Justin Davin from Okinawa, Japan
jtdavin89@aim.com
Subject:
Best purchase I have ever made
Quality:
made very well and its very very reliable
Sound:
The tone is absolutely wonderful especially taking into effect that it does not have a selector switch or tone knobs. the trick is to adjust the guitar volume and use the amp volume to get the sound you want
Reliability:
it has a matte finish which can chip very easily but it just adds to the character. ive played this guitar with belt buckles on and everything it takes some major work to scratch it up.
Overall:
I will never have to buy another guitar again. It is sturdy, beautiful, great tone, and reliable. The action is just right, and there is no string buzz, I don't know what the first r**** was talking about. This is a very sexy guitar and it suits not only my preference of music (crappy punk rock) but can play anything from acoustic to metal. The Gibson Dirty Fingers pickup is amazing. The only thing i was a little differential on was the tapered neck. it is wider than most but it is only for better sustain and playability. it just takes some getting used to it.
Playability and Feel:
perfect. plays very fast and great for anything. its not neck heavy like most epiphones and gibsons
Tone:
you can get any tone you want out of it using the volume on the guitar and the amp
Finish:
the paint job is phenomenal. the binding makes it even sexier
Action:
out of the box action was very low. i restrung it with a set of ernie ball super slinkies and its even better i barely have to press the strings
Skill Level:
Pro-Rock Star
Do you own this product?:
yes
Date submitted:
2009 jan 20
cHARMcityXero from Baltimore, MD
buckley86.ian@gmail.com
Quality:
very well made a small blemish on the bottom binding but great otherwise
Sound:
bright tone running thru my fender twin reverb amb
Reliability:
i have had it for like a week but its great holding tune very well even when outside in the cold while im playing it
Overall:
sweet guitar awesome i love it
Playability and Feel:
neck is amazing slimmer than epiphone dot more like a fender neck its pretty sweet tho
Tone:
very bright sound thru the pickups even without being plugged in the tone is bright clean sound
Finish:
matte finish on the guitar is amazing, the racing stripes has a texture
Action:
action is great on the first 13 or 14 frets a little high after that but still very playable
Skill Level:
Intermediate
Do you own this product?:
yes
Derek from Reno, NV, USA
Quality:
For the price the quality is excellent.
Sound:
Sound is great. Good clean sound and excellent sound when distorted or when effects are added.
Reliability:
It is a newer purchase so we will see but a friend has had it a while and it is great.
Overall:
I've wanted this guitar for a long time and I was not disappointed at all.
Playability and Feel:
I am a huge fan of how it plays. I love the Semi-hollow guitars and this one is no different.
Tone:
Bright tone. Sounds like you would want a Tom DeLonge guitar to sound.
Finish:
I love the paint job. It is a nice change from the everyday glossy finishes.
Action:
Incredible. I was worried that like most guitars the action would come to high and it is perfect.
Skill Level:
Intermediate
Do you own this product?:
Yes
jason in frozen from seiling,Oklahoma,USA
Quality:
I won't buy anything from Epiphone ever again.
Sound:
The tone is okay,with only a volume knob there's not much contro of the to9ne overall.
Reliability:
I didn't like the guitar at all when I got it. But I thought I just needed to play it a little more and get used to it.I was wrong,everytime I pick it up to play I regret purchasing it.
Overall:
This guitar is sturdy and that's the only thing I can say on it's behalf. It's like a pumped up version of the junk you but at Wal-Mart
Playability and Feel:
the neck seemed a little wider than most.It plays like a $100.00 Wal-Mart toy guitar.
Tone:
The tone is bright and heavy. I adjusteded my amp for an hour trying to find a tone I was happy with but I think I'd rather sell this piece and get something else.
Finish:
I admit it's a sharp looking guitar. If only it sounded as good as it looks....
Action:
The action is too high.Strings buzz way too much.
Do you own this product?:
Yes
Ben from Long Island, NY
Quality:
EXCELLENT. a very solid built guitar. first high quality Epiphone i've owned. feels nothing like the cheaper Epi's. Grover tuners are nice and smooth and stay in tune very well.
Overall:
great quality guitar for the money. sounds just like Tom's guitar. plays like a much more expensive guitar. great for anyone who's a blink-182 or Angels & Airwaves fan. action is set nice and low and intonation is set from the factory. excellent sustain and it sounds great clean, distorted, and with effects. i haven't played the Gibson version but don't waste your money...this is a high quality instrument that does Tom Delonge justice.
THIS GUITAR ROCKS!!!!
Playability and Feel:
the neck has a different feel than most of my guitars but i like it. single volume knob is as simple as it gets.
Tone:
Gibson Dirty Fingers is amazing! it doesn't sound muddy distorted like many other pickups. it has a nice tone clean, distorted, and with effects.
Finish:
matte brown finish with cream racing stripe. this is the only guitar i have with a matte finish..its a little different but i like it. seems like it would scratch easily so be careful.
Action:
nice and low with no fret buzz. intonation set from factory. just tune it up and start playing!
Do you own this product?:
yea
Nathan from Spokane, Wa
onenatese7en@yahoo.com
Subject:
Best Guitar Ever!!
Quality:
Great Quality, hardware is great and stays in tune. i have a tom delonge fender and the hardware sucks.
Reliability:
I haven’t had it for that long, but this guitar is going to last me a lifetime.
Overall:
I was a little skeptical at first, because I am a name brand person. (Gibson)
When I saw that Epiphone was doing this signature model I thought I would be a cheap guitar with bad hardware. But I was wrong and it’s not cheap at all. I love this guitar.
Playability and Feel:
The tapered neck makes this guitar awesome and easy to play. Only one knob to worry about and sounds great.
Tone:
when playing clean you get great sound out of this, and the dirty fingers make distortion a dream. Great tone.
Finish:
I love the look of this guitar, one of a kind. Finish looks amazing.
Action:
tune it, and its ready to go.
Do you own this product?:
yes
Date submitted:
03-23-2009