Elias Graves

Wow, that is chambered! Is lay money my son's 94 MIK isn't weight relieved. If it is, they must have filled the chambers with lead shot. It comes in over 9 pounds.

I've owned a Peerless Casino. One of those really cool turquoise models with factory Bigsby. The paint was nice and that's about all I can say about it. The nut was junk, the tuners were awful and the Bigsby was atrocious. Sold that thing in a few weeks' time. I'll take a modern Chinese version any day.

Funny you bring this one up. My Kat IS back to stock now, awaiting a return to Nashville for a warranty deal. It'll likely be a one way trip. :( EG

Funny you bring this one up. My Kat IS back to stock now, awaiting a return to Nashville for a warranty deal. It'll likely be a one way trip. :( EG

A back to back comparison between a standard Casino and an anniversary model last weekend demonstrated starkly how much difference there is between them. Wow. EG

Regardless of pups, it's a smokin guitar. Enjoy. EG

It does indeed look like you have Epis new Probucker pups.... In an effort to continually improve quality, Epiphone has introduced new features over the years like our wiring harness "Quick Connector" for unequalled reliability and ease of service, an "All-Metal Toggle Switch" to ensure years of reliable service and performance, a "Locking Tune-o-matic/Stopbar" that auto-locks the bridge and tailpiece in place with no tools needed, "Full-Size Potentiometers with 1" diameter for better throw, longer life and reliable service and proprietary "Output Jacks" that feature an improved contact shape and heavy-duty spring steel... just to name a few. Now we are proud to announce the introduction of the Epiphone ProBucker™ pickup. Currently offered in the LP Traditional PRO (and other models coming soon), these pickups are an inspired version of Gibson's BurstBucker, featuring unevenly wound coils and Alnico-II magnets that replicate that "Patent Applied for" airy tone. You'll love the way they sound! ProBuckers feature: 18% Nickel Silver unit bases and covers: This is the same alloy used by Gibson. The use of Nickel Silver reduces the occurrence of eddy currents due to low conductivity and provides a more transparent and crisp output. Bobbins manufactured to Gibson specifications and dimensions: The size and shape of bobbins has great impact on tonal response. The bobbins used on these pickups duplicate the size and shape of the gold standard in the industry, Gibson humbuckers. Elektrisola magnet wire: The same wire used by Gibson. Single build (thickness of coating on wire) high quality magnet wire manufactured to NEMA (National Electrical Manufactures Association) standards. Pole screws and slugs: Manufactured to Gibson specifications using the same metal alloys. Also: ProBucker pickups feature Sand cast Alnico II magnets, high quality 4 conductor lead wire and are Vacuum Wax potted to eliminate microphonics. Sounds like the same pups. EG

Hey guys, i think i may know about the pups in these. If you read the description/specs on the Epi LP Treaditional Pro, i think you'll find the answer. Looks to me like Epi has a new upgrade pup with nickel base, USA sized bobbins, etc. Perhaps we'll see these on more guitars. EG

They do let me out occaisionally. :) EG

Thanks. Me too. I still wonder why they only made a handful of em. Great guitars. EG

Thanks. Definitely going for an old school vibe. The events surrounding the song occurred in the 1940s so it seemed appropriate. The guitar has become a good one. It's taken me some time to get everything set up the way I like it, but I think it's finally there. The Kat has everything I like in a good electric and it plays so well. Epi outdid themselves with this one. EG

I guess I'm just a hopeless tinkerer. :D The latest incarnation of the Alleyat has Seymour Duncan Seth Lover model bridge pickup, SD SM-3 minibucker neck pickup, Gibson pots, Orange Drop .015 tone cap, Hipshot knobs and some Hipshot tuning keys. I loved how the tuner key shape echoed the shape of the headstock emblem. Plus, these are some of the smoothest tuners I've used. Highly recommended. The Seth Lover humbucker is the first bridge pickup I've used that I actually like. It's extremely clear and articulate and not muddy at all. Anyway, some pics... And a clip. This is the guitar part for an original tune I'm working on now. It features the Alleykat with both pickups active, neck volume 4, bridge volume 9, master volume 7, tone 8. Played through a Fender Chamion 600 amp, recorded in Garageband with a Blue Snowball mic. My link EG

Feedback is the biggest issue. Acoustics use spruce because its light and lively...too lively for an electric. You can pick up some new guitars that are solid wood that don't cost an arm and a leg. Eastmans come to mind (and they are some unbelieveable guitars) but the solid tops make them prone to feedback. Don't fear the laminate. Here's a couple of Eastmans... EG