Epiphone Coronet Reissue!

[@cgavin1]

Ok had mine a few days now. 100% honest feedback. PROS: 1. Light (

[@fams19934]

Remember Steve Marriott. Beautiful guitar of Epiphone!

[@loutruckmd]

I just hope that, if anything happens to me. My wife doesn't sell my guitars, for what I told her I paid for them.

[@theguitaristas]

That’s brilliant cheers man! 🤣👍🎸

[@mralgebro]

Amazing comment! 😬💪

[@dantaylor1724]

😁

[@njcranes]

Amen!!!

[@ginopenguino1450]

NAG = Not Another Guitar

[@CheesyM8]

After a proper setup and some lemon oil in the fretboard this guitar plays and feels amazing

[@mattpeckham667]

Nice nod to the NY Dolls at the end. When I think of guitars with P-90s, I think of Steve Marriott, Leslie West, and Johnny Thunders.

[@JCRJr3]

Ending with New York Dolls! SOLD!

[@stevevecc3835]

What song was that?

[@lucasasterlund64]

@@stevevecc3835 personality crisis 😎👌

[@TheMountainDemon]

Best review I’ve seen on this guitar, hands down. Definitely getting a cherry version

[@theguitaristas]

Wow thanks Luke! that's very much appreciated... you should definitely get one if you can!

[@TheMountainDemon]

@@theguitaristas It's ordered, just gotta play the waiting game now as everyone is out of stock. Cheers!

[@sikk66]

I love this guitar WAY more than I thought I would. It's more fun to play than any of my expensive vintage stuff. It shocked me bone stock right out of the box.

[@SeanOHanlon]

These Epiphones are so underappreciated for what they are. The Crestwood is incredible.

[@aperezdeal]

I just wanted to say thank you, I had trouble getting a functional (non twisted neck/ dead pickups) version of the Pelham SG special. Every time I sent one back I’d rewatch your video on it. Well it finally worked out and I landed a good one! Father’s Day is around the corner and red coronets are in stock…

[@mrjfeb539]

Another great affordable guitar thanks so much for doing affordable guitar reviews song selection is f***ing amazing

[@theguitaristas]

@Mrjfeb Appreciated!

[@chasintone316]

coronet fever woooo! nicely done my brother!

[@andymanley4854]

Have just ordered one, pretty much off the back of your reviews. I’ve fancied one since release but was watching your Billie Joe Les Paul Jr video and you reminded me how much I wanted one of these!

[@robertgallagher2226]

So far you've talked me into buying a Squier Tele, a green Casino and now this! I pulled the trigger on the cherry model this morning.

[@theguitaristas]

😆👍

[@herdogoats]

I ended up buying a Cherry 2020 Wilshire locally for $300 USD and have been THRILLED with it. Guy had pawned it and I bought it off him (went with him to the pawn shop to get it out of hock). Nice looking non-matched slabs of wood with some figuring to the lower slab, nice sounding guitar! I like the neck profile, weight and body shape all. I've been into the P90 guitars the last few years. I believe the ES-339 Pro and the Wilshire have the same pickups, but they are different enough that I enjoy playing each of mine. I was debating between the Crestwood and Wilshire and just dumb luck stumbled into a deal on the Wilshire and am VERY glad I grabbed it when it came up for sale! Great review of this Coronet!!

[@theguitaristas]

Wow nice one that sounds like a good deal! - I am still GASsing for the Crestwood Custom it's only a matter of time...

[@brittsmith8260]

I have the two pickup version, it's a great guitar and LIGHT! It is perfect for standing gigs, very easy on the back. I was going to buy a SG as a companion piece, but then I thought why? It does everything the SG does without the weight.

[@jordanpratt3821]

Sg's are very light. We're talkn 6 pounds.

[@chickenaddict6128]

Does it neck dive like an sg?

[@johnsmith-sm6mh]

Cool Guitar Colin and nicely demoed, nice nod to “The Pie” mate , love Marriott. Gonna get me one of these 👍🏻🎸 Cheers 70s John

[@theguitaristas]

That band and that voice!! 🙌🔥

[@mattd1142]

Really cool!! Reminds me of an LPJ

[@JMarinelli]

Nice to hear a bit of “Personalty Crisis” at the end. ❤

[@benallmark9671]

I saw this video on the Corner so I clicked on it because this guy I follow has convinced me I need one. I should of know it it was you making this video. I'm at the point where I'm just deciding on a colour and since the rest of them are cherry I'm leaning towards the ebony myself. Cheers from Canada !

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Ben... yeah one of the first films I made last year! ☺️ I originally wanted Cherry but glad I got ebony in the end I think it’s a better finish? Happy new guitar decisions! 😆👍🎸

[@Jeymez]

the Coronet are so underrated, i kinda prefer the Wilshire because you get two P90's as opposed to one, but it's essentially the same guitar. there's also another one called the Crestwood, that one has mini humbuckers and a bigsby style trem.

[@clintwilson6380]

This dude is pretty cool 😎 greetings from downtown Houston...

[@gramsci420]

This is the most punk rock guitar I’ve ever seen

[@theguitaristas]

Yes...it roars! :)

[@WillyRaschke]

I’m a big fan of Epiphone originals. I got all 3… Crestwood, Wilshire, Coronet…

[@theguitaristas]

👍👍

[@WillyRaschke]

Ohh and 2 embassy’s and a 64 Bard

[@davidkay3443]

Which do you prefer out of the wilshire and coronet. ?

[@dekalbes335]

Lovely go round here. Cheers.

[@pollyurethane863]

receiving mine in cherry red in 6 days! loving the video man... NYD to end with 🔥

[@theguitaristas]

Nice one! you won't be disappointed this is so much more than a 'cheap' guitar and really captures the vibe of the original. Thanks for the support... so pleased you made it to the NYD ending!

[@bruceterrell9287]

Personality Crisis, Excellent!

[@theguitaristas]

😁👍

[@ssmedz4335]

Thanks for posting this. Nice down to earth review. I’m going to get one in Ebony too

[@Hammerman48]

In the 60s there was a Dwight by Gibson version of the Coronet too….glad they released this.

[@monodux]

Man I love the P90 sound every time I hear it. Any chance of a tone comparison between this and say the Epi Les Paul Jr? I’d be interested to hear how they compare when just using a bridge pickup and tone knob. So much cool!!

[@theguitaristas]

Hey Guhl, as a matter of fact that video is in the planner for sometime in the next month or so!... been trying to get some others to pull into the mix and just today landed a vintage (brand) Les Paul DC and SG Junior so we can have a proper 4 way P90 shootout!

[@monodux]

@@theguitaristas Nice! I will look forward to seeing it. In the meantime rock on!

[@robbyray]

Fantastic video and review!

[@WillieD7]

I was thinking I’d like to have the Wilshire just for the sake of having more options but your video makes me think I ought to just learn how to use a tone knob! Also, the black with white pick guard looks the best...

[@theguitaristas]

@WillieD7 The volume knob also works well on this guitar so you can also roll that back to get cleaner tone... one P90 pickup is where it's at!

[@richfiryn]

Damn nice room of amplification devices loitering about. Plug anything in and carry on !! Nice Epi.

[@theguitaristas]

Thanks for checking in!

[@chuckschaible5410]

EXCELLENT PLAYING AND COMMENTARY,AS ALWAYS!!! LOVE THE SOUND AND VIBE OF THESE GUITARS-THEY SIMPLY HAVE A MAGICAL QUALITY ROUND THEM...IN MY PREVIOUS REALM OF EXISTENCE P.D. (IE, Pre divorce) I OWNED SEVERAL OF THESE BEAUTIFUL GIRLS: 55, 56, 57 ORIGINAL LP JR'S; 58, 59 ORIGINAL DOUBLE CUT CHERRY 🍒 JR'S; AND LASTLY A 62, 63 ORIGINAL 🌸🍒 SG/LP JR'S.YOI ABSOLUTELY GET A DIRECT SHOT OF ZEN LIKE ENERGY AND INSPIRATION FROM THOSE BEAUTIFUL, OLD SOUL GUITARS; THE P 90S IN FULL ON FACE MELTING OVERDRIVE OR ANYTHING IN BETWEEN, ARE UNMISTAKABLE, GORGEOUS, CLASSIC, SEXY, KICK ASS GOODNESS!!! ALMOST FORGOT HOW MUCH I ALWAYS LOVED THE VIBE FEEL AND SOUNDS OF THEAE LOVELY SCREAMING 😱 BEASTIES!!! PRESENTLY, I'M GETTING ON THE HORN TO ORDER ONE IN CHERRY 🍒 🌸🍒 RED, RIGHT NOW, THANKS TO YOU MATE--ROCK ON!!!

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Chuck, glad you experienced the originals that must have been amazing... and these re-issues are such a steal its a no brainer!! 😎👍

[@adrian_V99]

Well-done! The spirit of Steve Marriott's Dwight has been recaptured, almost. I wonder how it woudl compare to the Epiphone Coronet's built for Dwight UK in the early 60s? Cheers and thank you!

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Adrian…I don’t think I knew his was a Dwight! 🤔👍

[@adrian_V99]

@@theguitaristas a big D right in centre as opposed to E.

[@Hammerman48]

I have a very lucky friend who owns a 1966 Dwight. I’ve played it and always loved it……I think I need one of these!

[@edlicari3909]

Great review as always and what a fantastic guitar those Coronets are!! 👍

[@peterwalliste8232]

Beautiful nice Black Coffee version at the end, thanx man!! Eat It 😉

[@theguitaristas]

😎👍yes that voice…. that’s my name!👌

[@nellayema2455]

I just ordered an ebony one from Sweetwater. I was holding out for a cherry finished one, but the more I looked at the ebony, the more I liked it. I had a '60's bat wing Coronet and a '60's Wilshire 12-string in the early '80's. I fell on hard times and took them to a pawn shop. The pawn dude really wasn't interested in the Wilshire, and only offered me $250 USD for both. Even though that was more than what I paid for them, he pissed me off, so I walked out and sold them to a guy walking in for the same $250. I wish that I could have kept them. They were both really good sounding guitars. Look at what they sell for now!

[@theguitaristas]

This one is going to ease that pain and regret Nella… and likewise I originally planned to get the cherry one but am glad I got the ebony now, I think you made a good choice 👍👍

[@KaiserSoze-dp1hw]

Love my old one

[@binky777]

The pu sound great:. I have a wilshire reissue but changed the pus to gibson mini, big mistake, sounds to clean.

[@TheBloggingMusician]

Just subscribed. Love you vids very detailed and Informative:) Definitely got my eye on a cherry Coronet now. All the best. Adam

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Adam, thanks for the sub and support! Yes definitely get one if you can these are great!! :)

[@TheJaybax]

Great review ! Thanks mate

[@KRAZEEIZATION]

Cool guitar if you like minimal axes. I like the SG junior too. Similar set up too.

[@theguitaristas]

I love the SG junior!! 😍

[@KRAZEEIZATION]

@@theguitaristas It’s the only Gibson I’d ever buy if I had to buy one.

[@chrisv2557]

Sounds like Black Sabbath!!

[@RobotShlomo]

I have one of these that unfortunately sat in the back of a closet for about two years. Now the G string is sharp, and I can't get it close to being properly intonated, and it's throwing the whole guitar off. I adjusted the truss rod and tried intonating it myself, but I still can't get it right. I'm going to try ordering a replacement bridge that has adjustable saddles. If that doesn't work I'm going to get a proper set up somewhere.

[@theguitaristas]

Have you tried new strings?

[@RobotShlomo]

@@theguitaristas Oh yeah. That was the first thing I did.

[@theguitaristas]

@@RobotShlomo Not sure if you're being too fussy but the G string can never really intonate 100% properly...it's well established that guitar tuning is imperfect so you may want to just get it close as you can with both E strings and get on with playing it. 😁👍

[@tomm7434]

Mersey sounds turned on to LSD, sounds great.

[@leonmanzanares9275]

One of the best channels on the web, congrats! Do you recommend this model for a player with smaller hands?

[@theguitaristas]

Hey Leon thanks for the kind words! It's standard Gibson scale length 24.75" so should be fine for small hands and its very comfortable to play. But my best recommendation for smaller hands though are Fender or Squier Mustangs and Jaguars which are 24" scale so a little easier to stretch! Hope that helps! 😎👍

[@davidkay3443]

I’ve just ordered one of these. I already have the Joan jett special . Billie joe Armstrong jnr and a vintage v120. I have the single p90 bug. Would you recommend changing the pick-up for a Gibson p90 and 50s wiring? Or would you leave it? What’s your Honest opinion? Ordered sim octagon style pointers which are more vintage correct for it as well. Can’t wait !

[@theguitaristas]

Nice one David! To be honest I’d leave it as it is there’s very little if anything between Gibson & Epi pickups and it already has CTS pots so nothing to do there. Maybe later go the boutique pickup route but see how you go for a while… fantastic guitar full stop! 😎👍👍

[@davidkay3443]

@@theguitaristas if went down the boutique pick-up route what would you suggest. Was tempted by montys 54 p90. Any experience with these? Or suggestions . Just want to make it my own and have something proper unique and kick ass. Love the content. It really is the best out there. Your opinion is really helpful.

[@DionysusJPower]

Hopefully they'll re-release the silverfox version.

[@kamilzabiegala1649]

The Hives sound

[@cchavez248]

Subbed, I really enjoy your content. Thank you! P.S. sweet, you even gave us some plastic porn! Love peeling off the plastic!

[@theguitaristas]

😆👍👍

[@Timberfist]

I just pulled the trigger on one of these in Cherry Red. How could I not at £349?

[@theguitaristas]

Nice one! 😁👍

[@yvandewever6518]

Maybe a comparison with a Fender Noventa? Cheers and Merry X-mas

[@yvandewever6518]

Do they suffer a lot of neck dive like SG's usually?

[@theguitaristas]

Not that I noticed... but SG's don't bother me anyway the extra fret access more than compensates.

[@sambleach]

Which one de you prefer? This one or the Gretsch g2210? At the end the frets were horrible on mine and I sent it back, but I'll get the Wiltshire probably at soon as they are available

[@theguitaristas]

If we had to choose?... the Epiphone Coronet definitely wins, but they are quite different and maybe you need both! The Wilshire looks good also... and the Crestwood with mini humbuckers!

[@corn9020]

i want 1964 reissue.... bat wing head

[@nlprelated4375]

ME too

[@jasoncolley4102]

Pete Doherty, libertines

[@matthewtyler-jones8317]

Dammit man! Your Wilshire video last week seems to have reminded everyone about the stock of competitively priced cherry Coronets they had in stock at Andertons. I had been keeping my eye on them, planning to get myself one nearer Christmas. Then this last week it went down to 4 in stock, then 3, then 2 then 1. So I had to order it didn’t I? I am on holiday in Cornwall right now so can’t pick it up for a couple of weeks. But at least it’s been taken off the shelves and is waiting for me with my name on it. Now all I have to do is work out how to get it home without my wife killing me…

[@theguitaristas]

🤣👍

[@SionynJones]

All three versions are great. Where in a new golden era of epiphone and Gibson.

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers man, Definitely a golden era for Epiphone!... but I still can’t decide about Gibson 🤔

[@voiceofexperience]

Epiphone for sure; Gibson not so much...

[@jordanpratt3821]

​@voiceofexperience just curious if you're speaking from personal experience??

[@jordanpratt3821]

​@voiceofexperience just curious if you're speaking from personal experience??

[@jordanpratt3821]

​@voiceofexperience just curious if you're speaking from personal experience??

[@yvandewever6518]

Just picked one up as B stock for a bargain. Shouldn't the pickup be much closer to the strings?

[@theguitaristas]

No it’s fine where it is 😁👍

[@yvandewever6518]

@@theguitaristas Ok I just placed a strong foam shim under it and it sounded much better to my ears.It's a keeper for me to now ;-) Greetings

[@theguitaristas]

@@yvandewever6518 😎👍

[@henryguilbert5619]

I love your reviews and really like this guitar. Question, do you still have one in your collection?

[@theguitaristas]

Yes absolutely! This one’s a keeper and I also still have the Wilshire and the Crestwood Custom…. brilliant affordable guitars! 🔥

[@birdman316]

sweet coronet! and its cheaper than the dodge version!!

[@thadlogan51]

I finally got to play one of these. My thoughts...it felt and looked kind of cheap when I finally played one. It was super light. The action was also super high. The clear pickguard looked cheap too. But I'm playing it I thought it had a good sound and had good resonation. The thing they bugged me was the big wammy bar was right in the way... but I think you can move it. At the end of the day would I buy one. Well for the price probably yes... because it looks and sounds different than allot of other guitars... and it's dirt cheap for the sound you get. I wish they made a high end better quality one of these...a little heavier, etc... but I do like it...

[@theguitaristas]

Hey Thad, I think you must be talking about the crestwood custom not this coronet?... they are very different although same shape. I haven’t played one of those yet but do fancy one! Cheers 😎👍🎸

[@thadlogan51]

@@theguitaristas yes... you are right it was the Crestwood I played not this one. Maybe I'll give the model you played a try too... I got them mixed up...

[@650thunderbird]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@ptrisonic]

Me likey........... Anyone know whether the cherry version has the rather cheesy veneer on front and back? Best, Pete.

[@theguitaristas]

Good question Pete!... surely not on a slab body? Anyone know? 😎🎸👍

[@ptrisonic]

@@theguitaristas I believe they use a less pleasing looking "mahogany" on their Epi SGs and wondered about their Coronet? Veneer is useful to beautify... P

[@therifftones2198]

Thx !

[@Paul-rt4ix]

What does the p90 read at fella?

[@theguitaristas]

Too late now if I missed it all that time ago but it’s a p90 pro so check out some other Epi P90:guitar reviews for ballpark readings 👍

[@thecolorhero1078]

thanks!

[@davemiller8725]

B L A C K C O F F E E!!!!!!!!

[@theguitaristas]

@Dave Miller Yes, that's my name!!

[@hadscmb]

it was driving me mad I couldn’t put my finger on what was he playin in the loop, but as soon as I remembered I just wanted to hear the full song. Good review by the way

[@theguitaristas]

@@hadscmb Cheers for comment.. I'm still surprised no-one has mentioned the Steve Marriott connection yet! :)

[@troublemaker1145]

What amp were you using on this video?

[@theguitaristas]

Hey Phil, that’s the Vox AC15.... fantastic amp for P90s or pretty much anything! 😎👍🎸

[@aallen7339]

I’m a big fan of your channel! Have you tried the epiphone crestwood yet?

[@theguitaristas]

Thanks 🙏... I really do fancy a Crestwood Custom! 😆👍

[@nickaaron7553]

Hi mate, what upgrades would you recommend, if any? About to get my hands on one soon. Cheers. Keep up the good work

[@theguitaristas]

Hey Nick thanks for support!... not sure it needs anything to be honest but lightweight lightning bar tailpiece would be my first call 😎👍🎸

[@malcolmsansom5026]

Hiya Colin do you still have the coronet might get 1 your rv is superb

[@theguitaristas]

Yes its a keeper mate you should get one! 👍

[@malcolmsansom5026]

Finally got 1 colin and gotta say I love it 👍🎸

[@theguitaristas]

@@malcolmsansom5026 Nice one! 😁👍

[@malcolmsansom5026]

Well Colin I've had to let the coronet go, I just couldn't bond with it I've give it a chance however I just wasn't interested in picking it up, so it's gone, I traded it in on Tuesday for a telecaster performer edition in butterscotch blonde it's beautiful, great channel Colin keep up the good work my friend 🎸🎸🎸

[@BBQROCKSTAR178]

Hello mate…..I’ve been eyeing one of these myself just on looks alone. My cost here in Texas at the moment is $459 for a new one….good investment or no?

[@theguitaristas]

It’s a great guitar but don’t buy guitars as investments buy them to play… for $459 it’s a killer guitar! 🔥

[@BBQROCKSTAR178]

@@theguitaristas Thank you my brother Colin. I think I’m going to do it. Hope you’re having a great weekend mate. Cheers.

[@BBQROCKSTAR178]

@@theguitaristas by the way mate, I gave you a nice shout out on my last video when I reviewed a vintage brand VSA 500. I hope that you watch it.

[@theguitaristas]

@@BBQROCKSTAR178 Thanks man I will!

[@Coolbeans1492]

Slap a tortoise shell guard on it and it’s better looking then any jr style guitar

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Adam, there’s a thought! 🤔👍🎸

[@Coolbeans1492]

@@theguitaristas maybe drop a high output lollar in there too... might make it an insane thing for the money. Also a great video idea, what do you think?? I’m thinking these are two piece mahogany body like a Gibson Junior and a one piece neck (as ive read in forums). Yet these are a fraction of the cost. They already have pretty decent pots so i wonder how a Gibson would compete with just that one upgrade on the much cheaper guitar.

[@theguitaristas]

@@Coolbeans1492 It's a thought!... I'm undecided at this point whether to get into the whole 'mod' thing on this channel. I do mess around with swapping pups etc often for my own pleasure and have stack of parts and pups kicking around (including some Lollar soapbar P90s!) but not sure if I would be able to pull it off on film... mmm, I've also got some Seymour Duncan Phat Cats need a good home... so I guess watch this space! Cheers Adam.

[@Coolbeans1492]

@@theguitaristas cheers

[@stevevecc3835]

I’m torn between the Coronet and the Fender Noventa Telecaster, any insight or recommendations?

[@theguitaristas]

Hey Steve, I haven’t played a Noventa yet but I reckon they would be great in every respect... but coronet is proper authentic vintage guitar, half the price, and sounds immense so has a lot going for it to start with. But the answer as always is you need both! 😆👍

[@stevevecc3835]

@@theguitaristas thanks for the input! And for the record, I was thinking the exact same thing! 😆😂

[@stevevecc3835]

@@theguitaristas just wanted to let you know I pulled the trigger and got the Coronet! Amazing guitar! I can’t put it down! Thank you very much!

[@theguitaristas]

@@stevevecc3835 Excellent!.. nice one Steve thanks for letting us know! :)

[@GuitarTalkunedited]

Great video. Got some woman tone esq. tones too! Thank you

[@terrorbirds9835]

It’s got “personality” ;)

[@theguitaristas]

😆👍👍 there’s a great version of that in the Jagger directed series ‘vinyl’ where they bring the house down… you must check that out 🙌

[@danielpayne2037]

my miss minded thumbs down was only check on the snark

[@zentropy8533]

personality

[@scottycunningham1413]

Personality Crisis!

[@theguitaristas]

😎👍👍

[@vibemasterguitars2306]

thats a bit of me that is

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Chris... cool guitar! :)

[@danielpayne2037]

fantstic is every one tone deaf