epietheridge1 Posted December 23, 2010 Author Share Posted December 23, 2010 I get what you are saying dude haha. I think they may have got the wrong impression of the post. I do not believe you are banging the guitar itself. Me thinks ya'll doth protest too much and are missing the point. It ain't got nuttin' to do with the guitar. I just find the "Inspired By" thing funny. The Texan moniker is there to conjure up an image of some storied guitar from out of the past while the "IB" thing is saying, well that is not exactly the guitar you are buying. I ain't slamming the guitar but I am having a chuckle at the marketing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epietheridge1 Posted December 23, 2010 Author Share Posted December 23, 2010 Sounds great man. I will be posting my video today with a Neumann mic'ing it it up. Also, you are playing a "real" 65 probably made in 1965..giving it a lot of age to develop its potential. ;) For E-minor7 Here is a real 65 Texan which is currently available on U.S. ebay. As you can probably tell it doesn`t sound like an IB64. Like my friends 67 it is very alive with a great zingy bass, and it also has what I describe as trashy/crashy trebles(In a good way), my IB on the other hand has a good bass although not as zingy, but the trebles are nothing like a 60`s Texan. Why the difference? Well firstly the woods involved are not the same quality as those used by Gibson Kalamazoo, but cheaper alternatives. The finish is poly and thicker. The top bracing pattern is different(X brace is set a bit further back on the IB`s), which results in the IB`s bridge sitting further back too, although the scale length is the same. But another factor has to be the ADJ bridge with ceramic saddle used on the originals (62-69), I think that is the main contributor to the trashy/crashy treble tone the originals have. I know my IB will never be the same as a proper 60`s version, but the tone has changed somewhat over the 10 months I`ve had it, it`s lost a lot of the tightness it had, and gained a bit more brightness. I hope this continues, as it`s a fine guitar, but it`s not a Texan! Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rar Posted December 25, 2010 Share Posted December 25, 2010 This is mainly a "live" playing instrument in which to get the J-45 sound i can always set my Fishman Aura pedal to Neumann recorded J-45. ... I think you misunderstand the Aura. Basically, it transforms the signal from the pickup into what the signal would have been if the guitar had been mic'd. Models roughly correspond to settings on a Mama Bear. It's not a modeler that makes some random guitar sound like a J-45. There's no reason why playing your Epi through an Aura using a J-45 image should sound anything like a J-45. The J-45 image makes a J-45 sound like a mic'd J-45, and will make the Epi sound more-or-less like a mic'd Epi (although using a Epi image would make it sound even more like a mic'd Epi.) But if you're happy with the results, that's great! -- Bob R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onewilyfool Posted December 25, 2010 Share Posted December 25, 2010 I'm pretty sure these guitars can benefit from a few days on the tonerite....Oh, and Bob Colosi pins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epietheridge1 Posted December 25, 2010 Author Share Posted December 25, 2010 I have not purchased this pedal yet because i can not get a hold of the database list of guitar models they have mic'ed. Its does say they model Epiphone acoustics but not if its the Texan. I would imagine this could only be the Masterbilts or Texans but i could be wrong though. I think you misunderstand the Aura. Basically, it transforms the signal from the pickup into what the signal would have been if the guitar had been mic'd. Models roughly correspond to settings on a Mama Bear. It's not a modeler that makes some random guitar sound like a J-45. There's no reason why playing your Epi through an Aura using a J-45 image should sound anything like a J-45. The J-45 image makes a J-45 sound like a mic'd J-45, and will make the Epi sound more-or-less like a mic'd Epi (although using a Epi image would make it sound even more like a mic'd Epi.) But if you're happy with the results, that's great! -- Bob R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuestionMark Posted December 25, 2010 Share Posted December 25, 2010 Frenchie-Your guitar sounds awesome. QM aka Jazzman Jeff For E-minor7 Here is a real 65 Texan which is currently available on U.S. ebay. As you can probably tell it doesn`t sound like an IB64. Like my friends 67 it is very alive with a great zingy bass, and it also has what I describe as trashy/crashy trebles(In a good way), my IB on the other hand has a good bass although not as zingy, but the trebles are nothing like a 60`s Texan. Why the difference? Well firstly the woods involved are not the same quality as those used by Gibson Kalamazoo, but cheaper alternatives. The finish is poly and thicker. The top bracing pattern is different(X brace is set a bit further back on the IB`s), which results in the IB`s bridge sitting further back too, although the scale length is the same. But another factor has to be the ADJ bridge with ceramic saddle used on the originals (62-69), I think that is the main contributor to the trashy/crashy treble tone the originals have. I know my IB will never be the same as a proper 60`s version, but the tone has changed somewhat over the 10 months I`ve had it, it`s lost a lot of the tightness it had, and gained a bit more brightness. I hope this continues, as it`s a fine guitar, but it`s not a Texan! Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murph Posted December 25, 2010 Share Posted December 25, 2010 This thread is hard to follow...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rar Posted December 25, 2010 Share Posted December 25, 2010 ... i can not get a hold of the database list of guitar models they have mic'ed. Its does say they model Epiphone acoustics but not if its the Texan. Just the AJ500 and EF500RA so far. -- Bob R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frenchie 63 Posted December 26, 2010 Share Posted December 26, 2010 Frenchie-Your guitar sounds awesome. QM aka Jazzman Jeff It`s not mine!!!! I only own an IB-64, although I am open to donations and gifts. Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkharmony Posted December 26, 2010 Share Posted December 26, 2010 OP is not a gentleman. We should let this thread die. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Posted December 28, 2010 Share Posted December 28, 2010 I bought an IB64 last spring, kept it around for a week but it sounded so bad I just couldn't keep it. It was well built, looked great and played great. But it sounded like garbage can lids no matter what I did. I bought a Blueridge BG-40 slope and it beat the tar out of the Epi in the most important area-sound. Thats not to say other people's dont sound fine, but mine didnt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-minor7 Posted December 28, 2010 Share Posted December 28, 2010 Appreciate a good clear statement - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epietheridge1 Posted January 1, 2011 Author Share Posted January 1, 2011 I finally got to play through a Fishman Aura tonight. I must say, its what i said it does earlier. Fishman is a way off base of the Mama Bear. Mama Bear still uses digital technology and after playing with it, i could hear its digital flake. My ears are very sensitive to it because i mix in a studio. I do not know how they do it but it amazing with that Fishman. I have to admit setting the blend all the way up, it sounds as if it where in total differ room so its more attended for the studio use. I will for start using this in the studio now. ;) I think you misunderstand the Aura. Basically, it transforms the signal from the pickup into what the signal would have been if the guitar had been mic'd. Models roughly correspond to settings on a Mama Bear. It's not a modeler that makes some random guitar sound like a J-45. There's no reason why playing your Epi through an Aura using a J-45 image should sound anything like a J-45. The J-45 image makes a J-45 sound like a mic'd J-45, and will make the Epi sound more-or-less like a mic'd Epi (although using a Epi image would make it sound even more like a mic'd Epi.) But if you're happy with the results, that's great! -- Bob R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epietheridge1 Posted January 1, 2011 Author Share Posted January 1, 2011 Lucky mine was not a lemon ha I bought an IB64 last spring, kept it around for a week but it sounded so bad I just couldn't keep it. It was well built, looked great and played great. But it sounded like garbage can lids no matter what I did. I bought a Blueridge BG-40 slope and it beat the tar out of the Epi in the most important area-sound. Thats not to say other people's dont sound fine, but mine didnt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elyito Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 Hi! I just received my epi ib 64 and i detected these points: 1. The buttons on the bridge are not equal, one of them is different from the rest. I do not understand how can this be possible. 2. Epiphone logo sticker has been dropped without touching it. 3. Looking inside the soundhole I can see daylight in two points. 4. worst thing of all are two cracks, one larger than the other, on the sides, both above and below. Did you have had any of these problems? Kind Regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buc McMaster Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 Really? A six year old thread? From your description it sounds like you bought a used guitar that has a few issues........yes? 1. Buy a new set of pins. 2. Glue it back on. 3. Play it in the dark. 4. Take it to a luthier and get it fixed. No problem. If you bought it new and aren't happy with it, send it back for a replacement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-minor7 Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 I can see elyito seaching for IB Texan 64 stuff on these pages and finding this one, then posting the Q's here rather than launching a new thread. All okay, , , besides I like vintage threads to be revived once in a while. Brings up good (and bad) memories from oldies, some lost members and even one self. Anyway - McMaster has it right = Bring it back if it's new, , , or at least ask for an explanation. Those holes can be filled glue or are they too big. Strange phenomenon. Have you tried posting this in the Epiphone Department further down the Board Delta. Might find expertize there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smurfbird Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 It looks like the OP wandered away not too long after sharing his photo spread! I didn't initially pick up on a marketing vibe/spam from the post, but I did LOL upon looking at the parking lot shots. My two favorite kind of musician photos are those on an empty city street at night and those taken in the middle of nature, both while wearing their guitars. Aim high and ridiculous! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bayoubengal1954 Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 Really? A six year old thread? "I was so much older then, I'm younger than that now." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elyito Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 It is new. Sorry but my english is not good. I bought it in thomman. I think that the better option is send it back and replace. Anyway I will publish it on epiphone forum. Thank you for your opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highfire Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 Compañero, devuelvela. Y permite este comentario...Es lo q pasa por comprar por Internet algo tan personal. Compra en las tiendas españolas!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissouriPicker Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 Yeah,definitely return this particular guitar. Usually, Epi quality is far better than what you've experienced. Hope you get the problem resolved and get the guitar you need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elyito Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 Compañero, devuelvela. Y permite este comentario...Es lo q pasa por comprar por Internet algo tan personal. Compra en las tiendas españolas!!!!! Estimado compañero, si tuviese la oportunidad de comprarla en una tienda de mi ciudad, no dude que lo haría. Como no se da el caso, tengo que recurrir a este tipo de compras...Saludos! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elyito Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 Yeah,definitely return this particular guitar. Usually, Epi quality is far better than what you've experienced. Hope you get the problem resolved and get the guitar you need. Yees. Thank you!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickthemiller Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 I fell through a worm hole in the Gibson forum and came out half a decade back in time in the Epiphone forum. The interweb is a wonderful thing!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.