Guaranteed they make it some FOMO rush to buy an expensive Epiphone.
The natural is far nicer. Guess less chance of getting one.
They are pricey and my god, HEAVY!
Love the Bongo. The flats apparently sound really good with that pre-amp (never personally tried it) but the clarity with rounds and grind is addictive on these!
I would try the Vintera. The older road worn models seemed a much better buy. Now, I'm not sure.
I think the cost ceiling has been hit. If they had installed better pickups I think it'd still be a little too much, but still a better deal.
I am very late to this band, but got a ticket for the Manchester show next year. What a fantastic, complex and bizarre band they are. I am gutted I won't ever see them with Tim.