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  1. The acoustic archtops by Epiphone and Gibson (Gretsch, Vega, etc.) of the 30's-50's were solid, carved top guitars. I have a few (they're actually not crazy expensive, you can get a Broadway or Triumph for the cost of an Eastman). Solid makes a difference - on an acoustic guitar. When they started electrifying in the mid-late 30's, Epi went with laminate tops and backs, even on the high-end models, while Gibson stayed with carved for high-end (like the L-5 electric, which is still carved today). Later models like the Gibson ES-175 were laminated. Although some considered Epi laminated tops inferior, they produced them that way on purpose, to reduce vibration and thus feedback. The experiments Les Paul did with Epi archtops, using a solid center block to reduce feedback and increase sustain (ever wonder where McCarty got the idea for the semi-hollow?) are most interesting reading. Heritage makes some solid, carved top electrics, I have one of those and it does indeed feedback if you're not careful to control it. For most applications of the electric hollow/semihollow guitar, a laminate is not just more cost-effective, it actually makes a functional difference in a good way. Jim Hall can play anything, and he chooses a laminate Sadowsky.
  2. Anyone want to be the next owner of an "Epiphone by Gibson" Sheraton? In White?!?!! Bids are still low..... http://cgi.ebay.com/Epiphone-by-Gibson-sheraton-WH-electric-guitar-white_W0QQitemZ120523176423QQcmdZViewItemQQptZGuitar?hash=item1c0fbdb9e7
  3. Sorry it's off topic, if someone's suffering terrible GAS for a white Sheraton, looks like a Samick white in nice condition on GBase- a little steep for a MIK Sheraton. http://www.gbase.com/gear/epiphone-sheraton-white
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