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@frankmurphyburr3598
Жыл бұрын
I'm 63, I've owned a Steinbereger since 1988, and never used another guitar. I've always dreamed of owning a real Les Paul, and was never well off enough to buy one. This week I bought an Epiphone Les Paul, and it is amazing, I played my friends Gibson to compare, and it was hard to tell the difference.
@matthewgonzales3970
Жыл бұрын
Nice! With your experience, I probably don't have to tell you this, but a good tip for Epiphones or other imports that I used to tell customers... Strum the guitar unplugged and listen to the strings. If all you hear are mids and highs, all the sound is coming off the bridge and the wood is either too dense or just hasn't "set." If you strum and get some lows, then the body is nice and resonant and the guitar will sing for you. I had an import BC Rich neck-thru Mockingbird. In natural finish with a quilt top. Stunning guitar. I got a deal on it, and it was one of the most beautiful guitars I ever had. But when you strummed it, all you got was the strings resonating off the bridge and tailpiece. I bought the guitar anyway, and long story short, I could never get that guitar to sound good. I changed pickups twice before I gave up. I could get a halfway decent sound with good pickups, but the pickups were doing all the work, and there was no character or sparkle to the sound. The wood on that guitar was effectively dead. In contrast, I picked up an Epiphone SG in faded brown. One of the ugliest guitars I've ever owned, looked like a giant turd. But strumming it unplugged, it was big and full sounding. Plugged it, it was amazing. I ended up using it in the studio. Congrats on your Les Paul! Epiphone makes some beauties.
@jcsolomon6470
Жыл бұрын
That's CooL,nah!I got this kind of guitar on an Online auction,4, $350,or so.With no Issues!New!took the cheap assed,plastic wiring,to vintage,gavitt wire,got new,old stock PIO .022 Russian caps or Black Beauties,or Bumble Bees!Ya already have the CTS potts,nah!Now ya got a vintage wired,in 50s wired configuration,with Bettuh TonE caps! Take care,nah!Jcs
@abcnnnnn
Жыл бұрын
There's a big difference in confidence that comes from the Gibson logo.
@dpajc056
Жыл бұрын
There’s a big difference, I’m sorry to break it to you. If you can’t tell, maybe you haven’t played enough. The sound is better in all blind tests I can tell, and they feel tighter, better to play by hand. Oh, they smell better too hahaha. BUT, the question is are they worth 4-5 times the price? Only you can answer that yourself. There’s nothing wrong with Epiphones, but people please stop lying to yourselves that they’re as good as Gibsons. If that was the truth no one would be dumb enough to get a Gibson. Just being real here, don’t shoot the messenger if you can’t handle the truth 😂
@LouisianaGator
Жыл бұрын
@@dpajc056 there’s a lot of popular guitarist that say there’s not really much tonal difference between a Gibson LP and a epiphone LP Custom.
@plecogod
Жыл бұрын
I picked up a Epiphone Custom Pro in Alpine White in used but mint condition for $500 from Guitar Center and I was blown away by the build quality and overall feel and playability of the guitar. Is it as good as a USA Gibson Custom Shop? I will never know because I am not spending $4,500 on one. All told, it's one of the best guitars I own. Epiphone has definitely stepped up their game in recent years.
@richardfinney3179
Жыл бұрын
I've had many epis and I've made good money buying n selling them I have 4, sg custom,LP custom n 2 LP 2 specials ,I've got 2 Gibson's 2 86 charvels n 2 strat squires, n 1 Mitchell DR 450 I can't believe the quality the Asian guitars have I sold my USA strat because the Korean strat has a better feeling neck
@coversstrings805
10 ай бұрын
Made in ?
@rockhaze
6 ай бұрын
The Custom shop ones are nice but it's moreso cosmetics and prestige more than anything. I personally am not a fan of Gibson putting the binding over the fret ends. I mean it's nice when it's new, but come time to replace the frets or do any work on the fretboard, those binding covers will get ripped off and never replaced. So it's pointless, and you pay for the amount of extra hours of labor that has to be put into creating that.
@plecogod
6 ай бұрын
@@rockhaze The Epiphones Custom actually don't cover the fret ends. I agree that a Gibson Custom is a prestige piece and I am not spending 4-5k for one. But $500 bucks for a more than decent replica and I am in.
@rockhaze
5 ай бұрын
@plecogod Custom shop = gibson. Just thought id clarify my previous post. We are on the same accord.
@glennesavage7443
Жыл бұрын
These guitars are fantastic! Still have 1 Gibson LP studio after years of owning others. Decided this summer to get a Gibson LP Custom Black Beauty, but just couldn't stomach paying 6 grand. Bought a Silverburst Epi LP Custom. Loved it so much, I bought the Koa version 2 weeks later. Had so much fun with those, bought both the Black and Alpine White versions. Now I have 4 for less than the Gibson would have cost. Wanted to buy from Sweetwater, but they were always out of stock. Took a chance and ordered from Guitar Center. Not a single issue with any guitar, other than the frets being scratchy and leaving a black residue on my fingers. A quick polish and all is good!
@johnnagel3853
6 ай бұрын
I was never the biggest Les Paul fan but a few weeks ago I bought one of these Epiphones and I am extremely impressed and happy with it. Glad I bought it. Awesome guitar
@vh6098
Жыл бұрын
The artic/alpine white together with the black beauty both with gold hardware are my favorite LP color configurations
@mattchaffin1133
Жыл бұрын
Man thank you so much for these videos. I’m trying to save up for one. Because of family issues I couldn’t get my fathers when he passed. All black with a white trim. Beautiful. When your doing tone test, I can close my eyes an be a kid again with dad just picking out old country or gospel hymns. You guys rock. Keep up the great work. Definitely looking forward to more videos of all styles.
@IndyRockStar
Жыл бұрын
I'm a gear snob. I only buy and play the best. I have quite a few pedals that cost as much or more than the Epiphone LP Custom. Today, I was at Guitar Center. I picked a Black Epiphone LP Custom to noodle around on. I could NOT put it down. It now lives in my studio, and I have to say I love it! Legit love it. I think the guitar is great the way it is, but I'm going to put locking tuners, a switch craft hand wired switch, and strap locks on it. I may go ahead and put in the same pick ups in the actual LP Custom the 490R/498T.
@dirktucker77
Жыл бұрын
I bought this guitar in the guitar center silver burst edition for 599 on sale a few months ago. It's a great guitar. I love it.
@Dudesbrewsguitarreviews
Жыл бұрын
Me too. Threw a 500T in the bridge and it really sings
@jeremywills9303
Жыл бұрын
Agreed. The split diamond headstocks are just classy.
@Edward1312
Жыл бұрын
White poly finishes also go yellow but it takes longer, remember though that they are much less reactive than nitro so don't mark anywhere near as easily (like on stands) which is a big plus.
@llnkv_
Жыл бұрын
amazing guitar. you won’t regret buying it for sure. I got my a few weeks ago and it’s awesome, just had to do a little set up with string action, tighten up some things, put on good strings etc. Luckily the switch is also great on mine. for this price, it’s literally a killer machine.
@srob7001
Жыл бұрын
One of the best Les Paul's you can get for the money. It was my 1st LP(was always a Strat/Super Strat kind of guy) and now I have 3 total, Epi Custom, Epi Slash, & Epi '59. They are all amazing value, play, and sound sooo good. The Probucker PU's are very underrated IMO. Great review!
@leonsparta
Жыл бұрын
if you can get your hands on a epiphone elite/elitist series they are phenomenal! but very rare to see them . i have an epuphone lp custom 2003 elite
@jeremymiller6933
Жыл бұрын
I have those exact 3 as well. The Custom seems to have the most "mojo" of the 3. Pickups are meh, but easily replaced. Thinking SD JB/Jazz combo. The Slash might have the best overall build quality, but the pickups are meh. I knew that going in and have a spare EMG 81/85 set that were always intended to go in it, so can't really complain. The R9 might have the best working electronics of any LP I've ever owned including my Gibson's. Not crazy about the satin finish on the top, but love it on the back of the neck, which they really did a good job in replicating the feel of the Gibson R9's. All 3 are a good value at MSRP.
@jameshughes6049
Жыл бұрын
The '59 is awesome, I love it. Has Gibson pickups & 50's style hand wiring. Electronics are Switchcraft, Mallory & CTS. It's a Gibson guitar basically with Epi on the headstock!!
@Zoso981
Жыл бұрын
I own a new Epiphone Les Paul Custom, a new Epiphone Les Paul Standard 50's, a new Epiphone Moderne and a new Epiphone Adam Jones Les Paul Custom, Veil of Bees. They're all FANTASTIC instruments. I sold off most of my Gibsons a few years ago, and with these new Epiphones, I really don't miss them.
@minjaekim6367
Жыл бұрын
I just ordered 2019 Epiphone LP Custom Pro KOA from Reverb; I can't wait to see how it sounds! Epi guitars are real workhorse
@agipandi4482
Жыл бұрын
got mine yesterday. I bet you will love it.
@tball5677
Жыл бұрын
Beautiful guitar but I dont like gold hardware.For the record poly does age, just not as fast or extreme as nitro. I have a 32 year old squire strat that was pearl white when I bought it . It now has a caramel tint to it. Personally I like my guitars to look good forever.
@brianfoster5702
Жыл бұрын
I agree with you had an Eppy LP Black beauty didn't like the 3pickups and gold hardware sold it now have a Gibson custom shop LP.
@MegaAndyGG
Жыл бұрын
Cry then. Nothing last forever.
@TheFairway8
Жыл бұрын
It does fade to that gorgeous cream colour I have a white gold hardware Les Paul Studio signed by Steve Jones of the Pistols dated 1996 it has aged nicely
@reddsshaker3477
Жыл бұрын
If you don’t like gold hardware, simply steer clear of the Les Paul Custom. The Les Paul Custom “Black Beauty” was designed to be Gibson’s most upscale solid body electric….Tuxedo Black w/gold. About as fancy as you could get in 1954.
@PS-kj9jk
Жыл бұрын
I own a basic acoustic guitar, I bought it from a friend 4 years ago... Been playing it ever since. It's my favorite... Though I have never ever owned an electric guitar (couldn't afford one), I've played Tele and Strat.... Recently I got a chance to play my elder cousin's Gibson Les Paul Standard... it was just magical. 🔥🔥🔥
@mojostephen
Жыл бұрын
I have this guitar in black, and it's a winner! I'm not sure how it stacks up against a Gibson, but it's only a fraction of the cost. Mine is a 2018 model. The design of the headstock has changed slightly as this one has sharper corners - not a big deal. You should be very happy owning one of these.
@matthewhopkins6359
Жыл бұрын
I just bought the Matt Heafy Epiphone Les Paul Custom. Has Fishman fluence pickups, it's awesome.
@dethcult
Жыл бұрын
I did a side by side comparison of a 1998 Gibson Les Paul Custom and a 2022 Epiphone Les Paul Custom. The 98 was around $3300. And the 22 was $750. The Epiphone won in this circumstance. The Gibson pickups are a bit better but the Epiphone has a faster neck. It has a thinner profile. In the end I put the Gibson back in its case.
@trenthesterman6413
3 ай бұрын
I just bought a black bueaty epiphone custom les Paul. I set the intonation, re adjusted the strings, and re adjusted the pick ups and it sounds and plays great at low volume or cranked all the way up. I love it !
@donr4902
Жыл бұрын
I'm perfectly happy with my Gibson Les Paul Custom. No upgrades were needed. Only soldered in a treble bleed circuit is all. Epiphone's are great beginner/budget guitars though.
@Ironworthstriking
Жыл бұрын
I mean you can’t even buy a Gibson for less than $4500. Most pro players I know can’t afford that.
@mikecarbone828
Жыл бұрын
Greetings! I couldn’t agree more! I picked one up a couple of years ago and have had absolutely no issues with it, it plays and sounds great. Mine also has coil splits and a phase switch built in with push/pull pots. It is a real bargain. Thank you for posting these videos! Please have an excellent and awesome day! ☀️✨🎸
@D.O.214
Жыл бұрын
Got my epi LP custom silverburst last year, sounds awesome, its the way to go if you want silver hardware!
@jameshughes6049
Жыл бұрын
Zzounds is the best!!! I deal with them exclusively. That Epi custom is beautiful!!
@ryant3600
Жыл бұрын
My last 4 or 5 guitars are from ZZ as well as my two different Headrush units and all kinds of accessories, the payment plan is awesome too. Been thinking about getting another LP, been wanting one of these customs for awhile now.. Might have to pull the trigger soon
@trl6913
Жыл бұрын
Sweet, thanks for the opportunity. Been on a 57 year quest for an LP but could never afford a Gibson! Epi's Sound's 150 year anniversary next year in '23...Epi would be proud! To the House of Stephopolus....
@BigDancin
Жыл бұрын
About a year ago I bought an Epi doubleneck - the G-1275. I went on a replaced all four (!) pickups first, because I found the Epi pickups to be lifeless and muddy. I put a selection of Gibson pups in there and suddenly it became one of the best sounding guitars I have - a true rock beast. The sound demos here sound similar to what my Epi double-neck pickups sounded like. I would bet a pair of Gibson 57 classics (a plus in the bridge) would vastly improve this guitar. And, I think, the tuners and switches need to be swapped out too. But when you pay $800 bucks for a guitar like this, you can drop a $1,000 into replacement components and you end up with all the benefit of the Gibson LP for still way less than you would pay for a Gibson LP custom. You just have to get over the fact that everyone will wrinkle their brow and say, "oh, it's an Epiphone." People do that with my doubleneck, and I tell them, "trust me, these Gibson pups do NOT know they are in an Epi." Then they hear it and I never see that wrinkled brow again!
@heraldgreenbanger5488
Жыл бұрын
I got the black and gold custom pro 2014 model from a pawn shop for $300 usd a few years ago. Still one of my favorite guitars I own. Very versatile
@TeenyBopped
Жыл бұрын
saaaame but alpine white 2015 - loved it so much i figured it was time to restore the hardware and install a p90 in the bridge and PAF for bridge!!!! excited
@Steve.Cutler
Жыл бұрын
I just bought one of these from sweetwater. Had the plek done to the neck and locking tuners installed. Should get it in the next few days. I'm hoping all the reviews are right on it.
@daae_rion
4 ай бұрын
I am so excited about this guitar. I have always loved LP but never could afford it. I shut down the store playing it on a Wednesday and bought it online and picked up right when they opened on Thurs! I got it at a steal used and she's all I can think about! love it!
@donthewatcher8835
Жыл бұрын
i got a 2020 Epi LP Custom(larger diamond) alpine and i put in gold 490r/498t gibson pickups, CTS Mallory, switchcraft 10's with a top wrap to make it close to a gibby custom, i love the neck profile on this guitar
@sydknee604
Жыл бұрын
I have a 2008 Epiphone Les Paul Custom that plays and sounds better than most of the les paul’s i’ve touched, always been very surprised by the quality of these.
@dragan4658
Жыл бұрын
I have a white with gold hardware Agile 2000 LP and its an amazing guitar imo. This Epi is a steal at under $800 USD.
@JasonWharton82
Жыл бұрын
I picked up the Jerry Cantrell wino epiphone earlier this year, I’ve swapped the pickups for some Seymour Duncan’s and de-Jerry’d it, really excellent guitar at the price, fit and finish on mine is great, only work it needed out of the box was a fret polish to get rid of the scratchy frets straight from factory.
@Edward1312
Жыл бұрын
Unfortunately, that guitar is chambered and far to light for a LP IMHO.
@JasonWharton82
Жыл бұрын
@@Edward1312 Meh, I’ll take a slightly lighter one, it’s not as bad as the modern model, my mate has one and it’s way lighter than the JC.
@jayneuhaus3857
Жыл бұрын
Frigging Awesome 👌. Nice playing Got the black now gonna get the white 🤪 Epiphone is better on the SG Modern than the Gibson for some reason and is $2000 cheaper...it has more solid feel and out of phase...which sounds great. Don't get me wrong though Gibson Blueberry Fade pretty sweet Also. Thx Jay Thank you so much!
@PlayandTradeGuitars
Жыл бұрын
Hey thanks for watching! If you’re picking up a LPC in white, use our link! 🤘 www.zzounds.com/a--3979398/item--EPIEILC?siid=274513
@wildwizardR2
Жыл бұрын
I have a Lee Malia that I pick up for $200 at my friend's auction. It was from a collector and was brand new. Beautiful and plays amazing once I got it set up.
@matthewgonzales3970
Жыл бұрын
I own a Les Paul Standard, but my Holy Grail guitar has always been the Alpine White LP Custom. This guitar might be the closest I ever get. Just love the look. The pickups sound pretty good, but, I don't know, Epi pickups always sound like there's a thin sheet over the speaker. Some worse than others, but their pickups always seem to lack definition in the highs. That being said, I would definitely buy one of these. The CTS pots are a huge improvement. Thanks for the demo.
@gregteigland4788
Жыл бұрын
I had a white custom from the 70s wish now I never traded it away. Can’t afford to buy a Gibson custom now.
@Hirsh96
Жыл бұрын
I’ve had this one backordered for MONTHS (lefty model)… I REALLY want one now!
@bretspangler8717
Жыл бұрын
I just got an Epiphone LP Custom with a Koa top, I have been playing it for a day and really like it so far.
@zebra2346
2 ай бұрын
I'm 62, haven't played much guitar, but never too old, right? I was thinking of the lp studio, but what's a couple hundred more for a much better guitar? Damn, that Alpine White is so beautiful, I'm in love❤❤❤
@BrianOboylemusic
Жыл бұрын
My dad got me my first real guitar, which was an alpine white apple phone last fall in 1989. One of many guitars I wish I still had way back when I was always trading guitars end to upgrade not many people kept more than one guitar in the 90s none of us could’ve afford it…. But I wish I had it because I remember my Dad talking to the local music store about it… and then after my lesson he got it for me …..miss it
@mikebehnka9097
Жыл бұрын
I have the exact guitar. I went in with the cash in my pocket to by a Gibson Les Paul. I had already spent plenty of time on test drives and thought I knew exactly what I wanted. They just got the Epi in, I was there when the guy brought it out to hang up. I decided to try it out before I bought the one I picked out earlier. about 45 minutes later I walked out with the custom, and 3/4 of my cash still in my pocket. My only issue is the plug will not stay tight, or would not until I put a drop of glue on each nut and tightened it. 6 months later I am still in love, and have zero regrets.
@andrewurban8583
5 ай бұрын
I have had a few of the cheaper SGs and Les Paul and now I am in the middle of getting an older alpine white LP custom to add to my collection.... I have wanted one for a few years...
@LA80sMike
Жыл бұрын
Couple of years ago I got a 2002 MIK Custom, black & gold, I modded everything, DiMarzio Super Distortion bridge ‘59 neck, removed all gold hardware with black and locking tuners, replaced the wiring with an Obsidianwire kit.. it is a monster…Peavey Classic 50, Boss SD-1, MXR custom overdrive and Boss CE-2 (‘80s original)… I am set up for anything from Metallica to AIC to STP to classic rock…
@noeltedd4298
Жыл бұрын
i bought a custom same in arctic white - gold hardware -its got a good range of tones- it stays in tune and is perfectly intonated-if something happened to it id definitely get another one right away- the build quality is very good -the neck feels comfortable - the guitars not too heavy and its affordable .Like the video said a gibson custom new is around 5 grand which is way out of my budget...
@TLBJ24
Жыл бұрын
Actually one correction, Epiphone do make SEVERAL other Les Pauls with Ebony Fretboard. Here are just a few: 1.) Epiphone Les Paul Custom Blackback Limited-Edition - Antique Ivory for $729 2.) Epiphone Jerry Cantrell "Wino" Les Paul Custom - Wine Red for $849 3.) Epiphone Les Paul Prophecy Series for $899
@joemarchione97
Жыл бұрын
I don’t think he said it’s the only one Epiphone makes, I think he said it’s the only one they had
@jhopsharley
Жыл бұрын
Epiphone elite Les Paul custom, goes toe to toe with Gibson Les paul
@rogerkenworthy6380
Жыл бұрын
I agree 100%. Just received mine in Arctic White and the finish was immaculate! The sound and the neck are amazing as well. Love it! A really nice addition to my collection. Keep up the great reviews lads.
@PlayandTradeGuitars
Жыл бұрын
Thank you great to hear! Enjoy the guitar 🍻
@mikescott5655
Жыл бұрын
I bought one last year, love it & it’s actually became my #1 go to guitar. The only upgrade I did was I got ride of all the gold & got black & I just took the covers off
@saelaird
Жыл бұрын
I have a 2003 model, from new. I love it. Honestly, it sounds better than quite a few Gibsons I've heard over the years. I truly do rate it. It's only worth £500 quid or so, maybe less. But I'll never sell.
@drakehoward8416
Жыл бұрын
I've been applying for so many jobs i already finish my study and always got rejected i talk so many people to start business but still rejected, i own 1 guitar but not that good, 100$ guitar it doesn't sound good, i just keep scrolling and scrolling to watch it that someday i own legit 1 guitar, but still don't quit in life to have one someday, Your guitar is beautiful Sir!
@darthdurkelthewise320
Жыл бұрын
These Epiphones improved significantly w/the inspired by Gibson line. And this is coming from a longtime Gibson snob. However, at some point you gotta give credit where it’s due. Honestly, with the new headstock the diamond inlay is able to spread and get close to its Gibson brother. It’s not a Gibson LP Custom in every way but w/a little TLC and possibly a handful of upgrades you can feel pretty damn good about that Epi purchase. I bypassed the whole switch issue and picked up the Jared James Gold Glory and it’s right at home and holds its own with my Gibsons.
@ShAdOwM0ZES
Жыл бұрын
What year are the inspired by Gibson line?
@revsharp777
Жыл бұрын
@@ShAdOwM0ZESfrom 2020 to the present
@randymiles904
Жыл бұрын
That's a beautiful guitar. I'm a modder, and I lean towards buying high end imports and, upgrading them with the best stuff. I've got a limited edition, Korean made Les Paul standard with a beautiful bound 1/4" flamed maple cap. With sperzel locking tuners, tone pros bridge, Seymour Duncan 59, and super distortion pups, and a complete fret job, it's one of my favorite guitars. It's head and shoulders above my Gibson goldtop, 60's tribute. I've always wanted a white tuxedo Les Paul, and I actually prefer the look of the epiphones. I will own one, and mod the crap out of it. Lol. Nice review man. Really enjoyed it, and this beautiful guitar.
@robertholtom9345
Жыл бұрын
Yah the color on that guitar is Alpine White, not Arctic White. I actually rented out this guitar for a few months and loved it better than the other model in Ebony. But in the end, yes I bought myself a Epiphone Led Paul Custom. The Ebony and Alpine White models sell for $999.00 here in Canada. But I bought the Epiphone Les Paul Custom Koa model instead. The pictures online did not make it look like the most beautiful model of these 3 models. But when I went into Long&McQuade here in Red Deer, Alberta and saw this model and after picking it up, I fell in love with it, Everything was very good about this guitar, even though I still took it to the Luthier and had it set up. It sounds and plays like a dream. The price was $1019.00 here in Canada, a bit more than the other models. I have tried out several Gibson's Les Paul Tributes that retail for $1649.00 and the Studio models that retail for $2199.00 more than double the price of this epiphone. They can't touch this guitar. Unless you are going to spend $3500-7500 Canadian dollars for a Gibson, then you might and maybe can match these Epiphones for only a fraction of the price of a Gibson.
@robertdyche3377
Жыл бұрын
I’ve owned one for a couple years now. I love it!!!
@joey-zr8lt
Жыл бұрын
I have seen the Epiphone custom Koa Les Paul's selling up to $1,300 on Ebay and that's still a deal
@jendel42750
Жыл бұрын
It looks like the one Randy Rhoades used to play.
@barroncrist5779
Жыл бұрын
Owned a '69 Gibson Les Paul Custom.I paid $400 for it back in the late sixties. Wish I still owned it.
@goryburk
Жыл бұрын
I bought the "Tuxedo" LP custom . TV yellow front with black back, push/pull pots. The customs are sweet! Now I want to collect all of them.
@linusheeda
Жыл бұрын
Beautiful guitar. It would be awesome to win this beauty 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
@GothicXlightning
8 ай бұрын
i truly love my Black Beauty version of it now if i had this Snow white version of it i will call it Miss EMMA FROST also love the Custom Black version of the SG some of the best EPIS ever created
@brownsfanlarry1340
Жыл бұрын
I LOVE THE WHITE BODY & GOLD HARDWARE. Randy Rhoades style
@Raul1971xxx
Жыл бұрын
I love Epiphone guitars.
@markdavis3814
11 ай бұрын
I have the Epiphone Les Paul Custom Koa and I love it. Same Solid mahogany body, but with a Koa cap instead of Maple.
@danielmckay8542
Жыл бұрын
I've been playing since I was nine years old and have an older Les Paul in a dark green,with maple top tiger strip I call it would love to win this guitar,my fingers are crossed😊
@Anne6621
Жыл бұрын
wow good to see they finally did away with the clipped headstock , i have a few Gibson Les Pauls and 1 Epiphone Les Paul Custom i bought the first year they released them it had the open book headstock and oddly hands down that guitar walked all over my Gibsons and i retired it maybe 3 years ago because it needs a fret job but now i am getting to old to play and my hands are giving out
@liselottefrejdig1112
Жыл бұрын
I bought the Epi LP Standard. Swapped the pick-up’s to Seymor Duncan P-rails, the knobs to speed knobs and the truss rod cover to the one with the text ”Les Paul Custom”. But the headstock and hardware (Grover) is original.
@Ryan-Hall
Жыл бұрын
A very classy look and great sounding Neck pick-up, hate 2 see a bad switch right out of the box, but I guess for a cheeper China make !$$$money is something we all need to make it through this hard times, but being said the bridge lacks that real LP bite? But the bridge is still kicking and at That sound!!!! Hard to believe,, Kool picking John as USUAL & Zack U make John look tight, 👍👍😉
@CorentinPecnard
Жыл бұрын
I love those Custom ! Of course it wasn't the same, but back in 2013 when I bought my first Les Paul, an Alpine White Custom was definitely amongst the guitars I considered, only beaten by the Ultra III at the time. Now I want Epiphone to release a 3 pickups Black Beauty and I'll definitely purchase it right away. I missed my chance on the Bonamassa and they are now soooo expensive. Great video for a great guitar 🔥
@Alex-mj4rz
Жыл бұрын
I have that one... My first electric guitar
@KevinMillard68
Жыл бұрын
considering no 2 guitars are the same i would have just put in. a switchcraft switch
@jayscanlan2775
Жыл бұрын
awesome picking!
@larsfocken3456
Жыл бұрын
Since 2021 I purchased two Epiphone SGs and two Les Pauls. All are great especially for their price points but all have problems with the toggle switches every once in a while. So that needs to be fixed by Epiphone.
@DrJeebles
Жыл бұрын
I didn't know those had an ebony fretboard. That thing is pretty sweet looking. Great, as always guys.
@renato6586
Жыл бұрын
Is that a heritage cherry 50's in the back?
@allanwhittick2930
Жыл бұрын
Damn I would love that Les Paul.
@MrPDTaylor
Жыл бұрын
How is the action on an Epiphone Les Paul? Are they good for shredding? I love the way Les Paul's sound but I also want a buttery smooth, easy action Ibanez play feel. Do they have both?
@doctoribanez
Жыл бұрын
With a good setup any guitar can shred. I'm sure the neck isn't as thin as those wizard necks though. I prefer a bit rounded though
@MrPDTaylor
Жыл бұрын
Thanks much to responders!! I'm scared to try another maker, Ibanez is all I've known but Les Paul's just sound so so good (and look so so good)
@ryant3600
Жыл бұрын
I've been playing Ibanez since the later 80's, my daughter bought me a Epi LP 60s standard for Xmas a few years back. I have to say it feels really good in my hands, little heavier than what I'm used to of course, but the neck feels good, pretty natural, glad it was the 60s standard due those necks are little slimmer than the 50s necks. And yeah i immediately started shredding on it, it felt natural even coming from Rg's.
@klauswigsmith
Жыл бұрын
ahhhhhhhhhhh! I had just decided on getting the Epiphone Les Paul Standard 59 Lrd Edition in April (take return and time to save money!) and now I see this!!! It's 50/50 now between these two....
@PlayandTradeGuitars
Жыл бұрын
The 59 is great, a better value overall with hardcase and burstbuckers...but yea, this one is awesome! Especially if you dig ebony boards: In stock! www.zzounds.com/a--3979398/item--EPIEILC
@klauswigsmith
Жыл бұрын
@@PlayandTradeGuitars I love the look of both (white with black and gold vs Tobacco/bourbon sunburst with chrome and cream) equally! But I think the 59 overall is a better ax, so I'ma stick with that so long as they are still in stock by then! Cheers!
@robertholtom9345
Жыл бұрын
Also the Modern Series in Epiphone has the Ebony fingerboard. About those switches yah that is a cheap pot metal switch. Quite often they can break during shipping if they don't have protection over the switch. My Epiphone Les Paul Modern in Sparkling Burgundy fell over in its case at the till at Long&McQuade. When I got home and opened my soft shell case up, I noticed that the whole switch had completely broken off from the guitar. So all I had there was a little piece of the switch pointing up through the 3 way selected whole. Anyway I replaced it. Yah both the Epiphone Les Paul& SG Moderns also have the Ebony Fingerboard. Out of the whole line of Epiphone Guitars the Custom and Modern series have these beautiful ebony fingerboards. Anyway great video.
@johnweaver7246
Жыл бұрын
I have the KOA custom, thing plays amazing! Dropped some SD Whole Lotta Humbuckers in it. Gonna swap back to the probuckers… By the way, mine came with the switch broken, just tossed another in it. Love This Guitar!
@555bigben
Жыл бұрын
Very nice.I just wish Epiphone would give the options of chrome hardware on the Custom! Personally I hate gold hardware! Thats just me😃
@mschrage618
Жыл бұрын
Current have a Squire Strat and and LTD EX-50, because I’m poor , but this is one of my must haves someday, mostly because of Frank Iero
@johnnyjohnsonmusic
Жыл бұрын
ive been a Gibson and fender player for years, (2005 SG & 1994 Strat) but I always wanted a white gibson custom les paul, a few years back I went to one of the big guitar dealers here in ireland with the intention of purchasing the holy grail white gibson les paul custom. after playing the guitar in the shop I felt a bit deflated as the €5000 price tag just didnt seem justified with little nagging doubts about the quality (sharp fret ends, some scratchy frets, slightly high action to possibly hide a bad set up or problematic neck). so I decided not to purchase. then recently I seen the epiphone inspired by gibson white les paul custom on thomanns website for €650 and after doing some research I decided to purchase one without playing it first, I thought that if it wasn't up to the road work well it would at least make a lovely looking wall hanger. well my epiphone arrived about 2 weeks ago and I couldn't be happier. honestly if the gibson I played in dublin felt like this epiphone a few year ago I would have paid to €5000. it has instantly become my number 1 guitar. I cant speak for all epiphone custom les Paul's but I can say the one I got has absolutely blown me away. wouldn't mind having that 57' reissue candy apple green one too though.
@richardfinney3179
Жыл бұрын
I just bought one of those guitars with no head stock for 15 bucks it's black with gold everything ,I took it to guitar center and the manager said it's junk not worth fixing ,so I'm gona fix it and take pictures of my fixing it then bring it back and not tell him it's the same axe then show him the pictures lol I love fixing stuff and then telling people here's the before n after pictures I've repaired boats that were crashed or burnt up,and cars that were totaled, motorcycles that were crashed people can't believe there eyes
@14TacomaDR
Жыл бұрын
I was looking at EPI guitars . I noticed that the bridge on the Epiphone guitars was set very high. Possibly at the maximum adjustment. The Gibbons were all low. Also I Epiphone Flying V said on the ticket it said neck through. But it wasn't . It was a set neck. When I asked the sales guy he said they " just print the ticket they get from headquarters "
@waynelambert9319
Жыл бұрын
I subscribed so I'm in and ima win thanks in advance lol..great video
@garyeckel1656
Жыл бұрын
I had a switchcraft on hand so I put it in on a broken Epi from GC, quality control people, come on"
@JohnRidersoldoutforjesus
Жыл бұрын
I own one. It is my fav. And she is beautiful. And my three-way switch is good. But I paid more like $900, not $700 something. But I did get a very nice hard molded case with it.
@robertlevasseur8896
9 ай бұрын
It's almost there, but I hear a real lack of crispness in the high end. This sounds more like a standard than a custom. Standards are warmer and flubbier, customs should be tight and crisp. Maybe some pot and cap changes would get there, but prolly new pups.
@agipandi4482
Жыл бұрын
I had the koa one on my wishlist for a yesr and finally ordered it and gotnit yesterday. most beautiful les paul I have ever seen. I could afford a gibson but wanted a custom, which is too expensive by gibson in my opinion. And there is ko gibson right nownthat has that woody 70s look that the koa has and which I am a sucker for :D
@abrahamlincoln289
11 ай бұрын
Which would you get? One is new and the other is in mint condition. New 2023 Epiphone Les Paul Studio at new price 599.00 plus tax Used 2017 Epiphone Les Paul Custom Pro for $550 no tax
@babyljack
Жыл бұрын
I now say Yepperphone for pretty much any time I am saying yes! And, I have an Epiphone Les Paul Ultra III that I absolutely Love! Cool video!!! Rock on man!
@blushpetal
Жыл бұрын
such a beautiful guitar 🙏🙏
@hadleymanmusic
Жыл бұрын
Oh you should see the beat up used alpine white I got for 150$! Its got a bowlin ball ding nicks dents belt buckle dents even a dart hole in one of the block inlays. All my life I never had a LP its my first one. I basicly learned on a frankenstrat
@hadleymanmusic
Жыл бұрын
No fret wear and it wasnt even set up
@hadleymanmusic
Жыл бұрын
I scrubbed it in the kitchen sink turned the water green. The pickups are ok id rather have a little hotter for more sing
@nmnmnm9509
Жыл бұрын
I'm not sure about epi probucker pick up. They must add 496r 498t or better than it, 500T Gibson, one of the most versatile pick up that you can find. They are great for everything, jazz, metal, bluse, ambient...
@reddsshaker3477
Жыл бұрын
I have a 2020 Epi Les Paul Custom in black. An absolutely AWESOME guitar. I also own Gibsons, btw.
@danieltorres6212
Жыл бұрын
i wanna buy a new guitra but im in between a gretsch g2622 streamliner, a squier starcaster or a good old epiphone les paul muse, what would you guys buy? i play, hard rock, alternative and sometimes blues
@boriskapetan8328
Жыл бұрын
What a beauty. always loved Les Paul axes!
@hanovergreen4091
Жыл бұрын
Lindsey Buckingham vibes for days. Concert at beginning of The Rosebud Tapes playing "World Turning". You and the switches. I hear nothing on the Facebook page about this. It's very odd that only you guys have this issue. I only have two, so n=2, but neither of them has any oddness. I'll ask on Facebook and see if anyone there has this issue. Best Regards and Best Wishes!
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