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@barrysoetoro8452
3 жыл бұрын
but does it cause cancer?
@syx9986
3 жыл бұрын
Wonderful video! I have a 2019 build, and it was great right out of the box! The QC seems a little better with mine than yours. My guitar was already set up, the neck was fine, and the paint is very clean around the edges and binding. Also, I like the touches of green glitter within the paint.
@cuetojeffrey8271
3 жыл бұрын
I hope that you can give me my dream sg400 guitar epiphone Because i dont have enough money to buy it. Plss
@cuetojeffrey8271
3 жыл бұрын
I hope that you can give me my dream sg400 guitar epiphone Because i dont have enough money to buy it. Plss
@cuetojeffrey8271
3 жыл бұрын
I hope that you can give me my dream sg400 guitar epiphone Because i dont have enough money to buy it. Plss
@ashleyjohansson230
3 жыл бұрын
best looking les paul ever
@The..Butterfly..Effect
3 жыл бұрын
It's a guitar color that Prince would have liked
@hearthshinemusic2941
3 жыл бұрын
totally!
@TheAVJ2
3 жыл бұрын
hed probably name it blue rain or something like that
@TheAVJ2
3 жыл бұрын
@Greg_Delta no it was always a pearly white one but if he wanted to change his style this would definitely be it
@TheAVJ2
3 жыл бұрын
@Greg_Delta oh ok so he has had blue and purple i think he would play it or at least have one in his collection
@TheAVJ2
3 жыл бұрын
@@starlinyn9292 youre absolutely right
@DougGarrett
3 жыл бұрын
I'd like to have one. Not really a kiss fan, but that guitar is just crazy.
@brownsfanlarry1340
3 жыл бұрын
It took almost a year for mine to come in. You had to pre order it
@brownsfanlarry1340
3 жыл бұрын
Love mine
@TheRealCaptainFreedom
3 жыл бұрын
Plot twist: Trogster really was wearing KISS makeup.
@shirok3284
3 жыл бұрын
TROGLY PLEASE, get the EVH shark guitar, or any EVH guitar! I wanna see your opinion on them!!
@Hcatz123
3 жыл бұрын
He was planning on it but sweet water completely sold out
@metalmig
3 жыл бұрын
Review the bumblebe EVH then 🖤💛🖤
@FloodExterminator
3 жыл бұрын
RIP Eddie Van Halen :(
@loadorreload125
3 жыл бұрын
He has to make that video man the shark looks outlandish which chains he has to do it
@ZaneDalton
3 жыл бұрын
Kirk Wahmmett RIP 😢... Still hurts to say...
@brownsfanlarry1340
3 жыл бұрын
I ordered one December of 2019 & just got it in beginning of September 2020. Worth the wait though. Love it!, SOUNDS GREAT!!
@portugeseking7959
3 жыл бұрын
I bought one for my daughter. She loves it. It pretty cool and very good quality.
@Bag-Of-Toys
3 жыл бұрын
I love watching these because you're just "so into it". You gleefully inspect and play every guitar like it's your first guitar. I love it.
@CoyoteDuran1
3 жыл бұрын
LOVE that you snuck in a little Eddie there, Austin. Well done, Good Brother. :)
@cruedevil71
3 жыл бұрын
Tommy was in Black N Blue before KISS. If anyone here are fans of 80's rock Black N; Blue are cream of the crop. I believe Gene produced an album or two of theirs back in the day.
@forcytek1
Жыл бұрын
Bought recently, perfect in everything, and plays like a God. The fretboard isn't bad either, but if they made it in rosewood or ebony, I would have spent a few dollars more without problems.
@f.pires15
3 жыл бұрын
It would be nice if you got your hands on the new Joe Bonamassa Signature "Black Beauty"... It really gives some vibes of a Widow with its headstock while being a "Black Beauty".
@homersreluctantodyssey2508
3 жыл бұрын
love it. that case fits the guitar perfectly inside and out
@roelhernandez2636
Жыл бұрын
That sparkle is on another level 🤩
@DropHopesAnchor
3 жыл бұрын
Yes! I'd love to see a video on his explorer!
@andrewitzla
3 жыл бұрын
I just ordered one!
@BlueeyesofSkye
3 жыл бұрын
I owned the Thayer Explorer. I agree with what he said about the sound of the pick ups. They just sound like boring old man rock to me. I just never liked them. Also, the nut just fell apart lol, it was cheap plastic so I replaced it with a tusq. The wiring or the switch sometimes wouldn't engage the neck pick up, and the thing that spooked me into trading it back in to the dealer, was the truss rod allen wrench receiver was soft metal. The first adjustment (as the neck was bowed) took some reefing, and with the wrench firmly in slightly rounded the nut. The body, neck shape, and finish was dynamite. It was the first and last Epiphone I'll ever buy. I was disappointed as I loved the look and feel of that guitar.
@tippytailmckitty2658
3 жыл бұрын
New Joe Bonamassa Black Beauty Epiphone Les Paul please!
@metalmig
3 жыл бұрын
i second that 100%
@paulwhickerthetallvicar
3 жыл бұрын
I'd love to see that too - have just order one and there is already a wait list!
@truedragon7737
3 жыл бұрын
Im with you 💯
@tinksthemetalg1945
3 жыл бұрын
If it's made China!! Who cares!! Really !! Nothing Special about a Signature Model Guitar.. Made In China!!
@Roadking556
3 жыл бұрын
@@tinksthemetalg1945 the paint job
@waynewhiteside
3 жыл бұрын
This guitar sounds great with JB's in both positions. I loved JB in the neck.
@boogerz
3 жыл бұрын
that guitar makes me feel like i am staring into a nebula. the case looks really cool too
@andrewitzla
3 жыл бұрын
I just ordered the Tommy Thayer Explorer and I’m so exited
@cheems4301
3 жыл бұрын
Where did you find one? Been trying to get my hands on one for a while
@andrewitzla
3 жыл бұрын
Yoshikage Kira I found one on Motor City guitar but I think it’s sold out there. I do think that there is one on Reverb at the moment
@captaco22
3 жыл бұрын
@@cheems4301 reverb
@Jet1ranger
3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful! Big KISS fan! Big Ace and Tommy fan! I love it!
@theelectricyeti8622
3 жыл бұрын
In keeping with the Epiphone theme if you haven't already you should do a video on the Epiphone Tony Iommi Signature SG.
@tjstevens001
3 жыл бұрын
He has already done. He had a left handed and a right handed.
@rickenbacker40011
3 жыл бұрын
that is the nicest epiphone ive ever seen
@ThatMFShawnzy
3 жыл бұрын
I recently bought my first “high end” guitar vs the several 200-300 ones Ive bought over the years. It was between the Tommy Thayer Epiphone, the Phil Demmel Demmelition Jackson and the Wylde Audio Barbarian (that you reviewed and kinda gave a bad review on). I very fortunately went with the Wylde Audio and absolutely have zero complaints. The most beautiful guitar Ive ever played and the best feel I’ve ever played. ANYWAYS, I still would love to play this TT Epiphone! Thanks for the demo!
@zXobusterXz
3 жыл бұрын
im mostly a fender guy, but WOW!! that is amazing, i need one, one day..
@DanielBobke
3 жыл бұрын
The purple definitely came through...I love how it flows from purple to blue...
@petera.michaelsen4657
2 жыл бұрын
I never thought I’d see Trogly play some Kiss tunes, that was neat.
@barrygoins6900
3 жыл бұрын
I wish you would run for president. I don't miss an episode and you really seem to be a truly good human. If I save a little getting a Hoodia but I try to support your channel by watching as much as I can.
@treadhead44
3 жыл бұрын
I agree it definitely looks purple in certain lighting and you really do need to see it in person to get the full image. That along with the green and pink metal flake mixed with the blue really gives it that galaxy look. I have one by the way. I got to see him play it on stage once at my final stop on The End of the Road Tour and it looked amazing under stage lights.
@lesthegreat
3 жыл бұрын
I never thought I'd see an Epiphone I'd like but I think I might like
@marksvenningsen1662
3 жыл бұрын
I actually got to see the White Lightning LP in person..I found it difficult to photograph it with inside lights..but it was AWESOME in sunlight.
@EricMartinSmithOfficial
3 жыл бұрын
I almost got this but I decided to get the somewhat rare Custom PRO Alpine. Sooooo glad I did .. Best guitar I've ever owned
@LunchboxMods
3 жыл бұрын
So just got one of these last week. After seeing one in person I had have it. I was really shocked at how good this thing actually is. My only complaint I've had is the truss rod adjustment. It's a little bit tricky compared to my gibsons, PRS's, and fenders. It does use a 4mm allen key but needs to hit just right. The color is intense and you're right some mirror backplate and new pots would be the only improvements needed.
@andrewwheelerguitar
3 жыл бұрын
Never before have I actually thought the middle position was the best sounding one!
@DennisJPolson
3 жыл бұрын
Great vid Austin! I really love my Tommy Thayer White Lightning LP. It plays well and sounds really nice. The white case fits great and yes, the guitar is very sparkly and looks almost pearlescent.
@j.r.242
3 жыл бұрын
Dude your playing had improved vastly!
@geneahart5607
3 жыл бұрын
I think the finish looks awesome from here! Powerful to say the least.
@SirEnVo
3 жыл бұрын
Oh my that is a weirdly beautiful guitar!
@SMarcey
3 жыл бұрын
Loved the EVH licks you threw into your playing demo on this video. idk if this was made before or after he passed but it was cool hearing the tribute either way. Also that guitar looks insane. Everyone in the crowd would be lookin at you for sure. That also assumes we will be able to play stage shows again someday.
@HighlanderNorth1
2 жыл бұрын
Not to mention the Judas Priest he played right before the EVH licks.
@DimebagDarrell942
Жыл бұрын
@@HighlanderNorth1 Which song was that? It sounds similar to the sentinel
@HighlanderNorth1
Жыл бұрын
@@DimebagDarrell942 It's Electric Eye. I had to look it up though.
@DimebagDarrell942
Жыл бұрын
@@HighlanderNorth1 Thank you man, yt didnt give me the notification i saw the song today
@2dazetake
3 жыл бұрын
Think I'd like to have it just for those blacklight gigs,orange guitar man good 🤣👍
@NoUploadJustComment
3 жыл бұрын
This guitar is cooler than anything in KISS's entire discography.
@shaunw9270
3 жыл бұрын
The original band were awesome up to 1979.
@andysalter7192
Жыл бұрын
I assume you have never listened to there catalogue or you wouldn't say something so dumb !
@johnhenfrey5936
3 жыл бұрын
Not a guitar for me, but there will be loads of people, that will love this guitar no doubt about that.
@277southtombob
3 жыл бұрын
The first thing I thought when I saw the blue Epi was it would be a great stage guitar. I bet it would look great with stage lighting. I think I’d swap knobs for silver to match the guard but it’s definitely a cool stage guitar.
@rindred
3 жыл бұрын
Strangely enough, I like the dirty tones better than the clean. The clean tones sound....like every other Epiphone LP. Listening to them at that point, I asked what's so special about these pickups. But with the crunch, it's like, "OK, there's what it's supposed to do." This guitar isn't made for anything except those chainsaw overdrive sounds. If you play loud 'n' dirty - and want to make sure all eyes are on you - this is definitely built for it.
@MartRockCafe
3 жыл бұрын
I've had mine here in the u.k for a week now I'm loving it 👍
@MrDussek
3 жыл бұрын
would love to see this finish on an SG!!
@Mark_Media
3 жыл бұрын
I was made for lovin blue baby, I was made for lovin blue!
@gregggaldo9181
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Trogs....welp....I received my Blue Sparkle the other day from Sweetwater..I waited about 7/8 months....and I must say....Epiphone is really stepping it up...this is my third Epiphone Les Paul and I love them....they play great right out of the box and feel great and sound AWESOME...I'll be getting several more Epi's....I wish this had the scooped heel like Modern Les Paul Guitars...but it's ok....still plays perfectly after Conditioning the neck and changing the strings to 9's.....love your vids man....take care!
@andysalter7192
Жыл бұрын
My god I love that finish! It looks WAY better without the mirror Scratch plate .
@GuitarExpress
3 жыл бұрын
Oh man that guitar looks freaking awesome!
@benheaver4332
3 жыл бұрын
Great job 👍
@shaunw9270
3 жыл бұрын
Can you review the old Ace Frehley Custom , the one with his face on the headstock please. Nothing against Thayer personally ,but there's only one Space Ace ! In a '93 interview with Ace he said " Even a bad Gibson Les Paul is better than any other guitar to me" .
@darrellharrison785
3 жыл бұрын
I would've much rather have seen Ace's guitar than Tommy's.
@alabamahebrew
3 жыл бұрын
You have to be careful with those Ace signature guitars, many of them were absolute junk! They charged a premium price for a single pickup guitar that most of them were horrible. I think it was the second run of his Budokan models that were bad. Ace also has a blue sparkle one and then he has his one that lights up with the big round lights, not the one with all the small lights, that guitar is awesome!!
@shaunw9270
3 жыл бұрын
@@alabamahebrew Ughh those single pickup things were fugly ! No, I meant the three pickup Custom from around late 90's ?
@alabamahebrew
3 жыл бұрын
@@shaunw9270 Yeah I know what you're talking about, the cherry sunburst ones? They "looked" like they had 3 pups but the ones I saw people reviewing had only the bridge pup wired up! One guy said the other two are only covers to make it look like 3. Now some have said that theirs did have all 3 wired up so maybe there are several versions one can get?
@shaunw9270
3 жыл бұрын
@@alabamahebrew Ah right yeah . I know what you're referring to now . I thought you meant that vile heavy Metal shaped thing he had . I knew someone here in England back in the day had one that had 3 Super Distortion pickups but only came with bridge wired up as Ace's own guitar at the time. I have also seen ones where they had a DiMarzio bridge but the other pickups were regular Gibson.
@shannonjones3714
3 жыл бұрын
Excellent job as always! Thank you!
@SIXPACFISH
Жыл бұрын
I like that strawberry color under the black light much better than the blue. And I loved the blue!
@schaerfentiefe1967
3 жыл бұрын
I really liked the sounds of this Les Paul! Full, warm and rich and with very harmonic distortion sounds. Don't know why you were not a big fan of the tones... And I think you played more fluent, easy and faultless on this guitar than on many other tested guitars.
@joehahn8817
2 жыл бұрын
Because he a Gibson fanboy!!!
@jacobpayne2680
3 жыл бұрын
I feel like I've been waiting so long for this😂
@aidancasey6301
3 жыл бұрын
I really don’t like kiss, but that finish is really captivating
@johanndaart7326
3 жыл бұрын
Check out their early tracks, especially ones composed by Ace or sung by Peter. Songs like "Strange Ways" (the solo is sick!), "Shock Me", "Black Diamond", "Hotter Than Hell" (Pauls riff is one of the best riffs on the planet and Ace's solo drops ceilings).
@aidancasey6301
3 жыл бұрын
Johann Daart thanks man will do!
@saltpeter7429
3 жыл бұрын
I got the white Lightning LP off of a craigslist trade recently. What a great guitar, I know it's just an Epi, and the white sparkle is a little um... my 6 year old daughter loves it! Very, very happy with the guitar. Great neck, weights all there, killer pick ups. And I am not even a Kiss fan. For my money, I'm down with the Misfits as far as dressing up as a ghoulish rock and roll character.
@eddiejr540
3 жыл бұрын
WOW ...listen to Trogly ripping out some Hot for Teacher....you go boy!!!!
@alabamahebrew
3 жыл бұрын
I bought the Silver Spaceman back in 2014 mainly just to sell down the line to a KISS fan once they retire. Now, it's one of my top 3 guitars!! Mine has Gibson 498's in it, I thought it had CTS pots but when Austin was talking about his not being CTS that made me look at mine and no they are not. It is pretty much the same guitar only silver with black sides and back and neck. The neck on mine is baseball size and the guitar is very heavy, I think it weighs almost 11 pounds! But Tommy said he had them put a larger than usual neck on it and the body is also a bit thicker than your typical Epiphone Les Paul, someone told me that this body is the same size as a regular Gibson, I guess usually Epiphones are a touch smaller? I have had people listen to my guitar playing when I use this one and they are wowed by the tones I get from it and I must say it does sound great! I saw several reviews of this Blue one last winter and I have to say I don't see myself ever buying one, mostly because of the finish, it's just too much for my taste. His white ones though I do want to get, both the LP and the Explorer versions.
@annrhoads6808
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the demo and the tech tips I was going to buy one but if I do do I will have the neck plecked and the pots change out to switch craft 500k with bumblebee bees and Complete set up Rock on 🎸🎀🎸 Rhoads 🎸🎀🎸🤘☮
@jeffreymorreale7223
7 ай бұрын
I wouldn’t mind having one of these.
@facurojas4477
3 жыл бұрын
MAN I'm an Ace Frehley fan but I'm so excited about this one because I never though I'd see it here, cool!
@drunyon08
3 жыл бұрын
I dig that Thayer guitar pretty cool!
@Aisharockdiva
3 жыл бұрын
I have one of these and absolutely love it, it definitely rocks! I'm no expert, but I really don't think mine has a D shaped neck, it feels like a 60's slim C to me. I got mine earlier in the year.
@kevinworkchannel
5 ай бұрын
You are correct about the neck. Specs on their website.
@wesleybermingham9986
3 жыл бұрын
1:30 I get what you're saying, but Ace Frehley is the original. You just can't top him.
@starlinyn9292
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah ace is my favourite guitarist but i still respect thayer for all he has done for kiss before he put on the makeup and while, him using the same gimmick as ace is not ideal and im sure he would rather have his own but he is a great musician who gets hate for something out of his control. I dont love the idea of someone else in aces costume but there are lot worse people who could be doing it so i respect him for keeping kiss gling for younger fans but for also stepping up and filling some big shoes while carrying on aces legacy, he may not be as good but he respects the legacy behind the makeup and is great at what he does
@colby7609
3 жыл бұрын
So I guess Gene and Paul can't continue a band since Ace decided he didn't want to be in the band twice? He chose not to be in the band. It's such a silly debate. Ace hasn't been in the band in almost 20 years. You would think people would be over it by now.
@jeromewagschal9485
2 жыл бұрын
Damn...That case alone is BEAUTIFUL 😁😁😁...The Les Paul isn't too bad either...
@bluesrockguitaristmikesall2708
3 жыл бұрын
Great Show Trogly ,good looker,I would switch out the pots.
@SocksworthRiffs
3 жыл бұрын
signature guitar month? do a Matt Bellamy MBM-1!
@dreamspheree
3 жыл бұрын
This guitar is beautiful
@chdrummerdude
3 жыл бұрын
If this came from Melody Music shop in Bloomington, they are great people over there. Love visiting when I get over that way.
@chris_2714
3 жыл бұрын
That is one sparkly guitar!
@chrisgentry7242
3 жыл бұрын
RIP Eddie van Halen. Nice tribute to Eddie. Hot for teacher.
@eduardo0796
3 жыл бұрын
Cool guitar and case! You gotta do the new Bonamassa Black Beauty they just announced recently.
@dwightwild6017
3 жыл бұрын
Love the color. Had a car that was close to that color
@peyotepete4903
3 жыл бұрын
Sold!
@bobmorris5386
3 жыл бұрын
Oh yes I’ve been waiting for this one!
@The.Adam.D
3 жыл бұрын
Fun Fact: Eric Singer, the drummer of KISS helped design this model!
@shaunw9270
3 жыл бұрын
Not surprised, the colour looks like something you might see on a flashy drum kit.
@craigpetterson3962
3 жыл бұрын
@@shaunw9270 The paint guy is a drum kit paint specialist, Eric Singer told Thayer if he wanted an eye popping finish then he was the go to guy. I think he came through with that finish.
@shaunw9270
3 жыл бұрын
@@craigpetterson3962 I thought that might be the case .
@rogerdaly6326
3 жыл бұрын
Johnny Douglas who is the drum tech for Aerosmith came up with the color He paints drum kits , cars & motorcycles and is good friends with Eric Singer.
@tobiascree6799
Жыл бұрын
I have a feeling that this will be worth a pantload of dollars sometime soon.Very collectable
@doctersound9630
2 жыл бұрын
I wish this was a “Gibson” vs Epiphone. 🤘🏻😎🤘🏻
@jameshughes6049
3 жыл бұрын
I own this guitar & it is awesome!!! Videos don't do it justice, needs to be seen in person!!! Plays incredibly also!!
@hisham_hm
3 жыл бұрын
Hats off for the nod to Van Halen in the playing demo, Trogly
@kirkscobey3031
3 жыл бұрын
Nice EVH touch at the end RIP Eddie
@mordokch
3 жыл бұрын
Love it ! I will have to look out for one, but I bet they get (more) expensive real quick.
@R3TR0R4V3
3 жыл бұрын
That guitar is seriously gorgeous! 😍 Not a huge kiss fan but that id rock it in a heartbeat, though I swap out all the chrome plastic for some cream white colored ones.
@duanewelsh5611
3 жыл бұрын
Like that finish, really cool Under blacklight
@brandonfairchild5340
3 жыл бұрын
250k cts pots for a JB....Change everything. Love those for that.
@tedtriestech8864
3 жыл бұрын
I was reading through the comments to see if i should post this. Very few people like the JB with 500k pots it’s just too bright. This pickup was made to add a humbucker to a stock strat without having to change the pots
@brandonfairchild5340
3 жыл бұрын
@@tedtriestech8864 Ah, I see youre a man of culture as well! Haha but yeah. Even Seymour says it sounds best with a 250k pot. I love how it sounds in an alder strat or a Mahogany LP. But only with a 250k pot. Same thing with the Dimarzio super distortion.
@captaco22
2 жыл бұрын
Just got one barely used for $650. Great deal for a great axe
@rjlong89
3 жыл бұрын
I love love love this fiddle
@thejkyle
3 жыл бұрын
Gonna need this one. Wow. Hopefully I can find one in Canada.
@cleangoblin2021
Жыл бұрын
Dang i love this guitar
@MechaSkingles
3 жыл бұрын
Trogly's always in corpsepaint and he just takes it off for facecam 💀💀💀
@snakeplissken6649
3 жыл бұрын
Nice to see you review a guitar that i've got too & that only arrived on Monday.
@pointblanclive6328
3 жыл бұрын
Mine sounds exactly the same, I got mine a few years ago in white. They really cheated out on the screws because they have went rusty when all my other guitars screws are shiny.
@jondough76
3 жыл бұрын
You wanted the best! You got the best!
@melb92154
3 жыл бұрын
I was hoping you would review this dazzling blue beast! I own one of these guitars and have had it for a few months. Sweetwater had these on back order till late October but i found mine at American Music Supply. Beware on the pickups. Mine were wired wrong and had to be fixed when I had it setup. The case goodies were missing too. I called Epiphone and they sent me my certificate of authenticity and Tommy Thayer booklet. The person I spoke with at Epiphone said they had issues with the missing paperwork and bad wiring on some guitars. Beside these few fixed issues, the guitar is beautiful and plays great!! I love the 2 tone color change and the sound is awesome! Thanks for your very informative channel!
@troychrisman2035
3 жыл бұрын
They've dropped these to $549. I'd say a steal at that price.
@AQMusic10
3 жыл бұрын
Snagged one. At that price, couldn’t pass it up.
@HectorBadillaOfficial
2 жыл бұрын
Dang! They went up to $899 now!
@MrDream-zm1pw
Жыл бұрын
Dang where were they 549???
@nbenning25
3 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed the short homage to EVH!
@Hjalmar88
3 жыл бұрын
First roadie to have a signature
@LROCKIN
2 ай бұрын
ROADIE 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣WHEN YOU ON THE ROAD!!! 😂
@thetanker9152
3 жыл бұрын
The white line on the perimeter is like the one on the Red Special
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