wiki001 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

the gibson was a little more brighter...not by a lot though...at least not by an extra 5k.

ItchySox (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Hi, thanks for the demo, very interesting. I'm thinking getting rid of my Variax 600 and getting a dot. I only seem to use it on the 335s. It will be useful to compare, I'll take the 600 with me when I try out the dot.Cheers

lyongraulty (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

The Gibson has a more even tone that sings a bit more that the Epi. I have a Epi Dot which I love. If you luck out and get one with a quality neck and fret job, then they're comprable if not better than Gibsons. I put a pair of Gibson alnicos (490 and 498) in there and the thing rips. I played my friend's 335, and I liked the way mine sounded and played better.

3fitzgrld (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

So i guess my sheraton will probably sound more equal to the gibson if the dot sounds sorta close to the gibson. I can tell the difference though. I hate dots.They dont sound as full or rich as the gibson or sheraton. The dot just sounds more trebely and weak although they use the same pick ups as the sheraton.

epiphone112689 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

I cant believe you guys cant hear the difference the Gibson has a richer thicker sound.

Insignia1980 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Those Roland cube 30's are really good amps, plan on getting one myself.

billytblack (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

They sound the same, maybe the Gibson sounds a bit better if you listen to it carefully, but if you considerate the price( E=500$-700$ G=1000-3000$), the quality of the Epiphone is the best. And anyway the type of guitar doesnt change a lot (maybe 10% of the sound), the choice of the amp and the type distortion you use is way more important.

roger937 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Gibbson Slightly Better Tone, But, With some modifications, I'm sure it could sound even better. You're better off purchasing any Instrument at dealer, Than Online, Because You have so much instruments to compare them too. Play a Dozen Epi's if you can, You'll find one that'll match up closely to the Gibson. I should know, I've done, Plus I have a 20 yr old Gibson, And, My Epi, Stands right along side of it. Tone, Action Great!

jimmcallister (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

A good player will sound good on any guitar. Having said that, the A/B test here does show that the Epiphone is indeed a very good guitar. Those 57 Classic Epiphone Humbuckers sound very similar to the PAFs in the Gibson. The Gibson is 20 years old too, which will also make it sound better. I gig with both Gibson and Epiphone 335s and it's the weather that is the deciding factor on which one to take. Gibsons don't like hot humid conditions. All my Epiphones stay in tune no problem.

lettox1123123123 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

They sound pretty much the same. I have an Epi, bought local. I played it one day, went back and played it and it was still in tune. Keeper... Thats what you have to watch out for with Epi's. On is dead on great, another, well..