Epiphone Inspired by Gibson J45. Does it meet my expectations?

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Graeme Campbell

8 ай бұрын

My impressions of the Epiphone Inpired by Gibson J45

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@rodnocker505 4 ай бұрын

It resonates really good.

@firebirdgao 3 ай бұрын

My next Guitar , for sure !

@stevecassidyguitar 7 ай бұрын

That's a fantastic sounding guitar mate - Nice score! Sounds come across really rich and full 😎👌

@GraemeCampbellMusic 7 ай бұрын

Thanks Steve. I’ve been gigging it since and put in a Fishman Rare Earth. Such a comfortable guitar to play too.

@BenCoombs 8 ай бұрын

Always been a fan of these guitars. Great bang for the buck!! Cheers Graeme!!

@GraemeCampbellMusic 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching Ben, really appreciate it

@philipcoldron8332 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for your demo. I bought one from Guitar Guitar this year and, like you, replaced strings with Elixir. Sounds, deep and full, just what I wanted. Look forward to watching your demo plugged in.

@GraemeCampbellMusic 7 ай бұрын

Thankyou. I didn’t do the stock plugged in video as my pickup had issues (there’s another vid). Nothing major just needed to re-sit the saddle properly as it wasn’t completely flat. However I just decided at that point that to put in a rare Earth pickup instead, which suits me better for the gigs I do. Very happy with the guitar though, it gets gigged multiple times a week.

@graham1745 7 ай бұрын

Good review, Graeme… I have an Epiphone Hummingbird, and love it! Good brand. 👍🎸

@gavincarrollmusic7401 7 ай бұрын

Have one , gig with it regularly it's a great guitar, my local guitar tech put a new nut with wider string spacing because it's what I am used too , also put an LR Baggs anthem in it and did remove the huge pickguard , great video man enjoyed it 🇮🇪🤘

@GraemeCampbellMusic 7 ай бұрын

Thankyou. I’ve got a Rare Earth humbucker in it now. Sounds much better. Did you replace the pick guard or leave it off?

@gavincarrollmusic7401 7 ай бұрын

@@GraemeCampbellMusic I left it off dude , if I see a pick rash coming on I will probably put another one on it , might even put a clear one on because I like the look of it without it , haven't said that I have it off over a year and it's my main giging guitar ( acoustic solo gigs) and I do 80% strumming and it's holding up great no pick rash yet

@infinitigjj6779 5 ай бұрын

Great review! I have a Gibson J45 standard and for the price of this IBG, definitely worth it! Try playing the excellente by epiphone. That will be my next purchase

@bigalwhittle7065 2 ай бұрын

Hi there Graham. I'm a retired guitarist, but in my retirement I've bought a few guitars to keep me company. These guys don't have to slog it round noisy pubs - they are just for my delectation. I bought the inspired by Gibson Epiphone J45 and the J200 - I figured I'd never be rich enough for the Gibson versions. I bought the J45 with a cutaway. Its a nice guitar - stays in tune. On both of them I had a luthier cut holes in the side to make battery compartments. I don't like having to stick my hand through the sound hole. Would be interested to hear your music.

@meddlecho 7 ай бұрын

Great review thanks. I have a Tanglewood winter leaf & I struggle playing barre chords as the action is high. In your next video could you film the guitar & show the action, there is a brief shot but difficult to see. Thanks 😊

@GraemeCampbellMusic 7 ай бұрын

Yes, I'll do an update as I've since removed the pickup and installed a Rare Earth soundhole pickup. If your Takamine is too high, it's definately worth taking into a guitar shop to get the saddle sanded down a bit.

@meddlecho 7 ай бұрын

@@GraemeCampbellMusic Thankyou 👍

@randysrhythm 5 ай бұрын

Hi Graeme, I’ve had mine about 6 months or so now and it just keeps getting better. Great review and I couldn’t agree more. I bought mine used for $450 USA, which almost made me feel guilty, as if I stole it 😂. Again, great review, brother man 👍🏻

@GraemeCampbellMusic 5 ай бұрын

That's great to hear Randy. I've made a change to the electronics since this video (changed to a Fishman Rare Earth) and gigged it heavily. I used it in a bar gig last night in fact. It's turning into a real workhorse. My Alvarez and Taylor are a little sweeter in tone, but the Epi feels and sounds very robust, prefect for the gigs I do.

@markseverson3358 6 ай бұрын

Good review, I'm almost sold on one if I can find Lefty and come up with the cash.

@paulgeorgia8013 5 ай бұрын

Terrific review, Graeme. I’ve enjoyed mine for a few months now. I did replace the tuning machines, just to get a bit of improvement in stability. Interestingly, they are no longer making these, at least not in the Indonesia factory. So,who knows- maybe they’ll appreciate in value over time. Cheers

@GraemeCampbellMusic 5 ай бұрын

I’d heard they are now getting made at the Epiphone factory in China, so we’ll see how the new ones are. Mine has been ok tuning wise, weirdly when I switched from Dadarrio XS back to Elixir I stopped having tuning and intonation issues 🤷‍♂️. Might try some grovers in there eventually though.

@stevewatkins5659 7 ай бұрын

Good review of the Epi I by G J45. I bought one and the Inspired by Gibson Hummingbird ironically also from Guitar Guitar in Edinburgh. I subsequently replaced the very thick pick guard on the J45 with a genuine and much thinner Gibson one I managed to pick up on ebay, not sure it has made much difference to the sound but certainly looks better. Both great value guitars for the money and enough wood in them to keep you warm through the whole winter if it ever came to that.

@susanroycroft89 6 ай бұрын

That's a good idea to replace the pick guard for a thinner one 😮😮

@fiocchimanrex657 3 ай бұрын

I just bought an eipophone j-45 studio model….i love it. Not the liveliest sound in the world, but for $340 USD, worth every penny. Frankly, I’ll probably never be a good enough player to justify a different/higher end model guitar.

@badscrew4023 8 ай бұрын

Definitely considering one sometime in my future. Gibsons are out of my range for sure.

@GraemeCampbellMusic 8 ай бұрын

It's definitely worth trying one out if you can.

@angryadam1738 4 ай бұрын

Great sounding guitar. I’m picking one up off FB marketplace tomorrow for $450 with a case

@markochomba8755 3 ай бұрын

I have the Epiphone J45 and I think it is an excellent guitar, but my question is if the 2 guitars weigh the same, because the Epiphone is very heavy, I don't have how to compare, since I don't have the Gibson, could you clarify this doubt. And if all solid body guitars are that heavy?

@jefferyclark351 Ай бұрын

Great review ! Are those 20-80 elixer

@GraemeCampbellMusic Ай бұрын

Phospher Bronze, nanoweb, if I remember right

@lowellcalavera6045 5 ай бұрын

Sigma has a great J-45 inspired solid wood model. With an 1-3/4” nut!

@GraemeCampbellMusic 5 ай бұрын

I've seen those, they look decent, not played one yet.

@jimmycollette9209 3 ай бұрын

I have a Gibson j-45 and I have been trying the elixir of lights on it. The first through third are 13s forth through sixth are 12s.. Worth a try. The Epiphone does sound good. Is the scale length the same as Gibson?

@GraemeCampbellMusic 3 ай бұрын

I think it is. Certainly feels that way.

@DocSnuffleupagus 3 ай бұрын

Hey Brother, you should look in a 70's era Guild D25. You could easily pick up 50ish aged gem for the price of the Epiphone. Extremely undervalued in the vintage market. Sweet sweet warm sounds

@GraemeCampbellMusic 3 ай бұрын

Thats a great idea. I played one in Canada years ago and really liked it. I'll keep my eyes open.

@davidaylsworth8964 4 күн бұрын

So, if the Texan is the Epiphone copy of a Gibson J45 then I’d like to if the Epiphone IBG J45 is a downmarket version of the Masterbilt Texan. FWIW, I’ve been playing my Masterbilt Texan for five years now and I’ve tried a few Gibson J45s at the big box store. In my view the Masterbilt sounds better. I haven’t tried the IBG J45 but my expectation is that it will be similar. From a sound regard the Gibson has a more resonant sound that the Epi. I’m chalking that up to the nitro finish on the Gibson versus the poly finish on the Indonesian Texan.

@GraemeCampbellMusic 4 күн бұрын

I've not played a Texan (I would love to) but I think the biggest difference would be the scale length, which is 24.75 on the J45 (both Gibson and Epi) and 25.5 on the Texan. I've just started using using 13s on my J45 which has made further improvements.

@davidaylsworth8964 4 күн бұрын

@@GraemeCampbellMusic the scale length would make a difference. The shorter scale means lower string tension. In turn, that means easier fretting. I guess my next trip to the big box store will involve pulling an IBG J45 off the wall and test driving it. Thanks for the interesting content! Cheers Sir!

@rmzzz76 7 ай бұрын

Have one of these from the first year Epiphone put them out, I believe 2020. It's built like a tank and has not only held up very well, but is also opening up tone wise as its aged. There's a very thin finish on these that I think is helping with the top sounding better over time. I don't know for certain. Also own a 2001 Gibson J-45. I love both guitars, but play the Epiphone a lot more these days. Just one of the best values on the market for under $1k USD and better than the G series and Studio built USA models Gibson is putting out. There is no substitute for solid Mahagony back and sides with a solid Sitka Spruce top.

@GraemeCampbellMusic 7 ай бұрын

That’s really good to hear

@Gottiline_Ace 3 ай бұрын

I like this guitar, but something about the sound of the IBG hummingbird just touches my soul.

@GraemeCampbellMusic 3 ай бұрын

I’d love the Hummingbird too

@Gottiline_Ace 3 ай бұрын

@GraemeCampbellMusic not a huge difference in the sound in all reality But I can tell the J45 is louder overall. The Hummingbird is just more sonically even and pleasing to my ear. But it's all preference, they're definitely very nice for the price point. And it sounds like you got a good one.

@thehevytrooper 4 ай бұрын

i got one of these going for 330 usd (good condition second hand) ? im currently playing a yamaha fg820... worth the upgrade?

@GraemeCampbellMusic 4 ай бұрын

I haven't playd the Yamaha, but my Epi keeps getting better the more I gig with it.

@billthomas8094 6 ай бұрын

I just picked one up on FB marketplace for …. $190!

@GraemeCampbellMusic 6 ай бұрын

That is a fantastic deal

@yannlaliberte8407 2 ай бұрын

I'm thorn between the Guild DS-240 (500$ less) and the Epiphone.. Yes the Guild isnt a full solid wood like the Epiphone but.. To play at home.. anyway thanks for the video.

@rdanalytics9197 2 ай бұрын

you'd think fatter necks would fatigue your hand faster than a thin neck. But, I find the exact opposite.

@user-MetalAngel 3 ай бұрын

Martin Medium Phosphorus Bronze strings are the best in my opinion. Your finger picking pattern is not bad. :o)

@GraemeCampbellMusic 3 ай бұрын

Thankyou for the encouragement. I might try those Martin strings too.

@user-MetalAngel 3 ай бұрын

You're welcome. Keep practicing that 4/4 pattern brother.@@GraemeCampbellMusic

@willtilley513 7 ай бұрын

Where was this guitar made ?

@GraemeCampbellMusic 7 ай бұрын

Indonesia

@ejb5659 6 ай бұрын

Great, honest video- thank you. If I had a voice near yours- I'd have chicks flocking around me all the time. :)

@GraemeCampbellMusic 6 ай бұрын

🤣 I wish. Thankyou for the compliment though

@robp497 4 ай бұрын

Actually I had one of these and took off the pick guard and It did not make any difference, it just looked better and maybe was a tad lighter. Dont waste your time its not worth the blisters. LOL.

@smileygirlpictures 4 ай бұрын

My pick guard peeled right off

@PageMarker1 4 ай бұрын

Come on, Guy, you could make a cigar box sing...) Responsive instrument, wasn't she?

@TheWaveGoodbye-Music 7 ай бұрын

Coconut oil for sweaty hands man, trust me :p

@GraemeCampbellMusic 7 ай бұрын

I'll give that a try thankyou!

@TheWaveGoodbye-Music 7 ай бұрын

Not a problem! :) just watching your update on the J45 :)

@lawrencerasmus 10 күн бұрын

Sold mine ,no sound quality, just hype

@GraemeCampbellMusic 10 күн бұрын

That's a shame. Mine has really opened up now, after lots of gigging. I've got 13s on it too which made a huge difference. Sorry yours didn't work out.