Epiphone ES Les Paul Pro - Like Chappers Les Paul only Cheaper!

[@chasepeel7323]

Cap, let me just say, I have seen you grow a ton as a player over the years, your style is so elegant it's great. I love listening to the two of you jam together. If I may, I think it would be awesome for the two of you to just have a jam session together. Pick your favorite gear and just play over a loop or something. I love seeing that stuff personally

[@stankfanger1366]

*This*

[@niceMange]

I've had a es339 pro for years now and it is among my favorites, for some reason I think the semi-hollowbody thing is something epiphone pulls off very well which you guys demonstrated wonderfully. I think out of all of your videos I have seen this had some of the most soulful and best sounding playing in it.

[@CrysisMusic]

Sounds beautiful. Needs a miku pedal tho for that perfect tone

[@mooniejohnson]

I have two parts... one that hates you for you suggesting that, and then the one that thinks you're fucking brilliant for suggesting it. I choose to side with the latter part. MIKU 4EVA.

[@PlayFloyd_IN]

lol

[@pd4165]

The Capt bought one the other day. Where is it?

[@mooniejohnson]

pd4165 In his secret guitar bunker.

[@DylexionTV]

Crysis Music smart ass :P

[@s.3057]

I've always loved watching your reviews. You two are so different in style musically, you can already tell by the way you hold the guitars haha. Despite that you can always talk about the "need to know" stuff on the guitars which is exactly what people are looking for. Please keep making videos! Cheers

[@IdFightMyDad]

There is a company called Heritage working out of Gibson's old factory in Kalamazoo, MI that was started by some old Gibson senior employees. This was back in the mid 80s after Gibson moved to Tennessee and these guys didn't want to move their families after working at Gibson since the 50s. They make a similar guitar called the H-155M. It's top, back and sides are all made of solid maple. The top and back are book matched curly maple. The top and sides are carved. The sides are maybe .25 to .5 inches thick and the block only runs from the rim where the strap button is to just past the bridge. The neck is mahogany, and the finger board is ebony.

[@darkr3actor]

I don't want to be a buzzkill, but Memphis is in Tennessee

[@DerekHartley]

There's a Memphis in ten of the states.

[@jhumbrac]

DerekHartley THE Memphis - the one where that guitar is made and named after - is Memphis, tn

[@luluskywo]

My thoughts exactly

[@Tcflohr]

Was just going to post this. They had a good factory tour when I went there years ago.

[@Zetterberg2010]

Hugh Jarreolee Americans didn't name New York. The English did.

[@SaxJockey]

This guitar made me appreciate the shape, compact size and scale length of the Les Paul. At 7lb it is ideal for me (compared to a near 10lb LP Standard). As Rob said, it is not too bad for feedback, kind of sweet when dialed in, and less prone than my chambered Thinline Telecaster; much less prone than a full hollow body Casino (now sold). If you like varied musical styles, including Rock, Blues, Jazz this guitar is a great option.

[@douglasdahlstrom949]

Brought a wine read one today! I'm so satisfied. It's my first "expensive" guitar, my playing got so much better instantly. "Can't You Hear Me Knocking?" with the Rolling Stones is the perfect song for this guitar. It works so well with different tunings.

[@bucksmkr12ga]

Captain, that blues solo there at the end is the best I think you've ever played. Sounded great.

[@fenderbender9907]

Am I the only one who likes the massive feedback you get?

[@Jamonk13]

Some of the best soulful playing I have heard from you rob! Really nice sound

[@bami2]

6:45 Please Lee: Coil Split = Bypass one of the coils from a humbucker so you get a single coil output. Coil Tap = Use part of the coil (or coils) from a pickup, so you bypass part of the windings and end up with a thinner sound. You can still put two coil-tapped humbucker coils in series and end up with a coil-tapped humbucker (that negates ambient EM noise) However when you coil-split a humbucker, you will always end up with a single coil (since you're completly bypassing the other coil, hence coil split), and with the associated "hum bucking".

[@Preston_Rowe]

for the money literally no one can go wrong with an Epiphone

[@nichtimmer9134]

Epis are very good and great guitars!!! Thay are Professional guitars and sound so good!!! Epis are so so good made guitars, and that for this price its unbelievable!!! Absolute worth every money!!!

[@backlom]

Hopefully you have Gibson's attention because there is one thing I think ruins a beautiful Les Paul even more than those stickers: the screw holes for the pick guard! I can't believe, in this day and age, Gibson are still drilling holes into their quadruple flame tops to accommodate a cheap pick guard. I bought a 2014 classic and they invented the clip on guard, which, imo was the best invention since sliced bread. Why not apply it to all of the models from here on out?

[@DerredmaxTRIAX]

I guess you didn't get the memo. Memphis is in Tennessee:)

[@rjwilder9219]

I bought the Wind red one about a month ago and love it all around. Getting amazing versatile tones out of it, the build quality is excellent, it can be clean and crisp or right out dirty! It's my go to now, I highly recommend it, it's gorgeous too....

[@b-stainton123]

RJ Wilder do you have any guitars you could compare it to? Also how thin is the neck. Congratulations btw!

[@terrellrittenhouse8619]

I bought one , is it me or does the Action just sit to high even after adjusting

[@SaxJockey]

@@b-stainton123 Neck feels fine to me, same as the Epi LP Standard that I had previously. Think they call it a slim taper D profile. In contrast, the 'Traditional' LP apparently has an older/thicker style neck; probably not suite me.

[@j_laf9575]

I swear that Centered and One riff send chills down the back of my neck every time. Lovely guitar!

[@Mitchnagel58]

Once you go hollow, you never have sorrow.

[@olivierarnold_]

Hank Hill meh

[@hulkslayer626]

Hank Hill dude...delete this before it tarnishes your witty reputation

[@KyleDaSloth]

How's Buck Strickland been treating you lately?

[@BUSHWOOKIE18]

Love y'alls stuff Chap. I start my morning with a cup of coffee and one of your videos. Keep being bad ass.

[@NolanKhalfani]

BUSHWOOKIE18 haha same i get ready while i listen

[@tastyscab]

Memphis is in Tennessee not georgia...

[@StevenAlwine]

It's in Egypt. Not sure why people keep getting this confused.

[@mistersadaimusic]

It's actually on Alderaan smh

[@devs3720]

You guys are stupid. Georgia is in the third dimension of the omniversal universes where time doesn't exist and reality exists on a whole other plane of existance.

[@harveythompson3161]

was*

[@rossHvids]

Steven Alwine you are so dumb.. memphis is its own country

[@weenibeenies]

PLEASE! Review the epiphone Es 175 pros, I haven't been able to find a good review of them and I love your guy's reviews.

[@hellyeah_tv]

Do damn Chapmanguitars review!! We waiting from the begining of NAMM-show! :( "OUR NEW WEBSITE WILL BE UPDATED WITH GUITAR PHOTOGRAPHY AND SPECIFICATIONS VERY SOON" - lol

[@geecen]

Pretty sure that won't be an impartial review !

[@jamiemacmillan4056]

Snooze00 saying Chapman's are poor guitars is literally saying all prs se guitars are bad, that for a fact isn't true. Every guitar made in World Music is as close to handmade as a production model can get.

[@TheInsanityofGab]

yeah, while i love these guys and have been thinking of buying a chapman, i wouldnt trust a review of chapman guitars by chapman. it could be very biased even if he doesnt intend to intentionally mislead.

[@maccharalambous2851]

It's not really their fault. The first time they saw the guitars was at NAAM, and they just arrived in the U.K. so they have started taking pics for the website, and they'll film videos as soon as they can.

[@lemsdarkapprentice]

from what I've seen, chapman guitars get good independent reviews too

[@hulkslayer626]

good job standing up for yourself Rory! You're not a dog meant to do tricks when your masters tell you! You put that Wine Red version up when YOU want to! Lmao :D

[@xBleuGuyx]

I hope you realize Memphis isn't in Georgia. It's in Tennessee. Just an fyi! Congrats on the new born, Rob!

[@v8dreaming]

These are beautiful guitars! I feel like the stigma of owning an Epiphone is no longer justified. These seem much nicer than the maple necked guitars that Gibson is currently putting out.

[@jules153]

Loving Bea and Pete's subtitles! :)

[@section9809]

Beautiful guitar! Congrats on mini Chappers! BTW, how did this happen? Did you play Eruption too many times??!!

[@TheZeppelinFloyd]

damnn...respect sir

[@section9809]

Well, it's not called cock rock for nothing! BOOM TISH!

[@edwardprete]

I have a few Les Paul's including the Epiphone Florentine and a Gibson ES. I just tried this in Sam Ash and was very impressed. Build quality is superb and acoustically it sounded great. I plugged into both a Twin and a Princeton and wow, just blown away. For those on a budget don't let the MIC sticker or Epiphone logo scare you. I liked it so much I'm going to go back and buy it even with my others.

[@richyriff]

Nice! I really want the Gibson version of the ES Les Paul, but the Epiphone seems like much better value.

[@SaxJockey]

Did you buy the Epi LP ES Pro? How does it compare to your Epi Florentine? In particular on the bridge PuP? Which one sounds more like a Standard LP? I'm guessing the Florentine because it is heavier/more solid (smaller chambers)? I just bought the Epi LP ES Pro, it's a beauty, versatile, and light, but it does lack the classic LP tight tone on bridge PuP. Well it is a semi hollow ES flavour, so this is an understandable trade off. Update: The pickup height was far too high on my ES, I lowered them and now the guitar sings! My Epi Standard (boat anchor) will be sold on!

[@edwardprete]

SaxJockey only seeing this now. Ironically I’ve been playing my Florentine a lot lately. I never went back for the ES pro. Pickups are the same I believe. Btw mine has incredible sustain. I am considering selling my Epi standard (with Gibson internals) as I do play my Gibson studio deluxe and ri’s most.

[@SaxJockey]

@@edwardprete Thanks for the reply. I am very happy with my Epi ES Pro, I sold the solid (boat anchor) LP Standard. To get the best from the LP ES (for my taste) I adjusted the pole pieces on both PuPs slightly (mainly the bridge). I raised the middle poles (DG) slightly, that gave a better balance on chords. Apparently the ES body tends to emphasise the bass and treble and it seemed to lack the mid-range of a solid LP. The minor adjustment made a big improvement and nice balance.

[@2stroke_luki]

I love this guitar so much bought one and love it more as i can

[@SaxJockey]

Enjoy it. It is a very versatile guitar, and a pleasure to play (lightweight).

[@hardcore7298]

Beautiful Sustain! Perfect Guitar!

[@danepple9450]

Have you guys ever done a video on cleaning a guitar or maintenance?

[@noseyparker6622]

John Taylor 🤣 brilliant

[@tomahoks]

Randy Shartiger is your man.

[@AMBowers29]

Goosebumps where made during Capt's jam at the end

[@robertbrown3342]

Just bought one of these guitars at my local Guitar shop...new old stock,and man this Guitar is my dream Guitar...good luck finding one now tho...hard to find!

[@SaxJockey]

Yes hard to find now. Great guitar.

[@khronscave]

* Chappers' (the apostrophe is missing)

[@zphoto88]

KhronX i read that as "the catastrophe is missing" and had to come back and re-read it

[@khronscave]

Oh get your mind out of the gutter! :P

[@IDeltic]

+zphoto88 Well the catastrophe is far from missing. The catastrophe is Chappers naming is guitar Georgia, because of Memphis, when Memphis is not even in Georgia, it is Tennessee.

[@Minor7thb5]

You are a monster guitarist. I came across you watching Lombardozzi guitar videos...I contacted Sean and asked him about you...you have some great technique but some soul and feeling to your style.

[@davidandalex2]

My favorite playing from Rob I've seen in a long time.

[@AndreusNarain]

Production value, as always, is great.

[@johndory2826]

Hey Guys...great stuff. I managed to find a NOS ES here. Picking it up tomorrow. I will record with it on a good quality valve amp. The reason for hollow body guitars( correct me if I'm wrong), they were pre electricity guitars or weak signal electrics on stage."THE" whole purpose of a guitar is resonance, the more the better at the proper frequency. Wood type, shape, among many other things all play a part in how a guitar sounds.These things are meant to "vibrate" . I really like how this epi hollow brings out more bass , which the solid versions seem to lack clear bass, unless you pour enough effects on...I ordered the same one as Lee demos here. Awesome channel .You guys are a thorough, no bs," say it like it is" bunch. Glad you are here. Don't go anywhere, we need you...All the best.

[@seanhayes2998]

Nugent has been rocking hollow body Byrdlands forever, and man he's LOUD. These kind of have a bit of that vibe.

[@Techn1colorfilms]

8:30 rob plays his riff great riff great overdriven tone really does have a unique voice compared to the solidbody les paul and semi hollow 335

[@bakerXderek]

The playing was sexy in this one

[@zackdl]

bXd watches Chappers and The Captain. :D YES

[@alfredos.5988]

the bakerXdickhead has spoken truth xD

[@paidassassin12]

He fills up on that sex juice

[@MobileDecay]

I jacked off to this video. Better than horse porn by far! 😁👍

[@BassWhoopinFishingTeam]

CHEAH!

[@michaeletheridge3817]

I wasn't sure at first, butOMG HEARING THAT LEVEL OF SUSTAIN MADE ME EARGASM. this is my next guitar

[@The57thProspect]

Did you get one?

[@gilh3947]

It's amazing how much choice today's guitarists or guitar students have, at bottom prices. Decent to very good quality for near ridiculous prices. And the same goes for lessons. You can learn just about anything with video, slow speed, at your own pace, and do it on great quality good looking instruments.

[@oOderTypOo]

i bought a epiphone lp custom and i am always impressed by the sound of the PRO pickups. even prefer them to the 490 in my gibson sg

[@monstrok]

Epiphone and Gibson, I am totally agreeing with Lee's point about the control stickers. A neck tag with the control layout is much better than disrupting the fine look and finishes of your guitars.

[@Ivarinovic]

That last blues jam were f***ing sweet! :)

[@9imack]

Really lovely playing guys. I much prefer Rob's melodic style than his shredding & constant pinch harmonics.

[@josephgrande8933]

love the quality of sound freakin awesome

[@Binbonbunn]

Should’ve played an actual solid body Les Paul along with the semi to compsre

[@chzzyg2698]

I got a silverburst not even five months ago, and absolutely love it. It sounds just like a Les Paul should. Now you're dangling this juicy piece of meat in front of me. I'm not made of money! You guys should do a top 10 favorite tube amps. I need something new to play some blues, rock, and punk on.

[@KaizenUSMC]

"...people will work it out..." Dig it!

[@ghoszt22]

I have an epiphone Dot with some Seymour Duncan's in it and the sounds are amazing. The custom/hybrid is great for that QOTSA sound 🤘🏽

[@tallblondecopt3r]

Ahhhh!!! That's the sound I've had in my head for soooo long. Awesome riff at 8.30 - 8.47 and love the Captain's face at 8.38 (i made the same face). What chords you playing Rob?

[@WoodesosGuitarMods]

I think those stickers serve dual function though. If you pick up a guitar at a guitar shop, usually it has scratches around the controls, the pickgaurd and finger prints all over the pickups. Some people, like me, like to be able to remove these stickers at home with a fresh brand new guitar, sans "Lot Damage". More importantly.. have Epiphone begun making guitars with the last 5-6 frets that don't fret out at reasonable action yet? Every single Epiphone I've ever laid my hands on (and thats a heap) has the same problem with the last 5-6 frets. It's like they give up a the manufacturing plant. Some Gibson's too. But for sure every single Epi I've ever touched. Solved only by tapering those frets and recrowning.

[@kjv444]

Great to see a comment from a guitar tech who knows what he's talking about. More informative than the one's on who's the better player and what tunes they're playing. Could you offer your opinion on a criticism on this guitar than I read on Musiciansfriend. A reviewer didn't like that the centre inner board stopped at the bridge and didn't extend to the end of the guitar therefore there wasn't enough meat for the strap button to screw into. Is this a valid concern?.

[@jesseenriquez6359]

Rob and Cap, I'm really Surprised on how well you 2 play Guitar!! Keep On Rocking!!!

[@lunaashotz]

Congrats on ya baby Chappas! Great vid man!

[@Za7a7aZ]

Did the captain visit a dubious crossroad lately...his guitar playing improved cnsiderably...as of late.

[@Deliquescentinsight]

Now that is my kind of guitar - ideal size, f-holes just beautiful

[@chuckjuice1317]

I have a few Epiphones and I often record with them over my Gibson’s

[@samiam5557]

The Capt. didn't disappoint w/that bluesy riff.

[@Flinsenberger101]

Nice solo there captain!

[@1961jscofield]

Sounds like they have a very musical tone to them, really nice for that price.

[@natfingerboard]

Lee needs to stop with this weight=quality bullshit asap. If anything, heavy is more likely to be crap. Heavy mahogany is full of sand and impurities. Good woods are at their lightest version, where all the moisture, and dirt, and everything is gone, they are at their purest levels. There is no such thing as reassuring weight, just a heavy poorly thought guitar. You also don't need to have a back problem to want a light guitar on stage, you should however look for lighter guitars to avoid getting back problems in the future. Well that's what I have to say.

[@thomasertzeidgulseth1895]

Nathan Carrille Light guitar, heavy guitar, different tone. Different but not bad. Only what you prefer :) As far as the "prefer lighter guitar to avoid back problems" I would like to quote the venerable mister Zakk Wylde: "No excuse, get stronger!" haha ;)

[@mistersadaimusic]

all of my guitars are heavy as fuck I've always kind of wanted a dot or a thinline tele to see how much different it'd play

[@harrysouter2304]

i think lee's perception is from that of cheap chinese plywood guitars which are very light

[@enterthefollowing]

Nathan Carrille to each his own. theres so many different wood tones. what you really need is a good amp.

[@jamesbannan52]

Nathan Carrille ok. let's put your car together with a cheap metal that will break 100%if you bump something. you wouldn't want it opposed to a steel car would you. steel is heavier and gives reassurance to the driver that they are less likely to be harmed. heavier guitars usually are better quality. not saying that light guitars can't have good quality though.

[@danielarifin7805]

Its 2019 and Epiphones in Australia still come with all the marketing stickers (the ones I've seen). I agree with Capt'n that the guitars look more high end if Epiphone just keep the info at the hang tag.

[@mcquoid1r1]

I've gotten so that I jam with you guys on these videos. Usually with my ML2 gold top or my Les Paul.

[@Faethon888]

Not sure if it's the guitars, something in Rob's playing, but to me personally this demo and the one for Ibanez RG6PCM sounded really really great. Same amp in both, and it's not the first time they use it, but I am practically in love with the sound and those guitars

[@szczerzo]

Chappers Les Paul - Like Epiphone ES Les Paul Pro only... Chapper. I show myself out.

[@stankfanger1366]

Not until after you're punished. I don't make the rules, sorry.

[@SN.LurkinG]

SZCZERZO KŁY that’s actually what I read the title as LOL

[@my59lespaul]

beautiful sounds there

[@wenisinvietnam]

9:45 Oh, hello Centered and One nice to see you here

[@ares4086]

Such a beautiful guitar

[@petebrown3715]

Great sound. Got a little Michael Schenker in you today. Sounds great.

[@knezigi4792]

That jam at the start of the video had such a EX YU rock sound.

[@knezigi4792]

Prve pesme koje su mi pale na pamet su te noci kada si se udavala i sve jos mirise na nju... sve te balade sa razlaganjem akorada u pozadini zajedno sa bas takvim tonom gitare.

[@knezigi4792]

PA TO JE TAJ TON KAO STVOREN ZA TO. msm da su oni inace svirali na hollow body gitari sa slicnim oblikom...

[@puppyy780]

Some solid Epiphones (despite the mostly hollow bodies!) Very nice. I dig the wine red one.

[@Hierrito]

Sounds beautiful 😍

[@JWCFB]

They sure are beautiful guitars.

[@marklewis7484]

How does Rob get that tone at 10:07, it’s awesome!

[@WILLIENELSONLUCK]

Cap that was your best guitar solo cheers more blues baby , Peace and Play on

[@chatter7653]

A non F-hole option would be great

[@miorafeuni]

Thanks for te video- I have tested this very model today for one hour- Beautiful guitar - and I have to say I like it very much - either the feeling of the neck and the sound - splittable pick ups don't look like making a very strong impact - one main problem !!! I have been playing for almost one hour as said and I needed to tune the guitar several times - Now I don't' know if this was my one or is this a normal thing for this guitar? (sure I know already of the famous straggle Gibson and similar have with tuning but I think it was too much - In a gig probably would stay in tune for one song only) - Any suggestion or comment ? any hint? any advise? - Thanks again - Mauro

[@SaxJockey]

I have this guitar. It keeps tune OK (for a Les Paul). Maybe the one you tried had fresh strings (not stretched) or/and no lubrication on the nut/bridge.

[@ExperimentLife]

queens of the stone age!!! so good!!!

[@patgreen4109]

Here’s a blindfold test for you: have someone from across the pond like fellow KZbinr, Darrell Braun, come play Epiphone vs Gibson. That could be fun. Btw, nice work guys. Always enjoyable!

[@MaxFury_Official]

The baby cousin if that is indeed the similar model to what i have at home is a wonderful guitar to play acoustically, however tracking with it is a really sad story. I even switched to a different pickup on the bridge but it still sounds complete bs. Any idea what pickups to put in it? Maybe in a test in the future (maybe you've done this) Test Epi vs Gibson, but with better pickups, see if you still can tell the difference :)

[@Mist_R]

Ahhh finally a guitar video

[@yavijo8533]

I always loved ES Les Pauls and in the last Months Epiphone Guitars get more and more serious. When Rob bought Georgia I started to search for affordable ES LPs, now Epiphone gave us these Guitars and I love this warm and resonating tone. But I postponed my Drivers License to get a used Marshall for 1200€ so I have to wait until I have the drivers license and a Car. But I want these Guitars now. It's sad.

[@areyouavinalaff]

13:49 Lee's using some of those "double bends" he mentioned the other week,

[@boredguy8497]

That moment when you realise that these are gonna be the last few guitars with Rosewood fretboards, if anyone knows what I'm talking about...

[@The57thProspect]

Hey there, Was just wondering why's that?

[@steves12strings]

@@The57thProspect endangered and protected now

[@davidgrove661]

That trans black one is bite the back of your hand gorgeous.

[@whynotmaple6014]

Do I hear a blindfold shootout on the horizon? EsLp forever!

[@petebrown3715]

Very unique sound.

[@ramonvilla4682]

"save the zebras" lol love robs shirt

[@garyread9860]

Does the ES stand for empty sides?

[@cameroncrowley1226]

Stands for Electric Spanish, whatever the hell that means hahaha

[@justinmak1871]

i believe electric spanish but empty sides sure does make sense!

[@lild4131998]

Electric Spanish played upright like a Spanish guitar, opposed to HS, Hawaiian Slide, which is played lap style.

[@dieselyeti]

Extra Spinach? Electric Sausage?

[@tomthx5804]

It stands for Electronically Stabilized. There is a GPS unit that is connected to the pickups which alter their impedance depending on how long the day is for that time of year.

[@jacobharper7149]

Can you do a video on the squire tele thinline and the fender tele thinline

[@kristianburgess8082]

Yo chappers, whats the riff at 10:05?? Sounds awesome!

[@willmfield3542]

These sound awesome👍👍👍

[@MisterTee]

Relatively good sounding instruments

[@philwood1020]

I really thought they'd mention the 2014 Epiphone Les Paul Florentine, which is a remarkably similar guitar they did a video demo on back then. Disappointed that they didn't.

[@SaxJockey]

Maybe they forgot, they play so many guitars. I'd be interested to know how they compare. I assume the Florentine sounds more like a LP because the body is made from mahogany with some chambering, whereas the body of the ES is a true ES construction of maple ply (more air) with a small mahogany centre block. I have the ES, it's a great guitar.

[@miguelabreumacedo]

Does Georgia have a flat top? P.S.: My favorite local shop always takes all the stickers from the epis :D Please try the Epi Casino Coupe it's too a semi-hollow small body guitar I loved it when I tried it, amazing feel!

[@skysafvi4403]

When is the review of the new Chapman guitars coming out? checking the website everyday and seeing the update message is soul crushing. also i wanna know how i can buy the new Bea sig :p.

[@slapshot0417]

congratulations rob

[@ckortjester]

Man. I have to say I love riffy Chappers more than shreddy Chappers. Also. If you live the hollow LP's so much, look at the solidbody Gretsch guitars with a TV Jones PowerTron Plus (they're not solid and those pickups are pure ROCK)

[@fernandocardozo1677]

13:05 Ladies and gentlemen, what a sound