15 months later, I can say I now have two of these (one gold top and one lemon burst) and a TV Yellow LP Special, mostly thanks to these fantastic reviews. I couldn't be happier. I really love what you do on this channel- thanks a million!
@theguitaristas
2 жыл бұрын
Nice one Jason! That’s really good to hear thanks for the comment and support! 😎👍👍
@persiaguitar
Жыл бұрын
I am thinking of buying one but is it still a good deal in 2023 ?
@monodux
Жыл бұрын
Yes it is. They’ve held up great, and I gig with them every week. I wouldn’t be without them.
@deanbradley5499
7 ай бұрын
Completely agree. Love this channel. Honest. Cool. Funny. Super informative! Cheers!!
@damiens_detransition
4 ай бұрын
Im buying one tomorrow with a hard shell case for 553 US dollars with taxes and a full setup and intonation with fret oil treatment. Im excited. Woo hoo.
@javiervidalmarciel4990
2 жыл бұрын
I´ve spent many years now watching different guitar reviewing KZitemrs and this channel deserves way more subscribers
I've now bought a white Gretsch "G5210T" P90 and a Epi Goldtop because of this channels honest and incredibly entertaining reviews. I actually watch them more than once.:) Both guitars I am still in love with. The Goldtop wow! The Gretsch..wow! Thank you for all of the hard work you put into making these they really do help me for sure. This channel should really blow up. Independent of sponsors is so key! Cheers and thanks so much!
@tonycowie3500
3 жыл бұрын
Your video has convinced me to get this gt for my 61st birthday, well the wifes getting it
@theguitaristas
3 жыл бұрын
Nice one Tony, she's a keeper!... the wife's probably worth hanging onto as well if she buys you guitars! :)
@bobramalhorealtor6523
Ай бұрын
Too funny I am reading this, I am 61 today and I am contemplating buying this same guitar today, Cool guitar
@dragosciocan9320
2 жыл бұрын
I'm absolutely in love with this guitar ! Bought it 2 weeks ago and I can't stop playing it ! Stunning sustain and tone, incredible solid build, suprisingly comfortable neck. I found this chunky fat neck much more comfortable than the modern C shaped necks from Fender's Strats. No hand pain after playing on this Epi Standard 50s, even after a long practice session. It is very easy and very rewarding to play it. I have no complaints. The sound is bright and clear but not piercing, somewhere between a '57 and '59 Les Pauls. Using volume and tone knobs you can do countless combinations and obtain a lot of sounds from it. Also it has that classic Les Paul bite when is getting overdriven. The pickups are great, responding stunningly well on pick attacks. If you play lightly, the sound will be mellow and full. If you pick a note harder, it gives you that specific "Slashier" kind of bite from "Appetite for Destruction" era. Works very very well on overdrive. Very clear sounding, no muddiness both on drive and clean channels. The 50's wiring does a very good job, never losing the high frequencies when lowering the volume knobs. I was in between the Epi LP Classic and this Standard 50s Gold Top. I have no regrets chosing the 50s. Is a very special model and one of a kind from Epiphone. I recommend it to anyone, no matter their level of playing. It feels to me like a twice priced guitar. Fabulous sound, both acoustic and plugged. I watched your reviews and I'm very pleased with your way of saying things, straightforward and very honest. Your reviews helped me to give this guitar a try, and turned out to be one of my best choices in terms of instruments of my life. Thank you so much! I subscribed to your channel a while ago and can't wait to see what's coming up next.
@theguitaristas
2 жыл бұрын
Cheers man, really glad you love this guitar too... it does everything you want a Les Paul to do! 🙌
@dragosciocan9320
2 жыл бұрын
@@theguitaristas Indeed ! And more of that... It looks absolutely gorgeous ! It's just a pleasure to simply stare at it. I just can't get enough ...😂 Keep up the good work and thanks very much for your reviews! Helped a lot! Cheers!
@Bromeh
3 жыл бұрын
One of the best overviews of a guitar on KZitem. Amazing production quality. Bravo. (and a beautiful guitar and some terrific playing)
@theguitaristas
3 жыл бұрын
Wow thanks Bromeh that’s appreciated!! ☺️👍🎸
@diablo_trikiloko
3 жыл бұрын
bought it back in january and its a superb guitar. It can handle everything, from 80´s heavy metal like skull fist to that wonderfull dire straits ballads like brothers in arms.
@darryllesko2505
3 жыл бұрын
I like your style and mannerisms....... Very easy to listen to ...... Not a bunch of noise ......👍 I’m and old school type of guy......... So the way you present your videos and the tone of your amp with the Epiphone is very pleasing to my ears .... nice and clean and then tasteful overdrive......PERFECT....!!!! I hope your channel is hugely successful....! Cheers brother.....
@theguitaristas
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks man I really appreciate you taking the time to drop in these kind words... Keep rocking! 😎👍🎸
@JP-jy7sk
3 жыл бұрын
I fully agree. Great stuff here!
@jackhood4448
3 жыл бұрын
This video brought me so much joy. Your mannerisms and editing had me laughing so hard.
@theguitaristas
3 жыл бұрын
That’s great to hear!... thanks so much for your support Jack 👍😁
@michellewilson8845
2 жыл бұрын
That all the young dudes you did at the end had the hairs on the back of my neck stand out. Brilliant impro on that song. Thank you, it made my day better hearing that.
@theguitaristas
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Michelle that's appreciated.... fantastic songs like this make it much easier to find that inspiration! 😎👍
@geoffwhitemusic
2 жыл бұрын
“I’m not necessarily giving you facts. I’m asking questions.” Thank you, Zen Master Colin.
@theguitaristas
2 жыл бұрын
😂 ah yes the 'facts' are the things I actually get right... so maybe half of what I am doing here is searching for enlightenment. Thank you brother Geoff!
@philipboggs1115
Жыл бұрын
I just got the gold top in today and have been playing for like 6 hrs now. I love it. this guy is so cool. when he's playing it kinda sounds like an old Mott the hoople song, so i've just been sitting here jamming with him. Appreciate his good info...
@jakeerbst4073
2 жыл бұрын
Epiphone better put you on their payroll. I’ve bought the SG Special and 335 based off of your videos, and now this goldtop is next on my list. A Goldtop LP has always been my white wail guitar and this video proved to me that an Epiphone will get me as close as I need to be.
@theguitaristas
2 жыл бұрын
Cheers Jake!... The important thing is that you're happy with what I've been saying about how good they are. I wanted to share my excitement that these guitars were so good (and as you say close to the real thing) for the money and I guess if you're now looking at a third one I must have been on target with my reviews! :)
@jimbob1427
11 ай бұрын
I just bought this same guitar and i love it. It looks amazing in person
@marcozarattini1854
2 жыл бұрын
It's just a week since l bought my Epiphone Les Paul 50s gold top... Fantastic guitar(l played for more than 20 years on my 1991 Gibson Les Paul and l can't find any flaw on my new Epi)... And by the way l discover this beautiful channel in search of some opinions on this fantastic 50s Les Paul... Thanks lot... I can't stop watching you...
@theguitaristas
2 жыл бұрын
Cheers Marco, I love mine too great guitar! 😎👍
@marcozarattini1854
2 жыл бұрын
Hi everyone... Now it's 2 week since l found my 50s Les Paul Gold Top and l'm totally in love with this Epiphone... Just a question about another Epiphone:l sold my 1275 Double Neck Cherry Red (2015or 2014 limited edition) 3years ago because l look for a white one(l have a dream😂😂:play Hotel California with that guitar (Don Felder seems just an angel playing that solo woth that guitar)... What do you think about that white beauty??? Have you ever tested it???... Thanks... 👍👍👍🎸🎸🎸
@theguitaristas
2 жыл бұрын
@@marcozarattini1854 I'd love one but my back my not approve... 🤣
@davidwright9550
Жыл бұрын
The best demo videos on the web. Thanks for being so real and genuine. Feel like I know you even though we’ve never met. Keep ‘em coming. Enjoyed and very much appreciated.
@tickedoffsheikh8587
3 жыл бұрын
...that play- out is the most awesome I've ever heard to date. Man the few seconds were so uplifting. I think you make continue with for another couple of minutes. Thank you.
@theguitaristas
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the kind words! 👍😎
@johndaugherty4127
Жыл бұрын
I walked into the music shop yestetday and saw a Slash '59 Goldtop. I thought,'What a beautiful guitar'. I was looking for a strat, but when my son walked up with that goldtop, and I held and played it... Well, it's one helluva guitar and it only has 'Slash' on the trussrod cover! When I plugged it in, I knew I would be walking out with it. I'll get a strat some day.
@Serbofreak
2 жыл бұрын
This is, hands down, one of the best (overall) reviews on KZitem!
@theguitaristas
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kind words that’s appreciated! 😎👍👍
@che2335
3 жыл бұрын
With respect to Trogoly I find your playing so much more enjoyable and thus the reviews more honest with regard to tones and the instruments capabilities. Only mod Id do is an amber recessed Switchcraft. The 50s has probucker 1 and 2 vs the 60s with a hotter probucker3 in the bridge btw.
@theguitaristas
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks man that’s appreciated... to be fair and show massive respect to the troglodyte I don’t think he really try’s to ‘play’ as such but rather just does a quick demo. With the great content he puts out I’m amazed the guy has time to eat and sleep, let alone learn songs! Thanks also for the 60s pup info dude that’s good to know... I reckon I have to get one eventually to compare necks and suchlike! 😎🎸👍
@johnfritz15
2 жыл бұрын
I traded for one of these today. I’m very impressed with it.
@sleevelessace
Жыл бұрын
Bought this guitar yesterday and oh man the difference between this and my les Paul special ii AFD, this I noticed cause it’s heavier the tones are so much thicker and vibrate waay better
@BBQROCKSTAR178
2 жыл бұрын
Colin, no one is gonna crucify you for details not being exact….we all appreciate what you bring us blokes every week….. I personally look forward to your honest reviews, as I’m sure my mates on here all are as well. Cheers my brother!!!
@theguitaristas
2 жыл бұрын
Cheers mate! 😎👍
@jerryrn62
Жыл бұрын
I love these reviews, I bought the Lazarus over the gold top. But now I want the Epiphone goldtop too. You're killing me! Thanks!
@philkaelin9779
Жыл бұрын
Thanks to yours and other reviews I bought a used Epi LP 50's in Lemon burst and could not be happier! Love the pickups and playability more than my former Gibson LP! Thanks!😊
@MrPrairigh
9 ай бұрын
I picked this guitar up and I'm very pleased, thanks for you this review, very thorough.
@paul_sebastian1154
3 жыл бұрын
Great honest review, and I absolutely loved the Bowie music, classic songs with seriously underrated guitar playing
@theguitaristas
3 жыл бұрын
Cheers Paul!... Bowie’s a great source of loop inspiration 🙌 check out our Vintage V100 Mick Ronson review for more of the same! 😎🎸👍
@radurodvan4383
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot for the guitar review! I bought this one online, today, and now, after watching this video, can't wait to play it.
@theguitaristas
3 жыл бұрын
Cheers Radu, it’s a great guitar hope you love it! 👍😎🎸
@justa2
Жыл бұрын
I plumped for the gold top…..because it’s absolutely gorgeous!! Unfortunately, you have convinced me to buy another guitar ! Will look great next to my Epiphone IBG ES-335 ! Love your reviews and you’re playing !
@denbodg9311
Жыл бұрын
Ok I’ve watched a ton of your videos all day. This was the first because I’ve only recently this year got into Les Paul’s. I love your straight talking no nonsense approach. I’m a Stratoholic all my life, but I also have an Epiphone ‘56 Gold top pro with P90’s and a ‘59 Standard outfit in Dark burst. You just made me decide to hit the button on a use 50’s Gold top after watching this. If I sold everything I’ve got I could buy a Custom shop Les Paul but like you I’d rather have the variety. 👍
@theguitaristas
Жыл бұрын
Cheers man thanks for the support!... I honestly think a whole bunch of these Epiphone's adds up to a much better deal than any CS guitar and certainly leaves a much bigger smile on your face! 😁👍
@davidcudlip6587
Жыл бұрын
Got my Goldy today and ordered a set of standard Monty's Pickups PAF pickups, no covers, cream bobbins. New Pot's and caps although Epiphone is using CTS pots in these guitars and have stepped up there game in that department. Stock pickups are rather good, too. Great bang for the buck with this series of Epiphone Les Pauls and your review has no doubt sold a few.
@theguitaristas
Жыл бұрын
Nice one! 😁👍
@kcb9455
3 жыл бұрын
Sounds like you have the right hands to me! Great review, awesome playing!
@theguitaristas
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kind words! 😁🎸👍
@aallen7339
2 жыл бұрын
Love your channel! I was going to get a Sire L7- now getting Epiphone Standard 50s cherry sunburst after watching your videos! Great information and very entertaining!
@theguitaristas
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kind words and support!... hard to go wrong with the current Epiphone's so good choice I reckon 😎👍
@camilloventuri7344
Жыл бұрын
Colin you are the best. I really like your reviews, it's so relaxing. And now I got one of this fantastic Epiphone Gold Top
@theguitaristas
Жыл бұрын
Cheers man! 😁👍
@rod9050
10 ай бұрын
You are no.1 for reviewing guitar's bro going to buy one of these beauty's
@theguitaristas
10 ай бұрын
😁🙏
@Gibson45er
2 жыл бұрын
Because of your excellent review sir... I have this exact guitar heading my way now !! Thanks so much.
@theguitaristas
2 жыл бұрын
Nice one!
@luisg1653
2 жыл бұрын
Interesting that you mentioned trogly, I found your channel today and have been watching for hours thinking you're much more enjoyable to watch than him. I very much enjoy your content, thanks.
@theguitaristas
2 жыл бұрын
Hey Luis, glad you found us and thanks for the kind words and support man!... mustn’t diss the troglodyte though he is king nerd of all us guitar nerds and we worship at his guitar bench of the weird and wonderful! 😆🙌 Cheers man have a great weekend! 😎🎸
@vanish91
2 жыл бұрын
I ordered an Epiphone standard 50s in heritage cherry after lots of pondering, your review is the one that made me pull the trigger! It's my first les paul ever coming from a Squier strat, really looking forward to play it!
@theguitaristas
2 жыл бұрын
Excellent! Let us know how you like it when it arrives Sandy! 😎👍
@vanish91
2 жыл бұрын
Definitely will do! It should arrive in a week or so..
@vanish91
2 жыл бұрын
It finally arrived yesterday, yay There are some cosmetic issues like some finish on the bindings, but it still looks gorgeous! Playability wise everything seems okay, no sharp frets.. action is good.. My first impression playing it is that, it's so different from my strat.. just lots of subtle things that adds up, like how it sits on your leg and how heavy it is. I thought my strat was kinda heavy before, I guess not! Overall I'm happy with it, it was quite a big purchase for me.. but it feels worth it. Probably gonna spend this whole weekend playing more!
@coreycallahan7443
9 ай бұрын
Nearly every time I watch one of your review videos I want to rush out and buy that same guitar. This Epi is definitely on my list now. I just need to wait until I get all of my Christmas shopping done before I indulge myself. Thanks for another great video Colin.
@theguitaristas
9 ай бұрын
Well they say Christmas is the time for giving… to yourself as well! 😆👍
@coreycallahan7443
9 ай бұрын
@@theguitaristas Yeah, you’re right about that. Plus adding a seventh guitar is much cheaper than adding a fourth Harley. Much easier to justify to myself.
@theguitaristas
9 ай бұрын
@@coreycallahan7443 Just wait until your birthday for the Harley and there's no conflict of interests 😆🤘
@coreycallahan7443
9 ай бұрын
@@theguitaristas My birthday was this past Friday lol.
@robertalexander6637
Жыл бұрын
I bought a gold top about 6 years ago and love it. Mine has Grover tuners and are great and a narrow D neck great for my small hands. I have another Epiphone a john Lennon casino and that is a great guitar. I am amazed the quality of these guitars coming out of China. I am a old bloke and have been playing for fifty odd years and like you have a lot of guitars. Talking to a guitar guy who was over in the states at NAIM show twenty years ago he saw these Chinese guys getting around measuring and taking photos of a lot of guitars. What has happened is they have cloned les Paul's and others . As you have said why buy a Gibson unless you have plenty of money. Love your show from a old guitar player from down under. Also I like your looping and it would be good to do a show on looping for the beginers out there it has definitely improved my guitar playing and enjoyment. Cheers Rob.
@theguitaristas
Жыл бұрын
Cheers Rob! 😎👍
@thebestshooter123
2 жыл бұрын
Lovely raw playing ! thanks just made my mind up 👍
@walterhartwellwhite346
Жыл бұрын
I’ve just got a job, been playing bass for a while and got re-introduced to electric. Forgot the feeling I got from playing it, and have always been a GnR fan. So I’ve seen the tone this guitar is cable of producing, can’t wait to get this guitar and play with my band I started up outside of school. 🎸🔥
@theguitaristas
Жыл бұрын
Nice one.. this is a great guitar! 😁👍
@johndaugherty4127
6 ай бұрын
Hope you got the Slash goldtop Victria. Custom pickups and totally badass for $799.00
@voyager7
2 жыл бұрын
I really love the Probucker sound and responsiveness. Different only slightly (to my ears at least) than the Gibson Burstbuckers in the presence of mids, these are really, really good pickups, and I have no need or desire to "upgrade" them in any of the 2020/21 Epiphones I own!
@theguitaristas
2 жыл бұрын
😎👍
@theguitaristas
2 жыл бұрын
@Bobby Murphy Cheers man, I certainly wouldn't change anything about this guitar 😎👍👍
@MJPGuitar
Жыл бұрын
I agree. I bought a les paul custom with probuckers and immediately bought a 498T for the bridge because I thought that was what I wanted to do. I still haven’t changed out the probuckers yet, they sound real good.
@D49ERH
2 жыл бұрын
@theguitaristas Your reviews are gold, I mean, sometimes even too short :) Thanks for your effort, I watch you reviews as films, it’s watched many times. Thank you, you are awesome!
@theguitaristas
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the kind words it's really appreciated! 🙏😊 I am trying to make films that are entertaining as much as informative so its nice to hear feedback like this! 😎👍
@adrian_V99
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for an entertaining video and honest presentation of this lovely Epiphone. Love the quasi-59 neck profile and the alnico II PAF-styled p'ups. Pretty close to the real deal. Now, I've got to buy a goldtop!
@theguitaristas
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Adrian, for the money these are great...highly recommend! 😎🎸👍
@Zoso981
2 жыл бұрын
Cheers Colin! I had to give you props for the Mott the Hoople intro. You've got great taste in guitars also. I've made a purchase or two (partly) based on your reviews. Greetings from Kent, Ohio USA. 🎸✌️
@theguitaristas
2 жыл бұрын
Cheers Gary! 😎👍
@Holden-C.
2 жыл бұрын
I love that you give us all the neck stats. So many KZitemrs simply state that the neck is " comfortable". Well, what the heck does that even mean? Great channel.
@theguitaristas
2 жыл бұрын
Cheers Shawn that’s appreciated glad you found us man! 😎👍🎸
@allanaxe6781
3 жыл бұрын
I bought a Epiphone les paul Slash goldtop on Ebay i really look forward to try it out.
@theguitaristas
3 жыл бұрын
Nice one! 👍
@mrsunshine2204
8 ай бұрын
Great video. Now I want one of those gold top ones too.
@johnwhitehouse2582
3 жыл бұрын
Just love the honest way you go about your reviews , totally booked on your channel
@theguitaristas
3 жыл бұрын
Cheers John your support appreciated! 😎👍🎸
@robertomunoz2395
2 жыл бұрын
Love your playing and your presentations. Thank You.
@theguitaristas
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you that's appreciated! 🙏😊
@manahaas
2 жыл бұрын
Thx. Great review. Sounds incredible. What a sound. Stunned. Also like the Epi 1959 edition but this sounds got me convinced.
@iuchilton
2 жыл бұрын
I also noted this on Shane's Intheblues channel, but also really appreciated your videos on this guitar. Your video played a big role in my purchase this weekend of this exact model, gold top and all. This truly is a remarkable guitar for the money. Mine weights 8.4lbs, neck is wonderful and action was great out of the box. Only had to tune and raise bridge pup quite a bit as it was super low. Really fun and easy to play with its neck.
@theguitaristas
2 жыл бұрын
Cheers Chris, thanks for the support man it's appreciated 🙏 glad we helped! 😎👍
@johncollins5552
Жыл бұрын
Now you have to get the P90 one and the mini humbucker one, it never ends!
@dragan4658
2 жыл бұрын
Playing is exquisite as usual as is this guitar!
@theguitaristas
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks man 🙏☺️
@void0094
2 жыл бұрын
That guitar looks so good in the lighting
@theguitaristas
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks man... great looking guitar!
@kamhalen3476
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Bought this same guitar today. Even if I could - I doubt I would have ever spent the money on a Gibson LP gold top, so this is exactly up my alley. On a side note - I have a Gibson LP tribute and that thing still sounds noticeably better than this - although I might have to say that this epiphone plays better 🤷🏻♂️
@bradyazell
Жыл бұрын
I love how Colin spends the first 10 minutes just admiring it. That's what a Gold Top does to you.
@theguitaristas
Жыл бұрын
😁👍
@jonsalvador5051
3 жыл бұрын
Subscribed the second you brought out all the measuring tools. Great review
@theguitaristas
3 жыл бұрын
Cheers Jon!
@donge9589
3 жыл бұрын
Great review, my Goldtop is coming on Monday. I owned a Gibson les paul signature T Goldtop a few years ago but sold it due to the whole wife and kids coming on the scene and prams and car seats taking priority. I was worried the difference would be so great, but seeing your opinion having owned a standard before I feel hopeful. Thanks for the video, I've subscribed, keep up the great and informative work, from a fellow Brit.
@theguitaristas
3 жыл бұрын
Cheers Paul, that’s very cool I hope you love it dude! 👍
@doodlesasap7894
3 жыл бұрын
Do you like the guitar?
@donge9589
3 жыл бұрын
@@doodlesasap7894 Yes I really do like it, it feels a step up from the epiphones and entry level Gibson I've played before, it's the right shape and weight also. I think they have got the quality per pound factor bang on the money. The hardware feels solid and giggable, it is very stable tuning wise. I did have to treat the fret board a bit, and polished the frets up, but I expected to do that at this price point so no biggy there. The pickups are decent enough to leave in unless your after a particular sound. I played guitar on a friend's song, line out from boss katana straight into his desk and it sounded how a les paul should sound. I can't find any flaws on the finish of the guitar and would definitely consider buying another colour at some point just so I can leave one standard, and mess with upgrading the pickups on the other just to see how much better it could get. If you get one, lower the PUPS down a little as I found them too hot for my playing, and I prefer the more airy natural sound when they are closer to the body.
@doodlesasap7894
3 жыл бұрын
@@donge9589 oh ok thanks a lot. I actually got the Epiphone les Paul 59 today. I’m pretty happy with it
@donge9589
3 жыл бұрын
@@doodlesasap7894 awesome I've been looking at them, I like the idea and the look of the finishes and pickups.
@joehahn8817
2 жыл бұрын
Just like Mick Ronson!!! Love the demo, love the channel and I love that guitar!!! If they hadn't have come out with the '59 I probably would have gotten a '50 goldtop like that one in the demo. Sounds like I wouldn't have been disappointed!!! But, GOD I LOVE MY '59!!! 😁
@theguitaristas
2 жыл бұрын
Cheers Joe, thanks for the kind words!... no you definitely wouldn't have been disappointed, but the 59 is like this one but with a cherry on top! :)
@carolinehaf21
3 жыл бұрын
Once again, beautiful chord progression and soft touch while playing, especially at the end! Really could listen to you play all day! Thank you for this review! I have been watching trogly a lot lately and am partial to Epiphone instead of Gibson for some reason even though they used to be inferior quality wise when I was learning guitar in the 90s. Gibson's are just so expensive in Australia with import fees. How was the quality control of the Epiphone in your opinion? I would probably get the gold top as well...
@theguitaristas
3 жыл бұрын
Hey thanks Caroline that's really appreciated! I try to be honest in my 'reviews' so it's true that I found little or nothing to moan about with the QC on this guitar... definitely comparable with Gibson imho and streets ahead of the Epiphone of old. Actually the next few films we make will pitch expensive Gibson against cheap Epiphone of same model, so we can challenge that claim. Watch this space!
@sevennotes8940
Жыл бұрын
they are too high in the states also. This man pleaser we have directing traffic to a stand still isn't helping either.
@megezerlopez4798
Жыл бұрын
I have the same Gipson and I love this guitar !!!! It has a thick neck!! Plays smoothly and if you add emgs 81/85 you get a great tone !!! Also it’s just so unique y’all need to collect one of these baby’s like foreals !
@greggalletta8679
Жыл бұрын
I’ve had my Epiphone 50’s gold top for a few weeks now. It is every bit as good as my Gibson Faded T. The Probuckers are just as lively and articulated as the 490’s. Wolff a Gibson Standard be better? Maybe, but absolutely not 3X the price better!!! The Epiphone is a screaming great deal. And while you’re playing it you’d see the headstock from the side and it looks just like the Gibson headstock.
@Slushpuppie55
3 жыл бұрын
Definately a pretty nice piece of Kit. Love your Review Style. Keep up the Great Work.
@FluXMonky
Жыл бұрын
I’m loving your content man. I’m curious are you into Paul Reed Smith guitars by chance? I’ve been a fan of them for years because of the incredible sounds they produce and the aesthetics too. I got an SE 245 about two months ago and just last week a Mark Tremonti Standard. It’d be cool to see you delve into the PRS brand of excellence. Cheers keep up the awesome work 🙏
@theguitaristas
Жыл бұрын
Cheers! 😁👍… aesthetically I’m not drawn to PRS at all to be honest, the birds and the bling leave me a bit baffled but never say never!
@gurtana
2 жыл бұрын
I accept the point that for the price of a Gibson LP standard you could instead buy several more affordable guitars and have each on rotation - however, I think that's not entirely the right way of looking at things. True, the Gibson is 4 times the price, and while I won't say it's 4 times the guitar as compared to the Epiphone, there are other more obvious and subtle things about the Gibson. The guitars are not only made in a different country (which command different labour costs) but they're made from a different selection of woods and electronics. For £500 you won't get Gibson USA pick-ups in your Epiphone. And yes, you could buy 4 guitars, but rather than do that and still at the end of the day pine after a Gibson Les Paul (when the Eiphone isn't quite there as the budget friendly option), why not just save up more and buy once, so instead of an itch being scratched that keeps on itching, you can stop scratching an itch and satiate your desire in a more permanent way by owning a Gibson USA made guitar?
@theguitaristas
2 жыл бұрын
It's a very much debated subject!.. have you seen our recent film comparing this with the Gibson Les Paul 50's?... we look at each in much closer detail and further discuss!
@booshting3520
2 жыл бұрын
Thats exactly what happened for me. I spent years buying mid priced guitars. They usually got played for a while and sold on, there's always a missing x factor about them. I bought the Gibson 50s Goldtop, I will have that guitar for life.
@gurtana
2 жыл бұрын
@@booshting3520 Absolutely - and there's something to be said about buying gear that's expensive - the earning of that gear, knowing that it is (for many), just out of reach, the work and the savings necessary to make the purchase for an extravagance/luxury item - there's something about it that makes you feel as an owner/purchaser that you've essentially bought something of heirloom quality, something that will last (hopefully) for a very long time. Of course, this isn't always the case - and some expensive guitars don't feel right - but when they do....
@BimsiBoi
11 ай бұрын
Just went in to my local mom and pop shop and gave one of these a spin. I have to say after playing american Fender strats and never varied to the Les Pauls. The quality is sure a shocker for the price. The weight is really nice, Scaling and components. Safe to say im picking up this exact model from there tomorrow!
@flatstheflounder9874
2 жыл бұрын
The 50's models are high end Les Paul's I just bought a 2021 wont be at my residence until the 29th of October it's on back order I bought it because of the high end specs paid $650.00 American dollars but you can bet they will go way up in price I love these Epiphone Standards because Les Paul actually invented his solid body guitar in the Epiphone factory in Manhattan New York not Gibson I'm looking forward to this beautiful classic instrument
@theguitaristas
2 жыл бұрын
Hey Dick, thanks for that info... and I wouldn’t mind betting yours will also be a bit more playable than Les’s number 1 that just sold recently!
@tmpoliver
Жыл бұрын
Hi Colin, your channel is amazing bro! You have been doing a great job and I’m happy to follow o/ I’m looking for a epiphone les paul and I would like your opinion. About quality, do you recommend Custom or this one, stardard? Both I saw your videos and I’m thinking about it. Hugs from Brazil 🎉
@theguitaristas
Жыл бұрын
Hey Thiago, thanks for support man!... well I like them both so it's hard to choose but something about the custom is very appealing so maybe that one... or really you must choose both! 😆👍
@tmpoliver
Жыл бұрын
@@theguitaristas thank you so much! I’m happy with your feedback o/ success and go ahead :) 🇧🇷
@QXZJX
Ай бұрын
Neck colour beautiful, they should do one that colour back and neck and natural maple colour top , with the top finished in a slight amber clear coat❤
@garytole2360
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the great review. More on playability and sound, loved it. No hype... In your hands, and the way you described each guitar was brilliant. I have had a passion for playing guitar since 1960 to this very day. Right to the point now. I am seriously considering the purchase of a new guitar. Very definitely a Gibson or Epiphone Les Paul or or 335. Your video is a solid nudge towards the Epiphone Les Paul. Have you recorded a 335 comparison? Cheers
@theguitaristas
3 жыл бұрын
Hey Gary, thanks for the kind words!... as it happens we have the Epiphone 335 here to review next week. I think comparison with a Les Paul is a great idea so will add that to the list for future so watch this space. Cheers man glad you like our stuff! 😎👍🎸
@Sevenxsnroses
6 ай бұрын
The thing that gets me is the fret size. It’s like pencils tip thin. I tried one last week and those frets were so tiny it felt odd to play compared to my Gibson. But I would totally suggest this for anyone who simply doesn’t want to spend on Gibson prices. It’s a good guitar those frets are just so tiny in my hands
@harrisonbergeron5393
Жыл бұрын
'I'm not the right hands' proceeds to play awesome! I hope to get to your level sir. Thank you for the video. I'm going to get one today.
@theguitaristas
Жыл бұрын
Thanks man that's really appreciated! 😊🙏
@British_Patriot47
3 жыл бұрын
Would love to hear the difference between this and the Epiphone 1959 to see if it’s worth the £200 difference in price
@johndaugherty4127
6 ай бұрын
No
@talkychris
3 жыл бұрын
That sounds great, and it looks great. Good job Epiphone
@vmusicvmusic3537
3 жыл бұрын
Great, professional review! And yes, a guitar in the right hands when you play ! :)
@theguitaristas
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for kind words! 😎👍🎸
@jbear7878
Ай бұрын
You say you’re not the right hands. You actually play really well!
@theguitaristas
Ай бұрын
😁🙏
@tomrosa4248
3 жыл бұрын
Yes, this is a proper Les Paul - it plays well and is very affordable. I bought mine about a year ago and never had any issues. I am becoming a fan of your channel.
@theguitaristas
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Tom, your support appreciated! 👍🎸
@xjohn1970
3 жыл бұрын
no the Epiphone is not a proper Les Paul. its from china with uses cancer causing coating on there guitars.Look for the tag "May Cause Cancer hanging on a string on there cheap guitars. Play a Real Gibson 1950s, 1959s or 1960s Les Paul Standard. the Gibson Plays and sounds way better and is made of Real solid body Mahogany. Not chopped in slices of mystory wood with a viner. gibson has real maple Cap Bursts, better pickup and the proper wiring and the proper Orange drop Capacitor and switch. the fret board is Rosewood or ebony and the Frets are Properly evened by a PLEK machine.
@tomrosa4248
3 жыл бұрын
@@xjohn1970 I actually own seven Gibson Les Paul's dating back to 2012, everyone who owns a Gibson would agree that it is a way better guitar than a Epiphone by far. The purpose of this video was to see if an Epiphone could check the boxes of a proper Les Paul
@theguitaristas
3 жыл бұрын
@@xjohn1970 it's an opinion but I wonder if you can genuinely hear the difference?... why not try out the blind sound test in latest film and prove your point? here is the link: kzitem.info/news/bejne/rqxpu2WQapmgpH4
@jubei7259
2 жыл бұрын
Who doesn't love a 'Goldie'?
@blakestepp7940
2 жыл бұрын
Colin, These are Truly nice Les Paul's!!! This is the "Film" You made that led me to it, along with the comparison with Your Gibson 50"s Les Paul!! I do Love SG's as You do, but when I pick this guitar up, I can't put it down!!!! Great tones with my Marshall TSL 122!!!! What a rich Blues and Jazz tone it gives You!!!! Has a Great set of tones for Ambient music as well!!! Thanks for Your reviews, and Thank You for leading me to this Beauty, and showing all of us it is a worth investment at the Very Least!!!! Cheers!!!!
@theguitaristas
2 жыл бұрын
Cheers Blake, glad you are loving yours too mate! 😎👍
@bryanfarless9579
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks pal, nicely done.
@michagrabowski6753
3 жыл бұрын
Great playing! These little, simple loop plays made me subscribe! ^_^ Looking forward to more inexpensive gear reviews, and still hoping for that comparison between Epiphone and Gretsch singlecuts :)
@theguitaristas
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks again Michal, Yes that comparison will come now I have both to hand and am looking forward to making that one!
@michagrabowski6753
3 жыл бұрын
@@theguitaristas Awesome! ^_^ Can't wait already!
@MrPrairigh
9 ай бұрын
Nice rendition of "All The Young Dudes".
@jbaylon599
3 ай бұрын
whatever he was playing in the intro was beautiful
@aureliusandthespiral
2 жыл бұрын
All the young dudes carry the news. Good video
@darthdurkelthewise320
Жыл бұрын
It seems that every time I’m thinking about a guitar, there you are sir! I couldn’t agree more on your thoughts about this 50’s Goldtop. These are an incredible value and although I’ve said it before it bears repeating…These are a great value and will definitely scratch the itch especially if you already own a Gibson. I’m simply considering one of these just for the chunky neck. I mean honestly, a player could just pick up an Epiphone to fit each playing mood and not feel any regret. Fantastic, soulful Bowie as well. Cheers!
@theguitaristas
Жыл бұрын
Cheers! 😁👍
@CCovers1
Жыл бұрын
Worth it for the chunky neck alone.
@scottanderson4175
Жыл бұрын
I have owned a couple really terrible Gibson guitars over the years but I have never owned a really terrible Epiphone guitar accept a prophecy 24 fret Les Paul 🙄 I have owned several PRS SE single cut and double cut guitars and lately I have been craving something traditional perhaps this is the perfect guitar for me at this point in time 🥂 Thank you great video
@juanepaso5709
9 ай бұрын
Thank you again! Cheers 🍻 from 🇵🇦 Panama
@theguitaristas
9 ай бұрын
Thanks for supporting! 😁👍
@tim_shipp
2 жыл бұрын
That ending tone/tune though...... !!
@JB-qe5eb
3 жыл бұрын
I absolutely love your channel.
@theguitaristas
3 жыл бұрын
Hey JB, thanks for that it's really appreciated!
@TheRazaec
2 жыл бұрын
New subscriber here. You sir deserve more views. I love your channel. Really..
@theguitaristas
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the sub and support that's really appreciated! 🙏😊
@plantagenant
Жыл бұрын
Great guitars to get the Les Paul experience without shelling out a fortune and not worrying about it getting dinged or damaged when gigging. The only thing I'd be hesitant about buying one online is the weight. Some Les Paul's can be real boat anchors and personally I find anything much over 9lbs to be too fatiguing to play after 15 minutes or so.
@johncollins5552
4 ай бұрын
Now just need a p90 goldtop and a minihumbucker goldtop with 50,s neck 😂 This sounds great, better than an sg eh!😅❤
@MJPGuitar
Жыл бұрын
I just got a good offer from reverb on one of these goldtops. I was thinking about getting the 59 but the offer is really good and I think I’m going to go for it. I don’t feel I would be compromising, this sounds really good and looks great.
@theguitaristas
Жыл бұрын
You won’t be disappointed I promise 😎👍
@MarvinMcMartin
5 ай бұрын
Great playing.
@e.henrythripshaw4554
3 жыл бұрын
Okay, enough already. I've bought four guitars after watching your videos. It's time for you to start reviewing shoe laces, crossword puzzles, and brown sauce. I'll probably still buy them, but at least it will be a lot cheaper. I just got my Gold Top last Friday and it's lovely, thanks for the excellent review.
@theguitaristas
3 жыл бұрын
Nice one E.Henry!!... those 50's Goldtops are excellent, in fact I am soon to be bringing ours out for more filming so watch this space... I may be able to get you to spend some more money on it! :)
@chocoman9258
3 жыл бұрын
Wow It's à really beatiful guitare ! 😳
@damianjames0
Жыл бұрын
Right, off out to go and buy one. Fantastic review. Cheers 👍
@DeeTee79
Жыл бұрын
Love this guitar. If you pause at 5:00 you can absolutely see the seam down the back separating the two pieces.
@Ottophil
Жыл бұрын
Do you know what bookmatching is?
@DeeTee79
Жыл бұрын
@@Ottophil I do, but I’d have to watch the video all the way through again to see why I mentioned the seam. All I can assume without watching it is that he may have said it was a one piece.
@DeeTee79
Жыл бұрын
He said they use a veneer to cover up the fact that it’s a two piece body.
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