"Cheap" Gibson vs. Expensive Epiphone | J-200 vs. G-200
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- In a fun variation of our favorite segment, today we're looking at a [relatively] cheap Gibson acoustic vs. a [relatively] expensive Epiphone. The "inspired by Gibson" collection brings all solid wood construction in an import guitar up against the Generation Collection's all-solid, American made, player port sporting streamline guitar. Take a listen and let us know which you prefer!
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8:30 Demos
14:24 Final Thoughts
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Not my style of acoustic but that Epi sounds pretty dam good
I would take the Epiphone and buy a nice case for it and go forth and make beautiful noise.
I have a lot of years around loud industrial equipment. And these old ears can't detect any noticeable difference. I think they both sound great.
What? Can you say that again? I couldn’t hear you
@@createnewhandle_
I bought the burst version from you guys about a year ago. After having it set up with your luthier, it plays and sounds just fine. Thanks for the comparison.
Maybe my Gibson J200 needs to be “set up”
The Epiphone will sound better and more mellow over time, after it is broken in, since it is SOLID WOOD construction like its Gibson counterpart. That's the key factor in tonal quality.
Normally, if a guitar has solid sides and back, it will say so in the ads. Of course the top is solid. I can't find a single ad stating the sides and back are solid. Can you point me to a source that says they're solid?
@@voiceofreason8594 my Epiphone ej 200 probably isn't solid wood on the sides and back. It sounds geat nonetheless probably because of the large soundboard and the solid dpruce top.. The new "Inspired by Gibson" versions are definitely "all wood", back and sides, and virtually identical to their Gibson cousins.
@@jamiej14544 I have access to 2 that are for sale in my area right now for $100.00 and $200.00 respectively. The reviews seem to be good for them. A friend of my Mother's (80 yo) wants a guitar and either one would do the trick
@@voiceofreason8594 extremely low price! The original version that was made in Korea, has a laminate top. The Indonesian versions have a solid spruce top, laminate back and sides. I have owned both! The third generation is all solid wood and "inspired by Gibson."
@@jamiej14544 Can you tell me how to identify the solid wood version? (by manufacture date, country of origin, or will it have "Inspired by Gibson" on it anywhere?)
You should do a comparison of all three... the Epiphone, the Generation and the actual Gibson J-200
I have heard some other reviews where the Epiphone J200 didn’t sound too good, but this sounds pretty nice!
The inspired by Gibson Epiphone J-200 that we have has a highly figured back on it. I even made a video on it and it showed very well on that video. It is deeply tiger striped on the back. They are also two completely different backwoods on those guitars, so they are going to sound different from each other. Both sound great and I would be happy with either of them.
You really have to play them. The sound difference is only noticeable if you A and B them. If it is work, you probably won’t play it.
@@rickjason215 I agree but I don't have $5,000.00 to do that. That would make a great video though. I've played and heard the Gibson J200 and as I mention in this video, I really didn't like the sound of it. Again, just my personal preference. But this one I actually like.
I have the Inspired by Gibson,Epiphone J-200. I could not be more pleased with the play ability, the figuring of the sides, back and neck. But I must say, I am not the biggest fan of the aged rock. They give it with an Amber stain, especially on the top, it seems to obscure too much of the grain. Just my opinion but aside from that it is an absolutely beautiful guitar. Awesome play ability awesome sound!
@@jstmsnu1
I completely agree. I like to see the wood grain and imperfections or slight variations from side to side. I'm not a fan of stained tops in general. But the one on Noah's guitar isn't bad. Again, I would rather they just left it clear but it is what it is.
Always like these comparisons. I've heard the Epiphone Hummingbird which is pretty decent so was interested in this video.
Maybe 2 months since I tuned in here and Whoo!! Chris McKee has learnt a blues lick! Even a couple of bends in there and a string snap. How long has this been going on?
It's a good addition to the demo's along with the bass runs and the old standard thing he's been doing for years. Good spectrum.
I expected the Epiphone to come out on top here, but it was disappointing. The Gibson is way better on a lot of levels except for that hole in the top.
Another excellent video congrats and thanks. Enjoy these.
It seems to me after listening to a few of the comparisons of the inspired by guitars, the Epi's are slightly brighter, with a bit more headroom. It could be strings, I don't know, but like both.
I seriously doubt that this style Gibson will keep much of it's value in the future. It reminds me of their 70's -80's acoustic experiments. With the weird shape bridge. All hype
I don’t care about resale value. If I thought I’d want to sell a guitar I wouldn’t buy it. I was impressed with the G-45 (?) J-45 style budget Gibson. Not as good as my martins but definitely impressive for under $2k
I bought one of these Gibson's from a guitar center about a half year back. Went into the shop with something completely different in mind, I had never even heard of this 'G' range before. I picked it up off the wall after trying numerous Taylor's and Martin's and it beat them all hands down. My recommendation, try one if you see one, don't let the plain-Jane look throw you off
Great idea. We always expect the opposite. Thanks!👍
What are the songs that you play in these parts of the demo 9:08 and 10:16? because that song sound too good, and i want to learn it in my old washburn
Thank you, Chris and Cooper, for great advice and evaluation as always. My recent experiences with Breedlove Guitars designed in Bend, Oregon, built overseas, returned to Bend for setup and shipping to dealers has been without complaint on my part (3 instruments). I have noticed that the open-pore finish on the one (advertised as semi-gloss) is more resonant, warm and open than the gloss finish with same specifications. (And it was seventy bucks cheaper, but did not have the nicely padded gig bag, so I make that an equal price comparison.) I concur with Chris regarding L.R. Baggs electronics v. Fishman, though I am impressed with the Cole Clark electronic amplification system (as demonstrated on TH-cam by that nation's premier blues guitarist).
Andertons put a similar video just an hour before you guys. Who had the mole? :)
Actually happy to have both of you do something along the same lines by coincidence. Epiphone's 'inspired by Gibson' line does definitely invite this kind of comparison. Interesting to hear your thoughts.
I have the Epiphone J-200 and love it. I also have the Epiphone Excellente which has solid Ovangkol back and sides. That to me looks like black walnut. Two different woods two different sounds. J-200 $1000., Excellente $1300. Both are awesome guitars.
So tell me about the neck profile, scale and nut? Tone wise, I liked the Epiphone.
Good review and comparison! I would have liked to see the Epiphone EJ-200CE even though it's not all solid wood. Also, it would have been nice to hear the difference of the pickups. The Epiphone was brighter and I believe budget will play a large part in the decision. Also, I believe all guitars should have a proper set-up and with the same strings for a proper head to head comparison, but understand why these are typically out of the box demo's.
WOW, that epiphone sounds so much richer than the gibson. It has a beautiful boomy bottom end but it doesn't sound muddy at all. It sounds tuned.
Also the epiphone has a more resonance to my ears.
The gibson sounds like one of those average laminate guitars you would pick up at a guitar store and put down in less than a minute just because it is kind of boring. Man, i would love to own that epiphone one day.
I bought one and it is fantastic
I listened through a good set of speakers here and they honestly both sounded great, as well as your playing Chris. I'm a Gibson guy when it comes to electric guitars and Martin for acoustics but if I had to choose between one of these ( not factoring in resale as if I'm buying it for life ) I'd probably bite the bullet and buy the Epi since I'm not too nuts about the Gibbie G series acoustics to begin with. Great video as always guys, thanks.
PS - As far as the resonance I agree with Cooper, regarding that - the Gibson's satin / nitro finish should definitely enhance that, I'm sure they're not spraying nitro on these Epiphones, so I'm assuming whatever inexpensive paint they are using to keep costs down is most probably playing a huge factor on that top.
It would be great if you mixed in some jumbo Gretsch guitars like the Rancher or Historic 3700 Sierra...please! Wahi' Valleys
Thank you for another good video. I owned a G45 and a Gibson inspired EPI Hummingbird at the same time. Not a one on one comparison, but the EPI Hummingbird was a nicer sounding guitar. Yes, it was a heavier guitar. Anyway, I wouldn’t shy away from the EPI all solid wood guitars. Great for the money.
Thank you again
I have the Epi Hummingbird and love it
@@danielrenaud3985 a great guitar. I traded mine only because I have shoulder issues now and moved to all smaller sizes, from concert to parlor. I think that solid wood Hummingbird is an outstanding value.
Which G-45 did you have? I own the one without the player port. I think at $1000 it was an amazing value… solid wood American made Gibson with pickup and case…
@@dawidczerniak5177 I actually owned both the G45 Standard and G45 Studio. It’s an expensive hobby , trying to find the perfect guitar collection the past 20 years. I kept both of these 6 months but they just didn’t do it for me. Yes, all American made at the price range is a rare find. In my opinion, where Gibson hit a home run was with the J15. That spruce/walnut was great at a great price. But they stopped after a few years and brought out the G series.
I like mine... but one significant gripe. Here in the north country, the winter air is dry. Unless I keep it humidified, it's almost unplayable due to string buzzing. My other guitars don't react so significantly to humidity changes.
10:14 what song is this? It's nice.
I think I prefer the Epiphone. Did you use the same strings on both?
The Gibson J-200 has a torified top, it also has scalloped bracing, lrbags pickup. As a private luthier I do not see the additional 3-5 Grand JMO
The Epiphone has more depth even if it has the "factory strings" -- if you change them to something better (not hard) it will have much more bass (if not other things).
I actually own a 2008 Gibson J200 standard. And having played BOTH of these guitars from this video in person, While I still prefer my J200, if my choice was between these two guitars, I would honestly go with the Epi. It’s so close to my $5000 j200 that it’s insane! Imo your just sacrificing too much to have that “Gibson” logo on the headstock. Those new IBG Epi guitars are an insane value. So much so that I’m thinking about buying one to gig with so that I don’t risk something happening to mine. Great video guys! Cheers
Wish you’d do a tutorial of the thing that ends about 12:36
Any guitar a good low custom setup makes a lot of difference, do that to all of mine myself.
Sound and geometry ( nut , neck width) and look are the existential unchangeable things.
That epiphone sounded just as good or better !
It’s preference they both produce amazing tones but different
Cooper pointed out the “stripe” on the back of the EPI neck. Is it a stripe or is that a 3-piece neck?
Three piece. I have the sunburst version
The Gibson has more focused mid range while the highs on the Epiphone are more lively.
Don’t think you could go wrong with either.
I think the Epi is just a bette overall value for what your getting.
What microphone are you using?
Great job guys. I thought the Epiphone sounded better early with the flat picking portion. But the Gibson came back pretty strong during the finger (flesh?) picking portion and the bass was a bit more pronounced then too. Hard to compare maple to walnut bodies directly. I fingerpick using my nails as picks, and have been interested in a Gibson walnut Jumbo since I couldn't find a J-15 I liked a few years back. Jumbo guitars are my favorite; I own a rosewood Gibson J-200, a '94 laminated maple EJ-200, and the sunburst version Epiphine IBG J-200 (since May '21). I only play before pay, and I've heard enough to want to find and play for myself the walnut G-200. I swapped out the treble strings on all three I own to .013 and .017 (Medium gauge) for a better (to me) sound. Each has a nut width of 1+11/16", A good Jumbo doesn't need to be played loud because tonally it's a nice well-balanced instrument.
Thanks for doing the video. Thumbs up.
I work in a guitar shop, I’ve gotten to play a G-200 a good amount and also use my nails as picks. It’s a great feeling guitar and has a fantastic tone, although a rosewood or maple SJ-200 has, in my opinion, notably superior dynamics.
@@tigresen5660 In the meantime I came across a used sunburst maple Sigma J-200 for a good price. Sounds and feels great with a thicker 'C' neck with a 1+3/4" nut width. Immediately re-strung it with Elixer PB HD Lights (.013 to .053), as the .011 strings on it were quite old. Don't know if it was ever played, but it's certainly getting played now. Being new-to-me, it's my go-to guitar for the last month or so while I learn it's quirks. Still haven't found/played a G-200. Yet.
Solid back and sides on the epi?? Seems strange seeing as the gibson j200s are lam?? (have been since the mid 50s!)
I just tried a G-200 this evening. I like it. I have no need for bling. It sounds wonderful, is extremely light, and is well built. Very easy to play, very comfortable, like a big 000 Martin, but with more sustain and bass. I am seriously considering getting one.
I bought a inspired j200 natural . I took it back after a couple days. I got a inspired j45 instead. No regrets
I have several of the "inspired by " guitars. I play them regularly and love them. Still don't have as much in my guitars and cases as U would one Gibson and Gibson case. Again, I have 3
Thanks for this great channel! I am a proud owner of an Epiphone Masterbilt D500MCE and what a beauty it is! I lost a Martin D15 in a house fire but was pleasantly surprised by the Epiphone. I agree the Gibson is nice but the Epihone is in my humble opinion, better with the sustain and "shimmer" I remember from the Gibson Gospel my bluegrass buddy from Maine played in our band. Imho I prefer the Epiphone. It tickles my ears. But I'm just a humble gigging muso in KwaZulu Natal. I want a J200!
You could have a 6 and 12 string Epi for a single 6 string Gibson! I bought a beautiful hardcase for my Epi Masterbilt which gets as many compliments as the guitar so that to me is the answer. Imply 2 to 3 gigs a week and my Epi works perfectly but now need a 12 string to round out my playlists properly. I'm thinking of an Epi, Sigma or Takamine which suits my budget. I'm a huge Epi fan with a Masterbilt d50MC and an Epi Swingster. I also love my Seagull S6 but the neck is a lite wide for my chord hand which is missing the middle finger from a maritime accident. I use my thumb extensively to compensate along with a crosspicking technique which suits the Epi. 😊
Andertons TV just released a video on this exact comparison an hour ago 🤯
Great minds think alike?
I was about to say the same thing lol
They copied Andertons
Like showing up to the prom wearing the same dress, only Lee has a better English accent than either of us!
Yes but you can rev up the Cooper!
Now we know where Anderton's has been getting their ideas! lol
Two similar comparisons from my fave channels, why not?
@OLX kidstaff andertons channel, but it's the j45
I think I like the tone of the Gibson better in this comparison - the base tones in the Epiphone were way too-overwhelming drowning out the mids and highs (to my old ears, anyway). Both nice however! I have the Epiphone LP Standard and the a Gibson 58 Les Paul Standard Reissue Murphey Lab aged and I like the feel of the Epiphone more than the Gibson for some reason I can't quite articulate. Didn't really think about it until my wife asked me one day why I haven't played the Gibson in many months... Just always tend to grab and enjoy the Epiphone subconsciously a bit more I guess... My Heart belongs to the Martin 000-15M when it comes to the acoustics...
I listened through nice wireless headphones 🎧 (the same pair I listened to your podcast on) and I wasn't watching. I was thinking the first guitar must be the Gibson because it sounded much smaller. I remembered the different wood combinations and sizes...
I thought the Gibson sounded better after 3 hearings but I think the Epiphone has nostalgia.
Give me a choice as a gift I'll take the Gibson as a Gibson. I have no interest in either one but I don't have a maple ..
I liked the Epiphone until I heard the Gibson. The low E string was barely audible on the Epiphone, although it may have had clearer high notes.
I would like to know what the actual dollar amount is and the difference of the two guitars instead of just saying it's twice as much. That would've been nice to know. Thank you
Just ordered the Epiphone. I like the brighter sound since it can be rolled off in the studio or on stage. It almost seems like the Gibson is choked off in the brights department. Still sounds impeccable but more like a Martin than the original J200.
Interesting, I didn’t want to necessarily, but I think I’ve got to give the edge to the Epiphone.
OK, I am a big Gibson fan. Back in the old days (the 70s) I had a J-50, a Les Paul, and a Hummingbird. They all came with cases and the setup was great.. More recently I now have a Hummingbird, and also an SG bass. The setup on both of those when they arrived was total crap. A few years ago I bought an Epiphone Casino Coupe that was a dream to play right out f the box. Yeah I had to buy a case separately, but come on...
I hear the Epiphone as well as the Gibson. What I hear is a difference in volume. It's like listening to two les Paul's. The Gibson has more presence than the Epiphone. They both have their places, it just runs to your style. The gibson seemed much more resonant to me. I've got 3 Epiphones, one Gibson. Their quality control is getting better than Gibson, but the sound is definitely different tonally. They are both good guitars, you just have to pick your sound.
What’s the point of comparing a j200 epi to g200 gibson and not an aj instead o.O?
I’ll tell you this.. there was 2 of these j200’s at a local shop.. they both sounded nothing alike! Now the $5 thousand plus Gibson humming bird sounded better than only 1 of the 2 j200’s with the j200 epiphone sounding much better in the all around sound spectrum and projecting much much more volume than the actual Gibson! Ya., I myself was stunned and was even considering buying the j200 just bc it sounded and played beyond amazing not to mention the action was spot on n soooo easy to play as well. So.., did I buy it? No! Why? Well I had not long ago dropped almost 5 grand in total, just a little under on a Taylor 814 builders edition, a dream purchase! N I’m so in love with it n will never part with it, for no amount of money! I’ll also add for sound, volume and playability the j200 in all honesty could give my Taylor 814ec a run for its money n that’s no lie. I’ve been playing for over 35 years of my now 54 n I’m telling you when looking for your guitar.. play many of them that the stores have.. look over it good.. if it feels great in yr hands, sounds like no other to yr ears and if its in yr price range then buy it. Don’t get hung up on the name.. yes I love the USA made etc etc but shit man are they really worth what they are charging us? Taylor USA, Martin USA.. Gibson & Fender, PRS.., you guys really take it out of our asses n half the time yr q.c. Is for sSSS hit! WTF man? N now you’ve got the balls to start making these models that lead up your yr actual standard normally.., originally produced guitars and now changing INSANELY crazy prices! You’re gonna shoot yourselves in the foot by designing these multi level scam tricks and PRS is a prime example of what I’m talking about. Now a PRS custom 22 with the original violin carve.. not a semi carve b.s. will cost you thousands of dollars compared to what they used to cost. Now everyone is copying the PRS b.s. marketing scam of this multiple models before you even get to their normal regular standard model.., and they upped the prices big time n it’s a scam! That’s how they thank their customers.., gee.. thanks a lot. Well I’m not falling for it nor will I buy them new.. I’ll buy a great used PRS custom 22 or 24!
A few years ago my husband bought me a $5000. Gibson J200 Why am I in love with the Epiphone sound?
Prices would be helpful to consumers . Enjoyed the playing Thank you . From Ireland greeting
You can look the prices up!
NOT were I am , She would fine out I want one !!
@@MrEst1953 2000 vs 900 $
They both sound pretty good. The Epi is much brighter and has really nice articulation while the Gibson has a really woody sound. The way I hear things, if you’re looking for something that sits in with the band, the Epi works well, while Gibson wins as a leading instrument in a quieter or finger picked song.
Hopefully Epiphone does a better job installing pickguards. Every Gibson acoustic I’ve owned, the pickguard lifts off the guitar.
I price is relative in this comparison, but $2,000 for the G-200 that's this stripped back is absolutely insane. It looks like a Martin X series. It sounds fine but I would not buy it in a million years over the Epiphone
The Martin X series are beasts. They take a beating and still sound great...for the money.
@@TexanUSMC8089 100% agree. Still love my 000X1
1964 Epiphone texan FT 79 N strummed by Joe Walsh and Neil Young
Andertons had the same idea lol
if i was buying for looks the Epiphone wins , for sound it would be the Gibson . but really they both sound damn good , i think the Gibson has more bass . not that the Epi is lacking . i think it comes down to playability for the individual , and simply if you can afford the Gibson .
Tone and playability are always top priority for me. The Gibson sounded better to my ears.
I had Gibson G45 studio which sounded ok, but it was awful guitar, felt like squier acoustic when touched and played. I returned it and bought IbG Hummingbird, it feels, looks lovely but it took it few months to dry a bit and to sound like Gibson.
I'm not sure which I prefer but as I was reading through the comments and listening to the playing, I kept scrolling back up while playing the Epiphone to make sure it was still the Epi.
Both sound great and the Epi is fighting way outside its weight class. Impressive.
Edit: the Gibson has a bit more dynamics to it. But honestly that could be the difference between being made on a Monday or a Friday.
I like the saddle of the epi.
For some reason he’s playing the Gibson much louder than the epiphone … the j200 got tons of volume not hearing here
Listening through some nice headphones, I prefer the sound of the Gibson.
I own 2 of the "Inspire by..." sj200's. Proper strings will change the sound, I like Medium-poly-56/12 which gives a very different tone then any other string I've tried. 2nd, you still need to check the truss-rod, level the frets (a lot) and very likely you'll need to sand a bone saddle to get good action (for strumming, I don't pick.) The pins suck, get better ones as these are very cheap plastic. At this point, you'll have something that when it's plugged in, can and will rival anything that costs double, maybe triple. But, this guitar needs work for that to happen. I've played a dozen of these, and I own an "Inspired by..." Hummingbird, and that also needed a proper setup, as quite a few of the frets weren't even close to level. Typical. I've never played a new Gibson with unlevel frets, just say'n......I will never spend that kind of money. Go with an "Inspired by..." but only with the intention that you have to finish it before you get something special out of it.
I think guitar makers that have both USA made guitars as well as an import line of guitars can and do "dumb down" the import lines.
As an example, Gibson has been making guitars long enough that it knows all the nuances of guitar building and decides what to leave in and what to leave out. Discounting wood quality, which is a whole topic by itself, things like top thickness, bracing woods used, how many or how few braces, how heavy the bracing, fret wire choice, can make differences, so many variables. These variables are not necessarily based on cost. Does it cost more to have a brace 1/4" more or less forward on the top?
A guitar built in Asia can be assigned a good or great build design, labor likely being the greatest variable. The USA made guitar has to be perceived as being better in order to get the $500, $1000, or $2000 more. USA made guitars have to sound better, have better materials, better finishes or the perception of such. A possible reality is that an Epiphone may be as good as the equivalent Gibson.
I am not saying the Epiphone is. That's the buyers call. But if the Gibson is thought to be better that might be because Gibson doesn't want the EPI to approach being as good as the Gibson.
I don't consider this range of guitar to be investment grade so my advise is by the one that plays and sounds the best to you. Presumably both are right out of the box so consider that the Epi sounds the worst either will ever sound. My guess is that 20 years down the road the Epi will sound the best.
I don’t consider any guitar investment grade… I buy a dividend stock ETF or now 6 month treasuries for investments. I buy guitars to play on stages…
I own a 1968 Gibson Dove and a newer Epiphone Dove. Played by it self, the Epiphone sounds and plays good. But after playing the Gibson and then going back to it. The Epiphone turns into a 2x4 with strings on it! Absolutely no comparison!
Epiphone J-200 has slighly more bright in its tone.
Besides that, both guitars sound great.
Get a Sigma GJA-SG200 for $1249 AUD they're comparable in price, tone and quality IMHO.
Epi all day!
I love the Epiphone and Wondering if y'all will ever review any Mandolins?
My neighbor has that epi j200. It’s bittersweet because it looks nice and even plays well. But it sounds like a cardboard box. It doesn’t have that tonal cut through. Like being able to play bass tones and still have the thin strings cut into the bass and compliment each other. If you’re strumming and then add a higher tone lick. It doesn’t come through clear. At the price point of the epi. It’s a good guitar and compared to the budget Gibson. Probably equal sound quality. But don’t buy an epiphone j200 and think that you’re getting just a less expensive Gibson J-200. Radically different guitar. It’s an ok backyard strummer for the money.
The Epiphone looks good. I own a Jumbo from Epiphone, but I was disappointed with the mustache bridge. The bridge was plastic.disappointed. I have to admit this axe sounds good.
Were the strings on the Epiphone changed from the factory ones (I doubt it)? The reason I asked is that I recently bought an Epiphone IBG Hummingbird. The factory strings were GARBAGE! When I changed them to D'Addario Guitar Strings - XT Phosphor Bronze Coated Acoustic Guitar Strings - XTAPB1253 - Extended String Life with Natural Tone & Feel - For 6 String Guitars - 12-53 Light, it was like night and day! Do it you will not be disappointed!!!
Conundrum, some one graduated high school
I think if you're going to step up to buy a Gibson, I think there are better options in the $2,000 - $3,000 range. If you're on a budget I think Epiphone's always deliver tremendous value for the money. The Gibson G-series did sound a little better than the Epiphone but I don't really like the look of these guitars.
The Epiphone sounds bright, and the Gibson sounds more mellow. They both sound great. That could have been the TH-cam compression and my little computer speakers though.
No hate. Just really didn’t like the sound of either. But, the Gibson sounded more like “the Gibson” sound than the Epi.
Ergo buy a Guild!
I actually expected to like the Epiphone. But actually felt the Gibson sounded sweeter and fuller
I “think” the Epi has better sustain. 🎸
The epiphone is out of tune 8:34
The Epiphone is WAY MORE BALANCED SOUNDING than the Gibson.
We want Cooper. No offense
I’m a Gibson boy but in this case I’m having an Epiphone 100%
epi sounds better to me ın thıs vıdeo
the G note on the E string has so much Umff on the Epi J200, whilst maintaining clarity when fingerpicked. The Gibson has a well defined bass, crisp and complex. But that is expected from a smalller body guitar with and extra soundhole. It will make it sound more airy. The J200 has a great snap to it, and great sustain, but I do think the sustain on the gibson is crispier more in the high end of the spectrum while the J200 is warmer but it does sound a bit muddier for some reason, I think this has to do with the thickness of the materials used, or too much pickguard material for a cheper type of spruce, and of course the finish adds up to what could've been a true gibson for less than 1000 bucks
I hear better bottom and tone from the Gibson.
Huh, unexpectedly didn't like that Gibson
Play the epiphone collect gibson
Get the Gibson
Ephiphone wins
The Gibson sounds super dead to me, shame cause I love how they look. Chris seemed to struggle on both but especially on the Gibson
Gibson has a nicer sound! 🎸🤍👑👑👑
I dont like the finnish of the Epiphone. It does not look old, just odd.
The Gibson sounded better
I like the people who comment on tone over shitty laptop speakers. "the X is more mellow, bitter sweet tones of cinnamon rolls in the morning, but the Y is also like when you shit yourself in bed, but in a good way".....
If both guitars aren't set up and have the same strings . This video is just info on guitar specs.
I don't love the Gibson