gothsloth Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 Hi all, I have only limited experience with guitars and the only Epi I have played is my SG 400 Pierced Goth. I would love to get another Epi in the not too distant future and was wondering, which is the best Epi you have played. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lerxst1281733995 Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 Casino.... And your avatar gives me the willies! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Svet Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 Dang that is a tough one! All of the Elitist's I've played have been a joy and I feel blessed to have owned them. If I had to choose one "best" all around I guess it would be the Byrdland. With wound strings I can get jazzy, play the blues and rock out at moderate levels. Wait, maybe it's the Sheraton, it does all of that too. Hmm, so does the Les Paul Standard plus at concert levels! ER em.... I dunno.... Svet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayGLongBeach Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 I second the Casino... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vic Flick Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 ...which is the best Epi you have played. Riviera Elitist 12-string Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schtang Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 This is the Best Epi I have played, Really! ask anyone - Sherraton II 2006 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gothsloth Posted February 14, 2008 Author Share Posted February 14, 2008 You guys have some awesome guitars. Lovely pic with, I presume, your daughter Schtang. Could you give an approx dollar value to buy one in Australia. The Casino, Sheraton and Byrdland would be a tough choice to make, but one I would love to have to make. Jerry, the 12 string is beyond my capabilities but what a beautiful guitar, as all yours are, and I did ask what the best is you have played. I have seen your "family" in pics you have posted, and drool at them. And Lerxst, fair call .... it was a dare which I took up, and thank you for your input. Thanks to all for any input into this, it gives me something to think about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schtang Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 Second-Hand for an Epi Sherraton II in Australia with case about $780-$820. Brand new for the Sherrie II with case $1190 from Billy Hyde Music or Gallens Guitar (these are in Sydney). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lostindesert Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 Epiphone Wildkat AN .......it's better then the two Sheraton II's and the two Les Paul Standards i once owned. Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gothsloth Posted February 14, 2008 Author Share Posted February 14, 2008 Second-Hand for an Epi Sherraton II in Australia with case about $780-$820. Brand new for the Sherrie II with case $1190 from Billy Hyde Music or Gallens Guitar (these are in Sydney). Thanx Schtang. Gallens have a shop up here called Musician Pro Shop. I bought my Vox amp from them. On the website they seem to be part of the Gallens group of shops. At the time I was so caught up looking at amps I didn't take any notice of the $'s for the Epis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matiac Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 Mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Notes_Norton Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 It's probably not a great question for me, since I've only had 2 Epi's, an unknown flat-top bought in a pawn shop and a Casino. So hands down the best is the Casino. If it makes any difference, plugged in the Casino is definitely on a par with my classic Gibson ES-330. The Casino has a bit brighter tone (but the pups are higher on the Casino and the 330 has plastic or nylon saddles) but the Gibby sounds better as an acoustic guitar. But the Casino is one of the best guitars I have ever owned. Notes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RotcanX Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 Well, since you already have a solid body in your pierced SG, a Casino or a Dot would definitely be an interesting variation to look into. Haven't tried a Casino but I liked my Dot so much that I eventually upgraded to the Elitist version which I really like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sexygibson Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 For me, I would have to say it was a '01 Chinese built Les Paul. I picked it up from MF as a refurb and dropped in a set of Gibson 490/498 pups. I dont what it was about that guitar but it just seemed so solid and was a great player. Still kick myself for selling it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickblues1 Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 I have to say the Dot I have. Nothing special about it, but the pickups seem to be matched as far as the readings and output go. Everyone who plays it says the same. They can't believe a Dot sounds and feels that good. I have been playing my American Strat less and less since acquiring the Dot. As far as versatility it's hard to beat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muskank Sally Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 This One Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muskank Sally Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 Well of course this one as well, but it has been modded a bit. Not the great stock Epi, but the Best Post upgrade experience I guess I could say. (lower photo's taken before last upgrade) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rainbowgirl22 Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 wow can i pick two??? pretty plezzz lol well if i may i'd have to say that my sheraton II and my epi lp custom are the best. though, the perfect epiphone for me would be a wine red sheraton with a lp custom neck profile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyelcrrt1281733995 Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 Tough choice - but the Byrdland wins... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thunderstruck507 Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 elitist LP that I ended up with and my elite sg is right there with it, never played a bad one though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcwillow777 Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 That is a tough choice, but my favorite Epi to play is my '65 Limited Edition G-400 with Maestro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parabar Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 Of all my guitars, the one I play most often is my Epi Joe Pass Emperor II, with my modded Broadway a close second. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lerxst1281733995 Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 And Lerxst' date=' fair call .... it was a dare which I took up, and thank you for your input. [/quote'] Someone dared you to pull your eyes out like that??! Yipes! You can be dared into anything! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lerxst1281733995 Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 I didn't know we were supposed to post a picture of our fave.... There ya go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BENT E Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 I don't know if my WildKat is my favorite, but I gravitate to it the most. I've had a Sheri' II, have a DOT, LP, Riv' a couple of Epi' acoustic's, and I still grab the Kat seven out of ten time's probably. Maybe when I get a Casino that might change, for now I guess the Kat is my fav after all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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