Quote:
Originally Posted by DHart
It sounds to me like you've got just the right instrument for your needs with the 390! If your only complaint is the minor finish irregularities which you think you can correct with a little TLC, you've got a winner.
As far as a "meaningful" tonal difference between my Elitist Casino P90, Epi 339 Pro P90, and Gibson ES-339 Classic 50's humbuckers - there is some difference due to pick up differences and build differences. Acoustically, the Casino is a little louder being all hollow. Electrically, they all sound a little different, not in a dramatic way, but in minor ways. I wouldn't play any of them unamplified 'for tone'. Interestingly, the Epi 339 Pro P90 has a feel to it that I like a little more than the Gibson! I happened to get a particularly good sample with that Epi. It's a wonderful 339. Nothing wrong with my Gibson 339, but the Epi just has something I can't describe that I tend to prefer. Weird, huh!
|
I didn't realize the Casino (elitist) was fully hollow- that's interesting. I thought it was epi's version of the 335 (semi). I checked the spec and see the elitist has a 1 5/8" nut - I have enough trouble with 1 11/16! (still a newb).
While I didn't get the 390 to play acoustically, I find myself picking it up for just that in short practice bursts. It's no Goodall, but quite enjoyable compared to a solid body unplugged.
After this invigorating exchange, I'm keeping the 390. Thanks