brad1

interesting....

2016 T Faded Fireburst

Why would they put the serial number on the back of the headstock if they put it in the f hole??? You couldn't feel the finish? So it feels like unfinished wood? Really?

I agree. I've had my 2007 Epi Dot since 2008 and have never even thought about switching out the pups. Sounds great to me!

It didn't cost very much new, and it's not worth much used. It's a guitar for a beginner and does not have anything "special" about it. I don't believe there would be any investment value for this particular guitar. Sorry :(

Usually the "plus" means a nicer finish. My LP Standard Plus is the one in my avatar. It has a flame maple finish on it. But I am not sure about the Tribute model.

I have a '97 Indonesian Epi SG Jr. that is just about as perfect as it could get.

I've learned a lot from this guy. His name is Robert Renman, he's Swedish, currently living in Canada. He has all kinds of stuff (rock, blues, jazz etc.) at all levels. And it's free. http://www.dolphinstreet.com/

Not with that number. But if you post a few pics I bet somebody can. :)

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According to the Epi website you have Alnico Classic Pro ups in there. From what I can see, the Probucker pups have Alnico II magnets in them. So perhaps the Alnico Classic Pro just has a different type of magnet. Maybe they have an Alnco V in there, or something else. Just a guess. :)

Well, like as previously answered, most people just get a set of allen wrenches. That's what I have. I have no idea what the sizes actually are for any of my guitars. But I do know I have an allen wrench that will fit every truss rod. I suggest you go out and buy a set. They are very useful for a lot of things. And they are relatively cheap.

Well, without you providing any info at all, that is impossible. What, are we mind readers? What is the serial number. What is the model? And it sure would help to post some pics of it (headstock shot include). Otherwise, nobody can help you.

Check out this Sheri, signed by the Man himself. http://sacramento.craigslist.org/msg/2583803220.html

I would guess that it's a Les Paul 100.

I have .05 caps in a couple of my Epis. I like them because it seems to make the tone knob actually work. In other words, I can tell a real difference when using the tone knob than with guitars that have a less value

Nope, I have a 2007 Dot that has a thin neck. The only guitar I own that has a thinner neck is my '97 LP .

Thanks Epi1. That's good to know.

Can you lower the nut? This would help lower the action. Is the neck straight? Does the truss rod need any turning?

Can't you raise the bridge? It looks like it's almost all the way down. By doing this wouldn't you create that angle you're looking for. Or am I missing something here? ;)

Most all of us have known about that website for quite a long time.

I agree with everything you said, except one point. If you have old, "crappy tuners", then they will often need to be replaced. As older tuners begin to wear out they begin to increase something called "backlash". Backlash is the amount of freeplay felt when a peg is turned in the opposite direction before the string post starts moving. You want to ultimately have "0" backlash. You also want to make sure the posts don't move without turning the tuning key. This of course can change the pitch. If you bend strings a lot this can make a guitar go out of tune easily. These worn out tuners are usually on older model guitars. But I have found some really cheap, NEW guitars that had such "crappy" tuners that I changed them right away because the guitar wouldn't stay in tune for 5 minutes. After the tuner change the guitar played great. But I have to say Mr. ItsForrest, for a newb, you seemed to have learned pretty fast around here, and you gave a pretty good answer as well. I just thought I would add my dos cents.