As so often happens, I get interested in a Guild, and end up with something else. Longtime lust for a Starfire III with P-90s or equivalent (Heritage H-525). Not many - as in none - around. Got thinking about this ES-295, realized it was essentially what I was looking for, though with a larger body. Anyway, found one not far from here, and tried to trade for it. The trade didn't happen, but I had to leave with the guitar.
It's Peerless made, from 1998 or '99. And like the other two Peerless built guitars I've owned, has obvious build quality, plus a distinctive voice of its own. The owner had gone all Eddie Cochrane here. Intriguing, but I'm not much for dynas. Figured I'd rewind the stock P-90s and sell the dynas. They're actually Dearmond 2000 pickups, turns out this bridge p/u sounds quite nice, not much like the dynas I have not liked. And it matches perfectly with what might be (surprisingly) one of the best neck P-90s I've encountered.
This guitar impresses me more every day. It's hard to change from the neck only p/u spot, as that sounds so fine. There it's very bluesy, warm and surprisingly clear. In the middle and bridge spots, more clarity with twang, but still warm. In all positions, combines remarkably well with delay. Makes me think I've found one great rockabilly guitar. Sure glad I found this Epiphone.
MD
It's Peerless made, from 1998 or '99. And like the other two Peerless built guitars I've owned, has obvious build quality, plus a distinctive voice of its own. The owner had gone all Eddie Cochrane here. Intriguing, but I'm not much for dynas. Figured I'd rewind the stock P-90s and sell the dynas. They're actually Dearmond 2000 pickups, turns out this bridge p/u sounds quite nice, not much like the dynas I have not liked. And it matches perfectly with what might be (surprisingly) one of the best neck P-90s I've encountered.
This guitar impresses me more every day. It's hard to change from the neck only p/u spot, as that sounds so fine. There it's very bluesy, warm and surprisingly clear. In the middle and bridge spots, more clarity with twang, but still warm. In all positions, combines remarkably well with delay. Makes me think I've found one great rockabilly guitar. Sure glad I found this Epiphone.
MD