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Ratrod

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« Reply #30 on: March 05, 2008, 11:40:44 AM »
On the epiphone site you can enter a give-away for a Futura EX.

If I win it, you can expect a full review from me.  :lol:
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« Reply #31 on: March 05, 2008, 01:22:45 PM »
I am a big fan of the original Gibson Dirty Fingers.  I have a set in a 335 Studio; woody and organic when played clean and when pushed they sound like a hydrogen bomb.  

This guitar was made in '89.  Supposedly the late 1970's-early '80's Dirty Fingers were even better.  By all accounts the RI Dirty Fingers are at best a pale imitation.
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« Reply #32 on: March 05, 2008, 04:14:55 PM »
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On the epiphone site you can enter a give-away for a Futura EX.

If I win it, you can expect a full review from me.  :lol:

You're on! :D
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« Reply #33 on: March 05, 2008, 05:31:35 PM »
that pseudo-Explorer does not sit well with me for some reason... I think it, in part, has to do with that disgusting scratch plate; totally unnecessary IMO.  The shape is a little odd, though i shouldn't talk considering my self build  :wink:
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« Reply #34 on: March 06, 2008, 11:39:20 AM »
If it was a regular Explorer shape, it would have looked better. However, with that elongated upper bout it will probably better balanced. If it would have been a normal Explorer shape, my GAS would have gone through the roof.

I'd be happy winning it but I wouldn't buy it (just yet).

Any photoshop wizards here that can make a Prophecy Explorer EX in black cherry?
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« Reply #35 on: March 06, 2008, 06:23:03 PM »
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Any photoshop wizards here that can make a Prophecy Explorer EX in black cherry?

Sure thing.

EDIT:
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« Reply #36 on: March 06, 2008, 06:26:24 PM »
futura reissue? this is my dream come true! too bad they dont have one in natural :(
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« Reply #37 on: March 07, 2008, 11:01:01 AM »
I find the Explorer a bit easier on the eyes than the Futura.

Although the Futura shape is beginning to grow on me wich, in turn, feeds my GAS.
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« Reply #38 on: March 07, 2008, 11:55:34 AM »
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They look rather hawt  :o

It would be nice to see that LP with a Floyd though...


Oops, I meant to say... Neal Schon Les Paul.

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« Reply #39 on: March 14, 2008, 08:05:08 PM »
Well, I said I would, so
Ok, this is just a first impression.
1. Looks. Do you prefer flame or quilted maple? I'm not sure - but the translucent finish and the dark cherry colour is very nice. The inlays look ok too...
2. Neck. Niiiiice. The back has a matt finish and it feels smooth and comfortable.
3. Controls. Shame about the lack of knobs, and while they look nice, I'd prefer numbers on them...
4. Sound. LOUD. I had to plug it into the other input on my amp - I haven't had much chance to try it in overdrive yet, but the clean tone is ok to good. I could certainly live with it, which, after some of the Gibson pickups I've heard was something I was worrying about. They're certainly better than the 57 Special pickups that my SG Supreme came with... Oh yes, and I haven't tried the coil tap yet (d'oh)

Recommend? Yes. Especially at the price. In some ways it's Epiphone's version of the SG Supreme (maple cap, slim neck, ebony fretboard, 24 frets...)
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« Reply #40 on: March 14, 2008, 08:16:01 PM »
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Well, I said I would, so
Ok, this is just a first impression.
1. Looks. Do you prefer flame or quilted maple? I'm not sure - but the translucent finish and the dark cherry colour is very nice. The inlays look ok too...
2. Neck. Niiiiice. The back has a matt finish and it feels smooth and comfortable.
3. Controls. Shame about the lack of knobs, and while they look nice, I'd prefer numbers on them...
4. Sound. LOUD. I had to plug it into the other input on my amp - I haven't had much chance to try it in overdrive yet, but the clean tone is ok to good. I could certainly live with it, which, after some of the Gibson pickups I've heard was something I was worrying about. They're certainly better than the 57 Special pickups that my SG Supreme came with... Oh yes, and I haven't tried the coil tap yet (d'oh)

Recommend? Yes. Especially at the price. In some ways it's Epiphone's version of the SG Supreme (maple cap, slim neck, ebony fretboard, 24 frets...)

Post some cliiiiiipppppppsssssss!!!!!!!!!!
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« Reply #41 on: March 14, 2008, 08:48:28 PM »
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Post some cliiiiiipppppppsssssss!!!!!!!!!!


I can't at the moment. :( And I doubt they'd be happy with non Bare Knuckle clips.
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« Reply #42 on: March 14, 2008, 08:51:55 PM »
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Post some cliiiiiipppppppsssssss!!!!!!!!!!


I can't at the moment. :( And I doubt they'd be happy with non Bare Knuckle clips.

Time Out forum? The Dressing Room forum?
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