What. 105 miles? People in Cali commute that far to get to work.
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I don’t have a Epi VP, but my Gibson is a glorious looking bass and is just top notch. I have a Epiphone Goth that I really love. But when the 2011 Gibson arrived I was bowled over by it.Ok cool, thanks for the reply, I've got a mate with a Gibson which I'll ask to try out, I tend to go for a more scooped mids sound running through my little ampless pedalboard with an always on xotic bb bass preamp, so I'll try both with my normal sound and see which I prefer. Thanks for all the tips everyone they've been very helpful
My family laugh that in case of a fire my plan is to save the T’bird first…
Of course we all have different tastes in feel and sound so I can’t really help there.
A couple of points though:
* the Epi VP / 60s has a very long headstock and is a little longer than a Gibson
* Epiphone used to make a replica of the Gibson (including the USA pickups) called the Classic Pro. Worth looking at if you see one advertised.
* the Gibson will remain a Gibson, so as long as it isn’t butchered it always will have a certain value to it
People in Cali that do that are mad.
2 1/2 hrs each way using the toll way
(More like 128 miles)
Yeah ok some good points there, I'll make sure to give the Gibson a good go, for my style and sound the Epiphone sounds like it would pretty well cut it, so I'm mainly looking at build quality and neck feel (I like a slim neck, similar to a jazz, it's why I play a sterling ray34 over my proper music man).
Also top notch fire plan there, I would totally do the same
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I see my mates have given you lots of good answers, please do be welcome here, we encourage questions, it sparks good conversation. Regarding your choices, I prefer Gibson Birds overall, the neck is simply perfect for my hands. I like the Epiphone as well, the neck is slightly bigger but not a deal breaker.
Please do let us know how it goes - Welcome
Hopefully this will never happen but God forbid it did You can give your rescued TBird a proper name Like BB King did with Lucille!
you’d surprised Geoff, more common than you think. was commuting 50 miles each way everyday until recently, my wife does 90 miles each way two to three times a week…People in Cali that do that are mad.
2 1/2 hrs each way using the toll way
(More like 128 miles)
just in time for the birthday boy. That ride even put a smile on Chuck’s face.
Thank you very much, great community here.I see my mates have given you lots of good answers, please do be welcome here, we encourage questions, it sparks good conversation. Regarding your choices, I prefer Gibson Birds overall, the neck is simply perfect for my hands. I like the Epiphone as well, the neck is slightly bigger but not a deal breaker.
Please do let us know how it goes - Welcome
On the topic of necks... I would be interested to see how the neck dimensions of the Epiphone and Gibson compare to other basses, like a 70s jazz or a baseball bat neck precision.
Happy Birthday! What year and engine in the Fire Engine red AMX? Beautiful car!
I dearly love EBCFs. But it depends on the tones and feel you want. And whether you have princess fingers.
Wow that is thin! Maybe too thin for my clumsy hands
. I'll try my mates one and see how it goes.
THX!!….’68
Nice, beautiful piece of American automotive history!
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That looks a little like the Avanti!
Hence one reason people are leaving in droves if you believe the hype.People in Cali that do that are mad.
2 1/2 hrs each way using the toll way
(More like 128 miles)
When I was a kid, I wanted a ‘63 Stude with the supercharger.
Here’s a ‘’79 reissue for the bargain price of $25K.
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I do 52kms each way, which is 1 1/4 - 1 1/2 hours in the traffic. 2 hrs if things go wrong. About 50 mins outside commute times.
Plenty here also do biggish commutes, like Wollongong to Sydney, Blue Mountains (Katoomba) to Sydney, Sthn Highlands (Bowral) to Sydney, Central Coast (Gosford) to Sydney, some from Newcastle. But it is a grind. Those going to the Sydney CBD will use the trains, but if the office is in suburb's, or mini CBDs, driving may be the only convenient way.
Plenty here also do biggish commutes, like Wollongong to Sydney, Blue Mountains (Katoomba) to Sydney, Sthn Highlands (Bowral) to Sydney, Central Coast (Gosford) to Sydney, some from Newcastle. But it is a grind. Those going to the Sydney CBD will use the trains, but if the office is in suburb's, or mini CBDs, driving may be the only convenient way.
