gmane Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 Semi-hollow, deffinately semi-hollow. I do like the sheraton but to be honest have heard the frequensator tailpiece is an inferior piece of hardware. I haven't played one but have heard that it was originally designed for jazz in mind as it reduces bass and that it makes bending strings more difficult. Obviously an easy solution would be a stopbar tailpeice but since its unfortunately more likely to get a vintage guitar then one built to the best specs available 50 years latter i'm going to say a 60's sorrento equipped with two mini-humbuckers, solely because it has a trapieze tailpeice which I am more familiar with, and if I'm wrong about the frequensator tailpiece, please let me know. Thanks. There's nothing wrong with a frequensator tailpiece. I certainly don't find that it either reduces bass or makes bends harder. Otis Rush's freaky-satyr equipped Riviera sounds okay to me here: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueman335 Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 Also I think a 60's ES-335 would be epic, Like the one with block inlays and a trapeze tailpiece! I'd love to see a '52 Gold Top LP with a trapeze tailpiece too! Especially since it's the 60th anniversary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batwing Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 I'd be happy with reissues of any of Epiphones 50s or 60s models, Emporer, Sheraton, Crestwood deluxe etc. And in some colours other than cherry or wine, Epi's sunburst circa 60s is the nicest there is. No more les paul or sg style guitars please, let Gibson do the Gibsons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rokka Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 Pelham Blue Firebird w/ mini hb's!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jfalkens Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 I've only seen one of these in my life. And I never saw the amp that went with it. (Epiphone Professional Guitar and Amp, 1963) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bloozeguy Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 Emperor II Joe Pass-ish with P90s 'Kat w/2 minibuckers (Firekat w/o bling?) and, of course, THE BLUESMASTER!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaSTuS Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 I've only seen one of these in my life. And I never saw the amp that went with it. (Epiphone Professional Guitar and Amp, 1963) +1million Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 I've only seen one of these in my life. And I never saw the amp that went with it. (Epiphone Professional Guitar and Amp, 1963) Well, there's a reason for that! They weren't successful, at all. So, not that many were built. They might(?) have (somewhat) a "Cool" factor, now...but, not back then. Too many switches, you had to buy the amp, to utilize all the features, and it was one of those things that looked good on paper, but reality proved otherwise. I seriously doubt Epi will repeat that disaster. Besides, I've always hated that big, ugly, pickguard, hiding that wonderful classic guitar shape. Much Preferred the Riviera!! CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeweyCox Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 I've only seen one of these in my life. And I never saw the amp that went with it. (Epiphone Professional Guitar and Amp, 1963) I saw one of them demo:ed in a frettedamericana video. I don't think they had the amp though but the guitar sounded quite good and versatile. I like em'! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaSTuS Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 Well, there's a reason for that! They weren't successful, at all. So, not that many were built. They might(?) have (somewhat) a "Cool" factor, now...but, not back then. Too many switches, you had to buy the amp, to utilize all the features, and it was one of those things that looked good on paper, but reality proved otherwise. I seriously doubt Epi will repeat that disaster. Besides, I've always hated that big, ugly, pickguard, hiding that wonderful classic guitar shape. Much Preferred the Riviera!! CB It's funny how Gibson would repeat that disaster less than 10 years later with the Professional and Recording versions of the LP, the LP Recording was reputed to be Les' favourite model of LP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pfox14 Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 +1 +2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 It's funny how Gibson would repeat that disaster less than 10 years later with the Professional and Recording versions of the LP, the LP Recording was reputed to be Les' favorite model of LP. Yeah, well...??? Anyway, I wasn't trying to step on your toes, RaSTuS. Just stating (sales) facts, and personal opinion, regarding that particular model. And...Unlike you, and other's, I've just never "fancied" it. "C'est La Vie!" CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clanky44 Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 I've only seen one of these in my life. And I never saw the amp that went with it. (Epiphone Professional Guitar and Amp, 1963) There should be laws against hiding f-holes! ......with severe punishments doled out for offenders! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaSTuS Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 Yeah, well...??? Anyway, I wasn't trying to step on your toes, RaSTuS. Just stating (sales) facts, and personal opinion, regarding that particular model. And...Unlike you, and other's, I've just never "fancied" it. "C'est La Vie!" CB LOL, my toes are fine Charlie, I'm a weird bird, the more unpopular something is the more likely I am to like it, I like to buck the trend I suppose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-poland Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 Well, there's a reason for that! They weren't successful, at all. So, not that many were built. They might(?) have (somewhat) a "Cool" factor, now...but, not back then. Too many switches, you had to buy the amp, to utilize all the features, and it was one of those things that looked good on paper, but reality proved otherwise. I seriously doubt Epi will repeat that disaster. Besides, I've always hated that big, ugly, pickguard, hiding that wonderful classic guitar shape. Much Preferred the Riviera!! CB I think if they do a remake of this they should rename it the STRANGE BIRD!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EpiEric Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 Like the one with block inlays and a trapeze tailpiece! I'd love to see a '52 Gold Top LP with a trapeze tailpiece too! Especially since it's the 60th anniversary. Have you ever played a trapeze model? I used to own an early 1953 Gibson Gold Top built prior to the changeover to stop tail and the trapeze and shallow neck angle really hampered modern playing. There's a reason that trapeze didn't hang around (get it - trapeze, hang around - HA!) for long. Be nice if Epi could come up with one that echoed that cosmetically, but without the playability compromises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gabo1985 Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 Epiphone should bring back the Century!!! Love the full body, single neck pickup... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubstar Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 david rawlings signature Olympic acoustic archtop w/ single pickup option... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supersonic Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 I'd like to see a Firebird or two in the Epi lineup, but with as many cool new models as they are coming out with right now I don't really care! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueman335 Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 Have you ever played a trapeze model? I used to own an early 1953 Gibson Gold Top built prior to the changeover to stop tail and the trapeze and shallow neck angle really hampered modern playing. There's a reason that trapeze didn't hang around (get it - trapeze, hang around - HA!) for long. Be nice if Epi could come up with one that echoed that cosmetically, but without the playability compromises. Agreed. Gibson did that on a '52 reissue, fixed it so it actually had the strinsg going over the top, like Les Paul intended, instead of under. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wwit Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 Id be happy with any new Epiphone with a 59 shaped thru neck or at least a long tenion. Either a semi hollow or LP...I can dream cant I?..lol...with Gibson P90 pickups. Something along the vane of the Epi JBLP. Higher end Epi's that mix the MIC affordability with kick butt USA made Gibson pickups. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueman335 Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 Epiphone should bring back the Century!!! Love the full body, single neck pickup... With a Charlie Christain PU, like an ES150. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandini Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 A nice ES137, especially if it's in Blueburst... ,... I won't hold my breath though. +1 for the ES-137. My absolute favourite - in a nice sunburst like honey, tea or the cherry below. Wonderful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jfine Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 It's funny how Gibson would repeat that disaster less than 10 years later with the Professional and Recording versions of the LP, the LP Recording was reputed to be Les' favourite model of LP. Actually, I like the LP Recording--I used to have one. Once I figured out what all the switches and knobs did (and it took me a while--I got it used and didn't have an owner's manual), I was able to get some great tones out of it, including a bridge-pickup tone very much like a Telecaster. Another model I'd like to see them reissue is the recent Zephyr Blues Deluxe, basically Epi's version of a Gibson ES-5--a thin-bodied version would be cool. Although that would be pretty close to the Riviera P93... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaSTuS Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 Actually, I like the LP Recording--I used to have one. I like 'em too, I have a series 1, it'd be the last one I let go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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