Epiphone ES 335 Review 🎸plus Gibson SGJ & Fender Blues Deville 4x10 🎸Guitar Porn Weekly!! 🎸

[@Skelterz]

You do realise you right on the cusp on completely blowing up and gaining a ton more subs I can see it happening man you kick ass keep it up!!

[@theguitaristas]

Ah bless you for saying that thanks man 😊🙏 ...let's just hope the youtube algorithm is in step with my target audience! 😆

[@tylerrose2891]

This has quickly become one of my favorite guitar “pron” channels. Honest opinions throughout. If you don’t like something you just flat out say so. Also no attempts to BS the audience if you aren’t sure of something. You just say “I don’t really know” and move on. Authenticity at its finest. Quite a breath of fresh air. Keep it up!

[@TexasBlues-123]

If you keep watching you're guitar collection will grow.

[@transmissionggb2820]

I love your honesty on your guitar playing as it lets me know that am not as rubbish as I thought when I struggle to get certain things right and I shouldn’t give myself such a hard time when learning new things that seem to come naturally to what seems to be everyone else but me.

[@Rick_Cleland]

I built a DIY *_ES 335_* guitar kit, turned out quite well if I do say so myself.

[@bradyazell]

Bravo! If you produced 2 hour videos every week I would gladly watch. Much love for your efforts, Colin!

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers man! 😁👍

[@alexbaxter8291]

"I've just pulled the socket out...................TWAT". I'm not even 5 minutes in and already half of my lunch has landed on the floor, hilarious. Thanks for that Colin, you've already made my Friday afternoon and I've still got 55 minutes to go.

[@jordanpratt3821]

Best part of the day. I look forward to this all week I do.

[@davidharding200]

Like you I wasn’t a fan of the ES 335 (or so I thought) but the look of the raspberry tea figured Epi es335 (2022 model) looked just too good. I had it for some time and commented everywhere that while it was superbly made I couldn’t find the sound I liked. Then after a while I played with the setup. Adjusted the pick up height etc. And found the sweet spot. It’s phenomenal. One of my favs of around 25 guitars. And it really feels a quality guitar.

[@theguitaristas]

I love the look of the Raspberry burst... they are available but for more money and I was being sensible for once.

[@rickbrown3426]

I have the same one and I adore it

[@richardsandson]

I always watch your videos when I'm in the workshop building guitars...I'm always happy to be educated. Love the channel thank you.

[@theguitaristas]

Thanks for the support it's appreciated! 😁👍

[@dalenixon9715]

I am fortunate and/or stupid enough to own a number of Epiphones and Gibsons. I love a 335 style guitar and the Epis are just as much fun as the Gibsons, if not more enjoyable as they cost less. I recently picked up a new Epi Noel Gallagher Riviera and it's just fantastic. The artist endorsement helps remind me that I am playing an actual real worthy guitar and not a lesser budget brand, so much more bang for the buck than a Gibson. Love the videos, keep 'em coming.

[@jurgenmanigel1208]

Colin, your 🎸playing is getting better from week to week. That's impressive too! Great video (as always). Keep on going 👍

[@theguitaristas]

Thanks that's appreciated 😁🙏 ... all this practice has to pay off one day! 😂

[@kellyzeewolf4613]

@@theguitaristas My fav part of your vids is getting a chance to jam with you brother. I have learned many riffs just by slowing you down and playing the matching game:)) Bless you brother, and as we say in the hills of West Virginia USA "Keep on keepin' on" Rock on!

[@theguitaristas]

@@kellyzeewolf4613 😁👍👍

[@hanovergreen4091]

I noticed that to. Significantly better/smoother multi-string solos 0:55 - 1:07. Best Regards and Best Wishes Colin!

[@jimsliverootsculturemusic]

I loved the 335 jamming on the intro and thought you were particularly inspired. Is it the guitar?

[@dobiqwolf]

I loved the "authentic inspired by Gibson QC " 🤣

[@jefftucker201]

My guess is when you removed the pup you pulled the wires away from where they were crossed fixing the issue. Great vid Colin, that is a fantastic looking guitar! all the best mate.

[@theguitaristas]

Yep I reckon that must have been it!... see I did fix it after all Guitar Guitar! 😂👍

[@jefftucker201]

@@theguitaristas I always have faith in your Guitar DIY skills Colin, I wouldn't put money on it... but I have faith... lol

[@jeffberg8015]

Wow, a full hour of content. You're making my Fridays even better than before. I'm sure you're correct that the problem with that pot was a wiring issue, probably corrected when you moved the pickup wires, so if it starts acting up again you should be able to fix it just by remelting the connections. That's a beautiful guitar. I like my pre inspired by Gibson 335 very much, but I'm still kind of envious of that one. Nothing wrong with the SG and amp either. The brand also matters to me. It just makes a difference to me that my 335 comes from the Gibson company even if it doesn't say it on the headstock. Lastly, I believe Wilkinson makes all of Epiphone's vintage style tuners, so the only difference should be the name stamped on them. Thanks as always for the video.

[@laserwolf130]

I have 13 guitars now and this ES 335 by Epiphone is my absolute fave ....no flaws ....the red one you had i thought was great and you played it so well ...cheers

[@markpell8979]

Man, that particular Epi 335 sounds great. Good score on that one. Enjoyed the show, Cheers!

[@skylermeredith2522]

Love the semi hollow content, when you compare against the ES339 and the Sheraton you should do a sustain test with some sort of timekeeping.

[@rickbrown3426]

I’ve found that every single guitar has a “note” or “key” that it sustains better in. I have an Epi SG that LOVES D

[@williamking576]

Hello from Whitby, Ontario, Canada. Love your videos, Colin! Keep up the great work!

[@GraemeCampbellMusic]

Love that, glad you're making the long videos still. I had a postive experience with Guitar Guitar this week. My Grestch sem-hollow that I bought used from them in January developed a switch fault and had a dodgy master volume pot. Within a day of me dropping it into the Edinburgh shop they had replaced both (feels like with superior parts, CTS pot etc). Still under warranty so all free too.

[@theguitaristas]

Good to hear that! 👍👍

[@neilevans6229]

Great Show . James Dean Bradfield was using an Eastman Juliet same as yours at Glastonbury last week.

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers, that's really good for Eastman and an amazing stroke of luck for my own credibility! 😂👍

[@davidhamilton7780]

In on time today, thanks boss. Listening to the cricket with one ear... Excellent stuff! Maybe you should take a long walk down the hall of mirrors and have a good look at yourself :)

[@theguitaristas]

😆🤦‍♂️

[@century2077]

Really enjoyed ALL the content thank you for all the work.

[@USTTRM]

Tried this and the 339 and found the latter more comfortable due to the bout size. Beautiful top on that example too so a great value.Cheers!

[@dennisflock3958]

I love my Epiphone 339. It's Pelham blue, and plays wonderfully.

[@paxchristi2014]

Yes sir. I just bought the es339 and I love it. From Beatles to Foo Fighters..it just rocks.

[@chrishart5269]

I bought this model over a year ago. I like this guitar very much. The shop I went to had a Sire H7 in stock and that's what I went to check out. The Sire was nice but I left with the Epiphone. I would like to see you review a Sire. I enjoy your reviews very much and over the last year I have bought 2 SG's because in one video you recommended if you haven't tried a SG, you should. I tried one and afterwards I told myself why didn't I try one years ago.

[@theguitaristas]

😁👍 SG = 🖤

[@MichaelBovio]

Colin, I have an Epiphone Broadway I bought earlier this year, and it is outstanding! Absolutely love it.

[@AshleyOffset]

YES! One of my favorite things about Friday. A new video from The Guitaristas ✌

[@oldmanzen6682]

Another great episode! Great jams too. Love that SG. Sounds very nice too.

[@johnladdsmusic]

I have the exact same 335 and LOVE it stock! I had a MIM Blues Deville that I shellacked…it looked incredible! And on the few occasions when I could open it up it sounded glorious! But I reluctantly sold it because it was like owning a sports car that you could never drive out of 1st or 2nd gear. I’m one of those people who wasn’t fond of the drive channel, but you’ve got some magic fairy dust Colin because that SG sounded so sweet through that thing! Cheers my friend!

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers John, yes that surprised me!... I don't think I ever really tried the drive channel before so this extra filming is proving rewarding! 😁👍

[@johnburket4194]

1:01:37 Hi Colin, I really enjoyed the new format. Both portions were interesting and informative. Keep it up and I’ll anxiously be awaiting next week’s addition.

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers John!

[@scozz6139]

Great job, love the longer content format! I watch every minute, of every one of your videos, usually twice! I'll also extend my viewing of your videos by watching them in pieces, over a period of two or three days, so more content is great for me. Do you typically use a lot of "Drive" from your Rat and Soul Food pedals? My main amp is a Marshall 800, so I use all my OD pedals as clean boosts only, with the "Drive" on 0, and "Level" to taste. So, there's no additional "Drive" from the pedal, just boosting the already overdriven signal from the amp. This is the best way to use OD pedals with a Marshall, imo, or any already overdriven amp really,.... which a Marshall 800 circuit certainly is. Looking forward to next week Colin!

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers man thanks for the support it’s really appreciated! 😁🙏 I guess normally use a fair bit of drive on the pedals as I’m not a typically high gain player.

[@scozz6139]

@@theguitaristas Yeah man, I'm not a high gain player either, Classic Rock and Blues are my thing. I first got interesting in guitar when I saw The Beatles on the Ed Sullivan Show in 1964, I was 8 years old. I saw cool guys playing guitar and girls screaming,.... I thought I'd like to do that! lol Best Regards, David from sunny Florida.

[@joehahn8817]

I watched this week's video on my tv so I'm a little late getting to comment. Just wanted to drop in and say that I love the new direction you're going in. A man can never have enough waffles!!! Thanks for doing what you do...see ya' next Friday!!!✌️✌️✌️

[@theguitaristas]

Thanks Joe, I appreciate the feedback and your support mate! 😎🙏

[@paullee5449]

Love the new experience of your experimental section .more please. Encore.

[@theguitaristas]

Thanks Paul 👍

[@terrorbirds9835]

Love the new section of extra bits (SG and amp this week, etc) 🎉

[@adrian_V99]

In my 'umble opinion that is the coolest SG Ive ever seen, and I've seen them all.

[@theguitaristas]

😆 It's definitely pretty damn cool!! 😎🎸🔥

[@craigpetterson3962]

Started watching on Friday, watched a bit on Saturday, watched the rest on Sunday. Loved the 'Guitar Porn' section-keep it in. Nice one Colin.

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers mate! 😁👍

[@samsonthecurrent]

…always great films, friend. Keep doing your thing. We love it. I always learn something, too.

[@waynewagner395]

I also had a 4-10 Blues Deville and loved it but alas, the weight was the reason I ended up selling it. Damn you gravity! I pick up my Epi 335 more than my Gibson one. I feel more relaxed and can concentrate more on my playing with the Epi than fretting about trying not to damage the pricey Gibson. Nice video. Ramble on my friend. It's all good! Great playing too!

[@theguitaristas]

Yes I had to carry this downstair to shoot this video... I realise now why I was able to get it cheap! 🤣 Cheers man!

[@braddietzmusic2429]

While it’s not my favorite burst kind of finish, it is still a beautiful guitar and something I could see myself just glancing up every time I pass by. I just love that classic ES-335 shape.

[@thewookieewarrior9800]

Love the new style of vidz m8, keep up the good work and play for fun 🎸, I have a guitar addiction too, must be a thing to us gents in our 50s +

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers man!

[@wade_pisani]

I feel like I’m the only early 20’s kid that enjoys classic guitars into nice tube amps over them 8 strings 🤣🔥

[@theguitaristas]

😁🙌 Great to have you here! 🎸🔥

[@paxchristi2014]

You're not alone my friend 😊

[@joshmorlan6141]

There's tremendous hope for the future!

[@samsonthecurrent]

Tell the others. Learn how to make guitars & amps.

[@Holden-C.]

Thank God for you..keep it going

[@jhardindrums]

Really would like to see a breakdown on the new Sheraton's Epiphone put out - as a lefty, pickings are slim, but those particular models stick out w/ lefty options.

[@stevenbarton7474]

Colin, I would like to see you try Wilkinson pickups, I tried some on my ESP and was quite impressed, compared to the original pickups.

[@gregmock6808]

I took a Brite scrubby pad for dish washing and lightly buffed the neck on mine which removed the sticky gloss and turned into a warm, satin feeling neck..huge upgrade in my view..took about 3 minutes to do it. They're those green pads you find on the backside of sponges often. I also switch it to flatwound strings which more and more I'm starting to love.

[@andrewhouse3246]

Great show C, love the variety. Well done Mate-

[@MrYatesj1]

Great show as always, I will say I enjoy modding my Tele’s, Strat’s & LP’s but those hollow bodies are a Bear to work on! Your video’s did help me stumble through working on my D’Anlelico. Cheers!!

[@dsmanpr1]

Thank you muchas gracias from South Carolina I’m from Puerto Rico and I’m learning a lot with your channel.

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers man! 😁👍

[@dsmanpr1]

Cheers mate

[@alexstrums]

Haha… your clip of changing the pickups in the Cherry one you had is EXACTLY why I’m leaving the pickups in and just ordered a Bigsby B7 and Vibramate. Roll on the Oasis flutters 😂

[@rocktorrocks]

I got the Epiphone Joe Bonamassa ES-335 and it genuinely impressed me. I wrote off Epiphone for years but am a big fan now…I may even be more excited by Epiphone’s releases than Gibson’s.😅 Truly awesome guitars and a great value.

[@mdu2112]

I'm hoping for a Alex Lifeson ES-335 Custom, inspired by Whitey. This one is so close to spec it hurts!

[@joeymcmanus448]

Sorry I was late to this video... on vacation with no internet... great thing to come home too.. cheers

[@tomd8313]

Good Morning Colin ☕️ Happy Friday!

[@activese]

oh Colin, great chops mate, that intro sounded great, that bend in the 15th- B. Just arrived home, pour some coke, turned on the pc, just to watch your video. Made my night. Cheers.

[@theguitaristas]

Thanks mate! 😁👍

[@activese]

@@theguitaristas Thank You!, very much indeed 😃🤩

[@thebenefactor6744]

A lot of people are going to say lay off the sauce, Colin, before you diagnose wiring problems, but I'm not one of them. You just keep tipping them back and getting your discounts. I was playing this exact 335 as i was watching this, and i will never get rid of it, i love it so much. Like i said, it's Alex Lifeson in a bottle. I like the subplot diversion section with the SG. Please do more. I really want to see those happy surprises when you root around in the back of your subterranean lair and pair up guitars and amps that you even forgot you had. Via con Dios.

[@alanthew6490]

My inspired by 335 had similar fault and it came and went. I suspect the switch was touchy. Rather than return it on warranty I used your previous video to assist me installing the Monty’s Guitar loom. The video and comments were a massive help. I made some tools to assist and the sound difference is amazing. Well worth it.

[@carpathus]

The logo/name on the headstock does indeed carry weight. That's just how it is. I love Squier guitars especially the ones with the thinner bodies and slimmer necks. My favorite guitar is a Squier strat partscaster I knitted together using a Bullet loaded body, Classic Vibe neck, Fender vintage tuners and a Fender ultra string tree. The Squier is on a stand next to my Fender Standard strat. The Fender gets noticed right away whereas my favorite guitar the Squier that's made from 100 percent FMIC sourced parts is overlooked. Cheers!

[@Christian-ew4eg]

Hey Colin . Thanks again for your entertaining videos . I usually view them whilst 'winding down' after yet another stressful shift . Waffle on as much as you please . This one was outstanding for me , as I've been the proud custodian of a 1996 Epi Sheraton II since brand new , and same for a 2013 SGJ , except mine was white . Not so white anymore , but worn in all the right places for all the right reasons . Cheers mate , keep it up !

[@jordantaylor1988]

When I want a different sound and feel, I bring out my Epiphone 335. Great review

[@JohnBurdette-or7if]

It is a beautiful ES 335 model I like the red finish as well. I’m fixing to order one of these up next weekend. I’m just deciding on what finish to choose. 😎👍

[@michaellathim791]

Really enjoy your broadcasts...very informative

[@TheRealChetManley]

Damn…loved this one Colin. The long format along with the commentary on your noodling, so good for me as an aspiring noodler, lol. You don’t realize how inspiring it is for someone like me that practices every day and at times feels like I’m not making progress. To see someone like you struggle with learning songs and licks, it gives me hope. If all I watch is clean playing after a while I’m like well fuck, I just don’t have what it takes. To know that you have to practice and struggle too is incredibly inspiring to me. And now I want a 335…lol I am over the GAS phase of guitar playing, but your videos make me want these things!

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers man, don't worry you are not alone the struggle is real!

[@jmoses580]

I bought that amp new a few years ago and I love it! You need the foot switch for it so you can switch between the clean and drive channel with your foot and add more drive with the foot pedal too! Great amp!!!

[@nellayema2455]

Interesting turn of events! If it wasn't simply some dirt in the pot, then I wonder if perhaps a stray strand of the braided wire from the pickup was barely touching the pot at times causing a short? When you took out the pups and pulled on the pickup wires, you may have pulled it away from the pot far enough to prevent the short.

[@victorbeebe8372]

Aloha and Mahalo Colin! In 2021 I played an 2019 Epiphone Cherry 335 and Sunburst 330. I didn't care for the 335 heavy and dead sounding. 330 I liked. Only played both acoustically

[@rickbrown3426]

I REALLY ENJOY your presentation on everything you do. I find watching your videos are a great barometer to tell me how chilled out I am. You’re certainly not Steve Vai making me feel inadequate as a player are you! Lofl as friends do. You make me feel like a friend in his or my basement showing me a new guitar. By the end of your videos by watching your hands and listening I will hear everything the tone/volume pots do clean and dirty, if there’s an issue with the nut, bridge, tuners etc you’ll tell me. If you don’t go into detail about a particular piece I feel that I can safely assume that part is in proper working order and feels good. I prefer your opinion more than most actually. I happen to own a 33 piece Epi collection with some great Squires and other brands too but nothing bought because of the status presumption that comes with it and I have many friends that won’t pick up an Epiphone or a Squire because it’s an Epi or a Squire and it could possibly be the coolest guitar they’ve ever played, heck they don’t know. The next thing you know I get a call (I just got another yesterday) of a brand snob that has an important gig or session and they want to borrow my Epi or Squire. I have some very, very nice ones. I actually own this 335 in Rasberry Tea burst and it’s currently my favorite through my Hot Rod Deluxe and my Marshall JCM 2000 DSL40 with 5 good pedals bul no KLON or anything like that. I love what you do… keep it up and I’ll see you next week RickDaBassPlaya

[@theguitaristas]

Thanks that’s appreciated 😁👍

[@jfiery]

That's a great sounding amp. Excellent demo as usual Colin.

[@iannicholls7476]

Great show Colin, thanks. The 335 sounded fine.

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Ian!

[@jasonwright285]

Epic rant. No lies detected. Love it.

[@theguitaristas]

😁👍

[@paulstaffordcook8799]

“Kids, Going out is overrated”. Love it 🤣. I totally agree. Cheers Colin. And your playing through that 4x10 DeVille…… some tasty vibe-y stuff over that loop! At times you reminded me of early Santana.

[@theguitaristas]

Bless you mate that's a very fine compliment indeed! 😊🙏

[@predraglazar2694]

Brilliant review, as usual 👍

[@tickedoffsheikh8587]

Great, great playing... what is the name of that piece that you always play here in the play out.. that sounds so friggin' awesome. That's my kind of sound. By the way did you say what year ES 335 is it? It's my fervent wish to own one someday soon. Anyway, keep playing and making these videos. 🇬🇾

[@Kdschaak]

Very nice fretwork and binding on that neck. It looks pretty immaculate from my chair.

[@chrisjeneson3763]

Lucky with the pot Colin, love the longer format. 😊

[@stevehrrn9445]

Col, braided cable shorting across. Gibson went to plastic tubing over the braided cable. Later cables and 4 core cables loose the outer (cheaper). Worth checking the solder joints if you change the caps. Have fun, SteveH

[@oldasrocks9121]

Colin, if youve ever worked on motorcycles you might have encountered the cable lubing tool that clamps over the cable end and the other side adapts to the red straw that comes with spray cans of the various lubes (speedo, brakes, shifter, clutch cable grease and so forth.) There is in fact such a very similar doo-dad for pots to lube/clean them in situ. The one end slides over the the pot shaft and self seals against the threads, the other end accomodates the red straw from the DeOxit spray can. It forces cleaner down the gap between the pot bushing and the shaft. Granted it sounds more like that bridge volume pot is actually dodgy but you never know what a shot of contact cleaner might accomplish

[@theguitaristas]

Yes I have one of the cable lube tools 👍… always lose the red straw though! 😂🤷‍♂️

[@Rockriverboarder]

Colin. The Epiphone pickups likely plug into the volume pots, either with three or four conductor quick connect plugs if push pull. That’s what the big access is for, to pass the connectors through. When I first saw in previous video I thought the plug isn’t seated fully into the socket on the pot. Just needs a push with a little screwdriver through F hole to seat it. Hope you sort it. Cheers.

[@danielhorsley2259]

Great video as always. I really enjoyed the blues devile segment now I think I need one lol. Keep up the great work!

[@vaughan7835]

I bought a new condition, badly finished, Heavy, 2013 Gibson LPJ a few years ago for $1,000 Aust. Sold it to my brother. Missed out on a 2013 SGJ for $800, locally 😢 New condition Epi 56 goldtop, p90 LP & beat up old Epi Goth SG G400 are both amazing & cheap! 2 great guitars I'll be hanging on to... Many many more too. Love your channel bro! Cheers

[@BC-bn2ig]

Col I like the new format - it was interesting how you recommended a song and player and then you improvised on the lick. Very nice! I checked it out - great tune great player! Also a bit about pedals then amps and not just the guitars. Personally I am a big fan of your ‘story telling’ lead style and your stuff downstairs reminded me a lot of Robby Krieger another SG fan and a big time storytelling guitarist. As I say I like the evolution of the show and like other people an hour plus makes it more of an event and something to look forward to! Keep it up!!

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers man thanks for the feedback and kind words! 😁👍

[@mmonkeyman1403]

I had a 2014 Gibson SGJ in fireburst. Great guitars that have actually appreciated quite a bit nowadays. I preferred mine because it didn't have the weird black covers on there and it had the 120th anniversary inlay at the 12th fret. I loved the way that neck felt, loved the 24 frets, and the finish which actually wore down fairly easily to show some serious mojo!

[@garrysimmons111]

My new (Dec 2022) PRS Studio developed a weird grounding issue. Touch the bridge pup cover with your hand and it'd make crazy noise. I took the control cavity cover off. Gently moved a few wires around to look for any loose wires and the problem went away. Been fine for several weeks now.

[@Aldo-Music-Channel]

Beautiful guitar's and excellent reviews ...and that Amp's volume goes to 12 wow! 🎵😎👍

[@theguitaristas]

I never get it past 2 though.... 🤣👍

[@stevenhorton7457]

How you doing Colin ,ive got the raspberry epiphone 335 but put Gibson pups in it but it sounded great with the stock pups ,keep the reviews coming dude 😊

[@lesshorter616]

In case you hadn't thought of it, it may be an idea to give the neck pickup pots and switch a quick squirt with contact cleaner.

[@markkoher3468]

Hi Colin,... you fixed it,.. it was you ... when you pulled that bridge pup out, that's what did it... those old school metal woven wires can be tricky cuz it's the 'ground' for the pup and if that metal woven wire ends up against something it shouldn't be touching it'll short out ... sooo you fixed it when you pulled the pup out and re-oriented the wire ... haha... well done you !!

[@theguitaristas]

Yep I reckon that was it and I didn't even notice! 😁👍

[@jeffreyprice773]

Hi Col, so it turned out ok. I'm interested to know what the action is at the first fret , on the Sheriton 2 i had it was 0.030" so i removed the nut and filed it so it just had clearance over the first fret while holding down strings at the 3rd fret. Guitar sounds nice. Makes me wanna buy an Epi es 335.

[@theguitaristas]

Felt ok... not that I noticed it needed any work at least

[@pieve5516]

Love your rambling. Pure charm.

[@theguitaristas]

😊🙏

[@crestabear69]

Colin, you’re a star! Made my Friday evening,,

[@theguitaristas]

😊🙏

[@andrefombertaux9211]

Very sweet sounding SG and sensitively played Hanks Coliin

[@supersonicnomad8437]

I have an SGJ as well! Nice to see one getting some love, I don't see that much. Mine is the 2014 model with the "dreaded" 120th Gibson Anniversary inlay at the 12th fret. I don't understand why ppl dislike it so much. I don't "fret" about it though lol. Love this channel! 👍🏻

[@theguitaristas]

Great guitar in spite of that 120th logo.... they had a funny spell in 2014 / 2015 but consider yourself lucky yours doesn't have robot tuners and a stupid childish scrawl Les Paul logo on it! 😆👍

[@jacobbrown1690]

@@theguitaristas love my 2015 traditional les Paul lol. I have many guitars and amps just like you do. It’s one of my fave les Paul’s. I took off the robot tuners and put Grover nickel locking tulip tuners to match the nickel finish. I love the titanium nut and bridge.

[@Tommy9Q]

South Italy...40 degrees! I guess you are doing pretty well up there! Ahah! Very nice review anyway, thank you.

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers man stay cool if you can!

[@khillsy4489]

Just so you know, I've bought an Epiphone Les Paul Special and an Epiphone SG Custom ebony. Thank you, I love them both.👍👍👍

[@theguitaristas]

Nice one! 😁👍

[@douglasmcneil4450]

Can you review a Danelectro? I really like my U2 despite having Gibsons, Fenders, Epiphones and Gretsch. Love what you do!

[@RJ_Groot]

hopefully it was just a dirty pot! I'm with you on the 335's, I think they are cool but not my first pick. You made it sound nice as always, great way to enjoy my morning coffee.

[@sam_uelson]

Chunga wont be needing revenge after that jam. Excellent work.

[@theguitaristas]

😁👍👍

[@Steve_9292]

The Bluest Blues! Did Alvin proud, Col. Love your work.

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers man that's kind! 😁👍

[@alinchitown7556]

You know Colin watching you every week has inspired me to try my hand at a KZbin channel. I own approximately 35 guitars and seriously would like to review them for folks. Like you I’m not a youngster (68), just learning the in ‘s and out of filming and editing. I’ve got Gibson’s, Epi’s, Fenders Dan Electro’s etc. Not including my acoustic collection. Maybe you can give me some pointers over on the paid subscription channel. But as usual cheers mate for another great vid.

[@theguitaristas]

Nice one! 👍 of course... hit me up in the forum!

[@drewjones9501]

Colin, I’d love to see a video of you diving into the notion kf “buying one Gibson vs. multiple Epiphones”. Cheers! Love your videos. Drew from Georgia, USA

[@theguitaristas]

Here it is 😁 Should You Buy An Expensive Guitar? kzbin.info/www/bejne/g6nTZoxqoLFonrs

[@Remsterdam]

Great vid, thanks! You seem unlucky with the IBG Epi’s lately. I have 14 and only had problems with 2, the LP Classic and the SG Custom so not even the HB’s. And it’s always the toggle, pots and wiring.. still a good deal and no reason not to buy them 😂 🎸

[@jkf9167]

I've always wanted an SGJ. I played a few in stores and loved them.

[@rocinblues]

You nailed it my friend. For a couple of years I was in a work travel status and although I could play my electric guitar I could not use an amp. When I changed jobs and got the chance to plug back in it was not at all kind to my ears, accuracy really suffered.

[@daddysasquatch4970]

I have never owned a hollow body because I was afraid of the feedback. BUT...I am giving it serious consideration after hearing these videos. The harmonics just seem a bit deeper, nice and thick. This is a great video and I am so glad to spend an hour with you each week just talking shit about guitars, gear and life in general. Keep up the great work!!

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers man thanks fro the support! 😁👍 I think the semi hollow like this are less of a problem than perhaps the casino... but yes definitely something nice going on with the harmonics and worth embracing that!