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This guitar is much easier to play than its counterpartds the Flying V and Explorer. It is very balanced and the tone is great. So is the action!

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Wow! This guitar was amazing right out of the box! This is my first wedge shape guitar I have owned out of the original 3 ( Flying V, explorer, Moderne) and i am very impressed with the feel, sound, and comfort of this guitar. Feel, Fit, Finish The action and neck relief was perfect. The best part is that the fretwork is flawless, no sharp ends and no buzz anywhere along the fretboard! Fit and finish is very good as well. It is very well balanced and light weight. The neck is a fast slim taper D profile, which I can describe as 60’s profile ( .808in Thick and 1.695in wide at the 1st fret and .890in Thick and 2.113in wide at the 12th fret). Tone/ SoundThe sound is very similar to an SG, warm yet very punchy with a nice midrange due to the Korina wood.The pickups( Alnico classic pro) definitely do a great job emulating vintage humbuckers. They are great with high gain as well as clean. Overall This guitar is a great deal and you should snatch one ASAP while they are available. It’s the best way to own a legendary Moderne without busting the bank. A must have guitar for your collection!

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Having some experience with Epi guitars at this price point, I knew what to expect, or so I thought. This one has exceeded my expectations everywhere - the visuals are spot-on, no blemishes or flaws, the “unique” headstock and logo actually work well together to create a distinctive look. Best of all, the neck is fast AND fairly stiff (a challenge for other Epiphones I own). There are no unwanted buzzes or resonances, it’s comfortable on both shoulder and lap, and if you’re a fan of the look of a Korina guitar, this one hangs right in there with the Korina Vee and the Korina Explorer. It’s retro enough to be a fair stand-in for the Mid-Century Modern original. This one’s definitely a keeper, and I find myself wondering why the original model never made it to production. Perhaps its audience would never be large enough to justify the effort, but if you find this one sings to you, give it a whirl. Kudos to Gibson for selling a nice guitar at this price point - looks, feels, and plays like a much speedier instrument.

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Just got this and having a lot of fun with it. Haven't got a case yet, but have found this gig bag fits very well-- World Tour Deluxe 20mm Explorer Guitar Gig Bag

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This thing is absolutely very well made. I know, I was a pro luthier for many years, I know quality when it’s there. This bugger has no flaws!! Don’t be afraid of the “China” thing, makes no difference at all. Trust me. Sounds very good, pickups may need to go, but wow man, this thing just rocks! Blows away the Gibson’s out there now, their quality control just isn’t there right now.

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I purchased this guitar two years ago, specifically with the idea of playing it left-handed. I recommend it highly for that purpose. To flip it, I made these modifications: (1) re-angled the bridge, (2) moved the rear strap peg, and (3) relocated the cable jack to the other body wing (the bottom side of the face, if holding the guitar left-handed).Hanging left-handed, the fretboard is completely accessible. Right-handed players have the horn to contend with. A lefty player gets a Flying-V contour.I have modded the heck out of the electronics and switched out the pickups, so can't really speak to its original characteristics, but now I have a really cool looking SG-spec'd and very playable beast.One thing. If you are thinking of purchasing this, consider how you are going to store and carry it. I have the model-specific hardcase from Epiphone; it is good, but not perfect. Normal, stands don't work with the Moderne shape. It is also a long instrument - 7" longer than a standard Strat. I used a wall hanger at home, and a Hercules AutoGrip stand when I have to take it anywhere.

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Ordered and received this guitar quickly and it arrived in perfect condition. Overall I love it. I had to do some initial setup -- bridge was set too high on low string side, and I moved 2 saddles ( G and B strings. The finish is great and the pups are fairly hot - can get distortion easier on my marshall origin 20, which you need hotter pups to get gain. The only hit I got on this guitar is that the fretboard feels like bending notes on a piece of cedar. When I changed the strings to slinky cobalt 9s, I dressed up the board and then gave it a good coating of Johnsons paste wax and buffed that out -- now it feels great.One last thing -- since I play alot on my lap, it did have a tendency to slide to an uncomfortable position. To fix this I use double sided scotch tape and it holds alot better. I have done this on another guitar - same results. On standing using a strap it sets well and is a joy to play

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Great guitar and incredible program.Fast shipping and top notch service .I will recommend your gear and your site to everyone!!Best out there..Dave. Chasin Guitars

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Just received my 1958 Korina Moderne today. I'm very happy with this guitar. A beautiful guitar with an excellent tone and great playability. For the price zZounds is selling it for you can't go wrong.

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I'm very happy with this guitar. I had to wait a bit but it was worth it. I've been playing a Strat and a tele for the last 15 years so I'm still getting used to this. It fills the Gibson scale/ twin humbucker niche for me. It looks flawless and is much lighter than I expected... comfortable to play sitting or standing. I recommend that you get the case also, this won't fit in a standard sized case. I'll probably lower the action a bit when I change the strings, it's a little high for my preference. It's been a little challenging to tune and the low E is sharp on the first fret so it's likely the nut will need some attention. Not a big deal... No truss rod wrench included, just a sticker I don't need. It's all good. Lucky to find this exclusive deal...

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Damn, Epi is killing it! These guitars are pretty amazing, very nice. As a side note, the Epi rep told me the Korina line is being DISCONTINUED! Check the Epi web site, there is NO information on these guitars. American Musical Supply also sells the Korina line and states that they are “Limited Supply, While They Last”! Get one now, they may not be around long!

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First off I own and I've always liked Epiphone guitars and basses since I was a kid. This one I bought to finish out my collection. I was hoping it had the same neck as the Amos flying V, but sadly it did not. I'm not sure about the wood used for the body either. The example I received had normal issues that I guess you would expect from a $500 guitar. Neck had back bow which I got somewhat corrected due to a cross threaded truss rod nut. The electronics we're another story. I know I must have been spoiled by the Amos but the humbuckers didn't sound right. Upon inspection I found the bridge ground wire(not attached) was ran through my toggle switch not allowing the switch to active the bridge hum. Also the humbuckers we're themselves wired wrong. After some soldering it sounds a bit better but I plan to gut it like a fish and redo the electronics. Overall it's s cool guitar just gotta go over it and check quality for yourself maybe replacement some components?

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I had previously owned the Epiphone Korina Explorer, and regrettably sold it. Now with Epiphones release of the new, expensive Korina series, I thought I'd look for a replacement. When this Moderne popped up as a blemished model for only $499, I jumped on it.Now that I own it, it's as if they combined the best elements of the Explorer and Flying V. The guitar feels weightless, especially after playing Les Pauls for the past 30 years. It resonates acoustically better than any guitar I've ever owned, the pickups, surprisingly enough, sound GREAT in this model. Plenty of bite when you want, but clean up beautifully. Warm, with no mud in the neck, and bright with no ice pick in the bridge. The tuners on mine are branded Epiphone and are working great. The neck feels slim, but wide. (If that makes any sense), just great. This Moderne has inspired me to play differently, and it's really hard to put down. My "blemished" model arrived without a mark, and setup very well. This bizarre body shape really draws attention from both guitar nerds and regular people. These aren't gonna be around much longer. Dare to be weird, man. This is just a really great guitar.

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I've had many, many guitars over the years. This Moderne is probably the most fun guitar I've ever owned. It arrived needing minimal setup work. Mine is branded as a 2021 model and has the Epiphone Alnico Classic PRO pickups installed. Which are pure rock pickups that also clean up nicely. It also has the Epiphone branded tuners, which work great. I got mine as a blemished model, but it doesn't have a mark on it. I currently own a few high-end guitars, but this is the one that is the hardest to put down, once I start playing. Don't let the weird shape scare you. It's very comfortable and well balanced. It would be a shame if Epiphone stopped making these, but it will also make me feel better about owning one. For the price, this is an amazing, great playing, great sounding, funky looking gem. It also gets a lot of attention. I should have gotten it sooner.

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