I’ve got nobody to impress with the headstock, so I’ll be proudly adding this to my collection.
@nicowaitforitstinson15572 жыл бұрын
Just ordered mine. When the original Gibson was available I haven't had the money and then they were to expensive. So glad Epiphone released this one!
@fraxxcjangerl71952 жыл бұрын
To be honest EPIPHONE is better than GIBSON because they are cheap
@scottrushton4532 жыл бұрын
Haha! Me too. Can’t wait to get back to Ontario and pick it up from the store…
@Zerroo19455 ай бұрын
@@fraxxcjangerl7195 yeah
@Zerroo19454 ай бұрын
Yeah love them@@fraxxcjangerl7195
@BenAck9122 жыл бұрын
I would love to have one of these. Green Day is my favorite band.
@Oxjawa2 жыл бұрын
Been waiting for a solid rundown on this guitar since it was announced. Thanks for putting together a great demo!
@PlayandTradeGuitars2 жыл бұрын
Thanks glad you enjoyed! 🐆🔥
@DrJeebles2 жыл бұрын
I love the combination of single P90 with set '50's profile neck. That's pretty neat at that price.
@flatstheflounder98742 жыл бұрын
I'm just very happy to see Epiphone making high end guitars again the Customs Moderns and prophecy Models are flawless!
@Tiago_0072 жыл бұрын
I got this guitar as a collectors item mainly because of the case, then the guitar was a nice surprise, it holds its own with my Gibson Les Paul Tribute Double Cut. The neck is chunky for sure, the guitar and the playability is solid, can’t complain. Out of the box all I had to do is adjust the action and ready to go.
@Silkysime2 жыл бұрын
I've got the Billie Joe Gibson Les Paul Jr (my wife got it for my birthday years ago) but would love this also looks great. Good to see they keep rocking the leopard skin case
@tipman3212 жыл бұрын
I love the white junior, I'm not even a Green Day fan, but I would love this guitar.
@joseanything2 жыл бұрын
Pretty sure those are the same specs as the sunburst $429 'Inspired by Gibson' model (which was first released last year at a $379 price point). As far as I can tell these are the only things that set Billie Joe's signature model apart from the Inspired by Gibson one: the mother of pearl Epiphone decal (instead of silkscreened), Billie Joe's signature, and the white finish. & I hope you're right about the cases popping up on the used market, because I can't justify buying the same guitar twice. I'm glad you point out the things that make that the $399 bundle is more like a Epiphone Les Paul SL level beginner guitar. I'm sure there are going to be people who think they're saving money and getting the same guitar with a cheap amp instead of that nice case.
@DubsMood2 жыл бұрын
Dude, that distortion is horrible.
@blksteve112 жыл бұрын
Ugh I’ve wanted one of these and this demo is sooooo sick! I want to be able to play like that. I was looking at the Gibson versions but I think the Epi will do just just fine 😎. Wonderful demo and sick chops!!!
@rudybanegas2042 жыл бұрын
I just picked up the epiphone and it is amazing. What’s funny is I was looking for a P90 equipped guitar and found this one.
@PlayandTradeGuitars2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for that, I really appreciate it! Glad you’re here 🍻
@karenc841215 ай бұрын
I had to wait about 9 months for this guitar. Passed on a heavy one(8lbs 10 ounces )got one that weighs 7lbs 5 ounces. Love❤this guitar. Action too high out of the box for me
@user-lq9zb7pd4k2 ай бұрын
Mine had paint runs under the clear. Paint had a slightly pink look. Fret sprout on some frets. Fretboard very rough. Scratchy tone control. Neck didn't feel chunky to my medium size hands (measures .885/.965) and felt like the shoulders were too wide down low. Lots of sanding and some fret work, and getting new antique white paint/ laquer clear, better pickup/ electronics, and buffed out pickguard/control cavity cover/jackplate. Then I'll put it away and get the Gibson version.
@mrfredguitar2 жыл бұрын
Got mine yesterday mines almost 100% perfect other than a few sharp Fret ends around the 12/14 frets Plus I got lucky my fretboard is very dark and I just found your channel today and I subscribed thank you Great review
@staleyexplores2 жыл бұрын
watch out for black dye, i ran into that on a recording king the other day...some kind of red material, man made revelbond? yeah they dyed the bridge, cleaning it and all this black stuff smeared on the guitar...fun times right...
@jrfguitar61962 жыл бұрын
Epiphone has been stepping up its game!!! Not only do the guitars look cool! They're great playing and sounding too! And this one isn't any different!!!
@mattd1142 Жыл бұрын
I’ve got this one and the tobacco burst LPJ too and they’re absolutely fantastic!!! LPJ is my fave guitar and this model is just amazing!! Affordable and just kicks ass as you can hear. Getting a dookie tone can be done but you’ve gotta keep in mind that anything before American Idiot was a strat. 2004 and onward he uses the junior regularly. So if you want the American Idiot/21 century breakdown tone this is definitely for you.
@pat_rick2419 Жыл бұрын
small note, billie started using les pauls (live at least) during the Warning era, everything before that was the strat with a humbucker in it. wont get that dookie tone with a base strat that has single coils, either need to mod one or get one that comes with a humbucker in the bridge. but other than that yes, this guitar isnt for dookie or insomniac tones as you said
@leonardoarellanes7393 Жыл бұрын
do you find any difference between the tobbaco and this one besides the color?
@pat_rick2419 Жыл бұрын
@@leonardoarellanes7393 off the top of my head I’d say no. But there may be some smaller differences like neck profile (taper vs thick neck), construction (set vs bolt on neck), fretboard wood, wood of the body, and small things like that. But overall they’re both flattop Les Paul’s with a single P90 so generally you’ll get the same sound
@RobinHisgen9 ай бұрын
Even when using a strat, you should keep in mind his humbucker is slanted a bit, which has some effect on the tone as well.
@mattd11429 ай бұрын
@@leonardoarellanes7393 tbh it’s the exact same guitar! I thought maybe the neck thickness would be different but they’re the same
@edduflema60502 жыл бұрын
Dude i love this LP jr, it was my fav. I'd love to get my hands on one of this, sadly they won't sell on my country
@MCgamingDutch2 жыл бұрын
Funny how the Gibson signature junior DC came with a gig bag, and the epiphone which is more than half the price, is sold with a guitar case
@mylesanderson36732 жыл бұрын
I ordered one of these the other night on a bit of an impulse. Thanks for the review you've calmed my anxiety a lot this thing looks cool!
@DLKMusic3562 жыл бұрын
So I ordered mine a few days ago, and they said it’s on back order until April because there’s 45 people ahead of me. So… must be a killer axe, dude. I can’t wait to play it after watching this vid.
@izzy83712 жыл бұрын
I just subscribed ! Amazing guitar and this P90 pickups sounds amazing !!! You want to play rock & roll once you plug it. Hope to get one of those one day :3
@PatFoster2 жыл бұрын
Been looking at the next guitar to add to my collection, this one caught my eye big time. I used to hate the Jr’s but now i’m kinda digging the simplicity of it. I love the P90 sounds, and I don’t currently have anything with a P90 in it so I was digging that. I think this is definitely a contender.
@matthewsolina49202 жыл бұрын
Sweetwater has them listed for $549. With a hard case that’s a pretty good deal.
@Gristle1112 жыл бұрын
I picked this up a few weeks ago. You are right on. It’s a rock machine. Like others have said. Lowered the actions a tiny bit. No buzz. Few frets Need to be buffed. But seriously this thing sounds like no other I have for rock power chords. P.s it’s my most resonate guitar. Well done epiphone
@russellevans5726 Жыл бұрын
Proper demo, put that guitar through it's paces as others hold back nice one big hello from Liverpool uk
@jeremywills93032 жыл бұрын
Nice review. Juniors are just rowdy rock machines. Isn't that green LP y'all are giving away the one you bought from the Demo shop tour? I remember that video.
@PlayandTradeGuitars2 жыл бұрын
Yes that’s right, thanks for watching! 🍻
@clockwork9142 жыл бұрын
Looks like a good deal. Should sell a bunch.
@adamcooper60372 жыл бұрын
Awesome review 🙌🏻 that case is unreal 🤣 as a Green Day fan, this is so appealing to me. Nice giveaway at the start too, if that didn't get me to subscribe, this review would have 🙌🏻🔥 stay awesome guys 🖤
@mikebrennan96332 жыл бұрын
Legit! I dig this guitar,. Great video gents!
@michaelcosta72352 жыл бұрын
Just got mine, very nice, but it really is a chunky 50s neck.
@fireandicedragon62562 жыл бұрын
Just found your channel I subbed really enjoy guitar playing keep it up
@superspecky4eyesАй бұрын
Thinking of getting one of these but I am unsure of the thick 50s style neck.
@Ryanvatz2 жыл бұрын
Very cool guitar at that price!
@scottsteeves Жыл бұрын
I've been wanting one of these since they came out and I just pulled the trigger today.
@auntjenifer77742 жыл бұрын
I love Les Paul Jr. And specials ! I cut my teeth on a 2002 Gibson Les Paul Jr. With one dog ear p90 and it's the guitar that turned me into Gibson everything but I can't say I like the tone of your Jr. And the same for the JJN Les Paul custom that I have right now it's making me wonder what's the reason for not liking this tone at all because I've also got the new Epiphone inspired by Gibson Les Paul special TV and pickups in this thing sounds better than all my p90 loaded Gibson guitars so I'm perplexed 🤷
@minjaekim82352 жыл бұрын
The case looks absolutely brilliant!
@cobhc1822 жыл бұрын
Got mine a couple days ago. Awesome guitar! Mine came with very high action, so after a quick setup, it was perfect!
@PlayandTradeGuitars2 жыл бұрын
Yea I needed to set it up after filming this too by lowering the action, seems to be a common theme. Enjoy the guitar!
@Ycjedi2 жыл бұрын
I want this but I'm also holding out for the Epiphone Adam Jones Les Paul
@hikupmusicofficial Жыл бұрын
thats the power of a les paul jr style of guitar thew man Epiphone is is kickin ass lately with the inspired by gibson to the signature modals i wish i had the money to buy all the ones i like
@marcelorenatomarquezaquino89132 жыл бұрын
Yo amo el modelo Junior, que tanta diferencia tendrá con la Gibson 🤔
@williammazzotta55952 жыл бұрын
I just got mine and it bites hard on chords. Steve Marriott would have been very happy pushin' it thru his 1970 Marshall double head single bottom stack with Humble Pie. Lonesome Dave would have felt the same!
@lueysixty-six73002 жыл бұрын
I'd rather a Gibson Junior DC Tribute for similar price. My rule of getting a low end Gibson rather than a high end Epiphone has served me really well so far with my Gibson LP Tribute. Such a great, great guitar - a TOAN monster!! - and really bare bones.
@blastofo2 жыл бұрын
Similar price? Those are a thousand, and have a satin finish, weird colors, and that funky pickguard. A vintage spec junior is $1600 and up. There is nothing remotely close in price to this.
@aaronp64262 жыл бұрын
I've had one for about a week. Nice, the case got me first. But I love p90s and on their own.......man!
@johnhughes72982 жыл бұрын
Would buy it for the case alone, very cool,
@michaeljames62162 жыл бұрын
That case lol loving it.
@Givemepeacealone7 ай бұрын
Wish they did one of the Tv Yellow DC juniors
@slaghtac2 жыл бұрын
I just got one last night and first time plugging it in my strap let go 🥸 nice ding out of the back but other than that it's plays and sounds great
@PlayandTradeGuitars2 жыл бұрын
Instant character! Sorry to hear lol but glad it sounds great
@rdmkeytohwy2 жыл бұрын
Talk about a rock n’ roll machine! There is nothing wrong with any of those tones if that is what you are going for. When you rolled the tone off and were playing higher up the neck you were channeling that “woman tone” that Clapton had in Cream. The pots must have a lot to do with that and I have heard high quality pots make a difference. Very evident here. And that pickup just sings. I think I know what my next guitar will be. I love the white, too. Just a killer guitar. Thanks for the video.
@RAID5_Aesthetic2 жыл бұрын
Brother please tell us what the signal chain is whenever you are playing. When you first started playing and were turned up, which pedal or pedals were engaged? Thanks.
@PlayandTradeGuitars2 жыл бұрын
Cranked tone is Kemper "MeBo Still Netto Fluiddrive" which is a profile of a Mesa Boogie Stiletto. The cleans are Kemper "Super Two Tone" by M. Britt, profile of a Dual Tone. All sounds are stock, recorded direct out with no additional effects. Thanks for watching!
@RAID5_Aesthetic2 жыл бұрын
@@PlayandTradeGuitars excellent thanks!
@ianmcfarland512 Жыл бұрын
Record your demos with an amp through a Universal Audio OX Amp Top Box into your DAW! No more NOISE! Loads of other folks do it this way.
@gazzy_burns2 жыл бұрын
They should have upgraded the P90 at least. Also, Rosewood would have looked so much better.
@twenty3electronics2 жыл бұрын
So you get a different color and a case for an extra $180. Case might be worth it to some
@teinkie50912 жыл бұрын
Guitar will also probably hold value better than the normal Epi junior because of it's affiliation with BJ
@PlayandTradeGuitars2 жыл бұрын
even possibly increase above retail when out of production or sold out
@huhbuhmuhshmungbus2 жыл бұрын
sooooo is this smaller than a regular les paul? if not why is it called a jr? thanks!
@PlayandTradeGuitars2 жыл бұрын
It is a thinner mahogany body without a carved maple cap. It’s kind of a no frills Les Paul and was introduced at a lower price point. Typically with a P90 and simpler wrap around tailpiece. They rock!!
@huhbuhmuhshmungbus2 жыл бұрын
@@PlayandTradeGuitars thanks man!! been looking for this answer for a while
@jakes55302 жыл бұрын
Dude turn the distortion down, this isnt a metal guitar, you should use plexi/jcm800 tones if youre doing a BJA guitar demo. I got basically nothing from this about how this guitar actually sounds for the tones that most people would use it for
@PlayandTradeGuitars2 жыл бұрын
Thanks I’ll watch for your demo soon and tell others to watch it instead
@benedekgabor.2 жыл бұрын
@@PlayandTradeGuitars Sorry, but he’s got some points my dude. Being cocky about it isn’t helping either...
@HH-pe8hl2 жыл бұрын
Gibson Custom Shop Les would be very nice especially when I hand it down to my 3 sons.
@mrNobody1002 жыл бұрын
p90s are the best pickups. not a fan of artist series in general, due to the cash grab nature of them...then again, at least now there's an epiphone version, as normal Gibson prices are beyond a lot of people's budgets, lets be honest. anyhow, it's a cool finish and has a p90, so thats always nice...
@MrGruenrock2 жыл бұрын
Nice vid and a really great sound Thabks for your work from germany
@staleyexplores2 жыл бұрын
got one of these like a 2003 LP jr, not this signature version or anything, for $5. Of course it needs some work but I seriously enjoy playing it. must be the shorter scale length? idk..
@johnboyc52 жыл бұрын
I just had a grub screw fall out of my tail piece and I can’t find it and I want to know how I can buy another one that is the correct size
@karenc841215 ай бұрын
I like your playing
@easyrider3340 Жыл бұрын
Awesome playing!
@DeadPunk_2 жыл бұрын
Mine came in the mail with the headstock snapped off in the case. Guy at the store said it was the second one to come in that store with the same problem.
@PlayandTradeGuitars2 жыл бұрын
Sorry to hear that! Hopefully Epiphone sends you a new one fast
@expertplace2 жыл бұрын
that is a beautiful guitar.. but how does subscribing enter you into the giveaway?
@PlayandTradeGuitars2 жыл бұрын
If your subscription settings are set to ‘public’ you’re eligible 🤘Zach
@daylon87172 жыл бұрын
Nice review man! Subbed.
@adamcooper60372 жыл бұрын
I'm already subscribed, does that mean I'm in with a chance of the BJA junior giveaway 🤣
@PlayandTradeGuitars2 жыл бұрын
You're in! Help us hit 20k by the new year, fingers crossed. Thanks for your support!
@RAID5_Aesthetic2 жыл бұрын
I don’t like the fretboard. The new fretboards look like old dried out rosewood
@vinniejoe862 жыл бұрын
A tiny bit of linseed oil rubbed on the fretboard will bring it to life and a little will go a long way. I had a Gibson SG faded T 2017 and the fretboard looked dried out and played like crap. I took some linseed oil to it and it made a world of difference
@RAID5_Aesthetic2 жыл бұрын
@@vinniejoe86 for sure but I just don’t like how the lighter fretboards look. Cheers!
@vinniejoe862 жыл бұрын
@@RAID5_Aesthetic I can definitely understand that. Ebony would have been a better choice for sure. Cheers
@FedericoBorluzzi2 жыл бұрын
I'm subscribed and I wish to win that Gibson Les Paul. :) By the way, that Billie Joe Armstrong Les Paul Junior model is so nice, too! :)
@scotteepunk2 жыл бұрын
Does the guitar stay in tune? A guitar that won't stay in tune doesn't last long with me, but this guitar sounds like a rock machine
@PlayandTradeGuitars2 жыл бұрын
I wouldn’t rate it super high on intonation with that fixed wrap around tailpiece, but yea it rocks and has a sound/vibe for sure. The tuners are high quality, that’s no issue. Combination of setup and acceptance of what it is if you hold onto it
@hoopie_3042 жыл бұрын
I got the epiphone two tone jr. $369. Same guitar
@Fretter182 жыл бұрын
50,000 subs? Why not 20,000? That's gonna take you ages to get to that.
@metalliholic2 жыл бұрын
I mean……it’s a super nice Les Paul.
@daylon87172 жыл бұрын
To give away a gibson? I don't blame him for setting a higher goal.
@edduflema60502 жыл бұрын
I mean it's green so.... I find it reasonable
@brownsfanlarry13402 жыл бұрын
What if you're already subscribed? Are you entered in the Les Paul giveaway?
@itziknassy89912 жыл бұрын
What The supreme guitar wowwwwww of Billie Joe 😻😻😻😻😻😻😻
@TheEvdavis72 жыл бұрын
Hey is that epiphone Flying V in the background still up for sale ?
@PlayandTradeGuitars2 жыл бұрын
I never listed it because I like it lol, make an offer if you want though! Playandtradeguitars at gmail
@gergemall Жыл бұрын
Sounds great
@SemAwesome2 жыл бұрын
Should've gone with a 60s slim taper neck.
@Gitarizta242 жыл бұрын
Awesome guitar.. I hope i win..
@RickMichaelis632 жыл бұрын
It would to win this guitar!!!😎✌🏻❤️
@wunneyemusic2 жыл бұрын
Subscribed that green custom is something else 😳
@michaelelders64052 жыл бұрын
Are you guys gonna sell or trade that guitar?
@zc34782 жыл бұрын
Cool green top les paul guys
@brandanbullard76202 жыл бұрын
That cool guitar I love epipthone
@michaelnugent97582 жыл бұрын
That case is killer!
@kevinismay88532 жыл бұрын
Expensive guitar with a free case
@cassandragordon75242 жыл бұрын
Love it! :D
@zenermaniac25712 жыл бұрын
Would love to win!
@srincident4 ай бұрын
I ordered mine yesterday. Can't wait to power chord the f*cK out of it.
@Mr59Esquire2 жыл бұрын
very cool
@robertsmith-ux8ls2 жыл бұрын
Whats Up John!!!!!! I need that Hoodie lol...
@MrKlonk-it3mh2 жыл бұрын
Press bought thumbs for all. And Wish everyone good luck.
@Jonny0Dangers2 жыл бұрын
Hopefully yall hit that 50k so I can win that Gibson 🙏🏽🙏🏽
@tasz83812 жыл бұрын
Nice guitar
@JohnnyGuitaristOfficial2 жыл бұрын
Peetty awesome axe 🎸👍🏻
@davidg47742 жыл бұрын
really like the guitar but jeez, that clean tone was just awful lol
@nole37352 жыл бұрын
he chose the leopard cause it matched with his thong
@PlayandTradeGuitars2 жыл бұрын
🔥🐆
@buntybhai2612 жыл бұрын
Love you bro anyone win this guitar in giveaway to congrats allready I have blessings this channel to complete 15k subscriber thank you
@maxmolina65192 жыл бұрын
That case is money
@fenders99112 жыл бұрын
dam another guitar I just have to purchase..
@PlayandTradeGuitars2 жыл бұрын
lol we know the feeling, thanks for watching
@flybynight19292 жыл бұрын
If I won that LP, I would give it away. Custom Shop? The fretboard rosewood is sh*t.