Bret Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 Got a new job today so why not stop at my favorite music shop on the way home. I don't know why but this Epi really caught my eye and was a decent price. Unfortunately playing higher on the neck wasn't as comfortable as I like so I had too pass. Probably for the better. Not really Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassman Sam Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 [quote name='Bret' timestamp='1362094730' post='1995883'] Got a new job today so why not stop at my favorite music shop on the way home. I don't know why but this Epi really caught my eye and was a decent price. Unfortunately playing higher on the neck wasn't as comfortable as I like so I had too pass. Probably for the better. Not really [/quote] Why would you want to play up there? You'll only get a nose bleed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charic Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 [quote name='Bassman Sam' timestamp='1362104053' post='1995977'] Why would you want to play up there? You'll only get a nose bleed. [/quote] Would that be from the guitarist thumping him for encroaching on his territory? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bret Posted March 1, 2013 Author Share Posted March 1, 2013 [quote name='charic' timestamp='1362129512' post='1996053'] Would that be from the guitarist thumping him for encroaching on his territory? [/quote] OK, now THAT'S funny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 [quote name='Bassman Sam' timestamp='1362104053' post='1995977'] Why would you want to play up there? You'll only get a nose bleed. [/quote] Yes, and dusty fingers. And piles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobbayne Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 Theres a nice Precision next to it. Thats what you really want!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bret Posted March 1, 2013 Author Share Posted March 1, 2013 [quote name='Hobbayne' timestamp='1362148563' post='1996468'] Theres a nice Precision next to it. Thats what you really want!! [/quote] I think that was just it. I used to have a Jazz and it was the third shop I had been in that day. I had just become desensitized to all the Fenders I had seen and that one just stood out. Also I'm a big fan of The Edge so maybe subconsciously I thought I could get a crazy delay unit and go to town. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivansc Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 (edited) Interesting. I own a prototype Epi built in Japan late seventies/early eighties, that I got from the Massman Drive factory.. As far as I know it never made it into production, but is a bolt-on neck Explorer with a precision pickup and a jazz pickup. The neck profile is that ideal compromise between a Precision and a Jazz neck you always wanted but never found. I had one of the first sets of EMG P/Js to arrive in Nashville fitted to it in around 1983 by Madison Music, complete with preamp that fitted neatly into the exiting Telecaster-shaped control cavity. It now has a thumb-shaped dent in the body next to the thumb rest and countless dings in the bodywork, weighs a ton but STILL sound absolutely wonderful. Unfortunately, due to a permanently damaged left shoulder, I can no longer play it for more than about 4 minutes and of course the shape precludes playing it seated! I may post a pic of it in guitar porn and risk the ridicule for posting such a bettered old warrior on there. Really must get the nut replaced..... Edited March 3, 2013 by ivansc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bret Posted March 3, 2013 Author Share Posted March 3, 2013 [quote name='ivansc' timestamp='1362312256' post='1998154'] I may post a pic of it in guitar porn and risk the ridicule for posting such a bettered old warrior on there. Really must get the nut replaced..... [/quote] Please do! I just purchased a "bettered old warrior". It should be arriving this week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merello Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 Looks great....plays great? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocco Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 I've always fancied an explorer, I reckon that would play sweet but have crap pickups. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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