I apologize to anyone this might affect but I had someone posting profanity on a thread on this video. I subsequently deleted that thread and blocked the user. He then found friends KZread accounts and started stating the most vulgar things about me, my music and my ministry. For those who's thread he responded to, I am sorry I deleted your comments. Thank you all for your suppport. My only goal with these videos is to educate and let people know about some great instruments that won't break the bank.

@mr1uponu

8 жыл бұрын

+Glenn Ireland Hello Glen, im 60 yrs old and i just retired, a few months back !im getting board sitting around all day until my wife gets home from work, she's 5 yrs younger ! i used to play back in the day over 35 yrs ago, i had a less paul but gave it away with a fender amp for $300 bucks ! ya i know it was one of the dumbest things I've done in my life! i paid over $700 for it in 1973brand new.long story short I'm thinking about buying one of these 335 epiphones or a pet monkey ??yes i said a monkey! but after listening to you play changed my mind about the pet monkey !lol I'm going on e bay to see what deals are out there . ill keep you posted ! BOB K.

Your reviews are the best I have ever viewed on YT.Thank you for posting them,Sweetwater and others should be hiring you to do reviews.

@reverendglenn

8 жыл бұрын

+Dave Strand Thanks. I applied as a clinician to Gibson but never heard anything. I would love to work at Sweetwater but don't want to move to Indiana!

Hi, Glenn! I own a 2010 Dot (also in cherry), and occasionally I like to scroll around YT for all things Dot, just to hear what other players are doing so I can maybe grab some inspiration. Well, you’ve just provided me me with tons of it! Thank you, you are a truly awesome player. (Btw, over the years the wood grain has really bled through the finish on mine. I’ve named her Brunhilde, because now she’s just dripping with attitude!) 🤣

I'm now extremely excited about getting one of these. It comes in tomorrow and I was unsure about how I'd like it. Great review. Great video!

Loved your strait forward review of the guitar , makes a big change from others on the tube . Keep posting .

Your playing is phenomenally beautiful and musical.

@reverendglenn

10 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much...always room for improvement!

Thanks for the review! I purchased my Dot Saturday and can't wait to learn how to play! I'm a huge Clapton fan and not many folks know that the 335 was one of his first guitars. Can't wait for your next review. Thanks again!

@reverendglenn

10 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it Joel. Sorry it took so long to get back with you. I did not see this message until now.

I own a Epi Dot...affectionately named Dottie..lol I love it. Killer tones for all styles. Affordable big time. Don't knock it until you try it. My buddy is a Fender and Gibson guy...had him try mine...he loves it. Open your minds. Its a good thang!

I've had my Dot about 3 years now and I absolutely love it ! I can use it for anything from jazz to the dirtiest rock -n-roll . Very versatile guitar. PEACE

Hi Glenn- what a surprise I am looking at a couple of guitars and here you are reviewing them! You look great- hope all is well. Will Arthur

opening progression might be the best thing ive ever heard.

@reverendglenn

9 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@jazzplayer11

9 жыл бұрын

Mr. Wave ,,wow!!..I loved the Metheny tune Glenn played,,Pat is zee best!!!

I have a Dot I just recently picked up. I love it! I also have a CV 50’s as well and it’s amazing as well. Two great guitars for barely any money!

I just bought this guitar and I love this guitar to bits, some imperfections around the f hole and some little things but it doesn't matter and thanks to your video I made this great purchase.... Thanks a lot for this review again!

@reverendglenn

10 жыл бұрын

Very good to hear Dylan. So you finally settled on what guitar to get! Enjoy and have fun playing with the many different pickup combinations. If you need some tips let me know.

I loved your review of the 339 Glenn and have just bought one over here in the UK. It really is a superb guitar and the single coil tones are really high quality giving you two guitars in one. I took it to a gig last Saturday and used it for every song. I compared it with the Gibson and actually preferred the Epiphone. It's good to get reviews like this from a pro many thanks.

@reverendglenn

9 жыл бұрын

Andrew Butcher Great to hear Andrew! Enjoy. If you have not tried out the D'Adarrio NYXL strings yet, pick up a set. I just bought two sets and really like them.

I enjoyed your video AND your playing. I just picked up a used dot. As a Les Paul Custom player it felt great in my hands so I just had to have it. I have not yet had the time to fully investigate the g string intonation problem yet but I am assuming it may be the nut since I have run out of adjustment on the saddle. Of its not the nut, ill have to flip the saddle for a we bit more. Of all the setup videos Ive watched, yours is the only one that mentioned using pencil graphite to lube the nut. Ive been using this method for 30 plus years and have never had any tuning issues. Im surprised no one else mentions it. Thanks for posting your video!

Great finally someone who plays the 335 as it should be played

Very nice reviews and playing Glenn thanks for doing this. I'm thinking to get one of this. I like the one with block inlay looks more jazzy to me but this is also awesome guitar. God bless.

Sorry for the delay. My hard drive crashed. I like them both frankly. It will really depend if you prefer a larger body guitar or a smaller body guitar.

Noone has ever mentioned this but I notice that the neck face is tipped forward. I imagine this is to improve comfort.. I've never seen this in a guitar before.

Great review. Informative but not long winded. Great job.

@reverendglenn

10 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kenneth. Just saw your comment. Much appreciated.

I see you have trouble with the small size of Les Pauls...me too. But when I tell people that, they look at me like I'm crazy. But on the other hand many say 335's are just to big, but they fit me like a glove...perfect balance and no back pain. Thanks, great review...thinking about getting one for sure.

Its weird i like the way the Sheraton looks but like the way the Dot sounds. Plus im not crazy about the push-pull pots on the Sheraton. Ill be buying a Dot come December ! Epiphone stepped up their quality as far as hardware goes too. Better pots, switches and jacks than 10 years ago.

you play beautifully man.. Just bought the epi dot used and love it.

@reverendglenn

9 жыл бұрын

Thanks Man! Since this video I have done some serious modifications to it. Got some Lace Alumitones and had them installed. While he was working on it he installed 250K pots, new 3 way and a heavy duty input jack. I also swapped out the machine heads and installed a TUSQ nut. With just a little over $350 in mods I have a guitar that totally ROCKS.

Thanks for that Glenn I'll certainly have a look at the NYXLs

Another great review glen. I look forward to more from you!

Great review, man. Thanks for posting it. Would be nice to add all your reviews to a playlist for easy perusal. Not that I have anything against Miss Fuzzle, of course! :D

these are great guitars, obviously there is going to be a difference between one of these and a Gibson, but it's definetely not 1000 bucks worth of difference!

have it and put 11's on it and use a fender acoustasonic amp 4 jazz as well as a v 22 bugera nice jazz sound/ tone

If you can find one in good condition on Craigslist go for it. They really are wonderful.

Super nice tone and some tasty chops...! I'm looking at replacing my 1973 335 with either one of those guitars or possibly a Gretsch 2622. Hard to get a decent idea of what those sound like, or play like, as where I live ( northern Thailand ) not a big call for Gretsch.. So, leaning towards the Epi... Like the idea of the thinner neck... Thanks for putting up the vid!

Could you do a lesson on the intro chords you played there? They sound amazing

I love that opening instrumental....like to learn it..sounds familiar..? great guitar!

good review btw :) and nice playing! i'm looking into one of these, or a jaguar. aah the GAS (gear aquisition syndrome) never ends....

I've been using Ernie Ball Titanium coated strings recently and they are really good but I like the idea of the NYXLs so thanks again Glenn. More reviews and recommendations please?

beautiful playing!!!

Man you are a great guitarist... I really like your style of playing! I have a question, what do you prefer... The Sheraton or the Dot?

@reverendglenn

10 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dylan! The Sheraton is a bit more tricked out with the inlays on the fretboard and the "tree of life" vine inlay on the headstock. I also found the attention to detail on the Sheratons in regard to finish a bit better. This Cherry Dot I am playing was a factory second with some blemishes I got at Sam Ash for $310. The Sheraton neck feels a tad heavier which (to me at least) makes the whole guitar seem a bit off-balance. Sound wise, I would say they are very similar. Hope this helps?

@opisijbotin6605

10 жыл бұрын

Thanx It really did!

Your reviews are very helpful, because you are a great player, so we can listen true "jazzy" stuff. thanks! ;)

My sister gave me guitar like this 3 years ago.

Great review! Many thanks and great playing: skilled and soulful.

@reverendglenn

10 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

beautiful playing

thnx for the reply sir , well i think I heard that the eiphone dot users are having a problem with the guitar in staying in tune , and intonation problems too besides the ES339 offers the option to split coils like you demonstrated it in your video ( and thanks for that i didn't know about it ) so i think i might buy the ES339 although i like the dot body and it's an iconic guitar i m really confused now haha

Hey Glenn, I really enjoy your honest and informative reviews, I am having trouble deciding on a new guitar, I have narrowed it down to the Epiphone Sheraton II Pro or the ES-339 Pro, I play mostly at home and sometimes jam with friends playing Classic Rock, Blues & Country, any advice is greatly appreciated.

@ArchangelMLM

6 жыл бұрын

I am across the bay from you in Valrico.😇

Thanks, nice to see something other than blues &or lounge jazz! I appreciated Bright Size Life! Thanks for the review.

@reverendglenn

10 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Thinking of buying a dot for $400, any pros/cons i should know about before i buy?

Whats the name of the song at the beginning

nice !

okay thank you for the help , i will check that website :)

the switch on my gibson lpj went dirty, so i used electronic cleaner. that removed the lubricant and made the switch stiff and squeeky. i put a bit of wd40 in there and it's right as rain again. jusr for your info :)

@reverendglenn

8 жыл бұрын

+Bad Motivator If it works. I just know most folks do not recommend WD40 it eventually attracts dirt that will stick. Those 3 way switches are a pain in general.

@BadMotivator66

8 жыл бұрын

yeah they are a bit! just thought i'd share my experience :) and if it gets dirty, just clean and oil it again! :p

Great review. I tried a 339 pro and Dot at guitar center. I found the 339 pro had a slightly slimmer neck, but you stated that the Dot had a slimmer neck. I have very small hands but would like to get a 335. Do you know if the 335 pro limited edition has a smaller neck? It is listed on the Epiphone site as having a 60's slim taper neck. I'm a small guy but would like the deeper tone of the 335.

@reverendglenn

9 жыл бұрын

Chris, they probably all vary slightly. I have a Korean made dot that has a different neck than my red Chinese one. I do know that my 339 pro has a much chunkier neck than either of them. The best thing to do is test a bunch out at GC or Sam Ash and see which one is the best fit. Even though they are built to spec, they do vary.

Thank you!

i own the same guitar. Shes amazing! i love her. feel free to check out my improv vids.

Hi, is there a difference between the Epiphone 335 Dot and the limited Edition ES 335? I decided not to get the Epiphone ES-339 Pro and instead am looking at the Limited edition. I want to ask you have you ever played the Epiphone Emperor Swingster? It looks like a gretsch? Tell me what you think? Thanks.

@reverendglenn

10 жыл бұрын

Swingster is a fun guitar. I am just not a fan of Bigsby tailpieces. They take up so much real estate and detract from the guitar. Just my opinion...nothing more.

@AngelMartinez-qs3cf

10 жыл бұрын

Ok. Thank for responding. All the best..

Misty! Thanks!

Hi Glenn,, i was wondering how you would compare the korean dot,,to the china made...i recently got a deluxe dot,2001 korean,,got for 200 cause the neck had a extremely thin crack where they put the neck n body together,,also guitar was set horribly,,who ever owned it had 9's on top strings and 10's on bottom..and strings inch off the board..crack was probably due to humiduty..so i put super glue over where the crack is,,which was on back and went to one side of the neck..did that so it wouldnt get worse i hope thats ok to do..,,anyway i re set the whole guitar and it play very nice..and it also says "limited edition" on the back of the head,,and serial number starts with "I" which means made at Seign factory in korea.."S" means Samick factory..i dont knmow which ones are better..i hope its the latter

@reverendglenn

9 жыл бұрын

jazzplayer11 Samick is better and the S does mean Samick. I have a blonde Samick model and love it.

Geat video! I would like to know what amp are you using in this video... Thanks

@reverendglenn

9 жыл бұрын

Hi Matthew. I am using a Line6 Bogner 112. Modeling tube amp.

Mr Glenn , what do you recommend , the dot or the Es339 ? i already have the classic vibe telecaster so i want a new sound , a humbucker sound :)

Hi Glenn, I want to know if the ES-339 is better or worse or the same? Sorry for all the bombardment of soo many questions!

@reverendglenn

10 жыл бұрын

Not a problem. The 339 is just a smaller version of the 335. A lot of people do not like the large size of the 335.

Hi, what is the song that you play at the beginning? I know it,, I just cant name it.. I want to learn to play it.. thanks

@rafrodr

7 жыл бұрын

mark wilber The song is, "Misty"

Im either getting this Dot or a Es-339 from Epiphone idk which im going to go with tho

@reverendglenn

10 жыл бұрын

Try them both! Good luck!

@jazzplayer11

9 жыл бұрын

Riley Reneau ..get a deluxe dot..they are great,,better playing than the 339's im my humble opinion

Do you think it's worth tracking down a Korean 335?

The standard Tune O Matic bridges have their deficiencies for sure. I installed a Babicz full contact bridge on my 339 and it is stable, in tune and the guitar now screams. Check the full contact hardware website. full contact hardware dot com. It is well worth the investment.

i got it!!!

Is this the 1997 model?

@reverendglenn

8 жыл бұрын

+Richie Elia No. It's Chinese made from 2009. Personally, I prefer the Korean ones.