I never roll through your reviews. I honestly believe your words are important and your playing is entertaining. I find this program relaxing and honest. Thank you.
Don't worry about "getting on with it" Colin. I enjoy the lengthy conversational tone of your videos. I find them very relaxing. Right that said I'm off to buy a mug with a knob on.
I know how you feel with the "red light syndrome", but when you talked about saying when you watch your videos and say you're an idiot, not at all, we love you how you are! Don't ever change!
The guitar sounds great in this video Colin! I really appreciate the loops you do, they give a fabulous context to the guitars you review - particularly today with the Varitone settings. I find this more enjoyable and useful than many other channels where it is noodling with no song-type context. I dont have a problem with Epiphone guitars costing over a thousand quid in principle, it's just not often clear why some are and others not.
I have the varitone circuit on my Epiphone Lucille. I spent ages trying to find a use for it and basically landed on the same chords and strumming pattern you used here ( 22:39 ) about a month ago. Love how you built on this to put down an amazing groove, I will retreat to my music room and weep while I wish I had 10% of your compositional skills. Love your channel mate, thank you
Really good value guitars for the money, Colin. Craig, the guitar player in my band, Leavin’ Trunk turned up at our gig on Sunday with a cherry one. It sounded REALLY good! Craig’s a big fan of the “posh” Epis with the Gibson pickups. He also has a Firebird, a a Les Paul and one of the Joe Bonamassa 335s and they all sound fabulous. The Lester and the ‘Bird are all over our new album, which is out at the end of the month. (Cheeky plug!) PS: that can un the bridge pickup cavity is definitely the Varitone network.
I have an ES339 with Bigsby and coil split humbuckers. It's neck and neck with my Gretsch of a similar size and configuration as being my favourite player. The Epi pickups are more powerful than the Gretsch. The ES is not significantly heavier than the Gretsch - they're almost interchangeable. In spite of already having too many guitars, (I'm a widower, so I can say that out loud), I just ordered one of the new Jack Antonoff Princess Gretsches. What a time to be a guitar lover!
Couldn’t agree more on the prices.. I own the Sherriton, the casino and the noel gallagher Riviera… I LOVE them, brilliant guitars and flawless, but, 800 quid should really be the Ceiling on Epiphone for me.. THAT one is an absolute beauty. Only issue for me is the weight.. my sherriton is fabulous but absolutely kills my bad back.
The Bigsby and the audio transformers in the Varitone circuit add a few pounds to the ES-355-a-like. An ES-335s is rarely over 8 pounds, and a 330/339 even lighter still.
Thanks for another great video and really useful honest opinions (as usual) that I feel cover really well what a lot of people think! I will always put on the kettle on a Friday evening and have a nice cup of tea in my guitaristas mug (which has now arrived!!) and just enjoy the best 45 minutes of the week! Again thank you for all of your hard work and effort you put in every week to make these videos!! Cheers! 🎸🤘
Mug has been purchased Col. TV subscriber here & huge fan of the channel. What I love about your channel is the authenticity & that includes your tangents! Just be yourself Col - it’s natural & regarding those that say ‘Get on with it’ - they can use the timestamps or they can do one & watch short form content. I love your channel because it’s long form and unscripted - we get all the info but we get an honest opinion and it’s really entertaining. My guess is it’s fans who appreciate that like me that are happy to support you through the channel too 😊 PS: A witch hat knob t-shirt would rock!
I got one, the red one, sounds better than my IBGC ES-355 that I got earlier this year on my setup, this may become my number 1 for a while. Wiring and pickups sound amazing, usually modify things but I am happy with it fully stock. Thanks again for the great review!
You guys in the uk would be very fortunate to grab one at this price point brand new. No such luck in the states. All the ones I found were 1,199 usd . Very good video thanks.
I think you enjoyed that particular guitar 🎸 quite a lot. It is a very nice one. I bought a Gibson ES339 to get out of my Strat comfort zone. Still not sold on it but it has no faults. I like the smaller almost Les Paul size body. Nice humbuckers.too. Don’t apologize for selling merchandise. It’s a part of making the channel work for you. 👍☮️🌞🎸🎵⭐️
27:06 - Happens to the best of them Col! Was messaging with a couple of cracking players yesterday who were trying to get some content out and both having ‘one of those days!’. You’re in good company. Lovely vid as ever. 👏🏻
That’s a lot of beautiful guitar for the money. I love that Varitone switch. That #6 setting was perfect for the Reggae upbeat sound. Just about the coolest Episode I’ve seen in a while. Also, your playing was top-notch!
COLIN! Great stuff mate! That's a sweet axe. You are spot on about the prices. The only thing I can't make my mind up on is the f-hole shape. I kinda prefer the regular shape f-hole. All in all I like it. Thanks for sharing!
Your reviews are by far the best! Look forward to them every week! I've never played a 355. Always thought they looked too big and bulky. I'll have to give one a go now! Thanks Colin
I have the same guitar, I bought it new from Sweetwater at $1199 US when they were first released…mine is a 9.14 Lbs.! 🙀 It’s very well balanced though, so it’s not an issue thankfully. I have a very nice Gibson ES-335 Traditional and the Ubukata is really a different animal altogether, but I always feel inspired when I pick it up. It’s a great sounding and playing guitar w/ a lot of versatility. Obviously a looker too and I’m also a fan of the Kalamazoo headstock. I think you were feeling it playing this one, correct me if I’m wrong. Always dig your playing, I’m very much a feel player as well. Thanks for the review Colin ✌️
I haven’t commented on a TH-cam video in many years but am enjoying your channel very much. Honest and down to earth, you just clearly love guitars. You’re all about playing for the enjoyment and love of the instrument which is why so many people find your videos relaxing and easy to watch. By the way…I always grab a beverage 😉☕️
DON'T change your presenting style , it's a great channel and the reason is how natural you are, the conversational unscripted style is great...keep up the good work 👍
I enjoy the way you describe and talk about guitars. Makes them sound more appealing and important. Gets me back into wanting to buy yet another one, ha!
I suspect a lot of people who watch your TH-cam channel can actually play guitar and probably play extremely well. Myself I am 68 and attempting to learn guitar. But I find your channel fantastic. Don't change the way you present it to much because I love the slightly nutty but informative way you work. You inject a bit of fun into it. Carry on the brilliance.
Hang in brother I'm 64 had heart problems and had to calm down on my activities and exercises so I myself am trying to learn to guitar again I used to play a little when I was young but so far all I've accomplished is buying over 30 guitars I still cannot play very much but I enjoy it and I'm hanging in there
The object in the pickup cavity is the choke transformer of the varitone. The original stereo varitone had two of them, making the guitar even heavier. In addition to the transformer, there's a bunch of capacitors and resistors soldered directly to the switch. All of that together is the varitone.
I think you demonstrated the varitone switch perfectly with your jam where you overdubbed a couple of times and it sounded like three different types of guitars without changing guitar at all .
7:17 'Diamond shaped F holes' Nice look. Gloss Black, nice, glad it's not that aged 'gloss black' which is nothing more than a satin finish. Stark white bindings would be nice, but it still looks great. Bigsby just looks so cool. Great headstock.
Colin I enjoy your videos more every time I watch them! I have an extensive Epiphone collection and I love, not appreciate or like them, I love them. There is no guilt associated with the fact that I’m not a great guitarist and have 30 guitars, Epi’s and Squires and the like even though I’m a bassist. I and the people I play for and with actually like the Squires from Indonesia and the Epi Thunderbird on tape and live more than the expensive ones, that’s the honest to God truth. I do tend to take photos with the expensive ones haha and I know that’s stoopid, I’d like to be known as the guy that does more with less. I’m sure glad I have an all natural maple Sheriton II Pro, it’s my favorite. 2nd is a Warmoth kit Tele, 3rd an Epi IBG 335, 4th the new Crestwood Custom. 3&4 are obviously new and you’re responsible for a good amount of that!!! God Bless you friend, I’d love to have a coffee or a beer together or better yet a jam!!!
The timing is insane haha, I just ordered the exact same guitar a couple days ago. Looking forward to receiving it soon. Thank you for the informative video!
Dont change a thing about your format Cole. I come here for the reviews and stay for the rants. Your guitar review channel is the most authentic one that feels like an actual conversation about guitars and the industry versus drone drivel rammed down our throats. Youre a punk rock gangster for life
Cheers Colin, the highlight of my Friday afternoons! Really looking forward to finally seeing the Budget Tele( style! - for the Lawyers...) Shootout. Want one for a 5 string open G plaything - but don't tell the missus.
Thanks Colin from Vancouver, BC I always save your reviews for last . After all the hoopla, your opinion and Shawn in Australia, and Jonathan’s in Japan is what makes me either buy or sit on my wallet.
Great vid col, I couldn't wait though, I bought the cherry red model two weeks ago when I saw the price drop, I'm not familiar with schinichi I was sold on the specs, I share your sentiment in that it's a bloody great guitar and worth every penny, I love mine.
I totally agree with you about the prices of some of these epiphone guitars. When you said a sip of tea from my knob mug I almost fell over laughing. I love this channel, by far the best TH-cam channel out there. I love the videos. Cheers
Great score, Colin! I read that there are 30 MILLION guitars stored in Indonesian wharehouses. More guitars than players in the world! Allegedly. Should be a trend if any of that is true.
Having to give this vid a second watch Colin, just superb mate! Great playing, and wow that guitar!! There is nothing bad that I am getting from this guitar, its a try out must for me thats for sure! Cheers!
i snagged one, same as yours from GuitarGuitar after watching your review, your spot on great guitar for the knockdown price. Bit of a setup required, but i like to tweak guitars any how. I think the format of your videos is spot on, i love em so no need to change them.👍👍
Great score and brilliant video Colin! After playing solid bodies for so long, it took a real Gibson ES-335 at a great discount from their Reverb shop for me to finally adapt to the semi hollow style/size guitar. I can't put it down. And I've had 'em all, from the old Japanese Yamaha and Ibanez clones, to Gretsch and Korean Epi Sheraton II. Now that I have, I could certainly do this beauty all day. What a great guitar! I have a recent Epi ES-335, but just didn't like the flat feeling neck and Laurel (try as I might). But with ebony board, a nice case and real Gibson Classics, it's a no brainer. They are my fave Gibson pickups. Awesome demo!
Colin! My God, man! The 'let's play something' chapter put some early morning groove in my coffee time today! Awesome display of guitar mastery! Some of the best I've heard from you! I own the Emily Wolfe Sheraton Stealth, but I'm lusting after this one now! Damn! Awesome review! Thanks, man. From one old (70) rocker to another, cheers! Greetings from the USA!
Your playing is definitely improving Colin . I went to the website and hovered the pointer over the buy button but didn’t pull the trigger! I have far too many guitars, it doesn’t help that I keep building them as well! Keep up the good work!
Interesting video. The guitar seems part Trini Lopez and part Lucille with a Bigsby. The current reduced price really should, in my opinion, have been the original retail price and it represents reasonable value for money for a quality Chinese built guitar. I have a Gibson Lucille which I purchased used in 1995 which has the Varitone switch, to be honest I’ve never found it to be of any use for my taste and always use the switch in position one which is the bypass setting . The Epiphone has a good basic tone and the Varitone gives a range of further options for those looking for something a bit different. You were right about that metal box under the bridge pickup, it’s an inductor that forms part of the Varitone circuit.
Morning Colin, just back from me jollies and catching up. That is a handsome beast mate at a nice price, totally agree with epiphone price, in fact my ceiling is £500, bit of a tight get me Colin. Great vid mate.
I told you I wanted the v100MP you reviewed, but after watching this video I went straight to GuitarGuitar and got the silver burst version, only 2 left at £229 , down from £500, thank you sir.
I spotted one of the same colour on Reverb for £1032, ouch, that seller is going to take a massive hit in order to sell that! Another is priced at £1399 and someone in Canada is trying to flog one for £1814.87, good luck with those mateys! I would much rather buy one of these at £799 than a Gibbo, once the cheap UK stock is sold out though I can see these selling for around the +1K mark, might be a good investment!
You made me take an hour long detour playing my old 2013 ES-355 Epiphone (that limited run they did in TV Pelham Blue, Red, White and Black one year only). Those didn't have the Varitone switch though, but are otherwise very high quality and similarly highly spec'd (reminds me of this model very much you're playing here). Appreciate your content as always!!!
Loved the segment when you layered the 6 and 1 on the varitone Colin. With that control I reckon you could play all the guitar parts on 'London Calling without having to change guitars. Great review, m8!
Just to let you know, Colin, that when you suggest we get a cup of tea and some nibbles, I indeed do! Coffee in my case, and some biccies. Your vids fall nicely on Fri evenings for me, and it's a pleasure to relax and and see what you have in store for us. The waffle is all part of it. Maybe don't be in too much of a rush to become overly slick :-)
Hey Col'! Thanks for keeping in the footage of you working your way through those tunes instead of editing it to perfection. And speaking of David Grohl - He and the other Foos guitarists put up a video talking about how they jam together as 3 guitarists in 1 band. Their playing was very REAL, which is to say that it was raw and imperfect. If one of the biggest rock bands in the world can keep it authentic, then so can we. 👍🤘
I agree! That’s beautiful! I love gloss black. That is why I chose the Ebony version of the Gibson Custom- Inspired 1959 ES-355. It is a fantastic guitar that I don’t mind paying the full price of US$1299.
Great review Colin ! I was wondering when this would appear. I'm one of those who got this at full whack the minute it landed because I had serious Gas when they first issued out in Japan but hadn't bit the bullet. I love it and don't feel hard done by. I also have a Sheraton pro II and a NG riviera plus that Polara you sold on the channel. The sound on this is fab but I do feel the Pro II is a little easier on my back
Always enjoy your vids!! I found a super deep discount jewel myself earlier this year...a Guild Starfire VI or some such, a Korean made hollow body, single cutaway with Corinthian cut (the sharper pointed type) with Dynasonic pickups & a Guild-branded Bigsby.
Great video Colin ! Lots of info and good guitar playing as well . I’m older than you and I’m just learning now , but I do have some gear ( cheaper mostly ) that I really like . I’m not saying it’s good , just that I like it . I may get some merch to help you keep going . Take care .
Great playing 👍 I have heard many that have tried the Gibson Lucille model complaining that the 5 knob selector doesn’t do much difference, I could clearly hear it here, and some of the settings sounds really interesting.
A bit late to the party but another great one. I actually have been looking at epiphone's more after seeing at your videos and not geting so stuck with what's on the headstock. Keep up the great work
Colin, recommendation. My Epi Riviera P93, with bigsby, was much improved with a £15 roller saddle. Tuning stability and whammy action improved immeasurably.
Gotta say, that thing has a very versatile amount of sound to it. I really like it. But I'll say again, one day I hope you'll compile all of your noodling in to a single many hour long video. I just love listening to you having a go.
I never roll through your reviews. I honestly believe your words are important and your playing is entertaining. I find this program relaxing and honest. Thank you.
Great comment !
Your videos are real and that's what I like. Scripted is not real. And I love your playing Lord Colin
Still the best youtube channel hands down. Absolutely loved the playing this week too. Good on ya!
Don't worry about "getting on with it" Colin. I enjoy the lengthy conversational tone of your videos. I find them very relaxing. Right that said I'm off to buy a mug with a knob on.
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Always a good day when Colin posts a new video. Talented playing + witty insight. Thanks, Colin!
I love being part of the Guitaristas community. Ordered a t-shirt a week ago. Cheers from NYC!
I know how you feel with the "red light syndrome", but when you talked about saying when you watch your videos and say you're an idiot, not at all, we love you how you are! Don't ever change!
The guitar sounds great in this video Colin!
I really appreciate the loops you do, they give a fabulous context to the guitars you review - particularly today with the Varitone settings. I find this more enjoyable and useful than many other channels where it is noodling with no song-type context.
I dont have a problem with Epiphone guitars costing over a thousand quid in principle, it's just not often clear why some are and others not.
A Witchat Knob mug? Sigh. You got me, Col, I can't resist that. I've ordered one.
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Yep...Count me in on that one as well😎👍👍
@@ditchgator1 Cheers mate! 😁🙏
Ok, got my Guitaristas shirt. Thanks for your channel!
I have the varitone circuit on my Epiphone Lucille. I spent ages trying to find a use for it and basically landed on the same chords and strumming pattern you used here ( 22:39 ) about a month ago. Love how you built on this to put down an amazing groove, I will retreat to my music room and weep while I wish I had 10% of your compositional skills.
Love your channel mate, thank you
Cheers that’s appreciated! 😁🙏
@@theguitaristas just keep doing what you do😁❤️
I bought the Olive Green one on the same deal, fantastic guitar can't stop playing it.
Really good value guitars for the money, Colin. Craig, the guitar player in my band, Leavin’ Trunk turned up at our gig on Sunday with a cherry one. It sounded REALLY good! Craig’s a big fan of the “posh” Epis with the Gibson pickups. He also has a Firebird, a a Les Paul and one of the Joe Bonamassa 335s and they all sound fabulous. The Lester and the ‘Bird are all over our new album, which is out at the end of the month. (Cheeky plug!) PS: that can un the bridge pickup cavity is definitely the Varitone network.
Cheers Tim, will check out the record! 😎👍
Never been happier to spend a tenner a month as I have been supporting Colin over on the TV channel! Keep ranting colin, we love ya - Steve
Cheers mate! 😁🧷🎸
Thanks. Another cracking video.
🌟 Thanks Michael that's appreciated! 😁🙏
I have an ES339 with Bigsby and coil split humbuckers. It's neck and neck with my Gretsch of a similar size and configuration as being my favourite player. The Epi pickups are more powerful than the Gretsch. The ES is not significantly heavier than the Gretsch - they're almost interchangeable. In spite of already having too many guitars, (I'm a widower, so I can say that out loud), I just ordered one of the new Jack Antonoff Princess Gretsches. What a time to be a guitar lover!
Couldn’t agree more on the prices.. I own the Sherriton, the casino and the noel gallagher Riviera… I LOVE them, brilliant guitars and flawless, but, 800 quid should really be the Ceiling on Epiphone for me.. THAT one is an absolute beauty. Only issue for me is the weight.. my sherriton is fabulous but absolutely kills my bad back.
The Bigsby and the audio transformers in the Varitone circuit add a few pounds to the ES-355-a-like.
An ES-335s is rarely over 8 pounds, and a 330/339 even lighter still.
That makes zero sense people will buy a Smart Phone that cost way more than 1200 dollars but bitch about a guitar
i have to agree here 800 quid is still to high for an epiphone, signature upcharge included.
agree
Agree on being too rich price tag, but when a guitar under 15 pounds is too heavy, then may I be stricken down
Thanks for adding Buzzcocks back in, that's what I'm here for!! 😆 .. sounded great.
Col always keeps his Promises!
I love Fast Cars.. Or do I hate them?
@@peterhall4852 😄
Thanks for another great video and really useful honest opinions (as usual) that I feel cover really well what a lot of people think! I will always put on the kettle on a Friday evening and have a nice cup of tea in my guitaristas mug (which has now arrived!!) and just enjoy the best 45 minutes of the week! Again thank you for all of your hard work and effort you put in every week to make these videos!! Cheers! 🎸🤘
Your the best on TH-cam , and I can’t wait for the next Friday
Mug has been purchased Col. TV subscriber here & huge fan of the channel. What I love about your channel is the authenticity & that includes your tangents! Just be yourself Col - it’s natural & regarding those that say ‘Get on with it’ - they can use the timestamps or they can do one & watch short form content. I love your channel because it’s long form and unscripted - we get all the info but we get an honest opinion and it’s really entertaining. My guess is it’s fans who appreciate that like me that are happy to support you through the channel too 😊 PS: A witch hat knob t-shirt would rock!
Cheers man!... the knob t shirts will make an appearance for sure 😆👍
@ awesome! 😊
@@theguitaristas received the mug - complete with case candy! Brilliant touch Col - love it! 😊 Thank you
I got one, the red one, sounds better than my IBGC ES-355 that I got earlier this year on my setup, this may become my number 1 for a while.
Wiring and pickups sound amazing, usually modify things but I am happy with it fully stock.
Thanks again for the great review!
Thank you sir! I was fortunate to get one of these guitars. This is the best review I have seen for this guitar.
You guys in the uk would be very fortunate to grab one at this price point brand new. No such luck in the states. All the ones I found were 1,199 usd . Very good video thanks.
The pound is worth more than the USD, but the 799 pound deal for an excellent condition ES-355 is quite a find.
I think you enjoyed that particular guitar 🎸 quite a lot. It is a very nice one. I bought a Gibson ES339 to get out of my Strat comfort zone. Still not sold on it but it has no faults. I like the smaller almost Les Paul size body. Nice humbuckers.too. Don’t apologize for selling merchandise. It’s a part of making the channel work for you. 👍☮️🌞🎸🎵⭐️
Very cool Epiphone and as usual great review, thank you Colin
27:06 - Happens to the best of them Col! Was messaging with a couple of cracking players yesterday who were trying to get some content out and both having ‘one of those days!’. You’re in good company. Lovely vid as ever. 👏🏻
nice axe col, loved its growl, and tones, loved the vid m.
thanks col have a good one m.
That’s a lot of beautiful guitar for the money. I love that Varitone switch. That #6 setting was perfect for the Reggae upbeat sound. Just about the coolest Episode I’ve seen in a while. Also, your playing was top-notch!
Those Pups sound great in that guitar! 👌
COLIN! Great stuff mate! That's a sweet axe. You are spot on about the prices. The only thing I can't make my mind up on is the f-hole shape. I kinda prefer the regular shape f-hole. All in all I like it. Thanks for sharing!
Your reviews are by far the best! Look forward to them every week! I've never played a 355. Always thought they looked too big and bulky. I'll have to give one a go now! Thanks Colin
I have the same guitar, I bought it new from Sweetwater at $1199 US when they were first released…mine is a 9.14 Lbs.! 🙀 It’s very well balanced though, so it’s not an issue thankfully. I have a very nice Gibson ES-335 Traditional and the Ubukata is really a different animal altogether, but I always feel inspired when I pick it up. It’s a great sounding and playing guitar w/ a lot of versatility. Obviously a looker too and I’m also a fan of the Kalamazoo headstock. I think you were feeling it playing this one, correct me if I’m wrong. Always dig your playing, I’m very much a feel player as well. Thanks for the review Colin ✌️
Hey mate, just keep on keeping on. We love your channel. The most honest guitar channel on TH-cam.
Put the kettle on mate!
I haven’t commented on a TH-cam video in many years but am enjoying your channel very much. Honest and down to earth, you just clearly love guitars. You’re all about playing for the enjoyment and love of the instrument which is why so many people find your videos relaxing and easy to watch. By the way…I always grab a beverage 😉☕️
Cheers Byron that's appreciated! 😁👍
DON'T change your presenting style , it's a great channel and the reason is how natural you are, the conversational unscripted style is great...keep up the good work 👍
I enjoy the way you describe and talk about guitars. Makes them sound more appealing and important. Gets me back into wanting to buy yet another one, ha!
I suspect a lot of people who watch your TH-cam channel can actually play guitar and probably play extremely well. Myself I am 68 and attempting to learn guitar. But I find your channel fantastic. Don't change the way you present it to much because I love the slightly nutty but informative way you work. You inject a bit of fun into it. Carry on the brilliance.
Cheers Robert! 😁👍
Hang in brother I'm 64 had heart problems and had to calm down on my activities and exercises so I myself am trying to learn to guitar again I used to play a little when I was young but so far all I've accomplished is buying over 30 guitars I still cannot play very much but I enjoy it and I'm hanging in there
The object in the pickup cavity is the choke transformer of the varitone. The original stereo varitone had two of them, making the guitar even heavier. In addition to the transformer, there's a bunch of capacitors and resistors soldered directly to the switch. All of that together is the varitone.
Just wanna say that your playing sounds great here.
I think you demonstrated the varitone switch perfectly with your jam where you overdubbed a couple of times and it sounded like three different types of guitars without changing guitar at all .
7:17
'Diamond shaped F holes'
Nice look.
Gloss Black, nice, glad it's not
that aged 'gloss black' which is
nothing more than a satin finish.
Stark white bindings would be
nice, but it still looks great.
Bigsby just looks so cool.
Great headstock.
Colin I enjoy your videos more every time I watch them! I have an extensive Epiphone collection and I love, not appreciate or like them, I love them. There is no guilt associated with the fact that I’m not a great guitarist and have 30 guitars, Epi’s and Squires and the like even though I’m a bassist. I and the people I play for and with actually like the Squires from Indonesia and the Epi Thunderbird on tape and live more than the expensive ones, that’s the honest to God truth. I do tend to take photos with the expensive ones haha and I know that’s stoopid, I’d like to be known as the guy that does more with less. I’m sure glad I have an all natural maple Sheriton II Pro, it’s my favorite. 2nd is a Warmoth kit Tele, 3rd an Epi IBG 335, 4th the new Crestwood Custom. 3&4 are obviously new and you’re responsible for a good amount of that!!! God Bless you friend, I’d love to have a coffee or a beer together or better yet a jam!!!
Cheers Rick! 😁👍
The timing is insane haha, I just ordered the exact same guitar a couple days ago. Looking forward to receiving it soon. Thank you for the informative video!
Another great review, and playing! Cheers from sunny Arizona
In california...I get out of bed friday morning, first thing...look for your show. Please keep it going.
Great playing. Love the channel!
Love your vids, you have sort of a Michael Caine/ Christopher Lloyd vibe going.
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Dont change a thing about your format Cole. I come here for the reviews and stay for the rants. Your guitar review channel is the most authentic one that feels like an actual conversation about guitars and the industry versus drone drivel rammed down our throats. Youre a punk rock gangster for life
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That was a good review, Colin.
Cheers Colin, the highlight of my Friday afternoons! Really looking forward to finally seeing the Budget Tele( style! - for the Lawyers...) Shootout. Want one for a 5 string open G plaything - but don't tell the missus.
Hello Colin. I totally loved your RANT. I hope you rant more often. Very interesting and entertaining. Look forward to seeing you tomorrow.
Great stuff Col! You seemed particularly inspired by this one, great playing and wow there's some good tones outta this one
Great looking guitar, they're still selling for $1199 here in the states. ✌️🎸
Love the use of the vari tone in your playing. Well done.
Subbed because you call your videos, films. Love it.
Cheers man that’s appreciated! 😆🎥
Thanks Colin from Vancouver, BC I always save your reviews for last . After all the hoopla, your opinion and Shawn in Australia, and Jonathan’s in Japan is what makes me either buy or sit on my wallet.
Great vid col, I couldn't wait though, I bought the cherry red model two weeks ago when I saw the price drop, I'm not familiar with schinichi I was sold on the specs, I share your sentiment in that it's a bloody great guitar and worth every penny, I love mine.
thanks so much for the heads-up on this guitar. i just got the last one from Sweetwater in the US. Cheers Mate!
I totally agree with you about the prices of some of these epiphone guitars. When you said a sip of tea from my knob mug I almost fell over laughing. I love this channel, by far the best TH-cam channel out there. I love the videos. Cheers
Great score, Colin! I read that there are 30 MILLION guitars stored in Indonesian wharehouses. More guitars than players in the world! Allegedly. Should be a trend if any of that is true.
Having to give this vid a second watch Colin, just superb mate! Great playing, and wow that guitar!! There is nothing bad that I am getting from this guitar, its a try out must for me thats for sure! Cheers!
I’d definitely recommend it Steve
@@theguitaristas Cheers Colin, From here it definitely has that something! :)
i snagged one, same as yours from GuitarGuitar after watching your review, your spot on great guitar for the knockdown price. Bit of a setup required, but i like to tweak guitars any how. I think the format of your videos is spot on, i love em so no need to change them.👍👍
Great score and brilliant video Colin! After playing solid bodies for so long, it took a real Gibson ES-335 at a great discount from their Reverb shop for me to finally adapt to the semi hollow style/size guitar. I can't put it down. And I've had 'em all, from the old Japanese Yamaha and Ibanez clones, to Gretsch and Korean Epi Sheraton II. Now that I have, I could certainly do this beauty all day. What a great guitar! I have a recent Epi ES-335, but just didn't like the flat feeling neck and Laurel (try as I might). But with ebony board, a nice case and real Gibson Classics, it's a no brainer. They are my fave Gibson pickups. Awesome demo!
Colin! My God, man! The 'let's play something' chapter put some early morning groove in my coffee time today! Awesome display of guitar mastery! Some of the best I've heard from you!
I own the Emily Wolfe Sheraton Stealth, but I'm lusting after this one now! Damn!
Awesome review! Thanks, man. From one old (70) rocker to another, cheers! Greetings from the USA!
Cheers Bobby! 😁🙏
It’s 6:30 in the AM and already a good day. Thanks Colin, good jam for my biscuits. Enjoy your day sir.
Your playing is definitely improving Colin . I went to the website and hovered the pointer over the buy button but didn’t pull the trigger! I have far too many guitars, it doesn’t help that I keep building them as well! Keep up the good work!
Interesting video. The guitar seems part Trini Lopez and part Lucille with a Bigsby. The current reduced price really should, in my opinion, have been the original retail price and it represents reasonable value for money for a quality Chinese built guitar. I have a Gibson Lucille which I purchased used in 1995 which has the Varitone switch, to be honest I’ve never found it to be of any use for my taste and always use the switch in position one which is the bypass setting . The Epiphone has a good basic tone and the Varitone gives a range of further options for those looking for something a bit different. You were right about that metal box under the bridge pickup, it’s an inductor that forms part of the Varitone circuit.
Morning Colin, just back from me jollies and catching up. That is a handsome beast mate at a nice price, totally agree with epiphone price, in fact my ceiling is £500, bit of a tight get me Colin. Great vid mate.
Well impressed with that one. Mine arrived Tuesday morning 😎
Keep it up Colin, your getting better all time ✌️
PS: loved the Pete comment 😉
Great demo and lovely improv jam/loop in the middle. Fighting the urge to click on Guitar-Guitar.....!!!
I told you I wanted the v100MP you reviewed, but after watching this video I went straight to GuitarGuitar and got the silver burst version, only 2 left at £229 , down from £500, thank you sir.
Friday isn't really Friday until you hear, "put the kettle on, grab yourself a cup a tea and some nibbles, and let's get stuck in." The best
I spotted one of the same colour on Reverb for £1032, ouch, that seller is going to take a massive hit in order to sell that!
Another is priced at £1399 and someone in Canada is trying to flog one for £1814.87, good luck with those mateys!
I would much rather buy one of these at £799 than a Gibbo, once the cheap UK stock is sold out though I can see these selling for around the +1K mark, might be a good investment!
Cracking show....loved the jam....long may you continue....we love you....
I love your content, Colin. Keep up the great work!
Very nice 👍 I recently picked up a Cherry Epiphone Casino in a Cash Generator for £240 barely used with a hard case which I love..
That no. 2 tone sounded great. Took your advice and replaced the stoptail on my Epi ES335 with an aluminum model. Nice improvement Thanks again.
Another beauty. Great look and tones. I am sure that more than a few Christmas bonuses will be spent on these.
You made me take an hour long detour playing my old 2013 ES-355 Epiphone (that limited run they did in TV Pelham Blue, Red, White and Black one year only). Those didn't have the Varitone switch though, but are otherwise very high quality and similarly highly spec'd (reminds me of this model very much you're playing here).
Appreciate your content as always!!!
Great guitar playing! And incredibly informative - thank you!
Loved the segment when you layered the 6 and 1 on the varitone Colin. With that control I reckon you could play all the guitar parts on 'London Calling without having to change guitars. Great review, m8!
Just to let you know, Colin, that when you suggest we get a cup of tea and some nibbles, I indeed do! Coffee in my case, and some biccies. Your vids fall nicely on Fri evenings for me, and it's a pleasure to relax and and see what you have in store for us. The waffle is all part of it. Maybe don't be in too much of a rush to become overly slick :-)
You got a screaming good deal, Colin! Would love to see the Epi. 1959 ES-355 in a future episode. Neat to see how they stack up against each other.
Hey Col'! Thanks for keeping in the footage of you working your way through those tunes instead of editing it to perfection. And speaking of David Grohl -
He and the other Foos guitarists put up a video talking about how they jam together as 3 guitarists in 1 band. Their playing was very REAL, which is to say that it was raw and imperfect. If one of the biggest rock bands in the world can keep it authentic, then so can we. 👍🤘
I agree! That’s beautiful! I love gloss black. That is why I chose the Ebony version of the Gibson Custom- Inspired 1959 ES-355. It is a fantastic guitar that I don’t mind paying the full price of US$1299.
Great review Colin ! I was wondering when this would appear. I'm one of those who got this at full whack the minute it landed because I had serious Gas when they first issued out in Japan but hadn't bit the bullet. I love it and don't feel hard done by. I also have a Sheraton pro II and a NG riviera plus that Polara you sold on the channel. The sound on this is fab but I do feel the Pro II is a little easier on my back
This one definitely a cut above 👌
Always enjoy your vids!! I found a super deep discount jewel myself earlier this year...a Guild Starfire VI or some such, a Korean made hollow body, single cutaway with Corinthian cut (the sharper pointed type) with Dynasonic pickups & a Guild-branded Bigsby.
Inspirational playing this week!
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Great video Colin ! Lots of info and good guitar playing as well . I’m older than you and I’m just learning now , but I do have some gear ( cheaper mostly ) that I really like . I’m not saying it’s good , just that I like it . I may get some merch to help you keep going . Take care .
Great playing 👍 I have heard many that have tried the Gibson Lucille model complaining that the 5 knob selector doesn’t do much difference, I could clearly hear it here, and some of the settings sounds really interesting.
Great video again, thanks Colin
I hope you don't change the video style. It feels like a visit with a buddy instead of being sold to. Great video!
A bit late to the party but another great one. I actually have been looking at epiphone's more after seeing at your videos and not geting so stuck with what's on the headstock. Keep up the great work
Those 57 Classics are my favorite Gibson pickup. Good buy Colin!
Guitar and the playing sounding great Colin👍🎸🎸🎸
Colin, recommendation.
My Epi Riviera P93, with bigsby, was much improved with a £15 roller saddle. Tuning stability and whammy action improved immeasurably.
Thank you for doing this, I always enjoy watching your videos!
Gotta say, that thing has a very versatile amount of sound to it. I really like it.
But I'll say again, one day I hope you'll compile all of your noodling in to a single many hour long video. I just love listening to you having a go.
I'm waiting for bigger sizes Colin I love your channel another good show buddy thanks
👍👍 I'm on it... sign up to the mailing list on the merch site and you'll know when they are in.