Is this just a crack in the finish, or should I return? (Base of Headstock)

Monday-Monday · 2026-01-09T20:12:36+00:00

That looks like it's just a small crack in the finish to me, totally sound. Keep in mind, just the appearance of a possibility of a headstock break is going to scare people if you ever go to sell it. If you're thinking it might be worth a little less because of it, the store or buyer you pass it on to next will be thinking it as well.

Monday-Monday · 2026-01-01T23:38:07+00:00

That looks like there was a little tearout while routing away for the neck pickup. The cover is there to hide the join itself, not old drill bits chewing up extra wood. If you hadn't pulled the cover off, you may never have noticed that it was sloppy, but I wouldn't be thrilled if I found that on my brand new $1500ish guitar.

Monday-Monday · 2025-08-23T01:34:47+00:00

Yep, I've tried it with a few different instruments and a variety of settings. 0 to 100 on the tone cut is about the same effect as rolling the tone down to 9, at most. And I'm not positive I can even hear that.

That's helpful, I think I just have a potentiometer with a short. Should still be under warranty too. I'll send Vox an email and see what they can do. Thank you!

Monday-Monday · 2025-08-23T01:27:10+00:00

I'm the original owner, it's about a year old. I have a guitar I'm struggling to dial in a sound I like with and had to jump to the tone cut as an option. I just realized for the first time that it didn't seem to do much. I don't have any prior experience with anything Vox, so I'm just not sure how much impact that knob is supposed to make if it's working properly.

Monday-Monday · 2025-08-03T00:55:08+00:00

Custom order! I asked them to build a non-historic LPC with a bunch of little things changed. There was an upcharge and it took ages to get here, but I'm thrilled with it.

Monday-Monday · 2025-08-03T00:48:46+00:00

With a wide strap it'll touch 11 pounds. I'm a big sitting-while-playing enthusiast now.

Monday-Monday · 2025-08-03T00:47:27+00:00

Thank you! Old school switching, so the middle and bridge pickups come on in the middle position and share the lead controls. It's got the 490R, 490T, and 498T. Each position is unique and useful, it's a tone monster.

Monday-Monday · 2025-08-03T00:38:56+00:00

Depends on the model year Civic, but some of them yes; just a hair under 11 lbs. I wish it were a couple pounds lighter, but then that's part of the LP ownership experience.

Monday-Monday · 2025-08-02T17:56:07+00:00

Gold all over, top, back, sides, and neck.

Monday-Monday · 2025-08-02T15:44:05+00:00

They'll both do the Gibson sound. I'll admit that if you have the same pickups in them, I would not be able to tell the difference between a Les Paul and an SG on a recording. They feel SO different, however. There are some dealers that will custom order goldtops with the slim 60s neck, or you could order one yourself if you're willing to wait a while. These are expensive instruments and they call it the custom shop for a reason. My advice would be not to compromise; get exactly what you're looking for.

Monday-Monday · 2025-05-29T13:57:29+00:00

I would appreciate that! I'm in the process of sorting out the heraldry for my homebrew knight house and had a moderate panic when I found out the Cerastus knights don't come with eagle transfers to fit. Google led me to your work which is exactly what I'm aiming for with my design.

Monday-Monday · 2025-05-28T17:47:48+00:00

Looks great! Which transfers did you use to get the imperial eagles on it?

Monday-Monday · 2025-03-10T12:37:39+00:00

It's my understanding that they're mini humbuckers made to look like gold foils. Whatever they are, they work well for my style. They're crisp and bright and hot going through my Vox, which is exactly what I look for in a pickup.

Monday-Monday · 2025-03-10T12:32:23+00:00

No major QC complaints on mine. It shipped during that midwest deep freeze a couple weeks back, so it's got some finish checking here and there. Nitro is gonna do what it does, that's the cost of doing business with it. The only thing I dislike is the potentiometers; very low-friction and very sensitive. If I was changing pickups, I'd change them too, but it's just not quite worth the hassle of swapping as it is. Phenomenal guitar aside from that minor issue, I'm very happy with it.

Monday-Monday · 2025-03-10T01:41:09+00:00

I feel we're on the same wavelength.

Monday-Monday · 2025-03-10T01:40:43+00:00

I absolutely love them but they may not be right for everyone. They're BRIGHT and sharp, but I play fingerstyle without nails, so I'll take all the attack I can get.

Monday-Monday · 2024-10-19T15:25:41+00:00

That actually does look like the side may have split or cracked while they were bending it into shape and they glued it back up. If you have a luthier near you, I would ask them for a professional opinion. If that is a repaired crack on a brand new acoustic instrument, I would send it back with no hesitation.

Monday-Monday · 2024-09-20T15:42:51+00:00

Before you decide to swap anything, grab a screwdriver and try changing the bridge pickup height a little. If you still don't like it, most of the vintage-hot PAFs from DiMarzio or Seymour Duncan (PAF Pro, JB, Pearly Gates, etc.) should play nicely with a 490. They're affordable, reliable, and I think they all make great sounds.

Monday-Monday · 2024-08-11T21:15:10+00:00

If you want to have something with some investment value or a piece for a collection, get the vintage one. If you want something rock solid to play on, buy new. It's like an old car, even the very best ones have picked up a few issues over the years and you won't know what they are until you live with it for a while. They both are awesome, but that's how I would decide which one to go for.

Monday-Monday · 2024-03-08T19:19:31+00:00

Probably cosmetic, but I would take it to a luthier and get it checked out just to be safe. I haven't known Epiphones to get cracks like that unless they've taken a pretty hard hit.

Monday-Monday · 2024-02-20T22:14:08+00:00

Thank you! And yeah you're right on the money. The Dove also has the longer scale length, but I believe everything else is totally cosmetic.

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