Opinions and experience with epiphone wildkat take 3. Bigsby b70 vibrato, flamed maple top for gorgeous looks, and 2 alnico v p90s for hotrodded tone. I did a lot of work on this guitar and published my work on the internet. This axe was made for all of you rockabilly fans out there. But that shouldnt take anything away from the quality of the companys instruments and recent years have seen some really good epiphones. Do any of you know the lower bout width on the epi casino and wildkat. Epiphone s version of the ace frehley lp custom complete with three dimarzio usa super distortion humbuckers pickups, lightning bolt fingerboard inlays and aces face right on the headstock. Featuring a bigsby b70 vibrato, p90 dogear classics, and grover 18. It looks very sleek with the antique natural finish, chrome hardware and the matching fholes. Epiphone limited edition wildkat studio electric guitar. Epiphone wildkat electric guitar like the epiphone alleykat and the flamekat, the wildkat features the small semihollow body. Due to covid19 we are focused on protecting the safety of our employees.
We have 1 epiphone wildkat manual available for free pdf download. I found this 2011 epiphone casino 50th anniversary guitar on craigs list and it has gibson p90s, cts pots and wilkinson tuners. This smallerbody, semihollow guitar has great vintage sound and is remarkably comfortable to play. This limited edition wildkat from epiphone is a kat of a different color a gorgeous sunrise orange. Its easy to hide behind a piece of technology, nay say everything, piss all over someones parade on a ngd, and lie about guitars they own, and lie about guitars they will never own. Epiphone wildkat semihollow body electric guitar product. But, im wondering if it needs to have as with most epis the pots caps switch upgraded. Epiphone 940ehlcs hardcase for wildkat electric guitars the epiphone 940ehlcs hardcase for wildkat electric guitars is the perfect way to protect your investment and keep it safe when not in use or on the move. The epiphone wildkat is a semihollow electric guitar that produces a vintage sound and has that oldschool look.
The wildkat ltd electric guitar is a wild guitar with a lot to catch the fancy of all kinds of players. The wildkat from epiphone is truly an epiphone original. A guy offered me a epiphone wildkat in wine red in exchange for my 3ds xl and some games. After 47 years of epiphone production, gibson usa acquired the rights to the epiphone name in 1957 and began to build epiphones in 1959. Epiphones version of the ace frehley lp custom complete with three dimarzio usa super distortion humbuckers pickups, lightning bolt fingerboard inlays and aces face right on the headstock. Both epiphone wildkat and epiphone dot are wellbuilt. Ibanez artcore am53 is a very popular and one of the most affordable options. Plugging my wildkat in now, compared to a solid dual humbucker guitar into a carvin v3m, the wildkat feeds back a bit earlier on the gain knob. Ultimate modded epiphone wildkat page 2 telecaster guitar.
The name epiphone is a combination of proprietor epaminondas stathopoulos. Any epiphone sounds good, and is a great platform for mods. Specifically designed for the wildkat, epiphone have built this case to impeccable standards, featuring an outer that is completely wrapped in tough, black vinyl covering and a. In the grand scheme of things, wildkat is one of the better solutions, which went boldly where only a few dared to go and managed to come out with a oneofakind model on the other side. And theyve added two alnico v p90s for classic tone and now featuring a licensed bigsby vibrato. For my next build im thinking of going for an epiphone wildkat style. I think these guitars would live up to their potential if epiphone released a wildkat elitist or something. I really like fat sounding dists with a lot of bass alla qotsa but i think that i wont be able to achieve that sound with that particular guitar.
Last year i acquired a beautiful epiphone wildkat and im having problems with distortions and feedback. Please share your thoughts as i am very interested in what seems like a good deal. Apr 27, 2018 for my next build im thinking of going for an epiphone wildkat style. Wildkat studio features the timeless wildkat profile made from mahogany with a flame maple top and classic epiphone styled fholes. Epiphone wildkat wiring upgrade comparison youtube. Epiphone wildkat hollowbody electric guitar with bigsby the wildkat is a rockin machine with some cool features. Epiphone is a leader in archtop design and has been since the 1930s. Epiphone wildkat 20 antique natural deluxe gibson gig. The epiphone wildkat is truly an epiphone original. Epiphone wildkat wiring upgrade comparison duration. Prior to playing the guitar, it is vital that you tune the guitar.
Epiphone limited edition wildkat royale the epiphone wildkat royale goes uptown with a smallerbody, this semihollow guitar has a great vintage sound and is remarkably comfortable to play. The wildkat also features a set maple neck, a flame maple top, and a mahogany body. Chrome alnico p90s and a bigsby are anchored to a semihollow mahogany body with a substantial centre block, maple top and a set maple neck. But that shouldnt take anything away from the quality of the companys instruments and recent years have seen some really good epiphones come onto the market, often at pretty stunning prices. It seems the router bit wasnt sharp enough to cleanly cut the pickup holes, so theres some splintering and as you can see in one of the photos, a flap of wood that sticks out from the underside of the top awkward phrase but you know what i mean. Epiphone s stunning wildkat royale has been outfitted with a pearl white finish, gold sparkle binding, and gold hardware to make a guitar totally unlike anything epiphone has offered before. Maple neck, rosewood fretboard, mahogany sides and back,body and neck binding and a bigsby trem. If the guitar is not tuned, nothing played on the guitar will sound the way it was intended to sound. Maple neck, rosewood fretboard, mahogany sides and back, and body and neck binding complete the wildkat electric guitar. Jul 09, 2017 epiphone factory tour in china english subs.
Howsoever, epiphone wildkat is a little bit smaller and slimmer than epiphone dot, even though they still weigh quite similarly to each other. An early pioneer in archtops even before they were electrified, epiphone was never afraid to do something out of the ordinary. Its vintage voice comes from dog ear p 90 classic pickups, in a sustainpumping warm, mahogany body, matched with a mahogany neck, rosewood fingerboard, and an authentic. Epiphone wildkat royale electric guitar pearl white guitar center. Epiphone limited edition wildkat royale electric guitar. Download free pdf for epiphone wildkat guitar manual. We are accepting online orders but shipments may take longer than normal. The two alnicov p90 pickups are warm and punch out that killer clean or broken up overdrive. Nov 09, 2010 the epiphone wildkat hollow body electric guitar.
Download free pdf for epiphone casino guitar manual. Models pith only three knobs provde indiudual volume and master tone control. Ultimate modded epiphone wildkat page 2 telecaster. Its just a shame that on the standard models they have to put in cheap electronics and hardware.
Hey guys, i didnt know if i should have tagged this with question or newbie. Maple neck, rosewood fretboard, mahogany sides and back,body and neck binding and a bigsby. Epiphone limited edition wildkat royale electric guitar zzounds. Epiphone may be one of americas oldest instrument makers, having been around since 1873 and now in its 143 rd year, but to a whole generation of players today its known as the cheaper version of gibson. Epiphone 940ehlcs hardcase for wildkat electric guitars. Epiphone wildkat royale electric guitar pearl white musicians.
I use daddario 10 to 46 but have my wildkat set up uniquely i bypass the roller bar string it over the roller bar and fitted a bigsby string spoiler, and left the original bridge no roller saddle bridge as strings kept slipping out strings feel extra slinky and no real major tuning issues. So im thinking from this quick experiment, it is a bit middle of the road re feedback. The epiphone company a part of the gibson family of brands. Epiphones stunning wildkat royale has been outfitted with a pearl white finish, gold sparkle binding, and gold hardware to. Its in the top 3 bestselling guitars and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as dean guitars shire or ibanez as53tf. Epiphone is known for making archtop guitars even before electric guitars became popular. By using our site, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to our privacy policy and terms of use. Compare prices and shop new and used epiphone wildkat electric guitars on reverb.
However, i cant find any plans or dimensions for this bad boy. Unfollow epiphone wildkat to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. When the epiphone wildkat premiered in the early 90s, it introduced a new generation to historic epiphone archtop style, which the house of stathopouloa has been perfecting for nearly a century. Wildkat, internet forums and buyers remorse epiphone guitars. The limitededition wildkat royale has the same traditional fhole archtop design as the popular epiphone wildkat series, but with the look of a customized finish. Epiphone wildkat tone problem gentlemen, im new here and joined specifically to offer help with the wildkat. With a multibound, premium flame maple top, youve got a guitar that looks as good as it sounds. The epiphone wildkat is a small hollowbody with some gretschlike similarities but at far more musicianfriendly prices. Nov 28, 2007 epiphone s latest limited edition semi has more than a hint of a certain mr setzer about it, with the familiar wildkat model given a lick of metallic red paint evoking fifties americana. Its a great time to upgrade your home music studio gear with the largest selection at. Also wondering, more out of sheer curiosity than anything else. The epiphone wildkat smallerbody, semihollow guitar is a true epiphone original. Our stunning wildkat royale has been outfitted with a pearl white finish,gold sparkle binding, and gold hardware to make a.
I am an electronics designe in the mi busiess and have a wildkat too. Epiphone limited edition wildkat studio has 0 ratings score 0 out of 5 based on 0 ratings disclaimer. The gluedin hard maple neck is handset and has a fast and comfortable 1960s slimtaper dprofile with a 24. Unfollow epiphone wildkat guitar to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. As the effect, people with smaller physicality may feel more comfortable playing epiphone wildkat than with epiphone dot. Im new to the site and i see a lot of intelligent people who seem to know a thing or two about guitars on here. The epiphone wildkat is a guitar that delivers as much class and style as its name would suggest. How to tune an epiphone wildkat the epiphone wildcat is a hollowbody sixstring electric guitar. I was disappointed by a particularly shoddy point of construction once i got the stock pickups out of the guitar. Please help with feedback problems with an epiphone wildkat. Today, the p90s traditional combination of high output and brilliant tone is. Epiphone wildkat manuals manuals and user guides for epiphone wildkat. Well, ive had my epi wildkat for a while now, around a year or two, and i was wondering if anyone could give me advice for upgrading it in any way.
The wildkat is fitted with epiphone alnico p90 pickups, which are loud and tonally. I havent even owned a guitar yet but i have always wanted to learn. Epiphone is a leader in archtop guitars and has been since the 1930s. I know about the wiring deal and plan on rewiring it. For the paint job, you may find just giving the top a sparkle and leaving the neck, back and sides natural may look great and save you a heap of work. Epiphone is an american musical instrument manufacturer founded in 1873 by anastasios. It seems just a bit bigger than a les paul body, but thats all i can really deduce. Limited edition wildkat studio electric guitar antique natural. This smaller body semihollow guitar has great vintage semihollowbody sound but is very comfortable to play.
Make offer epiphone archtop wildkat royal electric guitar. I want to upgrade the pickups in my epiphone wildkat. The epiphone wildkat has everything you need to deliver that rockabilly retrosound. Our stunning wildkat royale has been outfitted with a. With its vintage chrome p90 pickups and bigsby vibrato, this epiphone original semihollow body is perfect for rock, blues, and country. Its well worth every single penny you invest in it. And with the wildkat, epiphone has combined its archtop design with features of an electric guitar.
Also, with all of this gold, the black plastic knobs were out of place. Most forums out there are held together by a sea of 1uppers, and people who are never wrong. I understand the wildkat is smaller, and deeper, but i cant find the dimension. They look similar on the surface, but many others have reported issues with trying to replace the pickups with other dogears.
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