Epiphone ES-335 vs. Epiphone Sheraton
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Welcome to this shootout between two great Epiphone Semi Hollow Body Guitars! The Epiphone es335 Pro And the Epiphone Sheraton II. Which do you prefer? Playing into a VHT Amps D-Fifty and using a Vick Audio Mount Pleasant for my overdrive tones, as well as a Keeley Hydra for reverb. Guitars are strung with Elixir Nanoweb light guage strings.
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Love my 335 Pro after I upgraded with the Stew Mac basic upgrade kit Tuners/Bridge.
Love the Sheraton.
B.B.King used to play very thin strings and solid state amps (fender tube amp in his early days). Freddie in contrast used tube amps. That does a lot on the tone.
To get that vintage B.B. tone I would add classic 57 PUs. Later he used 498/490 PUs on his Lucille model.
Since you like Wes Montgomery too as I do add 14' flatwound strings to get a jazzier tone.
wHAT ABOUT THE NECK DIFFERENCES...sHERATON A NICE SLIM NECK? 335 CHUNKY?
@@dogguitarbluesman yes, I tried both, I liked the Sheraton neck better.
Would love to have a wine red Sheraton!
I haven’t owned a guitar since I was a kid and never an electric. I did a TON of searching for my first electric before Christmas so I could tell Santa what I wanted. I played (as badly as I am- not playing for 40 years or so). Initially I was trying lots of Epiphone Les Paul’s. Then one evening I walked into a Sam Ash store and saw a blue Sheraton II Pro on the wall. I resisted at first. It took three trips to that store before I took it off the wall and put it in my hands. I loved it. Still do. I’ve got lots of jealous friends now. One called it a work of art. I love the tone. Thanks for the good review!
Jack is always here when you need him!
Thanks again🙏
I really appreciate your detailed reports on how these guitars have functioned for you, etc. Very helpful. And you are a great player too.
Very well spoken with a gift of explaining and playing to boot. I just acquired a 2003 MIK Sheraton and love it!
I didn’t know I needed to watch this until I did. Great work, man!
Thank you kindly!
How strange, I was trying to decide between these two guitars earlier today and then you upload this. Great vid Jack!
Thank you kindly! We aim to please here at Jack Fossett & Friends 🍻
@@JackFossett Same with the P93 you reviewed next to the Sheraton. Went with the P93. The comparisons help when you're on the fence.
Hi Jack, thanks for another great comparison. Just bought a new Es 335 vintage sunburst. Although I’ve not had it long I’m enjoying the larger body and beefier neck over the two 339’s I own. The pots on the 339 with humbuckers need a replacement, probably to a non splitting pot. The 339 with p90’s has been reliable. But I would like to add that the new 335 seems so far to be an upgrade in hardware quality over both of the 339’s. Thanks again!
Best guitar channel on UA-cam!!! You influenced my gear a lot. My guitars : Epiphone casino, Epiphone riviera, Epiphone sheraton, Epiphone les Paul custom. Amps : Fender hot rod deluxe lll, Hot rod Deville 212, deluxe reverb. Pedals : Ceriatone Centura, Ehx soulfood, visual sound route 66, visual sound jekyll and hyde. Thank you so much
Nice video. Reminded me that I need to play my Sheraton more. Been addicted to my Jaguar and Jazzmaster over the last year.
Epiphone makes fantastic ES/semi-hollow guitars at great prices (especially on the used market). I picked up a used 1998 Dot Deluxe for cheap on my local CraigsList. Brought it to the local luthier, had a bone nut installed, full setup and minor fret level performed. It's a killer instrument at a bargain price. Awesome review and demo Jack!
Looking at a Sheraton right now, this video was essential to me making the right purchase for me! Cheers! Thank you 🇨🇦👋🏻👍🏻
Brilliant comparison as always
I play a Sheraton II Pro. Nice guitar played through a Vox AC15. Got it to play in pit band for HS musicals. Had to take it to a tech. We put a new bone nut and reset the neck and had it plecked by Sweetwater. I mostly use it now for home and teaching. I look for reasons to play it. Great tones and lots of different tones with coil splits. It plays really easy with 9's, Great blues ax. Great jazz ax. Not much it won't do really well.
I've never played the 335 issue but i have a 1996 Korean made Sheraton II and I absolutely adore it. It will be by my side to the grave.
I have the 62 reissue sheraton that has the gibson mini humbuckers, grover tuners and frequensator tail piece and a 2014 Gibson ES335 Memphis custom shop. Yes, differences are there tone wise and build quality. I love both for what they represent. To me, the reissue Sheraton feels at home as a Jazz/Blues guitar, the ES335 is also that and you can push it further.
Hi Jack.
Back in the day, I couldn't afford a Gibson ES 355 (Lucille), but wanted a semi hollow, so I went for the Ebony/Gold Epiphone Sheraton.
Today it's my go to for playing the blues - and I wouldn't change it anyway.☮️❤️🎸
Jack's Epiphone nerdery is truly inspiring.
Dude your channel is awesome!!! You really know your stuff
I was at a guitar show last week and picked up a 2007 Korean Sheraton pro ii and to be honest I really love it big fat neck plays and sounds great highly recommended but I have never played the new ones ..great post 👍👍
Sheratons have been a consistently good guitar for a very long time now IMO.
i did purchase a Sheraton ll just because i was intrigued that the fact that it has usa gibson shop made pickups and hardware,i own several gibson guitars and i was impressed with the quality and sound of this guitar
Nice Vid Jack! I have a Left Handed 2011 Sheraton II that I just love for Blues. It’s a little on the heavy side but I have small hands and mine has a deep neck profile so it makes for more work for me to play. I do like the sound though! Please keep up the Good Work my Friend and Cheers from Salem, Ohio!
I got lucky last year when I saw an Epiphone DOT at my local music store b4 the lockdowns. Great build, natural tone and Grover tuners. Costs less than the ES 335, but I think this one I bought might just sound a bit better than that 335. Ya know what they say, even the same model of a guitar -- each guitar will sound different. Great video !
I went to the guitar store with no idea that I would be buying anything. I saw a light natural wood finish Sheraton II and was struck by its beauty, so I tried it out. It is so easy to play and get great sound from. I bought it on the spot. No regrets - I love it. Some of my other guitars include a 1983 (I think) Les Paul and a late 80s US-1. I like them all, but the Sheraton II is my favorite. Thanks for this great review.
Great review all the info we need to make the right decision 👍
I have and love that exact model and color of the ES 335 Pro. My hardware issue was the output jack. It was poorly threaded and wouldn't stay tight. I replaced it with a Switchcraft jack and it's all better now. There was also a little bit of fret unevenness that kept me from setting the action as low as I would have liked. Since I liked the guitar so much otherwise, I decided to have it plek'd so it could be as good as possible. I also put in a Tusq nut, well, because. Now, for my taste it's practically perfect, though I might wind up upgrading the tuners eventually.
Great video Jack. Interesting and informative. I would love to watch similar comparisons between an Epiphone Dot and an Ibanez AS73 with the classic elite pickups, and also a comparison between a Sheraton and an Ibanez AS93 with super 58 pickups.
I’ve had both. Epi335 and AS73. Ibanez for me.
That was extremely helpful. Prices on the 335 have plummeted recently. I was considering buying one and replacing the electrics/pickups. Maybe I also need to look at what's available for tuners. Good work, nice one
Good video. Last year I bought the ES-335 Pro. Intermittent failure obtaining both P/U's in middle position. Bridge P/U coil split unreliable. All snap together wiring & mediocre tuners. G.C. tech was honest enough letting me know he had never worked on semi-hollow bodies before. Loved the woodwork quality & neck shape & not wanting to risk shipping damage I ordered Seymour Duncan "Greenies", Grover tuners, 59 period correct pre-wired switch, pots, & caps. Dropped everything at Gryphon Guitars in Palo Alto Calif. In 8 days I picked up MY ultimate tone monster. To then compensate for the loss of clear thin tones I bought the 70th anniversary Fender Broadcaster. No mods needed. My wallet tells me I'm good for a while. P.S. new subscriber
Damn dude. Another great video. I love the Rush tones you get at 12:whatever.
To me, the Sheridan sounds better.
You’ve got me thinking about my Epi 339 Pro (keeper) and my Epi Riviera P930 (gorgeous wall art).
I could see swapping the Riviera for a Sheridan. Sounds so good.
Sheraton player here, it's my main guitar and I love it. Rock on
hi jack , i just bought an 2020 "inspired by gibson " epi ES 335 vintage sunburst , this is the epi semi hollow that's so close to the gibson ES 335 playing and sound wise that the lines are blurring , the difference is so small that the moneygap between both guitars is a bit silly , i have sold my 2019 gibson ES 335 ( P 90 ) now and i do not miss it at all , and i have a good amount off money left , wich is always nice : )
I own 2 335 Pros. One I changed pots and pickups one I left stock. Both are good. I own a 335 Gibson Studio as well and an older Epiphone 355 in Pelham blue that is really nice. Totally the 355 has them all beat. My 335 Gibson has classic 57 pickups in it.
I have a 2017 pro with coil split. The only upgrade I have done is the tuners. I like it a lot. I didnt really have the need for a 335 all the time so I bought the epiphone and have been pleased.
Thank You Jack, great video! BR
I’m so torn between the Sheraton and the 335.Both have great pedigree,I’m tending to lean towards the Sheraton atm only because of my ongoing issues with my Epi Casino that I bought brand new.I hardly ever hear bad comments about older Sheraton’s.
I have a 2002/03 Korean Sheraton Tobacco burst (I believe). Fit and finish is amazing, super playable with rock solid tuning. Over the years I’ve overhauled components which, for me, has made it even better. Bone nut, Faber Bridge and anchors, Grover tuners, and most importantly Duncan Seth Lover PUPs and CTS pots. It’s been my only keeper guitar since that time. It’s a warm but articulate guitar and very versatile. Shines clean or dirty.
Just recently got my Sheraton 2Pro and will definitely play it at next gig upcoming. So smooth, yet, it ROCKS like an ES-335! If you play out, what types of songs do you use it on??
Great comp! I have an es335 pro and I love it! I have done S some modes. Pickguard, Grovers, I also flat wounds. No issue with pots or switch. Thanks!
Grovers make a big difference!
Flat wound strings really are excellent, they suit the 335 type so well!
I own a 2012 Epiphone Sheraton II and a 2004 Epiphone Dot Deluxe . Both guitars are made in Korea . I feel lucky that I was able to find the Sheraton made in Korea that recently ! Both have great build quality , great tone , and and play like Butter . The Dot has a thicker neck , which I like . Love both guitars !
Nice! The Korean made ones are excellent, my Casino is one of the Peerless factory models.
I always owned Korean made epiphones and recently bought a used chinese made sheraton for cheap. It really changed my mind, the qualoty is amazing and there is no need to change pickups or anything. It hold up really good against my gibson les paul wich was 10 times as expensive 😬
I got those 2 ( 335 pro and sheraton 2004 ) and I love those guitares.
Thanks to your playing and that great amp they both sound great. I'd honestly struggle to pick one.
Appreciate that! You really can’t go wrong with either. Aside from the few small issues I mentioned, they’re both great guitars.
@@JackFossett Any chance of you reviewing the new Riviera ?
@@graemero5532 I’m hoping to if I can get my hands on one. I love that Epiphone is doing it in more of the classic reissue style. I’d actually love for them to do the same with the Sheraton - the Casino/Riviera shaped headstock with the inlays and dual mini hums.
Awesome video
really honest review bro well done
Glad you liked it!
I just got into the world of semi-hollow guitars last year. I bought a Squier Classic Vibe Starcaster. It’s a fun guitar! I’m thinking I’d go Sheridan for an Epi. I hope to be able to afford a real Gibson for my dream guitar which has always been a 335
Both guitars sound very good, but my vote goes to the Sheraton in the end, since that's the one I have experience with myself. I've never had a 335. My Sheraton is the PRO, but otherwise the same as yours. Mine's also black. I did really enjoy the part where you used the bridge pickup on the Sheraton. I often use bridge pickup on ES guitars. Your playing is awesome as always, man. Thanks for doing great guitar videos.
Just recently got my Sheraton 2Pro and will definitely play it at next gig upcoming. So smooth, yet, it ROCKS like an ES-335! If you play out, what types of songs do you use it on??
just bought a Sheridan two days ago and just love it.
Excellent video! Thanks!
I just ordered my Sheraton II today! I purchased the Ebony version as a tribute to B.B. King.
I just got a ES-339 Epi and it is fantastic!
Really good review Jack. I would love a good 335 but at the time I could afford one, I found the build quality on those I tried was poor and they were not 10 times better than the Epiphone. In the end I went for an Epiphone 339 which was a really good gigging guitar, very versatile. The quality of the parts wasn’t great and I parted with it but regret that now. The Sheraton as you say seems to be a thing in itself and sounds really good…I might be tempted to try one…
Hey Jack! My pick is sheraton. Sounds better in my ears. ( I bought sheraton II pro... And i love it!
I have a 97 Sheraton II. I've put a lot of money into it. It's got a new nut, Gibson PAFs, Vintage style wiring, CTS pots, paper-in-oil caps, Gibson USA ABR-1 bridge, Gotoh stopbar, and upgraded to 18:1 Rotomatic tuners. I don't know what else I can do to it. It's perfect.
I have the ES-335 Pro Limited Edition. Ive had no problems with anything “yet”, but I don’t think the pots and switch will last long.The new 335 has better CTS pots, but I notice the body is all maple ply and the old Pro is maple/birch. They also have changed the Pau Ferro to a Laurel finger board. Im tempted to by the new one now to compare.
I had the es 335 pro. It was a great guitar. I'm looking at a Sheraton 2 for 350 second hand.
When you described the dodgey neck pickup, coil-splitting, push pull pot and used the term “shoddy parts”, the first thing that popped into my mind was “I gave the Libyans a bomb casing filled with shoddy pinball machine parts”...Doc Brown to Marty McFly in the 1985, original “Back to the Future” film.
From Leo: I think the Es & the Sheraton are close enough I would have one or the other, but not both. You are right, the es335 hardware is pretty marginal. I just got rid of my last Semi hollow Epiphone. I traded them after getting a Peavey JF-1, which I like better even though the specs and the price would not say it. I just like the feel and sound of the Peavey better. Of course when I want to use a trem, the Gretsch jumps in.
Great review.
Glad you enjoyed it! How have you been?
Doing very good. Staying busy.
I have owned a Sheraton pro2 since they came out and highly recommend them. As you rightly state, they are an original Epiphone model and not a `copy` of a Gibson. They are a great gigging tool and literally come to life at venue volume, yes there are feedback issues but these can be controlled and used effectively as you get used to them. Through a quality valve amp in the `zone`, natural valve compression and the Sheratons grown-up nature really deliver some ballsy tones. If you ride the volume knobs you can go from soft jazz/blues to in your face blues/rock with ease. And of course, there is the price. £550 UK is a real deal for such a good players instrument. The money you save over a genuine Gibson will pay for a good small (15/20 watt) valve amp that your sound man will love you for.
Just recently got my Sheraton 2Pro and will definitely play it at next gig upcoming. So smooth, yet, it ROCKS like an ES-335! If you play out, what types of songs do you use it on??
1994 sheraton here.....love it
I've had my Sheraton for 20 years. Upgraded the pickups, pots, switch and input jack. I love the features and quality. I've had high end Strats, and Les Paul and the Sheraton is still in my house. Putting in new pickups and pots made it come alive more than I expected.
Curious as to which pups you chose to put in. Thanks!
I had a Gibson bridge PU from a 60's Les Paul RI with a Golden Age for the neck, and Mojo tone wiring harness. Made a big difference in clarity and tone. Looking to add a roller bridge and a duesenberg les trem next.@@dannop8795
Nice playing!
I'm thinking of the Sheraton as well
Both guitars sound very good, but my vote goes to the Sheraton in the end, since that's the one I have experience with myself,i got a blonde sheraton 2 from 2004 and yes;für this price i paid(250 bucks) and a intensive settingsession now since 2 years my first guit!!I also had an es 345 ánd an es 347;both verx good guits too!But if i see the price.....no question!If i had to go from beginning then i woud buy a Epiphone es 335;nothing is wrong with it!Thanks for your videos and the work behind!
I got the new blueberry "inspired by" 335 and I love it. Sounds and plays great. No hardware problems so far. Actually stays in tune better than the faded Gibson SG I used to have. Epiphone really did up their game with these new models.
Was the switch selector upgraded or did it come with the same crappy one?
@@amguit the one on mine works fine. I don't know if it's upgraded or not.
@@amguit I have the same blueberry inspired by, and for my particular guitar I would have to say yes. The hardware is leaps and bounds better than before. Not "cheap" feeling at all.
Totally agree Jason. I have the Vintage Sunburst and it is an outstanding guitar in every regard.
I have an 88 Epiphone Sheraton II, that I bought new. I think it was a Samick factory guitar, and it was the last year of the "Epiphone by Gibson" headstock. I was gigging a lot, and had a 65 Fender Coranado II stolen during a loadout from a place I was playing in. I bought a Heritage H170 to replace it, and kept looking for another Fender. A friend of mine called me to come look at the Sheraton, and I bought it after playing it acoustically. I was never real happy with the bridge pickup, and after years of complaining to myself about it, I had my tech guy put a set of hot Seymour Duncans in it, with CTS push pull volume pots for the coil splitting, and another on one tone control that reversed the phase. It gave me all the possible tone settings I could use, from a warm jazzy sound to a tele type twang, and it's become my go to guitar for just about everything.
I have the new epi es335 inspired by gibson in the cherry red ,,i expected a less quality guitar,but on the contrary.I was pleasantly surprised as to how well it played and sounded,but again ,it,s just my opinion.I was expecting poor tuning and neck buzzing.So i was prepared to make some changes to it.I,ve been playing it for about 2 weeks now ,and i love it.
I have the Epi ES 335 Pro, and out of the box it needs a setup and better strings. Also, my neck pickup is pitched down at the leading edge. Once I get those issues taken care of, I'm sure it will play better.
fantastic review. very knowledgeable and thorough.. I'm mainly an acoustic player, but I have a SheratonIts the best Electric guitar I've ever had, but I wouldn't dare to venture a comment in such company . I also have a J200 in the inspired by Gibson line , Which I like - though the reviews of all models except the J45 have been a bit lukewarm.
Great playing as always. I think the Sheraton is definitely a step up from the 335 Pro. I have the 2020 Riviera with the mini humbuckers and a Casino. Do you think the Sheraton is different enough compared to those? The thought of all my electrics being 335 -like seems somewhat silly, but I find them comfy.
I think it is especially considering you have one with p90’s and another with mini humbuckers. So yea I think they’re would be a difference
Bought an ES 335 as a first electric a few months ago. Love it to death for the array of tones available due to the coil split. Only issue I had was a wobbly selector switch that I had upgraded right off the hop. The Sheraton definitely has the edge in tone, in my opinion and may be trading up to it in the future.
I put a set of DiMarzio pickups in one of mine and it sounds great
Did you buy an inspire by Gibson 335 version? Curious as to whether the née 335s also have this selector issue.
NoI bought the older version. I toyed with the new inspired by Gibson version but want to see more feedback about them.
My older version the switch is too stiff lol They could really just use all new electronics in mho.
@@Mountainrock70 At my age a stiff switch would be a nice thing! Lol
Love the cherry red color of the 335, the no frills headstock emblem, and the silver pickups. Plus, the 335 is so iconic. I'd get a 335 pro and change the tuners.
Get the new 2020 epiphone 335 it better
Newer*
My 335 pro tuners have no issues. You just need to wrap the strings around the posts properly and they'll hold for good.
I recently purchased the Sheraton 2Pro, and am very happy with it. I gig (play out) and wanted a semi-hollow to provide a contrast to my Les Paul Studio's power and my Fender Tele's overall blues/rock versatility, and though I haven't played the Sheraton out just yet, it provides that contrast in band practices that I was looking for perfectly. There is a refreshing change/contrast to the other guitars that you can only get from a "semi-hollow". Next gig, I will definitely play it and am so excited to. Anybody else out there getting ready to start using a semi-hollow? If so, which kind? And, what types of songs will you play it on? Luv this guitar; it feels and sounds incredible!!! 🎸
I was jonesing for a good semi myself and originally bought the 335 inspired by Gibson, loved the tone and classic cherry color but the neck was just a bit much for my wimpy smallish hands so I took it back and was thinking the 335 pro, the neck was a bit smaller but then I thought what the hell I'll try the Sheraton and fell in love, most comfortable neck I've ever played on and actually the only difference that seems to matter to me. Actually the tuners are a lot better too, I actually liked the snarly tone of the 335 more so I might go to the classic pro humbuckers. But the Sheraton is such a joy to play I have a tough time putting it down
Bought a Sheraton Pro II. Sold it...buying another one soon. Very complete guitar I have found.
I have the es-335 pro and have no problem with the pick up switch or the volume pots/ coil splitting. However, I do agree the tuners could be a little better, it tends to go out of tune more than I’d like. But like you stated I think it’s a fantastically built guitar, and really plays and sounds great. I paid $450 and the axe was set up by the previous owner really nice when i received it. It also came with a brand new hard case, and to be honest it would be hard to find another guitar that looks, sounds, and plays as good for that amount. I’m extremely happy with it, and I’ll add better tuners and it’ll be spot on. And of course it’s not gonna play as good as the Gibson, but it ain’t bad!
Id like to mention Dax Riggs, he has ALWAYS played a cream or white Sheraton since at least the mid 90s, and has some great guitar tones. He also has used the ES-335 around 2006 i believe, it didnt sound exactly the same no but it sounded just as good.
The man has good taste - blue strats and butterscotch teles. And the Epiphones , of course.
I love epiphone, but I do think my casino beats them both! Full hollow body resonates much more but unfortunately it does feed back more. Out of the two I’d definitely choose the Sheraton. Great description jack. Good job mate.👍🎸
Thank you! I totally agree. Casino is my favorite of the Epiphone hollow and semi hollow line.
Would love your opinion on the uptown kat? I haven’t played one yet but watched a few videos on UA-cam and they do sound great. I would welcome your opinion on one as you delve into hardware, pick ups, neck, etc. Keep up the great work jack.👍🎸
@@jamessutherington3471 thank you! I haven’t had a chance to play one yet so I can’t comment but I agree that they seem good from what I’ve seen on UA-cam.
I have a 90's Sheraton 2. At the time my amp was an Epiphone 60watt 'Triggerman' Solid state that sounded OK with strat style guitars but the Sheraton2 sounded absolutely awful thru it. There was no setting on that amp that helped at all. I then put a pair of quality P90's in the Sheraton and found that it sounded just fine. I did keep those original pickups and may implant them into another guitar one day, and I have a great amp now. The Sheraton 2 still looks and sounds lovely. Far too nice to ever part with 😊
Very well explained comparison. I only wish there was a "Coupe" or 339 version of the Sheraton. :)
Interesting - I wonder if thats on Epiphone's radar at all. It does seem logical seeing as they've made the other two models, and the Sheraton has been a popular model for a very long time.
Both great sounding guitars. As a guitar player and collector with limited means I'd pick both over the Gibbo equivalent any day of the week - the Gibsons are simply not worth 10 times as much. I have an Epiphone 335 DOT, which seems pretty much like the 335 Pro but with Grover tuners, no fretboard binding, clay dot inlays and no coil split - great guitar with no issues straight out of the box.
I also do guitar setups and minor repairs for other people (but not as a profession) and 9 times out of 10 have found that when people complain about the tuners it's either the way it's been strung or the nut cut wrongly for the string guage - easily rectifiable problems without going to the expense of upgrading the tuners. Of course, there is always that one time when the tuners really are that shite. Professional guitar techs will nearly always say the tuners need replacing if you have tuning problems as it's more money for them.
I'm surprised you didn't mention the Epiphone Casino models in this vid. One of those might be next on my shopping list.
Anyway, out of the two demoed (great demo), I'd go for the 335 as I couldn't really tell the difference when I played it back sound only and I'm not into the ornate stuff on the Sheraton II.
You sound a lot like me Mark. I agree with all of that. Also, a lot of comments on guitar social media sites come from players who buy a guitar and moan about the pickups, then swap them out without ever considering adjusting them. I have many guitars, some fairly expensive and some not so expensive. Budget friendly guitars are a totally different species to when I was a youngster ( I'm 60 years old ) We had to spend a fair bit of money if we wanted a guitar which was " gig-able " and stayed in tune ( some were even impossible to get in tune lol ) I have a Harley Benton Fusion T - a Telecaster ( from Thomann Germany )with twin Humbuckers ( splitable via push / pull tone knob ) , a Wilkinson Trem, a Roasted Maple neck and fretboard, Stainless Steel Frets, Graph Tech Tusq Nut, Staggered Locking Tuners, which cost just £319 with free delivery to the UK. It came ( delivered in 4 days from ordering ) strung with D'Addario 10's and was perfectly set up out of the box. The pickups are Roswell which some people have grumbled about but they are absolutely superb Alnico 5 Humbuckers. I struggle to get my breath with a lot of folk lol ...... The Epiphone ES 335 ( Inspired By Gibson 2020 model ) is absolutely fantastic. One of my best ever purchases. Oh, I have a Casino and a Casino Coupe ( both crafted in China ) and they are also superb. Take care Mark Happy New Year.
Thanks for another great 'cage match'. Epiphone guitars are getting better and better so it's harder to compare with it's more expensive cousins.
Thanks, watching this got me to dust off my 67 Casino that I all but forgot I have.
I had a Sheraton 2.
I loved it
That was some kinda of guitar post mortem... However, I have an interest in guitars and I'm hoping to get one soon which of these might be 'better' for a beginner?
Then I am kinda liking the ES 339...what's with that one?
Please comment and thank you for these videos.
I love the Sheraton but, (by design) it's missing inlays at the 17th, 19th and 21st frets. I just can't get past it. I might, however, get one and learn how to add the inlays myself.
Hey Jack i have an ebony ebony 2012 mik awesome loved your vid
Subscribed the other day as I just bought a worn casino , however I now almost wish I hadn't. I was considering returning it to swap for an Inspired 335 but now I've seen this vid I'm completely undecided, u see I already have the same Sheraton 2 for which others and now your own demo show its not really an improvement.
My quandary now is do I get the Casino set up professionally new strings etc or just save my money.
I wish I'd seen your vids a long time ago .
Thank you
I came across a 'limited edition' 'custom shop' black DOT 335 from Epiphone, the build quality is insane really impressive, however this one had 'extras' like Gibson gold HB's and high end tuners. Sweet guitar. What I mean is, you can easily modify a good Epiphone.
Sounds like the Sheraton II is better. Does it have different pickups than the dot. I know any guitar can do anything but which do recommend would handle classic hard rock better, i.e. AC/DC, Zeppelin, Beatles, Boston, Stones, Sabbath, that kind of stuff. 90% of the time I am always on the Bridge Pickup? I rarely play the neck. Thank you for posting this.
Great comparison, thanks! Not a big difference in the sound. Sheraton maybe sounds better overdriven...at least for me.
I have a black Dot Royale (2012) which is kind of a factory upgrade or elite version of Dot. I do like it. No mods whatsoever, I only replaced the bridge pickup with a Gibson one, as I found the original a bit weak, and also replaced the plastic nut with a bone nut. Maybe the switch worth an upgrading as well. Otherwise I love the sound of this guitar...I found it warm and bluesy, a bit darkish, while it also can be edgy with the Gibson pu at the bridge. I'm a bass player and as for an electric guitar this does the job for me. I keep thinking about switching to Sheraton though, maybe the older, Korean versions...big headstock and the weight keeps me away from it a bit : )
I have the Sheraton II Pro/NA and love it. I have had no issues with any of the electronics or Grover tuners. Have all gold hardware and put a Bigsby on it. Stays in tune and create another Avenue of tone. As if you couldn’t tell, I like it a lot.
I just ordered the Sheridan ii Pro and I am having trouble finding a hard shell case. I have read that the Epiphone'sE519 case, that Epiphone suggests for it won't fit and I will need to buy an SKB 1SKB-35. Would you tell me what you are using or what would fit. Thanks
Ibanez AS73 is a better instrument than the Epi335 imho. I also prefer the Sheraton over the Epi335. Good review.
Got lost in your great style and playing and forgot to listen which was which I just remember one was a little better than the other lol both great for the money no doubt
They sound very similar to me. I was looking to buy a 335 style guitar and I wound up buying an Eastman 184MX. It's sweet, super light and sounds luscious.
Eastmans are awesome! I haven't played many but I've never played one that wasn't impressive.
Yep, Eastman make beautiful guitars. They are gradually increasing in value ..... for good reason !
I just ordered one of these and I am having trouble finding a hard shell case. I have read that the Epiphone
E519 that Epiphone suggests for it won't fit and I will need to buy an SKB 1SKB-35. Would you tell me what you are using or what would fit. Thanks
Could you do an opinion on the 1966 Epiphone Century James Bay model? I ve bought that one and being a novice/ begining intermediate I'm curious what an experienced player thinks
Sold my Sheraton to fund an Eastman T486B, which is a superior guitar in every single way but damn, I miss that Sheraton! It had it going on
@Jack Fossett - what strings are on the Sheraton in this demo? Did they come on the guitar or did you switch them out?
I like the Sheraton personally