Epiphone Sheraton II

[@JackFossett]

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[@demantoid418]

When i met my wife back in 87 she was playin a Sheraton II. It looked way to big for her. It played great.

[@rickycastillo8946]

So whatcha sayin is..she likes it guitar look’n?

[@EnochJC]

Player.

[@bluecamus5162]

40+ years ago, I learned to bang chords out of a box and fingerpick a little, but never progressed. At 63, I'm teaching myself music theory and I have my pentatonics down well, and I'm ready to buy my first electric. Oh, how I've agonized over this decision. I've crammed about 50 hours of learning this subject into the last week, and have read a lot of reviews, many not trustworthy. I was prepared to spend $1,500, but dreaded making the wrong choice. But I realize now that I needed to be sold on the man giving the opinion before I could trust the opinion, and Jack has sold me. I trust Jack's info and the guitar sounds great. I'll play one at GC before I buy, but I'm relieved to have found my first electric. I'm approaching retirement and I want to be ready for my next career as a rock n roll star. Thank you, Jack. I'll see you on the road.

[@Nightmerica]

Sheratons may just become a thing in my house. I picked up the Emily Wolfe signature model a couple of months ago and I’m VERY happy with it.

[@hhsmccolloughj]

Went to guitar center today to get my hands on some semi's to try out what I liked and walked out 1 Epiphone Sheraton pro heavier... Fell in love with the ebony color and the sound is amazing too.

[@gangnamstylegrandpa6352]

I have a 2012 Sheraton , made in Korea .Ebony finish . 100 % stock except for a switchcraft output jack I installed when the original went bad .I have a room full of guitars , but this is the one I play the most . .011s with Eb tuning . I am a Blues guy who has owned a bunch of Gibsons , but this is my guitar of choice . Started playing in 1963 , my first 3 electric guitars were USA Epiphones . I switched to Gibsons when Epiphone went overseas . Epiphone is back to making some great guitars !

[@JackFossett]

Nice! I agree

[@CCM111]

I had a bit of buyers remorse after I’ve researched for the past year almost. Finally pulled the trigger. This made me feel better. Thanks.

[@gangnamstylegrandpa6352]

@@CCM111 , you made a good choice . The main thing is to make sure you have a good set-up .Epiphones are very well made , but like any other guitar , intonation , action , and your amp make all the difference in the world .

[@rogerbaker5112]

Korea made some decent guitars honestly

[@soothsayerofthedarkandexis8525]

This was my first “real” electric guitar, a 2009 Ebony Sheraton ii. I was on a family trip to the big city and wanted an electric guitar. I was looking for a casino because John Lennon was my guitar hero at the time. I was met with two choices, a natural Dot studio, or this. When I plugged it in I was in love. Since then I’ve made several changes over the years as I’ve grown as a player. I took the stop bar off and filled in the holes with wood putty and put a bright gold bigsby on it. For a while the bridge pickup was a sketchy diy installed filtertron. Currently it has vintage style gold foil humbucker sized single coils in it and it’s just incredible. These older modern sheratons are something special. They don’t have all the new epiphone stuff and I personally think they’ve got just a real “feel” to them that I’ve never again experienced with an epiphone. I got my dream natural casino standard a few years ago and I just always get pulled back to my ebony beast. With .13s on it, it’s an absolute machine that can do anything. I watched this video just now because it’s across the country and I’m missing it and it’s hard to find a non pro one these days. Great video mate!

[@dimitrisaivaliotis5616]

You put wood putty in the Sheraton's fhols?? Is that real?? Why?

[@soothsayerofthedarkandexis8525]

Dimitris Aivaliotis not on the F Holes, in the holes drilled in the top for the stop bar tailpiece anchors.

[@dimitrisaivaliotis5616]

Ooookk!!!my friend.. nice to hear you.. I'm old semi begginer and study in a casino.. Sheraton is defferent beauty!!

[@SHERIFF8311]

I've got one exactly like yours, also in Ebony finish, I got mine in 2010, and still plays and sounds magic, without doing any changes to it. greetings from Mallorca, Spain ;)

[@JackFossett]

To you as well! Yeah I'm super impressed with this guitar.

[@pabloperez4063]

I lived in Palma for 1 year.! Cheers FROM Coruña

[@cathalwhelehan]

Such beautiful playing - you really don't get the credit you should for how mesmerising some of your phrasing is. Bravo for that. I literally just discovered this channel about half an hour ago (was searching for reviews for 335-types and stumbled on your channel after about two hours down the rabbit hole). I've now watched enough of your videos (even if mostly made up of semi-hollows to date, as explained) to notice that the things you play are always bang-on perfect for the guitar you're playing, it really does showcase the strengths of the guitars better than any other review I've ever seen of any guitar anywhere. Full stop. Incidentally, at the start of my search I was 99.5% certain I was only really interested in the Gibson 335 (my heart had spoken), but now I've seen what a D'Angelico, a Casino, a Sheraton and a couple of Gretschs can all *really* do (and again - that is 100% down to how you've perfectly matched the guitar with the perfectly touched notes. I'm truly amazed how much bang for the buck you can get that I hadn't considered. Very, very seriously considering splitting my budget now to immediately get the D'Angelico Premier DC (exactly the one you played so my heart gets a little bit of what it wanted) and also the Casino - I immediately fell in love with it. When I think how long I've lusted after the Gibson, though... can hardly bear it. Now my decision - which was all but made an hour or two ago - has now become incredibly difficult again, so thank's for that. Off to watch some more . How you "only" have

[@JackFossett]

This comment made my day! Thanks for the kind words -- I'm not sure I deserve it, but I'll take it! For what its worth, if you can afford it, I'd go with the 335. Now the reason I say that is not because the other guitars are lacking, all the others you mentioned are quite good. But I can say from experience that if there's a guitar you've been wanting for a long time, that want wont go away by getting another guitar. You'll still find yourself wanting a 335 when all is said and done, no matter how good the others are. I think if you do decide to go the alternate route though, a Casino should definitely be on the list, as it totally does its own thing (same can be said for Gretsch here, but Epiphones are closer to the Gibson sound).

[@fernandodeleon2674]

I just bought that same guitar last night.. haven’t played it yet.. but i will tonight!

[@Balin_James]

I just bought a Sheraton a few days ago, and I am absolutely in love. I've been playing nothing but a Strat for two and a half years, and it's such a nice change to have a semi-hollow. It's a gorgeous guitar, but has some guts, and can even produce some wicked pinch harmonics if you throw some heavy overdrive or distortion. And great showcase of it, too

[@JackFossett]

Great to hear!

[@irishwarhammer9388]

Say bro, I'm new to your channel. I'm a retired pro, 42 years in LA. Blah blah blah...what an amazingly honest take you have on the epi/gibson nonsense. Thank you. I own several of both. Obviously the gibson 335 build wise, is superior. It's not arguable. On the other hand, epi hollow body gtrs have their own thing going on that you can't hang a price tag on. For me the breakdown occurs with the LP model, the drop-off is severe. However, epi has been in the hollow body game for a minute. And it shows. The Sheraton pro 2 is a monster for the $$$. I appreciate your non-hyperbolic style.

[@ShineDawg]

What's a fair price for an original in good shape with the case? Looking at a tobacco burst in my neighborhood for sale. It's a 2010 guitar. How much larger are they, will it fit in a 5 guitar rack without sticking out too much? (It's in a tight area) Thanks guys, all the best

[@anp5409]

Just found your channel great I got a Sheraton 2 cream thank you for telling all about excellent.

[@NHfiddle]

I proudly play my 2004 ebony Sheraton II. The only thing is I upgraded the pick ups with Seymour Duncan "Antiquities". Makes the old girl sound like an older ES335 on steroids. Also upgraded the pots to CTS tone and volume pots. I play this one along with a LP traditional and an SG. This Sheraton is loaded with tone coupled with a Fender Hot Rod Deluxe amp.

[@mariomessina1147]

Paul V. Gentile those Duncan pickups are awesome ! I love the Duncan 59 pickups and have them in my cherry epiphone es 335 and in my blueburst epiphone dot 335 I have a Duncan jazz in the neck and JB in the bridge ! Upgrading a few things makes epiphones even better and at a lesser price then buying Gibson semi hollowbodies

[@NHfiddle]

@@mariomessina1147 What I really like is that the Antiquities come with either gold or chrome aged covers. I chose the gold because that's what came with the guitar in the first place. I still have the original pick ups and thought about having them re-wired, but I'm now against it because I might lose a pickup one of these days and I won't like the sound. The originals are very weak and sound like crap to me. Oh, and I got mine in a trade with a Y2K telecaster thinline and now I want THAT one back.

[@mariomessina1147]

Paul V. Gentile yes we all trade or sell guitars we wish we didn’t ! I wish I had my Gibson Es 335 I saved for at 18 back in 1998 . The epiphone pickups sound like Gibson bc they are made with the same wiring but I realized that Duncan pickups are much clearer even under gain and are superb pickups and fit my style and ears . That’s cool u wanted to keep the gold pickup covers ! I’m gonna buy a Sheraton in the near future in ebony finish bc I love a Gibson Es 355 and it’s custom appointments but no way will I spend $5,000. The Sheraton is just as good and made with the same wood . Replace the pickups and pots and nut and switch jack and u got an American guitar 😎🎸

[@54macdog]

Your work is always tasteful.

[@JackFossett]

54macdog thank you!

[@content-appreciator]

Congrats! One would think it's basically a 335 but constructionwise, Sheraton IIs usually have 5 piece necks. They don't have the spruce "bracing" the 335 has, so there's nothing between the centerblock and the top/back but the fit is pretty tight. Also Sheratons don't have the kerfing around the perimeter like a 335 (or all acoustic guitars) because the sides are thicker than a 335. All this plus the larger headstock (plus more binding!) usually make for a slightly heavier guitar with a bassier(?!) tone, even unplugged. IMHO and IME of course.

[@JackFossett]

jo sg I’m planning a shootout between this guitar and my 335!

[@kirkrexroad5361]

Being a Strat and Tele guy I wanted a semi hollow. I purchased a Sheraton ll Pro. Love the sound through my ac15 but boy,,,, it’s taking some getting used to. Tks for the vid.

[@lordjs9726]

I'm glad you went with the black version of this guitar. Mine is black as well. It's the best color for this.

[@JackFossett]

Yeah I agree - although the wine red Pro looks flashy too.

[@lordjs9726]

@@JackFossett : Wine red? I've only seen black and natural.

[@JackFossett]

@@lordjs9726 Yeah they make the Pro version in a really pretty wine red. I do agree with you that the black is the nicest finish on these, but that one looks great too.

[@lordjs9726]

@@JackFossett Okay. I've only seen black and natural versions here in Sweden.

[@seanc.5310]

Looks great but it gets covered in fingerprints so fast

[@donmunson4802]

I purchased the Pro ll version in order to get the coil splitting capability. I'm not that big on humbuckers in general, but this model might make me a convert.

[@joyoffilming9500]

Whow! I need to re-string my one and start playing it again. Thanks for this great and inspiring video.

[@gangnamstylegrandpa6352]

I have a 2012 MIK Sheraton in Ebony ! Love this guitar , I had a 1982 Gibson historic reissue 58' dot neck es335 which I could never connect to . The Sheraton feels , looks , and sounds better ! Also goes for my 2005 Epiphone Les Paul Classic , which replaced my 1989 Gibson Les Paul Custom ! Been playing since 1963 and have owned and played them all . Big price tag does really have much to do with Quality and Mojo !

[@dimitrisaivaliotis5616]

So you are epiphone's child!!!

[@S2Sturges]

Can play rock on it....? Noel Gallagher "Hold my beer"..... Seriously , great review and they are real players..

[@MartinStrang]

I also have an ebony Shery! Killer guitar. Honestly its made and sounds like a much expensive guitar.

[@wolframhohmann1300]

Hey, that was a great video. Wonderful playing. I will have to find a way to check out your music. (Not that easy, since I am boycotting Spottyfy) I bought a Sheraton II Pro just by chance 2 months ago...and it became my favorite axe. I was in the shop to try out Epiphone 339's, but they did not create any kind of resonance in me. Just when I was about to leave the shop, I saw the Sheraton, and thought: "let's give it a try". Love at first sight. In my Line6 I created a setting that fit to the guitar best, in my humble opinion. A Fender Princeton, a King of Tone boost to tighten the sound, and for solos the King is stacked with an additional Zen boost. That's it. What I like about the Sheraton is, that you can control the gain very beautifully and precise with the volume knobs. Conclusion: an absolutelly versatile and sweet sounding axe.

[@NHfiddle]

I have one, except mine has Seymour Duncan "Antiquities" and upgraded CTS pots. I would think THIS one puts any ES335 to shame. Its got amazing wide range of tones, especially thru a tube amp.

[@josephcorcoran8714]

I think John Lee Hooker liked his Sheraton’s. Does that have the ProBucker’s in it? I have a new one. I got the Pro model because it’s what I found in the store lol. I don’t care for coil tapping so I probably won’t use it. I’m looking forward to taking this thing and hearing how it does out of the house.

[@robertburgess2624]

This is the guitar I want thanks now I know it,s a great guitar and looks like butter to play and sounds bad ass

[@Shred_The_Weapon]

I had a Sheraton half a decade ago, and I miss it today. Thinking of getting another one in natural. Much as I would love a full-blown Gibson ES-335, the Sheraton almost has a deeper classic vibe than the 335, when you consider how the art of the f-hole/archtop guitar is something which Gibson had to learn from Epiphone, not just purchase. I felt that when I had my earlier one. If I do get another one, having “played the game“ with the Epiphone version of the 335, I’m not going to go for the pro edition. The coil tapping is overrated.

[@JackFossett]

You're very right, Epiphone has a rich heritage that goes far beyond being Gibson's beginner to intermediate brand. In fact, Les Paul designed his solid body guitar in the Epiphone factory a decade before Gibson had any interest. And I also agree about coil tapping -- maybe an unpopular opinion, but I hate coil tapping. It never sounds right, just sound like you suddenly make your humbucker weak and noisy.

[@Shred_The_Weapon]

It was like a novelty for me which I briefly enjoyed and discovered after a while that I could do without.

[@Clapton803]

@@Shred_The_Weapon Whilst I agree about coil tapping, I think these humbuckers sound better than the standard ones in the sheraton ii, and will probably still go for the pro version, even if i dont use the coil tap

[@Shred_The_Weapon]

There’s something to that, Ben.

[@billmiller9332]

@@JackFossett it is great for reggae and different kinds of world music but full hum is where it is at!

[@jasonr428]

Incredible playing!

[@JackFossett]

Thank you!

[@user-eb8mi3xi5f]

Beautiful guitar, amazing playing. Seems like it's great for jazz. That clean tone is just awesome to me.

[@JackFossett]

Thank you! It is, it has just the right blend of warmth and bite.

[@phillipholt6005]

I just subscribed to your channel. I love Epiphone guitars and all your guitar reviews! I'm looking for a hollow body guitar and what are the best affordable guitars even if they're not Epiphone!

[@JackFossett]

Awesome, thank you!

[@metalinyourhead3604]

I just tried this guitar today. It felt great sitting down and was overall amazing. Horrible neck dive though, but since it’s hollow that can be fixed.

[@somedaysometime]

how can it be fixed?

[@philby8]

Great playing and smooth tones

[@bartderijck172]

Great playing Mr✊

[@davidcunetta4081]

It really hurts my soul how good that amp sounds....nooooooooooooooooo. I have to play and feel one. Harmonica, sustain, etc. But it does sound pretty damn good. Please don’t let tube amps die...even if they only sound 5% better.

[@AxCYeR]

looking to buy a white maple neck'd strat, this shall come after it. what a beauty!

[@JackFossett]

Both excellent choices

[@docpearson]

Please can you tell me if this one was made in the Unsung Korean factory or the Indonesian or Chinese factory. It makes a HUGE difference. Please do you know.

[@delivrance3961]

gorgeous!

[@reverend1015]

Nice jazzy sound...👍

[@rickhill6277]

Nice Tones! I’ve got a Sunburst Left Handed model from 2011 that I really Love! I work in a Blues Band and Classic Rock Band and it sounds great in either Band! Nice Vid, please keep up the Good Work!

[@JackFossett]

Thank you!

[@dimitrisaivaliotis5616]

Hi Which humbucker s do you prefer? In your Sheraton?

[@rickhill6277]

@@dimitrisaivaliotis5616 Gibson Classic '57s in Gold to match the other Hardware.

[@dimitrisaivaliotis5616]

@@rickhill6277 Hi Rick I'm semi begginer so I don't have experience! I like the colour sound of Sheraton's probucers Someone here sells that quitar with Seth lovers humbs Have you heard them?

[@rickhill6277]

@@dimitrisaivaliotis5616 They're good Pickups but depends on the model you get. Certain models are hotter than others. Seymour makes a Classic '59 I believe, I have a set of those and they sound Great. i Guess all you can do is try them in the Guitar and if you like them that's all that counts. it's bacically up to YOUR Ear. But they are good pickups Dimitris!

[@dawoud8013]

J'adooore le son de cette Sheraton II

[@russcottee]

Jack - I do really like your very informative videos, but I wish you'd slow down your delivery a tad. If there's such a thing as 'speed talking', you're a champion! Best wishes

[@tenniswilliam]

It would be good Jack if you can comment on the differences between the MIK model you have here and the MIC version

[@JackFossett]

I've honestly not noticed much difference (other than some various changes in hardware) between MIK and MIC Epiphone models. The newer Epiphones that have come out of China are still excellent quality. I really haven't played many Epiphones that I thought were poor.

[@seanc.5310]

I absolutely love the Sheridan II Pro but Epiphone quality control can be a little lax, some are great and some have manufacturing defects so buy from a reputable source that will let you swap it out for another. It took me 3 tries to get one I was happy with

[@spacejockey4746]

Thanks for mentioning what everyone knows.

[@jonatanandgarthochoa4855]

Which guitar would you prefer, Sheraton II or les Paul tribute?

[@To.Si.Ma.]

I would love to see a shootout including D'Angelico Excel Mini DC (Natural Vintage). They are not as common as other brands but I think great guitars. Like your videos. Very informative.

[@JackFossett]

Thank you, appreciate that! I've played several of the D'A guitars. I haven't directly compared them although my general response has been that the Epiphones are better for the money, at least in my experience.

[@To.Si.Ma.]

@@JackFossett I like the Sheraton II pro since I ve been a J.L.Hooker fan ever since. - Not sure maybe I ll change the PUs for Gibson57 classics or S.D. phat cats. Epihone are making great guitars.

[@JackFossett]

@@To.Si.Ma. yeah I'm really anxious to try one of the new Rivieras and Casino Worn models

[@teodelnorte]

Hey Jack, how do you feel about phat cat p90s in this guitar instead of the probuckers?

[@arturocastillo7760]

Hey I love that guitar you got that’s Tom Delonge same from blink-182 play I miss you version

[@charlestea3642]

Hi Jack, don't say that on an airplane, LOL! Great playing man! I'll have to get one. Great channel, Cheers!

[@ghiadetomaso1642]

Lucky You :) getting a nice sounding one

[@liketodriverealyfast]

Had the exact same. 1998ish. Do you have a year on this I believe they reissued

[@TheDunateen77]

Always liked these things ,much more pleasing on the eye than the dot,better pickups I hear?

[@JackFossett]

Yes definitely a step up over the dot, in many ways

[@matthewbolduc1702]

Elegant but not gawky. My wine red has the most beautiful polished finish. The finish quality looks like the same type as my made in Japan Yamaha A5M. The 5 piece neck is stable and super strong. The 5 plies are solidly bonded together from the tail to the top of the headstock. This kind of neck construction is extra durable and resists breaking at the notorious weak spot where the neck transitions into the headstock. This reinforced maple neck is mega strong and not nearly as likely as a solid mahogany neck to snap and break. Mahogany is brittle where maple resists stress and cracking. It is a big heavy guitar. There is a quality to the feel and tone that is produced by the strength and mass of the guitar. The guitar looks and feels really good. I have the wine red probucker version, the Sheraton II Pro. It is very enjoyable to play the Sheraton. It has a definitely cool vibe! Without doubt one of the best guitars I have owned in over 50 years of playing. My red Ibanez AS73 was also very cool, but these are 2 quite different guitars. The Sheraton has an elegance of style that I appreciate. The Sheraton feels good in the hands and is easy and fun to play.

[@dimitrisaivaliotis5616]

@@matthewbolduc1702 Hi Matthew Which is the main difference between Sheraton and ibanez as73?

[@dimitrisaivaliotis5616]

Hi guys Go straight to 9:30 This guy were noodling some wonderful blues riffs ✌️ Hi Jack.. have you ever tried mini or no mini amp's for bedroom use? That you can really sugest? (No intresting in high gain) Sorry for my syndactic wrongs✌️

[@JackFossett]

Thank you! For bedroom use I think the Fender Champion 50xl or Mustang series is very good, as well as the Boss Katana.

[@dimitrisaivaliotis5616]

@@JackFossett thank you Boss katana is on my thoughts Good month and happy Spring 🌼🏵️🍀🌺

[@flatgstring]

I enjoy your playing. You've got taste and talent.

[@JackFossett]

Thank you kindly!

[@PureJadeKid]

Do you know the weight of the guitar? I am hoping the semi-hollow body is noticeably lighter than a very-chunky solid-body Epiphone Les Paul I have. Great playing and thank you.

[@Ray-qi9oh]

What's the diff. between this and the other epiphone es 335 models?

[@jeff1ca]

but does the G string stay in tune?

[@martenx1384]

Soundwise close to the 335 Gibson. Great guitar. Pricewise a Gibson is way to expensive to Justify the Price difference. I have seen some comparisons ....

[@IanPerLop]

hello! my comment might be burried since it's a older video but i've been meaning to ask you if you know anything about Korean Sheraton models from the 90s, i know Casinos made in the peerless factory are pretty good but i couldnt find a lot of info on the korean sheratons

[@Gregabalese]

I love the Sheraton, but why is it so heavy? Nice playing!

[@Beachbumartist]

John Lee Hooker played one for quite awhile. I think they have the ProBucker 3 in it. Do you know how much the guitar weighs?

[@cooltunesmadeeasy]

sweet demo

[@JackFossett]

Thanks!

[@colemcarthur7796]

Is it suitable for playing Led Zeppelin or Cream

[@deriangueldner23]

This man is asking all the right questions

[@Skate771parts]

Yes

[@TheDunateen77]

Jesus what amp is that??? I take my eye off the ball a few months with guitar and all this new gear

[@JackFossett]

Its a One Control S66 -- cool little amp! The wave of new gear every year can be hard to keep up with.

[@TheDunateen77]

Jack Fossett yeah il not argue with that,just getting used to my new katana and that was a big leap forward for myself but a good one

[@JackFossett]

djdt77 the Katanas have made a huge splash. I already have seen them on back lines.

[@billyli5174]

Hi Jack , What panel do you used there?

[@bobbychubb6913]

One of the few Epiphone guitars that a lot of pros use .

[@Nicklowend]

What strings are you using?? great video and playing btw

[@JackFossett]

eN Wolf thanks! Elixir 10s

[@paulterl4563]

Which machinheads you put on the firebird? now is a bit more balanced???... Thanx

[@JackFossett]

It has steinbergers which came stock on this years model - although I wouldn’t suggest them. They don’t work well, but there aren’t many alternatives

[@nemesko3799]

Hey, I'm looking for my first guitar and I really like the design of the semi-hollow guitars. My favourite band is Pink Floyd and I'd like to play mostly their music on my guitar. Do you think this would be a suited guitar for the Pink Floyd style or is a semi-hollow one not the best? Thanks

[@JackFossett]

So Gilmour from Pink Floyd is mostly known as a Stratocaster player, however, there are some cool hollowbody models you can get which will get a tone closer to his. Check out an Epiphone ES339 with p90 pickups (search Epiphone ES339 P90 Pro) - that can get a tone close to what he used on Another Brick in the Wall. Happy playing - stick with it and practice 👍

[@nemesko3799]

@@JackFossett thank you so much

[@gregoryfurtek5445]

If you're going to play Pink Floyd you got to get a Stratocaster

[@nemesko3799]

@@gregoryfurtek5445 yea that's true I'll get a strat thank you

[@paxonearth]

Is there a difference between the Sheraton ii and the Sheraton ii Pro, or is it just a recent marketing ploy?

[@JackFossett]

Sheraton II Pro has coil splitting and also some finishes the regular Sheraton didn’t have as options, like the Wine Red

[@nyambe]

Is it worth buying it and installing a push/ pull with some Seymour Duncan’s ? Or better get a pro

[@JackFossett]

If you really want the push/pull, get the pro. Rewiring hollowbodies can be a pain to do yourself, or techs will charge more for it.

[@karlmichael5699]

Hi guys, which one do you think is better, this one or the Epiphone Les Paul Modern Figured?

[@TheDunateen77]

That's what I really fancy now,a semi acoustic with block Inlays,maybe il get a sheraton but I also like the artcore range,any opinions?

[@JackFossett]

Either are good buys. Ibanez makes nice guitars. Best thing would be to see if any local stores have them that you can try them out beforehand - but honestly you can go wrong either way IMO.

[@TheDunateen77]

Jack Fossett hey thank you for the prompt reply and the advice,I appreciate it!

[@Blake_1]

I am thinking of buying this for my first proper guitar, is that a good idea?

[@JackFossett]

Yes, very much so

[@Blake_1]

Jack Fossett thank you! Great video too - it sold it to me!

[@hansvanbaren51]

The goldfinish of my Sheraton has completely gone after a cleanup😢

[@WDeeGee1]

Some polishing products (such as Peek) destroy anodized surfaces, that includes the gold hardware on guitars (it says so on the fine print on teh package). Doesn't feel very good!

[@toddthomas4761]

Hey Jack... how does the neck size compare to a Casino? I've got small hands so I can't handle the baseball bat necks, but I found the Casino to be playable for me...

[@JackFossett]

I think the neck is pretty comparable. Its a nice medium neck, not too thin but certainly not in baseball bat territory.

[@toddthomas4761]

@@JackFossett Wonderful... thanks for your videos btw... I've been on the fence between a an Epiphone (Casino or Sheraton) and a Gretsch G2622... they both felt pretty good but I did NOT like the dark Gretsch pickups and would likely replace if I got them. But the Epiphone's are making a strong case... Any thoughts on the Gretsch stuff?

[@JackFossett]

@@toddthomas4761 So I love Gretsch guitars, but I can't comment as I haven't played the 2622. I've done demos of the 5420 and 5220, both of which have nice brightness, however those are fully hollowbody and solidbody (respectively) so they aren't like the Sheraton.

[@toddthomas4761]

@@JackFossett Interesting... i'll have to try them all! Thanks for the great videos.

[@somehowlost6129]

What guitar would you recommend me for rock /punk / metal

[@JackFossett]

If you want a classic style guitar, go with a Les Paul or SG

[@psour33]

I really struggle to choose between the Sheraton and the Casino. At least I'm sure that I want an Epiphone model :)

[@JackFossett]

psour33 I have a shootout between those two models in the works. I probably like the Casino overall a little better, but the Sheraton is way more versatile.

[@psour33]

@@JackFossett Thank's I'll probably go for the Casino as I already own an Ibanez AS93 witch is probably similar to the Sheraton. Thank's again :)

[@paulterl4563]

Do you like more your epi es339pro or this sheraton?? Thanx

[@JackFossett]

Sheraton - I don't have the 339 anymore.

[@digrill1972]

Is this a shrraton 2 or 2 pro?

[@JackFossett]

Just a 2

[@tecnoline57]

Hi, Congratulations on the tutorials and your music on KZbin. I respect you very much. I'd like to ask you for advice. I would like to buy a 335-like SEMI-ACOUSTIC GUITAR. I have seen these models that over time I will try. IBANEZ AS93 or AS193. TOKAI UES78 EPIPHONE SHERATON II PRO AGSTROM VIKING 2019 Which of these, in your opinion in order of importance, can approach the sound of the GIBSON335 possibly with a PICK UP change (which ones?) I thank you and always follow you. I wish you and your family HAPPY HOLIDAYS and a NEW YEAR full of health, serenity, many beautiful things and the realization of your dreams, needs and desires. Roberto

[@somehowlost6129]

Heyy i have a question, epiphone guitars are suitable for what kind of music? (im new haha)

[@JackFossett]

Depends on the model. In reality you can basically play any guitar you want for whatever music you want, but some lend themselves to different genres. I.e. this one is great for blues, jazz, country, rock. Not as great for metal.

[@somehowlost6129]

@@JackFossett oh can you please suggest a good guitar for rock /alternative punk ?

[@JackFossett]

@@somehowlost6129 Fender Jaguar is kind of a classic choice for that based on alot of the 1990s music. Les Pauls are great, SGs are great too.

[@lordcornelius3670]

@@somehowlost6129 I use a Sheraton for rock/punk.

[@Wooburnmusic]

The pickups definitely sound copy, it's such a shame that manufacturers don't go the extra few dollars and install proper pickups during manufacture thus saving having to pull a new guitar apart to install upgraded pickups ! Kind of a stupid thing to have to do eh ! 🎸😁👍

[@JackFossett]

Yeah, I mean, its all part of keeping the cost down. In order to get a guitar this quality for under $1k, big companies have to limit costs in areas like hardware and pickups. But better to have the great bones of a guitar, because pickups and hardware can be upgraded, whereas wood, finish, and build quality cannot.

[@Wooburnmusic]

@@JackFossett I absolutely agree with you Jack, good video thankyou and best wishes. 😁👍

[@tomyukinagano4642]

Is it korean or chinese made? Thanks!

[@e-m744]

Korean

[@rogerbaker5112]

@@e-m744 and that's a good thing!

[@IvanRx76]

what´s the brand of the amp?

[@JackFossett]

One Control

[@IvanRx76]

@@JackFossett thanks! it sounds really good!!

[@STSGuitar16]

Using a solid state amp---- error: does not compute. I'm a tube guy myself

[@JackFossett]

STSGuitar16 if it sounds good, it is good 🍻

[@STSGuitar16]

@@JackFossett Can't argue with that. Love your vids, btw. You've helped me narrow down the many affordable semi-hollow guitars out there to find which ones would be best for me. I haven't bought or played an Epiphone in years but I just can't shell out the $4k for a Gibson ES-335. I've narrowed it down to either the Sheraton II Pro, or the Ibanez Artcore Expressionist AS93FM. Have you ever played that Ibanez before? If so, how does it compare to the Sheraton? Thanks for the great content.

[@JackFossett]

STSGuitar16 so I haven’t played the Ibanez, but a buddy of mine has one and loves it. I’m going to try to borrow it for a shootout sometime. I think you probably can’t go wrong either way.

[@STSGuitar16]

@@JackFossett A shootout between those two guitars would be great, especially since they are basically the same guitar with all the nice gold hardware, inlays, and binding that they both come with (also pretty close in price). Because they are almost identical spec it would really come down to being a comparison between the quality of the mid/higher end guitars of the two different brands themselves. I'd be super interested to see which one comes out on top in that shootout because it is certainly not obvious which one is the better guitar on paper. Thanks for your input.

[@topografer]

The Sheraton is the most underrated guitar there is I think

[@dimitrisaivaliotis5616]

Please how much money new..??

[@jonskaptason8840]

699 US dollars at Sweetwater.com

[@dimitrisaivaliotis5616]

@@jonskaptason8840 Thank you.. I'm thinking and second hand

[@jonskaptason8840]

@@dimitrisaivaliotis5616 About 550 US dollars on ebay.com.

[@matts1364]

Awful PUPs when distortion kicks in bleh

[@spacejockey4746]

Ruin it by mentioning Bonnamassa.

[@jimihendrix2164]

this playing sukcs bro...

[@mikeyo3230]

Damn. Jimmy throwing shade from the grave.