Awesome video. I have the same Epiphone Dove. I found that having better strings and a good set up / change with bridge pins made a big difference in sound. I've had the guitar for a good few years and it's developed a mellow rich sound.
I’m glad that came through the microphone, it really is an incredible difference in person. The Epiphone still sounds nice in its own right, but they are night and day
@@C2freaky I didn't forget, I mentioned both prices and the Gibson being 10x more is a huge differential. That said, I think there are better sounding guitars for the price of the Epiphone
@@C2freaky Honestly it's so subjective - there are nicer sounding guitars than the Epiphone Dove to my ears, but it may be perfect for someone else. But for that price range I would suggest you check out other Epiphones, Furch, PRS, Yamaha, Tanglewood.
I bought an Epi Dove a few years back. Sent it back the next day. I also bought an Epi Hummingbird a few years back. I sent that back the next day too. When you're used to playing real guitars, these two Epi's feel like children's toys. I have several Martin's (D-35, D-28, SWDGT) and I've played actual Gibson Hummingbirds and Doves. There's no comparison at all between the Gib and Epi. It's obvious the second you pick one up. They're cheap, twangy, frail, and have no resonance whatsoever. I understand that not everybody can afford expensive guitars, but I still have an early 90's Epiphone PR350S that was my first acoustic and that thing sounds, looks, feels, and plays way better than the Epi Dove or Hummingbird did, and they're all three in the same price range. So, if you're looking for an inexpensive acoustic, and you want an Epiphone, I'd recommend the PR350S. I have 25 guitars, most are at least $2k+, but my black PR350S is in that 25.
As far as the bridge being finished on the dove you can quiet easily do the Epiphone the same as Gibson did their Bridge because all Gibson did to the bridge was oil it
My Gibson Dove has a bridge closer to the Eli in this video. I oiled it, and it worked, but won’t ever be like a piece of dark rosewood. Might have been bleached by the sun over the years, IDK.
@@wungabunga Not unless you left it exposed to the sun outdoors for long periods of time which isnt advisable for any guitar. Leaving them in the sun is as bad as leaving them out in freezing weather. Neither is good for ANY of the woods in a guitar
Just noticed that! You’re basically right - I used a separate mic for the playing to try and pick up more of the nuances of each guitar, and it seems that somehow i didn’t remove the camera audio for that section so it has kept both audio sources. And unfortunately TH-cam doesn’t allow a new file to be uploaded with a correction.
That's probably due to the video, there is a much bigger difference 'live' - the Gibson produces a much broader range of frequencies, that's the best way I can describe it. That said, there are times when you don't want those extra frequencies and the Epiphone would be a better fit. But you're right that the price difference is enormous!
@@SY-nq3qp wow I don’t think I’ve ever heard them called ugly before! Up close, it’s hard not to be in awe of the attention to detail and craftsmanship of the little details. But there’s a lot going on aesthetically and I can see why they aren’t to everyone’s tastes.
Awesome video. I have the same Epiphone Dove. I found that having better strings and a good set up / change with bridge pins made a big difference in sound. I've had the guitar for a good few years and it's developed a mellow rich sound.
Well demonstrated, brother man 👍🏻
Thanks!
Well done!! James
Massive difference in sound, Gibson is at least twice as nice sounding.
I’m glad that came through the microphone, it really is an incredible difference in person. The Epiphone still sounds nice in its own right, but they are night and day
Epiphone sounds great for the price! Don’t forget the guitar is around $400
@@C2freaky I didn't forget, I mentioned both prices and the Gibson being 10x more is a huge differential. That said, I think there are better sounding guitars for the price of the Epiphone
@@six_string_sage could you give me some examples I’m looking to spend similar amount for an acoustic guitar
@@C2freaky Honestly it's so subjective - there are nicer sounding guitars than the Epiphone Dove to my ears, but it may be perfect for someone else. But for that price range I would suggest you check out other Epiphones, Furch, PRS, Yamaha, Tanglewood.
I bought an Epi Dove a few years back. Sent it back the next day. I also bought an Epi Hummingbird a few years back. I sent that back the next day too. When you're used to playing real guitars, these two Epi's feel like children's toys. I have several Martin's (D-35, D-28, SWDGT) and I've played actual Gibson Hummingbirds and Doves. There's no comparison at all between the Gib and Epi. It's obvious the second you pick one up. They're cheap, twangy, frail, and have no resonance whatsoever. I understand that not everybody can afford expensive guitars, but I still have an early 90's Epiphone PR350S that was my first acoustic and that thing sounds, looks, feels, and plays way better than the Epi Dove or Hummingbird did, and they're all three in the same price range. So, if you're looking for an inexpensive acoustic, and you want an Epiphone, I'd recommend the PR350S. I have 25 guitars, most are at least $2k+, but my black PR350S is in that 25.
I've never seen an orange violin. What where they thinking?
The Epi[hone Dove Inlays are Pearloid
That’s what I said in the video
As far as the bridge being finished on the dove you can quiet easily do the Epiphone the same as Gibson did their Bridge because all Gibson did to the bridge was oil it
My Gibson Dove has a bridge closer to the Eli in this video. I oiled it, and it worked, but won’t ever be like a piece of dark rosewood. Might have been bleached by the sun over the years, IDK.
@@wungabunga Not unless you left it exposed to the sun outdoors for long periods of time which isnt advisable for any guitar. Leaving them in the sun is as bad as leaving them out in freezing weather. Neither is good for ANY of the woods in a guitar
@@douglasmorrison9098 not me, the previous owner lived in the middle east for a while. Maybe just a light batch of rosewood, fretboard is the same.
What country was the Epiphone made in?
Indonesia
What happened at 10:27 ?? 😂 Sounds like you’re doubling the audio.
Just noticed that! You’re basically right - I used a separate mic for the playing to try and pick up more of the nuances of each guitar, and it seems that somehow i didn’t remove the camera audio for that section so it has kept both audio sources. And unfortunately TH-cam doesn’t allow a new file to be uploaded with a correction.
the Gibson has alittle more bass,thats about it.Other than that the price differnece is insane.
That's probably due to the video, there is a much bigger difference 'live' - the Gibson produces a much broader range of frequencies, that's the best way I can describe it. That said, there are times when you don't want those extra frequencies and the Epiphone would be a better fit. But you're right that the price difference is enormous!
I could make the epiphone dove sound much more like the Gibson than it does.
I'll look forward to seeing your video when you've done it
The epiphone sounds too epiphonic. Lol
Both are ugly. Gibson sounds better though, obviously
@@SY-nq3qp wow I don’t think I’ve ever heard them called ugly before! Up close, it’s hard not to be in awe of the attention to detail and craftsmanship of the little details. But there’s a lot going on aesthetically and I can see why they aren’t to everyone’s tastes.