Is This Epiphone SG The Real Deal?

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7 ай бұрын

I test the Epiphone SG 60s Maestro Vibrola model to see how closely it resembles it's vintage inspiration. I discuss the construction and features, demo the tones, and play it in a mix through my Fender Tone Master Deluxe Reverb with no pedals. I give my opinion of the model's build quality and fretwork, and sum up with my overall thoughts as to whether this guitar is worthy of your dollars.
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@michaeld2716 2 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@leonardgriffieblues5845 2 ай бұрын

And thank you for watching.

@redcatcliveupnorth7338 7 ай бұрын

Inspirational playing as always Leonard, - and happy New year😊😊

@leonardgriffieblues5845 7 ай бұрын

Thanks so much. All the best for the New Year.

@Tonneback 7 ай бұрын

Your playing is beyond great

@leonardgriffieblues5845 7 ай бұрын

Thanks so much. Happy you enjoyed the video.

@garypannone7755 7 ай бұрын

Leonard Great video like all the rest and playing as good as ever. Isn't too bad no one puts the right neck on a guitar anymore. But the Les Paul Junior sure has a nice neck.

@leonardgriffieblues5845 7 ай бұрын

Yes, I do think Epiphone’s version of a 50s neck is a little closer than their 60s necks.

@victor1jhp 6 ай бұрын

That guitar in green looks out this planet, thank for the review cool driven tones

@leonardgriffieblues5845 6 ай бұрын

And thank you for watching.

@user-kw2yq9nm9u 7 ай бұрын

Landed on your channel to check out a paranormal tele review, ended up watching quite a few vids due to your playing. Something soul-satisfying about it. Doesn't matter what guitar you play.

@leonardgriffieblues5845 7 ай бұрын

Thanks so much. Always happy to hear when someone enjoys my channel. I hope you’ll stick around.

@csharpminorseven 7 ай бұрын

i click on your videos just to hear you play - then pick up on the information you have to share. All adds up to time well spent, so thanks Leonard, blues meister, best wishes for 2024

@leonardgriffieblues5845 7 ай бұрын

Thanks so much. All the best to you in the new year.

@philnewton2011 7 ай бұрын

Great, thorough review -- and great playing!

@leonardgriffieblues5845 7 ай бұрын

Thanks my friend.

@johnwalsh3919 7 ай бұрын

Hey Leonard first of all happy new year to you and all yours, interesting video I’m definitely going to check one of these SGs they look great and sounds great in your hands, take care ✌️🎸🧷

@leonardgriffieblues5845 7 ай бұрын

Thanks so much my friend. Happy New Year to you as well. I’m very happy you enjoy my channel.

@eduardozelada717 3 ай бұрын

I.got it and i love it, greetings from Perú 😊

@leonardgriffieblues5845 3 ай бұрын

Great to hear from you. Thanks so much for watching.

@omwilsonow 7 ай бұрын

I could definitely work with that!

@leonardgriffieblues5845 7 ай бұрын

Nice. Thanks for watching.

@rogerpr364 7 ай бұрын

Great playing🎸 and cool guitar!! Cheer's🍺☺

@leonardgriffieblues5845 7 ай бұрын

Thank you my friend, and thanks for watching.

@guitarzan0515 7 ай бұрын

Sweet guitar and of course Playing!! Sounds very good!

@leonardgriffieblues5845 7 ай бұрын

Yeah, I’m not really an SG guy but it sounds pretty decent.

@williamkyle6275 4 ай бұрын

I have a 2012 SG pro with Rosewood. My most significant complaint is the neck width is too wide for my taste, I have short fingers. Makes it not pleasurable to play. Basically a chore to try to play it. Of course I UPGRADED it with Gibson Deluxe (Kluson style) tuners, Bone nut, Gibson 57 and 57 In plus Pups, .022 PIO Caps. Changed the chrome pickup ring screws to black also does not have a veneer top or back, it is clearly a 3 piece body in cherry. Looks very nice but just can’t work with the neck width. Are most SG’s necks wide? Great playing. Cheers!

@leonardgriffieblues5845 4 ай бұрын

SG necks do vary, but most are just the normal Gibson width and vary by profile. But yeah, a neck that is comfortable for you is one of the most important considerations. Thanks so much for watching.

@Snow_flake097 21 күн бұрын

Can you show that custom guitar from your dad... Sounds awesome❤

@leonardgriffieblues5845 21 күн бұрын

If anyone is interested I can certainly show that one. My Dad’s custom guitars were very unique.

@Benjohns89 7 ай бұрын

I have this guitar. I love it! Though I find the pickups a little dark. The bridge is ok but the neck lacks a little top end, will probably replace both for an alnico 5 set

@leonardgriffieblues5845 7 ай бұрын

I enjoy Alnico II humbuckers, but, while these aren’t bad at all, they’re not quite in the same league as my favorite A2 models like Duncan Seth Lovers or A2 Pros. And of course your amp or choice will have an impact as well. A2 buckers work really well with blackface Fenders for instance. Thanks so much for watching.

@Benjohns89 7 ай бұрын

What are they like? The only pafs I've tried are the tonerider alnico 2 classics. In my les paul they work, especially in the neck. However they just didnt gel with my sg. I put the probucker back in the bridge and I'm settling for the tonerider in the neck but it sounds a little muffled and not open enough @@leonardgriffieblues5845

@braddietzmusic2429 7 ай бұрын

Sounds great, but I can’t seem to easily get comfortable with the way the strap buttons are placed and how far away from the body the lowest frets feel while wearing it with a strap. Maybe I’m not an SG guy, but I’m never able to spend enough time with one in store to know without buying it first. I notice you don’t play it with a strap either, and I suppose sitting without a strap is probably the most comfortable playing physiology, but from my limited experience, that’s very different from standing with a strap.

@leonardgriffieblues5845 7 ай бұрын

Well, I’ve played SGs with and without a strap, and at one time I performed with one five nights a week. I never had a problem but yeah, if it’s not comfortable then obviously it may be the wrong choice. To be clear, I’m not really an SG guy either having not owned one as a stage guitar since the 80s. My favorite recent SG was the Gibson SG Junior I reviewed about a year ago. That one felt nice and had a lot of character. Thanks for watching.