ToneMonster Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 Just thought I'd share with those interested. I saw Guns n Roses in Seattle Friday with a Band called Loaded as an opening act. Lots of Epiphones in use at the show. Here is a rundown. The lead guitarist for Loaded was sporting an ED 339 in black for the entire show. Not sure if it was the standard or the ultra. The current evolution of Guns n Roses only has Axle Rose from the original band so I am unfamiliar with the other members, They had 3 Guitarists a Keyboard player and a bassist. One of the guitarists was using Epiphone exclusively. His main guitar was a Black ES 345 with a custom rally style racing stripe in line with the neck. He also used a Epi SG in TV Yellow which I believe was a 61 Special re-issue and finally a Korina 58 Explorer. The other guitar player that was not the Slash fill in Rocked out a Phant o Matic for "Welcome to the Jungle" Show was good but unfortunately the Key arena sucks for a venue. Acoustics are horrible and the band did not dial in a decent mix until the end of the show. Nice to see all the Epiphones getting a thorough work out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brad1 Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 It's almost like Epiphones are starting to be cool now or something. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSAR Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 I was at a concert last night, the main band was Abandon All Ships It was a smaller show, and they had 4 other bands play as well. The first two bands had Epis. In one band the guitarist had an Epi Prophecy LP EX, and in another the guitarist had an Epi Negative SG with EMGs, they were both playing through some model of peavey 6505 head, into an orange 4x12 cab. I'd say they were the least known though, so that could just have been what they could afford, but it sounded great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianh Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 Epi quality is good enough now to take on the road, and no major tears if they are lost, stolen, or damaged as often happens when on tour. Makes very good business sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tweed2 Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 Hey, TM, are you a Seattle boy too? Or just came into town for the show? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hungrycat Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 Axl probably isn't paying them enough to afford Gibsons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tpurgatoryt Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 Axl probably isn't paying them enough to afford Gibsons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueman335 Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 Epi quality is good enough now to take on the road, and no major tears if they are lost, stolen, or damaged as often happens when on tour. Makes very good business sense. +1. Exactly! Upgrade the PU's in your Epi, and it almost sounds like a Gibson, only you won't take a financial beating if it gets stolen, broken, or a beer gets dumped on it at a gig. Spend more if you want, but an Epi will do the job. What really matters is your playing, not what you it play on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToneMonster Posted December 19, 2011 Author Share Posted December 19, 2011 Hey, TM, are you a Seattle boy too? Or just came into town for the show? Just in town for the show. I'm from Nirvana land down on Grays Harbor. Haven't lived in Seattle for 35 years. WAY Too expensive... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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