Epiphone 1966 Worn Wilshire

This guitar "wilshire 66" Epiphone is made in Indonesia in a modern factory, respecting specifications Gibson / Epiphone USA of rigor.
Equipped with 2X Mini Humbucker pickups type alnico 5, its electronics are made with high quality components. 2X volume 2x tone, 1x switch 3 positions.
The entire bridge is the same type as an SG standard (wilkinson style).
the neck is mahogany, made of two pieces at the head of which is practically invisible.
22 frets medium jumbo type SlimTaper rosewood handle 60s.

specifications:

Body mahogany
Mahogany neck
60s Neck Profile ™ SlimTaper
Nut 1.68
Rosewood fingerboard with dot inlay
Fingerboard Radius 12 "
22 medium jumbo frets
Bridge Humbucker Pickup NYT Mini-
Neck Humbucker Pickup Mini NYR
Controls Bridge Volume, Neck Volume, Bridge Tone, Neck Tone, 3-way pickup selector (toggle)
Scale 24.75 "
LockTone ™ Bridge Tune-O-Matic
Nickel Hardware
Premium die-cast tuners 14:1
Color Worn Cherry (WC), Aged Cherry (AC), Worn Black (WK)

UTILIZATION

The Wilshire is a marvel,
I am a collector of beautiful guitars, and buying this guitar
it is a pleasure ..... cheap more?
Fantastic achievement, in all respects identical to the original, except perhaps
the number of pieces of wood mahogany body beautifully crafted.
I noticed that it was a guitar variable to another on the BODY of mine, 3X,
for two of the original.
The rest is identical in appearance to note that the mechanics can be changed to give it a more authentic look ..
in weight, it is identical 3kg.
I love its pure form, the handle is fine, a bit wide but well done, this is a beautiful violin.

The handle is easy, I find it as good as my 335 Gibson SG ... etc.
Quality is waiting for you ..
question? Epiphone realize how to price a guitar like this?
A Gibson SG has nothing more? and yet much more expensive ....

SOUNDS

For my style of music, Blues, rock, great clean sound on my amp or saturated Kosh Jupiter.
With the original pickups, the sound is good, I find the grain of a guitar style Deluxe Gibson
Firebird .. etc, both Mimi Humbucker do their work, with its crystalline Gras, I love ..

But it is true that, over time, and the comparison with my Deluxe, yes still ....
I got tired a little flatness, power, and finally all ...

So I put a new version more authentic, a pair of Mini Humbucker TELSA OPUS 3 I urge suddenly, this guitar has become my favorite sound terrible, but happiness ....

With a little finishing work in violin (polishing varnish, change buttons, pickups)
she took her place among my most beautiful guitars .... and yet its prices?
What I hate is its position in the range, constrained by its pickups, its mechanical and small
details to make it an instrument of first prize.
she deserves better.
proof ....
All reviews are unanimous this is a great guitar and all points.

OVERALL OPINION

In 1957, Gibson purchased Epiphone and moved production Stathopoulo in Kalamazoo, Michigan.

A short time after the move, Epiphone began production of a new line of "Kalamazoo factory to design new creations ..
Gibson models are comparable in many many Epiphone models that were underestimated.

Many artists over the years have recognized the unique appeal of these guitars.
Jimi Hendrix, Johnny Winter, Kurt Cobain, Paul Gilbert and Steve Marriot are some artists who have embraced the tone and build quality of Kalamazoo Epiphones.

Wilshire is perhaps the rarest of these guitars and ironically, one of the best concept!
This production is a new beginning for Epiphone that carries a quality product + +

This recreation has a fantastic value for money, I recommend a Excellent.
It requires some changes to pickups a bit weak, but widely usable.

This is an excellent choice, a beautiful replica of myth Kalamazoo Epiphone.
Its manufacture "Indonesia" does not detract from its quality, this beautiful retro guitar and an Epiphone well,
I love .......

Eats great qualities is indisputable ..

Exellent.

In which country was it made?

at best poor countries: Indonesia.

What type of bridge?

a tune-o-matic

What kind of stick?

Mahogany neck with rosewood fingerboard and mahogany body.

How many frets, what kind of microphone and their configuration?

2 microphones Mini Humbucker
Volume 2 controls and 2 tone controls
3 position micro switch
22 medium jumbo frets


UTILIZATION

The handle is it nice?
Access to Acute easy is it?
Ergonomics is good?

for these three questions I answer: huge!

SOUNDS

TONE
Are they suitable for your style of music?
Yes I play progressive rock-metal-emo-and ensures that the entire set of repeats.
With what (s) amplifier (s) or effect (s) do you play?
mesa boogie caliber .50 +
What kind of sound you get and with what settings ("crystalline", "fat ",....)?
in saturated fat !!!!! (Although for the stoner, except bridge pickup where it get very aggressive screaming see), in terms of its clear we have a huge spectrum of sound by playing tones (jazz, blues, pop, rock ....) .


OVERALL OPINION

For how long have you been using it?

2 weeks and I no longer play on my gibson SG standard.

Did you try many other models before getting this one?

yes but not knowing that really take the second guitar, and some more expensive guitars, I have not had as much fun to play. Value for money unbeatable.