And there goes the Special FX budget for the year... 😂
@scottjones75684 жыл бұрын
Worth it! 😂🙌🏻
@flexiongi4 жыл бұрын
It looks like a dark ride at an amusement park and I love it
@sixsix8six4 жыл бұрын
while I respect you and your editors' art expression-- pls no more castle gates.
@sixsix8six4 жыл бұрын
oh shit now there's a dragon.
@sixsix8six4 жыл бұрын
I'm just gonna politely keep quiet.
@savoirfaire89794 жыл бұрын
*Agufish just learned about 1990s video effects.*
@diegoxxxbc4 жыл бұрын
You need to direct a low budget "b" movie where the hero is a metalhead that fights dragons with the power of heavy riffs!
@evancox20654 жыл бұрын
That honestly sounds like it could be a real movie
@TonyHookedonVanlife4 жыл бұрын
That was the video game Brutal Legend w/Jack Black.
@diegoxxxbc4 жыл бұрын
@@TonyHookedonVanlife I've never played it but I've seen videos about and it honestly looks sick
@frmcf4 жыл бұрын
I think he just did
@LukeDKramer4 жыл бұрын
You guys didn’t know you needed this song, but you’re welcome 😁
@fluffytoaster4274 жыл бұрын
Killer work boyo
@LukeDKramer4 жыл бұрын
@@fluffytoaster427 Haha, thank you for appreciating the ridiculousness
@VitorDuzarte4 жыл бұрын
I've had an Epiphone Firebird Studio in Pelham Blue for the last 6 years and to this day it's one of the best sounding and playing guitars I own. I've grown accustomed to its shape, it feels so natural right now.
@bayleebrown81674 жыл бұрын
HIGHKEY wish they would have made an inspired by Gibson RD instead but that’s just me..... the intro reminded my of playing Dragon’s lair 😂🤘🏻
@EpicStuffMan10004 жыл бұрын
I'd SO love an affordable RD.
@Masterfighterx4 жыл бұрын
@@EpicStuffMan1000 They kinda did, not an IbG but a Signature, although I'd much rather have a Maple body/neck one
@evancox20654 жыл бұрын
I agree, the RD get so outshined by the firebirds
@Joe.Shmo.Eskimo4 жыл бұрын
The closest thing to that is the Lee Malia signature RD from Epiphone.
@bayleebrown81674 жыл бұрын
Zyx yeah the Lee Malia sig is cool but I wish they’d just make a classic rd haha!
@SinisterWarlock2 ай бұрын
I have this Epiphone Firebird too cause a Gibson Firebird is far too expensive for me which was very frustrating. The Firebird always was my absolute favorite guitar even as a beginner - since I held one I never could forget it again. With no other guitar I am that comfortable as with a "reverse" Firebird. The shape, the feeling, the seize, the weight, the sound. I loved everything about it and ever will. It gives me chills by just holding and feeling it. Especially if it is this type of firebird with the higher middle part on both sides (neck thru or fake neck thru). Playing it? Well it is like I'm in paradise. To me it is the most beautiful guitar ever was made. The only thing that makes it even better to me is its real neck thru. So I am really happy Epiphone made this beauty. I had a long break from learning the guitar cause I "missed" something... Sometimes the "right guitar" DOES matter. I'd never had that break if I could have this 13 years earlier and I really hope this won't be the last payable Firebird for smaller budgets.
@iwatchtheanime2794 жыл бұрын
Hunter Where are the PringleCoils i need them and i need them now
@ORION21804 жыл бұрын
Firebirds are definitely for aficionados, for connoisseurs. But once you wrap you hands around one, hard to put it down.
@wriglarzzz Жыл бұрын
I loved the look, but I never liked the neck profile always uncomfortable for me
@Excellerator4204 жыл бұрын
The sad part is that you mentioned it was a loaner. So they consciously sent a guitar ment for review with improper qc. Which terrifies me as to how everyday customer qc is. Considering that model should have been gone through with a fine tooth comb considering the liability of sending a reviewer one with flaws.
@eddysolis3374 жыл бұрын
While that’s true, my experience of working at a music store for a while now, is sometimes the lemons that come out of the factory happen in shipping. And unfortunately, there is no control on the safety needed through importing goods to our country. Now with epiphone, they’re goal is blow out and mass produce guitars at a good price that still feel great. I respect their motive, but maybe still they’ve got to get their consistent issues worked out.
@Excellerator4204 жыл бұрын
@@eddysolis337 True we all know how "fragile" mail is handled. Its why i always take a mail ordered guitar straight to my local music store for a set up and inspection before even playing it. Its a good cover your ass step. Im just shocked they wouldnt spend more care on review models. You could argue its a sign of them not trying to sway oppinion by sending out a cherry picked model. But at the same time the odds of a decent sized channel getting one with issues, does not help the thought of the odds of everyone getting one with flaws.
@simonfinch92774 жыл бұрын
Holy shit what is this demo? More please!
@TetrisGT4 жыл бұрын
This editor made playthrough magical!
@alexeyignatiev96324 жыл бұрын
Hey, Hunter! The demo track is as good as it gets! Literally, amazing work, fine medieval tunes and the setting is so sweet - you did a great job, man! Just added one more extra reason to watch and anticipate your videos :) It’s just fun to see you create music irrespective of the gear under investigation, you rock anyways 🤘🏻
@somberlainnn98834 жыл бұрын
This demo track brought to you by adobe after effect
@mrredritehand3 жыл бұрын
That guitar sounds great
@rubenriverarojas79104 жыл бұрын
Firebirds are beautiful
@iommi134 жыл бұрын
That Ron Burgundy reference was spot on
@IndyRockStar2 жыл бұрын
I never ordered a guitar online before. Always been skeptical about buying a guitar i didn't play first. No one has these in the area, so I guess there's first time for everything. Sam Ash has a 45 day return policy, so I'm definitely ordering one of these asap!
@havefuckingheart4 жыл бұрын
What's that thing the jimmy clip is is tied around?
@Jester-Riddle4 жыл бұрын
Much under-rated guitar the Firebird ... So pleased to have one in the 'stable'. Glad you've discovered its charm ...
@jed_shred_guitars2 жыл бұрын
Awesome review! They aren’t mini humbuckers though, they are firebird pickups which are copies of the mid 60’s original version with alnico ii magnets.
@jacksolomon4514 жыл бұрын
Way better than Season 8
@dobbs1234567894 жыл бұрын
Best editing the channel has seen so far. More flames = more likes and views.
@mboyer684 жыл бұрын
I'm in a committed relationship with my Epiphone Les Paul but I am going to cheat on her and get a Firebird. Love the neck through design functionally and the overall guitar aesthetically. It's absolutely gorgeous! And the tones you get from those pickups..yes, I'm going to get that next! Maybe I'll really bite the bullet and get the $2000 Gibson version.
@howardcox29185 ай бұрын
I was gonna turn it off until a black dragon lit a fire and started roasting a Firebird and i thought my ancestors would not approve of me leaving a good tale.
@adinosauratemysock1214 жыл бұрын
Loved the demo. Keep up the hard work my fellow metal head.
@TheDistortionPrinciple4 жыл бұрын
Did you mention what the gloss coat was made of?
@Crowliflower884 жыл бұрын
Yoooo, what is the editing on this video?! I love it, it's just wild as fuck.
@troyl2004 жыл бұрын
You're a wizard Harry.
@tonvks4 жыл бұрын
Very nice use of holy diver video🤣
@madelianides2 жыл бұрын
I could almost see why Michael Poulsen of Volbeat switched from SGs to Firebirds. The neck thru body construction gives a Firebird guitar more sustain, where as a Gibson SG’s set neck doesn’t have as much sustain.
@alexh31534 жыл бұрын
Guest staring Kirk Hammett on Wah!
@TheScott16704 жыл бұрын
I longed for a Firebird for many years, finally had the money for one, 1974 Gibson Firebird V, played it for 3 months and sold it. I loved the look of the Firebird but the mini humbuckers ended up not being for me. The neck was also a lot skinnier than I wanted it to be (like Ibanez super Strat skinny). Over all I ended up playing my fender Strat way more for blues and rock.
@Kabayoth4 жыл бұрын
FYI, Hunter, EMG makes mini-hum pickups. In fact, a friend of mine has a modified Les Paul Deluxe with a first generation EMG preamp wired into it. Apparently his uncle lived down the street from EMG's founder back in the '70s, and what I've come to call "The Golden Sphinx" was one of a few projects to come out of that association. She's a Sphinx because she's a 1965 Gibson Deluxe goldtop (which was never made,) with very wide, flat, low frets (which were no available,) a thin shredders neck (which wasn't offered,) and this EMG preamp (which they refuse to duplicate.) The guitar is unplayable. Guitarists noodle about on it for a few minutes before wandering off to masturbate. NOTHING sounds like this. EMG claims the preamp is available in the 50/60 mini-hum set. I suggest finding a Firebird to your taste, and fitting the EMG mini-hum set(s) to it.
@jimo4106 Жыл бұрын
At one time I owned a new 2017 Gibson FB. I just never bonded with it and sold it (pots were really scratchy and it had a weak ground from the factory). But then Epi came out with their version so I decided to give the model another try. And this one I DID bond with. I like it better than the Gibby and had none of the QC issue that Agufish did. My only complaint is that it needs a lock washer on the input jack. 10 cents! Tone machine for sure! It's kind of cool to look at the differences between Squire & Epiphone (the budget sister companies). Epiphone is blowing the doors off with awesome guitars moving into a solid mid-price company while squire just keeps using cheaper and cheaper components. My bet is on Epi' for the future.
@chadbaker22244 жыл бұрын
Probably the only epiphone I would ever consider buying. Epiphones arent bad and I've played some higher end epiphones that play and sound great. My main problem with epiphones are the headstock. They are the ugliest headstocks I've ever seen. This epiphone actually looks like a Gibson and sounds great.
@babindinda94144 жыл бұрын
OMG Hunter baffling with VFX??!! Love it through!!
@danielfort43454 жыл бұрын
Mr. Agufish played a guitar solo for the first time. Becoming a shredder now, I see you
@marlonmersey8215 Жыл бұрын
GRACIAS MAURICIO CLARK
@DaddyDisgusto4 жыл бұрын
I really miss all the explosions your videos had a few years ago lol. This kinda hit that same vein! Thank you!
@dylansarkozy7084 жыл бұрын
This has more special fx than Indian Soap Operas
@greatreset34 жыл бұрын
Can't get enough Pringle! The dog or the chip!? 🎶🎸🐶💖
@guitarsimon14 жыл бұрын
Those SFX reminded me of an early 2000’s Iron Maiden music video and I am 110% on board.
@curtiscarbutt18064 жыл бұрын
You should check out the FNG guitars mythic series. I think the specs might surprise you.
@johnpeccarelli23896 ай бұрын
I love my Firebird- sorry yours had so many QC issues. I threw a Duesenberg Les Trem II on it, and never turned back!
@Kabayoth4 жыл бұрын
Some say Harley Davidson offered him an endorsement, but he wound up at Thomann strumming his signature model. And astride a Kawasaki H2TT he'd wring out the throttle till Raleigh. All we know is, he's called Der Fish!
@jameslewis26354 жыл бұрын
The Firebird and Thunderbird lines are probably two Gibson designs that seem to get used very sparingly by larger bands. The first band that pops into my head as people who used them is UFO and their hayday was in the 1970's. I imagine that apart from the image that brings up to a lot of people the reason that they don't seem to get that much love is that they are generally quite heavy and tend to neck-dive when played with a strap which makes them kind of uncomfortable for use in a live band.
@peytonplays57114 жыл бұрын
I know the bassist from soad used a thunderbird and so has rob from Metallica
@ThatOneGuyWeAllKnow4 жыл бұрын
I’m way more impressed the time was boss katana! I was blown away
@KrenarCilkuGuitar4 жыл бұрын
Hunter, I hope you're doing well. I just wanted to drop a comment to let you know that, even though I am not a big fan of contemporary metal or actually ny type of metal ,I thoroughly enjoy your content, great presentation, great playing, great tones and even someone like me can take something out of your playing, and that would be your melody styling, the first jam had some really interesting sound and feel to it! Oh and not to mention Pringles, such a show stealer! Cheers and stay safe!
@valkyriesaddlebreds28064 жыл бұрын
You know what guitar never disappoints (because there are no expectations)? That’s right! The Dean Cadillac. Did you see what Tom Maxwell of Hell Yeah was seen using on stage? That’s right! A Dean Cadillac!
@agufish4 жыл бұрын
Hahahah how are you managing to come up with something new every video? I M P R E S S I V E
@valkyriesaddlebreds28064 жыл бұрын
Agufish I think you underestimate both the amount of boredom an Afghans deployment brings and the love / miss I have for my Dean Cadillacs at home (which I haven’t seen in almost a year, and yes I include my psychedelic one in that statement).
@kolchak3574 жыл бұрын
This guitar brings out my inner Johnny Winter. Would love one of these! Thanks for showing it off.
@benjaminhervey63814 жыл бұрын
Definitely a different video... Still great as always tho bro. Keep up the good work Also maybe the LTD Phoenix
@JT-jb7ux4 жыл бұрын
Hey Hunter, I'm really curious about your settings on the Katana. I bought one shortly after it came out for my first head, and I was really disappointed in the sound. I just can't get good metal tones out of it. The low end has almost no definition, and no matter what I do I can't seem to get it to "chug"
@agufish4 жыл бұрын
Hmmm, what cab are you using? What I have it set to is I'm on the Lead channel (Variation 2), gain at 5, bass 7, mid 3.5, treble 4. Using the boost, and cab resonance is set to modern. I'd also recommend trying a Tube Screamer in front if you've got one.
@JT-jb7ux4 жыл бұрын
@@agufish I have a HB 1x12 cab with a Celestion V30. Granted, I haven't tried using the variation mode much because I think it makes the top end a little too hissy. It could just be my cab, but I'm not sure. In any case, thanks so much for the response! I've been following your channel for years now, back when you only had a few thousand subscribers. I've always loved your content, even back when your voice was super high pitched because you were nervous behind a camera. Good times!
@maximedebeaupuis4324 жыл бұрын
8:11 I can see Papa Het playing that
@TEK16094 жыл бұрын
I love your honest reviews man. I really wish you could try out the ESP Edwards Cygnus. It might be a bit hard to get a hold of one but I’d love your opinion on one.
@advancedraymondology291411 ай бұрын
I love it. Is this the "Zero" or is that something else?
@lobonocturno76074 жыл бұрын
Well now we know who’s gonna win vfx of year
@ericcarpenter32634 жыл бұрын
Hey Hunter, love the videos, especially the songs at the first of them. That Firebird is so cool, love that look. Quick question though. I noticed the bridge pickup looked super high, and when I saw that I realized the bridge was super high. Is that normal? I’ve seen that in the past and I had an Epiphone that had a high bridge, I really wasn’t a fan. Is that a normal thing for Epiphone? I saw a guy playing a Gibson Firebird the other day and the pickups were slammed to the pickup rings, but Epiphone, in the one I had and the one you just played, seemed super high. I guess is that normal for Epiphone, and does it have an effect on the sound?
@josephmalham7254 жыл бұрын
Higher pickups are a bit brighter and can get harsh imo but you can change that by adjusting the screws in the middle of the pickup ring
@leightnite30564 жыл бұрын
A very inspired track! EPIC
@rath_relic92254 жыл бұрын
ALL HAIL QUEEN PRINGLE, RULER OF THE AGUFISHERMEN
@ericv2154 жыл бұрын
There has to be a Dragon in every video going forward.
@soupcat57282 жыл бұрын
Okay I want one now
@Kabayoth4 жыл бұрын
Some say he will chug, but he dares not chime. And he never follows a minivan into a drive-thru. All we know is, he's called Der Fish!
@BlueRoseShilloh4 жыл бұрын
Queen Pringle, the queen we must protect at all cost.
seeing a lot of killswitches holy diver video in this haha, great review mydude
@jessegreci58344 жыл бұрын
That track was 🔥🔥🔥
@smashdsgn6074 жыл бұрын
looks fucking great bro
@shellyraccoon4 жыл бұрын
Hey are you ever going to do a epiphone classic worn demo I think it would be neat to see you do one.
@nacktheslayer98824 жыл бұрын
Still hoping for a silverburst les paul custom, and maybe epiphone versions of the gibson slash guitars.
@overdrivemejimmy68474 жыл бұрын
I remember trying out like 6 different gibson firebirds from the 2018 range and they looked amazing but played terrible :/ good pickups though
@axesandelbows4144 жыл бұрын
I thought you played the SG modern better! It's a beautiful guitar. If I ordered one, I'd change the switch, output jack and drop in a pair of Mojo JW pickups!
@DarttheLegend4 жыл бұрын
Not a huge fan of any Gibson shapes besides the explorer, but I'll try any Neck-through guitar at least twice!
@Kylora21124 жыл бұрын
Just an FYI, Hunter: the banjo tuners *are* the traditional tuners for a Firebird (so you can have the super-massive headstock and still have the only Gibson with a straight string pull). Firebirds are okay IMO, but they just feel like a rounded-ff Explorer (I'm an Explorer fangirl). Also sad to head Epi sent you a bad model to review...especially if their QC isn't great on review models.
@timelwell70024 ай бұрын
IMO if you REALLY want to tune down then there is a solution - but it wouldn't be seen as 'cool' by metalheads. The solution is this - to swap out the stop bridge for a short trapeze tailpiece - the kind of thing you'd see on a fully hollow archtop jazz guitar. That will give you a longer string length. 'WHY' I hear you ask? The answer is that as you increase the string length (even if the scale length remains the same at 24.75") *then the strings are under a lot more tension.* And THAT enables you to tune down without have strings flapping about in the breeze. As for me, I don't give a monkey's t*ss about what's 'cool' or not, I just like it when things actually WORK...
@loganthompson78324 жыл бұрын
imma be real with chief the clean sounded like a Hetfeild riff
@tosh-jakefinnigan13564 жыл бұрын
Good neck-thru Firebird? Sounds like you need an ESP Phoenix tbh.
@Wszyc4 жыл бұрын
Hunter that effects xD oh god man xD hahah You made my day xD
@Wszyc4 жыл бұрын
side topic I have Bc rich mockingbird Nj series 2007 model neckthrough and it was less than 500bucks a year or two ago new (sitting in the shop since 2007) from the shop ;) and the fret work is awesome end the general quality is 8,5/10 so its not that uncommon at this price point :)
@HellcatCustoms4 жыл бұрын
Try unscrewing the switch tip a little bit. It may be bottoming out on the washer
@sirhc22424 жыл бұрын
Would it be possible to get you settings? That dirty tone is great!
@beaverrow92724 жыл бұрын
pan-fried explorer, sunnyside up
@willk-lander57914 жыл бұрын
Dude I just re-watched your post namm vid from 6 months ago..pre coro...'that, that shall not be named' Hunter had so much hope in his eyes, such energy, so much..hair. His biggest worry was ' maybe I do actually like the new epi.headstock...shit..'
@WalrusDoom4 жыл бұрын
Funny you mentioned using the Drop on this song - after hearing the opening riff I could tell you had something like that going on.
@zombieroboy4 жыл бұрын
yo have you seen apparently Donner makes guitars? they have a hella cheap sea foam green single cut that you gotta play, Donner DLP-124G
@undisputed014 жыл бұрын
Hey, those were some tasty riffs
@Phodilae2 жыл бұрын
Getting à firebird is the step next to getting a gud ol' tele. Laying your hand down on a rock dad plank gets you closer to a plankier piece of wood. Change my mind.
@asizeablebear4 жыл бұрын
Tool vibes on the clean tone demo, interesting you coaxed that out of the mini humbuckers.
@amritjanardhanan4 жыл бұрын
Firebird pups are sound like fat single coils. They aren’t mini humbuckers - they have Alnico 2 Bar Magnets inside the bobbins and on about 7k worth of winds
@vampeiyre4 жыл бұрын
I have no idea why you went full-on Metalocalypse for the playing demo, but in no way was it a bad idea. Right Pringle?
@aarondr5944 жыл бұрын
Special FX are on par with the movie 'P51 dragon fighter' 😂
@acidtek20434 жыл бұрын
Bruh the especial fx fuggin killed me haha
@ThunderRiffs874 жыл бұрын
Sounds like you’re channeling some inner Dethklok/Galaktikon and Zakk Wylde
@snottythe-snorlaxian45034 жыл бұрын
Yo, There's an evil dude lurking behind a tree outside your house..!!
@mikaschwarzer19774 жыл бұрын
Now who won the revv giveaway?
@agufish4 жыл бұрын
Mika Schwarzer Revv’s doing a recap of the winners soon!
@OliverAmberg4 жыл бұрын
Hey Hunter. Next time less gain and more crunch for this type of guitars ;) Not everything hast to chug...
@IllusionaryFuneral4 жыл бұрын
Everything that’s not clean has to chug, or it’s not metal enough.
@kelvinteokiatuan66354 жыл бұрын
agufish, do you know if there are any fusion HSS coming up? thanks
@christoguichard43112 жыл бұрын
That's not really a guitar for djenting. It belongs in the hands of Allen Collins, Johnny Winter, or Phil Manzanera, playing some classic 70's rock.
@TonyHookedonVanlife4 жыл бұрын
Re: Classic guitars & metal - Jim Root & John 5 say "fuck em, haters gonna hate!"
@JBarber1174 жыл бұрын
Hey Hunter, love your content! Would you review of one of Jericho's lower end guitars? Perhaps their ignition series?
@agufish4 жыл бұрын
They didn’t like how I pointed out the “not-so-good” stuff in the last video, and so stopped responding to my emails. I think they only wanted “omg this guitar is so good” content.
@JBarber1174 жыл бұрын
@@agufish that's too bad. I really like the look of their stuff, but Id rather hear your honest opinion on the product than blindly supporting a brand. Keep doing your thing bro!
@gabrielpalmer96604 жыл бұрын
@@agufish Man, that's shady. Don't like that they reacted like that at all and like them a lot less now.
@rollanan4 жыл бұрын
hi can you review a danelectro?, i like to see how do they do in metal