Guitar Chico Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 So what do you guys think about V's? What's the neck like? What kinda tones can you get out of it? I don't really know much about them but there are many here who know that I sure do love the look. I'd go out and play one but the music store that I'm close to doesn't have any in stock. GC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pohatu771 Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 I've played the Epiphone Korina 58, and the low-end Gibson models. The necks were a bit too big for me, but it's a common Gibson size. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingfrets Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 I've owned several...Gibson reissue, Ibanez "Rocket Roll" model, a handmade one from a NY luthier whose name escapes me at the moment. Nice guitars if you're into the "flash" factor. They looked cool onstage, but tonally, they ALL reminded me of a Les Paul. That's NOT to be taken as a bad thing. I love LPs, but now that I've officially reached "old fart" status, I'll just stick with the Pauls in the first place! Forget stting down and playing one too...but then again, Rock 'N Roll wasn't meant to be played sitting down... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iansmitchell Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 They're very ergonomic, IMO. Though SGs take the cake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ButchCassidy Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 It's nuts, there're like 3 of them at my local music go round. 2 gibs, 1 epi. One of the gibs is going for $450. You can buy it online too... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stan 58 Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 The 58 has a wide neck, but its not real thick. The guitar its self is light for its size, must be that Korina veneer LOL. They have there own sound, not as thick of tone as the other models, but they do cut thur. all in all a fun guitar to play, with the best neck access of any guitar i own. I highly recomend them. Stan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bloozeguy Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 Interested in comparisons between the Gib and Epi Vs. I've played the faded Gibbie and liked it a lot--loved the "wide/thin" neck, and the sound, yeah, it was LP-ish. Now the Epi is different wood and a vastly different tailpiece. So this all, then, makes it do...what, by comparison? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender 4 Life Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 My "A grade" V-Factor(Gibson) is well balanced, and the neck is thin, and not too wide, but not too narrow. The stock pickups are quite hot, 490/498 I think. Definitely fun to play, and delivers good tones from ringing clean, to mega distorted crunch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stan 58 Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 The Epi 58 V has much better neck access then the other Gibson and Epi V models, IMHO. Stan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guitar Chico Posted November 24, 2008 Author Share Posted November 24, 2008 Awwww.... man. Maybe I shouldnt've asked, now I have more GAS than before LOL! GC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Buffalo Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 I have an Epiphone korina Flying V. I don't play it often, but when I do, I have no trouble playing it sitting down - the bottom leg of the V goes between my legs & the point of the V rests on my right leg. Now that I've got a new camera, I'll post some pictures when I get a minute. (And when someone reminds me how to do it.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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