Wiggled it a couple times and got bridge sound back but remained crackly. When I attempted to switch from neck pup to bridge, no bridge sound at all.
The Epiphone toggle switch was either dirty or malfunctioning. The neck was consistent and frets were level and quite well polished. I notice this on mine as well, no biggie, it's a really fine player! The guitar's basic design and finish as seen in the 339 body size, is well executed from one to the next but leaves a little to be desired in the cutting, filing and sanding of the 'F' hole ends. Lots of usable, well balanced volume and tone. The P90s sounded good, slightly percussive through the Fender Deluxe Reverb I was using.
It played well despite it still needing a thorough setup. It's a generally good looking instrument in fit and finish. A Vintage Sunburst, an almost exact copy of my ES339 Pro, with the exception of the P90s, white pickguard, neck inlays and trapeze tailpiece. Well, just tried the newly arrived Casino Coupe at my music shop.
