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Originally Posted by Brian B
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03-07-2018 02:49 PM
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Hi guys,
I'm catching up with this thread again (I'm the OP) - wonderful posts, guitars and photos here since my last visit.
So far I think the count is on 21 guitars
...and I agree with Lawson-Stone, would be great to see more vids with'me being played!
In this meantime I bought a Gibson 175 (one from the early CME deals) a figured one; My Epiphone got a new set of tuners - Gotoh M330 in black with tulip pegs. And also a new pickguard with a "creme" ply, to go with the binding. This is just cosmetics as the other mods I already gave account on previous posts.
So, comparing it with the Gibson ES-175:
They're two different beasts. The Gibson is amazing but the Epiphone is also. The Gibson is brighter and huge sounding, the Epi is warm and reflects clearly the laminated construction. The Gibson's neck is thicker and super comfortable; the Epiphone neck is thinner but also comfortable and does not compromise, at all, the guitar stability.
The bodies are very similar (with some slight differences in their curves) and both comfortable, too. Maybe there's something about the neck angle that makes them still feel different, though.. will have to investigate.
The Epiphone, roughly a year after, seems to be "aging" very well, the sound seems to reflect the passing time. I play it a lot, always.
Whenever I'm playing one of them I don't think about the other and they both deliver; in their own way each one is the best loads of fun, always time playing each one!
At this point I'm selling many of my guitars (I'm moving to a new town, new house, and need to take just the essential for space reasons. I sold many guitars and will sell quite a few still, if I can - but no way I'll be selling the Epiphone just because I have the Gibson now. For someone that may not afford to buy a real Gibson 175 I would even more quickly speak great things about the Epi.
Basically I feel the exact same thing I did before: with a few mods this is a guitar for life and wouldn't embarrass any professional who wouldn't mind to spot an Epiphone logo on the headstock
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So for those of you who own an Epi Zephyr and an Epi Premium 175, how do the neck dimensions compare? Does the Zephyr have a fuller, more rounded neck than the notoriously thin and often criticized neck of the Epi Premium 175?
Be careful, you're feeding my gas for a Zephyr now
Here's my Premium. I'm considering a Zephyr to drop a VVCC humbucker into.
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Originally Posted by 2bornot2bop
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Originally Posted by 2bornot2bop
(Ain't I a stinker? .... XP )
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Originally Posted by Brian B
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....A few days ago I met a guy who I came across who has a nice guitar collection....Went round to his place to look them over and play and jam bit.... Gibson, Epiphone, Washburn, Guild and a nd quite a few more...all nice archtop jazz type guitars....He showed me his latest purchase - A brand new Gibson ES -175 - curly maple top blonde....I played it and ---- YUCK --- what a monster....hardly any acoustic tone and a neck as thick as a trunk....not for me....£3500 he paid for it...My 2008 Epiphone knock spots of it.....
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Does an ES165 clone count ? Here is my new one that I just got last week and bought off a fellow forum member and I absolutely love it...great finish, easy to play and sounds great...what more could I want ?
Last edited by pcpicker47; 04-05-2018 at 12:48 PM.
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Originally Posted by pcpicker47
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Originally Posted by pcpicker47
It looks pretty good...
What year is yours?
B.
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Brian
It is a 1998....I just got it back from guitar tech last night who put on my favorite strings (D'Addario Chromes 12-52), tweeked a few things, adjusted the trust rod slightly...set the action low where I like it, filed a fret edge here and there...he was really impressed with it and so am I...this guitar is just what I was looking for at a reasonable price. I cant believe the volume and sound it has acoustically...it really projects and I can feel the resonance thru my body when I play it...I am a very very happy camper ! I owned a "real" ES165 a number of years ago and I feel this is a better guitar. I had a ES175 that I bought used in 1969 and I think it was an early 60s model...to be honest that was so many years ago, I really cant recall much about it, but I know I liked it and played it until about 1985, when I traded it in on a Johnny Smith model.
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A couple of thoughts;
Originally Posted by pcpicker47
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B.
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Someone in this thread stated that, in their opinion, the early Epiphone ES-175's were not "as good" as the more recent ones. I can't find the comment in order to quote it.
I might have an opportunity to purchase a USED 2006 Epi. ES 175 in approximately the end of September. It is a long and complicated story. I have not seen this guitar and I won't be able to see it until that time.
There seem to be very few of these in the stores here and they are about twice the price of the used one I am hoping to see.
I'm wondering what it is about the newer ones that might be considered to be "better" than the earlier models.
Thanks for your help.
Cheers
Dave
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Originally Posted by Greco
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Originally Posted by wmachine
Were the pickups on the early (i.e., 2006) models regarded as being substantially inferior?
The finish is of little concern to me.
Thanks again.
Dave
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Originally Posted by Greco
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Compare for yourself:
Epiphone ES-175
Epiphone ES-175 Premium
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Thanks to everyone for your comments and support.
The links to compare the models were very helpful. I was not aware that the "original" (Epi) version was know as the "Reissue". I'm now feeling embarrassed that I didn't find it for comparison.
It is a relief that the electronics are the primary area of concern, as pickup swaps, pots, caps etc are all items that I can do myself.
I do guitar electronics for friends as a hobby. I have made and replaced many wiring harnesses, etc. including several 335 rewires/repairs. The phrase "building a ship in a bottle" comes to mind.
Again, thanks for the help and support.
Cheers
DaveLast edited by Greco; 08-26-2018 at 10:18 PM.
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Originally Posted by Greco
"At some time in the past, I knew nothing, and have made little progress since then"
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I'm edging very close to joining this club! I've seen that the Epi 175 in Black is available reasonably local to me. However, before I pull the trigger I wanted to check that there isn't anything odd about the black ones. I notice they seem to be in the minority. I'm fine with black cosmetically, but I would like to know if they have a thicker finish and don't sound as good as the natural or anything similar.
Probably being paranoid but I thought I would check with the considerable collective wisdom out there!
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Originally Posted by sparkhall
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My first encounter with one of these Epi 175 premiums was a black one at GC in Oklahoma City a few years ago. I was instantly in love -- it was like "Hey, here's a 175 I can actually afford?" I would have bought it right then, but THE WIFE was with me at the time, so that kinda spoiled the moment. I later ordered a natural finish and greatly enjoyed that guitar for a while. But I must confess that I did eventually move on to a Gibson . . .
But I liked the black Epi a lot. I think the thin finish is part of the mojo. However, one small warning about the finish. The back of the neck won't stay matte or satin looking for very long. Mostly likely that spot where your right arm rubs won't either. Never bothered me a bit, but if you are super OCD about a pristine looking guitar, that could become an issue.
If you can get one of these for a good price, why not go for it ! They are cool guitars.
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Originally Posted by pcpicker47
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