when Gibson players discover Epiphone

[@MashaT22]

I prefer the Kalamazoo headstock. People can appreciate Epiphone for being itself rather than trying to pretend to be Gibson. Ain’t no shame in it - it’s a great guitar, after all. When we all collectively accept that the headstock shape and brand doesn’t matter so long as the guitar is awesome, people will stop having their “nose up in the air” that it’s not a Gibson. Making Epiphone awesome is in our own hands and wallets!

[@f2detaboada]

I disagree, the Gibson models need to have the Gibson headstocks. The original Epiphone models should have the Epiphone headstocks. Plus, the Epiphone name on the open book headstock shape looks amazing.

[@Ottophil]

I prefer the gibson headstock, with the gibson logo, not made in china either. So the headstock shape and brand do mean something to some people

[@rockhaze]

@@Ottophil I think the headstock preference is reasonable, the Gibson logo though, that's the company using strong marketing and psychology on you, brother.

[@f2detaboada]

@@rockhaze bingo

[@bagelq2028]

While I’m not a huge fan of Gibson and there overpriced products, I’m not a fan of the Kalamazoo headstock for Epiphone, it just looks off to me and I personally am not a fan. I prefer the Gibson headstock, I think they look a lot better then Epiphones old headstocks. Guitar looks also matter to certain people as well. While not everyone cares, guitar looks does matter for people because it could make someone want to play just by its aesthetics and feel alone. I purchased a Gretsch semi-hollow as my first guitar and I still love to pick it up and play it just by how it looks and feels and I personally love Gretschs headstocks. I have no interests with Epiphones with a kalamazoo headstock because I personally don’t like how they look. That’s my opinion and that’s different for everyone. Why are you writing this as if you’re proving something? It’s your own preference and opinion and it varies for people and guitars.

[@pgroslouis]

I have an Epiphone ES-339 and I love it. It has the coil tap for each pickup and it sounds great and is a joy to play.

[@brianarias7109]

Ayy me too

[@robsterTN]

I have an Epi 339 in the P90 Pro version and it’s a cool axe

[@brianarias7109]

@ i have that exact same one with 4 volume knobs I have my amp plug in on the side though instead of the front I saw a couple like that

[@TVsBen]

the blue version was the closest affordable version to Dave Grohl's DG-335 back in 2021 so that's what my daughter wanted more than anything. She still really loves it.

[@JD0124]

@@robsterTN Same here. It's a solid axe.

[@fsrdiaz]

I have this Epiphone ES-355 for about 6 months now and the sound is really amazing. With a proper setup this guitar has a beautiful sound and is definitely worth the investment. Thanks for bringing up these points in the video. Specially with the new Epiphones inspired by Gibson coming out I can't justify spending $2500+ on a Gibson.

[@mondayheadache1402]

Got myself an Epi Les Paul Costum Koa and I love it. The looks great, the sound is fantastic, the overall feel is great 🎸🔥

[@TheHooniverse]

Have the same one, love it

[@rascalious]

Me too. I put a set of Seymour Duncan Hotrodded pickups, coil split pots, keystone tuning buttons, roller bridge, treble bleed circuit and tp6 tailpiece.

[@MrFingers127]

You're lucky. Hidden somewhere in the releases this year, Epiphone actually came out with a proper 345 (varitone et al, just not stereo). It's the EI-345VCHGH3. Not the CS-line, somewhere in the middle between that and the standard series.

[@RobertNolan]

I only saw a bunch get released in the UK

[@danduntz2539]

I’ve played and gig with a 2009 epi dot exclusively. It’s of course modified and I stripped the top off to restrain with 7 coats of nitro. It sounds great and it fights me always, which adds to the enjoyment when great tones are coaxed from it. Btw Bonamassa was in Wichita, KS this afternoon buying several strata from a local shop. Always cool to see.

[@jakesinclair7051]

Man I used to have one of them when I was younger. Had a lot of issues so I sold it. Spewing I didn't get it repaired instead

[@JamesAllenRichmond]

Epiphone Sheraton II PRO. It is a spectacular guitar for the price.

[@Izthewright]

My favorite Epiphone is a Les Paul Special II. It’s my first electric guitar and I’m upgrading it right now.

[@saintgwanu1473]

Same bro. Same

[@KieraQ0323]

It's a good guitar. Has all of the essentials. You don't even need that second tone knob because you can raise/lower the pickups.

[@Izthewright]

@@KieraQ0323 it really is. I put a humbucker sized p90 in the neck and a Seymour Duncan hum-bucker in the bridge with a coil tap. Hand carved bone nut and graphtech tuners plus a total electronic upgrade. Im super excited to get to play it.

[@MrPDTaylor]

Same. I was playing mine today.

[@CameraLaw]

I have an Epiphone hollow body Joe Pass Emperor II that was made in Korea in 1992. Lovely instrument. The model has been discontinued. Great prices still on Reverb. You all should check out Joe Pass. A great jazz artist. He was untouchable.

[@jonsdavis]

I have this guitar too and agree that it is a fantastic guitar, and not just "for the price". Love the slightly smaller body compared to the traditional jazz box. I am not a jazz guy and seldom play mine, but I just can't bring myself to sell it because it won't fetch a high price and it is just an amazing playing guitar (again, not just "for the price").

[@AmbientMelancholy]

Joe Pass is great! Wes Montgomery is too and probably my favorite.

[@CameraLaw]

@@AmbientMelancholy In high school, I heard Wes’ A Day in the Life and it lit the spark of a lifetime love of jazz guitar. I had a teacher here in LA who had taken lessons with Joe Pass. Another local great from the day was Laurindo Almeida. His album with The Girl from Ipanema was a favorite. And of course, Getz/Gilberto. I mention all these influences just so somebody younger reading these comments, or even Mike, might have a few artists to listen to who are … well, transformative. While I’m at it, a personal favorite now is Herb Ellis … he made a great album called Texas Swings that has an amazing rhythm guitarist on it … Willie Nelson!

[@benkatof5852]

I have this guitar and it's really nice, especially for the $. Surprisingly comfortable neck (fret ends needed some work) and a surprisingly loud and sweet unamplified sound.

[@rbowcreepergaming]

Brooo, i really love your vids The cinematography is crazy I love your content

[@47Jonesy]

Squier has also been reissuing old, lesser known fender models. IIIIIIIIIII LOVE the trend, personally. BIG win for guitarrists in general.

[@MrAyla]

I play a Gibson Blues Hawk with a varitone switch. Two p90s and a fender scale length. It’s been one of my main guitars for 30 years. Lots of folks don’t get what that switch is up to, but I love it. I can go from bass heavy hollow body tones to treble pushing tele tones in a flip of a literal switch. If I had to have just one guitar that would be it. You need to do a video on the varitone

[@ferris5150]

i loved your story telling with this video, great job!

[@FBIPortland503]

I love Epi’s and prefer them over a Gibson knowing I saved a ton of money. The Dot was my first Epi as well. I played every guitar in the shop and was blown away with the Dot and its price. When I see someone play an Epi I see a grounded human being, when I see someone with a Gibson I see a person who is more concerned about image. Can’t go wrong with Epi’s. Mike you should check out the Gretsch Streamliners. Incredible guitars for the price. Those are my two go to brands. Gretsch and Epi’s. Great video Mike!! As always 👌

[@badfishdub5446]

Great video. The production quality is fantastic.

[@bxsoup]

I have the IBG ES-335 Figured Blueberry Burst when they first came out for $599 . New pots and a set of Seymour Duncan Antiquity’s ! I prefer the Kalamazoo style headstock over the Gibson headstock when it comes to Epiphone .

[@PhilMiles-o6x]

Bought my first Epi in 2000 - a Korean cherry SG. It has a rosewood fretboard and beautiful action and, while needing a pickup upgrade now, remains one of my all-time fave guitars.

[@elambi]

I'm enjoying my Epiphone 59 Tobacco Burst Les Paul! Had to bring it back to Long and Mcquade for a free setup as there was a problem with some of the solder joints in the electronics. Now it rocks!

[@justsofrivolous]

I bought an Epiphone ES339 in Pelham blue and it’s been a great guitar after I set it up to my personal preference set up

[@BostonWhoFan515]

That amp sounds amazing.

[@BK-pj6nx]

I bought the Joe B Epiphone ES355 when they were released a few years back and like all us guitar geeks I completely modified it. It was one of my go too’s but after I Gibsonized it(is that even a word?) I have not picked up another guitar since and I have 14 others! I’m fortunate that our local guitar guy was a former Gibson guitar builder and he used all the best parts, NOS Licensed Bigsby with the Vibromate CTS pots(push pull)and wiring(60’s Jimmy Page) roller bridge and nut and locking tuners. The best part, Joe B PAF pickups from an early signature Les Paul. With the push/pull pots on all 4 it gives you more options than a varitone would have. It’s like having my dream guitar for about $2100 altogether. Great review! And you’ll be surprised how often you are going to want to get out the semi hollow body now.

[@csharp57]

I enjoy my Gibson inspired 355 Epiphone. There were some imperfections in the finish on the headstock and the neck pickups needs adjusting, but I got mine for under $1100 and I couldn’t be happier. The tone, fretboard, lighter than my LPs. I’m just waiting for them to release a gold top with p90s. I know it’s coming.

[@JoseRobertoChaves]

I've had an Epi ES-335 Pro for about 7 yrs now and i Absolutely love it, such a versatile guitar.

[@reedengle6134]

My favorite Epiphone I’ve ever played was the Adam Jones custom silver burst. The neck was so good. I’m hoping they do a gold top in this higher spec configuration with a proper 50s neck. Great video. Thanks man.

[@MakerMark13]

I swear to my maker, Back To The Future is why I play guitar and why I tried my hardest to skateboard as a youth! The skating, well hmm... the playing guitar bit, well that I stuck with and have for all these years! I will always give thanks to this film and MJF for the guitar bug :) That opening scene when he goes to Doc's workshop and cranks that giant speaker (I never questioned the absurdity of the speakers size as a kid, it just = loud), great episode by the way and I really dig your approach and the views you offer. Big fan here!

[@MartinBryan]

I have one of the First Gibson inspired by lines. It’s the 60s less 2020 model. It still has the upper phone headstock, but it’s an amazing guitar. The shape of the headstock doesn’t change how it plays or sounds.

[@Themaskplague]

Just stumbled across your channel , really enjoyed the video and information. Subscribed

[@kwipboy]

I have an Epiphone Dot 335 and a Gibson Les Paul Studio. Love them both equally.

[@rev.leonidasw.smiley6300]

Fantastic show Mike, well done!

[@MarkGardner66Bonnie]

Great video... as always. I too am a preferred Strat player but recently bought a Gold Top Epiphone 335 from Musicians Friend Stupid Deal Of The Day for $399... It has the coil tapping Humbuckers and I gotta say that I really love playing this thing... so much so that I also bought a Gibson flat top Les Paul, TV Yellow with P-90's... this thing is a beast..

[@mrozu2112]

Bought an Epiphone Alex Lifeson Les Paul custom loving it so far it’s really amazing!

[@timchalmers1700]

I like my Epiphone SG. I found it on Craig's List and got it for a great price. So I didn't feel bad about using it to learn how to replace the nut, pickups, pots and switch, tuners, bridge and proceed to wear the frets down to the point it needs a level and crown - which I don't feel bad about learning how to do.

[@Johnjingleheimerschmidtt]

That Epiphone ES-355 is the my favorite guitar I’ve ever owned and I own Fender Custom Shop, Gibsons, other boutique guitars. I put some of my fav pickups in it (the Custombuckers are already fantastic) and it just SINGS. It feels amazing, plays effortless and looks incredible. Gibson 335s I’ve played don’t touch it. It’s wild

[@MuckyPumps]

Agreed. Hasn’t left the living room since it arrived last month

[@mponeillj]

I'm a Fender guy but always loved the ES, but never wanted to spend the money on a Gibson one, and was never happy with the cheaper Epiphone versions. But this one got me right away, all the parts of a Gibson without the price. I've been using it for a few months and its been my go to right now. Even at an expensive for Epiphone price, it still feels like it should be more. So I think I was exactly who that made this for, someone who couldn't justify the cost of a Gibson, but wanted the higher end feature of those guitar and I don't care about the name on the headstock.

[@Ten2More]

I prefer the flatter neck radius of teles to Gibsons, but the ES 345 gives a similar feel with 12” radius without becoming a LP, which I’m not as interested. I’m not as into humbuckers except with the ES. Too pigeonholed for arena rock sound, rude to my bandmates and listeners in a smaller bar. Just me.

[@TVsBen]

My daughter has played an Epiphone ES-339 for about three years now and it's a fantastic guitar. She's got a MIM HSS Stratocaster and a Martin 000-Jr CE as her three main guitars, and the 339 is the favorite. I've got an Epiphone LP Modern because it's so much lighter than the Gibson versions - both in weight and in price. They're fantastic guitars.

[@DenisAhmet]

I was lucky, purchased an Epi LP standard used for £150 and put Seymour Duncan Jazz pick ups in it. It’s the best sounding guitar I’ve ever played and plays like butter with a pro set up. The stock pick ups of this generation were known to be muddy, a pick up upgrade is a must. I’ve also got a fat hollow body Rally jazz guitar that was made in an Epiphone Factory, so essentially it’s an Epi. Great guitar, lovely creamy tone.

[@martinhowe1422]

Hey Mike, love your vids, you are deffo one of us players! I bought a 2010 Dot in 2015 for 175 GBP Pounds. Guy who toured was going back to acoustic, it was a cool crissie prez!!! It is still my go to for deep, dreamy, bluesy tones and my daughter already has her dabs on it when I shuffle off this mortal coil. Please keep up the good work 👍

[@Squeakypixie]

I bought an Epi Es355 last week - the ebony Shinichi Ubukata mode with chrome HW and licensed Bigsby. Still has Gibson Classic 57 pickups, Switchcraft and CTS harness and a very nice hard case. They are heavily discounted at some outlets in the UK, from £1229 to £799. If that wasn’t cheap enough, I traded an unloved MIM 50s strat in and parted with £400. It’s nuts how good this Epi is. The varitone choke and Bigsby add a fair bit of heft, so it’s 9lbs plus. That’s the only drawback. Fabulous guitar that makes me want to play, for less than a third of Gibson money. Joy :)

[@RobertNolan]

Made to look absolutely stunning, loaded with USA electronics & Custom Buckers, and a HSC; it's an absolute win/best in show. I'm aiming to get one of these and when I do, everyone back up cause I'm going play an E minor.

[@DLM451]

I love my ES 345 / walnut finish Gibson that I bought slightly used in 1981 and the "V" dial is great!

[@speelbergo]

I just got the epiphone J180 and it’s beautiful. The ‘Inspired by Gibson’ line is amazing.

[@TheHunter77632]

Mike be having some craazy production

[@garycocking348]

I recently played an epiphone 339.inspired... Really plays well. Tuning stability was great. All around for a 3rd of the cost.

[@blakepirtle]

I have a friend who's dad has 355. He had a recording studio and owns a 355 the he says was owned by BB King. I used to pick around on it in High School, which is crazy that he would even let me touch it. Saw him last week, and he still has the guitar along with so many other rare ones.

[@jbrethel]

I own an Epiphone Sheraton Pro II that I got 5 years ago. I researched a few ES-335 style guitars and am extremely happy with my choice. I particularly like the "Tree of Life" headstock. She's a really beautiful and great playing guitar.

[@urliktheslayer]

My favorite Epiphone guitar is between three. The Epiphone ET-290, The Epiphone Elistist Les Paul Custom, and The Epiphone Es-125

[@Moit4000]

Great content as always, Cheers Mike

[@KyleJohns-zk9kv]

Beautiful playing. Thanks.

[@infoscholar5221]

I play A Grote "Dot" copy I bought during the Big P. Look into it, fine instrument.

[@The_Sound_Scape]

For the past several years, my main axe has been an Epiphone ES-335 Pro. I found my sound as a player on that guitar, and I swear that thing has never let me down. It just plays so dang good.

[@WilliamHaisch]

I bought an unbranded, red, closeout, 335-style semi-hollow from Guitar Fetish a few years back and that started my obsession with semi-hollow guitars. Now I own too many more. 🤣

[@TheMojoFilters]

I've had my Epiphone Casino with a Bigsby tailpiece for over 20 years and it's still my all-time favorite to play.

[@josephmelnyk9988]

I own a Gibson ES-335, my les paul, SG, Les Paul Jr are Epiphones, I love all my guitars but the 335 has such great tone

[@georgeminhinnick-vu3iz]

New epiphones ALWAYS have a sharp poorly cut nut, but once taken to a good tech to sort out, are wicked instruments!

[@dionysusthemadgod]

Mine is cut just fine from factory since 2020.

[@georgeminhinnick-vu3iz]

No my experience from buying an SG, Crestwood, and Flying V, but glad you got a good one! 🤟

[@MashaT22]

@@georgeminhinnick-vu3izmy friend’s Epi LP Modern Figured was flawless out of the box too - including the nut. I think most of the nut and QC complaints stem from instruments that are pre 2020. This is the first time I’ve heard a nut complaint in a very long time.

[@georgeminhinnick-vu3iz]

Perhaps I’ve just been unlucky, mine were all bought 2023 onwards. All sharp cut when fretting the first fret on the high E side, easily resolved with a bit of filing, but my current V needs a complete set up as the first fret buzzes out across the neck

[@donnyhall2535]

You're crazy. It's a Teflon nut

[@jordantaylor1988]

I've been super impressed by all the Epiphone 'Inspired by Gibson' range I've had a chance to play so far.

[@billydworrell8259]

I don't have a ES 335 or 355 which im sure you know is how much they did cost upon hitting the market, ie $335 . But you asked about how we feel or felt about EPIPHONE guitars, I have been blessed enough to purchase 5 different models from Sweetwater and the EPIPHONE brand , they are 3 LP models, the 60s Standard, The 59 Reissue Standard, The Mondern and the Firebird and the SG Classic in Worn Cherry with P 90s. All I can say is every one of them have been flawless in design, performance and appearance. So needless to say I'm quite a fan of the brand. Each one is uniquely different and true to there characteristics. I really like your insight and inquisitive mind and approach. Thx for the revelation about MJ Fox ( aka Marty ) and the 355 time stamp catch.

[@johnny_geo]

I have an import 2023 sunburst casino, which I swapped out the pickups on (Lolar black cover p90s), fitted with new switchgear and wiring, and re-fretted with stainless steel. It's awesome and cost me less than a third of USA model. I own guitars worth 6 grand and this plays and sounds just as good.

[@dustymillermusic]

For me it's how the guitar plays and feels in the hand. Im fortunate to own several custom shop Fender/Gibson models and a few standards some i've passed on because despite the custom shop background they simply do not play well.

[@JasonSantiagoShow]

I have a 1996 Epiphone Sheraton and it makes me so happy. I brought it about 9 months ago for about 800 bucks. Its super warm and the neck is so smooth its like its made of glass. Higher end Epiphone guitars are great and well worth it even if it doesn't have the same prestige as daddy Gibson.

[@1Trousers]

Hi Mike, love the vids! I am a Manc born guy (pronounced MANK) meaning I am originally from Manchester, England, same as Noel Gallagher. Live a few miles out now in the country. Great to see you play an Oasis track. I like Oasis but my real musical heritage (being a child of the 60s ) is of the British blues boom such as Clapton/Beck/Page/Green etc and I started playing age 11(1966) and that all led me back to a love of the true US blues including BB, T-Bone Walker , Albert King, and far too many others to mention. On then to R&B and the soul of Tamla and Stax etc......But as well as the great Brit guitarists that we have/had, there is only one who I adored since I was 11 (still do ) and it has to be Jimi !!!! We claimed him as our own (😇) and always will.😁 The guitar joins so many people together no matter who we are ! Keep up the vids, well done ....or as Noel and I would say.."sorted our kid !!!" 🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@pierre-olivierturmel1705]

Maybe 2 years ago, I bought an Epiphone 335, Inspired by Gibson with Bigsby licenced. After a good set-up, it's a wonderful guitar and my favorite now. Also had an Epi Les Paul Gold top 50's inspired by Gibson with is also very nice. Your 355 you got is also very nice and I will be very tempted if I hadn't had the 335. The line of the 2024 Epiphone "high end" had beautiful model like the Les Paul Custom but will wait but I think I would be tempted if they released a Les Paul Custom or Gold top with P-90 in the future. A little thing that I want to tell you is that your 355 had Gibson Custom Shop humbuckers and not their Epiphone counterpart that I had on mine. The Custom Shop humbuckers are at least $400 each when sold separately. So, otherwise you didn't like the sound, I think you should keep them. A very nice video and what a beautiful guitar! Me too, it's because of "Back to the future" that I want one and also for Justin Hayward of the Moody Blues, an influence on me who also played one! 😎

[@EdHeinzelman]

I have an Epiphone IBG Hummingbird 12 string and love it. Although I have a Gibson Southern Jumbo acoustic, I am now saving for the Epi IBG Hummingbird 6 string.

[@markd.bogart2166]

Hi Mike, my EPI is a Sheraton ll. I bought it because if I had spent the money.on the Gibson equivalent, I would have lost my happy home and probably my two vest friends. That being said, I really like my Sheraton. It gets the nice woody type tones, plays nice and with a little graphite on the nut tuning is no problem. So I give my EPI a big thumbs up.

[@sirdudeness1386]

Just purchased and received my 335 style D’angelico excel dc tour in wine red. I love the supro bolt bucker humbuckers with the ebony fret board. Best thing I was able to buy it when the marked them down from just under 1500 after tax to 771 after tax. It’s my semi hollow it its been a lot of fun to play so far.

[@jimilee459]

Great tone! I like the inspired series, I got the 63 Firebird I over the summer.

[@MrBluesilverred]

Thanks Mike that was great. I have a 335 and Les Paul for well over 40 years and love them. However, I also have 4 Epi’s which are great! The new Firebird is superb, as well as the 56 Gold Top w/P90’s, Broadway and 58 Korina Explorer. Dollar for dollar the Epi’s can hold their own against a lot of the higher end and more pricey brands.

[@MrMddT]

love your videos man

[@rjlj89]

Bttf is a perfect movie. Thats a rad epi too... You heard the story of norm renting them the guitar? Then renting it again for reshoots... They couldve bought 100 345's with the $ they threw away

[@alketterer7703]

Two of my favorite guitars are a 2015 Epiphone Masterbilt DR-500MCE and a 2013 Epiphone Les Paul Plustop Pro both plek'd by Sweetwater.

[@roslykf]

The absolute killer Epiphone is my singer's Bob Marley One Love which we bought somewhere in 2007 brand new. It's a Korean limited edition custom shop. The best Gibson sound you can possibly imagine

[@donnyhall2535]

Epiphone Exclusive Shinichi Ubukata ES-355 Custom is more correct that the inspired by Gibson custom. And its got the Trini Lopez diamond "F" holes it needs the gibson open book headstock though. You should check it out.

[@mikebrison1838]

I’ve got a 335 dot studio. Kind of a blues machine. Love its simplicity and tone. Easy to play. But needs to be tuned often

[@Oldmanhenderson12]

I was wondering when you’d talk about these. I have one of the LP customs and I love it. For a fraction of the price, you get a just as good version with Gibson electronics. I mean, the custom buckets alone cost 500

[@terryeaster1]

I've been playing my thinline tele lately. I'm loving it

[@craigf.5855]

Inspired. Immediately after watching this ( I was drawn to the Emily Wolfe signature but the neck did not feel right to me), I hit Reverb and sure enough the Shinichi Ubukata releases have the varitone! sold. Epiphone is a great brand and MOST of their guitars have exceptional quality control.

[@mattwilliams3104]

The Tone King Gremlin is such a great amp. Run an EQ pedal into it like a Wampler Equator and the tones are endless

[@joegoesretro]

I’ve owned an Epi Dot and a Hamer Echotone, which was another 335 style thing made in Korea. I just didn’t click with either of them. The Echotone had a monster of a neck, fatter and thicker than any Gibson or Epiphone anything that I’ve ever played. I love the looks of the 335 type guitars, and I still think I’d love to give a Casino a try. I’ve owned several Epiphones over the years, and I’m sure I’ll have others in the future. I have a cheap G-310 SG which I’ve made into a project guitar, having upgraded nearly everything on; and an equally cheap EB-0 SG style bass, which I’ve done the same to. I also have a EJ-200 acoustic that I love the looks of, but the newer Inspired by Gibson J-200s look to be way nicer than mine.

[@cet777]

Great video man, thanks! 🤘🏼😎

[@astrums99]

This is a beautiful guitar! Still a bit too pricey for me though. I ended up buying a used 2020 IBG 335 in sunburst. Dropped in a Monty’s wiring loom (wasn’t that hard to do, you’ve just gotta be patient) and changed the neck pickup to a burstbucker 61. It absolutely rocks! Great tone and it rings out for days (both amped and acoustically). You can’t really go wrong with whatever you choose

[@bryanherward4679]

Best Epi I ever played was a 335 MIJ Epiphone Elite set up buy a local tech....should have bought that one.

[@BrigitteLaskowski]

I can't decide between my Inspired by Gibson Metallic Scarlet Red Epiphone Muse SG and my Inspired by Gibson 1960's Epiphone Maple Fade Standard Les Paul. My Muse SG was a floor model which I picked up for $399 CDN during the pandemic and now they are going for $699+ CDN. My Epi Standard LP I got brand new after playing about 30 or so guitars until I found the one that tickled my ears and bought in 2018 in Edmonton Canada on a trip for $780+ tax which now is selling for close to a $1000 CDN. While visiting Guitar Center in Michigan and Ohio I noticed that the Maple Fade LP was no where to be found making it a rarer guitar than the other Epi Standard LP Inspired by Gibson guitars. I also noticed that the Epi Inspired by Gibson Muse Guitars are not in the shops either. I must have been in the right place at the right time to pick up my Epiphones.

[@SimonSawal]

Epiphone really served me well a big part of my carrière 🙌🏼. Recordings gigs. I could always depend on those guitars

[@brianphelps1183]

Nice, I actually have a 1960 ES355TDSV. My father bought it used in 1962.

[@JonesyCooked]

Hey man I really like your videos :) Small point of criticism: Could you show the actual front of the guitar more? I feel like there something missing when talking about about special guitars you don’t see that often Thanks mate 😊

[@andrewbecker3700]

Congrats on a most excellent guitar purchase! That's the only guitar I can think of off the top of my head that I want, but don't already have. Just packed with top notch specs for the cost. If I hadn't already committed to the 2 AJ sigs. A "The Berserker" Custom Art version, and a '79 Les Paul Custom Silverburst, Inspired by Gibson Customshop edition. I'd have surely bought one already. I'm probably gonna hold out for an Epiphone LP goldtop with a tunomatic and Gibson P90's. That's my holy grail vintage guitar. Epiphone has yet to make a LP model with genuine Gibson P90's and tunomatic bridge with stopbar tailpiece. If that new Bonamassa sig had Gibson pickups in it and goldtop? I'd pay $1299 with the Gibson headstock and hardcase all day. Peace!

[@BillyBobJoeSnr]

I still love my dot, it's my fun go to...

[@tonyjones1560]

I bought a used Epiphone ES-339 that I'm quite happy with. I'm pretty sure it's still got all the factory hardware on it and it's not a "vintage" instrument by any means. The only comparison I can make to Gibson is with my 40 year old Gibson Explorer III, and the 339 holds up quite well sonically...

[@midlwestern3237]

Great Scott!

[@s.gharavi1614]

It's crazy that most popular guitars today were created and produced by guitar companies in OC California 65-70 years ago!

[@thecappy]

I have an old mij epiphone elitist es-335 with the tombstone headstock. It’s my only Gibsonish guitar.

[@lutephilips5550]

I knew it was a 345 based on the inlays. Also. Your hoodie is awesome. I want one.

[@bobramirez588]

Les Paul had a long relationship with Epiphone. He used their factory to work on his famous “Log”. He then slapped two hollow body sides on the Log and made the first semi hollow body prototype of the ES series back in 1953. Gibson didn’t buy it but came up the the McCarty version which became the Les Paul. I have an Epiphone ES-335 Pro which I will never sell.

[@TupoyChuvak]

Great video ✌️

[@PedalTour]

Great video, love the content what camera do you do for your reviews ? I love the clean look

[@DefenderB0SS]

Mike Cole's videos are all just him talking about his excuses to buy new gear :)

[@rev.leonidasw.smiley6300]

…his guitar playing style is unique enough to be categotized.

[@sprontos]

My favorite guitar of all the electric guitars I’ve ever owned in my Epi Genesis from the original production 79-81. Humbucker size P90 in the neck and Gibson 500T in the bridge. It’s a back breaker but it’s one glorious beast and probably the only guitar I have that will NEVER part with.

[@davepatterson4774]

I won't lie, I want one of those 355s. But, I'm also over the moon about my 2004 Epiphone Sheraton (Korean made in the Samick factory). The neck is super comfortable and it sounds great. Also, I want a Jim James Epiphone 335. It has a slightly slimmer tapered neck and the pickups sound awesome as well.

[@MartinK-t7m]

I have the epi 355 and gibby 335. I've been playing 55 years - these days, chord melody. Of the two, I prefer the epi. It is the superior instrument. Really.

[@matthewtyler-jones8317]

I have two Epiphones. My very favourite, and possibly my favourite in my collection is my China made Coronet. Which cost me less than 300 bucks new, a couple of years back, a bargain. I also have an Adam Jones art series LP only because I love the Sensation image on the back, by his wife, and because it was cheap in a sale. I prefer the Epiphone headstock on these two to Gibson ones which look to me like a boat paddle.

[@deanlaster1724]

The fact that the Epiphone ES355 come back with Custom Buckers is pretty nice value plus a case.