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I don't think so. The Gibson model costs $6300US, ~$8600 Cdn at current exchange rate. Even with a Real Bigsby and Gibson 57s, the Epiphone will only be around 12.5% or so the cost of the Gibson. Two completely different markets. This will be, if anything, an attempt to introduce this style of guitar to interested players who don't sweat money.I dont know if this is true, but i read, Gibson will only allow dealers to carry this guitar ,if they order so many Gibson models...does it sound like a marketing ploy Gibson would do..
I guess i did not word it right.... Gibson will only allow dealers the EPI Johnny A model, if they order a certain number of MODELS of Gibson guitarsI don't think so. The Gibson model costs $6300US, ~$8600 Cdn at current exchange rate. Even with a Real Bigsby and Gibson 57s, the Epiphone will only be around 12.5% or so the cost of the Gibson. Two completely different markets. This will be, if anything, an attempt to introduce this style of guitar to interested players who don't sweat money.
In a single cut I could go for that. I like the gold hardware with the black. A bit more of the red in the burst would help the gold stand out some more.
Hasn't been released yet. Not on any retailer site yet.i NEED to have one. no one is saying how much
I don't think so. The Gibson model costs $6300US, ~$8600 Cdn at current exchange rate. Even with a Real Bigsby and Gibson 57s, the Epiphone will only be around 12.5% or so the cost of the Gibson. Two completely different markets. This will be, if anything, an attempt to introduce this style of guitar to interested players who don't sweat money.
I'd keep that over the Epi too. Nice burst and I have no need for a Bigsby...I didn't know Vantage made theseWhile a striking guitar, cooler heads have prevailed. At least for now - who knows if/when I actually see one. But what I have is too much the same, plus, I prefer the 'bacco burst finish on mine. And I know it plays and sounds great. All I'd need to do is add a Bigsby. "L&M, keep your damn guitars. I'm done buyin'!"
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Being as my 335 has a Bigsby now, I'm happy keeping this one a hardtail. And it wasn't an either/or scenario - this one's a keeper for sure. I was just thinking I might have to make an addition. Stupid GAS. I blame @Robert1950 .I'd keep that over the Epi too. Nice burst and I have no need for a Bigsby...I didn't know Vantage made these
Musician friends has the Gibson model..listed at 9092.92 Canadian dollars.
My price was based on the current US/Cdn exchange rate. If you buy it from MF, I assume it includes extras like duty and brokerage and getting a CITES certificate, which may explain the higher Cdn price. Or maybe MF is squeezing an extra $$$ few out it. You know those simple-minded naive Canucks.Musician friends has the Gibson model..listed at 9092.92 Canadian dollars.
I can't stand them either, looks like a rug beater. That being said I recently picked up a casino coupe with the same ugly headstock and I love it. Can't see the headstock when you're playing it. My ears can't hear it's ugly shape eitherHeadstock sucks.