ToneLabRat
Experienced
Very nice Bishop!
The MIJ Special is quite a bit different than the MIM. So if you don't believe the "made in japan" on the back of the neck, look for the Birdseye maple neck, non-carved top, no compound radius fretboard. All things considered though, I prefer the MIM.When you're shopping for a made in Japan version etc, do you just believe the seller? Or are there specific tells that aren't easy to fake?
Thanks.The MIJ Special is quite a bit different than the MIM. So if you don't believe the "made in japan" on the back of the neck, look for the Birdseye maple neck, non-carved top, no compound radius fretboard. All things considered though, I prefer the MIM.
For a MIM Special, just look for the opposite: carved top and a compound radius neck.Thanks.
What would you say the analogous tests for MIM would be?
I figured, but you know what they say about assumptionsFor a MIM Special, just look for the opposite: carved top and a compound radius neck.
Check the serial number as well. They are stamped onto the side of the headstock. It will say something like WG10****J.When you're shopping for a made in Japan version etc, do you just believe the seller? Or are there specific tells that aren't easy to fake?
It's a 25.5" scale, so it's longer than either a LP or a PRS. But, it seems shorter (to me anyway) because of the unusual placement of the neck on the body. The volume knob is low friction and the tone knob is high friction.I've never picked up a EVH and played it. Does it feel like a LP or PRS scale? It looks like it because of the headstock. Also, does it have the speed knob for volume (or tone as EVH labeled it)? I've thought about installing an EVH 'speed' knob. I'd like to be able to flick that thing up and down without the friction. And I hear they are sturdy.
I had the Japanese made quilt too exactly the same as the one you’ve got. It was a fantastic playing and sounding guitar, unfortunately I had too many guitars.