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Thanks for this review Allen. Absolutely brilliant. Totally agree with others saying it's the best guitar review they've seen on UA-cam. I bought the Wildkat antique natural some years back and I absolutely love it but haven't spent much time playing it. Your review showed me for the first time what the guitar's potential is (and actually, to be honest, how to use the controls and the Bigsby properly) and it's amazing versatility. So I know I made the right purchase choice. And now, after watching your video, I also have a much better idea of how to play it and what I can get out of it. Thank you (BTW - I've subscribed to your channel now) .
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Ah tuning... while the Bigsby does add it's share of complexity to the mix, basic tuning skills apply even more here... STRETCH those strings, wham that whammy bar, tune, and stretch again... repeat this until all the notes stay in tune after a full stroke on the whammy bar... even if it does go out of tune, a quick dive bomb sets things right again... also, perhaps firstly, make sure your nut is cut and lubed properly... this is from experience, as I own two Wildkats, the White Royale, as shown, and the Antique Natural, which I've installed a roller bridge on... some recommend skipping over the large roller on the Bigsby, and just running the strings straight over the top... I've tried this, and find that it works ok, but a heavy strumming hand can knock the strings out of the saddles, so take care if you decide to go that route... currently, I have both strung with Ernie Ball .10's, running under the bar, and am experiencing few issues, when I tune in the manner I described... oh, and one more word on stringing the guitar... while some people love putting multiple wraps of string around the post, I prefer less, as in barely one time around on the wound strings, and maybe two winds on the unwound strings... WHY, do you ask? I believe it significantly affects tuning stability, since there is less string to stretch to playing tension, it will stay in tune better... I laugh when I read that the first thing that so many people claim to do is change the 'crappy' tuners on inexpensive guitars, when it is rarely the tuners (proper technique eliminates most tuner issues), but much more likely a nut issue... it is a much cheaper fix to change a nut than a set of tuners...
I just bought one of these last night and waiting for delivery. A good demo. I had an ES once upon a time and I was looking for something similar. I was wanting to see someone add some overdrive and you did and it sounds great.
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Wires go from pups to switch to two volume pots and one tone control pot to master switch to signal out. I removed 4’ of wires by going from pups to switch to one volume & one tone… wires were killing me highs… I installed a Gotoh bridge and Hipshot staggered locking tuners. Mine is a Studio model, no Bigsby. With the upgrades, she is truly a pro studio guitar.
What if i want to be a space alien to get a vibrato? Also, as a WildKat owner, if you want this guitar, find a cheap used one for under $299. With the money you saved, change the nut to a Tusk XL and swap out the wiring to a high quality setup. 920D sells a kit from between $50 to $60. If the p90s sound too dark for your style, there are tons of dog-ear p90s you can use and swap out. i personally like the chill and creamy tone for playing bossanova, jazz, and I turn the fuzz and reverb pedals and brightness for shoegaze. FYI kiddos, be yourself, not what everyone else wants or thinks you should be.
Great review! Thank you! I just bought this exact guitar last night. I’m so excited!!! I wanted something with a creamy sound, but also pretty versatile on the sounds. You’re amazing!
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I have more expensive guitars but this is my favorite. This is the jam guitar at the end of the day before going to bed. It's comfortable and has the best of all types for my style.
By far the best and truly complete example of a guitar’s dynamics!! This totally fits my stylings; Now when I buy one, I know that I will be able to get my money’s worth and THEN SOME!! Thanks Bro!!!
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Excellent video Allen! One of best I've seen on 'tube (certainly where the "Kat" is concerned!) Always felt she's been "underated" & largely ignored by guitar "know it alls." She's much more versatile than some might think. I agree she does her best for 'ya if "manhandled" a bit. (Like a good lover I 'spose.) I'm happy owner of a "Natural" finish Kat w/Bigsby. Bought new in '14. Granted, so-so import electronics, but easily upgraded! Serious "weak" spot is her P90s are "overwound" w/cheap wiring. Upgrades included P90s were torn down & rebuilt to '50s specs. She REALLY came alive! A good guitar that's now a Great one! Also has locking Grovers & Wilkinson "roller" in place of stock "tuney" bridge. They fit right in w/no mods needed! Kat continues to be a top seller for Epi (& for good reason!) Sadly there's no longer a listing for these axes on official Epi site (discontinued?) Only found NewGen "Uptown Kat" models. They feature wire "trapiese" tailpiece & mini HBs instead of P90s.
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Bravo 👏 MATE ! That's how you do a REVIEW for bigsby! Just got mine and never played b4. I have a heart full of love and mind thats focused with tunnel vision. I'm comin for you guitar Gods! 🎸
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Hi Mark from UK, just bought a used version of this guitar today on the basis of your video… I love the guitar 😍 and also got if for a bargain price 👍👍👍👍👍
Good Video & Review of the Epiphone Wildkat Royale - Thanks, Allen ! Thinking about buying one for my 10 year old grandson. He's always looking at my 1992 Gretsch G7594T White Falcon, You make the Wildkat sound good.!!
Would love to hear your thoughts on a Godin 5th ave kingpin it’s marketed as a jazz guitar but I have been looking for a video of someone rocking out on one…no can do, I just think they look pretty cool
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@@AllenVanWert I'm getting my Wildkat back from John Trefz's shop soon...had the wiring upgraded and the Bigsby fix as well...I'm going to be playing along with you soon ;-) This video really stands the test of time...
Yup it's decided. Getting one. Really good demo btw. You really explored all the features and ways it can be used. This thing is really versatile and I like how it actually responds to Dynamics. Awesome review. Did you find it difficult to keep it in tune? I've heard of people having issues with it.
@@AllenVanWert Ah tuning... while the Bigsby does add it's share of complexity to the mix, basic tuning skills apply even more here... STRETCH those strings, wham that whammy bar, tune, and stretch again... repeat this until all the notes stay in tune after a full stroke on the whammy bar... even if it does go out of tune, a quick dive bomb sets things right again... also, perhaps firstly, make sure your nut is cut and lubed properly... this is from experience, as I own two Wildkats, the White Royale, as shown, and the Antique Natural, which I've installed a roller bridge on... some reccomend skipping over the large roller on the Bigsby, and just running the strings straight over the top... I've tried this, and find that it works ok, but a heavy strumming hand can knock the strings out of the saddles, so take care if you decide to go that route... currently, I have both strung with Ernie Ball .10's, running under the bar, and am experiencing few issues, when I tune in the manner I described... oh, and one more word on stringing the guitar... while some people love putting multiple wraps of string around the post, I prefer less, as in barely one time around on the wound strings, and maybe two winds on the unwould strings... WHY, do you ask? I believe it significantly affects tuning stablility, since there is less string to stretch to playing tension, it will stay in tune better... I laugh when I read that the first thing that so many people claim to do is change the 'crappy' tuners on inexpensive guitars, when it is rarely the tuner (proper technique eliminates most tuner issues), but much more likely a nut issue... a much cheaper fix to change a nut than a set of tuners...
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It'll take me eternity to learn those fast runs, damnit. I was eyeing these used for a while now. Still resisting GAS attack, but for how long I don't know.
Yeah...I did it, I am a weak man, I've got the ESP LTD EC-256P, yes the P90 model and it is heaven. Sounds like noting I have already and the When My Train Pulls In never sounded better than with his axe.
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Hey Dude !!! Cool !!! Alan Great Review !!♡!! Yeah , I was playing this guitar ... contemplating a purchase... and now I'm convinced !!! Yeah buddy, ..... I'm going to go down and buy one for sure now :-) !!!
Bad ass demo man 🤘🏼 I love the earnest thoughts and the guitar sounds baaad.. I already own one(without the trem) but it’s cool to see someone wailing on one
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Definitely interested in more of your videos Sir. The "Kat" is a semi-hollow & I've never had any "feedback" issues. Curious of the amp/pedals(?) you were using. Yes, I think 50ft wire claims are an urban "myth."
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O.K., YOU WHET MY SPPETITE for one of these! HONKY! WONKY! BEATY! BONKY! You lay the Lumber on this thing like a Canadian Lumberjack! I'm goin' out to buy one of these puppies!
Great demo Allen, very enjoyable showing what this guitar can do, I have a few guitars one is an Epiphone Gary Clake Jr Ltd signature Casino it has USA P90s and sounds fantastic and I subscribed, looking forward to more of this
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Great review! I've been looking at the yellow version of this guitar for a while. I knew I wanted it but kept holding off. A drop in price (blemished) made me perk up, then your review pushed me over the edge and I just bought it. I didn't get a chance to try it out but know I can resell it if I end up not liking it. The price was just too good to pass up. Subscribed to your channel.
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I Bought a Wildcat Gold IMPERIAL!! IT SUCKED WEAK PU! I REDID THE FRETS & NECK GROVER IMPERIAL KNOBS UTTERLY GORGEOUS. I PUT THE BRIDGE P 90 IN THE NECK ADDED A Demarzio super brdg added mini 3wy
Holy Moly you are the coolest Cats i saw playng this Guitar! Fantastic! Great Review, and i think you are a true Master! I'll get one! Thank you very much!
Looking to buy my first guitar, how beginner friendly is this? Love the sound and look, cost not an issue. This would be my ideal guitar to own but a little worried it may be a little too complicated with its additional components compared to a starter guitar.
It does seem to have a lot of odd extras on it. You could still get by on it once you figure out all of the knobs, or just turn them all all the way up so everything is on. The whammy bar is really easy to use or ignore. I usually go for tuning stability on beginner guitars as a recommendation and ease of playing. This one loses some points due to tuning stability issues from the whammy bar style but if you know you like this style and sound then it would be fine for a beginner. Thank you for the comment and question!
well I onkly came across this vid a few nights ago. TY Allen. Was in the market for a Gretsch. Store didn't have any model I liked or the color was not "ME". I asked if they had a wildcat. No luck. BUTTTT they did have an Emperor Swingster. Beautiful Guitar. A step up from the wildcat. I wasnt even considering epiphone. So I got a guitar that now imo rocks more than the gretch with its series/parallel push/pull tone knobs. Get more sounds from this beast than stds at a meth orgy.
The Wildkat is one of those guitars that, had it been released 50 years ago, it would have been an instant classic and featured all over popular music. Its got that Tele ting, its got that LP thing .. Sadly, its 20-whatever and nobody cares.
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just sold my swingster. found it to big for my short arse as i play 99.9% sitting. I was going to purchase a dot or es339. Size wise how does the wildcat compare to the swingster.
Hey Allen, first of all, great video! and as other people said, is the first review in wich I see this guitar is played this way! I would really appreciate if you could give me your opinion and preferences, regarding Epiphon ES-335 PRO v/s Epiphone Wildkat. Thanks and regards from Chile!
I like that this has cleaner sounding notes. They have a more pure sine wave to them. Strats seem to be more buzzy in nature. The strat will have more reactive whammy bar though. This thing takes a lot of motion to generate a small amount of pitch modulation. (That could be good depending on the player)
Nice to hear somebody really play this thing
I’ve always liked the wildkat but I’ve never seen anyone play it like you!!! BAD ASS!!!!!
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My grandson bought this for me 2 years ago,( the Natural),and at 75 years old, I'm loving it.
Brilliant video, Thanks
now that's what's called a proper review
Yeah!
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Thanks for this review Allen. Absolutely brilliant. Totally agree with others saying it's the best guitar review they've seen on UA-cam. I bought the Wildkat antique natural some years back and I absolutely love it but haven't spent much time playing it. Your review showed me for the first time what the guitar's potential is (and actually, to be honest, how to use the controls and the Bigsby properly) and it's amazing versatility. So I know I made the right purchase choice. And now, after watching your video, I also have a much better idea of how to play it and what I can get out of it. Thank you (BTW - I've subscribed to your channel now)
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Thanks! Glad to help out
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Damn!!! I hope all the guitar reviews was made like you did. Was a great review! Congrats and thanks!
you can't beat a review that concentrates on the guitar rather than the reviewer.
Ah tuning... while the Bigsby does add it's share of complexity to the mix, basic tuning skills apply even more here... STRETCH those strings, wham that whammy bar, tune, and stretch again... repeat this until all the notes stay in tune after a full stroke on the whammy bar... even if it does go out of tune, a quick dive bomb sets things right again... also, perhaps firstly, make sure your nut is cut and lubed properly... this is from experience, as I own two Wildkats, the White Royale, as shown, and the Antique Natural, which I've installed a roller bridge on... some recommend skipping over the large roller on the Bigsby, and just running the strings straight over the top... I've tried this, and find that it works ok, but a heavy strumming hand can knock the strings out of the saddles, so take care if you decide to go that route... currently, I have both strung with Ernie Ball .10's, running under the bar, and am experiencing few issues, when I tune in the manner I described... oh, and one more word on stringing the guitar... while some people love putting multiple wraps of string around the post, I prefer less, as in barely one time around on the wound strings, and maybe two winds on the unwound strings... WHY, do you ask? I believe it significantly affects tuning stability, since there is less string to stretch to playing tension, it will stay in tune better... I laugh when I read that the first thing that so many people claim to do is change the 'crappy' tuners on inexpensive guitars, when it is rarely the tuners (proper technique eliminates most tuner issues), but much more likely a nut issue... it is a much cheaper fix to change a nut than a set of tuners...
As of midnight (June 5) it's my 60th b'day, and dammit, that's going to be my present to myself!
Happy Birthday!
Buy yourself a really nice amp to go with it!!
Did you get it? How’s it working out?
A bit late, but Happy Birthday! Hopefully, you got the guitar. I have the "Aged Tiger" Wildkat and I love it.
Happy birthday .
I just bought one of these last night and waiting for delivery. A good demo. I had an ES once upon a time and I was looking for something similar. I was wanting to see someone add some overdrive and you did and it sounds great.
I got my Wildkat and love it. The p90s are hot.
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Wires go from pups to switch to two volume pots and one tone control pot to master switch to signal out.
I removed 4’ of wires by going from pups to switch to one volume & one tone… wires were killing me highs…
I installed a Gotoh bridge and Hipshot staggered locking tuners.
Mine is a Studio model, no Bigsby.
With the upgrades, she is truly a pro studio guitar.
Super random that I happened to pull up a review that mentioned my old music shop in PA! In Maine now but always try to pop by Magdon when I'm around.
I might trade in my ES 335. This guitar kicks ass. I had no idea this guitar sounded like this
This is one the best reviews of a guitar I have seen. Meaning useful. Going to watch more. Thanks
What if i want to be a space alien to get a vibrato? Also, as a WildKat owner, if you want this guitar, find a cheap used one for under $299. With the money you saved, change the nut to a Tusk XL and swap out the wiring to a high quality setup. 920D sells a kit from between $50 to $60. If the p90s sound too dark for your style, there are tons of dog-ear p90s you can use and swap out. i personally like the chill and creamy tone for playing bossanova, jazz, and I turn the fuzz and reverb pedals and brightness for shoegaze. FYI kiddos, be yourself, not what everyone else wants or thinks you should be.
Great advice and help, thank you!
Phenomenal, comprehensive demo of this guitar!
Thanks
Great review! Thank you! I just bought this exact guitar last night. I’m so excited!!! I wanted something with a creamy sound, but also pretty versatile on the sounds. You’re amazing!
Thank you Brittany! I hope you have a great time with it and make excellent music. Keep me updated
@@AllenVanWert Thank you! You bet! Just started following you! And I love the Guitar lesson videos! My new favorite channel. 🥰
dam! best review I have seen of this guitar, specially the dynamics clarification. Thanks!
YOU THA MAN! I have never seen a guitar review so thorough. Nothing left to the imagination. We all know what're getting when we buy this axe.
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I have this one for 2 years now. I love her
I have more expensive guitars but this is my favorite. This is the jam guitar at the end of the day before going to bed. It's comfortable and has the best of all types for my style.
Best review I've seen on this guitar, nicely done. Thanks
By far the best and truly complete example of a guitar’s dynamics!! This totally fits my stylings; Now when I buy one, I know that I will be able to get my money’s worth and THEN SOME!! Thanks Bro!!!
You're welcome. Thanks for the support. I have a live thing on www.twitch.tv/guitarlesson today at 4:30 eastern standard
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Thank you, this is absolutely the best review and demo of this guitar on here.
I'm glad you like it. I'm trying to build this channel up
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You gotta be a man when playing this guitar!! Love it!!
extremely happy with mine, very reasonable too and sounds great out of the box!
Great review. Beautiful guitar with sweet tones!
I got it it yesterday, 419.00. Red color, looks cool. Thanks for the review.
You're welcome! Have fun!
Excellent video Allen! One of best I've seen on 'tube (certainly where the "Kat" is concerned!) Always felt she's been "underated" & largely ignored by guitar "know it alls." She's much more versatile than some might think. I agree she does her best for 'ya if "manhandled" a bit. (Like a good lover I 'spose.) I'm happy owner of a "Natural" finish Kat w/Bigsby. Bought new in '14. Granted, so-so import electronics, but easily upgraded! Serious "weak" spot is her P90s are "overwound" w/cheap wiring. Upgrades included P90s were torn down & rebuilt to '50s specs. She REALLY came alive! A good guitar that's now a Great one! Also has locking Grovers & Wilkinson "roller" in place of stock "tuney" bridge. They fit right in w/no mods needed! Kat continues to be a top seller for Epi (& for good reason!) Sadly there's no longer a listing for these axes on official Epi site (discontinued?) Only found NewGen "Uptown Kat" models. They feature wire "trapiese" tailpiece & mini HBs instead of P90s.
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Bravo 👏 MATE ! That's how you do a REVIEW for bigsby! Just got mine and never played b4. I have a heart full of love and mind thats focused with tunnel vision. I'm comin for you guitar Gods! 🎸
Awesome!
That's a great review man. Thanks and greetings from Italy
You're welcome! I hope you are doing well and safe. Scary stuff going on. Glad you give you a nice video to watch.
Amazing. I want a guitar with P90, but I was in doubt. Your video convinced me to buy a Wildkat
Awesome! Have fun with it.
Awesome playing. And the best review on this guitar so far. Really nice video. Thanks man
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Hi Mark from UK, just bought a used version of this guitar today on the basis of your video… I love the guitar 😍 and also got if for a bargain price 👍👍👍👍👍
how much did you pay for yours im about to buy one for £350
@@dislikebutton2462 £300
You are turning out some quality videos!
Damn! A PROPER demo for a change. Thanks!
Love it, might change my mind from the 335 now
Best straight guitar review and playing of 20+ joker videos. Mine works like yours... LOVE IT!
Thanks for proving me RIGHT! Rock On-- Cheers
Great production values..amp and voice... Thanks.
Good Video & Review of the Epiphone Wildkat Royale - Thanks, Allen ! Thinking about buying one for my 10 year old grandson. He's always looking at my 1992 Gretsch G7594T White Falcon, You make the Wildkat sound good.!!
Thank you!
Would love to hear your thoughts on a Godin 5th ave kingpin it’s marketed as a jazz guitar but I have been looking for a video of someone rocking out on one…no can do, I just think they look pretty cool
thanks a bunch, I learnt so much from this review, still a lot to learn after 35 years of playing, keep on rockin'!
Thank you for the kind words!
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Brilliant review!!! You bring up points no one else has...about the Epiphone Wildkat...
Thanks for the support!
@@AllenVanWert I'm getting my Wildkat back from John Trefz's shop soon...had the wiring upgraded and the Bigsby fix as well...I'm going to be playing along with you soon ;-) This video really stands the test of time...
AWESOME!
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Yup it's decided. Getting one. Really good demo btw. You really explored all the features and ways it can be used. This thing is really versatile and I like how it actually responds to Dynamics. Awesome review. Did you find it difficult to keep it in tune? I've heard of people having issues with it.
Wammy did cause some tuning trouble
@@AllenVanWert Ah tuning... while the Bigsby does add it's share of complexity to the mix, basic tuning skills apply even more here... STRETCH those strings, wham that whammy bar, tune, and stretch again... repeat this until all the notes stay in tune after a full stroke on the whammy bar... even if it does go out of tune, a quick dive bomb sets things right again... also, perhaps firstly, make sure your nut is cut and lubed properly... this is from experience, as I own two Wildkats, the White Royale, as shown, and the Antique Natural, which I've installed a roller bridge on... some reccomend skipping over the large roller on the Bigsby, and just running the strings straight over the top... I've tried this, and find that it works ok, but a heavy strumming hand can knock the strings out of the saddles, so take care if you decide to go that route... currently, I have both strung with Ernie Ball .10's, running under the bar, and am experiencing few issues, when I tune in the manner I described... oh, and one more word on stringing the guitar... while some people love putting multiple wraps of string around the post, I prefer less, as in barely one time around on the wound strings, and maybe two winds on the unwould strings... WHY, do you ask? I believe it significantly affects tuning stablility, since there is less string to stretch to playing tension, it will stay in tune better... I laugh when I read that the first thing that so many people claim to do is change the 'crappy' tuners on inexpensive guitars, when it is rarely the tuner (proper technique eliminates most tuner issues), but much more likely a nut issue... a much cheaper fix to change a nut than a set of tuners...
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I bet it'd be a bit difficult to beat such a review - and guitar performance as well ! BIG BIG THANK YOU Allen ! - I subscribe -
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It'll take me eternity to learn those fast runs, damnit. I was eyeing these used for a while now. Still resisting GAS attack, but for how long I don't know.
Yeah...I did it, I am a weak man, I've got the ESP LTD EC-256P, yes the P90 model and it is heaven. Sounds like noting I have already and the When My Train Pulls In never sounded better than with his axe.
Fantastic review and no your not boring
This is a brilliant video. Very informative and you have the chops to be able to showcase the guitar in many contexts. Great job!
Thank you!
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Well. There's one of these at a local pawn shop and watching your video it looks like ima have to go pick her up.
Gonna have u be a teacher for me starting out. I been searching, for a teacher and love "How" you play
I give private lessons as well. Email allen.vanwert@gmail.com to set it up
Hey Dude !!! Cool !!! Alan Great Review !!♡!!
Yeah , I was playing this guitar ... contemplating a purchase... and now I'm convinced !!! Yeah buddy,
..... I'm going to go down and buy one for sure now
:-) !!!
Excellent demo and review!
Tone all the way off sounds great on that neck pickup. Great review!
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Beautiful sound out of that guitar. Nice review. I just ordered a wildkat can't wait for it to come.
Awesome!
@@AllenVanWert oh my goodness I just got my wildkat. I got it used on ebay cause it's been discontinued. It came today. I love it. It's awesome.
@@Savvy_Gabby great to hear!
Great fair review and some rad licks in there too.... Thanks alot.
U rocked it bro! Like usual... Nice guitar
Bad ass demo man 🤘🏼 I love the earnest thoughts and the guitar sounds baaad.. I already own one(without the trem) but it’s cool to see someone wailing on one
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Yep, that's P90's for ya! It's on the list!
Love the ZZ top
Definitely interested in more of your videos Sir. The "Kat" is a semi-hollow & I've never had any "feedback" issues. Curious of the amp/pedals(?) you were using. Yes, I think 50ft wire claims are an urban "myth."
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O.K., YOU WHET MY SPPETITE for one of these! HONKY! WONKY! BEATY! BONKY! You lay the Lumber on this thing like a Canadian Lumberjack! I'm goin' out to buy one of these puppies!
Great demo Allen, very enjoyable showing what this guitar can do, I have a few guitars one is an Epiphone Gary Clake Jr Ltd signature Casino it has USA P90s and sounds fantastic and I subscribed, looking forward to more of this
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Needs large flatwound strings, those tiny thin girly roundwound is quiet b rubber band sound
Great review! I've been looking at the yellow version of this guitar for a while. I knew I wanted it but kept holding off. A drop in price (blemished) made me perk up, then your review pushed me over the edge and I just bought it. I didn't get a chance to try it out but know I can resell it if I end up not liking it. The price was just too good to pass up. Subscribed to your channel.
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I Bought a Wildcat Gold IMPERIAL!! IT SUCKED WEAK PU! I REDID THE FRETS & NECK GROVER IMPERIAL KNOBS UTTERLY GORGEOUS. I PUT THE BRIDGE P 90 IN THE NECK ADDED A Demarzio super brdg added mini 3wy
Only review on this guitar worth a crap
Awesome review, bought one off of this review
That 50ft of cable is probably from the coils on the pickups
Keagan Jans was thinking same but thats every electric guitar then
Anybody with a problem with this guitar...has a problem with all GUITARS...
That is absurd… they are all different.
Holy Moly you are the coolest Cats i saw playng this Guitar! Fantastic! Great Review, and i think you are a true Master! I'll get one! Thank you very much!
Thanks man. Hope you come back soon. Be sure to subscribe!
@@AllenVanWert Thanx a lot!I did subscribe already!Great Channel!👍✌
Good review, nice playing. Thanks.
What a brilliant review. I may well have to buy one! 😜
You can sing like Judas Priest Man! thanks again for the video.. mine is going to be here Saturday... can't fucking wait! Thanks Allen
Awesome!
Looking to buy my first guitar, how beginner friendly is this? Love the sound and look, cost not an issue. This would be my ideal guitar to own but a little worried it may be a little too complicated with its additional components compared to a starter guitar.
It does seem to have a lot of odd extras on it. You could still get by on it once you figure out all of the knobs, or just turn them all all the way up so everything is on. The whammy bar is really easy to use or ignore. I usually go for tuning stability on beginner guitars as a recommendation and ease of playing. This one loses some points due to tuning stability issues from the whammy bar style but if you know you like this style and sound then it would be fine for a beginner. Thank you for the comment and question!
Great playing around 12:30 ☝ sings like Alvin Lee
Thanks!
well I onkly came across this vid a few nights ago. TY Allen. Was in the market for a Gretsch. Store didn't have any model I liked or the color was not "ME". I asked if they had a wildcat. No luck. BUTTTT they did have an Emperor Swingster. Beautiful Guitar. A step up from the wildcat. I wasnt even considering epiphone. So I got a guitar that now imo rocks more than the gretch with its series/parallel push/pull tone knobs. Get more sounds from this beast than stds at a meth orgy.
I think this is a fantastic guitar!
10 Points gracias
Brilliant guitar and playing! What kind of reverb do you use and with what settings?
Thanks! I was using a kemper for this video I think. I might've been using it's tape or spring reverb here.
The Wildkat is one of those guitars that, had it been released 50 years ago, it would have been an instant classic and featured all over popular music. Its got that Tele ting, its got that LP thing ..
Sadly, its 20-whatever and nobody cares.
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mmm that digital tone
just sold my swingster. found it to big for my short arse as i play 99.9% sitting. I was going to purchase a dot or es339. Size wise how does the wildcat compare to the swingster.
Great player!
Your the man great playing
Hey Allen, first of all, great video! and as other people said, is the first review in wich I see this guitar is played this way! I would really appreciate if you could give me your opinion and preferences, regarding Epiphon ES-335 PRO v/s Epiphone Wildkat.
Thanks and regards from Chile!
Thanks for watching Rodrigo, I haven't gotten to play the ES-335 yet but I think Eric Johnson loves it so I would want to try that one for sure!
@@AllenVanWert Thanks for your answer✌🏻
Can't decide between this or a strat for around the same price range. I am drawn to the wildkat for some reason.
I like that this has cleaner sounding notes. They have a more pure sine wave to them. Strats seem to be more buzzy in nature. The strat will have more reactive whammy bar though. This thing takes a lot of motion to generate a small amount of pitch modulation. (That could be good depending on the player)
Show that guitar who's boss !
Spank that plank !
Great review ( not boring )
Awesome Bro Very Cool I Am The BobWildCat lol So Cool
Very nice guitar thanks for your video.🎼🎶🎸🇬🇧👍
You're welcome, thank you for your support!
Your amp setup seems to have unending tones. If you don't mind my asking what do you use? Thanks!
It is a Kemper
Great Review !!! Thank You!!
You're welcome!
I love how Gibson lets Epiphone still be themselves.
Any reason this guitar should be chosen over a Gretsch Streamliner Jr?
Haven't tried it so not sure
Price?
Hi, did anyone of the owners of this guitar find it neck heavy, please ? I'm going to buy one but this problem is making me to reconsider the purchase
The ankle comment made me laugh. You got a like and subscribe.
awesome channel man
Thank you!!!
there's 15' of cables in there for all the connections...
Why this has no more views? So cool review! :D
E. Leon please share to forums or social media. It's how videos get views
Hell yeah, this is a review right here m8
''...where you whammy bar is not a wuss bar'' hahahaha
Do you think I could pull off a Leslie West tone with this? I am seriously considering it.
Not sure of their sound but worth trying