The Comparison Films

The Comparison Films

Here is a collection of our side by side films where we take a close-up look at stuff and try to show how it compares to alternative options. And guess what... there are no stupid adverts to interrupt your viewing pleasure!

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The Comparison Films
  • Which Epiphone Junior Would You Pick? 🎸 Billie Joe & Yungblud Compared! 🤘

    This week we compare two guitars that are almost identical apart from the body style. Can we put to rest that claim that the tone is all in the pickups, or does the wood actually count? Join us for a bit of poking around and looping as we play with our favourite kind of guitars! 😁🎸👍

    Massive than...

  • Budget Telecaster Shootout! 🎸Sub $200 Line-Up Side By Side

    Finally it's time to tackle the long promised 'budget Telecaster shootout' and the problem of what to play to demonstrate six guitars is a real challenge. Our runnin' down a dream medley didn't really work but ironically it got a bloody copyright strike anyway! 🤦‍♂️

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  • Epiphone Les Paul vs Yamaha Revstar 🎸 Which P90 Standard Would You Buy?

    Following last weeks review of the new Epiphone Les Paul P90 several people asked the question... 'this one or the Revstar'?? 🤔 Well as we're lucky enough to own both who could pass up the opportunity for a comparison and to throw an old SG in to mix it up a bit! 😁🎸👌

    Epiphone '55 Les Paul Review...

  • £2K 'Les Paul' Comparison.... Gibson, Maybach, Tokai, Heritage, & Eastman 🎸

    It's finally time to bite the bullet and compare my mega collection of 'proper' £2k single cuts and decide which ones will stay and which ones will be listed for sale on reverb. After playing all these again this week it just got a lot harder... ☹️🎸🤔

    My Reverb Shop: https://tidd.ly/3RIRwNs

    Ind...

  • The Heritage H-150 Standard vs Ascent 🎸 Reviews & Comparison

    Unlike the UK general election, the result of last weeks Heritage vote was a close run thing so we get stuck in and review them both together, side by side in sound and vision. What do we think of them and is the new import range a good idea?... Join us and find out! 🎸

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  • Vox AC15 vs Fender Princeton 65 🎸Side by Side Comparison

    Chilling out downstairs this week to escape a rare UK heatwave gives us chance to play some dusty guitars and demo some favourite amps. Vox and Fender amps are like chalk & cheese but put them together and beautiful things happen... join us as we muck around with knobs! 😁🎸

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  • Epiphone Sheraton II vs ES335 vs ES339 🎸 Side By Side Comparison

    In this weeks episode we line up three affordable Epiphone centre block guitars for another 'side by side' comparison to decide which one we prefer... can you guess which one it is? 🧐 Bonus content is an exclusive extra borrowed from the Guitaristas TV channel 📺 Enjoy!

    Sheraton II Pro Review: h...

  • Epiphone Korina vs Standard '58 Flying V's - What's The Difference?

    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?? 😉🎸

    Epiphone Korina Explorer Story: https:...

  • Affordable Telecaster Comparison

    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! 😎🎸

    Here's affil...

  • Selling the Gibson R4 ... Can Eastman SB56 replace it? - My P90 Les Paul Dilemma

    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? 🎸

    Find an Eastman SB56 on Reve...

  • ES-335 vs: Gretsch G2622 - Guild Starfire - Squire Starcaster - Hofner Verythin

    At long last 'part two' of the series where I present alternatives to the ubiquitous es-335. This time we include original reissues from Gretsch, Hofner, Guild, and Fender... will any of these beauties tempt you away from the everyman choice??

    Search for Hofner Verythin on Reverb: https://reverb...

  • Eastman SB59 vs Gibson Les Paul Std - Side By Side Comparison

    It's time for another of our side by side deep dive comparison videos this week as we pitch our new lush SB59 against the stunning beauty of our Gibson original. Can fine craftsmanship sound better than the legacy of the big brash brand?.. well there's only one way to find out! 🎸🎸

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  • Which Single Cut Would You Buy? - Gibson, Eastman, and Epiphone Models Compared!

    We sneaked an Eastman SB55 single cut in under the radar with the intention (excuse) of filming this side by side comparison with our original Gibson and Epiphone Les Paul Juniors. So we ask the question which one would you buy?...Join us and take your pick!

    The sad story of old scratch the Les ...

  • Which SG Special Would You Buy?

    The release this week of Tony Iommi's Signature Epiphone provided the inspiration for this 'side by side' comparison of our three SG Specials... we pitch the $449 Epiphone against $1499 and $3599 Gibson models and ask the question which one would you buy?

    Here's the link to my Reverb shop: http...

  • Sire L7 Larry Carlton - Tokai Love Rock - Epiphone Les Paul 50's - Side by Side

    Less a full on sound comparison and more a gentle meander around some of the similarities and differences of three affordable Goldtops. They all sound great but which one of these shiny beauties gets your pulse racing?... join us for a closer look and listen!

    Links to the individual reviews of t...

  • P90 Junior Shootout

    It’s pure guitar porn this week as we check out a bunch of highly affordable and adorable singles to find out if they sound as good as they look. From just £169 you can own a P90 loaded junior that has the voice of an angel or the bark of a Rottweiler at the twist of a nob. Get in!!

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  • Which SG? - Epiphone 1961 Les Paul SG vs SG Custom vs SG Standard vs Gibson

    Following on from last weeks review of the brand new Epi '61 we attempt to answer some of your questions by comparing it to other horny beauties from Epiphone & Gibson. Can we hear the difference?... join in with our fun 'blind' sound challenge and find out... answers next week!

    Link to reviews...

  • Gibson Les Paul Tribute vs Gibson Les Paul Studio - Side by Side Comparison

    Our Les Paul comparisons continue this week as we take a closer look at the Gibson Les Paul Studio & Tribute to find out if there's anything more than a glossy paint job to separate these two 'budget' models from the big 'G'. Join us for lot's of waffle and playing as per usual guitar nerds!!

    T...

  • Five Gibson & Epiphone Les Paul's Compared - What are the Differences?

    There’s a Gibson Les Paul for every budget but does bigger bucks just mean bigger bragging rights or is there more to it than that? Join us for a frank and full deep dive into 5 of the best and let’s see and hear the differences. WARNING: This is a full-on guitar nerd spectacle!!

    Dylan Talks abo...

  • Gibson vs Epiphone Les Paul Standard 50's - Side By Side Comparison

    We are back with another Gibson vs Epiphone comparison.... why spend £2200 when you can get a perfectly good Les Paul for just £500? - In this epic (long) video we compare side by side and try to answer that question. Warning: this film may include some clumsy handling!

    We bought this Gibson fro...

  • Fender Telecaster Temptation - Four Beauties with a Story To Tell

    Telecasters to the rescue this week after our planned production failed to inspire and plan b became mission impossible. But you can always rely on a Telecaster to get you out of trouble and we are lucky enough to have four that have a story to tell. Join us to hear them guitar nerds!

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  • Epiphone 1959 vs Lazarus - Ltd Edition Les Paul Standards - Side By Side

    This week we finally take a closer look at these two limited edition Epiphone Les Paul's and try to answer the question a lot of you have been asking... is the one I got better than the other one? Grab a coffee or a beer and join us for a look and listen and let's find out!!

    Links to the individ...

  • Epiphone ES-335 vs The Rivals Part 1

    This week we got to spend some quality time playing our fab four semi-acoustics as we start looking at alternatives to the ubiquitous es-335. Each of these models offers quite a unique and individual voice so join us and see which flavour of '335' is the one for you!

    Follow the 'montification' o...

  • Epiphone SG Standard vs Les Paul Standard 60's - Review & Comparison

    Fulfilling a promise made during our SG Custom review a few weeks back we bought a white SG Standard to compare with an ebony Les Paul Standard 60's also sneaked in recently. Today we review them both and do a 'SG vs Les Paul' side by side comparison to boot!!

    If you don't like any of the talki...