Not SUPER interesting, but a Kirk Hammett signature Epiphone LP is coming soon -- it has an open-book headstock. It would be cool if they continued doing this going forward. Their newer headstocks are MUCH better than what they were using in the past, but just going for a straight open book would be great. Small development, for sure.
pachinko-devil wrote: Tue Nov 21, 2023 11:29 am
Not SUPER interesting, but a Kirk Hammett signature Epiphone LP is coming soon -- it has an open-book headstock. It would be cool if they continued doing this going forward. Their newer headstocks are MUCH better than what they were using in the past, but just going for a straight open book would be great. Small development, for sure.
pachinko-devil wrote: Tue Nov 21, 2023 11:29 am
Not SUPER interesting, but a Kirk Hammett signature Epiphone LP is coming soon -- it has an open-book headstock. It would be cool if they continued doing this going forward. Their newer headstocks are MUCH better than what they were using in the past, but just going for a straight open book would be great. Small development, for sure.
losthighway wrote:
What is an open book headstock?
A Gibson style headstock, like on an LP. It's profile kind of looks like a book that's sitting open.
Re: Interesting Gear Developments Thread
Posted: Wed Nov 22, 2023 10:25 am
by Tom Wanderer
TylerDeadPine wrote: Tue Nov 21, 2023 4:12 pm
And thus, the $1500 MIC Epiphone was born!
Can you imagine if Epi was doing like Squier and making really nice, super affordable Firebirds and Explorers and Flying Vs in different period correct configurations?
Re: Interesting Gear Developments Thread
Posted: Wed Nov 22, 2023 11:05 am
by MoreSpaceEcho
Die hard Team Fender here, but I'd buy an affordable Firebird in a second.
Re: Interesting Gear Developments Thread
Posted: Wed Nov 22, 2023 11:09 am
by Tom Wanderer
Right? Or like a 50s black beauty LP, or late 60s SG with mini hums like Townshend played?
TylerDeadPine wrote: Tue Nov 21, 2023 4:12 pm
And thus, the $1500 MIC Epiphone was born!
Can you imagine if Epi was doing like Squier and making really nice, super affordable Firebirds and Explorers and Flying Vs in different period correct configurations?
Right? The coronet/wilshire etc. have been nice and something I thought we would never see but yeah.
Re: Interesting Gear Developments Thread
Posted: Thu Nov 23, 2023 10:49 am
by losthighway
I know folks have some financial/political reasons to avoid this company but gimmicky video and all, I love this idea.
Re: Interesting Gear Developments Thread
Posted: Thu Nov 23, 2023 5:32 pm
by Curry Pervert
losthighway wrote: Thu Nov 23, 2023 10:49 am
I know folks have some financial/political reasons to avoid this company but gimmicky video and all, I love this idea.