That is a Beautiful Guitar!! And yes, You and your playing are Beautiful as well!!💥 I really love the history you give us also. Keep up the Super Fun Happy hour Work💥👍🤙
You wear that guitar well, my friend. I agree about the rosewood board, but I suspect those will be on the way in the next 12 months as part of the next mark up. I don't have a problem with what Gibson are doing with Epiphone as these high-end models are very well-made instruments. But they are edging towards second-hand Gibsons in terms of price, and that is where I would prefer to invest my money given the choice. As ever, another well structured, informative film. Thanks, Leonard.
Thanks so much. Yeah, I’d certainly like to see rosewood, at least on these premium models. I’d agree used Gibson solidbodies are not far off, but I doubt semi hollows will be close anytime soon unless repaired, in poor condition, or perhaps less desirable models like the 335 Studio they made awhile back. When I did my video on the new Epiphone ES-355, I couldn’t find a decent used Gibson 335 for much less than double the price of the Epiphone new. Thankfully, as you point out, Epiphone is doing a good job with these models with features like Gibson pickups and one piece necks. Thanks so much for watching.
Stunning-looking Epiphone. I already have an old Sheraton from the late 1990s with completely upgraded pickups and electronics, but the want is strong with the mini-humbuckers and that vibrato unit, beautiful finish and sound. First class presentation. There is a new Epiphone Sheraton Frequensator (Viper Blue) that looks, aside from color and tailpiece, to be otherwise identical to the featured guitar here- BUT for $500 LESS. I have my eye on that too, and would really be a good comparison given the seemingly almost identical looks and very similar feature sets- although am possibly missing some major detail that better accounts for the not-insignificant price difference. Just something for your radar and something you might find of further interest if you weren’t aware of it, yet.
The regular Sheraton Frequensator model, which comes in sunburst, natural, and Viper Blue, look to be fine guitars and I appreciate the correct look. There are some differences which keep the price down, as you suspect. Mainly, they use the Epiphone (import) pickups, rather than the USA pickups used in the 150th model. Also, the neck is the standard 3-piece construction rather than the one piece neck. I doubt there’s a significant functional difference other than the pickups. Thanks so much for watching.
As always, a very informative and enjoyable video Mr Len. Your Sheraton is gorgeous. Although I have the IGC 1959 ES-355 in Ebony, I think the Sheraton wins in the looks department - finish, headstock, inlays, knobs. I will be on the look out for that comparative video. Thank you Mr Len!
That was a fantastic in-depth review and history, really enjoyed it. Everything about this guitar sounded and looked great though I'm not a user of tremolos. The phrasing is always sublime and tasty when you demo guitars! 👍
That's a beauty. A Sheraton looks good in red! My '97 MIK Sheraton is holding up quite well. It plays good. I do need to replace the pups. The original ones were so microphonic that I could actually talk through them. I put a set of Epi '57 pups in it, but I'm not happy with them. I bought a set of Duncan '59 pups for it, but decided to use them on another guitar, so I got a set of Epi Probuckers that should do the trick. I have the 150th Anniversary Crestwood Custom w/Gibson mini-hums and the Tremotone vibrato. It's a super guitar.
If you’re referring to the profile, I imagine it’s a matter of modern mass production. They have tended to settle on a sort of generic “slim 60s” or “fatter, rounded 50s” profiles to fit a majority of buyers. The actual 60s necks varied more, but usually started slim at the nut then grew much deeper up the neck, and the overall shape was a little different as well. Thanks so much for watching.
@ that and the laminated construction style and more ornate tree of life and script logo. If you have seen the 50th anniversary Zephyrs basically I would love a Sheraton with the neck off of it.
The tremotone vibrato does not match the original tremotone at all. The original had no big external spring like this one. The spring was inside the string mount bar. The new one is like a bigsby. Nice review, but you missed this detail
Yes, it’s not surprising that every construction detail was not duplicated, which would have surely been cost-prohibitive. You could go right down the line: different tuners, different inlay materials, entirely different wood species, and so on. Still, these are much closer to the original models than previous iterations, which really provided little similarity beyond the logo and a nod to things like approximate pickguard shape. Thanks so much for watching.
I can't afford another guitar, but I watch because of the stellar blues guitar playing.
Thanks so much. I appreciate you watching even if it’s just to see what T-shirt I’m wearing! LOL
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That is a Beautiful Guitar!! And yes, You and your playing are Beautiful as well!!💥
I really love the history you give us also.
Keep up the Super Fun Happy hour Work💥👍🤙
Thanks my friend. 😎
You wear that guitar well, my friend. I agree about the rosewood board, but I suspect those will be on the way in the next 12 months as part of the next mark up. I don't have a problem with what Gibson are doing with Epiphone as these high-end models are very well-made instruments. But they are edging towards second-hand Gibsons in terms of price, and that is where I would prefer to invest my money given the choice. As ever, another well structured, informative film. Thanks, Leonard.
Thanks so much. Yeah, I’d certainly like to see rosewood, at least on these premium models.
I’d agree used Gibson solidbodies are not far off, but I doubt semi hollows will be close anytime soon unless repaired, in poor condition, or perhaps less desirable models like the 335 Studio they made awhile back. When I did my video on the new Epiphone ES-355, I couldn’t find a decent used Gibson 335 for much less than double the price of the Epiphone new.
Thankfully, as you point out, Epiphone is doing a good job with these models with features like Gibson pickups and one piece necks. Thanks so much for watching.
Stunning-looking Epiphone. I already have an old Sheraton from the late 1990s with completely upgraded pickups and electronics, but the want is strong with the mini-humbuckers and that vibrato unit, beautiful finish and sound.
First class presentation.
There is a new Epiphone Sheraton Frequensator (Viper Blue) that looks, aside from color and tailpiece, to be otherwise identical to the featured guitar here- BUT for $500 LESS.
I have my eye on that too, and would really be a good comparison given the seemingly almost identical looks and very similar feature sets- although am possibly missing some major detail that better accounts for the not-insignificant price difference. Just something for your radar and something you might find of further interest if you weren’t aware of it, yet.
The regular Sheraton Frequensator model, which comes in sunburst, natural, and Viper Blue, look to be fine guitars and I appreciate the correct look. There are some differences which keep the price down, as you suspect. Mainly, they use the Epiphone (import) pickups, rather than the USA pickups used in the 150th model. Also, the neck is the standard 3-piece construction rather than the one piece neck. I doubt there’s a significant functional difference other than the pickups.
Thanks so much for watching.
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As always, a very informative and enjoyable video Mr Len. Your Sheraton is gorgeous. Although I have the IGC 1959 ES-355 in Ebony, I think the Sheraton wins in the looks department - finish, headstock, inlays, knobs. I will be on the look out for that comparative video. Thank you Mr Len!
Thank you my friend. Yes, a real 60s style Sheraton has to be one of the most beautiful semi-hollows.
That was a fantastic in-depth review and history, really enjoyed it. Everything about this guitar sounded and looked great though I'm not a user of tremolos. The phrasing is always sublime and tasty when you demo guitars! 👍
Thanks so much. Really happy you enjoyed it.
That's a beauty. A Sheraton looks good in red! My '97 MIK Sheraton is holding up quite well. It plays good. I do need to replace the pups. The original ones were so microphonic that I could actually talk through them. I put a set of Epi '57 pups in it, but I'm not happy with them. I bought a set of Duncan '59 pups for it, but decided to use them on another guitar, so I got a set of Epi Probuckers that should do the trick. I have the 150th Anniversary Crestwood Custom w/Gibson mini-hums and the Tremotone vibrato. It's a super guitar.
Nice. I remember some terrific players who played the original Crestwood Custom back in the 60s. Cool guitars. Thanks for checking this out.
Another fine guitar, fine playing, great review.
I’m on a guitar diet these days,(I’m retired) likely, I’ll not get one of these.
Thanks so much. You definitely don’t need to buy every interesting guitar to enjoy seeing it.
I wish they would do a reissue with those old stock style necks
If you’re referring to the profile, I imagine it’s a matter of modern mass production. They have tended to settle on a sort of generic “slim 60s” or “fatter, rounded 50s” profiles to fit a majority of buyers. The actual 60s necks varied more, but usually started slim at the nut then grew much deeper up the neck, and the overall shape was a little different as well. Thanks so much for watching.
@ that and the laminated construction style and more ornate tree of life and script logo. If you have seen the 50th anniversary Zephyrs basically I would love a Sheraton with the neck off of it.
ES 355 vs Sheraton. Both were great demo/review. Seems the ES 355 had a bit more going for it. I hope when in Chicago you are doing a gig somewhere...
Thanks so much. Keep an eye out for the direct comparison.
That is my dream guitar
It is a beauty. Thanks for tuning in.
The tremotone vibrato does not match the original tremotone at all. The original had no big external spring like this one. The spring was inside the string mount bar. The new one is like a bigsby. Nice review, but you missed this detail
Yes, it’s not surprising that every construction detail was not duplicated, which would have surely been cost-prohibitive. You could go right down the line: different tuners, different inlay materials, entirely different wood species, and so on. Still, these are much closer to the original models than previous iterations, which really provided little similarity beyond the logo and a nod to things like approximate pickguard shape.
Thanks so much for watching.
Excellent video, I want one!!!
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Thanks so much. Yeah, it is nice.