I walked into the store and saw one in the display case. They took it out for me to demo and it never made it back in. I adore this guitar and it is worth the money. Epiphone has stepped up its game.
@georgehorner1578
10 ай бұрын
I have been playing for many years and Epi was always a workhorse, especially the Sheratons , top quality but you are right on, this Epi is something to behold.
@brentsims8002
Жыл бұрын
I have both . The Gibson 335 and bought the JB epi , not because of Joe , but because it’s such a great guitar. It’s worth the money .
@onlyonemail
Жыл бұрын
Glad to hear that in terms of playability and sound, is there a difference that you feel?
@douglasgoodall3612
4 ай бұрын
I haved one of these, but mine has Joe's signature inlaid on the neck 🙂 It is a beautiful instrument. Beyond its good looks, it is chock full of harmonics begging to come out when you play. I have wanted one of these for years, and I am so joyful every time I pick it up to play.
@stancoleshill8925
Жыл бұрын
Makes a world of difference when somebody knows how to play the thing. You're one of the best I have heard on here for a while. Looks like you were enjoying yourself. Looks like the "CUSTOM MADE" sign is hiding the holes for the regular stop bar. Note that the addition of the trem greatly reduces the angle of the strings much more than without it.
@VN9001
Жыл бұрын
As an fyi, there are no post holes under the Custom Made plaque on this model, it's just cosmetic (although you are correct about the original purpose of the plaque - the vibrato tail pieces were "custom" additions requiring removal of the stop bar tail piece).
@henryfrank4073
Жыл бұрын
Very nice guitar beautiful I love color red looks good I wish they had made one with a varitone switch they should do it Freddy King Edition.🎸🎶🎶
@f.duranleau4416
Жыл бұрын
For about the same price you could buy a used genuine Gibson ES-333 made in the USA at the Gibson Memphis shop. I found one for $1,400...Amazing guitar!
@robertwells9526
Жыл бұрын
Enjoying the guitar, and the guitar playing , very cool Bro. I had a Walnut colored Es many years ago that I played for many years, and like an idiot I let it go, wish I hadn't. I still play, but only for my Saviour Jesus now days, and Im having the time of my life. God bless.
@Walks-With-Pride
Жыл бұрын
That's some very slick playing! Good looking guitar as well.
@nickwilson9210
Жыл бұрын
Nice job your so much nicer then trogly I have tried to deal with him outside of his show and he is not nice and doesn’t care about customers at all I think one of he lines he told me was “go somewhere else and buy it there” and stop bugging him essentially. And I was just asking questions and if you google him I’m not the first one to say it. Back to you guys it’s just nice to see you care and love what you do and that you also give back keep up the great work
@vautrain
Жыл бұрын
That was quite a jam! It sounded great. I do think the Burstbuckers sound especially good in that guitar.
@annrhoads6808
Жыл бұрын
SUPPER NICE TONE WOULD LOVE TO HAVE ONE LIKE IT SOUNDS REALLY GOOD GREAT F OU R BLUES AND JAZZ THANK FOR THE DEMO ✌TRACY ANN RHOADS 🎸🎀🎸
@Jason95935
Жыл бұрын
I’m tossing up between this and the Eastman T468B haven’t played either of them and both these guitars are interstate so I’m unsure I prefer to play a guitar before I buy one 😅
@Michael777Simmons
Жыл бұрын
Just got here today and holy crap... I know it's MIC guitar well way to go China. I have a Gibson Trini Lopez 335 and it feels as good. Sound is unbelievable. Rip on this if you want but if you do it's because you haven't played one yet.
@applesaucebandit7188
Жыл бұрын
I’m interested in getting one of these. I’d like to hear it with some more distortion or an overdrive pedal. I bet it sounds hot! Lovely guitar. I’m mostly into metal but I’ve always wanted an ES 335
@rocktorrocks
Жыл бұрын
There’s a youtube short of this guy playing metal on one. kzitem.info47WXaNXm-6M?feature=share I also did a demo of it on my channel with some crunch tones. Cheers! 🤘😎
@donthewatcher8835
Жыл бұрын
I sometimes run it through a boss metalzone pedal
@markcraig3702
5 ай бұрын
Mine is on the way.
@larsfocken3456
Жыл бұрын
I think this guitar ist too expensive. The price is near to a point where you can consider to save some more money and buy something like an Eastman T486 or so. Unless you are a Joe Bonamassa fan or you like the vibrato system so much. BTW I own the Joe Bonamassa Lazarus Les Paul and it is a great instrument.
@mgriff56
2 ай бұрын
I think the one big difference between this Epiphone 335 and a Gibson is the 5 ply Mahogany body. How much might that affect the sound? Impossible question to answer totally accurately, but otherwise, wow! This sounds superb?
@mudfun33
Жыл бұрын
I have one on order w/Joe Bonamassa inlay. Can't wait. He may not display this in his collection, and maybe it has to be a Gibson for that to happen, but then it would cost a hell of alot more!
@samborn7120
2 ай бұрын
I just scored one used. I am dying to get it home!
@Jackie_Rosewood
Жыл бұрын
Waiting for mine to delivery. I picked up one from Joe Bonamassa website they had a special one with the signature inlay. The website said it was limited to 300. Awesome review until mine arrived🎸🎸👍🏻👍🏻🤘🏻
@jiajunyang1573
Жыл бұрын
I am seriously considering it. The past JB models are very desirable.
@VN9001
Жыл бұрын
Great review, well done! This is one pricey Epiphone. But the least expensive Gibson 335 model is even pricier! At least they put Gibson pickups in it which is really nice.👍
@DoceVicioBlues
Жыл бұрын
Amazing guitar! thanks!
@laurifinlandia
11 ай бұрын
great chops, man! way to show what the instrument is capable of. 👏🏻
@edenbarrera7599
Жыл бұрын
Mine is on order from Sweetwater, just noticed they no longer carry them on the site, they are sold out. Only 2,000 made. I see they are on other sites but wont be for too long. JB guitars go up in value. I noticed this when I tried to buy one of his other signature guitars. I was in the market for a Gibson 335 but the cost is so next level I held off. I believe this one will satisfy the sweet tooth for a while. The Gibson Burst buckers are what sold me, the vibrola was the cherry on the top. Pun intended. Great review.
@vig237
Ай бұрын
I am thinking of buying, but my 335 Burny which is actually very good and cost about 400 USD tells me I should not ....
@donthewatcher8835
Жыл бұрын
thanks for a excellent review and playing, i got one dec 19th for $1100, its my third bonomassa with burstbuckers, a 2011 JB Goldtop LP , Lazarus, and the 335 is almost flawless epiphone and joe next year put out Skinnerburst or that Root beer 1959 LP standard
@SteveResor
Жыл бұрын
Man that's nice ! The Gibson Tour was really Cool when You guys got to check out the B.B Press.
@MarkusKarbus
Жыл бұрын
Great guitar!
@philmanson2991
Жыл бұрын
Bought mine from Sweetwater, took pics, sent the serial# to my insurance agent, and put it back in it's case and original box. For all intents and purposes, it's a Gibson 335 for a third of the price. Update: I bought another one; the signature model only available through the JB store. It's put away, and first one is now a daily player.
@benrios7902
Жыл бұрын
In my opinion this sounds way better than the Epiphone Les Paul studio and the epi phone 59 you demoed
@fabianorodas
Жыл бұрын
Jus got this one today and honestly is a nice addition to my collection, it obviously needs some fret conditioning other than that it’s pretty nice and it sounds great
@-_AjB_-
Жыл бұрын
Would love to hear from you if it stays in tune well. My Gretsch struggled a bit, with the bigsby.
@fabianorodas
Жыл бұрын
@@-_AjB_- as long as you don’t use the Vibrola 😂
@DrJeebles
Жыл бұрын
Did you guys get a new camera? The picture looks sharper than usual. Congratulations on 30K subscribers! Nice work. Great demo, as always.
@MrCarlos1335
Жыл бұрын
ANY INFO ON THE 2022 EPIPHONE FIREBIRD, BY CHANCE.
@jeromewagschal9485
Жыл бұрын
Very nice...I already own so many guitars I really don't need this one too 😁😁 but let's face it : It's never about needing it's always about wanting... I simply wonder if this one has a 50's wiring or not ? If not I'd re-wire it... And $1299 is not that much considering the build quality, attention to detail, CTS pots and Gibson Burstbuckers...And the case 😁😁
@srh361
Жыл бұрын
WAY TOO OVERPRICED! They can't even put real rosewood on the guitar yet still want $1299, yeah right.
@Kdschaak
Жыл бұрын
So you think the rosewood on a Gibson is worth the extra 3 grand, when you are screaming about how over priced the Epiphone is? What?
@srh361
Жыл бұрын
@@Kdschaak That comment makes absolutely no sense!
@Sig8066
Жыл бұрын
Thanks to your show guys, I just bought one! Thank you!
@PlayandTradeGuitars
Жыл бұрын
Congrats enjoy!! 🎸🍻
@tonyhills2112
Жыл бұрын
Just wondering are there holes already drilled under the Custom Made plastic for conversion to a stop tailpiece?
@PlayandTradeGuitars
Жыл бұрын
Nope! Purely a vanity plate. Thanks for watching!
@nathanielvargas3863
Жыл бұрын
I currently cannot afford to purchase a guitar at this price point. I would love to buy one of Joe’s signature Epiphone guitars but the fact that it’s MIC makes me consider other options.
@wayneharrod9363
Жыл бұрын
If an instrument is an artist signature. You are paying a premium to have their name on it .I am not saying they are not worth it just to be aware of that .
@nathanielvargas3863
Жыл бұрын
@@wayneharrod9363 I’m well aware. Even if I had the money the fact that it’s made in China makes me not want to buy.
@Kdschaak
Жыл бұрын
@@nathanielvargas3863 Why? Is it the Chinese People in general, or just your idea of them being made in a sweatshop, by unskilled laborers, working for pennies?
@TempoDrift1480
Жыл бұрын
@@nathanielvargas3863 That's kind of silly. China makes some of the best guitars you'll ever find. I have a Chinese Les Paul that blows the doors of my American Gibson's. All night long.
@ryanfulldark2775
Жыл бұрын
@@nathanielvargas3863 There’s absolutely no reason to not buy an Epiphone at this point. They’re the best they’ve ever been by leaps and bounds
@danandrews2650
Жыл бұрын
Nice playing! I picked one up today....
@PlayandTradeGuitars
Жыл бұрын
Nice enjoy! 🍻
@abuzafeera
Жыл бұрын
not bad for plywood guitar, it will make snobs poor ppl who can't afford gibson happy, even tho they can get a real nice guitar with that price, once again, it's a win for snobs
@gergemall
Жыл бұрын
Sounds great.
@MrCarlos1335
Жыл бұрын
GOOD JOB, WELL DONE
@Tat2tammy13
Жыл бұрын
I ❤️ it...sounds great, looks incredible, and I could really benefit from an electric guitar 🎸!!! Pick me please 🙏 please 🙏 please 🙏 😊
@sharkair2839
Жыл бұрын
are the pick ups wax potted?
@anthonygonzalez8684
Жыл бұрын
It is. Very nice.
@mr.e8432
Жыл бұрын
Thank God! Just what the music world needs; yet another Bonamassa “signature” guitar.
@fluffydelberg
Жыл бұрын
the binding is not visible from the front IMO, so i don't really like this ES
@MrRubenrivera9649
Жыл бұрын
I love 335 guitars but what is the price every video I have seen don't mention price. If it is wrong to mention price sorry I asked.
@PlayandTradeGuitars
Жыл бұрын
$1299, thanks for watching!
@luigicalabrese
Жыл бұрын
Very useful video! Can this Epiphone be used to play jazz? Could you tell me about the difference in terms of sound from this and other models like Sheraton ii for example? Thanx
@PlayandTradeGuitars
Жыл бұрын
Yes you definitely could play jazz on this, 335 always sounds great for that. The Sheraton was originally one of Epiphone's versions of the Gibson 335, so it's really conceptually the same semi hollow with different cosmetic appointments. Both good choices: www.zzounds.com/a--3979398/item--EPIETSP
@luigicalabrese
Жыл бұрын
@@PlayandTradeGuitars thank you and congratulations for your channel
@idijai
Жыл бұрын
For context I live in Australia, it retails for $3,299 AUD The regular Epiphone ES-335 retails at $1,129 AUD. I was very excited about this guitar untill I saw the price.
@-_AjB_-
Жыл бұрын
Same. In the UK the Inspired by Gibson 335 is £419. This JB 335 is £1149
@mrmarleay396
Жыл бұрын
@@-_AjB_- Same in Canada. About 1/3 more money than the standard but I thought it was worth it so I bought one. Just retired and I wanted something a bit more special or different without going up to Gibson price range which would be 3x the price.
@PaulCooksStuff
Жыл бұрын
Nice vid and playing. Pity the comments section is being overrun by the same tiny handful of names who flood soooo many epi reviews on KZitem with zealotry and somehow think that degree of blinkered idolatry is doing the brand any favours in the eyes of the broader public.
@peterlostig
Жыл бұрын
A comparison with Eastman would be interesting. Seems to be a great guitar, but 1,3k is a lot for an Epiphone
@srh361
Жыл бұрын
@@BlueberryStinkFinger62 Uh no they're not, sorry to disappoint you but Gibson is still king of the mountain over epiphone.
@mr.astrophysics9115
Жыл бұрын
@@srh361 no one wants Gibson anymore..that's the facts people are sick of them Epiphone is king 🤴 whether you like it or not..and I suggest you learn Epiphones history..
@mr.astrophysics9115
Жыл бұрын
@@srh361 how many law suits has Gibson won over there so called inventions😂😅🤣...like I said learn the history of Epiphone...there would be no Gibson les paul if not for Les Paul and Epiphone..period end of story
@srh361
Жыл бұрын
@@mr.astrophysics9115 First off I KNOW the Gibson/Epiphone history but that was NOT what we were talking about! In Secondly, it's not fact that no one wants a Gibson anymore cause right now Gibson is doing better than they have in years go check for yourself before you start saying something is a fact. I've had this same conversation/argument with a few people and as it turns out 98% of the those people couldn't afford a real Gibson so they bash on them and say the exact things as you're saying, hell I used to be one of those people until I bought my first real Gibson and I quickly realized they're night and day from one another. I mean that's cool if you love epiphone either by not being able to afford a Gibson yet want that same tone or for any other reason but to say epiphone is king over Gibson is just asinine. Just because epiphone came first or knowing the history doesn't mean squat in 2022 ( oh that's another point people that can't afford a Gibson always throw in, every time) without Gibson there'd be no epiphone in 2022. I've got an epiphone es-335 and an epiphone Les Paul '59 but even as good as those guitars are they're not my Gibson Les Paul custom or '57 R7 reissue, nowhere close.
@mr.astrophysics9115
Жыл бұрын
@@srh361 hmmm that's hilarious 😂 I play Epiphone because I don't want Gibson where do you people come up with these ridiculous statements and replies because the reality is I'm a retired musician and I most certainly could afford a Gibson but I don't want one that plain and simple
@Sig8066
Жыл бұрын
Beautiful.
@jamesgretsch4894
Жыл бұрын
Too bad Epi won't make a Chuck Berry ES-350. P90s and flame maple and all.
@gergemall
Жыл бұрын
Sounds great
@davidvisiter
Жыл бұрын
Are you going to do a video on that 1993 ebony Standard?
@Renejames1117
Жыл бұрын
Very cool 🔥
@bjmarchives
Жыл бұрын
What were they thinking on that price 😮. I guess since it’s limited number they just jacked it up.
@MrSwitchblade327
Жыл бұрын
I hope it's not a sign of epiphone following the Gibson tradition. Slowly elevate the prices closing the gap between them and their counterparts. Seems like a tactic Gibi would do.
@guitarswhiskeyandgolf
Жыл бұрын
When you think about it though hard shell case, gibson pickups, upgraded pots etc. I figure those things are worth about 300 bucks so that is where some of the price is coming from. I would say it's priced slightly high 1199 would I think be very fair.
@guitarswhiskeyandgolf
Жыл бұрын
Forgot also the vibrola which adds to the price too
@TheEvdavis7
9 ай бұрын
How were the fret ends? Were they sharp in any kind of way although it may not stick out the fretboard??
@PlayandTradeGuitars
9 ай бұрын
I don't recall any issues with the frets, great playing guitar. Thanks for watching
@markwhite1039
Жыл бұрын
Very nice guitar but I think this is way too much for an epiphone regardless of who’s name is on it. Also I try not to purchase anything from China.
@Kdschaak
Жыл бұрын
Harley Benton's are made in Indonesia and Vietnam. They probably have something you can afford that would be more to your liking.
@MasonMorris_RadioSaladStudios
Жыл бұрын
Heck yeah!!!!!!
@FoxMulder22
Жыл бұрын
And what about the studs? Are they still under the black plate 😉?
@PlayandTradeGuitars
Жыл бұрын
They are not! Thanks for watching
@emericaman16
Жыл бұрын
That "custom made" plaque looks bad. Like someone just willy nilly bolted it on.
@whitestripe484
Жыл бұрын
Amazing guitar and maybe the best sounding/looking Epiphone I’ve come across. Unfortunately 335’s are a pain to gig (and sometimes play)… If it were 339 I’d definitely bought it Edit: HOLY SHIT IT’S 1300$, no wonder it sounds like Gibson when it costs more than any Gibson I own, I was ready for it to be ~800$ (which is roughly what I bought my GIBSON sg special and lp studios, both secondhand), since it has Gibson pickups and all, but no way in hell am I buying this Epi for the price of LP classics and stuff
@SergiOrtiz
Жыл бұрын
Lp classic is $2,499
@whitestripe484
Жыл бұрын
@@SergiOrtiz I've meant secondhand
@michaelblaney4461
Жыл бұрын
$1299 is about $600 more then it should be , plastics look a little cheap for 1300 and should have rosewood too.
@MrSwitchblade327
Жыл бұрын
I loathe rosewood being phased out for pau ferro. The difference and brightness is very off-putting to me. Probably more so than it should be but I find it abrasive to the point of looking for earlier models with rosewood cause it really is almost a refuse to buy reason for me. I don't know if it's just me being ridiculous obsessive compulsive or what. Even my wife who knows nothing of guitars immediately says "why is that thin part (lol) so bright? It doesn't look like it's supposed to be"
@mr.astrophysics9115
Жыл бұрын
Who says you? Oh and I guess a Gibson that's been artificially Aged is worth $7,000? What a joke that is..
@MichaelHattem
9 ай бұрын
Compared to the Epi stock 335, the upgraded pickups in this one alone retail for $300 plus the one-piece neck, upgraded harness, Vibrola, and the case. if you think this should retail for $700 then you must think the standard Epi 335 should retail for $100.
@michaelblaney4461
9 ай бұрын
@@MichaelHattem the pickups are the only thing to charge more for but not that much more. Now Epiphone had the Greenie LP out at about $1500. Pay more if you want to but it's rediculas.
@johnny.musician
Жыл бұрын
Congrats on the 30k followers. Love your work, guys.
@valehedgehog996
Жыл бұрын
Can you review the Tony Iommi Epiphone SG Monkey?
@PlayandTradeGuitars
Жыл бұрын
Yes on my list! Thanks for watching
@underworld3721
Жыл бұрын
sweet :)
@NicholasANappiNick
Жыл бұрын
Nice guitar but can’t they think of any other color
@PaulCooksStuff
Жыл бұрын
Then it wouldn't be a JoBo signature/replica
@mikaelflodstrom6370
Жыл бұрын
👂Duelling Epiphones
@johnbon4272
Жыл бұрын
Is guitar made in China? Or USA?
@johnbon4272
Жыл бұрын
Lol I should have wait a bit longer
@yetivanmarshall1473
Жыл бұрын
Would be interested if not for the ugly custom plate on it.
@PlayandTradeGuitars
Жыл бұрын
I did unscrew it just for the heck of it, there's nothing under there so fairly easy to remove despite the holes. Thanks for watching
@guimarboy
Жыл бұрын
No I'm sick of the Joe Bonamassa blues industry. The king of the corporate bluesmen.
@kenbrandt1426
9 ай бұрын
Let's hear you play ! 😂
@booshting3520
4 ай бұрын
Hes about as exciting as watching paint dry
@ronnieDshman18
4 ай бұрын
Thank you, i thought I was the only one
@mikemckenna4924
Жыл бұрын
Too much money lol
@Wharbaby
Жыл бұрын
Wish they'd just reissue a 355 without Joe B all over it. SIgh.
@babagadoush1
Жыл бұрын
$1,300? Hell no
@palidiciovermingagurainia1760
Жыл бұрын
Period correct non useable vibrato
@lindamcguigan5989
Жыл бұрын
It's a Gibson copy, not an Epiphone sheratone or casino original overpriced
@garyatkins4479
Жыл бұрын
Too much money
@Mikelennon78
Жыл бұрын
This is how Joe pays for his 59's. Target an over priced guitar to kids and $$$$. The best part, Joe will never play one of these on stage and, you sure as hell will never see this in his rig rundown
@mr.astrophysics9115
Жыл бұрын
Gibsons are the only over priced guitars..very overpriced overrated..
@Mikelennon78
Жыл бұрын
@@mr.astrophysics9115 Yep, and that is Joes guitar of choice. Lol
@garyatkins4479
Жыл бұрын
Way too much money
@MrSwitchblade327
Жыл бұрын
@@mr.astrophysics9115 gibson "can" make excellent guitars but you are absolutely right about the over inflated price (most of which is just the headstock name). Epiphone doing great things lately and moving up while Gibson (as usual) standing still catering to elitist wealth. There was a time when Epiphone was far superior to Gibson before buyout and suppression. After that coincidentally the quality "changed " to elevate Gibson to the behemoth its become. Never stopping short to remind everyone of their "god " status. I love Gibson guitars but loathe their posh mentality
@MrSwitchblade327
Жыл бұрын
@@Mikelennon78 you are the exact type of personality that Gibson loves. Maybe they'll make a special 335 artificially age it ,package with a "dinner with Joe" night (with 50 other middle aged sweats) and put a 50,000 dollar "Ltd edition " price tag for you all to put your houses up for!!!
@flybynight1929
Жыл бұрын
Look at the bridge pickup. It doesn't lie flat. A huge problem with these Epiphones. That right there makes it beyond cheap.
@MrSwitchblade327
Жыл бұрын
How so? I mean the 'beyond' cheap analogy since that 'problem ' if deemed so can be changed out and not expensive. So the stock bridge pick up is what determines the overall majority of quality and price of a guitar? I'm...new to this and just learning . Kindly elaborate
@flybynight1929
Жыл бұрын
@@MrSwitchblade327 Look at the pickup at the 4:16 point in the video. I have an older 335 'Pro', and it had the same issue, and I got it years ago. I've seen many others with the same problem too. This reviewer obviously fixed the issue when he took the pickups apart, before doing the playing part of the demo, and didn't mention it, (biased review?) but it shows a complete lack of QC when something so obviously wrong can leave the factory.
@lesscobrandeau2451
Жыл бұрын
$1300 USD /$1800 CDN for a Chinese Epi. Nope. Can't / won't.
@mr.astrophysics9115
Жыл бұрын
You need to learn who actually makes these Epiphones at the Qingdao Epiphone facility..
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