Edwards also makes a replica of the iconic John Sykes black L/P custom, with the chrome scratchplate , but it comes with higher output Duncan Distortion SH-6 humbuckers. These Edwards L/P replicas are great value for money, same with the Tokai Les Pauls.

@AudiomoMusic

2 жыл бұрын

I've played one of those JS, they are really cool guitars as well. ESP/Edwards in general really kill it with their JDM offerings, it's a shame we don't get them easily here in the USA, epiphones would never be purchased by anyone with a functioning brain imho. Greco, Burny, Tokais you have to a bit more careful with to make sure you know where it's made and the grade level, but the good ones of those are all fantastic.

I think Edwards is the solution to my LP GAS problem.

The custom is also my favourite iteration of the Les Paul, think its the inlays on the headstock that really sell it to me! Since you asked about what we would like to see going forward and wouldn't mind your take on the interface that arrived during the live stream. I know its not the most exciting thing but my 2i2 is getting on and I was thinking of rack mounting my kemper with a new interface (thinking the focusrite rack mountable one) and am interested to hear about your setup etc. I haven't always managed to record the sound as I hear it from the kemper although OBS has really helped recording audio and video together. Didn't know OBS was a thing until I came here so thanks for that! Great stuff as always!

@AudiomoMusic

2 жыл бұрын

I'll address this topic tomorrows video, the interface is just a bigger version of yours. I'm going to just go over my rig and how it works for me, hope it helps!

I remember looking at Edwards before they started popping up on people’s radar. I couldn’t find enough info to justify shipping one from Japan. It’s nice to now see so many reviews/demos as of lately, I might just take the plunge now.

@AudiomoMusic

2 жыл бұрын

I'd definitely recommend it, I can't stress how surprised I was given this is one of ESP's mid tier offerings. You certainly get more than your moneys worth.

@andyj6384

2 жыл бұрын

@@AudiomoMusic Last year I found a good deal on Craigslist for a Maybach and dipped my toes into non-Gibson LPs for the first time. It’s the best “Les Paul” I’ve played in a long time. I’m sure an Edwards would be just as good if not better, from what I’ve heard.

Nice playing, refreshing to hear someone not just only playing high gain riffs demoing these. I've found a similar model from Edwards. What is the tuning stability like with these?

Great video man, just subbed!

@AudiomoMusic

2 жыл бұрын

I'm happy you enjoyed it enough to comment and subscribe! This guitar is awesome!

Sounds great! Definitely looking into an Edwards or Tokai.

Was not expecting a stung out riff.. nice

@AudiomoMusic

3 күн бұрын

never expected someone with strung out song name to comment on a strung out riff... man that song is awesome

FWIW, Edwards guitars are more akin to something like the Fender Highway One series. The way they keep costs down is to do the bulk of the labor-intensive work in China (woodworking, sanding, etc.) where the final fit/finish/assembly is done in Japan. The whole "made in USA" vs "assembled in USA" argument. Edwards are still great guitars for the money, but that's why they're kind of a price midpoint between flagship ESPs and their Grassroots series. They don't have an "LTD" brand in Japan. I used to live in Tokyo for several years so I spent some time understanding the nuances of their lineup.

@AudiomoMusic

2 жыл бұрын

I do understand this, when I first started getting into these kinds of guitars I reached out to a lot of people IN Japan because the internet doesn't provide clear cut answers and if you do a search that becomes very, very obvious. Edwards themselves barely even explain the differentiating factors between their lower and higher costs instruments, and don't label the models in any way on them to have a concrete answer to someone who doesn't know what to look for. LTD's were never in Japan that's right, instead that's what we get here from korea and now from Indonesia. It seems indonesia is the place where a ton of these manufacturers are setting up shop for their "midrange" level guitars... Maybe the Korean labor prices started increasing more than they liked? Hard to know the details, but I find it all very interesting. Thanks for the comment Mark!

Just got my E LP130CD/P .. it’s amazing .. so well made. Flawless .. half the price and twice the quality.

@AudiomoMusic

2 жыл бұрын

Congrats Mr. Robinson, you have outsmarted the majority of the guitar market and gotten a superior instrument for as you said, one hell of a price.

that thing sounds great

Now you have yin and yang Les Pauls! Certainly will make for an interesting comparison.

Nice! Matthew Caws of Nada Surf plays an Edwards. Calls it his “lawsuit guitar”. It was his number 1 for quite awhile too.

@AudiomoMusic

2 жыл бұрын

Haha I've known that! When I was younger I was always confused and thought maybe his was a one off or something because of the headstock.

@claesvanoldenphatt9972

2 жыл бұрын

There never was a lawsuit because Gobsin (sic AF) can’t enforce its absurd copyright pretensions in Japan, not half a century ago and not now.

Do these have a two way truss rod or is it a gibson style standard truss rod that only go one way and only technically add back bow

I had an Edwards 113 LTC ( lacquer) in the vintage white…little more yellow than I liked. Anyway, sold it. But, I’m probably gonna order another one shortly in the white. I’m in 🇨🇦 and this guitar will cost me about $1400 by time it’s shipped etc. I lost out on a Gibson this morning, used for 5 grand…so 1800 off retail. Damn. Yes, a Gibson custom in 🇨🇦 is $6800 before tax….just nuts. Navigator looks awesome and would cost me $5400 pre tax and is a beautiful off white colour. But,,,still expensive. So,,,looks like I’m getting another Edwards. You can’t beat the quality for the price( as you know and mentioned) and the new Epiphones are NOT as good as the Edwards in case anyone is curious.

@AudiomoMusic

2 жыл бұрын

The navigators are magic man, they are just impossible to find a deal on. Also I agree and endorse your final analysis and would scream it from the rooftops to anyone who would listen... the epiphones don't hold a candle to these Edwards guitars.

Edwards E.L.P. Custom? Greg Lake' signature model? Very sweet!!!

@AudiomoMusic

2 жыл бұрын

Its a monster, it's crazy to me how different it is to the Orville while looking so similar. If I wasn't in the business of buying and selling guitars this is one I'd love to keep around.

Yep,,edwards are super awesome

@AudiomoMusic

2 жыл бұрын

Edwards entire range is outstanding, I have yet to play one that disappointed at all

Been using my Edwards LP since 2010, weirdly It was no serial number but it's felt better than any Gibson and I haven't met anyone that hasn't complimented it. Love it, never part with it.

Ooh little Strung Out riffage in the testing

@AudiomoMusic

Жыл бұрын

I grew up listening to all those harder Fat Wreck bands, love em to death and any time I get a guitar that does gain in well i try to sneak something like this in. Ya got great taste that band kicks ass

@bismarckrobles1987

Жыл бұрын

@@AudiomoMusic dude same here grew up on all that stuff!! Strung Out is one of my fave bands ever. Great video btw! I’ve considered getting an Edwards LPC but not sure.

yeh... really like that. is it a nitro or poly finish?

@AudiomoMusic

2 жыл бұрын

This one is poly, but they make a series that's identical spec and build wise that is lacquer, it has LTS in the product names for "lacquer touch series".

@jroobz

2 жыл бұрын

@@AudiomoMusic you're the man! thanks

So I'm watching this and then I hear you bust out some Some Strung Out. 😂 I used to know Jim Cherry in SO back in the day.

@AudiomoMusic

2 жыл бұрын

What a crazy world, I've made hundreds of videos on this site I think I've played Strung Out maybe twice, love that band! That's awesome you knew him I always loved that band growing up.

@downshift00

2 жыл бұрын

@@AudiomoMusic lol ya I used to be in bands with some of those guys back in the day in good old Simi Valley 😂

I have 5 Edwards , is that enough ???? cant recommend them enough

I see you playing strung out

@AudiomoMusic

9 ай бұрын

twisted by design is still one of my favorite records, doesn't matter how old I get I love that album

heavy?

1:42 what song?

@AudiomoMusic

7 ай бұрын

matchbook by strung out off the album twisted by design

👍🏼👍🏼

@AudiomoMusic

2 жыл бұрын

What's the Les Paul in your PFP?

@650thunderbird5

2 жыл бұрын

@@AudiomoMusic 2014 Traditional.

My son and I have 2 Grecos and there's no need for a Gibson, we have a LP 700 Standard from 1979 and a late 80's Greco SG Standard.