I have some player friends who totally look down their noses at any instrument made in Asia and especially Indonesia. I've never bought in to that. Sure, from a resale/value standpoint I like my guitars to be made right here in the USA. But for players, ones you use to gig, campfire guitars etc. I have zero problems with them. Some I would say are actually superb. Take Blueridge for example. They are just wonderful guitars at a price point that won't break the bank.
I recently picked up an Epiphone Masterbilt, Made in Indonesia, AJ 45 with electronics, brand new from Sweetwater for about $500. It's a gloss black with sweet electronics and it sounds superb either unplugged or plugged in.
I played in Church today with a couple female vocalists and the Masterbilt did everything I wanted it to. I had several non players come up after the Service to say how much they enjoyed the tunes and 4 of them said how pretty the guitar looked to them.
Anyway, I've learned to keep an open mind. These Asian guitars have a place (in fact several places) in my arsenal.
I recently picked up an Epiphone Masterbilt, Made in Indonesia, AJ 45 with electronics, brand new from Sweetwater for about $500. It's a gloss black with sweet electronics and it sounds superb either unplugged or plugged in.
I played in Church today with a couple female vocalists and the Masterbilt did everything I wanted it to. I had several non players come up after the Service to say how much they enjoyed the tunes and 4 of them said how pretty the guitar looked to them.
Anyway, I've learned to keep an open mind. These Asian guitars have a place (in fact several places) in my arsenal.