Epiphone Sheraton II Pro - Larry Loves It!!

[@PurpleShamrock]

I often use my Sheraton at high gain settings when I'm trying to nail the early Rush sound. I'll never be able to afford a Gibson ES-355 like the one Alex Lifeson played in those days, but this guitar does the trick very nicely!

[@Xanadu424]

Well that makes me want it more. RUSH is my favorite band

[@shiloheaston9839]

Never say never! You'll get there! :) If I win the lottery I'll come back and buy you one! :D

[@rustinpeace770]

@@shiloheaston9839 :D you’re cool

[@umarganai3492]

This has been my main gigging guitar for 3 years. It has not let me down once, that's not an exaggeration; sounds great, holds tuning wonderfully, and once you're acquainted with it you can get a huge variety of tones and timbres. Worth far more than the price tag in my opinion.

[@Pastor_Grant]

I have one, it has it all, looks, tone, value, playability etc

[@BedaGenre]

Wow, I didn't expect that! This guitar is awesome! ❤

[@markcunningham6086]

Got mine last August 2020. Very much like you, I was quite blown away by the details, 18 to 1 tuners, alnico-2 pickups, stability of staying in tune, 5 ply binding all over including the pick guard. Mine with the black on gold bling stuff, it impresses anyone when you open the case. Luv it, luv it. Your review is spot on all your comments.

[@vinq8621]

Cannot wait to get my hands on one of these babies

[@biglou2385]

I purchased this guitar a year ago and I absolutely am in love with it

[@donmunson4802]

First of all, I want to thank you for showing the clean tones that this guitar can deliver. Sort of a breath of fresh air considering most of the KZbin videos I see. Having owned a 335 back in the 70's, I had a pretty good idea of what the Gibson could do. But within 10 minutes after sitting down with the Sharton, I knew it was going home with me. Gibson has no lock on quality as far as these semi-hollowsare concerned. The fit, finish, and playability of the guitar were just icing on the cake.

[@TheMeshnoob]

I was looking at a 335, then saw the Sheraton. Pulled up your demo, went through the clean country and blues and started having second thoughts. Then you kicked in the gain. Holy crap. Exactly what I’m looking for. And your genuine enthusiasm for the instrument shows. I’m ordering.

[@aaronbarnes2499]

Man those were my EXACT thoughts. Picking mine up this week!

[@TheMeshnoob]

@@aaronbarnes2499 You won’t be disappointed, I absolutely love mine. With a Wampler Ratsbane (Rat clone with added features) I can get anything from Foo Fighters to Alice In Chains tones. It’s a fun guitar.

[@stephanbriansoares3370]

@@TheMeshnoob with Overdrive medium gain the guitar has definition?

[@df3ink]

haha, stumbled across this video for the EXACT same reason....Looks like it's going to be a Sheraton after all!

[@NickBryant]

It definitely hotels in a special way! Thinking of buying…

[@thalstantrailwalker2393]

I own a 2019 version of this guitar. For me, it's perfect. I don't know what Gibson has done for the 335 in the past year or two, but in my mind, this blows it away. Great tuners, great neck, and a shape that's easy to hold and use.

[@campbelltuck]

Nice informative video!.....I just ordered the Black & Gold version of the Sheraton ll pro today.....These Epiphone guitars are a work of art...I have the Epiphone acoustic J-200 sunburst...also a work of art....Happy playing everyone!

[@c.alejo8846]

Excellent review. The dude abides! It has convinced me . A Sheraton will tie my living room together!

[@robjgolde3221]

I own a 2008 Sheraton II and it’s my absolute favorite guitar. The neck profile on it is perfect. Sits somewhere right between a chunky 50’s profile and a slim 60’s taper. Though I generally prefer thicker neck, this neck gives a true best of both worlds feel.

[@ManfredElsingBielefeld]

my sheraton 2 is from 2004;after a setup its my main guitar within my Blade Strat!Wonderful instruments!Nice video!!thx for the work!

[@neogeoriffic]

It really pulls the room together. Great review, Dude!

[@garthwick19]

Yeah...well...thats just, like, your opinion maaan,

[@MrFrampo56]

Eight year olds , dude…….

[@garthwick19]

@@MrFrampo56 He did 6 months in Chino. (Not Larry....)

[@MrFrampo56]

@@garthwick19 I think it’s ‘Cino. Slang for Mendocino ( county jail).

[@garthwick19]

@@MrFrampo56 Chino prison dude. You're out of your element.

[@MrFrampo56]

@@garthwick19 What the fuck was I blathering about ??

[@msaintpc]

Sounds wonderful. Mighty fine pickin' too.👍

[@KoolKatDave]

Great reiew and wow, when you first went to the gain sounds - I was feeling a little Boston in that throaty tone! Impressed with that guitar for sure!

[@handybunny]

Love mine. Such lovely tones.

[@michaelsacksteder7952]

“Like a wild man screaming in your ear.” Love it!

[@MegaWimberly]

I always enjoy these.

[@MooreMusicGuitars]

Thank you!

[@jurajcagan5874]

Lovely looking and sounding guitar with a BIG sound played by Big Lebowski. :) Anyway, one of the best Sheraton reviews ever made! ;)

[@MooreMusicGuitars]

Thank you!

[@notapplicable328]

Idk what movie u saw but this is obviously the dude, man.

[@FINKFINK100]

@@notapplicable328 El Duderino

[@patricktassell7340]

I just today received my Shritan from guitar center. I mostly got it so I could open tune my dot to play slide and thought the Sheritan would be good to play fretted. As soon as I started playing I could tell the difference. It's like my fingers and the guitar were made for each other. And when I plugged it in... Never going back! No buyer's remorse for humble guitar player.

[@ArtDonna84]

Your demo on the Sheraton is outstanding. I’d been in the market for the inspired by Epiphone es335. After this demo and all the ginger on the Sheraton, nyou definitely helped me with my decision to go with the Sheraton. Thank you

[@pepietik]

I bought one of these second-hand last autumn after having searched ES style guitar for a while. So happy with it. It's basically replaced all other guitars for me (even sold one already). Such a versatile workhorse of an instrument, superb value for the price

[@thekingdom3839]

Awesome review! As soon as I saw this guitar in person love at first site! Never been disappointed 🙏🏽🙏🏽👑👑 Thanks again for a great review!

[@rick00770]

That is a great looking guitar, sounds great too. I'm thinking of getting one. Always loved the double cutaway look . Along with the semi hollow. Thanks for the review.

[@arthurnawrath6701]

Perfect Guitar!

[@curtishansen7270]

Great stuff!! Thanks for the info!

[@bluesbagdelta399]

Im so happy i got this sheraton pro ii, fully satisfied!

[@Jonathan-py9xr]

Very well done video … I found it very useful in deciding which guitar I want to get

[@billw8648]

Great Video, thanks! May pick one up used tomorrow! I’m brand new at guitar so it could be a wise choice!

[@timallen6025]

And there it is .. thank you 🙏 that’s the ringing acoustic driven sound I was looking for . Ace help thank you. Bought it yay

[@kevinmalone4109]

Thank You Larry! I bought this today!

[@MooreMusicGuitars]

Congratulations! I saw it in the outgoing queue today and I will miss it. I almost grabbed it myself. You'll love it!

[@harringtonbenton334]

GREAT REVIEW!!! You actually reviewed the guitar instead of just repeat and repeat and repeat that it's a budget guitar over and over again

[@MooreMusicGuitars]

Thank you!

[@burns1017]

Solid review! Thank you!

[@MooreMusicGuitars]

Thank you!

[@tonyparsley7431]

I have the Sheraton 2 since 2015 now I what the Sheraton 2 pro I love the tone!!! That's Larry!!!!

[@troygagnon9079]

Just bought an 89 and am hoping the pickups are comparable. Cant beat the vintage sunburst of that era in my opinion... Great review and demo

[@pjones8404]

I love everything about this..except where the jack is located. I really prefer it to be underneath.

[@redbone6950]

I have an 82 Sheraton from Asia. I wouldn't trade it for a 335. Once I replaced some of the hardware (bridge and tuners) it has been a great sounding tool for over 30 years.

[@deezee8508]

The best guitar Epiphone makes IMO.

[@jurajcagan5874]

I have finally decided for Epi Riviera, but it was really tough decision making...The best thing is to have them both. :)

[@nate-orito7990]

I agree

[@richardlindquist5936]

Nice review, Thanks.

[@MooreMusicGuitars]

Thank you!

[@sixstrings222]

Had a Sheraton many years ago but gave it to my nephew when he was getting started playing as a birthday gift. Wish i would have kept it but like these even more . The sounds are amazing and hopefully the quality is better. Just got a new Gibson Les Paul so i must wait a while . Must go try one out at the local music store and see/feel it for myself. Thanks for helping me know what to look for. Must try and support local business, especially since covid and two ,back to back, hurricanes. Thanks Larry , great one !

[@FL-BEACH-MAN]

Very good review - just subscribed to your channel - bought a Red Wine Sheraton II pro - I will be picking it up next week. I really can't wait .

[@jurajcagan5874]

I was about to buy new 2020 Epi Riviera, but after seeing this review I have changed my plans :) It will be Sheraton II Pro, just not sure about the color: VS vs WR...hmm...Beauty vs Beauty. :)

[@brianhogenson8285]

@@jurajcagan5874 I recently obtained a wine red Sheraton II. It still takes my breath away every time I look at it. Just a gorgeous guitar.

[@FL-BEACH-MAN]

@@jurajcagan5874 That is great , congrats , you will not be disappointed , the Neck plays like butter , the tone is nothing like I thought , it was much better all up the neck and on every fret . this one is staying in my Studio.

[@FL-BEACH-MAN]

@@brianhogenson8285 You are right , beautiful Guitar , I am almost scared to play it ,cause I might scratch it.. what a smooth neck . I bought it as an investment ,but changed my mind , it's a keeper .

[@JP-jy7sk]

Nice review. It's true, Epiphone makes some fantastic ES/semi-hollow instruments. And they are priced nice.

[@williamgregory1848]

To me, the Epiphone Sheraton is equivalent or (slightly) better than the Gibson ES-335. I could easily take a couple of paragraphs to describe how beautiful this guitar is. Instead, all I will say is that this is something that Epiphone has to be proud of.

[@Apodicticus]

There's a side-by-side with a Gibson somewhere, and it compares very fabvorably, IMO. Definitely some tonal distinctions in some ranges in some settings, but I can't say I like one more than the other. I do prefer less ornate appointments, but Epiphone carries it well. Only change I would make is adding a Varitone (type) switch, which I have on all of my electrics -- guitars, basses, and baritone.

[@mrbigg7255]

Great review

[@Achilleion]

Nice review!

[@poodleguiderpeyes7388]

I've had 2 of them, a '92 Korean Sammik model in Natural finish, which I let go. It was a nice guitar; but the pickups were a bit muddy to my ears, and the gold colored hardware became tarnished. And the neck heel joint wasn't sanded enough. But it was fun to play. Recently, I bought a new Pro 2 Ebony model, and it's a big upgrade. The pickups are much more articulate, it plays great, hasa beefier neck, & ii's my most gorgeous looking guitar ie. it's stunning.

[@josephcolson9578]

I used to dream for a Gibson ES - 335, But the sheratons are just as good and affordable

[@JoshuaC923]

Tried both this and the new es335 in store. The Sheraton definitely wins out in tone and feel. Ps i keep hearing the captain's lick in the beginning hahaha

[@leoferreira1504]

Could you pls do a review of the new Epiphone riviera with the frequensator tailpiece?

[@Celticsaint777]

Wish the Riviera had a maple neck

[@MR_Robbers]

Through a little bit of gain ya say eh?.... Whack! Right to the point! Great tone on that first stage man

[@MrRubenrivera9649]

I love north of u in east chicago man nice

[@YouTubeHandlesAreMoronic]

I really appreciate that they went with "aged" white plies on the pickguard, so as to match the binding. Gibson/Epiphone typically uses bright white, which is "vintage correct", but looks awful. These have been very nice guitars since the upgrade to the ProBucker pickups a few years ago. I have ALMOST pulled the trigger on one several times, but, I find the neck uncomfortably thin and I have an aversion to gold hardware. Nice, thorough review.

[@mkrj2576]

It’s a great guitar. What amp settings? Treble up high? Mine in full hum bucker mode sounds less bright than yours but probably just my amp settings. Very versatile guitar. Covers a lot of music. The coil splitting feature is something I use a lot. Just a bit heavy hanging from your neck after an hour or so. Was thinking about trying an Epi Les Paul modern but afraid I’d loose some of the great Sheraton tone.

[@KyTaundry]

I would imagine a Les would be even heavier than one of these being a full body guitar. There's one of these listed as pre-owned in a music shop near to where I'll be working tomorrow, tempted to go try it out 😃.

[@peteabrehart177]

Great review! I just ordered the Midnight Sapphire one!

[@johnbackman4475]

Bought me one just like it. Your review had much to do with that. Thank you

[@dodgedandle8311]

For the Buck this is a Great Guitar, you may have to look into getting the Electrics sorted on it at some point as I had some issues with that stuff but it’s expected, maybe some soldering and a new switch at some point but that’s the only thing I had to sort out, the intonation and feel of it is great and it has that great resonance that you get from a semi hollow body , Really Really impressed with mine it’s also very versatile, ⭐️🌞👍🏻❤️

[@carljohnson4691]

Excellent review!

[@itaintmebabe714]

It's because of the pickups. They're based on Gibson's burstbuckers and vintage PAF pickups.

[@alexslater6456]

I’m sold.

[@bertbennett2719]

I bought one this week after debating myself for a couple weeks. Great sound, very versatile. Glad I bought it. How many use the coil split feature frequently!?

[@jorgetacho1740]

De que año es esta hermosa guitarra hermano?

[@JoseSalas-wn7im]

I believe it was called a frequency resonator (s).

[@Gregabalese]

I played the Sheraton and loved the sound. But man, the weight turned me off. How do you feel about the weight. Great video.. thanks.

[@MooreMusicGuitars]

I have to say, if a guitar is balanced, I rarely pay much attention to the weight. I switch between a 69 Les Paul that's 10 pounds and other guitars ranging from 6 upwards and if they're balanced on my strap I think I've learned to ignore the weight. The Sheraton had a bit of heft to it, but no more than a 335.

[@michaelnielsen7406]

@@MooreMusicGuitars Hi, I am also strugling with the weight, mainly because it is head heavy! so I ended some years ago to buy a ES 339 for playing in my band, it has a better weight balance, but the sound is not the same. I am considering a SIRE, Larry Carlton H7

[@Apodicticus]

I watched this (on my tv, where I can't see the comments) twice, thinking that was Jeff Bridges doing the demo ....

[@danfurr1907]

I have a 339 and love it. I know the Sheraton is a little larger, but are they similar? Your demo here sounds like my 339, a lot.

[@calvinevans6347]

Trust me. The Sheraton has a much bolder sound than the smaller body 339 in person. You'll want one!!!

[@sam_uelson]

Love a well defined D

[@blankspace0000]

3:30 Captain Lee?

[@inglezoid]

One of my favourite guitars. It feels great. I changed the pickups to the Seymour Duncan vintage blues set, and took covers off, and it sounds a lot better to me!

[@hard_top]

The tonal qualities when split echo the Strat, Tele and with gain, a Les Paul; let alone just using the standard humbucking set up.

[@teacher5376]

Hi.all the guitars collector 's , this are the best sounds , guitars .that i am looking , liston for....sheraton .hollow bodys .done well. Epiphone .ok

[@Harp_and_Guitar_Moving_Forward]

Well said.

[@shaveman79]

Greetings! One question, since I mainly play with headphones at home, is the sound coming out of the speaker particularly loud? Thanks and congratulations for the videos!

[@nate-orito7990]

What kind of Bigsby model would fit for the Sheraton?

[@mehmetsedatipar3716]

Hi Big Expert. Which one do you prefer? Epiphone Sheraton-II or Ibanez AR520?

[@kaybhee6]

diggin,,,, groovin,,,,

[@elabismoylaluna6981]

Wow!!

[@stevendierkes6028]

Larry’s like my best friend’s favorite uncle

[@charliebrown1949]

Hey Epiphone, why no newly introduced '62 headstock, now used on most Epiphone guitars, on the Sheraton? That HUGE "clipped" cornered headstock is, and always has been, so disproportionate, on the "thinline" Sheraton guitars! The newer "more Gibson like" headstock, which is very much like Epiphone's original '62 versions, would be a most welcomed change, IMHO, for the Sheraton II Pro, as well! Just curious, WHY they didn't use it on the Sheraton. There was a '62 Reissue Sheraton, some years ago, that looked (finally) like it should, with the smaller headstock! But, it was a "Special Run" version only.

[@SawdustAndShavings]

What did you have your pickup heights set to?

[@jdw174]

When I listened to your comments regarding the early Epi Sheratons, I almost broke down. I actually owned one...bought in 1968 when I was in the military. Cost a whopping (then) $800 with the hardshell case. I had to sell it due to financial trouble but it was a fantastic instrument. Last one I saw was on the Gruhn Guitars page with a $7000 price tag! This new II model is going to be my next one.

[@tenniswilliam]

That Epi in 68 would have been MIJ my guess - these models go for $3k-$4k US now.

[@ph6376]

Just got one of these a couple of weeks ago and after a little setting up absolutely love it. I've watched a bunch of videos on the Sheraton II Pro but yours is the first to really spend some time talking about the pickups, which I appreciate. It has much more bite and mojo than my Epi 335, and the variety of tones is really impressive. I find myself using the split coils all the time. Also, the neck is really comfortable (yeah, it's definitely a D-shape) and the fretboard is a 12" radius. It is kind of a heavy guitar, but no complaints.

[@matrevel9938]

what would be the ratio of importance between the guitar you play and the amp to get that bluesy jazzy tone ?

[@Cougar139tweak]

@ 1:57 begins to describe the Epiphone Riviera....

[@turrafirmaguitarchannel]

Hang on isn’t this a full hollow guitar? How do they anchor the stop piece without a centre block?

[@MooreMusicGuitars]

It's a semi-hollow. Maple center block.

[@mr.mephistopheles2497]

I just ordered one of these and I am having trouble finding a hard shell case. I have read that the Epiphone E519 that Epiphone suggests for it won't fit and I will need to buy an SKB 1SKB-35. Would you tell me what you are using or what would fit. Thanks

[@MooreMusicGuitars]

We sold an E 519 on Saturday for a Dot, and no issues with fit. What have you read about a misfit with the Sheraton? The only dimension differences from the Dot and 335 are in the neck width and profile, and I can't imagine that would affect the case fit.

[@nate-orito7990]

@@MooreMusicGuitars I was wondering what kind of Vibramate would fit for the Sheraton. Since the body dimensions are that of a 335 will a vibramate v7 work for the Sheraton? Will a bigsby for a 335 fit on it as well? I’d love to hear your response. Thanks!

[@MooreMusicGuitars]

@@nate-orito7990 The V7-335 should be one you need.

[@nate-orito7990]

@@MooreMusicGuitars Thank you so much!

[@emilloffler1216]

Very nice, but I will stick to my Epiphone 335 Dot made in Indonesia in the Samick Factory thanks. I don't say it is better, but it's all I need as my semi-hollow electric guitar. Money-wise too, for frugality in upper age now.

[@lemairenorick]

How did the dude get here?

[@johnliv3897]

What gauge strings ? If I may ask.

[@kaybhee6]

what amp//..

[@zarleymcalpine3131]

What speaker are you coming through?

[@MooreMusicGuitars]

It's hard to tell from the clutter of gear in the video, but I'm playing a Mesa Fillmore 50 head through a Mesa 2 X12 that's to the left of the Friedman cab and behind the Hot Rod Deluxe. LOL.

[@deanlockamy2087]

swap those pickups for gibson classic 57's and its amazing.

[@squirrel7t7]

What's different from the Sheraton 2? Why pro?

[@calvinevans6347]

The coil splitting ability is why it's called pro.

[@joerusso8950]

The guitar sounds too bright with distortion But the clean reverb tone is 100% excellent

[@Bliggick]

Why, oh why in the wide world of sports would you put an inlay on the first fret where you don't need it but leave them out on 17th, 19th and 21st frets where they would be of use?

[@sergeybogdanovich7019]

Super 🙏❤️🎶🎼🎵🎸✌️🍀👌🇮🇱

[@zinc1024]

Bone nut? Or plastic?

[@zinc1024]

"Graphtech® NuBone® XL" states the specs. From my quick look these nuts have good reviews.

[@nadavmat3032]

I think that same voice can sound on prs se mira

[@dvdaltizer]

I wonder if this is just a repurposed body by Epiphone? The headstock is still in the original shape and they aren't using the new open book headstock. Any idea why they didn't update that for 2021?