Coronet USA Review 🎸 Can America Make Epiphone Great Again? 😁🇺🇸

[@moister_oyster]

Cols the only man i trust when it comes to a throughly proper review

[@jaypeterson7637]

That is a beautiful, stunningly simple, sonically gorgeous, Coronet!! 👍💯

[@jonrichards5888]

Welcome back Colin! Another great review. I'd happily buy a USA Epiphone if there was no Gibson version. BUT it would have to beat my Eastman sb55dc/v, which I don't think will happen anytime soon. Rock on to all the Guitaristas out there.

[@theguitaristas]

Eastman for the win I reckon 👍

[@jimmywalker4884]

I will get hate for this comment but that is ok. I live and work in Oklahoma, USA. I worked for 18 years in a manufacturing plant, 4 years on the production floor and 14 years in the quality department. The made in America tag means nothing, quality depends on the person making the product and the resources the company gives the employee to make the product. The company and the employees both have to have pride in their work to make the end product better than others in the market, if it is about getting products out the door then where it is made means nothing at all.

[@jordantaylor1988]

I'm a teacher in Oklahoma USA! I agree 100% A lot of US companies think slapping the "Made in the USA" sticker on something is all they need to do anymore to justify a huge price tag. That may have been the case decades ago, but the rest of the world has caught up. Great guitars are made in a lot of places.

[@1040ecapja]

GO HUSKERS

[@johnblack9037]

I do not agree with such a generalised comment. I could write a thesis on this but would probably be wasting my breath. However I will point out a few things such as Brand equity and country of origin ( case in point would be Swiss watches just to prove a point). The second would be pride in your country and jobs at home rather than abroad. Third would be heritage. Means nothing to you fine!

[@howardmaryon]

Corporate America has betrayed you and every other caring conscientious hard working person.

[@placeholder8671]

I'd rather buy a product from the company that originally designed it instead of a copy with a slightly different headstock

[@johngibson911]

I got so excited when I saw the thumbnail on the TV channel last night that a little bit of wee came out 😀- I'm going to get down to Lime Street and jump on a train to that London for a butchers at the Gibbo Garage

[@jfiery]

I hope that ending jam is on steal my licks! No hypocracy in my opinion. They are a little pricey. At $1300 Id be buying one. At its price I'm waiting for reverb but it's beautiful.

[@kylemoran4343]

Another great morning with Colin. Guitars, and a few nibbles. What more could you want ? Maybe a Blood Mary to wash down the nibs. As always Thanks Guitaristas !

[@markbois1713]

Got one today Lovin it so far. Haven't had a chance to Rock it through my rig yet but soon.

[@theguitaristas]

Nice one! 😁👍

[@GiovanniFlavell]

Love the how the guitar sounds, love the wittering.

[@ElReconquistador1]

Great work, I’m a big Steve Marriott fan myself…. I came across a New guitar design by Shergold called a Telstar, cheap as chips and worth looking at for a future review

[@sparx550]

Ah Well Col, in words of the Stones, ‘You Can’t alwasys get what you want’. It was the Guild I was looking forward to but this was a cracking vlog as usual.

[@danjudson5661]

The Gibson les Paul junior tribute dc is very similar to this. They don’t make them anymore but they were about £600 new in 2020. Not as fancy as the epiphone but available used for £750. They don’t come up much as I think they are mostly keepers. Mahogany body maple neck rosewood Gibson p90. They seem a good middle ground

[@calogeroavanzato398]

Great review as usual Colin , any chance you could revie a Godin-summit-classic-ht-havana-brown les paul seems like a lot of guitar for the price, thanks for what you do for us GAS infected people

[@garypannone7755]

Yes Tuning keys are better on the import. I may be one of the few, But I actually like the front jack on a guitar. So +2 for the import. But +3 for the American Better neck. Comes with a case and made in America. Another great video.

[@craighornsby78]

I think it’s a different argument for the epiphone pricing as you say it’s not a Chinese one. If it was that price for a Chinese one then someone would need their heads checking. Still too much money and I think you justified it nicely. I have a Chinese one for my daughter as she’s an Arctic fan.

[@wadesummers4102]

I've got to ask Colin, since I saw that you are a culprit of a pet peeve of mine. Why? Why do people leave the 2 or 3 factory stickers on the back of the headstocks on Epiphones. I've played 10 year old used Epiphones in shops still with those stickers on. Why? People, you own the guitar, you can take those stickers off. Please. Its killing me... I stand by what I said in last weeks comments. I'd buy the import and throw a Lollar in it and still have a grand or so left in my pocket.

[@theguitaristas]

Likewise I always used to take all stickers and plastic off immediately but don't bother these days in case I flip them

[@paulcopsey6573]

2nd the comments regarding the staff at the Gibson Garage, especially the guys downstairs in the Epiphone department. Very helpful, very patient & very good at selling the brand... I am now ruined. Could have easily walked out with a couple of guitars, if not for the fact that I would have needed to trade in a few of my old ones.

[@musicnasa666]

❤ your playing style....and guitar is gigable

[@theguitaristas]

😊🙏

[@DJCJ999]

I think Gibson really wanted to make a Coronet and this is what they've come up with. The USA one is a little nicer in shape and finish but do those differences make for the 1000£ extra? I think not but Gibsons are over priced in general so that's the real price of ownership... if you can afford one then great if not then thanks your lucky stars the imports are now under £400!

[@LGuitarB]

1600 pounds is much for an Epiphone, but at least it's one of their own models, not a Gibson knock-off. I personally would still look for a used Gibson for that kind of money. All my electric guitars, except my first one, I bought used for that matter.

[@liaa5655]

yeah coronets one of my all time favourit gits, cheap trick and MC5 - s Wayne Kramer a classic player, there is famous broadcast on yotube about live playing , and recently Pete Doherty and Elliot Smith uses them kind of famously, and nowdays the guy from mychemicalromance play the chinase ones

[@Paul-rt4ix]

If it said Gibson on the headstock yet had all the same specs folk wouldn't say it's too expensive!

[@neslesman6708]

Colin, that is one of the ugliest guitars I can summon in my mind. However, you did a great job reviewing it. Hat's off to you Sir. Thanks for the advice on how to use the rat pedal as well

[@steveoneal5257]

resale value is a huge thing also

[@spaceman103]

28:38 I think the other one must sound €1500 worth better, because I payed way too much for it.🧐

[@Walks-With-Pride]

Nice guitar, but it is a shame that more detail wasn't attributed to the tuners. Why use the wrong tuners on this guitar, when the correct Epiphone Deluxe branded tuners are readily available??? Also, I think the price is a little out of whack. Why pay $1,699 for an Epiphone Coronet when you can buy an actual Gibson Les Paul Jr, which is essentially the same guitar, for $1,599, or a Les Paul Special with two P-90s, for $1,799? At this price point, I think the Gibson models are a better choice.

[@tomdelrio446]

Your complaint about the incorrect machine heads yet not about the non dogear P90 seems inconsistent and petty. Great review otherwise and thorough.

[@theguitaristas]

The original '59 didn't have a dogear P90 it had a 'New Yorker' which I did mention

[@manelalentorn]

In 6 months we will find deals on the USA one for 1.300, and I still find it expensive…

[@davidwood351]

A great guitar. Alas, I cannot add more guitars to my closet.

[@oldguy5381]

If the guitar is good it may be worth the money. The case is a value on its own. I’m sorry to say made in Americas not what it used to be. Enjoy your weekend.

[@820hurleyj]

Why did you wipe off all the conductive grease?

[@theguitaristas]

🤔

[@tylersweet5994]

Having voted for the Coronet I'm now feeling strangely sorry for the Fazely 😁

[@voiceofexperience]

IKR. We are a fickle lot. Please review the Fazely next.

[@rodeowerewolf3004]

My favorite part of all of your videos is seeing you truly enjoy new guitars. You do a great job of conveying the real guitar addict enthusiasm we all know. Thanks for the finding the hole comment...lol.

[@theguitaristas]

😆👍

[@barrypearson1047]

Took me a while to figure out what Gibson are doing. They are restoring Epiphone to their rightful position as another Gibson brand like it was in the sixties. Doing a good marketing job too.

[@HALWASRIGHT]

Gibson put out a video on their channel two years ago talking about what they had planned for Epiphone USA & import.

[@keithblakeman2823]

Great episode, been looking forward to watching it all day and have done so in a South London pub with a couple of pints, sad fucker that I am. I’m desperate for a double cut, single P90 junior style guitar and this fits the bill perfectly, it looks and sounds the absolute bollocks and a serious contender to the SG Jnr. I love the slab rather than curved body, just like the Mosrite MK2 up against the earlier hideous German carve MK1’s. I’ll own one, one day, but it won’t be bought at the current price - single pickup, no bridge, minimal electronics. Hell, I got a 2nd hand 2015 Gibson Jnr DC and even after changing everything on it including proper Gibson P90’s it’s cost less. An hour well spent Colin, thanks.

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers man, it was great to spend an hour in the boozer with you! 😁👍🍺

[@garygee1468]

Bought a epiphone creastwood last year great guitar

[@voiceofexperience]

Ditto. I love mine too.

[@dananthony6258]

What a diverse group of guitar lovers. What a great video. Very cool. I loved the voting thing. Feels so interactive.

[@johngibson911]

Love this video Colin - thanks again for a brilliant way to enjoy a cuppa and a biccy. Now, I know it's still controversial, but I think this will save a bit of face for Epiphone under their Gibson masters. They've really ignored the brand heritage for far too long and I hope the Coronet is just the first of a whole line of original Epi's made in the USA. Guitarists like heritage but they also like variety so it hits the mark on both counts. Yes, I know it's still a lot of cash but when you compare it to other offerings from established American, Japanese and European builders (and even Chinese builders like Eastman) then it's appropriate and justifiable. The IBG and IBGC stuff has it's place for those that want fully endorsed Gibson products on a budget, but Epiphone is more than that so Gibson should be celebrating the brand's American roots and I for one applaud that.

[@LGuitarB]

Given the emotional connection you have with this gutar it's a sensible purchase. I didn't need my Les Paul Studio either, but I wanted one, since so many of my guitar heroes play Les Pauls.

[@teodelnorte]

That US Coronet is a stunner. Nice video as always Colin, thanks. This current crop in charge of Gibson doing a good job to undo the historical crime of almost destroying a great American brand, Epiphone, but yes, some of the pricing is laughable. I got a Riviera with the mini HBs for about 500 quid. Good price, brilliant guitar. Seems to be their signature guitars where the prices are mad, like the Joe Bonamassa, Dave Grohl and Mustaine ones

[@rocket69218]

Nah you're good.... it's essentially a Gibson junior isn't it, so it's priced as one. ... which is fine, I suppose. Although as you say the street price for a Jr is a little less but these will be around the same soon. It's right to the top of the 'cool wall' anyway, so worth every penny. 😂

[@kevinwlyons_music_production]

Super and honest review. I believe a guitar or any item purchased is an individual persuit. I went to Thomann Wednesday to look at the Guild Polara and was going to buy it. It was out of stock and was now only available by request. I bought a Harley Benton DC 600 VI Vintage (3 Humbucker SG style) for 183 Euros instead. I bought it to modify, but it's so good that I only put new tuners on it. I have a great sounding and great playing guitar for 250 Euros. It's all individual my friend. Whatever makes you happy, do it. No judgement from me. I think in today's market, that or any guitar will be another couple hundred bucks more in short time. Buy what your heart tells you to buy. Life is too short for a bank account. Thanks for the great review. I'm glad you bought it and NO, you are not a hypocrite. Follow your passion. Live the dream ♫ 🎸

[@frankcarter6427]

Trump can play one in prison - God Bless 'Murika

[@telestratblues]

Welcome back. Nice video as always. Like the USA Coronet. 🙂

[@OliverAmberg]

I just wanted to buy a T-Shirt 😂 Great review. Thank you Colin.

[@johnwatkins677]

The other thing worth noting is they have move the strap button to the top horn. I think this is a good move as the guitar should balance better on a strap.

[@kevinrogers5534]

It’s not hypocritical to admit a mistake. It’s growth.

[@whoshotjohn13]

Didn’t one of the fine gentlemen of Dumpy’s Rusty Nuts :) play one in the early 80’s?

[@johnb5691]

Vigilante Carlstroem from the Hives plays an original Coronet. There is a cool rig rundown on Premier Guitar showing it. He beats the hell out if it. Anyway, great video once again and keep uo the awesome content! Cheers from Ontario, Canada

[@worthmoremusic]

I really like this model Epiphone..love the weight but not the price. Geez....can't help associating your video title with a former convicted felon US president'.. 😄

[@fenson6738]

For information, it's not the nitro that you smell, but the impregnated odor of the glue used to coat the case (typical vanilla scent of Canada made cases).

[@theguitaristas]

Oooh is that an actual fact?… and it seeps into the guitar and can last for quite a long time?? My Les Paul still smells sweet after many months…

[@cmet8280]

How do explain the same smell when the guitar comes with a gig bag?

[@kenthhamner2641]

Possibly but glue out gases pretty quickly compared to nitro which continues to dry for years.

[@kenthhamner2641]

Gibson bought Epiphone 57 iirc!

[@kenthhamner2641]

I think the more massive body on the US model would make a bit of difference

[@non_brewed_condiment]

I really love this channel

[@carlcarl6032]

Made in America don't mean jack shit other than resale value. Then again......that's pretty much the most important part now isn't it.

[@konradhof7318]

My 69 SG has the same nitro and wood aroma it had when my brother bought it in the early 70s. 😎

[@hod8931]

Yep my pick got it 😂 Was wanting a review on it. Thanks!

[@johndaugherty4127]

Hey, the headstock is'nt broken! Hallelujah! We guitaristas are all hypocrits sometimes bro. P. S. I like theEpi cases much better than Gibson's new ones. Just sayin... Great demo.

[@michaelreid5615]

Wow, stunning colour on this one. Cheers for the video, as always. Nothing like kicking back and enjoying a nice review with a pint!

[@bluzmansix]

I agree Col, if a piece of kit floats the boat and you can afford it who gives a shit about price. Just enjoy the snot out of it.

[@billfarries3238]

A review full of Col’s innuendos!! And why not…nothing wrong with having fun. Nice guitar. Cheers mate

[@AndreKrell]

another brilliant video and review, mate. Thanks for all you do.

[@jowyong6769]

Not sure if it sounds better, I'd almost certainly fail the blind test, but damn...that's a real premium piece of timber! That ribbon mahogany looks incredible, bet it dances like crazy in the light 🥰

[@cramster3495]

Nice review and lovely guitar. Chinese labour costs are between 25-40% of US equivalent depending on the industry. Given roughly comparable raw materials and parts costs this largely explains the difference in retail price of the 2 guitars. However, where US Gibson models win out hands down is on their future value retention. Whether this will apply to new, vintage nearly-correct Epiphones, who knows?

[@AndreaAustoni]

The bellend adjuster haha! If a P90 is too low it will sound mushy and the hum will be very loud. Jack up the P90 in the import Coronet to no more than 3mm from the strings and it will come alive, I promise. More output, more midrange bite, and the hum will be quieter in comparison. My Coronet sounds massive now. The other difference is the pickup output. The import has an Epiphone P90 Pro that measures 8.7k IIRC so it will be darker. the USA is less than 8k so it will have more treble.

[@jimsuber6784]

The keys would have been different if it were a copy but I think it's a redo not a resurrection. If so the new gear is probably superior in quality. It should be anyway. Most new gear is.

[@VamboMarbleEye]

Colin we had them both out in the shop today and honestly, we couldn’t tell the difference bar the grand for the sweet paint job and different pickgaurd, the latter of course which can be changed for pennies. My budget version was only £240 ex display. I’m going against my usual train of thought here, but it’s the budget all the way

[@victorbeebe8372]

I passed up a original Les Paul Jr. for $450 to buy a new 94 Les Paul Classic for $1,000+ at the time.

[@victorbeebe8372]

@@cataclysmicconverter I used to see a lot if Ibanez Explorer and V back then. I seen a Original Burst $5,000 and Black Guard Tele for $4,500 in the mid Eighties. Dam the luck.

[@MultiSpeedr]

What is a shame about the price of this guitar is I bought a 1966 Epiphone Dwight car net with the batwin headstock for $1750 not that long ago well a few years ago, But in my estimation you shouldn't be spending big money for guitars unless they're Vintage...

[@theguitaristas]

Let me see if they included the certificate… 😆👍

[@MultiSpeedr]

@@theguitaristas lol...Listen, I only bought my 66, because I knew the vintage market for Coronets was going to go insane, and it is a Dwight, I have the Cherry import one, and I love it, and the price was great, and I also have one of the 90's ones with the Armstrong pickups or something and that is cool also...

[@Lounge-lizard]

Not too sure about this one captain! The price is ridiculous if I’m honest and it’s not great looking.

[@robertweldon7909]

I can see why this guitar costs more. Although it is an Epiphone, it has higher quality HARDWARE in it. An $800 version would have lower quality hardware, the main drawback to affordable versions of guitars. Here (I think) Gibson/ Epiphone did what many would do with a nice affordable guitar, upgrade the hardware and then they charged about double. Doing it yourself? Ah, it would save (guessing) about $300. Did the original 1960's versions offer a double pickup variation? When I was a teenager (early 1960's) a friend had a real nice double P90 pickup Epiphone that looked a lot like this guitar, It was a very long time ago, so my memory is foggy, but looked very much like this guitar. .-)

[@vocalion9519]

I found it interesting how you only referred to one guitar as "the import." Do American guitars somehow escape being described as imports?

[@theguitaristas]

It’s just my way of avoiding using the C word which although perfectly acceptable to me does tend to trigger some people 🤷‍♂️

[@joeymcmanus448]

I like the guitar and epiphone is my favorite guitars, but that price is just a bit to much. I'll be interested in seeing if they come down in price and and if they hold the value, I'm not sure they will. Great to get a new full video, best way to start a Friday. Cheers

[@danottley2627]

Thanks for this Col. Had no idea Gibson had made a USA reissue of the Coronet. Great to have you back!

[@geoffreyalder7275]

Nitro does age well,checking,patina etc....but jeeeeez innit 'CLAGGY'....😱

[@christopherfidler3019]

Colin, I believe you forgot to mention the Epiphone Coronet (USA) comes with a second set of Knobs. You mentioned prices are high right now but isn't the market supposed to be getting softer due to the pandemic and people selling guitars? Thanks for the demo.

[@theguitaristas]

I didn't see them... I shall have another look and pay more attention! 😁👍

[@christopherfidler3019]

@@theguitaristas There should be a set of Black Knobs inside the case for people that like the look of the 1960's Epiphone Coronet. if you didn't get a set reach out to Gibson. You have to go through Gibson instead of Epiphone for any support. Cheers 🍺🇨🇦

[@martinashford3107]

Anyway... Chinese products just get better and better. Especially when USA and Western manufacturers partner with them.

[@AndrewAHayes]

I have always fancied a Coronet although I voted for the Guild, I don't think I would buy the USA version though, I don't think it matters much and I think the import is more appealing to me, after all Gibson are saying "Play Original" I love that Nitro smell of a new guitar, I suspect the modern Epiphone built original is a poly finish. What have you been up to telly wise Col? If you can say.

[@martincartwright5461]

I enjoyed the video, but I'll stick to my eastman DC

[@theguitaristas]

Yeah it feels very similar but I think the sb55dc Eastman would absolutely trump it in a fight... we will have to do that one 🤔

[@martinashford3107]

The Coronet is a mahogany, DC Tele, with a set neck and single P90. Check out and compare the body profiles. Nitro smell is just nitro smell- it is one of the best perfumes.

[@kiragina.7152]

I've played two USA Epi Casinos. The Eastman T64/v is just a much better guitar. If I felt the urge for an expensive single P90 double cut, I'd go with the SB55DC/v all day every day over this.

[@standingbadger]

If you did, you would not be disappointed.

[@baabaabaa-yp2jh]

I agree, l wanted a Jr...but wound up buying the SC.. The DCs nice too mate.

[@chrisbailiss7309]

I have an Eastman too - stunningly good. To produce a guitar that good tells me there are some seriously skilled people focussed on quality in that factory. Where it's made in the world doesn't dictate how good/bad a guitar can be.

[@irgnj180]

@@chrisbailiss7309 Unfortunately even with Eastman it's hit and miss. Recently bought my third Eastman (second hand), a T59v, and it's quite underwhelming to be honest. While the other two are flawless, this one has a poor fret job, several flaws in the binding, glue on the top around the neck joint. It also sounds really dark and doesn't stay in tune very well.

[@e.henrythripshaw4554]

As usual, a very entertaining video. Your biggest strength, apart from the fact that you admit that it might be "all in the head", which of course it is, is that you're very relatable and self-deprecating. Ultimately, rationalizing one guitar over another is just that and what really matters is that you get a kick out of whatever guitar you choose. Musically, there isn't all that much difference between one electric guitar and another one (at least among solid and semi-hollow guitars) and most of them will do whatever job you need or want them to. Yeah, the USA one is probably a bit more of a turn on, but that's really all it is.

[@theguitaristas]

😊🙏

[@philwalker79]

It seems sold out everywhere online which perhaps tells its own story regarding whether it is 'too expensive'.

[@jeremymiller6933]

Hey Colin! . If you're happy with it, then it's money well spent. Personally, I am interested in a few of the new Epiphones, mainly the '59 and the new LP Custom. Will the new '59 be what my former one should have been? The addition of the Custombuckers have definitely picqued my interest. I do wish I was able to play my '59 Outfit through this new amp setup before trading it to give it a fair shot like I did with my SG Custom. Oh well. The difference between my Gibson and Epiphones is really substantial since I got the tube amp. It doesn't mean the Epiphone's are terrible all of a sudden, but the separation is there. Anyway... As much as I still like my white Epi LP Custom, will the new one be the bridge from my $649 one to the $6499 Gibson Custom Shop modeal at the store? Or will it make my $649 model look that much more of a great deal? Honestly, if I did buy the newer LP Custom, I'd slap some EMGs in, have a bullseye graphic painted on and re-create my Zakk Wylde Custom. I'd then put the Gibson electronics from the $1299 one into my $649 one. So tempting. Half tempted to do the ZW re-conditioning to the $649 one now. haha I do forsee a lot of these Epiphone Custom Shop models hitting the used market at a discount in the next year or two when the novelty wears off and buyers' remorse takes hold. I guess I will have to play them at that point and see for myself. I just can't spend around $1500 on an Epiphone when the used Gibsons are not too much higher. It just doesn't seem smart to me.

[@theguitaristas]

Remind me what tube amp you just got? Sounds like you have a great plan to end up with both versions of the Custom! 😆👍

[@jeremymiller6933]

@@theguitaristas Marshall DSL 40. All 4 channels (clean, crunch, od1, od2) are different sounding and it has Master Volume pots that I use as an attenuator so that I can turn up the channel volumes to drive the pre amps and keep the power amp at a reasonable volume inside the house. It's nice to have a high gain sound that doesn't fall apart at higher volumes like my solid state did. :) I also picked up a Boss SD-1 and it works beautifully with it. The efx loop works quite nice as well with a chorus, delay and eq pedal in it. I want to add a reverb, but not a priority. I aslo set up the noise gate with both the front and the efx loop. Really underrated pedal. My old '81 LP Custom with the ZW modifications was a bit of a Frankenstein with so many pieces from other guitars making it whole. It was an ebay purchase from about 25 years ago. The repaired headstock is starting to break apart so I am just swapping out the electronics to one of my Epiphones and will then just throw the body away, sadly. It was going to go into the Slash, and still might. Going to create my own version of "Lazarus!" Seeing the newer one with a one piece neck, maple cap, pearl inlays, long neck tenon, headstock. None of that might mean a thing in the end, but sounds like a nicer setup to re-create such a monster that it once was. It had plenty of imperfections to look at, but the sound blew people away. That's what I want to keep.

[@keymaker_coils686]

Are we certain it's actually a Gibson P90? In all the advertisements it just says "soap bar" and typically if it's US mad, they're quick to put that in print. Just seems odd. 🤷

[@trevor4533]

Being that it is a USA made guitar, I'd say it would be a safe assumption that it is a Gibson P90. I can only imagine the backlash they will get if it turns out to be an epi pro p90 pickup 🤣 edit: Colin actually removes the pickup at 19:25. Its a Gibson P90.

[@theguitaristas]

I have a Gibbo one somewhere so I shall look see if it's the same stickers etc.

[@keymaker_coils686]

@theguitaristas good man! I'd be more interested in the resistance reading, gauss, etc as well. I'm a total sucker for expanding my Coronet collection!

[@63sgjunior]

Very interesting. Liked the vote idea and to be honest the import sounded thin and wispy by comparison. I might have been tempted to change the pickup over but i wouldn't want to give you any mad ideas. 😂 how guitars interact with us will vary from person to person but that's all part of the creative process it's where we get taken on our musical journey. Keep up the good work. ❤

[@ChroniclesOfASadPunk]

I got my own Epiphone Coronet! Sweetwater offered 36-month financing, and I couldn't turn it down. I went with the Vintage Cherry, too, but I almost regret not going with Ebony. It has serious tuxedo vibes. Also, I've already replaced those goofy knobs. HAHA. But it sounds great. I love it. Cheers!

[@victorbeebe8372]

A nitro high.😂

[@txkflier]

It’s a beautiful, great-sounding guitar; however, I’m not a fan of the bikini headstock. I love that transparent red. Maybe that’s why I liked the Strat-O-Sonic so much. It’s apparent that the USA Coronet is one of your favorites, so that makes it well worth the price. Enjoy.. 👍

[@graemero5532]

Your new USA Coronet is luvvly jubbly, and sounds great Col 👍🏻 Imo the best guitar you've bought in a while. It just has that old school cool vibe to it 😎

[@tomvontrott]

I agree with you, many of the more expensive Epis maybe should just say Gibson on the headstock for what you are paying. They really don’t have that middle tier like Fender has, with Squire/Mexican/American. Of course Mexican Fenders still say Fender on the headstock and they all use the proper headstock shape for the type of guitar they are. Although most of the Mexican stuff is cheaper than the higher end Epiphone stuff. I’ve heard several people suggest Gibson should bring back the Orville brand for the middle priced stuff. I kinda like that idea, call the import stuff with a Poly finish and American electronics Orville by Gibson. Of course this video is about an actual Epiphone, so that is different lol.

[@jamesmgreen15]

Gotta love the smell of nitro in the vid...............Intresting vid. Thanks.

[@cageliner]

That's lighter than my SG Special, 6.2 lbs. The finger board is nice and dark, and I love me an uncompensated wrap tail bridge. $2,400 CAD = 1381 GBP, which I think is overpriced, but nostalgia is expensive, wot? I wonder how it would sound with a mini humbucker...

[@user-xd7rc9mj3x]

If you look at Epiphone pricing, they've stratified prices around series inspired by Gibson Custom Shop, Inspired by Gibson (Original, Modern), and then Original, Made in USA. So, the cheaper versions are still available, but what they've done is segmented the lineup, adding higher end that at the top overlaps with Gibson. 1) Higher end Epiphones, which can compete in quality with Gibson, add some shine to the brand, and 2) also have a higher net profit than low-end Gibsons. If you look at their product lines in swim lanes and price points, this will become apparent. It's good product management, and it ensures that people with gear acquisition syndrome have plenty to buy at different price points. Since the average guitar player owns 8 guitars at one time.

[@ryanblack9308]

I found a mid '60's batwing Olympic in a thrift shop for $75 about 15 years ago...beat up but a player. Sold it when broke, but pine for this body style because of it. Unrelated, but if I can recommend a very interesting and affordable single pickup guitar you may enjoy: Squier Paranormal Esquire Deluxe.

[@jaymax3201]

Coronet USA is 1700$, I prefer Les Paul modern lite 1500$. If I choose Coronet, MIC 450$. However, I know that Vintage Melody Maker sounds great when played with a Marshall amp.

[@norseman61]

These Coronets are just plain cool. To me they seem more Fenderish than Gibsonesque. I’m always bothered by how Gibson is constantly screwing up obvious specs when they do historical remakes or tribute-style guitars. They even do it on some high dollar LP reissue models. If they’re going to do it, just do it CORRECTLY.

[@joek81981]

Hey I just saw a kind of guitar you might like. Its called a Schecter (I know, I know just bear with me) Ultra 3, and the guy had P90s in it. It DOES NOT look like a Schecter. Are you aware of the Ultra? Kinda Americana, relief / drop-edge thing? This one had 90s in it. Totally you.

[@pauleuro123]

"Made in the USA?" Surely you mean "BORN in the USA!" Great guitar. If it had the name "Gibson" on the headstock it would be a future classic! The scratch plate is too bland. It needs the "E" logo on it. I've been thinking... "Born in the USA" could be a good name for a song. I think I'll send it to a guy I know in the States - Bruce somebody or other. I think he has talent and could be famous if he has the right songs. Humble Pie... Steve Marriot AND Peter Frampton!!!!

[@MrBiggordy]

This wasn't a review, you're a fan-boy of this guitar! So, how can you justify having two guitars the same, one perfectly adequate Epi, the other a smelly, expensive trophy?! Back to form, Colin, great video, entertaining as always. By the way, I love the way you 'inspire' your USA followers to contribute by your joke: "You lot have it arse about face..." Ha!

[@robpodd8665]

The Nitro smell is worth $400 alone Colin ! Right?!

[@theguitaristas]

I’ve been known to pay even more for that! 😆👍

[@robpodd8665]

@@theguitaristas it’s really a beautiful looking guitar

[@Pigpenned]

Think of all the great guitars Steve Marriott had access to and he got some of his greatest tones out of a Coronet. Saw him and met him live 3 times. I had a chance to buy a friend's 60's Casino that had been converted to left hand, we were both right but the controls were on the top like Hendrix's Strat and the original control holes were filled with car filler and painted over black. I offered £350 a few years ago because the tone was spine chilling but he fell off a wall at work and suffered brain damage so I wish him the best. That's Epiphone's Tele/SG Jr with a P90 with a Gibson build. If I bought it I'd feel I lucked out.