Really impressed with the quality of the inspired by Gibson line from epiphone

[RustyMcdangles]

Just picked up this beauty yesterday












The quality on these are really impressive. Just over $1000 (Canadian) . A small set up and some strings and it plays incredible. Anyone try or own one?

[mrjop1975]

I tried one of those recently when I was trying out other guitars. Honestly, I liked it, but I was in the market for a Taylor, but if I wasn't, that is what I would have gotten.

[RustyMcdangles]

Originally Posted by mrjop1975

I tried one of those recently when I was trying out other guitars. Honestly, I liked it, but I was in the market for a Taylor, but if I wasn't, that is what I would have gotten.

Fair enough, I’m in love with the AD series, I’ll own one some day!

[Osage]

The current production Epiphones, both acoustic and electric, are the best they've been since they were made in Kalamazoo. They've really stepped up their game in the last couple years.

[RustyMcdangles]

Honestly had no intentions of buying an epiphone but this was the clear winner in this price range

[Brucebubs]

I have the IBG Hummingbird in Aged Cherry Burst but I really like that Natural finish too.

Mine lives next to a 2020 Gibson Custom Shop Historic 1957 SJ-200 and an older 2012 laminate Epiphone EJ-200.



I treated the bridge with Music Nimad F-One conditioner to give it a slightly darker, more polished look.



Swapped the plastic bridge pins for bone, removed the UST ribbon from under the saddle (taped it inside the guitar) made a new bone saddle (aged in tea) and fitted some Martin Titanium strings ... boy it sounds good!

[RustyMcdangles]

Originally Posted by Brucebubs

I have the IBG Hummingbird in Aged Cherry Burst but I really like that Natural finish too.

Mine lives next to a 2020 Gibson Custom Shop Historic 1957 SJ-200 and an older 2012 laminate Epiphone EJ-200.



I treated the bridge with Music Nimad F-One conditioner to give it a slightly darker, more polished look.



Swapped the plastic bridge pins for bone, removed the UST ribbon from under the saddle (taped it inside the guitar) made a new bone saddle (aged in tea) and fitted some Martin Titanium strings ... boy it sounds good!

This looks great, I love the stain! And I’m definitely going to change out the plastic pins, strange the cheaped out something that would cost $10

[catdaddy]

I had a chance to try an 'Inspired By Gibson' Epiphone Hummingbird about 6 months ago at a Guitar Center. It was a really nice guitar, and I thought an exceptional bargain at its price point. If I didn't already own a Gibson Hummingbird, I wouldn't have left the store that day without that Epi. Congrats and enjoy your beautiful new guitar!!

[RustyMcdangles]

Originally Posted by catdaddy

I had a chance to try an 'Inspired By Gibson' Epiphone Hummingbird about 6 months ago at a Guitar Center. It was a really nice guitar, and I thought an exceptional bargain at its price point. If I didn't already own a Gibson Hummingbird, I wouldn't have left the store that day without that Epi. Congrats and enjoy your beautiful new guitar!!

Thanks. Always wanted a hummingbird but the price has gotten a little too far out of reach lately lol so this is a great substitute at a fraction of the price.

[donlyn]

Really impressed with the quality of the inspired by Gibson line from epiphone

So am I.

Enough so that I brought home the Epiphone IBG sunburst J-200 after playing it. Great guitar, and even better if you want to talk price-point. But it's still a great guitar without talking price.

I fingerpick all my instruments, using my nails as picks. And I did slap on a new set of my favorite strings (Elixir PB HD Light gauge, .013-.053) right away.

Don
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[RustyMcdangles]

Originally Posted by donlyn

Really impressed with the quality of the inspired by Gibson line from epiphone

So am I.

Enough so that I brought home the Epiphone IBG sunburst J-200 after playing it. Great guitar, and even better if you want to talk price-point. But it's still a great guitar without talking price.

I fingerpick all my instruments, using my nails as picks. And I did slap on a new set of my favorite strings (Elixir PB HD Light gauge, .013-.053) right away.

Don
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It was night and day difference with an adjustment and new elixer pb light. Rings now

[lowrider]

I haven't tried any of the acoustics, but I did try an Epi ES 335 at GC a little while ago. One of these days I'm going to go back and get one of those!

[Southern Cross]

Just bought a used Inspired by Gibson J-45. I jut restrung I with some Elixir PB HD Ligh gauge strings, and lowered the action. It has a great sound.
Clifford

[CASD57]

Originally Posted by lowrider

I haven't tried any of the acoustics, but I did try an Epi ES 335 at GC a little while ago. One of these days I'm going to go back and get one of those!

I bought one but with P90's...back in 2015 It was first guitar purchase since I started playing again... Very nice guitar! Cherry Red with a case $425
On my SoundCloud I did the Johnny Cash version of 9in Nails "Hurt" playing the Epiphy..with P90's ..Honestly I didn't know it was distorting until I listened later and it sounded good so I kept it that way

[Brucebubs]

Originally Posted by Southern Cross

Just bought a used Inspired by Gibson J-45. I jut restrung I with some Elixir PB HD Ligh gauge strings, and lowered the action. It has a great sound.
Clifford

I see you have it listed for sale already?

https://www.acousticguitarforum.com/...d.php?t=637064