Anyone handled the new Epis?

[sgosnell]

The headstock that Gibson put on the later Epis is what looks wrong to me. The original Epi headstock was known as the moustache, not open book, because it's subtly different, a little more of a dip, like the profile of an old-fashioned moustache.

[Sydex]

The headstock that Gibson put on the later Epis is what looks wrong to me. The original Epi headstock was known as the moustache, not open book, because it's subtly different, a little more of a dip, like the profile of an old-fashioned moustache.

exactly

[2bornot2bop]

There was this thread at the Gear Page
Did Gibson make a mistake….. with Epiphones….. | Page 2 | The Gear Page

People seem quite pleased with those new Epis. What if they did a "new" Epi ES-175 ?

Especially since Gibson isn’t making new ES175’s. But I’m keeping my Epi ES175 Premium, thin neck and all. Great guitar!

[nyc chaz]

Especially since Gibson isn’t making new ES175’s. But I’m keeping my Epi ES175 Premium, thin neck and all. Great guitar!

I have an Epi premium with the wine red color,plays great,sounds and looks great. Considering the measly sum i paid for it compared to my other guitars shows you don't have to spend a small fortune to get a fine guitar.I'm sure at some point in the near future,Gibson will start making 175's again in limited quantities with some absurd price tag.

[DawgBone]

The headstock that Gibson put on the later Epis is what looks wrong to me. The original Epi headstock was known as the moustache, not open book, because it's subtly different, a little more of a dip, like the profile of an old-fashioned moustache.

I think this is the classiest mass produced headstock ever. The string pull looks fairly straight as well.

[Gitterbug]

I'm amused by this preciosity about headstock shapes. Epiphone has been all over the place, but so has Gibson, especially pre-war. Not to forget Yamaha (I love the SA2200 headstock, not others) or Ibanez. To me, anything symmetrical goes, especially considering how masculine-ugly all 7-string takes are.

Edit: Forgot to wisecrack something about the unique Martin headstock.

[sgosnell]

Yeah, I have never bought, nor refused to buy, any guitar just because of the headstock. I'm unable to see how the headstock shape affects tone or playability. If that were on the list, it would be near the bottom.

[RJVB]

Edit: Forgot to wisecrack something about the unique Martin headstock.

Uniquely uninspired?

I'm unable to see how the headstock shape affects tone or playability.

Neck material apparently affects tone so I wouldn't be surprised if headstock weight has some effect too (try fixing sufficiently heavy sufficiently solidly and have a listen?). Playability is more evident: some of those Art Deco inspired contraptions must weigh enough to affect balance. And while using a strap may prevent the instrument from toppling you must still feel it in your shoulder.

[sgosnell]

Weight, yes. Specific shape details, no.