when i moved to kingston (sth london) in the 70's the first thing i did was check out the music shop, i walked in and the guy was cleaning two guitars, a 66 J45 and a 66 texan - he asked me "what would you like" and of course i said "those" - he told me he'd sell me one, but not both and like a naive child i bought the J45. i didn't realise what i'd passed up for at least another 10-15 years, but when i did i was kicking myself. obviously the J45 is brilliant, i still have it, it's still amazing, but i also had the good fortune to pick up a 69 epi texan last year, (i have recordings of both on my own channel) and i have to say it is just a tad better in the bass. but really they are both mahogany / spruce, apart from scale length they have identical necks, both have been refretted withing a month of one another, both equal second (i have a plastic martin that's better than any acoustic, even it's twin, i have two of those too). the H45 and texan are great guitars, can't really go wrong.
People seem to forget the best music from some of our history was played on certain Epiphones like the Masterbuilt (pretty much same as this in a way) that Noel Gallagher played for years in their prime. I have not had any good interactions anytime I have played Epiphones yet but, you guys have the best reviews and demos plus both down to earth instead of seeming like 2 salesman trying not to be , well, salesmen. lol so hats off to you both and keep bringing us your great content thank you! (P.S. the saleman thing isnt about you guys it was saying yalll arent like that haha)
I,have a couple of Epiphone guitars, one electric and one acoustic. The acoustic guitar is a Texan that was made by the Norllin company. Part of the guitar info tag inside the soundhole is torn off so I have no idea where it was made it's one of my favorite guitars that I own. My bought it in a consignment store back in 98 and gave it to me pretty shortly after he bought it. It's a little bear up, just enough to give it the appearance of having lived a little. It has a perfect action and I love it to death. My brother died about 5 years ago so the guitar has a very special meaning to me now and I would never part with it willingly and is one of my most cherished possessions. I have some really cool guitars and I love them all but the Epiphone acoustic is probably my favorite.
The Texan is a great guitar. I had one back around 1966 and in 1970 traded it in for a 1969 Martin D18. I wished I had kept the Texan. Tom Rush also played one. He lost his in a house fire way back when. I don't know if he ever found another one.
I own one of these from 2021, and i can say its a fantastic guitar. Were there a few quirks from the Montana factory? Yes the nut wasnt slotted perfectly but it's completely functional and intonated correctly. I did swap out the white buttons for a set of the 3 on a plate gold kluson tulips and thats it. Plays great, sounds better than many other guitars in that price range. Put some DR Sunbeams on it and go to town. I chose this because i wanted a standard length neck, not the short scale of the other Gibson acoustics. And inwanted something with a little more character than a D18. This fits the bill in spades. Also having played a number of vintage Gibson and epiphone acoustics from the 60s, i noticed the Epis sounded better every time. Coincidence? Maybe maybe not.
I find that the Peter Frampton guitar is an excellent value as well. But I am glad to see that Gibson has finally acknowledged the value that Epiphone holds and is moving it to a higher status which is where it should be.
I was lucky enough to test the Texan USA, the J45 and Eastman E10ss against eachother in a guitarshop in Utrecht/Holland… I bought the Epiphone. It is the most resonant, loud and tight sounding slope shoulder I have ever played and with the long scale length I can tune down a half step without buzzing or having to change string gauge. The J45 felt like a toy with the shorter scale length en sounded muddy comparing it side by side. The Eastman sounded clean and crisp but was lacking bass/power.
Wow. I love it. I don't mind having an epiphone. I have a 59 epiphone les Paul that sounds as good as a Gibson and I saved 2 grand. But this guitar has a beautiful tone and sound. I was expecting good but this far surpassed my expectations.
Epiphone makes a great instrument these days my wife has a blueberry burst 335 that sounds absolutely a little bit heavy for me but I like the light guitars but that being said up the epiphone has really stepped it up
I just played one in-store yesterday. As a 2021 D18 owner, it sounded very close to the sweet spot of my D18. So similar, I smirked that I can’t just buy the same sound. The neck is super thin as far as fret width. It feels like a pencil, so yeah, not hard to play but good for smaller hands.
Epiphone also made mini humbuckers fitted in Peter Green's Les Paul. They were also in a 335 style guitar with a Bigsby. GREAT pickups. BUT, I must say, it's the early Epiphones that were best, they are getting better as years go by, Gibson are taking building of Epiphones more seriously. The Elite Japanese series are excellent.
Bought an “inspired by Gibson” epi 12 string hummingbird (thx in part to y’all’s review of it) and absolutely love the sound/look/feel. Would I feel the same way ab it if it was USA made and carried the USA price? I don’t know. Part of me would prob want that headstock to say Gibson if I’m spending that much. Not sure if that says more ab me or the clear effectiveness of Gibson/Epi branding.
Well..its a Gibson. Epiphone were better than Gibson. You should be proud to have Epi on the headstock. Buzz Jones Peter Framton...Paul Weller..Noel Gallagher..Beatles....dont be afraid..your in good company.
Epiphone USA already has 2 great acoustic guitars. They have already done the Texan and the Frontier both regular and the Chris Stapleton signature model version. The next USA Epiphone acoustic should be the Excellente.
I have always liked epiphones And I have several. Including a 1970's era F T1 30 caballero I have been playing this 1 for 50 years now Are there any plans to bring this model back? Mine is pretty beat up now as you can imagine and would love to replace it I also have a 1980 Genesis custom electric
I'm sure these are made by Gibson in the Gibson factory. It's a nice sounding guitar. After a few years of gigs it will get better and better sounding. I bought a USA Casino this year with Epiphone on the headstock and it came with all the exact Gibson paperwork and case paraphernalia. It's a Gibson.
I want to see the high end Takamines lifted from import restrictions into the US, those are the best acoustics made for a working musician, nothing made beats the CTP preamps for amplified acoustic guitars period
Guys, great video, however the guitar is quite heavy because I played it recently. Nice sound but I’d take a J45 or J50 for that same money. It’s over 5 lbs.
@@rexrathtar3893 Not an appropriate response. All other guitar reviewers discuss the issues I asked about. Telling me to come into the store in order to get answers to basic questions will cause me to never want to visit your store. Sorry. Need to revisit your attitude.
Or alternatively, you could drop the entitlement. That the guitar is only available in store is a matter of fact. Another matter of fact: it's not my store and I'm nothing to do with it. I'm just telling you that although your questions would be relevant for a guitar that was available online, for this particular guitar, Gibson will only let Alamo sell it to an in-store customer. So if you want to buy it from them, you will _have_ to go to the store. You can be as upset as you like, but it won't change that fact.
I love Gibson's strategy, instead of selling out the USA Gibson brand, they are choosing to ramp up the Epiphone brand with the, co-designed with Gibson USA, "Inspired by Gibson", stage quality import Epiphone models and also a few top-shelf USA built Epiphone models.
Same price as the j-45? I'll take the j-45. I like the shorter scale length myself cause I'm a shorter dude and I have a j-45 and a couple of martins. It's a wonder guitar I'm sure. But it doesn't have Gibson on the head stock and unfortunately that matters.
I'm I the only one hearing the fret buzz .which is interesting cause the only time I played this model in store it buzzed so bad after third fret that no body would buy it it sat there for at least four years until they discounted it so much they practically gave it away
Jimi hendrix and Kurt cobain used Texan! A design that is different from other guitars! They have their own identity. However, it is priced similar to the Gibson J-45 50s Original. What are your choices? Personally, I like the low-pitched guitar sound. But Texan is attractive enough.
When I started (1969, I was 14) a lot of my friends - older guys who could really play - played Epiphone acoustics. They were considered "real" guitars and they were very nice. That's why the Beatles and lots of people played them. Back then you had "cheap guitars" and "real guitars". No-one really even knew they were owned by Gibson. Pick up a '66 Texan and you'll know. Eventually Gibson built them as an off-brand cheap guitar and their reputation plummeted. It's not us being snobby, Gibson is the one that, in later years like the 80s, built and marketed them as budget guitar. Now they say "hey Epiphone is a good guitar" and we say "ya USED to be until you ruined them". We'll see if the've come back. Gibson as a company is dubious, in my opinion. "Inspired by Gibson" is the bullshit line of the century.
Unfortunately, perception is reality. Beautiful guitar, love the longer scale length and great tones. BUT…right, wrong or indifferent, very few are going to drop $2800 on an Epiphone. I certainly am not.
Absolutely. Gibson has spent decades driving the Epiphone brand firmly into a particular pigeon hole (namely, budget, Asian-built). Brands do have value.
I would gladly put my money on it. Same price as a J-45 or not, I choose my guitars based on sound and feel, not the name. Not only that, walking into a room with peeps holding their J-45's wishing it sounded as good as the Epiphone across from them...lol....gold!
I think Gibson needs to drop the plastic, especially the ugly "vintage" stuff. This guitar with maple binding and nickel open gear tuners would be a dream. Of course, they'd have to be brave and change an icon.
Just another overpriced Gibson mahogany backed guitar, long scale....just pick up a Epiphone Masterbuilt Texan for 800 bucks, no one will know the difference except you! Btw Cooper nice wandering around the fretboard ;-)
I just can’t get over how good Cooper’s playing is. He can play so many different styles all so well.
Yes indeed. Two great....salesmen.
That is a very nice sounding guitar! I have always liked the Texan. Another great demo, Cooper!
You went on too long about those who are in the know and those who think they are overseas and cheap. Not good. I lost interest.
when i moved to kingston (sth london) in the 70's the first thing i did was check out the music shop, i walked in and the guy was cleaning two guitars, a 66 J45 and a 66 texan - he asked me "what would you like" and of course i said "those" - he told me he'd sell me one, but not both and like a naive child i bought the J45. i didn't realise what i'd passed up for at least another 10-15 years, but when i did i was kicking myself.
obviously the J45 is brilliant, i still have it, it's still amazing, but i also had the good fortune to pick up a 69 epi texan last year, (i have recordings of both on my own channel) and i have to say it is just a tad better in the bass. but really they are both mahogany / spruce, apart from scale length they have identical necks, both have been refretted withing a month of one another, both equal second (i have a plastic martin that's better than any acoustic, even it's twin, i have two of those too). the H45 and texan are great guitars, can't really go wrong.
Nice. Is there an Epiphone "Minnesotan?" Something that plays the "Oooowwhh" chord? Or instead of the G chord, the "Oh, jeez," chord?
Paul McCartney wrote and performed Yesterday on an Epiphone Texan. That’s pedigree enough for me.
Different headstock though.
People seem to forget the best music from some of our history was played on certain Epiphones like the Masterbuilt (pretty much same as this in a way) that Noel Gallagher played for years in their prime. I have not had any good interactions anytime I have played Epiphones yet but, you guys have the best reviews and demos plus both down to earth instead of seeming like 2 salesman trying not to be , well, salesmen. lol so hats off to you both and keep bringing us your great content thank you! (P.S. the saleman thing isnt about you guys it was saying yalll arent like that haha)
The Korean EJ200 Noel Gallagher used to write all of Oasis' good songs should be on display somewhere.
Bought a US Epiphone Texan burst just like it earlier this year. Awesome guitar that this Texan truly loves. Nice demo & playing Cooper.
Fantastic guitar. Great player too!
0:45 AcousticLetter, great channel too!
I,have a couple of Epiphone guitars, one electric and one acoustic. The acoustic guitar is a Texan that was made by the Norllin company. Part of the guitar info tag inside the soundhole is torn off so I have no idea where it was made it's one of my favorite guitars that I own. My bought it in a consignment store back in 98 and gave it to me pretty shortly after he bought it. It's a little bear up, just enough to give it the appearance of having lived a little. It has a perfect action and I love it to death. My brother died about 5 years ago so the guitar has a very special meaning to me now and I would never part with it willingly and is one of my most cherished possessions. I have some really cool guitars and I love them all but the Epiphone acoustic is probably my favorite.
Amazing Tone and Playing- Sweet Texan
The Texan is a great guitar. I had one back around 1966 and in 1970 traded it in for a 1969 Martin D18. I wished I had kept the Texan. Tom Rush also played one. He lost his in a house fire way back when. I don't know if he ever found another one.
Sounds beautiful
I own one of these from 2021, and i can say its a fantastic guitar. Were there a few quirks from the Montana factory? Yes the nut wasnt slotted perfectly but it's completely functional and intonated correctly. I did swap out the white buttons for a set of the 3 on a plate gold kluson tulips and thats it. Plays great, sounds better than many other guitars in that price range. Put some DR Sunbeams on it and go to town. I chose this because i wanted a standard length neck, not the short scale of the other Gibson acoustics. And inwanted something with a little more character than a D18. This fits the bill in spades. Also having played a number of vintage Gibson and epiphone acoustics from the 60s, i noticed the Epis sounded better every time. Coincidence? Maybe maybe not.
I own one of those, it is an extraordinary instrument. Plays like top notch guitars. Insane value for the money.
Well at two grand . .it has to be too notch
I find that the Peter Frampton guitar is an excellent value as well. But I am glad to see that Gibson has finally acknowledged the value that Epiphone holds and is moving it to a higher status which is where it should be.
Love that burst!
Al a Mus? I like the one Chris sold me. The Eastman E20SS-V-sb is cool also, Adirondack top, Rosewood back and sides.
I have the USA made Frontier and it is amazing.
You should see my 65 FT79N Texan. And it sounds great too. I love the Texan.
Saw rich brothers play an old epi texan in concert ,it had a great tone.
I owned an Epiphone Texan in the late 60s. This one is a semi-copy and another iteration of the j45.
Texans live in the middle ground between the Gibson J-45/50 and the Martin D-18. Lovely guitars IMO.
I was lucky enough to test the Texan USA, the J45 and Eastman E10ss against eachother in a guitarshop in Utrecht/Holland…
I bought the Epiphone. It is the most resonant, loud and tight sounding slope shoulder I have ever played and with the long scale length I can tune down a half step without buzzing or having to change string gauge.
The J45 felt like a toy with the shorter scale length en sounded muddy comparing it side by side. The Eastman sounded clean and crisp but was lacking bass/power.
Yea! great guitar and yes Cooper, love the way you play. People, get over the name on the headstock. Epiphone makes some incredible guitars.
Wow. I love it. I don't mind having an epiphone. I have a 59 epiphone les Paul that sounds as good as a Gibson and I saved 2 grand. But this guitar has a beautiful tone and sound. I was expecting good but this far surpassed my expectations.
I had an original from 17 to age 32. Great guitar and backed many great singers with it it.
Epiphone makes a great instrument these days my wife has a blueberry burst 335 that sounds absolutely a little bit heavy for me but I like the light guitars but that being said up the epiphone has really stepped it up
Is this meant to be similar to something like a J45 or is this more like a big Martin dreadnought?
I just played one in-store yesterday. As a 2021 D18 owner, it sounded very close to the sweet spot of my D18. So similar, I smirked that I can’t just buy the same sound. The neck is super thin as far as fret width. It feels like a pencil, so yeah, not hard to play but good for smaller hands.
Epiphone also made mini humbuckers fitted in Peter Green's Les Paul. They were also in a 335 style guitar with a Bigsby. GREAT pickups. BUT, I must say, it's the early Epiphones that were best, they are getting better as years go by, Gibson are taking building of Epiphones more seriously. The Elite Japanese series are excellent.
Bought an “inspired by Gibson” epi 12 string hummingbird (thx in part to y’all’s review of it) and absolutely love the sound/look/feel. Would I feel the same way ab it if it was USA made and carried the USA price? I don’t know. Part of me would prob want that headstock to say Gibson if I’m spending that much. Not sure if that says more ab me or the clear effectiveness of Gibson/Epi branding.
Well..its a Gibson. Epiphone were better than Gibson. You should be proud to have Epi on the headstock. Buzz Jones Peter Framton...Paul Weller..Noel Gallagher..Beatles....dont be afraid..your in good company.
He just called me a snob!
Great guitar, nice playing dude
Hey guys, great video. I am truly for the USA made Texan. Could you make a comparison between this Texan and J45? Short and long scale comparison?
Epiphone USA already has 2 great acoustic guitars. They have already done the Texan and the Frontier both regular and the Chris Stapleton signature model version. The next USA Epiphone acoustic should be the Excellente.
That's a beautiful guitar guys! Does the price include setup? Thank you.
you sold me and Im a die hard Gibby fan.
I have always liked epiphones And I have several. Including a 1970's era F T1 30 caballero I have been playing this 1 for 50 years now Are there any plans to bring this model back? Mine is pretty beat up now as you can imagine and would love to replace it I also have a 1980 Genesis custom electric
maybe it's should be a better comparison with the gibson advanced jumbo, because of the long neck !don't you think? thank's for your review.
I'm sure these are made by Gibson in the Gibson factory. It's a nice sounding guitar. After a few years of gigs it will get better and better sounding. I bought a USA Casino this year with Epiphone on the headstock and it came with all the exact Gibson paperwork and case paraphernalia. It's a Gibson.
I want to see the high end Takamines lifted from import restrictions into the US, those are the best acoustics made for a working musician, nothing made beats the CTP preamps for amplified acoustic guitars period
Guys, great video, however the guitar is quite heavy because I played it recently. Nice sound but I’d take a J45 or J50 for that same money. It’s over 5 lbs.
You had me until the price. I’d rather buy a J-45 at that price point. It does sound good though
What about the action? Low (good) or high (not as good for me)? Playability? Weight? Case included?
It's only available to buy in-store, so if you are serious about these questions, pop along and try it out.
@@rexrathtar3893 Not an appropriate response. All other guitar reviewers discuss the issues I asked about. Telling me to come into the store in order to get answers to basic questions will cause me to never want to visit your store. Sorry. Need to revisit your attitude.
Or alternatively, you could drop the entitlement. That the guitar is only available in store is a matter of fact. Another matter of fact: it's not my store and I'm nothing to do with it. I'm just telling you that although your questions would be relevant for a guitar that was available online, for this particular guitar, Gibson will only let Alamo sell it to an in-store customer. So if you want to buy it from them, you will _have_ to go to the store. You can be as upset as you like, but it won't change that fact.
Nice guitar.
I could care less how it looks. How does it sound? Does it sound as good as a Guild all mahogany?
I love Gibson's strategy, instead of selling out the USA Gibson brand, they are choosing to ramp up the Epiphone brand with the, co-designed with Gibson USA, "Inspired by Gibson", stage quality import Epiphone models and also a few top-shelf USA built Epiphone models.
Is it possible to get that guitar without the Epiphone symbol on the pick guard? Just wondering.
Are there design features that mark it out as an American made guitar rather than a Chinese one?
Same price as the j-45? I'll take the j-45. I like the shorter scale length myself cause I'm a shorter dude and I have a j-45 and a couple of martins. It's a wonder guitar I'm sure. But it doesn't have Gibson on the head stock and unfortunately that matters.
I have a 1964 Epiphone FT 79 N (nnatural) And it could be for Sale. In next to P-erfect condition.
I'm I the only one hearing the fret buzz .which is interesting cause the only time I played this model in store it buzzed so bad after third fret that no body would buy it it sat there for at least four years until they discounted it so much they practically gave it away
Jimi hendrix and Kurt cobain used Texan! A design that is different from other guitars! They have their own identity. However, it is priced similar to the Gibson J-45 50s Original. What are your choices? Personally, I like the low-pitched guitar sound. But Texan is attractive enough.
Nope.kurt did not play this model.
@@multipipi1234he did
Nitro or poly?
I would buy a Guild D40 before I would buy that.
So if I have giant hands, this would not be good.... correct?
Yes.
The drawback to the plek setup is it makes the neck too straight and action too low
When I started (1969, I was 14) a lot of my friends - older guys who could really play - played Epiphone acoustics. They were considered "real" guitars and they were very nice. That's why the Beatles and lots of people played them. Back then you had "cheap guitars" and "real guitars". No-one really even knew they were owned by Gibson. Pick up a '66 Texan and you'll know. Eventually Gibson built them as an off-brand cheap guitar and their reputation plummeted. It's not us being snobby, Gibson is the one that, in later years like the 80s, built and marketed them as budget guitar. Now they say "hey Epiphone is a good guitar" and we say "ya USED to be until you ruined them". We'll see if the've come back. Gibson as a company is dubious, in my opinion. "Inspired by Gibson" is the bullshit line of the century.
Sounds better than a J45.
I’ll buy a USA Epiphone before I buy a Gibson but then again I’m not a doctor lawyer boomer 😂👌
I want one.
Bad.
I don't need convincing about the Epiphone branding. I thought the OLD U.S.A. Epiphone Texan was a great guitar.
Unfortunately, perception is reality. Beautiful guitar, love the longer scale length and great tones. BUT…right, wrong or indifferent, very few are going to drop $2800 on an Epiphone. I certainly am not.
Absolutely. Gibson has spent decades driving the Epiphone brand firmly into a particular pigeon hole (namely, budget, Asian-built). Brands do have value.
I would gladly put my money on it. Same price as a J-45 or not, I choose my guitars based on sound and feel, not the name. Not only that, walking into a room with peeps holding their J-45's wishing it sounded as good as the Epiphone across from them...lol....gold!
Is it worth over two grand ?!? Why not buy from a luthier?
I think Gibson needs to drop the plastic, especially the ugly "vintage" stuff. This guitar with maple binding and nickel open gear tuners would be a dream. Of course, they'd have to be brave and change an icon.
Nice, can not support Epiphone. They are left handed limited to the extreme. Very few options.
What…Epiphone is normally made in China.
Actually, they’re normally made in Indonesia.
Texan guitar scale length
USA Epiphone = Gibson.
It's bad that people have to learn on inferior instruments.....
Played it today. Not that good tbh.
Just another overpriced Gibson mahogany backed guitar, long scale....just pick up a Epiphone Masterbuilt Texan for 800 bucks, no one will know the difference except you! Btw Cooper nice wandering around the fretboard ;-)
sounds bad