dodsonart Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 Hello everyone! Just wanted to introduce myself. After owning many of the expensive guitar brands over the year's (i.e.: Gibson, Martin etc.) I began testing the Epiphone's and was blown away not just by the price but the quality of these instruments. These guitars are indeed great playing instruments without the need to sacrifice quality. I did tons of research on these instruments and discovered much of what I was hearing about the quality was information passed down from days gone by. Anyway, I sold my "more expensive" collection and now have a collection of Epi's that I absolute love to play. This forum is great and I look forward to contributing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vomer Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 Welcome, nice collection. What is the first one on the top row on the left, a Sheraton? Could we see close up pics? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crust Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 Cool collection, I like the red one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creekster52 Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 Welcome dodsonart! I'm not on the forum that often, but whenever I have a question about one of my Epis, or want more info about a new model, this is the place for me. Nice balanced collection you have there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burchster Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 Looks like a riviera in the top corner there. Nice collection! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteWilson Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 Welcome to the forum! You will find lots o' knowledge and friends here! I am heartened that you overcame "Headstock snobbery" and found Epiphones to be as they are, quality instruments at reasonable prices! Welcome, again, and do not be a stranger! Play well! Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodsonart Posted January 20, 2015 Author Share Posted January 20, 2015 Welcome, nice collection. What is the first one on the top row on the left, a Sheraton? Could we see close up pics? Thanks! It is the limited edition 335 Pro Iced Tea. I will send pictures. It is a beautiful guitar. I chose it over the dot primarily because of the block inlays and binding around the neck. It also has the vintage style tuners. Even with all the additional items noted, the guitar is the same price as the date. As with most Epi's I have purchased, I had to polish the frets a bit. I love the neck on this guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodsonart Posted January 20, 2015 Author Share Posted January 20, 2015 Cool collection, I like the red one Thank you. It is a 2008 Riviera. I removed the white pick-guard and added a custom made black one. Tonally, it is my favorite. The mini-humbucker's are awesome. I was motivated to purchase this guitar after listening to Robben Ford's album "Bringing it Back Home" album in which he plays a 60's Vintage Riviera on the entire album. He says he used the neck pick-up only on every song. The bridge pick-up has a lot of bite to it. Almost Telecaster like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodsonart Posted January 20, 2015 Author Share Posted January 20, 2015 Looks like a riviera in the top corner there. Nice collection! Yes, the red one is a 2008 Riviera and thank you for the welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodsonart Posted January 20, 2015 Author Share Posted January 20, 2015 Welcome to the forum! You will find lots o' knowledge and friends here! I am heartened that you overcame "Headstock snobbery" and found Epiphones to be as they are, quality instruments at reasonable prices! Welcome, again, and do not be a stranger! Play well! Pete Thank you so much. I have been browsing around here for about 6 months and have discovered a lot of useful information. I almost feel like an ambassador for this brand because the quality and value is so good. I seem to spend a lot of time "de-bunking" a lot of myths about the Epiphone guitars. The guitars that have been manufactured over the last few years are the best they have produced in my opinion. Just the other night I was playing with a group of guys and one of the guitar players commented he like the tone of my Riviera. He said I must have changed the pick-ups. I told him there was no need to do that anymore, the Epi pick-ups can more than hold their own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodsonart Posted January 20, 2015 Author Share Posted January 20, 2015 Welcome dodsonart! I'm not on the forum that often, but whenever I have a question about one of my Epis, or want more info about a new model, this is the place for me. Nice balanced collection you have there! Thanks for the welcome! I like that you mentioned "balanced collection" because that is what I was going for. Each guitar is so different and with this collection I can cover any genre/style of music. I am so happy with these. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 Sold your "expensive" brands, for Epiphones??? That's a switch. It's usually, the other way round. I LOVE my Epi's, but I can't say, with any certainty, that I'd sell my Gibson's, and replace them with Epi's. Having said that, I do think Epi's are an outstanding "bang for the buck" line of guitars! And, you certainly have a nice collection. Congratulations, and Welcome to the Epi Forum/Nut House! CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vomer Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 It is the limited edition 335 Pro Iced Tea. I will send pictures. It is a beautiful guitar. I chose it over the dot primarily because of the block inlays and binding around the neck. It also has the vintage style tuners. Very nice, I haven't seen that finish before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crust Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 because the quality and value is so good. I seem to spend a lot of time "de-bunking" a lot of myths about the Epiphone guitars. The guitars that have been manufactured over the last few years are the best they have produced in my opinion. you don't say... I've been saying the exact same thing, since I got my first Epiphone guitar, almost 20 years or more ago. don't be a stranger, many fine (and, well, not so fine) guitarists here, much valuable knowledge, not just about Epiphone guitars, but basically...all . A great group here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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