This might be the greatest guitar review of all time.

I've had this guitar for about 4 years now and here are my notes for you to consider: Pros -Sounds good, very mid rangy -Neck is comfy -Action can go super low -Looks amazing -Trustable guitar -Very versatile (I mostly play jazz and I have a super clean but very loud modern jazz tone. I played it with heavy distortion, breakup clean, crunch, traditional jazz, compressed funk type tones and it responded great to all. -It's affordable -Stays in tune almost all the time -Great wood, mine has good amount of flaming -Great craftmanship -Trustable guitar -It's affordable -Stays in tune almost all the time -Looks amazing Cons - Super heavy, it's killing my back. Not the easiest to travel with. I had to buy a good bass strap. (should add, all semi-hollows are very heavy) - Headstock is too big, you can't find gigbags. I had one specially made for it. - Mine doesn't react well to heavy strings for some reason, up to 11 is alright but I had problems with Daddario chromes 11s (daddario chromes are a bit heavier than regular). It broke lots of expensive flatwound strings. My luthier couldn't figure it out. It might be just me tho... -Saddle retainer wasn't holding the saddles right and I accidentally broke it trying to fix it. I made a new one from an old g string but it was hard to do. -Pickups are fine but not the best -Frets have a short life. Mine had one fret job (not a refret). Mine is 2015 made and has been with me since early 2019, I play it every day for at least 4-5 hours and I think it has less than 3 years left. Extra (not a pro or a con) -This is not a 335, this has a 5pcs maple/walnut neck and a maple sustain block. 335s have mahogany for both. Sounds much more mid rangy and way better for the setup to stay as it is. This is a different guitar. I like it better than a 335. Closer to Ibanez artstar. -Has a very thick polyurethane finish. -Not as loud as a fully hollow unplugged (Idk why I expected this) -It's easy to break the pickguard, be careful with it. -I did an out-of-phase mode, super great for funk tones and very easy to do. Would recommend. -Chinese-made and Korean-made don't have a huge difference, tried both and both were good. New ones are great too. There's not a huge difference between a rosewood or a pau ferro fingerboard . -Some people say the pots are cheap but they seem fine to me. That's about it. Great guitar overall, if you can change the pickups and the bridge it will be better than most gibsons. Mine already is! I recommend it, great guitar.

Greg is probably the reason the Wildwood office keeps running out of coffee.

I've been playing over 50 years. I own an Epi Sheraton II, Epi ES335 Pro, and a Gibson ES335, and there is simply not a $2500 difference between the Epi's and the Gibson. Period. In fact, I ended up selling the Gibson as I just wasn't using it. It was a kick to realize I could buy 5 more Epi's- or a really really nice amp, for what I got for the Gibson used. I don't miss it at all. For those of you who hate Epi's because they're made in China- don't forget Gibson/Epiphone is a USA company, so you're still pumping those hard earned bucks right back into the good old US of A, and the quality equals or rivals many US made guitars I have played and owned.

You gotta love this guy, hes a ball buster and a good player.

I've searched the internet far and wide. You sir, are the best guitar reviewer in this minor segment of our universe. You dig?

I just want to play like he does. For fuck's sake he's good.

Greatest review delivery of all time. Shikadoidle!

I really appreciate seeing you doing some demo's of these really great Epiphone guitars. Bang for the buck is a gross understatement because these are just damn fine guitars in their own right. Period.

I came here looking for a guitar review, and I got one, but I ended up staying for the hilarious screaming.

Their Sheraton line is outstanding

Greg is basically a celebrity in the guitar world.

All I know is this guy is I think one of the best guitarist / salesman on the planet.

I would kill to play like this guy.

The playing alone sells the guitar! Great job Wildwood, this is the epitome of marketing. Excellent job!

At last somebody who can play, great demo, I'm getting mine in Black!!!

Best. Review. Ever. Give this guy a TV show or something. Awesome guitar also, just ordered one up.

I've always thought that Greg could have a 30 minute show on prime-time on a major network, work with no script and just review guitars and amps and probably be a ratings winner.Hell, I know I'D be tuned in every week!

Probably one of the best reviews I've ever seen

ty greg for sellling this guitar to me ! you are indeed one of the best salesman out there :D

This overview forced me to buy a Sheraton.

As a session player of over 50 years i can say my 25year old Samick Korean Sheraton has been used more than any of my Gibson or fender guitars because it is so tonally versatile and a joy to play.and how refreshing to see a review by a real deal player 👍🤠well done amigo

Just got this guitar today and couldn’t notice how the blues shuffle in E is like the go to for this guitar

Haha, best guitar overview I've ever seen on youtube! Excellent playing, wise advices, entertaining... Thanks, loved it! Made me wanna pick up my guitar and play. Just like yesterday! Then I'll get on my knees and pray...

you blew my mind when you mimicked a harmonica trill...awesome

the sheratone II has a singolar personality,i love it!

this guy is a fantastic guitarist. i'd watch these vids just for the playing

Love the look of the guitar. Sounds great. I'm going to look at one. I know I'll probably get it . Thanks Greg.😊

Thank you Wildwood Guitars. While elite players, pro players, intermediate & beginners alike appreciate the $2000+ instruments Gibson & others offer, reality for most of us is that we're looking for affordable, reliable, well built good sounding instruments. This Sheraton II deserves to have Mr Koch demoing it. It is a good guitar, not just a "good guitar for the money". From someone with over 30 years playing experience, thank you for this video. I hope to see more like it. WELL DONE!

Beautiful guitar; great manufacturing ! Thanks !

I bought a '93 Sheraton ii, picked it up and started play "gimme shelter".. i didnt realize i even knew how to play it..lol.. there is a magic mojo in that axe

This sounds AMAZING!!!

Best guitar reviewer/demonstrator I've ever SEEN. In yer face and OTT? Hell, yeahhhh!!! That's what we WANT! Someone who can PLAY! A genius pair of hands, and with the balls of Bill Hicks. You got me to travel 350 miles yesterday to buy its left-handed version. My musical future has already changed for the better as a result. Thank YOU.

I love this guitar, and this guitar only.

Nice playing and review

I've needed this my entire life. I love this man. No homo.

I instantly subscribed. This guy is all around amazing

This guy's a trip. Love him!

Man, I'm using this video to learn licks! This guy is amazing!

Amazing playing Mr Koch. Guitar sounds top drawer too.

FREEDOM!!!!

my 93 sheraton is my go to guitar

Greg you do this guitar total justice... This is an excellent guitar.. especially for the money.

Definitely the most entertaining guitar presenter around

it sounds really cool, good dynamic response

i own a sheraton 2 froom 2002 and still love it!!

Sweet looking axe. Great playing as usual.

Was happy to learn guitar from this person! Great! :)

I played this guitar today. This is not only a beautiful looking guitar, it sounds amazing a you can Cleary hear in this outstanding demo. I just had to see for myself. And at $600. Bucks this baby is an absolute must to have. When the dealer asked me if I'd like to take it, I simply replied "I was born at night, but it wasn't last night!!" A no brainer! Of course I'll take it!!

Guitar aside you are a brilliant player!

Excellent demo! Wonderful Travis picking on "Mr. Sandman". I have owned a Korean (Samick) made Sheraton II for about 16 years. Over that period of time I have bought and sold several guitars. I WILL NEVER SELL MY SHERATON!!! It represents an insane value. Sounds great and excellent playability. The neck p/u will give wonderful, creamy, smooth Jazz tone. Great for Chord Melody solos. Love my Sheraton!

What a DUDE... love it !!! FREEDOM !!!

What a gorgeous sunburst.

haha loved that presentation, nice playing

“Roman Numeral II - dig it!” I definitely dig it, Greg. Any guitar becomes instantaneously salable when you demonstrate it. I had one (in ebony) half a decade ago (as of 2019), roughly the same time this review went up, and I foolishly turned loose of it. It’s demonstrations like this one that are now tending me to replace it (in natural). Extra motivated, knowing that the parts were built here in the United States, even if the guitar itself was assembled overseas. Also digging the Doohickeys. Had the pleasure of catching you at Victor’s in Paramus, NJ back in June 2002, demonstrating Fender Cybertwin models.

This guy could make rubberbands strung across a cigar box sound good . Great Playing Mate !!

Love My Lefty Epiphone Sheraton II

I have a Korean Unsung made Sherry II and it's a killer guitar ... changed the nut to graphite and the bridge to a tone pro and the guitar plays stunning now.

I had an epiphone Sher ii, I sold it back in the early 2000s......I just heard this Mr. Sandman ditty, now i'm most definitely going to buy another one. Gorgeous sounding guitar. What a dolt I was for letting mine go.

I love this guy

Epi Sheraton and Casino..2 of the best deals in gear. Quality and affordable. They do sound DAMN good.

OHHH THAT SONG country stylish is awesome!

That's some pretty fancy geetar playing :) Love the Sheraton II, I'm saving up for one right now.

Excellent review and playing and channeling of Stephen Colbert's O'Reilly-esque persona

Quite possibly the best review/demo I've ever seen... USA!! lol

i popped outa ma body after this review had a look around came to the conclusion that i need this guitar FREEDOM

Daaamn, son, that intro tone is SAWWEEET. Now i want a Sheraton and a Casino!

What a top guy Mr Koch is.....fabulous player.

dude you play damn right !!!!!

Nice Playing!!

I am subscribing becasue you yelled FREEDOM!!!

Greg Koch is out of this world amazing!

Greg Koch...and a GORGEOUS Epiphone(and Epi are truly kicking ass and making a GREAT INSTRUMENT)...and Greg's great technique....and you have a GREAT video

i still watch this demo. and everytime I see his crazy. everything in 5 mins. and surprisingly, his dammmm gooood~! goat

OMG that ChetAtkins sandman was insane brother. Freedom!

I love this guy!

Man, that's feeeeeling!!!

Greatest guitarman with Marcin from Poland!😎

it does sound dam good my friend

I have an '88 Sheraton II, the Epiphone by Gibson headstock model. I bought it new in '88, and never regretted it for a second. I have, however, had S.Duncan pickups installed, as the original bridge p/u left a lot to be desired. This is the Samick made guitar mentioned in the Epiphone Forums on the Gibson web page. There are people collecting them (!) at this point, although I think mine plays too well to just sit in a case. If I could play like Mr. Koch, me and my guitar would be happier than a clam at high tide!

Great review by an obvious GUITAR Magicman...

Wow! That was awesome ! Fantastic! Where did you learn how to play like that my sweet Lord !

it's a lovely guitar this, i remember when Matthew from Kings Of Leon used to play one of these, first he was Gibson Les Paul Custom, then he chose this guitar and now he's using Gibson ES 317

Man what a great video! I'm actually grabbing a Sheraton off of Craigslist tomorrow for a STEAL and I can't wait! Ebony Sheraton II, Seymour Duncan Jazz/59 Hybrid and HSC for $325 :D.

Greg is awesome is cool to listen talk about guitars. Real funny man!

“Nothing says ‘Freedom!’ to me like gold hardware.” Truer words were never spoken.

I Love the way your Comedy Great Player Great Singer(which you don't do enough) and your a SHOWMAN. I DIG it all. Your Underrated My Friend Greg. M o r e COFFEE DAMN IT.

Not only does this guy play beautifully but he's witty and hilarious too!

You should have a radio show with that voice and verbal gymnastics

Getting this guy to review a guitar is like getting rembrant to review a pencil it's not fair. He could make an argos starter pack sound like butter 🤷‍♂️

"Mr. Sandman" at 5:30 was spectacular!

Greg Use to Demo fender.Now switch to Epiphone.Wow.Awesome guitar player.

I have the natural but that ebony looks gorgeous

man you are fuckin awesome! greetings from the UK. I've definitely made up my mind about this guitar being the one for me 👍 thank you.

Greg is such a bad ass guitarist. I am jealous.

Great playing and great review. His manic outbursts aren't annoying, unlike Steve Terreberry

jazz guitarists are awesome

I have this guitar and it is fun to play. The neck is set up that guitar playing is a breeze. The only issue I have is the cheesy looking pick-guard. I removed it on my guitar and it looks now better in my opinion. As always, Greg does a great demo. Cheers.

Man, when I watch somebody like you play, I feel like I may as well just give up now

Jesus, he can play this instrument so nicely