GASing for a Sheraton II PRO..

[zaza_3121]

Hi,
I own two guitars:
Squier J Mascis Jazzmaster (modded with Fender tremolo plate, StayTrem arm & bridge)
Epiphone Les Paul Classic Plus VS (modded by the previous owner with Gibson Classic 57' in bridge, Gibson BurstBucker in neck, replaced hardware etc.)

Anyway, I want another one. At first I was sure it would be MIM Fender strat, but then I saw Sherry PRO in wine red.. Let me tell you, I'm a big fan of Bernard Butler and his cherry red ES-355 is my wet dream Epiphone doesn't make ES-355 anymore, so Sherry is a very nice cosmetic alternative, though the color is darker. I know there's Epi 335 PRO, but Sherry looks better to my eyes and it's equipped with the ProBuckers.

I live in Czechia (Czech Republic) and the music stores don't have more than one piece in stock. Boo! I wanted to try more of them and choose the best one. There's Thomann in Germany, but it's quite far from the borders and I don't have a car. Do you think it's good to order one without playing it? I was lucky with my Squier Jazzmaster.. Thomann has a good return policy, so if there's a problem, no big deal.

What should I be aware of? I read the fretwork is so-so. Anything else?
Is it a good choice? I'm open minded, don't be afraid to change my mind!

 

[wildeman]

Those are beautiful guitars, i would order one no problem. I haven't seen a Sheraton with any issues before, im on my second one now and i've played lots.

 

[Paruwi]

I live in Czechia (Czech Republic) and the music stores don't have more than one piece in stock. Boo! I wanted to try more of them and choose the best one. There's Thomann in Germany, but it's quite far from the borders and I don't have a car. Do you think it's good to order one without playing it? I was lucky with my Squier Jazzmaster.. Thomann has a good return policy, so if there's a problem, no big deal.

Hi,
Welcome here @ €piTalk


you can't do much wrong when you'll order it from thomann,
if it isn't perfect for you, the return policy will sort it out

 

[zaza_3121]

I'm seriously disappointed :(
The guitar itself is very beautiful, but those frets! Whoever did that should be fired. Sharp and lifted fret ends on a 555€ guitar is a crime. I'm sending it back to Thomann.

My DaeWon 2005 Epi LP Classic is absolutely brilliant. Seems I got a bad Sherry..

The plastic E is a joke..

 

[wildeman]

Wow man, thats a drag. Those fret ends do look terrible. The E still has the plastic covering on it, it looks much better without. Are you gonna have another one sent to you?

 

[Davis Sharp]

Damn! It look like the frets were just slapped on to the fingerboard and over the binding. I'm sorry you were disappointed. Good luck with the return. I wonder if they can inspect it at the warehouse before shipping it.

 

[zaza_3121]

I've been considering ordering another Sheraton, but I'm a little bit afraid.. the frets put me off and I know these are not rare on the new Epiphones. On the other hand, it sounds and looks GRRRREAT.

Or should I order a strat instead?

Edit: I asked Thomann if it's possible to order another one AND return it back if anything goes wrong. I will see..

 

[Paruwi]

Or should I order a strat instead?

Nooooooooooooooooo

 

[rocksmoot]

Wow, I don't think I've ever seen a Sheraton with frets that poorly done. The necks are usually the best thing about them. Gotta be a fluke.

 

[wildeman]

I also think thats a fluke. Thats the high end stuff, it must have escaped QC or it could have happened after shipping ( extreme dry or cold). I cant see Epi willingly sending out something that bad. It is warrantied if you want to keep it, they will fix it.