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[FlametopFred]

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[drstawl]

Is this an obsolete model? They don't mention it at their site. I love the EJ-200 FWIW.

[FlametopFred]

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[Krystof01]

Make sure you try as many different guitars as possible-with epiphones some are shit, (high action/excess glue etc), others good and some that really compare to the Gibsons. Try various shops as well-some will have bigger ranges.

On the actual guitar I'd be tempted towards the EJ-200 new or a second hand Gibson though if you prefer the sound and the way it feels get the 160. (it's sometimes worth spending a bit more as in a way you are saving more-if you think about it, it does make sence).-good luck.

[OneLouder]

I have this tendency to buy anything that i like the feel of and am drawn to. I very rarely regret it. An instrument you are drawn to can help inspire you (at least in my experience). Dont ask me about the actual guitar though... i play bass.

[Treeline]

Go down a few posts to "Acoustic Buying Advice Needed" and start reading. Figure out what you want to *use* the guitar for, and then look at it again. Not as simple as it seems, but well worth the trouble. You might find the path leads right back to the EJ 160.

[Krystof01]

Good advise Treeline, some of those threads are long to say the least. Just skip all the wayward ones.

[Tulago]

FTF...your words:

"....it feels pretty good to play. It has a nice sound, and just a tremendous vibe to it. I like it, am drawn to it..."

That's the bottom line to buying a guitar.

I agree with everything said here, but...Recently, I went into my local guitar shop to look at the Epiphone John Lennon special re-issue. It's a Epi Casino made to the original Kalamazoo, Michigan specs. The guy there told me that even though Epiphone is owned by Gibson, all Epiphones are now made in Korea which probably means that Samick is the manufacturer. Samick is known for low price but not for great quality. However, they manufacture for alot of different guitar companies.

Based on that comment, I am now thinking about a Gibson ES-335...obviously alot more money but I intend to own it the rest of my life.

If your Epi is older, it may have been made in Michigan and be a great guitar. If you're happy with it, buy it.

Remember, a man can't have too many guitars.

Good luck.

[FlametopFred]

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[Treeline]

Always have UPS deliver to your worksite. Always.