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  1. Dennie

    What’s wrong with Epiphone and some online retailers?

    No company or guitar is perfect and of course there are exceptions but I like the way Alvarez generally rechecks then sets the guitars to factory specs again after they arrive from China and Japan. It’s probably more important to do this with acoustics than electrics but should still be done...
  2. Dennie

    What’s wrong with Epiphone and some online retailers?

    “What’s wrong with Epiphone?” The Epiphone Les Paul inspired by Gibson line “generally” doesn’t match the hype of the numerous YouTube videos and big box reviews comparing them as “just as good as Gibson”, they are not, not even close. Many look good, sound good but basic playability is not...
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    What’s wrong with Epiphone and some online retailers?

  4. Dennie

    What’s wrong with Epiphone and some online retailers?

    “ I have more Gibsons and ESPs than I have Epis. But, I seldom have any desire to go on a forum to talk about those.” I agree probably a waste of time that I could be using to file the nut.
  5. Dennie

    What’s wrong with Epiphone and some online retailers?

    I never said anything about expecting perfection and that isn’t found anywhere in the original post. Also not talking about a tailored setup suited to the individual player, also mentioned in the post. I appreciate your comments and opinion.
  6. Dennie

    What’s wrong with Epiphone and some online retailers?

    I’ve never had a problem so far with any guitar I’ve purchased from Japan.
  7. Dennie

    What’s wrong with Epiphone and some online retailers?

    Agreed, they are not a Gibson, I mentioned that.
  8. Dennie

    What’s wrong with Epiphone and some online retailers?

    Perfection? No sir, Didn’t say that, never said that.
  9. Dennie

    What’s wrong with Epiphone and some online retailers?

    Perhaps you should read the original post a little closer?
  10. Dennie

    What’s wrong with Epiphone and some online retailers?

    What’s wrong with Epiphone and some of our major online retailers? I see lots of online hype regarding the Epiphone Les Paul enspired by Gibson line. There’s lots of comparison reviews like; “Are they as good as a Gibson?” Etc. Many online retailers post mostly 5 star reviews with little to...
  11. Dennie

    Epiphone Masterbilt 2020 Excellente (quick review)

    I am hearing what you are saying. Generally I’ve had good luck with GC and Sweetwater. I’ve also had good service from Americanmusical as well. But this one definitely slipped through the cracks. I haven’t seen anything about GC doing an inspection of anything coming out of their warehouse...
  12. Dennie

    Honest question >> How do people afford very expensive guitars?

    Love your Gretsch guitars! I bought a USA made 70’s era Chet Atkins Nashville new back in 1974-76 best I recall and still have it after all these years. it’s in mint condition. I still play it some but not much. I probably spend more time cleaning and polishing it than playing. They have...
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    Honest question >> How do people afford very expensive guitars?

    For me that’s it exactly. I have almost no bills, kids are grown and house is paid for. I own a $5,000 Gibson Les Paul and a Gibson Pre-War Rosewood SJ200 that I gave around $6,800. Both of those guitars were bought on 0% interest credit. My lesser expensive guitars say $1,200 and under I...
  14. Dennie

    Epiphone Telecaster Too Ex$pen$ive!!

    I like that! It has a very smooth and clean look. I always wanted a Telecaster but for some reason never bought one. I’ve been shopping for one online now the last several months. Seems like there’s almost too many choices. I played a half dozen at my music store mostly Squires and Classic...
  15. Dennie

    New to the forum

    Seems I misspoke about the SJ200SCE being my only Epiphone. I forgot that I also have an Epiphone Lucille. Not sure how I forgot about that. I like the blues and play Lucille frequently against backing tracks. It’s a great guitar and a full on joy to play. I have a very nice USA Fender...
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    New to the forum

    Thank you. I wasn’t planning to buy anything when I walked into my music store. I just like to browse around mostly and see what’s new. The Epiphone caught my eye and after playing it I had to have it. It is a very fun guitar to play.
  17. Dennie

    New to the forum

    Gracious of you, thanks, glad to be here.
  18. Dennie

    New to the forum

    Thank you very kindly
  19. Dennie

    New to the forum

    Hello, My name is Dennie. I own 20 or so guitars from various manufactures. I have only one Epiphone and it’s an SJ200SCE. I bought it new at my local music store for $368.00. It is a fabulous inexpensive guitar that sounds good acoustically but even better plugged in. I am amazed at the...
  20. Dennie

    Epiphone Masterbilt 2020 Excellente (quick review)

    I just purchased a new Epiphone Excellente online from “GC” after reading some good reviews. I love vintage remakes and the history behind this one is fabulous. I have a vintage Martin and a Pre-War rosewood Gibson SJ200 that I play mostly and was looking for a decent dreadnaught that I...


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