nowhereman
Published on 10/02/13 at 07:28
this guitar is an evolution of the Epiphone Wilshire 1966 with a more modern look and humbucker splitables, I bought it used for the modest sum of 100 € (one case)
I changed the volume push pull € 8 (handle) because the former owner had broken ...
Specifications:
Origin: China
Serial Number: 13 01 20 4440
date of manufacture year / month / day copy No
body: mahogany
head and neck: mahogany
set neck, key 1960's SlimTaper ™
key: Rosewood with "Pearloid" Block Inlays
pickup: Alnico Classic Humbucker ™ PRO
Neck Pickup: Alnico Classic Humbucker ™ PRO
Controls: Bridge Volume with Push / Pull Coil-Tapping,
Neck Volume with Push / Pull Coil-Tapping,
Bridge Tone, Neck Tone,
3-Way Toggle
Frets: 22 Medium Jumbo
bridge: LockTone ™ Tune-o-matic
Roper: LockTone ™ Stopbar
Mechanical: Grover Kidney ™, 14:1 Ratio
Pickguard: Black, 1-Layer
Production Quantity: Up to 1,000 pcs
Warranty: Epiphone Limited Lifetime
this quitare has impeccable craftsmanship outside and inside: quality components, welds nikel, shielding the cavity (rare at this price)
as I changed the push / pull, I took the opportunity to change the capacitor (orange drop) and rewire so 50's ...
UTILIZATION
the neck is very fast and very cozy, typical of Epiphones
access to acute is optimal, given the shape of the body.
the weight level, the Wilshire is very light (more than Strat or Tele)
to have a good sound, it's simple, you plug it sounds!
SOUNDS
light, overdrive or fuzz, sounds of thunder, clarity and depth are waiting for you ...
it can sound bold or light depending on whether or not split pickups, the middle of the toogle switch position soon proved indispensable and opens a field of sonic possibilities extensive ..
In short, what a pleasure!
I play bass with a kustom amp and a tube amp Marshall of overdives, tone bender, FUZZFACE and delays ...
OVERALL OPINION
I've had a week and this guitar has plenty of resources through its push / pulls
What is the particular feature you like best,
the look, the sound, the light weight, the price!!
the least?
Nada
Have you tried many other models before buying it?
strats, Jazzmaster, Telecaster, hofner galaxy, les paul
How would you rate the quality / price?
in view of the flawless production, it is exellent!
With experience, you do again this choice? ...
a little, my nephew ....
I changed the volume push pull € 8 (handle) because the former owner had broken ...
Specifications:
Origin: China
Serial Number: 13 01 20 4440
date of manufacture year / month / day copy No
body: mahogany
head and neck: mahogany
set neck, key 1960's SlimTaper ™
key: Rosewood with "Pearloid" Block Inlays
pickup: Alnico Classic Humbucker ™ PRO
Neck Pickup: Alnico Classic Humbucker ™ PRO
Controls: Bridge Volume with Push / Pull Coil-Tapping,
Neck Volume with Push / Pull Coil-Tapping,
Bridge Tone, Neck Tone,
3-Way Toggle
Frets: 22 Medium Jumbo
bridge: LockTone ™ Tune-o-matic
Roper: LockTone ™ Stopbar
Mechanical: Grover Kidney ™, 14:1 Ratio
Pickguard: Black, 1-Layer
Production Quantity: Up to 1,000 pcs
Warranty: Epiphone Limited Lifetime
this quitare has impeccable craftsmanship outside and inside: quality components, welds nikel, shielding the cavity (rare at this price)
as I changed the push / pull, I took the opportunity to change the capacitor (orange drop) and rewire so 50's ...
UTILIZATION
the neck is very fast and very cozy, typical of Epiphones
access to acute is optimal, given the shape of the body.
the weight level, the Wilshire is very light (more than Strat or Tele)
to have a good sound, it's simple, you plug it sounds!
SOUNDS
light, overdrive or fuzz, sounds of thunder, clarity and depth are waiting for you ...
it can sound bold or light depending on whether or not split pickups, the middle of the toogle switch position soon proved indispensable and opens a field of sonic possibilities extensive ..
In short, what a pleasure!
I play bass with a kustom amp and a tube amp Marshall of overdives, tone bender, FUZZFACE and delays ...
OVERALL OPINION
I've had a week and this guitar has plenty of resources through its push / pulls
What is the particular feature you like best,
the look, the sound, the light weight, the price!!
the least?
Nada
Have you tried many other models before buying it?
strats, Jazzmaster, Telecaster, hofner galaxy, les paul
How would you rate the quality / price?
in view of the flawless production, it is exellent!
With experience, you do again this choice? ...
a little, my nephew ....