fightinpikey Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 Hey everyone, I recently joined the forums here and I also recently purchased my first Epiphone which just so happens to be a Wildkat After looking through the forum it looks like the Kat family in general is pretty popular but there seems to be a lot of scattered information. I thought it might be nice to have somewhere with all of the information in one place and a place that us Kat owners can chat. What does every one else think? TIPS: Think your pick ups sound muddy? Lower the pole pieces a a few turn. I did this and now the P90 in the bridge really screams. Here is my Kat to start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brad1 Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 Sorry, this is the only "Kat" I own. But seriously, there are many around here who own one. And someday I want to get a Wildkat I'm sure the others will be around soon. Until then......here's my non-Wildkat...... I just like the photo... :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poopcicle Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 Welcome to the forums and Klub! Lets see some pics of your Kat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldhippie Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 Hi and welcome.....the Kat is my most used guitar of the few I have. I love the size and the sound...even unplugged. Let´s see yours....here is mine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lengle1981 Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 Welcome to the forums and Klub! Lets see some pics of your Kat! Wow that's a beauty, have you changed the pickup covers to cream on that? I'm getting the reissue riviera next but the Kat is one I'm thinking of getting after, they're so cheap too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crust Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 I want a Wildkat. I dig Jack White and slide playing (as he does with his Kay). I hope the Epiphone can get similar results. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis G Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 Welcome to the forum and the Kat Klub. Mine is orange also. About 10 months in, the bridge p/u just died. Rather than go the warranty route, my luthier installed Lollar P90's. I opted for the black vs cream to match the knobs, etc. as opposed to the binding. No plans to ever sell it so wasn't worried about the $$ spent. These are just great little guitars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomse Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 I love my Kat and that's spelled with a K not a C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crust Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 Well, I couldn't wait. Gas got the best of me (go to the lounge). :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poopcicle Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 Wow that's a beauty, have you changed the pickup covers to cream on that? I'm getting the reissue riviera next but the Kat is one I'm thinking of getting after, they're so cheap too! Thanks, swapped out the both pups for Gibson P-90's added a bone nut and a tone pro bridge as well as cts pots Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluemans335 Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 Welcome to the forum and the Kat Klub. Mine is orange also. About 10 months in, the bridge p/u just died. Rather than go the warranty route, my luthier installed Lollar P90's. I opted for the black vs cream to match the knobs, etc. as opposed to the binding. No plans to ever sell it so wasn't worried about the $$ spent. These are just great little guitars. I like those black covers! You're better off with Lollars, but FWIW PU's don't just 'die.' There's no moving parts to wear out. You probably had a loose wire on the volume pot or toggle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lengle1981 Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 Question about wildkats. Is the body size the same as a les Paul or bigger. Les Paul's always seem to be on the small side for me, I like a guitar with a bit bigger body probably cos I'm a big bloke height wise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lengle1981 Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 Welcome to the forums and Klub! Lets see some pics of your Kat! Is that orange or red then? Love the pickup covers, they go really well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldhippie Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 Question about wildkats. Is the body size the same as a les Paul or bigger. Les Paul's always seem to be on the small side for me, I like a guitar with a bit bigger body probably cos I'm a big bloke height wise. The Wildkat is between a LP and a Dot. The size is perfect for me (and some others too). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fightinpikey Posted January 27, 2013 Author Share Posted January 27, 2013 Wow this thread kinda exploded. I like it. I love all the kats in here. As for mine I get my camera back from being fixed tomorrow after which I will post up some pics as well as a few modding related questions I have come up with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis G Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 I like those black covers! You're better off with Lollars, but FWIW PU's don't just 'die.' There's no moving parts to wear out. You probably had a loose wire on the volume pot or toggle. Yeah, not really sure what the real problem was, but we did check all of the other "usual suspects" first (switch, wires, etc.) Nothing worked till we changed the p/u's, and not problems since. Go figure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobouz Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 Question about wildkats. Is the body size the same as a les Paul or bigger. Kats are essentially the same size as a 339, and they fit nicely in a 339 case. Basically, they're midway between a Les Paul and a 335. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lengle1981 Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 Kats are essentially the same size as a 339, and they fit nicely in a 339 case. Basically, they're midway between a Les Paul and a 335. Right cheers. Very tempted by one of these but have to get a Sheraton reissue first, that things a thing of beauty but I really do like the wildkat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poopcicle Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 Is that orange or red then? Love the pickup covers, they go really well! metallic red! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonG Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 Welcome to the Klub! Hey everyone, I recently joined the forums here and I also recently purchased my first Epiphone which just so happens to be a Wildkat After looking through the forum it looks like the Kat family in general is pretty popular but there seems to be a lot of scattered information. I thought it might be nice to have somewhere with all of the information in one place and a place that us Kat owners can chat. What does every one else think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fightinpikey Posted January 28, 2013 Author Share Posted January 28, 2013 Ok, well first I have added a pic of my Kat the the OP. No is where I start my questions. I have noticed on all of the other Kats that I have seen that it seems like every ones volume and tone knobs sit very close to the body which I like. On mine how ever they seem to sit up a bit which I feel looks kinda cheap and feels flimsy. Here is a pic. Now the question is, can I lower the pots some how? or will I need to replace them with shorter shafted pots? Thanks guys and talks for the warm welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis G Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 Just looked at my Kat from the same angle and the spacing is pretty much the same. As to your question about lowering, I have no idea, sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis G Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 Welcome to the Klub! Guess I'm not the only Kat owner with a banjo! Nic Kat Jason! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fightinpikey Posted January 29, 2013 Author Share Posted January 29, 2013 Just looked at my Kat from the same angle and the spacing is pretty much the same. As to your question about lowering, I have no idea, sorry. Thanks I just remember that the initial picture I saw sparking the knob height was in poopcicle's thread where he has new pups and all put in. Poopcicle, are your knobs lower or is it camera trickery? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonG Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 I love my banjos! On the other wall hangs my mandolins and ukuleles... I need more wall space lol! Guess I'm not the only Kat owner with a banjo! Nic Kat Jason! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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