I have said it but will say it again: I watch a lot of guitar KZfaq channels but yours is by far my favorite. You magically manage to give the viewer the impression that they are sitting in the room with you with a pot of coffee in order to chat hours long about details that only guitar Nerds like us enjoy to debate about. This is pure pleasure to watch! All the best. Yann

Those pickups replicate the greeny out of phase tone quite well without breaking the bank, it's really impressive how far the affordable market have gone

Thank you Colin, it was a surprise and a delight to hear my name mentioned on your video! And yes, I’m happy to share the word “chewy” with you 🤣. Nice sounding guitar actually - quite honky and vintage sounding (no pun intended). But then my eyes popped out their sockets when I saw your amp…. The sight of a Bluesbraker gets me kinda giddy 😊. Great review as usual. Cheers Colin 👍

This channel is going to grow like crazy. Reviews, playing, production, humor are all on point!

Hi Colin, I've been looking forward to this one! 😁 Obviously I'm not affiliated with Vintage, JHS or any kind of musical instrument seller or advertiser. I have always thought that Vintage are brilliant guitars in general and punch well above their weight. I own a couple of Vintage guitars amongst my 32 (yes I'm a bit of a guitar nutter, but I have been playing for over 50 years!l). I have one of the original Greeny/Moore Lemon Drops which I bought about 15 years ago and it is one of my absolute favourites to play. Definitely as good as any of the Gibson Les Paul's I have, which include an original Gary Moore Signature Les Paul, a Gary Moore BFG and a 2006 Les Paul Gold Top. I do have smallish hands, so I find the neck profile on the Vintage very comfortable. Earlier this year, I decided to treat my two sons (both very good guitarists) to a Lemon Drop each. One son is Left handed the other Right handed. I couldn't find a dealer with both in stock, so ordered from different ones. When the guitars arrived I was very disappointed that they looked very different. On the Right handed guitar the relicing was one of the best I've ever seen, hardware everything. The other, not half as good. (I'm not a huge fan of relicing, but these are based on a specific guitar). Anyway, after many phone calls to various dealers I ended up calling Vintage (JHS) and actually spoke to the MD Dennis Drumm. He is passionate about guitars and we chatted about guitars and "the old days" 😊. He asked me to send him pictures and then phoned me back and explained that the guitars were made at different factories in different countries. He then asked me to pack them both up and he would arrange for them to be collected (at no cost to me I might add) and that he would give them to his guitar tech to see what could be done. After a few weeks two new guitars arrived (again, at no cost to me) absolutely identical in the new, much better relic job. I was very very impressed to say the least and my boys (who didn't know that they were getting them) were over the moon! It turned out that they had ordered two brand new guitars (including a Left Handed one remember) from the factory that currently make the Right Handed version. Can you honestly think of any Manufacturer that would have gone to such lengths? I doubt it! The guitars look fantastic and play beautifully. The set up, workmanship, fret ends everything are impeccable and cannot be faulted. I'm sorry that this has been such a long comment, but I thought that the story was worth sharing. Incidentally, looking at your particular guitar, I don't think that it is one of the very latest models. I'm guessing this mainly because the hardware does not look relicted and because of the country of origin. Thanks for yet another great video Kindest regards, Cheers, Steve. 😊😎🎸

Picked up an older burst model that I think had been someone’s everyday player. Had some wear but it had been well taken care of. 2 piece body 1 piece neck with a rosewood board. Picked up for about $200. Can’t beat a deal like that.

It felt like I was personally experiencing every note you played. Your relaxed and easy going style made me feel at ease and truly enhanced my viewing experience. When it comes to guitar reviews, I must admit that your channel is my favorite on KZfaq, by far. Thank you for another great review!

The first Vintage model I saw in a store many years ago. The magic always happens with both pickups on and the volume and tone controls are very interactive and offer endless tonal variety.

This is my favorite new guitar channel. A true British gentleman vibe in every sense just does it for me. :D

I really enjoy your reviews. Nice and in-depth, a pleasure to hear your insights.

My original run V100 is still my best guitar to this day. In the time I've had and sold an SG, an early 2000s Les Paul, and Epiphone Les Paul. It's the most les Paul sounding Les Paul I've ever played

Of all the guitar review channels, I def enjoy your playing the most.

Wow! Just find out this channel and I am amazed by the deep analysis, way of explaining things and edition of the videos. Thanks for all the interesting videos!

Thanks for reviewing “generally attainable” guitars like these with this much detail and honesty. I genuinely like your analysis. Although someone else’s experience with these guitars might be different, your analysis helps to level-set expectations.

Stellar playing as always...the melodies just seem to pour out of you. Keep it goin’...

Another great video man, I love the format, never change! Re this one having a high fret and too-low action, any guitar I buy these days, regardless of brand and price, I take straight to my guitar tech for a setup. Fretwork from everyone from Gibson to PRS needs work straight out of the box these days, and I find a good setup makes most things great. My 59 Epi was horrid, same with my PRS SE, but once I got them setup they were great. The worst I’ve seen was on my Gibson SG Modern, needed a lot of work to get up to scratch.

Love your honest and in depth reviews! Keep up the great work! Regards from Ohio USA

I've been considering one of these for a while, and this is a really great, comprehensive review, and hugely useful. I love the 'Greeny' tone that they've managed to replicate, and they've managed to keep the price down. Thanks for a great review.

I’ve had my eye on one of these guitars for a while, you’re review was really helpful. Anyway I like your presentation so I’ve subscribed 🙂

Just found this channel and I love it! Great to see a you tube channel with someone chilled out who knows what's what. Subscribed!!

Now, I for one, will be watching this video twice. Thanks, Colin.

Great review on a really nice looking guitar. I've looked over a few of the Vintage series guitars and all have impressed me for the value for money they give. They also sound great for what they are. Looking forward to some comparisons against others in this range. Loved your playing too, great old school blues. Thanks, Brian

Here he comes to save the day.... :) Another great Vid Colin,. On a side note, I pick up my Epi 59 Aged Lemon Burst this weekend and cannot wait!! have a great one mate! :)

Greetings Collen, just wanted to let you know, of all the Guitar Channels on KZfaq, you are my favourite. Love your reviews and modifying tips. Thank You and lovely greetings from Germany 🇩🇪

Keep up the great reviews Colin ,great work again 👍

"Oh well.." Peter Green would say 🤣 And its Friday and my favourite KZfaq Channel releases 45 minutes of fine entertainment for the "Guitaristas"! Thanks a lot Colin and have a nice weekend! Bluesy Greetings from Germany!

Great review , the best in youtube ive seen so far , thanks 😃👍

Awesome guitar and another great review sir! 👍 thanks!👊

...just sittin' with a friend who knows all the guitar stuff I went over half a century without knowing. Thank you again.💫

Its pretty early in New Hampshire USA I will drink my coffee while I watch

Hi Colin. Another great review. I love the way those pickups sound. Very nice indeed. Cheers friend. 🍻

Another great show and review brother!!

Hello Colin , I love your approach with these guitars. I’m not a fan of Vintage guitars but I watch because of you. I want to support the channel.

Have the non distressed version of this, had it for some years now, and can't fault it....sounds great with great sustain.

Much love colin. Always good to hear you. What does this guy doing interviews on youtube always say. “Keep on rocking in the free world”

Another brilliant review my friend. I own 3 Vintage brand instruments and I truly enjoy them for what they are. Being a gigging musician it’s much more cost effective alternative to the much higher (5x the price) for stage work. The stock Trev Wilkinson pups are a very nice PAF representation. The long neck tenon also aids in more sustain. Bang on, Mate 🤘

I bought a lemon drop nine or ten years ago. It now resides with my nephew. Great guitar , madly underrated.

Had one of these, bought it about 15+yrs ago and it was a beast, good and heavy, barked and growled but could also clean up nice. Noticed the newer ones relicing is different, not as good as the older ones

Hi Colin Your channel is my favourite guitar channel hands down. I really love the content, how it is presented and your humble personality. Suggestion: could you please do a comparison of your favourite Epiphone SG against a Vintage VS6 reIssued? Cheers Pedro

Great in-depth review. I nearly bought one of these new in 2009.

I genuinely adore these reviews. The review is made all the more interesting by the gaps between the words # Debussy and your playing really is superb 👍

This is what I like, community amongst good honest blokes being real. Like it a lot.

I've watched half a dozen of your videos and today I subscribed. Always entertaining and informative episodes. I'm not a fan of "relicked" guitars. This guitar sounds very nice! Thanks for sharing!

I enjoy this long format reviews. I own Vintage V100 Alpine White and she's a beaut. Preffered it from Epiphone model mainly because Wilkinson hardware and hotter yet rounder sounding pickups.

Love the tones you get in the intro

Hi Colin, this is probably the first guitar in a very long time of which I like the out of phase sound. Good work there, Vintage! Also points for the rosewood board. The thin neck and lack of sustain put me off however. Great tone from the Bluesbreaker! More of that please! 👏

As ever Colin , you've done a stonking good deep review , best channel on the Tube 🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸

Rewatching this review, just realized I miss your greeting telling us we’re “very welcome, as always”. 🙂

great review. Green is my favourite guitarist ever.

I bought one of these Vintage PGM guitars a few years ago which i purchased second hand in a music shop in Barnet. At the time i had no idea of its Peter green gary moore story. Till this day it is the best feeling playing and sounding guitar ive had the pleasure of owning. im currently on my fourth Vintage brand guitar. they are solid

Loved the review, first time watcher and I’ll definitely be back. Loved your playing and review style. PG is (was 😢) my favourite guitarist and you’ve made me want a guitar I don’t need very badly 😂

Yet another good review, Colin! I think they got the "out of phase" sound just right. I've got an old '81 Boat Anchor with it and believe that the magnet was just flipped. Ideally you want to end up with the right tonality of both Pete's "Merry-go-Round" and "Lazy Poker Blues" without putzing around too much... It's 8:30 am here so, forgive any blunders, I'm off to bed. All the best, Pete. PS I just noted that you've been compared to Debussy by Steve, below - that ain't bad on a Friday morning..

Comprehensive as always Colin. I owned a V100 AFD a few years ago and also struggled getting any real sustain out of it, still regret selling it though! PS in my days as a lecky on military aircraft we would have described that control cavity as a ‘snakes wedding’!!

ah....late Friday afternoon, the workday is done. COLIN in the house! Another Vintage video. Thank you. I am really starting to like these.

Aloha and Mahalo Colin. Good job again! Good option to getting that Peter Green sound.

i really like your videos.... complete honest, and i learn... cool

There are a thousands of review out there but yours are the best! Hope you can do a review on the Eko VL series, 480 or 490. Thanks

Hi Colin. As usual a great review, I look forward to seeing you every week. I’m not looking for another guitar just now because your reviews helped to decide on a Gretsch which I love! I’m thinking about a junior style guitar but it’s going to have to wait as I’m in the process of buying a budget acoustic for when I don’t want to have to set up amp, pedal board etc. On that note how about some budget acoustics like the Sigma I’m getting?

Hi have one of these changed the pickups to toneriders and its a keeper ..treble bleed on both pickups ..out of phase in middle and sounds outstanding

Really enjoy your Videos. Keep them coming . Would love to watch a studio tour in a future video .

I enjoy your videos from start to finish. They are educational to me. I'm left-handed and i had a mild stroke that has messed my right hand up but I'm not giving up from playing because I've been playing since I was 6 back in 1964 and i love my blues. But I look forward to your videos, thank you

Hi Colin, I would like to echo what others have said, your reviews are the best and you make me feel like you are my mate.

Very useful. I’ve got one on the way (didn’t get the ‘relic’ spec because, well it looks awful). I work in a guitar co custom shop, so I wanted a hobby horse to play around with. In your opinion, what needs doing, and what hardware needs replacing to make it sound the way we want it?

As ever a brilliant in depth strip down and review of a guitar . Totally honest in you assessment and playability ,and not be holding to manufacturers because you purchase your guitars for review .... Top man on the tube 👍👍 Would be nice to see you do a little experiment to see if flipping the magnet on a humbled does give you that out of phase tone

Outstanding thank you

Fantastic review 👍 Really appreciate the time and professionalism , subbed immediately 😁

Hi Colin, I am really enjoying your channel. I actually have one of these Vintage PGM lemondrop guitars (non-relic'd version) which is how I first encountered you reviews and I have been enjoying them since then. For the record, my non-relic'd version ( from the "reissued" range in Vintage-speak) seems very similar to your one. It definitely has the same rats-nest wiring complete with sandwich bag wire closures. The unrelic'd finish is a nice glossy poly. The binding appears perfect to me with no file marks near the frets. The cosmetic fit and finish is excellent. I did find when I got it home that the 3rd or 4th fret was a bit proud and I had the frets levelled by a local luthier. My one sounds great, plays great after its trip to the luthier and has Spinal Tap levels of sustain. Key difference between my one and the one you review is that mine is a whopping 10.5 pounds! Other difference are a slightly different, narrower tuneamatic bridge, its not drilled for a pickguard and it has the oblong (kluson-style?) tuners with greenish tulip knobs (this last is a nice touch as these are the type of tuners that apparently left the holes and marks that you see on the relic'd version) Very minor point: you mention you don't like the single screw truss rod cover but it does have the advantage that you can rotate it out of the way without even needing to unscrew the screw. Keep up the great work and looking forward to your weekly reviews!

Great review and upload, resonates with me because I have a 2012 JBM goldtop 57 version...the hardware was ok but not great and has been swapped out in favour of an aluminium stop bar and Faber bridge with brass saddles, the pick ups were great at sounding weak and PAF'esque but didn't ever really clean up, maybe due to the 350k volume pots???I changed the pots for CTS and the PUPs for some SD slash pro 2's but the Wilkinson ones were really nice sounding and now live on a mates 335 copy, I think they were about 7.5k on the neck and 8.8 on the bridge-ish. I had to remove the black satin paint on the body and neck because it was ridiculous, overly thick and toy-like in it's application, I mean really poor with ripples and imperfections all over, I sanded then oiled and polished to reveal a 2 piece body , looks very much like Sapele , lighter and with more reflection in the grain, and a 1 piece Mahogany neck but with a 2 piece heel, has a long neck tenon . The Grover copy tuners were crazy heavy and a terrible ratio so I swapped them out for some locking Klusons which has stopped the G string going out of tune as well...and to finish it was covered in a thick , yellow laquer to make it appear aged...removed it and buffed the gold top to a shine....oh and a bone nut. Now it is an absolute beast...an 11.5 pound beast but an awesome sounding guitar, 3/4mm action at the 12th and practically plays itself. Adding the aluminium stop bar gave it a more honky, LP tone, the CTS pots allow you to clean up really nicely and progressively . I may plug the bridge pin inserts and drill them out for the standard ABR threaded posts. And finally...mine doesn't have the swooping curve shape on the back of the neck/body area...it's the same as a Les Paul.

Sweet! I feel lie this video was made for me haha. I did pick up the SAME guitar model but left handed; except mine was a bit of a Friday guitar in that the serial number silk screening looks like those shaky photographs? haha but the rest is alright. Was yours a bit dusty as it were? What's curious is that the JHS UK site has it with distressed hardware AND distressed Grover tuners. Mine is like yours also with the shiny nickel hardware and Wilkinson tuners. Either way, I do plan on throwing in the Gotoh hardware I had from a previous guitar and actual thumbwheel Grover locking tuners (personal preference in all my guitars; easy string change) What do you really think about the pickups? I feel like they are lacking a bit of bite. Thanks for the video, mate!

Enjoyed your review on this guitar, dude. Informative and entertaining as always! Look forward to a new one each week! Rock on!

I'd heard comments on the quality of recent Vintage guitars being poor when previously I knew they used to put out good quality knock offs, so a nice review that puts that straight. I do like the out of phase sound, very interesting. This is a very nice guitar except for the relicing. I'm no fan of relicing, although yes some of them look good but this looks comical and puts me right off. I think I'll keep an eye out for a non reliced version and think about getting one. Thanks!

Sounds fantastic, so good for the price point. I do regret selling mine.

Very nice review Colin, I really enjoyed watching and especially appreciate you confirming that the bridge and stop bar can be swapped out with Epiphone and other aftermarket brands. That's very good to know. I enjoyed your playing as well and am envious of your Marshall BB! 😄 Totally out of the blue and by freak coincidence - I came home with a used one of these today. Then I hopped on you tube to research it and came here to your video! My guitar shop received it as a consignment instrument and it's much older than the "new" model that you reviewed here. If I'm reading the serial no. correctly, it looks to be a 2008 model (?). It's a factory relic'd version and seems a bit more worn then the "distress" one you have. Truss rod cover is different (very plain) and the pick-ups are just amazing. The neck is very thin. Everything else looks the same spec wise to your review model. I really like it and, like you, am very impressed with the quality and playability of the instrument. So pleased that Vintage can produce something like this at such a good price point.

high Doc !!!!!! superb work !!

Love the format and love the chats! I'm not a tik tok generation guy either, so this is nice.

My V100PGM (non relic) was a fantastic guitar. If it wasn't for the thin neck, I never would have strayed. Those Wilkinson pickups are still my favorite humbuckers. I bought an Epi Lazarus and immediately swapped in an identical set of Wilkinson WVC pickups and didn't sell off the Vintage until I was satisfied that the Epi sounded identical.

Just hooked up with you and subscribed..love your channel and have to say your guitar playing is super..love your lead riffs. Im a 60S guy..born in Brooklyn,NY in 1949..so musically me and you are cut from the same cloth..by the way I just bought the Epiphone Les Paul 1959 after watching your show...cant wait to get it..thanks again for your you tube channel I'm a fan Joe Rice

I do have the distressed greeny version. I’m pretty happy with it. I did make some modifications to it. I upgraded to Switchcraft toggle switch and input jack, 50s style wiring, 1 Meg volume pots, 500k tone pots, orange drop caps and removed the out of phase wiring due to it not being so good as the Epiphone version. Just preference. Thanks for the awesome video.

hey bro sweet guitar! i had to watch again from here lol! my "butterscratch" tele is out of phase in the mid position....it sounds very similar to the guitar you played in this video... im thinking since the pickups in my tele arent a "matched set" each one was wound differently...but its ok...im not going thru the nonsense of unsoldering the ground on the bridge pup and the insanity....ill just chalk this up as a "happy accident" and play on haha!

Looks and sounds lovely. Enjoyed the review. I would love to see Rick Vito or Henrik Freischlader play Peter's classic 'I loved Another Woman' on that guitar.

Great review as always, I believe the tuning pegs are copies of Schaller tuners that were fitted to the original guitar when Gary Moore owned it as were the mismatched control knobs. My wife bought me a none relic version of this about 5 years ago when we popped into the local music store for new strings! I will never part with mine. Keep up the great work

Love your reviews. Spot on,neck shallow in hand Gave mine to my cousin.felt the body was to heavy for neck

Love my guitar it plays lovely

44:15!!! Nice long relaxing, informative video...AWESOME!!! hahahahaha...another incredible video!!! GREAT JOB as usual!

I'm looking into getting another affordable Les Paul. I own a Epiphone LP Standard from 2018, and I have installed Tonerider Rocksong pickups in it. It's fantastic... But I want to try another one too. The video's I have seen on the Vintage V100 guitars are hit and miss with the build quality. But they always sound amazing... Better than the Sire L7 and Epiphone LP standard. What would you choose between these guitars?... And I don't want a heavy one, either: Sire L7 (Larry Paul) Tokai Love Rock (China) Epiphone new Gibson inspired LP Vintage V100 Reissued Tobacco sunburst?

Famous for its out of phase sound, I had two early version (2012&13 ) of this model and one had been modded with seymour duncan whole lotta pickup installed both were excellent. The early models had 3 piece necks and also had rosewood boards. My main problem with the guitars and why I got rid of them is because I dont particularly like what JHS have done to the body shape but I understand why they had to do it. Also the half arsed relicking is embarrassing especially those faux headstock tuner holes!

Great review, very detailed, thank you. As a note of interest Philippine Mahogany plantations started growing with seeds or off cuts from Honduran Mahogany.

I only just learned that not only had the original greeny neck PAF magnet been flipped but the pickup had been rewound with a different type (gauge) of wire too.

Another good guitar both to play and to look at... And as always you're so good in showing it to us... I've already told you that l love this guitars with a sort of lemon burst finish because they remind me the Kossoff's one... Between the two surely l'd prefer Lazarus nit only because it's a proper Les Paul model but also because with just a little quid more it come in its case and with Gibson pickups.. I hope l'll found one when l'll get the money because here in Italy l never saw one yet in any shop or store... Cheers 👍 👍 👍 see you next friday with some interesting news... As always🤣🤣🤣🎸🎶👌👌👌

Great review , as usual. How do you find the frets comparing to the Epiphone ? Bigger , smaller ? Vintage size ? Cheers from Spain

I’m not particularly fond of the amendments Vintage have made to the Les Paul shape but have been thinking about getting one of their models recently, the wine red Les Paul copy with Mini Humbuckers! It’s the only copy I’m aware of that is fitted with Mini Humbuckers and also because I used to own an 83/84 Les Paul Deluxe in wine red with Mini Humbuckers that got stolen when burgled many years ago! Glad to see you have been happy with the Vintage models you’ve acquired!

Don't change your format Colin! It's why we come here.. Ignore any doubters. I come here for the relaxed chat, adult non flash smart aresed big head know all charm. You come across as a mate who we can chat to over a casual pint.. Always look forward to the next thing on your desk.. If you could I'd love to know what the 'Vint'age' distressed Telecaster are like, thinking of one as knockabout guitar, doesn't seem to be much on the tube about them.. There's me spending your money🥴.

Hola, muchas gracias por el vídeo,yo acabo de comprarme una Vintage V100 lemon drop y quisiera cambiar los afinadores, podrías recomendarme unos? Gracias

So good of you to recommend Paul Stafford Cook! I so enjoy his style and manner. Thank you for another great review, sir!! 🚀✨

The Greeny -More guitar😍. My dream guitar . I'm Not a great guitarist (and a working class man too)but i had a copy of other brand for me. Thanks Colin for your video, your playng style and your explanations

I’ve got a “Partscaster” Strat with a Mighty Mite neck and Wilkinson Ez - Lok tuners which I had planned to replace but have found to be surperb as well as some Harley Benton’s that have Wilkinson hardware and pickups, which although not perfect, have been better than a lot of the “generic” hardware often used!

Muy buena review!! Congrats!

I think you'll find, the neck pickup is reverse wound, flipped polarity of the magnets as well as turn the pickup around for the out of phase sound

Nice blues vibes there!

Lots of really tempting models own the Vintage website. Very tempting....