TONE CHECK: Epiphone 1959 ES-355 Guitar Demo | Cream City Music
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- Опубліковано 27 сер 2024
- Shop the Epiphone 'Inspired By Gibson Custom' 1959 ES-355 at Cream City Music: bit.ly/EIB355
🎸 A Stunning Recreation of the Top-of-the-Line ES Model From 1959 🌟
Dive into the legacy of rock with the Epiphone 1959 ES-355, a guitar that echoes the past while delivering contemporary playability and sound. This demo will walk you through the rich, vibrant tones of this semi-hollow masterpiece. Whether you're a vintage enthusiast or a modern player, this guitar is sure to captivate.
Classic Design, Modern Craftsmanship:
The 1959 ES-355 features a 5-ply maple/poplar body and Gibson Custombucker pickups, producing tones that range from warm, nuanced jazz to bright, aggressive rock. Its '50s rounded medium "C" neck and smooth ebony fingerboard provide comfort and speed, making it a versatile instrument for any genre.
Specifications:
Body: 5-ply Layered Maple/Poplar with VOS Finish
Neck: One-piece Mahogany, '50s Rounded Medium "C"
Pickups: Dual Gibson Custombuckers
Hardware: Gold Plated, Grover Rotomatic Tuners
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Shop the Epiphone 'Inspired By Gibson Custom' 1959 ES-355 at Cream City Music: bit.ly/EIB355
Thank god for the first legit sound test on UA-cam. This thing is going to sell like gangbusters.
A bunch of delay and tuned a half step down... not what I'd call legitimate.
@@user-bb6yg1yr4n If you don’t know how to discern tone with pedals, then you’re the problem. These are quality, transparent pedals that let the guitar breathe. He uses clean and dirty examples. Your ear is the problem 😂 Go work on that.
@@Johnjingleheimerschmidtt Using a lot of dirt, reverb and delay is the classic way to liven up a dead sounding guitar. Tuning a half step down, and possibly the use of a heavier string gauge, will fatten up the sound. Imho this demo just does not give a good representation of what this type of guitar will sound like out of the box.
@@user-bb6yg1yr4n Get your ears checked, brother. He uses a clean sound throughout. Besides, I’m an obsessive guitar review watcher and I’d be the first to call out these pickups (Gibson Custombuckers) and guitar for lack of tone. This thing’s got it. Go play one for yourself if you need to hear it your way.
But in a sea of bad tone reviews, this is flat out not one of them. Period. Too many cranks on this site - don’t increase their number
@@Johnjingleheimerschmidtt You are either a joke or on the payroll of this store or both. Nonetheless; thank you Mr. self-proclaimed Obsessive Guitar Review Watcher for giving me a incredibly good laugh with your quality breathable transparent pedals quote. You should consider a carreer in marketing guitar gear.
Can’t wait to get my hands on one. IRS killing me in taxes, but they won’t stop my 50th birthday gift
Sounds like we need to give you a 50th birthday deal! Call us! :) (800) 800-0087
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Man how cool of you guys for looking out for that guy struggling but still wanting this incredible tone machine awesomec INSTRUMENT for his 50th..ypu guys ROCK...@@CreamCityMusic
I bought one and it is FABULOUS! Oh yea, I bought it from Cream City Music too!
Thanks so much, Greg! We appreciate you. :)
Just out of curiosity... since the "expected release date" per the Cream City Music website is May 31, how did you manage to buy one two weeks ago? Inquiring minds want to know! 🙂
@@SeaDrive300 I gave them my credit card #. then I received my 1959 ES-355 3 days later. Not sure what you're asking?
@@SeaDrive300 It's been available for awhile big fella
@@gregperkins7723 Okay, thanks for the reply. I was under the impression that this was a new release, hence the "expected release date of May 31, 2024", as shown on the Cream City Music website, as I said before. I don't understand why they would say that, if the item has been available for a while.
still the best demo riffmeister out there! Thanks, keep it up!
Appreciate your kind words!
Looks and sounds great.
Definitely will purchase one in the future.👍
Holler at us for a Cream City deal when you're ready ;) (800) 800-0087
1300 dollars for Epiphone might turn you off BUT!!! if you touch it and see it in person and you love Gibson shape and tone then . . .this will impress you a lot.
100%
I have the Classic White one and it is amazing. Plays and sounds as good as it looks!
Sold!
😁😁😁
These are so good, I watch them several times. Your the best guitarist I know that puts out new material on a regular. And you always show off killer guitars!
Thanks so much, John. We really appreciate it!
Nice video. Just got my IGC 1959 ES-355 in Ebony today. My very first semi-hollow body. And it’s fantastic. It’s VOS. But, I prefer gloss. As expected, it’s got those sharp fret ends. Other than that, craftsmanship is flawless. For me, it looks, feels and plays great. It’s got that woody and airy tone. Cheers!
thanks for the great demo and playing as always guys! 😀
It will be mine. Oh yes. It will be mine. 😁I’m actually hoping to find one of the ebony ones.
They’re only available on the Epiphone website.
@@scottdavidson6066 yeah I have one ordered. Honestly I love all three. The majority of my collection are red, white, and black guitars. I have a red 335, a white Emily Wolfe Sheraton, so the black 355 would be fantastic. My local shop is also waiting to see what they get in stock and I’m first on their list for whatever they get. If I’m not getting the black I want to support my local guys. They’ve been really good to me.
@@jonkerr2050The Ebony is an Epiphone Exclusive. So, not available anywhere else. Of course for now. Mine is arriving this Friday 05/17.
@@mr3klax I know that. I actually got mine almost 3 weeks ago.
Apparently a bunch of people want to know what this guitar sounds like through a Deluxe Reverb with the volume on 3. lol. The rest of us appreciate what you did here. Nice work.
We can appreciate folks looking for a different vibe than our video. We've always done videos that speak to how our customers play and there are always other UA-cam channels that offer different takes on any guitar we feature in Tone Check. :)
It's funny because that's literally me.
I play through a deluxe reverb on three.
😂
I'm not even joking.
If I want to get dirty I use my Rat pedal.
I’m really excited for this, the best one in the line up in terms of specs you’re getting for price I think. That being said wait a year and pick one up used or discounted from the dealer. The Bonamassa ES-335 was $1300 new and can easily be had for $850 or less in good condition used. At that price this ES-355 would be an incredible value imo.
Sounds great 👍😊
That sounds great! Cant wait to get one.
This will be my next axe👌🏻!!!
Holler at us for the Cream City Music deal! (800) 800-0087 :)
The VOS finish is a deal-killer for me. But, this Epiphone IGC 1959 ES-355 is so good to pass up. So, I went ahead and bought one in Ebony - my very first semi-hollow. Took it to a luthier for a set-up - he was impressed and called it a Gibson. Sounds, feels and plays great. The VOS finish? I still don’t like it. So, I’m working on it. When it’s done, it will be my very own custom 1959 ES-355.
Hint: it’s coming out really good!
Nice guitar, nice sound and nice playing.
Thank you!
Sounds good . But i waited for this and went with an eastman with duncan antiquities in that red .. its killer... Dont know what the prices are in the states but was only a couple of hundred more than the epiphone in the UK and is better than 2 gibson 335s i tried... If you haven't played on check them out.
Nice playing and good demo
Appreciate your kind words!
Those Eastmans are really nice ..I really liked the t59v335 ..w the Antiquities Seymour Duncans. That guitar has MOJO. I'm hoping this Epi does too.
Hots on for Nowhere at the end...
Sounds great, but I have to ask what that buzzing is coming from in the opening number. Is it a compressor?
Nice playing- the first riff is similar to Gun That Motor Boy by Wintergarden!
I got this guitar the 30th of May from Epiphone's website. I was very excited but when I opened it the neck was broken. I don't know how that happened but it really sucks. I still want to buy it, I think I'm gonna get it from a music store where I can actually see and test the guitar.😤
Buying direct from a guitar manufacturer rarely goes well. We’re biased of course but we’ve heard so many horror stories from our customers about it. Sorry to hear it happened!
There appears to be an inconsistency in the Gibson CustomBucker pickups provided on this Epiphone guitar and the Gibson CustomBucker pickups provided in Gibson guitars. The Epiphone guitar Gibson CustomBuckers are “potted” and the Gibson guitar CustomBucker pickups are “unpotted”. According to the Gibson website, CustomBuckers are not potted. So, are the CustomBuckers provided on the Epiphone made in the USA by Gibson, or are they actually manufactured in some other country and just called Gibson CustomBuckers?
While it is available in Ebony, I have not seen one reviewed yet.
What amp because this sounds killer!
Why oh why cannot all guitar demos be divided int two parts?!..... Part 1:- Absolutely CLEAN in all pickup settings and Part 2:- Overdrive in all pickup settings? In that way, guitarists can just explore the sounds which are pertinent to their musical style, without having to wade through settings which they never use!
That’s a good way to go!
1:55 Nick Jonas lick
Good catch!
Does it have intonation issues across the fretboard? I hade an Epi SG classic gibson inspired 2021 and I couldn't get rid of intonation issues
The buzz stops at 2:13.
What Amp ?
will you carry the Ebony that's also on the Epiphone website?
Maybe not for now while it’s an Epiphone exclusive.
I’ve tried this and the Les Paul but unfortunately both of them didn’t have the feel that the body is resonating (compares to Gibson)
Pickups are great but of course they only pick up the sound coming out of the body and the neck so my personal conclusion was to get Gibson for life time enjoyment.
Good for you my friend. That is all that matters. But, from what I have been overwhelmingly hearing, this IBGC 1959 ES-355 is scarily close to a good Gibson. Not bad for a $1299 guitar while the Gibson is $6999. But, like I said it all boils down to what we want. Personally, and modesty aside while I can afford to get 10 Gibsons, I am honestly happy and contented with my Epiphones that is why I have no desire whatsoever in owning one. Good luck!
@@mr3klax That’s great. I’m also lucky enough to afford Gibsons but I’ve never had a desire to own something being “close to” or “not bad”while I can get the original ones.
No variatone ,, 355 ?
On 345
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Thanks for that
Sounds incredible but it's not the legit epiphone headstock
You're correct sounds awesome but doesn't have the proper Epiphone Kalamazoo headstock
No, its the Gibson headstock.
I love the headstock
@@csharp57 still isn't the proper Kalamazoo headstock for epiphone
@@MoeVanprickyou're right. But this is better
The finish is awful.
We dig it but are curious what you don't care for on it? :)
The satin finish, just looks chesp
The finish feels great. Just bought one. A local store had it. I have 4 Gibsons and have owned several others. I'll probably pick it up tomorrow and take it to the gig. It feels much better than a thick poly finish.
@@donkeevneyYou can polish and buff it if you have this guitar.
I agree. I have the 1959 Les Paul and once the back of the neck and areas where I contact the guitar turned to gloss, I decided to just buff the whole guitar to a gloss and it looks so much better. I hate phony "aged" finishes but the guitar itself is great!!