rockandrollcamera Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 Well the time has come I think for me to buy a new acoustic, got a 12-string back at Christmas, and am playing that as my main guitar now as compared to it my 6-string (which was my first guitar, but still quite an expensive one) doesn't quite cut the tonal mustard. I am really happy with my Epi DR-212 so I'm looking to Epi for my new axe. I really want a EJ-160E, but can't afford a Gibson, and can't afford the Epi copy either... besides, not taken with the whole signature thing... Anyways, I wondered if Epi have any other acoustics out there of the same dimensions as the EJ-160. I plan to buy one and then have the electronics added later. Looking at the web-site there are alot that look close enough, but are they the same shape and size? For example, the DR-100 is quite nice. I know the neck joint doesn't allow for the correct placing of a pick-up but I could live with that I think? The AJ-100 is also very fetching, and has the option of a pick-up too. Now is that an actual pick-up with on the face knobs, or one of these built in numbers with a small control panel on the side of the body? Also, the EL-00 is quite nice too, but too far off the mark I think in regards to shape and size? Anyway, any help or info you lot might be able to offer would be fantastic! I know there is something out there, just need some voices of experience to guide me in the right direction!... CHEERS GUYS, PAUL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Versatile Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 I have a Vintage no name very close to a 160e Looks good, well made, sounds good Much less money than the Epi.... V Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Versatile Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 What kind of pickup is in the Vintage, piezo - or magnetic, like the Epi ? How are they sold ? It's a Vintage VE 660 Solid Spruce top S/C magnetic PU List price 60% of Epi Available retail in the UK..... V Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockandrollcamera Posted September 4, 2011 Author Share Posted September 4, 2011 I have a Vintage no name very close to a 160e Looks good, well made, sounds good Much less money than the Epi.... V Wow, I'm actually really impressed with that! What a gorgeous instrument! I was eyeing up a solid mahogany vintage in my local shop a few weeks ago, thinking it looked pretty damn nice. There was just something there though that made me think... "But its a Vintage, buy a proper guitar!" Is it still the case that this brand isn't taken seriously? I had a Vintage LP Goldtop, and the isues with that were crazy! How is the quality of these instruments now? Now that the brand seems to have grown I would imagine they've improved greatly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Versatile Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 Wow, I'm actually really impressed with that! What a gorgeous instrument! I was eyeing up a solid mahogany vintage in my local shop a few weeks ago, thinking it looked pretty damn nice. There was just something there though that made me think... "But its a Vintage, buy a proper guitar!" Is it still the case that this brand isn't taken seriously? I had a Vintage LP Goldtop, and the isues with that were crazy! How is the quality of these instruments now? Now that the brand seems to have grown I would imagine they've improved greatly? It's worth checking out their product range They come in at med/low end prices but seem to have a good reputation They do an extensive range of electro-acoustics, some with Fishman P/U's And a variety of solid and part solid wood specs As always though 'you get what you pay for', so IMO real quality and brand cache can get expensive I particularly like mine for it's acoustic tone...it would sound good mic'd up The S/C PU is clear and bright..... V Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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