Epiphone Inspired By Gibson BLINDFOLD Challenge!

[@antoniosetola3622]

had so much fun when Rabea played that captain lick at 7.09

[@declanmcmullen9957]

Always thought I was the only one that noticed that from el capitain but I'm loving the pisstake in the latest vids :) But credit where it's due, lee's playing is sick lately. The musicianship always stands out in the Andertons vids.

[@Spaceman2921]

It's funny how he's been playing that for years, and only now that he's trying to avoid it is when the other guys start bullying him.

[@fraenkiboii]

The time will come, when they'll teach that lick in youtube inline courses. The Captain Lee Sig. Lick! Heck, I bet they'll teach it in school some day :)

[@alphabuzz]

Pete do it too at the 10:44, that's a Capt Lee lick LOL

[@crimping1]

Making fun of the Boss.

[@RabeaMassaad]

Loved filming this video. I think the thing that most impressed me was side by side, for £500 it felt so close, through the same rig. The ones we had to play we out of the box, set up and the fret work was great. Maybe we were lucky based on some of the comments here. But the blindfold test really impressed me because then it really was hard to tell, from the sound. But playing them blindfolded, something about playing the Gibson was obvious, so I guess that says it all hahah. Ultimately I’m incredibly impressed with the new Epiphones for the money, I hope whoever gets one enjoys it!

[@blueshadow3812]

Indeed i ordered the iced tea epiphone one you played looking forward to get it.

[@maton1982]

need more jams in 1 video great playing

[@robinwagner8713]

Rabea Massaad hi bea! nice video as always 😄👍🏻! Is there also an a new version of the epi es339 or 335 hollowbody available for 2020??

[@turboskratchgaming]

Picked up an Ebony 60's LP over the weekend. I love playing it so far! Worth every penny!

[@BoltRM]

What was obvious about playing the Gibsons? I assume it is something about the neck, the fret ends & rolled edge maybe? 🤔

[@tonys.4657]

The two of you could start your own video series called "Andertons Jams" where we just find great guitars and jam for 10 minutes. I'd watch every one multiple times. Great work. There's some magic going on between you two.

[@andertons]

We haven't got a full time series yet but here's a link to " The Jams of Andertons TV (Pete & Rabea) Enjoy! 😉 The Jams of Andertons TV Vol.4 | kzbin.info/www/bejne/h6XXq61olLKNj9E

[@cOpEnBaCoN]

Andertons Music Co you said “yet” ;)

[@dylanmackay1657]

They should do live shows

[@sammiller8523]

100% they should

[@th0mm90]

@@andertons I seriously agree, they're half the reasons I watch these vids.

[@smokeyedwards]

We should all go to Andertons and play the infamous captain lick at 7:09 repetitively

[@imacashew.]

Do! It! Lol

[@SirVicc]

Love seeing Rabea and Pete together. Really digging the new Epiphones too.

[@andertons]

Dream Team!

[@SirVicc]

@@andertons You know it!

[@rbhe8101]

Yup, these two are great together. More please!

[@jonasjorgensen1155]

They are amazing together!!

[@Meritocrate]

@@andertons You are all great, Lee!

[@JeffRevell]

By the way, people say veneer like its a dirty word. Wood veneers are just that, they are thinly sliced wood that allows you to get the most beautiful appearance without the cost of a thicker slab. The fact that the veneer is over a Maple cap means that it has all the tonal characteristics of a Gibson (if you believe in that sort of thing) but without the added cost of a flame Maple cap. Don't mistake this for "photo flame" which was a method of using photo recreations of flame Maple that were then glued onto the guitar body. Photo flame is NOT wood, veneer IS.

[@PsychoMantis308]

You can tell the difference by looking at it in different lighting. A veneer will "change" in different light while photo flame stays the same

[@30smsuperstrat]

The only thing that a veneer might do is cover up a multi piece maple cap. Fender does that with their sunburst budget guitars, as Epiphone has done with the SG where you can see 4 -or 5 panels on the edges but the top and back look solid. These 2 Earphones don't sound like they're having any sonic set backs if that's the case though. I still don't like the Epiphone name on a Les Paul though. Just brand it as an import Gibson Les Paul.

[@jrp7837]

I don't like how veneers look up close. They look flat whereas a real cap has dimensions to it.

[@SeanKabanuk]

@@jrp7837 I've seen some multi-dimension Epi caps. In fact I have one on my LP standard, plus you can see the wood grain running against the flame. Maybe mine's an exception.

[@jaycarruthers8524]

@@30smsuperstrat Les Paul worked at Epiphone and started his work there, so an argument can be made that the Epiphone version has the pedigree. I get what your saying about just slapping the Gibson name on it and call it a day, but then that would be all they sold and wouldn't be able to charge $2000-$7000 for guitars, lol.

[@piranhakeet]

As much as I love the chemistry between Chappers and El Capitan, I have to say the jams have reached a totally different level with Bea and DP. Also love the fact that Pete has his own purple goggles, lol. More of this, please!

[@tlevans62]

I’ve got a 2019 Epiphone LP plus top pro, and basically it sounds and plays just as good as my friends 2010 Gibson LP. The Epi is a bit brighter, but if you play through pedals with a bit of meat it’s nearly impossible to tell the difference, and after set up, both actions are the same. These new Epi LPs are the bomb. I think I might have to get me a 50s version.

[@professoroak2252]

7:08 that Lee reference cracked me up, man! LOL.

[@metalliholic]

Ha!

[@parkerhatcher224]

Right?! Always playing that lick. Too funny 😂

[@dhays423]

I actually lol’d

[@MachineGunJelly584]

Glad I'm not the only one who recognised that :D

[@thepatriot4355]

The 2021 Epiphone les Paul Custom Koa is a high end Les Paul its incredible

[@mishkatrahman20]

Love how Rabea played the OG Cap Lee tone testing chord 😂🤣🤣

[@kjellodnebreitebakk]

Hi I’m Rabea & you’re watching «sounds like» Captain Lee on Andertons TV.

[@MrTylero28]

Made me chuckle a good bit

[@donbigotekarsonsilyo9980]

You both are what we call musicians. That last jam was epic. And the new Les Paul line up is drool-worthy. This time around, Epiphone just became Gibson's savior. Can't wait for these guitars to reach Philippine shores.

[@sonikku997]

I think if you get one of these and you get them properly set up by a tech and then swap the pickups you can get yourself a guitar that sounds and plays like a Gibson and still costs like half the price. Great stuff. And the new headstock is just sexy.

[@oskarileikos]

I doubt you could really hear the difference in sound - especially in a band context. Set up would be much more useful than pickup swap

[@MrJames1034]

Less than half the price actually

[@adrianhjordan1981]

Agreed. I got one of the 50s Les Pauls and plan on swapping the pickups and wiring loom for a set of BKP Stormy Mondays and a vintage spec loom and I reckon it will sound bloody close to my old Gibson Traditional.... Certainly close enough to keep me happy for now.... I still want a pukka Gibson though 🤷‍♂️😂

[@apalys]

I have a 2006 Gibson Les Paul Standard worth in excess of $2500 and one of the new 2020 Epiphone Les Paul Classics that cost me $450. The Epiphone feels great and sounds great. I was fortunate to have a very good setup out of the box. (Thanks Guitar Center!) Do they sound identical? Of course not. Does the Gibson sound $2000 better? No way. The Gibson has sustain for days, but the Epiphone is no slouch. I am very happy with both.

[@magnuslikestanks6044]

Headstock is sexy? In my eyes it's hideous...

[@chriscaskenette]

These two guys are phenomenal guitar players, great chemistry and good blokes !!!

[@Sgreco1220]

Totally agree. They really play wonderfully together.

[@jaco363]

Apparently 2020 Epiphone QC did the blindfold challenge.

[@suicidal_cookie868]

Can somebody get this man a bigger like button!

[@MotoKringles]

someone has been watching Trogly's videos lately ;)

[@stevetool7023]

LOL!

[@DenisAhmet]

If you were to swap the pickups several times over between the Epi’s and Gibs, you would not know the difference. Well done Epi team. I’m a proud owner of one, put in my favourite pickups and it’s my favourite guitar in my collection. You guys got some great classic grooves going and fancy licks between you. The expressions in your faces are of sheer joy when you started to dig in - that says it all. Every guitarist should have an LP, they are that good.

[@pcau]

Why are you doing this to me guys??? I had to run out for something urgent but NO! I had to sit through 30 minutes of this insanity!! Wow! This was so informative and you guys playing together is pure bliss. Thank you both and please keep these precious videos coming. You are doing something very important to loads of up and coming guitarists. You are the best!

[@GuitargloucesterCoUk]

I have a 2019 Epi plus top pro, it had high action, a nut that was too high and frets that needed a level and crown. Not a problem as I do guitar set up, but worth considering if you're thinking of buying one. Unfortunately looking at Trogly's youtube channel and all the comments from repair shops on there it doesn't seem an isolated problem. At this price point QC should not allow high frets and high nut action to pass. Its not rocket science - you pay someone in the factory to check frets with a fret rocker and check the action at the first fret for the nut ! If Harley Benton can do it at 1/4 the price then so can Epiphone/Gibson ! Anderton's as a large retailer please give them a kick up the arse to sort this out !

[@amirkhalid5449]

It might be more useful to the guitar buyer to compare these guitars to the previous Epiphone Standard range. Are the new ones different/better? Should we try to get the older series instead, while they're still around?

[@adrianhjordan1981]

Nah. That's pointless as they're different specs completely.

[@DesignInNature]

The new Epi series is a definite step up fron the older version. Even in Anderton's previous comparisons, I've NEVER heard Epiphone sound this good next to the Gibson. Especially the 50's model. I would personally save up and get the Gibby instead, but nothing wrong with scratching the les paul itch on a budget. I've just been around long enough to know that buying budget guitars is a huge sink hole of expenditure. At one point my place was filled with Mexican strats and les paul copies by different manufacturers that I bought through the years. One day I added up the tally and realized that with that money plus all I spent on modifications, I could have bought at least 3 high end Gibsons. But instead, I had a bunch of modded budget items, while still dreaming of owning the high end stuff one day. Well, life is too short for that. I then sold everything (Unfortunately at a loss, as is always the case with budget guitars), and got myself an American deluxe stratocaster and later a Gibson Les Paul standard. I'm now saving up again for either a Gibson SG '61, or the new 50s les paul standard. But boy, is it tempting to get one of these new Epis with the excuse that it's a back-up to my Gibson. Decisions, decisions.

[@nubaduby2]

I have the epiphone les paul standard 60's, I make Reggae music and it's a fantastic guitar. It has a perfect tone for Reggae. Of course, for blues and eock it is fantastic. I feel her like a Gibson. Epiphone has now made a great leap in quality and I think it is the way to go. These guitars are already a serious thing. Very well finished. And they are the paul perfection at an affordable price.

[@dylanporter8105]

We all know the real tone comes from the chair you sit on and the shampoo you use nothing else

[@haus05]

i thought it came from the gauge of hair brush ?

[@dylanporter8105]

@@haus05 brush gauge only makes a small difference if you have a lighter handle itll he easier to use wheres a heavy handle will hurt your hand a little bit

[@haus05]

@@dylanporter8105 but what about bristle spacing and brush direction?

[@dylanporter8105]

@@haus05 shorter bristle spacing gives a darker tone and needs a heavier handle whole a longer spacing can give you higher pitched sound and need less of a heavy gauge brush like .9s

[@haus05]

@@dylanporter8105 ROFLMAO!!!! i was thinking youd say Nylon brush bristles lol like a hollow body brush for that great spanish tone

[@CEB7832]

"That's not what anybody wants to hear, they want to hear gain..." Too bad! I love metal and yet there's something soothing and pleasing to hear Pete playing the quiet clean chords; I could just listen to that for a while! Especially on such a fine sounding guitar.

[@NDRWCHNNL]

Then go to other brand like PRS, Jackson or Ibanez.

[@seagull_racer]

Man, when Bea kicked in the plimsoul 😍😍😍😍

[@roadmaster1ful]

Glad to see Rabea. He is a great player and a classy guy. Together with Pete makes a great video!

[@andyoc]

Bea's got some sick chops, always impressed by him. Pete is awesome obvs, but I'm always singing his praises. Some love for Bea's phrasing tho!!

[@PolinomioP3]

it's crazy how incredibly good those epiphones sound

[@Mark_Ocain]

Nice kit for the dosh. Through a lively amp, the Epi's have heaps of midrange squawk and a nice 'plinky' crystalline tone in the middle position. Well done Epiphone, you're making axes for the pub & club muso now...no more worries about having your pride and joy guitars pinched or damaged. All the tone and looks with none of the price taggery!

[@Anjohl]

And you know, with the models being equivalent across both lines, a club musician could buy the Gibson for recording, and grab the same model Epiphone for the bars!

[@hopper1]

Holy crap Rabea! That tone and solo from about 00:29-01:04 was incredible. It would have sounded right at home on a Steely Dan album. Wow!

[@weedywet]

there is a solidity to the low end on the Gibsons that's lacking in the Epiphones, even on youtube audio

[@MrSkunk1964]

best combination i ever seen of two superbly talented musicians bouncing off each other...love the way Rabea chased Pete with the backing tone right near the end you could hear Rabea prompting the tempo on ... great stuff.... well i dream of playing like that ...i can lay 1000,s bricks i give it all up to play once like that ...well done the 2 lads.

[@dumitrugulipe731]

In their eyes, i see what everyone always wanted as a teenager: an Epiphone Les Paul that is close enough, especially in terms of tone. Please make a review on the Les Paul Classic. Those are 90 pounds cheaper and the Honey Burst is simply amazing. The Customs are also amazing looking.

[@jayrichardson5811]

Look at the specs on these Epiphone 50's standard les Paul's all high end you're getting a real high end Les Paul for $650.00 American dollars but they are going up again next year 2022 another $100 American dollars I was told would expect in 2 years they will cost $1,000 American dollars and well worth it Les Paul would be very happy with these and what a Wonderful job Scott Lewis and his American and Chinese craftsman did at the Epiphone facility

[@peterbutrico9914]

This is the content I need!

[@andertons]

8:26.... We think you will enjoy! 🤘

[@david_cummings]

That closing jam was Mega! Lee could sell those demo models under the "Anderton's Quickly Broken-in Series" and get a premium price. Nice work guys. Really nice work. Thanks

[@jbels41]

Rabea playing the riff -- greatest troll ever!!! Love ya guys!

[@Sgreco1220]

The jam session at the end of this really was sick. Would watch all day.

[@12gmc34]

This was certainly a breath of fresh air!! I love it. Hope to see Rabea and Pete do more stuff together like this. Absolutely brilliant !!

[@nickblack5933]

Pete says, "Anyway, that's not what anyone wants to hear. They want to hear gain..." I want to voice my preference for clean playing. It allows one to hear the nuances of the guitar and player better--and you guys are great players!

[@-LSTR-]

Bea: "nobody beats Rob" Pete: "Sure you can, if you have a big enough stick" 15:30

[@jjvegas666]

So refreshing to watch a video like this. Two guys just having fun and showing what these guitars can do. They proove there is no need to sit and pick apart a $600 guitar like some guys on the internet do. You know those guys "this fret is 1 mm higher than the others" and "I cant believe this $600 guitar doesnt come with a case". Great job guys!!

[@jjsmart8066]

Lol we have the same name

[@Wizardofgosz]

Rabea and Pete's playing both are so much more interesting than Chapman's. Night and day.

[@barnabylee9763]

Not just shredding

[@Wizardofgosz]

@@barnabylee9763 He plays scales. They play music.

[@elephantsmemory3142]

@@barnabylee9763 Hear hear

[@acctonmyotherphone6327]

Well to be fair, their playstyle genres are different, so it's just a matter of which genre you prefer. Pete's like a country, bluesy lead guitar Rabea is like Rock to hard rock Rob is Metal And Captain is the kid all three of them are teaching! Lol.

[@acctonmyotherphone6327]

Well to be fair, their playstyle genres are different, so it's just a matter of which genre you prefer. Pete's like a country, bluesy lead guitar Rabea is like Rock to hard rock Rob is Metal And Captain is the kid all three of them are teaching! Lol.

[@harrykey2448]

I've just bought my 15 year old grandson a 50s Epiphone Gold Top Les Paul. Out of interest I watched this blindfold test. First off I must congratulate the two of you for such amazing playing...your end jam was fabulous. The revue has convinced me that I have bought a terrific guitar and my grandson will love it.

[@Oilid]

The final jam was SIIIIIIICK!!! As for Epiphone guitars, they are beautiful and average souding but what worries me the most are Trogly's and other KZbinrs getting guitars with flat frets... Definitely gotta to try them in shops instead of ordering them online.

[@_RLP]

Great video. These two play insanely well. Hope to see Bea here more often. Cheers

[@terrytickler]

Nice i hope qc better than the one's troggly was sent

[@Wayneextremity]

Trogly still seemed impressed. Cant ws3it for the full review

[@pomaranc747]

The new specs are great, hopefully the issues trogly had were just caused by the massive changes and the quality will become more consistent over time.

[@williamwinn948]

But then again hes buying them online and there being shipped from all over the Country. if you walk into a store you're not gonna have that problem.

[@misterknightowlandco]

@@pomaranc747 other youtubers have had the same qc issues. Nothing here has changed but names and labels.

[@DarioRubilovic]

@@pomaranc747 What massive changes were done regarding frets?

[@LuisGarcia-qb3zb]

The binding is the only thing that could be better, hardly noticeable. I love my 50s Goldtop. Seriously worth it!

[@bobchambers8327]

FLIPPING AWESOME. I've often said Pete is the best player on KZbin but jeez link him up with Rabea and we've got the DREAM TEAM

[@artwizardsam3238]

7:09 I'm crying, poor Lee!

[@JaimeCerrada]

The video that many of us were waiting for!

[@ThePedroDB]

Even with KZbin audio compression, the Gibson guitars had just soooo much 'bigger' a sound. I normally struggle with hearing differences but it was totally obvious to me in this case..

[@ILuvJazzNJava]

On video they all look nice, but to my ears I could pick the Gibson ones out right away. More clarity overall and there is something about the Gibson's in the upper part of the midrange that the Epi's just don't give. For the price point, most will be happy with the Epi, but I'm still saving up for a Gibson Standard 50's goldtop.

[@nordicomsystems8841]

I love these guys, these demos have gotten so much better recently and there's actual music being played and not just scales or shreds. Well done lads.

[@v8dreaming]

I prefer frets over binding, to be honest.

[@Psycheros013]

v8dreaming yeah me too binding is just cosmetics frets affects the playability

[@buzzstankos8532]

After watching this video, I bought an Episode LP Standard 50's --- it is an amazing instrument for sure..... Thanks Rabea and Pete...

[@rezner101]

Loved that final jam. You two should do more of this type of review.

[@ph6376]

That right there is why I keep coming back to this channel. Just the unabashed joy of jamming, talking smack, talking gear, keeping it fun! It wouldn't even matter if I was on the market for a new LP. Great show, guys.

[@Just_lift_anyone]

I've been really looking forward to this one as I'm really into the idea of getting an Epigibson, cheers Andertons folks! Also 7:09 haha poor Lee, he's getting a lot of banter for that lick! Ps love the questionnaire popup at around 17 mins. Feels all interactive and stuff

[@andertons]

You're welcome... Glad you enjoyed the video! 🤘

[@Just_lift_anyone]

@@andertons Cheers! This is by far my favourite music channel, you guys rock!

[@telekarma]

Lee did this to himself 😂

[@zen729]

I hope he doesn't stop using the lick, I think it's pretty great

[@geruto17760]

Eduardas, what happened?

[@showerstimescartoon]

I blinded myself too, and the result was the same as yours, I couldn't tell the difference. OMG looking forward to the modern series blindfold challenge.

[@Themaskplague]

That moment at around 8:27 where Pete comes in whilst rabea is ripping a solo is epic 👌

[@rickhill6277]

AWSOME JAM Man!!! I’ve been playing Epiphone since the mid ‘60s and the 2020s are Great sounding and looking! Great job!!

[@lloydmeeks]

That. Final. Jam 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@lupo10]

I started to learn classical guitar as a small child and in 1993 as a fresh teenager i got a Squire strat. Had a German guitar teacher at school who couldn’t offer the patience a kid with ADHD needed so got frustrated and quit. During lockdown, as a 40 year old teenager i got myself a (very) used 1970 Zenta strat to see if I wanted to carry on my learnings 17 years later and i was hooked. Unlike as a child picking out my birthday present when I was all about Clapton I got myself a 60’s 2020 Epiphone and I can’t tell you how much extra drive it gave me. What a thing. I’ve never played a Gibson, to be honest i avoided even picking one up while I was in the shop deciding if 50’s or 60’s was for me. I’ll try and keep it that way as this thing feels completely proper, I’m not kidding i do not understand at all how it can be 4+ times the price of mine. Have it playing through a Marshall MG50 which cost me less than £200. How has the world changed this much that you can get sounds and feelings for £700? I’m pretty sure in 93 the Squire was about £300, even in the days before our Government’s screwed over the pound so much! Don’t know why anyone needs to read this, but there you go.

[@stanislavmigra]

Good to see someone else then Rob or Lee blindfolded ;)

[@aaron.krn03]

We probably (and hopefully) won't see Rob all to often here in the Future... They even made Pete his own blindfold whereas in the past theyd just given him Robs

[@stephenksiazek812]

Where is the Chappers chap? What happened to him? Why is he not in the videos?

[@AtariForeva]

@@stephenksiazek812 Chappers is in a bit of a PR pickle.

[@aaron.krn03]

@@stephenksiazek812 Search for Rob Chapman exposed. First watch the Video by KDH and then the one by Dovydas

[@stanislavmigra]

@@stephenksiazek812 some controversy about his behaviour towards other youtubers and mainly Riff city guitars.

[@carlkilonwise]

The best review on this channel in a long long time. The Captain should have been sitting there handing y'all guitars and constantly cranking the knobs on the pedals!!! Gentlemen - If you two keep this up the Chapman fellow will quickly be forgotten. This review had chemistry and the playing was AWESOME.

[@lordpickle8424]

4:33, I heard "laurel fingerboard", but he might've actually said "yanny fingerboard".

[@nagatom]

Prize for quirkiest comment goes too...

[@chunkhutchinson]

Digging That Vibe. Andertons at its finest right here. Andertons two most musical guitarists truly riffing off each other. This one really goes to show that it the not the instrument in hand. It s the player the holds it.

[@adiohead]

18:45 _"It's just sounded more like a Gibson"_ Right after he thought the Epiphone was the Gibson!!! 🤣

[@dbo4506]

adiohead haha he knew what was what. The differences are small. But to even a semi trained ear, it’s not too hard to pick. His ear is well passed “semi trained”.

[@leroyphilou6464]

Poor Gibson copy made in China ..... cool ... LOL

[@adiohead]

@@dbo4506 If he knew then he lied.

[@jakevoss7885]

You can smell the nitro on a Gibson

[@kingstumble]

I like the finishes especially the cherry sunburst which I am not usually a fan of, and they seem to have a nice sheen to them rather than being overly glossy.

[@brettdalelio9379]

Honestly these guys are really talented at improvising. I just felt the need to comment that on this specific video even tho I’ve been watching you guys for a little while now. Your guys phrasing is just really good and you pick really awesome notes when you’re soloing and really go outside the pentatonic scale a lot and have a lot of nuance to your playing. You guys make these “every day mans“ guitars sound pretty damn sweet, and as someone who can’t always afford the higher end stuff I appreciate that a lot. These guys just do a good job of demoing guitars, flat out

[@lynnyates5973]

Wow ! The lead stuff that Rabea was doing in the very beginning of the video was as tasty as anything I've ever heard him play ! Fantastic, so much feel and touch ! Cheers mate !! Loved it

[@Amber57499]

How do you come up with these beautiful chord progressions? This channel has the best jams ever

[@1968nik]

My 60's standard in ebony arrived today - it is lovely the fret work is great it plays beautifully and sounds awesome. I bought one of the Line6 Pro HDx's earlier this month and have set up a nice cleanish Soldano patch and it really works a treat. Thanks guys :)

[@MurrayWilliams]

OMGeezy ... that end jam though ... fellas fellas fellas ... more of that.

[@miguelseguicanals7170]

Whats hapens on that video was magic! Both have a “discusión”. They do the blind test, and after both was wrong and both was right . Love it!!!!!

[@RobTackettCovers]

OK so I'm listening to this w my good headphones...those guitars sound album worthy...but the Gibson sounds a tad bit...beefier...I wouldn't say it sounds better...I think what it would come down to if you were recording and were shooting for how the guitar sound would be in the mix, it wouldn't be out of bounds to say to have both handy...would depend on the frequencies in the recording that it would be competing/ blending with to determine which one fits better in a given soundscape...just my opinion...thanks for doing this one...

[@davidburke2132]

RobTackettCovers Agreed. I’m surprised at Rabea though... hearing what he perceived as a more trebly sounding guitar (when listening to the 50s models) and concluding, wrongly, that that would be the Epiphone? To me one of the marks of a really good Les Paul is the upper mid and treble response.

[@utooberblooper]

absolute guarantee if anyone was playing one of these on stage you wouldn't,shouldnt and couldnt tell the difference between a gibson and an epiphone.period

[@peoplewithpixels]

I think the amps have something to do with it too

[@RobTackettCovers]

@@peoplewithpixels Oh, absolutely...a $600 one of those "inspired by" is going to sound great in a Friedman just like a $3k plus Les Paul will...maybe do these demo's with like priced guitar AND amp compared to a premium priced Gibson and amp combo might be the thing to consider doing...

[@RobTackettCovers]

@@peoplewithpixels I was also thinking in regard amps, I wonder if a guitar that might have great tuning stability, but just doesn't sound that great, if a guitar like that can make a really great amp sound not that great, or if it's hard for a 'not so great' guitar to make a great amp sound crappy...I know that a crappy amp can make a great guitar sound rough, but not so sure if it's as easy the other way around, hahahahaha!...anyway, thanks for the great comment...also would be cool to find out later that Hey, it's Paul was Paul McCartney...also thought maybe Hey, it's Paul might be Paul Hindmarsh from Line 6...am I right on either? Did I win back stage passes if it's that fellow that wrote Penny Lane, or if it's that great guitarist from Line 6, maybe won one of those JTV-89F with the Ebony fretboard? Ha, jus' kidding; who ever you are, hope you have a great day!

[@allanwhittick2930]

That's it I want an epiphone les Paul. Now you don't here me say that much.... Errr, this is the first time. Finally epiphone have an instrument worth buying, they truly nailed it... Big time with these Gibson inspired series.

[@Krupi.Guitars]

18:35 - no. You just felt the nitro finish on the neck

[@127ibenedict]

@Aquatic Mullet that's the big difference that always made Gibsons worth the money for me. The nitro finish just feels so much better.

[@Krupi.Guitars]

@@127ibenedict srsly? nitro finish and binding over the frets costs 1,5 k ? Rabea cant ever tell the sound diffrence. "Is this the same guitar" ? lol

[@127ibenedict]

@@Krupi.Guitars the biggest thing you're paying for with Gibsons is labor costs. They pay livable wages here. They use more or less slave labor in China and Indonesia to make guitars. I'm at a point in my life now where I'd rather have less guitars than support that.

[@BrownGuyThat]

HOLY FUCK, that jam at the end had me actually clapping ( it's 12:15 am here in NYC). they play really well together, and you can hear and see them nudging each other on during their leads,trying to get the other to play out of their comfort zone. i mean Pete was straight up trying to shred and you can see him smile when he notices what he's doing.

[@frankchapman9464]

Not only an older company, but the company where Les Paul made his guitar.

[@BarrySW19]

Nothing left of the original company except the name though.

[@Johnny1.0]

@@BarrySW19 Truth! Gibson bought them out and devalued the Epiphone name. Oldschool corporate near sited biz culture. Its almost silly watching them for the past 20 years trying to undo (but not too much, we wouldnt want any competition to dilute gibsons market value! harumph, harumph) as I twirl my non exsistant old timey handle bar mustache. 🤣🤘

[@WowIndescribable]

Great players, well matched. Prefer much better than the other hosts. Thank you.

[@mblueser3770]

I don’t want to use the “Bright” word, so I will say that the Epis have more glass. And in a live situation that’s better. The 59 LPs I love because of the big neck but some of them get too wooly. With a set of good pickups and a great set up, I think the Epi will do the job well.

[@kianhowtan2429]

Why is a big neck good LOL. Dont think I'll ever switch back to these antiques after using a musicman

[@demoleramera]

@@kianhowtan2429 Because some people simply prefer a big neck over a thinner one

[@AuntAlnico4]

I've never heard a woolly 59 they are always crisp and articulate never wooly.

[@Johnny1.0]

@@kianhowtan2429 Ergonomics in some cases. For my case with bigger palms and thicker construction strength non limber fingers it adds structure to palm for thumb over chords and more thumb pivot points on back of neck and also space to allow wider spread. Spread your fingers apart palm up and now start to bring your thumb in closer to the middle and you will notice as distance closes the spread lessens (typically). Untill I played a vintage 50s pre cbs and gibson I didnt realize that Ive been buying the hardest guitars to play in my case anyway. But YMMV.

[@Johnny1.0]

@@demoleramera I beleive they call them chubby chasers.... Gentlemen who prefer big thicker necked ladies..lol

[@skelly8185]

When these two come together.....FIRE!!!

[@Matt_Lanzer_13]

The new headstock design looks SOO much better. That was my biggest gripe with epiphones tbh. Most play well and sound good, but the headstock was damn ugly

[@JamieClark]

Matt L still got that “break” angle...

[@Sheltada]

@@JamieClark except the headstock angle isn't a solid piece of wood on epiphone like they are on gibsons. The headstock is a second piece of wood cut diagonally to fit on the neck, so it doesn't break nearly as much since the woodgrain follows the angle.

[@JamieClark]

@@Sheltada Has this always been the case? Is the break angle on old Epi the same as traditional Gibson? (idk, I'm a fender guy myself...)

[@Sheltada]

@@JamieClark the break angle is still there in the headstock, however gibson makes the whole neck (including the break angle) out of one piece of wood with no joint at the angle, instead machining the whole thing out of one block of wood. This decreases strength at the angle since the wood grain isn't lining up with the angle, but (supposedly) improves the sound somehow. Epiphone joins the headstock out of a separate piece of wood to the neck and glues the headstock to the neck. This means the wood grain of the headstock actually follows the break angle, and is nearly as strong as just having a solid piece of wood, but it apparently doesn't sound as good. I have an epiphone les paul special and in my own experience, the thing was on a stand that tipped over and slammed headstock first onto the ground. One of the tuners popped out and that needed to be fixed, but other than that it was fine. So basically, epiphones still have the break angle, but they are made in a way that doesn't sacrifice strength for some placebo sound benefit.

[@anthonyrosa5006]

It's still a Chinese copy. It will NEVER be a Les Paul. You will always still want the real thing. Gibson knows this, Chappers said this himself. I have purchased REAL Gibsons new for the cost of the better Chibsons shown here.Both cost under $800 new with a factory case. Knowing that why buy Chinese copies. Legal Chibsons.

[@lewisburley5229]

That jam at the end was my favourite of all Andertons jams. Rab and pete together is golden.

[@GuitarTalkunedited]

Gonna make a contentious comment here. Anyone reviewing these new epiphone Guitars affiliated with a shop ie GAK, Guitar Guitar, Andertons say they are amazing, play like butter. Independent reviewers such as Trogly or Fine tuning have mentioned that these new Guitars have had terrible QC issues. Are shops channels being sent better setup Guitars to review?

[@electoplater]

andertons have very high standards of quality control each one is fully checked if it does meet their standard its sent back i have visited their shop several times if you are in the uk their shop is worth a visit

[@th-pl3nx]

Trogly is a sissy boy. These guys aren't.

[@mattcrompton5174]

Trogly did point out some imperfections and QC issues, including the use of poly lacuer, but he still said they were great sounding guitars that played well once set up properly, and imo any guitar you buy new should need a full set up anyway

[@ricky23rocket]

yeah man!! Bea and Pete jammin together what a treat to the ear.

[@IPushHard]

Sounded 100% authentic to me. Actually, I'm just starting to come around the idea that Epiphone may finally be getting their sh!t together. Ive been avoiding them for many years. I'm surprised at how impressed I am. Its time to make a pilgrimage to the music store and get one in my hands.

[@12south31]

I bought 5 last year. Every single one required me to do a fret level. The 2020 line is even worse. Other than that yeah, great guitars.

[@IPushHard]

@@12south31 Well, I can do a fret level...but I shouldnt have to. Right? Thanks for the info. Thats good to know.

[@12south31]

@@IPushHard Yes. At Epiphones price point a good set up is to be expected. Having 5 to 9 high frets, no! I'm a tech with my own shop and I really like Epiphone guitars, so it's not much of an issue for me personally, just aggravating. I feel really bad when some kid comes in because the guitar he worked two summers doing odd jobs to pay for sounds like crap and I have to tell him he needs a fret job. As long as it doesn't require a full level, which is unusual, I'll only charge him around $40 to do a set up, level, crown and polish 6 or 7 of them. But I feel terrible doing it. I know $40 is a ton of money for a kid. If I could throw it out there, I've started buying PRS guitars and every one has been perfect. Even the $500 Standard 24 SE. When I buy a new Epiphone I plan on doing a leveling when I get home, when I get a PRS in the same price range I take it home and play.

[@freedomination2]

The EPI 1960 Tribute Plus was the best bang for your buck in 2014 when I bought mine. I will have to try one of these my next trip to the guitar shop! I bet if you put a set of Gibson 57 Classics in these new models, you probably would not be able to tell the difference!

[@daddyharry6065]

So it’s bye-bye Chappers after the recent storm? Personally I’d rather have Rabea over Rob any day as he has a more broad playing catalogue rather than just shred most of the time.

[@guitarwizard1989]

I havent listened to them yet but... I skipped the jam so I didnt see the guitars really much at all. When Pete holds both up at the beginning I paused it before he said anything and I couldnt see the headstocks. That Epiphone looks better to me imo. Plastics match up better. Paint job is deep and dark over that better looking flame maple... Then they zoom out and its the Gibson he sits down. That is one nice looking Epiphone at a glance. Lets see how it sounds.

[@wojtekdrewniak5468]

Just on my way to the toilet. Thank you!

[@garrygaggles1160]

Crazy outplay guys , great playing.... Epiphone has upped their game on these. Damn I still have a late 80's standard that plays great, but there's a difference in these new pickups.

[@harwindho]

Their sound different, but slightly. For the price, epiphone do amazing job

[@Whatdayawanttodowithyourlife]

I liked how you seamlessly passed the rhythm and "lead" back n forth. Then near end on rhythm together. Rock on! 🎸

[@jldkrank]

At the gig to the average attendee, they all sound like electric guitars lol.

[@jldkrank]

Still buying expensive guitars though.

[@adrianhjordan1981]

My argument is that it doesn't matter whether the audience can tell the difference in the gear. If what I'm playing through inspires me then the audience will be able to tell the difference in my playing.

[@jldkrank]

@@adrianhjordan1981 I totally agree. That's why all my guitars I play on stage, or really at all, are still high end.

[@JazzzRockFuzion]

As a working guitarist, I teach 45 lessons a week and gig in bands ranging from Yacht Rock to New Wave to country. Moderately priced, well set-up Swiss Army guitars are where it’s at. My $600 MIM Standard Strat with H/S/H and coil splitting can get any realistic tone I could possibly need. Plus, I don’t sob myself to sleep if it gets a little scrape or ding. I would never spend more than a grand on any guitar...most working, gigging players who aren’t endorsers don’t either...

[@hankrocks7504]

EXACTLY!!

[@264boresteve]

I’m about 11 months late in watching this review and commenting. I had been saving for another Gibson LP as a backup, but will have to seriously consider one of these now. I would also like to see more Pete and Rabea reviews like this one. Those two certainly have a “Jam Magic” about them!

[@gilesjazzguitar64]

Pete is a great player, not many melodic players around.

[@kysrsoze1]

That outro... 😵Unbelievable playing.

[@shaun64vet]

Would liked to have seen a trans amber colour included in the 2020 line up. Will be watching next year.

[@rbenm]

Good thing they don't cater to personal demands

[@shaun64vet]

@@rbenm Wouldn't say I was 'demanding' it. Just passing comment. I know there are plenty other great models and colours to choose from.

[@shaun64vet]

@Literally Shaking with Zebra pickups.

[@wiseguy9202]

That Standard 60's has an uncanny similarity to my Gibson Standard 60's bourbon burst. Literally its twin! I want it.