Let me know if you have one of these Epiphone Les Paul Moderns and what you think of them below!!

@richardsveum8452

3 жыл бұрын

I have that guitar, Had Sweetwater do the PLEK set up on it and absolutely love it.

@landonbailey

2 жыл бұрын

I have blue one

They are absolutely INCREDIBLE. IMO one of the best Epi's ever made, and right on par with any Gibson I've tried. It's amazing how much Epi stepped their game up. This modern is almost a perfect guitar. The ebony board, the real maple top on top the mahogany, the locking tuners, the probuckers sound awesome, the coil splitting, the CTS pots, the asymmetrical neck....it's just super spec'd out for the cost.

@watchingthecrazyworld7761

Жыл бұрын

Can you get a good Jimmy Paige tone on it?

@transmundanemusic

Жыл бұрын

Oh yes, you absolutely can. I take back my statement that it’s as good as any Gibson tho Lolol I was being a little overzealous. It’s an incredibly guitar is all/

@watchingthecrazyworld7761

Жыл бұрын

@@transmundanemusic Awesome, I'm picking one up for my 13 y.o today. He is playing "Whole Lotta Love" he loves that solo. It's the Pelham Blue color.

@watchingthecrazyworld7761

Жыл бұрын

@@transmundanemusic Thank you

@transmundanemusic

Жыл бұрын

@@watchingthecrazyworld7761 very awesome, I have the Pelham blue and I LOVE it. I’m sure your son will too. Enjoy!

Nice demo Jimmy 🤘 Sweet water couldn’t have found a better dude to demo their gear. You always bring the energy and positivity. Rock on 🤘

@Staticgrooms

3 жыл бұрын

Very true!

@jimmyfranklin

3 жыл бұрын

Hey man! Thank you so much!!! You too brotha! 🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽

Just bought a used one of these and am super pumped to get it home. Thank you for this video.

I picked up a Magma Fade from Sweetwater in January and had them Plek the neck. I then moded it with gold knobs with brushed gold inserts, and Gibson cream pick up rings. Unbelievable guitar! The neck seems to be intuitive, almost teaching me to use it in ways I hadn’t thought of before. Love this LP. I don’t even pick up my 2002 Gibson LP Special any more.

Man I really dig that radio blue Sweetwater exclusive! Wish I would have jumped on it and bought one while they were still in stock. Thanks for the detailed review and demo. 🤘🎸

Glad you dig the Epiphone LP Modern Jimmy! Thanks for the kind words! - Team Epiphone!!!

That color is PERFECT

@jimmyfranklin

3 жыл бұрын

DUDE ISNT IT!?!? its even better in person.. i wish every guitar came in this color

I bought the blueberry fade finish, and I had Sweetwater set it up to my specs. After a little tinkering of my own and some clear, speed knobs, I love it. Some people don't like the coil splitting feature, but since I write and record all different genres, it's perfect. Best affordable guitar I've ever owned.

Damn, that color! And the guitar is awesome too!

I have to have the Poker chip on the pickup selector. Love the reaction and video.

for the COLOR alone, LOVE, love BLUE, and that it sparkles with different lighting, how cool is that? I don't see where you can get one, but kudos, that would be my option. I think I am getting the Magma Orange fade. Thanks for posting vid!

Ordered the Pelham Blue. I'm no pro, but I play a lot and needed a new guitar. This one seems to be right in the sweet spot for what I want, in terms of functionality and cost (it's also pretty good looking). Thanks for the info - great video!

I’d love to see a video comparing the Muse , Classic and Modern. So many different models i can’t keep track.

Looks/hears to be a good guitar for the price. A lot of nice features, awesome finish and the neck joint is a plus. I'm sure that finish looks even better in person. But...when you play like that, it seems like no matter what you pick up is a great guitar. Reviewing the features and possible improvements helps a potential buyer, great job Jim and Epiphone! \m/

@jimmyfranklin

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much man!! I always love seeing your comments and your support of the channel!! 🤘🏽🤘🏽

Awesome playing, man. I recently got a Epi Les Paul Custom in Koa from Sweetwater, for $699. It's insane. I looked over every inch of it, not a single flaw could I find. I own a Gibson LP Standard; it has the same heft , feel, quality, sound. My Epi came with the action set perfectly, and I didnt even pay for a set up. Other reviewers basically said if you blindfolded them and put the Epi LP Custom or a Gibson LP custom in their hands to play, they could not tell the difference. Maybe it's a slight exaggeration, but if you're just an average Joe guitar hacker like me, I have no doubt its true. It literally looks, feels, and sounds like a Gibson, and for 700 bucks, its just an insane value.

Jimmy you were right on about it being a great guitar for someone who maybe doesn't quite know he/she wants. I got the faded Pelham blue for my son about 8 months ago. He's still in love with it. He had been playing acoustic for a couple of years but not much electric. The coil splits can get him close to the single coil sound and help him figure out what he likes. That Sweetwater exclusive is sharp. Being painted front and back makes it look more modern than the regular Epi moderns that have the brown wood grain on back. He has small hands and loves the carved heal joint.

@jimmyfranklin

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!! How’s he doing?!? I finally started on that idea for the video you asked me about 6 months ago! I finally feel I can do it right!

@BigChuck525

3 жыл бұрын

@@jimmyfranklin Great to hear that you will be doing a video on choosing the right instructor. It seems that the answer may be more complex than expected. Maybe that's why I haven't seen any videos on this topic. It would be real easy to just gloss over this subject. Thank you for putting real thought in it and as always helping us get the most bang for our buck.

My 'Sparkling Burgundy' Epiphone Les Paul Modern sits right next to my Epiphone '60s Les Paul Standard on the wall hangers! I got it mainly for all the extras like the Probuckers, locking tuners, and neck joint carve. I also got it because I'm an old dude and a big fan of The Cars. I've been listening to them since 1978! Their lead guitarist, Elliot Easton, played a beautiful red Les Paul. So, I got to like the color - next to my Boston-inspired Goldtops, that is! This guitar got me addicted to locking tuners. 😎🎸👍

@jimmyfranklin

3 жыл бұрын

I love it bro!! That’s so awesome! How do you like the neck joint????

@Axess-sv8nq

3 жыл бұрын

@@jimmyfranklin It's pretty awesome, man! A nice touch! I believe Ace Frehley did the same thing on his own to his first (Tobacco Burst) Les Paul that he played with KISS from 1974-1978 - before he switched fully to his 3 pickup Les Paul Custom (with only the BRIDGE pickup hooked up, of course! haha!).

@jimmyfranklin

3 жыл бұрын

@@Axess-sv8nq REALLY??? was that a production model??

@Axess-sv8nq

3 жыл бұрын

@@jimmyfranklin Ace carved it out himself. I can't remember what specific year he did it, though. So, it was your basic, run-of-the-mill, Les Paul Standard. Ace modified it. He never used the bridge pickup. So, it was a fake that was set up to where he could push it in, and it would ignite the smoke bomb inside. And, voila, smoking guitar! There's a video on KZread where a guy got to actually play Ace's actual modded Les Paul. I wouldn't imagine you have links allowed on your channel in the comments. So, I'll paste the title of the vid. It's FASCINATING! And, beware, the title is in all caps! "ACE FREHLEY'S ORIGINAL 1973 GIBSON LES PAUL X WALT GRACE VINTAGE". Check it out when you get the chance.

@jimmyfranklin

3 жыл бұрын

@@Axess-sv8nq I totally will check that out! i think links are allowed in the comments!

Nice video! I'm probably getting this in a few weeks, and it's gonna be my first medium/high quality guitar. I'm excited. Also, what's the song at 9:10?

Just had one arrive after being out of stock for a while. It plays way out of its league for a $650 guitar. I spend about two hours with it and was impressed enough to email my rep at SW and tell him how my low expectations for a Chinese-made Epiphone were ridiculously exceeded. It will be a great play out instrument that I’m not worried about getting scratched or damaged in normal usage.

Hey, cool review! A couple of weeks ago, I bought a Epiphone Les Paul Studio in Wine Red, made in 2021. It sounds great! I was wondering if you ever played one?

I have this same Color and guitar and the fit and finish is amazing. I have a gibson lp studio and a Japanese epiphone elitist les Paul standard among 3 made in Korea models and this one is my favorite.

I have one and love it. Happen to be 3 number later serial. Ending in 757. Mine was made 3 guitars later than yours. Miine is fantastic.

Hey, Jimmy. Any comments on the frets? After a few hours of playing, my skin softens up and my fingers begin hanging up on the rather sharp leading/trailing edges of the frets. I play 10's tuned to B flat and I think that the reduced tension makes this problem even more noticeable, even when playing with the lightest touch possible.

What do you think of the Epiphone Les Paul Modern Figured Caribbean Blue Fade (I just ordered one) in comparison to the Epiphone Les Paul Modern? Is there much difference in sound or quality? The specs look very close. I probably would have gotten the Modern, but it's out of stock at Epiphone. I can't wait till my Modern Figured arrives!

Nice guitar my dude cool man

I love both Sweetwater and Epiphone...I have the '59 Les Paul, a Gold Glory, an SG Muse and the SG Junior. on the way is the Les Paul Special 1 with 2 P-90's...it was $109 I got it barely used in BLACK. Epiphone and cheap guitars RULE. If you can't make a cheap guitar sound good, you need to learn how to PLAY,

This is a great guitar. I put a set of Pearly Gates and a brass tail stop and mine sings. Serious Les Paul tone.

Super great test dude as usual ! On what amp are u playing ? Or is it through the computer?

@jimmyfranklin

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!! This is actually going into my helix and through an orange pedal baby and orange cab!

I got the Pelham Blue and it's a killer...such a beautiful looking guitar,the color is off the charts,nicer than the Gibson Modern ..plays like a charm.

I want!

Sold!

I just got the 60s Epiphone Les Paul standard in Bourbon burst

That color is beautiful, I'm having a hard time not blowing some money on it!

I wonder if you can play drop d tuning on it and some metal tones too ill definitely buy it 🤔

Jimmy, your detailed exploration was awesome, and had me ready to buy one, which I guess was the point of the video. I was salivating! But then...you played. And I said to myself, better save the $700. Because when there's guys who play like you, there is NO POINT to guys like me putting out that money when we'll NEVER get anywhere close to your playing. Kind of ironic, that a video that ostensibly is made to encourage buying that amazing axe, ends up hurling a bucket of ice water. Your playing is pretty damn amazing. I'm looking to see some videos of your playing that lasts a few minutes at least. Yngwie look out.

@jimmyfranklin

Жыл бұрын

That’s wild to me. Thank you so much for the compliment and I totally understand because I have felt like that watching reviews before and I never thought anyone would feel that way about one of MY reviews or my playing hahaha

Epiphone is killing it.

@jimmyfranklin

3 жыл бұрын

Right?!? So true!!

Nice review. You remind me of Caleb from 90 Day Fiancé

I chose the PRS SE Tremonti over the Epiphone LP Modern but that color is sick 😳

I'm with you on them leaving the ring off the toggle switch, BUT then they install the pickguard. Just a personal preference but I'd rather that they left it off the Modern or included it in the box as an optional install. I don't like taking the guard off and then having a hole in my guitar. Just personal preference. I really like the look and heel shaping with belly cut.

@jimmyfranklin

3 жыл бұрын

You know... i didnt even think of that... i am a fan of no pickgaurd... but i do have one on some of my les pauls... i do hate those holes though😒

@arch3nemy849

3 жыл бұрын

I bought one and the guard comes separately. You can install it if you want or leave it off (like i did).

@danielanderson8502

2 жыл бұрын

Mine came with the pick guard not installed so I left it in the bag.

Ok I just got in the Zzounds exclusive bourbon burst (it’s amazing btw) and I got it without pick guard install (I won’t be putting it on) and wanted to know if yours came the same or pre installed?

@jimmyfranklin

3 жыл бұрын

WOAH!! that looks so good!! mine came PRE-INSTALLED! im not sure if i woulda put it on... some of my les pauls have it some do not! if it comes with it i typically wont put it on... but if it does id rather leave it than have the holes.

@Vman9484

3 жыл бұрын

@@jimmyfranklin same. It looks way more sleek without it

Might be nice to know your signal chain.

Is this available in Toronto?

So i had a epiphone lp classic last year and i was unhappy with the fret qc the neck didnt move when i adjusted it and as it was i couldnt set the action to spec. Im really hoping that they fixed that. So did you buy this or tell sweetwater to send you one to demo?

@jimmyfranklin

2 жыл бұрын

HEY! thanks for the comment! this one i asked them to send me so i could try it and review it... so I have no obligation to say good or bad things. i really enjoyed this guitar... having it longer i realized some of the downsides to them and im also not a huge fan of chinese made guitars typically! also worth noting that this one is a sweetwater exclusive. i think that only has to do with the finish though and not the build quality

@ExplodingPsyche

2 жыл бұрын

@@jimmyfranklin Hi. Could you state what some of those downsides are?

Huge versatility, feature laden, quite literally a steal at this price point! Epiphone have probably priced these about $150-200 less than they should have done... As such I have a Graphite Black arriving tomorrow!! :D

@3rdtonefromthesun

2 жыл бұрын

Update: unfortunately the QC let this guitar down badly. It went back in the end, terrible fret work - some sprouting and rough fingerboard tooling marks, chipped lacquer from a nut that was tapped across too far, wonky tuners… Sad times! Make sure you have one in your hands before purchasing!

@JT-gm4fk

2 жыл бұрын

@@3rdtonefromthesun same reason I returned 2 and passed on the ones I played in the store. I went with a schecter custom. Flawless work

@3rdtonefromthesun

2 жыл бұрын

@@JT-gm4fk a great shame really, I was initially very excited. In the end I got a Charvel Pro Mod So-Cal Style 2 and a Harley Benton SC550 II, the Charvel is insane - I could go on and on about it. The HB is very very good especially at the price, but had some minor QC stuff like shallow nut grooves and slightly sharp fret tangs that I had to dress, but they absolutely blow the Epiphone LPs out of the water especially with the stainless steel frets!

@JT-gm4fk

2 жыл бұрын

@@3rdtonefromthesun that charvel pro mod is on my list as well. It's an impressive guitar.

@3rdtonefromthesun

2 жыл бұрын

@@JT-gm4fk it’s stunning, does everything well and setup out of the box is pretty amazing - lower than I’m usually used to but I get on with it, the neck is a dream to play!

Are only the 3 knob push pull?

@jimmyfranklin

2 ай бұрын

Yes. Two coil splits and a in/out of phase

I love the colour. What kind of blue is that?

@jimmyfranklin

2 жыл бұрын

this one is the sweetwater exclusive color!

@AcaiNCG89

2 жыл бұрын

@@jimmyfranklin Can I order one? I’m from Malaysia 😄

I ❤ epiphone. Plenty of punch.

How was the action out of the box?

@jimmyfranklin

Жыл бұрын

This is it right out of the box. It was wonderful. BUT sweetwater does set up and maintain their guitars very well. I’ve heard of some inconsistencies.

A less blingy tommy Thayer les Paul. I dig it

@jimmyfranklin

3 жыл бұрын

Such a good way to put it!!

You mention it being chambered, but not the actual weight. Can you weigh it please? My disabilities would like to know.

@SaxJockey

Жыл бұрын

Just bought the Epi LP Modern (Pelham Blue). Mine weighs 8lb 3oz, that's a nice weight. Only 4oz heavier than my Squier Standard Strat. The lightest Epi LP that I have is the 'ES' semi-hollow version at 7lb. Used to have the Epi LP Standard at 9lb 10oz...sold it to someone that wanted a boat anchor 😊.

Still could have done a better job on that heal joint.

That’s the best deal for a Les Paul !! I would put dirty fingers in that beast do away with the push pull pots

It's called a poker chip

I've had mine for about 6 months. I'm not impressed. Gonna try a 498t in the bridge. The stock bridge pick-up sounds muddy and boxy.

@jimmyfranklin

3 жыл бұрын

Look at my comparison between this and my gibson Les Paul Custom... i can agree with certain aspects of the pickups being boxy and maybe dry... but again.. great platform! throw some duncans in it and you could be set! any other things you dislike??

Everytime i see a video on this guitar, it just sounds like it's fueled by Nitro Glycerin!! Or some other combustible liquid.