'This' is the immortal Greg Koch who demo's guitars for Wildwood Guitars. He has a long and distinguished career opening for just about every band in America. He has about a 100 videos on Wildwood, where he demonstrates starts, tele's , Les Pauls', Gibson 335s and dozens of other types. He is very bright as well as accomplished, which is why thousands of people watch his reviews.
First, this guy is not only super funny, he's a MONSTER player. I own a Sheraton II and I put a burstbacker on the bridge. It's an amazing guitar (I own 2 Gibson les paul, an es-335, fender strat, telecaster, Gretch, L'arrivee, etc.) My point is, I am a big guitar snob with resources to get anything I want. DON'T let the name Epiphone scare you or think any less of it. Most of my guitars are new but I got a Sheraton II used on GC Atlanta (mint condition) as an impulse buy (yes, made in China.) Guys, this guitar sings, amazing tone, playability ,and the craftsmanship is super strong. I can put it against any of my far more expensive brand name guitars and it's of equal if not better quality. Noel Gallagher played live and recorded with this model guitar (we all know his huge rock sound.) If you get one you will not be disappointed.
You gotta love all the people who come on UA-cam and bitch about how expensive Gibsons are today and then come to a video like this and bitch about how cheap and crappy Epiphone's are!
Its Greg Koch :-) One of the best chicken pickers, and he also has a huge sense of humour. I also use a Sheraton II from 1996, she is a korean violin finished beauty. I changed the nut with Graph-tech one, the neck pickup with a Bare Knuckle "The Mule" pup, the keys with Kluson tuners, and the strins with Thomastik Infeld "12 swing strings. I dont know anything about the new models, but mine is a killer now :-)
This is great, E is for absolutely excellent guitar playing, very impressive. Makes me instantly want to buy this guitar. Makes me even wanna watch all his other demo's.
@@BrazenNL not exactly, casino is full hollow, this is semi. see the neck: the sheraton (which is as 335) has the neck fully out of the body. casino (which is as 330) has a lot of frets inside the border ... to prevent the thing to collapse I guess...
Greg did seem to spend an inordinate amount of time on the specs of the Sheraton II, possibly because of some push Epiphone made to boost sales. It worked, at least in my case. I love this guitar. Made in Korea, feels great to play, and sounds great. Definitely, as he says, good bang for the buck. The new Sheraton II Pro is made in China, but has been getting great reviews. Epiphone appears to be phasing out the standard Sheraton II. If having a Korean-made Sheraton is important to you, you may want to grab one before they're gone for good.
Outstanding playing and funny as hell! I'd like to hear him play the new Sheraton II Pro with the coil split; thinking of buying one. BTW, Epiphone's are and always have been guitars.
People think of this as a ES-335 copy, but that is not exactly the case. This guitar is build of maple, both the neck and the body, wich I suppose gives a more snappy sound. I have a Korean one from 1997, and it is a really nice guitar.
I bought one in black because I needed a hollow-body, its really nice, get it set up and you'll be amazed and I used to be one of those never epiphone guys. It sounds and plays as a good as my LP.
@@JesusRocks26 It just didn't click until you played the wine color??? Wtf? What does the color of a guitar have to do with the way it plays? Well, absolutely nothing, that's what. Your statement made no sense. Unless of course the wine Sheraton played different that all the others you played.
@@MindsetMastery75 Maybe it means he didn't want one until they made one in a color he likes? Aesthetics are really important in guitars. People pick guitars for they way they look all the time. It's not like there's only 1 type of guitar out there, why play one you don't think is cool looking when you can play one that is cool looking and sounds good?
I love the Gristlemeister! This is the best guitar review ever made ..I've seen it many times...hooked me long ago..his live streams are awesome with his son Dylan on drums...guy is a treasure...Greg Koch is the man!
Picked up an Ebony Sheraton 6 years ago. Korean built, it's a beauty. Gorgeous to play and not too shabby on the sound. Curious as to what difference a pair of Lollar or Kinman pups would make, (would be 2/3 the price of the guitar!). Dig the playing by the Gristle King. Saw him in Austin at the Saxon Pub - jaw dropping playing, a great entertainer!
Sheraton is the the best bang for the buck out there. If a 335 style guitar is missing from your collection this might be the way to add one without maxing out the credit card
The guitar Noel Gallagher created the first Oasis album on, sold millions, before he went all rock star and started buying '65 335's :) Pretty certain he borrowed an LP from Johnny Marr for a couple of the tracks but this was his early go to guitar. And of course back in the day Epiphone was the high quality brand that Gibson aspired to match, not the other way around. Beatles cannot be wrong.
this guy makes me laugh. most reviews are boring but I love the way this guy talks hahaha !
great player as well
😄google translate can't even follow it...
'This' is the immortal Greg Koch who demo's guitars for Wildwood Guitars. He has a long and distinguished career opening for just about every band in America. He has about a 100 videos on Wildwood, where he demonstrates starts, tele's , Les Pauls', Gibson 335s and dozens of other types. He is very bright as well as accomplished, which is why thousands of people watch his reviews.
LOL this video is the best. Greg is hilarious and a awesome guitarist.
This man makes me want to play guitar and also to give up playing guitar ... in just one phrase...
I’m seeing this on 2024 and screaming FREEDOM!!
This guy should go on tour with his Sheraton 2. Just talking BS and playing some licks in between.
Gibson should give this guy royalties. Bought this because of this, hell of a player.
Jesus lord this guy can play...holy fucksticks.
abztractbeats. 'Fucksticks', eh? I approve....
This guy makes me wanna a throw. My guitar out the window.. He can really play.. Damn😞
Do you kiss yo momma with that mouth boy?
I think he is too much of a show boat.
@@paulorr7471 yeah, can't have that now, can we?
I tune in for the guitar, but stay just to watch him... Cracks me up!
Great player and great showmanship!
Beautiful guitar, great playing and killer humour!
this man is the guitar oracle i always come to view his reviews and as an aid to an out of body experience. FREEDOM
This is the best guitar review I've ever seen.
Love to see you on stage working the audience...must be a sight to behold!!!
Bought a Sheraton II Pro about 8 months ago at 65. Been a while since I played. Love this guitar. Just wish I could play like this guy. Wow!
Best guitar demo ever!
Quite possibly the best review I've ever seen.... and the guitar was good too.
First, this guy is not only super funny, he's a MONSTER player. I own a Sheraton II and I put a burstbacker on the bridge. It's an amazing guitar (I own 2 Gibson les paul, an es-335, fender strat, telecaster, Gretch, L'arrivee, etc.) My point is, I am a big guitar snob with resources to get anything I want. DON'T let the name Epiphone scare you or think any less of it. Most of my guitars are new but I got a Sheraton II used on GC Atlanta (mint condition) as an impulse buy (yes, made in China.) Guys, this guitar sings, amazing tone, playability ,and the craftsmanship is super strong. I can put it against any of my far more expensive brand name guitars and it's of equal if not better quality. Noel Gallagher played live and recorded with this model guitar (we all know his huge rock sound.) If you get one you will not be disappointed.
That wall of amps is beautiful !!!!
You gotta love all the people who come on UA-cam and bitch about how expensive Gibsons are today and then come to a video like this and bitch about how cheap and crappy Epiphone's are!
I love this person. Greg, you are my spirit animal.
The intro sounds just like a harmonica. Awesome!
Watched this 3 or 4 times now, still makes me smile straight away.
THIS kat makes me want to buy something... ANYTHING!
Johnny Bravoski
I'm looking 4a brain to understand & play like me simular 2 him
This must be the best guitar review I have ever seen and the man can really coax great sounds of the guitar
Its Greg Koch :-) One of the best chicken pickers, and he also has a huge sense of humour. I also use a Sheraton II from 1996, she is a korean violin finished beauty. I changed the nut with Graph-tech one, the neck pickup with a Bare Knuckle "The Mule" pup, the keys with Kluson tuners, and the strins with Thomastik Infeld "12 swing strings. I dont know anything about the new models, but mine is a killer now :-)
Bought one. Your demo was the deal closure. And fun to watch the enthusiasm
I love this guy ! Fantastic guitar player , even better Comedian !
This is great, E is for absolutely excellent guitar playing, very impressive. Makes me instantly want to buy this guitar. Makes me even wanna watch all his other demo's.
Love this guy... I hate it when my bridge skidoidles....
Another distorted demo!
Maybe you should watch the full video, turns off distortion. Unless you mean a distorted demo in another term....like aside from guitar distortion?
yeah! whats up with the friggin distortion on many demos???
I actually just watch even if I don't like the guitar being demoed....always make me smile..
No acting- you've clearly never played one. The Sheraton has always had the respect of players, those that fear them aren't worth listening to.
Same as the Casino.
"Those that fear them" lol? Whoo boy. I love the internet.
@@BrazenNL not exactly, casino is full hollow, this is semi.
see the neck: the sheraton (which is as 335) has the neck fully out of the body.
casino (which is as 330) has a lot of frets inside the border ... to prevent the thing to collapse I guess...
@@cappe186 I meant having the respect of players.
Carlo Cappelletti I consider with all the fancy appointments the Sheraton to be epiphones version of the Gibson Es 355 😎🎸
Greg did seem to spend an inordinate amount of time on the specs of the Sheraton II, possibly because of some push Epiphone made to boost sales. It worked, at least in my case. I love this guitar. Made in Korea, feels great to play, and sounds great. Definitely, as he says, good bang for the buck. The new Sheraton II Pro is made in China, but has been getting great reviews. Epiphone appears to be phasing out the standard Sheraton II. If having a Korean-made Sheraton is important to you, you may want to grab one before they're gone for good.
I may as well just quit now...Are you an alien?...You are an amazing player...God Bless...
Outstanding playing and funny as hell! I'd like to hear him play the new Sheraton II Pro with the coil split; thinking of buying one. BTW, Epiphone's are and always have been guitars.
I have a 1995 Sheraton made in Korea and I loooove it.
Man you play like you have been smokin the wildwood flower! Love it
People think of this as a ES-335 copy, but that is not exactly the case. This guitar is build of maple, both the neck and the body, wich I suppose gives a more
snappy sound. I have a Korean one from 1997, and it is a really nice guitar.
Buying this guitar on the back of this vid :) It's now available in Wine Red - which is what I'm going for :)
Ian Smith did you get it? what did u think of it?
I bought one in black because I needed a hollow-body, its really nice, get it set up and you'll be amazed and I used to be one of those never epiphone guys. It sounds and plays as a good as my LP.
iv played many sheratons. I just didnt click until i played the wine color. i bought it and played it all the time
@@JesusRocks26 It just didn't click until you played the wine color??? Wtf? What does the color of a guitar have to do with the way it plays? Well, absolutely nothing, that's what. Your statement made no sense. Unless of course the wine Sheraton played different that all the others you played.
@@MindsetMastery75 Maybe it means he didn't want one until they made one in a color he likes?
Aesthetics are really important in guitars. People pick guitars for they way they look all the time. It's not like there's only 1 type of guitar out there, why play one you don't think is cool looking when you can play one that is cool looking and sounds good?
The awesome Rev Kochery!
Love this guitar.
LOL at his presentation, but seriously this video should come with TABS! :)
Greatest guitar review of all time.
Love this guy . The guitarist for my next band
good golly miss molly. some amazing playing! funny as hell. sold me.
Thanks for the Merle Travis picking that is fun to watch.
Dig this dude... just freakin' COOL.
He is so full of it, which is awesome.
Mr Koch is just the best! An absolutely brilliant player and extremely entertaining.
Greg could make any guitar sound great !
this gitter is KILLER
Killer guitarist!
Sounds great and played great!
I love the Gristlemeister! This is the best guitar review ever made ..I've seen it many times...hooked me long ago..his live streams are awesome with his son Dylan on drums...guy is a treasure...Greg Koch is the man!
Gristle screams freedom too.
I love it when this guy drinks too much coffee!!!!!!!!!!! He ROCKS!!!!!! :)
Glorious presentation
I just bought same Pro II today! LOVE IT What’s that beginning blues riff where’s do I go to learn that slowed down to layman speed?! Nice demo Greg
Awesome acting indeed....
Love the tone on these. Greg is the best.
now thats a review
Picked up an Ebony Sheraton 6 years ago. Korean built, it's a beauty. Gorgeous to play and not too shabby on the sound. Curious as to what difference a pair of Lollar or Kinman pups would make, (would be 2/3 the price of the guitar!). Dig the playing by the Gristle King. Saw him in Austin at the Saxon Pub - jaw dropping playing, a great entertainer!
This guy can make every guitar sound's awesome😅
Greg is the best!💪💪
gloriously stupendous
What amp are you using?? That thing sounds amazing... Love the attitude and the playing!
Amp is Tone King Imperial Pedal is BB Preamp he uses these on all his videos
Sheraton is the the best bang for the buck out there.
If a 335 style guitar is missing from your collection this might be the way to add one without maxing out the credit card
FREEDOM !!
so good...i love u spike koch
Nice one greg nice playing that epiphone sounds great
I love this guy !!!
"Vehemence unparalelled"
Best player/reviewer ever
The B.B. lick at 3:28
Was this recorded AFTER they legalised cannabis for recreational purposes?
I have the exact same guitar, but.........WHAT AM I DOING WRONG?? Mine doesn't sound like that! Must be defective, huh? LOL!
This guy should be president
I’m sure the cameraman trying so hard to hold his laugh :)
Subscribing!! Where have you been all my life?!
Great playing and indeed great acting. But where can we buy the Sheraton 1???? is there also a third one?
This guy can pick!
Please review the new Epi Joe Bonomassa 355! Thanks
I’m not a joe fan but the guitar looks nice and has nice features
Fine playing
That is tight....you are too funny....
Cracking guitarist but this guy does my head in
FREEDOM! Okay, FREEDOM!
Switch the pickups anyway. Glue the saddles, it wiggles.
Gregory Kochery, you rock!
Awsome guitar 👌
A player for sure.
This guy has changed my life, fuck the guitar, Im going to buy it anyway, but why is he not doing stand up?!
338 what were your chords ? I wanna learn . Was it a walk up in 13 chords???? Thanks
2:02 "Freedom"?? Please explain.
3:04 what's name of this song or the notion?term of this solo technique?
The guitar Noel Gallagher created the first Oasis album on, sold millions, before he went all rock star and started buying '65 335's :) Pretty certain he borrowed an LP from Johnny Marr for a couple of the tracks but this was his early go to guitar. And of course back in the day Epiphone was the high quality brand that Gibson aspired to match, not the other way around. Beatles cannot be wrong.
Spartanm333 In 1995 Noel player a Riviera, and from 1996 to 1998 the Sheraton was his main go-to.
He used Japanese Sheraton, or we can say Sheraton 1 with tailpiece.
Pretty sure marr's les Paul belonged to Pete Townshend from the who too
Definitely Maybe was pretty much all the Les Paul, 1960 I think.
I've watched quite a few reviews of this guitar and Mr. Sandman seems to be a popular song to play on it.. wonder why that is.
Great guitar
MAD MAN!
You could sell ice cubes to eskimos ...
Dude you need to review everything
Dig it.