A lot of Asian-made guitars seem to come with the D profile (my G&L tribute from Indonesia also has it), and the Chinese Ibanez may, as well, so keep that mind. Note - I've not played an AS93 and so can't speak to the neck profile. Below the 93 series, Ibanez uses a lesser-level pickup, so I'd stick with the AS93. Therefore, if I was adding, I'd consider the Ibanez AS93 - tremendous reviews and a 15.75" lower bout, just to try it out. I love the 339 14.25" lower bout, and believe I would find the 335's (and full-size Casino, Sheraton II, etc.) 16.5" too wide. The fully hollow is nice for quiet, but toneful, practice without an amp. I have a Gibson 390 (mini HBs) for that slot, but I'd try that Casino Coupe if I didn't have the Gibson. The Casino Coupe with the 339-size lower bout is fully hollow w/P90s, but know that it has the same D profile neck as the 339s. I suspect this is a problem with most split setups, not just Epi. Though the much better player I sold the 339 to made them sound GREAT when he auditioned it on my Fly 3, I was not happy with the stock HBs, and, to me, it did not sound good with the coils split - volume drops by 1/2 and sounds thin - you'd have to use a boost pedal to overcome that. I sold the HB when I got a Gibson 339 and didn't need 2 of that pickup configuration. OK for my low experience level, but I always smile when I pick up a fuller C profile. Both have the D neck profile (flat middle w/shoulders) that some like, more don't.
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