The comparison of these 2 guitars is great, since the Epiphone is almost identical with other nuances than the Gibson. I have the Epiphone and I love the sound. BUT the bad thing that happened to me is that I put Dunlop 65 BodyGloss - CREAM OF CARNAUVA in the part of the black headstock where the Epiphone logo is and big was my surprise that it removed the matte finish it had, that opaque finish that gives it its aged touch and I was very surprised and disappointed, as it is not something that should happen in a guitar of that price, which although cheaper than the Gibson is still a high mid-range. Has anyone who has the same guitar has happened, can anyone let me know of any solution? Because I really think I'm going to have to run the dunlop 65 all over the headstock to even it out. Another thing I've noticed with almost a year of having it is that the frets, metal bars have been wearing a little fast and that I do not play it always or in many hours. Oh and I remember that with a bit of saliva and with my finger I went over the blade where the logo is and I also removed the matte gloss that it has.
As far as I know there are no dealers of either Gibson or Epiphone acoustic guitars left in this entire state. The reasons for that will go unspoken. So, for most of us interested guitar players that leaves internet dealers. Gibsons are very expensive, and widely thought of as having QC issues. But most big dealers do have a 30 day return policy.
I was looking into getting the epi slash j45 and basically wondered if I’m willing to save $900 for that who’s to say I can’t save up for the real deal? And I have to say after playing a real Gibson j45 at guitar center just to walk out with a $5 pack of strings, it was probably the most beautiful sound I had heard from an acoustic. Some will argue that it’s a rip off but way more time and care goes into the craftsmanship of the Gibson acoustics. So with that in mind I’m currently socking away for the Gibson and I think it’ll be worth it. I’m sure the epiphone is great either way but I’d want the real one.
Both sounds great
The right guitar is the one that inspires you to play until your fingers hurt.
01:11 epi j-45
01:49 Gibson j-45
The comparison of these 2 guitars is great, since the Epiphone is almost identical with other nuances than the Gibson. I have the Epiphone and I love the sound. BUT the bad thing that happened to me is that I put Dunlop 65 BodyGloss - CREAM OF CARNAUVA in the part of the black headstock where the Epiphone logo is and big was my surprise that it removed the matte finish it had, that opaque finish that gives it its aged touch and I was very surprised and disappointed, as it is not something that should happen in a guitar of that price, which although cheaper than the Gibson is still a high mid-range. Has anyone who has the same guitar has happened, can anyone let me know of any solution? Because I really think I'm going to have to run the dunlop 65 all over the headstock to even it out. Another thing I've noticed with almost a year of having it is that the frets, metal bars have been wearing a little fast and that I do not play it always or in many hours. Oh and I remember that with a bit of saliva and with my finger I went over the blade where the logo is and I also removed the matte gloss that it has.
As far as I know there are no dealers of either Gibson or Epiphone acoustic guitars left in this entire state. The reasons for that will go unspoken. So, for most of us interested guitar players that leaves internet dealers. Gibsons are very expensive, and widely thought of as having QC issues. But most big dealers do have a 30 day return policy.
One is a rip off of $2850. The other is a reasonable price at $699. Guess which one is which?
I was looking into getting the epi slash j45 and basically wondered if I’m willing to save $900 for that who’s to say I can’t save up for the real deal? And I have to say after playing a real Gibson j45 at guitar center just to walk out with a $5 pack of strings, it was probably the most beautiful sound I had heard from an acoustic. Some will argue that it’s a rip off but way more time and care goes into the craftsmanship of the Gibson acoustics. So with that in mind I’m currently socking away for the Gibson and I think it’ll be worth it. I’m sure the epiphone is great either way but I’d want the real one.
Its your money but that decision doesnt make any financial sense when the Epi sounds virtually identical.
the epiphones are not true copies, being a half inch thinner than the Gibson. Still amazing though!!
I preferred the brightness...