No video :(

Gibson VS EPIPHONE J45 Acoustic (Buy THIS One)

Подписаться 75 тыс.

Просмотров 29 тыс.

50% 1

CLICK TO BUY - Gibson J-45 Standard Acoustic Electric:
www.zzounds.co...
CLICK TO BUY - Epiphone J-45 Acoustic Electric:
www.zzounds.co...
GUITAR GIVEAWAY - Martin D-28:
1) SUBSCRIBE and turn on notifications
2) Enter on GLEAM: gleam.io/compe...
Browse ALL GEAR:
www.zzounds.co...
CHANNEL MEMBERSHIP SIGN UP: / @playandtradeguitars
Play and Trade Guitars - Guitar Demos, Factory Tours, and On the Scene exclusives.
Gibson J-45 Standard VS Epiphone Inspired by Gibson J-45
John reviews specs and plays two quintessential J-45 acoustic guitars, the most famous "Work Horse" acoustic guitars. In this special head to head comparison, the Gibson J-45 Standard is compared to the Epiphone Inspired by Gibson J-45. Epiphone is $749 vs Gibson $2999, which will win? Which is RIGHT FOR YOU?
Microphone - AKG C 414: www.zzounds.co...
DROP A COMMENT: GIBSON or EPIPHONE?
From Gibson:
The World-Famous Workhorse
The J-45 is Gibson's best-selling acoustic of all time. Nicknamed "The Workhorse" and first introduced in 1942, this iconic acoustic has become the cornerstone of its round-shoulder, dreadnought line. World renowned for its full, balanced expression, warm bass and excellent projection, the J-45 has been refined to carry this legacy to new heights. The Gibson J-45 Standard delivers a sound with incredible dynamic range, warm mids, and a tight punchy bass.
From Epiphone:
Epiphone's Latest Rendition of the Iconic Workhorse
The classic J-45 has been the choice of legendary musicians ever since it was first introduced in 1942. Known as The Workhorse, it is Gibson's most famous and most popular acoustic guitar model. Now Epiphone has released a new Inspired by Gibson™ J-45™ with all of the features players want, including all solid wood construction, a comfortable rounded C neck profile, 20 medium jumbo frets, the 60s style Kalamazoo headstock shape, and a gorgeous Aged Vintage Sunburst finish. The Fishman® Presys VT™ under-saddle pickup and preamp make this Workhorse stage-ready too. Optional hardshell or EpiLite™ case available separately.
‪@zZoundsMusic‬ #gibson #epiphone #acoustic
PLAY AND TRADE GUITARS // PLAY IT and TRADE IT.

Опубликовано:

25 авг 2024

Ссылка:

Скачать:

Готовим ссылку...

Добавить в:

Мой плейлист

Посмотреть позже

Комментарии : 82

@johntaylor8829 10 месяцев назад

Buy them both and keep the Gibson at home.

@markharwood7573 5 месяцев назад

If I owned both the Gibson would be the one that usually got out to be heard.

@roberteccles3896 Месяц назад

@markharwood7573 absolutely no point of having a house guitar.

@jameshollis1172 15 дней назад

Exactly what I do. I teach a band at a school, the Epi stays there the Gibson will come out for special occasions.

@rmzzz76 9 месяцев назад

I own a 2001 Gibson J-45 and have played J-45s from ever era include a real 42 banner. I also picked up one of these Inspired by Gibson Epiphone J-45s a few years ago... I know people don't want to admit it, but I don't care at this point, you can even hear it in these videos, the Epiphone just sounds better. Is it as bright as the modern Gibson J-45 Standard. No, but the historic J-45 and the best vintage ones aren't all that bright, they are "woody" sounding, they have that "Gibson thump". The Epiphone is delivering here more like a vintage Gibson J-45, and specially more like the very late 1950s J-45 which is what it's based on... Currently Gibson builds a homage model very similar, the "50s Original J-45" and if you compare it to the Epiphone they are honestly neck and neck. Real bone nut and saddle on the Epiphone vs synthetic bone on the modern Gibson J-45 and a few other changes. I do not consider the modern Gibson J-45 Standard to represent the peek of what a great J-45 should be. It's not horrible, but honestly I really like what Gibson has allowed Epiphone to do with this all solid wood import model, leagues better than anything in the USA built G series or even Studio series in my opinion. The J-45 Faded (~$2400) is your entry level for a real USA built J-45 (Spruce top on Mahagony back and sides).

@anthonyb2334 8 месяцев назад

I recently purchased the Epiphone J45. It is an exceptional guitar for the money. I wish I could go for the Gibson but I’m very happy with my purchase

@mpa1931 7 месяцев назад

I have a Gibson J45 from 2017 and just recently played the Epiphone at my local Guitar Center and I have to say it pretty much captured most of the tone. The only thing that lacked was the low end projection especially with notes played from the low E string. The finish also didn't feel as nice but other than those two things that felt different to me it was pretty much all there. I was impressed and was even tempted to buy it lol.

@bobg3077 7 месяцев назад

I have the Epi and love it. My # 1 is a Gibson J35, but the Epi is close behind. Full disclosure: I did remove the thick pick guard on the Epi which seems to have helped it with response, sustain and my overall satisfaction with it's sound. Good comparison..Thanks

@rodnocker505 6 месяцев назад

When you removed the pick guard, did it leave any residue from the adhesive or anything?

@GraemeCampbellMusic 10 месяцев назад

I’ve just bought an Epiphone J45 for gigging. I’m really pleased with it so far, such a comfortable neck and sounds great.

@daniel7385 2 месяца назад

Which specific model did you get？

@paulcopsey6573 10 месяцев назад

Epiphone have stepped up the game. I have previously tried many & never liked the sound or feel, so around that price point & just above. My daughter & I gravitated towards Faith. We gave a fair go to the low end Martins & Taylor's, but next time will certainly give the Epiphone J45 a go.

@johnDBoone 10 месяцев назад

Playing the epiphone now at GC. loving it. Not bad at 749. I have a original Gibson J45 1954 at home to compare to. Actually feels pretty close. Definitely not as bright but not as much depth either as the original. But not by that much. I am thinking about getting this one and putting the Gibson in the case for a while to preserve it a little longer. It's in great shape for the shape she's in so I want to keep her that way. Belonged to my dad and passed down to me. If you are looking at the epiphone I'd pull the trigger while they are available. You won't be disappointed. Haven't plugged it in yet but I'm sure it will be fine.

@billanagnos7600 8 месяцев назад

I was told to take the pic guard off the Epiphone and it will open up?

@donakahorse 3 месяца назад

It makes it hard to compare when you don't play the same thing the same way for comparison.

@winterpatriot4574 Месяц назад

He is also killing it and making the Epi sound really nice.

@MashaT22 10 месяцев назад

Video suggestion: Can you do a video that compares all the Epiphone J-45 models that are currently available, including standard traditional one you showed in this video, the Slash (which is $200 off everywhere through December at the moment and comes with a hard shell case), the cutaway, the Studio, and the Aged Viper Blue that’s now available for pre-order. My friend wants to buy a J-45 and is very conflicted about which J-45 is right for her because there are 5 choices that all seem to be the same at their core yet have extremely different specs and features. You’d probably help a ton of people by making a video that examines all the Epiphone J-45’s closely, side by side. I think my friend will be happiest with the modern appointments and upgrades on the Slash model (especially now that the price has dropped by $200 through Dec 31 to the original launch price from several years ago before prices rose). My friend is worried about the thicker neck as compared to some of the other J-45’s and is wondering if she will miss having a cutaway and how the cutaway changes the tone. She’s also used to acoustic guitars with the Fishman Sonicore pickup. All of the acoustic electric J-45 Epiphones have a Fishman, but the Slash model seems to have an LR Baggs. I’m very curious why Slash would have pivoted away from the Fishman that’s been included with Gibson and Epi J-45’s for practically as long as these Fishmans have been available. Anyway, I hope you’ll take me up on this suggestion. I’ve seen videos that compare two of the Epiphones side by side at the most. I’ve never found one that really examines each unique model - currently 5 by my count. That would be extremely interesting and helpful! Thanks guys!

@PlayandTradeGuitars 7 месяцев назад

Great ideas! The Inspired by Gibson J-45 is a great guitar! I bought one myself and had it converted to lefty. More acoustic videos to come in 2024! Thanks for all your support @MashaT22 \m/ Zach

@davidbaldwin7684 10 месяцев назад

You played them differently and so I am guessing that they felt or sounded different to you in hand. The epi sounded brighter and it seems to have inspired you to work a bit to that strength. The Gibson sounded mellower and you didn't seem to be working as hard to play across the fingerboard. Or maybe I am imagining it...

@winterpatriot4574 Месяц назад

Great playing my friend, I really enjoyed your Demo. Subscribed. I have always been a Gibson fan, recently purchased one of the Gibson Historic J-55 1939, love it..I also picked up a Slash Epi j-45 in the Autumn Burst for the stand near my desk, love it for the price. I will be trying to pick up some of your licks on this classic song too. Thank you!

@UlissesMartins 7 месяцев назад

Very nice review. They both sound very good on did. I recently bought the Gibson J-45 Standard and it is really a guitar of another league and I just love it. I could say that its not only the beauty of the guitar, it is not only the sound that is so rich, it is not only the perfect finish, it is all together and the way the guitar feels on our hands and how she resonates. I just fell in love with the guitar instantly. 😊

@samholden7563 День назад

I came for the review, stayed for the wicked acoustic jam!

@randysrhythm 10 месяцев назад

I have both, only my Gibson is the 50’s 45. I couldn’t agree more about the Epiphone. It’s so well rounded and fun to play. The neck on my 50’s 45 is almost identical to the IBG 45. The main difference in these 2, I think, the IBG is built more along the same line as the Gibson Studio 45, with a bit less dim depth. I think Gibson made a great decision by specifying these for Epiphone. By the way, the IBG Hummingbird is killer, brother man 👍🏻

@andrzejzieleniak8784 9 месяцев назад

I measured the epiphone IBG j45 yesterday at a shop. It was a little above 12 cm deep at the pin end, and a bit above 9.5 cm near the neck. What should be the dimensions for the real thing? Are gibson and epi hummingbirds more similar in body dimensions?

@randysrhythm 9 месяцев назад

@@andrzejzieleniak8784 Hi Andrzej, I’ll make some measurements this week and let you know.

@markharwood7573 6 месяцев назад

I have the Epiphone IBG J-45 and it is a tremendous instrument. Fingerpicking with or without picks, using a plectrum, it does it all very well indeed. It's a shame they fitted that lump of a scratch plate, the pickup is entry-level, and mine arrived with a loose endpin jack, but I bought it for acoustic sessions and it's amazing what I got for the price. It was made in Indonesia, factory code 23 at the 4th & 5th digits on the serial number. Production has moved to China. The only report I have seen so far on a Chinese one is not favourable. Caveat emptor.

@jamesduckworth9117 10 месяцев назад

I swear the Epiphone was just plain louder for the entire video

@bathizargupta249 3 месяца назад

I bought the Epiphone with a cutaway. It has a piezo pickup that I'm not in love with but since it's my main gigging guitar now I'll probably upgrade it. Nut width is not as wide as I like but I have a Larrivee OM for fingerstyle. The finish is somewhere between satin and gloss, a really pleasing look. It doesn't have quite the tone of a J-15 I had but it's less than half the price. And I'm a sucker for a sunburst.

@arustydodge2111 10 месяцев назад

Personally I do prefer the Gibson, but monetary wise, I will buy the Epiphone. I can get that sound, feel and the sense of the Gibson history for one quarter of the price. GREAT Comparison video and excellent playing! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

@jimmycollette9209 5 месяцев назад

I have a j-45 and your comparison is right on. Of course mine is the Gibson. I like the shorter scale length. I'm a small guy and it's easier to play plus the action is just right. I have two martins but I play the j-45 more sitting around the house and jamming but my martins are my Sunday guitars at church.

@dereknichols2045 6 месяцев назад

I really enjoyed hearing you play!! Thank you for the review!!

@ozarkpipertony8396 5 месяцев назад

Great beginner or intermediate guitar the Epiphone. I have three of them (Electric limited 59) and have played Many Gibsons and will be buying a Gibson J-45 in there future. Great video.

@frankdiscussion2069 8 месяцев назад

I am very impressed with the Epiphone! Thanks for the comparison.

@ronhurt9482 4 месяца назад

Loved your video. First off I am not a professional guitar player. I am just learning to play . I do own the epiphone inspired by Gibson J FortyFive, the same one you were playing and man mine sounds so good just like what you were playing I own all the master built Epiphones I have two of us/J 45. They sound great too for somebody like me that will never leave my living room playing. They are fantastic Guitars, I have 45 Guitars altogether and majority of them are Epiphones . I hope one day to play like you were playing .

@PlayandTradeGuitars 3 месяца назад

Excellent choice with the Epiphone J45, incredible acoustic! Thank you for your kind comments and support!

@user-fi8qz4iv3i 6 месяцев назад

I love the way you play you make me want to take my playing to the next level l think My Dad’s Gibson was built in the 1040’s looks a lot like the J 45 I’m having the Bracing and bridge repaired can’t weight to play it also want to play the J 45 side by side my Dad’s old Gibson

@BruceHarms 3 месяца назад

I just bought the Epiphone J45 Studio, it sounded so good and easy to play, I bought a hardcase for it! This will be a legendary Epiphone, get them before the price goes up!

@davidohara6515 3 месяца назад

Gassing for a Gibson j45 , but at that price I couldn't really complain about the epiphone. Great demo , gibbo shades it .

@williamspropertymaintenanc5570 9 месяцев назад

Just got my Left-handed J45 a few weeks ago Loving it

@markochomba8755 6 месяцев назад

The video is great, but tell me what size pick do you use? And what are the strings in gauge and material that you recommend for that guitar?

@MarlonKingShow 7 месяцев назад

Great review. Thanks. Does the epiphone version come with electric pickups or an option to get them?

@PlayandTradeGuitars 7 месяцев назад

Thank you, yes it comes with electronics. Great guitar!

@Dara-Baba 6 месяцев назад

Watched the whole video just to see how amazing you play the guitars.

@Calatriste54 9 месяцев назад

Great! Nice evaluation. I've been looking at Epiphone's, of late. Am persuaded to try them out. The J-45 version and an SJ-200 version. Also, curious about an Epi Southern Jumbo variant, if there is one..

@gabrielhull7594 10 месяцев назад

I love the Gibson, but I'm happy that the Epiphone doesn't disappoint.

@alanfox4055 4 месяца назад

Where was the Epiphone made?

@Steve.Cutler 10 месяцев назад

One thing I've noticed with the Epiphones I don't like, is they leave the nut ends too square. Is the nut on this epi more square on the ends than the gibson?

@adammarshall80 10 месяцев назад

I'm in the market for one. Good review and playing!

@guitartim2128 10 месяцев назад

Overall I think that the Gibson sounded a little better,also I liked the fact it was lighter weight. In choosing one I would be very happy with the Epiphone

@6stringsEasy 7 месяцев назад

сравнивает гитары и техники игры молодец, а где чистый звук с одинаковыми фразами?

@NathanVantrease 10 месяцев назад

bro can you check out tagima jazzmaster tw-61 and see if there any good im looking at and it seems to be a great budget guitar

@Guitar-pro-lk 4 месяца назад

1:57 epi 2:24 gib 2:50 gib 2:55 epi 3:00 gib 3:12 epi 3:20 gib 3:29 epi 3:35 gib 3:40 epi 3:46 gib 3:51 epi 4:01 gib 4:18 epi 4:33 gib 4:44 epi 4:49 gib 5:04 epi 5:18 gib 😓🙂🙃🙂

@LoganDuderHuffman 6 месяцев назад

I have the Gibson the Epiphone sounds kind of like my Taylor 224ce k

@bigbopper6434 8 месяцев назад

Blueridge BG40 sounds better than the Epiphone and is a strong contender against the Gibson. The BG40 I have sounds good even when the strings finally go dead. If you run across a BG40 give it a try, you'll see what I mean.

@enricotoso 10 месяцев назад

Epiphone sounds amazing , great for the price.

@itslikethesamebutdifferent8020 8 месяцев назад

Honestly, if you’re a brand snob and only cares what’s on the headstock, buy the Gibson. If you’re looking to buy on the actual sound of the guitar, buy the Epiphone. It sounds way better than the Gibson here.

@seviswitzerland3470 8 месяцев назад

I think, played alone the Gibson sounds a bit more balanced and better. The Epiphone has more high ends. But in the mix, in my opinion the Epiphone fits better.

@peterpumkineater6872 8 месяцев назад

Based on sound qulity the epiphone won, looks nice, plays nice too.

@robertfyfe6185 6 месяцев назад

HI i'd like to know were you picked that epiphone up for $700 around $1200 in Canada

@JamieCarter-wv8rp 5 месяцев назад

Guitar Center.

@robertfyfe6185 5 месяцев назад

I found it on an app for Market Place in ontario

@michaelserra6915 4 месяца назад

dead on with your review

@willtilley513 9 месяцев назад

Where was it made

@guitartheeasywayllc582 8 месяцев назад

I believe - China for the Epiphone and they sound good

@TexasCatMan 23 дня назад

I have a Cherry J45 and have played the epiphone many times. I love both guitars equally, but the Made in America thing really plucks the right string with me. One thing I noticed is I will NOT take this guitar to any campfire or travel situations. This guitar stays in my music room under proper humidity and temperature. An epiphone would get played a lot more than the Gibson. If you have the money and don’t care about scratching up and wearing down your guitar; buy the Gibson. You will not be disappointed with the Epiohone. Epiphone is also a faster play for me. I only bought the Gibson because it was available in cherry, and it’s beautiful.

@bradvanvleet8630 5 месяцев назад

Epiphone sounded better to me.

@jimshorts6751 10 месяцев назад

Gibson has upped its acoustic game with Epiphone in the last 5 years, but at $750 there is more value and build quality to be found with Yamaha acoustics in the same price range. Epi's sound dead by comparison in person, think Gibson J160's. If youre a touring musician and use the pickup, nobody will notice. If you plan to room mic an acoustic, the Gibson is an absolute must... or a Martin.🤷‍♂️

@guitartheeasywayllc582 8 месяцев назад

Love my Gibson J-160 [ John Lennon model ] And both J- 45 's Epiphone for Gigs

@Narrowboat.and.offgrid.living 3 месяца назад

Save a bit more and buy the eastman E10ss half the price of the gibson and way better quality than the gibson

@stevelandress 10 месяцев назад

Nice jam

@DrJeebles 10 месяцев назад

Nice one, guys.

@ramspencer5492 4 месяца назад

Strangely, Both of those completely suck compared to Eastman's E22 SS.. It sounds like a 70 year old J45... Huge, resonant... Maybe because of the torrified adirondack spruce... It's a bench guitar even if it is Chinese.... More attention is paid to tuning the top. Eastman has been making good guitars for a while. It shocked me how good it sounds in comparison to modern Gibson or Epiphone.... It literally sounds to my ears... like a vintage j45. I wonder how much it would cost to actually commission Gibson to make one with those specs....

@cman9373 8 месяцев назад

No way the Gibson is 2000 dollars better than the Epiphone, Gibsons are overpriced and always have been, you pay for the name in my opinion...

@frankdiscussion2069 8 месяцев назад

You also pay for American wages. The Chinese worker makes $20-$30 a day making these guitars. The American worker makes that an hour. If anything at $750 the Epiphone is overpriced.

@user-fi8qz4iv3i 6 месяцев назад

1040 should be 1940’s