Worker Man's Les Paul Jr: The Maxitone Story
A cheap Japanese Les Paul Jr copy from the 60s or 70s lands on my bench, and I go full detective on wraparound bridges, PVC wires and refrets. Then I put on my pointiest cowboy boots and kick some balls about why your five-figure guitar isn't magic either.
I Hate SGs, But This One Got Me Anyway
Is the Epiphone IGC 1964 SG Maestro Vibrola worth it over the real Gibson? Weight issues, overpriced Custombuckers, and a tremolo arm I don't even want to use, here's the full breakdown.
Epiphone IGC Amethyst Sparkle: it had to happen…
Bought a beautiful Amethyst Sparkle Epiphone IGC on impulse. It had to happen: fret issues, a wonky truss rod, and a trip straight back to Thomann. Still rate the IGC series, just not this one.
The Honest ES-355: Why an Epiphone Isn’t a Gibson (and Why That’s Okay)
THE NO-NONSENSE HOOK (Recommended) Is a 1,300€ Epiphone actually worth it? Or are you just paying a premium for a "deliberately handicapped" version of a Gibson Custom Shop? I dive into the Epiphone IGC ES-355 to see if it stands on its own merits or if you're better off saving for the real thing. No snobbery, just the truth.