Recent content by macwell52

I might agree with you based on the Gretsch reputaion and name, but the Swingster does have features above the 5120. The push/pull pots on the Swingster allow to switch between parallel and series circuits, nice tone combinations. The 14 inch radius is nice and the roller bridge is pinned. I...

The Alleykat may be discontinued but the WildKat is included in Epis Royale series. Take a look http://www.epiphone.com/news.asp?NewsID=2257

http://backstage.musiciansfriend.com/Guitars/Electric-Guitars/Semi-Hollow-Hollow-Body-Electric-Guitars/Limited-Edition-Emperor-Swingster-Royale-Electric-Guitar.site1prodH64924.product A fine looking box. Still trying to pick up on the gretsch look

Yeah, Ebay dealers offer these at reduced price and claim there are no issues. I havn't played a 1st to compare but I'm done with 2nds. And relief can be adjusted at the truss rod. I really like the straight neck, but maybe a small amount of relief will reduce fret buzz. I really like the 14"...

Still in the honeymoon period. I really like the 14 radius. I am used to the 7.25 - 9.5 on most Fenders. I find playing jazzy chords or finger picking ala Chet much easier with the flatter radius and shorter scale. The buzzing problem seems to change, maybe with the weather or humidity. I...

I bought this from a shop in Fl that sells 2nds through eBay. No warranty, and I don't think I can return it at this point. I do like it and it is a real looker. It is the Joe Pass box and neck with Epis SwingBuster pups, which are very tron looking, and a Chet wire arm. I didn't mean to imply...

I'm also an old guy. Playing since the late 60s. Got the Swingster to do old Beatles and rockabilly. Own a 1971 D 18 and a Les Paul Deluxe also from early-mid 70s. Bonnie Raitt sig. strat, Classic 50s in surf green, early 90s AVRI tele, 2001 Taylor 714 CE and 90s American Standard. Traynor 15...

I plan to get it to a guitar tech soon. The problem is that that the bridge, though pinned, leans forward with the tension of the strings. Additionally, the bridge has to be set as high as possible on the posts to limit string buzz. With the bridge all the up the threaded posts there is still...

$700 including a HSC and shipping. I ordered one from a local shop in March but it kept getting delayed. I canceled the order in May and found it on eBay. The big online outlets all had them, which added to my frustration.

I just got a new or nearly new Swingster in orange from a shop on eBay selling units stamper 2nd on the back of the peghead. Beautiful guitar. Plays prettywell, too. Has push pot tone controls to switch between series and parallel circuitry to produce a wide variety of tones. Comes equiped with...