lazarusvt84 Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 Call me a fool...my son seems to think so...but I couldn't resist taking another chance on a ES-335 wannabe from Asia (Korea) produced thru MDD of Norfolk, VA. As a lefty, it's hard to find, much less test out guitars. Left-handed Gibson ES-355's are rare to begin with, not to mention cost. So, with a 30-day return policy (lose a little on return shipping), what the heck...let's take a chance. I might get lucky. Called the company...the owner called me back and I told him that I was not interested in just a pretty face, a nice hearty figure, beautiful skin...but also wanted tonal qualities that rival a Gibson. Can he deliver. We shall see. Should be here on Monday....cherry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karloff Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 looks beautiful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riffster Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 That looks great, looks well made. I am loving my Epiphone ES-335 Pro that I bought recently, great guitar for the price. I do have to tell you that while these imports are great value for the money they do not get to the level of a Gibson ES-335, people in general seem to think that a plywood guitar is a plywood guitar but that's not the case, the difference is more noticeable to me on semi-hollows. I happen to love the pickups on my Epiphone, I am swapping some of the plastics and knobs and will be posting pics soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaiser Bill Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 Looks great...and I hope its all you want/need it to be. I wish you the best, and that it gives you years of great music. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonzoboy Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 If the guitar sounds as good as that maple top looks,you should be getting a great sounding guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender 4 Life Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 you may be pleasantly surprised! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 Judging from that one snap I'd echo Riffster's comment about it looking to be well made. The fact that it's very pretty into the bargain is hardly a mark against it. As long as the basic instrument is well crafted and the fundamental tone is sound (pun) there shouldn't be much which can't be sorted out. Looking forward to the NGD thread next week! P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryUK Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 Looks good. Any pics of the headstock? I've got An Aria TA 50 and it's a great guitar. Well made and plays great. There are lots of nice guitars out there and whoever tries it is surprised by the quality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender 4 Life Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 much will of course, depend on the p'ups loaded into it......last Sept. I bought a Korean Guild that came stock w/a "Rythym Chief" p'up......couldn't be happier ! the tones both plugged and unplugged are beautiful...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazarusvt84 Posted June 6, 2014 Author Share Posted June 6, 2014 Call me a fool...my son seems to think so...but I couldn't resist taking another chance on a ES-335 wannabe from Asia (Korea) produced thru MDD of Norfolk, VA. As a lefty, it's hard to find, much less test out guitars. Left-handed Gibson ES-355's are rare to begin with, not to mention cost. So, with a 30-day return policy (lose a little on return shipping), what the heck...let's take a chance. I might get lucky. Called the company...the owner called me back and I told him that I was not interested in just a pretty face, a nice hearty figure, beautiful skin...but also wanted tonal qualities that rival a Gibson. Can he deliver. We shall see. Should be here on Monday....cherry ......Here is a pic of the headstock. They claim 'handmade' from one of their main sponsor who's had a signature model made for him. Also read last night that the folks building them are old Samick people looking to make a mark. Supposedly they use top quality materials...and the pups are PAF 57/59? copies that allegedly sound true to originals. That's the marketing of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milod Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 Totally aside from the guitar... I get a big kick outa the fact that my own initials are MDD. m Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdgm Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 From the bound F-holes and the trc I am almost certain this comes from the same Korean factory as my Shine semi which is a fine guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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