The Gibson version is garbage, have yet to see a single good review. Glenn, Trogly, all the reviews I've seen for the Gib are.....underwhelming, unfortunately.
While I agree, not all the Epiphones are created equal. While most are Chinese, my Epi sig was made in Indonesia, at the Samick factory. I suspect Dave's may be as well, though I don't know that for sure. In the case of my Brent Hinds V, it feels and looks about as Gibson as any actual Gibson V I've played. Still, Dave's placement of the volume knob would drive me bonkers lol
My hands are too large. I'm always bumping the knob and turning myself down accidentally. I used to just deal with it, but....meh, can't be arsed to anymore lol
That said, I'm still looking forward to the Kramer version that's supposed to be coming too. A little pointier, more like the look of his days with Jackson.