NEW Epiphone Sheraton FULL DEMO

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[@jfinester]

I’ve wanted a Sheraton like this since I saw them in the Epiphone catalog as a teenager in 1964/65. I like the natural finish, but in the ‘60s they made some in cherry-those look great too. The mini-humbuckers sound good-I’d like to hear them through something like a Fender Twin Reverb for a little more treble and a bit less midrange. One of my favorite guitarists used Sheratons for years-the late great Leon Rhodes, who played with Ernest Tubb for ages. Drake Levin from Paul Revere & The Raiders used one too.

[@tomduckworth8335]

The longer overall string length on the bottom strings would make them have more tension than a regular bridge stop tail set up that should give it a tighter cleaner low end. I think this is one of Epiphone’s best guitars.

[@dannyperfect9270]

Epiphone in China say they have 3 x QC staff for every 1 x factory line worker. They seem to take QC very seriously and I like that.

[@car_v8]

Anyway they're made in china

[@medley4570]

I had an Epiphone Valensi Riviera for many years. It had the Frequensator tail piece as well. I never once ran into issues with strings being too short when changing them. No reason for concern. That’s a guitar I wish I never let go.

[@gillesserrigny6324]

The Epiphone Nick Riviera was probably the best Riviera model ever made in Korea or in China. Personally, l choose a Jorma Kaukonen. But, until recently when you bought a Sheraton, a Casino or a Riviera model, the model was sold, with a suitcase with Epiphone monogram.

[@arthurblackhistoric]

With every guitar I bought that had the frequensator tailpiece, the first thing I did was to remove and bin the frequensator, and fit a Bigsby in place of it.

[@eddienebula6084]

Bigsbys are known to throw guitars out of tune. thats why Billy Gibbons has his deactivated. have you had tuning issues?

[@arthurblackhistoric]

@@eddienebula6084 . . No never. All you need to do is stretch the strings in nicely when changing them and you won't have any problems either. Billy Gibbons? He uses 7-gauge strings, for goodness sake! Of course he'd have problems getting a Bigsby to function! See Joe Bonamassa's guitars. Plenty of them have Bigsbys. Like me, He knows how to handle 'em.

[@richardcranium8500]

I got a 1988 MIK Sherry and it's a great guitar. New electronics and 57 classics made it even better. They are great guitars for the money.

[@kennyblackbird5674]

Unfortunately i don't own a guitar with mini humbuckers but i believe they have to be the nicest sounding pickups ever!!

[@im58woody]

Your reviews are always top notch in giving us the specs and opinions in a clear and concise manner. I always enjoy listening even if I am not interested in the product. 👍🏻

[@Aldo-Music-Channel]

Looks the same as the Epi 1962 50th anniversary from 2012, sound's pretty the much the same only difference is that the 62 has Gibson mini humbuckers & Rosewood fingerboard, nice to see Epiphone ressuing these again . Awesome review 👍😎🎵

[@donaldschumacher3683]

I have one and love it

[@daniwhy22]

I have a red too and i love it

[@KozmykJ]

Interesting developments. Here in Britain and Europe currently, the Sheraton Frequensator has Epiphone ProBucker Mini-Humbuckers, the Riviera has Epiphone PRO Mini Humbuckers. I've just sent two Rivieras back with broken headstock/necks straight out of the box. 😥 I'm hoping that the Sheraton I have coming will be a bit tougher with its shorter headstock. I had a choice of two weights, 8lbs 12oz, and 8lbs 1oz., I chose the lighter. I did some digging to find out quite what the Frequensator Tailpiece was meant to achieve. There were a lot of opinions, some almost made sense .... 🙄 Eventually on The Gear Page I found a logical answer. The longer string run on the low strings gives more 'string' to be stretched when bent or fretted hard. While this makes them slightly easier to bend but requiring bending further to make it to the target note, it Also means that accidental bending or hard strumming, raises the pitch less and therefore the tuning is more stable. Anyone who has hit a heavy chord on a Les Paul or an SG hard will recall how the low E and A pitch goes 'Off' on the attack then settles back.

[@KozmykJ]

Bad news on the Sheraton. Although the shorter (normal length) headstock did Not break the neck on this model, the purfling on the fingerboard meant that the factory cut the fret tangs too short, leaving the fret ends to rise over an E string's width. Knife-sharp raised fret ends all the way up the neck !!! Third Epiphone returned in two weeks. 😢

[@mikecampbell6011]

Those mini humbuckers sound really good.

[@continentalaquatics2725]

No

[@DrJeebles]

I love this guitar. It has a nice mix of features Epiphone seems to scatter here and there but never put on one guitar. Nice one, guys.

[@michaeljames6216]

Love the sound of the sheraton. I think mini Hum are a nice touch. Would be interested in you guys compairing the Emily Wolf in White to this one. Thanks for sharing great demo as always guys.

[@ericoswood1856]

The frequensator tail piece is an attempt to balance the string tension between the low and high strings.

[@armybass223]

Great review and EXCELLENT playing.

[@brianlebrun2382]

Nice video. I have a late 80s Sheraton from the Korean factory. It's no joke. It's heavy, the action is awesome and it's meant for whatever you want to play with it.

[@spinnywise]

I'm lookin' at that sunburst one they have available!

[@samirshahid5846]

Same here bro 😊.❤❤

[@warmachine2098]

Sounds great!!! What Epiphone in the last 3 years impressed you the most? Epiphone has been nailing it since 2020 😃

[@ASM881]

I love their Billie Joe Signature Les Paul Jr from two years ago. It’s all balls, everything you need.

[@jjerszy]

I love the tone of the opening improv. What amp/pedals are you using?

[@PlayandTradeGuitars]

Thank you! I play through a Fender Deluxe Reverb, in the case of pedals it's either a tube screamer or a big muff fuzz on our demos. The Fender is a M.Britt '67 Kemper profile

[@rudolphpyatt4833]

Frequensator is probably wasted on the stock (too light) strings. When that feature was introduced, by the original NY Epiphone company on their acoustic archtops like the Emperor, 14-58 string (some with a wound B string) sets were common. And when the popular electrics of the postwar period were introduced, including the ES-335 and its derivatives, they were shipped with 12-53 flatwounds. All of them will intonate better and hold tuning better if setup as originally intended. And the Frequensator is designed for just that setup.

[@simonguitarman]

It’s basically an up market epiphone riviera

[@toddflowers8052]

The lightest one I found is 8lbs even , I can live with 8lbs .... IT sounds great to my ear .... thanks for another great demo and review guys !

[@fischman26-China]

Looks like they combined my Sheraton with my Riviera. I could've bought just one guitar but now I have two!

[@k-dogstor1170]

Beautiful looking guitar 😍

[@Jackie_Rosewood]

This Sheraton is beautiful 🎸🎸🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@drnukeNum1]

I have a Sheraton Pro II and a Riviera. The Pro II is hands down a better build, but I wanted the mini-humbucker option in a semi-hollow. The new Sheraton had not been released. I like the Sheraton neck profile and you can keep the Frequensator. I like the tone of the Riviera (not better, just different). Your review was spot on.

[@TropicalLatitude]

This version is about a pound lighter. Yay! The standard Sheraton is a boat anchor.

[@Folkgrunge]

is better the brodway in overall?

[@rupo90]

Woww that great tone of This epi in yours hands

[@toddmcmakin]

That's a beautiful guitar! I own a Riviera with mini humbuckers and it sounds very similar. The frequensator tailpiece kind of adds something different to the guitar and I've never seen it as an issue. Yes, restringing can be a little bit if a pain, but a piece of masking tape works wonders during restringing. I'm not really sure how this guitar differs from the Riviera, aside from more bling, but it sure sounds good on your demo.

[@michellewilson8845]

Lovely guitar, would seriously consider one of these and your review has convinced me. I really enjoy your playing, the way you improvise and weave in and out of different sound genres to show off the instrument to the full its in my opinion what the pro players do in reviews like Joe Bonamasa and Tim Pierce.

[@Micro-Concerto]

Thanx for showing this new Epiphone! How is the laminated top made? Is it a 5-ply or 3-ply-laminated top? I own some Guild Archtops, they all have a 3-ply-laminated top, of course this is better for resonance. An older Epiphone Zephyr Regent got a 5-ply-laminated top, there is no sustain block, but the resonance is not great. I´ve seen that this Epi has this small (spruce) bars on the sustain block like the Gibson models, very good. The Guild Starfire IV has no such bars on the sustain block, but...a 3-ply top. So...what´s better for resonance....a big question... Greetings from Germany.

[@Bikedueder]

Thanks a lot dude... I already have the candy red Riviera, but now I MUST have one of these... lol

[@martenx1384]

Fancy playing!!!

[@nevillegrego7112]

Would be nice to include a short A-B clip (back-to-back) comparison with a Gibson 335. I have the Pro 2 and I think it sounds better than the 2 Gibson 335s I've played.

[@eddienebula6084]

excellent review. 🏆

[@indiekiduk]

Shame it doesn't have the Gibson pickups like the 1962 Sheraton reissue from 2012. Wish the sunburst edge burst finish was tear drop instead.

[@phayzyre1052]

I take it you have one? I ordered one from musicians friend but when I got it, it had a ton of finish flaws. Sent it back, got another one it to had finish flaws. Where did you get yours from? I would have loved to have kept mine because it sounded great but that many defects on a brand new guitar killed my interest in keeping it. 👎👎😕

[@VN9001]

The 2023 Sheraton 150th Anniversary has Gibson Mini-buckers in it. (it has a vibrato tailpiece though and it's the cherry red finish). I have it and it is a stellar guitar in terms of both sound and build quality.

[@sorrybusywinning]

Great review! I have one in each color on the way and I’m stoked for them to show up. I really liked the normal Sheraton and Riviera so I think these are gonna be killer

[@VincenzoScala]

Awesome video! Could I take opportunity to ask a technical information? Which should be right pickup height in case of this mini humbuckers probuckers? I hold this Sheraton vintage and Riviera which I cannot find informations regarding correct setup for minihukbuckers. Appreciated your help and thanks a lot in advance! Cheers ❤️

[@yman74]

Boy have they changed since I sold epiphone's in the 90's. They used to be a 335 copy.

[@ric9452]

Thanks very nicely done

[@buckbumble]

Does this have CTS pots?

[@egroegmcdonald9870]

Are you hearing anything about an Epiphone branded DG-335?

[@산갈취]

I bought this guitar a week ago. But a strange harmonics sound came out when I play 3th G string. I don't know why...

[@phayzyre1052]

The only thing that would keep me from buying another Epi Sheraton was I bought a 1962 reissue Sheraton back in 2013 and it came with all kinds of defects and factory flaws. Of course I bought it from Musicians Friend and from what I have learned since that company is the “TJ Maxx“ of musical instruments. I never bought another guitar from them again.

[@captainbongwater8469]

Epiphone got a major overhaul in 2020 you can expect way better than what you had before. I was always wondering why musicians friend always has stuff on sale for 200 dollars off or more haha. They don’t even specify the condition

[@phayzyre1052]

@@captainbongwater8469 That’s good to know, they needed a major overhaul and I’ve also recently noticed some of their guitars are made in countries other than China. Back in 2010, I bought an Epiphone Willshire 1966 reissue. I didn’t notice it until several months later but one of the block inlays was two pieces glued together as one! 😠 Of course I was a little miffed by that but I just let it go. Sorry, but I just don’t trust Chinese quality. For a culture that’s over 4000 years old you would think it would have top-notch superior quality but it’s just cheap garbage.

[@captainbongwater8469]

@@phayzyre1052 I think musicians friend was your problem lol I’ve had an epiphone sg for over 10 years and a new les Paul studio, needs a setup but they’re great guitars so I think garbage is very far off

[@phayzyre1052]

@@captainbongwater8469 You’re right and that’s why I don’t buy from them anymore. Sweetwater is where I buy all my musical instruments, gear, etc. from now. I’ve also had friends who bought from Musicians Friend, and they to had problems. One guy I know bought a talk box from them about five years ago that was marked as “new” but when he got it, it was quite obvious someone had used it before because the clear tube you put in your mouth still had dried saliva on it! 🤢🤮 He sent it back to Musicians Friend and hasn’t bought from them since.

[@mazklassa9338]

Sounds great. Excellent playing too

[@rushligh6286]

Weight new sheraton vs sheraton pro ii ? Advise me if i want to upgrade closer to ibanez as200 or gibson es335

[@Cinestudi0]

This frequenziator version used to have gibson pickups

[@Xanadu424]

Hm, the neck pickup sounds muddy as hell on the bass strings. The power chords sound like low end tv static

[@edsonmarquezani]

I hope they've got that Frequensator patent by now.

[@blastofo]

Wow, that's a beautiful guitar.

[@85rockhound]

What is the name of the song you played starting at 10:00 min into the video? Guitar sounds great.

[@PlayandTradeGuitars]

It's improvised, but glad you like it! Will have to think of a name for that groove. Thanks for watching 🍻

[@msaintpc]

Killer pickin' John. I wish I would've seen this axe before buying the black Pro II...however, I didn't it see it listed on your website else I would've bought this one instead.😢

[@martenx1384]

They used to have three piece necks. Other then that much like the original!

[@richardelson3261]

Nice. Too heavy though for that model. I prefer the Casino. My Casino is so light and resonant it’s my favourite couch guitar.

[@skye7690]

No markers past the 12th fret hmm. I like the casino but don’t like the hum, maybe this can be the one.

[@philfrank9226]

The tailpeace is cool also the pick guard.

[@philfrank9226]

Nice playing.

[@ApostolosNikolaidis1]

Looks exactly like my Riviera..

[@christianboddum8783]

Nice amber finish!

[@jamescowie8445]

Great review. I just really wish Epiphone would put proper rosewood fretboards on these guitars instead of just "laurel". The fretboard is one of the only things you can't upgrade on a guitar so if you get one of these you're stuck with a historically inaccurate fretboard. Pre-2017 every guitar brand was putting real rosewood fretboards on all levels of guitar, so to charge this much money and not even go with rosewood feels ridiculous.

[@gregputman]

Some species of Rosewood are endangered. CITES serves a purpose. You need to get over it man. Things change over time. I am generally a traditionalist. That is why I bought one of these (besides the fact that it sounds badass). The laurel fretboard is just fine. Someday, it will be considered "traditional".

[@jamescowie8445]

@@gregputman yeah I get what you're saying Greg, but I think it's all the rosewood furniture that was being made that put rosewood on the endangered list that's why musical instruments are now excepted from the CITES rosewood regulations. The guy who owns Taylor did a big video on how there's massive deforestation problems with ebony too, but it doesn't stop Epiphone from using it on the Lucille models, Les Paul Customs and even those cheap Modern Les Pauls. I'm all for preserving the environment, but Epiphone contribute hugely to the problem of ebony deforestation and then put cheap laurel boards on other guitars and try to make out like it's because they care about the environment. That said, I've got a laurel board on my Epi John Lee Hooker sig because sometimes you've just got to have that guitar right!

[@VN9001]

No. Lots of manufacturers are using rosewood and it's been removed from the CITES list for guitars. Ebony is also an option that Epiphone (and others) have been using on many of its mid level guitars. Indian Laurel is now just a cash grab for the manufacturers to increase profit. Indian Laurel just looks cheap ('cause it is cheap). There is no "environmental" justification here anymore.@@gregputman

[@GermanSharp1]

They changed the head stock though 🥺

[@jtwrc]

As soon as I saw this I thought Riviera. Same mini Probuckers & tailpiece. Other than cosmetics and $200, what's the difference ? Anyways, I really like you reviews. Keep up the good work.

[@jeremyleger4820]

Gig bag , nicer bindings and inlays, and tree of life inlaid in the head. I think it worth the price difference for what you get

[@jtwrc]

​​ Thanks for the confirmation! I agree.

[@qdHazen]

Cosmetic differences aside, Riviera has a Rounded "C" profile, which is Gibson/Epiphone's 50's-style (read "thicker") neck. Sheraton has the 60's style SlimTaper (as mentioned in the video).

[@johnsmith-oh2xo]

Did he just say his name was John Nutsack.....

[@jrogers8743]

Isn't this basically a Riviera only $200 more expensive?

[@The666vip]

I hear ya, but you do get a lot more binding, that takes time and that increase cost, the bag is extra cost. Then you have more premier inlays and the headstock detail. Probably warrants the extra £. Shop around I’ve seen these way under RRP

[@mikeaitken5253]

Yes! This Epi has piqued my interest!

[@craigthomson3621]

It is great that the new Epiphone Broadway, Casino and the reviewed Sheraton are also available in left-handed orientation.

[@philfrank9226]

Hello Trogly.

[@thomasseidelmann4726]

This or the Noel Gallagher riviera? Thanks!!

[@PlayandTradeGuitars]

Personally I'd go with the Sheraton: www.zzounds.com/a--3979398/item--EPIEOSH?siid=333432 Thanks for watching!

[@swervature]

😍

[@chilipeet4610]

I appreciate the video but I feel like I have to tell this to you in good faith. Please watch some videos on soloing over progressions, your playing is exactly what a guitar teacher would demonstrate not to do once you've learned a scale. By that I mean playing through the scale completely randomly without any musical purpose or direction. I like this channel and your input but please make an effort because this is hard to listen to. I hope I didn't say this too harsh and you get the point.

[@VN9001]

Let me guess............you're a self proclaimed "jazz" player, right? Snobs are everywhere. Music is self expression - stop imposing yours on everyone else. Peace. 🙂

[@chilipeet4610]

@@VN9001 Nope. And I meant nothing but be constructive here. Peace

[@meshuggahshirt]

Dunno why but I've been in a Mood about Epiphone archtops lately and this video is not helping my GAS at all

[@PlayandTradeGuitars]

We've been on a kick here as well haha, it seriously makes me want one too

[@mikec3777]

This is not a Sheraton. The Sheraton does NOT have a staggered tail piece.

[@eddienebula6084]

the Sheraton 2 has a stop tail piece. this is a vintage style throwback to the original “ Sheraton” produced between ‘59 and ‘69. which had the frequensator tailpiece

[@mikec3777]

@@eddienebula6084 Thanks, you've helped improve my knowledge.

[@Thelionatays]

Sexy isn’t the word. Wow.

[@Alex_Mitchell]

Made in China?

[@ghalston5641]

No more freakin Chinese guitars….

[@j.l.l.]

900 $ for a chinaproduct....bullshit...

[@BriedeKalle]

...lot of words... sounds bad😂😂😂😂😂

[@toddmoore2324]

Made In China. Nuff said.

[@jordanpratt3821]

What does it say?? Something being made in china?

[@jamiesugg]

And so is the laptop, iPhone, iPad or TV you’re watching this on.

[@JP-jy7sk]

These days, products (especially guitars) made in China means it’s high quality and good value.

[@TheMotorman116]

Unfortunately yes. I’d soon rather see them made anywhere else but a communist hell hole.