I own around a dozen of them (including two Elitists) and I've found that for the most part I'm a happier camper if I go with their own voice rather than attempt to Gibson-ize them. I think you pretty much just have to love an Epiphone for being an Epiphone. I've had plenty of good and bad from both labels.

Better finished frets, possibly more level.

png' alt='16x16_' alt='smiley-wink'>.png'>Ĭ) resale value - will eventually (as in quite a few years) appreciate (after initial depreciation of playing it off the showroom floor.)ĭ) likelihood of better action/playability. So now you're down to $1,400 worth of debatable differential.įor that you pick from the following menu.Ī) Possibly more resonant due to better woods, construction details, including a lighter lacquer finishī) get to skip the Epi Headstock. Techs usually want above 2x for installs on semi-hollows.(although I do think the latest Epi p'ups are better and that they are splittable is a nice plus) 57 Classics)- and installation on a semi-hollow would run you around $400. You can get the Gibson for around $2,300īetter pickups (e.g. Well, I've first got to mess with your math.

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