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Iceman*
Published on 11/17/08 at 01:51
Best value:
Excellent
Manufacture "Made in China" (I think he)
24 frets, 2 humbuckers and split Gibson USA Dirty Fingers ".
Mahogany body and neck, flamed maple top.
Easel Tune-O-matic/Stop bar, fully gilt fittings (including screws microphones, the class). The tuners are Grovers, they also golden.
3 position selector, a volume knob (with a push-pull splitter for microphones), 1 tone knob.
As for the handle, so it's a 24 frets, glued, with ebony fingerboard (can not be of prime quality, it is relatively clear, but hey, it's still the ebony
).
The profile goes from C to D for better playing comfort, very fine and comfortable, almost like on my Ibanez Iceman, but less wide.
The landmarks are flashes, it makes you better than the blocks to my taste, although they are slightly too dug (nails hang sometimes).
I put 8 because a guitar has less than 700 euros is very well equipped, although in therm finish is far from perfect.
UTILIZATION
The neck is wonderful, it fits perfectly in hand over its entire length, it is not obvious to tjrs access to acute, but hey, buying a Les Paul is known already and we accept .
Then the 24 cases lessen the problem somewhat, we can reach the 20th box without too many problems with a little practice (in any case, few songs that go beyond).
In terms of ergonomics on the other hand ... We have already seen (much) better.
The guitar is very heavy (on one side, if you want it to sound ...), but the problem is mostly on the size of the body in the sitting game is really a problem, she slips on the right knee (for righties), lower body bcp being more massive than the top and cutting the thigh is too high.
In terms of sound, it's still very good, we understand why the guitar is too heavy, sustain is infinite and the reason is excellent.
SOUNDS
I play everything (blues as neo metal) and I must say that this guitar is doing pretty well everywhere.
Having two identical PAF has high output could foreshadow a lack of versatility. It is not so, for the push-pull splitter from further increase the possibilities.
That said, its clear the microphones are not as good as bcp Duncan SH 1 59 'for solo round and mellow for that matter.
Maybe it is interesting to change the neck pickup for this one also (I never touch the bridge, the dirty fingers is just as enjoyable disto).
In short you will understand, the sound is bold, incisive, while being versatile.
OVERALL OPINION
I use it for a few days.
Like its equipment (ebony fingerboard, Grover, micro Gibson) and his reason.
I like a little less ergonomic (I expected but hey, that's weird tjrs) and finishes, which are averages.
I played on quite a few other guitars (Squier, Fender Stratocaster, Ibanez Iceman, Takamine) and I must say that his level, it is by far their superior.
The price is excellent value, some will say that Epiphone never ring as a Gibson, but at this price point in the big brother was a Faded Sg, with no finish or equipment "special" (almost no varnish, c is to say ...) and quality more than doubtful.
With the experience I probably would do this choice
24 frets, 2 humbuckers and split Gibson USA Dirty Fingers ".
Mahogany body and neck, flamed maple top.
Easel Tune-O-matic/Stop bar, fully gilt fittings (including screws microphones, the class). The tuners are Grovers, they also golden.
3 position selector, a volume knob (with a push-pull splitter for microphones), 1 tone knob.
As for the handle, so it's a 24 frets, glued, with ebony fingerboard (can not be of prime quality, it is relatively clear, but hey, it's still the ebony
). The profile goes from C to D for better playing comfort, very fine and comfortable, almost like on my Ibanez Iceman, but less wide.
The landmarks are flashes, it makes you better than the blocks to my taste, although they are slightly too dug (nails hang sometimes).
I put 8 because a guitar has less than 700 euros is very well equipped, although in therm finish is far from perfect.
UTILIZATION
The neck is wonderful, it fits perfectly in hand over its entire length, it is not obvious to tjrs access to acute, but hey, buying a Les Paul is known already and we accept .
Then the 24 cases lessen the problem somewhat, we can reach the 20th box without too many problems with a little practice (in any case, few songs that go beyond).
In terms of ergonomics on the other hand ... We have already seen (much) better.
The guitar is very heavy (on one side, if you want it to sound ...), but the problem is mostly on the size of the body in the sitting game is really a problem, she slips on the right knee (for righties), lower body bcp being more massive than the top and cutting the thigh is too high.
In terms of sound, it's still very good, we understand why the guitar is too heavy, sustain is infinite and the reason is excellent.
SOUNDS
I play everything (blues as neo metal) and I must say that this guitar is doing pretty well everywhere.
Having two identical PAF has high output could foreshadow a lack of versatility. It is not so, for the push-pull splitter from further increase the possibilities.
That said, its clear the microphones are not as good as bcp Duncan SH 1 59 'for solo round and mellow for that matter.
Maybe it is interesting to change the neck pickup for this one also (I never touch the bridge, the dirty fingers is just as enjoyable disto).
In short you will understand, the sound is bold, incisive, while being versatile.
OVERALL OPINION
I use it for a few days.
Like its equipment (ebony fingerboard, Grover, micro Gibson) and his reason.
I like a little less ergonomic (I expected but hey, that's weird tjrs) and finishes, which are averages.
I played on quite a few other guitars (Squier, Fender Stratocaster, Ibanez Iceman, Takamine) and I must say that his level, it is by far their superior.
The price is excellent value, some will say that Epiphone never ring as a Gibson, but at this price point in the big brother was a Faded Sg, with no finish or equipment "special" (almost no varnish, c is to say ...) and quality more than doubtful.
With the experience I probably would do this choice