Which SG Special Would You Buy? - Gibson, Epiphone, and Gibson Custom Shop Models Compared!

The release this week of Tony Iommi's Signature Epiphone provided the inspiration for this 'side by side' comparison of our three SG Specials... we pitch the $449 Epiphone against $1499 and $3599 Gibson models and ask the question which one would you buy?
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00:00 intro & coming up
01:14 gassing for another Gibson
02:58 what's happening today
04:48 basic specs body & paint
07:33 what do they weigh?
08:50 neck measurements & profiles
09:32 fingerboards, frets, nuts, & tuners
13:32 a brief musical interlude
14:06 pickup readings
15:00 more balls than most...
15:48 under the pickups and in the cavities
24:35 the wrap over tailpieces
26:15 let's play something
29:14 what do we think starts here
35:19 tone & volume controls
37:24 not Gibson bashing but...
38:46 guitars that smell
39:58 let's sum this up
42:48 SG Special for sale!
45:53 time to go now...
46:05 play out jam
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[@YOSTINATOR]

Hello Colin. I just wanted to take a moment and tell you something that I've been meaning to tell you for a long time. Your videos are excellent and perfectly paced, you're a highly likeable guy, and you're a natural at this KZbin channel thing. Keep up the good work! I always look forward to your videos.

[@theguitaristas]

Ah thanks man that's really appreciated! 🙏😊

[@brutus6328]

GREAT comment! I could not agree more!!! I'm betting 100K subs by this time next year!!! The hard work and detailed information that Colin divulges is so greatly appreciated (and a lot of fun to watch and listen to)!

[@YOSTINATOR]

@@brutus6328 Absolutely! I have watched some of his videos more than a few times!

[@johndaugherty4127]

Here! Here!

[@216trixie]

I'm 61 and been playing most of my life, professionally semi-professionally. My childhood buddy died a couple years ago and I was gifted his 69 SG special. I've never played sg's before. I fell in love with it. The shape the size the tone. Now I bought two modern sgs, both of them specials. The last one I bought, has p90s. My first p90 guitar. I love it so much! Really in love with this guitar now.

[@Dogsrule777]

I started taking lessons when I was 10. After about a year my guitar teacher urged my dad to get me an electric guitar that he had found at Dales music store in STL. The prior owner sanded down the neck even thinner and actually sanded off the freaking headstock logo! 😮 We bought it for $250 in 1985, checked out the serial number and it’s a genuine 64 SG Special (with a couple quirks:) that I own to this day. I’ll never sell it! Awesome vid.

[@theguitaristas]

Nice one! 😁👍

[@MrJohnnyDistortion]

Restore the headstock.

[@martinscholes2023]

I love your channel, mate. Your cheery little face, great production, lovely tones and honest opinion is something I really look forward to. I’m a 51 year old guitar addict!

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Martin, thanks for the kind words and support mate its appreciated! 😁👍

[@christylasure7072]

Another Great review , I have 1 Epi special and a gibson burgundy mist special , pretty close in sound and playability , I love how you do these deep dives Colin, thanks and have a great weekend, cheers

[@paolunna]

100percent. 51 yo too here. Same same. Love

[@martinscholes2023]

@@paolunna 😍🎸

[@theguitaristas]

@@christylasure7072 Thanks Christy!

[@stevenorvell9929]

Great show I can watch SG content all day. Love how you show guitars and details about them. Keep up the good work.

[@austinjosef41]

You have really grown my attraction to SGs. I also think p90’s are vastly underrated and overlooked. Glad you gave em a shout. Enjoying the content lately. Cheers

[@adrian_V99]

Their tone depends to a great degree on the guitar body's shape and weight.

[@tylerdurden5122]

A good mate of mine has a Gibson sg standard. It’s great but I’ve never had any interest in sgs until watching this channel. Now I’m thinking maybe I want one…

[@michaelknight4041]

P90s are awesome 👍 especially if you like a slightly overdriven tone. They do the clean to mean thing great with the right amp. The way some humbuckers get muddy, the p90s are the exact opposite. Very articulate with nice separation. The kind of thing you never knew you needed until you play one lol

[@voiceofexperience]

I clicked on this so fast my picking hand got whiplash.

[@neoquest2012]

🤣

[@steviesteakbakes9643]

Winner! 🤣🤣🤣

[@theguitaristas]

🤣👍 Nice one Jeffrey!!... 🥇

[@mattrogers1946]

Fast isn't everything Ace....

[@Ledzepfan88]

😂 best comment ever

[@jmoses580]

Absolutely love every one of your videos! Very enjoyable to listen to at anytime! Thank you!!!

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Jim! 😎👍

[@macgruff69]

Wonderful channel. You do a great job of reviewing guitars honestly. I really enjoy your style of review. Great comments, classy playing just great work. Each review is like a deep dive into the guitars. Disassembly, basically dissecting the guitars. All very useful stuff. I can see you really love guitars especially SGs. Keep them coming.

[@theguitaristas]

Thanks that's appreciated! 😁👍

[@Prag11]

Great Channel. Thanks for all of the SG insights!

[@markdakel9253]

I haven’t been able to keep up with your films for the past few weeks but I was able to watch this one in and I thoroughly enjoyed the deep dive into these SG’s, excellent film, thank you for making this one, I enjoyed every moment…

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Mark!

[@typingdude4833]

What a great review. I have Les Pauls but you made me look at an SG. Although I’m not a very experienced player and don’t need all that upper fret access LOL. Keep up the great videos. And I’m in total awe of your supernatural playing, holy cow. You’re great. I hope to achieve just a sliver of your playing ability before I grow too old.

[@theguitaristas]

Ah thanks that's really kind and very much appreciated! 🙏😊 I reckon SG's might make me seem a better player than I actually am so I'd definitely recommend you get one too! 🤣👍

[@ric0surf]

love the videos! great playing, keep it up!

[@calogeroavanzato398]

Thanks again Colin since I lost my dad a couple of months ago I really look forward to your video, thanks again

[@JoshLikesFuzz]

Recently subscribed to your channel. Really enjoy your content. I’m also an SG fan. I’d wait and save to get the Custom Shop or wait until a player grade vintage 60s special came up. I couldn’t own the other two without thinking about the CS one!

[@lucianoponzano]

As a proud owner of the pelham blue SG epiphone special, I was delighted by seeing this video. Also I was quite curious for how the three would perform side by side. I think the Gibson Original Series could adjust more to a modern rock player, there is not a giant difference between the gibson original and the epiphone tbh. Glad that the guitar I bought stands against the others!!

[@CaptToe]

Perfect timing .. I've been looking at SGs all week.. Love your reviews .

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Tony!

[@atomnetton]

I've binged this channel after discovering the p90 strat video mainly because of the lovely, lovely p90 tones and excellent playing. Plus I'm fascinated by all the specifications and details of each guitar and how some wood, wire and magnets can have its own individual sound. Love it, thanks Guitaristas.

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers man glad you found us! 😎👍

[@bjmarchives]

Love the comparison videos man.

[@andrealaino380]

Really entertaining & informative. Thank you 🙏

[@richardhowell9535]

Drank a few beers and listened to you play and ramble. I love the rambling and the playing! 🤣 Great job as usual, Colin. I'm working on putting some Fishman P90s in my Gibson Special. It's a bit fiddly, but i should have it going soon.

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers mate! 😎👍

[@justincork3838]

I love an sg! The ebony with p90s would be my pick. Another great comparison video. Cheers Colin!

[@blakestepp7940]

Colin, Love this Honest Review!!! Love SG's, they are vastly underrated!! Most of the time they play like a Dream, even though I do like the chunky neck like the 50's Les Pauls. They are a Lot of Fun and the weight is so nice, especially for longer gigs, but even sitting in the studio, fooling around with the processor, and or pedals, easier to manage!!! Excellent Review!!!! Cheers!!!!

[@sixbladeknife44]

Excited to watch! I have a very nicely figured recent Iommi Sig. SG Special, big baseball bat neck and beastly sounding guitar!

[@mikepj1025]

I’ve tried a few times but never found an SG I felt comfortable with. Not sure what it is about them. I love the way they look and sound. The search will continue. Awesome video.

[@jsdcband2841]

Great review, I recently bought a Gibson Special Original. I absolutely love it. I appreciate your honest straight forward take on all 3. You Rock!

[@theguitaristas]

😁🤘

[@stevenhorton7457]

Good stuff again Colin looking forward to next friday 👍

[@beckyalvarado5008]

Colin, you do excellent reviews because you tell your viewers what you believe is the best bang for your Buck, often others that do guitar reviews will not tell the viewers their overall opinion. I would love if someday you can do a review on the new Gibson LP Modern Lite thanks!

[@DougGarrett]

Brilliant as always. That custom shop is beautiful. I almost bought the red special from sweetwater last week, but grabbed a Les Paul instead. Love your channel.

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Doug, I predict the Red Special will follow soon anyway....😆👍

[@HarleyBob957]

Enjoyed your video. I have a 72 special, I’m the original owner, l still love the guitar as much as when my grandmother bought it for me. Mine is ebony also. The only work I’ve done to it is replace the pots and three way, touched up the frets from road dings but still rocks out. Once again thanks for your videos, I enjoy spending time watching.

[@theguitaristas]

Nice one!... I really love those older SG's as you well know 🙌🔥 Thanks for watching!

[@aarongrimwood6594]

I’d love to spend a day with you and your collection! We are worlds apart in terms of knowledge and experience (guitar number 17 is on the way but see you’re surpassed that just in the background!) but I think I’d learn so much and we’d have a great time comparing guitars, showing off our favourites from our collections and having a cuppa I’m sure. Thank you for the videos!

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Aaron!

[@Darth.Shredder]

One thing I noticed immediately about these Specials was the bridge pickup placement. The current production line Gibsons place the bridge pickup very close to the bridge compared to the vintage and custom shop versions. Ironically, the placement of the bridge pickup on the Epiphone is more authentic than the Gibson production model. I'm wondering if the reason the Gibson bridge pickup sounds a little hotter (harsh to some).

[@theguitaristas]

Yes it makes it very brittle sounding and not in any good way. I sold the ebony one now.

[@mortonwilson795]

Another great live session! The Custom Shop really is a thing of beauty! There's a black Epi SG at my local - hum-buckers, mind you, apparently solid Mahogany with Ebony fretboard . . . might take a look. Love P90's but I have that side of things covered with the Combinata. Thanks, as always for a fun viewing experience :) P.S. And the juggling was GREAT!

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Morton! 😁👍

[@Theguy702]

I got my ebony sg special today! Absolutely incredible guitar!! It was everything I was hoping for! I didn't have any issues with the paint or hardware. If you like going from Dirty to cleans, and everything in between, this guitar is for you! Love it!

[@theguitaristas]

Nice one!! 😁👍👍

[@stevengallardo9258]

Hi Colin, was thinking about putting a Bigsby on a Vintage VS6MRMA SG but after seeing this I'll keep it as is for awhile. Added the Toneman wiring harness, made a world of difference for anyone considering this mod. These guitars look great as they are. Thanks

[@jameslanclos568]

I bought the 2022 Gibson Exclusive SG Standard '61 with the case from Zzounds. It's cherry finish but very dark "black" cherry finish. I'm absolutely in love with it.

[@bradleyclosson5042]

Thanks Colin! Another superb review! Nothing else comes close to your channel.

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Bradley that's high praise indeed! 🙏😊

[@NYCguitarist]

glad to find this, looking for one - thank you

[@theprolixramblr4307]

One of the BEST guitar review videos on KZbin, if not the best. Love your channel.

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Red that’s appreciated! 🙏😎

[@waynewagner395]

I bought my first SG in '68 and although that particular one is gone, I still have a few newer ones from Gibson and Epiphone so I know the attraction. Epis have evolved into very good guitars over the last decade or so. The newer Gibsons disappoint but the Epis are usually a pleasant surprise. Thanks for the great video!

[@alexgarnett5373]

Great video again Colin … glad you picked up on the binding that’s the thing that drives me nuts and one of the things why the custom shop stuff is so different .. if you want older model specs Gibson have an archive section on their website … cheers Alex 🖤❤️…. Oh yeah and I think you should buy the 69 SG Special you have my blessing

[@MaxLeeTV]

Your videos make me feel happy, i really like your work sir :). Regards from argentina 🇦🇷

[@lonewolffgrey8983]

lovely, thank you.

[@carpathus]

Awesome review Colin. Your custom shop SG is beautiful. Love me some Epi SG Specials. Mine are the "cheapie" ones having a gloss poly finish and bolt on necks with one each master tone and master volume. They only came in two colors, ebony and cherry and since they were so affordable it was easy to justify having one of each 😁✌

[@joehahn8817]

And they probably do the job just fine, don't they???

[@carpathus]

@@joehahn8817 I like them better than the set neck SGs because the necks attach further into the body so it's much more comfortable to play. I also very much prefer the simpler controls as well since the pots are dimed most of the time anyway! The ones I looked for and found were made between 2011-2017. These are not that old so you can easily find them in mint condition. I found a 2017 Ebony in the box never played a couple months ago that I jumped on. They have hog bodies and necks with rosewood fretboard and can be had today for $200 or less. Install some Invaders or Black Winter pickups and a set of Grover 133N tuners and you've got a rock machine on your hands without having to loot the treasury ;-)

[@margaretzabinski9977]

Keep juggling all those SGs. We love it all. Thanks for the great work (and humor). Looking forward to the player 1969 review.

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Margaret! 😆👍

[@nellayema2455]

The pickups on the ebony Gibson USA are further apart than the other 2 guitars. It looks like the bridge pup is further back, making it closer to the bridge. The Custom shop sounds fantastic. The Epiphone is a great value and sound great. Epiphone's been killing it lately. I may have mentioned it before, but I've purchased 3 lately. the Moderne, the Firebird and the Coronet. All 3 are excellent, IMO.

[@ThreeChordDave]

Great video Colin, You know I love the SG special so much and the Epiphone is also one of my favourites. Blows me away how great a guitar it is for the money. I've said many times that if I was only allowed one guitar it would be that Epi! I'd love a 60s SG, I completely support you getting the player grade one so that you can make a great video about it for us!

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Dave, your support is very much appreciated and... dangerous!! 🤣🎸🤔

[@123pap]

loved the show and there is definitely something about that custom shop I can hear it and maybe even feel it, I wish I could put my hands on it.

[@darwinsaye]

As soon as I looked at the thumbnail for the video, the finish/colour of the Custom Shop caught my heart.

[@malcolmsansom5026]

Once again great vid colin thank you 🎸🎸🎸

[@picassoperformedmycircumci2977]

I bought the Gibson when it was available in the Sparkling Burgundy Metallic finish, the tone from the neck P90 is amazing. I've since become addicted to the upper fret access and can't imagine going back to a guitar without it.

[@theguitaristas]

Yes indeed!...once you get used to that upper fret access there's no going back! 😆👍

[@joehahn8817]

I have one of the Epi '59 LPs that I absolutely LOVE, LOVE, LOVE!!! But... I've got to admit, SG Specials with P-90s are almost alive by comparison. I find myself reaching for my Epi SG just as often as I do for my Les Paul. If guitars were cars the SG would be like a sports car compared to the Cadillac Les Paul...lol.

[@elwalker9034]

As much as u love SGs I'm proper impressed u kept this under an hour. Great reviewing & info, as always.

[@Skelterz]

Always love it when a vid pops mate.

[@theguitaristas]

😎👍 Every Friday!

[@adamjolin]

My favorite guitar channel talking about my favorite guitar! Perfect

[@manahaas]

great as always. the custom shop SG is really awesome. got the standard epi. i want one with p90's. but i'm still in love with the steel custom made white sg you own. cheers!

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers man! 😎👍

[@arturoalvarez6770]

Amazing video, very good Review, greetings from Mexico

[@theguitaristas]

Thanks Arturo! 😎👍

[@benredmond3]

I’m finally early for a vid! Adore SG specials with all my heart

[@kolchak3578]

Always looking at these SG specials. Also interested in the new Epiphone Iommi SG. But it’s all very confusing to me. Thanks for doing this video.

[@joehahn8817]

Get the regular Epi SG Special P-90 and save yourself $500. They're basically the same guitars, just the Tony Iommi signature model has a fatter neck carve. And a sticker...

[@adamfiedorczuk5969]

or go 500 bucks more for the pelham blue gibson version. I love Iommi but that model is just a cash grab honestly.

[@jefftucker201]

Great vid as always Colin mate, have to admit, if i was after one I think I would just go for the Epi! all the best mate, have a great weekend!

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Jeff and you mate 😎👍

[@taborturtle]

I just wanted to thank you for putting this video out. I decided a while back that I wanted at least 1 P90 guitar and your video convinced me to get one. I got the Epiphone worn finish red SG Special and it is INSTANTLY my absolute favorite guitar! I have many different types of guitars, and this one is the one I can't stop playing! My PRS used to be my favorite. Not any more! And I'm not convinced that spending $1000 more on the Gibson version would have been better. I'm actually very happy with the Epi! It is an amazing sounding guitar! Thank you again!

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers man, yes that particular guitar is a real winner in every respect! 👌🎸🔥

[@kennethh2430]

A friend of mine loves SG's and has a few different ones. A few months ago he bought a Custom Shop SG Special and loves it, it's his main player. He most recently picked up a Gibson SG Tony Iommi Special, not the $20k (USD) one lol, he still likes and plays the CS better/more. After playing "normal" USA Gibson LP's and then transitioning over to CS's...yeah, there is something about CS's, I kind of hate it and love it at the same time :D Keep up the great work Colin!

[@Ray-Angel]

After watching this I bought an Epiphone SG Classic. Thanks for the reviews very helpful making my choice.

[@rocktorrocks]

Late to comment but wanted to say great job as usual! This was a very SPECIAL episode. 😁 I have the USA standard one but now I really wanna try a custom shop haha. The GAS is never ending.

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers man!

[@rocktorrocks]

@@theguitaristas Cheers! 🤘😎

[@toddflowers8052]

Fantastic review mate I have a Pelham Blue Epi and absolutely love it !!!

[@SSFarm.6373]

Always room for another SG been really wanting a p90 version great review.

[@mikericciuti5996]

Excellent Colin-very well done comparison!

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Mike!

[@jonathanhudak2059]

Loved this comparison of SG Specials! Been a fan of the Gibson SG for 30 years now and still have my first one (bought brand new) a 1994 Standard in heritage cherry (2 humbuckers). I was always curious about having one with P90 pickups and pulled the trigger on one about 3 years ago, a brand new special (Gibson) in the Faded Pelham blue color. I gotta say I Love the P-90s! They have a sound all their own when compared to a humbucker. Another cool SG variant with P-90s is the Gary Clark Jr. Model ( picked up one of those in the desirable yellow color used... love that guitar as well!) Anyway just wanted to say love your video really great stuff mate! And I have to agree that Epiphone one you demoed sounded really good and is a great value for the money. 💰 Anyways loved the video and comparison of all three versions 👍

[@ushnicyuvnikof2748]

I subbed for your love of the SG.

[@vanish91]

Awesome film there! I actually have been eyeing SG Special as of late! I really enjoy playing my Epiphone les paul, but there is a growing itch for an SG haha Out of the bunch I might go with the Epiphone, mostly because of the price tag. Though, an used Gibson is kinda in my budget.. well fingers crossed! Looking forward to next week's episode!

[@davidkerr1971]

Great Friday show Colin, all guitars are tops in my book but I was really impressed with the Epiphone. Thanks for posting another great episode, stay well, see you in the next one. Take care.✌😎✌🎸

[@paulcopsey6573]

Great video, I am still not an SG fan, but appreciate your love & addiction! I find all the new Epiphone necks just great. The only thin one I have is on a 2016 Les Paul, which makes it feel a bit un Les Paul like, but that is only after having the feel of a couple of later models of Les Paul & 335s. They are not all exactly the same, but have a bit more heft about them & all feel great. Given how good those Epiphones are for the money now it is hard to justify buying a Gibson, especially for someone like me that is of limited ability & doesn't gig or do open mic stuff any more. The other thing with these new Epiphones is the great quality of the pick ups, pots & wiring. If you have an itch to own a variety of model types & have £1,500 burning a hole in your pocket, it's 3 Epiphones for me as opposed to just 1 Gibson.

[@brutus6328]

I'll take one of each please!!! Another stellar vid Colin!

[@theguitaristas]

😆👍

[@musicofjondonnegan]

My kind of episode! I have the Sparkle Burgundy version of the Epiphone and it is a killer guitar! Currently have it set to Tony Iommi C# tuning. Great video, always a pleasure Colin!

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Jon!

[@musicofjondonnegan]

@@theguitaristas do you have any videos of your most recent band playing? I'm sure I'm not the only one here who'd love to see it!

[@theguitaristas]

@@musicofjondonnegan Not that I would release... we were really just getting it together and did a decent show a week before the Pandemic lockdown, that's when I started this channel and its kind of taken over!!

[@BladeDoomer86]

The satin finish on my 2014 SG i just bought used, is absolute rubbish and coming off left and right just from sweating on it 🤣 but that's what makes it cool and sound so lively! Like i told you in my last comment, it's the best guitar I've ever played 😱🎸. It sounds so darn great and cuts through the mix like butter

[@njcranes]

I have never been a fan of the SG shape but I love the way the specials sound, especially with Soul Food!! Been GASing for P90s

[@Steve-B1965]

Enjoyed that - t'was a 2 cup off coffee watch, but i enjoyed that enormously. I've never picked up an SG or did an a chord on P90's but the clarity is immense. Thank you.

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Steve, yes that was a long one... I may add a warning in future 'warning: snacks may also be required' 😆👍 Thanks for watching man!

[@jimsuber6784]

Love your videos.

[@johnstaf]

Your outro jam reminded me why the SG is my favourite guitar. ❤

[@frankdardano3182]

I love the Gibson sg! A most versatile gitbox.your balance of information, with attitude is appreciated.Thanks for your articulation,a most intelligent ,complete review of the guitar. I have owned 7 over my 71 years,and l learned many technical aspects I did not seek,yet was curious about.Rock on mate!

[@floweru.s.a.9233]

Love your Gibson videos! I just got a ebony Gibson special a week ago. Loving it

[@theguitaristas]

Nice one... I decided to keep mine too! 😁👍

[@floweru.s.a.9233]

@@theguitaristas 😂

[@iannicholls7476]

Another great video Colin, thanks. After your original video I managed to acquire a low mileage Pelham blue Epiphone Special for £230 on EBay. It would have been rude not to!

[@theguitaristas]

Nice one Ian! 😆👍

[@Terry3Gs]

Thanks for the VERY imformative video !!

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers man!

[@oldmanzen6682]

That Epi is absolutely gorgeous. I’ll never understand the headstock issue that some have; whether it’s the name on said headstock, or shape (in particular the difference between the old and new Epi design). I mean, each to their own, of course… I just don’t understand why it matters (except that one is perceived as more valuable to those that care). Great video. I’ve been itching for a new SG, but there are others higher on the list.

[@joecamus9214]

Thank you sir again for a perfect review and comparison of SG specials. I have the ebony original collection sg special which is a great guitar, but that custom shop is on another level. Reminds me of my 07 vos SG standard , one of my favorite guitars. I am now on the hunt for a vos special to relieve my GAS. Polaris white would be nice. Cheers!

[@theguitaristas]

Polaris white would be brilliant! 😎🔥

[@khillsy4489]

Excellent. As always. 👍👍👍

[@PaulIsbell]

I’m pretty gassed for the P90s. They cut through the mix like butter

[@Moon_Doggies]

Awesome! I love SG'S! My favorite guitar!

[@Mitch-6-Strings]

Another fantastic review Colin, great tones, great juggling - half expected you to juggle the 3 SGs at the end for an encore. Now then, the Epiphone was really interesting, there’s quite a bit of evidence emerging out there on a number of platforms that put Gibson in the shade on quality. Not dissimilar to the Fender Squire Classic Vibes -v- Fender Player perhaps. Interesting times….. Just wondered if you could do a video on your pedal board one day and tell us a little bit about it. Cheers Mitch.

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Mitch! 😎👍

[@michaelknight4041]

I wonder if Mark Agnesi ever calls the Epiphone people with some half veiled threat of violence if they don't stop making such nice guitars cause they're making the Gibson versions look bad. "Stop out doing us on fit and finish or we're comin for ya" 🤨

[@bencarpenter3785]

Im on board for the entirety, 💯🍻🍻👍

[@pcanarsky]

Love Friday’s. First TPS then this show!!!

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers man... the weekend starts here! 😎👍

[@touchthesun2448]

just in from California and here we go! You picked my favorite guitar for this comparison, and it's still broken... I don't know what I will do because it cost so much to drive across the country, I could have bought the Gibson from you. Now I'm just going to bang on the Wilshire pro and be happy with what I have. Great show Colin! Thanks for all the P-90 sounds... I love it!

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Bob! 😎👍

[@hanovergreen4091]

Just got my 1st Epiphone and 1st SG this month. Have a beverage and settling in to watch. :)

[@paulstaffordcook8799]

Having my usual Friday night glass of vino…. and what better way to spend the time! Great vid as usual Colin, at this rate you’ll be 50k subs before you know it! One day I’m hoping you’ll get someone special like Jon Case (Case guitars) or Patrick Eggle to build you a guitar…. Expensive but certainly a great comparison video would ensue…..

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Paul, thanks for stopping by mate!. I saw your latest vid and that you've ordered another Oswald and had the turmoil of deciding which one has to go... all I can say is you have willpower of steel letting that lovely 335 go but i reckon the JM is going to be a beauty... what's the eta on that?? Difficult to imagine 50K subs but if it happens and the ad revenue is equally as impressive maybe I will treat myself to a custom build eh? 😆👍

[@dudley509]

I'm 59 years old . I started playing last year Love your show and your humor and honesty. I've gone a bit over board , I have 16 guitars at this point so far. I have two Epiphone SGs , both have good QC . Can't justify a gibson cause they just don't sound or feel any better than my sons gibsons( he has 10).

[@gazzy_burns]

Ace that you have a family love of guitars!!!

[@theguitaristas]

Nice one David, thanks for the support! It's great that as a fairly new player you have already amassed quite a collection... you are at home here mate! 😆👍

[@dudley509]

@@theguitaristas thanks

[@briandevitt6903]

Colin, great video delivered in your usual style. Great Friday after work entertainment with a beer or two. I don't own an SG to be honest, will have to get my hands on an Epiphone at some stage I think.

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Brian! 😎👍

[@MusicShed]

I absolutely love this dude!

[@theguitaristas]

😊🙏

[@nemanjafilipovic4130]

If you ever decide to sell that beautiful custom shop special, let me know! Great video. Thank you

[@gt-37guy6]

It is amazing how good the Epiphone is for the cost - in Pelham Blue it is quite impressive. Spot on - you can't tell the diff between the Epi and the Black Gibson A to B comparison. I thought at first the Custom Shop as well, but after 2nd listen you are correct, the Gibson was shrill sounding compared to Custom shop. I think the pickup spacing relative to the bridge is the main factor, then the differences in pickups - assuming the custom shop is a bit higher quality design ? No doubt the FEEL is different on the custom shop! When a guitar has soul...wow - it is just different. I nearly sprung $3500 on a customer shop SG standard a few years ago , but settled on a 2013 Les Paul Traditional for $1800 - which I do love allot as well. You really do a fine job of disassembly analysis on these machines - you can see that this is your passion - bravo!

[@Zoso981]

I always look forward to your videos Colin, and this is another great one. Right now, I'm GAS'ing for either a new SG or a Firebird. Hmmmmm..... ✌️🎸 Again, greetings from the U.S.!

[@theguitaristas]

Ha ha you will not believe what I have just ordered this afternoon! 🤣👍

[@Zoso981]

@@theguitaristas A Firebird?!? Great minds think alike!!! 🎸✌️ the new Epiphone Firebirds look pretty great.

[@timothyausten3390]

What in the world are we going to do if Eastman makes an SG...?! Seriously, though: AMAZING channel, Colin. Was in Nashville recently shopping for my dream SG (I went with a custom shop Heather Poly '64 Standard Reissue for way too much money), and I played a ton of vintage and custom shop specials. For all that Gibson makes a mediocre/hit-or-miss USA standard, their custom shop stuff, especially since the 2019 overhaul, really is that good. It holds up to vintage almost every time. I mean, you have as good a chance of meeting one of the best electrics you've ever played on the Gibson Custom rack as you do the vintage Gibson rack.