THANKS FOR WATCHING!!

@DavidJosephBoth

3 ай бұрын

do you like it as much as the LTD guitars? maybe a shootout of it against your favorite LTD coming?

@DenDenBMX

3 ай бұрын

oh it's coming

At first the price rubbed me the wrong way, then I started thinking, every other big brand with models that have “premium” specs like ebony boards, name brand pickups, etc. are all in this price range. The only thing I think is still a tragedy, is the 1959 one’s do not have rosewood fretboards, for that price.

@user-bb7te4yo3y

3 ай бұрын

Solid point

@randysnewbiebluesrockguita7782

2 ай бұрын

My 59' Standard LP IBG was the first run without the open book HS, it has the Gibson pup's in it just not the Headstock but I really don't care about the HS on this one because Chibson uses an open book headstock and they are a rip off. The Kalamazoo HS looked nice and it wasn't copying Gibson. Now it looks better I will agree with on my new SG/LP Custom it gives it more of a Gibson look and Epiphone is connected to Gibson they are Gibsons older brother so they have a right to use the headstock.. I'm not blown away by the price because you are getting near 700.00 worth of pups in the SG/LP making it a decent price for what is basically a Gibson with only a few minor differences like the weight and body thickness. I didn't like 10's coming on it but I put 9's on it right away. These IMO are the best value and closest you are going to get to a Gibson for the price. It may be a bit steep for the LP but you are getting 500.00 worth of pick up's right off the bat as compared to the 200.00 Pro buckers. Plus these seem to have been assembled with more care than other models in the less expensive range. Mine did come with the ground wire unattached and I had to do it myself which pissed me off right away but it was an easy 1 minute fix so I can't bitch but at this price point they need to slow down and make sure they are correct. They claim these are set up in the USA but they couldn't possibly have done that with mine or they would have noticed it right away.

Cant lie, that open book bound headstock is making me want one 🤩

@michaelschmidt8752

3 ай бұрын

I want both customs and the 59

The "Gibson owners looking at Epiphone owners" meme is awesome 😂

Thanks for sharing your experience. I just called my engineer at Sweetwater. The last time I purchased an Epiphone Les Paul was 11 years ago in 2013. But this new IBG Epiphone LP Custom looks super sharp. That oversized Gibson open book headstock with the MOP logo & split diamond inlay with multi-ply binding is my all-time favorite. My opinion personally, I think all the Gibson upgrades including the IBG premium hard shell case that went to this guitar is worth the $500 mark up. $1299 is still less than a quarter of the price of the Gibson at $5,799. So, I ordered one in Alpine White. This will be my 14th guitar and my 5th Epiphone Les Paul. Life is good.

@DenDenBMX

3 ай бұрын

Hope you enjoy yours dude, thanks for watching!

Sorry just a poor boy from India, who can't afford nice stuff. Like this guitar. Fallen on bad times financially. But I enjoyed watching your video.

@sixslinger9951

3 ай бұрын

There will be better days ahead for you, stay the course.

@SiddharthKarunakaran

3 ай бұрын

@@sixslinger9951 Thanks for the kind words. But sometimes I wonder what the hell I am doing with my life playing guitar in my room all day when I am not taking care of my son that is when everyone else I know is working the 10 to 7 in a cubicle in an office and progressing with their careers and saving for their retirement. Sometimes non conformity can take a toll on you.

@mr3klax

3 ай бұрын

Don’t you worry my friend. Behind the dark clouds, lie a silver lining. Stay strong.

@GROCK619

3 ай бұрын

Yes Sid !!!

@andrewcruz7595

3 ай бұрын

Keep your head up theres some affordable Epiphones on the after-market. For around $200-$300

I would try to think less about names and headstocks and more about the fact that it is tangibly a Les Paul and it is a REALLY GREAT ONE for a great price.

Can't wait for the comparisons! Great demo!

@DenDenBMX

3 ай бұрын

thank you for the support! i'm glad you enjoyed the video!

Great review. How do you compare it to the ESP LTD EC-1000T CTM Eclipse? Cheers

@DenDenBMX

3 ай бұрын

we're gonna find out how it stacks up to my LTD after we compare it to the $799 version of the epiphone les paul custom!

Love it. I can't wait to pick one of these up.

@DenDenBMX

3 ай бұрын

thanks for watching!

Beautiful guiter, get some keystone lockers. Seems worth it with the inlays and dark board etc. looks great

@Zoso981

3 ай бұрын

I agree, Keystone locking tuners and maybe some Thumb-Bleeders

@mr3klax

3 ай бұрын

Would they fit if I swap them?

@DenDenBMX

3 ай бұрын

it's definitely gonna need new tuners, after having it for a few days I can confidently say these grovers that came on mine suck butt

The headstock tone is real

@ratwynd

3 ай бұрын

Pre-63 Epiphone headstocks were 'open book style' as well. I own a vintage Epiphone Cabellero Kalamazoo-made acoustic with the same design.

@mr3klax

3 ай бұрын

@@ratwyndCongrats. I will check that out in my Epiphone book.

@DenDenBMX

3 ай бұрын

looks definitely can affect your enjoyment of a guitar

@ratwynd

3 ай бұрын

@@DenDenBMX Whose? You. The guitar. Or the pretty girl in the audience?

@gameroftheyear1000

3 ай бұрын

@@DenDenBMXI agree here. I love my ‘00 black beauty 3 pickup Epiphone custom. It was my first real guitar and it was from my parents. My old man has always been a Gibson player and picked an Epiphone up about 15 years ago and loves it. He’s got an ‘87 custom in tobacco burst in lefty and I found a righty ‘87 Gibson custom to match it. Also picked up a Greco Les Paul custom which also has the right open book headstock. And every time I place them all side by side, I wish my Epiphone had the open book headstock. I’ve actually wanted to buy a template and cut off the right size ends and cut the old ends off the headstock to glue those in to give it the right look. Apparently if you google it, you can find plenty of garage headstock mods on 90’s and 2000’s Epiphones. Wouldn’t also hurt to re-inlay the diamond to the right size either. They do make pre cut mother of pearl inlays for Gibson customs on the aftermarket, wouldn’t hurt to try those. But all in all I agree that the look can affect the enjoyment.

That head stock looks great.

@mr3klax

3 ай бұрын

Yeah. My all time favorite.

I see this as gibsons new replacement for Orville guitars filling in that gap between the budget epiphones and gibsons standard range while still mostly having the looks and bells and whistles. Only complaint I have is that the new les paul standards STILL have a laurel fretboard. That being said the 355, Les paul custom, sg custom I can see being worth the money

Subscribed man, like the way you do this 👌🏻

@DenDenBMX

3 ай бұрын

thank you so much for the support dude!

Congrats! I want one of these in that color so bad, but I gotta pay off my other new guitar first! Great video!

@DenDenBMX

3 ай бұрын

thanks for watching!

Cool guitar Im tempted with the new SG custom - but I'll have to try one in person first. Also impressed how you play guitar on a chair with arms. Thats not easy haha.

@DenDenBMX

3 ай бұрын

haha I can drop the arms to get them out of the way

i dont care what anyone says, they hit it out of the park with the new epis. these are sweet. I have some vintage gibson archtops, and am ordering one of the epi 355s to gig with so i dont have to worry about messing up the old stuff.

@neilyoung5029

3 ай бұрын

Yeah I have my eye on the 335….I will never be able to afford the £4k plus for the Gibson CS version unless I sell all my other guitars! That is not happening 😂

@trevorD1156

3 ай бұрын

BS people that buy Epiphone's do it explicitly because they care what others think and wanted a guitar like a Gibson that is only somewhat overpriced and not insanely overpriced. There are absolutely better single cut hardtail guitars than these Epiphones for less, but you're a sheep and spent 600$ more than you should of cause you want everyone to know you play a poor man's Gibson that cost as much as a shitty tribute Gibson.

@trevorD1156

3 ай бұрын

Blatant lies, no one buys a Gibson or Epiphone cause it's the best guitar for the money.

3:45 I loved this 🤣🤣🤣

I. Am. Loving. The. Guitar! Besides, subbing now, entertaining and informative, overall fun video :)

Thank you dan for another guitar video, how's neck thickness compared to EC 1000CTM?

@DenDenBMX

3 ай бұрын

it's thicker, LTDs thin-u is pretty much the same as the 60s slimtaper, so it's a bit bigger but not as big as a 50s C

Glad to hear the neck isn't too big. I had an older model in ebony and found the slim taper 60s neck a bit odd - thin but flat for some odd reason. I recently sold it, so may go for one of these (when I get over the price...phew....!)

First time seeing your channel, you’re not a tool and you’re pretty decent at guitar too. I enjoyed your video and your opinions on the Epiphone custom, those pickups sound great both clean and high gain tones sound glorious. The guitar looks and sounds incredible to my ears. I think the price might be a bit high but I’m thinking with a case thrown in it’s worth the $$$. Very beautiful guitar, I would definitely get the white one like yours. Good video and now you have a new subscriber. Whoop whoop!

@DenDenBMX

3 ай бұрын

aye thank you so much for the nice words and the support man, it means a lot!

Epiphone is a legit guitar company, I don't see the big deal with paying that much for it. And headstock looks 🔥

@DenDenBMX

Ай бұрын

they're legit but they've got a lot of work to do when it comes to quality control

Nice video man! What camera and ilumination set up do you use?

@Ken-yg4um

3 ай бұрын

I was just saying to myself that the video quality is crisp 👌

@DenDenBMX

3 ай бұрын

thank you! for this video I filmed with my samsung galaxy s24 ultra, and for lighting I use a gvm keylight with a softbox and a cheap lil ring light!

I just got the SG with three pickups and the thing is ridiculously good. As good as my Gibson SG Special and Standard and absolutely looks the business.

@DenDenBMX

2 ай бұрын

im glad to hear you got a good one dude!

I have a 2015 Epi LP Custom Pro in white with gold trim and aside from headstock, they're pretty much the same. Mine has coil tap and phase tap, Probuckers, switchcraft switch, ebony fretboard and best of all was just 250. used but perfect condition from a pawnshop. So looks like Sweetwater got you pretty good. You could have bought an actual used, lower end Gibson for that 1200.

I like the white but a black les paul custom is the sexiest guitar ever made imo. This reminds me of a guitar they made in the 90s.

I just purchased one from Sweetwater, should arrive in a few days. While I have not received it yet I at least want to weigh in on the price point. LTD models of the EC-1000 are now at $1,499, without a case. Jackson Pro Series are approaching $1,599, without a case. Lower model important are starting around $799, without a case or name brand pickups. With the new Epi LP Custom you get a hard case, Gibson pickups (which I love), ebony, mother of pearl, and Gibson headstock. I love the EC-1000 series guitars, have had many. But this new Epi LP Custom is priced better and offers more.

@DenDenBMX

2 ай бұрын

I think the ec-1000 is still justified even without the case, because you're getting a lot more modern features like locking tuners, stainless steel frets, and either fishmans or seymour duncans, combine that with the smoother neck heel and LTD superior quality control... LTD takes it for me, especially when you think about how EC-1000s can go for ridiculously good deals used. This new line of epiphones could really be something special if they actually worked on improving their quality control

They give you an ABR 1 style bridge now on the new Epiphone 59 but dont give you it on the new Custom why? Also the new 59 comes with a Gibson tailpiece supposedly, strange that it isn't on the Custom. I think the new custom Epiphones are likely to depreciate to a price level that's acceptable to me over the next year or two so I'm waiting this out. I will admit though even at $1200 its peanuts compared to how much you would have to pay compared to the current Gibson iteration, and its looks great and is obviously very well made, sounds great and of good quality build. Also, and finally at least the guitar looks like a proper custom with a proper headstock and body shape unlike a lot of the travesty shaped customs other brands are producing (admittedly because Gibson guard their designs so litigiously).

@automatoncollectives7237

3 ай бұрын

There is no “supposedly” as there are videos of them dismantling the new 59 and it has the extended neck. That with the awesome electronics, Custombuckers, proper tailpiece, bridge and VOS sheen nitro gloss, makes it a steal.

@ryanfulldark2775

3 ай бұрын

@@automatoncollectives7237It’s not nitro, none of the new line have nitro. The “59” is by far the weakest of the line. Paying 1300 for a laurel board is unfortunate. It still has the weird shaped body, dead looking veneer. There is only one in the line that’s going to hold any value and it’s the 355. The Custom is almost there but has the worst Gibson pickups one could get. They should’ve put Custombuckers in these too.

@trevor4533

3 ай бұрын

Agreed. Its easy enough to change the bridge out at least, but it should have been there from the start.

@kenfernsler6507

3 ай бұрын

Because the current gibson customs don't have a abr1 bridge. They also don't have keystone tuners on this year model. Exact pick ups also. I think the custom buckers is a better deal though.

@trevor4533

3 ай бұрын

@@kenfernsler6507 he’s talking about the thumbwheel style bridges that Gibson uses.

You're review was great brother! Quick suggestion. We jazz players also like this kind of tone woods so it'll be nice to include clean sounds but without any effects. Thanks man I enjoyed the review and I just subscribed too.

@DenDenBMX

2 ай бұрын

thanks for watching and for the support dude!

So fast!! Thanks

@DenDenBMX

3 ай бұрын

thank you for watching!

Great video, ended up buying one! Plays and sounds great!! Sub’d!

@DenDenBMX

3 ай бұрын

Aye thank you so much for the support dude! Glad to hear you're enjoying yours!

The only kind of sad thing is that with the polyurethane finish, it won't turn that iconic cream color over time.

@DenDenBMX

3 ай бұрын

there's a possibility it still can, epiphones can still age and yellow it just usually takes twice to three times as long

You play so well. Really enjoyed it

@DenDenBMX

3 ай бұрын

hey thanks dude! I really appreciate that!

I mean, crunch the numbers. What does it cost to buy the $800 model, buy a hardshell case, and pickup some gibson pickups and what do you get?

@dobiqwolf

3 ай бұрын

exactly, buying a cheaper model and upgrading it to those specs end up costing the same.

@user-bb7te4yo3y

3 ай бұрын

@@dobiqwolfr u gonna upgrade the headstock too?

@SeanHensley-kq6pf

3 ай бұрын

You don't get a one piece neck or a maple top,switch craft and cts pots.

@dobiqwolf

3 ай бұрын

@@user-bb7te4yo3y Personally, I do not care about the shape of the headstock but I agree with the point being made that most of these new Epiphone are actually worth it when comparing them to cheaper equivalent models and adding the cost of upgrading said cheaper models (not the headstock or the wood specs obviously).

@jesse9874

3 ай бұрын

Funny how now the regular Epiphone LPCs just dropped in price on Sweetwater

Thanks so much for doing this video. These new Les Paul Customs and the Epiphone Exclusive Ruby Red Explorer on Zzounds are at the top of my radar for guitars right now. The only new Gibson I'd ever owned was a Gibson Les Paul Classic Custom in 2012 in Wine Red. I paid $1800 for it new and that things was AMAZING. Was basically a weight relieved Les Paul Custom without the back binding, baked maple board, and Classic 57 pickups. I regretably sold that guitar just before they discontinued the models. This Epiphone to me is the closest I'll get to that guitar at a reasonable price. Thanks for this in-depth video! Question, what camera are you using in your videos. Quality looks great.

@DenDenBMX

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! I'm using my Samsung galaxy s23 ultra!

@chrissgardiner

3 ай бұрын

@@DenDenBMX Dannng! That phone has some great quality.

I am jealous that is a beautiful les paul!! Sounds great!! 😊

I Only order my New Guitar's from Sweetwater and i just got a Deal on one of the Epiphone Limited Edition 59's !! Always boxed Great..Always able to inspect the guitar with photo's online as much as possible and So on..So far every Epiphone ive ordered when ive got them ive went over them even after seeing there pretty great setup right out of the box.I always do a complete once over with fret leveling check and on then continue with my personal setup and ive been More than happy every time .Maybe the other unhappy bunch if Epiphone haters are buying from someone else which im sure But SMFH..I can see another Sweetwater order happen I soon and i am one of the one's that can see the value in more than just the headstock.Probably what combined for the nice case and pickups..$600-$700 not counting the guitar..Thats almost the price of the $799 version ..Just saying ..and No Case ...Great Video Again.... Surprised you Bought one but Congratulations Sounds Great and looks as Hot as Sweetwater's Ass 😂😂😂 wtf Was that about? ...That High Gain Hurt my hearing aid you Tool 🤣🤣🤣...Have fun!✌️😎

@mr3klax

3 ай бұрын

Go for it my friend. Just did. 3 hours ago. Have not talked to my engineer at Sweetwater for quite a while. So NGD in 2 days! Did I say, go for it?

@mr3klax

3 ай бұрын

@@dinkeredwards5187Thanks! Like you I usually check out their guitar gallery and choose from 4-6 guitars. But, they have not posted any since last Friday when I found out about these new 2024 IBG custom models. So, I called my personal engineer. He said they had 11 before the weekend and 9 already got sold. They were going so fast to make it to the photo shoot. Personally, I have no issues with the price mark up. The stunning bound Gibson-style headstock, with real MOP inlays, a pair of Gibson USA pickups, ebony fretboard, upgraded electronics, premium hard shell case, etc are all worth the $500 premium. No complaints here. And besides I only got it for $1199. With free signature-required shipping. So NGD in 2 days. I am so excited. Life is good.

I’m digging these new Epiphones and I hope they become a standard in their lineup!

@DenDenBMX

19 күн бұрын

I don't think this new line is going anywhere, I hope the QC improves on them over time

I paid a similar price for the Cantrell Prophecy LP. I was honestly unsure how i felt about it right after receiving it but after almost 2 years, tons of practice, tons of raw video recordings and playing it at open mics I can say the price was totally worth it. If it sounds good and inspires you to keep playing that's what matters!

@DenDenBMX

3 ай бұрын

I'm glad to hear you're enjoying yours!

Which one is better Epiphone Les Paul Custom or ESP LTD EC-1000T CTM Vintage Gold Satin? Thanks

@DenDenBMX

3 ай бұрын

we're gonna find out here soon!

Hey DenDen 5/3/24 i pulled the trigger on a 2024 alpine epiphone LP custom . I got a great price from instrumental music in thousand oaks ca, a mom and pop music store . They had a ebony, LP and a 335 . Im gonna get a david neely setup (bonomassa's friend) and get close as i can to the $5800 gibson model . Epi stepping it up

@DenDenBMX

2 ай бұрын

glad to hear dude, hope you enjoy it!

Funny hair... Funny shirt... Great review

@DenDenBMX

3 ай бұрын

thanks for watching!

Great video. 👍🏻

@DenDenBMX

3 ай бұрын

thank you!

Great video! New subscriber.

@DenDenBMX

3 ай бұрын

aye thank you for the support man!

Wicked playing brother!

@DenDenBMX

3 ай бұрын

Thank you!

"Here at Epiphone our goal is bring you cheap versions of the guitars you actually want by making them in China and then we pass the savings onto us."

@Ronno4691

3 ай бұрын

"Our shareholders won't go short of clean fresh Champagne or peasant children thanks to your generosity"

@roofkorean6948

3 ай бұрын

@@Ronno4691 "We take safety very seriously, just look at all the nets we have outside our factories."

@DenDenBMX

3 ай бұрын

it doesn't matter where a guitar is made, what matters is how much time goes into making it. what do you think is more egregious? a $1200 epiphone or a $20,000 gibson?

@roofkorean6948

3 ай бұрын

@@DenDenBMX It does matter where a guitar is made when they have a reputation for using cheap labor and cheap parts (they even have nickname people use to point it out - "chinesium"), not to mention the human rights issues, like the fact that they need "nets" outside of factories for example or tiananmen square. We already started turning them into a superpower back in the 70's with the Trilateral Commission, people like Rockefeller, the Carter admin, Kissinger, Brzezinski, Deng Xiaoping all working in lock step and we've seen how China has used (abused) their power they've acquired since then. Why give them any more power? They deserve all the boycotts they get, even though it's just a drop in the bucket at the end of the day because so many people are willing to turn a blind eye and buy from them anyway. I've heard about some Epiphone QC issues recently (and Gibson too but I digress). When you're manufacturing in China and your price point for new models is 1,300 and up and you're still getting QC issues, then I just think Epiphone is simply cutting corners wherever they can and raising the prices with zero justification. iT's iNfLaTiOn! For those prices, I would just manufacture them somewhere else at this point like Indonesia instead of China. For what it costs to produce their guitars right now, even with $500 Gibson pickups in an Epiphone LP should only be around 1,000 altogether, maybe 1,100. The 1,300 price point is arbitrary bs. I know some good products can come from China but anytime you see 'made in China' you have to question the quality because of their inconsistency. I've seen cheap Chinese products, some good and some bad. I've also seen expensive Chinese products, some good and some bad. So you have do your own research when buying expensive Chinese products to get an idea for quality first because it could just be a cash grab, and I think that's what Epiphone is doing. Cashing out on people's nostalgia and cutting too many corners for max profit. Getting away with charging so much for Gibsons because people who are loaded with cash are willing to pay those outrageous prices it is part of the reason Epiphone is feeling bold enough to try price gouging at 1,300 now. It's like Apple, the know their products are popular so they're just charging the max they think they can get away with, what certain people are willing to pay but not everyone can afford. Fender has Squire, PRS has the SE line, etc. But when Epiphone LPs get into 1,300 territory just because of a pickups upgrade, it's a joke. The new 355 maybe, but not the LPs. May as well go with another brand for a LP style. "Oh, but it has nicer inlays too!" 😆💰 I will say the Gibson Tribute was a breath of fresh air but most of their models are too high.

I got an epi 79 Silverburst. Lovely guitar

Its a great alternative to a 6k gibson.. It has the real gibson 498/490 pickups and better mother of pearl inlays... The headstock looks more rock n roll as opposed to the funky "not quite at home" older version. The ebony fretboard is really amazing to play and looks so nice. The sustain on these guitars is excellent.. Epiphone and Gibson really hit the nail on the head with this version of the custom.. The case is brilliant too. Overall its a better package than the latest Epiphone 59 which may have custom bucker pickups... but still has the less than impressive Laurel fretboard.

@DenDenBMX

3 ай бұрын

as an owner of 2 gibsons, the new epiphone really isn't that far off. Sure if you get a "good" gibson it'll be one of the best guitar's you've ever played, but with how shotty their quality control is to this day, you're basically gambling thousands of dollars, and that's wack. calling a $1299 guitar a "poor mans" anything is hilariously privileged

Dude that's looks gorgeous and obviously value for the money. Right? 👀

I just bought the Cantrell wino. I want the white custom but I'll wait on it to hit reverb

yep, getting one...but I'm kinda torn because I really want a gold top les paul standard and hoping they put one out with the new headstock.

@mr3klax

3 ай бұрын

They will my friend. We just don’t know when. But they will, one at a time with the new Gibson headstock. And they will all be discontinued. It’s a cycle. I had my first Epiphone Les Paul in 2013. I was so impressed that I bought 3 more in a matter of 4 months. Then, I stopped when I discovered the Epiphone Masterbilt acoustic guitars and bought 4. I have no desire whatsoever in getting a Gibson as I am fully contented with the name Epiphone - not just because of its quality but also because of its rich history. It’s just unfortunate that Epiphone fell on hard times. Now that my 8 Epiphone guitars are older, they now have that vintage vibe. Just ordered the LP Custom in Alpine White 3 hours ago.

@tagadabrothersband

Ай бұрын

@@mr3klax Why didn't you order4 LP Custom directly? 😁

In 2004...I bought a gibson usa....SG for 500.00 dollars from house of guitars in Houston tx....it was brand new as well....so there is no way I would spend that much money on epiphone....I would drop the extra money on a gibson....

@DenDenBMX

3 ай бұрын

$500 was worth A LOT more in 2004. I dropped the extra money on a gibson 3 years ago and i'm about ready to sell it

@tagadabrothersband

Ай бұрын

500 $ on a new Gibson in 2004 ? It was definitely not a Les Paul Custom, it was around 3000 $ at that time and now it's 5000 $.

Beautiful guitar. Like others have mentioned, after you've played with this guitar for awhile, please do a comparison between it and the Esp Ltd EC-1000 CTM Custom "Randy Rhoads" style guitar you have!!!!!!! Thanks for the vid and review!

@DenDenBMX

3 ай бұрын

that comparison will becoming right after comparing it to the $799 epiphone les paul custom!

I got a beautiful mint condition used Black Gibson Midtown Custom for just a little over what you paid for that IMPORT COPY. Epiphone belongs to Gibson. Gibson simply uses the same CNC PROGRAMS (if you know what that means) in the Asian factory to cut these copies ... and here it is, simple as that. On top of that, south Asians get some woods like ebony for dirt cheap (doesn't mean it's bad ebony, it's just they have better deals) and they produce mahogany. Now Gibson also industrially mass produces their pickups ... they may sell these sets for hundreds of $, but production costs must between 5$ to 10$ / unit, shipping batches of such pickups to Asia for the production of Epiphone copies doesn't cost a lot. And that's how you wind up paying up to over the double of what it's worth.

@DenDenBMX

3 ай бұрын

with this logic then yes it's overprice, but that also means that gibsons are just REALLY overpriced. If it's made in china, indonesia, korea, mexico, america then it really doesn't matter to me, the only one that stands head and shoulders above the rest is made in japan. Everywhere else is an even playing field, what actually matters is how much time goes into making the guitar, not where it's made

@TheWorstManOnEarth

3 ай бұрын

@@DenDenBMX I mean, in the principle, I have nothing against Epiphone making exact copies of Gibson guitars, but some of them are getting close to the 2000$ mark, which is a totally absurd price. For to pay such a price for an Epiphone, it would have to be really really special, like I don't know ... stainless steel jumbo frets, graphite rods reinforced neck, a PLEK fret job, comfort neck to body joint, great fast neck with modern slim taper profile, great locking tuners, compensated graphtech nut, fine tuning stop tailpiece, great pickups and reliable electronics (Bourns 82 series potentiometers, etc) and all the "beauty appointments": great multiply bindings on the top & back of the body, the neck and the headstock + pearl or abalone fretboard inlays, etc... I mean, the whole shebang, like on some great fancy LTD 1000 Deluxe and some more. Otherwise, these import Epiphone "Gibson copies" should only be at a maximum around 1000$ mark and not more.

Same pick ups that the now discontinued Gibson Les Paul Studio. They should have used the custom buckers.

@DenDenBMX

3 ай бұрын

or at the very least a brand new high output pickup

@tagadabrothersband

Ай бұрын

Same pick ups that the current Gibson Les Paul Custom, never discontinued since decades. And this guitar is a Les Paul Custom.

I got the SG/LP Custom and the 59' LP except mine was the first run without the open book headstock on the LP but the Kalamazoo HS is still pretty. The SG/LP has the open book HS. Personally I don't really care about the Headstock because it kinda put's it in the Chibson kind of category copying Gibson, but with Epiphone they have the right to do it because they are a Gibson partner not an off market copy making them more credible and a better resale point even if an Epiphone hasn't got a very good resale value to begin with. These may have a slightly better resale value. The one piece neck I like, but agree with the fact that if it breaks you got trouble. The fact that the SG/LP has 3 Custom buckers making up a big reason for the extra cost all together with 3 you have about 700.00 worth of pickups in it. I've also got a IBG Black back Cream LP custom with Pro buckers in it but I am switching them out for 57 1&2's. I also have the SG custom IBG they came out with first with Pro buckers in it. My LP Standard 59' came with Keystone tuners but I switched them out for Keystone lockers like on all of my guitar's that has Keystones to begin with and I changed all of the Grover non lockers with locking Grovers. Aside from the resale value of an Epiphone these are premium guitars every bit as good as their counter part IMO and cost a lot less. I always wanted that SG/LP but at over 6 grand for the Gibson it's a no go so I am happy with what I could afford.

@DenDenBMX

2 ай бұрын

I'm glad to hear you're enjoying yours! Thanks for watching!

Has anyone had issues with recent broken Epis? I love my Epiphones…have heard lots of stories about the nexts cracking in shipments….is this a function of design or bad “luck” while shipping?

@tylergreen8421

3 ай бұрын

I bought a slash pack that was broken, they wouldn't help me with it either. Went ahead and bought a 59 anyways from the earlier issues, which has been phenomenal. I just wouldn't go for anything that ships without case anymore.

guitar looks pimpin! real pearl inlays make it pop!

@DenDenBMX

3 ай бұрын

she's quite the looker

I just received my new 2024 Epiphone Les Paul Custom Inspired by Gibson also in Alpine White today. It came with a hard shell case with the Epiphone+Gibson Custom commemorative logo. Seeing the guitar for the first time, brought a big smile on my face. This guitar looks real. Feels real. And plays real. Now that I’m 62, I like the weight of this one. I am super happy. Although I already have a 2012 Korean-made Epiphone Black Beauty, as I suspected, I am still going to get the Ebony version. Life is good.

@DenDenBMX

3 ай бұрын

aye I'm so glad to hear you're enjoying it! play the hell out of it!!

The Sneako comment caught me off guard lmfao 😂

@DenDenBMX

3 ай бұрын

GOTEM

The case is included in the price or you got it on the side? Thanks for the video!

@DenDenBMX

13 күн бұрын

It's included

Curent Gibson Les Paul Custom come with "kidney" Grover tuners (I call them "mushrooms" tuners). And it's been like that since decades, my 1993 Gibson LP Custom also have the same. So it's not surprising that the Epiphone model have these tuners, it's just correct. Jimmy Page put the same on his LP Standard. Visually I think they're less sexy that "keystone" tuners, but the touch is much smoother as they don't have sharp angles and that's why I'll never change mine.

@DenDenBMX

Ай бұрын

GROSS

Dude, you paid $300+ for the case. They are owned by Gibson. It’s still a bargain at $1200. The tuning keys are fine, they’re not Chibsons, but they’ll do.

Has this got the nut sitting on the binding rather than the wood like the Gibson versions.. The gibsons nut sits where the angle starts on the headstock..

@DenDenBMX

3 ай бұрын

it sits on the wood, it's only on top of the binding on the edges

What causes your feedback issue and how did you fix it?

@DenDenBMX

3 ай бұрын

it's the grounding in my house, most houses in the US aren't ground well. So when I have my lights on and plugged into the top outlet and I pull up my amp, it'll feedback, but if I plug it into the bottom outlet it's fine

At least it has the ebony board. Paying all that and getting laurel (like the Firebirds or the 59 RI) is ridiculous

@DenDenBMX

3 ай бұрын

I personally don't care if it's laurel or rosewood but yeah it's a bit silly

Epiphone is really just today's Gibson. I mean, everybody you know that isn't rich or a literal guitar businessman either owns an Epiphone or a HEAVILY used Gibson. I love going out to watch or play music and see every day musicians rocking affordable guitars because ultimately they got a good instrument and they're actually using it!

@DenDenBMX

3 ай бұрын

honestly with Gibson USA's current pricing and shotty QC, I wouldn't be gambling my money on them, because that's exactly what you're doing buying a Gibson, it's ALWAYS a gamble on if you're going to get a "good" one or not

Sweet guitar! Your rocking a billy idol afro now

@DenDenBMX

3 ай бұрын

haha just for this video, the sheep has since been sheered

Honestly you shouldn't have buyers remorse if it's something you genuinely want. I don't regret buying mine.

@DenDenBMX

2 ай бұрын

I wouldn't regret it if epiphone worked on their quality control

It’s not a tumor.

My biggest question that I have not seen anyone answer yet is in regards to the nut slot. Is the nut just sitting above the finger board like other Epiphones or does it have an actual nut slot between the finger board and headstock veneer like a Gibson?

@DenDenBMX

3 ай бұрын

it's not a slot but it's not sitting on the fingerboard

I paid 1000 for the latest epiphone blues power from jared james nichols, I am so delighted with it and tried it so much before buy it, that I have no regrets about the cost, plus I know it was a thoughtful purchase. 😊

I love my 2020 epi les paul, but 850 is alot for a proper gibby headstock

@fletcher75er

3 ай бұрын

Well 750, lol. Nice axe tho

I really like the Ebony version, but I also want a Epi Jerry Cantrell Wino LP Custom. Although the headstock completes the vibe, it just doesn't justify the price hike compared to the Wino.

I missed the part where you said how much you paid for it.🤔 All that matters is how it plays. If it plays like 1200 bucks, who cares where its made?

@DenDenBMX

3 ай бұрын

I agree with your last statement, it doesn't matter where the guitar is made, what matters is how much time goes into making it, however I am still unsure if it plays like $1200, it's good don't get me wrong, but idk if it's THAT good

I got the 1963 sg custom and it is shocking how good it is

It's looking good bro ....but is it single directonal truss rod？I think it will affect the tone a lot！

@DenDenBMX

3 ай бұрын

I believe it's a standard truss rod

I paid $509 for my Epi LP quilt top pro in 2019 and dropped 490/498s in it. Looks and sounds great. The 60s slim neck profile sucks though.

@DenDenBMX

3 ай бұрын

I LOVE the 60s slim

15:14 Fuck yes, Frayed Ends of Sanity!!

@DenDenBMX

3 ай бұрын

BEST INTRO

the open book headstock should have been standard since day 1. Dreaming of the 1963 SG Custom rn

I wouldn't pay thar price for the Gibson tribute series, spending that on an Epiphone is so hilarious. Not only have i never played a decent Epiphone but ive never met a decent guitarist or pro that plays one.

@DenDenBMX

3 ай бұрын

guess you've never heard of matt heafy, or kirk hammett, or bjorn gellotte, or jared james nichols, or emily wolfe, or jerry cantrell, or dave mustaine, or...

The way I look at it is this. I got my 2022 Epi LPC for $649. I'd say I got a good deal for my money. This new one has a $300 pickup upgrade and a hardshell case which I will give $150 for. That would bring mine to 650 + 300+ 150 = $1100. So, the reality is that I am paying $100 for a maple cap, the headstock shape and better switch, pots and jack. I'd say it would be worth it to upgrade if I felt like it. Does the new Epiphone have the weight relief that the Gibson does? That Gilmour solo sounded pretty sweet btw.

@DenDenBMX

3 ай бұрын

I don't believe it's weight relieved, but mine is pretty dang light!

@jeremymiller6933

3 ай бұрын

@DenDenBMX Even with the 9 holes drilled, Custom's can still be pretty hefty, which i prefer. I always thought it gave them a little bit of natural reverb. /shrug Have you ever made a video explaining your setup through your computer?

The Epi headstocks don't break as much as Gibsons, the headstock doesn't have as much of back angle. Unless they changed them to be more "period accurate." That would be unfortunate, the Epi tends to stay in tune better because of it

@DenDenBMX

20 күн бұрын

They kept the standard epiphone headstock angle

@timwhite5562

20 күн бұрын

@@DenDenBMX there you go. The way I string Gibsons is to use a longer length of string for the D and G strings, then as I turn the tuners I have the coil that wraps around the tuner post coiling upwards away from the face instead of down. It'll also reduce that angle. It helps with the tuning quite a bit, and works on Epiphones even more. 👍

Looking forward to the comparison videos. I have the LTD 1000T CTM in gold satin, I call it the Les Paul killer. I wanna see how it stacks up. I have a LP Standard and I can honestly say the LTD is better so I’m sure the Epi will fall short but we’ll see.

@DenDenBMX

3 ай бұрын

LTD IS KING

That is a very handsome guitar Starting off with battery too noice

@DenDenBMX

3 ай бұрын

thanks for watching!!

I have a 94 epiphone custom...and it the best guitar I ever bought.

@DenDenBMX

3 ай бұрын

aw hell yeah!

I'm glad you're happy. I would never buy a brand new Epiphone personally. Used one maybe. Would much rather save up for a Gibson. I'm an old fart so I'm used to jumping on a used Epiphone for 300 bucks

@DenDenBMX

3 ай бұрын

I saved up for a few gibsons and ended up disappointed after a few years

SUBSCRIBED

@DenDenBMX

3 ай бұрын

aye thank you so much for the support dude!

Also has a long kneck tenon

Even though they're expensive they still remain to sell like hotcakes million

@tagadabrothersband

Ай бұрын

All the people who wanted a "correct" Les Paul Custom but who couldn't afford it. The Gibson one is "just" 4 times more expensive.

Nice!

@DenDenBMX

3 ай бұрын

thanks!

The regular Gibson Les Paul custom comes stock with kidney tuners not keystone. The reissues in the historic collection have keystone. But i agree with you keystone looks better.

@DenDenBMX

3 ай бұрын

KIDNEY BUTTONS ARE GROOSSSSSSS

LOL you’re awesome 👏

@DenDenBMX

3 ай бұрын

No YOU'RE awesome!

@eldyko

3 ай бұрын

@@DenDenBMX okay, WE’RE awesome!

The current gibson les paul custom has the kidney tuners too unless you specify different

@DenDenBMX

2 ай бұрын

GROSS

Well let's do some math here. The base version of this les paul custom is $799, that's the previous years models. They do not come with a case, they come with probucker pickups instead of gibson usa 490/498s (which are a little over $200 to buy), they do not come with a maple top, and the neck is two pieces of mahogany (headstock and neck) instead of one. The $1299 version come with the goldenrod custom shop case INCLUDED, come with the gibson usa 490/498's (were already at $130 + $212), comes with a maple top, comes with the Gibson shaped headstock, ALL INLAYS ARE MOTHER OF PEARL, the electronics are a little better, the neck and headstock are all one piece of mahogany. If you upgraded any of these components to match the 1299 from the 799 version, you'd be spending about the same (difference in price between the two) if not more in replacement parts and labor to install them. So for what you are getting upgraded in this, you actually are getting a fair value.

@DenDenBMX

Ай бұрын

while the upgrades in specs do technically justify the price tag, when you compare to other guitars in this price range, it still leaves a bit to be desired, especially once we account for quality control as well. Regardless, I still bought one, and if you still want to get one, then I genuinely do hope you get a good one. Because anyone who's willing to spend that much on a guitar deserves to get a good guitar

I might get one if they release a non AJ Silverburst.

@DenDenBMX

3 ай бұрын

OR A TOBBACCO BURST ONE😩

I don't care what amyone says. Epiphone is as good as Gibson. Gibson's fit and finish as well as the QC leaves a lot to be desired for guitars that cost $3000+.

@aureliusandthespiral

3 ай бұрын

I disagree. Both are good instruments. But, my Gibsons are better. Each their own

@DenDenBMX

3 ай бұрын

my epiphones are on par with my gibsons... the real question is if they can hold up compared to my LTDs

You kinda look like the actor Tony Curtis with ya new hairstyle and color. 😉

@DenDenBMX

3 ай бұрын

aw shucks🥰

@johnsmith-ug5tp

3 ай бұрын

@@DenDenBMX hahaha