Dale6122jr Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 Hello Everyone, New member here with my recent purchase of a Epi ES-175 Premium. I opted for the natural, and am really enjoying it. I particularly like the lacquer finish (satin, not glossy) and Gibson hardware. Plays and sounds terrific (not that great unplugged but once amped, the '57 Classics give it a wonderful jazzbox tone). Dale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KVL Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 Pics? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomse Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 Nice guitar and welcome to the board . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dale6122jr Posted October 8, 2014 Author Share Posted October 8, 2014 Sorry - here's some quick pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffery Smith Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 Very nice! Made in Korea? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dale6122jr Posted October 8, 2014 Author Share Posted October 8, 2014 Thanks, Thomse and Jeff! Yep, it's made in Korea. They did a nice job and setup, too. Frets are nicely done, neck feels great, and the electronics all work fine. (I did find the input jack a little loose, but that was a quick fix.) Just started a beginning jazz guitar class and plan to have my instructor give it a try tonight. She's really quite good, so I'll be interested in her feedback. Dale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Thomse Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 Thanks, Thomse and Jeff! Yep, it's made in Korea. They did a nice job and setup, too. Frets are nicely done, neck feels great, and the electronics all work fine. (I did find the input jack a little loose, but that was a quick fix.) Just started a beginning jazz guitar class and plan to have my instructor give it a try tonight. She's really quite good, so I'll be interested in her feedback. Dale Epiphone builds some great guitars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis G Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 Epiphone builds some great guitars Yes they do, and that 175 is a beauty! I have a lot of guitars, and about one third are Epi's and frankly, I like some of them more than my Gibby's Carvin's Fender's, et al. So yeah, Epi makes some great guitars! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleeko Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 Very nice! I had a Taylor 415 Jumbo that had the satin on the back and sides. It looked great but she slipped and slid easy. The smaller size of yours may make it easier to handle. Enjoy it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffery Smith Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 I was amazed when I first played a Riviera in the mid-60s. I had a Gibson ES-335 at the time (my first serious guitar) and had played a few other name brands (Gretsch and Rickenbacker), but the Riviera had all 3 beat in fit and finish. I've never looked at an Epiphone the same since, and bought my Texan soon after. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rct Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 I spent a couple hours with a Natural 175 Premium back in August at a GC out in PA. I really wanted to dislike it, but loved it, just not my color. Went home and ordered a black one, got Labor Day 15% off it and the case for it. Love that thing. It's a jazz box, and I don't do jazz at all. Put some flatwounds on it and found some amp settings that just. scream. Seriously good sounding guitar. I've done nothing to it but put straplocks on it. Since 1971 only my second Epiphone but MAN it's a beaut! rct Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dale6122jr Posted October 10, 2014 Author Share Posted October 10, 2014 Well, the tags came off last night - had my instructor try it out and she played a bebop version of "Take the A Train" that would have made Joe Pass proud. The sound was just incredible! (If I had any sense, I would have recorded it.) In any event, she agreed this baby's a keeper. Now, back to work on my arpeggios and scales... By the way, if anyone has some recommendations for keeping the electronics from tarnishing, I welcome your input. (I do wipe it down after each use with a micro-fiber cloth. Also read the thread on this, but didn't see a consensus.) I've heard of using nail polish, car wax and Brasso, though I would think Brasso might possibly harm the finish (which appears to be platinum). Thanks, all Dale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crust Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 Well, the tags came off last night - had my instructor try it out and she played a bebop version of "Take the A Train" that would have made Joe Pass proud. The sound was just incredible! (If I had any sense, I would have recorded it.) In any event, she agreed this baby's a keeper. Now, back to work on my arpeggios and scales... By the way, if anyone has some recommendations for keeping the electronics from tarnishing, I welcome your input. (I do wipe it down after each use with a micro-fiber cloth. Also read the thread on this, but didn't see a consensus.) I've heard of using nail polish, car wax and Brasso, though I would think Brasso might possibly harm the finish (which appears to be platinum). Thanks, all Dale Just wipe it down with some "cleaner" that is made for "wiping down" your guitar. The stuff I use (from Gibson) looks like milk. Liquid guitar cleaner stuff comes in a "spray" plastic bottle. Others besides Gibson make a similar product. Don't forget to apply some fret board conditioner oil stuff too, which Gibson also manufactures Apply an application of that per the instructions and it will make the neck even slicker, faster and seemingly easier to play. Obtain a few polishing cloths (Fender makes nice ones). Now I want a ES 175...lol, nice guitar, keep up the good work, that beautiful guitar should last a lifetime Oh, by the way, no matter what you do...any amount of playtime will wear the plating off. There really is no way to "save" it (the plating on the metal components) Don't worry about it, a nicely worn finish and a bit of plating wear shows the guitar was actually played, and not set aside to collect dust...Don't go putting some kind of "stuff" on your guitar to try to prolong the plating, you'll just gunk up your nice instrument. dig it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dale6122jr Posted October 10, 2014 Author Share Posted October 10, 2014 Thanks for the tip, Crust! Bummer to hear about not being able to preserve the plating, but I'll pick up a bottle of the Gibson polish and some cloths tomorrow. You really should check out the guitar, though - with a lacquer finish and the Gibson pickups, I'm surprised I'm not reading more about it. Best, Dale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joevacc Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 Well, the tags came off last night - had my instructor try it out and she played a bebop version of "Take the A Train" that would have made Joe Pass proud. The sound was just incredible! (If I had any sense, I would have recorded it.) In any event, she agreed this baby's a keeper. Now, back to work on my arpeggios and scales... By the way, if anyone has some recommendations for keeping the electronics from tarnishing, I welcome your input. (I do wipe it down after each use with a micro-fiber cloth. Also read the thread on this, but didn't see a consensus.) I've heard of using nail polish, car wax and Brasso, though I would think Brasso might possibly harm the finish (which appears to be platinum). Thanks, all Dale Good to hear that you have a keeper there. I welcome the chance to let other people play my guitars. It's really a great way to hear the character of them. Just wipe it down with some "cleaner" that is made for "wiping down" your guitar. The stuff I use (from Gibson) looks like milk. Liquid guitar cleaner stuff comes in a "spray" plastic bottle. Others besides Gibson make a similar product. Don't forget to apply some fret board conditioner oil stuff too, which Gibson also manufactures Apply an application of that per the instructions and it will make the neck even slicker, faster and seemingly easier to play. Obtain a few polishing cloths (Fender makes nice ones). Now I want a ES 175...lol, nice guitar, keep up the good work, that beautiful guitar should last a lifetime Oh, by the way, no matter what you do...any amount of playtime will wear the plating off. There really is no way to "save" it (the plating on the metal components) Don't worry about it, a nicely worn finish and a bit of plating wear shows the guitar was actually played, and not set aside to collect dust...Don't go putting some kind of "stuff" on your guitar to try to prolong the plating, you'll just gunk up your nice instrument. dig it ^^ Sage advice right there! ^^ I have been using the same for over 20 years now. It's called Dr. Ducks Axe Wax There was a lively discussion going on over at the Gibson forum about the 'right' cleaner for their expensive guitars and it got me to searching the 'net on the opinions there. The more research I did the more I was confident that I had found a really great product. There are many high end builders that advocate using it as well as Martin Guitar. I couldn't find one derogatory remark about Dr. Ducks. I use it on all my guitars and my clarinets too. I am just ready to buy a second bottle after 20 years of using it! You only need a drop of the stuff to get the job done. My new Epiphone did have a very dry fret board and I was using it on every string change for this year so I have been going through it much faster than I would otherwise... Good luck with that beautiful guitar you have there! jv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dale6122jr Posted October 10, 2014 Author Share Posted October 10, 2014 Thanks, Joe! I've heard good things about Dr. Duck's Axe Wax - I'll need to order a bottle. I've been using Dunlop 65 on my acoustic Martin with good results, but hesitant to use on the plating (not sure if it will harm it). Best, Dale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPS1976 Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 you are just talking about polish for the hardware, right? not sure I would use it on the finish of the guitar... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dale6122jr Posted October 11, 2014 Author Share Posted October 11, 2014 Yep - just really looking for something to protect the metal from tarnishing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomse Posted October 11, 2014 Share Posted October 11, 2014 Yep - just really looking for something to protect the metal from tarnishing. I wouldn't worry about it to much i have some epiphones that are 8 to 10 years old no tarnish. My 2010 ES175 looks great . keep your guitar polished. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleeko Posted October 11, 2014 Share Posted October 11, 2014 I had a '98 Emperor that I absolutely babied. The gold came off the tuners and the end of the tailpiece very quickly. The floating pup always looked new (made by a different company? ) I suspect that the fuzzy interior of the case did the tailpiece in as I never touched that part of the guitar and the wear pattern looked like the pattern of the fuzz. Just something to consider. Best of luck with it. That looks like a nice, simple, straight-foward guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dale6122jr Posted October 11, 2014 Author Share Posted October 11, 2014 Thanks, Sleeko! Sorry to hear about your case taking the gold plating off (and here I've been keeping mine in the case in an effort to protect it)! By the way, that's a nice Epi in your photo! (I prefer the "beanstalk" headstock.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleeko Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 Thanks, Sleeko! Sorry to hear about your case taking the gold plating off (and here I've been keeping mine in the case in an effort to protect it)! By the way, that's a nice Epi in your photo! (I prefer the "beanstalk" headstock.) My Elitist Broadway. Thanks very much as I do enjoy it. Yes, it was a bit of a head scratcher, but mystery solved. The case lining on the Elitist is less fuzzy and a bit softer. I suspect the plating on these is more hardy as well as I've had no problems so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dale6122jr Posted October 12, 2014 Author Share Posted October 12, 2014 Ah - An Elitist Broadway! Wanted one or possibly a Byrdland for the longest time, only to find them out of production (or at least not available). Not sure why they took them off the market (possibly cutting into Gibson models market share?) You've got a beauty that I think will only increase in value - I'd hold on to that! (I thought the ES-175 Premium might have been a move by Gibson to upgrade the model but perhaps not to the extent they did with the Elitist.) Dale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dale6122jr Posted November 12, 2014 Author Share Posted November 12, 2014 Just wanted to share my concerns with the hardware tarnishing on my new Epi ES-175 Premium - it already started on the bridge and tailpiece, despite wiping it down each time with a microfiber cloth. Finally got up the nerve to try some Simichrome that a fellow student and friend gave me - worked like a charm! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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