I used to have the epi inspired by gibson j45. Holy cow I forgot how much I loved the sound of it. It sounds so dang good. The one thing I would suggest to you, pull that stupid ridiculously thick pick guard off. You can put a thin cheap pick guard on, but it will make it sound drastically better.
I also have the IBG J-45 and an Alvarez Masterworks. I bought the Epi for acoustic sessions and am very happy with it indeed. Haven't put a battery in it yet but it will be used, or at least tried, plugged in. The Alvarez is an MPA66ESHB, a lovely parlour with a fine pickup. I just find it a bit tricky to fret some shapes and it lacked a decibel or two in sessions, hence the purchase of the Epi.
Thanks bro. "I searched for answers with all my might" but still can't pick a winner! The MD60 rings out clearer and is snappier sounding, while the J45 can sound a bit muted and dark, but the J45 with finger style is fuller to my ears. I think the J45 is the more composed under heavy strumming (with less clanging overtones), which is what I'm after, to accompany singing. Am gonna try out that j45 ...
I’m all about totally unscientific comparisons! The Epiphone definitely sounds like the darker of the two, but they’re both nice sounding guitars. I’m probably more for the electricy (definitely a word!) Alvarez.
I have the Md60 and a Mdr70sb 12th fret slope shoulder. I prefer the neck on the mdr70 and it has a lovely woody tone, but I love how the Md60 has that Martin sound too. Nice comparison, Cheers!
The Alvarez is definitely a lot livelier (and louder) in the room. Where the Epi shines is when I’m digging in hard at pub gig. The Alvarez isn’t as good at handling the heavy strumming. That might be a feel thing too as the Epi is sturdier and heavier. For recording etc the Alvarez wins hands down
I have the Epiphone J45 and I think it is an excellent guitar, but my question is if the 2 guitars weigh the same, because the Epiphone is very heavy, I don't have how to compare, since I don't have the Gibson, could you clarify this doubt. And if all solid body guitars are that heavy?
The Alvarez is much lighter, and my Taylor 310 (also a dread) is inbetween the two. I've got used to the weight as the Epi is my main guitar for gigs now, but it is heavy.
@@GraemeCampbellMusic Thanks for your answer, the Epi J45 is my first guitar with metal strings and I thought it had that weight because it is completely solid, but when I tried other guitars I was surprised that it was heavier than the others hahaha. Although I saw a video that mentioned that the original Gibson J45 was also a big bore hahaha
@@GraemeCampbellMusicTell me something, what do you mean that the Epi has not opened yet? Another thing I see is that your Alvarez is also solid but is it Fir and Rosewood? Because as you mention the Epi has a somewhat dark sound and when listening to different guitars on CZcams I would like to buy the Cort Tierra 200 ATV, solid top with rosewood sides, it has a very rich different sound too
The Epiphone really suprised me. So much for the credibility of the morons that say Epiphone doesn't make a good guitar. I would probably go with the Alvarez...but both sounded really good to me.
I’ve got an MD60….. it’s blows big names out the water! Such a great tone! Big sound, and most beautiful v neck!
I used to have the epi inspired by gibson j45. Holy cow I forgot how much I loved the sound of it. It sounds so dang good. The one thing I would suggest to you, pull that stupid ridiculously thick pick guard off. You can put a thin cheap pick guard on, but it will make it sound drastically better.
I also have the IBG J-45 and an Alvarez Masterworks.
I bought the Epi for acoustic sessions and am very happy with it indeed. Haven't put a battery in it yet but it will be used, or at least tried, plugged in.
The Alvarez is an MPA66ESHB, a lovely parlour with a fine pickup. I just find it a bit tricky to fret some shapes and it lacked a decibel or two in sessions, hence the purchase of the Epi.
Thanks bro. "I searched for answers with all my might" but still can't pick a winner! The MD60 rings out clearer and is snappier sounding, while the J45 can sound a bit muted and dark, but the J45 with finger style is fuller to my ears.
I think the J45 is the more composed under heavy strumming (with less clanging overtones), which is what I'm after, to accompany singing. Am gonna try out that j45 ...
Thanks for watching to the end :) Let me know what you think of the J45 when you try it out.
I like both for different reasons but if I had to choose one it would be the Alvarez.
Good video mate 👍🎸
Cheers Ian
how man i learn this peace of blues from you like de alvarez thank you
I’m all about totally unscientific comparisons! The Epiphone definitely sounds like the darker of the two, but they’re both nice sounding guitars. I’m probably more for the electricy (definitely a word!) Alvarez.
I'm enjoying having the two flavours, and still the NGD novelty for the Epi, so the Alvarez had been a bit neglected lately. I'll have to remedy that.
I have the Md60 and a Mdr70sb 12th fret slope shoulder. I prefer the neck on the mdr70 and it has a lovely woody tone, but I love how the Md60 has that Martin sound too. Nice comparison, Cheers!
Holding 2 guitars I see! I must watch it now :D
I think I like the Alvarez more acoustic
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The Alvarez sounds much better. Not even close.
The Alvarez is definitely a lot livelier (and louder) in the room. Where the Epi shines is when I’m digging in hard at pub gig. The Alvarez isn’t as good at handling the heavy strumming. That might be a feel thing too as the Epi is sturdier and heavier. For recording etc the Alvarez wins hands down
I have the Epiphone J45 and I think it is an excellent guitar, but my question is if the 2 guitars weigh the same, because the Epiphone is very heavy, I don't have how to compare, since I don't have the Gibson, could you clarify this doubt. And if all solid body guitars are that heavy?
The Alvarez is much lighter, and my Taylor 310 (also a dread) is inbetween the two. I've got used to the weight as the Epi is my main guitar for gigs now, but it is heavy.
@@GraemeCampbellMusic Thanks for your answer, the Epi J45 is my first guitar with metal strings and I thought it had that weight because it is completely solid, but when I tried other guitars I was surprised that it was heavier than the others hahaha. Although I saw a video that mentioned that the original Gibson J45 was also a big bore hahaha
@@GraemeCampbellMusicTell me something, what do you mean that the Epi has not opened yet? Another thing I see is that your Alvarez is also solid but is it Fir and Rosewood? Because as you mention the Epi has a somewhat dark sound and when listening to different guitars on CZcams I would like to buy the Cort Tierra 200 ATV, solid top with rosewood sides, it has a very rich different sound too
The Epiphone really suprised me. So much for the credibility of the morons that say Epiphone doesn't make a good guitar. I would probably go with the Alvarez...but both sounded really good to me.
That Alvarez sounds far more resonant.......both sound great though.....Epiphone is warm
The Alvarez is definitely more open acoustically. In the room the j45 was more mid-heavy and, as you say, warmer.
The correct vs was with Gibson j45
I don't have a Gibson J45 so that would have been tricky
That would be an $950 guitar vs. a $3000 guitar.
The Alvarez sounds flat, the J45 rings and has more depth.
Epiphone wins it for me.
Really?