Given these dimensions, switching back and forth between acoustic and electric just feels more natural.The Gibson L-00 and its cousins the L-1 and Nick Lucas model were always favored by blues hounds and folkies, and the Epiphone version captures much of the barking, husky sonic appeal that grabbed the ears of everyone from Robert Johnson to Bob Dylan.The primary difference between the Epiphone and one of its forebears is a pronounced high-mid sheen. It’s also one of those guitars where the dimensions feel just about ideal, especially if you’re more likely to have been picking a Telecaster all day. (Impressively, the guitar was more-or-less in tune after coming halfway across the country.)Playability and intonation are both exceptional and pronouncedly better than what you typically see at this price. Grover 14:1 ratio tuners add an up-market feel and offer real tuning stability. With a deep and nicely executed tobacco burst finish on the solid spruce top, the Epiphone pulls off the trick of looking way more expensive than it is. Take the two models on review, for example, which have price tags well below 700 Euros, despite even coming with on-board Fishman pickups and preamps The TW40O-AN-E and the TW40D-AN-E are both quite reminiscent of certain legendary Martin-models from the 1930s and 40s.Epiphone’s EL-00 Pro is about as handsome as a guitar could be—beautifully proportioned, but distinct with a dramatic waist taper that sets it apart visually from other acoustics of this size.
The high end has a crystalline,Glassy, bell-like quality. But fingerstyle phrasings that gain articulation from moreHigh-mid melodic content—think British folk fingerstylists—are a naturalFit for the Epiphone’s strengths. Nice high-mids.Cons: Strident, blurry high-mids in strumming situations.That high-end definition doesn’t come in quite as handy in theCountry-blues settings you’d most likely associate with a Gibson 00,Which is bound to disappoint anyone hoping to get instant Dylan for 300Bucks. In fact, when properly applied, they can be a real strength onstage and in the studio.Pros: Inexpensive, but looks expensive.
In fact, the guitar’s limitations inHard strumming situations are compounded if you’re using the guitarWith a PA or amp. And with the right touch,You can generate that husky, bluesy quality alongside the clear,Ringing, and resonant trebles to create a very balanced voice forThe onboard Fishman Sonitone undersaddle pickup doesn’t exactly enhanceAny particular merits of the EL-00. Offering enhancedLow-end horsepower, hybrid or thumb-picking techniques work well also,As long as you don’t thump too aggressively. And you get a very surprising amount of sustain that enhancesSlow, lingering finger vibrato and legato work.
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