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The stuff dreams are made of...
I have owned this guitar for six months now and waited the appropriate time to post a review. This guitar is wonderful any way you look at it. Initially, I was torn between the ebony version and the natural, but I decided on the natural only because fingerprints, dust, and grime don't show up on it as much.
I use the guitar pretty much the way I bought it, only changing things for purely aesthetic reasons, like adding gold Gibson speed knobs and a vintage amber switchcap. I also added strap locks. I am a working musician and this is the only guitar I ever use. I play styles centered on rock, but I do also play some jazz, and this guitar fits the bill nicely. The tones can be mellow, smooth, and dark when they need to be, but can be coaxed into a spanky, bright, and jangly sound. I have used this guitar through a Vox Valvetronix amp, which makes it sound absolutely great. This guitar really comes alive through a tube amp, like the Fender Hot Rod Deluxe or the DeVille. This guitar even sounds great going direct into the PA via a modeling processor, which in my line of duty is how it mostly ends up being used.
The only concern I have is the nuts and threaded pieces. Almost all of the components which are attached using a nut are loosening, which means I spend too much time tightening components like the output jack, pickup selector switch, even the pots behind the knobs.
Bottom line, this guitar looks and sounds amazing, and the workmanship is as good or even better as other more expensive models/lines. I could not find a finish flaw on this guitar, and everything about it feels so sturdy.
Reviewed by Epifern335 on 7/20/2007 who plays Rock, alternative, jazz, praise & worship.
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Sheraton II
I own a sunburst Sheraton II and find it to be a nice sounding and playing guitar. The neck is very Gibson-like, and has a familiar feel. The only problem I have had is microphonic feedback from the inexpensive pick-ups. I get a high pitched squeal when using anything above moderate overdrive on my Marshall amp. If I plug in any of my other guitars(with EMG's or Duncan pickups) into the amp with the same control settings, I get no squeal. I have had a similar problem with an Epi Les Paul Plustop I own. I assume that once I replace the cheap humbuckers, it will cease. As for now, I am pleased with the guitar. Very nice headstock and fretboard inlays.
Reviewed by 15 guitars and counting on 2/12/2007 who plays classic rock, blues, pop.
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Good guitar for modifications
I got my first Epiphone Sheraton II in the late 90's. I've used it on several album recordings and the guitar has never let me down. I play with very heavy strings and the neck has never warped on me. Over the years I've added a bigsby bar and a pair of Seymour Duncan 59s. The guitar takes a beating and keeps sounding sweet. I like this guitar so much that I purchased a second one and replaced the stock pickups with Seymour Duncan Pearly Gates and Jazz Neck Pick-up, I've also added a Bigsy Bar. Cool tones from a guitar that is kind to modifications.
Reviewed by Carlos on 10/9/2006 who plays Alternative Rock.
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The Sheraton
I purchased my Epiphone Sheraton (natural finish)about a week ago from a local guitar center. First things first, the finish is nothing less than incredible. The wood grain is incendiary. The neck is straight, the fret ends aren't prickly like guitars of this price range usually are, and the Grover machine heads keep it in tune. It is something that you will just sit and stare at and not even want to play.... Now for the cons... The fretboard is dry, the input was loose (as I've found most epi's to be). There was a about a 2"x 1/2" long piece of extra wood in one of the F-holes that took me about 30 minutes to fish out. The strings need immediate replacing (which you should do regarless on a new guitar), the pickups are simply ok. They will suffice until you save the money to replace. In closing, I definately like the guitar, however, Epiphone could do a little better off the manufacturing line. Buy it.
Reviewed by on 10/24/2006
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epiphone by gibson
I've always wanted a Gretsch or the likes of a semi hollowbody, last month I traded a newer bass of mine for a 1988 Sheriton, warm, classy, static free, & jazzy!! With a bigsby and a couple of seymour duncans, it would be perfect, afterall, it is the only one I've ever seen that reads Epiphone by Gibson, same size lettering on the headstock, in pearl to complement that beautiful pearl vinework, I've looked all over the web, yet cannot find one like it. I don't think you can find a better guitar for the price, from a legendary company!! I prefer this guitar over my Les Pauls!! YOU SHOULD BUY ONE!!!!
Reviewed by Von Knoblock on 2/12/2007 who plays Psychobilly, Rock, Metal.
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