Nice review. Great guitar. I play this and a Gibson Southern Jumbo. Of course the Jumbo is my favorite but the Epiphone is a close second and plays very well with a nice warm sound.
Interesting you feel it suits the mediums better, as I've found that too. It is quite a sturdily built guitar, and it seems to need that extra. Currently using Martin SP Phosphor Bronze 13s and the sound strummed is a nice balance of warmth and crispness even after months. I guess as the strings age it helps the bottom end a bit too.
Yeah, I don't normally used mediums on my acoustics but I had a set so I just thought I'd give it a try. Totally gives it more than the stock light gauge strings. Plays better too. I'm using the Martin Flexible Core's Phosphor bronze 13's and so far am really loving them on this guitar.
Great video! Thanks for the feedback! It has been very useful. I think I will go for the Slash version of it. I have spotted some nice deals online. It comes with a hard shell case and grover tunners for just a 100$ more. But I was very hesitant to be fair. Both are great guitars! :)
You can go with a lighter gauge string which can help a bit. However, sounds like you just need a setup. Find a good local music store with a guitar tech and spend the few bucks for a proper setup to get it playing it's best. Since you're a beginner I assume you don't know how to make those adjustments yourself which is why i recommend a proper tech do it for you. Tell them you want the lowest action possible without any buzzing because you're a beginner and trying to make it play it's best.
@@VenancioPortalatin I know on some guitars you can alter the neck with a little allen key but this guitar doesn't seem to have this, can you alter the neck oram I missing something?
@@patrickkiely1098 yes, you can adjust the trussrod. This guitar has one. It's under the small plastic cover on the headstock. You have to remove the cover to make the adjustments. Plenty of videos on how to make those adjustments. Super fine adjustments can make major differences. If you're worried about messing it up then trust me and take it to a professional for a setup. It's totally worth it.
Nice review. Great guitar. I play this and a Gibson Southern Jumbo. Of course the Jumbo is my favorite but the Epiphone is a close second and plays very well with a nice warm sound.
Interesting you feel it suits the mediums better, as I've found that too. It is quite a sturdily built guitar, and it seems to need that extra. Currently using Martin SP Phosphor Bronze 13s and the sound strummed is a nice balance of warmth and crispness even after months. I guess as the strings age it helps the bottom end a bit too.
Yeah, I don't normally used mediums on my acoustics but I had a set so I just thought I'd give it a try. Totally gives it more than the stock light gauge strings. Plays better too. I'm using the Martin Flexible Core's Phosphor bronze 13's and so far am really loving them on this guitar.
Great video! Thanks for the feedback! It has been very useful. I think I will go for the Slash version of it. I have spotted some nice deals online. It comes with a hard shell case and grover tunners for just a 100$ more. But I was very hesitant to be fair. Both are great guitars! :)
Thanks for the kind words. Yeah I agree, the Slash version is the way to go. Better pickup, better tuners and hard case is 100% worth the extra $100.
@@VenancioPortalatin I think so. Thanks for the advice! :)
I've bought this guitar which im learning to play on and was wondering if changing the strings would help make it easier to learn and play on?
You can go with a lighter gauge string which can help a bit. However, sounds like you just need a setup. Find a good local music store with a guitar tech and spend the few bucks for a proper setup to get it playing it's best. Since you're a beginner I assume you don't know how to make those adjustments yourself which is why i recommend a proper tech do it for you. Tell them you want the lowest action possible without any buzzing because you're a beginner and trying to make it play it's best.
@@VenancioPortalatin I know on some guitars you can alter the neck with a little allen key but this guitar doesn't seem to have this, can you alter the neck oram I missing something?
@@patrickkiely1098 yes, you can adjust the trussrod. This guitar has one. It's under the small plastic cover on the headstock. You have to remove the cover to make the adjustments. Plenty of videos on how to make those adjustments. Super fine adjustments can make major differences. If you're worried about messing it up then trust me and take it to a professional for a setup. It's totally worth it.
@@VenancioPortalatin brilliant thanks, I couldn't for the life of me find it but think I will take your advice and take it in