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  • Epiphone "Schenker" V review

    They finally got these in at MF, so I figured it was worth a shot. Michael Schenker gets zip since it isn't a signature model, which is a shame knowing his financial problems. The sun was setting behind the mountain so the pix aren't the best. A shout out to the cat for loaning me his scratching post.
    Anyhoo... Alder body / mahogany set neck, Epi pickups, rosewood board, 24 3/4 scale, Grover tuners. Board was really dry and soaked up two applications of Gibson conditioner. Frets look and feel good so far. The nut is somewhat rough in spots but does fine with 10's. As you can see from the headstock photo, the black/white doesn't quite line up evenly. (Looks good otherwise) And do 'ya think they could fit anymore stickers on the back of the headstock? [img]/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img]
    The pickups don't sound bad, not really good either. Kind of brittle or harsh at least to my ears.
    I'm guessing that the rubber thing on the side is so that you can play sitting down and it won't slide off. Not sure who's brain fart at Gibson/Epiphone that was. (its only on the outside, not cut into the control cavity)
    Overall, not bad for $399. Here's the pix:




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    Re: Epiphone \"Schenker\" V review

    I was going to comment on that rubber thing. I think it's really cool. In fact, I would really like a flip thing ala Steinberger on my Vs so I can play them more often sitting down.

    You gonna put a custom truss rod cover on her?
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eKgPY1adc0A

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      Re: Epiphone \"Schenker\" V review

      That is cool, now find the two color pickguard and you really got a MSG V.
      Mr. Patience.... ask for a free consultation.

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        Re: Epiphone \"Schenker\" V review

        The rubber pad is actually a feature found on 50's Gibson V's, and reissues, guess they wanted to try it on the Epi's

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          Re: Epiphone \"Schenker\" V review

          Didn't know about the past use of the rubber thing, I usually stick one wing between the legs.
          I'm still tweaking the neck so no truss rod cover yet. (After sitting out in the cold and now the 15% humidity)

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            Re: Epiphone \"Schenker\" V review

            Hey, you moved! [img]/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]
            "Quiet, numbskulls, I'm broadcasting!" -Moe Howard, "Micro-Phonies" (1945)

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              Re: Epiphone \"Schenker\" V review

              [ QUOTE ]
              Hey, you moved! [img]/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]

              [/ QUOTE ]

              Yep, the wife got a promotion and is working in <gag> San Bernardino. #1 for worst quality air in the nation LOL!

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                Re: Epiphone \"Schenker\" V review

                Looks cool, are you gonna leave that truss rod cover off? IMO that cover looks odd.

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                • #9
                  Re: Epiphone \"Schenker\" V review

                  Nice looking guitar, Brian! Can't beat it for that price. [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

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