Is The New SG Worth It? | 2020 Epiphone SG Standard '61 Maestro Vibrola Vintage Cherry

Is The New SG Worth It? | 2020 Epiphone SG Standard '61 Maestro Vibrola Vintage Cherry | Review Demo

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Is The New SG Worth It? | 2020 Epiphone SG Standard '61 Maestro Vibrola Vintage Cherry | Review Demo
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0:05 - Unboxing
1:02 - First Impressions
2:19 - Model Info / History
3:52 - Inside Look / Specs
14:32 - Tone Demo
16:44 - Final Thoughts
19:29 - Blacklight Test
19:51 - The Box
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📚 Description:
For the 2020 Winter NAMM Show, Gibson revived Epiphone by doing two major things. First off, the decision was made to revive the old Kalamazoo-Styled Headstock. This brought the return of a more traditional open-book headstock to replace the old "clipped ears" style that epiphone has been using for over 30 years. While this one might not be perfect either in everyone's eyes, it definitely takes epiphone back to its own historical roots and gave something for us to talk about at NAMM.
Secondly, Epiphone mirrored Gibson's decision to offer an Original and Modern collection to make it easier for buyers to find the product that they want (prioritize vintage looks or modern playability.) These new models are planned to always be available but with slight color/specs changes throughout the years.
This particular instrument is part of the Original Collection of SGs. Other models within this series include the SG Special with P90 pickups, the SG Standard with batwing pickguard, the SG Standard '61 which comes with an additional option of having the Maestro Vibrola for an additional $100, and the most expensive on from the bunch is the Epiphone SG Custom at $579. None of these guitars come with cases or Gig Bags, they will have to be purchased separately.
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@otavio048 4 жыл бұрын

"Indian yanny fretboard" Took me a solid minute to understand that joke

@danterosales6985 4 жыл бұрын

Not too bright for a lawyer morty.

@otavio048 4 жыл бұрын

@@danterosales6985 i never said i was a (real) good lawyer

@alanthompson3493 4 жыл бұрын

I still don't get it!. Care to explain it to us less enlightened people?.

@theavreefguy3777 4 жыл бұрын

Alan Thompson there’s a sound clip that people debated whether the voice was saying yanny or laurel, you can find it if you look it up

@alanthompson3493 4 жыл бұрын

@@theavreefguy3777 I heard Trogly say Yanni, are u saying he was making a joke in reference to some other KZfaq video?.

@brettpafford7991 3 жыл бұрын

5:03 “I always appreciate a good joint” Me to bud 🤟🏼

@nateofnazareth7785 4 жыл бұрын

I got heart palpitations when he said "indian Yanny fretboard"

@monmixer Ай бұрын

really, I farted

@christianstewart9987 3 жыл бұрын

This is like the okayest guitar he has ever reviewed. I have never been so undecided on if I love it or hate it lmao

@pgroove163 2 жыл бұрын

I hear ya.... I got one man I got to tell you I love it. granted I only play in my basement but it feels and sounds great.. been using it through a Princeton 68 reissue

@notfirstyourlast 2 жыл бұрын

I got one as well...its okay. Lol na i like it, needs the set up done but very nice to play

@-Leo07- Жыл бұрын

@@pgroove163 sorry this is a bit late but how does the whammy work after using it for a while? (If u still play it)

@adamjacksonmedia 10 ай бұрын

@ZAQ-178 It doesn't. I think it does add to the tone. But if you do anything with the tremolo, you're basically asking for it to go out of tune. Perhaps you can do a "light shimmer" But it's not a whammy bar. I still prefer SG with the Vibrola... but functionally, it's useless.

@Markycarandbikestuff 6 ай бұрын

@@adamjacksonmedia Pretty much the same reason i fitted a Bigsby (copy) to my Telecaster, i don't use it just love the look of it, most of my playing doesn't require a tremolo of any kind, surprisingly the Tele stays in tune even when I've lightly used the Bigsby, it has changed the tone of the guitar with the longer string run. I'm thinking about buying one of these SG's (why i'm here looking at this lol), but purely for the flashy looks.

@pablo9364 4 жыл бұрын

I just bought this. For anyone thinking of buying! Drama about the veneer it actually looks very nice in reality also the mahogany wood on the sides of the guitar looks really nice to. Not sure what strings are on it they leave a dark residue on finger tips but they actually are still not bad but will change them for slinky’s eventually. TUNING not a problem at all. It’s only a small tremolo movement not like a Floyd Rose and it’s more stabler than Floyd Rose I would say. In fact I picked this guitar because I know it’s tuning stable and I like the extra weight on that side to alleviate any neck dive . Now the neck dive is slight but not too bad at all. I have a Gibson HP SG ( no Trem) which has more neck dive than this. Also it really does feel and look like a Gibson . It feels more expensive than it is. The pickups sounds typical of an SG deep, dark , barks and lots of sustain . I once had an epiphone les Paul for similar price and it was about 4-5 years ago and this guitar is noticeably better quality no doubt about it. It’s too nice not to have a case . So I’m buying a hard case for sure. The fret board is very good, not mind blowingly good but still good. The lacquer on the back of the neck is still smooth and doesn’t affect sliding your hand around. Nut cut nice. Headstock and tuners look great. The vibrola looks like very good quality.

@paparuffy406 4 жыл бұрын

pablo9364 I think Epiphone has really stepped up their game this year as these SGs as well as the Les Paul standards all seem very nice and high quality. They had to step it up because their competition, Squier (Fender import line), are putting out outstanding guitars as well. It’s a good time to be a guitar player as their are so many high quality budget level guitars on the market.

@mboyer68 3 жыл бұрын

I love the look of the guitar...I think it looks awesome! I'm not a huge SG fan but I really like the looks of your guitar. Just fyi:) Also..I just bought a brand new Epiphone Ultra II and played it for a few weeks. The open e chord just sounded weird..but there was nothing wrong with the guitar. It would tune just fine. Intonation was excellent also. Well..I was playing my Fender and swapped to the LP and the open e chord sounded funny again..so I finally changed the strings to Ernie Ball regular slinky's and viola, the e chord sounded perfect. Actually everything sounded better! I'd throw a new set on there if I were you!

@pablo9364 3 жыл бұрын

Papa Ruffy so true.

@pablo9364 3 жыл бұрын

Michael Boyer thanks for your thoughts. I think I will change them . Thanks

@BlancheDuBoisIntrovert 4 жыл бұрын

These videos help satisfy my itch for new gear during quarantine/social distancing. Thanks for keeping me sane.

@codyburgess7034 4 жыл бұрын

They should have just painted the whole thing red...honestly the verticals grain is annoying

@davidhoffmusic 4 жыл бұрын

I love it!

@MisterSwagify 4 жыл бұрын

I have no problem with the vertical grain. In fact, some early 70s SGs had a really nice vertical ribbon grain like that. However, the veneer just looks kinda bad, especially when it's on top of a completely different type of mahogany.

@TheEchelon 4 жыл бұрын

Or just don't use the veneer. Nothing wrong with unfigured grain, SG's aren't meant to look exotic.

@cydonia9342 4 жыл бұрын

i think it looks cool

@fallinghausen2707 4 жыл бұрын

Looks amazing.

@nathanhinton1927 4 жыл бұрын

Trogly, I just wanted to say thanks a bunch for the uploads. I’m going through a kind of rough patch in life right now, but your videos really do brighten up my day.

@Trog 4 жыл бұрын

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@Sawal137 4 жыл бұрын

Getting me through self-isolation Trogly. Always a pleasure watching your videos!

@iagobroxado 4 жыл бұрын

The day they stop using that veneer I'd consider buying one.

@Michaelgracon 4 жыл бұрын

Iago B I feel like it kills tone and this feels like a toy compared to the Gibson

@NathanChisholm041 4 жыл бұрын

You'll be waiting a long time!

@user-zb8tq5pr4x 4 жыл бұрын

@@radio7353 that's very generous. Wood is like 0.01% of the tone max

@joederue9900 3 жыл бұрын

They did this to the 50s Standard LPs back as well, literally the only thing stopping me from buying a Gold Top is that god awful veneer, I’d rather see sub par wood and a seam or two than a 1970s piece of furniture. Also a version with p90s wouldn’t hurt either

@ces69 3 жыл бұрын

@@joederue9900 Just got the Burny P90 Goldtop (RLG60P) Paid £449 ($635) Fantastic guitar, better than any Epiphone’s I’ve owned or played, closer to my Gibson’s!

@marcobaruzzi3149 4 жыл бұрын

That distorted tone... Awesome, I m in love

@williamolsen20 4 жыл бұрын

I want Epiphone to reissue the Coronet, I just emailed them that the other day. I doubt they will listen, but I want one so bad, and, they are too expensive on the used market.

@TealScarab 4 жыл бұрын

I want them to reissue all the wilshire derivatives (i:e Coronet, Wilshire, Crestwood, Olympic Double,etc)

@williamolsen20 4 жыл бұрын

@@TealScarab That would be awsome. Do you know how we could get and electronic petition going, that we could the send to Epiphone? I know it may not get them to do it, but I think it is worth trying.

@williamolsen20 4 жыл бұрын

@@TealScarab I just emailed them about it, and I plan on doing it everyday.

@nellayema2455 4 жыл бұрын

In the '80's I had a '60's Wilshire 12 string with 2 mini-humbuckers that I paid $80 for and a '60's Coronet with a chrome covered dog eared P90 pickup. Paid $125 for that one. Both were in good shape. I sold them both together one day for $250 when I was broke and needed $$ to buy car insurance so that I could get a job. Big mistake! Try to find a Wilshire 12 string! The Coronet is worth a ton these days.

@bobbob4652 4 жыл бұрын

@@williamolsen20 dude..China has some shit going on right now

@JGAbstract 4 жыл бұрын

The striped pattern on the body is ugly to me.

@aWildJosh213 4 жыл бұрын

I love it, but I hate it at the same time. It drives me crazy.

@bugdrvr 4 жыл бұрын

@@aWildJosh213 Same here. I hate it but almost want to buy one. I don't understand.

@yetigoosecreature8682 4 жыл бұрын

yep - it looks poo. ;)

@megamimantenseirock9154 4 жыл бұрын

I liked the stripes

@marfg12345 4 жыл бұрын

It looks like something out of a circus.

@GByePorkPieHat 4 жыл бұрын

Your channel definitely makes me a smarter buyer of instruments. Thanks, Austin!

@joelgraham3 3 жыл бұрын

Best review ever - wow all reviews should be this thorough

@Avedis-G 4 жыл бұрын

I don’t comment much but I watch a ton. Thanks for your content, especially in times like these.

@justgonnagetbetter1037 4 жыл бұрын

Your dedication is appreciated!

@jackmcavoy9810 4 жыл бұрын

I thought this was gonna be the Pelham giveaway results. As always awesome video tho dude keep it up!

@locky828 4 жыл бұрын

Austin man! This B roll!! I'm loving your reviews and footage I have no idea how you continuously put out amazing material! Just know its appreciated!

@groteandreas1482 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for those great in depths reviews. They are amongst the best out there imo. Keep it up 👍

@farynthehusky 3 жыл бұрын

So here's my mini-review of the stop tail version. I love it, 9.5 out of 10. The neck is flatter on the back, which took some time to get used to, but once I did I was in love. Comes stock with 10-42 strings which were a little light for me but eh. Fretwork was great, setup was good, and nothing felt out of place. As far as the pickups go, I was underwhelmed with the bridge pickup, as it didn't have that bite that SGs are known for, but the neck pickup sounded fantastic to me, especially with some overdrive. Overall, it is now my main guitar, and I will do modifications over time, but for now, it gets a solid 9.5 out of 10 for me. Keep it up Epiphone!!

@edwhite7475 Жыл бұрын

I got the same one, no veneer, stop tail, and the neck seemed ridiculously fat at first, but i like it now. An SG is ALL NECK anyway, so it seems like a thin neck would break easier.

@Zapone13 4 жыл бұрын

I like the guitar in the background effect. Great job!

@willtsam171 4 жыл бұрын

I've been waiting for this video!

@thetyneandweartransportspo8526 2 жыл бұрын

Got this guitar for Christmas and have loved it since the moment I pluged it in

@josephbaldassarre6993 4 жыл бұрын

I grew up with a 1963 Epiphone "Professional" (335-type body, 1 neck mini-humbuck) and it had that style of neck. So I'm one of those guys who loves that style of neck. I was taught to put my thumb on that flat area in the back, so the rounded back feel like a lump to me. I appreciate your style of evaluation.

@JesseWalker 4 жыл бұрын

I wanna thank you for the wonderful reviews you do your very articulate in your very detailed your show was absolutely wonderful

@clarkbabin9799 4 жыл бұрын

Thought about for several minutes and having watched various review videos that you've done feeling comfortable that you know your guitars. and more or less nostalgia having owned a cheap knockoff that took a lot of work to get it to play within reasonable satisfaction I decided to go ahead and purchase that SG from you through Reverb and got the verification email. Still thinking of building my own custom but who know i might build Les Paul or a Telecaster semi hollow. Thanks again for teasing the crap out of me and twisting my arm to buy her. Lol. I tried before in the past to purchase other guitars but they were gone before I finished the video. Can't wait to get her.

@NathanChojnacki 4 жыл бұрын

GREAT beauty shots my dude! that motorized slider is working out great for you!

@TheTombomb5000 4 жыл бұрын

Deleted footage or not, I would never question your dedication to this channel!

@fajriarmansya5541 3 жыл бұрын

Jah Man

@davidcoon3602 4 жыл бұрын

I just subscribed to your KZfaq channel and I am very delighted with the content and this video (Epiphone SG) in particular,on account I have always loved Gibson/Epiphone SG's. Thank you for your input and opinion

@donaldbeyer7277 4 жыл бұрын

Seriously considering this model. Thanks for the thorough review. 🤓

@nickcastaneda203 4 жыл бұрын

I just got an Epiphone G400 Pro and I love it!

@Nightstroller34 4 жыл бұрын

I love mine! It looks and sounds terrific! I'm completely happy with it. Some of you just love to knit-pick.

@paparuffy406 4 жыл бұрын

Nightstroller right😂 if it were 50 dollars cheaper, maybe I’d consider it. The guys buys high dollar guitars and nitpicks a budget guitar. The new Epiphone are incredible values, as compared to USA made Gibson’s which themselves are hit and miss cosmetically most the time. Most any guitar can and will sound great with a proper setup and in the hands of a musician.

@bobtompkins825 3 жыл бұрын

I just picked one up. I too love it! I think it plays great!

@Nightstroller34 3 жыл бұрын

@@bobtompkins825 That's excellent! The difference between these and an actual Gibson SG are so infinitesimal it's ridiculous.

@theharvardyard2356 4 жыл бұрын

I find flat-backed necks are more comfortable if you leave your thumb centered on the back of the neck (playing arpeggios, complex chords, etc), while rounded necks are nicer for simple chords and blues/pentatonic leads where you wrap your thumb around the edge of the neck.

@ddbrock9675 Жыл бұрын

I ordered the Pelham Blue Special SG, and I almost sent it back because of the weird flat U neck profile. I changed my mind after about an hour of playing. I find it to be an extremely comfortable neck to play even though I traditionally prefer a nice round ‘59 type neck.

@kinniecas9004 Жыл бұрын

I like fat necks since most of the time i have my thumb over the neck but i'm starting to really like thin necks that they have on sgs so ye ur right

@johnlund2654 Жыл бұрын

I scolded Jimmy Page about the thumb over thing

@theharvardyard2356 Жыл бұрын

@@johnlund2654 page-style blues rock licks are perfect for the thumb over the back style. Especially with the guitar slung low like he does. You can barely keep your thumb on the back with your strap that low anyway but it just depends on what you're trying to play.

@ThatCoryKid 4 жыл бұрын

Mine came in a couple weeks ago. I did have to set a relief on the neck and I haven't had any fret buzz issues since. I didn't find any finish errors or shipping damage on the guitar. Sounds great and looks beautiful. Overall I'm very happy with the purchase.

@sotis1756 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

@clarkbabin9799 2 жыл бұрын

Just rewatched and still enjoying this guitar.

@Levy3o8 4 жыл бұрын

Today I learned Trogly appreciates a good joint

@samuell.tuthill9819 3 жыл бұрын

Who doesn't

@lovehategoddie 2 жыл бұрын

Love it that you strip it down to see what’s going on, thats what I do . I bought a phelam blue one 5 years ago, plays awesome , great neck , roomy, but the bar is off, never got stability.

@Mr.Brightside8810 4 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you broke this down because I've been so close to pulling the trigger on buying an SG.

@deadlegs187 4 жыл бұрын

Get a g400 no ugly top and it's way cheaper with same pickups.

@MikeFromNashville 4 жыл бұрын

Great honest review! As always. I own this guitar. Mine was made November 2019 as well. I actually love this guitar. I really like the way the neck feels. I love the tone of the Humbuckers and to my ears don’t hear the pickups as muddy. Not at all. I have several amps. All amps sound clear and articulate to my ears. Believe me, I’ve heard plenty of muddy Humbuckers and don’t hear these as muddy. I’ll be honest, I owned a Gibson SG Original 2 that had a Mastero Vibro last and was so disappointed. The neck felt heavier than the body and it never stayed in tune. For me this guitar is awesome for the price point. It feels very well made and I honest to goodness look at this guitar as a more expensive guitar than it is. I did have to make adjustments to the neck and action to make it play without any buzz. I really appreciate this guitar for the price and what I get out of if. Also, it stays in tune just fine. I don’t dive bomb the Vivrato but use it often. The Way the veneer looks surprisingly doesn’t bother me because of how well it plays and feels. I don’t even notice that. Thanks again for the review. I love your videos man!

@Pennygrove 4 жыл бұрын

Good defending of this cheap guitar

@perrypellerin8317 4 жыл бұрын

Mike From Nashville In the demo I didn’t hear the pick-ups as being muddy. Some people only see the forest for the trees maybe

@limitededition1053 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent review as usual from Trogly's.

@michaelphillips8520 4 жыл бұрын

My Gibson SG 61 reissue aged cherry with 59 pickups and Maestro Vibrato stays in tune great. The action is super low, medium jumbo frets, with nibbed fret ends. It was an exclusive run by American Musical Supply. I thought about the same model Epiphone SG but went with the Gibson and I don't regret it. I kind of like the two tone effect of the veneer top and sides.

@dabegga2502 2 жыл бұрын

You really helped me decide, which one to buy

@adamd.6698 4 жыл бұрын

Look up any prior Epi SG 400 cherry and see they did the whole body including bevels with veneer... why they chose to do it this way now is beyond me... now I am referring to satin finish version...

@SrDeMaFp 4 жыл бұрын

Agreed. It looks pretty half-assed.

@anthonyrosa5006 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, Yey should have chosen a plain veneer and not made it look so phony.

@moreilly914 4 жыл бұрын

The older ones were very well colour matched, this just looks 2 tone between the veneer and the body

@marshallmason1621 4 жыл бұрын

Adam D. I stripped a 2009 epi sg and it had the same goofy veneer. Bevels weren’t done

@adamd.6698 4 жыл бұрын

@@marshallmason1621 no shit wow

@EyecareBacklog1 3 жыл бұрын

Another fascinating video, thanks for sharing!

@dn5406 4 жыл бұрын

A good, succinct review. Quick and to the points of issues. Really liked this one. The guitar, I agree is hit or miss on what you like. The tremolo for me is a waste but rest would be doable. As always, compared to Gibson and a budget minded player/collector, this would win in my book. I know what I'm getting with an Epi and am willing to work with it as a hobby. I'd be pissed to cough up an extra K for a name that was too far from perfect. Good job on givin us the lo-down. 👍

@spiritoftime8464 4 жыл бұрын

I have a 2011 epiphone sg g400 pro and it's fantastic. It plays soo loud acoustically. It's perfect, i love epiphone. Anyways, great video as usual.

@IDGAF_PLUS 2 жыл бұрын

I've purchased 3 Epiphones over the last 5 years: Tony Iommi SG (2nd version), Brent Hinds Flying V, and Prohecy Les Paul (newest). Zero finish flaws. Zero fret issues. The Prophecy came from GC and needed a setup, but otherwise zero problems.

@R3TR0R4V3 4 жыл бұрын

What a beauty.. I'd rock one, that's for sure! 😎

@wynnstudios2873 4 жыл бұрын

Your diction is really, really good, man.

@raspberryjuiceentertainmen719 3 жыл бұрын

15:49 you nailed slashs tone on dont damn me there

@mattrockjm 4 жыл бұрын

Nice job ...bro I like the look of that SG I can see myself using it as a slide guitar... be safe out I enjoy your vids ...

@DDWyss 3 жыл бұрын

Those pickups sound far brighter than I would have expected.

@christianbelena 11 ай бұрын

I bought this as a 3rd backup and actually love it.

@jesuszuazo3789 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, you made a very good review

@terjeringlund345 4 жыл бұрын

I totally agree! The necks of the Epiphones I've had, has always been wrong for me. I need a good C shape neck, and I needed to go to a Gibson guitar to get that. I don't know why, but some Squire guitars (telecasters) have a really good C-shape neck. As always: great content, Austin! Love this channel!

@danieln4567 4 жыл бұрын

Oh thank god, another review. ‘Cause I was getting worried.

@5150show Жыл бұрын

Incredible guitar

@gordonhenderson1194 3 жыл бұрын

I like a flattened off neck. It's a happy go between for me, not too extreme like the Ibanez wizard or Jackson type, but not clunky. It's that comfort for having the thumb on the back for fast stuff, but still being able to hang the thumb easily for muting and bending reasons. I have a 2015 Gibson SG Standard, and it's that kind of neck, maybe it's just mine, but certainly it's ideal for how I play. Actually the reason why I just got a new epi is the styled of neck

@datnotme9921 4 жыл бұрын

I liked that light blue SG ya showed.

@caseylee12 4 жыл бұрын

Yea, I've got an sg g400 pro, no vibrato of course, and I love it! And i really like the old headstock, and it has mother of pearl inlays, logo and flower pot. The neck felt weird at first, because the only Gibson I've ever had is a Les Paul studio. I usually play all Fender stuff. But after playing it for a few minutes, it's fine and there's more room for picking a solo. And yes, i agree about the middle position being the best tone for clean and distortion. Overall, i think i prefer mine to the new models.

@Flamewalk 4 жыл бұрын

I used to own a Chinese-made Epi LP Standard (made in early 2000s). Quality in this particular new Epiphone actually seems to be quite an improvement over their older Chinese stuff. BTW, they have been doing this veneer thing for a long time and on variety of models, I think probably since they started doing guitars in Korea and China.

@krxzy810 4 жыл бұрын

Hey trogly, There is a product on stew mac called fret butter. It is a cloth a reusable cloth that cleans your fretboard, while also polishing your frets! You can use it on any neck accept unfinished maple.

@no_one1992 4 жыл бұрын

Thx for the information

@rycardoantunes8152 4 жыл бұрын

Nice tone man, cool guitar :))

@paddypiper 4 жыл бұрын

Hey! I was your 300th like!!!!

@megatrends 4 жыл бұрын

Nice review, looks pretty well made. That "Lyre" etching is a "Lyre", a U shaped (Heart shaped thing) stringed instrument. The neck carve looks like the Gibson Derek trucks SG I have, same flat back of the neck with squared edges. Not a huge fan either but it's playable.

@Rollermanfromspace 4 жыл бұрын

That sounds pretty awesome

@chilly6470 4 жыл бұрын

Looks beautiful in my opinion.

@BenBollinger 4 жыл бұрын

Very cool. Love it

@charlesharper7292 4 жыл бұрын

Man, I Love that veneer! The color too. The SG is the only Gibson I personally would buy. I didn't care for that trem. Looks like something I would build outta my toolbox. I would love to see an SG with that old knife edge trem Ibanez used to have. I still play one. Properly set up, you can bend up or down by quite a bit. Easy to string, and stays tuned very well.

@SinzuSage 4 жыл бұрын

I love this guitars neck.

@cenkocenk 4 жыл бұрын

i love that neck shape

@tocadolly2197 3 жыл бұрын

Really nice channel - good, honest, non-sentimental review. I like that guitar a lot. I have to wonder what's the big deal about the "authentic CTS pots" which you can get for ~ 4 bucks over the counter. Guitar companies use potentiometers as a selling point - what a world!

@ReprobateMind 2 жыл бұрын

I think guitarists are the problem here, I think the companies only mention it cause when they try and use cheaper stuff guitar players will call them out on it and declare your whole brand dead cause you strayed from tradition.

@NeekFreek5150 4 жыл бұрын

I have that same guitar but mine is a 2005 epiphone custom shop with chrome grover tuners with a mahogany top. Got it for 350 with a hard case from a pawn shop and it's in really good condition. Its from korea I think, I've never seen another one like it.

@lukevissers7510 4 жыл бұрын

cool profile pic dude

@bobslo_guac5073 4 жыл бұрын

Cool video!!

@erwinerwin1245 3 жыл бұрын

Great review, the best on the Net and I like the color and grain and all of that It did sound a bit shallow to me like tin.

@strat0871 4 жыл бұрын

Agree with you about the veneer and the trem. Much better looking with these headstocks now.

@geezee1579 2 жыл бұрын

I have an Original 1970 Gibson SG Standard with the Gibson Vibrola with 10 - 56 strings and never had trouble with it going out of tune except when a string broke.

@michaellaws25 4 жыл бұрын

15:35 love the toilet paper in the back!😂

@buddhamus 4 жыл бұрын

As always nice review. Do you have plans to review the Epip SG Special with P-90's? That's the one I'm most interested in.

@PaulGarage03 4 жыл бұрын

11:00 philip mcknight calls that "Mother of toilet seat"

@DarkDare47 4 жыл бұрын

Its kinda funny that even the Gibson 'mother of pearl' is not the real one, just a better fake then this one.

@wilhelmtheconquerer6214 4 жыл бұрын

If just heard that from Ben Crow of crimson guitars

@troopin 4 жыл бұрын

that has been around forever. youtubers didnt invent shit

@TheGman858 4 жыл бұрын

I can completely relate with you on that neck profile I have a non reverse firebird with that same profile and it sucks

@justsomeguywithoutamustach3rd 4 жыл бұрын

That flat neck is my favorite shape. I can play it for hours with out wearing out my thumb. It's similar to the Ibanez rg 7 string neck which is the best feeling guitar in my opinion.

@tw8245 4 жыл бұрын

Austin, get a Katana or something to do a "budget" sound. While it's awesome to hear these, you're playing them through a mesa lol. Most people buying these probably won't be playing through something like that. Love the vids, cheers from Toledo

@matthewguarna2975 4 жыл бұрын

Except you can sound even better with the katana if you know what to do

@jubei7259 4 жыл бұрын

@@matthewguarna2975 yeah, I get they're good (I played one at a local store to see for myself) but they're not that good, not up against a Mesa or any higher end tube amp.

@tw8245 4 жыл бұрын

@@matthewguarna2975 nah. I have a katana and his exact same Mesa. You aren't getting anyyyyy Mesa tones that aren't compressed and noisegated to hell that you're losing Dynamics. Good amps, but they're no Mesa.

@danielkreft 4 жыл бұрын

I don't like SGs. Never have. However, after seeing this one, I am in love! The color and especially the Vibrola really make me want one.

@JerryLeeHowell2 4 жыл бұрын

I love the weird veneer. Adds a very weird twist thats still not too far out there.

@thedakotahurley 2 жыл бұрын

@9:37 you said "Indian Yanny" fretboard, then Laurel. Is that a reference to that Laurel/Yanny thing from a few years back? haha. That's hilarious. Great review! 👍

@TheLenaweeTrekker 4 жыл бұрын

I have never known a SG guitar that didn't need to have a little shoring up. Usually it's only minor stuff, but on rare occasions, you find a basket case that would cost more to fix than getting another one, but even doner guitars come in handy sometimes.

@willhawks3020 4 жыл бұрын

i was considering buying this model but thanks to you now i know its not worth it, thanks trogly

@astrogerard2022 11 ай бұрын

My experience with my Epiphone 2020 Modern, with Pro Buckers, is that the middle position seems to be the best as well. Get a Luthier to set the guitar up properly and the Pro Buckers will sing, which is what I found on my 2020 Modern.

@kevinolson1710 4 жыл бұрын

I agree with on that neck profile.

@svenholsten1642 4 жыл бұрын

The body / neck wood thing with Epiphone is kind of weird. They advertise it as "mahagony", but when I bought one the invoice stated it as "Aucoumea klaineana" wood. This type of wood carries the word "mahagony" in its trade name (Gaboon mahagony), but it is a completely different species. Wikipedia reads out "It is a weak wood, with low decay resistance and moderate dimensional stability. The major use of gaboon is in the manufacture of plywood." So after all the only real mahagony on my G400 is the goofy looking vineer. Acousticly, my Epi sounds rather dead compared to my Gibson SG. But amplified its a whole different thing. I've put a SD "Saturday Night Special" set into the Epi, which workes out fine. And after doing that the original Gibson pups wouldn't even get closer. Therefore, I've put Burstbuckers into the Gibson, so it has come closer to the Epi. But not quite the whole distance. Obviously, the damping characteristc of the Gaboon is much more intense as with mahagony, which leaves some play for a good set of pickups.

@Smart-Alex 4 жыл бұрын

I had a 2017 Gibson SG for a year then sold it. It really ticked all the boxes including fret access and being light but I never liked the look. Bought a Les Paul instead and I’m loving it. Nice version of the SG but hate the veneer and tailpiece.

@PeteKaster 4 жыл бұрын

I have the 2020 Standard as opposed to the ‘61 variants. Beside the batwing pickguard, the major difference: - the Standard has Alnico V Classic Pro pickups instead of the Alnico II ProBuckers in the ‘61s. Mine also had a distinct neck back bow that I had to work out with the truss rod. I see this on nearly every import.

@metalinyourhead3604 4 жыл бұрын

Sweet. Would you be able to do a review on the new Epiphone inspired by Gibson Flying V?

@mannybeatsproduction2691 2 жыл бұрын

I own this guitar. And this guitar feels good. It looks good in real life. And I was able to get an angus young tone since my favorite band is ACDC. But one day ill own an actual gibson sg. For now, this guitar is a killer. Id recommended for beginners or just to appear as if you own and actual SG 😂

@Kookiebiskit 4 жыл бұрын

Oh man, I have seen some INSANE pieces of flamed mahogany covered up by that silly veneer. I get it on the Les Pauls - the binding and the roundover on the back hide the join fairly well, but the SGs just look daft. Let the body wood shine, I say!

@stranger5088 4 жыл бұрын

I know what you’re saying about the neck. I’ve been looking for an Epi LP custom to replace one I had years ago. It had a rounded comfortable neck. I was really surprised when I the new ones had a flattened back on the neck. They feel like and ESP/LTD eclipse neck now. That’s not what I want and I’m rather disappointed at it.