sbpark Posted May 8, 2016 Share Posted May 8, 2016 What's the general consensus of the current production Epiphone Sheraton II Pro? I currently own a Casino and have owned another Casino in the past. I love the way these guitars feel including the one I have currently, but can't stand the over-wound, awful sounding pickups. I've always loved Epiphone guitars from a fit and finish perspective, but the one thing that has kept me from ever keeping any of them are the crummy pickups. I'm not picky, but usually these are pretty muddy and unusable for me. I really don't want to go down the road of having to go through the hassle of swapping out pickups, electronics, etc., which brings me to the Sheraton II Pro. Are the Producers int these guitars decent sounding? I know that's all subjective, but just looking for something usable off the shelf that isn't super hot, and usually play with an "edge of breakup" sound with a TS808 or FD2 Mosfet through a 1972 Princeton Reverb...stuff along the lines of Ryan Adams, Jayhawks, Son Volt, etc. Really just looking for a solid guitar I can buy off the rack, give it a good set up and not have to change pickups, etc. and just play the sloth out of it and get good sounds. I was considering swapping the pickups in my Casino with some Kent Armstrongs, but don't want to deal with the hassle of pulling out the old ones and installing the new ones, and although I know these two guitars sound different (P90 vs humbuckers) I could sell the Casino and pickup a Sheraton and be done with it. Again, I know it's not an apples to apples comparison, but I guess what I'm asking is since I can't stand the stock Casino pickups, are the ProBuckers in the Sheraton II Pro a noticeable improvement over the regular old humbuckers they use on the non-pro models? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted May 8, 2016 Share Posted May 8, 2016 General consensus seems to be, that the "Probuckers" are great pickups! But, as you stated, that's all Subjective. Best thing you can do, is to find a dealer in your area, and try them out, for yourself. It's the only way to be sure they're up to Your standards. Other's opinions, are just that. Good Luck! CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidblast Posted May 8, 2016 Share Posted May 8, 2016 I have a new one (pro II with the probuckers) and had an older one from late 90s. The pro II Sheraton is superior in every way. I am very happy with it, but as said you may be looking for something different out of the pickups. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbpark Posted May 8, 2016 Author Share Posted May 8, 2016 I have a new one (pro II with the probuckers) and had an older one from late 90s. The pro II Sheraton is superior in every way. I am very happy with it, but as said you may be looking for something different out of the pickups. Yes, my post is a bit confusing! Im basically looking for a well built, hollow or semi-hollow sound that needs nothing off the rack aside from a good setup. Just don't want to go down that rabbit hole of swapping out this and that. I like to keep guitars stock and spend more time playing and less time replacing stuff on it, ESPECIALLY on a hollow/semi-hollow guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parabar Posted May 8, 2016 Share Posted May 8, 2016 Yes, my post is a bit confusing! Im basically looking for a well built, hollow or semi-hollow sound that needs nothing off the rack aside from a good setup. Just don't want to go down that rabbit hole of swapping out this and that. I like to keep guitars stock and spend more time playing and less time replacing stuff on it, ESPECIALLY on a hollow/semi-hollow guitar. If you don't want to do any modifications, your only option is to play before you buy. Only then will you know whether the actual sound and feel are satisfactory to you or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbpark Posted May 8, 2016 Author Share Posted May 8, 2016 If you don't want to do any modifications, your only option is to play before you buy. Only then will you know whether the actual sound and feel are satisfactory to you or not. Yeah, I get it. Just wanted to hear what others thought of these new pickups as well. I won't just blindly buy the guitar without trying it first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve112 Posted May 8, 2016 Share Posted May 8, 2016 The Probuckers are very good sounding pups, Epiphone did the "due diligence" in getting them right. Heck, I can easily EQ my supposedly dull sounding Alnico Classics to get great tones on my unmodified Dot. Check youtube vids about Epiphone Probucker pups, you might be surprised. As for the quality and playability of new Sheratons, IMO they are top-notch, the best in many years. You get a lot of guitar for a very affordable price! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidblast Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 Yes, my post is a bit confusing! Im basically looking for a well built, hollow or semi-hollow sound that needs nothing off the rack aside from a good setup. Just don't want to go down that rabbit hole of swapping out this and that. I like to keep guitars stock and spend more time playing and less time replacing stuff on it, ESPECIALLY on a hollow/semi-hollow guitar. Rabbit hole, exactly! I think you'll be surprised, check out the online review if u get a chance, these seem to be crowd favorites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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