USA Epiphone --- it's happening

Started by Dave W, January 14, 2020, 02:34:27 PM

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Pilgrim

You and I have a shared affection for that amusing old movie.

One of my favorite shots was Oracle huddling behind a rock in the big sand storm/battle scene watching the participants charge back and forth - only his eyes moving.

I have a strange memory for movie quotes.  The ones that I like will stay with me for decades. All the guys I worked with in classroom support knew that almost any conversation would lead to me injecting some obscure movie quote.
"A computer lets you make more mistakes faster than any other invention with the possible exceptions of handguns and tequila."

Chris P.

I interviewed JC. He said basses will come!

ajkula66

Quote from: Chris P. on January 21, 2020, 10:16:32 AM
I interviewed JC. He said basses will come!

A Rivoli re-issue - U.S. built of course - would likely have me reaching for my wallet...
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TBird1958

Quote from: Chris P. on January 21, 2020, 10:16:32 AM
I interviewed JC. He said basses will come!

Thunderbird II Reverse.......and then maybe a Non Reverse.  :-*   

Please in some color like Pelham Blue or Inverness Green, even my kitty wants one!

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Dave W

A Rivoli reissue would sell if it's reasonably priced for a US made semihollow.

Basvarken

By the way;
The new "Gibson inspired" headstocks of the Epiphone guitars don't look like they got the open book shape correct. Something looks different about them.
The edges don't curl back up enough. Or is it just me?

www.brooksbassguitars.com
www.thegibsonbassbook.com

Chris P.

I think Gibson's are flatter and a bit different yes. Maybe they still wanted a small difference?

amptech

Quote from: Basvarken on January 22, 2020, 01:30:16 AM
By the way;
The new "Gibson inspired" headstocks of the Epiphone guitars don't look like they got the open book shape correct. Something looks different about them.
The edges don't curl back up enough. Or is it just me?


I don't think it's supposed to be the same, here's how they describe it:

(Quote) 'Epiphone's new Inspired By Gibson Collections will drop the sharp angles of Epiphone's recent headstocks and soften their curves into the "open-book" style, while still being differentiated from Gibson's own design.'

uwe

I'm all for these new headstocks as long as they improve sound.  :popcorn:

Now, can we move on to something even more relevant?  :mrgreen:
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Rob

Quote from: Basvarken on January 22, 2020, 01:30:16 AM
By the way;
The new "Gibson inspired" headstocks of the Epiphone guitars don't look like they got the open book shape correct. Something looks different about them.
The edges don't curl back up enough. Or is it just me?


I think the same thing.  It looks like the "V" is too tight and the radii on top too narrow.

BTL

I really like the shape on the new Epi 339s:


gearHed289

Quote from: uwe on January 22, 2020, 07:12:41 AM
I'm all for these new headstocks as long as they improve sound break off just as easily.

Fixed it...

uwe

 :mrgreen: Which, indisputably, does affect sound!
We've taken too much for granted ... and all the time it had grown ...
From techno seeds we first planted ... evolved a mind of its own ...