I’ve had in the past others Epiphone 335 guitars like the Dot, and one “Pro model” that I sold, and also had one Es 339 with Probuckers. This one was the best Epiphone that I have bought I think!!!
It came well set up!! Everything is is good shape, well cut Nut, by the way they change, now is much better !!! The frets are really nice cut as well!!
Plays much better also!!! The truss rod is ok, don’t need to set up. The pickups are really good!!! Comparing with one Dangelico DC Boardwalk that has Seymour Duncan, and it is very nice guitar, this Epi with this pickups has a great vibe !!! This probuckers delivery a more vintage sound, in my opinion. Similar in sound with the Gibson 335.
The guitar weight is around 3,55 kg wicht is really good with a great vibe and even unpluged sounds great with very good sustain, caracteristic of a great guitar. The color I order was Cherry Red and is very nice. The fretboard is from Pau Ferro wood and came similar in color of a rosewood, so it was nice!
I really enjoy this guitar, and think I did a great buy on this. I bought from Thomann and it came in very good condition. The pots are also much better then the others 335 and works very nicely and smooth. So, to short the story I think Epiphone Inspired by Gibson is a Much better guitar comparing from the old times, I was in doubt to buy a Ibanes As 93, or even a Sire 335, but I choose this Epi. I’am glad I did!!!! To finish, the Headstock is now nicely and the the machines are perfect and stays in tune very well!!! Good luck!!!!
