Semi-Hollow Shootout! - Epiphone and D'Angelico!

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[@thethesaxman23]

Glad you were wearing that shirt! I NEVER would have guessed that you like guitars otherwise lol

[@Phoenix_cataclysm_in_2040]

Half-hearted approach though. Meant to be read "I love guitars". Please rectify that, Darrell.

[@benjaminanan8097]

What a cringe tshirt

[@Jason-wo5rr]

I think you need to showdown the D’angelico vs an epiphone Sheraton II Pro as its right up your alley especially the black with gold hardware model

[@DarrellBraunGuitar]

Time to rock some big bluesy tones from these beauties! Guitars: Epiphone - imp.i114863.net/DobAj D'Angelico - imp.i114863.net/ezrBr Enjoy :)

[@aixpert291]

Darrell Braun Guitar great demo! I love your playing.

[@tdtom1376]

been waiting for a shootout like this. thanks DB.

Very sweet Darrell, love the Blues licks and you're the best player in KZbin by far.

[@MikeLee-lg5vq]

The Epiphone sound a bit darker. Must be the black paint!

[@ArmanBaig]

Hahaha, good one. The black and gold with the phat block inlays and pepperoni pickguard are so cool

[@lowqualityguitarvideos]

alnico classics (before the PRO version) are quite rolled off in the upper treble. Heavy heavy wax potting.

[@xavierg5523]

Epi gives you classic tones. D'angelico gives you modern tones IMO

[@jeffbeck6501]

That was very well said.

[@anthonystark5412]

@Xavier Gonzalez Okay. Now, please elaborate.

[@Zilegil]

Most of that’s probably pickups. I think the Epi might be mahogany tho, wasn’t paying attention

[@javiceres]

Zilegil I thought both were

[@michagrabowski6753]

D'Angelico is such a great brand! And they make great guitars nowdays, especially solid bodies. Unfortunetly there is limited material about it here on youtube. Darrell, maybe you could do anoter comparison between D'Angelico Premier and Epiphone or just between Premier and Deluxe series?

[@เอสคอฟ]

Want you to make the ultimate semi-hollow​ pleaseeeeee

[@hollikistvanfodrasza6937]

Well that is basically that Epi with Seymour Duncan Jazz pickups.

[@nateglass8767]

Love how happy and friendly Canadians always sound, must be the gorgeous nature they have :)

[@TheThinker39]

I like the fine tuners on the tailpiece. I use the headstock tuners to get close to the pitch and the fine tuners for the final adjustment. I find they make precise tuning easier. Thanks for the nice demo.

[@Howlinblind]

Remember B.B. King played at a very low Volume

[@johnm3152]

The band would bring it down an BB would let it loose. Not as much, when Bobby "blue" Bland was sharing the stage.

[@DarrellBraunGuitar]

If I remember correctly, BB played on his fender twin with everything dimed! That volume is why he went to a solid top on his guitars :)

[@anthonystark5412]

@Robert Hubbard I'm fairly confident that it means "turned up to 10". In this context, it would mean BB's volume knobs were cranked up to the max.

[@sugarlife485]

duhhhhhh exactly

[@JulianMelville]

Yep, I've seen BB live a couple of times and he was right in front of a Fender amp with everything dialled.

[@Um_im_ryan]

I like the dangelico more, I feel like the dangelico is more traditional, the epiphone just has too many gimmicky-sort of features (I know bb king has those on it, it’s just not my style)

[@PJYim]

I enjoy watching your videos but it's giving me GAS.

[@HereandThereWeGo]

It is a bit disappointing that Epiphone put those pickups in a Signature model, surely they could do better..

[@rsaragosa]

Thanks for your work on this video good job well done. Because of another video you did I ordered a D'Angelico Hollowbody with P90's can't wait to get it. I think in your video the D'Angelico had a warmer tone which I liked more. I used to have a Epi 335 Dot at one time and I never really bonded to it so I got rid of it. Thanks for all your hard work and helping us guitar slingers out here.

[@ralphdeedee-ah9149]

exactly as you're saying: D'Angelico... "better clarity and less mud" !

[@cgavin1]

Epiphone Dot $200. Spend another $200 on some decent PAFs and some new pots and caps = rock all teh way to 2525.

[@jamieb7799]

D’Angelico all the way. Just sounds & plays way better. The fact it’s beautiful is a great bonus. Enjoyed the review as always 👍

[@josephgrant757]

The D’Angelico has a nice ring to it and there more clearer, however Epi just has that tone we all love. If you put the middle pickup and the varitone switch between 1 and 2 you’ll achieve BB’s tone. I’d definetly love to have that Lucille model someday, love the video my man.

[@lordjs9726]

I own the same model Epiphone as in this video.

[@johnjanoski3988]

Ibanez AS73, sounds better, 1/2 the price.

[@danielhartman5086]

D'angelico all day. Over that epi.

[@kkrekula]

I got me an Epiphone Sheraton II pro and one great thing with a semi-hollow is that it's more fun to practice without being plugged in (compared to a solid body guitar)

[@vanillacreem816]

Kenneth Krekula hows it working out for you? I’m ordering mine tomorrow

[@kkrekula]

@@vanillacreem816 I am happy with mine. Nice to have the possibility to split coils for a more "cutting" rhythm play. You will enjoy it JT! .

[@davidjoseph7142]

I much prefer the Epiphone at least in this video I liked that warmer sound.

[@cs3634]

Im surprised but I chose the epiphone everytime. I was about to buy a Dangelico but now I dont know.

[@nyacoustics8373]

wish the demos had more chords or songs being strummed. WAY too much single note lead style playing. Other than pretty good reviews.

[@hardybeatz3890]

Next Tele HH vs Gibson SG

[@LilSirAxolotl]

Got two D'Angelico DC guitars without F holes and with a tune-o-matic bridge... First I got one in white... Liked it so much I got one in black too... But mine were €400 and €350 so even with both I'm still under $799... They don't have the Duncan designed pickups though... Mine don't sound this good

[@jeffbeck6501]

I like the Gibson (Epiphone) for sound and looks and construction and materials, but I do not like BB King's choices, especially that selector knob, or the fine tuner bridge. A friend was playing a big show with BB King, and he was trying to show BB King how the song went, and so he starting calling out the chords, and BB said, "BB KING DON'T DO NO CHORDS!!!"

[@mikewhitfield2994]

Musician’s Friend has the D’Angelico Premier SS (normally $699.99 I think) in black for $399 as their Stupid Deal of the Day today (2019-6-2). I’ve no idea of the differences in features, tone and/or quality between the SS & the DC. But if one is interested in a D’Angelico hard tail and likes black, worth a look.

[@BG-jg4pt]

They are so damn close I would imagine with the same pick ups there would be no difference

[@finndougherty8260]

the fact that i was literally trying to decide between these two

[@GregPentecost]

So glad you did this video! Been thinking about a 335 style guitar but don't really feel it with the Gibson/Epi line. Visited the D'Angelico showroom in NYC last week on a trip and fell in love with them! This video shows me everything I wasn't able to do yet. Thank You!

[@Noumenon4Idolatry]

The BB king is very smooth with more soul while the SS has more chime. The BB Made me smile during the solos. The SS screams a little more. It’s a little more shrill then the BB king. I kind of liked the mud... apparently. I already have some guitars that scream. Hmmm... tough decision.

[@mochi65]

Wow 😮! I can't believe you didn't include a Gretsch! Darrell! 😣

[@mochi65]

I still like the video. 😎

[@jsarty54]

G2622 light and sweet sound .

[@bsenalaska]

Great demo!👏🏻👍🏻💪🏻

[@aaronf8710]

I never actually considered this comparison, but now it seems super obvious.

[@EastmanD]

Hey Darrell was needing some experienced knowledge if you don't mind. I bought, 2-3 yrs ago, a D'Angelico DLX-SS from a popular Web site for 60% off. At the time I didn't have a "Jazz" guitar (only a solid body) and wanted one but didn't want to spend a lot. I'm taking Jazz guitar lessons, which I do like, but am in NO way an accomplished jazz guitar player. I knew D'Angelico made incredible guitars, 60% off kept it around the > $600 area and I thought hey that's a no-brainer and bought it on a whim. I can't find reviews on the DLX-SS (could it be the same one here?) and was wondering, was this a decent purchase ? I know one complaint was it's "loud" shiny gold pickups, bridge, tuners etc. from a blog. The color doesn't bother me at all since I wouldn't dare attempt to play in public. I know well known/established guitar manufacturers have, throughout the years, come out with inferior products cashing in on their name...is this one of those instances ? Don't spare feelings I just need an honest opinion. It would be MOST appreciated.

[@hunterm.moreno4201]

Man! It's been a while since I was this early!

[@randywhitaker8828]

Both guitars sound very similar. I would have a tough time distinguishing the difference between them, nice video.

[@DAVIDGREGORYKERR]

I wonder would it be worth moving that guitar to the Opti-Pick guitar pickups and install the associated electronics into the cavity to give a boosted output via a multi-way cable so the guitar can be powered by a suitably modded guitar amp and also have the ability to drive a keyboard synthesizer via a MIDI socket on the side of the suitably modded guitar amp that powers the guitar you will know what I mean just leave the strings stock but will give a choice of steel or catgut strings.

[@PNWGuitar]

I have a dangelico and it blew every epiphone I played out of the water. That being said u only payed 600 bucks for it when the used price is usually 1000-1400 so I got a great deal. I did find the Kent Armstrong humbuckers a little lacking though.

[@adams4244]

Darrell Braun is the same person as ETA Prime (separate channel). Oh, I’m wrong? Have you ever seen both in the same room at the same time???? Thought not

[@RC32Smiths01]

What a beautiful sounding guitar, both of them! Would like to try them out one day! Awesome showcase indeed!

[@mindfall82]

I like the D'angelico better I have a Premier dc and it is great!

[@JoshwaBurke]

+1 for the D’angelico. Looks, sound, and price. Street price on these can be as low as $550 new. I know because I just bought one

[@samfosdick9874]

I'm with you...I'm like an epi poster child but big red wins this shootout!

[@samfosdick9874]

Hate to say this because I'm a huge epi fan..but I loved the deangelico

[@stavrospapadimitriou7631]

What are the chances these two guitars were built in exactly the same Chinese factory?

[@andreapasillas8478]

The D'Angelico is made in Indonesia.

[@stgoa4848]

@@andreapasillas8478 probably by Samick.

[@jacktao284]

GC employee told me they were made in the same factory. But the assembly process is not located in China. Not that there is anything wrong with anything made anywhere.

[@andykerass3695]

@@jacktao284 i was thinking they sounded really similar, like they could have been made by the same company. Might be that im watching on my phone and it doesnt give me the nuances. But interesting...

[@davecarsley8773]

Zero

[@rickwarda2671]

I recently added an Epiphone ES-335 to my small collection. I purchased a slightly used Joe Bonamasa model and I have to say this is one awesome guitar from Epiphone. The Alnico II and Alnico III pickups sound amazing and along with the ebony fret board it’s a blues machine IMO. I did remove the Bigsby and added a tail piece instead.

[@arthurblackhistoric]

Thanks so much for making this video. I had an Epiphone endorsement locally in Brisbane Australia from 2001 to 2017 and still own around 35 Epiphones, all 335 derivatives. Just to be on the safe side I fitted them all with Gibson pickups, although to be fair, in many of them the standard Epiphone pickups sounded quite good, especially the Jorma Kaukonen Rivieras and the Lucille I've had for years. Still swapped them out eventually. I've seen the D'Angelico guitars on Ebay, but had no idea how they compared size-wise and on playability, so I'm glad you did your side by side comparison. I dunno, for some reason they appear smaller when viewed by themselves. I'm glad to see that they're full-size 335-style guitars. Would you say the neck on the D'Angelico is much the same size as the Lucille neck? I've got huge hands for a short guy and the big neck on the Lucille suits me down to the ground. I just picked up a second hand but as new Epiphone ES-355 Shinichi Ubukata Signature model this week and its neck is even fatter than on my Lucille. I bonded with it on the first play!!

[@43SLOWJOH]

Greater Treble emphasis with the D'Angelico IMO. Rotary switch may be of greater importance playing the Epi with different amps and different environments. DB, was Ibanez Artcore series given any consideration in your comparison?

[@mariocesar4275]

Hi Darrell, I bought a Epiphone Casino Olive and since they comes with P90 pickups it makes a lot of interferences, is there a way to eliminate this nasty noise?

[@stevenposey]

The feedback you were getting on the BB King was microphonic, and had nothing to do with the body design. That was all from the pickups themselves. You must've had the amp cranked up a good bit. Resonant feedback is way more pleasing than microphonic, don't you think?

[@Ingsteen]

Steven Posey totally agree, wasnt your typical hollow body feedback

[@jace76ful]

This is a tough one. I think the muddy sound you speak of is what makes the BB King model great but the D'angelico sounded good and had more clarity however I can't help but feel it lacked the character of epiphone.

[@SerDezBlackfyre]

The D’Angelico has a much more “polished” (for lack of a better word) tone than the Epiphone. They’re both fantastic. I’ll take both 😂

[@k1sfd1974]

I actually love Epiphone, but I'm not a fan of the Lucille. I think it's the look, plus the missing f-holes. I'm also not a huge Black & Gold fan. Don't really know why, it just doesn't really do it for me. Seems a little ostentatious... If I had to choose between the two, I'd go with the D'Angelico, but still think I'd prefer another Epiphone. Guess that's why Guitar companies make so many different models and variations of those models, huh?!?! Excellent content! Again, thank you for the work you put in! ✌🏼

[@stricknine8623]

Great video, great guitars and fantastic playing. But I fail to hear any "muddy" tone in the Epiphone. It sounded fantastic just as the D'angelico.

[@gillesgenete9598]

Strick nine same to me, this video give a decent tone for the Epiphone. But having an Epiphone Sheraton, I can stress these Classic Alnico pick ups by Epiphone are really muddy. I had to change them, while the luthery is of quality and worth the upgrade. The new Epiphone ProBuckers are far better.

[@ZOOTSUITBEATNICK1]

imo Good vid. I prefer the Epi but think it's just a matter of personal taste...two nice guitars. imo

[@pbasswil]

One man's mud is another man's warmth. I find the D'Ang. a little lacking in warmth, but it totally depends on what you're going for. Like Darrell says: if it's too bright you can always roll off the passive tone; but to add missing body & warmth you'll have to reach for EQ further down your signal chain.

[@sugarlife485]

omg right BB king used a diesel amp and really stacked some overdrive pedals ....what is wrong with you

[@outtahere321]

I like the Epi's tone. The sound was amazing.

[@rezaaudizen]

Can i request Sir? D'angelico Deluxe brighton vs Gibson ES 339 vs Gibson 335s. I really love the "mini" double cutaway guitar body shape like that. I can't find good comparison in youtube. Thank you

[@johnm3152]

Currently shopping for a semi hollow body. Also considering a John Scofield Ibanez.

[@GregToews]

Also consider the Yamaha SA 2200. It's an incredible guitar.

[@victorramsey5575]

I prefer the D'Angelico but Im biased. I hate Epiphone and I own a D'A Bedford Solid Body. Yeah.. the Duncan designed stuff isnt the best by any stretch. So I put a Dimarzio PAF in the bridge and a Dimarzio Area 61 in the neck. It really brought the guitar to life. My Gibson LP and ESP Horizon Custom are jealous (Ive heard them talking in the night....). The D'Angelico cost 1/3 of either of the other ones and plays just as good!

[@tjcolatrella943]

You can buy a D'Angelico Premiere and switch out the pickups to Seymour Duncan USA Made either The Seth Lovers or 59 or Duncan Jazz pickups and have a super guitar! I'd even maybe use the Seth Lover Duncan in the Neck and The Jazz in the Bridge as it is not a piercingly bright! That would cost you about $239.00 but still keep you below their price of the Excel or Deluxe Series..

[@JillandKevin]

Darrell, you missed the point of the tailpiece. It's a FINE TUNING tailpiece. It's more precise than the headstock tuners. I put one on my Turbocaster prototype TJM Deluxe (Jazzmaster style), and have found, after about 10 shows and 20 rehearsals, plus regular practice, that although it takes a little to remember to use it, it really makes keeping in tune easier. I now put them on all my TJM Deluxe models unless a trem is specifically requested. It's not something one immediately uses, but after getting used to it being available, it's REALLY neat-o to have!!

[@jpcrafton69]

I love 'em both, but I still prefer my Ibanez AS93FM. It's simply amazing.

[@johnm3152]

Yup, been eyeballing those Ibanez.

[@sonicbridge1944]

I've been playing Ibanez since '83. I've owned Japanese AS models, but prefer the smaller bodied AM series the best. Super 58 pickups are no joke, but I like Seymour Duncan Seth Lovers in mine. Ibanez looks best in it's classic finishes!

[@jamesmitchell652]

I bought the Epi. Within three months, the neck shrunk and the frets are sharp. It's my third Epi in ten years and I'm done with them. I have an Ibanez AFJ91. A keeper. Ibanez's QC is top-notch. A Gretsch streamliner is one I'll keep also.

[@WalkenDead]

I have A D'Angelico Excell which is the step up from the Premier but you can't go wrong with Ibanez, just a great company

[@douglasmishawaka]

Yes, the AS93 is a monster!

[@twelthstring]

Darrell, IMHO your verdict is not quit consistent. The pickups of the Epi are not your favourite; because they get muddy very quickly. Still you say it's a fantastic guitar you would recommend. Who likes muddy guitars?

[@richfiryn]

Sadly i always felt like the Epi BB King model was a bit of a turkey. I tried to like it on many occasions and it just couldn't get me there. Now the Sheraton on the other hand is a great guitar and i have owned many of them and played the hell out of each.

[@BodyjailedBlues06]

I own the d’angelico excel dc mini made in Korea I have compared mine vs Gibson 339 dots « for me d’angelico is better » ! I have never tried the premier model ! I think that epiphone nowadays is better and better again ! When I was young epiphone were cheap guitars but now what an improvement of quality ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@alabamahebrew]

So let's say a person buys either guitar and they want to upgrade the pups, which one is easier to do so on? The Epiphone with it's rear access plate!! You forgot to mention that and that is a big deal considering with D'Angelico you will have to fish everything through those F holes. About the feedback, If you take a semi hollow body and set it at about 7 or above you will have more feedback than on say a Les Paul if it has the F holes, it's not saying, as you showed, you won't have NO feedback. I get feedback on my Les Paul's if I have the cranked up and I am close to my amps lol. I think the veritone switch offers you 4 more different tones than one without so for me I would buy the Epiphone because of the rear access panel, the veritone switch and that black looks sweet!! I do love the vintage looks of the D'Angelico though!! That bridge is so cool looking and yes, the F holes make it look better. But I did think the color the D'Angelico was a bit dull looking. For full disclosure though - on my Zzounds account wish list I do have that BB King model in there and it's been in there for about a year now lol.

[@cstony111]

I talked to Milton Hopkins ( B.B.'s rhythm guitarist) in the 1970's after a B.B. King concert, he told me that he used electrical tape over the F-holes that he first traced the outline with pencil then put it on a piece of mirror and cut it out with a razor blade. So Gibson finally caught up with B.B. and Milton.

[@winstoncarter8009]

Can you explain the reason for the gold nobs on this Lucille version... I'm a sucker for gold nobs but B.B King didn't have gold nobs on his.

[@j.d.thompson3505]

I wanted to like the black more but the red had the better clean sound to my ear. Close.🍥

[@paulwilson8712]

Epiphone all the way, ive got a d'angelico and the quality is abysmal, bridge not central, toggle switch needed replacing after 2 weeks,paint bleeds onto binding in numerous places, machine head bushes not seated properly and high e kept getting caught under a high fret where the fretboard dips near the body,i got it on sale but it should've been £1700! Sort of issues on a £170 guitar

[@stricknine8623]

I would love to see this exact video edited to be a blind test. Show the letter A only when playing with one particular guitar,...Show the letter B with the playing on the other guitar. Then see how many folks can tell you that every thing played on guitar A =_________ (fill in the blank) And guitar B = _______ (fill in the blank)

[@jimmyhaley727]

believe i will just keep my Gretsch 5122,,, hehehe

[@adrianharrison4728]

Could you please say where the guitars are manufactured on your videos. No big deal but I’d rather not buy a guitar made in China and it’s pretty confusing trying to find out online which models are made where. Apart from that love your videos, keep them coming.

[@bryanhenderson8807]

I would choose a D'Angelico for a semi-hollow guitar. Much better features than the Epiphone and you don't have to scrounge around for a case.

[@aixpert291]

0:36. A bunch of horrible sounding off key high pitched notes. That he makes sound nice. Bastard. If I tried to play any of those my wife would stab my amp.

[@teeken8850]

that comparison was not even in the same league... D'Angelico is so much better, but if your half deaf it really doesn't matter...

[@docpearson]

The alnico pickups are my favorite pickups in the world. But then I like the more warm musical beautiful sound than I do headbanger crunch guitar farting.

[@ryanjackson2203]

Ok boomer

[@LUCKYB.]

Darrell . could that Eipihone be feeding back because of low end electronics because ive heard Gibson Lucille's at least 4 of them very little if any feed back whats your take ?

[@deborahludahl5099]

Hey Darrell Braun Guitar when do you think you'll upload "5 Hardest metal riffs to play."?

[@domoniquebrooks816]

He’s not a metal player. At all.

[@deezee8508]

Both are great guitars, but I'd take a hagstrom viking over both of these.

[@deezee8508]

@@santafemikez9694 the eastman t386 is pretty amazing as well.

[@Kevin.odonnell]

Fine Tuners are there because when you play a gig with only one guitar and you bend a lot of strings, you can much more easily reach a fine tuner on the fly than you can at the headstock. Just imagine you’ve got one guitar and you are playing the whole night for three sets. No tech, no roadie. Just a gigging man who needs to keep the music playing so the drinks keep getting bought.

[@TheBrianthurnher]

If you would have done your research on the epiphone there are coil splits. They are in position 5 and 6. BUY this guitar . This guy did not even tap into what makes this guitar a beast. This is the only model epiphone ive played that hit way above its price point. Four chords and the truth im out.

[@michaelfinnegan1306]

Hey Darrell, really enjoy your channel! Was wondering if you've played a D'Angelico Deluxe 175 before?

[@michaelhopewell8703]

My great grandfathers brother was the creator of the guitar and the apprentice took over because my great uncle his son didn’t want the business my great grandfather is still alive today and shows us the old photos and some of the original designs

[@maxlethe3973]

How come you don't beat the Harley Benton drum like so many? Is there something nefarious about all the hype they get KZbin?

[@michaeladamcaira9174]

There is no comparison,D'angelico is a much better instrument

[@ny7294]

This is the Premier series .. cheaper components than what we are used to .

[@rinik_art]

Does the dangelico has coil split ? Can I play funk ?

[@arissp4950]

Can you do a epiphano vs Gibson semi hollow video? Does a Gibson worth the 2000+ $

[@mikewallner1]

I just got a 2019 Gibson es335 studio with classic 57s. Price is $1999. Been playing for 30 years, owned multiple guitars and have to say it sounds amazing and worth the $2k imho. My favorite axe atm.

[@arissp4950]

Mike Wallner I’ve played a 60s es 335 once , hands down one of the best guitars I ever played but still 2000 bucks for a guitar is too much :p

[@anthonynonya]

I would love to hear an Epi comparison of 335s with and without F-holes.

[@javierrodriguez4707]

i don't think there's any difference but who knows

[@Rex-golf_player810]

​​@@javierrodriguez4707the biggest difference is probably just the amount of feedback (but im not sure by how much) But other than that im sure the tone would be probably similar for the most part

[@YouTubeHandlesAreMoronic]

I would recommend two other Epiphone models to someone shopping in this category: The Sheraton II Pro has the ProBucker pickups, and the ES-335 Pro has the Alnico Classic Pro pickups. Both sets are EXCELLENT, and rival their Gibson equivalents. Both guitars also have proper F holes, and are missing that stupid Lucille rotary switch. The non-"Pro" Alnico Classics in the Lucille are pretty lifeless, even for a muted jazz tone.

[@MrCodyWarner]

I personally thing the king of this space is Ibanez

[@eispalast1]

The Epiphone was my first electric guitar. I didn't have any knowledge about e-guitars (eg about different pickup types and so on). I bought it from my uncle for a very good price, that's why I chose it :D I usually play metal with it and the varitone switch comes in very handy when it comes to high gain settings. In position 3 it appears to me, that it gives some extra attack/aggressiveness. You're right about the muddiness. I can't get a really nice clean tone out of it. It always sounds a little dull. Maybe that's the "warm vintage tone" we are all looking for ;)

[@jrsoper6524]

Very close guitars, I just happen to like the BB king Epiphone a little more. Thanks.

[@Mike_B.]

Darrell, it would be really cool if you compare the 335 and the Casino...

[@romperdep]

Tail Piece of those guitars breaks on their own even inside a hard case. Mine broke days ago. The separation came from its hinges.

[@michaelhopewell8703]

Im apart of the D’Angelico family that crafted the first guitars before the company got bought out the vintage ones my family actually has one of the originals

[@tylerbush6323]

Michael Hopewell I dont remember asking

[@michaelhopewell8703]

Tyler Bush Who are you?? Oh yeah!! Irrelevant ;)

[@tylerbush6323]

Michael Hopewell and you are?

[@michaelhopewell8703]

Tyler Bush somone with a awesome family history that was pertinent to the video

[@aixpert291]

I love the veritone! The Epiphone is a beautiful guitar! I think I prefer it, but not by much!

[@mjolnircarlssen4211]

That middle finger with the mole? That is the Marilyn Monroe of fret hand fingers...

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Helpful video Darrell. Thanks. Tried both out and heaps of others. Ended up getting a Hagstrom Super Viking. Had to tighten up a few things on it when I got it, cos its made in China. But I preferred the feel, sound and price. Plus the split tones add to the versatility. Would love to see you do some Hagstrom reviews in the future.