Considered by many to be a better version of Gibson's ubiquitous ES-335, the original Epiphone Sheraton has long been on our list of favourite semi's. This week we take a close up look at our new Ebony II Pro to see if it really does give the 'big G' a run for more affordable money. 🎸

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This week it's finally time to review an Epiphone ES 339 and cor blimey guvnor it's bloody well Pelham Blue innit! 🎸🙌 Ok so we already know these are great and as one of our most requested guitars to 'review' this one should be a piece of cake... now what could possibly go wrong? 🤨

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To wrap up the side by side comparison between the 'expensive' Korina V and the standard version we must now play them both... but first the small matter of fixing the broken headstock. It's only glue and brushes so how hard can it be?? 😳 join us for a step by step idiots guide! 🎸

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It's part two of the Epiphone Flying V shenanigans this week as we put our purchases side by side on the bench and run through all the specs to try and work out what makes the Korina version twice as expensive. We can only go so far though... or can we?? 😉🎸

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A couple of surprise purchases this week led to the idea of reviewing and comparing this brace of Epiphone Flying V's. But sadly it doesn't go entirely to plan, so join us as we unbox the guitars and find out what problem is and why a major re-think is needed. 🎸🤷‍♂️ 🤔

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You simply can't walk past a shell pink telecaster that costs just £185... well I can't so I bought it and this weeks review of the amazing JET JT300 kicks of a new series where I compare a bunch of such budget axes. Watch out Fender the bar has been raised! 🎸👍

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The second in a series of films looking at my collection continues with a bunch of P90 loaded SG's, a couple of unusual 'standards', and a holy grail vintage junior which takes horny guitars to a whole other level. For those of you about to rock (and those of you too old to rock)... this film is ...

Today we start looking at The Guitaristas 'collection' and no better place to start than with a mixed bunch of tatty old SG's which I then attempt to play in an equally scruffy fashion. Join us and wonder what madness possessed me to buy some of these horned beauties! 😁🤦‍♂️🎸

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The culmination of our 'affordable' telecaster review series is finally here as we bring them all together in one film to compare specs and sounds. Includes a whole lot of jamming, plenty of nerdy guitar specs, and talking utter nonsense for far longer than is strictly necessary! 😎🎸

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Some new additions to the Gretsch Electromatic range caught our attention so we grabbed a vintage white double P90 bigsby loaded jet to put through its paces. We describe it as affordable, unique, stylish, and *%$**£! cool... but what does it sound like?

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The time has finally come to send the beloved Gibson R4 off to a new owner but is this something we'll regret? In this send-off film we take a last close-up look and listen to it alongside the shiny new replacement Eastman SB56 and ask the question... is it worthy? 🎸

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Excitement turned to astonishment this week as the new Epiphone Explorer & Flying V's dropped with a hefty price tag. We bought one anyway but a stock error or some other shenanigans threaten to derail our review... does it get here in time? Join us to find out guitar nerds! 🧐🎸

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Following recent revelations about our love-hate relationship with the Gibson 'lifestyle brand', and a fairly solemn promise that we were well and truly 'over them', yet another SG arrived at our door this week. And it's Pink. I think we need help so let's talk this thing through! 🤨🎸

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Another fabulous Tele is added to the line-up in preparation for the mega comparison film planned for next month. It would have been rude not to have included 'the original' so we grabbed a Fender player and today take a close up look to see how it measures up!

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Today we embark on another epic adventure fulfilling a promise to upgrade our affordable Gretsch with new wiring and posh Dynasonic pickups. Will we regret this decision or does the 'tubing' system really work?... it's a long one so grab a picnic and join us to find out! 😎🎸

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Let's start the new year as we mean to go on... with a new guitar! 😁👍 much excitement as we look at the new 'original' model from Eastman - the Juliet, which comes with our favourite hand-rubbed finish and all the right stuff. Grab a drink and some nibbles and join us! 🎸

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We're a little bit over excited again this week as our 'secret' local guitar shop produced another gem of a guitar that we managed to swap for a couple of ex-demo guitars, some magic beans, and a fistful of dollars. Now if we can just get comfortable we will show you how it sounds...

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Another authentic Inspired by Gibson classic is added to the collection this week without breaking the bank. We love how today's Epiphone's play and feel and are a little over excited about our new Firebird... come join us for a close up look guitar nerds and see if we have found our mojo!

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The decision to buy this Hofner Verythin involved no conscious thought at all and while we already knew it was cool, discovering that Joe Strummer played one made the playing demos even more enjoyable. Join us for an depth review and a few decent grooves!! 😎🎸👌

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This week we look at our ridiculously expensive Gibson Les Paul R4 and wonder what possessed us to buy it. Should we now sell it and buy a whole bunch of more affordable guitars? or it is really so good that we can't bear to let it go. Join us for more therapy for Guitar addicts!! 😎🎸

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The new year has begun and it's time to make tough choices, I must sell some guitars to make room for new stock and keep the circle of guitars turning. Today, 7 guitars are being listed for sale including 2 beloved Gibsons... join me as we say goodbye to some old friends!

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Completing the line-up for our first 'affordable' T-Style comparison is this weeks review guitar from Tokai. Renowned for making 'better than original' copies we check out this Chinese version and find out if Japanese quality control is all it's cracked up to be. Warning: there will be waffle!! ...

The temptation of a colourful telecaster proved too much and resulted in the late night purchase of this sexy double-bound ltd edition olive green squier. £399 seems to buy you a whole lot of guitar this days... join us for an in depth look and listen to what you can get! 🎸

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Part Two of our 'round-up' series looking back at all the guitars we have bought, reviewed, and modified in 2022. Today we check out 12 affordable and amazing guitars all under £500 that we reviewed and added to our collection during the year. Which one(s) do you fancy??

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