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

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@jimmywalker4884
@jimmywalker4884 7 ай бұрын
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
@jordantaylor1988 7 ай бұрын
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.
@content-appreciator
@content-appreciator 7 ай бұрын
GO HUSKERS
@johnblack9037
@johnblack9037 7 ай бұрын
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
@howardmaryon 7 ай бұрын
Corporate America has betrayed you and every other caring conscientious hard working person.
@placeholder8671
@placeholder8671 7 ай бұрын
I'd rather buy a product from the company that originally designed it instead of a copy with a slightly different headstock
@rodeowerewolf3004
@rodeowerewolf3004 7 ай бұрын
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
@theguitaristas 7 ай бұрын
😆👍
@dananthony6258
@dananthony6258 7 ай бұрын
What a diverse group of guitar lovers. What a great video. Very cool. I loved the voting thing. Feels so interactive.
@barrypearson1047
@barrypearson1047 7 ай бұрын
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
@HALWASRIGHT 4 ай бұрын
Gibson put out a video on their channel two years ago talking about what they had planned for Epiphone USA & import.
@kevinwlyons_music_production
@kevinwlyons_music_production 7 ай бұрын
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 ♫ 🎸
@thisistimwoods
@thisistimwoods 7 ай бұрын
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
@keithblakeman2823
@keithblakeman2823 7 ай бұрын
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
@theguitaristas 7 ай бұрын
Cheers man, it was great to spend an hour in the boozer with you! 😁👍🍺
@garygee1468
@garygee1468 7 ай бұрын
Bought a epiphone creastwood last year great guitar
@voiceofexperience
@voiceofexperience 7 ай бұрын
Ditto. I love mine too.
@johngibson911
@johngibson911 7 ай бұрын
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.
@moister_oyster
@moister_oyster 7 ай бұрын
Cols the only man i trust when it comes to a throughly proper review
@LGuitarB
@LGuitarB 7 ай бұрын
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.
@billfarries3238
@billfarries3238 6 ай бұрын
A review full of Col’s innuendos!! And why not…nothing wrong with having fun. Nice guitar. Cheers mate
@michaelreid5615
@michaelreid5615 7 ай бұрын
Wow, stunning colour on this one. Cheers for the video, as always. Nothing like kicking back and enjoying a nice review with a pint!
@danottley2627
@danottley2627 7 ай бұрын
Thanks for this Col. Had no idea Gibson had made a USA reissue of the Coronet. Great to have you back!
@telestratblues
@telestratblues 7 ай бұрын
Welcome back. Nice video as always. Like the USA Coronet. 🙂
@kevinrogers5534
@kevinrogers5534 7 ай бұрын
It’s not hypocritical to admit a mistake. It’s growth.
@johnwatkins677
@johnwatkins677 7 ай бұрын
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.
@fenson6738
@fenson6738 7 ай бұрын
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
@theguitaristas 7 ай бұрын
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
@cmet8280 7 ай бұрын
How do explain the same smell when the guitar comes with a gig bag?
@kenthhamner2641
@kenthhamner2641 6 ай бұрын
Possibly but glue out gases pretty quickly compared to nitro which continues to dry for years.
@kenthhamner2641
@kenthhamner2641 6 ай бұрын
Gibson bought Epiphone 57 iirc!
@kenthhamner2641
@kenthhamner2641 6 ай бұрын
I think the more massive body on the US model would make a bit of difference
@jonrichards5888
@jonrichards5888 7 ай бұрын
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
@theguitaristas 7 ай бұрын
Eastman for the win I reckon 👍
@manysnakes
@manysnakes 6 ай бұрын
For those wondering, the "Dwight" imprint noted around 12:00 refers to Sunny "Dwight" Shields music store in East St. Louis, IL. At the time, St. Louis and East St. Louis were such big music towns that Sunny Shields Music Inc. was able to get their own imprinted guitar with a tremolo from the busy factory.
@theguitaristas
@theguitaristas 6 ай бұрын
Cheers for the info! 😁👍
@jowyong6769
@jowyong6769 7 ай бұрын
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 🥰
@AndreKrell
@AndreKrell 7 ай бұрын
another brilliant video and review, mate. Thanks for all you do.
@johnb5691
@johnb5691 7 ай бұрын
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
@OneForTheNorth
@OneForTheNorth 7 ай бұрын
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
@konradhof7318
@konradhof7318 7 ай бұрын
My 69 SG has the same nitro and wood aroma it had when my brother bought it in the early 70s. 😎
@e.henrythripshaw4554
@e.henrythripshaw4554 7 ай бұрын
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
@theguitaristas 7 ай бұрын
😊🙏
@hod8931
@hod8931 7 ай бұрын
Yep my pick got it 😂 Was wanting a review on it. Thanks!
@tylersweet5994
@tylersweet5994 7 ай бұрын
Having voted for the Coronet I'm now feeling strangely sorry for the Fazely 😁
@voiceofexperience
@voiceofexperience 7 ай бұрын
IKR. We are a fickle lot. Please review the Fazely next.
@ChroniclesOfASadPunk
@ChroniclesOfASadPunk 7 ай бұрын
I'm so glad that you reviewed this! It's funny that I watched your Scratch video again yesterday, then you posted the Coronet video today. I was pissed when they announced this model! I had just bought my Ebony Junior and don't have room for another guitar payment. Currently paying on three. I completely agree with you about the Inspired by Gibson and Custom line. I am fortunate that I can now afford USA made guitars. I'd rather pay $1600 for a Les Paul Junior or SG Special than buy the Chinese made guitars, despite the upgrades. Thanks for sharing!
@theguitaristas
@theguitaristas 7 ай бұрын
This will make a great companion to the junior and hopefully by the time you’ve saved up the prices will have dropped 👍👍
@non_brewed_condiment
@non_brewed_condiment 7 ай бұрын
I really love this channel
@grog5564
@grog5564 7 ай бұрын
I have bought an Epiphone, my first electric guitar, non bass. I have friends that bought Epiphones. The only complaints/comments that I have heard, including mine was about the electronics, they are cheaper and do not last. I never had a complaint about the quality of the wood working. My Epiphone SG is still in my playing mix, after I put in the Seymour Duncan Hot Rodded humbuckers and new Pots and resistors. I call it my red Growler.
@joeymcmanus448
@joeymcmanus448 7 ай бұрын
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
@63sgjunior
@63sgjunior 7 ай бұрын
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. ❤
@Halfaloaf599
@Halfaloaf599 7 ай бұрын
Just started the video, looking forward to your review.
@pauljohnson3686
@pauljohnson3686 7 ай бұрын
I bought a new Epiphone Les Paul Custom loaded with gibson pickups ect... I paid £1089.00, which is outstanding for what you are actually getting... A great case included too.
@wesmclaughlin9369
@wesmclaughlin9369 Ай бұрын
An absolute great deal in my opinion, sounds fantastic and looks beautiful. Definitely a keeper! Enjoy
@cantfindamerica877
@cantfindamerica877 2 ай бұрын
I own the black import as well I put an aftermarket aluminum bridge. And 9 gauge strings. And a leftover p-90 bridge pup from my Gibson SG special. It’s a brand new guitar! It totally took on another personality. It’s downright fantastic. And yes Epiphone is charging too much for there import guitars! Nuff Said, Much love from America to this channel.
@sparx550
@sparx550 7 ай бұрын
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.
@kenthhamner2641
@kenthhamner2641 6 ай бұрын
I used to own to MIJ Epiphone Elitist Les Pauls. They turned me to LPs. Eventually moved to Gibsons. Still have and love a 2010 R7 Gold Top that I’ll keep till I die.
@graemero5532
@graemero5532 7 ай бұрын
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 😎
@GiovanniFlavell
@GiovanniFlavell 7 ай бұрын
Love the how the guitar sounds, love the wittering.
@ChroniclesOfASadPunk
@ChroniclesOfASadPunk 4 ай бұрын
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!
@AndreaAustoni
@AndreaAustoni 7 ай бұрын
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.
@iburley_
@iburley_ 7 ай бұрын
I'm definitely not personally in the market for this guitar, but I can't blame you for picking it up. I own the import version and I'm now realizing that what I'd really love is sort of a combination of both. I don't mind the polyurethane finish, and I outright prefer the flat compensated bridge, dogear P90, symmetrical pick guard, and knobs, but I would absolutely love those slab sides. Rosewood is always a big plus for me as well, not for any sort of feel or sound, but I just think it looks better. I imagine laurel will darken over time like everything else, but it does start out a tad orange-y for my liking.
@markjones7365
@markjones7365 7 ай бұрын
Great video max.personally,I loved going into bricks and mortar shops,but sadly,there are none left where I live in the UK,except for a small market stall, but doesn’t stock much of what I would want,except strings…so,I have also turned to using the online/internet for getting the majority of my equipment.Sadly, because most people are turning to shopping online,the shops in the towns are closing down,leaving them like ghost towns…
@Swede-js9jq
@Swede-js9jq 7 ай бұрын
Your “meanderings” are almost my favorite parts of your reviews.
@brianheale5064
@brianheale5064 7 ай бұрын
Nice one. Recently bought a second hand Shecter Silver Mount. Hands down the best guitar I’ve ever played. Quality is unbelievable for £800
@sohosteveuk
@sohosteveuk 7 ай бұрын
Thanks for giving your viewers what we want! 🙏🏻
@kylemoran4343
@kylemoran4343 7 ай бұрын
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 !
@lexgarnier
@lexgarnier 7 ай бұрын
I knew it!!!! ❤❤❤ I tried one even though I’m a lefty in the Gibson Garage .. loved the quirky look and feel
@cramster3495
@cramster3495 7 ай бұрын
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?
@martinashford3107
@martinashford3107 3 ай бұрын
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.
@hrishchandratre8970
@hrishchandratre8970 6 ай бұрын
I won’t care what you paid for the epiphone guitars. I just enjoy your true unfiltered criticism no matter what the price is!! There are loads of channel who don’t tell the truth.. mainly they are sponsored channel or stores making these videos. Keep up the good work ❤
@theguitaristas
@theguitaristas 6 ай бұрын
Cheers man that’s appreciated! 😁👍
@OliverAmberg
@OliverAmberg 7 ай бұрын
I just wanted to buy a T-Shirt 😂 Great review. Thank you Colin.
@jfiery
@jfiery 7 ай бұрын
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.
@jamesmgreen15
@jamesmgreen15 7 ай бұрын
Gotta love the smell of nitro in the vid...............Intresting vid. Thanks.
@castnoshadow82lr48
@castnoshadow82lr48 7 ай бұрын
This was a really interesting video for me Col I’m an epiphone fan I’ve agreed with your assumption on the recent epiphone prices they’re too high. My 339 pro with p90s in is still my favourite guitar to this day and I own more expensive ones. For what it’s worth my opinion is if you’re gonna start dropping over a grand on an epiphone buy an original or get a Japanese made one. The re releases of casino from America and Japan on the used market I believe are great guitars and wouldn’t cost much more than this or some of those recent china signatures. Rarely but I’ve seen some original epiphone coronet go for 3-4 grand we might be past those days and I appreciate that is a lot of money but if you can do it I think that’s the way to go on this particular model. Great vid geez
@emil8446
@emil8446 7 ай бұрын
I’m with you on that nitro smell. It’s intoxicating. Being old enough to remember when Epi was a front line brand, and follow it into a lower tier, I have a hard time wrapping my head around their new price structure. I hope they don’t totally abandon their lower cost guitars, because for a lot of people who can’t afford a lot of money, it’s a great product for a reasonable sum.
@danjudson5661
@danjudson5661 7 ай бұрын
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
@bbq4126
@bbq4126 6 ай бұрын
Make sure you shim the import pickup. It's a night and day difference. Also, there's no shielding for the pickup so shield the cavity and it'll calm down any noise.
@markbois1713
@markbois1713 7 ай бұрын
Got one today Lovin it so far. Haven't had a chance to Rock it through my rig yet but soon.
@theguitaristas
@theguitaristas 7 ай бұрын
Nice one! 😁👍
@ruggerobelloni4743
@ruggerobelloni4743 7 ай бұрын
I am no authority on electrics. My acoustic, the last one of countless I owned, is a 1948 Gibson Southernn Jumbo. In the 25 years I've played it I often dreamt it was lost, stolen or simply vanished and woke up crying, then saw it in my bedroom and relaxed. It is not just the look,feel or tone,it has a soul no import will ever have. Quoting dr.Frankenstein: "It's alive! It's alive!"
@DrTomoculus
@DrTomoculus 7 ай бұрын
That Nitro Drug Black Market is very under the radar! Good on you for calling attention to it, in your subtle way ;)
@andysfishingandflytyingcha2310
@andysfishingandflytyingcha2310 7 ай бұрын
Hi Colin. No, you're not a hypocrite. You've bought an original Epi model, not a Gibson copy. And made in the USA to boot. It's a great guitar. My only experience of Epiphones are with their amazing inspired by Gibson acoustic guitars and their even better original Epi Excelente. I bought a 1942 banner antique VOS J45 recently after seeing the reviews. I went to the Garage in London and played seven Gibson J45's and each one was as dull as dishwater, no volume, resonance or harmonic overtones. The Epi banner model l went home with was/is sensational, has the J45 thud, bright tops, plenty of bottom end and has fantastic overtones. Saved me £2000, l just wanted a J45 and was prepared to buy a Gibson. As for the Epi Excellente it is an absolute dream of a guitar. Great tone woods, ebony fingerboard and tailpiece, bone pegs, bridge and nut and every inlay is mother of pearl and there's a lot of it. Gold plated Gibson tuners too. The guitar looks and sounds amazing. If it had Gibson on the headstock it would cost £5-6000. But it's strange, l could not buy a Epi Les Paul, Standard or 335. They have to be Gibson. Go figure. Great review as always. I'm looking forward to the LP Maybach review, l was tempted but went the Gibson route on my Goldtop, black beauty, LP special and 335. Cheers mate!
@GROCK619
@GROCK619 7 ай бұрын
Another great film ! Pretty sweet Epiphone !!
@garypannone7755
@garypannone7755 7 ай бұрын
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.
@jaypeterson7637
@jaypeterson7637 7 ай бұрын
That is a beautiful, stunningly simple, sonically gorgeous, Coronet!! 👍💯
@polymorphism1966
@polymorphism1966 7 ай бұрын
I purchased the white Coronet with the tremolo bar about 2 years ago, I love this guitar, bikini headstock awesomeness!
@TheJeffcurran
@TheJeffcurran 7 ай бұрын
One of your better reviews. I'm with you. The USA Coronet should be a couple hundred less. As intoxicating as the smell of nitro is, it's hard to put a $300 premium on it. And yeah, the tuners. That doesn't make sense that they didn't use the three on a tree tuners. Great sounding guitar. I have a couple SG Jrs so I'm a fan.
@victorbeebe8372
@victorbeebe8372 7 ай бұрын
Aloha Colin! Those are nice guitars. Joe Bonamasa said the SG has a solid wood body probably 2 piece unlike his Amos V. The Amos V had Korina a veneer. But any Epiphone came out then and after increased in price. They make them nice with better features. Again the price. Mahalo Colin.
@philwalker79
@philwalker79 7 ай бұрын
It seems sold out everywhere online which perhaps tells its own story regarding whether it is 'too expensive'.
@rocket69218
@rocket69218 7 ай бұрын
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. 😂
@wesstacey2379
@wesstacey2379 7 ай бұрын
Top stuff as always mate
@ScottDavies-p8g
@ScottDavies-p8g Ай бұрын
Another fantastic watch thanks Colin ! Watched it back again because I can’t decide whether to get this or the Gibson LP Junior Double Cut. I’m even less sure after seeing how lovely this red Coronet is ! Heading to the Gibson Garage to hopefully compare the two.
@theguitaristas
@theguitaristas Ай бұрын
Yeah tricky choice but I reckon this has more character… but I want a new dc now as well! 😂
@ScottDavies-p8g
@ScottDavies-p8g Ай бұрын
@ they had one yellow one in the Gibson Garage today but QC issues again. The high E string was pretty much off the fretboard… went home empty handed
@theguitaristas
@theguitaristas Ай бұрын
@@ScottDavies-p8g it's a shame but that's Gibson all over 🤷‍♂
@mattmasonoklahoma
@mattmasonoklahoma 7 ай бұрын
another check in from oklahoma..i got the import version in black for 380 something brand new in 2021. ive been drooling over the 60’s originals for years but yea at $6700 that aint happenin on this workin guitarman budget. I took it outta thebox tuned it up and went to rocking playing country rock n blues at a house gig at this lake marina bar not far from here for a couple years. It can be super hot n muggy down there on the floating stage and i really didnt want to risk taking one my gibsons. As a sideman w this band ive had alot of fun goofin around with diff guitars and rigs..the coronet is great fun.. super stable, lightweight and i guess if it went for a swim in the lake id prolly get out my snorkel haha i play a good amount of slide with this bunch and the neck really feels pretty good. been kickin around some mods to the electronics and ive found that to be pretty typical with most the lower line epi stuff. im going to relocate the output jack on the side.. its really in the way when you go for the vol n tone knobs. i bet the usa is nice but to me i doubt its 900$ MORE nice
@spacepodi
@spacepodi 7 ай бұрын
Sometimes, it’s not how perfect or otherwise the guitar is, or how expensive, it’s more how much affection one has for it, and enjoys playing music on it. Maybe added to that is the pride of ownership when it’s hanging on the wall, but an instrument is always equally a tool and a sculpture, and if it’s fun to play then the price becomes justified, but I’m grateful there are cheap guitars out there for those who like me are limited in what is feasible. It is always fun to see all these new guitars pop up on your ‘show’ and either drool or become sniffy. It’s like guitar addiction by proxy.
@Pigpenned
@Pigpenned 5 ай бұрын
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.
@thomasmorris2245
@thomasmorris2245 7 ай бұрын
Hello Colin - I had a batwing Coronet made in New York - an early 1960’s model that I bought for around $250 in a pawn shop in the 90’s - but sold it when moving back up North not knowing how much it was worth/ would love 💕 to have it back .Johnny Winter - a Rock Star ⭐️ used one sometimes
@nellayema2455
@nellayema2455 7 ай бұрын
Love it. It's a cool guitar. Made in the Gibson USA factory just like the originals were. If I didn't already have the great (IMO) import version, I'd be tempted.
@davidhelling9296
@davidhelling9296 6 ай бұрын
Nice balance review and comparison. Love your informative channel...
@johnnyhood4841
@johnnyhood4841 7 ай бұрын
Most Excellent review Colin........Alabama
@ryanblack9308
@ryanblack9308 6 ай бұрын
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.
@TheClassicQ
@TheClassicQ 7 ай бұрын
Looking GOOD! Thanks for the review!
@christopherfidler3019
@christopherfidler3019 7 ай бұрын
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
@theguitaristas 7 ай бұрын
I didn't see them... I shall have another look and pay more attention! 😁👍
@christopherfidler3019
@christopherfidler3019 7 ай бұрын
@@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 🍺🇨🇦
@seanzinger
@seanzinger 7 ай бұрын
My Gibson LP Jr DC custom shop has that same look/feel on the edge of the fingerboard. No idea why that is but it feels amazing to me actually.
@ElReconquistador1
@ElReconquistador1 6 ай бұрын
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
@steveoneal5257
@steveoneal5257 7 ай бұрын
the gibson deluxe tuners are kluson and by making them as single tuners allows you to replace one tuner instead of replacing the complete vintage style 3 row set which would cost more
@theguitaristas
@theguitaristas 7 ай бұрын
True… and that’s useful for these Gibson style ones as they do often break 😜
@jimsuber6784
@jimsuber6784 7 ай бұрын
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.
@christopherwatkins9729
@christopherwatkins9729 7 ай бұрын
G'Day Colin... Yesss... This is one of your BEST Guitar Reviews...Word by word and comment by comment ???? You have 'nailed' this Review... (Sharp interaction between P90 and Pedals too)... (First time I ever 'liked' a P90)... and then ? Like a Silly old fool ? Last week... Was sucked in to a really 'Professional' Scam and lost US$250-00 ! Well... Tried to BLOCK A/c a few hours later... but the shekels were gone ! It was a learning curve and I hope the Bastards are jailed in Siberia with bread (stale) and water (also stale ?)... and so... Yes... The USA Coronet 'could' have been a little cheaper, but then (?) would not have been available 'For Sale' the day you bought it ! Pros & Cons ?? and... Am thinking you have bought a "Keeper'... It would be a 'Keeper' for me... It DID just have the 'edge' on the Black Model... and the 'Aroma' is probably worth the extra Price-tag ! (Did you like that ?... "Aroma" ?)... Looking forward to the Maybach next week...If playing any Golf (?) may you 'Hole' in 'One' ! Keep your pencils sharp... Have just 'sharpened' all mine ! Chris...🤠...
@rhoff7272
@rhoff7272 7 ай бұрын
Great video, love the Coronet!
@therealphilosopherpete
@therealphilosopherpete 7 ай бұрын
l love it too. Wish I never got ride of my LP Jr.
@sjgreaves
@sjgreaves 7 ай бұрын
I don't have many regrets about guitar and gear trading except selling an early 70's Marshall JMP head in my teens and more recently dithering over whether to buy an original 60's coronet in my favourite local guitar shop and then missed it 😞 I'm a big fan of single P90 guitars. Differences in sound? For one the strings on the US version sound a bit fresher, maybe that is just me though. That said, P90 specs changed over time and the early 50's ones differ from the 60's and later ones - could that be part of it if Gibson were going for different period specs? I don't know about now but back in the day even similar age P90s differ quite a bit (I have several vintage P90s and they do vary a lot). Having said that, even a top quality handwound replacement P90 is only around 100 quid so not exactly a show stopper if that is the only bit you don't like. Bearing in mind the vast amount of work on these guitars (both variants) is going to be CNC, and assuming the machines are of similar tolerances etc, there isn't much reason why the build quality would be hugely different - QC is key but again, if "offshore" builds have good QC then they should be good. Eastman being a case in point there. Personally I don't care where it was made if I like ti and it seems reasonably well made and sounds and plays good. Where it was made is probably more of an issue if you expect to sell it later though - especially if the initial cost to you is relatively high, I expect the "made in USA" will attract a higher resale price then "made in China" even if the quality is essentially the same.
@colinmcnab6145
@colinmcnab6145 2 ай бұрын
I would buy one but without the New Yorker pickup its not a 59 replica. Also there is no excuse for Epiphone not fitting a New Yorker pickup given there is currently a jazz guitar reissue fitted with two of them.
@henryhunter5026
@henryhunter5026 6 ай бұрын
Good review! I think that you just about said everything that needs to be said regarding the two Coronets. They both look great and sound good, being an old geezer I grew up aspiring to own a “real” USA built guitar. Nowadays I own quite a few of them, most have been amazing and a few just OK. I have several single P90 guitars, some made in the USA and others in the far east, they’re all nice guitars but the USA Gibson’s just feel that little bit special, having seen and heard both the USA and Chinese Epiphones my head says the Chinese Epiphone is great but my heart longs for the USA guitar. I know that at £1500 it’s far too expensive but it’s an American guitar built in the Gibson factory! It’s only money for Christs sake.
@2112pjm
@2112pjm 7 ай бұрын
Great video Col, I went to the Gibson garage in April on my birthday and had a great day. I did only buy a t shirt this time, but I’m sure I’ll be back there 😂
@theguitaristas
@theguitaristas 7 ай бұрын
Cheers Phil... £69 for a T Shirt is a pretty decent present all the same! 😆👍
@MichaelIrons-d5v
@MichaelIrons-d5v 7 ай бұрын
nice one mt loved the vid m.
@jimsuber6784
@jimsuber6784 7 ай бұрын
Wow. I like the pickup plate. Well done Gibson
@reddottx
@reddottx 7 ай бұрын
I can see why people might get a Les Paul jr for about the same price or even a Les Paul special for a bit more, but the Coronet is just completely different vibe. It’s more of a mood thing. Today is Coronet day! Having said that, it really should be 1200.00. The marketplace will soon agree and that’s what you’ll see them selling for on Reverb.
@mikesalt8248
@mikesalt8248 7 ай бұрын
I like the squared body on the US (import ! ) Col. To me its a lot to do with the pick up height on these type of guitars and I have tried a lot ! Just before I left Australia Artist bought into country their version of the DC LP Junior (TV Yellow ) I grabbed one straight away WOW what an axe ! within a few weeks I sold my Gibson! Harley Benton and Artist come out of the same factory by the way I believe.
@victorbeebe8372
@victorbeebe8372 7 ай бұрын
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
@victorbeebe8372 7 ай бұрын
@@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.
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