Thanks! I always look forward to Friday (well Thursday for me as I watch on the website) and getting "stuck in"!!! As I always say Colin, keep 'em coming! Got my coffee and getting ready to watch the bonus unboxing!

@theguitaristas

Жыл бұрын

⭐️Thanks mate! Hope you are doing good? 🙏😎

@brutus6328

Жыл бұрын

@@theguitaristas Doing well Colin! THANKS!!! Getting ready to go back on the ambulance (for the job, NOT as a patient! LMAO) and I cannot wait. Rehab is done and my new plastic/metal/titanium knees feel great! LOL

@theguitaristas

Жыл бұрын

@@brutus6328 Great to hear that! 😎👍👍

@gergemall

Ай бұрын

Ditto ❤

27:18 Epiphone killing it yet AGAIN! Whatever they've been doing over the past two years, they need to just keep doing it!

@jmartini8875

Жыл бұрын

Agreed. 😁

@howardwright6961

Жыл бұрын

Ditto. I would love to have a Gibson, Heritage or Eastman guitar, but all are beyond my pocket. I did stretch to an Epi LP 59 and have no regrets

@taborturtle

Жыл бұрын

I just bought an Epi SG with the P90's and it is instantly my favorite guitar out if the 6 I own! It sounds even better than my PRS. I can't put it down! So yeah, whatever Epiphone is doing don't stop! And thanks Colin for the advice. It was your video that convinced me to get it.

@howardwright6961

Жыл бұрын

That's interesting. I don't have a p90 loaded guitar and hope I can afford one in the new year. Considering the Rpu Wiltshire?

@MrStickman666

Жыл бұрын

Always loved Epiphone and glad to see them rising too the top .And i own two 1995 birds eye maple les Paul and a 2010 SG Prophecy with EMG pickups which i don't like that much 81/85 pickups don't have the tone as my Les Paul.

I understand the fear in playing in shops, personally think your a great player & appreciate all the hard work you put in. This is & has been my favorite channel for quite some time. Have a great weekend Collin.

@markfahey3921

Жыл бұрын

my favourite guitar channel too, I can't be doing with all the shouty American channels.

@BeantownToBigD

Жыл бұрын

@@markfahey3921 did you really have to poke your finger in the eye of the "Americans"?

@theguitaristas

Жыл бұрын

Cheers Edward that's really appreciated! 🙏😊 Have a good one yourself mate!

@theguitaristas

Жыл бұрын

@BeantonwToBigD I'm sure he didn't mean it like that and they all probably think i'm shit anyway so it sort of balances out...

@LarThib

Жыл бұрын

@@theguitaristas no we don't! Plenty of us from across the pond love your playing! Cheers!

Thanks once again for another great review. Never liked demos or reviews til I came across yours. I luv them.

What a thoughtful demonstration on the EPi-phony @26:54 turning it down a little and cleaning it up after each chord strum. No one else does this. Thats the vital bit of information I need. How it cleans up dynamically. Thank you.

Great job and I always enjoy your playing Colin! So excited you went with another Eastman too! I can't speak highly enough about them. Love my Eastman goldtop! Thanks for the great content, cheers!

Thank you sir that is a comparison I’ve wondered about although I would have loved to have another model or two. But it was fun visiting you anyway…cheers mate!

Great channel. Thanks for all you do

Thanks for your excellent work! It's my favorite guitar channel.

Well considering the price of all three I think the epiphone knocks um out the park! Great playing today Colin! 👍🎸🔥

@johncarlo7395

Жыл бұрын

Yep, I'll go with that.

@theguitaristas

Жыл бұрын

Cheers James!

@applesauceblues6952

Жыл бұрын

Nah, the epiphone sounded dull and dead unplugged. If the instrument isn’t reasonably its not worth having.

I love your videos. Original and thoughtful. Thanks for doing what you do.

@theguitaristas

Жыл бұрын

Thanks man!

As an SG player for 40yrs…I just love coming to this Chanel to see the wall of SGs…Best reviewer on YT….no bullshit…keep it up my man👍

@theguitaristas

Жыл бұрын

Cheers Ashley that's appreciated man!... I do love an SG! 😁👍🔥

@johndaugherty4127

2 ай бұрын

Just got my first SG! Epi Modern, and I Lloooove it.

I’ve been watching YT since it started. I watch guitar content all the time and today is the first time I’ve come across your channel. Immediately subscribed! Great content, well edited, and I appreciate you giving your actual opinions. Many channels feel a bit more like watching an advert as of late.

@theguitaristas

Жыл бұрын

Cheers Andrew, glad you found us thanks for the sub and support! 😎👍

Thanks for the video and the detailed comparison! I bought the Eastman SB55/v last year and I've been using it at every gig or rehearsal ever since. It's a fantastic "Rock 'n' Roll Guitar" and absolutely perfect for me as a singer and rhythm guitarist in a band. Brilliant craftsmanship!

Really enjoy how in-depth your channel is and how unbiased you are. I actually have the same Gibson les paul Junior you have and absolutely love it, probably my go-to guitar. That being said, I actually just bought the TV yellow Epiphone special instead of the Gibson and a Gold Top 50s Epi over the Gibson because of your channel and reviews. Thank you for helping me look past the name on the headstock.

Great content as allways! By far my favourite guitar channel! Keep up the great work and thank you very much!

@theguitaristas

Жыл бұрын

Cheers Felix that’s appreciated man! 😎👍

Bless ya, been looking forward to this one!! The sunburst is my favorite color for sure.

Excellent review. Thank you for all your effort. So enjoyable. 🤘👍

@theguitaristas

Жыл бұрын

Cheers Dan! 😎👍

Another excellent review, thanks Colin. Accompanied by some of your most enjoyable playing yet! Have a good 'un¨

@theguitaristas

Жыл бұрын

Cheers David and you!

Always look forward to your video's thanks for putting in the time.

@theguitaristas

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for supporting! 😎👍

Thanks for posting!

Another Great Video Collin. My Epi Les Paul Jr is fantastic. I lower the tone down to about 8 and I get that good dark sound out of it.

@theguitaristas

Жыл бұрын

and I bet you get more sounds out of it than any other guitar eh? 😁👍

Bought an Eastman almost on a whim and there’s not a thing I would change about that guitar. Neck and fretwork are perfect, and the pickup rocks. It’s a pure joy to play and through a tweed deluxe it’s epic.

@willmurphy8650

Жыл бұрын

Same! Eastman put Gibson to shame

@charlesbolton8471

Жыл бұрын

If you’re so happy with a Chinese guitar maybe you should get a Chinese amp to match it. People seem to be enjoying the new Fender Tone Masters and I’m sure they will eventually have a Tweed model in the lineup. People buying expensive Chinese guitars are going to be the death of the American made guitar. I hope all guys will be happy when that day comes. Choices have consequences whether or not you believe it.

@aperezdeal

Жыл бұрын

@@charlesbolton8471Go back in time and prevent USA companies from realizing that they could make more money by outsourcing. Our US guitars are chock full of over seas parts just like those Eastmans have German (Faber) and Japanese parts in them. And Eastman sources woods from the same lots as Collins which is a US company. Hell I don’t know how many children built my iPhone but I know that I’m on my iPhone right now.

@charlesbolton8471

Жыл бұрын

@@aperezdeal If I could I would, and while I was back there I’d tell Leo Fender and Ted McCarty to protect their designs. Then we would a dramatically different guitar industry today. I’m using my iPhone right now, too. I might be in the minority, but I would be more than willing to pay twice the price if Apple gave the option to buy an American made iPhone.

@aperezdeal

Жыл бұрын

@@charlesbolton8471 I hear you, but if computer prices from the 80s is anything to go by it may be closer to 4x the cost.

I think they all sound fantastic. Great playing, too.

Great review and Video, Colin !

@theguitaristas

Жыл бұрын

Cheers Dan!

Thanks for another great review. Love the Eastman and the Epiphone

Thanks for your knowledge, I learn a lot

Fantastic review. Interesting and enjoyable.

Since I own the new Epiphone Les Paul Special and a white Tokai Les Paul Special I am leaning towards the Billie Joe Armstrong Junior. The Epiphone P-90 PRO pickups are surprisingly good. I'd pick an Eastman over a Gibson everytime, though. But with a different finish, for sure.

@MrStickman666

Жыл бұрын

me as well warmer tone

Another great video! Those Eastman guitars look awesome

I am fairly new at watching your videos and only about 18 months into playing but I have acquired a few guitars already. I absolutely love your videos and you always put out great information about the stuff you are reviewing and playing. As long as you’re making videos…. I will be watching! And also I do believe that P90 sound is my favorite! Have a great day sir

@Poppy-tw1ve

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! But I’m not having much luck. I can’t figure out what to do lol

Another great episode. Love your channel.

@theguitaristas

Жыл бұрын

Cheers man!

Another great video Colin! Loving the Eastman content Keep it coming! And might I say, the Les Paul Juniors seem to bring out something in you as you sound great. Can’t wait to watch the next video tonight. Cheers from Brisbane.

@theguitaristas

Жыл бұрын

Cheers Stefan!

Always wonderful...thank you for all your hard work a dedication.

@theguitaristas

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! 😎👍

Colin, excellent video as usual. Very impressed with the Eastman sound.

@theguitaristas

Жыл бұрын

Thanks mate!

I've watched this video several times. I decided to buy the BJA Junior based on your review. It fit my budget, first of all. I chose this model over the Epiphone Les Paul junior because of the numbers: neck size, etc. I'm glad you make comparisons like this.

I bought a epi special in t.v. yellow. There was only one issue, the back of the neck was very sticky. Sanded it down to bare wood, applied boiled linseed oil and perfection. 👍👍👍

Another great video Colin, I believe Eastman make great guitars even though I'm not in the market for a LP junior, I love your enthusiasm

With your influence (another of your videos; Epi VS Gib LP Special) I ordered the Epiphone IBG. Thank you again.

So here I go again... I find a new interest in a new genre of guitar and Guitaristas are there with the content I need :D Cheers Col.. nice one!

Watching you play them, I noticed you were enjoying the Eastman more. I've had Eastman acoustics and they were great, thanks for the review👍

Great vid and great playing Colin, has to be the Epi for me! all the best mate.

Love the channel and I appreciate the honest and unbiased reviews. One thing I wouldn’t mind seeing is a quick inspection of the frets with a fret rocker, particularly on the budget guitars. I’ve noticed a lot of high frets on budget guitars and it’s not a cheap to have a guitar tech level the frets. Cheers!

I just bought thr PRS SE One this week. Can't wait to hold ))) It would be interesting to compare One with the tested guitars. Thanks for the excellent review!

Thanks Colin. It is going to come down to what we feel, hear and quality. They all seem like decent guitars. I have an Epiphone Plus Top Pro Les Paul but I need to replace the output jack or at least the retainer nut. Because it will not tighten as it should. Hence the perceived quality of the original assembly. Peace.

i bought the billy ray armstrong one because of your video i love it so much

Your content is awesome. Just keep doing what you’re doing however often you are able to. I’m 52 and still battle with the guitar - in a good way ! Cheers

@theguitaristas

Жыл бұрын

Cheers man that's appreciated!... guitar is a lifelong and thoroughly enjoyable battle! 😎👍

The JJN signature Epiphone "Gold Glory" may be the best single cut P90 being made right now. LP shape, ebony and mahogany, with a Seymour Duncan P90. I haven't found anything yet that comes close. Great video. Thanks.

Agreed with the one in ten. They were literally known as that back in 2000 when I ran a studio. Since then I've bought and sold loads. The 2017 HP classics were an uptick for me. The others had all the usual issues- refusal to intonate above the 12th on the g and d, binding bleed, poor nut work, bad tops...Ugh. I moved to an sg from 98 and never looked back. Good video as ever.

I own an Epiphone Jr and love it, but I'm impressed with the Eastman from what I'm hearing, but the price is out of my budget, great video

I had the good fortune to try the Eastman in a shop. I immediately felt “at home”- the feel of the finish, neck shape and weight were all just right. It didn’t disappoint when I started to play. I always enjoy your playing Colin and your videos are some of the best to be found on KZread. Keep up the good work!

@theguitaristas

Жыл бұрын

Cheers Ian!

Loving the channel!!!

Another great comparison video. Hard to beat the value for money you get with the Epiphone. My Junior is a 2011 Epiphone project guitar I got used from our local shop. Played it several times and got along well with it. Had cheap tuners, a very hot humbucker and not great wiring. I went for a Generic Korean made alnico 5 humbucker-sized P90, premium wiring from 6 String Supplies, Graphtec nut and vintage style white button tuners. Killer little guitar now.

@tomasvanecek8626

Жыл бұрын

Not going to argue with you by any means... but there is not so much of this value for the money with musical instruments .. you get what you pay for.. And honestly - I am glad I bought all my gear years ago. They just dont do them that way anymore. Bean counters and stakeholders - the corporate greed won.

Thank you so much for this video. I took your word and bought an SB 55 last Saturday. I just played my first gig with it tonight, and it completely blew my mind. If I had money, I would buy every Eastman on the market.

@theguitaristas

Жыл бұрын

Nice one! 😁👍👍 I’m gradually buying them all!! 🔥

Great review n video. Gave me a good chuckle you old French smoothie.. still Stoke with my BJA Epiphone.. cheers cober

@theguitaristas

Жыл бұрын

Cheers mate!

Your playing videos are some of the best on KZread. Now I want that Eastman. Keep playing on.

@theguitaristas

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Chad that's appreciated! 🙏😊

You make them all sound great but surprisingly I preferred the Gibson for sound and the Eastman for looks. As it was a close 2nd I think it's the one I'll buy one day.

Good catch on qualifying the "French Polish" unfortunately my mind went there instantly. Thanks for the excellent information.

Great review mt, loved the color of the Eastman , a darn good job breaking down all three, most excellent job m.

@michaelirons5662

Жыл бұрын

ya did well mt, keep on rocking m.

@theguitaristas

Жыл бұрын

Thanks man that's appreciated!

@michaelirons5662

Жыл бұрын

@@theguitaristas thats mega mt keep on rocking m.

Great video Col. I’d just controlled my gas for an Eastman SB59 in the Vintage finish...now it’s back! Nearly every review I’ve read / watched rates Eastman very highly.

@theguitaristas

Жыл бұрын

Danger lies ahead… 😜

Nice video as always... thanks

@theguitaristas

Жыл бұрын

Thanks man!

Just managed snap up the Billie joe epiphone from Andertons it’s on sale down to £419 with hard case. Arrives just after Xmas. Your video on this and the review on the epiphone did it for me. I now have 4x single pick-up jnrs in my collection of guitars. Merry Christmas 🎄

@theguitaristas

Жыл бұрын

😁👍

I totally believe this takes you all week. the quality of your videos show that, the multiple angles, the video closeups, excellent editing, the organized handwriting in that notebook... and all this presented in an indexed manner.

@theguitaristas

Жыл бұрын

Cheers Danny, thanks for watching that’s the most important bit! 😁🙏👍

Love Juniors. I have a Gibson and an Epi custom shop. Blindfolded I would never be able to tell the difference. Thanks for the show. Cheerski.

@theguitaristas

Жыл бұрын

Cheers man!

Perfect. My next purchase will be a Jr.

Great video! I would love any of these three. My budget dictates that I'll need that Epi if you please. 😂

What a teriffic analysis and all round entertainment thank you for your work sir! I shall look forward to tuning in more often. On the back of this I bought the Eastman having tried a few Gibsons which to me felt like toys in comparison and were most definately not 'the ones' (and im a dyed in the wool Gibson man). The Eastman is a joy. That ebony neck alone-wow and, well, all of it really. Thanks again

@theguitaristas

Жыл бұрын

Cheers Howard, fantastic guitars eh!! 😁👍

@howardyoung4185

Жыл бұрын

@@theguitaristas Yes indeed-they will be worth a fortune in 50 years time😂

I agree with a lot of the views below. I like the way you are down to earth and a normal bloke! Plus I was surprised about your revelation, that you, like me and probably most guitarists? Have the playing in a shop problem. Brilliant and entertaining programme!!

@theguitaristas

Жыл бұрын

Cheers Albert...to be honest i'm just a normal bloke lucky enough to own a few cameras and have bit of time on my hands! 🤣

another great video! they all sound great but my pick would definetly be the eastman.

@theguitaristas

Жыл бұрын

😎👍

They all look awesome to me, especially the white Epi & with a hardcase you can’t really grumble at that price

Love this vids! Great to hear an honest point of view from someone who is objective and does not put Gibson on a pedestal… You should review the Eastman Les Pauls, very curious to hear your opinion. Keep it coming! Nice work.

@theguitaristas

Жыл бұрын

Watch this space!… 😜

I'm pretty sold on the Eastman. It just sounds right. I haven't had a chance to play either but based on the weight and resonance it's probably more on par with a G cs variation. I love the varnish and don't mind that it "personalizes via dents and dings" easily.. and Great googly moogly the sound!! It has a characteristic I can't quite place my finger on.

The Eastman is the one I like. Your playing even went up a bit with the Eastman and the pickups sound bright and clear.

I have an Eastman antique finish Les Paul and it’s stunning

Great review again Colin. I really enjoy and appreciate your honest, interesting and entertaining comparison videos especially. Knowing your preference for P90 loaded guitars, have you seen that Sire are releasing a Larry Carlton single cut/LP with P90s? Might be interesting

@theguitaristas

Жыл бұрын

😲... thanks Howard I didn't know that! I'll definitely be trying to get one of those!! 😎👍

Great video Colin! I love your honesty, and sense of humor. I own the Gibson myself, and I bought the Music City saavy bridge for it. it made it so much more enjoyable to play. It looks stock, but it's compensated, and much lighter. no more sitar'ing. I prefer the finish on the Eastman, and Epiphone is no slouch at all. they're all good arent they?

@theguitaristas

Жыл бұрын

Cheers Matt, is that the one uncle Larry told us about? 🤔

Loved that😊 Thanks Colin👌🎸

Good video Colin. I own an Eastman as you know and the quality is stunning. Recently bought a Gibson DC Junior Tribute from the European Gibson demo shop in Netherlands and it is a fine instrument. I wouldn't but an expensive Gibson from an online retailer.

@theguitaristas

Жыл бұрын

Cheers Brian, loving the Eastman's now mate! 😁👌

I love your reviews and playing ! I hope you get a chance to review some Supro guitars and amps. That would be awesome. Thanks 👍🏼

I have one of these Eastman’s. Best guitar I’ve ever owned. Feels like I’ve had it for 20 years.

I love your playing dude best channel i have found in a long time i would buy the eastman if i could

@theguitaristas

10 ай бұрын

Cheers man glad you found us! 😁👍

Great playing I forgot to mention.

New subscriber love the knowledge 👍

Hi Collin!. All three sound excellent but to my ears the Eastman sounds more resonant. The Eastman when you stram a chord has more presence unplugged and plugged. Very good review as always and great playing. Thanks.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

@theguitaristas

Жыл бұрын

Cheers Michael, I thought and felt that too... about the Eastman, not my playing! 🤣

I shop around for used guitar's 50 years ago I was given the advice to buy the best used guitar you can get instead of a new cheap one ,I have 4 gibson juniors one is a Billie Joe with leopard skin case I only paid £1100 all play great .

Very intresting Colin,i liked the Eastman guitar ,well informative cheers 👍🎸

Another really good video. I really enjoy watching. Your demeanor tends to calm me. Lol Keep up the good work. Always look forward to seeing a new vid popping up. Looking forward to your OX review. I’m on the edge of my seat to purchasing one. Thanks brother man!!

@theguitaristas

Жыл бұрын

Cheers David, I may not do a full on review of the ox for a while but all I can say is if you have a few nice amps just get one so you can use them properly… it’s a game changer!

@davidharder7512

Жыл бұрын

@@theguitaristas oh, my. My wife will be overjoyed, and I’ll be absolutely tickled. Look like a new OX will be headed my way.

@theguitaristas

Жыл бұрын

@@davidharder7512 You can play with headphones only too so she will definitely be happy! 🤣👍

@davidharder7512

Жыл бұрын

@@theguitaristas I’m howling!! Great selling point! 😝

I'd like an Eastman! Can't find a dealer here in the Philippines, too bad. I love these videos, I just play it while I'm doing my practice, so relaxing.

@theguitaristas

Жыл бұрын

Thanks man! 😎👍

Another Top Shelf presentation! Having to wrap my head around the Epiphone... It's truly the better value... My personal desire is the Eastman... And now this episode confirms it. Thanks for sharing

@theguitaristas

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Michael! 😎👍

of those 3 I would still have the Gibson, depsite the finish floors, I love black guitars especialy with tortie plates. I would probably beat up the finish a bit more to make it look 'reliced'. keep up the great work :)

I'm an SG guy. I have a Strat Plus that I love, but my favorite SG is literally within arm's reach all day. I've wanted a Junior since the 70s. Thanks... I think!

Loving it!

Your enuendos had me laughing so hard! The Eastman is definitely my favorite of the 3. That Epi didn't sound bad at all either! Thanks for showing us!

I have one of those SB55 single cuts and it's a stellar instrument. I posted a video on my KZread channel playing some blues riffs on it through a Boss Katana and it sounds really good.

@theguitaristas

Жыл бұрын

Nice one Jimmy! 😎👍

great video brother! id have to say that the sunburst eastman got me in a good way lol! its sexy haha! and sounds great! as for my "full metal tele" douglas tele clone i replaced the switch and shes golden! im not quite finished just yet...ill be installing a coilsplit slider switch to the control cavity cover so i can play the bridge h/b as 3 pickups and add in the neck for a total of 7 tones...all in phase... these are the "hotrod" model zebra humbuckers from guitarmadness on ebay...these sound mellow...kinda dark but lovely...more testing to follow!

I love this channel, as a guitar but novice player this channel makes me feel like I’m chatting about guitars at home or in the pub with my mate. Playing in shops really intimidated me but I invested in the Fender mustang micro - I take that with me now with my headphones and I can play in my own world in the corner and not feel embarrassed. The micro gives you a good sense of the guitar through you home amp, it’s also improved my ability to play at home with disturbing the wife. Great little investment guys…

@theguitaristas

9 ай бұрын

Cheers Andrew, that’s a great tip for trying out guitars in store! 👍👍

I've been looking for the Eastman double cut SB55 DC, and all of them are well over £1k (not sure about the Lollar pickup for my taste), never had a chance to try it out, but reviews online are generally glowing. Mahogany over the okume would drive me me more towards the purchase tbh.

Went shopping for a les paul jr single the Eastman lollar I didnt care for the epiphone fretwork wasnt great…ended up getting a gibson les paul tribute..great fret work,love the solid maple neck on a Gibson,sounds great and cheaper than the Eastman!

Colin great upload again , you are the man of the moment bro 👌🏻 power to your elbow mate Cheers 70s John 😊

@theguitaristas

Жыл бұрын

Thanks mate 😎👍

That Eastman sounds unbelievable but I suspect it's because of the Lollar pickup. It looks so killer too though!