Vote For The Next Guitaristas Review - Affordable or Expensive… What’s Your Jam?

[@jeffberg8015]

I'd say do whatever you prefer. We all know you're going to get to them all eventually anyway. 😀

[@edwardsmith9801]

I really wanna see more about the Coronet, but the guild is cool too... I watch every video anyway, glad to see anything you put up. Have a great weekend .

[@motorrebell]

A comparison between The Epiphone Usa Coronet / Epiphone China Coronet would be AWESOME too !!

[@ButchKidd-dq5ck]

I love the looks of a maybach but for me here in america they are the hardest thing in the WORLD for me to find.... But i tell ya that new one the Guild Polara looks like it would be a machine on a good ol tube amp. Cant wait for these reviews! Great work as aways KEEP ON ROCKIN!

[@werdna_sir]

I actually prefer the mid to upper mid tier stuff. I'm over the cheapies and I generally don't feel comfortable with guitars above 3k AUD. However, my vote is for the Maybach.

[@thefaze2908]

The Coronet Colin, coz you have a lot of experience wiv Epiphone guitars & it would be interesting to hear your valued opinion on whether it's worth the eye-watering amount of dosh.

[@edatkinson322]

$500-$1500 is good. Although I’ve picked up some sub $500 guitars lately that have been outstanding 😮 Musi Virgo, Artist guitars

[@pmsphoto]

I'd definitely go for the Epiphone Coronet Colin for next review please... 😄

[@LaurentBertin-jb5xd]

Excited to see all of them reviewed. Good panel choice! I feel you will really enjoy some of them. The Maybach is incredible. A thing of beauty truly. But I hope to see the Guild next time. I like their quality for the money. See you soon! Cheers.

[@Candyman_Young]

Gotta do the Epiphone or Guild... Both look awesome in my opinion.

[@RackhirTheRed]

The PRS or the Fazley for me.

[@graemero5532]

Thanks for doing a wee cheeky video Col 👍🏻

[@wadesummers4102]

As an Epiphone fan boy, I voted Coronet. Already I'm thinking...pick up a used Chinese made one for like $300. Drop a Lollar into it for $115 (I've got Lollars in my Casino - wow!) and boom, probably will sound as good or better than the US made one for a quarter of the price. Although I am in the camp of everything on the guitar effects the tone to some extent, nitro finish and rosewood aren't enough of a factor for me to justify the the $1700 price tag.

[@Loxx_Sustainar]

Definitely Coronet gets my vote! Kinda want one

[@jimmy_800rife8]

Gibson custom shop Murphy aged 59 Les Paul....then raffle off to the subscriber's... fingers crossed....

[@johnblack9037]

Maybach Lester!

[@badactor101]

I'm really curious if you'll find the USA Coronet to be worth $1250 more than the import version. I'd be hard-pressed to justify the additional expense. Love to hear your thoughts on the USA vs the import Coronet you reviewed 3 years back.

[@scottpatey1252]

Doesn't matter to me. I watch you for your delivery and manner. Nice to see someone who doesn't spend all their time trying to be someone they are not. Keep rockin!

[@theguitaristas]

😊🙏

[@albertogarcia1386]

I vote for the PRS

[@trippknotic]

what is this community tab you speak of? I'd say review the Les Pauls

[@boogsy-b]

the lester gets my vote

[@sharkair2839]

i'd like you to review a texas toast guitar.

[@johndonne1]

Coronet

[@catmandoodoo7903]

The Guild is my choice but I watch every show so 🤷‍♂️ All hail the Butterknife of Joy and the Crocs of Rock.

[@zezuntxiduntxi]

I don't care for expensive instrument reviews

[@Stratboy999]

I like that you are content to review guitars at all price points and that you have a straightforward reviewing style. Hope your side gig is going well.

[@nickdeltoro7326]

CORONET!! Sorry, no "community" tab on tablet, had to vote here. Cheers!

[@rhoff7272]

Same, no community tab but let's see that Coronet!

[@richardlynch5632]

Same😁👍👍 😎✌👍❤🖖

[@jamesquilter]

It’s on the Vimeo channel

[@russellzauner]

Coronets rip way harder than people expect, heck yes! They're all killer, no filler.

[@iannicholls7476]

I like your policy of reviewing guitars at all price points. Have you ever done a comparison of, say, a Squier Tele, Fender Mexico Tele and Fender USA Tele? It would be interesting to see where the price/quality sweet spot is.

[@Qixo_]

Maybe review some more modern guitars like strandbergs or something? Just to switch it up

[@tylerdurden5122]

Love to see Colin review a Strandberg. Not really what you’d consider “affordable” though…. Not for me at least 😢

[@teodelnorte]

That Coronet is a thing of beauty. All honesty mate, if you reviewed a plank of wood with strings I'd watch it! So all good with me

[@Poppy-tw1ve]

Beggars can’t be choosers lol! We’ll take anything you throw at us! You’re the best thing to grace the KZbin stage in my opinion. We love what you do just the way you do it! Safe travels

[@buckbumble]

The Epiphone is so ugly

[@polymorphism1966]

Oooh That Guild Polara Looks Slick!

[@RobertMillard-v4h]

Col - thanks for uploading! Sounds like there is loads of exciting content planned and the regular viewers will be stoked for it all. The core guitaristas community will likely watch every video regardless of what's being reviewed! I am surprised you grabbed that coronet because of the price tag! I would like to see that shot out against the other single P90 guitars like the eastern made coronet, Les Paul jnrs though! I have been considering grabbing one of the older coronets for a while now so it will be interesting to see what difference is - maybe try and find a vintage 60s one to borrow and review alongside? For me I want to see the Maybach reviewed as that looks like a beauty! In general it's good to see a mix of everything on the channel from lower cost to expensive gear! We can all appreciate a inexpensive guitar as most people have a mix of expensive and cheap guitars (as it says in the poll in guitarist magazine anyway)! It's just good to keep the regular weekly upload rolling! Side note: it's been good to hear the influence behind each week's jam as well!

[@mofomartianp]

That made in USA Epiphone intrigues me... so I voted for that one. But I'd love to see a roundup of all the Les Paul's in the 'Standard' price range to see how they compare. I'll be watching all your videos regardless :) Cheers

[@PipeCat1965]

For me, the cheapies are more interesting, because it has really only been a few years that China & Indonesia have been knocking them out of the park. The high end ones are beautiful and fun to see reviews on, but since they are not really in my sights in this economy, I consider those reviews something of a waste of my time.

[@robertcalvin2643]

Your sense of dry humour and your lack of pretence plus great playing keeps me calling back to your channel Colin. Cheers mate.

[@Andy_Fallon]

Hi Colin, It would be great to see you on more guitar safari trips. In your local store, striking deals etc.

[@shawncox9277]

Please god no more affordable guitars, only Epiphones from here on out - said no one ever. That said, I'm interested in the USA-built Epi. Its obviously an attempt to justify the latest pricing before they send production right back to China.

[@Darth.Shredder]

I subscribe to your channel because I enjoy your approach, knowledge, curiosity and taste in guitars. To be honest, I don't always tune in when you showcase the budget stuff. It seems like 90% of the guitar videos on KZbin are about cheap gear, Amazon brands and "Chibsons". That being said, I don't think you have to spend a fortune to get a great guitar in 2024. I find the mid level stuff most interesting, but I'd rather see Gibson than Chibson. Cheers!

[@Andy_Fallon]

Hi Colin, My favourite episodes are when you get the tools out and pimp guitars with new bridges, pick ups, pots etc. The single bridge strat p90 was a great episode. 🤘 I'd love to see you having a go at levelling, cutting nuts etc.

[@kevinwlyons_music_production]

My first episode and discovery of this channel was the mod of the Epi 335. That was a great series. I like those mod videos too.

[@taz4965]

I liked that episode so much I copied Colin’s process and did a single P90 strat too. Yellow and black. Looks great and plays ok as well

[@telestratblues]

I'm more into budget friendly guitars. $500-700

[@Cimmerian101-JH]

PRS SE Soapbar II please! Such an underrated guitar!

[@celpabedn]

Been the one telling you to review a Lester LP! Thank you! The ultimate review! To put them all to for the Guitar of the rings!

[@polymorphism1966]

The 100 Quid guitar!!!!

[@popsfereal]

Too bad Fazely is not available in the U.S.. I'd be on it like a hobo on a ham sandwich.

[@jimmywalker4884]

I would guess the views are better on the cheaper guitars because everyone else is reviewing the experienced ones. The cheaper line reviews are not done anyway close to the justice you do.

[@hampusnilsson6950]

Id like go see the cheap T-style and then the guild one. Thanks again for a great show

[@NetVoyer]

Start at the bottom and work your way up, let's see what you get for the money at each level.

[@RichardW001]

I think people enjoy reviews of guitars that they can afford themselves. Personally I like to hear about good quality guitars at the lower price ranges. But I like to see great high end guitars too.

[@danasonic6557]

Maybach Lester for me, then the Epiphone. I’m brand new to the guitar world, learnt so much from this channel, Flippin love it! Keep it varied Col 👍 plus anything Les Paul, I do like a Les Paul!!

[@jordantaylor1988]

I like looks at the stuff priced in the midrange. The 500-1200 ballpark. So many great guitars are being produced at the price point

[@keithdonohue4631]

The Epiphone or the Guild

[@danimaro]

That les Paul comparison is a winning horse

[@poopoo-qz7sw]

The guild looks interesting 😊

[@telestratblues]

My vote is for a PRS SE Soapbar II

[@DaVinci0963]

What you like is fine but I am looking forward to a Heritage review. Thanks Colin!

[@RecitalGuitarist]

Thank you Colin for always being informative and entertaining. I have always enjoyed your 'budget' guitar reviews because, as a working musician, I never take my expensive pieces to gigs or jams. So I tend to purchase workingman's guitars that are replaceable. BUT to keep this short, my friend, I enjoy reviews of teh possible cheapos I will buy as well as the expensive pieces that I will only dream about. So your call on the reviews. Once again, thanks for your videos!!!!

[@rudolfdesadeleer7995]

fazley

[@MarkK83]

The effort you put in is always appreciated. Especially with other commitments (understandably) having to take priority 👏🏻 Cool to have the vote too. Cheers for always making this something to look forward to 👍🏻

[@rugosahips6882]

fazley or the Guild

[@jonrichards5888]

Any butter knife of joy day is a good day. If it's got Croc and Knob Cam I'm in! 😂

[@jeffreyprice773]

That Epi ain't worth it.

[@iamanovercomer3253]

Vola guitars

[@rocket69218]

I voted for the Epi because it's 'interesting' to me more than the others. I'm not really looking to buy any guitars so the price doesn't really come into it. I guess I get most excited about just quirky or unusual guitars that I don't know much about. I could do without another LP or Tele whether it's £200 or £4000.

[@peterhall4852]

Fazley please. Just about to buy a sunset

[@PaulSmith-qh7ky]

Fazely

[@MrClydie_Po_Po]

Cheap!

[@MrClydie_Po_Po]

Cheap!

[@the195111]

subjective really..ie 'wife' how much did THAT ONE COST ?...it was a bargain....HOW MUCH ? er 2 month on the naughty step

[@kolchaknightstalker8290]

More Gibsons, Colin! I have an Epiphone, but after I bought my Gibson SG, I bought a Gibson Les Paul Special ….then I bought a Gibson Les Paul Standard…..then a Gibson LP JR. I can’t play Epis now 😵‍💫😵‍💫😵‍💫….id like to see more reviews of guitars in the $1,500-$2000 range for a while.

[@richardlynch5632]

Although the Coronet is my choice (except for gibsons pricing), P90s always get my attention. PRS P90s...Hmmm? 😎✌👍❤🖖 Love Brother

[@dannoall8427]

What a GREAT line-up of guitars! Real curious about the Fazley and the Guild, but that USA Coronet... ...come ON, man!

[@aboutfine]

Hi. All the guitars offered for review are interesting in some way, but I voted for the PRS. It's not my cup of tea, but I wonder what a review would show. If I could have my wish, I would very much like a review of the EPIPHONE SG LES PAUL CUSTOM 1963 MAESTO VIBROLA. It's an interesting, exceptional guitar. I know your review would be honest and the best on KZbin. Have a great day.

[@jasonswitzer1748]

I DESPERATELY want to see you review a Heritage H-150. And if we’re playing the game of “what do you want to see,” I’d love to see a standard H-150 vs an H-150 Custom Core. Fingers crossed. Thanks, man! Oh yea… in terms of what you presented as options, I’ll vote Maybach, then T-style guitar, then the Epiphone USA.

[@francischang]

I like watching the reviews of high end instruments. KZbin already has a tonne of reviews of affordable instruments.

[@davo_7486]

Intermediate guitars maybe 🤔 I’ve been learning on a $600 (Australian ) 2006 Epiphone LP Standard. I wouldn’t mind knowing the best “ introduction “ to a Gibson

[@michaelschneider7590]

I’d enjoy your take on the PRS, as it’s more “you” than a DGT, Silver Sky, or Core anything! But, how about a vintage-y mid-price PRS (S2 594)?

[@kylemoran4343]

The expensive guitars I consider "tools". The cheapO's I consider "practical-indulgences". Most of us might own one, maybe two tools ? But most of us own a handful of practical around the house cheapO's ! I say do both ! Sláinte

[@christopherfidler3019]

Epiphone Coronet with a Guild Polara cameo. a quick comparison of the Heritage H150 vs. whatever Gibson Les Paul you have right now in the H150 review would be great. Cheers from Toronto 🍺🇨🇦🇬🇧

[@gianthonour]

USA Epi, Steve Marriott vibes let's have it 👍 Do you think you'll grab one of those new Epi 355's at some point? Everything I've seen would suggest that they're bang on the money (£1,199) with just about every conceivable 'upgrade' already done... and a case thrown in!

[@aduralkain]

The Maybach Lester please! A comparison with Gibson LP would be great!

[@russellzauner]

Well, I love my FGN FL Expert (expensive) but they make a Neo-Classic version of all popular models at USA (Gibson/Fender). Sorry that wasn't one of the choices but I'm *that* guy lol and you've done nearly every MIJ brand except so I'll probably always mention it until you get to experience the glorious fretwork on even FGN's lowest cost instruments (their own house models, which are kind of their own things and are good at all of it).

[@marygaleac]

The Maybach looks very like a Tokai ‘79 Reborn Old I had many moons ago…my one sorry guitar that I’ve sold….will never get that back…. Would like to see the Maybach up against the good old Standard and The Heritage…..that’s one good show…maybe get the Eastman in as well…..frothing at the mouth……and I’m a SG man….but guitars are guitars….

[@jamiemcphail9798]

I think I’d watch you review pencils Col 😂😂 whichever order you prefer, I’ll be watching either way 🤌🏻🔥👌 cheers for the channel Col

[@taz4965]

£1599. For a bog standard single pick up epiphone!! I’ve just ordered the Dave Grohl Epiphone for £1299 and I thought that was way too expensive for Epiphone but did it cos of the rave reviews and I love DG!

[@aminahmed2220]

What a fantastic video have a wonderful weekend Colin ❤❤❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@deanmichaels4262]

Do what's best for you Colin. We all have to pay bills and put food on the table. You got some TV work well done hope it goes well. Although looking forward to you doing your in depth reviews. Being slightly schizophrenic regards guitars prices high end and budget friendly. I'm very much interested in the maybach Les Paul and the Fazley coyote basic telecaster. I bought a fazley outlaw series coyote plus 18 months ago for £153.00. And it's outstanding for the money hand stained ash body roasted maple neck and fretboard Wilkinson Bridge pickups and graph tech tusq nut. Fantastic specs for the money.

[@MrPinkStrat]

How about a 3 pickup Gibson Night Hawk ? It's Basically a Les Paul With 5 Sounds but When you Pull The Control Knob UP it' Becomes a Fender Strat With 5 Single coil Sounds

[@bluzmansix]

Hey Col, Yeah my friend looking around 2nd hand guitars would be cool. Excited to see thr PRS soapbar episode.

[@HSet77]

I prefer reviews of guitars in the middle range - something I might be able to afford - over $500 - under $2000. I'm not looking to replace parts because they are inadequate. (I'm not that handy) I vote for Epiphone Coronet USA (Though I tend to prefer the neck pick up and the middle position on my Fender Telecaster - not the bridge pickup)

[@thomasbell7643]

Quite A Few Of Us Explore The Used Guitars At Different Shops ! I'd Like To See 👀 You Give " The P R S " A Shot . Go Ahead Give Her A Go !!!

[@AshleyJordan-g3n]

I'm voting for the Guild as it looks the most interesting. My Daughter purchased a couple of Guilds on the back of your previous reviews and they are fantastic. Anyways, back to my Joe Strummer Tele! Ash

[@TheSuperspyk]

Cheap, midrange, expensive - it’s all fueling the GAS! I enjoy your deep dives and opinions, it’s not just some sales pitch - and for that I’d watch you review a broom with strings mate 👍🏻

[@oldmanzen6682]

Not a bad idea for when you need to put out a fast video. I'll pop over and vote. Not all that interested in the Coronet. And the whole "made in the USA" thing doesn't matter to me except when looking at resale prices (because guitar players have been duped into thinking if it isn't USA-made, it's somehow lacking). Looking forward to whichever you review! Take it easy, Colin.

[@paulcopsey6573]

Hi Coiln, always interested in whatever you throw on the bench, but in a current predicament after my trip to the Gibson Garage. Despite being careful to descend into the depth of the Epiphone cellar, I fell in love with a Gibson Les Paul 60s unburst. I think Lazarus & the old Epiphone Les Paul Standard Pro my have to go. Love those guitars dearly, but the 60s was something special & for appearance sake, the 2 out, 1 in might be more palatable for my better half.

[@PeterGodley]

Could I suggest a couple of UK guitar makers? Gordon Smith have a long history, but some of their new models look interesting as well as 'aged' T style guitars. PJD also look to be making quality instruments at differing price points.

[@drno2141]

nice vid and channel..i play for more than 45 years, had hundreds of guitars, played professionally 9 years, my max budget on guitars is like 600 euro, i got two epiphones, one gretsch, one eastwood..all the rest are like 250 to 120 euro..with a good luthier's work they are all amazing instruments

[@MrBiggordy]

Stop apologising for making a living! This was a perfect, introductory video to the next few weeks at Guitaristas, so, in that way, it was a perfectly adequate video. As for the vote, I've placed mine, but I would prefer the Fazeley first, it tying in with 'phase 2' of your affordable T-type comparison videos. It seems I'm in the minority - in fact, I would have the review videos in reverse order of the current voting list. Ah, well, I'm sure you'll get round to all of them in time - looking forward to the content, er.. going forward!

[@kevinwlyons_music_production]

I love the look of the Epiphone, but I do not like the wrap around bridge. Had one on a Danelectro, but it was sunk into a well. A real bugger to change strings. Maybe the Epi is easier. I really like the look of the Guild too. 600 Euros at Thomann. The Epi is 1800 and not available for several months. All your reviews are great, so no matter which guitar you choose, I'll be waiting for next Friday. Have a great week.

[@popsfereal]

I am firmly planted in the Budget Guitar Universe.