Can this budget (MIJ) Epiphone match a high end Gibson archtop?

⚡️I need your help.....which guitar sounds better to your ears? The Made in Japan 1983 Epiphone Emperor or my Gibson Super V? In today's video I put these two through their paces and introduce a third guitar to compare them with. Let me know in the comments which you prefer! Need help with your jazz guitar journey?   / jazzguitarwithandy   Watch this next - Epiphone emperor demo:    • Epiphone Emperor F 1983 (MIJ)   🎸Gear I use: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases -this basically means I make a small commission if you make a purchase at no extra cost to you. 🇺🇸https://amzn.to/3ggmWZC 🇬🇧https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/jazzgui... 🔴 Circle of 5ths tool by Noisy Clan - get 20 % off a great tool to help with learning the harmony within the circle of 5ths: ✅ Link to decoder: https://collabs.shop/lm0lqc ✅ Code for 20 percent off is: ANDY20 Please note this is a sponsored link. If you purchase the Decoder I get a small commission at no extra cost to you. You can also use the code for other purchases own their store: https://noisyclan.com/ANDY20 🚀 Other ways to work with me: I offer 1:1 Zoom jazz guitar lessons. I can help you with: ⚡️ Evaluating your technique and providing guidance on how to improve ⚡️Music theory ⚡️All aspects of playing jazz (chords, harmony, improvising, repertoire, ear training etc) ⚡️Help preparing for jam sessions, performances and auditions ⚡️Musicianship coaching For pricing and further information please visit my website :https://www.jazzguitarwithandy.com/bo... Connect with me: Instagram: jazz_guitarwithandy ⏰ Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:07 Blind test - guitar 1 and 2 01:47 The reveal - which did you prefer? 01:58 Ballad playing comparison 03:37 Comping comparison 04:22 Sustained chords comparison 06:40 My thoughts 08:39 Now let's see how both compare with an L5 10:00 What do you think? Have a question about today's video? Leave a comment and I will get back to you! #jazzpractice #jazzguitarwithandy#gibson