evenkeel
August 8th, 2009, 02:27 PM
Yet another addition to the herd. Likely a visitor, but has the potential of permanent resident status.
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This is a MIJ Epi PR-650. From the bad old Norlin years. As is typical of MIJ Epis (or Gibsons) from the Norlin era dating is almost impossible. This model was made in Japan from 80-83. Specs are listed as "high integrity, select spruce top. Mahogany back and sides". In acoustic speak all laminate. The saddle had been butchered a bit. Why do people think cutting slots is a good idea??? Easy fix as I had a micarta saddle that was close to perfect, just a bit of sanding. Other than that and some light pic marks and a small scratch on the headstock she's in great shape. The difference in tone after replacing the saddle and strings was dramatic.
I've had her just over a week. The tone is very bright and crisp, nice sparkle. Does not have the dread rumble and is not as sweet as the 000. A bit more of a rough, raw sound but in a very good way.
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r74/evenkeel_album/Epiphone003.jpg
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r74/evenkeel_album/Epiphone004.jpg
This is a MIJ Epi PR-650. From the bad old Norlin years. As is typical of MIJ Epis (or Gibsons) from the Norlin era dating is almost impossible. This model was made in Japan from 80-83. Specs are listed as "high integrity, select spruce top. Mahogany back and sides". In acoustic speak all laminate. The saddle had been butchered a bit. Why do people think cutting slots is a good idea??? Easy fix as I had a micarta saddle that was close to perfect, just a bit of sanding. Other than that and some light pic marks and a small scratch on the headstock she's in great shape. The difference in tone after replacing the saddle and strings was dramatic.
I've had her just over a week. The tone is very bright and crisp, nice sparkle. Does not have the dread rumble and is not as sweet as the 000. A bit more of a rough, raw sound but in a very good way.