Epiphone Emporor Swingster vs Gretch G5120

[Artisan]

Hi all,

I'm in the market for a hollowbody and I checked out a few guitars that I really liked. It comes down to these two models: The Epiphone Emporor Swingster and the Gretch G5120.

They are both about the same size and weight. They both have a nice sound unplugged. On an amp the sound is real nice on the Gretch but the Epiphone has more versatility IMO.

I would like to hear some of your opinions. Please let me know what you think.

[paruwi]

I'd go for the versatility !

[Artisan]

Originally Posted by paruwi

I'd go for the versatility !

Hey Paruwi,

I see that your a "Lucille man". Part of me, the evil part, wants to go in an entirely different direction and get an Epiphone Lucille. How would you rank Lucille against a hollowbody?

[paruwi]

Originally Posted by Artisan

Hey Paruwi,

I see that your a "Lucille man". Part of me, the evil part, wants to go in an entirely different direction and get an Epiphone Lucille. How would you rank Lucille against a hollowbody?

Better!

Just more versatile,

No feedback because no f-holes
Varitone - you can get very different sounds
TP-6 FineTuners - ok who needs them
stereo-out - ok who needs them, too
easy to change electrics because there is a plastic cover on the rear

feels good to my hands
looks good to my eyes
sounds good to my ears
and fits my wallet

I would buy it again - not because it's a signature
I didn't know much about BB King before I got Lucille

B.B. King "Lucille" Up Close

My first love "Lucille"

and her sister "Pauline"

[Artisan]

I feel the evil inside me stirring!
But I really like the Swingster too. It is also versatile and can be played unplugged.

[Artisan]

Well, the evil finally won the battle. I gave in and bought a brand new Epiphone Lucille. I was looking at the hollowbodies and there were just too many that I liked. Everytime I saw a new one, I added it to the list of possibilities. The Lucille was a simple choice. As soon as I played one I wanted it.