I hate that I can hear the difference. My pockets hate that I can hear the difference.
@sportsnmovies4 жыл бұрын
No offense to anyone but this is some of the most impressive blind folded playing
@andertons4 жыл бұрын
Ben never fails to impress with his blindfolded acoustic skills!
@stanislavmigra4 жыл бұрын
It definitly was. Main difference is, that Ben just played, while others tried to identify the guitar.
@SeanDugaw4 жыл бұрын
I'm offended.
@sportsnmovies4 жыл бұрын
@@SeanDugaw noooooo:/ I'm sorry!!
@mr.phil.a4 жыл бұрын
I'm offended but I also identify as a walnut, so...
@gloifti4 жыл бұрын
Ben has those tone-filled fingers, that's for truth!
@zerulkutina86514 жыл бұрын
I love seeing these.🤘🏾 you should do one where you compare the standard epiphones to the inspired by Gibson next! I’d love to hear the difference between an EJ-200 and the Gibson inspired J-200!
@davidbeja Жыл бұрын
I have both... the old Epiphone EJ-200 is MUCH better than the Epiphone Inspired by Gibson. By far!
@Genieclip4 жыл бұрын
the key difference was dynamics I think. When Ben struck the Gibsons hard, volume increases, but with the Epiphones, it maxed out and had fret buzz as well
@paramidge89352 жыл бұрын
Agreed - bottom E resonance is huge but balanced on the Gidson. The Epiphone is certainly value for money and would probably be nice to record with. It is not as nuanced across the dynamic but sounds satisfying played a little softer. Gibson for live performance for sure, particularly unamplified.
@jeffrey.a.hanson2 жыл бұрын
Cheaper guitars always have this issue. Harmonics and dynamic response. Just go up the line of Taylors at a store.
@alexgasiewski49702 жыл бұрын
That's because these clowns don't put matching strings on each guitar.
@wezleyjackson99182 жыл бұрын
True - I walked back my comment above thinking Ben was giving the Epi an unfair run by picking weaker.. Its actually the body on the Epi is a little shallower i believe than the Gibby and this would contribute to it maxing-out on bottom end or strummed hard. Still awesome for the price with its all solid woods, real shell inlay and other great appointments
@hooskerdu1 Жыл бұрын
@@alexgasiewski4970 Clowns??? C'mon.. These guys and That Pedal Show are the two best guitar and amp videos on the Internet.
@Mini11244 жыл бұрын
Wow his playing is absolutely phenomenal.
@r8pilot2964 жыл бұрын
I like Ben. More Ben! Gibson was just nicer.
@awkwardme53753 жыл бұрын
Listening blind, 2 out of the 3 Gibsons did sound a bit better, but I was surprised by the Hummingbird. I genuinely preferred the sound of the Epiphone Hummingbird over the Gibson.
@kaylemarie827411 күн бұрын
I agree with you!
@USNAVDC Жыл бұрын
The playing was killer on all of them! Loved the video!
@andertons4 жыл бұрын
We’ve noticed a few comments regarding the strings. We kept the original strings on these guitars to represent what it would be like to compare them in your local store. Most the time guitar stores tend to display straight from the box, which would give you an A/B test similar to what was shown. Thanks for tuning in! 🤘
@tomkennedy60694 жыл бұрын
That's a fair point in the guitar shop but wouldn't it be more useful to know what they sound like when you've got them home and restrung them? If I had just spent £750 on a shiny new epiphone (which all looked very nice by the way!) I don't think I'd mind spending £15 on a decent set of Elixirs/some other brand and getting a nice new set of strings on the go. Great video in all other respects and scary how good Ben's playing was when he was blindfolded! Also great to hear all the guitars unplugged.
@nickfletcher41324 жыл бұрын
Mine came with Gibson strings on it I think.
@rickwright30004 жыл бұрын
Very good point on the strings. Vary well could be the difference.
@nalukeko4 жыл бұрын
Besides the string buzz on the Epiphones (especially first two), I agree that the Epi strings seem junky. Although my sample size in Epiphone in general is tiny, being the new ES-335 Inspired. The strings were already showing (rusty) spots and came off before I even played it. Had to work on the frets two, but beyond that they're good value.
@TheGuitarsquatch4 жыл бұрын
Except people aren't at any store, they are here. The vast majority of people change strings as soon as they get a guitar, which would be a better representation. You're comparing guitars, not strings.
@wibby21434 жыл бұрын
try a "guess this acoustic guitar price" blindfold challenge video! that would be fun. blindfold videos are always great
@staylofordo7111 Жыл бұрын
I’m 60, I don’t know if I could have heard the difference. But, the epi j200 can’t be beat, for the price. The Gibson definitely sounds more like a stage instrument, some because this guy can play sooo good. I would like to see the comments of a similar comparison where, the audience didn’t know which. Thank you for the awesome video!
@andertons4 жыл бұрын
We would like to highlight a comment made by Gibson TV. "All of the Epiphone Inspired by Gibson acoustics ship with the same factory spec strings that Gibson uses."
@xiaochenliu23464 жыл бұрын
So does that mean Epiphone J200 comes with Gibson Strings, but the one I got is with Daddario.
@xiaochenliu23464 жыл бұрын
@Jon Oz what is a legit setup? I got an extra set of Daddario strings when i got the guitar, which was strange too, because two sets of Daddario strings are as the same value as a set of Gibson string, why would they do that?
@jsmoker103 жыл бұрын
I was thinking they probably were, because Gibson have there own brand of strings. I used their j200 strings on my G45, and They actually sounds really good on them.
@jsmoker103 жыл бұрын
@@xiaochenliu2346 do you have inspired by Gibson or the cheap cutout epiphone
@xiaochenliu23463 жыл бұрын
@@jsmoker10 I have the newest Inspired by Gibson,
@jamescurtissmith4 жыл бұрын
Ben's comment at around 11:30 says it best - "I'd take that one to the pub gig, I'd take this one to the recording studio." My main guitars are a twelve-fret Larrivee Tommy Emmanuel Signature model and a fourteen-fret Martin 00-16E Granadillo. Those only leave my house when I am recording. For kickaround/travel/gigs I use two Recording King models to match the 1.75" nut width and scale of my main guitars, and I've managed to find discounted demo/floor models of each of these Epiphone guitars. For the price point, you can't beat them. And, if I happen to splash a bit of drink on one of the Recording Kings or Epiphones, my heart will stay in my chest instead of trying to exit my throat. My rule of thumb is buy what will make you want to play more. As always, Ben's playing was superb! His comments were fair and reasoned. A great addition to the Andertons team.
@EmptyMirrorMindful2 жыл бұрын
I would love to hear these with identical strings, like Elixirs. Nicely done. I have seen other videos that were less discernable in sound difference than this comparison. But you were right, you can tell here. I did blind after J45 too, could tell. Just more definition and fuller in the sound range.
@agusg.t.89502 жыл бұрын
Elixir strings suck with Gibsons imho
@masonburnsmusic Жыл бұрын
@@agusg.t.8950 agreed!!!
@locngo Жыл бұрын
Guys, I yhad so much fun watching this. Thanks a ton for the comparison.
@benbradley14754 жыл бұрын
Ben has put in his 20,000 hours... man, he's so good.
@Lez3253 жыл бұрын
wow that Ben can hold a tune- cracking video guys :) Had me tapping my foot
@lowellcalavera60454 жыл бұрын
To me, the Hummingbird is the best dreadnaught ever built. That Epi sounds amazing.
@heathwasson78114 жыл бұрын
For my money, best dreadnaught would be the Guild D-55.
@jorgeamador26194 жыл бұрын
yeah almost sounds like a martin d28
@ericbruce50754 жыл бұрын
#D18
@kalvino674 жыл бұрын
The best dreadnought would have to be a a D18 or D28, depending on whether you like rosewood or hog guitars, plus the different bracing patterns. The Gibson tone just doesn’t cut it in comparison.
@lowellcalavera60454 жыл бұрын
@@kalvino67 "I hear you...but "best", as discussions like this illustrate, is utterly subjective. The Hummingbird,?while not as loud and boomy as those high(er) end Martins, for me, has a resonance I've never felt on any other guitar. It seems to smoothly vibrate through my torso. Would I like a D-41? Yes. And a Guild 512...But I want the 1972 Hummingbird first. 🤩
@benallmark96712 жыл бұрын
I appreciate the honesty in this video
@xXMrfreezeXx4 жыл бұрын
Bringing up the lacquer thing might not have been for the best after first guitar.
@plrooks7 ай бұрын
Kind of ruins the blind test...
@andrewdavis35876 ай бұрын
It was on everyone’s minds before the testing even started. It’s very known that Epiphone isn’t going to be using the nitro lacquer used on Gibsons. It’s honestly disingenuous to not mention it.
@Canikon4 жыл бұрын
The Hummingbirds are so close together. Unbelievable. The Gibson J200 is an outstanding guitar - I own Chris Kelly's (Kriss Kross) former J200 and it's the only guitar I'll never give away and leave to my kids.
@PurpleShamrock4 жыл бұрын
So glad Epiphone decided to step up their game with these models! I saw an earlier video you shared that compared the lower-priced Epiphone Hummingbird and EJ-200 against their Gibson counterparts, and I could tell even through the medium of my computer speakers that it frankly no contest. These Inspired by Gibson models, while not sounding *quite* as good, seem to hold their own a lot more respectably.
@guillermo35644 жыл бұрын
String them identically, remove the tangibles by having someone else play them, and let the "contestant" only listen. With seasoned ears, such that Ben and Chappers possess, it may not matter. On the other hand, neck and fretboard feel, not to mention the vibrations of the acoustics, is a dead giveaway to a couple of guys who have played the hell out of everything. Plus you have Chappers uncanny ability to smell nitro. Ears only seems to be the fairest way to do comparisons. I'm 2 hours away from Bozeman, Mt. and so I've played many Gibsons and Epiphones, both in Bozeman and my local dealer in Billings, and I can tell the subtle differences myself while only holding them. And I'm just a stupid old drummer.
@kaushalsuvarna51563 жыл бұрын
I haven't played either but I could easily feel the difference
@Kivencito4 жыл бұрын
J45 is my favorite of all acoustics! :) Thank you for the great content!
@sd-de7pg4 жыл бұрын
Love this blindfold test !!! And a look for many years to your youtube’s !! Love it ! Keep going! Grtz from 🇱🇺
@FistPie4 жыл бұрын
Idea for future blindfold tests: One blindfolded person plays and describes the differences. Another blindfolded person listens for differences and doesn't play. Lots of commenters are convinced that all that matters is tone but feel is VERY important to bonding with the guitar.
@kaushalsuvarna51563 жыл бұрын
We can play the blindfolded audience tho
@MrAlanml7 ай бұрын
First off, great video, wonderful playing and good comments. But it is very simple to tell the difference, even blindfolded. Gibson pickguards are hand carved, Epiphone are laser printed, so it is easy to tell the difference when you are playing. However, it is a fun video, thank you for posting!
@thongamchan7754 жыл бұрын
For me, all the comparison sounded almost similar except J45 where Gibson J45 sounded much better. Anyway, thanks a lot for your video. The fact of the matter , it can never be compared to the very pleasing sound of Gibson J45 with any other guitar specially it's nice pleasing tone of the Mahogany.
@Mephilis783 жыл бұрын
I haven't had the chance to hear it in the headphones yet. I do recommend some quality noise cancelling headphones for these challenges.
@Mephilis783 жыл бұрын
Also, I think the Gibson archtop acoustics, most of the old models anyway, sound better than the flat tops, to me. Including the J45. What I really want to see Gibson do, is reissue the old 30s and 40s archtops. I mean, archtop acoustic guitars were Gibson's signature for over half a century. It was mandolin company, and they were famous for constructing mandolins and guitars in the manner of European violins. That refers specifically to archtops and floating bridges. (I think the mid to late 30s is when they started with the fixed metal bridges. Pretty much abr, but probably a less refined version.) I'd also love to see Epiphone sell high quality reissues of their pre-Gibson archtops, because they were great guitars.
@aaronbalosa23163 жыл бұрын
The J200 is sooo sweet!! Ben is exceptional!
@shane56274 жыл бұрын
I wish you gave him a gretch lol I'm dying to see what Ben can do on an electric.
@davem30084 жыл бұрын
Wow..... could listen to Ben playing all day. Awesome 👌
@douglasboyd84753 жыл бұрын
Man I wish I could play like that with eyes open.
@samheninger5058 күн бұрын
Awesome! Changing the nut to tusq and adding a compensated tusq saddle with gibson strings will give the epiphone' more volume sonic range and overall more gibby vibes!
@ferabra89393 жыл бұрын
I was considering getting the Epi Hummingbird. This video only solidified the decision. The difference between the Gibson and this Epi in sound (I haven't played it) is minimal to my ears. However, check out videos of the old Epi Hummingbirds. Totally night and day.
@chrishatcher56344 жыл бұрын
Thank you guys for the excellent work putting this together
@keithkaufman29993 жыл бұрын
Just a thought; the reason the bird was closer in sound is because they both have bone nut and saddles, the 45 and the jumbo epis are bone, the gibbies are tusq..... I think that is what accentuates the tonal differences. That, and the epis are heavier - thicker wood... Gibson could not allow them to let the cheaper models sound as good as their expensive ones:)
@tommykruesofficial2 ай бұрын
Yeah that gibson humming bird for sure was brighter on the high,s the twang in the high's were kind of more shimmery. The Low end had a nice clean bass tone, The Epiphone was a bit darker for sure and the high end does not shimmer with the twang as much.
@baldbearded96014 жыл бұрын
Gibson's resonance is bigger or fuller.. more bass too.
@FortressofShred6 ай бұрын
You absolutely can hear a difference. I thought I imagined it at first.
@cg99524 жыл бұрын
I have a 15 yr old Epi Hummingbird. Installed a bone nut, saddle, and ebony pegs. Love it!
@jed11664 жыл бұрын
“Heavier”... yes. I looked recently on Sweetwater which lists the weight of each in stock guitar... the Epiphone J200s were all heavier than the Gibsons. And I agree with Lance S... restring each with brand new identical strings and try again.... maybe closer.
@listairgin4 жыл бұрын
John Diggs Exactly John, I could hardly believe that they did that comparison with the original but different factory strings. Would have been the best comparison if they had used the same strings.
@hobiecat9014 жыл бұрын
A truly great Video. Thanks Guys.
@spencersmith59453 жыл бұрын
Can’t be a loser when you sell both. I love both brands. It’s a journey going from your epiphone to that first Gibson that makes me appreciate both.
@therealericjackdaniels3 жыл бұрын
Awesome review btw, Ben is right on and I kept finding myself laughing as I'm commenting here in the room ahead of him and he's sayin pretty much the same thing.
@theuniversityoflife87042 жыл бұрын
I got a chance to hear the Gibson Humming Bird and the Epiphone first hand. They were BOTH amazing. And the difference is indeed with the sound, the tone - not in terms of quality, but taste. The Epiphone Hummingbird has a little more tighter sound. But overall very nice, nice all round frequencies, low and high end etc. I really liked the Epiphone. The Gibson has a little more air around it, but not as tight sounding as the Epiphone, and what I am trying to describe is not a difference in quality, just differences in taste. The Epiphones are mega value, they are amazing guitars.
@guyrose66023 жыл бұрын
I switched from an Epiphone SJC-200 to a Gibson SJ-200 a few years ago. The luthier who sold it to me summed it up really well: the Epiphone is as loud, but you only hear strings. The Gibson, you hear (and feel it if you're the one playing) the whole animal vibrate and resonate.
@chrisbassman39364 жыл бұрын
I believe the poly finish on the epiphones restricts the woods resonant abilities so its not as audiophorically pronounced as the gibson with the thinner finish. Another thing to remember is that the wood grades are vastly different. This makes a large impact on the overall sound
@oldzerhuman555 Жыл бұрын
Should be something easy to fix wouldn't you say so?
@tomformanek33123 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this well done comparison. The sound quality was very helpful. One of the problems I have with making copies of iconic instruments is that it sets up an expectation that looking like a J45 sets up the expectation it should sound like one. And that shortchanges an Epi or Eastman or Santa Cruz which really has it's own beautiful tone. These guitars get short shrifted as wannabes when they are great on their own terms. People obsess over headstocks too much and dismiss the tone the instrument actually has. On imports, one can turn a production guitar into a beast with a setup, ditching the undersaddle pickup and adding bone pins. And then playing it a lot to open it up. Don't be the guy who wants every woman to be the one he lost and miss the gifts you are being offered.
@nickrinaldi27874 жыл бұрын
I own the epiphone 200. The depth is shallower by half inch. Which makes it lose some low end presence. That being said it makes a better recording guitar and more tonally balanced. It's still quite new it will be interesting to see how it matures as it opens up.
@BrianFlores-jf2qt Жыл бұрын
Amazing video and playing!!!
@discoministerify4 жыл бұрын
Epiphone Hummingbird actually sounded really good! All the others Gibsons way better.
@rmzzz764 жыл бұрын
Agree 100%. I closed my eyes first time watching and could not tell the difference on the Hummingbirds, immediately when he started playing the Epiphone J-45 I could hear some top-end sustain that just isn't there on the J-45 which is laser focused on clear thumpy mid-range and sadly that J-200 was really missing the Gibson mojo.
@luffyhegalong79154 жыл бұрын
The epiphone hummingbird sounds boomy to me. But i like the clarity from gibby.
@GlennWW4 жыл бұрын
I've got the Epi H/Bird, I find it dissappointing sound wise.... (I have made improvements, but still a let down). Build and feel is good though.
@rmzzz764 жыл бұрын
@@GlennWW Epiphone makes quite a few Hummingbirds. Just to clarify, do you have this new Inspired by Gibson Masterbuilt $799 Epiphone Hummingbird or the $499 Epiphone Hummingbird Pro? Masterbuilts are all solid woods, real bone nut and saddle, etc... they get a lot right that you usually only find on the real Gibsons (just realized I used American currency notation on a post for a UK based music store... doh)
@GlennWW4 жыл бұрын
@@rmzzz76 Mine is the Epi HB Pro..... I added brass pins, lowered action, lighter strings (10's) and this improved the sound a fair bit...... Some days I like it, then another day, I'm thinking it sounds thin... hahaha I can't win. lol. Here it is plugged in: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nWK8oqJraLdoicU ...... unplugged the sound I'm unhappy with..
@maxx.mazzeo10 ай бұрын
You can definitely tell the harmonic difference between Gibson and Epiphone, for price range Epi is pretty good
@dryflyelk4 жыл бұрын
You can hear the difference on first strum, even with youtube's compressed sound. The epiphone sounds more harsh - more tinny highs. The gibson sounds big and rich and full.
@blackparka94523 жыл бұрын
you guys are just great man, i like the way that ben's baby face entertained everyone haha!
@El-Scorcho4 жыл бұрын
I'm sure this sounds weird, but I really want to see a video where Chapman plays an acoustic and Ben plays an electric 😄
@MrHeliosoul4 жыл бұрын
Great to see the captain back on Paradiso! This is the kind of content that got me hooked on Anderton's TV in the first place!
@joelcrow3 жыл бұрын
The first (and only) Gibson Jumbo I've ever purchased made my whole house smell like sexy bikini girls and candy corn for like two months... there's no way you wouldn't immediately know which one was the Gibson! #makeitacandle
@mmonkeyman14033 жыл бұрын
I keep my new Gibson in it's case to keep the smell longer. I'd buy the heck outta a candle.
@rudolphcoyle31703 жыл бұрын
My hummingbird smelled like honey for a couple months. Thanks for reminding me !
@chrislazz56322 жыл бұрын
12:17-12:47 my god thats amazing. His playing and obviously the majestic J200, I just need to get one eventually..
@PepsiManX3603 жыл бұрын
Epiphone is extremely high quality now that it makes you seriously consider it over the Gibson and save thousands of dollars! We are in the golden era of quality guitars for affordable prices.
@mikechivy3 жыл бұрын
Eh. Dude could easily tell the difference in the two. You could say Gibson is overpriced, but you get what you pay for in a top tier instrument.
@KingOfTone693 жыл бұрын
@@mikechivy yes that is true, but for the price, you still get a decent high quality instrument, that you can build up your music with. 20-30 years ago, you either get a gibson or fender for the money, or cheap useless thing with strings, that cannot compare to these brands. Of course there were many skilled people that could craft you an instrument (for example Brain May´s father, crafting one of the most famous guitars ever made without knowing and willing to pay for gibson/fender), but still, there was not much chance to just walk in any store and buy a guitar you like for a few bucks like today.
@ferminharris38263 жыл бұрын
@@mikechivy They’re better buy not work the 4K plus price
@multipipi12342 жыл бұрын
@@mikechivyMr Dude....no-one would tell the difference ..live in a band setting.
@alistairewen95582 жыл бұрын
Check out the sigma gja-sg200 an
@gregb63873 жыл бұрын
Great review Guys. love to see a blind fold test with Sigma range in the mix. I own the Sigma DM-SG5 and i love it.
@Skinnyfish093 жыл бұрын
It would be good to see a comparison against the old Epiphone models to the inspired by Gibson versions.
@davidbeja Жыл бұрын
I have both... the old Epiphone EJ-200 is MUCH better than the Epiphone Inspired by Gibson. By far!
@icarocosta4302 Жыл бұрын
@@davidbeja no way!
@jomomma1934 жыл бұрын
Man Ben is such a great player. I would welcome him coming on for electric demos as well. Can you imagine the jam that would take place with Ben and Pete showcasing some custom shop Fenders?
@sarahsmith40574 жыл бұрын
Yes, come on Andertons, give Ben a go on the electric demos, or perhaps Pete doesn' t want the competition
@Ri_Guy4 жыл бұрын
All the gibsons sound so much fuller.
@redduketeleman4 жыл бұрын
That's very true. Even I could hear the difference and I certainly cannot hear the nuances that some other people's ears can But then it depends on what you are using them for. I personally think the Epiphones would be better for bluegrass with that sharp sound and the Gibson's maybe for blues. If you listen to Brad Paisley's Southern Comfort Zone he plays a £100 Epiphone (both on the record and live) and if it's OK for him it should be OK for us mere mortals!! He also plays million quid Santa Cruz acoustics but then he can :-)
@shanebrabham44914 жыл бұрын
I agree but they don't sound a WHOLE lot fuller.
@ScrubbyDaD4 жыл бұрын
I literally kept saying this when they couldn’t find the word. They just sound full af.
@ijahtom4 жыл бұрын
Wow how interesting! 1st two guitars: The Epi HumBird had more 'volume' in bass and more frequency range in general it seems then the Gibson. More pelasing to my ears. I think the Cap10 could be spot on bout the same strings on both Guits. Exellent Video. Nice one. Thanks and all the best! 1love
@brin574 жыл бұрын
I'll just say, that if you go to buy a Epiphone or any other version of a J-45 because that's your budget, DON'T play a Gibson J-45 while there. Because once you do, the other will never be enough, regardless of the price difference. There is an indescribable something about them. Some say power, some say personality or magic, whatever it is, it's real.
@michaelbackhus19233 жыл бұрын
I heard the richness in the Gibson at first strum. BTW, He gave it away @ 4:22. So he may as well have removed the goggles at that point. The real blindfold test would be to compare them at 3-4 years of age. And 10 years. A much better test. One is a guitar, the other is an heirloom to be passed down for generations. One is 5-600.00, the other around 4 grand.
@gardenstateflatlandb3 жыл бұрын
Gibson is so overrated and overpriced for what you get. Sorry Gibson fanboys.
@michaelbackhus19233 жыл бұрын
@@gardenstateflatlandb True, but they didn't compare to a Martin. Have you aver owned/played a well built guitar? So much easier and more fun to play. I'd never buy a new Gibson btw. But, There's just more value in a well built guitar and the older they get the better they play. Not so with an Epiphone. Because of cheaper woods they grow and shrink so much so quickly that they become unplayable when they cannot be tuned properly. That's a major issue especially when you're recording.
@multipipi12343 жыл бұрын
I did the test and preferred the Epiphone Humming Bird over Gibson. Any body else.?
@brin573 жыл бұрын
@@multipipi1234 must have been a real bad gibson!
@jimmymahone54203 жыл бұрын
A delightful video! My dream ... get top players to Nashville, hand 'em each 8-10 guitars with the same kind of blindfold test, and ask 'em which acoustic guitars and mandos pleasantly surprised them. You might ensure that they didn't play models they already played regularly, if possible. Results might parallel these, but some dark horses would likely join the herd and and pleasantly surprise. Such comparisons are quite helpful for us run-of-the-mill amateurs who never develop virtuoso hearing, yet know great sounds, aren't worried about brand bias, and/or have modest budgets. I once had a friend play a Martin D-28 and its Eastman counterpart in a music store. Might have been strings but, based on what I heard, bought the Eastman that day. BTW, I could afford the Martin and have owned some wonderful Nazareth axes. Monster pickin', man! Thanks to both of you!
@deejay18644 жыл бұрын
Finally. A new video😍
@andertons4 жыл бұрын
Think you need to hit the notification bell as we've been uploading plenty of new videos daily! 😉
@deejay18644 жыл бұрын
@@andertons already did a long time ago. Watched your videos already amd I'm still waiting for a new one😁❤
@stjohnsriverrat3 жыл бұрын
Great Video, and Hello from Daytona Beach Florida. USA
@TheKissarmygeneral4 жыл бұрын
This makes me feel at least a little better for buying my SJ-200 a few years ago lol
@gerryloughran16764 жыл бұрын
Same with all Gibson low end is huge difference and tonal clarity is sweet ... wish I had the cash for them all !
@darkomtobia4 жыл бұрын
Any of these tests should have matched strings.
@listairgin4 жыл бұрын
Well said!
@aaronberry42453 жыл бұрын
100%
@peterpanassow78144 жыл бұрын
Superb review and guitarist! 👍
@aldersmoke14 жыл бұрын
Super interesting. I spent nearly 3 years shopping for my current acoustic guitar and came to the conclusion that the biggest factor in sound difference was whether or not you had a solid back and sides (pretty much everything had a solid top). So when I was listening to this video with my eyes closed, and guessed all three correctly, I assumed the Epiphones must have laminate backs and sides on their models. (I also assumed this because back when I was doing my shopping, I couldn't find guitars at an $800 price point with solid backs and sides.) But when I looked up these Epiphones, it turned out that they are all solid. Which leads me to a new question: why did the Gibsons all sound better? I'd really like to know what's structurally different if not the backs and sides.
@mrjasondylan3 жыл бұрын
Much higher end wood used on the Gibson's plus the lacquer is different and I'd say the bracing probably different too. I owned a 45 yr old J200 and it was the lightest acoustic I've ever played hence the top vibrates easier.
@aldersmoke13 жыл бұрын
@@mrjasondylan I'm guessing of all those factors, bracing has the most effect.
@kaushalsuvarna51563 жыл бұрын
Also from what I hear, from some luthiers on KZbin, higher end guitars tend to push the top to near breaking limits, which you of course can't do in budget guitars where you just want the customer happy; so they are always heavier and a little stifled, and I think that's what we hear here
@JaysonTuntland2 жыл бұрын
Yep, I think the inspired by epephone line is just built with thicker (which equals heavier) wood.
@Skydiver86 Жыл бұрын
I'm quite sure that the Epi will sound near as Gibson when the wood dries out.
@kidawesome86654 жыл бұрын
Just a thought, it would be cool if in these shootouts you did a pure listening round before the playing round and compared them on both fronts. Love the shows!
@mattjones85234 жыл бұрын
That could be a fun twist.
@tonymurtagh62343 жыл бұрын
The quality of the music is 90% player 10% gear. Eric Clapton could make that Epiphone sing sweeter than most guys who play Gibsons. Epiphone are considered the poor man's Gibson but truth is, their more expensive guitars are very close to Gibson in terms of build and quality. If your playing is good, no-one really cares about the specs of your instrument. Gear heads lose themselves in specs of gear when really it's not that important. Just my opinion. Peace & love
@drewl93306 ай бұрын
I'm an Epiphone fan. It's good to hear that there is very minimal difference between Epiphone and Gibson.
@TMmodify4 жыл бұрын
I preferred the sound of the Epi Hummingbird over the Gibson one but I have to say that Gibson J-45 was a dead giveaway. Sounded soooo good.
@herbythechef76244 жыл бұрын
I thought the gibson hummingbird sounded miles better than the epiphone
@luffyhegalong79154 жыл бұрын
The epi's hummingbird sounds boomy to me
@nickmitilineos74173 жыл бұрын
Love the channel. Great fun people. Consider in the "can you tell the difference" in letting someone play who has been playing guitar for 1-2 years and a pro. I bet the new players won't see the difference too often.
@Zolbat4 жыл бұрын
I've listened to this on a phone (without looking) and it was very easy to tell them apart. The epiphones sounded a bit tinny, could be down to the fretwork, maybe? Tonewood makes a big difference in acoustics, so I'm not surprised the Gibsons sound a LOT better. I'm not even a fan of Gibson
@winterpatriot45743 жыл бұрын
The big winner was the Epiphone Hummingbird.. The J45 is my next big dollar guitar purchase. What a beautiful guitar.
@davidcerce4 жыл бұрын
Frankly, if the strings aren’t the same, it’s not a fair test.
@rmzzz764 жыл бұрын
Regarding strings. According to Gibson Customer Service the new Inspired By lineup ships with "GIbson Masterbuilt Premium Phosphor Bronze Light gauge". The USA built Gibson lineup ships with Gibson Masterbuilt Premium 80/20 Light gauge". Transition from PBs to 80/20 will impact tonal character a little. They do a final inspection, setup and string the Inspired By models in the USA. I've always preferred 80/20s on the J-45 model and pretty much PBs on everything else. Great comparison video guys, this is one I was hoping you would do and it did not disappoint. I love A-B blind test videos!
@gratao253 жыл бұрын
The hummingbird was impressively close!
@petestaint83123 жыл бұрын
Agreed!
@Blkojo2 жыл бұрын
I preferred the Epiphone.
@slayerjcb4 жыл бұрын
Amazing video. Thanks!
@thewhiskeycowboy-official2 жыл бұрын
1) I prefered the Ep 2) I prefered the Gib 3) BOTH... but for completely different reasons. Overall I think the Epiphones are just brighter. But I would be happy with any of them. That said, being that Gibson is now making some of the Epiphones in the USA and they are amazingly fantastic.... never overlook a guitar because of what is on the headstock. Cheers!
@tincansailor94374 жыл бұрын
I played along and closed my eyes for the J45s. Nailed the Gibson on the first strum; so much richer. I got the J200s wrong despite what the guys said. The Hummingbirds were a lot closer to my ears.
@kevinkowalski36954 жыл бұрын
I don't know if the comment has been made already, I would love to see the same test done between the Epiphone and the Sigma equivalents? or a 3 way between the Sigma / Epi/ Gibsons.....lets do this Andertons!!
@atomic77314 жыл бұрын
if they do a sigma gja 200 vs the new epi j-200 video then no one would buy the new epi jumbo anymore. the sigma jumbo is sounding so much better than the new epi j-200. huge quality difference in sound for the same price.
@kevinkowalski36954 жыл бұрын
@@atomic7731 awesome, now let get these guys to demonstrate it in a blindfold challenge. I would love to hear that.
@ahmed_hazem_4 жыл бұрын
Great guitars and great value for money! Would've loved if they made a sunburst version of the hummingbird, that would've been AWESOME!
@ryanringer38964 жыл бұрын
3:30 when lee realizes that Chappers isn't the problem with the blindfold challenges.
@janfrombelgium54104 жыл бұрын
NICE! 👍 And I get the point. = Expensive Gibson vs a affordable Epiphone... But a better and more honest comparison for the Epiphones would be the Sigmas. 😉 Now that would be on the same level and budget. And I gues interesting for people ho do not want or can't pay a Gibson... (Nice guitars and nice playing! ✌)
@guitarswhiskeyandgolf4 жыл бұрын
I am really wondering if you slap a high end set of elixirs or stringjoys on the Epi I bet tonally that makes a huge difference. Strings on acoustics really change the clarity and depth of tone on acoustics
@WebertRLZ3 жыл бұрын
Hey guys, please do a video comparison between inspired by Gibson hummingbird, versus the Epiphone hummingbird pro. No one has made this yet on KZbin. I had the hummingbird pro for 7 years, i want to check what kind of upgrade to expect.
@MiguelMakesMusic2 жыл бұрын
yes I agree this is the video they should've made. I have a Pro and ordered an IBG so I'll be making a video soonish.
@CarterMatthew5044 жыл бұрын
Epiphone guitars aren’t actually that bad, I have a Epiphone les Paul, it’s well made and sounds great!🤘🏼🇺🇸
@TheKogunEnjou4 жыл бұрын
Honestly their electric guitars are just about 1:1 in terms of how they sound. They're really good. But woods make a huge difference in tone for acoustics as evidenced by this video (and a good pair of headphones)
@brandosteele44339 ай бұрын
The Gibson does sound a lot better in the deeper tones on the J 200. However the point of strings was brought up and I think that they should put the same identical strings on both guitars just to see.
@MadMarchTaffy4 жыл бұрын
VIP - very impressive player
@OurNotSoSeriousLife4 жыл бұрын
Have you ever done a blind test on vintage guitars? I have a Epiphone by gibson from 1987 and was wondering how it would hold up today.
@SirOttis4 жыл бұрын
The bass end of the EJ200 takes out all of the tinny tones. It is an amazing guitar for the price for sure.
@stankers49522 жыл бұрын
Everytime dude had a Gibson in his hands, he came alive. The guitar inspired him.😀
@seekandcrush4 жыл бұрын
Probably tell the difference by smell alone...
@robertclymer69482 жыл бұрын
Very good comparison Captain! IMO, the Epi's sound very good and you can't discard the price point. However, there is a prestige element we have to factor in. Working musicians would most likely also go for the Gibson. Us pleasure players would most likely go for the Epiphone. I know the Epi J200 does have bone nut and saddle, not sure what strings they are stringing it with. With a little tweaking (action) bridge and nut adjustment, you have a very nice sounding and playing guitar that won't break the bank. Thanks for sharing. Good picking Ben. Cheers from Michigan.