FIRST LOOK! The 2020 Epiphone Coronet Reissue
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- Опубликовано: 20 ноя 2020
- UPDATE: Watch me surprise a soldier with this guitar • WHAT?! Surprising A So...
This is a first look at the brand new Epiphone Coronet Reissue!
0:33 - Intro Song
2:17 - Build Quality
3:23 - Playability
5:35 - Tones
7:54 - Final Thoughts
Epiphone Coronet: imp.i114863.net/v5d0A
Amplitube Software: bit.ly/2RVjvvz
Epiphone's reissues let them step out of Gibson's shadow a bit and solidify their place in the market as a unique offering rather than just being "the cheap version of Gibson."
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I had a 1962 Coronet in cherry back in the late 60's and my parents sold it when I went off to college. Sure wish I still had it. Arrrrrghh!!!
I realize it's kinda off topic but does anyone know of a good site to watch new series online?
@Reginald Declan i would suggest flixzone. You can find it by googling :)
@Arthur Aydin Yup, I have been watching on Flixzone for since april myself :D
@Arthur Aydin thanks, I signed up and it seems like they got a lot of movies there :) Appreciate it!!
@Reginald Declan glad I could help =)
I appreciate your inclusion of the sweep of the pots in this. I think epi's choice to move to CTS is brilliant, and is gonna save a lot of us a lot of money in the long run.
Great video! Your lighting is so good.
Fantastic comeback
Well thanks to you I've gone and bought one. Having owned a 1965 Coronet I am pretty surprised at how fun and good sounding this guitar is! They are scary light which makes it feel like a toy but once you get hammering on it, it feels great and sounds super good!
Awesome! It's such a fun guitar.
such a beautiful guitar !!!
Best unboxing ever!
Love your new unboxing style!
I'm a real pioneer
Guitar Movies 😂
Great unboxing experience says this girl. Pretty cool guitar.
You got my subscription with that intro. Death to unboxing videos!
Haa! I don’t think I’ve ever seen your channel before, but 100% just subscribed based on that intro! 😂 Thank you!
Thanks!
Holy moly these things have my heart I want one so bad
It's so fun
Awesome guitar!
Thank you for the run down!! I am an Epiphone fan too, and you are right about the company establishing an identity aside from Gibson's little brother.
Pete Doherty plays one of these, always wanted one. This video sold it for me
I really enjoy the Coronet. Great choice!
Think he used one to record the blinding with babyshambles
@@joefrench1353 yeah he did. always saw him play one with them and the libertines and wanted one.
Absolutely my first thought 😍
Same
I loved this video a lot
Good review.
I HAD to have the Crestwood, it is my dream guitar! Just as some lust after a '59 les paul. a few minor issues but all sorted in a few minutes.
That's the way to do an unboxing!
Definitely a keeper!!!!!
Yep!
Just got mine- oh boy, it has some issues. Rough frets, dry fretboard- a high fret that creates a complete dead spot from frets 12 to 14. It also has crazy neck dive. But Music Zoo is going to pay for me to get it set up locally, so hopefully that will make it the guitar I wanted it to be. On the plus side, it looks great, P90 sounds great, neck is comfy.
Probably completed on a Friday. Who am I kidding, the Chinese never stop working.
That... is one badass guitar. How can I afford NOT to get one?? And good review, too, also.
Awesome video! Subscribed after this one alone, which is something I never do 😂
Thank you!
The late Steve Marriott from Humble Pie played one
a guy shows up late to a gig One Time and gets labeled "the Late" Steve Marriott for eternity, how is that even remotely fair ?
How do you adjust the action on one of these? I just bought mine and the bridge posts are stuck fast. Also the pickup sounds very tinny.
Looks the dogs danglies. Great for the dough! Just wish they used the 59 type pick guard and white cupcakes knobs. Maybe even offer it with a firebird sized pup.
Damn I was just kind of conceeding and wondering if a strat was going to be my next and last guitar but I have always loved the idea of a single pickup guitar. I currently have an epiphone special ii with a pearly gates bridge and phat cat p90 in the bridge that I’ve played for the last 12 years but Now I’m really wondering if this is the way to go. Transplant one of my SD pickups into and call it a day. Really like the wrap around bridge too. At the drive in vibes for sure.
I'm working on a video for another 1-pickup guitar, and I'm absolutely in love with it. They definitely don't get Strat tones, but that's not what I'm personally going for anyway. But they're still super versatile and sound amazing.
Robert Baker has a RUclips channel -- he recommends winding the G, B, and high E strings up on the post to reduce the break angle. In his experience this "cures" the Gibson style 3X3 headstock tuning problems.
I'll have to give that a shot
i ordered one in cherry red yesterday after seeing this video, will hopefully get it by the end of the month
one question i have: does your crestwood seem to have a one piece neck? couldnt find any scarf joints on the online photos
Good question. Unfortunately I don’t know, and I already sent mine back.
Awesome demo and great sound - Thank you! I know they are describing this as "Medium C" but all these cuts seem to vary from model to model. I would love to know the neck depth at the 1st and 12th if you get around to it. At least I could compare it to other guitars I have.
Looks like 21.5mm at the first and 25.4mm at the twelfth.
@@guitarmovies That really helps paint the picture - thanks!
I would change the pickups at once, and maybe the pots. Probably also change nut, and just maybe the tuners
nice vid:) Q: are u suggesting that one could fix that issue with the volume pot easily. How does one do that?
By replacing it with a higher quality one.
I just got one of these, needed a bit of work out of the box (setup and file off sharp fret edges), but overall a damn good guitar...just shy of 6 pounds and very resonant, plays and sounds great!
I’m pretty amazed at how great a $399 guitar can be
@@guitarmovies Definitely a great bang for the buck! I have a 2019 Gibson Les Paul Junior, the P90 is about the same as far as output. I also a P90 Tribute DC Gibson, that P90 is quite a bit hotter than this one...to me, this one sounds more vintage accurate, good stuff!
I'm surprised about the volume pot issue, being that it is supposed to be a CTS branded one.
Steve Marriott vibes love it
Hey! Great channel! New sub!
I think Johnny Winter when I see a Coronet. I’m a Tele / Gretsch guy. I love double cuts, so I’m going to get me one of these! It’ll be my second Epi - the first was sold a million yrs ago, now - it was a 335 dot neck Epi and was not a great experience.
Based on your review, I’m going to go spend my $400 and give it a whirl.
Peace
Thanks!
I think any guitar with a stoptail bridge or stop bar and seperate bridge need's a wound G string to help solidify the intonation...
Wonder how the neck is set into the body...how far in does it go?
I have a '64 "batwing" Coronet. The body is somewhat thinner than the reissues, and the neck is awkwardly narrow. You probably have to go up to the 7th fret (or higher) to arrive at the same width normally found at the nut. I found myself installing frets with a thicker tang, in order to stabilize it, because you could use the neck like a whammy bar. I recall seeing a pictorial about solid-body electrics in Life magazine back in the '60s, and the Coronet was described as a "student" model. I gather the neck was made to accommodate 12 year-old hands, rather than mature ones.
That said, *crazy* light.
It does have the batman symbol on it. Lol
I had a bat wing Coronet and it had the same issues that you describe. I also had a later '60's 12-string Wilshire. Its neck was stable, but the nut width was a bit narrow, especially for a 12-string. I miss the old Coronet, so I bought this. I really like my new Coronet.
Seems they only come in black or red, I'll wait for white but sounds killer!
I love the simplicity of the guitar and the simple appearance. I wonder if the will do a lefty version. Though, it looks easy to convert.
I always forget how tough it is for lefties to find guitars.
What scale is this guitar I had one in 1995 it had a tapered headstock.
Was really hoping for the six in line headstock.
Same :/
Me too. Looks light years better.
I like it. You could do whatever you like but it would make a good rhythm guitar.
Lol i was trying to buy that exact 5lb13oz one from Sweetwater and it was sold before i could finish. Looks like I found the culprit! Haha nice video
I win! 😂
Great looking guitar and same for the review 👍. It looks like I can easily make it a left hander as its knobs are far back, and thus, wouldn't fiddle with my arm. Also, its an exact similar shape double cutaway which will make my fingers reach higher frets easily. Just have to think something about that bridge though 🤔.
A lefty conversion would definitely be easier on this guitar
Graphtech makes a wrap around tailpiece with adjustable saddles along with a couple other companies. I’m going to get the graphtech myself
Did you get one ? I thought the same thing, but you can't just swap the strings and adjust the intonation in that stock bridge? I don't know if I should buy a Lefty revstar (much more expensive) or convert this one to left handed
The guitar sounds great. You address the single pickup issue well. There is something to be said for simplicity. Plug into the amp, play, adjust tone knob if necessary. Now let’s talk about this faux unboxing video... thanks. It turns out what’s inside the box is infinitely more interesting than foam peanuts, although box cutters do add an exciting element of danger! 🎸
I'm going to start an unboxing boxes channel.
Just ordered one, in ebony, can't wait to get it...and yes, electric guitars are the shit!
These were great guitars but the only thing even close to the original is the version Satellite was making.
Love. Want. Need.
Same
Wish it came in Silver Fox instead of black.
@@kabronetti this guitar looks pretty close to the "silver fox" In my opinion.
and bat wing head !!
I tried one. Though I found it to thin and round. It keep sliding off my lap. Which I know is a personal issue. I did pick up the new Raspberry Tea 335
That 335 is next on my list.
Man ! I kinda wish I would have waited to get my 2020 epiphone les Paul special tv yellow single cut for this coronet but I only paid $328 for my TV yellow single cut les Paul special and it's very resonant and im happy with 2 p90's and TV yellow but man I want this now too !
I’d say you need BOTH
Hahahahha I’ve thought the same thing about the grown man opening cardboard. But, I still like it somehow 😂
I’m buying my son one for his 13th birthday (he doesn’t know he is getting it).. because he is obsessed with Alex Turner
Do a Wilshire next!
I have something arriving on Tuesday :-)
The Wilshire is the same very well balanced.
I’d buy it if it was 6 in line tuners. My les Paul 3 on a side tuners won’t stay in tune and it’s a 2000 dollar guitar. I will wait for the 6 in line hopefully. 3 on a side tuners will be another Gibson tuning nightmare.
Absolutely hate unboxing videos. Hate. Them. Subscribed and thank you.
Thank you!
These are sold out everywhere and the shipping dates keep getting pushed back.
Update, finally got my hands on one. I need to get it set up now.
The gnarly pickup is great but seems a bit thin? I love guitar with only one pickup but ususally you need to beef them up to be more versitile. Cant have a soloing pickup there imo.
It needs to be raised closer to the strings or at least the pole pieces. It is beefy. Noisy though, every demo edits the hum out but at least mine has a louder hum than a Fender single coil. It is true that it's very versatile.
WOW! stratocaster?
As TheTroll Mastah
stated earlier, if these came in a Lacquer finish I'd be buying one.
These look so cool. What’s the tuning stability like?
Decent. G string definitely has some issues.
Yeah...that string angle looks rough at the nut. Will have to try one in a store first. Thanks for the insight!
Check out the Ivison Fillmore- lots more money though!
Idk, i think they should stick with the batwing headstock.
But sounds and looks amazing!
Agree
Did the action need to be adjusted at all?
Not on mine.
Steve Marriot of Humble Pie played a Coronet with a vengeance on Humble Pie/Rockin’ the Fillmore.
Oh yes, called Dwight!! D in the middle...
Hi ....I bought mine yesterday ...it is a great guitar I've string it with 12 to 54s really good build quality ....one thing ....the bridge is a little high .... too much gap between the top of the pickup pole pieces and the strings....it would be better if it could be closer but the strings would be hitting the fret board if it was lowered any more .......your thoughts on the bridge on yours ......
Mine has room to come down a bit, which I'd probably do. But this guitar is a strummer's paradise so I'd leave the action a little bit higher for my taste.
Don't get me wrong it's great.... I'm probably going to upgrade a few parts though......
Place some spacers under the Dogear pickup screws to raise it .
@@motorrebell yep done that and to be honest it really doesnt make that much difference ...Lol....
I had to try it cos it would have been something that bugged me ....now I have and it made no great difference I'm more happy with the guitar !
If Gibson did one of these in nitro (Epiphone USA) I’d get a Crestwood Custom in a heartbeat
Or you could take the hit and get the urethane finish Epiphone and just put up with a finish that lasts forever.
@@stricknine8623 That’s a big NOPE
@@TheTrollMastah
Awww,..come on man. You're not gonna let a little thing like a urethane finish control you,..are you ?
@@stricknine8623 I actually owned a 1962 Crestwood Custom reissue a couple years ago but the frets were sticking out and the quality overall was really bad. The Crestwood Custom is this guitar’s big brother with mini humbuckers. I loved the guitar but the quality issues really bothered me. The sharp frets, the finish being wonky around the neck heel, it wouldn’t stay in tune even after a setup. If Gibson made a run of these USA-built with a nitro finish I know the quality would be very good and it’d be more comfortable to play. Plus I love nitro.
@@TheTrollMastah
Urethane lasts literally 10x longer. It keeps its luster and is much harder to scratch.
I own an embarrassing amount of guitars. Several Gibsons, a couple of Fender and several Epiphones.
All 5 of the Epiphones are LPs that are 550 to 675 dollar guitars and were all purchased new, in the last 3 years. I installed Graphtech nuts and Tonepros bridges on ALL of them.
Tuning stability is outstanding as a result.
The fit and finish on all of them are extremely good.
I ended up installing a Graphtech nut (pre slotted) on every guitar I have. It improved all of them. Tuning stability is top notch on all of them now.
기타 정말 예쁘다.
Does it come with a case?
Nope
Wish they were available lefty
Didn't Del Shannon play one?
yes. ruclips.net/video/9DnweMnI1Lw/видео.html
Wound Gs you guys.
Where are these made?
China. I think most Epiphones are made there.
@@guitarmovies Well the Casino (or at least some of the Casinos) is USA made - I was kind of hoping for some other part of Asia (secretly hoping for Japan:)) Although price would be higher then ... but it's not all about the money all the time :)
@Tobias Johnson Elitists were made in Japan, I think they call it Epiphone USA Collection. It's pointless to argue I guess some people don't feel like buying China made things if they can avoid it, some don't care. It just wasn't easy as going to Epiphone web and searching for "Made in China" or looking at pictures of these where they take the stickers off. Because why would anyone care where it is made, right?:)
I didn’t know murr played guitar
What is the draw to just one pickup? Im a newb so its a legit question. Seems like it would be less versatile.
You can do a lot - a LOT - with one pickup. And it lets you focus on playing rather than switching pickups and fiddling with the guitar. And depending on the music you like to play, you might be in the bridge position most of the time anyway. I like the simplicity of a one-pickup guitar. Plug it in and go.
Yes, I own an embarrassing number of Les Pauls and I'm always on the bridge pickup...I only control the volume to get the dynamics when I'm needing it.
The neck pickups are just cosmetic decoration for me.
@@stricknine8623 What kind if music do you play?
@@tenantrep
Some of all kinds of Rock, Hard Rock/Blues-rock,... Rockabilly....a lot of 70's and 80's...
What is your plan or goal ? Do you already have a guitar and amplifier ?
@@stricknine8623 3 strats, 1 tele and a les paul. Amp is a Boss Katana Artist. I meant a newb to a single pickup guitar. I love the neck pickup as well as the bridge and all positions for that matter.
Cool! Very LPJ ish
epiphone's the best guitars for the cash by far my Dc should have been 999.00 but they have only one electric that cost 899.99
Why the hell does a G string not stay in tune? On any of my guitars
The great guitar mystery!
Use a wound G string and it will stay in tune. You’ll need to have your guitar setup by a luthier but you’ll love the way it sounds.
@@arthurc1971 what gets changed in the setup?
@@-thirteen the luthier just sets the intonation, string height and makes it play nice. It usually costs around $25 not including the strings. It’s worth it!!
@@arthurc1971 here luthiers charge a minimum bench fee of 1 hour. Around $100.
Pete Doherty's guitar ..
Wheres the batwing headstock fools
So, polishing the fret ends, and maybe changing the pots to some cts ones, and you’re in business. And that’s only for a picky person. The average Joe would probably just run it.
Tuners, frets and pots and this guitar would be 💯
@@guitarmovies tuners too huh? And still reasonable in the pricing. What’s the country of origin?
@@MatthewFant The tuners aren't bad, but I get a little OCD about them. They're made in China
These come with CTS pots
@@chrisj1602 cts pots are that unresponsive?
It's not quite correct. I had one in my late teens, and I wish I still had it. First of all the headstock is wrong. It had similar design to the fender, plus it had a tremolo bar. I wish they made the reissue correct. If so, I would purchase one. If I could, I would post a picture of it here. Perhaps it's possible, but I don't know how. If someone could let me know, I will try.
The head stock isn’t wrong. When it was first made in 59 this was the headstock .they made it until 62 then changed it. So there is one with the epiphone name on the headstock an one with the batwing headstock. So technically it’s vintage correct
A million likes for not making me watch you struggle with stupid cardboard. Already subbed. So🤷♂️ , and yeah. I love the guitar. Awesome. And I feel the same way. Epiphone has potential to be awesome. Import still, obviously, but maybe more Mexican made and the bad ass factory that makes import prs. But the China factories ehh.
I'd be pumped if they started doing some USA runs with more models, too.
@@guitarmovies I dunno if they ever USA epiphone, but it’s awesome to see the move from entry level, but not quite Gibson, to something unique and desirable in its own right. Step in the right direction.
バットウイングヘッド出たら買うのになあ…もっと言えば、1964リイシュー…
Fixed bridge, just one bridge pick up, I didn't like it. I still love my SG G-310 :)))
Apples and oranges
@@dreamlikeproblems Apple is a fruit. Oh, orange is a fruit too... Then I can compare them and make a choose 😂
Epiphone used to make some great guitars. Are they there yet? Seriously, I think they need to use production out of China.
It sounds great and great playing but goddamn epi headstocks. The coronet is an epi design! I see no reason why they shouldn't have recreated the original headstock and logo. I swear they ruin all their guitars simply because they give up on headstock designs and in this case the logo as well
Steve Marriott from Humble Pie played in the seventies the Dwight...this guitar had the same headstock like the new coronet - and I love the symmetry of these... 😁
Much rather have one of the new epiphone casinos ,the olive green .
Get one of those then
@@guitarmovies ok
this is the first guitar review video ive seen that plays something cool and not lame ass blues or AC/DC
Its a jr. with a p90. $100 guitar.
😂😂
Cool guitar. Needs a humbucker.
It's the same as a grown man listening to another grown man tell you about Jesus 😉. Same shit....🇦🇺🎶
Headstock is horrible