slk Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 Hey guys just wanted to hear some feed back on the Swingster. There is one for sale at a music store close to me and I was just wondering how they were. This one is black and it is a 2011............ Thanks Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parabar Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 Hi Steve --- I've played a few of them, and my take is that they are well made and comfortable to play, and the control system is quite versatile. To me they are a "neither fish nor fowl" creation --- clearly inspired by Gretsch, but tonally they fall somewhere between Gibson/Epiphone warmth and Gretsch twang and sparkle. I personally don't find them attractive, and am happier with my Epi Joe Pass and Gretsch 5420, which provide very distinctive contrasts. They seem to be popular, though, which means a lot of folks like them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slk Posted April 26, 2016 Author Share Posted April 26, 2016 Thanks for the reply. I am in the market for a hollow body. I liked the Joe Pass also. I went and played a Gretsch 5420 and I like it but then I saw the epiphones on youtube and now am torn between them. I have heard that the epis have a little warmer tone. I have not played an epi yet as the stores around me don't ever seam to have any in stock to play. There is a Gretsch by me on craigslist also. I don't know if it is a good price or not, but there is no case. The swingster is $500 with an epi case. http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/hnp/msg/5497568028.html Thanks Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slk Posted April 26, 2016 Author Share Posted April 26, 2016 It is also nice to see that epiphone is trimming out the f holes with binding. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cougar Posted April 27, 2016 Share Posted April 27, 2016 Hey guys just wanted to hear some feed back on the Swingster. There is one for sale at a music store close to me and I was just wondering how they were. This one is black and it is a 2011............ I always thought the Swingster was hot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleeko Posted April 27, 2016 Share Posted April 27, 2016 Doesn't it share the same body as the Joe Pass? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidblast Posted April 27, 2016 Share Posted April 27, 2016 I happen to own one. A white royale, it is the same body as the Joe pass, it's a cool guitar, not quite Gretchen in the series position, but nice. The parallel mode is very PAF sounding. I always enjoy playing it, a real nice guitar all around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPS1976 Posted April 27, 2016 Share Posted April 27, 2016 Doesn't it share the same body as the Joe Pass? I believe you are correct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidblast Posted April 27, 2016 Share Posted April 27, 2016 yes, this is a Joe Pass refit as the Swingster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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