Epiphone Crestwood Custom - Vintage Reissue Guitar Review

[@chrisjeneson3763]

I think you are on a winner there Colin. Epiphone would do well doing more of their own designs rather than just doing cheap copies of Gibson models. A sweet instrument.

[@andresanugraha]

I was looking for Crestwood review and came across your channel. You're the best guitar reviewer on KZbin. Subscribed!

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers that's appreciated! 😊🙏

[@DerredmaxTRIAX]

This is some seriously high quality TV right here. I LOVE THIS CHANNEL!!!

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers man that’s appreciated! 🙏😁

[@getobastid]

I've been looking at this whole Epiphone line (Coronet, Wilshire, and Crestwood). I have so many p90 guitars already and the fact that this one comes in white, I was leaning to the Crestwood. This review has made my mind for me. Thank you, Colin. I love all your videos. Best Guitar reviews on YT in my opinion. I look forward to watching every time a new one is posted!

[@theguitaristas]

Thanks man the support is appreciated!!

[@TheLadsBandLive]

Top review. Loved it. That wooden bridge piece is a classy touch. Any guitar that inspires you to play is, hands down, the best guitar.

[@theguitaristas]

😎👍

[@ditchgator1]

This is definitely the version that has been calling to me for a long while...😎👍 A keeper Colin😉😎👍 😎👍❤🖖 Love Brother

[@Edward1312]

Another great video Colin and I'm glad to see another Epiphone reissue featured. Makes you wonder why its taken them so long to get some of these guitars out considering how long ago they were originally made. The mini humbuckers sound pretty quacky on certain settings which is great. I've been really impressed with what Gibson/Epiphone have been doing with the brand in the last couple of years. The quality has gone up more than the extra cost. Epi seemed to me to have begun to realise that they have really something special in their back catalogue with so much history to drawn upon. We are seeing long forgotten guitars re-emerging for a new generation to appreciate. The guitar featured was pretty rare and difficult to get hold of back in the day. Btw I have an Italia 12 string with mini humbuckers and it sounds really good.

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Tony, all credit to the new regime at Gibson/Epiphone following the reshuffle... the product manager and team at Epiphone often make up for all the nonsense that happens at Gibson! 😁👍

[@garyp5522]

Mine is becoming my favorite guitar. I thought for a day or two because I thought it felt short at first. Once I got used to it it became one of my favorites. And sounds great.

[@riganocanada]

I played this guitar the other day at the store and was really surprised by it. It wasn’t what I was looking for so I set it aside but then after watching your video feels like I’m about to change my mind

[@aSpeaker2BlocksAway]

I’ve bought this guitar for a low price 2nd hand because of this review. It stands out completely from my other 6 guitars in terms of sound and feel . It is an absolute keeper. Thank you for the inspiration

[@Cletus4594]

I had said you deserve more subscribers last week. This is me doing my part so that the algorithm blesses you.

[@theguitaristas]

Thanks mate that's appreciated!

[@voiceofexperience]

Came back for that outro... it's even better than I remembered! 🔥

[@jamesschrader8193]

Love your channel and that guitar. I searched for this guitar it’s not available in any guitar shops in this area. I even searched Sweetwater but no luck. When I move to Florida I will look down there. Colin thank you for sharing, great job! :-)

[@joehahn8817]

Try Zzounds...

[@jamesschrader8193]

Ha good friend, you know I love your channel. In search of this Crestwood custom, I happened across this 2009 Gibson Les Paul Studio Deluxe in Heritage Cherry Sunburst. It’s waiting for me in Bradenton Florida. At Music Go Round. I didn’t see me buying a Gibson but this store has used guitars in beautiful shape. And for $1000.00 I had to buy it. Colin you can take half the credit for me finding this and buying it. I’ll be picking it up next week fingers crossed. Have a great weekend talk then…

[@hgostos]

Ever since I saw Marc Ford playing a Crestwood many years ago, I've been in love with this thing. Thanks for the video.

[@jacobbrown3479]

I was looking for a comment on Marc! He’s my favorite player and the only guy I’ve seen playing a crestwood. He had a beautiful black Les Paul with p90s too

[@dbdb703]

I just bought one of these at the guitar center in Monroeville, PA. USA. I bought it on my lunch break, cant wait to get it home and play!

[@ahighervibe4086]

Did you have to traverse any hordes of ZOMBIES on your journey?

[@dbdb703]

@@ahighervibe4086 Yes, it was dangerous, but Mr. Romero had given me a map to traverse through those apocalyptic monsters. Myself and the Crestwood made it home without a scratch. :)

[@mjvicc1952]

Colin, Thank you for all you do with your channel. You provide the truest “ deep dive” in your reviews and are completely objective. Your channel is my personal “ go to” when G.A.S. strikes! I just purchased an Epiphone Crestwood and I’m thrilled! Thanks, look foreword to every episode.😊

[@aldovergara9035]

I'm really impressed by the quality of this guitar and how reasonably priced it is. The tone of the mini humbuckers is wonderful, and it looks cool. What's to stop someone from going out and gigging with this guitar, especially if they're in a punk band? Terrific review!

[@classic2strokes144]

Firstly, I must say I look forward to your reviews every week. Your doing a great job educating us all on affordable guitars and choosing the kind of guitars which I like. Secondly, epic soloing at the end! Worthy, of a maestro. Thirdly, god damn it, after looking at these crestwoods when the reissue came out, and then buying something else, you convinced me I need one of these now...

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers man thanks for the kind words! 🙏😊 I looked at these many times and didn’t buy… think it was the original price but if you can get them on a $500 deal it’s a no brainier!

[@tuckermcelroy7055]

I love your channel man,please continue to do what your doing ❤️

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Tucker, as long as you keep watching that's a promise! 😆👍

[@OTOss8]

I love your reviews. I can't wait to see what's next.

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers that's appreciated!

[@donkimble]

Love your channel. My favorite of them all on KZbin. Such a good vibe. Be well, and keep up the wonderful work. It’s like a chat with a friend.

[@theguitaristas]

Thanks for supporting it's appreciated!

[@billdehey1300]

Wow that's a diamond in the ruff. Great jam as always. It was apparent that you enjoyed playing it. Thanks

[@theguitaristas]

😎👍

[@PearlHarbor138]

So glad epiphone brought all these back!

[@theguitaristas]

👍👍

[@ericschuppert9011]

Love your show Colin! I recently picked up the Epi Rumblekat short scale bass, with mini humbuckers. A real joy to play for a 6 string player!

[@jamessutherington3471]

So pleased you reviewed this! Great guitar and great demo🎶🎸

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers mate!

[@user-xd7rc9mj3x]

Loved the sound. The mini humbucker sound is incredible. Nice playing.

[@BobPerrone]

Thanks Colin (I think...now I want one). As always bang on great review, informative and entertaining! Nice job of photographing the white by the way - looks great.

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Bob!

[@christylasure7072]

I’ve got the cherry red crestwood custom and Wilshire and a black coronet they are all Great guitars , they fit in the Epi SG case , the mini HB’s in the Crestwoods sound fantastic and all 3 have 1 piece necks , 2 piece bodies ,which can be seen on the translucent cherry finishes , very resonate and the Graphtech Tusq saddles on the Crestwood is a plus , smooth action with the trem , another Great Review , cheers from the Mississippi Gulf Coast 😎

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Christy, and these are just about the coolest of guitars too I reckon! 😎🔥

[@christylasure7072]

@@theguitaristas they really are very cool 😎,like you said a very unique design , have a Great Day Colin ✌🏻🤘🏻

[@birdman316]

sweet guitar brotha! fits nicely on ta mate! i see you found a groove with it straight away! another splendid review my friend!

[@rickbrown3426]

Oh my… I’ve got to have one Colin. Excellent review

[@bradleyclosson5042]

I love your videos so much I have to fast forward the previews to avoid any spoilers. Thanks Colin for yet another honest, entertaining and educational review!

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Bradley! 😆👍

[@ryann5247]

I'm so glad this guitar turned out to be so cool. Oozes class and casual at the same time

[@greenwave792]

You helped me make up my mind, thanks mate.

[@keymaker_coils686]

Great review as always sir. I picked up a vintage Epi coronet with the full size humbuckers for my birthday. Wonderful instruments that stand the test of time.

[@theguitaristas]

😎👍 Nice!....are you think of putting a P90 back in that one?

[@walterhupsel]

most honest, tranparent and fluid review video I had ever seen. Thanks!!!

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Walter! 😎🙏

[@jamesseverin]

Thanks for the review my english friend! This is the best KZbin guitar review show going!! You rock

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers James thanks for the kind words and support!

[@murrayguitarpickups9545]

That is one of the best vibrato designs I've seen! The cam on the thicker strings is bigger so that they drop pitch in sync with other strings so when you play a chord the whole chord pitches up and down without going out of tune and they've eliminatedthat keeper bar thing that you usually see on bigsbys...its brilliant, I want one of these!

[@FrankJmClarke]

That's the thing about that guitar. I wonder how well it works. It should help.

[@theguitaristas]

That's brilliant! Cheers Ben 😎👍

[@ant1sokolow]

Look more carefullly the cam. From low to high it get thinner fro E to D , then bigger on G, smaller on B and bigger again on high E. Your explaination make sense, i made the same at first, but it didn't work if you look carefully at the cam

[@murrayguitarpickups9545]

@@ant1sokolow On second thought uoure right it should be sized relative to the string? ....well I'm baffled

[@joehahn8817]

I did a search and finally found the answer!!! The Epiphone TremTone vibrato has an asymmetrical roller so when you use the vibrato on chords it gives a "pedal steel guitar" effect. It looks like it can be changed to a symmetrical roller too, I wasn't going back down the rabbit hole to find out though!!!

[@nashtr79]

Epiphone should do an Inspired by Gibson Les Paul Deluxe with those pickups. I've always loved the sound of mini humbuckers, and that Crestwood sounds absolutely incredible. Like others have mentioned though, they're scarce as hen's teeth in the shops or online, same with the Wilshire and Coronet from my experience. Hopefully when the pandemic supply chain mess eases up they'll be easier to find.

[@theguitaristas]

Ah yes Tracy now you're talking!.... an Epiphone 70's deluxe with Mini Humbuckers and a '56 gold top with P90's please!! 😎👌They would sell a stack of these. Hey Aljon are you listening man?? 😜

[@danielferrera8773]

@@theguitaristas a Goldtop 70s Deluxe with mini humbuckers!!

[@theguitaristas]

@@danielferrera8773 😛😛

[@blakestepp7940]

You got that one Right!!! That would be a must have for many of us!!!!

[@coffeerocker1429]

@@theguitaristas Epiphone have done two 56 les pauls with P90s. 2004 and 2014 I think. Different tuners on each model. I to am waiting for them to do one again.

[@dragoonphotography5847]

I saw one of these in person for the first time last week and I was very impressed by the quality. Not Gibson level, but not the student level build that the price would suggest. I’ve been wanting a single P90 instrument and I think I’d be confortable buying a Coronet once Sweetwater gets more in.

[@mariuseriksen5744]

Just ordered one of these! Such a great, in-depth demo. Thank you. Cheers from Norway!

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers man... great guitar! 😎👍

[@MrGilbert41]

great in-depth review and I loved the outdo jam too... a+

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers man! 😁👍

[@markbeasley1138]

Another great video Colin. I love these three guitars. Wilshire on its way. If the Crestwood had p90s it would be that instead. Great playing and this is the only channel I always watch religiously every week. Thanks as always

[@theguitaristas]

Thanks Mark the support is appreciated!!

[@olsinbad6815]

Another crackin video mate, you’re becoming my favourite KZbin celebrity, charming fella you are! Good onya cobba.

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers man that's appreciated! 😁👍

[@S-T-E-V-E]

I love the tailpiece on these, it really does it for me!

[@sqidvishus]

My goodness. I come in late and I am comment number 400 after nearly 11,000 views. Well done, Colin! You deserve all of the success in the world for you fun reviews. Your sense of humor, playing and in depth look at the guitar itself are always top notch. Thank you for another wonderful film of a guitar I would never have given a second look but now am thoroughly interested in!

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers mate!

[@TheWilliamBogart]

Enjoyed the review and teardown, Colin. A guitar that would have passed me by is now firmly on my radar, I really like how versatile those controls are! Seems like a guitar that can do a lot, and look great doing it. Cheers 🙂

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Ian!

[@johnlloyd9613]

Nice guitar, love the mini humbuckers. Great video Colin, thoroughly enjoyed it!

[@Sammywhat]

Impressed with how responsive those pickups are! Quite a lot of guitar for $500!! Thanks for the looksee!!

[@popdufc4139]

I love your silences. Can almost hear your internal discussions. Keep it up. Wish I could warrant another guitar.

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers man that's appreciated! ... others probably find it very frustrating and just want me to 'get on with it' but sometimes you have the think things through eh? 🤣👍

[@paulallen3557]

Thank you sir for an excellent review and demo. I saw a video of yours which featured a cool Guild solid body more than a year ago and then promptly lost track of you. Great to stumble onto another outstanding review of another worthy guitar. I've subscribed this time! Also love your picking. All the Best from old Kentucky.

[@txkflier]

That amp has been great. It seems work very well with any guitar. Another great review, as always..

[@nellayema2455]

Another cool guitar! I'm perusing your older films again while you're off working, Colin. I bought the Epiphone 150th Anniversary Crestwood Custom Electric Guitar in California Coral color 10 months ago. I love it. It came with a hard shell case, but the outfit cost nearly 2x as much as the one in the film. I went with the it for 2 reasons: I like the control layout on the later '60's models like mine, and I do prefer the bat wing headstock. That said, I would be happy with the one featured here.

[@larrymervine998]

Thanks so much for your reviews and your channel. As always I love your honesty and sincerity laced with your sense of humor. I really didn’t think that I was in the market for another guitar but I am very impressed with the Crestwood. Thanks again

[@blakestepp7940]

Great Tone variations, Excellent Vintage Look!!! Colin, You did appear to really have "Fun" playing it!!! Really neat to find a surprise in a box, like an (Attic Find) in a new guitar most people are not that familiar with!!! Love the Vintage Vibe this guitar shows!!! Reminds me once again of my first Bass Guitar, the American made Epiphone I got for Christmas many years ago!!! Great Video as always!!! Cheers!!!!

[@nicolasvincent1640]

Thanks a lot for your channel, your simplicity and sincerity is very rare, your playing is really great. I’m enjoying a lot my coronet, and now I’m thinking of the crestwood. 😃.

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Nicolas thanks for the kind words and support! 😎👍

[@coffeerocker1429]

Great watching you dive into this guitar. Different slant to the video which added something any of us who are players know well. Losing yourself in discovery. Well done. That amp still doing top job too. Cheers mate, see you next week. ✌️

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers man! 😎👍

[@MaTTheWish]

Nice playin man...sounds good! I really like your commentary at 35:48. Really nice words.

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Matt! 😎👍

[@deankenney3968]

Definitely be adding this to the collection ,love the look and sound of it 😀 great video as always 👌

[@davidhamilton7780]

All killer, no filler! Thanks man.

[@theguitaristas]

🙏😊

[@TheElectricfishmusic]

I love the sound of those pickups. As others have said, mini humbuckers are very versatile.

[@kkzooi]

when it comes to a LP with mini humbuckers you were talking about, i have a Gibson LP 70's Deluxe but i replaced them with p90's. I tried messing about with pickup height and the polepieces but i just found them to be too harsh and thin for my liking. I would like to try a wilshire some day.

[@jimmyjames2022]

You were Zen with the Crestwood, says a lot about the guitar. I've been wondering a lot about mini humbuckers and this looks a great "budget" offering to get into them. I've an itch to have one Firebird pup and one Mini HB pup in a guitar too so this might be the one to mod.

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Jim, yes i'd say this is a perfect guitar to play for a bit and then mod as and when you feel like it 😎👍

[@margaretzabinski9977]

"I don't think it's squattin' ugly" Inky fingerprints under the clear pick guard? Love the video as always. Thanks I'll be keeping these on my radar now.

[@theguitaristas]

I feel like putting something under the pickguard now...you could get quite creative under there I reckon! 😆👍

[@margaretzabinski9977]

@@theguitaristas Do it!

[@touchthesun2448]

White P-90 Wilshire is coming Monday, I sold some gear to get it. I think a lot of other stuff is about to get sold because I am pretty settled on what I like to play. Great show! I like the white with a Stage right amp it's clean! Cheers my brother! Have a wonderful weekend

[@theguitaristas]

😆👍 did you get the amp yet??

[@touchthesun2448]

@@theguitaristas Yes, I love it, that's why I sold some of my other amps . It's even better than I had imagined!

[@touchthesun2448]

@@theguitaristas sounds great when you arse loop!

[@theguitaristas]

@@touchthesun2448 Yes I agree... mine been on duty every week since I bought it! 😎👍

[@theguitaristas]

@@touchthesun2448 I still have to try that I've been using weird footwear lately... 🤣

[@Davo2233]

That’s a fabulous sounding guitar. I love hearing you play! Im going to buy one. I love the Wilkshire as well! But this one speaks to me. I’ve played both of them and this thing feels gorgeous. The bite is knarly! I think it’s better than any SG. It’s also so unique. I ve never had a guitar with that kind of vibrato but im sure i can learn to use it or I can put it into the back and let it look pretty! Thanks mate!

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Ray, thanks for kind words 😎🙏 yes this is a great guitar! 🔥

[@jmartini8875]

Nice guitar. I'm liking the mini humbuckers. Enjoying the history on these as well. Seems like Epiphone has been doing a better job on QC over the last couple of years as well. Cheers Colin. I like this one as well.

[@glassstooth]

Would really love one of these. Have wanted a coronet/Wilshire/crestwood style guitar for a while. I really love the Wilshire's with the tuning pegs all on top, rather than 3x3. I kinda like guitars/finishes other people think are ugly. Don't know why but makes me feel like I see something they don't ha

[@DH432hrtz]

Loved your assessment even though I'm commenting on and older video. Anyway , it's pretty sweet getting so much guitar for under $800 canadian dollars. Love your playing style also. Cheers may this find you well and safe. Doug 😎

[@federicovalverde2192]

What an amazing and cool guitar! I was lured immediately to clicking the video. Love your content as always, wish I could get my hands on one to try it out. Cheers!

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Federico!

[@robertweldon7909]

The longer I watch this channel, the more I realize how little I actually know about guitars, therefore I learn something every time I watch. I'm definitely not a guitar nerd too. Even so, your series of reviews of inexpensive equipment gives those with desires and small amount of cash a shot at sounding good, on a budget, meant for beginners. ;-)

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Robert, I assure you that each week I go into this knowing about as much as you about these guitars... a screwdriver and an inquisitive mind can teach us a lot! 😆👍

[@jamesmgreen15]

Interesting again, and super to have all 3. They do fly under the radar and it's great that you rectified changed that here. Often looked at them and they very much appeal aesthetically, but then I think how often would I really use them as a mostly at-home hobbyist who has the Strat, Tele, 335 and LP already. I will be interested to see what difference that saddle material change makes. Cheers

[@bencarpenter3785]

Great channel mate..I really dig the process and non bullshit content...

[@theguitaristas]

Thanks Ben that's appreciated!

[@wesstacey2379]

Awesome again. Another great video thanks heaps Colin. Enjoyed the journey of discovery whilst having a coffee this morning. Thinking my addiction to buying guitars is almost as bad as yours..... Been looking at one of these for a while now. Might need to revisit the local shop now we are back from our trip. Look forward to seeing what you are up to next week. Cheers mate

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Wes, we’re you away on the bikes? 😎👍

[@wesstacey2379]

@@theguitaristas nah caravan and 4wd. Adelaide to Sydney along the coast 👍

[@lawrencedevere2242]

I bought one based on your review recently had surgery and can't lift heavy stuff so my les pauls are ruled out at the moment so I decided to give this a shot as I will be going back to uni hopefully in a few weeks and needed a light guitar, I personally am meh on sg's but this caught my eye, decided to watch your review as I love the no nonsense reviews, it turned up today and I love it and immediatly started writing riffs and had all my friends asking me "what the hell is that" (endearingly) they think it's proper cool and have never seen a guitar like it. It sounds a lot more versatile than your standard humbucker and the pots are a class touch! I remember when I was a naughty school boy in detention all the time reading a guitar history book and this crestwood custom same colour and all was in it and I never thought I'd get my hands on one so it is slighty surreal for me haha. Also (once they come back into stock) do you plan on reviewing the noel gallagher riviera? I must admit a lot of the current reviews are total shit in terms of playing or any proper details so would love to see the working mans take, not the business salesmen approach.

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Lawrence, glad you are liking this guitar it definitely stands out and sounds incredible! 🔥 I tried to get the NG Riviera but no luck so far... hear the full story in this weeks review of the Joe Strummer Telecaster!

[@voiceofexperience]

I think it's beautiful! And it sounds AMAZING. 18:26 Pickups = Pro Mini Humbucker Nickel Humbucker Neck/Bridge Crestwood You're welcome.

[@victorbeebe8372]

Aloha and mahalo Colin! See you got the guitar just in time for review. Great sound! They kind of flew under the radar. I lnew they were great guitar since they were first introduced. Have fun gigging!

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Victor.... 6lbs and access all the way to the 22nd fret! 😁👍 Hope you are making progress buddy have a good weekend!

[@victorbeebe8372]

@@theguitaristas Aloha Colin Nice Guitar! Last year I made a deposit on an Epiphone LP jr. It hadn't come due to small store? Well accident changed that they're holding my money. I was going to tell them l would accept any of these other 3 Epiphones.

[@victorbeebe8372]

@@theguitaristas In past two weeks I manage to sit up on edge of bed and trsnsfer from bed to wheelchair and back. In last couple of days I manage to use a walker to help me stand up. Need more work before trying to walk

[@theguitaristas]

@@victorbeebe8372 I think that would be very smart I prefer all of these to the Les Paul Junior. Or how about the SG Special???

[@theguitaristas]

@@victorbeebe8372 That's great to hear that! 👍 slow steps and incredible patience... I used to follow the Isle of Man TT did you see what Ian Hutchinson did and how he recovered from his terrible injuries and went on to win again? That's you that is mate 😎👍

[@adrian_V99]

I went to my local 🇨🇦 music store yesterday and tried out one of these beauties . Blown away by the tones emanating from it. Great-feeling neck too. Compared it to the Coronet at the same time. Those mini-humbuckers have a lot to offer. Unlimited possibilities with two pickups. Cheers!

[@theguitaristas]

You tempted to get one Adrian?? 😜👍

[@adrian_V99]

@@theguitaristas indeed, but first I must sell off some other guitars and being lowballed doesn't agree with me (a bit of the Glaswegian in all of us...ha) . All in good time.

[@iowaal7671]

That was a great play out jam. Looked like you were really having fun!

[@theguitaristas]

Too much fun I think! 🤣👍

[@chuchuchip]

I like this design, including the 3+3 head with the "Epi T" badge. The Wilshire with the P90s I liked better, but what do I know. Between night shifts in the US Navy for 20 yrs. & at NYC Subway (the Underground) system now retired I'm still up most of the night, watching your videos. I enjoy the way you look at the guitars, like the average "Joe Blow". I've gone a little further than you have as I'm a model railroader, deal with easy electronics & have rewired all my guitars from stock. I look at guitars as 1:1 scale models. All guitars have had pups changed, all pots changed to CTS pots (from wear or better control). Try looking into changing the tubes (or switch to Yellow Jackets) in the Hot Rod Deluxe. to help tame the loudness of the amp. I changed tubes (still loud). Don't have that abrupt volume change at #2. setting. Plenty of KZbin vids on this. Got hooked, became a subscriber.

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers man, thanks for supporting the channel 😎👍... just got a new fancy attenuator for those amps actually but thanks for the valve tip!

[@stephanematis]

Unapologetically positive review, with the best ending "Gotta get the band back together to gig with this." Says it all.

[@theguitaristas]

😆👍

[@markcunningham6086]

Sweetwater is $600 here today, USA. May very well start saving up for this one. Your a great salesman. Like the deep dive looks into the guts of your collection. I have 2 white guitars & will be adding another by Christmas. Great review, as usual. Thanks again......😁

[@theguitaristas]

Planning for a White Christmas I like that! 😆👍 Cheers Mark, have a great weekend!

[@rickywayne8713]

That guitar has got to the most beautiful sounding piece it looks like you melted away into that one mate ❤

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers man, yes I love this guitar 🔥

[@jameslatham2655]

I came across the Wilshire in an article about 2 years ago. Up until that article I had no idea there was ever an Epiphone Coronet, Wilshire, and Crestwood. But, I immediately loved everything I saw. Have wanted one ever since and hopefully will get my hands on one soon. Maybe that'll happen before the crazies blow this planet all to smithereens with their nuttery.

[@standingbadger]

That guitar’s a secret weapon. I think this one of my most favourite of your reviews so far 🙂. Absolutely wonderful demo. Personally, I thought the Epi looked better without the pickguard. I’d have left it off and tippexed over the screw holes. I’d probably remove the little plaque on the vibrato too. The headstock’s cool. Cheers for this! 👍🏼

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers man, I may put some stuff under that pickguard!! 😆👍

[@murrayguitarpickups9545]

The mini humbucker is the most underrated pickup. They take effects brilliantly, they do everything from swampy blues to shoegaze and maybe even metal. I've always wondered why the offset guys don't get into them more? The only person I've seen who really appreciates them is Josh Scott from JHS, his Relevator guitar is based on a Jaguar and it has minis and I think they really do make effects pedals sound 10% better, I think that guitar sells alot of pedals, cant believe the rest of the world hasn't caught up. Best kept secret in the guitar world I reckon.

[@theguitaristas]

hear hear..... I hope I haven't blown it and let the cat out of the bag!

[@ditchgator1]

Personally dig single coils, but the mini-humbuckers have that frequency that is missing in the full sized buckers😎👍

[@Barncaster1]

The Gibson style mini humbucker was always excellent in the neck but often lacked grunt in the bridge. This dates back to when the factory had one spec for the pickup so identical impedance pickups were fitted neck and bridge. Depending upon application, this either resulted in a great sound in one position and an iffy sound in the other. Over the years, the industry has learned to wind position-specific pickups so there is no volume drop between positions. We see this on the Crestwood review here, and it sounds glorious. Given this approach, and some other tweaks, the minis I wind work very well. With some magnet array augmentation, they can approach the grunt of Firebirds, whose bobbins and baseplates they share.

[@murrayguitarpickups9545]

@@ditchgator1 exactly

[@murrayguitarpickups9545]

@@Barncaster1 Yes I used to have an original set in my Les Paul Deluxe and the balance was little off but I just lowered the neck pickup relative to the bridge and adapted my playing

[@jeffbryan6077]

I love these Epiphone re-issues

[@francoisdunord7169]

great sound, great playing again, love it ❤️

[@theguitaristas]

Thanks!

[@manahaas]

Great review as always. Great guitar. Like these 3 under the radar epiphones. In the first play part it had some floydian sounds and in the latter it felt zappa-eske. Great seeing you enjoy it!

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers mana haas! 😎👍

[@ferdberfle5069]

Glad to get my weekly Guitaristas fix! Another outstanding review/demo.

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Ferd, have a great weekend mate!

[@ferdberfle5069]

@@theguitaristas Thanks! You too!

[@cigdamagelungs]

Thx colin,your reviews are the best as I just bought this 3 min ago,cheers

[@theguitaristas]

Nice one! 😁👍

[@zaprodaju1661]

You my friend are a great player. You're not technical, but you play with a feeling.

[@davew8542]

Great vide Col. Knew you would get one! I’m tempted by all 3 of these

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Dave... they make a nice little set for all occasions!

[@markpell8979]

Ah yes, Friday morning so it's coffee and a cig on the back porch and time to see what Colin's up to this week. Cool Epiphone, but I'd prefer if that clear pickguard with logo was a delete option. The sounds are wonderful. Cheers to all from Dallas!

[@SunMaschine]

Love your reviews! Keep up the amazing work!

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers man thanks for supporting!

[@michaelmcjilton9333]

You are the Best Colin! Thank you!

[@TheGiovanni139]

Lovely guitar! Excellent review! Back on the day, I think it was 2012 or so, this Epiphone was for sale but in its faded white / cream colour but I couldn't afford it. I hope this instrument ever comes for sale in my country, I doubt it, but there's still hope! I'll buy it without hesitation. Cheers!

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Ian!

[@simonplimbley5778]

I just wanted to say it was definitely worth the wait … not my immediate favourite out of the 3 reissues (P90 man) but man when you roll the tone off the bridge it sounded amazing BUT the the neck was even better…. Still have my R8 but you can get a lot out of these Epiphones for no money 👍🎸. Fantastic series of videos mate 👍

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Simon... love this guitar! 😎👍

[@linheitzig9227]

Another excellent, informative show, thank you!

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Lin!

[@shooter4473]

Interesting guitar and a great review as always.

[@markdalton293]

I enjoy watching the whole video