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Audiofanzine FR
Published on 12/10/08 at 02:27
(Originally written by Makos/translated from Audiofanzine FR)
From the serial number I know that it was manufactured in Samick's factory in Indonesia.
UTILIZATION
This guitar is made for jazz players but it is also very good for blues musicians!
SOUNDS
The quality of the original pickups surprised me. I didn't expect such performance considering the guitar's price.
Of course a "57" instead of this pickup would bring better results but the original is still ok...
The guitar comes originally with roundwound heavy strings (I guess 11-47), the chords of a solid body. I replaced them with half roundwound heavy D'Addario strings (13-56).
Now you're talking jazz! You should do the same.
OVERALL OPINION
I bought it a few days ago. I'm very happy with it. The overall finish, sound, and its typical jazz presence remind me of a ES175 This sort of instruments at this price can only be made in Asia... You obviously get all Epiphone features.
What does an original Gibson has to offer...? A high-class finish, precious woods, historic pickups, a logo on the head, and a deluxe case. But does that really justify the price difference? IMHO they don't, because you get virtually the same playing feel, sound, and presence. But to own a real ES175 is surely something that justifies (almost) anything.
This Epiphone ES-175 Reissue is a beautiful instrument. I recommend it!
From the serial number I know that it was manufactured in Samick's factory in Indonesia.
UTILIZATION
This guitar is made for jazz players but it is also very good for blues musicians!
SOUNDS
The quality of the original pickups surprised me. I didn't expect such performance considering the guitar's price.
Of course a "57" instead of this pickup would bring better results but the original is still ok...
The guitar comes originally with roundwound heavy strings (I guess 11-47), the chords of a solid body. I replaced them with half roundwound heavy D'Addario strings (13-56).
Now you're talking jazz! You should do the same.
OVERALL OPINION
I bought it a few days ago. I'm very happy with it. The overall finish, sound, and its typical jazz presence remind me of a ES175 This sort of instruments at this price can only be made in Asia... You obviously get all Epiphone features.
What does an original Gibson has to offer...? A high-class finish, precious woods, historic pickups, a logo on the head, and a deluxe case. But does that really justify the price difference? IMHO they don't, because you get virtually the same playing feel, sound, and presence. But to own a real ES175 is surely something that justifies (almost) anything.
This Epiphone ES-175 Reissue is a beautiful instrument. I recommend it!