Kingfish Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 Deep into my jazzbox phase, I've been poking around the GC and MC (and Epi) sites. Having looked at the Emperor Swingster, I can't figure out why it's $200 more than the ES175. It can't just be the Bigsby... ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parabar Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 The Epi 175 is all maple, plain wood. The Swingster has a spruce top, flamed maple back and sides, and, like the Joe Pass Emperor II it is at heart, is generally a better made guitar. Not only fancier appointments, but more attention to detail and finish work. Among Epiphone 16" jazzbozes, the 175 is a Chevy, the Swingster is a Buick and the Joe Pass is a Cadillac. Or if you prefer Ford analogies, the 175 is a Ford, the Swingster is a Mercury or Thunderbird, and the Joe Pass is a Lincoln. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingfish Posted August 17, 2011 Author Share Posted August 17, 2011 The Epi 175 is all maple, plain wood. The Swingster has a spruce top, flamed maple back and sides, and, like the Joe Pass Emperor II it is at heart, is generally a better made guitar. Not only fancier appointments, but more attention to detail and finish work. Among Epiphone 16" jazzbozes, the 175 is a Chevy, the Swingster is a Buick and the Joe Pass is a Cadillac. Or if you prefer Ford analogies, the 175 is a Ford, the Swingster is a Mercury or Thunderbird, and the Joe Pass is a Lincoln. Interesting. So that Epi Joe Pass I found locally on Craigs for $450bo might be a better deal than a new 175 for $500? Hrrmmm... florentine or venetian cutaway... tough choice.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newlife15 Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 Epi Joe Pass is a wonderful Guitar. I have one and put flat wounds on it for that sweet jazz tone. well made and will last a lifetime. try and negotiate the price on the Joe Pass and go for it :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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