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@SeanHensley-kq6pf2 ай бұрын
To be honest I don't care which one has the more expensive pickups. I would switch them out with Seymour Duncans anyway. Custombuckers are way overpriced.
@patrickgiles27003 ай бұрын
I honestly don’t understand the debate over the new pricing. Really? Have y’all looked at the 1000 series LTDs, or Pro Series Jackson’s? They’re all around $1,500 now! The new Epi gives you actual Gibson pickups just like the Gibson model, ebony, mother of pearl and a hard case for $1,299? I think it’s a reasonable price.
@KellerFkinRyan3 ай бұрын
true however those all have stainless frets which can save you hundreds down the line. I think it really depends on what youre willing to spend on. is maintenance a big factor? get the LTD. is the pickup a specific thing you need? go with epiphone. need both? sucks to be you, pay up $5000 or swap in Gibson pickups on an LTD
@jkeating79063 ай бұрын
I think it’s hard to get over the perception of epiphone as a beginner/intermediate guitar. In my experience at least, ESPs are completely out of everyone’s price range so LTD is a good choice if you want that type of guitar, and many people play LTDs on stage without looking like an amateur. Jackson says Jackson on the headstock no matter what series it is, same with fender. But if you play an epiphone on stage people will think you’re an amateur. It’s a dumb and it shouldn’t matter but it does to a lot of people. I guess there would be uproar from Gibson owners if Gibson started putting their name on non USA-made guitars, though.
@KellerFkinRyan3 ай бұрын
@@jkeating7906 tbf fender does have the squier series, and even on the mexican fenders i’ve had some bad experiences. that said, american fender doesn’t seem to give a shit about the guitar unless it’s an ultra luxe
@jkeating79063 ай бұрын
@@KellerFkinRyan yeah sure, but a Mexican fender is on the same level in terms of price and quality as a mid-range Epiphone these days, yet you still get to have “fender” on the headstock and look like a serious musician. Again, it’s all dumb but it makes a difference to a lot of people.
@KellerFkinRyan3 ай бұрын
@@jkeating7906 i’d honestly disagree, i think the high end epiphones are the shit. imho there’s no difference between one of these custom shop epiphones and a gibson other than nitro lacquer and a different word on the headstock. on the other hand, i think the mexican fenders are quite bad. it’s almost ironic that fender seems proud to put their name on those guitars yet gibson won’t put their name on these kick ass epis. as someone who works at an american guitar factory (won’t say which for job security lol) there really is no excuse for how much of a downgrade in craftsmanship there is going to a mexican fender. they’re all regular humans going to their full time job, and it’s inexcusable how many flaws come out of the mexican factory compared to corona.
@keithbolves2783 ай бұрын
I actually just received mine today, and honestly I’m really impressed. I like it much more than I expected to. It looks awesome, it’s lightweight, it plays really well and the Gibson pickups are better than I expected. The sustain on mine is really good. Part of me was hoping I would not like it so I could return it and save the money. But I was so pleasantly surprised that it is now going to stay with me.
@TheEvdavis7Ай бұрын
How are the frets? thinking about getting one have jumbo frets on it. Thes frets on the actual Gibson custom looks bigger/thicker that the fret on the Epiphone. What are your thoughts?
@dorianmorningstar76383 ай бұрын
You can criticize all you want these are fine guitars.. as the owner of both Gibson Les Pauls and The 1979 Adam Jones Epiphone Les Paul Custom theres nothing significant enough that I can find to definitively say that my Gibsons are 2K better than the Epiphone inspired by Gibson custom shop… criticism from this guy sounds a bit whiny and nit picky to say the least … Gibsons themselves make PLENTY of dud guitars so don’t be fooled into thinking that just because it’s a Gibson its better.. for example..this guitar is better that a Gibson Les Paul Studio in EVERY way.. it just is … and ANYONE can be a self proclaimed expert on guitars.. do your research people and stop taking peoples personal biases and opinions as gospel truths
@pharmerdavid14322 ай бұрын
Well said, and supposedly if you flip the magnets on the 490/498 pickups it improves both of them, that way you have the AlNiCo-5 in the neck, and AlNiCo-2 in the bridge, which improves the tone in both - otherwise this is one of my least favorite Gibson humbucker sets. I also wish they used a satin finish on the neck, but I like the gloss finish on the body. Except for the gloss neck and pickups this is a great guitar, I'm going to be sanding the gloss off the neck and switching the magnets (haven't done it yet, but everybody that does swears by it)......cheers!
@Elementalism2 ай бұрын
I haven't played these custom epiphones yet. But I own a 2010 Epi Les Paul Standard and a 2021 Gibson 50s Les Paul Standard. The difference in the two is noticeable to me. I rarely play the Epiphone anymore. The feel, the sound of the Gibson is noticeably better. But like I said, maybe these new Epiphones have upped their game.
@thepurgatorykids2 ай бұрын
As an owner of both Epiphones & Gibsons, I agree with you that the Epiphones are great guitars now-- but if you're spending $1,000 on them, you are losing money because of the name on the headstock (whether it's fair or not, that's the market). Gibson, at least, holds better resale value. Maybe that'll change in the future, but it has certainly held true over the years to now.
@fordhamdonnington2738Ай бұрын
Isn't it more than just the name on the headstock though? As these are manufactured in China.
@thepurgatorykidsАй бұрын
@@fordhamdonnington2738 Maybe, but Chinese made Fenders hold better resale value than Squiers. These newer Epiphones are perhaps 90-95% the guitars that American made Gibsons are, in terms of quality and joy of playing, but unless the market changes over time, Gibsons are usually an investment while Epiphones rarely are.
@nvlddmkm128217 күн бұрын
My biggest complaint with these guitars….is they didn’t bother changing the naming convention. Do you want a $799 Epiphone Les Paul Custom or a $1,299 Epiphone Les Paul Custom…. This makes searching the SKUs VERY annoying. The guitars are great but I honestly do get the pricing complaints. I think people comparing them to LTDs or Jacksons forget that these are made in China which does make a difference. Indonesian or Korean factory quality is definitely a thing, and sure you can get a great one of these, but you can also get a real stinker - so that’s why I believe people are more upset over the pricing, hardware aside, it’s still an Epiphone made in China. Now if these were the made in Korea or Japan models that Epiphone did way back in the day….then these would be amazing.
@Stykmon25 күн бұрын
Bought the black one when they first came out in the spring. Just brought it for a setup. This is what my luthier (he's been at it for over 30 years) had to say about it - I worked on an Epiphone/Gibson most of the day. These Epiphone guitars have all Gibson pots, Gibson pickups, heavy wiring , Grover tuners, very well matched stop tail piece and great machined bridge and studs that actually fit tightly. Intonation was out and the neck was out but all in all a really nice guitar with good weight, not to heavy with that great D shaped neck. The 1/4 jack was heavy duty with good pots, all name brand parts well wired with heavy wire, much larger diameter than what I normally see. - He said he had to do more work recently on a brand new Gibson gold top than he had to do on this Epiphone. Love this guitar.
@michaelsakells1693 ай бұрын
I got mine in alpine white last month from Sweetwater, and I've been playing it almost every day. I love it so much.
@reverb5083 ай бұрын
Congrats! Alpine White looks so nice on a Custom. Randy Rhoads fan?
@michaelsakells1693 ай бұрын
Yup, well any rocker who plays a Les Paul. I chose the custom in Alpine white because it pops out a lot more than the ebony version @reverb508
@michaelsakells1693 ай бұрын
@@reverb508plus I wanted a custom shop les paul, but the gibson versions are too expensive, and I don't want mine to yellow too quickly
@PicoDePaulo3 ай бұрын
Did Sweetwater hook you up with a deal? I want one of these but the price is just a bit too much when I know I can get a MIJ Orville or Greco for around the same price
@michaelsakells1693 ай бұрын
Sadly no. This is technically my first purchase from Sweetwater. My coworkers recommended them since they set it up for me, and check the quality. @@PicoDePaulo
@eertje013 ай бұрын
They really should have re-introduced the Orville brand name and put that on the expensive epiphone headstocks.
@HANDBALLDIEHARD3 ай бұрын
The best copies and Gibson realized that and took the line over back then.
@Loycole693 ай бұрын
It's crazy to think that at one point, Gibson couldn't even get ebony fretboards on their custom shop LPs for a time...now they are putting them on their cheapest Epiphone LP customs.
@leviathan_is_me3 ай бұрын
It's crazy that the cheapest Epiphone is over $1000. Especially in today's environment.
@banditkeithkingofduelmonsters3 ай бұрын
@@leviathan_is_me It's crazy that fools are buying overpriced import guitars made by slave labor. If I'm going to buy a guitar built by slave labor it should be cheap.
@leviathan_is_me3 ай бұрын
@banditkeithkingofduelmonsters right.... slave labor. You DO know 99% of these imports are built in the same factory with the same materials, right? Cort, PRS, Epiphone, etc.. just because something is made in a country other than the U.S. doesn't mean it is slave labor.
@fernandosilva62953 ай бұрын
@@banditkeithkingofduelmonsters "I don't want to support the multibillion dollar company exploiting chinese workers, I want to support the multibillion dollar company exploiting local workers"
@777Lateralus3 ай бұрын
It’s crazy someone would pay over $1000 for tiis
@mr3klaxАй бұрын
I’ll take this any day over the 1959 Standard just like I’ll take an Ebony fretboard over Indian Laurel. I can swap pickups but I can’t swap fretboards. I’m not saying it can’t be done but for all practical intents and purposes, changing fretboards would be impractical if not difficult.
@matmetalhead63 ай бұрын
I mean, 1.3k USD is still very cheap compared to an actual Gibson, considering that a Standard is pretty much 3k at this point.
@williamdesmarais49313 ай бұрын
That is a valid point, but when a 59 goes from $700 to $1,300 and the only real difference is burstbuckers vs custombuckers (which both have the same cost to manufacture) something is definitely going on.
@martyshwaartz9713 ай бұрын
There’s a LOT of really good single cuts in this price range though
@tonedowne3 ай бұрын
Yeah but you can get a second hand Gibson studio for that money and a new Tribute (if you can find one), which have the same pickups plus nitro finish. I can see the argument for the custom bucker loaded Epiphones with the thinner finish, but not this one.
@bladeoflucatiel3 ай бұрын
Gibsons costed 1k for studio/special models before the bankrupcy, I'll be damned the day I pay 1000 bucks for an epiphone.
@ReubenGuitars3 ай бұрын
The real issue is what a Gibson costs. Thats why they can try to justify these prices because if their "real" versions are daylight robbery, then they can justify charging more for the cheaper option. I dislike that mentality.
@CountScotula3 ай бұрын
I've wanted a Gibson LP Custom since the 90s. I'm just a hobbyist so I could never justify the price. I had tried some of the previous Epiphone LP Custom versions but they just didn't do it for me despite them being great guitars. When these came out I jumped on an Alpine White one (which does much better at hiding scratches and swirls). It's really fantastic guitar and absolutely scratches that itch for me. I don't see it as I got a worse deal than the other inspired by Gibson guitars. I see it as saving almost $5000 for the guitar I really wanted.
@TylerJohnstonGuitar3 ай бұрын
I loved my Epiphone LP Custom when I had it. However, the pricetag on that one was 1,000 USD lower. I’d rather have something MIJ at this price point.
@weedian7103 ай бұрын
That would be awesome. I’d be a buyer for sure if they were MIJ.
@johnsmith-oh2xo3 ай бұрын
Yes I have a nice 1989 Greco EG59-70 made in the FujiGen factory and it is amazing.....
@the_hippykiller223 ай бұрын
Any Edwards, Tokai, Greco etc would wipe the floor with that overpriced thing. This is a nice 500$ guitar.
@thesleekgreek3 ай бұрын
It’s true this is what I would say a ANYTHING Fujigen - like my Les paul blows all this epiphone and even most Gibson out the water
@rocktorrocks3 ай бұрын
Agreed! MIJ is way better value at this price point.
@IJIIKY91923 ай бұрын
I got one in white. I've used it twice live and it sounded and played great. No regrets and I love the 498t as well. Would definitely buy again
@joermnyc3 ай бұрын
Needs a middle pickup for some Jimmy Page Black Beauty mods. 😂
@Whiskey043 ай бұрын
Trogly needs to come down his high and realize not everyone can afford a 5k Gibson custom. For $1300 new, that Epiphone makes kids' and even grown mens dreams come true
@samuelllakaj54393 ай бұрын
Agreed. On the Epiphone. But I think even as a LP Custom fan, I'm slightly persuaded to get the SG. It IS a better deal (pickups) and maybe I'll like it more... I don't think so, but for the same exact price it's nice to hear the comparison by what we'd call a "veteran" who knows his guitars. That's my defense of Trogly.
@Whiskey043 ай бұрын
@samuelllakaj5439 Trogly also does things to get views, and the headline on this video is one of them. He focused on the negative. Not everyone can afford Gibson USA
@djolemadzarevic18 күн бұрын
No, it won't. They still won't have Gibson. The dream will still be unfulfilled.
@ashleymerritt94613 ай бұрын
I think people really need to chill on this price stuff, a Gibson LP custom is crazy money, the epis used to be way cheaper when they used cheap pickups, plastic inlays and multi piece necks. Nowadays they genuinely are built essentially like a Gibson but from overseas, the price is fair more or less. We gotta start to see em more like an esp ec1000 or something.
@tonedowne3 ай бұрын
I think it’s the resale value that freaks people out. Having Epiphone on the headstock immediately drops the value as soon as it leaves the shop. Having literally boatloads of these turning up all over the world, all identical, is going to keep the SH prices down, and there is so much competition from other brands at this price point and below. And a lot of people are salty that this used to be the entry price into Gibson with the Tribute range, and that’s been discontinued and replaced with these Epiphones with poly finishes. Having said that, I think the 355 is actually a good deal.
@the_hippykiller223 ай бұрын
I would agree if the quality was on par with an EC1000, and it's not
@csharp573 ай бұрын
@@tonedowneLegitimately argument for those thinking about selling in the future. I’m thinking about carrying it to every gig I can for the next 7-10 years, hopefully passing in on well broken in to be played for years to come
@Les5373 ай бұрын
They spent 20 years teaching us that epi were cheap starter guitars. The brand is DEAD to me. Why don't they just print gibson on the head in the same way fender makes mexi strats?
@tonedowne3 ай бұрын
@@Les537 Or bring back the Orville brand name, or do like PRS by adding something like SE onto the headstock. Maybe IC for Import Custom
@mikestrowbridge3 ай бұрын
The pickups are a down grade from the other models but as you pointed out, they are the correct pickups and you need the 498t for a modern custom so it is difficult to fault them for that issue. The fretboard is ebony while the other models are Indian Laurel so as woods go, this one is the closest, and to me that makes up for the difference in pickup cost vs the other 1,299 models. So the way I see it, I get a Custom for 1,299 with a finish that is more durable than the Gibson model and no fret nubs to go bad. Mine will be here on Sunday.
@Myfingersstinklikefish3 ай бұрын
From Sweetwater...Epiphone’s acclaimed ProBucker pickups The key ingredient to the Les Paul’s early success was the PAF humbucking pickup. The first of its kind to hit the mainstream, the Patent Applied For humbuckers defined the sound of a generation with their fat tone and clear response. With the price of vintage PAFs skyrocketing, Epiphone set out to create their own PAF-style pickup. Thus, the ProBucker humbucking pickup was born. Inspired by the original PAF sound, these pickups pump out full, overwound tones with incredible clarity. When you plug in, you’ll instantly recognize the signature Les Paul punch.
@user-qn1tw4nk1e3 ай бұрын
Absolutely these are highly recommended and acclaimed pickups it's amazing these so called experts don't know this but what do you want it's the Internet all walks of stupid are here
@andrewhouse32463 ай бұрын
You tried and tried, even brought out the Gibson....for 1200$ it's a winner.
@TayTayKemp3 ай бұрын
Imma take a hard pass on any epiphone especially one for $1300. I’ll just get a nicer guitar from another manufacturer or a used Gibson
@florisvanlingen3 ай бұрын
I also recently took a hard pass on Gibson. For €2400 you can get an Eastman, Maybach Lester or Tokai that is made with quality materials, feels and sounds just as good as the €3000 Gibson if not better and has a fit and finish twice as good.
@gavinsomerville76903 ай бұрын
Epiphone is a Gibson. It’s a Gibson with a shitty nut, iffy fretwear, and good electronics with crappy wiring. Way more bang for your buck and they sound identical.
@TayTayKemp3 ай бұрын
@@gavinsomerville7690 when you know you know, when you don’t know you don’t know
@gavinsomerville76903 ай бұрын
@@TayTayKemp I’ve been a professional luthier for years. I know the difference in quality and have repaired many vintage Gibsons from their golden era. After you’ve repaired a couple thousand guitars, you get pretty familiar with how it all works, and what matters and doesn’t.
@TayTayKemp3 ай бұрын
@@gavinsomerville7690 that’s nice, I gave my opinion, I clearly disagree with yours. I feel differently based on my many years of playing and working on guitars too
@NadiaPatrickZhukavaFuchs3 ай бұрын
Uh, that looks like my very first guitar. Yamaha 80´s LP-Style. Don´t have it anymore but I think it was one of those "illegal" ones. Thanks for the memory trip...
@ehsanhaq155Ай бұрын
Japanese??
@LG-ot9uv3 ай бұрын
Nice guitar. I own a Black Beauty Japanese Epiphone LPC-80, made by the famous Fujigen factory. It has the open book headstock since back it was made in the 90’s. I bought it back in 2010 straight from Japan, from the renown retailer Ishibasji. It has a long neck tenon, the downsides compared to this guitar are the absence of ebony fretboard, real mother of Pearl inlays, and the pickups/ electronics, although the latter could be upgraded. Japanese craftsmanship is outstanding and people who are aware with the Japanese guitars, know what I’m talking about. It doesn’t need an additional advertisement: ) And I would buy one of these new Epiphones, if they released a Wine red Les Paul Custom.
@ehsanhaq155Ай бұрын
FGN owner here. Those things can give Gibson a proper run for the money. I got Epiphone and FGN and Gibson LPs and from a purely value perspective, FGN wins easily.
@kingofpentacles3213Ай бұрын
They have released a wine red Custom. It’s the Jerry Cantrell signature LP Custom.
@leviathan_is_me3 ай бұрын
Every time I hear "premium like feature" I really hear "Charges hundreds for something they kinda trued to emulate..."
@Crackshot7293 ай бұрын
I'm sorry, what exactly is being emulated here? It's got a long neck tenon, it's got a one piece neck, Gibson pickups, mother of pearl inlays, etc. those are all specs, and I don't see anything being emulated. If your real beef is where it's made, just say so.
@leviathan_is_me3 ай бұрын
@Crackshot729 me? If so, my issue is basically what you said. It's a Gibson knock-off, made by Gibson. What's the point? Think of it like McDonald's for a sec. There was a dollar menu...now it's a 1, 2, 3 dollar menu. $5 foot-longs are friggin $13 now (let's see if...no, no one IS THAT dumb..)? Epiphone was a off brand. Now it got everything including the friggin headstock....it's a chibson made under Gibson branding for Gibson money. If I'm the only one with my head tilted, fine. I'll see ya down the road. I'll be the one holding the "hahaha told ya so" sign or eating the big plate of crow, either way.
@waynegale12233 ай бұрын
@@Crackshot729 It's still made in China, that's the beef!
@Crackshot7293 ай бұрын
Good luck owning anything if you're unwilling to buy something Chinese made. As for the Epiphone, you're talking about $1299 versus $5000. If I can get something that is constructed similar to and plays as well as a Gibson for that kind of money, I'll take it. I own Gibson and I own Epiphone and unfortunately the difference is not that stark anymore.
@leviathan_is_me3 ай бұрын
Where it is made means little to nothing to me. I own guitars from Mexico, Indonesia, China, Japan, USA, etc.
@thetoneknob44933 ай бұрын
ebony used to grow in several country's but guitar company gobbled it all up..their is now only one source for ebony. the owner of Taylor guitars bought the last remaining forest! and of those trees 1 in 20 of them will be black and suitable for fret boards. they used to scrap those 19 trees that went uniformly colored. i was more than disturbed wen i realized how much waste was created. the men cutting the trees only got payed for the black logs..well thankfully that has changed. they now use all of the logs they cut..that's why you might see white and black ebony on some guitars now.
@Sameold873 ай бұрын
Hope they used the rest for other stuffs
@666thsense3 ай бұрын
custom buckers are not vastly superior. i bought the SG and i hate the pickups. they're good for cleans, but with any kind of actual overdrive or gain they're squelchy sounding and tinny/scratchy. wish it came with a 498 495 and 490
@jackwinder3 ай бұрын
Yes, my experience as well. I had them in my R7 (2019) and the sound was weak and jangly, no bottom end at all. I put a set of Bareknuckel The Mule in it and it sounds so good right now, very balanced. In other Gibsons I have modified 500T pups with one A8 Alnico magnet in it, very good for overdrive. 498T are very good for (hard) rock as well.
@clarkbabin97993 ай бұрын
I hear no difference between the Tribal or the Epi.
@PrisonerD3 ай бұрын
Not sure what speakers you're listening on, but there was a clear cut difference between them - the Gibson had a much clearer tone and more bite to the attack of the notes.
@vincentnieto77923 ай бұрын
Small difference. The Epiphone still sounds great.
@jimjim70083 ай бұрын
I've noticed huge difference, the Epiphone sounded tinny/thin while the Gibson sounded warmer fuller. Pretty sure the feel is different too due to the nitro finish on the Gibson.
@plecogod3 ай бұрын
@@PrisonerD There is definitely a difference, but I would have liked to have heard the Epiphone with a new set of strings. If you notice, Trogly almost never changes the strings on the guitars he throws on the bench. If you have ever bought a used guitar with old strings or a new guitar with cheap strings, you know how much of a difference a new set of your favorite strings will make. Not saying the Gibson pickups are not better, but they are not 4-5 times as good IMO.
@jimmyjames20223 ай бұрын
Epiphone Les Paul Custom (490/498) is $1900CAD in Canada versus the Gibson Les Paul Modern Lite (490/498) is $2000CAD. Epi brings the bling. I'm not a fan of the Modern Lite series (colors are awesome but light satin wears too fast; no coil taps in a "modern") so maybe the Epi is more tempting.
@donthewatcher3 ай бұрын
epiphone les paul customs had coil taps 2018 and earlier you can find them for $400 just put some 490r/498t gibson pickups in it no coil taps 2020-2021-2024
@eddierosales16803 ай бұрын
Wild to me how many guitar snobs are so against the IBGC collection. They’re not for you. Please wipe your tears with the cash you’re all saving by not buying these
@FrehleyBurst9-18783 ай бұрын
Nice Steve Jones Riffs! That is from the Sex Pistols LP Nevermind The Bollocks, Here's The Sex Pistols and the song is Anarchy in The UK. Steve Jones has amazing riffs on many songs. When guitar players think of The 1974 Gibson Les Paul Custom in Alpine White some say Randy Rhodes but it was Steve Jones way before Randy and his signature will cost you upwards of 15K.
@jubei72593 ай бұрын
Yeah, massive Pistols fan here. I got my white Gibson LPC in the early 90's coz I was in a punk band & Jonesy had one (still got her too)
@PeteSlater3 ай бұрын
I have a Gibson Les Paul Modern with 490R and 498T pups and a beautful custom finish which I just love. But I don't like to take it outside to play due to it being so pretty and expensive. So I picked up one of these Epis in white, due to it having the same pups as my Gibson and an ebony fretboard which I love, and I gotta say, it's a wonderful guitar. It feels great in hand and plays really well. Also sounds very close to my Gibson. And I won't be afraid to take it out to play. My Gibson cost me over £3000, the Epi cost £1200. I consider the Epi to be a bargain.
@reverb5083 ай бұрын
I think it's really cool that people can get "reasonably" affordable versions of high-end Gibsons that look the part. The headstock makes all the difference. That said, I do kinda wish Gibson revived the Orville brand to do this. Epiphone is a brand with its own history; I'd like to see them focus on making those guitars instead of budget versions of Gibson models.
@FrankBuyers...guitarista-iu3zg3 ай бұрын
The specs of the 2021 Epiphone custom koa Les Paul now recently discontinued real koa top premium electronics hardware and build and proper epiphone headstock.... epiphone put out high models long before 2024....Les Paul Custom Bound All-Mahogany Body w/ Koa Top 24.75" Scale Rolled Mahogany Neck w/ Ebony Fretboard & Pearloid Inlays Dual ProBucker Humbucker Pickups Era-Appropriate Wiring & CTS Potentiometers Fixed Bridge, Graph Tech NuBone Nut '60s Style Kalamazoo Headstock & Grover Rotomatic 18:1 TunersThe new Epiphone Koa-topped mahogany body Les Paul Custom is part of Epiphone’s Inspired by Gibson Collection and honors the 1950s classic designed by Mr. Les Paul himself in 1954 as the “tuxedo” version of his groundbreaking solid body masterpiece! Featuring the traditional Custom bound all-mahogany body, 60s SlimTaper™ neck profile, ebony fingerboard with block inlays, gold Epiphone LockTone™ Tune-O-Matic™ bridge and Stop Bar tailpiece, a pair of critically acclaimed Epiphone ProBucker™ humbuckers, and Custom split-diamond inlay on the headstock. This Epiphone Inspired by Gibson model also has the 60s style Kalamazoo headstock, rolled neck for a comfortable feel, Graph Tech® NuBone® nut, era-appropriate wiring, and CTS® pots.Body Type: Solidbody Body Shape: Les Paul Custom Body Material: Mahogany Top Material: Koa Body Finish: Gloss Color: Natural NECK Neck Material: Mahogany Neck Shape: Slim Taper Neck Joint: Set Neck Radius: 12" Fingerboard Material: Ebony Fingerboard Inlay: Pearloid Blocks Number of Frets: 22, Medium Jumbo Scale Length: 24.75" Nut Width: 1.693" Nut Material: Graph Tech NuBone HARDWARE Bridge/Tailpiece: Epiphone LockTone Tune-O-Matic Bridge with Stopbar Tailpiece Tuners: Kidney-style Tuners ELECTRONICS Neck Pickup: Pro Bucker 2 Humbucker Bridge Pickup: Pro Bucker 3 Humbucker Controls: 2 x volume, 2 x tone Switching: 3-way toggle pickup switch
@Myfingersstinklikefish3 ай бұрын
Excellent thanks for posting.. people really need to start doing research first before they open their mouths..
@booshting35203 ай бұрын
3 usernames, 1 actual person 😅 High end, Probuckers? 😅😅😅 Watch out, lads. It's the Koa collective mwhahahaaaa😅
@user-qn1tw4nk1e3 ай бұрын
@@booshting3520says the guy no one pays attention too
@booshting35203 ай бұрын
@@user-qn1tw4nk1e Irony, I love that 😆
@TM-ev2tc3 ай бұрын
When you get new strings what strings do you use.
@doctoribanez3 ай бұрын
You can get a ltd ec1000 for te same and it will have a fancy top, name brand pickups and tonepros bridge and tail piece with locking tuners, stainless steel frets
@robertcarey33833 ай бұрын
The ESP is a MUCH better guitar than the Epiphone. For 1500 you can get a Fgn 20 Les Paul out of the Ibanez factory in Japan (Where they make the Japan custom shop Ibanez) and it is a better guitar than the Gibson.
@the_hippykiller223 ай бұрын
The EC1000 is gonna be a much better guitar. Sadly it doesn't look like a Gibson so it's a no go for a lot of people. Also the upper fret access is much better
@scottclydesdale16743 ай бұрын
@@the_hippykiller22 Just ordered an ec-1000fr see-through-black. I like the look of this ESPs version of a single cut as much as Gibson's.
@drippinglass3 ай бұрын
Why do LTD guys always call their guitars ESP?
@scottclydesdale16743 ай бұрын
@@drippinglass Because they come in a box with the large letters ESP ?
@corycunningham43363 ай бұрын
490r and 498t might cost less but don’t let the price point fool you they are a great versatile pickup
@IndyRockStar3 ай бұрын
I do not know why Gibson and Epiphone always use a white(ish) switch tip on the Ebony LP Custom. Changing it to a black switch tip is the first thing I changed on my Gibson Custom LP Custom. The white switch tip looks so out of place with the rest of the guitar.
@ChrisShortyAllen3 ай бұрын
To match the binding. Black is not a colour.
@the_hippykiller223 ай бұрын
I put a gold switch tip on mine, looks great
@IndyRockStar3 ай бұрын
@@ChrisShortyAllen It still look dumb.
@IndyRockStar3 ай бұрын
@@the_hippykiller22 I thought about putting a brass one on mine too. Good idea..
@mindthedrift.3 ай бұрын
Paying 1400 for an Epiphone is insane.
@braciole76673 ай бұрын
The price of EVERYTHING is insane these days. Haven't you noticed ?
@JokersWild703 ай бұрын
How about over $7 for a pound of hamburger? Dude, everything has gone up!
@gavinsomerville76903 ай бұрын
It’s not the same stuff they were putting out years ago. These are legit beautiful instruments. No difference in Gibson besides it has a shitty nut, iffy fretwork, and the wiring isn’t pretty.
@mutantgenius87353 ай бұрын
Trogly, I couldn't help but notice that Gibson's 490R/498T set is advertised as having 4-conductor wiring, which has a gray plastic coat. If Epiphone is advertising having that set in this LP Custom, why do I see silver braided wire (2-conductor) instead of a gray-colored wire (4-conductor)? Could those pickups be old stock?
@mikes0623 ай бұрын
It’s kind of funny the comments complaining about the cost of these, they don’t seem to understand how inflation works and that the company including its workers need to make money, there’s a lot going into that. Businesses have to be sustainable to stay in business, whether you like or think Gibson and Epiphone is worth it is certainly up to you but you should consider all of that. I bought my Epiphone Les Paul Custom used in 2003, it’s a 2002 model so not very old at that time for about $450 if I remember right, which is almost $800 in todays money. I’ve modded and upgraded it and been very happy with it and it just gets better with age, the alpine white has aged to a nice yellowing and looks awesome. Feel free to disagree with me but if you’re thinking about cost of things like this that needs to be considered. I know I’m making a lot more money than I was at the end of my senior year of high school when I bought that guitar! And I bet all of you are as well! 😆
@J_Braz_3 ай бұрын
This guitar has the regular Epiphone bridge adjustment. The other new epis have the Gibson style adjustment. Im curious why that is.
@Trog3 ай бұрын
because it isn't a specific year reissue custom so they used the "Nashville Bridge" epiphone equivalent. I'm surprised they didn't do the ABR-1 style inserts too just to have uniformity in the collection
@J_Braz_3 ай бұрын
@@Trog wow! My first reply form the man, the myth, the legend,The Trog!!! I am not worthy! I am not worthy!!! Seriously though. Huge fan of your channel. Been watching for many years. ✌️
@eddierosales16803 ай бұрын
My problem with these is the choices! Between the 2 customs, 59 std, korina explorer, and 355, how can I possibly pick just one?
@erikkorhonen3 ай бұрын
JJN needs to get a gibson headstock signature
@southernpanda333 ай бұрын
They need to give us the Lefty option. I’d buy that guitar if it was available in left handed.
@robertdavidtingstrom1183 ай бұрын
Flip it upside down like Hendrix! 🎸 I’m a lefty but I play right handed.
@fuzzymuppet19903 ай бұрын
They dont make left-handed pianos, just saying
@fuzzymuppet19903 ай бұрын
😊
@TheGreatGadfly3 ай бұрын
@@robertdavidtingstrom118like piano
@southernpanda333 ай бұрын
@@fuzzymuppet1990 if they did, I wouldn’t play. I can’t play right handed. I tore the tendon in my left wrist and can’t form the shapes needed for chords with it. Hence why I play left handed.
@williamtm19653 ай бұрын
wait until next year and buy these 40-50% cheaper
@donthewatcher3 ай бұрын
2020/2021 LP customs were epi best seller. i got $100 off a 2024 from a thousand oaks ca. mom and pop music shop. 5/3/24 with the maple cap and headstock made the diff for me
@samuelllakaj54393 ай бұрын
I once found a Kalamazoo Epi LP on Ebay for over a grand ($). I can't get stuff from Sweetwater 'cause I don't know how it works for Europe but I'm surprised the white ones on ebay are so expensive still. And this one Japanese seller was selling the new Epi for sixteen hundred. Like, come on. I'm no expert but this doesn't seem like it'll get cheaper... or maybe I'm justifying my compulsive purchases XD.
@Clearview683 ай бұрын
They're pretty much the same guitars now. The feeling that the Epiphone still doesn't quite measure up is purely psychological, because you don't want it to. People need to let go of this factor that the cost and location of manufacture determine "better". And yes, I own and play bot brands as a professional working musician. Have 30 or 40 Gibsons and in the past couple of years decided to see the difference for myself (with an open mind). And honestly, I find myself reaching for the Epis more often lately. Not that they're better but, equal.
@silverstone32283 ай бұрын
Human psychology goes towards the brand name, whatever u try to do to please, people will still wana see the word gibson on their instrument and the word rolex pn their watch
@Lukeclayson3 ай бұрын
I’ve always wanted a black LP custom, I have Gibson USA guitars but I just can’t justify spending between £5k and £7k on one depending on the model. This new Epiphone one is very tempting.
@Clearview683 ай бұрын
Worst deal? You're getting a Gibson Les Paul Custom for 1299.... That's the greatest deal ever. And custom buckers are not "better". Only slightly different and a matter of personal preference. I think the 490/498 are the best set Gibson has ever produced.
@rico47723 ай бұрын
I think he means compared to the already existing Epi LP Custom (which costs 799$) it's not worth the upgrade. But that comes with probuckers, kalamazoo headstock, cheap toggle Switch, no maple cap and wilkinson tuners, furthermore acrylic inlays 😅 so i don't understand it either, the new one is way better
@jessehurtado2056Ай бұрын
I purchased one for 1150.00, the I really love the 490/498 Pickups, that with the Ebony fret board, mahogany neck, maple top and real nice case, I cannot justify spending 5500.00 plus for the US made custom.
@ernestgarduno14923 ай бұрын
These new Epis look amazing and I love the headstocks. However, they are asking a large premium for shoddy work, at least with Mexican made fenders and PRS SEs you get great build quality and affordability. Not 100% sold in these yet. Need a year of tweaking of quality before I will consider it.
@I-Libertine3 ай бұрын
They call it ebony, but Tbh, I wouldn't care if it were richlite: those boards feel infinitely better than the Indian laurel, and, frankly, look great. I wish that richlite were the go-to option.
@martyshwaartz9713 ай бұрын
Richlite’s the best. Feels and looks like ebony but way lower maintenance.
@grimoire78513 ай бұрын
richlite no sound
@donthewatcher3 ай бұрын
well said honest review, I got a 2024 Alpine LP custom 5/3/24 got a great deal from instrumental music thousand oaks Ca, a mom and pop music store. The custom does have a maple cap and a long neck tenon unlike the 2021 model .
@jackwinder3 ай бұрын
Thanks for the review! I ordered a black one last week with a 18% discount at Baxshop (Holland) and that price is okay for me (1125 Euro). I always wanted a Custom next to my USA Gibsons and R7 CS but for gigs I would not dare to bring a Gibson Custom and I don't want to spend 5330 Euro as well. It's a personal choice you make and what suits best in a certain situation.
@airyboo64433 ай бұрын
I own an IBG ES 335, and a Fender Japan aerodyne. The Epiphone i paid $500, the Fender $700. The differnce in craftsmanship is IMMENSE. The Epiphone required $250 to get up to snuff, and it still isn't in the same ballpard as the Fender out of the box. The Fender feels as nice as american ultras. For me the name doesn't matter, but same as guitar pedals, i will not be wasting any money one anything coming out of China. America, Japan, UK, and Germany only for me.
@hazezw98043 ай бұрын
I still can’t get over the price, for $1200 I’d just get an early 90s Gibson studio, has an ebony fretboard and the same pickups. Also it’ll be interesting to see what these epiphones are worth used in a couple of years time, I’m not convinced they’ll hold their value but time will tell.
@beatletrainfan1293 ай бұрын
The even bigger let down I would say is that the Custom is THE ONLY ONE that still uses the epiphone style bridge. Every other guitar in this line up has the Gibson style thin post bridge.
@jackwinder3 ай бұрын
I agree but you can easily buy some adapters and put a (Gotoh) nashville style bridge on it if the guitar does really suits you.
@trevor45333 ай бұрын
Agreed. Same with the 79' AJ.
@stuartcleary86213 ай бұрын
There gonna sell a ton eh those , cause that headstock is what every one wants
@sadlsore3 ай бұрын
I love mine; I bought the Ebony finish. The pickups don’t have quite as much oomph as my 2017 Custom Lite, but sound great nonetheless- end the difference might be as simple as a pickup height adjustment. It plays itself and even unplugged, the tone and sustain are amazing. I don’t really care about a thin nitro finish, though I realize tastes differ.
@mr3klax26 күн бұрын
I have one in Alpine White. And I like it. A lot. For me, everything about it is great. I am taking it to my luthier next week for a pro setup and fret dress. In the meantime, I took off the covers and checked out the parts. Mine has Gibson USA 490R and 498T pickups, CTS pots, Mallory caps and Switchcraft switch and output jack. I was pleased to find that the cavities were super clean and painted white. The wirings were neatly soldered and nicely tucked. I am very happy with this guitar. So impressed that I purchased the IGC 1959 ES-355 in Ebony within a couple of weeks later.
@Crackshot7293 ай бұрын
I used to own an Epiphone Elite Les Paul Custom in black (MIJ) and regretted selling it for years. This is a better guitar. It has much better specs and it plays much nicer, plus it's got the headstock! These are really good guitars, and the QC is actually better than my real Gibson Les Paul. Trogly's doing a little cork-sniffing here!
@JokersWild703 ай бұрын
My most expensive Les Paul was over $7000, and I've had or still have quite a few in the $$3500-$5800 range. That being said, I love my ruby red Epi Les Paul Alex Lifeson model
@jubei72593 ай бұрын
I actually dig the 490/498 pups but then I got most of my Gibsons in the 90's so they all came stock with them & I guess I just kinda got used to them over years of playing. You're getting a like though for playing 'Anarchy' lol. I love the Pistols.
@DDE_ADDICT3 ай бұрын
Black finish and OCD do not mix.
@SocksworthRiffs3 ай бұрын
yeah they sound identical to me, Epiphone is seriously doing work on this series. I want to see more from them in this vein, this could be a HUGE hit (assuming people get over the USA is always better brainwashing)
@jackwinder3 ай бұрын
I just listened to Austins sound samples on my Beyer Dynamic DT770 headphones and Adam studio monitor speakers. The distortion parts are pretty much the same, the clean parts a bit in favor of the Gibson, more open and natural. Good results from Epi for the sound, although prices could be somewhat lower value wise.
@SocksworthRiffs3 ай бұрын
@@jackwinder it's within margin of error for me. Could be any number of things that affected the clean tone when it's not scientific or anything
@EricClapton19453 ай бұрын
My new Gibson doesnt even have pearl inlays
@ChroniclesOfASadPunk3 ай бұрын
I've never played a Gibson/Epi with Custombuckers, but I love the 498T/490R combo. Perhaps more than the Burstbuckers. It comes down to that hot bridge pickup. If I reach for a humbucker guitar, my Les Paul Studio is my choice.
@MrJingles0213 ай бұрын
I just got a purple Les Paul Modern. The volume knob sat really high. The frets are actually pretty level, and the action was set at 3/64s for the high e and nothing fretting out...but fret ends aren't good
@AREA_RC-513 ай бұрын
The ESP/Edwards are a good option as well... They make a beautiful LP Custom with similar price point but MIJ with Ducans and upgraded hardware and electronics.
@r8420hpАй бұрын
No japanese ESP is even close to 1300$. True custom shop ESP Eclipse is over 4K. E-II is over 2K. The equivalent model to that Epiphone is the LTS EC1000, but it's made in Korea, not Japan.
@dudesteve613011 күн бұрын
I got one of those $799 LP customs and set it up to my specs and I’m in love with it
@keithmatry89393 ай бұрын
Not sure I hear a 3500 dollar difference 🧐
@wammons0073 ай бұрын
not just about the sound. feel of the wheel seals the deal
@PrisonerD3 ай бұрын
@@wammons007 Agreed - although I have the same pickups in my 2013 Gibson LP Standard plus, and when the demo started I thought the Epiphone sounded dull but maybe it was just the video. Then the real custom came out, and that one has the same sound and bark that my Standard does (which has touted as being up there with the customs for quality at the time).
@jasonmorris353317 күн бұрын
I've had a Gibson studio, an Epi standard, an Epi custom, and a Gibson Les Paul traditional .. all of them from different decades.. all of them played, felt, and sounded killer.. the two Epi ones played really really easily, but the Gibson traditional was my fav.. it just felt more, organic if that makes sense.. but they each had low action, fat tone, and sustain for days. All the Gibson hate nowadays is just haters.. no USA made decent guitar is cheap.. for the money, i had no complaints for my two Epi Les Pauls..i did change the pickups in each one, a JB Duncan Bridge in one and an a set of Slash zebra Duncans in my Epi custom pro.. after that, both Epi Paul's screamed, and sounded much much stronger but i gotta say even the lower rung Epi standard with a good setup and better pick-ups it was a Damn good playing , feeling and sounding guitar ..i played my first several gigs with it .
@FelipeLindstron3 ай бұрын
I love the way you do the "sound check" playing randon riffs e common chords. Usually people would shred the hell out of the guitar and we wouldnt be able to recognize anything kkkkk
@rodturner67593 ай бұрын
This is funny because the headstock has kept me from buying an Epiphone lp, this is nice.
@edwinstovall33343 ай бұрын
Austin, ol' buddy, I know you were doing no such thing, but it almost sounded like you were hating on that guitar. My opinion, though, is that it has the quintessential sound of a Les Paul. Granted, I don't and can't know how it plays ....
@wiseguy92023 ай бұрын
It's crazy to me that these cost twice as much as the Ibanez DT520 that had way more high end appointments made in the same factory a few years prior. They came stock with Dimarzio pickups to. Anywho, I'd buy this model just because it doesn't have that nasty Indian laurel.
@Greatdaim3 ай бұрын
Actually these are made in epiphones own factory gibson set up I believe.
@tbdog993 ай бұрын
I really like it. If an Epiphone is good enough forJared James Nichols and John Lennon, I could probably find a way to make it work. Yes, it's overpriced for a Made in China product. But, maybe wait a few years and look at a used one, probably be in the $500-600 range, then...DEAL!
@jordanpratt38213 ай бұрын
The epis that Lennon played were made here. (Here being America)
@jeremymiller69333 ай бұрын
The math adds up. If you buy a $799 regular Epi LP Custom, buy a case and the upgrades, this is actually a few dollars cheaper. It just depends on how bad you want this particular guitar. I wouldn't spend $1300 on an Epiphone, but in a few years used models of these guitars will be all over the place and much less expensive.
@jasonsapp7923 ай бұрын
The prices of the Orville and Orville by Gibson are on par or more than this Epiphone and you don't get the Gibson electronics ... I say a great deal ! Can't wait to find one used
@ploptimusgrime3323 ай бұрын
From the moment they were announced I've been eyeing the 355. I'm definitely interested in seeing that review.
@myoptik3x1033 ай бұрын
I think $1,200 is about how much a friend of mine paid for an actual Les Paul Custom in 1978. It was black with gold hardware, just like this one, except it came with one of the chainsaw cases.
@mrSK83RB0Y943 ай бұрын
(not so) fun fact, $1200 in 1978 is actually $5,748.44 in 2024 dollars, so sounds about right.
@TheSkydogsguitar3 ай бұрын
My 79 Silverburst Custom cost $800.00 USD in December of 1979.
@reverb5083 ай бұрын
Very misleading if you don't adjust for inflation. That was expensive as hell back in 78.
@csharp573 ай бұрын
In 1978 a McDonald’s Big Mac was 95 cents. That burger is $8.17 today.
@steveparish92103 ай бұрын
1978 was a long time ago!
@whommee3 ай бұрын
that epiphone sounded better than the gibson
@yesthatjake56014 күн бұрын
I think the idea is if you can't find a Studio and you're bummed on the Lite and Modern Studio because of how different they are from a proper LP, Epi has this. They all use the same pickup set so that's how I even stumbled on to this version.
@Oldmanhenderson123 ай бұрын
The real reason I want this guitar in white is because there’s no way I can afford a true Gibson Les Paul Custom even used. And I’m okay with that, because from an aesthetics perspective it’s the closest I’m going to get. Plus has some of the same specs of the custom I want, but like 1/5 of the price. I’m willing to admit that
@pauljohnson36863 ай бұрын
For what you are getting,.. this model is excellent value... This guy reviews the guitar as if it is meant to match a full on gibson custom shop version... That was never meant to be the case.. What you get is a guitar that is much nearer to the real deal than before... but at a fraction of the price.... And yes... the 6k gibson version has exactly the same pickups... Does that mean that the gibson version is the worst choice in the custom shop ranges?.... The 498T/490R are probably just as versatile as a custom bucker...and possibly more so when you need more power for a stronger rock tone. Some reviewers tend to expect custom shop levels out of what is essentially a budget but excellent option to a 6k iconic guitar.
@squiddysquidster8023 ай бұрын
I think they’re pretty good. I’ll probably wait until they go on sale or a good used one in white comes up.
@svenweise31693 ай бұрын
Whats the better guitar? This one or the japanese Elite/elitist les Paul from the early 2000?
@trevor45333 ай бұрын
Elitist is the better built guitar, but the Epiphone has better electronics.
@svenweise31693 ай бұрын
@@trevor4533 I've got 2 elitist/ elite and love them
@onlyguitars3 ай бұрын
Epi 355 in White!!!!!
@wrathchildrocks3 ай бұрын
The asking price here in Australia is $2699..you can get gibson lp studios for that cost, i got my gibson lp standard for $4200 these look great but they sure as shit wont be worth the asking price.
@tonedowne3 ай бұрын
Yeah these guitars really don’t make sense in Australia. You can get a hell of a lot of guitar for that money, especially stuff that is made here. But it’s even in Eastman and Heritage territory at $2700
@wrathchildrocks3 ай бұрын
@@tonedowne Yeeeep, i mean, i get it, you get the custom look without spending like 8 to 10k but 2600 is waaaay to damn much money for an Epiphone, especially on this economy lol.
@tonedowne3 ай бұрын
@@wrathchildrocks Especially with the dubious resale prospects of mass produced Epiphones. At least with a Gibson you know that it isn't massively depreciating in value every year, so if things get tight you can move it and if things get really tight you can take more of a hit and move it really fast.
@Scorchedorb5023 күн бұрын
The body is closer to a Gibson too! Look at the knobs, the neck volume is parallel to the tailpiece and a lot of other little details have changed too!
@fattony49612 ай бұрын
If you contact one of the large online chains like GC or SW, you can usually get 10% off the MSRP, which brings the price down to what appears to be a more realistic number. So in this case, the price would be brought down to $1170 Instead of $1300 or in the instance of AJ79 MSRP was $1500. I paid $1349 however with GC make sure you specify you want a guitar that is still sealed in the box from the warehouse otherwise you might get a floor model.
@tagadabrothersband2 ай бұрын
The Les Paul Gibson Custom is 4 000$ more expensive and have the same pickups, so I don't get the point that the pickups wouldn't be good enough for this Epiphone. Comparing to others Gibson models is irrevelant to me, this guitars are made for people who want to buy a Les Paul Custom without needing to sell their car, and this Epiphone is the closest to the original it's ever been. This guitar is 90% correct and costs 25% of the Gibson one. If you buy a high-end Mexican Fender, you'll pay an equivalent price and you won't get ebony or mother-of-pearl, not to mention to this day Fender doesn't offer a Les Paul Custom.
@kas142443 ай бұрын
I think you're expectation is way to high! Customs start at 5K But the 1200 dollar Epi with the identical electronics isn't a good value?
@Trog3 ай бұрын
You have to compare it to similar epiphones - not the Custom Shops price
@poisontaco553 ай бұрын
This is a far better deal than a real Gibson
@Thirteen31Music3 ай бұрын
Thats because a Gibson USA is made by people earning an actually living minimum wage and not being exploited earning pennies an hour in China.
@davidcohen43263 ай бұрын
Crazy how basically the Gibson name makes a guitar 6400 or 1300...
@gwenmorrockceltique57773 ай бұрын
I've got mine 15 days ago..... And really love it!
@minecraftmonsterjam97913 ай бұрын
I played a silver burst one not that long ago looks and feels great but the knobs are so much higher off the body than I would like
@andrewhouse32463 ай бұрын
5 minute easy fix, loosen the nut ,push in and re tighten, just did both of mine cuz I thought the same..now much better..
@jameshughes60493 ай бұрын
Evening Troglodytes!!! They sound very similar being that they have the same pickups.
@andrewhouse32463 ай бұрын
Sounded identical to me...of course that almost kills him...strange really..
@mr3klax3 ай бұрын
Thanks for this video. It has been a month actually since I got this guitar in Alpine White. And I am loving it. Since I don’t have a Gibson, I don’t have an idea what I am missing. I am really happy and contented with my 5 Epiphone Les Pauls. And since I already have an MIK 2012 Epiphone Les Paul Custom in Ebony, I decided to order the IBGC 1959 ES-355 in Ebony. This would be my first-ever semi-hollow body. Can’t wait.
@stephenzimmerman55172 ай бұрын
I've owned several Gibson Les Paul guitars. I purchased the Epiphone Les Paul Custom Koa Top. It's a really good guitar. I love it. CTS POTS, GRAPHTEC NUT, EBONY FRETBOARD, GROVER TUNERS. I did a blind test at Guitar Center, and I couldn't tell the difference between it and the Les Paul Standard. I added orange drop capacitors when I had the luthier Curt Cobain used and this guitar screams! I've been playing since 1963. Criticize all you want. My Epiphone Les Paul is a good guitar!
@ibisrox13 ай бұрын
I grabbed the AdamJonez silverburst and its sweet! I have the 2 Rydon Art the Standard and the V2 ML aged signed so I can compare it well sounds identical all across the board except the standard has more growl and sustain of the bunch I also have an 07 custom silverburst so yes the price is worth it
@Tomekkplk2 ай бұрын
the $5,000+ Gibson LP Custom also has the same electronics.. so at the end of the day $1,299 for the epiphone and $125 for locking tuners.. You have a solid work horse. Much better deal than the $5,000+ Gibson. Also, how is the custombucker that much better? Just because it costs more doesn't mean it's better.