I haven't touched my Epis in weeks...

The_Sentry · 03-27-2010, 02:14 PM

....

Think they'll sound awesome if I pull 'em out of the case after letting 'em go for a few months?

-=[Shifty]=- · 03-27-2010, 02:20 PM

Dunno, let me check on my Epi, that I haven't really played in months.

It's sitting on a guitar stand, though, not in a case.

docorange6 · 03-27-2010, 02:21 PM

Here in Florida they definitely wouldn't due to the humidity rusting out the strings. In Cali? No idea. Probably won't sound too bad.

northlight · 03-27-2010, 02:46 PM

I actually can't put mine down... You wouldn't believe the hassle i went through to get this photo taken!

JIM'S GoldTOP · 03-27-2010, 02:47 PM

I left my Lp in its hard shell case all last week. When I pulled it out to play it , it sounded like absolute shit. I let it sit on its guitar stand for a few days and now it sounds great again. I don't get why it sounded so bad after being in its case? Maybe it was because it was cut off from the air for so long? Anyone know?

Skit · 03-27-2010, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by JIM'S GoldTOP

I left my Lp in its hard shell case all last week. When I pulled it out to play it , it sounded like absolute shit. I let it sit on its guitar stand for a few days and now it sounds great again. I don't get why it sounded so bad after being in its case? Maybe it was because it was cut off from the air for so long? Anyone now?

I bet there is air inside the guitar case.

Hairless_Ape · 03-27-2010, 04:04 PM

The Epi LP Standard I sold last week came out of the case perfectly in tune and sounding just fine after sitting in the case for a month.

standard man · 03-27-2010, 05:09 PM

I have an Epi I havent played for weeks, took it off of the wall yesterday, and it BLEW. I dont know why. Before I stopped playing it, it was pretty great.

Standard Andrew · 03-27-2010, 07:02 PM

I fail to see how leaving a guitar in a case can change how it sounds. Especially an Epi with its 2 inches of poly. I think the main thing that would change is your perception of what you Epi sounded like the last time you played it and then becoming accustomed to how it sounds again.

The_Sentry · 03-27-2010, 08:22 PM

2 inches of poly does not account for the neck, strings, environment, any of that sort of stuff...plus if it's cold outside your pickups won't sound as good vs. warmer temperatures.

(BTW....Now....What if I'm top wrapping too? I WANT TO KNOW!!!)

Pennyman · 03-27-2010, 08:41 PM

The faux fur material used in most guitar cases is a well-known absorbent of MOJO. In fact, its properties have been known to cause unwanted incidents of tonal paralysis in many guitars. Therefore, it is best to not store one's instrument in its case for extended periods.

Leaving a case open and in close proximity during a jam session is a risky proposition, as it will suck all tonal nuances from the music, and can cause the player to lose focus during critical moments. The well-informed musician is wise to make sure that all instrument cases are closed, latched, and if possible, stored in a separate room.

Standard Andrew · 03-27-2010, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by The_Sentry

2 inches of poly does not account for the neck, strings, environment, any of that sort of stuff...plus if it's cold outside your pickups won't sound as good vs. warmer temperatures.

(BTW....Now....What if I'm top wrapping too? I WANT TO KNOW!!!)

I'm not meaning to cause an argument but if you find a '59 Burst in the attic of your old aunt Mildred that's been up there since the days before sliced bread do you think it's going to sound shit? Shit hot maybe?!

Hairless_Ape · 03-27-2010, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Pennyman

STARE AT MY AVATAR
STARE AT MY AVATAR
STARE AT MY AVATAR
STARE AT MY AVATAR

That's how all your posts read to me.

ilovelps · 03-27-2010, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Standard Andrew

I'm not meaning to cause an argument but if you find a '59 Burst in the attic of your old aunt Mildred that's been up there since the days before sliced bread do you think it's going to sound shit? Shit hot maybe?!

Actually, there have been many accounts of shitty sounding 'bursts.

djwilbanks · 03-27-2010, 11:28 PM

If I had a couple of Daylighters I doubt I'd bother with an Epi either.

River · 03-27-2010, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by JIM'S GoldTOP

I left my Lp in its hard shell case all last week. When I pulled it out to play it , it sounded like absolute shit. I let it sit on its guitar stand for a few days and now it sounds great again. I don't get why it sounded so bad after being in its case? Maybe it was because it was cut off from the air for so long? Anyone now?

I do. I'll tell you, now, for a million dollars.

River · 03-27-2010, 11:41 PM

The only thing wrong with my Epi is that it's not a master-luthier-built Tele.

JIM'S GoldTOP · 03-28-2010, 12:04 AM

[QUOTE=River;1633563]I do. I'll tell you, now, for a million dollars.QUOTE]

I'm sorry River

The_Sentry · 03-28-2010, 12:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Standard Andrew

I'm not meaning to cause an argument but if you find a '59 Burst in the attic of your old aunt Mildred that's been up there since the days before sliced bread do you think it's going to sound shit? Shit hot maybe?!

You can argue over a jest all you want, but at the end of the day...it's still a jest. (And for Pete's Sake STOP TAKING THIS BLOODY PLACE SO SERIOUSLY! It's a bloody EPI!!!

)

jon1 · 03-28-2010, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by standard man

I have an Epi I havent played for weeks, took it off of the wall yesterday, and it BLEW. I dont know why. Before I stopped playing it, it was pretty great.

I cant imagine your statement helped your sale very much.

Pennyman · 03-28-2010, 01:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hairless_Ape

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pennyman

STARE AT MY AVATAR
STARE AT MY AVATAR
STARE AT MY AVATAR
STARE AT MY AVATAR

That's how all your posts read to me.

I'm not sure if I should say "Thank you" or "You're welcome."

northlight · 03-28-2010, 04:50 AM

[QUOTE=(And for Pete's Sake STOP TAKING THIS BLOODY PLACE SO SERIOUSLY! It's a bloody EPI!!!

)[/QUOTE]

Sen it may be just an Epi, but with a few subtle changes it can be whatever you want it to be! Take mine for example, i changed the pots, caps, pickups, knobs, tuners, strap buttons, neck and body, and now it plays and sounds better than the 3 Gisbons i've never had!!!

Cookie-boy · 03-28-2010, 04:53 AM

............nor should you.

northlight · 03-28-2010, 05:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Cookie-boy

............nor should you.

You're most probably right, but if i could have a Gibson i would change the pots, caps, pickups, knobs, tuners, strap buttons, neck and body, and then it might play and sound better than the 3 Tokais i've never had!!!

Standard Andrew · 03-28-2010, 06:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The_Sentry

You can argue over a jest all you want, but at the end of the day...it's still a jest. (And for Pete's Sake STOP TAKING THIS BLOODY PLACE SO SERIOUSLY! It's a bloody EPI!!!

)

It's all good

. I try to take this place as light hearted as i can. I realise that you started it in jest but there are some that seem to believe that time can make an inanimate chunk of wood, plastic and metal sound different.

I've seen the youtube clip of the Daybreaker you have. If I had one of those my Epi would be in it's case and under the bed.

-=[Shifty]=- · 03-28-2010, 07:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Standard Andrew

It's all good

. I try to take this place as light hearted as i can. I realise that you started it in jest but there are some that seem to believe that time can make an inanimate chunk of wood, plastic and metal sound different.

I've seen the youtube clip of the Daylighter you have. If I had one of those my Epi would be in it's case and under the bed.

Here, I fixed that for you.
First time service...free of charge.

The_Sentry · 03-28-2010, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Cookie-boy

............nor should you.

Hi Cookie Boy!

Hey....this guitar has become my daily "beater" ever since I got it!

As far as Les Pauls go...

But yeah...Standard Andrew's right. That other guitar....it plays that well. (Hell, even took band photos of it yesterday. It looks awesome at night too. The stage lights really make that top pop!)

Now....don't get me wrong...I still take this along as a backup.....it's still a nice guitar...(Lord knows I've upgraded everything on it!)

But....there's good. and then there's really good...

07LPStandard · 03-28-2010, 10:04 AM

My guess is that your confidence in it is low because you haven't played it recently.

A real burst would probably drive your confidence through the roof, so it sounds great to you even after it's been in the attic for 50 years.

Plus, no tube amp sounds amazing when it's first started up because the tubes are ice cold. My JCM sounds dry as the desert for about 5 minutes when I start playing.

The_Sentry · 03-28-2010, 10:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 07LPStandard

My guess is that your confidence in it is low because you haven't played it recently.

A real burst would probably drive your confidence through the roof, so it sounds great to you even after it's been in the attic for 50 years.

Plus, no tube amp sounds amazing when it's first started up because the tubes are ice cold. My JCM sounds dry as the desert for about 5 minutes when I start playing.

Nah...it's not that...it's just that those Daylighters are outstanding guitars.

My Epi's...they're good guitars. I even have used them in lieu of the Gibsons for playing out live. Purposely.

That Custom Shop stuff is just on a different playing field. There is no way I can take a cheap MIC or MIK guitar and compare to something that was put together by a shop of people using the best materials and construction methods possible.

Standard Andrew · 03-29-2010, 05:31 AM

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Originally Posted by -=[Shifty]=-

Here, I fixed that for you.
First time service...free of charge.

hehehe, I even googled it to make sure I was referring to the right guitar. I don't know where i got daybreaker from?

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Standard Andrew Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 388 Thanks: 4 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: I haven't touched my Epis in weeks... I fail to see how leaving a guitar in a case can change how it sounds. Especially an Epi with its 2 inches of poly. I think the main thing that would change is your perception of what you Epi sounded like the last time you played it and then becoming accustomed to how it sounds again.

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The_Sentry The Devil's Advocate Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Neverwhere, CA Posts: 26,017 Thanks: 1,092 Thanked 1,459 Times in 311 Posts	Re: I haven't touched my Epis in weeks... 2 inches of poly does not account for the neck, strings, environment, any of that sort of stuff...plus if it's cold outside your pickups won't sound as good vs. warmer temperatures. (BTW....Now....What if I'm top wrapping too? I WANT TO KNOW!!!) __________________ Musical Ventures: Love Knuckle on Reverb Nation! Random Recordings and Videos of Stuff!

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