Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Slash Les Paul in Appetite Burst

[@PaulMcCaffreyfmac]

As a Stratocaster player since 1969 I have to say, you've gotta get Les Pauled up sooner or later.

[@clemdog76]

I got Gretch-ed up.

[@clemdog76]

Epi Shure gives a lot for a little dough. Makes me wonder why I ever spent some 4K on a les Paul.

[@scottbrower9052]

As an SG and PRS player, I'm gonna have to Stratocaster-up someday.

[@Steven_SK]

I love the every day guitar enthusiast feel of your vids. Nice guitar and nice presentation!

[@AshleyOffset]

Wow, thank you!

[@MrSpeed-lt8gr]

I have this same guitar. Slash is one of my biggest heroes. The guitar plays great and sounds great.

[@AshleyOffset]

Very cool :) Thank you for watching, and enjoy that Slash guitar!!

[@frankdiscussion2069]

This is probably one of the best electric guitar reviews on YT. Very concise and informative and you explain everything in easy terms that we all can understand. The guitar looks amazing and sounds great and excellent playing! Keep it up!

[@AshleyOffset]

You seriously made my day with this comment. Thank you for the support!

[@Bob-ux8sn]

It’s good hear someone play with out all the effects nice Guitar good sound 👍

[@AshleyOffset]

Thank you!

[@Zoso981]

I've been playing for 30 years now, I discovered the Les Paul 20 years ago and since then, it's all I play. Maybe I'm old- school, but the weight is what draws me to a certain guitar. I love the heavy ones. I bought the Vermillion Burst Slash model a few months ago, and I'm pretty impressed. Good luck on your guitar journey, just keep playing! ✌️🎸

[@AshleyOffset]

I bet that Vermillion Burst is beautiful! Thank you so much for watching and taking the time to leave this comment.

[@markkinney5030]

I have a Epiphone Les Paul that i got 3 years ago it was not a Slash guitar mind was with 60's neck that i love very much and it came with a case as well and i love that guitar alot! I also have a ESP like a Les paul its plays like butter as well. I enjoy your playing keep up! 🥰

[@AshleyOffset]

I love reading comments like this one :) I've never played an ESP before, but you've definitely got me curious now! Thank you for watching and for the kind words.

[@rmcf3972]

I hope I can buy that guitar soon!

[@thejovialpanda]

Another excellent video. Great presentation and you come across as very personable, honest, and relatable. I'm really enjoying them.

[@AshleyOffset]

That's just really nice of you to say, thank you so much for watching and all the kind words you continue to offer!

[@catdaddy57]

Epiphone is making some quality stuff..... good choice Ashley.....

[@nellayema2455]

That's a beautiful guitar! Fender necks can have a lot of variation depending on the model, and the scale length is longer than a Gibson/Epiphone. The 24.75" scale length on Epi's is easier for people with smaller hands. The fingerboard radius on Fenders varies, too. Vintage-spec Fenders have a 7.25" radius, which is great for chords, but can require higher action in order to make clean bends. The 9.50" radius is a good overall radius. Gibson/Epiphone usually have a 12" radius. Epiphones that I would recommend are Wilshire, Crestwood, Les Paul Special. and SG. The Wilshire, Coronet and Special have chunkier necks. If you really want to take a walk on the wild side, try out the Epiphone Firebird! One last thing: You might want to look at the Squier Strat-O-Sonic. It has the Epiphone scale length with the comfort of the Strat body. Have fun on your guitar journey!

[@AshleyOffset]

Literally screenshotting this comment to reference the stuff at the end about the Epiphones. I've had my eye on a Crestwood lately. Recently picked up an Epiphone SG as well to compare to my Custom Shop. Thank you so much for all of the advice! I really appreciate it!

[@antoniobermudez6889]

Great video, Ash. Your channel has a fresh approach in that you are not playing the part of an "expert." Like so many of us, you are finding your way. This is your journey and you have invited us to join you through these videos. Thank you. I have an older Epiphone LP-100 that I would not part with for the world. I also have an Epiphone 1960 Les Paul reissued as a Joe Bonamassa signature model. This Epiphone is my baby. Seeing you go with an Epiphone is the main reason why I clicked on your video when it appeared as a recommendation. Like you, I always thought that I had to have Gibson. Not anymore.

[@AshleyOffset]

I'm glad you found the video, thank you so much for watching, Antonio! It sounds like you have a great set of guitars too. The more affordable series are surprisingly good and I'm so thankful for that.

[@thislisa]

Great job on the sound demo!

[@johndaugherty4127]

I got the goldtop and it is the best Les Paul I ever played. Seriously. I can't believe how good this Chinee git is. And I have had a 1978 Strat. P.S. all the best picker's play tele's.

[@AshleyOffset]

Very cool. I love the look of gold tops!

[@louaguado995]

The "plays like butter" thing may be because of the shorter scale. That lets the strings stay looser while it still hits the same notes with standard tuning.

[@hillbrothersarcade7630]

Thanks for the video. I picked up the Epiphone Vermillion Burst Slash and love it. Love the channel.

[@Slash1066]

I'm a huge Slash fan, I just bought a 2010 Limited edition Slash AFD Epiphone Les Paul, it's awesome. I also have an Epiphone 1959 replica and a 2005 Epiphone Les Paul Standard with the Seymour Duncan Slash pickups, they are amazing guitars really

[@1966human]

That's my favorite guitar, real nice sound

[@puts1421]

i just got this in the Anaconda Green Burst...its absolutely stunning. The neck feel was also a selling point for me as well. I went in to play the Epiphone Custom shop and this was on sale...i fell in love and saved $200 bucks.

[@AshleyOffset]

Love that! Enjoy :)

[@Ronskie66]

This guitar is great, I have one and if you can get it for the right price, it's a no brainer. They done a great job with the pickups too. I got this guitar brand new, luckily for me so cheap that I changed out the pickups for the proper Seymour Duncan Slash ones, and honestly there is very little difference. Tuners stay in tune, my best playing LP style guitar for getting around the fingerboard smoothly. Not a shred guitar but you can play fast on it. Proper wiring with the actual right components inside, nothing cheaped out on with pots etc. All the epiphone hardware on the outside works just fine too and feels durable. If I was being picky the one I got doesn't have the nicest flame top I have ever seen, proper thickness maple top and nice binding but the flame wasn't great but that's a small gripe. Only other thing to say that can be a negative with some Epiphones is the set up or lack of any set up, but the one I got was so close to what I would set up my LP style guitars to play like anyway, that it could have easily got by without a set up, it was so close to being spot on as to be great right out the box. Only thing that did need done was the fretboard needed some conditioning but that's usual anyway. Killer guitar. The price when it came out a few years ago was too expensive only because for the asking price it should have had Gibson pickups leading to some bad reviews but it has came down in price now and on the used market even better. Slash needs his cut as it's his Epiphone signature model, so you have to factor that in. Some people just blindly criticised the fact it came with Epiphone Custom Pro Buckers and for the original price years ago this was a valid point, but reviewers just assume Epiphone Humbuckers must be crap. Ones in this guitar are anything but crap. Custom for a reason, finely tuned against the real pickups and they did a great job. If you want the Slash tone this guitar has it in spades but it plays great clean too. I play mostly clean and it rings acoustically even when it's not plugged in. More versatile than you would think, so don't be put off by the Slash in the name, it does clean, over driven and distorted very well. Might be hard pushed to do metal but you can get in the ball park, but if that's all you play then maybe higher output pickups would be for you. Thanks, Ashley for a great unbiased review, covered all the bases and a very polished video as well. Sorry for the long comment but hopefully enough info here along with the video for someone to make an informed decision. One last thing, I have back problems and play sitting down and this guitar, one I have anyway, is the most balanced LP style guitar I own. Doesn't do that trying to slide off your leg all the time nonsense other LP guitars tend to do. Hope this helps someone.

[@AshleyOffset]

Wow! What an awesome summary of this guitar. I couldn't agree more on your take and know this will definitely help people who are on the fence. Thank you for watching and taking the time to do that!!

[@steveasti5041]

Great video! Glad to be one of your first subscribers. I’m kind of the same as you, in that I used to play a lot, and stopped for whatever reason. Getting back into it now. Keep up the great work!

[@AshleyOffset]

Thanks, Steve! So glad you are getting back into guitar as well :) I try not to think about all the time and skill lost and focus on the improvement ahead.

[@MountainLionessMusic]

So glad to find your channel!😍

[@AshleyOffset]

That is so freaking nice! I love the KZbin Shorts you posted :)

[@MountainLionessMusic]

@@AshleyOffset you’re welcome! And thank you!

[@johndaugherty4127]

P.S.S. Nice playing. Really liked that Allman Bro's lick.

[@Andrewdrums392]

I just order the November burst I have been wanting this guitar for a long time

[@ch_amped]

Slash is my all time favorite player, great review on an awesome guitar! I have an epiphone les paul standard with Slash seymour duncan pickups. Epiphone les pauls are great for the price, and you can get a good Slash tone out of them.

[@AshleyOffset]

That is awesome! I would love to hear those Slash Seymour Duncans 🎸

[@chipfilmstv]

Those are some really good points about the contact points on your body.

[@AshleyOffset]

Thank you. Every time I pick it up I try to make it work out somehow, because I really do love it! It's just not comfortable at all.

[@daltoncochran3683]

Love your style of video and personality. Your doing a great job and keep playing and enjoying the love for guitar.

[@AshleyOffset]

Thank you so much for the encouragement! It has taken a lot for me to put myself out there so this helps TREMENDOUSLY!

[@Trashslayer76]

I felt the same way when I got my first Les Paul. Played Strats for 25 years and then BAM! A whole new world for me😊

[@AshleyOffset]

Totally unexpected when it happened, but it sure has been fun :)

[@iamshake7778]

July 5, 2023 I went to a Guitar Center close by to me here at Pasadena Ca. I went with my 15 year old daughter and 13 year old son. We just go there to hang out and at the same time. I wasn’t planning to get a Les Paul but, when I see this on SALE for 499$ ( I got the Anaconda burst) I mean all the slash was marked 499$ I just went ahead and bought one😂 I also went there on that day to trade some stuff I got a few years ago some ukulele that I don’t used anymore and a few 20$ behringer pedals that ended up getting trade after a few hours. In the end after the trade and sale I just paid 200$👌😅. As of this moment it’s in a local mom and pops shop close by to me to get a full set up, polish the frets and fret ends and just make sure the pick up height were taken care off. Im not a guy who shred I just happened to appreciate guitars and love to sing and play. Peace.

[@AshleyOffset]

I can totally relate the appreciating guitars thing! I love that these can be had at such great deals right now! Thank you for watching and commenting :)

[@frankzeno]

Congrats on your new channel! Just subscribed 🤘🏼🔥

[@AshleyOffset]

Ah, awesome! Thank you so much for the sub, Frank :)

[@timrussell1559]

You should really try out the epi L.P prophecy plus with active pickups. I bought one and am blown away by how buttery smooth it plays and sounds. The prophecy plus is a gorgeous guitar with the slash style chunky neck as well, its also a bit lighter. Own many gibsons and can honestly say that the epi prophecy has put them all to shame. Think you'd love it too....great vid!

[@AshleyOffset]

Oh man, you're killing me! I've had my eye on one at my local Guitar Center. I didn't know it also had a chunky neck. Might have to pull the trigger soon 😅

[@donaldscheer5206]

I Have So Many Guitars! And I Love Everyone Of them! I'm Not The Best Player, Just Enjoy Playing! And Collecting Them! Each Guitar I Have Is Like A Peice Of Art To Me! So I Have All 42 Of Them Displayed In My Audio Room! Stay The Course That You Love! & Stay You!

[@ericterry7117]

just discovered u...i been playing guitar, drums etc...for 30 years and im a gibson, epiphone les paul owner of both...gibson les paul tribute and epiphone les paul standard 50s and they are awesome...yes I will like & subscribe 👍🎵🎶🎼

[@AshleyOffset]

30 years of playing is amazing! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a comment and for subscribing. Enjoy that Gibson and Epiphone!

[@ericterry7117]

@@AshleyOffset im looking at the epiphone les paul 59.....they say its the next thing to a gibson because of the burstbucker pickups

[@rj-zero1453]

Congratulations on your Slash AFD purchase. I only play Les Paul's now after years of trying/having many different guitars over the years looking for what I like. I have found that the Gibson Les Paul is most comfortable for me. I like the Slim Taper C neck profiles; the Slash models are just a little bit thick for me to like. I have an Epiphone Joe B Lazarus, which is a 59, but the neck profile is on the slimmer side of the Medium C neck profile where the Slash guitars are in the thicker side of the Medium C neck profile. My Lazarus is the thickest neck profile I have, and it does give me a good workout, which then when I switch to one of my other guitars, they just seem easier to play. Enoy your Slash AFD for a long time.

[@gregmcnamara3126]

It is a beautiful guitar, and I love the new range of inspired by Gibson designs. Les Pauls have always been heavy guitars. I like the weight of the guitar, but I'm over 6 foot tall. They definitely are not good for your shoulders and neck if you're shorter than 5'7. Epiphones are never going to be loaded with the same pickups as it's Gibson equivalent, it makes no business sense. However, if you want Slash's pickups, Slash has been using Seymour Duncan Alnico II Pro Humbuckers since 1986. BTW, they're not too expensive.

[@MickeyMaffei]

Wow this is such a beautiful guitar!!! I love that orange natural grain looking finish. It has such a thick sound. On one of my explorer type guitars I have that same "imprint in my arm" issue when I play it for a while haha. Hope you enjoy playing it in spite of the discomfort that might come along with it. Great advice not to buy a guitar before you play it. You're already up to 21 subscribers. Keep doing your thing!!!

[@AshleyOffset]

Ohh, Explorer type guitar! Beauty > pain haha. Thank you for continuing to be so supportive!!

[@MickeyMaffei]

@@AshleyOffset of course!

[@joshuadurocher8071]

U are pretty good just a tip try letting the string skim the strings instead of like putting the pick so far between the strings try attacking the strings while holding the pick at an angle so it basically just skims the string so it's easier to get to next up or down string kind of like lightly chop the string if u know what I mean it improves speed and accuracy 100 percent that's what helped me u are good on chords though good job peace out have fun dnt b afraid it's all for fun who cares

[@AshleyOffset]

That is a really good tip and something I definitely need to work on! Thank you!!

[@richardblake6676]

A good Epiphone les paul is something to hold on to and not to be parted with. Try the classic I love mine it’s a fantastic instrument.

[@s9plus20]

Great review! Nice playing too!

[@sempercompellis]

I grew up playing gibson style guitars (epiphones first then i went through a few gibsons) and now i own 7 electrics, 6 of them fender style and one LP special (i don't like humbuckers) The difference in feel is absolutely there but you will adapt fast.

[@AshleyOffset]

Enjoy those guitars for me!! :)

[@markkinney5030]

ESP LTD EC-256FM - See Thru Cobalt Blue i love this guitar and i used these strings D'Addario XSE1046 Nickel-plated Steel-coated Electric Guitar Strings - .010-.046 Regular Light i just got these about 3 weeks ago and they feel and sound great!

[@AshleyOffset]

That is a beautiful guitar! D'Addario strings have really grown on me lately. I will definitely check those out.

[@markkinney5030]

@@AshleyOffset Thank you!

[@GRBAquatics]

Very Cool, Thankyou. Stunning Guitar and playing. I have been checking these guitars out, but at $1800- Australian (ouch), are out of my price range. Am really looking at getting an Australian company Artist Guitars 'Apricot' Burst Les Paul at $414- with case which looks exactly the same as this guitar (apart from headstock of course). The Artist Guitars are Amazing build quality and awesome playability. All the best on your guitar journey, enjoying the channel. Cheers from Australia.

[@AshleyOffset]

Cheers right back at ya! Would love to visit Australia one day!

[@TFShaw]

Hi Ashley! Like you I have bad anxiety and I agree playing guitar helps a lot. I'm just throwing this out there but I joined Chris Sherland's Curious Guitarist Studio and it is fantastic! It's a group of people learning guitar and everyone is nothing but supportive of one another. It has helped me so much not only with my playing, but breaking out of my shell. It's not expensive. I get nothing if you join, only trying to help. I know we would all love to have you in the group. Thanks for the cool review!

[@AshleyOffset]

Well that is super awesome to know! I'd never heard of that program before, but will definitely keep it in mind. Thank you for such a nice comment! :)

[@michaeld2716]

Thanks for the info. Maybe you could bring earphones to hear the pickups in any store.

[@AshleyOffset]

That's a really good idea! One store did that for me a month or so ago, and it took away a TON of anxiety. Thank you so much for watching and leaving the comment 😀

[@boogerz]

these are great guitars for the money especially with the case. i had an anaconda burst slash when these came out a few years ago and i really liked it. i ended up only selling it because i ran out of guitar stand spots (i have serious GAS spells too)

[@appetiteforguitar]

Great video! I have the Slash Les Paul too but have many of the same issues with it as you... mainly the weight and comfort. I've been trying out lots of guitars recently. PRS SE Paul's guitar or PRS SE McCarty are lighter and give single coil and humbucker tones and have chunky necks, very similar to the Slash neck. PRS Paul's guitar in particular can give authentic 'strat' tones. Keep rockin' 🎸

[@AshleyOffset]

I have yet to really try out a PRS, but now you have me curious 😅 Thank you so much for checking out the video!

[@adamscott5559]

Thank you. Me thinks i'm about to own one.

[@joeyjojojrshabbadoo]

I totally hear you, I never play in the store. I watch videos on KZbin about the guitar before I buy it.

[@flyrecorder]

I have 2 squier hardtail strat. 2000 and 2004. Slight different neck on each other but thin on both !!! Thin body and Light Weight!!! I can play hours standing up without break my back or being unconfortable/ tired. Can't play full body guitars anymore!!!! i'm thinking about to bought a 3/4 guitar ( squier ou epiphone power players) to pratic and study!!!

[@AshleyOffset]

I completely get that! My son has a 3/4 Squier Jazzmaster, and honestly it rocks :) I love to use it when I can.

[@_Yep_Yep_]

The discomfort level of a slab body can really help you stop playing guitar. Without pointing to another brand specifically to be a jerk; theres options i find more livable with belly cuts, comfort cuts, that come with weight reductions and an LP body with set neck. Epiphone makes an okay guitar, same with Gibson, so if back pain and discomfort are desired features then this nails it. Pickups sounded pretty good, at worst they are "not disappointing," which is a thing/should be a thing people understand at this pricepoint. I am not entirely certain if painting the interior if your house entirely in "Haint Blue" affected the tone by virtue of the large mount of ghosts youve trapped inside it, however.

[@AshleyOffset]

Hahah this comment is awesome simply due to the paint color comment. When I bought this house I had a list of must change things and the paint in that room was one of them. Mostly because it was the color of my bedroom growing up and I'm sick to death of it. Needless to say, other renovations happened first. We are about to throw some hardwood floors in and FINALLY paint it. Maybe the vibes will change :) Anyway, thanks for the fun comment!

[@maurostratta7687]

I have one fully modified with seymour duncan aph2 slash signature new pot (tad cts) wiring 50's with orange drop 0.22 capacitor, tonepros lockable bridge and stopbar, 11-48 ernie ball, and sound amazing, she run in slash signature marshall sl-5 amp, or new studio jcm800 with 2x12 Marshall cab otrr vintage jcm800 lead 4x12 cab with g12h100 speaker! 😊😊😊😊

[@chewchy9052]

Really honest and great feedback! ty

[@AshleyOffset]

And thank you for watching and the kind words :)

[@paulgordon6949]

I think I'm subscribed to your channel. I subscribe to all the guitar channels though. Nice guitar. Good deal with the case too!

[@AshleyOffset]

Very cool. Thank you for the nice comment :)

[@rogerthat117]

Thanks for the video.

[@bozeeke]

The original versions of these from 2009-2018 were better. From 2009 to around 2018-2019 Epiphone released a different Slash LP in a different color every couple years (the first being the Appetite For Destruction replica in 2009). That series had the Slash logo on the headstock instead of on back and they were built heavier in an attempt to emulate a 59 custom shop LP guitar and most importantly had Slash's actual pick ups that were also used in the Gibson model. I recommend getting one of those used on Ebay or Reverb than one of these newer versions.

[@AshleyOffset]

I would love to try one of them! I've often heard about the use of his actual pick ups on those models and do wonder what I'm missing out on. Thank you for watching, and for adding to the conversation!

[@Jackie_Rosewood]

Congrats on your new guitar🎸🎸 just found your channel and really enjoy it. I also play guitar and have several Epiphone models and they are great🤘🏻🤘🏻🎸🎸

[@AshleyOffset]

Very cool :) These Epiphones are definitely growing on me. So glad you found the channel, thank you so much for watching!!

[@Kevin-uy5bz]

Just letting you know I bought the appetite burst color brand new for $499 at guitar center. Didn't know if you wanted to save a few bucks or if you have a return window where you bought that guitar. If you decide to do this call your guitar center first because they mite have made a mistake on my pricing but I wasn't going to argue and way to good of a deal to pass up

[@AshleyOffset]

I heard about that deal and I'm super jealous! I'm beyond the return window, but I'm so glad you got a killer deal on a great guitar!!

[@AmbientMelancholy]

New sub here! You're doing a great job, and your videos are very well done!

[@AshleyOffset]

Thank you so much! I just subbed to your channel as well. Looks like you have some amazing gear!!

[@AmbientMelancholy]

@@AshleyOffset Oh cool, thanks! 😁 I am not really sure what I am trying to do with my channel...sort of testing the waters to see if its something I want to jump into or not. I will for sure be watching all your new videos!

[@joshuadurocher8071]

I love the slash burst that's bad ass I just started a year and a half ago I'm really good already I guess I was a natural I play strats I hot ten of them I love all hutiars I love les Paul's too but yea it's sweet u play it def helps with everything I love it have fun in your journey enjoy

[@AshleyOffset]

Very cool! I admire people who have that natural talent. It will be awesome to see where you're at with it years from now. Enjoy the Strats!

[@DenmarkVea]

Nice review. I ended up getting the latest Alex Lifeson Epi. It has nearly all of the features I like. It has the Axcess heel, Floyd Rose term, belly scarf and a high end quality guitar. I’ll subscribe.

[@AshleyOffset]

Those specs sound like absolute perfection! I really appreciate you subscribing, thank you :)

[@DenmarkVea]

@@AshleyOffset you should try and play it when you get a chance.

[@louaguado995]

I was surprised you had the treble control on your amp on full 10. Try it on about 2-3. Two things I agree with you on, first they're uncomfortable bodies, not carved like a Strat body. Second is the weight. That's the reason I've switched to SG's, you get the Les Paul sound without all the weight. Although one complaint I always hear is "they're too neck heavy." That's okay, I always hold on to my neck with my fretting hand no matter what I'm playing. 😁 I had Epiphone Explorers, (talk about a heavy shoulder breaking guitar), a Les Paul, a V, and an SG. Ended up trading all my Epiphones for a couple of cheap Gibsons. Now using a Les Paul studio and an SG special.

[@AshleyOffset]

Totally agree with you on the neck heavy thing. Just not an issue for me with the SGs for the same reason you mentioned. I bet your SG special is super nice!

[@MrDussek]

saw your video in my recommendations and was pleasantly surprised to see that you’re just starting out. i really enjoy your input on the “cheeto” les paul with you being a loyal strat lover haha great vid 👍🏽

[@AshleyOffset]

That is awesome :) Thank you so much for deciding to click on the video and for leaving such a nice comment! "Cheeto" Les Paul is a great description!

[@malcolmsansom5026]

Cheers for the vid enjoyed the content, that's a lovely guitar epiphone have improved greatly over the past couple of years. I'm like you I hate playing in shops in front of strangers, I've been playing since lockdown so I'm not very good but I'm enjoying the learning process 👍🎸🎸

[@AshleyOffset]

I think the key for both of us is just sticking with it :) Glad to know I'm not alone, and thank you so much for taking the time to watch the video and leave a comment 🎸🎸

[@vintagetone22]

I just bought one the same for 300 pounds uk.ohhhh yeahhh its nice.🎸🎸⚘🌹🌹👍👍👍👍

[@AshleyOffset]

Excellent!! 🎸

[@martianmurray]

I got the Anaconda burst. A little heavier than I like and can be uncomfortable on my strumming arm too but still cool.

[@AshleyOffset]

Congrats, I bet it rocks!!

[@shocko77]

Your playing has gotten way more confident than your other videos

[@AshleyOffset]

Thank you for that :) I struggle a lot with playing in front of anyone so that means a lot. Thank you for watching the videos!

[@shocko77]

@@AshleyOffset youre doing great so keep at it

[@dionysusthemadgod]

The shorter scale on a Les Paul makes it more slinky. That’s why bends and solos are easier.

[@AshleyOffset]

I was missing out for way too long :)

[@1969Donovan]

The 12 inch radius is more comfortable for bending and the scale length is shorter.

[@AshleyOffset]

Definitely. So glad I finally gave it a try! :)

[@Psyclonus7]

I've been out of the music loop for a LONG time. I'm new to strap locks. How do they work? Do you have to install them on the guitar?

[@pharmerdavid1432]

Sweet guitar, and I understand the ergonomics issues, I find them less comfortable than my Gibson Les Paul Specials from 1999/2000 with comfort carve on the sharp back, even the little one they use makes a big difference. Telecaster slab bodies are like that too, but my Shijie telecasters have a comfort carve. If you want the best T or S type guitar you ever played for under $1,000, Shijie makes them better than Fender versions costing twice as much imho. Cheers!

[@AshleyOffset]

Thank you so much for this info! I actually didn't know that those Specials had a comfort carve. And I love a good T-style, so I will definitely have to look into the Shijie to see what they're all about.

[@DeputyVanHalen5150]

New Sub here.. I really like the guitar, you play well. Keep it up! Really appreciate you sharing this with us. I have several Fender Strats. Have you ever tried an EVH guitar by Fender? I have an EVH Striped Series that's my favorite guitar of all @ only 6lbs. Has amazing sound... What a cool channel you have here. God bless. 😎🎸

[@AshleyOffset]

Thank you for such a nice comment! Only 6 lbs?! That is awesome! I've never tried one, just drooled over them here and there haha

[@DeputyVanHalen5150]

@@AshleyOffset Yes ma'am, I have an EVH Striped Series just got it new 3 months ago at a mom and pop store locally. The store owner let me have it out the door with EVH case and strap for $1,200. Now I want the 5150 Kramer replica too. Lol I have a rare 89 USA made Squire Strat that I may trade... 🤷🏻‍♂️😬😁🎸

[@AshleyOffset]

@@DeputyVanHalen5150 Let me know if you get it! Sounds like the perfect set up!

[@chewchy9052]

nice review ty

[@AshleyOffset]

Thank YOU for watching and leaving a comment!

[@rickburnett4211]

The volume pots should be push pull switching for coil splitting as mine is.

[@AshleyOffset]

Very interesting. My version of this guitar does not have that spec.

[@bishlap]

difference between Gibson and Epiphone, perhaps?

[@peterbrown818]

@@bishlap No. It's because this is the Slash signature... It doesn't come with that spec because slash doesn't either

[@zacharysmithandguitars355]

I am a Gibson les Paul owner myself

[@samsbudgetguitars830]

New subscriber here .🇬🇧👍

[@AshleyOffset]

Very cool! Thank you for subscribing :)

[@dionysusthemadgod]

I think your bridge pickup may be backwards.

[@POWERLEADX]

Nice guitar ... the slash pickups must sound pretty good.

[@sheepdog72]

Subbed

[@mikeg232]

The Gibson / Epiphone Les Paul scale is shorter than Fender Strat scale so these guitars are better for those of us with smaller hands. I will never go back to Fender.

[@victor1jhp]

always prefer the small music shops to suport

[@joshuadurocher8071]

U should def bring headphones with u when buying and use an amp with headphone jack always

[@AshleyOffset]

That's a great tip. It would definitely help me feel more comfortable :) Thank you for watching the video!

[@andrewbecker3700]

Noticed these have been on a steep discount for awhile now at Sweetwater. But I hadn't seen anyone on KZbin reviewing one? Why are these selling soo poorly? Personally I don't like any of the Slash colors, but for $799 they're the same price as a LP custom.

[@AshleyOffset]

I'm really not sure unless they oversaturated the market back when there was a boom. At the time, I thought $799 was pretty solid, but these current discounts are where it's at!

[@Moeistic]

130th subscriber 😃

[@Moeistic]

P.S. I got 4 epi les pauls (classic, standard 60's, prophecy, 1959) all bought within 2 years, so yeah I have the same problem lol

[@AshleyOffset]

@@Moeistic Glad to know I'm not alone!! Which one is your favorite? And 130th sub?! WHOA! Thank you so much :)

[@scottenglert4083]

​@@AshleyOffset- and now just half a day later you're flying past 160 subs... Super glad I stumbled upon your videos... Your story kind of mirrors mine with the anxiety / self-consciousness re: playing in front of people... I've been playing for about 10 yrs now as an older learner (picked it up in my early 40s). Congratulations on the momentum your channel is building !

[@AshleyOffset]

@@scottenglert4083 Thanks so much! It blows my mind, but I'm super grateful there are people out there who actually want to watch.

[@scottenglert4083]

@@AshleyOffset Excellent ! Remind me and I'll send you something I read on here from another YT guitar person (I watch his lessons) - kind of inspirational words for continuing to learn the instrument... Have to get back to work now but will send link to you later ! Keep on keepin' on !

[@coolboy-qc4eb]

how you gonna review slash signature without playing slash riffs

[@AshleyOffset]

He's far better than I. Just did the one quick Sweet Child O' Mine riff for the video. My skills have a LONG way to go, but having fun nonetheless. Thank you for watching :)

[@smilleur]

HEEYYY do those knobs push/pull? They look just like my gibson trad pro v and its got push pull

[@smilleur]

When it comes to the body shape being hard on yhe picking arm around the forearm, you will have a better time playing it standing or with the guitar body resting in the center of your lap. You should be playing with the guitar in that position anyway, its better for about a dozen reasons not the least of which is you will be able to transition to standing up easier. Set up a mirror in front of you when you want to practice playing in that position without looking at the fretboard. Take care!

[@thislisa]

Easier to bend on a Gibson style which is 24.75 scale. Strat is 25.5 scale. I like Gibson scale more but prefer Fender as a whole.

[@AshleyOffset]

I'd have to agree with that! I've heard PRS is a good in-between guitar, but haven't ventured that way yet.

[@thislisa]

@@AshleyOffset I am yet to own one but I want to try a PRS Mira. What state do you live in? You don't have to answer that. I am in Virginia and I am trying to place your accent.

[@AshleyOffset]

@@thislisa Alabama 😀

[@thislisa]

@@AshleyOffset You are even further south than I thought. I wished you happen to be in VA so we could collab and talk gear. I have no female friends that are gear heads. We are a rare breed, my sister.

[@rickloncar6789]

Fender player plus has 12 radius. And stop being so hard on yourself about your playing! All that matters is your playing. Keep up the work!!!

[@AshleyOffset]

I appreciate you!

[@anthonyclegg1511]

It sounds a bit muddy. Sorry.

[@AshleyOffset]

No apology necessary! :)

[@guitarmann3343]

I'm so glad none of my guitars play like butter, that sounds terrible

[@joshuadurocher8071]

Try holding it in classical position

[@AshleyOffset]

This could definitely work :)

[@muzikmonkeyman1]

Kia inspired by BMW

[@mikeg232]

I have the Gibson and had the Epiphone, the Epiphone is almost as good, don't bother spending an extra $2k

[@moose6676]

🙈 First of all this is not a cheap guitar people, it’s a cheap copy don’t let anyone kid you, it looks nice 🤔 Ok …… I bought one it’s not worth the money 🙈don’t let people rip you off. Sorry just my opinion. A very disappointed person who bought this particular guitar.

[@GrahamMylett]

Great video!

[@Slash1066]

I'm a huge Slash fan, I just bought a 2010 Limited edition Slash AFD Epiphone Les Paul, it's awesome. I also have an Epiphone 1959 replica and a 2005 Epiphone Les Paul Standard with the Seymour Duncan Slash pickups, they are amazing guitars really

[@Slash1066]

I'm a huge Slash fan, I just bought a 2010 Limited edition Slash AFD Epiphone Les Paul, it's awesome. I also have an Epiphone 1959 replica and a 2005 Epiphone Les Paul Standard with the Seymour Duncan Slash pickups, they are amazing guitars really