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Epiphone 150th Anniversary SHERATON, WILSHIRE, CRESTWOOD CUSTOM, and ZEPHYR DELUXE REGENT - FULL DEMO and REVIEW
John reviews the BRAND NEW Epiphone 150th Anniversary collection, and plays them head to head! The collection includes the Epiphone Wilshire, Crestwood Custom, Sheraton, and Zephyr Deluxe Regent - all in limited quantities to celebrate 150 years of Epiphone! Stay tuned for the FINAL SCORE, and let us know what you think.
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Epiphone offers this collection celebrating classics of the midcentury early-electric era. The hard-rocking Wilshire in Pacific Blue, the semi-hollowbody Sheraton in Cherry, the full-hollowbody Zephyr DeLuxe Regent in Aged Antique Natural, and the classic solid body Crestwood Custom in California Coral.
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@ruffryder13 Жыл бұрын

I'm most interested in the zephyr

@trystero1729 Жыл бұрын

i got my sheraton today. the nicest looking, sounding, and playing guitar i’ve ever played, and i’ve run the gamut from strats and teles to les pauls to rickenbackers. it’s just an incredible instrument

@VN9001 9 ай бұрын

Hi Trystero, I'm really interested in the Sheraton, but none of the shops have any in stock, you have to order it. So....I see that you have played /owned Starts and Les Pauls, and I was hoping you could shed some light on the neck shape of the Anniversary Sheraton. In the video he commented that it was thin. Would you describe it as a Gibson fat /rounded 50's or a 60's slim taper? I have the Joe Bonamassa 335 and really like the neck, which feels to me like an "in between" a Gibson fat/slim. I have owned a Sheraton II before and found the neck to be really wide and thin front to back (comparing to a LP Standard). I just don't like ultra skinny/narrow necks.

@user-ev9qw3om1g 5 ай бұрын

Cool 😎!

@archcunningham5579 4 ай бұрын

@@VN9001👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

@RickMcCargar Ай бұрын

got its type, it's too heavy. The plastic shell they cover them in, and the 5-ply less-dried wood, makes them heavier than a good one.

@RipDeuce2 Жыл бұрын

I want that Sheraton. It reminds me of a 345 or 355

@strumlead8741 Жыл бұрын

J&Z, thanks so much for demoing these and the discussion. I received an email today from Epiphone about this and went to your video for the review. Awesome! I'm loving the Wilshire with Gibson mini-humbuckers!

@mickypoo Жыл бұрын

Crestwood. Want to learn to play surf/country/rockabilly with it. Has a real Fallout: New Vegas vibe to it. Love it!

@jeff1586er Жыл бұрын

I bought a Wilshire, made in Indonesia on Ebay. Quite like the one I had in 1969. I changed the volume pots to audio taper and rewired the circuit so in dual pickup mode you could turn one pickup down all the way or change the tone without affecting the other. In 1969 I had to trade guitars to try other ones. That year I had a short horn Danelectro 1 pickup, a Wilshire with 2 Melody Maker pickups, a Wilshire with mini humbuckers a Jazzmaster and settled on a Stratocaster. I barely paid rent but I was a playing fool.

@user-ev9qw3om1g 5 ай бұрын

The Wilshire doesn't turn my top

@sixbladeknife44 Жыл бұрын

The ultra skinny necks are deal breakers for me and I’m sure many others.

@user-ev9qw3om1g 5 ай бұрын

I got small hands .

@johnny.musician Жыл бұрын

That Sheraton is a standout for me! Good episode, fellas.

@user-ib8uj1ic7d 11 ай бұрын

Love that Zephyr!

@markarment6979 Жыл бұрын

Love the channel but Epiphone does currently make a Wilshire, Crestwood, and Coronet ranging from $449 to $599...might be another option for less money

@PlayandTradeGuitars Жыл бұрын

You are 100% correct. There are definite differences in the body shape, headstock, and features obviously but yes, I missed that. With the Gibson USA pickups and hardshell case, plus the limited edition factor I think $899/$999 is still a great value for the 150th versions.

@toddflowers8052 Жыл бұрын

The ZEPHYR is my favorite but, I will probably buy the Crestwood Custom...it sounds the best to me and is more reasonably priced ...too bad the Sheraton is so heavy. Thank you for the awesome demo and review guys !

@randyallred2382 27 күн бұрын

Terrific demo! - all the different tones on display, and your playing/improv is great. I have the Wilshire, it's everything you say it is. I love the thin neck and total fret access on these. I want the Crestwood next, to make a perfect pair. Truth told, I want them all! 😁

@jordanpratt3821 Жыл бұрын

Man the blue one sounds wicked mcKnarley.

@VN9001 9 ай бұрын

I bought the Sheraton yesterday after watching reviews and playing it for an hour in the store. The price was really hard to swallow but it is an Epiphone original model, not an Epiphone version of a Gibson, and the feel, sound/tone and build quality is absolutely stellar. I have a Gibson 335 (2011) and a Gibson Trini Lopez (2022 release by the Custom Shop), and without question this Epiphone sits right up there equally with them in terms of tone, build quality and playability. Far above Epiphones other similar "standard" offerings (which are very good btw). IME Gibson QC has been below Epiphones for a while now.

@jasonjulian6436 7 ай бұрын

I have several gibsons and I picked up the 58 Korina explorer and Jerry Cantrell Wino Epiphone models. These are amazing guitars that I have put more time on then my actual Gibsons. Epiphone is putting out fire.

@billdehey1300 Жыл бұрын

I like the Crestwood but I usually don't like the skinny necks. I had to get rid of my Ibanez prestige because the sk neck.

@jonathanhorne6503 10 ай бұрын

I love the Epiphones made within the last five years. I have several plus two from 1966. I’m planning on buying a Newport too. I love the Crestwood. I have the 150th anniversary in Coral plus I have a white one with the bikini logo. Both play well but I give the coral one the edge. I doubt blindfolded I could easily tell them apart. I had a Coronet that I gifted to my nephew. Awesome guitar. The guitar that started my love affair with the recent PacRim guitars is my casino coupe. Just he right size and sound. I did change most of the parts but that was to make it moe unique and my personality stamp. From 1966 I have a casino and Howard Roberts. All guitars are well set up and without issues.

@OscarTheJT 11 ай бұрын

If I can find the funds, the Zephyr would make a nice bookend to my Broadway. maybe some OT is in my future. Nice video and good info.

@IzakRobertOfficial Жыл бұрын

I am also looking at the epiphone archtop behind you with with a gold fixed point bridge.

@trevor2173 Жыл бұрын

The Sheraton sounds and looks amazing. Shame tho, I don’t want to play a skinny neck. Might have to try it in person first

@The.Foolosopher 6 ай бұрын

Would love a video on the Regent.

@arustydodge2111 Жыл бұрын

Great review JOHN! 👍 Partial to the Crestwood Custom. I have and play an original 1969 in Polaris White that was bought for me as a kid. It has a rosewood fretboard. There is no coil spring in the original Trem-tone, and a third strap button is on the back of the body near the neck. The guitar, case, and a Gretsch 6150 amp were $350.00 new. Would like to grab the new Crestwood Custom as a new meets old, but a grand seems like a lot! Like that it has Gibson mini pups and a hard shell case. Gotta think this one out!😉

@Matt-rd3dn 4 ай бұрын

I'd say get it. Really enjoying it

@arustydodge2111 4 ай бұрын

@@Matt-rd3dn Did pick it up from Sweetwater. Truly enjoy it!👍👍

@billdehey1300 Жыл бұрын

The necks are all 1.692 @ the nut. This helps production costs for sure.

@DrJeebles Жыл бұрын

I think these are a great idea. I'm too lazy to go back and look, but didn't you guys pick up a Wilshire back in the day on a guitar haul? Maybe it was a different Epiphone model. Keep it up, Zach and John. Nice one, as always.

@PlayandTradeGuitars Жыл бұрын

the man who’s always watching! thanks for your support Adam! and yes john got his strap back! 🤘 Zach

@stonemad35 Жыл бұрын

I'm feeling that Wilshire. Having Gibson minis is a huge selling point.

@kevinvandenberg5548 Жыл бұрын

What is the neck thickness at the 1st and 12th fret on the Sheraton?

@guitarswhiskeyandgolf 11 ай бұрын

I love mini humbuckers there is definitely a guitar in my future with them. Any thoughts on the Riviera with minis and the frequensator compares to this new Sheraton?

@patrickschrepel7471 11 ай бұрын

I played a Riviera at the Gibson Garage in Nashville and wasn’t impressed with the way it felt in the left hand. I also had the black Emily Wolfe and had a similar issue. I bought the new Sheraton with the Frequensator and the neck feels as good as any Gibson I’ve owned/played. It is now the only electric I still own. I don’t know if this anniversary red Sheraton has the same neck on it. It sounds like it might be thinner, which I think would be a mistake.

@mihailsotkov658 8 ай бұрын

Is the Crestwood neck-heavy?

@egroegmcdonald9870 Жыл бұрын

I have enough variety in guitars that, while visually appealing they don't cover any ground my current stable can already do. For me the one that I'd spring for even though my D'Angellico DC fills the bill sonically, would be an Epiphone model of the Dave Grohl/Trini Lopez 335. The White Wolf model is drop dead gorgeous and a real possibility if they don't. But as an unabashed DG fanboy I want the model to have that DG as part of the model nomenclature

@timothyvanburen3431 11 ай бұрын

Did you notice any neck dive with the Wilshire?

@geemac7267 Жыл бұрын

How are they making semi hollow guitars so heavy?

@tphillips33 4 ай бұрын

I just received the regent. Has anyone noticed peeling on the pickup covers

@xraydelta7 7 ай бұрын

Zephyr ❤

11 ай бұрын

Wow! Great new guitars! I would buy the Zephyr first. A different sound from an old school hollow body jazz guitar and the ebony fretboard! 2nd, the Sheraton just cause of the looks! The other two I would skip. One other great add on...the hardshell case!!

@ruffryder13 11 ай бұрын

Same. Just wish the zephyr had a bit bigger of a neck

@neg1977 Жыл бұрын

That Wilshire is a 1963 copy

@davemeshamsr6000 9 ай бұрын

Zephyr deluxe regent

@voiceofexperience Жыл бұрын

Don't much care for those "fancy boy" guitars myself, but man, imma go get me one of those li'l Wilshires. Gonna make it sound like an angry hornet! 😂

@emericaman16 Жыл бұрын

I identify as a hard shell case 😏

@Sig8066 Жыл бұрын

Crestwood.

@christopherpage9859 11 ай бұрын

The Zephyr Deluxe Regents had single coils,...not humbuckers!!!

@PlayandTradeGuitars 11 ай бұрын

100% correct, I misspoke. Thanks for watching!

@cassyvorster466 10 ай бұрын

You leaving out Gretsch. They make and made great hollowbodies

@buck7477 3 ай бұрын

I’m thinking Ted Nugent would choose the Zephyr

@jarrettbrooks4187 Жыл бұрын

I think his playing is incredible. He made them all sound nice.

@anthonyceppa3546 Жыл бұрын

lol judging by the comments and everyone's pick, looks like Epiphone has sold out all 4. Sorry I won't be around to experience the 300 year Anniversary. FYI Crestwood Custom coming my way.

@user-xm4ul9ty3o 3 ай бұрын

This guy is talking nonsense. I’ve tried all these guitars & without doubt the Sheraton beats all of them with superior sound quality & you are getting Gibson deluxe pick up’s. The guitar sounds awesome. With the quality of a Gibson made guitar, when Gibson really cared about quality control. And what’s this Lame-o complaining about the weight? Are all of you desk monkey pencil pushers these days, not able to handle 9lb weights or more. For crying out loud, the heavier the better & higher quality guitar. I would have bought that Sheraton then & there, but it was already reserved & sold & now hard to get.