I will definitely try the monels and will check out this 85/15 strings. I will probably cycle through a set of those new nickel bronze D'adario string too. I would love to try to record this thing but my skills are not the ideal for showcasing an archtop and I have no idea how to record and post it here. I want to love this guitar. So far I do like it but I think they could have done a bit better for the money. The Godin archtop sounds good and seems better built, and is less than the smallest version of these Epi's in cost...... And is built in North America to boot. I was intent on getting a Deluxe but I'm not convinced yet. A good Loar LH600 would be a better deal, I think. The arching in these Epiphones seems more subtle than the originals..... Maybe just my imagination. It is fun to play. The neck is spec'd at 1.69" wide nut width, but the bulk of the neck is substantial. I like the way it sounds with my rudimentary fingerpicking skills.
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