I Played (almost) Every Les Paul To Find The Best One
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@myblues6532 Жыл бұрын
There is no need to search for the best one. Get your hands on one and make it into THE ONE. My mother bought me a new Les Paul back in the 80's as a surprise for my 15th birthday and I'm sure she didn't sit down in a guitar store and play every Les Paul there. I've played the heck out of it for over 40 years. And everybody that plays it says it's the best sounding and best feeling Les Paul they've ever played. I tell them because it was bought with love. Rest in peace mom!
@stevesmith2912 Жыл бұрын
Yup same as me,I bought my first Stratocaster in 86 from pawn shop Oklahoma,it’s about 88 bucks and I found that a japanese strat with blonde finish and reverse headstock and then I was very excited cuz that guitar was still with me until now and then it’s been 37 years my strat with me and I’m still playin with my eldest son in the garage studio and I’m very grateful for 37 years ago,the real great sounding guitar was the guitar that always you play with and from that created the priceless memory between you and your guitar I just tryna tell to everyone the great guitar isn’t always about the price and the brand but it’s how much you play with and if it’s sounds good it’s good 👍
@AlexVonCrank Жыл бұрын
RIP. That's good parenting right there! ❤
@codythedoggo7671 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful comment
@dallastoto3189 10 ай бұрын
Which model Mate?
@MrKaxid 9 ай бұрын
My mum did the same for me when I was 13. 2003 LP standard. She past away when I was 20, and that guitar will stay in the family forever. ❤
@MetalMadArran Жыл бұрын
Let's all just appreciate that stellar intro track for a minute. Way to go Rhett! What a vibe.
@RhettShull Жыл бұрын
Thanks Arran!
@AidanMmusic96 Жыл бұрын
It's brilliant!
@jonl7819 Жыл бұрын
100%
@underskillednunderpaid Жыл бұрын
Sounds like teeth of the hydra
@richardjohnson9702 Жыл бұрын
Totally agree with your 5 to 1 order of choice...
@EnsoNumen Жыл бұрын
Can't express how happy I am at the results you returned. I worked my way up from busboy, to line cook, to kitchen manager, to restaurant manager - changed fields and went to college. Started over pay-wise and took a chance on myself. Was a temp in the field of my study for about a year - watched people get fired left and right. I jumped at the opportunity for a full time position and have worked my way up to a respectable salary. All the while, music has been my lifeblood and my passion. Well, with my last raise, I went through Sweetwater and purchased a 60's standard as a reward for my decades of hard work. This was the guitar that I worshipped my whole life, and it was an emotional journey finally getting one in the mail. These things made of wood, metal, and plastic mean so much.
@charleshettich7396 Жыл бұрын
How do you like it?
@EnsoNumen Жыл бұрын
@@charleshettich7396 it's such a beautiful instrument. I've played strats forever, and always admired LPs from afar - drooling over led zeppelin footage and such. I do suspect I might like a beefier 50s neck, but the 60s I have is great. It certainly brings out a new and exciting side of my playing. And Rhett was right on the money - these pickups are amazing. Not too hot, with just the right amount of grit. I find myself making adjustments on the volume knobs more than I ever did with my strat.
@cmeimgee Жыл бұрын
@@EnsoNumen Congrats dude!
@RadRumblings Жыл бұрын
hell yeah dude congrats!
@EnsoNumen Жыл бұрын
@@cmeimgee thank you!
@brooksroman2918 Жыл бұрын
Relevant to this video, I remember you talking about how it was all Fenders and no Gibsons at Coachella.. I just returned from Louder Than Life in Louisville KY, the largest rock festival in the country, where almost every band, including the young ones, were playing Gibsons. They’re just not wasting their time with signature models with young artists, but young artists are still choosing these legendary instruments. Great work on this video!
@ak47dragunov Жыл бұрын
That intro track is absolutely killer. Not what I expected at all
@MisterCross Жыл бұрын
Intro track is 🔥🔥🔥
@SHARt_murmur Жыл бұрын
Right there with ya, not what I was expecting, but different and done well.
@RhettShull Жыл бұрын
Thanks y’all!
@LP-123 Жыл бұрын
Totally agree - that was great AND so different for ya, Rhett. :)
@rhyskaiser107 Жыл бұрын
^^^
@fivewattworld Жыл бұрын
Great intro Rhett. Loved the modulation…
@RhettShull Жыл бұрын
Thanks Keith!
@kevinm.n.5158 Жыл бұрын
Sounds like a Plini song!
@MattyK-USA Жыл бұрын
I've always loved Les Pauls, and this was a great breakdown of the various tiers. I did end up eventually with a Murphy Labs R8, but it took me 60 years and a retirement to get there! Terrific episode, Rhett 🔥🙏🏻❤
@JohnnyArtPavlou Жыл бұрын
Wonderful playing throughout, Rhett. Tons of great tones, too, 🔥🔥🔥
@LourencoBranco Жыл бұрын
Dude this is one of the best ''guitar'' videos i've ever watched, everything from the playing to the video editing, phenomenal!!
@RhettShull Жыл бұрын
Thanks man!
@musicauthority5635 Жыл бұрын
That Joe Walsh "life's been good" tune. is the perfect tune to be able to tell if the tone of a Les Paul is accurate. and you nailed it.
@djxxeess Жыл бұрын
Dude I'll echo once again what everyone else is saying. That intro track was awesome. Gave me that quick rush you feel when your favorite part of a song comes on. Good stuff man!!
@donniehba795 Жыл бұрын
You inspired me so much that I went out and bought a brand new Gibson Les Paul Tribute and I am very pleased. Thanks for the recommendation -- as I would not have shopped for or purchased it if not for this video. Well done!
@ncd1967 Жыл бұрын
I would rank them the same way you did! Can't wait to see the Stratocaster and Telecaster versions of this video!
@tiqvahone Жыл бұрын
Strat first please!
@bradford_shaun_murray Жыл бұрын
@@tiqvahone I second that Strat first please.
@sean2wall Жыл бұрын
1988 am std tele the best
@EggTamago7 Жыл бұрын
@@tiqvahone I’d love to see this. I bought an American Pro II HSS a few months ago after checking out everything from the Player, Player Plus, the JV modified HSS, to the Ultra. I feel like I hit the sweet spot for myself, but would love to see Rhett’s take… since he actually knows what he’s talking about 😅
@ncd1967 Жыл бұрын
@@EggTamago7 See after trying a ton of strats, I ended up getting a Mexican Charvel hardtail HSS San Dimas, it just played the best.
@PaulDowsettUK Жыл бұрын
20:04 I wouldn't need to "get over the Epiphone logo" - I love Epiphone, for its association with the best band that ever existed. :)
@eddiewest6471 Жыл бұрын
Oasis?
@looking_33 Жыл бұрын
@@eddiewest6471 beatles used many epiphones
@mattplummer14 Жыл бұрын
That brief rendition of Since I’ve Been Loving You. Stunning!
@Kovboi Жыл бұрын
Great video Rhett as always! Helped me pick out my LP. Got a 50’s Standard in Tobacco Burst yesterday. It’s killer!
@michaela.friestbigmikesbas2508 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for that video. Love to see the honest assessment of the classic LP. I am an Epiphone fan and was really pleased that you rated it as high as you did. Great guitars for us working players and you can always mod them to your hearts content without worry. Great stuff as always.
@AlbertaClimber Жыл бұрын
I found you through watching Rick Beato, and am so glad that he has you on his podcast, because between your appearances there and your own podcasts, I have picked up so many practical tips from you that have made life as a newbie player much, much easier. I especially love when you go into guitar or repair shops as you do such a great job of getting the person to explain the subject at hand, rather then just a video of you buying of having guitar repaired, Always interesting and ever informative, thank you!
@jamierobinson777. Жыл бұрын
💬💬💬💬💬💬📩⤴️welcome ‼...
@jamesstrong5952 Жыл бұрын
congratulations you are my first subscribed channel that i've chosen arm youtube. why was delighted to watch you playing your guitars and pleased with your choices. keep up the good work Rhett!
@stricknine8623 Жыл бұрын
For any newbies listening to the language here,...The "Custom Shop" facility and staff is also Gibson USA made. Located in Nashville, Tennessee.
@musicisfree91 Жыл бұрын
That intro was great! Also that bit of Since I've Been Loving You was right on time, I've been really hooked on that song lately.
@JH-ks9oi Жыл бұрын
Rhett Shull needs his own 3 piece, that intro was killer! Who ever shot and cut the intro sequence did a killer job
@markwsanders Жыл бұрын
YES!!!
@brennanrourke1019 Жыл бұрын
Interested in being vocalist lol
@ArchieOnEarth Жыл бұрын
I call dibs on bass
@sidestyle05 Жыл бұрын
Definitely better than that extremely boring band he tours with!
@georgebaader9817 Жыл бұрын
Great video Rhett! Nice breakdown of all the features and their valuation! Rock on!!
@frankhiatt4271 Жыл бұрын
Excellent LP breakdown Rhett! Thanks again!
@Zoso_1990 Жыл бұрын
Took home the 60's standard in Bourbon Burst yesterday. Fell in love with it at first play.
@aramkazorian8741 Жыл бұрын
This was honestly such a helpful and great video Rhett! Loved it! Another idea similar to this would be a comparison between the different fender Strat types maybe? Considering that and the LP are the two most famous guitars. Either way, awesome video and sick intro!!
@mikepj1025 Жыл бұрын
Great video man. Much appreciated. I had a Studio years ago and it was a great guitar but never got along with the pickups. Last year I bought an Epiphone Les Paul Slash Goldtop which has CTS pots and orange drop capacitors. I put a set of Gibson Burstbuckers 1 and 2 in and did 50s style wiring and the guitar is absolutely incredible. Keep these videos going. Love it.
@lasombra_br Жыл бұрын
Man, it must have taken a long time to shoot this video and it shows because it is very well shot and your playing is *chef's kiss*. Well done 👏 To comment on the sound, I think my favourite Gibson pickups are the 57 Classic/57+ Classic.
@flippednickel4669 Жыл бұрын
Needed to sell my 73 LP Custom (purchased in 1974) a couple of years ago to help cover some surgery costs. It was tough to do, but since have been looking at getting another LP back into my life without breaking the bank. Thanks for putting this together. Such an excellent comparison tool!! Great channel! Killer intro!!!
@miketomlinson5028 Жыл бұрын
Here's what you do...put down the phone, tablet, monitor, etc and go to your nearest Epiphone dealer of choice and buy the one you like best. Take said guitar home and enjoy. While you do that, you can save up (if necessary) and make a decision on which Gibson you want. Then go buy it. When you come home, you'll have 2 killer Les Pauls! Cuz the only thing better than 1 Les Paul...is 2 Les Pauls!
@jacksonvenable4651 Жыл бұрын
Can’t ever get enough of this channel man! Awesome intros and such demonstrative videos and educational as well as just straight up good vibes. 🤙🏼🎸
@jinxfire13 Жыл бұрын
Awsome Intro, Awesome Artist, Awesome Channel, Awesome Standard & ThankYou Rhett for this Awesome Opportunity ! ! !
@cruisepix Жыл бұрын
BEST comparison demonstration of multiple models, all being played the same to let them shine on their own merits! Les Paul is my favorite! Thanks Rhett! 😎✌
@InsolentMusicalPeasant Жыл бұрын
Man you're a hell of a player. You've definitely put the time in. Les Pauls just have that timelessness about them. I don't think my order would be any different.
@tonefarer Жыл бұрын
Those tributes are great bang for your buck. Sweetwater had one in recently with an incredible top, almost like a heavily figured r8. They're def on my wishlist now. Pickups in each for any curious tone chasers: Epi - ProBucker 2 (N), 3 (B) Trib - 490R, 490T Studio - 490R, 498T Std - burstbucker 61R, 61T Murphy - Custombucker A3
@cheebsgod Жыл бұрын
Yeah him saying the 490t and 498t are the same made my blood boil because the 498t is amazing and the 490t is kind of boring to me
@schmoemi3386 Жыл бұрын
And they aren't. The 498T is hotter than the 490T.
@allstopblue5717 Жыл бұрын
The 2018 Tribute is especially a solid buy. Only year they come with zero weight relief and dyed neck to match the back. Little known fact. Especially regarding the no weight relief. Main issue is they still were doing the lame PCB board pots so I would get a new wiring harness. Pickups are same as new ones
@jlindsay0709 Жыл бұрын
Just recently bought one and I adore it. I love the raw look of it too. The binding and "finishes" are just that. Besides when I get good enough really nobody is going to notice. I am probably more naive because I haven't played many different pickups but the fact that I dream about playing it everyday is the difference for me. For the first time, I have huge desire to play everyday. That is what really matters. Get a guitar that you have fun with and want to play with.
@mhicks5008 Жыл бұрын
My favorite Les Paul is the one I purchased last year: the Epiphone 59 Standard. It comes with Gibson Burstbucker 2 & 3 pickups, and a case! It has a 50s neck profile but it's not too chunky. I've wanted an LP for years and could never justify the cost of a genuine Gibson, this Epiphone gets me 95% there in my opinion. I love playing it. It was a $100 cheaper last year than it is now so it was a pretty good value.
@mikepj1025 Жыл бұрын
It’s amazing what Epiphone is putting out now and the price range they fall into. I have the ‘21 Slash Les Paul that I dropped the Burstbuckers in. LOVE IT.
@jgj101 Жыл бұрын
Agree - I have one as well. I should have loaned it to Rhett as I live in metro ATL as well ;).
@maggieo Жыл бұрын
I've got the Epi "59 Package" Les Paul, and like you said, they're as legit as it gets. Oh, and the Joe Bonamass "Lazarus" LP is the same guitar with a different finish and it's fantastic, too.
@ricknagy1639 Жыл бұрын
I got one.too and it is now my main guitar.
@ryanchrisxp Жыл бұрын
@@maggieo And a 1-piece neck, I believe.
@rizzexponential Жыл бұрын
I’m really liking the something-for-everyone approach Gibson has taken. For most looking for their “I-have-arrived” les paul, the standard series is perfection-with all the vintage vibe needed. For the purists, the reissues are perfect. For the rest of us, the tributes and studios will suit us just fine.
@FonchiCampomar Жыл бұрын
I know this is a demo. But I LOVE your filming!!! You are an inspiration Rhett!!!
@frankperricone2065 Жыл бұрын
Very cool guitar intro, very good playing and arranging, and off course doing Ramble On with the different Les Paul's of course put the icing on the cake. With all the well known LP,s players, I think Jimmy Page is the best at showing what that guitar can do, at least in the studio. Well done Rett . What do I know, I'm just a bass player
@donniehba795 Жыл бұрын
You are so good at explaining and demonstrating. You are one of my favorites even though I am jealous that someone so much younger than me is so accomplished!
@KrisofS Жыл бұрын
The comparison is splendid! Good timing as I am currently looking to choose a les paul for myself, if I can ever afford one
@jefflebowski1838 Жыл бұрын
The Tribute is a hidden gem in the Gibson USA line. With the maple neck, which you did not mention, it has a certain snap and more attack than any other Les Paul. Mine came with the BB2 in the bridge and a classic 57 in the neck position and sounds awesome. Do I prefer it to my Murphy Lab? Nope, but it really stands its own ground.
@jacobwest8381 Жыл бұрын
I've always loved the satin finish on the neck with a Tribute. I've always wished Gibson would offer that finish option with other models.
@norseman61 Жыл бұрын
In my opinion, your analysis and logic in ranking these guitars made perfect sense. I don’t own any Les Pauls (yet), but I think a nice Epiphone would do the trick for me. Thanks for the video.
@peterdebad1 Жыл бұрын
Thanks Rhett for the comparison video and your personal opinion on what you would choose. Thanks for partnering with Sweetwater for the giveaway. Congratulations to the winner in advance. Peace!!
@Jake-yx7ct Жыл бұрын
Rhett I own a LP Standard and Sam very satisfied.She plays like a dream come to life. Thanks for your great explanation of the various LP models available. Rock On !!!💥
@zbqb84a Жыл бұрын
The tribute also has a maple neck instead of mahogany. I went with a studio that I got for $1300 and replaced the electronics with Mojotone 59 clones and 50s wiring. Loving it.
@justinguitarcia Жыл бұрын
Love my murphy light aged 56’ goldtop. Been gigging it like crazy, such a killer instrument
@Rushil.Tallakokkula Жыл бұрын
Hey Rhett, I've been waiting for a video like this FOREVER! Thanks for making this and yes hopefully I will get a 50s Tobacco burst really soon :)
@jacobwest8381 Жыл бұрын
Great breakdown with the ranking! I couldn't agree more, but now we need to see the "Who Makes The Best Single Cut And Why Is It The Heritage?" demo.
@davidbrowning6762 Жыл бұрын
The Les Paul that finally hooked me was the 2022 Gibson Les Paul Classic. I ripped out the push pull crap and pickups. I added Seymour Duncan Pearly Gates and 1meg pots. But it just felt and played great. I did not even plug it in before I bought it.
@michael.wiegand Жыл бұрын
Intro track was unreal. 80’s chorusy sounds in there was a great change of pace for the stuff I’ve heard from you.
@BryonMondok Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the walk through. This was a great presentation. I learned a lot.
@pCeLobster Жыл бұрын
My Gibson 2020 Classic is the one for me. Love the Burstbucker '61 pickups and switching options, weight relief, neck shape, and everything really.
@SDisonYT Жыл бұрын
For my money, the best value Les Paul you can find is the Traditional series. They can be hard to find sometimes, but the Traditional Pro V has the best features from all the models… thin satin nitro finish on the body and neck, binding on the body and neck, Tradbucker PAF pick ups, option to do coil taps or coil splits, phase in/out, 50’s neck, and you can find them brand new for between $1,600 and $2,000 depending on if they are on sale. They also make a high gloss flamed version for $1000 more, but I prefer the satin one.
@ElShogoso 4 ай бұрын
But those humongous necks are horrible
@stagnatic Жыл бұрын
Great video and music RS, thank you very much. I would really love to see a follow up video with a wider net cast, used Gibson LP models throughout the various decades, including the best of the Japanese copies, some of which are said to be as good or better than various models Gibson was putting out at times.
@jameslonano5659 Жыл бұрын
I agree 100 percent. The new 50's and 60's Standard's lured me out of retirement just to check them out. Solid bodies that don't weigh a ton, no swiss cheese, 1 piece bodies pretty common, nice tops, Very good wood quality, Non wire ABR-1, Aluminum tail piece, no pink binding, thin binding in cut away, nice top carve, great build quality overall. Really a big step up from previous LP standards. I've been buying these guitars for a long time and enjoyed examples from almost every era. I wanted that Iced Tea burst so I picked up a 60's standard with an amazing brock burst looking top, upgraded all of the plastics to 50's spec and color, slapped in a pair of (optional) ALnico Iv unpotted Mojotone 59's and its an AMAZING Les Paul. All of the sustain you could want, great woody growl, impeccable playability, beautiful note bloom. I regard my '60 standard in very high esteem as the equal to my best sounding R8 and R9's. Would not hesitate to buy another.
@TheBluesBox Жыл бұрын
So much work went into this video, really great episode, thanks…
@deadrituals Жыл бұрын
I absolutely love tributes! Such a nice retro vibe
@Tach4nk4 Жыл бұрын
I bought mine last year and it is the best thing alongside my LTD EC-1000. The LTD has better fit and finish but it feels almost lifeless compared to my Gibson.
@danvalois1 7 ай бұрын
Tribute was the best by far dude! :o
@musicsucks5843 Жыл бұрын
Damn, when you played “Since I been lovin’ you” on that custom shop, I was blown away
@rudyapples9977 Жыл бұрын
love the music you play there at the beginning, really hope you find a band that'll play that stuff with you. your current indie folk rock band is pretty cool but I think you have some more potential. epic vid
@mortenroedfrederiksen3393 Жыл бұрын
Such an awesome video. Thank you for all the great content.
@castleanthrax1833 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for making this competition world wide. All of us "non US" entrants appreciate it. ✌️🇦🇺
@paulsimmons5726 Жыл бұрын
I appreciate your running through all these Les Pauls to find your favorite, a time consuming effort to be sure. I also appreciate your efforts to figure out the best bass… Fender thanks you!
@manuelgomessamuel Жыл бұрын
Another great technical and sound guitar comparison. But, wow, IMO what matters the most here is the amazing instrumental intro track!!! Kudos guys! Tape it and sell it!
@hamsteaksandvodka Жыл бұрын
You’re a stud man instant follow after the zeppelin exit at the end!! Great playing and taste. Intro song was so solid too. Also I concur; prefer the 50s neck over the slimmer 60s for me as well. Cheers
@darrellstyner0001 Жыл бұрын
I think I'd rank 'em like you did. That Murphy Lab is beautiful, but it's hard to justify almost 3 times the price of the Standard.
@jameswilson6374 Жыл бұрын
Great review man! Thanks for being so honest and not totally bad mouth the Epi! Even though I could afford an American LP, I just can't justify the crazy price of the better Gibson's! Keep up the good work!
@JuddLofthouse Жыл бұрын
Good for you I wish I was the same I started with epi.s tribute but I couldn’t settle until I got the standard gibby now I want the CS. ITS CRAZY 😩😩
@garycoates4987 Жыл бұрын
Dude Epiphone makes a fantastic guitar,, sometimes you might have to tweak em sometimes you don't, I recently got one of the Jared James Nicols signature LP and play it right alongside my custom shop R4 LP , anyone who badmouths Epiphone has never played one in my opinion
@folderol8487 9 ай бұрын
Strangely, I think a lot of Gibson owners feel a need to justify their big-ticket purchases by trashing whatever costs less. If someone wants to spend $8k for a guitar, I say have at it.
@Coffeetableleg 5 ай бұрын
I have my first Gibson Les Paul coming in this week. Found a 1994 LP standard for sale that has a bit of wear but doesn’t look like anything I can’t work with. So excited for it to come in. Let the mods begin!
@sharzilbari1604 Жыл бұрын
Man, loved your intro track though. Thanks for the constant inspiration. Helps me to move and carry on with guitar.
@thedonal Жыл бұрын
The chords in that intro track. The VII chord as a minor? Stunning!
@DanielBrophyMusic Жыл бұрын
I am fortunate to own some real nice Les Pauls. Lots of dogs out there, but when you find a good Lester, it's pretty damn hard to beat.
@jwiegand1022 Жыл бұрын
I was in a popular guitar shop in Austin last week and the guys there were telling me they have had lots of issues with factory flaws on expensive gibsons lately. I haven't had a gibson in some years due to my house getting broke into years ago. I really miss my R0 and been wanting to get one. Great video!
@gordonwalser7184 Жыл бұрын
Great video. I agree with you about most of your critiques. Thanks
@JakeRommer87 Жыл бұрын
Shows how important the amp is! All sound amazing!
@martydibergi5228 4 ай бұрын
You better believe it. Every amp has its own colour. Interesting that’s why Albert Lee always back lines Fender Twins. Always clean, knows where to set the controls. Usually will use One D D for One song!!! That’s it for effects. Respect to Albert.
@andrefludd Жыл бұрын
very cool video. I’ve only played 2 or 3 Les Pauls in my life, but I didn’t really like any of them. Perhaps I just need to try more!
@jnorc75 Жыл бұрын
This vid came at just the perfect time for me as I have been trying to determine the right choice for a Les Paul style guitar with a best 'bang for my buck' strategy. So i AM going with the Epiphone with pickups, wiring, nut, and pegs upgrades along with knocking off the poly coat shine down to a satin finish. I'm excited and nervous about it, but def more excited! FINGERS CROSSED!
@andybungert Жыл бұрын
An Excellent Comparison! Very very helpful for everyone after a "typical" Les Paul for any price point. I'm glad the epiphone placed reasonably. Their build quality (in general) seems to continue to improve. I absolutely love getting the best bang for my buck (and I do think the tribute and studio are a solid value too).
@stitchbonersoup8580 Жыл бұрын
I've had that tribute in my Sweetwater wish list for a year or two now. I've been thinking, that with a pair of Seymour Duncan Pearly Gates pickups would be my perfect Les Paul. Then I ignored that idea and bought a PRS Mira, and now I want another. I'm sure I'll eventually get the Les Paul Tribute, but that PRS is just so good.
@jamierobinson777. Жыл бұрын
☝️💬💬💬💬💬💬📩welcome ‼...
@JakeTerch Жыл бұрын
My Les Paul is a 2012 Studio 60’s Satin, for which I paid around $900 for. It’s such a sweet spot with the slimmer neck profile and nice feeling satin finish, and also has the other features of the regular 2012 Studio (minus the nitro finish and color), which was around $1400 at the time. I didn’t like the all-black color scheme though, but it now has gold knobs and cream plastics and it’s a keeper for sure. It seems the Tribute now occupies this price point.
@jackhaugh Жыл бұрын
Dude I have an older LP studio as well with the satin finish. I think it sounds better than the ones with nitrocellulose finishing because it allows the harmonics of the guitar body to ring out. Mine also came with Burstbucker Pro pups. If you do a serial number look up of the guitar it’s a 98% match with Kirk Hammetts “Greenie”
@narvul Жыл бұрын
@@jackhaugh all Gibson LP's have nitro finish, the satin as well.
@allstopblue5717 Жыл бұрын
@@narvul it’s not really the same though. The satin ones are so thin they will not naturally relic the same over time. They will instead get shiny becaue they’re is not enough finish to actually wear “through”. I have a 2018 tribute. Yes it’s nitro but it’s not what you normally think when you think nitro finish. It won’t relic the same over time. (If you care about that anyway) lol I do think the satin makes for great resonance
@Ramos0815 Жыл бұрын
I just got my hands on a 2000 Gibson Les Paul True Historic R9. I never got into Gibson Guitars in fact. But that one Just blew ne away. I really had to have it. Great Video, great Intro! Thanks Rhett!
@vdubbin Жыл бұрын
Awesome comparison! I’m not much of a traditionalist so the simplicity of the Tribute is really attractive to me.
@schenker7559 Жыл бұрын
The Tribute actually has the 490r and 490t set. The 498t is closer to a Duncan JB, whilst the 490t is more like a Duncan 59. I have some nice PAF clones in most of my Les Pauls, and, in my opinion, the 490 set sounds closer than the Burstbuckers... relatively speaking.
@secretstorymusic Жыл бұрын
The JB is THEE rock pickup too. Crazy Rhet has zero respect for them LOL. Tone is subjective....
@d.a.6608 Жыл бұрын
I bought an R8 VOS from sweetwater for 4000 out the door a month ago. I figure that’s a sweet deal! That’s my number one
@Datimdavis2900 Жыл бұрын
Great video. I own a number of Les Pauls ( ok 8) and just got my first Epiphone Les Paul - and it is awesome! What a great guitar for the money.
@barry3045 Жыл бұрын
thanks for this . Im currently shopping for a Les Paul Standard. Ive had the chance to play all these guitars in the video , including a ML R9 and i gotta say , the LP 60's unburst and the faded were my favorite .
@gh0str4nger49 6 ай бұрын
Ive had my 2019 tribute since it was released and frankly i love the damn thing, Its hard to find another guitar in lets say a guitar center that plays as well as it does. I actually grew to love the sound of the 490s and prefer it over things like the burstbuckers, which seem too bright. The nitro coat is smooth and not sticky at all, the tone is loud and full and I can play anything from B standard Djent to clean acoustic. I genuinely recommend the tribute guitars to anyone looking to seriously get into guitar. Its super easy to play, super versatile so you can try many genres and styles, just a great piece of gear all around and its extremely competitively priced.
@thegrandpencil4374 Жыл бұрын
I've owned a Les Paul three times. And three times, they either got sold or went back to the store. I love the look of them. I love how well-made they are (when they are). I even love the tone. But there's just something about its shape and weight that doesn't work for me. I want to love them, but so far, I just can't seem to make the leap.
@mikem7575 Жыл бұрын
Like that standard 60s spec. Definitely have to find the videos of you moding out your 50s spec that would be right up my alley. Thanks for the video
@jamierobinson777. Жыл бұрын
🤝📩↪👆👆👆👆👆⤴️🎁.
@zenjam9150 Жыл бұрын
Great review and Les Paul insights!
@mwb78 Жыл бұрын
Glad you pointed out the tinkering platform angle, Rhett, with the Epiphone LPs. I bought a couple Korean ELPs and with a little work and some minor customization, I have some REALLY great sounds and two outstanding guitars. Both of them and all the upgrades (CTS pots, wiring, switches, upgraded pickups on one, locking tuners for both) cost me less than a new GLP Tribute.
@joramvanzeijl7331 Жыл бұрын
Let's not ignore that intro, damn man... great stuff!!
@kevinjhess4633 Жыл бұрын
Great LP reviews. I have several historics - R9s, etc. They can be great, but they vary in feel and tone a LOT even if the "specs" are close (weight, neck profile, pickup DC resistance). For the money, the tributes are very consistent and great playing LPs. As you observed, the tribute was exceptionally resonant. A big difference (IMO) between the tribute and other LP's you demoed is the maple neck. I think that change in the neck wood amplifies the acoustic response by improving the efficiency of vibration transfer from the strings through the neck and ultimately to the body. Anyway - incredible playing in this video, as always
@ksjohnson8197 Жыл бұрын
Great video and playing. I got a good deal on a new LP Classic a couple years ago. Not sure what it, I just haven't bonded with it. However, about a year before that, I found a used 2005 LP Studio that had the neck sanded down and refinished natural and a pro setup on it. I fell in love with this one. It's my #2. Wasn't crazy about the pickups so installed the Doug Adridge/Suhr set and rewired it 50s format with MOJOTONE caps and I'm totally loving it. It has this warm, hot harmonic thing going that I dig. And I really enjoy the way it plays.
@throwthegoates1 Жыл бұрын
I picked up the Epiphone 59 that they partnered with the Custom Shop on and I love it. The only issue I have is that it weighs about 9.8 lbs. It sounds and plays amazing.
@StratmanJerry Жыл бұрын
Man you should do one on semi hollow ES-335s next. That epiphone ain’t too shabby
@sounddesignmix3002 Жыл бұрын
Great video! Also awesome job on the opening track. That took a lot of time and talent and it was well worth it to me. Finally, yeah I got one of those scammy phishing attempts a while back and ignored it. But I"m super happy that you let everyone know this is going around.
@johnk5439 Жыл бұрын
Nailed it Rhett 🤘😎🤘There's a reason it is the Standard. Great roundup couldn't agree more.
@timkempisty258 Жыл бұрын
I actually love the sound of that Studio. I bet Billy Gibbons worked really hard to achieve tone that just oozes naturally out of it. Mids are more forward, highs tamed a bit... it's focused and dirty in the best possible Texas blues sense. I could listen to that thing all day long. I'd have no trouble ranking it a lot higher on my own list. That's subjectivity for you. And, truly, well done for the Epiphone brand. We might be living in a bit of a golden age for guitars. There is so much great gear out there that doesn't have to break the bank.
@kellya.5203 Жыл бұрын
Awesome video. One difference worth mentioning about the Tribute is that they come with maple necks, while the other Gibsons have mahogany necks. I'm lucky enough to own a 50s and 60s Standard, as well as a Tribute. The Standards are the best guitars I've ever played..... but the Tribute hangs right with them at a fraction of the cost. I love my Tribute!
@JuanManuelFurattini Жыл бұрын
Oh men, that intro was sick, insane!!! I loved it, that’s the style I love
@keithjones203 Жыл бұрын
Well done. Thanks for your honesty about value vs. price. It's going to be the Standard for me. Not so much about the binding and the finish vs. the Tribute and Studio, its about the pickups, tuning heads, and a hardshell case. OK, it looks nice too!
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