Epiphone should make you a full tilt artist

@AljonGo

3 жыл бұрын

:) Fluff. SMR, feel free to hit me up.

@troyperkins9593

3 жыл бұрын

A SMR sig Les Paul??? Sounds interesting……🤘🏼🤘🏼

@xanderraymondcharles

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, sir. You’re so good to me dude.

Thanks again for the Epiphone love SMR! Glad you've been digging our stuff.

@xanderraymondcharles

3 жыл бұрын

Of course! Thank you so much for the kind words!

Dude you are badass on the guitar, and it is cool to see how much emotion you put into it, that is when you know you see a true guitarist. Keep on rocking Ray!

And this video proves that you CAN shred on an Epiphone. Awesome video. I’ve watched a handful and honestly yours is the most upfront and personal. I subscribed, lol

When you get older the weight relief will be your best friend.

@xanderraymondcharles

3 жыл бұрын

I hope I d.i.e. Before I get old

@allenblack9890

3 жыл бұрын

@@xanderraymondcharles I am now 55 wondering where the last 25 years went? Its like someone has stepped on the accelerator!

@malcolmtyler1673

2 жыл бұрын

@@xanderraymondcharles Is that an intentional quote? (The Who - My Generation)

Nice demo track. Your leads sounded great you’ve undoubtedly put some work in.

I do own several new Epi's guitars and basses and they all sound awesome. They really have stepped up their game for sure. Good job on this video SMR!

a guitarist has there LOVE , and many faces , as in other styles of music , ways of playing ect........ I LOVE IT .

That first song had some epic Hopesfall vibes. Thanks for the review 👍

After this review definitely picking up a Epiphone Les Paul thanks for the awesome content 🖤🤘🏼

wow dude! that was a very fresh les paul review.

Dude...you and Trogly are wearing me down. I’d be satisfied putting that on a stand and just staring at it...it’s beautiful!

You did a awesome demo on this Ray !!

I have a 2019 Epiphone standard, I just upgraded to grover locking tuners and I still love it

Love the fact you threw some Hendrix in there!!! Great show man!!!

I just got an epiphone les Paul standard 50s earlier this year and have zero regrets. It is amazing in every way and given my recent injury, having not played it in 2 months, it’s still holding tune!!!

Great work brother. Love the tones & tune. Epiphone is bringing it for sure.

Very tasteful playing!

I'm a year or so into guitar playing could you maybe give some tips on drop tuning? Your metal stuff is awesome dude huge inspiration 🤟🏾🤟🏾

Love my Epiphone les paul standard pro. Its good to here the modern still has that throaty LP tone.

Your playing is so clean.

Finally! I've been wanting your opinion this guitar. I have it and I love it. I'm debating if I want to get another Prophecy or another Modern. Can't decide.

I almost bought the same exact model, however, the only unit available I tried just had the worst fret job - it was scratchy, uneven and just rough all over. Maybe it was just the stock I tried. Hopefully, I'd get a unit that has a better fret job. Not giving up! :) Great review!!!!

You sound amazing in this video! Holy shit

I know those riffs are heavy and amazing but what I actually see is an inner child playing a good guitar for the first time. ❤

Hey Stay Metal Ray, what is your opinion on the hardware used for the higher end Epiphones?

The Fade on that thang... Sheeeeeeeeeeesh!!!

I have red epi lp modern, and it’s awesome!

Haha the fist pump 😂😂 love your energy dude! Keep chugging ✊

Great vid Ray. Try get your hands on an Epiphone Elite or Elitist. Older (between 2002 and 2008 I think) but next level Eppi.

Rock on Metal Ray 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘 !!!!!

I have a Modern in graphite. I tried all the Epiphones as well as a host of modern-era Gibsons. I was in a position to purchase what I liked the most. And I did. This guitar has it over just about anything with a 24 3/4" scale, in my perhaps-not-so-humble opinion. Enjoyed the review. Cheers.

That sounds Great ! Was really digging that ! @sweetwater you can Pick Between weights like a 7 or a 10 pounder if they have them 🤷‍♂️?

Nice name you have, Ray ;) Seriously though, good review and good playing ! Looks like a very nice Epiphone ! .... need.....to....resist....

Getting mine in pelham blue. Can’t wait

@jconner3891

3 жыл бұрын

Faded Pelham blue Just like my Gibson modern. Way lighter than Pelham blue. But very nice looking.

It's friggin amazing. One of my favorite guitars in my collection. The Prophecy is perfect for the metal fans, this is perfect for the modern rocker. But I do agree about the weight relief.

@BleedTheFaith04

Жыл бұрын

I play 4 gigs a week for a usually 4 hours, sometimes twice in a day. Like, for real serious back problems and chronic pain from guitars heavier than 9 lbs lol. I love the sound of a solid Paul but this is necessary for some of us.

@transmundanemusic

Жыл бұрын

@@BleedTheFaith04 That's fair!

That LP gives of the Beach vibes

@xanderraymondcharles

3 жыл бұрын

I think it’s called Caribbean blue or something like that so it makes total sense

@calumdoran2005

3 жыл бұрын

@@xanderraymondcharles oh nice, Looks beautiful tho

I just ordered a epi. Les paul modern! the exclusive model from ams! Ebony finger board bourbon burst! Thanks!

Nice. I want the gibson version.

"attempt some leads", alright buddy you can give yourself some credit lol

Ray what kind of crazy algorithms you got goin on with that tone today? Is this effect into a tube amp or a modeler?

Does it have that harmonic ring when you swish your hand over the strings? Does it resonate?

I love my Gibson Les Paul modern.

Sounded pretty cool!

I just got this exact model. I had to level the frets, but it plays and feels amazing compared to prior to this reboot of theirs. I managed to put some hotter pickups in it while also keeping the crazy epi wiring lol Also, mine did not come with a pick guard. Weird lol

I also have always s**t on Epi's my whole life but the Brent Hinds Flying V Custom in Silverburst kinda warmed me up to the brand. Then after you did your video on the Epiphone Les Paul Custom in Silverburst (yes I'm a big siverburst fan!) I got one and wow does it play amazing! I dropped in the EMG 57/66 set and now its a beast! Thanks for all your KZread work!

@Birdfinger

3 жыл бұрын

@@fredriksvard2603 I hear you. I agree that they do/did feel like toys compared to Jacksons and Schecters etc. but the new Inspired By Gibson lineup that Epiphone recently put out changed that for me. At least the LP Customs feel very comparable Jackson and Schecter. I was very pleasantly surprised by that. I haven't tried many Epi's because I'm still down on them a bit (old habits die hard) but I may have gotten lucky and snagged a really good one. Epiphone slowly opening my eyes a bit now.

@JT-gm4fk

3 жыл бұрын

@@fredriksvard2603 I agree with you. I've even tried several of the new inspired by Gibson series and I was disappointed in the quality control so this new series has not changed my mine on Epiphone. I'm no brand snob, but Epi just doesn't cut it for me compared to other brands in the similar price points.

The epi modern looks awesome. Gonna Pic one up in the near future. On another note, is your left arm tattooed black or are you wearing one long sleeve?

Love that guitar!

can you please do a video about Epiphone Les Paul studio?

Still waiting on an Epi SMR LP sig model.. until then.. I will patiently wait for my Ghost Horse to arrive...

What was the setup like on arrival?

why the blackout tat? Just asking due to not understanding the goal

I much prefer the Epi LP Modern over the Gibson LP Modern. They are great guitars for 1/3rd of the price. I swapped out my pick-ups for some 57s. My biggest complaint on both: wayyyy overboard on the weight relief. It just feels too light.

@googlegilbertlevinmars322

3 жыл бұрын

Reminds me of my Ibanez art100 when I was 13. At 26, can’t tell you how much I love the Swiss relief they’re doing on this.

Regret selling my SG Modern a while back. :( But I have a prophesy Sg now so.

That finish is kinda cool. I couldn’t pull it off though :)

Great review. But damn those frets are scratchy sounding as hell man. Your friend who owns it should probably get the frets dressed

I am torn between this guitar and a Schecter Solo-ii. Have you played the Schecter and if you have what are you thoughts on both and which would you honestly prefer?

@jaykeys9416

Жыл бұрын

I know this is 6months old now, I have a both this model and a Schecter solo II. In terms of playability they are damn near identical, only real differences are the pro buckers in the Epi LP sound brighter in high gain settings, and the Solo II pickups are a bit darker and can get muddy in higher gain. Also the Solo II weighs slightly more than the Epi LP modern.

Ray your the best

I thought about getting an LP modern in Graphite Black, these things look nice as hell!

@brandonmitchell1457

2 жыл бұрын

Just picked up that exact guitar after trading in an old les paul standard from epiphone. It's a very nice guitar especially at this price point. Definate upgrade from my old one

I totally agree with you. Any Les Paul should be a heavy guitar. If you want a Les Paul, you're just going to have to accept the fact that it's heavy otherwise it feels like a toy in your hands, at least that's how I see it. My first guitar 20 years ago was a Les Paul knock off. Bolt on neck but over 9 pounds. Played 100s of live shows with it, didn't bother me probably because I didn't know anything different.

It looks nice

Come on Ray, your leads are perfectly fine.

@xanderraymondcharles

3 жыл бұрын

Ahhh thanks so much :) I’m trying my best!

@manuele.itriagom.728

3 жыл бұрын

The thing is he knows he's on the internet haha. The place where everyone in the comment section is better than John Petrucci but have no proof of it. So maybe it's better that he stays humble just to avoid hate haha.

I was the 1000th viewer (i think)

Are you sure you haven't heard the band hum. (I have no idea if you have or haven't). Your songs are very hum like. The more atmospheric stuff you do.

Holy Shit! Some of the video shoot makes that Les Paul look humongous!

thats $699 LP sounds like a $2k LP and nice finish. nice Halloween theme at the end. PS- a Super D in the bridge or new pups like the Duncan Hot Rodded set would make it sound better imo even then thats $100+$700 guitar so $800 for a beautiful EPI

Man discovers Epiphone sells all other guitars...

Once you get a 33, there's no turning back!

If Dimebag wrote Voodoo Child lol

I used to have this guitar. It was sick, but I hated the weight relieved body. Traded in my Modern for the new Epi Silverburst. So much better! 😊

I'm with you on the weight. I had an Ibanez s that was light as hell and it just makes it feel cheap to me. The whole made in China thing throws me off on epi

@wiseowl2335

2 жыл бұрын

the shirt your wearing is made in China, your shoes, pants, TV, stereo, watch, phone, furniture, appliances ........etc ..no gettin away

@doctoribanez

2 жыл бұрын

@@wiseowl2335 yeah and they kinda suck and need to be replaced often

Ray, Im 49, and I played a few different Epiphones and they are Great. I do agree on a heavy guitar, I dont want them chambered and light, those are for Pussies who are scared of a little pain, Cheers from Oklahoma as always

Not to be a downer but epiphone reviews should include a footnote that states fret conditions vary from guitar to guitar. Every guitar looks awesome on youtube but how it feels in your hands is arguably more important and buying an Epiphone sight unseen is ballsy.

I’ve got two new epis. No need to buy a Gibson.

A "modern" is begging for a belly cut. ;)

ye old mud buckers

What a stupid title is it any good? The Epiphone customs and modern Les Paul's and Sgs are high end guitars so of course they're good more than just good.. you should ask yourself are the Gibson's any good..

Before I watch, I guess yes they are good. But they’re not a Gibson. Pickups are probably a little weak .

Sorry to say, that paint job looks terrible. Epiphone dropped the ball on this one.

@scod3908

2 жыл бұрын

That guitar 'aint painted buddy?

I've not gotten to pick up and play an Epiphone Les Paul Modern, but this demo could have definitely sold me if I was looking for something to buy rn

OH yeah .....AND OUR GUITAR FACES, LMFAO.