NEW Epiphone Coronet, Wilshire & Crestwood Guitars - '50s Classics Brought Back to Life!

[@paulthorn6437]

I love seeing Epiphone produce guitars of their own legacy rather than just making budget versions of Gibson models.

[@lordimpaler3899]

Agreed, but I do appreciate the budget Gibson models they do as well

[@daltonwilliams8272]

@@lordimpaler3899 I have a 2019 les paul 1960s tribute plus with 57 Gibson humbuckers and cant hear no difference from my uncles 3k dollar Gibson and I paid less than a 1/3 of the price

[@sethgauby8730]

Absolutely

[@sethgauby8730]

@@daltonwilliams8272 that's cool, I have a Gibson SG but I also have epiphone and epiphone is actually really good ! I have the Riveria

[@sethgauby8730]

@@lordimpaler3899 yeah I have a Gibson SG faded special and it's amazing

[@outsidestuff5283]

Somebody accidentally pressed the ON button at Epiphone and theyve suddenly started doing a bunch of cool unique stuff

[@boggeshzahim3713]

It's called new management, there was some shake up at Gibson a while back and we're seeing the effect of that all over the ranges

[@donkimble]

That’s the new ceo of Gibson.

[@MichaelZola]

So far this week I’ve wanted 3 of the new releases.

[@metalinyourhead3604]

@@boggeshzahim3713 it’s great isn’t it? Before Epiphone was mostly just cheap but subpar, now they’re well priced, more original, and their products are better.

[@MrDrTheJniac]

It is amazing what happens when you replace corporate ghouls with less awful corporate ghouls.

[@benkmoskomusic3679]

Finally, an “Epiphone Inspired” line from Epiphone...

[@Haolekine888]

Seriously. Like they realized those old catalogs had more then a sheraton and casino in them.

[@henrygraham1584]

Can't wait for the gibson inspired by epiphone collection.

[@MidnightStorm4990]

@@henrygraham1584 wdym?

[@TealScarab]

@@MidnightStorm4990 I assume he means a higher quality version of these classic Epiphone guitars, but I wouldn’t be surprised if Gibson end up butchering it anyway!!

[@martyboucher2348]

FINALLY, this should be a core part of epiphone's line, like the texan and the casino

[@megan_alnico]

I'd love to see a modern take on it too. It seems like it could be positioned as a strat competitor. Have some with HSS and HH pickup combinations, drop the pickgaurd, or maybe just use the bottom half, add some competition stripes. It has a lot of potential.

[@furtherdefinitions1]

@@megan_alnico the one original Epiphone that would be a legit strat competitor would be the Crestwood Deluxe that they had in the 60's, with 3 minibuckers, their equivalent of the SG Custom. It is a rare model when it was made, I believe only a 180 or so were made between 1964-69. A French company reproduced it beautifully and I would love to see Epiphone re-release it.

[@williamolsen20]

I had been emailing Gibson about this for awhile. I probably had nothing to do with them bringing it back, but I am going to take some credit for it anyway.

[@Alberto-ny7kf]

thank you will

[@TheMightyKent]

Doing God’s work. I’ve loved the wilshire ever since I saw Drew Shirley of Switchfoot play one live. Now I may actually be able to get one

[@stevea5388]

Me too. They told me twelve months ago they would never reissue.

[@williamolsen20]

@@stevea5388 Then you get credit too my man. Thanks.

[@teknomanning]

Yeah sire,I just ordered a crest wood. Thank you1!🕺🏿👍🏿

[@johnward3732]

I'd so much rather see Epiphone originals than the thousandth version of a Les Paul.

[@diniscorreia5754]

These guitars actually sound amazing... epiphone are killing it

[@ritwikjs]

i really want to try one. I was looking at a sg special with p90's, and that one's frets and fretboards were not really good for me

[@hammyjammies]

The thing I really appreciate is that the new Gibson owners are letting Epiphone produce stuff you don't see in the Gibson lineup and giving them a USP rather than cheap Gibson alternative. Prophecy lineup, the Uptown Kat, epi exclusive signatures. Gives more of a reason to try them out!

[@SlothofWar]

The logo sideways is sort of like the quake logo

[@lightmusicguitar]

M-M-M-M-MONSTER RIFF Edit: that's from unreal tournament, d'oh. Miss that game though

[@szczerzo]

Quake logo is like Epiphone. It's a hommage to the fact that on Epi you can get... WICKED SICK!

[@dancrowe7860]

Or, for us fogies, the chest emblem of the Greatest American Hero....

[@teknomanning]

Mandalorian helmet

[@RapttorX]

Quad damage !

[@ojderrick5632]

Not only am I buying this guitar so I love this video, but I keep coming back to this video every day for the intro jam. Just a good groove, it's infectious. I wish I could listen to it on loop for 10 hours

[@furtherdefinitions1]

Just bought the Crestwood, and I love it. It beats my 68 SG in every way, and is very versatile in its tones. Its light weight makes it easy to carry and I can play many styles on it. The minibucker has become my favorite PU. I was always a P-90 fan, but this bridges the tonal ranges of both the P-90 and full HB, the best of both worlds. BTW, the idea that this was a prototype to the SG, yes it was. It came out 2 years before the SG, and they just sharpened and angled the bevels for that "batwing" or "devil horn" look. This has now become my main gigging guitar because it has a really broad range of tonal expression. I love it. My earlier comment must have been read by Epiphone as they have re-released the original Riviera and Sheraton. Wish they still released the other two I mentioned.

[@williamolsen20]

I will get a coronet, and a Wilshire. I wanted to get a vintage one for awhile, but the prices for these are crazy. This is the most exciting guitar news I have heard in a long time.

[@WillyRaschke]

Epiphone made some of the coolest guitars ever, I’m so glad they are bringing these back. I ordered the white custom.

[@WillyRaschke]

Now I have all 3.

[@andrewpartington7274]

What everyone was wanting this entire time

[@erestube]

The Wilshire district is one of the major areas in Los Angeles (pronounced "will sure"). Wilshire Boulevard is one of the main streets running through L.A. A coronet is a kind of crown and it was also an American car in the 50s. Crestwood also continues with the royal "crest" theme. If you stand a double cutaway body up, you kind of get the shape of a crown with the double cutaway and neck joint.

[@ziggylayneable]

When I was a teenager in the eighties my main guitar was a 1980 American standard Strat. I still own it I still play it. At the same time.I was given an old Epiphone cornet and it sat in a case for 30 years. A few years back I restored it and completely upgraded it, now whenever I want to play along with Steve Marriott or Peter Frampton in humble pie I use my Coronet(I don't have any tremolo on mine). The thing is sturdy as hell it's built like a rock.Alao,to a player who's been playing a while the neek feels really nice to play.Now I wish I would have dug this thing out 20 years ago and got it up and running nicely because I didn't even know what I was missing out on.

[@DerekHartley]

I could listen to that intro for days too lads. The stuff you've done over the last few months has just been on another level entirely.

[@mattheweastel129]

Great to see these fantastic designs coming from Epiphone again. The deluxe here looks pretty special

[@jemftw]

If you see the 'e' logo on the epiphone's body as the euro currency symbol, you can't unsee it. Anyway, great demo! Thanks

[@nathancruz6210]

DAMN YOU 😂

[@PipeCat1965]

I have too many Epiphones to have heard that... Dang.

[@johnpacino4491]

I've noticed this as well, but have you seen it as the symbol for Quake I ? 🔥

[@edwardjons8684]

John Pacino - hell yeah! Quake branded guitars. Tagline: “It hurts!”

[@ollypowell]

"Captain" Kirk Douglas from The Roots! Prince had it repaired for him btw

[@maxfrombeyblade]

Not to mention Prince broke it intentionally in the first place, then refused to sign it when he was asked to. Gotta love a good Prince story.

[@avenue6.554]

Since he was known to do this to every guitar he borrowed, why did anyone ever give him anything more expensive than a Jay Turser ? 🤣

[@unclejj509]

I don't care who you are, if you throw my guitar........ you're gonna get punched in the face!!!!! What a Dhead thing to do!

[@slapittywapitty8173]

@@unclejj509: "I don't care who you are," Damned right. IDGAF if you're 'Stevie-Ray Van-Hendrix Santana,' U gettin KTFO'd - Over a "Daisy Rock," even. U Best call 'Security.' ;-)

[@Healcraft]

@@avenue6.554 Prince basically said (might have been a fake quote, but either way its true even though he was a dick about it) "Its worth more now that I broke it anyway"

[@jackduxburymusic]

Oh Shiiiiii! Wanted one of these for the longest time. Whenever Robbie Mcintosh got out the Coronet you know heads were gonna roll with the deadly nature of the licks that came forth!!! 😍

[@thadlogan51]

Shocked these came out in 1962 and never really took off... one of best looking guitars I've ever seen... probably better looking then both a strat and tele and sg. I really need to try one...

[@sundaynightdrunk]

Best opening jam I've heard in many years of watching this channel. Lee does so well when challenged by Pete. Jam on, boys.

[@TheTrollMastah]

These in Nitro would be epic asf. Might pick one up and refinish it

[@avenue6.554]

Not gonna sugar coat this, Pete’s slide playing got better when he started following the Captain! Well done, Lee! Great jam!

[@andredegiant3876]

My cousin has one of these from a few years ago. Killer little guitar, especially for just goofing around at home on

[@barrydutton9900]

Thanks for your excellent channel! I have been a fan of the Wilshire since picking one up and instantly bonding with it when Epiphone re-released them 15 years ago. They were a lighter, smaller alternative to the heavy Les Paul design which as a small person I appreciate. Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Johnny Winter and many others played Wilshires.

[@MrPinkStrat]

When My Grandmother Bought Me my Fender Strat in 1961 on the wall next to it was a Epiphone Crestwood

[@bchambo8669]

Yeah we need to know, please tell me you still have it

[@MrPinkStrat]

Sadly no I foolishly sold it in 72 I got Les Paul which I couldn't get on with so I got another Strat I kept that till 87 then bought a Strat plus deluxe which I still have today

[@nagatom]

Pete "I'm struggling a bit today ladies and gentleman" Honoré is still a wicked guitarist

[@segazora]

the Coronet is definitely tempting, the junior vibe with uniquely epiphone styling

[@markaochoa2017]

I’ve been waiting for this for years!

[@kbbl102.5]

YES! My favorite Gibson/Epi shape of all time.

[@aaronsanchezz]

The prince story brought me here, and introduced me to this guitar.

[@jfinester]

Great to see Epiphone reissuing these. They were definitely not student guitars back in the ‘60s, however. Epiphones were made in the Gibson factory by Gibson workers. Almost all Gibson models had Epiphone equivalents that sold for the same price, some sold for more. In the solidbody line, the Coronet was the SG Junior, the Wilshire was the SG Special, the Crestwood was the SG Standard, and there was a Crestwood Deluxe that was Epiphone’s version of an SG Custom. (Drake Levin of Paul Revere & The Raiders used one in the mid-1960s.) The first Epiphone solidbodies had the equal-doublecut shape of the Wilshire, but slab-bodied like a Fender Telecaster. At some point they got the contoured edges, probably around 1960-‘61, still with the 3-on-a-side headstocks, and around 1964 the treble-side horn got shortened and the headstock went to a batwing six-on-one-side configuration, which lasted until US-made Epiphones were discontinued in 1969. These new ones are basically ‘62 reissues. Around ‘63 or ‘64, the Wilshire got mini-humbuckers in place of the P-90s, and there was a Wilshire 12-string around 1965. I’ve been looking for one of those ever since I saw it in the Epi catalog in 1965. They’re so scarce that I’ve never seen one in the, er, wood. And I used to have an early ‘60s Epiphone Broadway, their equivalent to a Gibson ES-175DN. Big hollowbody, two mini-humbuckers (out of phase!), Frequensator split tailpiece. Another one I wish I’d kept!

[@kbbl102.5]

Great info, thanks. My favorite guitar ever was put out by Epiphone Japan about a decade ago, that Tamio Okuda Elitist Coronet

[@andrewbrown1936]

These are beautiful this is why I love epiphone

[@fabios.ribeiro3525]

Steve Marriott played a Coronet in his first years with Humble Pie. Great re-issue from Epi (I was waiting for ages for this models!)

[@matthewtucker1699]

Man I remember getting to borrow my buddies crestwood way back in middle school, like 10 years ago, That’s when I learned about epiphone as it’s own company, I’m glad they’re bringing them back for 1. I get to relive those terribly awesome formative years and 2. Kids that age get to learn about how cool epiphone really is, they’re not a cheap Gibson maker kids!! I love my Gibson sg but I think I’m getting a wilshire as my daily driver now, so pumped!!!

[@bradsullivan3588]

I have a Höfner with mini-humbuckers, and I love it. Very underutilized.

[@jamessutherington3471]

Love what mark agnesi is doing with epiphone! Just want to get my hands on the 59 les Paul ltd edition but sold out😡 great video guys👊👍

[@glenkepic3208]

I've loved Coronets and Wilshires since buying Humble Pie "Performance-Rockin The Fillmore" in '72. I'd love a Wilshire in cherry.

[@CHCrush27]

Captain! I haven't watched a new video in a little while (life and such). How far your playing has come, holy smokes!

[@brisleeadams]

Jon Spencer Blues Explosion guitar territory, especially with that 70's stache film fuzz over there;)

[@JKM395]

Thank you Cap! Turns out I woke up to beautiful, glorious new Epi's. That's a dang good start. I swear, 2020 may have sucked in every other way, but it's a wonderful year for guitars. Swings and roundabouts I suppose.

[@Leel3ones89]

You guys are right. I remember the ad for my 09 Wilshire and it mentioned being a close relative to the SG. Being that it's a solid body and that none of the frets overlap the body.

[@russellesimonetta3835]

Cool guitars!! I am partial to mini humbuckers. Brighter and clearer.

[@void0094]

I actually ordered a Crestwood Custom in white because of Pete's playing

[@awesomenesssquash]

These are real cool! I hope some day they bring back the "Scroll" series guitars

[@Gunn27]

The Cherry Red guitar on the right is absolutely stunning and sounds really cool. Definitely getting one 🤘

[@edmoss2020]

Thanks for the demo of these guitars...wow

[@Airfire21]

Oh cool, they bought the Wilshire back! I almost bought one of these as my first guitar. Might have to pick one up... Been needing that P90 tone...

[@rkharper]

its about time! I love Coronets, even play a Coronet inspired bass, and let a custom builder make me a Coronet too, mine Epi Coronet is already preordered!

[@jaturi3897]

Paul Gilbert and Bruce used to play Wilshires back in Racer X. I'm gonna have to get one of these.

[@jst601]

Capt on that CORONET is as good as anything out there. Fabulous, great sound.

[@danielferrera8773]

Those new guys in charge of Gibson nowadays seems to know a little bit about guitars and what people really want... Well done!!

[@SecondMarsh]

Ah the tighty-whitey headstock. You can’t un-see it once you’ve noticed.

[@Stoney037]

Well I mean it's nicknamed the bikini logo

[@daveyroque1070]

Thanks a lot man😂😂

[@cgavin1]

I guess it depends if they screw it on straight or not .. :P

[@kendalllafollette1948]

lol god dammit man

[@jacobnemeth7634]

Thanks pal

[@Bliggick]

Pete is right about the trem arm getting in the way of the controls. When the 50th Anniversary Wilshire was out a few years ago an owner was complaining that the trem design caused the high E string to pop out of the saddle. That being said I still want one!

[@SeanOHanlon]

I would play that Crestwood in a heartbeat.

[@Wolfythereviewer]

I just saw the new models on Sweetwater and was looking for reviews and like a miracle y'all appeared. I love the Crestwood shape and the olympic white color.

[@terrytickler]

My dad got his Coronet yesterday well done andertons on your fast shipping and service

[@TheHifiEnvelope]

Have you played it? If so, how would you characterize the neck? The description calls it a medium C. I'm not into these super thin necks you find on so many guitars these days

[@terrytickler]

@@TheHifiEnvelope it's amazing great sound not to thin not to thick just perfect slightly neck heavy not alot tho great pickup. After a tweak and set up sorted

[@TheHifiEnvelope]

@@terrytickler Thanks for the reply!

[@terrytickler]

@@TheHifiEnvelope your very welcome cheers

[@enjoiandrew69]

@@TheHifiEnvelope of its the same as the Wilshire pros from back in 2008, they're quite thin and very flat.

[@GuitarKilf]

Been waiting for this....lots of exciting new stuff coming from Epiphone in 2021, the new colour Casino look amazing....new Riverera :)

[@marcusweil6778]

I've always thought that the Crestwood and Wilshire guitars look like something that would come out of a Fender and Gibson collaboration kinda. That's what i would imagine that to look like anyway.

[@WeaponizedKarma]

Agreed. Totally looks like epiphone's take on an S type. Maybe that's why Gibson had the Epiphone brand produce them. Didn't want to be labeled a copycat.

[@Aurichu]

@@WeaponizedKarma I was thinking Fender's take on a SG myself haha

[@mr.deafeningguitar1547]

Yeah, not the prettiest design IMO.

[@samwalker7567]

Fun fact: if you get a telecaster and draw from the neck pocket around the right hand side to the very bottom, then turn it over so right is left and fill in the other side, you get... this body shape. It's near identical to taking a Tele and making a mirror image double cutaway. Probably one of the reasons it has that crossover feel.

[@BootlegBil]

Instant Steve Marriott (Humble Pie) vibe.

[@brody.4098]

Oh yeah! I feel like I've been waiting "30 Days in the Hole" for a Steve Marriott signature. The new Coronet will do nicely.

[@BootlegBil]

@@brody.4098 Once you get one, will you go on a Four Day Creep?

[@marvinstarr2811]

One of the best jams yet

[@frankenstein4106]

Damn, I was so excited to see the single pickup Coronet I went and immediately sourced a cherry one here in the states, and I'll have it tomorrow! Simple, single P90 guitars are so enjoyable!!

[@furtherdefinitions1]

It's always a glorious day for me when I wake up, regardless of the weather. I would love to see them also re-release the Crestwood Deluxe, (the one Danish Pete is holding was called the custom). The Deluxe was basically what would be the SG Custom, three pickups. I also would like to see re-issues of the original Sheraton, Riviera and Riviera-12.

[@Haolekine888]

These look incredibly comfortable to play.

[@archbox8593]

Its a shame they didnt reissue the coronet with the silver fox finish and the bat wing headstock. That one I would have bought instantly :(

[@jordanreynolds1498]

Batwing headstock is one of my favourite headstock designs of all time

[@jeffthompson1869]

I have a white Wilshire Pro from 2008 - mini humbuckers - and batwing headstock - based on 1965 model. Hendrix had one in his collection. It is one of the most comfortable playing guitars that I have ever played - and is my all time favorite. Light weight and resonant and you can get all the way down to the highest fret easily.

[@lucasDwooten]

Absolutely! Batwing headstock especially

[@pollyurethane863]

maybe next year!

[@enjoiandrew69]

@@jeffthompson1869 I have a Wilshire pro as well and I play it more than my strat, sg, ce24, and c1. I only bought an sg because I thought it would be as comfortable as the Wilshire but I still find my self playing the Wilshire more. Thing was less than a quarter of the price!

[@xanderzumwalt917]

those sound incredible! nice work Epiphone

[@musicfromakido]

Now you've got to do a Sound Like with The Hives!!!! Vigilante plays a Coronet.

[@boomstick1643]

Capp'n meets Derek Trucks.. wait.. that's D Pete on the slide.. tasty licks my friend, tasty licks..!

[@marksargeant1019]

The Crestwood in White looks gorgeous

[@jessemoneyhun3621]

GOOOD MORNINGG to you as well I wish I always had such a lovely wake-up call.

[@earwormcovers522]

I BEEN WAITING FOR THIS ONE

[@LivioC]

Love the new Epiphones

[@wonderwomanguy]

I had a Japanese made epi one of these made from the 1970s with full humbuckers. Great SG vibe! Bought it for $20 at a yard sale in the late 90s.

[@ricmel8008]

I just love how it has four (4) knobs and the pickup switch is within lead playing reach.

[@jgenoese]

Epiphone upped their game with the pots and caps

[@tjnugent62]

Captain your lead playing has totally improved

[@void0094]

Pete made that Crestwood sound so good... I want one!

[@dylandenney3980]

Gotta say Epiphone is ALMOST nailing it. Just gotta offer some of this stuff in a lefty! My righty guitars are all annoying to play cos the knobs are right where my arm needs to rest. One in seven people are left handed. Bet most of us would pay $50-$100 more for a lefty too. Guess for now we all gotta buy Puresalem guitars. $500-$1000 on most models and EVERY model is offered in a lefty

[@anthonymorales5630]

Epiphone is killing it lately. A return to older version of the head stocks, the prophecy series, now this.

[@teknomanning]

Cause of you guys, I ordered a crestwood. 🕺🏿

[@michaeltyler1834]

On/Off Power button is what Pete is seeing I assume haha. Finally someone using their effing heads at Epiphone and I love the headstocks. Please release one with an aged Silver Fox finish with the green tint.... killer.

[@4572dk]

As a paul gilbert fan I'm dying for a wilshire!

[@atilliar]

It's awesome to see the original epiphone stuff coming back out! It makes the brand more that just a cheap Gibson brand.

[@benlees9713]

Love seeing eiphone used as it's own brand and not just be Gibson's budget range

[@AC-ql5gb]

Was going to buy a used Fender.. but now i think ill buy a new Epiphone

[@MisterRorschach90]

These would pair well with the epiphone half stack that they sold a decade ago. The trigger man.

[@sleekmonth]

The Coronet was Steve Marriott's go-to guitar in Humble Pie...one of the best tones ever.

[@stockholm1752]

I had an Epiphone Wilshire a long time ago and it didn’t look anything like this at all. It had two single coils, a different pickguard, and an in-line batwing headstock. It was cool.

[@SionynJones]

News model 1965 era

[@davidkastin4240]

This is awesome that Epiphone brought these classic guitars back. Unfortunately for us lefties they probably won't be available 😕😒

[@michaelokane319]

Awesome Intro Jam! Getting some lovely Chris Rea vibes.

[@jakemguitarist]

I want them to resissue the 60s Wilshires. The batwing headstock is so cool. Johnny Winter vibes all the way.

[@mikebelz9226]

The E resembles a Trident, Aquaman's spear head. The mini humbuckers are some of the coolest sounding pickups I've heard. Got some life & brightness.

[@austball13]

These things sound killer with gain!

[@don_bourbon2121]

Yes, the Quake logo! :) I still have the 1st game on the original CD-ROM :D

[@murky9554]

Captain is getting better and better, one would say even bettererer, right Pete? :D

[@mikdu1]

They need to remake the 60's crestwoods, for those Hellacopters/MC5 vibes

[@TheFairway8]

Hellacopters such an underrated band so much good music has come out of Sweden

[@unquiet9863]

Love hellacopters, rest in peace Strängen.

[@H_Oscarsson]

Don't forget Vigilante Carlstroem from The Hives. He's an ace guitarist!

[@rocknrollguitarcovers5654]

true that!!!

[@JourneymanActor]

I remember when Mark used to play the originals at Norman's. They are really nice with that art deco look. 👍

[@AntonioSpaziano]

13:11 "A logo that maybe I've seen on a superhero" Ranger from the game Quake: and he is THE hero