twangster007 Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 I just wanted to say hello and introduce myself. I just bought my first guitar (Off Ebay) and it is a ES-295. The guitar should be here tomorrow if tracking is correct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWANG Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 Welcome! congrats. and good luck.. pics are required for genuine acceptance into this austere and high falutin society. anything less will get you a neener neener! TWANG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hiberna Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 Welcome! congrats. and good luck.. pics are required for genuine acceptance into this austere and high falutin society. anything less will get you a neener neener! TWANG He's right.... This is a high class establishment! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
animalfarm Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 Definitely welcome! First Guitar and first EPIPHONE? Get the right one and it'll be a keeper! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordy01 Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 High class indeed! Pics as soon as possible please. We're all lookin' forward to that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ef_in_fla Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 Welcome! Now it's time to start buying strings, picks, amps, cords, effects, straps, care kits, hardware upgrades, guitar magazines, training materials, etc. Don't worry it'll all be worth it once you're a STAR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster007 Posted February 3, 2009 Author Share Posted February 3, 2009 Here are a few photos. These were taken off Ebay. Since I do not have it yet I can't take my own. I am told the pickguard (while not on the guitar) is in mint condition. I will be putting it back on as soon as I can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Memphs1978 Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 that bridge p/u looks funny to me.. looks like its about to fall off... or out idk but other then that nice guitar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidg3333 Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 Welcome! Now it's time to start buying strings' date=' picks, amps, cords, effects, straps, care kits, hardware upgrades, guitar magazines, training materials, etc. Don't worry it'll all be worth it once you're a STAR. [/quote'] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mVM35MPrwKI who better than the Byrds? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Notes_Norton Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 An archtop guitar with P90s --- IMHO you made a good score. I hope it plays as good as it looks! Do tighten up the pickup that appears to be loose, and re-install the pickguard to protect the finish of the guitar. A trip to a music store that has a guitar tech might be worth your while - especially if this is your first guitar. A good guitar tech can take care of the pickup, make sure the neck is true and fix it if it is not, adjust the action, and adjust the intonation of the guitar. It shouldn't cost much money and the pay back will be a better sounding and easier to play guitar. Easier to play is especially good for a new player and very appreciated by an experienced player. Buy some strings and picks while you are there and let them know you plan on being a regular customer, and chances are they will either adjust your guitar for free or at a reduced price (especially if it is a mom and pop music store). I've done most of my business with small music stores, they appreciate your business, and they usually offer extra services that the big box stores and the Internet do not. I've got a couple of archtop guitars with P90 pickups (Epiphone Casino and Gibson ES-330) and of the 7 guitars hanging around my house, the P90 archtops are my favorites. They are lightweight and that P90 sound with the stellar highs and warm midranges sound sublime to my ears. Insights and incites by Notes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSDx Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 Looks nice !!!!! I crave an archtop w/P-90s .... nice score. Enjoy, and welcome to the forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster007 Posted February 4, 2009 Author Share Posted February 4, 2009 It came today, I took everything everyone said to heart and spent the first hour polishing it, there was black rubber undernieth the Bridge pickup, I removed it and ajusted the pole pieces to my liking. This thing plays great,sounds great, the action was nice and low with no buzzing on the frets. I feel I scored not just a beginner guitar but one that will last me for sometime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinTheHood Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 Very nice guitar! I'm totally jealous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redshift20 Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 Hey wow! I love the finish on that. Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordy01 Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 It came today' date=' I took everything everyone said to heart and spent the first hour polishing it, there was black rubber undernieth the Bridge pickup, I removed it and ajusted the pole pieces to my liking. This thing plays great,sounds great, the action was nice and low with no buzzing on the frets. I feel I scored not just a beginner guitar but one that will last me for sometime. [/quote'] Nice score!! I'm getting a serious case of GAS!! And I can't afford another guitar right now. :-( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sledge57 Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 Sweet guitar, since buying mine I've fallen in love with archtop guitars. I'd take their advice though and get it setup by a good tech, just got my Sheri back last week from being setup and it plays so much better now (better than my PRS in fact which I now plan to sell) that I'll never buy a guitar with out having a setup done again. Worth every penny IMHO, all 6000 of them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recycled Rocker Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 Hey mate welcome from Down Under, your new guitar is truly beautifull, enjoy playing it. I'm envious, I'm looking at a couple of Arch Tops at the moment....... just wish the prices where simular to you blokes in the States Cheers Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floydpink7 Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 Greetings from the great white north! (I can't adjust my location, but my avatar does the trick!) Sweet guitar, enjoy playing it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brad1 Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 Welcome Twangster! Great looking guitar! Nice score! You're gonna like those P90's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keoki Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 Congratulations on a WINNER. Hope you get as much enjoyment and music out of yours as I have of mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gashole Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 I really wish these weren't discontinued. It's the only direct Gibson copy from Epiphone that has interested me. Ever since I got my Wildkat I've wanted another Bigsby eqipped P90 semi or full hollowbody. I see your's had the Bigsby removed, (I'm addicted to mine)but no matter, it'll still be a good player when set up well. Epi's P90's are pretty nice IMO too-you'll like your tone-assuming you like a rockabilly-jazz-blues type of thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster007 Posted February 6, 2009 Author Share Posted February 6, 2009 Hey guys Sorry I haven't been around too much. I just kinda have been playing the heck out of teh guitar. So I will give you the low down of what I think of this. Wow comes to mind I really really like the neck, The finish is awsome and with the pickguard put on it it is a stunning piece of work. Heck even my wife likes it. Guys the P90's are not P90's... There something called P100's. I like the sound they give me so I am happy. The tail piece has been brought up so yes it was replaced before I bought it, and to be honest I kinda like it this was. Being my major guitar hero id Scotty Moore. It is set just like his, no bigsby and heavy flatwound strings. A few set up ajustments are being made by my local tech guy. not that any really needed to be done, but I want him to go over every little thing, since it is used and all, and make sure if there is a slight hint of a ajustment or any kind of issue it can be taken care of. Now I just need to find a Amp. My friend gave me a Marshall MG10. while it works and sounds ok, It is not the sound I am after. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gashole Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Now I just need to find a Amp. My friend gave me a Marshall MG10. while it works and sounds ok' date=' It is not the sound I am after.[/quote'] Depending on your budget, might I suggest a Epiphone BC30? I've had mine for about 3 years now, and Chinese or not, its the best amp I've owned-though granted, I've never had any crazy expensive boutique amps. I've had a Marshall Artist 30 halfstack, Fender Blues Deville, lil' Fender sidekick, a Dean Markely tube job whose model escapes me right now, couple Ampeg superjet reverbs (that I still have) a Marshall Valvetronix combo, and a bitty lil' Vox Ad15 that I still have too. I bet there's a couple in there I forgot, which means they weren't standouts! The BC 30 IMO blows all of these amps away. Mine is still stock too. Though I have eventual customization plans...Everyone who I play it for, no matter the guitar or pickup configuration has been favorably impressed-layman listeners and musicians alike. It has been very reliable too. I've also played through many other kick *** amps that I didn't own (Fender Twins, various Marshall JCM's, Vox AC30's and 15, Mesa Dual Rectifier...while some of these amps are "better" than the BC30, I'm telling you the BC30 in no way sucks when compared to these. In fact, for tone, I like it better than the twin. I've jammed with people playing through these amps with me on my BC30 and there is absolutely nobody saying "wow, that guy on the Epiphone really sounds like he's lacking quality compared to the guy with the AC30" It totally holds its own. For many years I wouldn't have considered a Chinese amp (or non american guitar) but while there are persistent detractors, I do not always agree with them (though I do think they have some valid points at times) My experience w/ Epiphone has changed that perspective for me. I don't generally seek out Asian stuff-other than Subarus and wasabi, but all of my Epiphone gear stands up well to my Gibson and US Fender gear for playability and tone. All of it- though my Sheraton admittedly needed some help to play and sound as good as my Gibsons (not so w/ my stock Wildkat though-which was even a couple hundred bucks less) I'm curious aboout the new Valve Seniors, but not sure if I'll jump on one. I do like a "precense" control, but other than that, I don't see it as an improvement over my BC 30....however, if I didn't have the 30, the Valve Senior would be on my list, recession/depression be damned! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Rock Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Now I just need to find a Amp. My friend gave me a Marshall MG10. while it works and sounds ok' date=' It is not the sound I am after.[/quote'] Do you need a practice amp or an amp loud enough to play in a full band with a drummer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Notes_Norton Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Nothing wrong with that, Scotty is one hell of a guitarist. You might try to find a music store with a Fender Bassman, Twin Reverb or Super Reverb (if they still make them). I think they will give you the closest sound as they were very popular guitars 'way back when'. I have a "twin reverb" amp simulator in my zoom G1X pedal, and with the right settings on the guitar and the simulator, it does have a sound very similar to the work Scotty did with Elvis Presley. Notes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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