Peerless Gigmaster - who has one and how are they?

[chris32895]

On a bit of a Joe Pass and Jim Hall kick and I realized I always simply love their guitar sound. However, like many here, I don't like the price of real ES-175's - much too high for me. I see Peerless Gigmasters pop up every now and then and I really like the modernized ES-175 look they have (save for the tuning machines). Also, it seems they are 2.84" deep which is a bit shallower than a real ES-175 and a big selling point for me as I had an Epiphone ES-175 and I did not get along with the body depth. And, best of all, they are quite a bit cheaper.

I'm wondering what people who have them think of them and if they are worth pursuing for a cheaper 175 alternative?

[gianluca]

I don’t know about the Gigmaster but I have been very impressed by the Epiphone 175 Premium.

[AllanAllen]

I like the look of the Gigmaster, I always wondered why they put the flame on the back of the Epiphone Joe Pass.

[nyc chaz]

I don’t know about the Gigmaster but I have been very impressed by the Epiphone 175 Premium.

Those people that say the 175 sound is only possible with Gibson should give a listen to the Epiphone 175 premium from a few years ago that had the Gibson pickups and you would be hard pressed to tell the difference.

[Kerryalt]

Had it for some time and used it in various types of combos. Great guitar. It's coming up for sale as I'm getting old and thinning the herd. Let me know if you're interested. I think I saw Chuck Loeb demo his on a YouTube somewhere, and he really liked it too.

-Kerry