Ugh, I want all the new Epiphone Futuras, especially the Flying V
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VonBonfire
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The V is sorta cool. Not sure why they just couldn't do the IBG headstock on the sg/lp/es. $899 for the 335 is too high IMO. I can get an IBG used in excellent shape for that kinda $.
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Mr. Chainsaw
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Really like the finishes on these
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The V and the Explorer...
DanTravis62
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The Explorer in green is killer looking.
Zado
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Most folks will say the green Explorer looks titties. And I agree.
cardinal
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Just wish they didn't use such small frets. Deal breaker for me.
Findthetone1
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Are the Epis as bad as US Gibsons right now? The fret size is fucking stupid.
rsm
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Someone at Epiphone knows what they're doing; and getting things right. Many are already sold out.
The twilight shift (blue to purple) on the LP custom is nice. I'd be tempted if it was on an SG and I didn't just buy a guitar a few days ago.
I had a new Gibson '61 SG Standard, fixed bridge, in white, and a new Epi '63 Les Paul Custom SG in white with three Gibson pickups and vibrola trem. I kept the Epi, sold the Gibson. Both had very good fit and finish and QC.
The twilight shift (blue to purple) on the LP custom is nice. I'd be tempted if it was on an SG and I didn't just buy a guitar a few days ago.
I had a new Gibson '61 SG Standard, fixed bridge, in white, and a new Epi '63 Les Paul Custom SG in white with three Gibson pickups and vibrola trem. I kept the Epi, sold the Gibson. Both had very good fit and finish and QC.
Devin
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They certainly look awesome as fuck
Rottweiler
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I've wanted a v for a while. I had a Charvel V in 1990 and it was nice for practicing while sitting. I'm trying to not spend money on gear, but I did look pretty close at the futura Vs. I like the shorter, larger radius headstock vs the longer pointed one. I saw a recent video review of a new white Gibson 70s V and the finish was so thin, it was rubbing off from handling it a few times. Crazy.
phillybhatesme
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I'm in a similar boat. I have been itching for a V lately and found a decent Schecter V-1 in a color I like, but still haven't pulled the trigger. This color-changing finish and stainless frets on the Epi are really talking to me.
cardinal
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Yeah. I checked out the newer 80s Epiphone Explorer and the frets were tiny. From close up pics of these, the frets are the same size. Very strange to me.
Findthetone1
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Yep. It's almost criminal. I bought a LP Jr last year and had SS frets put on it immediately. It was worth it to me for the price I paid but guitars that are over 2K and more is plain stupid. There are lot of new Gibsons I like but I refuse to even consider them until they realize and fix the fret size problem.
phillybhatesme
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Found this video informative:
Can't really speak to the frets.
Can't really speak to the frets.
Beyond Black
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VonBonfire
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If the Probucker ignite model are Probucker ii and iii quality it's a good solid set of pickups.
phillybhatesme
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The pickups are the only thing that have me wondering...not that I don't have guitars with their own branded pickups (Schecter, Sully, etc.)...and I've always been in the school of thought that, "I can always EQ an amp," but for some reason, the pickups in these Epiphones are the only spec that doesn't scream AMAZING to me, where every other spec seems almost too good to be true for the price point (SS frets specifically).
That V that @Beyond Black posted is the one I'm eyeing.
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VonBonfire
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Yeah I don't appreciate you showing me that V at all, LOL. That'd be my 4th flying V but probably the one I'd keep. Thanks a lot dude.
But for real....I had the same feeling about the pickups in a Sheraton II Pro.....I got the guitar expecting to rip them out. The probucker ii and iii were excellent and not just "for a cheap guitar" excellent, just decent pickups period in the vein of a 57 classic. The split sounds were killer too I just never use splits. I wouldn't hesitate based on pickups. It's the pots and switch that I'd probably go after with a soldering iron first.
PBGas
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We have several of these in stock at our shop. I was really impressed by them. Fretwork was nicely done on the ones we have.
