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Let’s talk Factories…. - Gibson Brands Forums A majority of Epiphone electric guitars have been made in Qingdao since 2006 The upper-tier acoustic models (Masterbilt and solid wood Inspired by Gibson) are made by PT Samick in Indonesia All correct as far as I can tell, although I didn't know Samick was still building for Epiphone after 2020, but I don't have any Epiphone acoustics
J-160E - Gibson Acoustic - Gibson Brands Forums I have an ‘06 J160e It's solid wood and X braced Sounds good unplugged It's like a 15 fret J45 from Vintage Guitars Info - Gibson flattop vintage guitar collecting J-160e Electric Flattop Available: 1954 to present Collectibility Rating: 1954 model: B+, 1955-1959 models: C, 1960's models: D+ Except for the introduction year of 1954, the J-160e had a plywood top This combined with the
Finish Checking or Crazing - Gibson Brands Forums Gibson finishes its guitars (elec acoustic) with nitrocellulose lacquer One drawback is that it's not as flexible as poly, so when temperature and humidity cause the wood to expand and contract, the nitro finish will crack - know as checking or crazing
Epiphone Serial Number Decoding - Gibson Brands Forums This is a guide to help you identify your guitar's place and year of manufacture by the instrument's serial number alone, based on the information given on the unofficial Epiphone wiki here, which mostly seems down nowadays There are basically four distinct formats, also called identifiers, in w
Epiphones made in Korea - Gibson Brands Forums Korean made guitars are of no better or worse quality than those made in China or Indonesia or other Asian factory You can get a gem or a dog no matter where a guitar was made, even if it was made in the US And yes, some models are still being made in Korea as well as Indonesia To know where a particular guitar was made, you will have to check the serial number or the made in XXXXX sticker
School Me on Gibson Cases - Gibson Brands Forums The redline case basically replicates the looks and style of a case that was built from the 1930's up to sometime after WW2, I believe That is the case that came with my L-OO Legend, and it is also a case that was with a 1948 L-7 that I negotiated for at one point Gibson has used a variety of different cases over the decades Until modern times, lower-end guitars were priced with no case
Well, i tried one. . - The Gibson Lounge - Gibson Brands Forums So, yea, i still love Gibson, my favorites are dove and j-45s but i keep my mind open to others brands Did i buy the Zager? Well, no, but would i trade for one? If it sang like the first one? Yes, and ive owned 55 guitars in my 50 years so id certainly acquire one if the opportunity presented itself