said Rally is crap. So rather than judging on their arguments, I decided to go down to SVguitars just to come to a conclusion myself.. since I'm going down there to grab some guitar strings as well.
Managed to try Rally GL-300.
Unknown to most of us, according to the staff there, the production plant where Rally are made, also produce Epiphone guitars for Gibson. In other words, he's trying to imply that the standard of Rally guitars can match up that of Epiphone and getting a Rally would be getting an Epiphone at a cheaper price.
And indeed, the GL-300 doesn't fail to give the feeling of an Epiphone Standard. It is also set-neck just like an Epiphone Std too. The neck is of the same thickness, the rosewood fret board feels the same. It is also about the same weight as an Epiphone. Body is made of mahogany, not alder as some said. Tone-wise, the pickups gives your a very bright and sweet sound but not very vintage in my opinion though. It is somehow very difficult to describe the 'vintage' tone in words.
As a conclusion, Rally is really worth getting with the price listed. Normally, an Epiphone Standard Top Plus would cost around S$800. Again, it is up to individual decision in which is really worth getting. Some may prefer having the 'Epiphone' name on the headstock rather than a 'Rally'. Well, if that's the case, go ahead. :)
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