Rockabillybob Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 I have long admired the classic good looks of the Epiphone Broadway. On the other hand, I'm a dyed in the wool single coil addict. For example, I love Telecasters and my favorite Gretsch guitars have Dynasonics. But, I'm very happy with this Broadway. The humbuckers are really good. Lots of gain and full sounding. The neck isn't skinny. It feels good to me and I have big hands. The Broadway is typically described as a "jazz guitar", but it's capable of more. After removing a little bass from my usual BJ III settings, I have a sound that suits classic country and rockabilly just fine. Things like Mystery Train, Matchbox, Hey Good Lookin', That's Alright Mama, etc, really rip. (I do miss a Bigsby.) This guitar is also very loud when played unplugged. Much louder than any Gretsch hollow body I own. The guitar comes strung with Gibson Brite Wire .11's. I like them. I'm sure the guitar would take on a whole new personality if strung with flatwounds. As for now, I like it the way it is. Has anyone else out there had experiences with an Epiphone Broadway? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brad1 Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 And I will remember you to Herald Square! (lol). Congratulations on your new acquisition Bob! She looks great! And welcome to the 'bucker club! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parabar Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 Yep --- I have two! My '97 Peerless-made regular Broadway (with Tune-o-matic bridge, L-5 tailpiece and new knobs and switch tip) has flatwounds for the jazz thing, and my Elitist Broadway was Gibson L-5 strings (roundwound) to do pretty much everything. They sound quite different, but I love 'em both! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crust Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 Nice looking guitars. I've had 2 (presently have one), great guitar. Here is an Epiphone article about the Broadway guitar. It's been in production a long time. http://www.epiphone.com/Products/Archtop/Broadway.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleeko Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 Lovely both! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J4T5 Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 PERFECT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidblast Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 I have one of these, as well as the single pickup regent. I've got .11 flatwounds on both of them right now, I tend to switch to round wounds once in a while on the broadway. excellent guitar tho, great bang for the buck value on these. The action on mine is really perfect, it plays like butter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crust Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 looks good to me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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