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So it seems that Epiphone quietly started selling the Sheraton model with mini hums and Frequensator tailpiece in 2023. Not much stock available and certainly has not reached Thailand yet. I have been holding off on the Riviera (same mini hums and tailpiece) for a variety of reasons, but mainly because I was not crazy about the 2 color options. The Sheraton seems to have Push/Pull Pots for coil splitting (nice addition) and better tuners along with a premium look. I played a Sheraton Pro II awhile back and liked it but again color choices uninspiring...but now I see this :

When / If this shows up in Thailand...I will finally jump (yeah I know you've all heard that before but you know the house and car always seem to need something).

https://www.rainbowguitars.com/guitar/e ... shnagh1/gb





Correction: The Sheraton Pro II has the coil tapping, this model does not.

Epiphone has a really nice Noel Gallagher model

Here ya go:



I might have a lead on a retailer here who may have it...have to go to the city (Bangkok) next week to see

It is one I'd like to try.

I am with you on the Sheratons with the full-sized humbuckers (Pro-buckers?). I never found one that 'sang' acoustically (like my Casino, Wilshire and Epi LP Classic Custom do). Also, I found them electrically on the dark side of tone. Last, I didn't like the flat feel of the back side of the neck. Almost like they ruined a really good 'V' neck.

Awesome guitar and probably he only Epi semi I would consider at this point. I do like the Emily Wolfe model a lot, especially the white one they have produced.

tonebender wrote: ↑Thu Jul 06, 2023 12:12 pm Awesome guitar and probably he only Epi semi I would consider at this point. I do like the Emily Wolfe model a lot, especially the white one they have produced.

I only wish that hardware were brushed nickel instead of gold. I'm hoping once I see one in person, the natural finish will mute the bling of the gold.

I've never played a guitar with mini-humbuckers. How do they compare to full-size?

peskypesky wrote: ↑Sat Jul 08, 2023 11:51 pm I've never played a guitar with mini-humbuckers. How do they compare to full-size?

Get the benefit of humbucker fullness but still seem to retain more "single coil" like highs and sharpness. When he hits the amp only (no pedals) starting @ 12:06 you can get a real sense of the minis...they sound fabulous !

My favorite is the LP Deluxe, but at $2800 bucks that ain't gonna happen.

That's a very pretty guitar right there. I haven't spent a ton of time with a semi hollow with mini humbuckers, but @Bubba Zanetti has a cool on that is very warm but still has a really nice articulation to it.

peskypesky wrote: ↑Sat Jul 08, 2023 11:51 pm I've never played a guitar with mini-humbuckers. How do they compare to full-size?

I've found that they're warm like a hum bucker should be, nice and full. A little less output except maybe compared to underfund of vintage alnico hums. The key is just a but sharper, maybe less muddy. With higher gain I find them to have clearer note clarity. I also find they play well if you're in a band situation with someone with a Strat or tele, where they won't blow them out of the water as much / don't need an EQ pedal to lose some of the LP'ness compared to a full HB.

I just bought one from Sweetwater! I have had it for a couple of weeks. Love it. The build quality, and fretwork is very good, and I love the neck. The Probucker mini humbuckers sound great IMO. They have the humbucker sound, but with more bite and articulation. I will do a full review here soon

Oh.....no, there is no coil tapping or whatever on these. The pickups are old school, two lead with the braided ground and push-back lead.....Which is just fine with me.

Tonray's Ghost wrote: ↑Sun Jul 09, 2023 6:44 am

peskypesky wrote: ↑Sat Jul 08, 2023 11:51 pm I've never played a guitar with mini-humbuckers. How do they compare to full-size?

Get the benefit of humbucker fullness but still seem to retain more "single coil" like highs and sharpness. When he hits the amp only (no pedals) starting @ 12:06 you can get a real sense of the minis...they sound fabulous !

My favorite is the LP Deluxe, but at $2800 bucks that ain't gonna happen.

Mini humbuckers seem to be somewhat controversial for some reason. I don't know why because I love them. Hey, if they are good enough for Pete Townsend, they are good enough for me.

Gergo wrote: ↑Tue Jul 11, 2023 12:00 pm

Tonray's Ghost wrote: ↑Sun Jul 09, 2023 6:44 am

peskypesky wrote: ↑Sat Jul 08, 2023 11:51 pm I've never played a guitar with mini-humbuckers. How do they compare to full-size?

Get the benefit of humbucker fullness but still seem to retain more "single coil" like highs and sharpness. When he hits the amp only (no pedals) starting @ 12:06 you can get a real sense of the minis...they sound fabulous !

My favorite is the LP Deluxe, but at $2800 bucks that ain't gonna happen.

Mini humbuckers seem to be somewhat controversial for some reason. I don't know why because I love them. Hey, if they are good enough for Pete Townsend, they are good enough for me.

Yeah...and Johnny Winter too !

Tonray's Ghost wrote: ↑Sun Jul 09, 2023 6:44 am

peskypesky wrote: ↑Sat Jul 08, 2023 11:51 pm I've never played a guitar with mini-humbuckers. How do they compare to full-size?

Get the benefit of humbucker fullness but still seem to retain more "single coil" like highs and sharpness. When he hits the amp only (no pedals) starting @ 12:06 you can get a real sense of the minis...they sound fabulous !

Yeah, I do like that tone. I may have to go play one of these at Sam Ash or Guitar Center so I can hear in person.

I have mini's in a thinline strat body and they work well there, too.

I've read of the term "single coil-like focus" due to the actual size of the magnetic field, relative to full humbucker size.