Subject
Gruntys thoughts about the Epiphone PR5E Cutaway Acoustic Electric Guitar
By: Grunty from the town of glass from CORNING NEW YORK, gmorgan2@stny.rr.com
Submitted: 9/17/2011
Quality
Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable?
looks great and like most Epiphones I have bought from AMS excellent quality you can't beat it
Reliability
How has it stood up over time?
I can't answer this just got it yesterday but I have 2 other Epiphones and I have had them 3 years and they do get a work out and still look like new, and the only thing I have changed is strings.
I have been playing this one since i got it had to tune it, i have 10 hours on it easy far haven't had to tune it yet.
Overall
Your general opinion of this product.
It's fantastic just what I have been looking for HE HEEEEEEEE.
If your a beginner you will love it you just can't beat it just so easy to play, it will make learning a lot more fun and enjoyable
Playability and Feel
How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing?
feels great, nice and light and plays fast.
controls are no problem right within reach you can't beat it.If you have the money to spend this is the way to go to have fun.
Tone
Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin?
i am not a expert far from it but the tone sounds good to me i have nothing to say bad about it.
Finish
How did the stain or paint job look?
Like all my other Epiphones fantastic
Action
How was the action out of the box?
Action is just like my electric guitars the strings are so low to the frets a 5 year old can play it.
I have a Carvin electric guitar with strings so close to the frets all you have to do is touch them.
This Epiphones is darn near as close he heeee.
Subject
Suprising Instrument
By: vaskip55 from Va.
Submitted: 8/20/2011
Quality
Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable?
Seems to be very well built. No flaws i can see or hear.
Reliability
How has it stood up over time?
had for few months only. But don't dought it will last me till i'm finished playing.
Overall
Your general opinion of this product.
Didn't expect a lot from this guitar for the price, but with a set of Martin strings and amped it is obviously priced to low. It Sounds wonerful through a fender amp. thinking of getting an acoustic amp.
Playability and Feel
How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing?
feels like an old friend. comfy, playable. Keeps tune very well.
Tone
Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin?
Sound is even across the strings. the controls even out any differences no problem
Finish
How did the stain or paint job look?
I got the Natural. Beautiful and flawless.
Action
How was the action out of the box?
Great action. no adjustment needed on mine.
Subject
A ROCKIN WORKHORSE
By: Larry Hazlewood from North Little Rock, Arkansas, USA, larryhazlewood@yahoo.com
Submitted: 5/12/2011
Quality
Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable?
Quality construction to be expected from Epiphone
Reliability
How has it stood up over time?
new purchace but so far so good
Overall
Your general opinion of this product.
Best money I ever spent
Playability and Feel
How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing?
light as a feather, neck straight and true
Action
How was the action out of the box?
Good but needed to be tweaked
Subject
Great Guitar
By: craigstar from NorCal
Submitted: 7/28/2010
Reliability
How has it stood up over time?
I just bought it, so I can't say, but it is very well made. Sturdy, not a piece of junk by any means.
Overall
Your general opinion of this product.
This is an excellent guitar. My new favorite.
Playability and Feel
How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing?
It plays like an electric guitar, the action is fast.
Tone
Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin?
Action
How was the action out of the box?
The action was a little high but after a bit of adjustment, it is perfect now.
Subject
If I could make value a 10, I would have
By: Nathan Ryan from Boise, greenleafgangstas@gmail.com
Submitted: 6/28/2010
Quality
Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable?
Great quality, I have not been disappointed by epiphone before and the story hasn't changed. It has never given me troubles.
Reliability
How has it stood up over time?
Owned it for a year and a half. Played it every day, and almost every week for worship. No problems at all, just a solid guitar.
Overall
Your general opinion of this product.
So I have been playing for a while now, and this guitar is the one that I always go back to. Plug it in and get ready to blow peoples minds with the amazing sound. I am serious, everyone I play with drop what they are doing the first time they hear this plugged in to tell me how great they think it sounds.
Playability and Feel
How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing?
A very light guitar. The neck is pretty smooth, and easy to move around on. Its not too chunky, and bar chords are easy to do for a long time without tiring out your hand. It is pretty skinny, which is nice when you just want to sit down and play, but sucky when you are looking for a case. Make sure to find one it won't want to move around in
Tone
Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin?
Tone is great. I installed the Elixer Phospher/bronze to give it that warm tone, and WOW. It seriously sounds better than the $1000 Taylors it was playing with.
Finish
How did the stain or paint job look?
Finish looks great. Lots of people compliment on how it looks. I did however buy and install a pick guard. The best $10 investment I made on this guitar.
Action
How was the action out of the box?
The action is superb. I sometimes do get a fret buzz on the 6e when I play the third fret, but that just tells me I need to change strings. Once I do, its gone.