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    Default Gibson Epoch

    I just purchased a great looking guitar by Gibson called Epoch. It's black w/two humbucker pickups and two corresponding volume controls, and the rhythm and treble switch.

    Anybody ever played one of these. I'm curious to hear what others might have to say about this very affordable guitar.

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    I never seen one, please post some pics!
    I can't say that I've given up on a flanger cause I've never liked the effect either. I also can't say the same about Tremolo. I hate them both equally. - Tone2TheBone 2009

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    I own one,nice little LP much like an Epiphone Special II only a little plainer,black with creme binding and pup rings,2 chrome covered classic humbuckers.With a good setup it plays almost as good as a more expensive GIBSON,it's a little on the heavy side but I think this contributes to it's low mellow tone,it's targeted at beginners but easilly suits more advanced players too.Very good for it's price range, less than 150 US
    pix and specs are at www.gibson.com/epoch

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    Default My Gibson Epoch

    Here's a nice pic of my Gibson Epoch.

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    Isn't Walmart selling these?

    "No Tele For you." - The Tele Nazi

    Ha! Tele-ish now inbound.

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    I wonder why they have (what looks like) the Gibson headstock when epiphone doesnt have that.
    I can't say that I've given up on a flanger cause I've never liked the effect either. I also can't say the same about Tremolo. I hate them both equally. - Tone2TheBone 2009

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    Default Gibson Epoch

    Wal-Mart mainly sells the First Act brand which aren't too shabby themselves. I purchased the Gibson Epoch at Target for $100.00 which also included a DVD, gigbag, extra strings, cord. et.al. Not a bad investment. My very first guitar was a Wal-Mart sold First Act Telecaster copy. I made the change because I wanted something that provided a "fatter" tone. It didn't hurt that John Norum (one of my favorite players) plays a Gibson pretty close to mine only that his is a Gibson Custom.

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    Default stripped downed Beast!

    Quote Originally Posted by overthehill
    I own one,nice little LP much like an Epiphone Special II only a little plainer,black with creme binding and pup rings,2 chrome covered classic humbuckers.With a good setup it plays almost as good as a more expensive GIBSON,it's a little on the heavy side but I think this contributes to it's low mellow tone,it's targeted at beginners but easilly suits more advanced players too.Very good for it's price range, less than 150 US
    pix and specs are at www.gibson.com/epoch
    ^^^^on point. This little "cheap" beast has it all. Action is high, but with a thorough set up (took a minute to get it just right) does she howl. I know Gibson states the pups are Classic buckers, but which Classic? They resemble, and I repeat resemble "Skatterbranes". Heavy? yes, but to me the weight is perfect. True, craftsmanship is lacking, but there are workarounds, and they're worth it. I challenge anyone to purchase this one, and try to stay away from it. I have a Fender, a couple of Squires, and a beast of an Ibanez, but for whatever mojo is in this thing, it's been the ONLY one in rotation. To me, the neck feels exactly like the AR30.

    After you set it up, let your Ears be the judge.....nothing else.

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