Epiphone Inspired By Gibson Acoustic Guitar Blindfold Challenge!
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- Опубліковано 7 чер 2024
- Battling out the Epiphone Inspired By Gibson Acoustics in a well-requested Blindfold Challenge. The Captain & Ben find out how good they really are when compared to their Gibson counterparts.
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In an Acoustic Paradiso blindfold challenge, the Captain & Ben shootout the trusted Gibson Hummingbird, J-45 & J-200 against Epiphone's Inspired By Gibson range! At a fraction of the cost, can Epiphone's new acoustic series sound as good as the real deal?
Looking at specs, tone & of course how they feel. Ben takes us through exactly what he thinks when playing the Epiphone Hummingbird, J-200 & J,45.
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↪️ Episode Guide ↩️
» 0:00 Epiphone Vs Gibson Blindfold Challenge!
» 1:16 Gibson Hummingbird Demo
» 2:40 Epiphone Hummingbird Demo
» 3:15 Which one will Ben choose?
» 6:39 Epiphone J-45 Demo
» 7:47 Gibson J-45 Demo
» 8:25 Will Ben choose the Epiphone or Gibson?
» 12:10 Gibson J-200 Demo
» 13:22 Epiphone J-200 Demo
» 14:00 Epiphone or Gibson? Which would you choose?
» 15:57 Let's See if Ben was Right?
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No offense to anyone but this is some of the most impressive blind folded playing
Ben never fails to impress with his blindfolded acoustic skills!
It definitly was. Main difference is, that Ben just played, while others tried to identify the guitar.
I'm offended.
@@SeanDugaw noooooo:/ I'm sorry!!
I'm offended but I also identify as a walnut, so...
the key difference was dynamics I think. When Ben struck the Gibsons hard, volume increases, but with the Epiphones, it maxed out and had fret buzz as well
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Agreed - bottom E resonance is huge but balanced on the Gidson. The Epiphone is certainly value for money and would probably be nice to record with. It is not as nuanced across the dynamic but sounds satisfying played a little softer. Gibson for live performance for sure, particularly unamplified.
Cheaper guitars always have this issue. Harmonics and dynamic response. Just go up the line of Taylors at a store.
That's because these clowns don't put matching strings on each guitar.
True - I walked back my comment above thinking Ben was giving the Epi an unfair run by picking weaker.. Its actually the body on the Epi is a little shallower i believe than the Gibby and this would contribute to it maxing-out on bottom end or strummed hard. Still awesome for the price with its all solid woods, real shell inlay and other great appointments
Ben has those tone-filled fingers, that's for truth!
We’ve noticed a few comments regarding the strings.
We kept the original strings on these guitars to represent what it would be like to compare them in your local store.
Most the time guitar stores tend to display straight from the box, which would give you an A/B test similar to what was shown.
Thanks for tuning in! 🤘
That's a fair point in the guitar shop but wouldn't it be more useful to know what they sound like when you've got them home and restrung them? If I had just spent £750 on a shiny new epiphone (which all looked very nice by the way!) I don't think I'd mind spending £15 on a decent set of Elixirs/some other brand and getting a nice new set of strings on the go.
Great video in all other respects and scary how good Ben's playing was when he was blindfolded! Also great to hear all the guitars unplugged.
Mine came with Gibson strings on it I think.
Very good point on the strings. Vary well could be the difference.
Besides the string buzz on the Epiphones (especially first two), I agree that the Epi strings seem junky. Although my sample size in Epiphone in general is tiny, being the new ES-335 Inspired. The strings were already showing (rusty) spots and came off before I even played it. Had to work on the frets two, but beyond that they're good value.
Except people aren't at any store, they are here. The vast majority of people change strings as soon as they get a guitar, which would be a better representation. You're comparing guitars, not strings.
I like Ben. More Ben! Gibson was just nicer.
Listening blind, 2 out of the 3 Gibsons did sound a bit better, but I was surprised by the Hummingbird. I genuinely preferred the sound of the Epiphone Hummingbird over the Gibson.
Thank you guys for the excellent work putting this together
Wow his playing is absolutely phenomenal.
The playing was killer on all of them! Loved the video!
I love seeing these.🤘🏾 you should do one where you compare the standard epiphones to the inspired by Gibson next! I’d love to hear the difference between an EJ-200 and the Gibson inspired J-200!
I have both... the old Epiphone EJ-200 is MUCH better than the Epiphone Inspired by Gibson. By far!
Man I wish I could play like that with eyes open.
Love this blindfold test !!! And a look for many years to your youtube’s !! Love it ! Keep going! Grtz from 🇱🇺
Gibson's resonance is bigger or fuller.. more bass too.
So glad Epiphone decided to step up their game with these models! I saw an earlier video you shared that compared the lower-priced Epiphone Hummingbird and EJ-200 against their Gibson counterparts, and I could tell even through the medium of my computer speakers that it frankly no contest. These Inspired by Gibson models, while not sounding *quite* as good, seem to hold their own a lot more respectably.
Bringing up the lacquer thing might not have been for the best after first guitar.
Kind of ruins the blind test...
A truly great Video. Thanks Guys.
That 5-10% of difference that Ben hears (or feels while playing) is probably down to the better quality of wood in the Gibson. Though I think that the Epiphone's light satin finish goes a long way toward making that difference only 5%. If it was covered in thick, glossy poly the difference in sound would probably be much larger.
J45 is my favorite of all acoustics! :) Thank you for the great content!
I appreciate the honesty in this video
Guys, I yhad so much fun watching this. Thanks a ton for the comparison.
To me, the Hummingbird is the best dreadnaught ever built. That Epi sounds amazing.
For my money, best dreadnaught would be the Guild D-55.
yeah almost sounds like a martin d28
#D18
The best dreadnought would have to be a a D18 or D28, depending on whether you like rosewood or hog guitars, plus the different bracing patterns. The Gibson tone just doesn’t cut it in comparison.
@@kalvino67 "I hear you...but "best", as discussions like this illustrate, is utterly subjective. The Hummingbird,?while not as loud and boomy as those high(er) end Martins, for me, has a resonance I've never felt on any other guitar. It seems to smoothly vibrate through my torso. Would I like a D-41? Yes. And a Guild 512...But I want the 1972 Hummingbird first. 🤩
String them identically, remove the tangibles by having someone else play them, and let the "contestant" only listen. With seasoned ears, such that Ben and Chappers possess, it may not matter. On the other hand, neck and fretboard feel, not to mention the vibrations of the acoustics, is a dead giveaway to a couple of guys who have played the hell out of everything. Plus you have Chappers uncanny ability to smell nitro. Ears only seems to be the fairest way to do comparisons. I'm 2 hours away from Bozeman, Mt. and so I've played many Gibsons and Epiphones, both in Bozeman and my local dealer in Billings, and I can tell the subtle differences myself while only holding them. And I'm just a stupid old drummer.
I haven't played either but I could easily feel the difference
Love all your videos and the time you put into all of these. Do you sell guitars to or in the USA?? Thanks for all these great videos.
Wow..... could listen to Ben playing all day. Awesome 👌
try a "guess this acoustic guitar price" blindfold challenge video! that would be fun. blindfold videos are always great
Ben has put in his 20,000 hours... man, he's so good.
Amazing video. Thanks!
Great to see the captain back on Paradiso! This is the kind of content that got me hooked on Anderton's TV in the first place!
The Hummingbirds are so close together. Unbelievable. The Gibson J200 is an outstanding guitar - I own Chris Kelly's (Kriss Kross) former J200 and it's the only guitar I'll never give away and leave to my kids.
All the gibsons sound so much fuller.
That's very true. Even I could hear the difference and I certainly cannot hear the nuances that some other people's ears can But then it depends on what you are using them for. I personally think the Epiphones would be better for bluegrass with that sharp sound and the Gibson's maybe for blues. If you listen to Brad Paisley's Southern Comfort Zone he plays a £100 Epiphone (both on the record and live) and if it's OK for him it should be OK for us mere mortals!! He also plays million quid Santa Cruz acoustics but then he can :-)
I agree but they don't sound a WHOLE lot fuller.
I literally kept saying this when they couldn’t find the word. They just sound full af.
I have a 15 yr old Epi Hummingbird. Installed a bone nut, saddle, and ebony pegs. Love it!
wow that Ben can hold a tune- cracking video guys :) Had me tapping my foot
I would love to hear these with identical strings, like Elixirs. Nicely done. I have seen other videos that were less discernable in sound difference than this comparison. But you were right, you can tell here. I did blind after J45 too, could tell. Just more definition and fuller in the sound range.
Elixir strings suck with Gibsons imho
@@agusg.t.8950 agreed!!!
Just a thought; the reason the bird was closer in sound is because they both have bone nut and saddles, the 45 and the jumbo epis are bone, the gibbies are tusq..... I think that is what accentuates the tonal differences. That, and the epis are heavier - thicker wood... Gibson could not allow them to let the cheaper models sound as good as their expensive ones:)
Love these blindfold sessions!
Amazing video and playing!!!
Any of these tests should have matched strings.
Well said!
100%
“Heavier”... yes. I looked recently on Sweetwater which lists the weight of each in stock guitar... the Epiphone J200s were all heavier than the Gibsons. And I agree with Lance S... restring each with brand new identical strings and try again.... maybe closer.
John Diggs Exactly John, I could hardly believe that they did that comparison with the original but different factory strings. Would have been the best comparison if they had used the same strings.
Great review Guys. love to see a blind fold test with Sigma range in the mix. I own the Sigma DM-SG5 and i love it.
you guys are just great man, i like the way that ben's baby face entertained everyone haha!
I was considering getting the Epi Hummingbird. This video only solidified the decision. The difference between the Gibson and this Epi in sound (I haven't played it) is minimal to my ears. However, check out videos of the old Epi Hummingbirds. Totally night and day.
Idea for future blindfold tests: One blindfolded person plays and describes the differences. Another blindfolded person listens for differences and doesn't play. Lots of commenters are convinced that all that matters is tone but feel is VERY important to bonding with the guitar.
We can play the blindfolded audience tho
All of them are luscious!
I’m 60, I don’t know if I could have heard the difference. But, the epi j200 can’t be beat, for the price. The Gibson definitely sounds more like a stage instrument, some because this guy can play sooo good. I would like to see the comments of a similar comparison where, the audience didn’t know which. Thank you for the awesome video!
I own the epiphone 200. The depth is shallower by half inch. Which makes it lose some low end presence. That being said it makes a better recording guitar and more tonally balanced. It's still quite new it will be interesting to see how it matures as it opens up.
I wish you gave him a gretch lol I'm dying to see what Ben can do on an electric.
Great guitars and great value for money!
Would've loved if they made a sunburst version of the hummingbird, that would've been AWESOME!
Superb review and guitarist! 👍
We would like to highlight a comment made by Gibson TV.
"All of the Epiphone Inspired by Gibson acoustics ship with the same factory spec strings that Gibson uses."
So does that mean Epiphone J200 comes with Gibson Strings, but the one I got is with Daddario.
@Jon Oz what is a legit setup? I got an extra set of Daddario strings when i got the guitar, which was strange too, because two sets of Daddario strings are as the same value as a set of Gibson string, why would they do that?
I was thinking they probably were, because Gibson have there own brand of strings. I used their j200 strings on my G45, and They actually sounds really good on them.
@@xiaochenliu2346 do you have inspired by Gibson or the cheap cutout epiphone
@@jsmoker10 I have the newest Inspired by Gibson,
1) I prefered the Ep
2) I prefered the Gib
3) BOTH... but for completely different reasons.
Overall I think the Epiphones are just brighter. But I would be happy with any of them. That said, being that Gibson is now making some of the Epiphones in the USA and they are amazingly fantastic.... never overlook a guitar because of what is on the headstock. Cheers!
The Gibson j-45 just love the it. The perfect balanced sound
The J200 is sooo sweet!! Ben is exceptional!
I am really wondering if you slap a high end set of elixirs or stringjoys on the Epi I bet tonally that makes a huge difference. Strings on acoustics really change the clarity and depth of tone on acoustics
For me, all the comparison sounded almost similar except J45 where Gibson J45 sounded much better. Anyway, thanks a lot for your video. The fact of the matter , it can never be compared to the very pleasing sound of Gibson J45 with any other guitar specially it's nice pleasing tone of the Mahogany.
I haven't had the chance to hear it in the headphones yet. I do recommend some quality noise cancelling headphones for these challenges.
Also, I think the Gibson archtop acoustics, most of the old models anyway, sound better than the flat tops, to me. Including the J45.
What I really want to see Gibson do, is reissue the old 30s and 40s archtops. I mean, archtop acoustic guitars were Gibson's signature for over half a century. It was mandolin company, and they were famous for constructing mandolins and guitars in the manner of European violins. That refers specifically to archtops and floating bridges. (I think the mid to late 30s is when they started with the fixed metal bridges. Pretty much abr, but probably a less refined version.)
I'd also love to see Epiphone sell high quality reissues of their pre-Gibson archtops, because they were great guitars.
Great Video, and Hello from Daytona Beach Florida. USA
I switched from an Epiphone SJC-200 to a Gibson SJ-200 a few years ago. The luthier who sold it to me summed it up really well: the Epiphone is as loud, but you only hear strings. The Gibson, you hear (and feel it if you're the one playing) the whole animal vibrate and resonate.
This makes me feel at least a little better for buying my SJ-200 a few years ago lol
The hummingbird was impressively close!
Agreed!
I preferred the Epiphone.
These are my favorite videos!!
Man Ben is such a great player. I would welcome him coming on for electric demos as well. Can you imagine the jam that would take place with Ben and Pete showcasing some custom shop Fenders?
Yes, come on Andertons, give Ben a go on the electric demos, or perhaps Pete doesn' t want the competition
I got a chance to hear the Gibson Humming Bird and the Epiphone first hand. They were BOTH amazing. And the difference is indeed with the sound, the tone - not in terms of quality, but taste. The Epiphone Hummingbird has a little more tighter sound. But overall very nice, nice all round frequencies, low and high end etc. I really liked the Epiphone. The Gibson has a little more air around it, but not as tight sounding as the Epiphone, and what I am trying to describe is not a difference in quality, just differences in taste. The Epiphones are mega value, they are amazing guitars.
I believe the poly finish on the epiphones restricts the woods resonant abilities so its not as audiophorically pronounced as the gibson with the thinner finish. Another thing to remember is that the wood grades are vastly different. This makes a large impact on the overall sound
Should be something easy to fix wouldn't you say so?
great playing 👍
Have you ever done a blind test on vintage guitars? I have a Epiphone by gibson from 1987 and was wondering how it would hold up today.
Frankly, if the strings aren’t the same, it’s not a fair test.
I hate that I can hear the difference. My pockets hate that I can hear the difference.
Such a great player!
The headstock on the Gibson J-200 is gorgeous.
Epiphone Hummingbird actually sounded really good! All the others Gibsons way better.
Agree 100%. I closed my eyes first time watching and could not tell the difference on the Hummingbirds, immediately when he started playing the Epiphone J-45 I could hear some top-end sustain that just isn't there on the J-45 which is laser focused on clear thumpy mid-range and sadly that J-200 was really missing the Gibson mojo.
The epiphone hummingbird sounds boomy to me. But i like the clarity from gibby.
I've got the Epi H/Bird, I find it dissappointing sound wise.... (I have made improvements, but still a let down). Build and feel is good though.
@@GlennWW Epiphone makes quite a few Hummingbirds. Just to clarify, do you have this new Inspired by Gibson Masterbuilt $799 Epiphone Hummingbird or the $499 Epiphone Hummingbird Pro? Masterbuilts are all solid woods, real bone nut and saddle, etc... they get a lot right that you usually only find on the real Gibsons (just realized I used American currency notation on a post for a UK based music store... doh)
@@rmzzz76 Mine is the Epi HB Pro..... I added brass pins, lowered action, lighter strings (10's) and this improved the sound a fair bit...... Some days I like it, then another day, I'm thinking it sounds thin... hahaha I can't win. lol. Here it is plugged in: ua-cam.com/video/g1Yqo53R5Sc/v-deo.html ...... unplugged the sound I'm unhappy with..
It would be good to see a comparison against the old Epiphone models to the inspired by Gibson versions.
I have both... the old Epiphone EJ-200 is MUCH better than the Epiphone Inspired by Gibson. By far!
@@davidbeja no way!
Great player
Great guitars... great guitar playing...
I am sorry I an writing as I listen. I agree with the tone differences. The Epiphone sounds actually duller or a bit more mute in tone. The Gibson sounds more crisp.
Can’t be a loser when you sell both. I love both brands. It’s a journey going from your epiphone to that first Gibson that makes me appreciate both.
Fantastic player 👍
incredible!
I've listened to this on a phone (without looking) and it was very easy to tell them apart. The epiphones sounded a bit tinny, could be down to the fretwork, maybe? Tonewood makes a big difference in acoustics, so I'm not surprised the Gibsons sound a LOT better. I'm not even a fan of Gibson
Probably tell the difference by smell alone...
Ben sure does make them sing... wonderful playing.
12:17-12:47 my god thats amazing. His playing and obviously the majestic J200, I just need to get one eventually..
I preferred the sound of the Epi Hummingbird over the Gibson one but I have to say that Gibson J-45 was a dead giveaway. Sounded soooo good.
I thought the gibson hummingbird sounded miles better than the epiphone
The epi's hummingbird sounds boomy to me
Finally. A new video😍
Think you need to hit the notification bell as we've been uploading plenty of new videos daily! 😉
@@andertons already did a long time ago. Watched your videos already amd I'm still waiting for a new one😁❤
Thank you for this well done comparison. The sound quality was very helpful.
One of the problems I have with making copies of iconic instruments is that it sets up an expectation that looking like a J45 sets up the expectation it should sound like one. And that shortchanges an Epi or Eastman or Santa Cruz which really has it's own beautiful tone. These guitars get short shrifted as wannabes when they are great on their own terms. People obsess over headstocks too much and dismiss the tone the instrument actually has. On imports, one can turn a production guitar into a beast with a setup, ditching the undersaddle pickup and adding bone pins. And then playing it a lot to open it up. Don't be the guy who wants every woman to be the one he lost and miss the gifts you are being offered.
Love the channel. Great fun people. Consider in the "can you tell the difference" in letting someone play who has been playing guitar for 1-2 years and a pro. I bet the new players won't see the difference too often.
The J200 is my fave acoustic. Makes my skin tingle when I play one.
The J-200 by Epiphone is very quiet. I already played it. The Hummingbird is the best one of the Inspired by Gibsons. Look at the Sigma GJA-SG200 if you want a jumbo.
The laminate back & sided sigma J200 is very close to the same price as the all solid woods of the Inspired by Gibson Epi J200.
@@realdiamondshow I know, but it sounds better and louder in my opinion.
Same with all Gibson low end is huge difference and tonal clarity is sweet ... wish I had the cash for them all !
I just love Ben's playing!!!!
Yes! Ben is the master. 😎
You can hear the difference on first strum, even with youtube's compressed sound. The epiphone sounds more harsh - more tinny highs. The gibson sounds big and rich and full.
VIP - very impressive player
Awesome review btw, Ben is right on and I kept finding myself laughing as I'm commenting here in the room ahead of him and he's sayin pretty much the same thing.
Just a thought, it would be cool if in these shootouts you did a pure listening round before the playing round and compared them on both fronts. Love the shows!
That could be a fun twist.
The bass end of the EJ200 takes out all of the tinny tones. It is an amazing guitar for the price for sure.
The quality of the music is 90% player 10% gear. Eric Clapton could make that Epiphone sing sweeter than most guys who play Gibsons. Epiphone are considered the poor man's Gibson but truth is, their more expensive guitars are very close to Gibson in terms of build and quality. If your playing is good, no-one really cares about the specs of your instrument. Gear heads lose themselves in specs of gear when really it's not that important. Just my opinion. Peace & love
that boy can pick! and if i was playing in the pub with beer, barstools and mic stands being shoved around id be playing the epi’s
Great player!
I'm sure this sounds weird, but I really want to see a video where Chapman plays an acoustic and Ben plays an electric 😄
Epiphone is extremely high quality now that it makes you seriously consider it over the Gibson and save thousands of dollars!
We are in the golden era of quality guitars for affordable prices.
Eh. Dude could easily tell the difference in the two. You could say Gibson is overpriced, but you get what you pay for in a top tier instrument.
@@mikechivy yes that is true, but for the price, you still get a decent high quality instrument, that you can build up your music with. 20-30 years ago, you either get a gibson or fender for the money, or cheap useless thing with strings, that cannot compare to these brands. Of course there were many skilled people that could craft you an instrument (for example Brain May´s father, crafting one of the most famous guitars ever made without knowing and willing to pay for gibson/fender), but still, there was not much chance to just walk in any store and buy a guitar you like for a few bucks like today.
@@mikechivy They’re better buy not work the 4K plus price
@@mikechivyMr Dude....no-one would tell the difference ..live in a band setting.
Check out the sigma gja-sg200 an
Amazingly close
Wow how interesting! 1st two guitars: The Epi HumBird had more 'volume' in bass and more frequency range in general it seems then the Gibson. More pelasing to my ears. I think the Cap10 could be spot on bout the same strings on both Guits. Exellent Video. Nice one. Thanks and all the best! 1love