Epiphone EJ200 VS Martin & Taylor ***ULTIMATE SHOOTOUT***

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MarkThomasMusic

MarkThomasMusic

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@patrick23henry
@patrick23henry 6 жыл бұрын
My personal preference definitely falls with the EJ-200. This video honestly helped me decide when I was looking to upgrade from an entry level acoustic. Nothing wrong with any of them, I just love the way the Epiphone sounds.
@dr.feather123
@dr.feather123 4 жыл бұрын
The truth is that any guitar can sound like a high-end one in the right hands. You made a great job, sir!
@gc1362
@gc1362 3 жыл бұрын
The truth is, any guitar can sound good when you've mic'd it.... this guitar sounds nothing like that acoustically... it's quite weak and has no bass or volume
@martinhasson4942
@martinhasson4942 3 жыл бұрын
OK! LET'S GET MIKED! (and buy bunch of EFX) 🏌️👮🍏☺️☺️
@Bobaganush26
@Bobaganush26 3 жыл бұрын
I have to disagree. A really low end guitar will not sound as good as these 3.
@lucaskrohling2864
@lucaskrohling2864 5 жыл бұрын
Finally someone who TRULLY does a right comparison, with same microphone, same EQ, same will at playing, not like those biased reviews made to justify you pay 10 times more for a small difference. Thank you!
@petestaint8312
@petestaint8312 3 жыл бұрын
Agreed! A proper review.
@gc1362
@gc1362 3 жыл бұрын
I just bought one of these and I want you to know they suck. Acoustically they are weak. This video is very deceiving.... I'm going to make my own video before I take this guitar back to Guitar Center. I will let you know when it's uploaded and provide a link... I have not tried the electronics and I'm not going to bother. It's an acoustic so if it doesn't sound good acoustically it's not worth the money. Certainly not worth $500
@petestaint8312
@petestaint8312 3 жыл бұрын
@@gc1362 wow. By all means post a video. Would love to see it. 👍
@gc1362
@gc1362 3 жыл бұрын
@@petestaint8312 this video is a couple of years old so maybe they're making them differently now or something. I'll make the video using just the microphone on my phone... I'm going to keep it very simple so you guys can hear the lack of volume this guitar really has.. I will compare it to my 1986 Sigma d-19 and a 1968 kay... both guitars cost me far less
@petestaint8312
@petestaint8312 3 жыл бұрын
@@gc1362 awesome! I'll be looking for it.
@CrplCon
@CrplCon 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you! You made up my mind for me. So glad to be able to hear these side by side in the same audio conditions! I personally love the Epiphone. I've been looking for an added push to get one, and there you went.
@samuelsmith5223
@samuelsmith5223 5 жыл бұрын
One of the best, most straightforward comparison videos I've ever seen. No fluff. Epi is very impressive. I have a AJ Masterbilt and love it. Can't justify the extra cost of the other two. I was however equally impressed with the Taylor. Thought it had quite a balanced sound. Not impressed with the Martin. Sounded muffled. I may have to get an ej now. Thanks!
@Kyle_etc
@Kyle_etc 4 жыл бұрын
i love the sound of the EJ200 but wow, the martin just has an unbeatable tone
@SaintsPurgatory
@SaintsPurgatory 2 жыл бұрын
the martin is deep and dark sounding like it is trying to tame something wild from a guttural wail into a subtle moan
@maurosaverio
@maurosaverio 4 жыл бұрын
That's the way a comparison should be! Bravo! Short sequences so the ear remembers the sound from one to another...bravo again!
@TheTaylor237
@TheTaylor237 Жыл бұрын
Best guitar review I've seen so far. I was looking at the ej200 for some time now and you helped me very much to decide. Thank you:)
@pedrooliveros3085
@pedrooliveros3085 6 жыл бұрын
I just bought the Epi j200. Then watched a number of youtube videos. I felt lucky i made the right decision. Biggest bang for your bucks
@pedrooliveros3085
@pedrooliveros3085 6 жыл бұрын
Update. I learned Tommy Emmanuel's Angelina and this guitar sounds like the more expensive guitar, Tommy was using
@thevoiceguyschannelofficia9051
@thevoiceguyschannelofficia9051 5 жыл бұрын
Best value guitar on the planet PLUS one of the BEST playing and sounding ever made!!
@tinapa7898
@tinapa7898 3 жыл бұрын
agree, i love mine too
@martinhasson4942
@martinhasson4942 3 жыл бұрын
Yip! Excellent purchase 🏌️ Looks GREAT TOO! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
@petestaint8312
@petestaint8312 3 жыл бұрын
The Epi sounds very loud which I love! 👍
@gloverp3
@gloverp3 4 жыл бұрын
This model Epiphone will fetch Thousands in 25 years. These will be sought after in years to come... remember where you heard this first.
@mKreifeldt
@mKreifeldt 5 жыл бұрын
This proves the point that everyone just own more than one guitar! They each sound distinctly different and equally good despite their price differences.
@robertlester641
@robertlester641 5 жыл бұрын
Great back-to-back comparison. Props for "Diary"! My 2009 non-cutaway non-electric EJ200 is my #1 for a reason
@benoitquinton
@benoitquinton Жыл бұрын
Your video + a deal at my local music store = one happy customer. I wasn't sure about waiting and buy a Taylor, but you've convinced me that this Epiphone is the right choice for my needs. Thank you sir, your videos are fantastic.
@michaeldbalance
@michaeldbalance 6 жыл бұрын
The Epiphone had nice overtones and warmth, the Martin had more fullness, and the Taylor has a bit more brightness, (For my ear). All three sound great though.
@zaphodbeeblebrox9109
@zaphodbeeblebrox9109 4 жыл бұрын
Completely agree with your thoughts. I also think that the difference in cost between the epi and the martin and taylor are just not worth it unless you want to see the name on the headstock or youre a real high end performed. Diminishing returns and all that.
@zaphodbeeblebrox9109
@zaphodbeeblebrox9109 4 жыл бұрын
That said i hate the shape of the epi headstock and couldnt have it because of this. I guess im shallow.
@michaeldbalance
@michaeldbalance 4 жыл бұрын
@@zaphodbeeblebrox9109 they redesigned it. It's now the 60s era Kalamazoo Michigan style headstock.
@zaphodbeeblebrox9109
@zaphodbeeblebrox9109 4 жыл бұрын
@@michaeldbalance like they have on the masterbilt acoustics? If so that definitely makes it appeal a lot more because that is a beautiful headstock.
@michaeldbalance
@michaeldbalance 4 жыл бұрын
@@zaphodbeeblebrox9109 Yeah, that's about right. Check out Epiphone's Inspired By Gibson Collection or their new Masterbilt USA Texan or the Masterbilt Excellente. That'll show you what I mean.
@furtherdefinitions1
@furtherdefinitions1 6 жыл бұрын
I could not honestly say one sounded better than another. There are slight differences in tone due to the woods and body styles. That said, they all sounded good to me, and it's a matter of individual tonal preference, as well as what you can afford. However, if money is an object, you simply can't go wrong with the Epi.
@waynebamford5050
@waynebamford5050 6 жыл бұрын
play some finger style so we can really here it play
@GilbertRodriguezplus
@GilbertRodriguezplus 5 жыл бұрын
The Epi really looks cool too!
@JustinasStanislovaitis
@JustinasStanislovaitis Жыл бұрын
This video is amazing. Thank you. This is how guitar comparison videos should be like! Definitely going for Epiphone 😀
@souloftheage
@souloftheage 4 жыл бұрын
SKILL/TALENT can make any guitar sound so much better than its price tag.
@josephclay3864
@josephclay3864 4 жыл бұрын
Amazing review! The Epiphone really it’s own against the Martin and Taylor...especially for the huge difference in price.
@usmcvet2008
@usmcvet2008 3 жыл бұрын
Tough call between the EJ and 414 for my ears. Thanks for sharing!
@BILLYBOBSTUNES
@BILLYBOBSTUNES 6 жыл бұрын
Had an ej200 a few yrs back and I really miss that guitar. Played easy with plenty of sustain and volume !!!
@dixiefallas7799
@dixiefallas7799 4 жыл бұрын
The newer models are far superior mate!
@thegamergodcontrollord5061
@thegamergodcontrollord5061 5 жыл бұрын
The two BIG questions... (1) How do they sound plugged in? (Do all three guitars HAVE pickups? I didn't see) (2) How well do they play? how do they "feel?" How's the action? I agree with the majority of comments here - that they all sound great. The Martin stood out as sounding "different" than the other two. Not necessarily "better," but different. I looked up from my keyboard when you switched to the Martin the first time... thinking wow... that's a change. I was on Epiphone's web site and became interested after hearing about the pickup system. I am not currently shopping for an acoustic guitar, but this one (The Epi) intrigues me. a lot
@alexl5643
@alexl5643 4 жыл бұрын
Great comparison.. the best I've seen. Great guitar playing 🎸 The epiphone for me.
@mindcrazer
@mindcrazer 6 жыл бұрын
That Epi didn't sound bad at all. They all have their own sound but i do love the warmer sound from the Epi.
@apachurraleproduccion9490
@apachurraleproduccion9490 5 жыл бұрын
depends on the strings ....you would hope that they r all the same strings used on the guitars he used
@martinhasson4942
@martinhasson4942 5 жыл бұрын
It's EPIPHONE by a distance! 😘😘😘😘😘😘
@jamiej14544
@jamiej14544 6 жыл бұрын
I have the Epiphone EJ-200 in the blond finish, just like the one in this video. It is known as the "King of the Flat Tops! They have a great, booming sound, since they are jumbo sized. The Gibson J-200 is the guitar Elvis played in the movie, "Loving You"! Emmy Lou Harris played one, as did Pete Townshend when he recorded "Tommy". Ron Wood of the Stones plays one. The Everly Brothers played the J-200 in the early days. I like the design with the mustache bridge and the decorated pickguard! I record with it and am always struck with how great it sounds. It has two pickups, one in the neck and one under the bridge which can be activated individually or together. There isn't a Martin or Taylor that sounds better, to me.
@freddysnip6257
@freddysnip6257 6 жыл бұрын
I have this Epiphone J 200 CE NT too, but also a Martin D 35. The Epiphone is a fantastic guitar in both feel and sound, but I think the Martin is the definite winner. Although they can't be compared, since the Epiphone only has a solid top and a laminated back and sides, the Martin is 100 % solid. But for the money the Epiphone is fantastic, and not far steps away from a real Gibson J-200.
@bciecko1
@bciecko1 5 жыл бұрын
Freddy Snip I came across some really high end guitars, made by a master luthier and he has solid tops of course but uses laminated back and sides. The guitars sound amazing and start @10 grand and are special ordered and each is made to order. Point is that back and sides aren’t as important as the top and the bracing of the top.
@billkurtek6669
@billkurtek6669 5 жыл бұрын
3 different style guitars lends 3 different sounds. Martin = increased volume in bass and treble with subdued mids. Epi = jumbo = loud bass and chime-like trebles and again subdued mids. Taylor = balanced across the fret board = great for fingerstyle. All great guitars and love the Epiphone brand as I have owned both Gibson and Epiphone. Taylor is my preference for fingerstyle and all around playability due to the 1.75" nut and balance.
@VRK-t6q
@VRK-t6q 8 ай бұрын
To my ears, Epiphone had far superior n detailed and balanced mids, low mids were lesser in amplitude than Martin which made it detailed overalls mid range
@juana1483
@juana1483 5 жыл бұрын
I like your philosophy. I purchased a spruce/rosewood Martin last year, and GC sent it to me all scratched up!!!! It was 2k. I ended up with an Epiphone dreadnought...same spruce/rosewood for $729. They were running a sale on my AJ500RCE. I couldn't be happier. It has that Djanjo or mojo that only quality guitars have. One day, when time is right, I'll buy a used Martin D28. A well kept one. For now, I'm happy.
@birolcelik4519
@birolcelik4519 4 ай бұрын
Hi, What is the name of the song you play on guitar? The song that starts at 03:42 in the video
@MarkThomasMusic
@MarkThomasMusic 4 ай бұрын
@@birolcelik4519 Broken In Progress ‘Face The Fire’ 😊
@birolcelik4519
@birolcelik4519 4 ай бұрын
@@MarkThomasMusic To be honest, I listened to the song but you played this song better.😊
@birolcelik4519
@birolcelik4519 4 ай бұрын
I realized once again that my choice of Epiphone EJ-200 guitar was a good choice.
@birolcelik4519
@birolcelik4519 4 ай бұрын
@@MarkThomasMusic Actually I like this song and I want to learn it
@pedr0p0lis
@pedr0p0lis 5 жыл бұрын
I am shocked, the Epi sounds incredible, great test fair and square, i would love to hear them with a condenser mic. Thanks great vid.
@mrjimmY740
@mrjimmY740 6 жыл бұрын
I just bought the EJ 200sce vintage natural. I’m playing it more than my Taylor 324. The Taylor doesn’t have any electronics yet though. I’m very happy with my EJ-200.
@larryscheller2476
@larryscheller2476 6 жыл бұрын
I have played all three Epiphone next to there Gibson counterpart . After playing the Epi the impression is that it's a great guitar. When I go to their Gibson counterparts it's like there's a little something extra and a bit more inspiring to play. You pay big $$$$ for that little something extra but that's normally how it works with musical instruments.
@juana1483
@juana1483 5 жыл бұрын
Agreed. I almost bought a J15 last year, but to get that extra something we both notice, you'd have to step up to the J45. The J15 neck was too chunky too. I ended up with Epi AJ500RCE. It has that something.
@edyearwood9088
@edyearwood9088 5 жыл бұрын
I bought an Epiphone EJ last year and it's the best sounding guitar I have ever played. I have played more expensive Gibsons & Taylors and Martins and the difference isn't noticeable
@cynamoncynamonikus9449
@cynamoncynamonikus9449 4 жыл бұрын
No shit... I don't belive you... ok its good but not SOOOOO... good
@zaphodbeeblebrox9109
@zaphodbeeblebrox9109 4 жыл бұрын
@@cynamoncynamonikus9449 the proof is in the video. The differences arent particularly huge. It comes down to personal preference and the laws of diminishing returns.
@manuuchavero
@manuuchavero Жыл бұрын
This is a very good video man! thanks for the comparison of these beautiful guitars 🎸🎶
@hardluckharris
@hardluckharris 5 жыл бұрын
I have an Epiphone Dove and Epiphone Hummingbird, just got a Taylor. Love em all for different reasons. I think Epiphone is very underrated.
@noventay4
@noventay4 5 жыл бұрын
Which one is better for bar chords?
@benallmark9671
@benallmark9671 3 жыл бұрын
Way underrated
@jdoh
@jdoh 2 ай бұрын
Great review! Thank you for this. I'm looking at the J200 and this has helped me to decide.
@terenceflood2861
@terenceflood2861 5 жыл бұрын
J200,Loud ,nice,a good setup,tusq compensated bridge saddle and Bone nut ,12 gauge elixers,better bridge pins and unplugged is hard to find anything ''wrong'' with the jumbo sized EJ200.....works for me and I've been thru the lot...I mean Froggy Bottom $10,000...Santa Cruz,$6000,Lowden and on and on.Yes you get the stradivarius quality for the down payment on a house no question...but......A good acoustic player will coax a lot from a cheap guitar,Willie Nelson/Monte Montgomery/Tommy Emannuel....
@turnerthemanc
@turnerthemanc 5 жыл бұрын
I thought the Epi and the Taylor didnt sound a world apart, but the Martin was totally different Good locked down, unbiased review. Its not the first review where I preferred the Epiphone. I really must get one..
@craigwalters5530
@craigwalters5530 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you, needed this comparison! You told me everything I needed to know.
@michaelbracey5750
@michaelbracey5750 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for playing exactly the same thing on different guitars! I'm on the verge of buying that Epi.
@79casual
@79casual 3 жыл бұрын
Same but in the sunburst
@petestaint8312
@petestaint8312 3 жыл бұрын
My feelings exactly. 👍
@mitchsiripanya3870
@mitchsiripanya3870 5 жыл бұрын
Epiphone has better sound my opinion anyway.
@philipegnr
@philipegnr 5 жыл бұрын
I totally agree.
@martinhasson4942
@martinhasson4942 5 жыл бұрын
YIP! It's EPIPHONE by A NECK!😂
@martinhasson4942
@martinhasson4942 5 жыл бұрын
Epi.........................
@lucianoaraujo6604
@lucianoaraujo6604 5 жыл бұрын
I agree
@toddgibbs1321
@toddgibbs1321 5 жыл бұрын
I am a beginner and have been very pleased that I bought the EJ-200 on a recommendation from someone I trust. My ear isn’t refined enough to pick up the difference but I can say that I am enjoying learning on this Epiphone.
@jojo-wo3ns
@jojo-wo3ns 5 жыл бұрын
The different body shapes will be the biggest factor in tone difference....and not everyone wants to stray on a jumbo...having said that, generally it seems you pay a big price for subtle tone variations
@libertynindependence
@libertynindependence 5 жыл бұрын
I like the Taylor, but I just bought one. The Epi sounds good too. I almost bought a Gibson that was the same price as the Taylor and sounded just as good to me, but didn't have the cut away and wasnt A/E. It's amazing to me that the Martin doesn't sound as good to me as either one. It's the same reason I went with Taylor over the Martin it just seemed dead to me. Didn't seem to have the robustness that the Taylor did. After I bought the Taylor I picked up a 2.5k D25 and it sounded amazing, to me it sounded like my Taylor only slightly better sound and playability.
@IvanMedina63
@IvanMedina63 3 жыл бұрын
I agree with you. I bought a Taylor nylon strings and sounds really great. Noy I am looking for a steel string guitar better than my Ovation Standard Balladeer 1861. Can you tell me if this Epi would be the right choise or I better stay with my Ovation? Regards
@ludvanbeethoven1
@ludvanbeethoven1 Жыл бұрын
What was the fingerstyle piece that he was playing?
@DENIEL381
@DENIEL381 5 жыл бұрын
THEY ALL SOUND GOOD IN THERE OWN WAY.
@bluenotgreen63
@bluenotgreen63 Жыл бұрын
The Epi sounds great in comparison to the Taylor and Martin, but how does the Epiphone feel playing compared to the others? That makes a huge difference and might be the difference in price. So my question is, “How does it feel playing in comparison?
@marike1100
@marike1100 5 жыл бұрын
Nice playing, great comparison. Just ordered an Epiphone Masterbilt DR400, so I just stopped by the root for the Epi and it did not disappoint at all. Btw, the sound quality here is very good, it would have been even better if you had used a condenser mic (dynamic microphones like the SM58 don't capture the full frequency range of acoustic guitars). Great work, thanks for the effort.
@anthonydavella8350
@anthonydavella8350 4 жыл бұрын
Most of the time people always pick the loudest sounding as the best sounding, even pros. Great job on Ozzie, subbed
@ambu6478
@ambu6478 5 жыл бұрын
WTH! The Epiphone held it's own... and even sounds a little better in some ways.
@JP-se3ti
@JP-se3ti Жыл бұрын
I have the EJ200CE, it is a great guitar especially for the price, the action is low, neck is easy, smooth, fret work good, with a set of Elixer 11-52's it just plays well sounds good and looks good, what else is there?
@DaleEGrant
@DaleEGrant 4 жыл бұрын
Great comparison! Honestly I liked them all of course, but this sealed the deal for me on the Epi EJ... So I bought one. It just seemed like more bang for the buck, and it has some very nice features as well that weren't mentioned, I understand though this video leaned towards overall sound, and it was very well done, these were all just so close with each model edging out the other ones in their own area. I'm confident I made the right choice with the EJ200 now. Thanks for a great video.
@clawhammer704
@clawhammer704 9 ай бұрын
Martin, Epi, Taylor in that order.
@markhansen8078
@markhansen8078 2 жыл бұрын
The Epi kicked ass. The sounds coming out of the EJ-200 are impressive. What an exceptional value. I do not own one of these but probably will. Very good comparison. I thought they all sounded very good, but the Epi was something special. Great playing too.... well done. TY MH
@dandegenhardt967
@dandegenhardt967 5 жыл бұрын
Can I ask what kind of strings you are using, please?
@cdbrown30
@cdbrown30 4 жыл бұрын
Yes you can.
@YeahNahMaybe947
@YeahNahMaybe947 2 жыл бұрын
Good shoot out, great playing. For my budget and being a strictly stay at home player 1) the Epi by a long way, 2) Taylor, 3) Martin. I would have expected it to be in reverse order. Thanks for the video.
@codybettis5832
@codybettis5832 6 жыл бұрын
what’s the song at 3:45
@GarySchiltz
@GarySchiltz 6 жыл бұрын
It's hard to compare such different guitars, but given what you played, if I had listened without knowing what was being played, I doubt I would have said that the first was a $500 guitar, the second a $2900 guitar, and the third a $2400 guitar. I enjoyed your playing on all three guitars, by the way.
@lgiorgos1
@lgiorgos1 6 жыл бұрын
​@fartpoobox ohyeah I do believe that the Taylor and the Martin were better. But the difference in money can't be justified of course! I didn't believe that I would like the Epi but I liked it! The Epi is the loudest and with the most bass, that's why it gives the illusion that it is the best. But tonewise the Martin is the best. Taylor lacks bass and overtone complexity. Having said that, I'm not willing to give that money to Martin!
@KevinORourke25
@KevinORourke25 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this guitar FEATURED review. You displayed the possibilities of each guitar and it was informative. Very easy to make a choice for whatever your preference maybe. I have mine and it happens to be the EJ 200. Thanks again.
@zacm3018
@zacm3018 5 жыл бұрын
That was actually pretty awesome thank you so much for the video what was that last tune u played
@robert-jy4hr
@robert-jy4hr 3 жыл бұрын
Are all 3 guitars using the same gaudge strings ??
@chr970
@chr970 6 ай бұрын
One thing is for certain about any of these comparisons, it sure evokes opinions and ideas. Personally,I think a lot of people have exquisitely more adept hearing than I have. Rich tone, bright, low end, mid range,…. I hear nice guitars.
@pikeman1000
@pikeman1000 6 жыл бұрын
That epi for rare rockabilly strummin..great video..
@jamessupernor6681
@jamessupernor6681 4 жыл бұрын
I just purchased an Epiphone ej200 and I like it very much. As for the comparison, I really can't judge from the perspective of the sound of this video. But I can from my own studio and the Epiphone ej200 is one of the best deals out there for the money!🎸
@pmoney3688
@pmoney3688 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for doing this review, all three sound amazing, probably just comes down to what each person‘s personal preference is in either look, feel, or cost🤣, cost plays a part for me, however when something feels right in your hand there is no substitute!
@flrpitflrp1965
@flrpitflrp1965 3 жыл бұрын
You make sound so good, I on the other hand can make all 3 sound just as bad. Nice job
@charlie-obrien
@charlie-obrien 3 жыл бұрын
I too have that talent....LOL I'm back to the basics now trying to exorcise bad habits I've learned along the way.
@AldoGranTrailer
@AldoGranTrailer 3 жыл бұрын
Gibson EJ200!!! 🥰
@12artman
@12artman 4 жыл бұрын
You method of demo is excellent. The Epi holds it's own. I'd like the hear a Gibby j-200 next to the Epi but I don't imagine you have one in your collection? ($5,000 whew!).
@kingleonidas9672
@kingleonidas9672 5 жыл бұрын
All sound decent but, there’s something about that Martin that really speaks to me.
@bluesysamurainao4557
@bluesysamurainao4557 5 жыл бұрын
Nice comparison!! To my ear Taylor 414CE is the best which is high end and loud. Actually I love Martin tone. All three are great in a different price range.
@acoustisongs
@acoustisongs 6 жыл бұрын
If I wanted ONE of those guitars backing me up on vocals, I'd pick the Martin, based on that demo
@juana1483
@juana1483 5 жыл бұрын
When all is said, there's nothing like a Martin. The best ones sound like a grand piano. No doubt.
@allancopland1768
@allancopland1768 5 жыл бұрын
Nice! I want one of those Epi-wotsits.
@Lesfac
@Lesfac 5 жыл бұрын
That's the way to do a comparison. Thank you.
@marcosnorte3327
@marcosnorte3327 6 жыл бұрын
It was amazing Guy!!! cause you show difrent kinds of aprocha and atack... it iis really clear!!! Congratulations!
@jorgeayala2218
@jorgeayala2218 3 жыл бұрын
Do you record whit condenser mic?
@tiduschapman1774
@tiduschapman1774 Жыл бұрын
Awesome comparison I like the Taylor or the Epiphone. What strings are you using on all 3 guitars?
@Voxaac
@Voxaac 2 жыл бұрын
Man, that Martin sounds amazing, I cannot believe it. I own an Epi EJ200 and it's by far my favourite guitar, but that parlour Martin sound as a Jumbo XD. I mean, it's proyection is from another world compared with a jumbo size middle range guitar. I think its price is worth.
@micheltherriault7063
@micheltherriault7063 5 ай бұрын
I own a 2006 414 CE Taylor and a 1990 EJ 200 CE Taylor and I like both. Therefore they’re so different. The Taylor sound warmer and I like it for smooth strumming and picking . Mostly in folk music The EJ200CE , I use it for is clear tone for lead strumming and picking , mostly in country music .
@wimpieduplooy4130
@wimpieduplooy4130 5 жыл бұрын
Not comparing apples with apples here. Auditorium/concert vs dreadnought vs cutaway jumbo, and the ej200 has laminated back and sides. So I don't think its a realistic comparison. But the EJ200 does sound good nonetheless, as do the others.
@kenevans457
@kenevans457 5 жыл бұрын
ya was wondering how he was comparing these to each other when shape and build on all three are different
@soulmusicgabriel7717
@soulmusicgabriel7717 4 жыл бұрын
Are strings new in 3 guitars ?... Or any of them? ..
@arthurogle7581
@arthurogle7581 5 жыл бұрын
Inasmuch as the 200 sounded fine, I chose another Epiphone. The AJ45S (no pickup) from Sweetwater. There are 2 versions, the AJ45S and the AJ45ME. ME has amplification and Nickle tuning machines. I found that the AJ45S seems to have a thinner, tinnier sound. And D string tuning machine with white plastic buttons seems succeptible to string slip. I will buy a set of Grover tuners and install them. I play bluegrass and have no use for pickups.
@leonardcusumano3524
@leonardcusumano3524 Жыл бұрын
What strings do you use
@FlagshipD28
@FlagshipD28 5 жыл бұрын
What song is at 3:42?
@greggilmour7671
@greggilmour7671 3 жыл бұрын
My EJ200 is coming up for 30years old.Love it.
@souloftheage
@souloftheage 4 жыл бұрын
I own an EJ200 and It doesn't have the resonance nor projection that my Masterbilt 400 has. It sounds "nice" and looks incredible. It also has an uniform balance across the sound spectrum that the Masterbilt 400 DOESNT have. The 400 being more open at the bottom end. Almost "boomy". But I really like the geometry of the EJ200. Though it's a jumbo, most of the guitar sits back behind the player's strumming arm. So, to me, it feels like a smaller guitar than the Masterbilts. But for a bit more(maybe the sams price?) The Masterbilt 400 is a superior sounding instrument. Most noticeable when not mic'd. Seems when one mics a guitar that changes everything.
@bigskycharlie
@bigskycharlie 6 жыл бұрын
3 different guitars for different jobs, we have full rich dark sound of ephi, more definition out of Martin, and brighter more sustaining sound of Taylor. Can't beat the jumbo for price. I have lots of acoustic guitars, my j200 is one of my favorite, up there with my humming bird, Martin's and my Alvarez. One question was string age on all three? Very interesting, Thanks for sharing
@chuckratcliff2429
@chuckratcliff2429 5 жыл бұрын
Definitely buying myself an Epip this video convinced me👍
@WinstonGuitar
@WinstonGuitar 5 жыл бұрын
Yah, the Taylor is brighter, but with the Epi, you'll never have to roll in more low end. It's already there. For an acoustic mix, it's easy to add a little sparkle in the EQ mixing, but just try adding some low end after the fact. Boomy and muddy. So I'll take the Epi.
@ianjohnston1430
@ianjohnston1430 5 жыл бұрын
What strings do you have on the Epi? Just bought one a couple months ago and they’re great sounding guitars.
@dixiefallas7799
@dixiefallas7799 4 жыл бұрын
13,s on mine. Generic.
@apachurraleproduccion9490
@apachurraleproduccion9490 5 жыл бұрын
what kind of strings used on each guitar? It makes a big difference the string and size used
@callmebigdaddy850
@callmebigdaddy850 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this comparison. I have an ej200 and I also had a Taylor 414 and got rid of the Taylor and kept the ej. I just wish epiphone would have kept the early 90’s headstock instead of the ugly one they have now. That’s my only complaint with mine.
@bluenotgreen63
@bluenotgreen63 Жыл бұрын
I can hear a slight difference in the three and that difference in sound does not make one sound better than the other, just different. Definitely not enough to justify thousands of dollars. Now there is something that isn’t reviewed here that makes a difference and that is… 1. Did they all have the same strings on them? and 2. What was the difference in the feel and ease of playing each one. So far I am hooked on the Epi 200 SCE. Definitely.
@VgoRob
@VgoRob 5 жыл бұрын
I've had my EJ200ce for over 12 years now and am still as happy with it today as I was then. It definitely competes with guitars well above its price range. That said, this video just goes to further reinforce what I already know, I love Martins and don't care for Taylors. Fingers crossed there is a D28 or D15m in my near future.
@smythe555
@smythe555 4 жыл бұрын
I have an Epiphone J-200. I like it. For a laminate guitar with poly finish, it's got a lot of character. I just bought a used all solid wood Martin D-10. Still getting to know it, but I would have to say I prefer it. Very clear, fairly open tone, very easy to play. Certainly not a $2000 Martin, but it will probably open up nicely over time.
@sudiptopaladhi7708
@sudiptopaladhi7708 5 жыл бұрын
Well, these are all good guitars with different tastes. But this comparison deals only with the acoustic quality, without any knowledge of their inbuilt pickup or preamp. The Epiphone has 2 way pickup system with blending facility by it's own esonic2 preamp system, which is a plus point. I bought one (made in Indonesia) six months ago. I feel lucky.
@BaktaBak3
@BaktaBak3 4 жыл бұрын
All sound great. All very nice guitars. :-) We are lucky to live in a time where you can buy and play a nice guitar ......especially when $5k is not your price point.
@peterpanassow7814
@peterpanassow7814 4 жыл бұрын
Excellent review! Thanks for posting. 👍
@edamesify
@edamesify 6 жыл бұрын
This is the best comparison video from the ones I've seen. Good job! Will use this as reference when I buy my next guitar.
@sylviaboa5510
@sylviaboa5510 5 жыл бұрын
What strings did you play on the guitars ( gauge , alloy , brand ... ) ? Thanks for the video .
@HolyStroller
@HolyStroller 5 жыл бұрын
Eye's closed, and unplugged, I can't tell the Taylor and the Epiphone apart. I bought the Epiphone. As it goes through a Boss acoustic singer, I can pretty much make it match whatever sound I want. Thanks for the review.
@sidedishfriend
@sidedishfriend 5 жыл бұрын
I got a Sigma DM15 and I can't wait to pick this Epi as a second guitar.
@Terry3Gs
@Terry3Gs 6 жыл бұрын
I found the taylor kinda had a nice mix of the epi & the martin ... I found the martin while defined a lil too "piano-y". Great video & thanks for sharing !! :)
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