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
  • Gretsch G5230 Electromatic Jet vs Epiphone Les Paul Standard 50's - Side by Side

    Quite an earnest film this week as we spend quality time with two of our favourite 'affordable' guitars and take a look at how they compare. Apart from the wiggle stick they do look quite similar... so what's all that about? Join us as we look at the Nerdy details and play some riffs!

    To check o...

  • Epiphone 1959 Les Paul vs Gibson Les Paul Standard R8 - Side by Side - Pt 2

    We get pretty full-on 'Nerdsville' this week as the Epiphone '59 meets our Gibson R8 to compare hardware, software, underwear, and sounds. For many this is ultimate in guitar pornography but for others it's ok as there's also some relaxed chat and a fair bit of playing.

    But if you don't like som...

  • Epiphone 1959 Les Paul vs Gibson Custom Shop R8 - Can You Hear the Difference?

    In a blind test, can you hear the difference between Epiphone's 1959 Les Paul and a Gibson Custom Shop R8? As our review series continues we put our new 'greeny-moore-sound-test-bed' to use and throw down the gauntlet... well can you??

    To follow the complete series so far here are the links

    Pa...

  • Les Paul Junior Shootout - Gibson vs Epiphone - Back to Back Comparision

    Our love hate relationship with Gibson continues this week as we compare our expensive and badly scratched Les Paul Junior with the far cheaper Epiphone model. Do they sound and feel the same?... join us in guitar nerdsville as we compare them and try to find an answer!!

    To check out the individ...