rubyred Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 HI guys Just looking for some feedback on these 2 models, here in Oz price of the 2 is pretty comparable at some stores. Over the next couple of weeks I am going to try and find them locally and play them - but figured the great EPI brains trust here might have some words of wisdom. 5th Avenue Emperor Regent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Versatile Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 Hi r-r..... Very nice pics'n specs to peruse... IMO both guitars are equally beautiful, the Epi a more traditional shape...the Godin an original.. The Epi has the 'beanstalk' decoration up the fingerboard and headstock (same as the Sheraton) so a bit of mix'n match going on there.. Godins are Made in Canada...I have a Kingpin (single P90) which is fun to play and well built The Godin would be smaller bodied and lighter weight, with tone to match... A while back I had an Ibanez similar to the Pat Metheny sig archtop...very disappointing...bass heavy P/U... Depends on one's preference Another contender is the beautiful 17" Peerless New Yorker...a really nice D'Aquisto inspired guitar... V Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pin Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 Of those two I would go for the Epi without any doubt. I think it would prove a better tone and the neck strikes me as more playable (for me) because of the size. But then again, I would prefer my Yamaha AE12 to either of them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stein Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 I am a little surprised neither site states in the specs if they are made with laminates or have solid wood. That is going to have a big impact on the quality of the acoustic tone. I wish I had the answer for you, but it is something you might want to check into. I have never played either, but these two are so different in woods and size I don't think there is a simple answer for one being better. A lot depends on what you want to use it for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongMan Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 ... here in Oz price of the 2 is pretty comparable at some stores. Wow, here in Germany they are €499,- for the Emperor against €1799,- for the 5th Avenue. The €1799,- for the Godin are more what you paid here for an Elitist Broadway or Byrdland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianh Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 I am a little surprised neither site states in the specs if they are made with laminates or have solid wood. That is going to have a big impact on the quality of the acoustic tone. I know the Epi Regent is a laminated top (I have one) and I'm 99.9% sure the Godin is too. If I'm wrong, it would be the first solid curly maple top I've ever seen or heard of. Most solid carved-top jazz guitars have spruce tops, and cost $5k and up...L-5 CES, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubyred Posted February 6, 2012 Author Share Posted February 6, 2012 Wow, here in Germany they are €499,- for the Emperor against €1799,- for the 5th Avenue. The €1799,- for the Godin are more what you paid here for an Elitist Broadway or Byrdland. The Emperor Regent has a RRP of $1699 here in Oz, can usually get it for less, around the 1100-1200 mark. The godin around the $2000-2200 mark but incl case, have seen it cheaper though. After a bit more research - this seems to take my fancy a little more . 5th Ave Kingpin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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