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  @petermartin19673 сағат бұрын

  What a fantastic review. Your playing is amazing! I have this exact guitar ( but with the Red Tortoise pickguard). I absolutely love it! Great build quality and a joy to play 😀👍🏻 I have just subscribed to your channel 👍🏻👍🏻

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  @nahuelfava12 сағат бұрын

  Thank you, very useful video and an honest take.

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  @AnnoyingCritic-is7rp13 сағат бұрын

  Is this the cheapest amp with a send and return? Probably. That's important, because this amp is so limited in effects. It does not have 10 band EQ like the Katana. Also, the new Spark may not have a send and return as well.

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  @Proberunner13 сағат бұрын

  Thanks for the bluesy review, i am currently looking for some T Style with a bit wormer bridge sound then the std tele sound. Will test this one out soon. Or maybee the asat tribute classic hollow? Not shure yet

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  @Proberunner13 сағат бұрын

  Eastman is somehow something special. Tested at least 20 Gibson in the past few years, now i own sb59v...great manufacturer

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  @Proberunner13 сағат бұрын

  Love my T486, it can rock like hell on a hot amp channel too

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  @MikeSedmakMusic18 сағат бұрын

  Great review and playing Leonard! 👍🏻👏🏻🙌🏻

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  @MoeisticКүн бұрын

  Always great reviews and playing, thanks Leonard!

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  @rocinbluesКүн бұрын

  Really sounds sweet. Thank you !

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  @josephlerz6889Күн бұрын

  I'd maybe love one of those Epiphone 355's in a Ebony Black. I have a Vintage Sunburst Sheraton Pro II and it's similar but more brighter, but one of those 355 would be more Gibson maybe with a closer duplicate similarity. I like the 150th anniversy Sheraton too, more single coil humbuckers. Generally my favourites are Stratocasters, mostly my Fender Player Series and the Silver Sky SE. I do like these style guitars for cleaner sounds, but their yet versatile. I prefer my Epiphone Classic Les Paul just for a bridge that feels more beefier and more dark or aggressive I guess, I think the Les Paul mids are more balanced like mid clean range, where as the 335 is more airy, brighter since there's the semi hollow sound holes. I'm content for the looks, playability, quality, tone of value I don't genuinely desire to have anything better, especially when you can dial your tone with presets, EQ, how amps and pedals and anything, not just the player adds so much. I always prefer rosewood, but with the tele and strats I like both with maple too.

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  @DavidLHolzerКүн бұрын

  Excellent video and analysis. I recently bought the 355 and love it.

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  @ramlerendlegКүн бұрын

  I bought a Riviera reissue (you reviewed one some time ago) for just under € 600 new. There's something about mini hums on a semi. As you've pointed out, I can use it on songs that want single-coils without feeling too far off sound wise. And, of course, it covers humbucker needs very well. And you don't have to reach for your amps controls. Volume and tone pots do the job. So, as much as I like the 355, I understand your choice very well.

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  @leonardgriffieblues584511 сағат бұрын

  Thank you my friend. I appreciate it.

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  @nicfabrizio1776Күн бұрын

  I just traded some gear about two days ago including my premier dc Dangelico at GC and got one of these and it’s an amazing feeling and sounding guitar. I was very torn between this and the prs se piezo ii hollow body guitar. I’m really posting here to make sure I made the right decision this was the only Eastman I ever played and I compared heavily against my Dangelico, the prs and the Eastman just seemed better and felt more comfortable. Does anyone think I made the right decision in my trade?

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  @leonardgriffieblues584511 сағат бұрын

  I think you’re trade was fine. I’d prefer the Eastman as well.

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  @sixbladeknife44Күн бұрын

  Good stuff, both very handsome instruments. Epiphone has been putting out some impressive guitars the past few years, the Sheraton sounds great in your very capable hands ✌️

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  @leonardgriffieblues584511 сағат бұрын

  Thanks so much. I agree Epiphone’s been stepping it up.

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  @mortonwilson7952 күн бұрын

  I would have been tempted to hang on to that one ALTHO I'm actually keen on finding an Epi Riviera with the mini-buckers, preferably a Made in Korea version!

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  @leonardgriffieblues584511 сағат бұрын

  Well I hope you find one you’re very happy with. Thanks so much for tuning in.

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  @aminahmed22202 күн бұрын

  What a fantastic video have a wonderful weekend ❤😊

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  @leonardgriffieblues584511 сағат бұрын

  Thank you so much my friend.

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  @nellayema24552 күн бұрын

  Both guitars are beautiful, but the Sheraton is a stunner. I agree--you made the right choice going with a reissue of an original Epiphone model. I fell in love with mini-humbuckers years ago when I had a late '60's Wilshire 12-string equipped with them. I wish I still had that guitar. I do have a 150th Anniversary Crestwood Custom which has the Gibson mini-humbuckers and the Tremotone vibrato. It sounds great. Like yours, it stays in tune when used as intended. Great playing as always!

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  @monahantp37672 күн бұрын

  Congrats on the new guitar! The 355 brings back memories of my love for Chuck Berry, so that's the one I'd lasso-- if I had any money LOL! Enjoy the new Epi-- she sure is purdy :D

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  @robphillips83512 күн бұрын

  Nice phrasing friend, I just picked one of these up today.. very nice substantial guitar especially for 400.00.. but like most at this price point some simple upgrades and it's awesome.

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  @philnewton20112 күн бұрын

  Keep that rocket!

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  @leonardgriffieblues5845Күн бұрын

  So far...

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  @kengouthro2 күн бұрын

  Excellent playing as always, Leonard. That's a great sounding guitar. Thanks for the video.

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  @leonardgriffieblues5845Күн бұрын

  Thanks so much.

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  @davidwood3512 күн бұрын

  Looks like you play better when you like what’s in your hands.

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  @leonardgriffieblues5845Күн бұрын

  I imagine that's true of everyone to some degree. Thanks for watching.

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  @furtherdefinitions12 күн бұрын

  The guitar is the same age as me

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  @leonardgriffieblues5845Күн бұрын

  Hey, I resemble that remark! Thanks for watching.

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  @furtherdefinitions12 күн бұрын

  That NY pickup has a great snap to its tone and yet sounds full

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  @leonardgriffieblues5845Күн бұрын

  It does sound nice, but remember, it's not the original NY pickup, but a custom pickup built into the NY pickup housing. Thanks.

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  @johnwalsh39192 күн бұрын

  Happy new guitar day Leonard, I’d have picked the Sheraton too, great video/ playing love the channel, take care ✌️🧷🎸

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  @leonardgriffieblues5845Күн бұрын

  Thank you my friend. Appreciated as always.

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  @TheRange72 күн бұрын

  That'd be such a difficult choice for me, you have no idea. Fortunately, Epiphone spared me the angst by once again not serving the left handed guitar community on these special models. I'm thankful for my MIK Sheraton II. Everyone says the buckers sound too muddy. I always tell them, I only play Blues so this is like a built in gift for me. :) Congrats on the new guitar Len. It's certainly a looker and oh man, you make it sound oh so sweet. That backing track is very nice too. Do you sell those? Thanks from Chicago, cheers sir.

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  @Brabdog2 күн бұрын

  Glad you were able to treat yourself to a new guitar. Had an original Crestwood back in the day, sold it and of course have regretted it ever since. If they came out with a Crestwood reissue now, I’d be sorely tempted. Enjoy!

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  @nellayema24552 күн бұрын

  Epiphone has a couple different Crestwood reissues. A more affordable one with CTS pots and Epi mini-hums, and the 150th Crestwood Custom equipped with Gibson mini-hum pups and electronics.

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  @BrabdogКүн бұрын

  @@nellayema2455 Thanks, yes I’ve seen those. The one with Epi mini hums is closer to what I had, though mine had the Epiphone script logo, not the bikini logo. About ten years or so ago they did a limited production reissue with proper hardshell case and I procrastinated and they sold out. California Gold reissue is interesting but I’ve not liked the sound on most reviews I’ve seen.

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  @user-ev9qw3om1g2 күн бұрын

  The Epiphone 339 was the first semihollw I owned

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  @user-ev9qw3om1g2 күн бұрын

  I bought the Epiphone 339 when they first came out and it's always has a home with me

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  @garypannone77552 күн бұрын

  Great choice.

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  @leonardgriffieblues5845Күн бұрын

  Thanks so much.

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  @PipeOPhile2 күн бұрын

  Solid choice, and good reasoning. Sheratons came in many different shapes and sizes over the years and I've never heard bad things about them, even the "lower spec" far-eastern bog-standard ones.

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  @leonardgriffieblues5845Күн бұрын

  That's true. I used to see the old Korean made ones all the time on the blues circuit. Thanks so much for watching.

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  @margaretzabinski99772 күн бұрын

  Thanks for the fantastic review. You rock!

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  @leonardgriffieblues5845Күн бұрын

  And thank you so much for watching.

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  @kettelair2 күн бұрын

  I love this channel. Very inspiring, not only good reviews but also great playing. Thank you.

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  @leonardgriffieblues5845Күн бұрын

  That's great to hear, thanks so much.

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  @braddietzmusic24292 күн бұрын

  In the most positive of ways I’m very happy for you and a bit jealous, in the most positive of ways. Congrats. I would have chosen the Sheraton as well, for all the reasons you stated, and for all the logic you offered. As it happens, there are some huge bills due very soon and the financial breathing room from the gigs last year at this time, simply doesn’t exist this year, and will likely not exist until 2025 when I can better sort out the “not enough gigs” problem, which is a problem more than just money. Anyway… An awesome guitar. You’ve put it on my radar in my orbit of a VERY few guitars I’d buy without question, right NOW, if and when I can get over this financial hump. Well, enjoy the heck out of this guitar for yourself and on behalf of all the folks who want it but can’t quite pull the trigger right now.

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  @leonardgriffieblues5845Күн бұрын

  Thanks so much my friend. I know all about financial troubles and I hope your situation improves dramatically.

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  @strikeforcetopg8692 күн бұрын

  Should think about adding shorts to tiktok

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  @strikeforcetopg8692 күн бұрын

  This will help grow your channel

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  @leonardgriffieblues5845Күн бұрын

  Thanks. I've never thought of using Tiktok, but who knows.

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  @furtherdefinitions12 күн бұрын

  Wise choice. I got my 150th Sheraton finally, and it had been set-up before I got it. I only needed to make some small adjustments on the bridge. I didn't have the rattle fortunately. I have also been a big fan of the Sheraton since I first saw one in a glass case in the music store I took my first guitar lessons in 1964. Later on, I met Duke Robillard when I lived in Boston, and he owned a 1964 Sheraton, as well as some other vintage original Epis, both pre and Kalamazoo era models. The Sheraton has a uniqueness, as well as the other original Epis have, and back in the 60's, I can remember a whole bunch of blues and rock players with original Epiphones. Otis Rush, Howlin' Wolf, Keith Richards, Johnny Winter, to name a few. Anyway, I enjoy your reviews, because of your no BS evaluations, and that you know how to play them.

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  @leonardgriffieblues5845Күн бұрын

  Thank you my friend. Very much appreciated.

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  @RocktCityTim2 күн бұрын

  I played and loved my 2004 Sheraton from new - until I played a Gretsch G5622 last year. I don't know what the pickups were in that Sheraton, but the Broad'Trons in the Gretsch just sang to me in a way that the Sheraton never did. While you can get the Gretsch with a Bigsby (G5622T), I've never seen the call for a trem (even my Strats are locked down and hardtailed).

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  @leonardgriffieblues5845Күн бұрын

  Let's see. A 2004, unless it was the Japanese made Elitist version, would have had full sized humbuckers, right? If so, that's very different beast. That said, Broadtrons are probably even more different. It's great you found a guitar that suits you well. Thanks for watching.

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  @frankcarter64272 күн бұрын

  my 65th birthday is frighteningly close and requires a guitar to celebrate - these 2 are high on the list, thanks

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  @leonardgriffieblues5845Күн бұрын

  Not bad choices if you like semi-hollows. Thanks so much for watching.

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  @To.Si.Ma.2 күн бұрын

  Your playing is always 6 out of 5 stars. - You should make Blues teaching videos.

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  @leonardgriffieblues5845Күн бұрын

  Thank you my friend. I don't consider myself a great teacher, however, early on I used to put out some playing tips videos along with my review videos. The review videos got way more views so I finally dropped the teaching videos since they were a lot of work for little reward. Maybe if the channel grows large enough I'll bring the idea back, or possibly do it on Patreon if I can manage to attract more members.

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  @To.Si.Ma.Күн бұрын

  @@leonardgriffieblues5845 that would be great. Just find a concept. Or do some stylistic videos or material just on specific artists. Whatever you want.

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  @To.Si.Ma.Күн бұрын

  Here is an interesting tooic for a review. - To get a stingy blues sound out of a HB BB used the varitone and 9'strings. Feddie King just used the treble high freequencies from his fender twin and rolles back the mids and lows. But how do you get are more lively tone if you don t want buy and expansive Gibson oder Fender Twin. MiniHB, P90, or the Lollar Broadtron. They sit all inbetween HB and SC. I love the Lollartrons. A comparison or just your thought would be helpful

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  @standingbadger2 күн бұрын

  Glad you hung on to the Sheraton. I always loved the look of John Lee Hooker's one with the frequensator tailpeice - and the sounds he could get from it. I had an old Korean-made Sheraton that I loved but had to sell. Missed it until I got an Eastman T386 three years ago. Your reissue sounds superb.

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  @leonardgriffieblues5845Күн бұрын

  Yes, I've reviewed several Eastmans including the T386 and liked them all. Thanks so much for watching.

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  @MarbsMusic2 күн бұрын

  Sound reasoning and fantastic playing!

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  @leonardgriffieblues5845Күн бұрын

  Thanks my friend. Appreciated.

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  @mr3klax2 күн бұрын

  I am saddened to learn that you decided to part ways with your ES-355 because I enjoyed watching your videos play it. I have the Ebony version and also did not like the matte VOS finish so I polished and buffed it to a mirror-like gloss finish. Before that, I also sent it to my luthier for fret dress and pro-set up. Having done all that work, made me love it more. I don’t sell my guitars. I did once in 1984 and I regretted it.

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  @leonardgriffieblues58452 күн бұрын

  It’s a terrific guitar and if I were able to keep both I would have. Enjoy yours my friend.

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  @guitarzan05152 күн бұрын

  Hey I’ll be over in a bit to check that sweet guitar out in a minute 😬! You make that puppy sing!! Still going to Steve? Great video!

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  @leonardgriffieblues58452 күн бұрын

  Thanks so much my friend. I don’t see Steve often any more but I did take this one to him. It played okay but had some slightly high frets. I do have another guy for wiring stuff who I use if it’s a hollowbody. Wiring those is just too much work for this old geezer.

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  @ew66292 күн бұрын

  Great insight into how you assessed which guitar was the one to keep. Too often the decision process to purchase a guitar isn't well thought through the way you articulated. I plead guilty to that! Fantastic video! 👍

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  @leonardgriffieblues5845Күн бұрын

  Thanks so much. I'm very happy you enjoyed it.

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  @hanovergreen40912 күн бұрын

  Thank You for all the videos! I've learned a degrees worth! Best Regards and Best Wishes!

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  @leonardgriffieblues5845Күн бұрын

  Thanks, I'm very happy to hear that. All the best!

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  @HishamHinai4 күн бұрын

  Demos so good I forget I'm watching a review!

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  @leonardgriffieblues58454 күн бұрын

  Thank you so much.

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  @76standard5 күн бұрын

  I'm curious to know what tone capacitor value is being used in Leonard's Strat. And, is it wired for standard Strat wiring per Fender. I have these pickups in my Fender MIJ '54 reissue Strat. It's core tone is a bit on the bright side, which is okay, but I prefer slightly more emphasis on mid or bass. The Blues Specials are 5% overwound which thickens up your tone. The wiring is the Premier Guitar Tone Split Mod. This gives the flexibility of using two controls. One tone control (closest to the volume knob) is for the neck and middle pickup using a 0.047 paper in oil capacitor. The second tone control is for the bridge pickup. It can be used in combination with the first tone control, thus blending the two. The second tone control has a 0.033 paper in oil capacitor to tame some of the brightness of this guitar. All pots are CTS 250k.

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  @leonardgriffieblues58454 күн бұрын

  It’s been awhile but I think the cap is probably .022. It could be .047 because I’ve used those too. In any case pots are the standard 250K and the only mod is same as I always do, move the second tone control to the bridge. I’ll know soon because the volume pot is cutting out so I need to take it apart.

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  @76standard4 күн бұрын

  @@leonardgriffieblues5845 Thanks for responding. OBTW, love your playing on the video. I too have wired my Strat to use the second tone control for the bridge pickup. Very nice mod that tames the highs on the bridge pickup. I went to Lindy Fralin's website and he recommends using a 0.022 cap in the wiring. That seems to make sense because he is seeking tonal clarity especially with the neck pickup. I think it will also help with the in between position when combining the neck and middle pickup. Sorry to hear that your volume pot is cutting out. When I have been "under the hood" doing wiring changes (blender pot, caps, etc.) I spray a bit of Deoxit in the pots to keep them in good working order. Mind you, that is not always a solution to a worn or malfunctioning pot, but its kind of like preventive maintenance for a vehicle.

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  @leonardgriffieblues58454 күн бұрын

  Thanks. Yeah, I thought of trying the spray first but honestly, that pot’s been in there since the 80s and I have a few in the parts cupboard so I’ll just replace it. No big deal.

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  @richdonn5 күн бұрын

  I have "Inspired by Lennon" model. Premium made at an inexpensive price.

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  @leonardgriffieblues58453 күн бұрын

  Nice. Well, enjoy it.

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  @user-qn1tw4nk1e5 күн бұрын

  Epiphone have been making High end Epiphones since JC Curliegh Restored Epiphone back to where they should be in 2019/2020 I have 3 2021 high end Epiphones..

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  @leonardgriffieblues58453 күн бұрын

  Yes, they’re doing some good things over there. Be sure to catch this week’s video when it drops.

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  @louisg35985 күн бұрын

  Has anyone experienced any grounding issues with the amp? An artist I manage played a small venue recently. Plugged direct into her Fender. Mild shock from vocal mic. Asked venue to investigate. Amp tech has me on a waiting list to have it tested.

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  @leonardgriffieblues58455 күн бұрын

  This is the first I’ve heard of anyone having a grounding issue with one of these, and I haven’t experienced any issues myself after many, many shows where I’m certain my lips occasionally touched the mic. (I was playing back when everything was 2 conductor with a ground switch. Trust me, I know what it’s like! 🤣). While there could certainly be a fault with the amp, I’d guess it far more likely the wiring at the venue. An ungrounded circuit could easily result in a polarity swap between the amp and PA and bang, just like the old days.