Yeah, but what strings are on the chibson. They both should have the same strings to make the video realistic

Interesting, strumming Chibson sounds really good, finger picking both sound good.

I’ve had to put mediums on my epiphones to get them to project. They are amazing after that small change. They are thick tops, heavily braced, you have to stress them out a little with extra tension, then they wake up.

Very well done comparison!!

@atlasmn2836

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I had a lot of fun putting this video together 🎸

I have the Epi J-200 12 string. And I have the "Gibson" J-200 6 string on order. For Two songs; 1) is 'Don't Let It Bring You Down' in Drop D and 2) is 'Rust Never Sleeps' in B flat . From what you just played, IF I'm lucky, I may have made the right decision !

I´m surprised that some people liked the chibson better. It sounds thin compared to the Epiphone version imo.

@tobeythepancake

3 жыл бұрын

@Evil Rev No i see what he's saying... A muddy but thin sound, I can understand that... Like there's not a lot of definition, aka thin... The epiphone is definitely thicker and brighter... notes have much better clarity ... without encountering fret buzz... regarding the non-epi, its almost like someone got a guitar track and was like "this sounds like trash on the high end" then looks at the eq and rolls it down

@kitswithkaren5003

2 жыл бұрын

Well said the chibby is a piece of Chinese firewood.🐻🤗👍

Chibson by far, i have one and she is just incredible!

I went in rooting for the Epiphone but the Chibson came out of left field with that tone. I definitely prefer the Chibby for the sound and look as well. The Epi sounds like a jumbo version of the Gibson J-160e, thin sounding and useful for some things but overall very limited.

@theo9952

3 жыл бұрын

There are videos where this EPI sounds like a dream come true and some others where it sounds like a Gibson substitute. Yesterday I watched a video and that particular Epi, I would buy on the spot if i didn't have already a Guild JF-55. Maybe not all the "inspired" J200 EPIs sound the same, so i would be very picky when choosing one.

@craig6198

2 жыл бұрын

@@theo9952 I would probably say its about the player, to me it sounds like the guy in this video is alot more used to his "chibson", meaning the action and neck width is what hes used to, resulting in better playing. A good set up on the new epi and a bit of playing time into the instrument itself, you have a whole better sounding and feeling guitar. I had the laminate back and sides epi j200sce and upgraded to the new one. Compared the two before selliing. The solid back and sides makes it feel alot more organic sounding in my opinion.

@paulgeorgia8013

2 жыл бұрын

I have to agree with you, at least in this demo. I so wanted the Epi to be better, but it's just not. A friend of mine bought a Chibson J200, and it sucks. So, I guess the moral of the story is: Results may vary.

@Robstrap

Жыл бұрын

Problem with the Chibson is you don't know how long its gunna last. They arent the most reliable guitars and you don't know what glues etc are used. Whereas Epiphone is a well known and trusted brand

Thank you for your video

Where you did you bought the chibson please? wich seller? is all sollid wood? price?

Gotta say the Chibson has much better tone. Surprised and a bit dissapointed at the same time.

Both are made in China. China makes pretty good guitars nowadays

@zman7242

7 ай бұрын

Yes they do!! My Eastman Ac 222ce all wood guitar is excellent!

@YashaMishael

4 ай бұрын

This is kind of what I was thinking, it's really a head to head of two Chinese Gibson copies..

@EddieZep

3 ай бұрын

No my Epiphone j200 is made in Indonesia not china

@AbeldeBetancourt

Ай бұрын

@@EddieZep That's yours. A big batch is made in china.

@AbeldeBetancourt

Ай бұрын

@@zman7242 "Eastman", got it?

Awesome video, playing, and compositions too!

@atlasmn2836

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the video and songs 🙂 every song played in this video is out and available! solo.to/atlasmn

SOMEONE PLEASE TELL ME WHERE I CAN BUY THE CHIBSON,I HAVE A J-200 EPIPHONE BUT TO MY EAR I LOVE THE SOUND OF THE CHIBSON.

Does anyone know if the Chib has bone nut and saddle? In my ears it already sounds better than the Epi.

@joshlennon253

2 жыл бұрын

Yes it does since I just bought one. The maker said they use ox bone for both nut and saddle.

The knock off sounds better, more full and has a relatively decent range. Epi buys theirs from sweat shops. They want them fast. I have an Epi MB. Ditched crap strings. Had a luthier set up. Sounds good. Also have a Chinese copy. Solid wood. Sounds better. I communicated with the shop owner, luthier, and got the guitar and setup in one. No middle men. No markup. No one beating him up on numbers. His father worked as a luthier at Sam. for 40 years and he has 22 years experience. He does not pay for marketing or charm. Just a quality instrument maker. The Epi is mass produced. Do your research before picking an overseas shop. You can beat Epis every time. And Gibson pays the shops even less than I do when I buy direct. Short of it. I get $1,000 guitars for $300 and that includes shipping. I pay $210 an instrument. Guitarist of 35 years. Former pro. I am not a romantic re: brand. I want tone.

@williamrussell6498

2 жыл бұрын

I LOVE THE CHIBSON,I HAVE A EPIP AND IF SOMEONE WOULD TELL HOW TO BUY THE CHIBSON I WILL BUY ,PLEASE TELL ME WHERE TO BUY.

@rickknowlan8949

2 жыл бұрын

I don't doubt your account, but since I've seen inside several Chinese factories making leather, shoes, clothing, electronics, etc. I can't buy the "Epiphone buys theirs from sweat shops" and the counterpoint that the one you bought from an honest, hard working entrepreneur, is typical. More typical is companies like Epiphone enforce QA standards, whereas lone factories selling direct to USA consumers usually don't. There certainly are exceptions like yours, but most labour in China is exploited, no matter whether it's by an independent factory owner or by someone manufacturing on contract for Epiphone. Face it - the conformity enforced by big brands like Epiphone has more effect on the end product quality than that of a lone factory owner selling to individual consumers all over the world with no "brand" identification to label it as poor or good quality. Brands do help. I think the Chibson sounds thin and lacking in depth. The Epiphone wins by several strides.

Where’d you happen to get that chibson at I’d I may ask?

The epiphone sounds like it has new strings on it and the Chibs doesn’t…definitely two equivalent guitars but huge price difference though

cool comparison man! Just curious...what are you using for recording/editing software?

@atlasmn2836

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I use Pro Tools for the audio and iMovie for the video. I had a lot of fun putting this video together!

Wow! Props for the Chibby. Sounds a world better! All around!

The real winner of this comparison honestly: His hands

I'm genuinely curious.. are these guitars still being caught by customs and seized? I like one, but it's not a savings if your shit gets seized before you get it....does anyone know more about this?

Is the chibson likely all solid wood too or probably not ?

Depends on the strings. What gauge of strings did you use for the test?

The chibson here sounds fantastic.. just be cautious and know the risks.. I was unlucky with mine, it had a truss rod that didn’t work at all. Guitar looks fabulous and initially played lovely, was actually very sad when it broke and couldn’t be fixed though. It lasted almost a year. So in hindsight wish Id saved the €480 towards a known brand.

Wow, that Chibson sounds fabulous! Very full and warm sound. In comparasion the Epiphone sounds like an archtop hollow body electric played unplugged, so thin sounding.

UPDATE- Got my Starshine J200 today and it is great! Much nicer and sounds better than my Epiphone J200 and it has it's own headstock design with a beautiful Starshine logo. It is a Gibson Copy, but not really a Chibson because of that. . I will say if you order one be aware the electronic version don't come with the batteries. Luckily i had two 2032 button batteries on hand and the electronics sound fantastic as well. Thanks for your comparison because it encouraged me to get one. I urge anyone thinking of buying a Chibson to try and get the Starshine model instead because it is also inexpensive and you'll be very happy with the Starshine logo instead of the fake Gibson logo.

@ChrisMaciasOficial

Жыл бұрын

where the starshine?

It would be interesting to throw the Gibson j200 into the mix at the end to really know just how well these two stood up , I prefer the epi ,but the chips on is no slouch

@freddysnip6257

3 жыл бұрын

There is a Gibson J200 and an Epiphone J200 inspired by Gibson comparison on you tube by Anderton UK.

The chibson sounds dreadful.. or has the epi got a new st of strings? The biggest question is will the chi son be playable in 6 months time?

Its obvious from the sound the Chibson is part laminated, my guess is it only has a solid top.

How would I get a chibson

The Chibson sounds way better!

@underdawg2743

Жыл бұрын

Sorry not really

I think the issue is not whether such a Chibson can be good or not, it matter whether you know beforehand what the quality is. Generally 'real' brands have a small bandwidth of quality ('consistency'), cheap brand require more information to make sure (to some degree) you know what you will get. This is not about physical guitars, it is about justifiable expectations.

@dlmullins9054

Жыл бұрын

I think to any musician, it really is about playabilty, sound and quality of build . I have a Starshine j200 and an Epiphone j200. As far as sound the Starshine blows the Epi away and should more be compared to a Gibson. Quality seems as good or better on the Starshine and as far as looks go, the Starshine is on another level. The fact that Gibson built factories in China to make Epiphones and still the cost didn't trickle down to the player bugs me too. Now these China guitar factories are building better guitars for half the price of an Epi, so who should we remain loyal to?

For $299 that sounds pretty damn good

When you are strumming the Epiphone sounds like it needs thicker string or the action is too low

For a $299 guitar the chibson seems a good value, nonetheless I'd have the Epi .

Where did you find this chib?

Chibson for the win all day. Wearing headphones

Honestly, the reason people are preferring the Chibson is because it doesn't have solid maple back and sides, which gives the Epi the jangliness that J200s and SJ200s are _supposed_ to have.

Did you get the Chibson at Aliexpress? I was looking to get one just kinda shopping around for prices. thanks

@atlasmn2836

3 жыл бұрын

I didn't, I got it as a gift and it was purchased from DHgate!

@woolfy02

3 жыл бұрын

@@atlasmn2836 nice!

@ct1216

3 жыл бұрын

I got the same one from dhgate just for 275 usd. It is amazing. It is better than my authentic martin

@JS-hs5sf

3 жыл бұрын

@@ct1216 got mine on ebay and cant believe it! I'm blown away!

Chibson se ve muy bien pero Ephiphone suena super mejor.

I like the chinese Gihson better. Where do I buy one?

Tinny and Bright=Epi Warm and not Bright=Chibsun #Up_To_You

I'm definitely shocked to see all these comments saying they think the Chibson sounds better (but I do respect that tone is purely subjective). To my ear, both sound smaller than they should given their huge body sizes BUT. The Chibson sounds thin and bright, almost approaching tinny and brittle. Most of the sound seems to be coming from the strings, not the resonance of the guitar top, which would explain its inherent lack of bottom end and mids when strummed. When picked it comes across a bit more balanced to the ear, but still far from desirable to my tastes. The Epiphone on the other hand has a decent balance of lows, mids and highs, and I can definitely hear the top is resonating and vibrating more on it, because there are woody undertones present when strummed and when picked. I still think it sounds a bit smaller than it should, but it doesn't sound thin like the Chibby does. For $300 if I wanted a jumbo, I'd rather buy a used Epiphone EJ-200 Studio, Guild F-240 or Sigma GJM-SGE. For $1000 if I wanted a jumbo, I'd rather buy an AMI GJA-AG200, Guild F-250 or Washburn HJ40SCE, as they all have a much bigger and more resonant sound to my ear, for the same or less money.

same strings on both?

Are you using the same strings on both guitars? Chibson strings sound dull, as used, and the strings on the Epiphons sound crispy, as new.

@markgraves5454

3 жыл бұрын

@Evil Rev But I'm talking about the strings he used for the video. I mean, the strings installed from factory on a Chibson are not good at all.

Someone else picks these 2 guitars up and plays, they'll sound completely different.

I personally prefers Epiphone sounds. The sound is clearer and have more punch, IMO. And I think it will work better in a mix....Chibson sounds a bit boxy and muddy at times, with more lows. But Chibson is value for money because most people cannot tell the difference unless it is being compared side to side like that. With proper EQ-ing and compression, Chibson will sound decent.

@atlasmn2836

3 жыл бұрын

Completely agree! I personally also think the Epiphone sounds way better, but completely understand the appeal of the Chibson (which is way I got it in the first place haha!).

What's funny is at $299 you know that Chibson is not all solid wood. The Epiphone inspired by at $899 is an all solid wood instrument. Maybe a solid top with laminated back and sides, maybe... Also the Chibson has a thicker poly finish which based on common knowledge would say that it would sustain less and not sound as good... You have to judge each guitar individually

Chibson lol?? I actually watched the video thinking i was listening to a real Gibson, still sounded good but wondered why something was off. The epiphone is definitely more of strumming guitar while the Chibson sounded better at fingerpicking. Saying that though some songs sounded better with one guitar while the next song was better with the other so I'm still left without a clue. Guess I'll stick with the epiphone.

The chinese guitars seem to be very lightly built and I think that is why they are so good.

I thought the epi came out on top in all but one segment.

I prefer the Epiphone. It sounds fuller.

Neither one sounded like a Gibson J200, that said, I'm sorry to say the Chibson was the winner in my opinion. The Epiphone has a little more clarity, but tone and sound projection was well off the mark, giving it a cheap guitar sound. I have a mid 2000's Epiphone EJ 200 that sounds amazing and full and it's not a masterbuilt.

I've watched this video 2x, the first time without headphones, the 2nd time with headphones on. I read a lot of comments here saying that the Epi is crap in comparison to the Chibson. I agree to disagree here. The Chibson is a fine guitar for a cheap knock-off from the real McCoy, but I think the Epi is defo the winner here, and it also looks a tad better, especially the pickguard. I,ve noticed more clarity and less boominess from the Epi. To me it has more punch and it's more pronounced. It also better in the mids and highs, and like you said it will hold up better in a mix with other instruments. Not saying the Chibson is a bad guitar tho, not at all, but I have my preferences, and your video proves that it is absolutely no waste of money. Maybe a real Gibson is better for sure, but it is not worth the price difference of $4000 IMHO. Great video. Ijust ordered the Natural aged version and looking forward to get it.

@craig6198

3 жыл бұрын

Dod you get it? What do you think of it?

@freddysnip6257

3 жыл бұрын

@@craig6198 Hi Graig, have it for 3 months now. It's a stunning guitar. The sound didn't disappoint me either, although I have to admit it sounds a little thin compared to my Eastman AC630, but it sounds right for the price and I shouldn't even wanna compare it to my Eastman . It's a good guitar for the money. I know some say its not a Gibson, well they're right, It's an Epiphone and a dam'n good one. I think it's not exactly like the Gibson counterpart, but it comes close. Buildt well, and plays smoothly.

@RocketTrolley

3 жыл бұрын

The epi kills it.

@craig6198

3 жыл бұрын

@@freddysnip6257 just looked at that eastman online, what a beauty mate cant imagine it would be close to that but the epi is a good guitar will only get better with age as wel

@freddysnip6257

3 жыл бұрын

@@craig6198 Hi Graig, thanks buddy, I love the Eastman, but like I said, incomparable. It's a price difference of at least 2,5 x than the Epiphone. And yes I love the Epiphone too.

I go for Chibson, sounds much better.

Much more clarity and versitility with the epiphone. No comparison. Epiphone Inspired by Gibson is 4x's the guitar. All solid wood guitar and gogeous sounding model with almost all the adornments off. It would seem to be a nice little atractive strummer. No where's near the much better made higher priced Epiphone,. It is Gibson's way of selling a great classic guitar for still an awesome price a over $1,000 with case $899.00 for the guitar plus case extra. Great bargain for a close replica of The Gibson Classic which costs at least $4,500. I have the two new Epiphone Inspired by Gibson J-200's in Vintage Sunburst & Antique Natural. The looks do not disappoint and the sound with Fishman onboard electronics make the guitar well equipt & stage ready. Thank You Gibson for lending your expertice to improve these beautiful instuments. They should last a lifetime & then some. Peace, Michael Angelo Professional Musician, Recording Artist, Live performer for 25 years or more. Peace, Michael Angelo

Τhe all-solid Epi sounds evidently much more full, especially when strummed.

@anothamatt

3 жыл бұрын

It sounds way thinner to me... wow... crazy how much ears can differ...

@theo9952

3 жыл бұрын

@@anothamatt The Chibson is tonally very limited, it is probably an all-laminate guitar. I used to have a made in Japan in the 70s J200, which was also all-laminate and sounded very much like this one. Not bad but in comparison with an all solid wood Jumbo guitar, far less sonically analytic.

@jackchow6668

2 жыл бұрын

Like plastic

The Epiphone sounds very tinny by comparison to the richer sound of the Gibson. It is strange as other videos that compare them show that the Epiphone sounds greater than it does here.

Dang I guess its subjective no shade but idk how y'all think the chibson sounds anywhere near as good as the epi

I have the same chibson. It is amazing i bought it for 275 dollars. Better than epiphone

@williamrussell6498

2 жыл бұрын

WHERE CAN I BUY THE CHIBSON,MAN WHAT A SOUND

Very different! Preference is personal of course, but I'd also be wondering which one will provide decades of service without too much trouble.

@dlmullins9054

Жыл бұрын

And that is the question. I have the Epiphone and the Starshine (China) guitars and although my Starshine looks and sounds better, i don't know how they will hold up five or ten years down the line either.

based on what i can hear from my crappy speakers, the Epiphone seems to have a brighter and fuller sound than the chibson.....i like the Epiphone..

Wow, was it just me or did the Chibson sound way better than the Epi? I listened three times to this video, and I'm sorry, but the Epi sounded like a piece of crap compared to the Chib. So now I have to ask -- were you using the same strings or did it not make a difference? Based on this comparison, I would buy a Chibson in a minute and abandon the idea of owning an Epiphone.

@atlasmn2836

3 жыл бұрын

It's same the gauge, but different brands. The Chib has elixirs 13-53 (my favorite strings) but when I went to buy new strings for my Epiphone the Guitar Center I was at was out of elixirs so I got d'addarios 13-53 for it. The Epiphone now has Elixirs on it, and the my next video will be comparing the elixirs vs the d'addarios

@leonheart7576

3 жыл бұрын

I can’t agree more, Chibson sounds fuller than Epiphone.

@robertgladstein

Жыл бұрын

No the Chibby does not sound better. Come on guys what are you talking about? I bet if your in the room with both guitars the Epi will win.

I have my doubts....

Epi wins, those guitars are night and day

Tight arse people would pick chibson as the winner

Wow, for me the Chibson sounds a lot better that the Epi :D

@atlasmn2836

3 жыл бұрын

Both definitely have their strengths!! For a knock off, it definitely does sound really good

@MikeFromNashville

3 жыл бұрын

Wow the Chinese sounds amazing and how I would think a J200 sounds. Very warm and full. The Epiphone sounds thin sounding.

@atlasmn2836

3 жыл бұрын

@@MikeFromNashville agree that the Chibson has a warm sound, but I think the Epiphone beats it when it comes to the mids and highs!

@morna45

3 жыл бұрын

@@MikeFromNashville Totally agree with you. I listened to this thing 3x just so I could REALLY compare the sound, and each time the Chib comes out on top.

@morna45

3 жыл бұрын

@@atlasmn2836 Yeah, but...mids and highs sound tinny, and what good is that?

I can’t hear $600 difference. The epi supposed to be solid back and sides, the chibson probably is also.

I dont like trebble on the epi, I like better the bass sound on the chib

The Chibsoin sounds warmer but the Epi sounds more full and balanced, just throw an EQ on it's track

I think I would slightly favor the Epi here. I agree with another comment saying the Epi sounds like it has brand new strings installed. It has that metallic fresh tone. The Chibson in this video doesn't sound that great IMO.

lAS DOS ME PARECEN BASTANTE MALAS, GRACIAS POR LA DEMOM.

Epiphone sounded more dynamic and warmer

Has the more standard depth changed of the j200 Epiphone, it look about 3/4 inch slimmer than previous Eppi j 200 Models , that's why it rings to much and has lost it's mellow sound , I would buy the Chibson out of those two, and put sticker over the name

Are you using same strings for both? ...🤔

@atlasmn2836

3 жыл бұрын

It's same the gauge, but different brands. The Chib has elixirs 13-53 (my favorite strings) but when I went to buy new strings for my Epiphone the Guitar Center I was at was out of elixirs so I got d'addarios 13-53 for it. The Epiphone now has Elixirs on it, and the my next video will be comparing the elixirs vs the d'addarios

@pilocdoc

3 жыл бұрын

@@atlasmn2836 It's a good video and probably there are notorious differences between both guitars. My recommendation it's to use same strings and change those strings at the same time for this comparitions. Some times those factors can make a difference for a guitar.

@JS-hs5sf

3 жыл бұрын

If you get the chance try the Ernie ball aluminum bronze I got the extra lights on a cheaper thin body and was amazed at the sound!would be curious tohere what hey do for the chipson.Nice playing!

Epiphone sounds a little better to me. Usually strumming brings out the overall tone for me but, this strumming was too distorted.

Chibson sounds much better.. Its not even close, it is warmer and fuller.

The Chibson sounds richer and fuller.

I like more china gibson

i prefer the Chipson

Epiphone wins 🏆 holds notes better, longer, deeper more rich sound.

Weird Thumb positioning for your fingerstyle parts.

Chinese guitars have gotten really good. You get what you pay for. Im going with the Chibson

Chibson sounds fuller and the resonance is great. The Epiphone one for me sounds thin and 'metallic' and lacks body.

I have to say, the epiphone wins, but it's all about personal preference

The Cheapson sounded dull compare to the Epiphone. The Epiphone crisp sound and great acoustics made it a clear winner.

I think the epi sounds much better, richer, deeper

Strumming aggressive like that all you get is distortion, When you fingerpick you can soon tell the Epiphone has soul and sounds loads better.

@theo9952

3 жыл бұрын

Indeed, some more relaxed ''classic'' strumming would be much more revealing.

Epiphone all the way

Chi son all the way

Epi wins in the quality of sound, it is balance. But when it comes to the price, I don't think Epi is worth it. With all the cheap sound mixing devices available today, you just can shape any sound you like.

The epiphone likes unplugged electric semi like a 335 more than real acoustic, chibsounds juge by comparison

Nirvana Guitars?

3:15

Chibson is way better. Sound is warmer and bigger. Epiphone sounds clangy and tinny next to it. The whole point of a jumbo is to sound warmer and fuller.

Here's why the chibson sounds better... The Epiphone has a really annoying fret buzz sound (not good for recording) that chibson is way more clear.

If you can't hear the difference buy new ears...the depths of a Gibson etc.

Epi is better. Bet it will only get better with age.

Chibson beats it hands down