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I think it's a great looking instrument, a refreshing contemporary take on the ES-175. In this instance the headstock really suits the 16" body. Glad not every guitar is a Gibson clone. My only reservation visually is the Grover Imperials.
I have to say, whenever I see a Peerless with built-in h/buckers (or an Ibanez LGB for that matter), I have an overwhelming urge to buy one and install a Shadow Zoller.Last edited by pubylakeg; 05-26-2016 at 07:09 PM.
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05-26-2016 07:02 PM
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Any updates on this one?
Interested in best first affordable ES175 clone and hadn't heard of Peerless before this thread. I was considering a Heritage 575, Eastman or the various Epiphone/Ibanez lower end axe's.Last edited by JMoto; 04-23-2017 at 03:20 PM.
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Originally Posted by JMoto
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Originally Posted by lammie200
As I recently mentioned in AgentSmith's thread regarding affordable ES175 clones, I played a Peerless Gigmaster Jazz at GnJ and thought it was a great playing, great sounding guitar. I am not one to obsess over an instrument sounding like another. I actually kinda' like the fact that the Peerless (and Eastman AR371) has its own voice. It sounds like itself. I guess you either like the tone/playability or you don't.
Although I don't need any more guitars, I sometimes think about buying a Peerless Hardtail (ES335 clone) and replacing the pickups, caps and pots. I should end up with a semi-hollow that may compete quite favorably with a $4000 '335 for about $1500. This is a moot point since my upgraded '97 Epi Sheraton is handling my semi-hollow requirements quite well.
I think you would be happy with a Peerless. IMO, they make great guitars at very reasonable prices.Last edited by jazz.fred; 04-23-2017 at 04:11 PM.
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Originally Posted by JMoto
and they seem to be a great value. If anyone has any more opinions of the Peerless Es175 clone, I would like to hear them before I pull the trigger on one myself.
Thanks in advance for any comments.
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Couple of references here to Epi pickups but in fact the confusion arises from the Peerless catalogue reference to '90% of an Epiphone PAF' or similar. The reference is solely to output. Doc ( Dosco ) may correct me, but the pickups are sourced in Korea exclusively for Peerless.
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Peerless is great quality. I have the "Epi Classic 57" pickups on my Sunset and they sound marvellous with that guitar.
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Absolutely - but they are not 'Epi' pickups.
David
Formerly Peerless agent for France.
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Originally Posted by blackcat
I have read that Epi humbuckers were manufactured in Korea--supposedly Alnico 5 magnets; someone on a guitar forum measured them at 8K ohms.
In any event, just my impression A/B'ing the Peerless against a Gibson 135 with Classic 57's (Alnico 2) the Peerless sounds mellower, the Gibson definitely brighter and more articulate, but depending on the tone you're going for--Kenny Burrell, mid-career George Benson--this may not be a bad thing at all.
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I have had the GM for about 6 months and it gets better and better as the wood opens up. I will never sell it! I love it way more than my H575 and it really covers all my basis when it comes to a budget 175. I chose it over an Eastman AR372, and glad I did. The rosewood pick guard and the Grovers are actually a nice touch..I thought,
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Good guitars for gigging musicians, as the name implies. Good catch at that price and condition. I thought Mairants' was closed down?
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The Epi Classic 57's work well in the Peerless guitars, if you're going for a dark, i.e., non-bright sound. Not as bright as the Gibsons for sure.
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Very nice. I really like the Peerless line, have a couple myself. Good luck with your latest acquisition and enjoy the ride!
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Bumping this old thread lol. Thinking of picking one up as I want a quality laminate box and these tick a lot of things for me. I really like the updated style on these, a mix of new and old and tbh modern f-holes seem more appropriate to a laminate box in my head while on carved tops I lean more towards traditional f-holes. Very stylish guitars
Anyways, anyone else with info on these? Not sure if they are even made anymore.
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