The binding in the Indonesian factory was A1 by my eyes. The workmanship was pretty good for the money and you need not fear its Oriental, as opposed ton U.S., origin. A certain twang is all I can refer to, a certain beefiness to the bass strings - sorry! words fail me there. I get things out of it that the two Fenders cannot do. But looks are not so important as I just amuse myself with music as a hobby and don't gig. ![]() The Vintage Sunburst was as visually impressive as I hoped and the gold hardware plus rosewood neck stood out. I was apprehensive about packaging and damage in transit but the plastic air packets around the Epi cardboard box, and a further Thomann cardboard outer box, meant that I need not have worried. The other guitar I considered seriously was the Epiphone Lucille. I'm a big blues fan and the Hooker endorsement matters. After much digging I settled on this Sheraton. Gibson own brand instruments have really jacked up in price of late, possibly due to their corporate financial issues. ![]() ![]() Wondered about adding that Gibsonish sound to my palette (my wife didn't get why I needed a third guitar so I used art terms, which she understands!) and can't afford the top-end stuff. Thought about this for a while as I already have a strat and tele.
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