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Originally Posted by himself
I really like, that the new Broadways seem to have the "Gibson-style F-Holes" again.
It's also worth noting, that apparently they now even offer a left-handed model.
I wonder if the reintroduction of the Broadway has something to do with the abandonment of Gibson archtops.
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05-24-2023 06:18 AM
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Do you thiing "selected spruce top" is for sure solid carved wood?
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Originally Posted by Webby
No natural? Tsk tsk.
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Originally Posted by himself
Last edited by rolijen; 05-24-2023 at 08:24 AM.
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Thanks! I'm surprised such a procedure is worth of it (instead of using solid spruce a CNC carving).
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Very good news, provided the overall quality and electronics are OK. The MIK Epis around Y2K have proven to be excellent builds. The choice of colors - red or black - is interesting, as earlier versions were Natural and Sunburst AFAIK. Too bad fidelity to the originals has kept the less than desirable Frequensator tailpiece on board.
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Originally Posted by himself
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Originally Posted by RyanM
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Originally Posted by ruger9
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Originally Posted by AllanAllen
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Yeah it's weird. Maybe Sweetwater did a partnership to get an exclusive finish... but why it's less expensive is beyond me.
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Poor man’s L5?
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Originally Posted by himself
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Originally Posted by Bach5G
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I love the Broadways. A very good basic body, a competent neck, a little slim (I like that okay), good tuners etc. It's a perfect candidate for a wiring harness replacement if you aren't happy with the standard one. I put StewMac PAF copies on mine and really love the results. I have a Gibson L5ces, Gibson ES175, Gibson ES165, and an Aria Pro II PE180... but the Broadway ends up in my hands way more than you'd expect with that competition.
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The new ones at Sweetwater look nice. They are 24.75 scale vs 25.5 on the vintage natural. Different fretboard wood too.
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The scale length change is significant, especially in comping role. As well, it's less of a poor man's L5 now.
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Originally Posted by vinnyv1k
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Originally Posted by Stringswinger
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Originally Posted by jazzshrink
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Japanese sites also specifie them at 24 3/4 scale length
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Fingerboard made of Indian Laurel. What is it ? (Need some education, sorry !)Last edited by 339 in june; 05-27-2023 at 02:29 PM. Reason: Typo
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Originally Posted by 339 in june
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Laurel
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Not the same as the laurels known in the Americas and Europe.
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Epi should bring back the Emperor.
Grant Green, What is This Thing
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