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zerksies
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Ollie
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United Kingdom
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 Posted - 04/07/2010 : 16:25:53
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I saw one once. They looks, frankly, perfect. I asked a guy in the shop what he thought of it, he said he brought it as he knew it was fake, but to prove a point. (it was on display reminding not to fall for fakes) if I recall, I remeber him saying it looks brilliant but plays shite. Like worse that the epiphone copies.
Obviously this one could be fine, just be careful |
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zerksies
Double Platinum Member
USA
3406 Posts |
Posted - 04/07/2010 : 16:45:38
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Miky
Silver Member
Czech Republic
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Posted - 04/07/2010 : 17:46:07
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still quite a lot of money for a chinese guitar that you will end up not playing after all
i'd rather buy an old epi than this |
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Pedal Dan
Silver Member
USA
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Posted - 04/07/2010 : 19:39:53
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For $300 ya can't go wrong. It'll never appreciate like a Gibson, but it's only $300! BTW, shouldn't it have a proper truss rod cover( not upside down)? |
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zerksies
Double Platinum Member
USA
3406 Posts |
Posted - 04/07/2010 : 19:56:41
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Originally posted by Pedal Dan
For $300 ya can't go wrong. It'll never appreciate like a Gibson, but it's only $300! BTW, shouldn't it have a proper truss rod cover( not upside down)?
Well it is lefty
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Pedal Dan
Silver Member
USA
419 Posts |
Posted - 04/08/2010 : 02:54:32
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quote:
Originally posted by zerksies
quote:
Originally posted by Pedal Dan
For $300 ya can't go wrong. It'll never appreciate like a Gibson, but it's only $300! BTW, shouldn't it have a proper truss rod cover( not upside down)?
Well it is lefty
Could be wrong, but I thought I've seen pix of Tony Iommi playing an SG with a left handed T-Rod cover that was upright SG. Maybe they didn't make a LP Custom LH cover? Don't know.P.S. Just did a Google search, all the LP Custom LH's I saw had an upright logo. Something to look for Zerks if you buy! |
Edited by - Pedal Dan on 04/08/2010 03:03:56 |
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Disco Stu
Silver Member
USA
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Posted - 04/08/2010 : 05:52:38
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Sure --
It might be a Chinee piece 'o crap -- but if it plays nice for you, and the PU's all work OK, why not make the guy an offer.
I would just ask to look under the hood, and ensure that the electronics are where you want them. Then there's the physical things; truss rod and other adjustment details like PU height.
They might skimp on those minor adjustment details.... So you should examine them. |
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silvertone6120
Gold Member
USA
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Posted - 04/08/2010 : 15:43:06
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| I would have no problem with it. Give it a thorough going-over to make sure everything is proper. If the pickups are crap(which, at that price, they very well may be) you can put some Duncans or Dimarzios in there and still be well ahead of the game financially(same can be said for any hardware). |
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Guitar decision
