Epiphone Joe Bonamassa '55 Les Paul 🎸 Another Affordable Signature Drops!! 🙏

[@nedludd3641]

If you were any kind of a pukka Essex boy you'd know in your bones that that colour is Ford Granada Ghia, Metallic Bronze (much favoured by the Sweeney way back in the day)

[@theguitaristas]

🤣👍

[@squire7618]

lol Ned.

[@theadventuresofred19]

No it's not!

[@Stratboy999]

Get off my manor you SLAGGGG!!!!

[@hankreus7196]

Lol

[@royrobles7423]

Good morning Colin...it is 6:39 in the a.m. in Texas...much love and respect always...

[@nedludd3641]

I wanna see a latest model Crocs unboxing.

[@RackhirTheRed]

I'm still planning on getting my hands on one of these at the local shop, however, my expectations have been well tempered after hearing the demo. Thanks for your honesty good sir. It is very much appreciated.

[@scottdavidson6066]

You never need to apologize for your playing, Colin. We know your playing and love it!

[@jeffreyfoster4260]

I thought you played fine and the guitar sounded REALLY GOOD!

[@hdan1455]

The quality detail and review are precisely what the viewers need! Your channel is gonna blow up big one day keep at it!!! Awesome content

[@giddyrightonup]

Great videos and the best reviews out there. Thanks for the service

[@spdaltid]

Damn Colin! I haven't even watched 5 mins and I'm pissed off. I just plonked a deposit down on an old Bonneville, so no guitar money for a while. Guess I'm just going to have to enjoy the rest of your film. At least it is beer-o'clock here.

[@theguitaristas]

I think the Bonny for the win here! 😁👍

[@wesstacey2379]

@@theguitaristasI agree with you too

[@badscrew4023]

Bonneville - Bonamassa : same thing no?

[@richardlynch5632]

SWEET...!!!😉👍👍

[@theguitaristas]

@@badscrew4023 Bonneville can play even faster than Joe...

[@davidhamilton7780]

Man, your stunt double is the spitting image of you. Well played!

[@EVH6148]

Careful with your knobs..😂 great review as always Colin, don't put your playing down mate your the Paul Kossoff of KZbin, Good stuff as always..

[@theguitaristas]

Crikey very kind but I wouldn't go that far! 😆👍

[@kingstumble]

I see that the Epi Greeny can now be bought for about £1K, down from £1499. Another case of Epi setting outrageous prices and finding the public aren't willing to pay them? Maybe at last they are starting to see sense.

[@lukesteverything627]

Always a treat to see you man.

[@gracefaithCHRISTscriptureGOD]

Good honest review once again 👍

[@oldguy5381]

Good morning sir, always a pleasure.

[@TheRealChetManley]

That's the best looking/sounding Epiphone I've seen in a while. I might have to snag one.

[@marcozarattini1854]

GREAT COLIN...l knew you would review this affordable beautiful P-90s Les Paul...l am so curious about this new Epiphone...great Friday today...l am in pole position to watch your review🎸🎸🎸🍷🍷🍷...as always cheers from Italy my friend 🍻🍻🍻👍👍👍

[@fatseaturtle]

Yes!!! Thank you buying the JB signature! I thought I would love this guitar with its P90s, but I am so glad I waited to see if you would review it! Fantastic ❤

[@JohnBurdette-or7if]

Resonates really well Nice demo sounded great. I really like the tone.

[@kylelerfald163]

I think that the initial excitement followed by a cooling-off period is really normal. It seems like a nice enough guitar, and you do such an excellent job of looking at what you're actually getting for the money spent. Anyway, always enjoy the videos, and glad you keep doing them.

[@jamessavage2574]

Appreciate the review! Cheers Mate

[@ejpurkis]

Those pickups sound bright and articulate. I enjoyed the pick attack you used to get tonal contrast.

[@carlthomas99]

Lower priced Epiphones seem to need 1-2 hours of setup time and possibly replacement knobs and switches which if you're not capable add additional cost to the low price. (imo) Great video.

[@Arthur.in.the.Fridge]

I had 3 Epiphone Les Paul TV yellow specials and the fretwork on all of them was an absolute disgrace. I eventually gave up and just kept the 3rd one and ended up paying over 120 quid to get the frets sorted out. I always wanted a yellow TV special but just couldn't afford the Gibson, so I just spent the extra money and it's doing what it should now. Lovely jubbly.......

[@Libra1059]

Great video. That guitar looks great to me. I am a bit puzzled by the smallish neck tenon though!

[@ChrisPalmer-tv5ot]

Would be interested to see a side by side comparison with the Sire L7 with P90’s. Great review as always Colin… thanks!

[@AndrewAHayes]

I was hoping you would get one of these Col, I was wanting to see your take on it!

[@laurentblond6760]

Amazing video and beautiful Epiphone Les Paul. Great tone. Greeting from Bordeaux 🍷🎸

[@HVA58]

Just got one of these and am impressed with it. Beautiful guitar, and a Les Paul with P90’s too….awesome! I do prefer a slimmer neck, but heck I don’t mind a thicker neck, which this one does have. This is a Rock machine! Love it!

[@kevinwlyons_music_production]

Good afternoon, Colin. I'm really not liking the guitar. I do like the copper color and the body color is really nice. The quality of the pick guard and the knobs really turned me off. Once you played your first set, I thought it sounded dull and lifeless. You are right, it is not singing. Pickup height adjustment may be critical with this guitar. Overall, I really don't like it. Your playing was as always and that is great. If the guitar doesn't meld with you, you won't FEEL the guitar. I would have expected better for the price, but maybe you paid for the JOE name and not the Epiphone. I've had some superb Epiphones and none ever sounded like this one. I have an SG with P90s and it sounds better than this one and it was 400 Euros. I say sell it and find something that goes with your heart and soul. Win some, lose some. Have a great weekend.

[@richardsveum8452]

I currently own 2 Epi’s one has the club neck the other a modern sculpted neck. I love the club neck and really dislike the modern neck. If a guitar doesn’t feel right to you it will never feel at home in your hands.

[@kevinwlyons_music_production]

@@richardsveum8452 this is fact, Richard. I believe a player can pick up ANY guitar and play it to some degree, but the real heart of the playing is in the connection one has with an instrument. For nearly every man is a woman, but one will never get the mate that fits and works completely. Guitars and people have to have a continuity to make the best sound and feeling come to life. Reviews and ratings are subjective for sure. You may love the club neck, others may go...bleh, that's shit, but what is right for one is not for the other. I make the most of my budget guitars and yes, some are like step-children, but still need the love and best I can give them. Your comment is perfect. It's about feel and connectivity. Rock on my friend, rock on.

[@GypsyLane]

I just picked up a discontinued, Epiphone 1959 Les Paul, w/ Burstbucker pickups, in the Guitar Center exclusive color Lemon Burst, for $749. Took of the pick guard, swapped the bottom 2 knobs for reflectors, a I got myself a Kirk Hamett Greeney, with out the open book headstock, for half the price! Brilliant!

[@Bona-Who]

Just got mine yesterday. With the “ego board”. I love it!

[@VVOPOL]

I’m not really Joes fan (With all dew respect to his skill) But that guitar looks awesome If I was searching for LP now I probably would have checked it out - growing interested in p90s)

[@JohnBurdette-or7if]

Don’t be so hard on yourself brother we all have our off days mate. You have a good and smooth weekend . I would probably change out the parts and maybe try some Seymour Duncan pups in there but I thought they sounded OK. I wouldn’t take it out of bed lol.

[@neoquest2012]

I love the look and even the price seems reasonable with the hard case, but I promised myself after buying my first Eastman that Gibson/Epiphone won’t get another penny of my hard earned fella! And them P90s are the same as my Wilshire reissue, ain’t very good to be honest 😎👊 might be worth modding with a couple of Lolla P90s to see the potential 🤔

[@alex241]

If PRS can put a rosewood board on a $499 guitar, why can't Gibson & Fender?? I know, PRS sells far fewer guitars than the other two but still.....

[@HulkBogan-lq3vk]

You're right about those frets. I noticed the same on my DG335. The frets are tall narrow

[@paulmckeown5672]

You've reminded me that I have an Epiphone 56 Gold top reissue (P90's) made in 1981 on the wall somewhere that I need to give some love to. I think it cost me approx £300 pre-loved (came with a Hiscox case).

[@alexandermclaughlin3978]

They didn't make those in 81 🤔

[@paulmckeown5672]

@@alexandermclaughlin3978 I had previously used various serial number checker site and gotten 1981 but actually you are correct. I checked a few others and despite the serial starting with 1981 (which probably is what fooled those sites), it actually was built in 1988 in Korea. Thanks!

[@paulmckeown5672]

@@alexandermclaughlin3978 Ii had previously used some serial # decoding websites which gave me 1981 but actually you are correct. I rechecked and despite the serial # starting with 1981 (which probably fooled me) it was actually made in 1988 in Korea. Thanks mate!

[@jackpallet773]

Per usual. An epi that needs an immediate upgrade. New wiring would make a huge difference.

[@MarcSiqueira]

In my opinion there's nothing wrong with your playing, its absolutely great, i love tuning in and enjoy your bluesy improvs cuz that was mostly the kind of vibes i used to have when i used to sit down with my semi hollow and just see where it would go. I quite enjoy the sound of this guitar, i love p90s and one of my plans was to modify my guitar and put a pair of those instead of the humbuckers.

[@rodeowerewolf3004]

Been waiting for this video...Would love to see something around the new Jack Antanoff Gretsch CVT...

[@tomd8313]

Thanks again Colin for your straight and unbiased reviews, and playing. Budget guitars all need Some mods and luv to be right, and accepted. Persons on a tight budget may be better off to just send joe a Donation , then go buy a HB450+ for the win. Good Weekend my Friend Cheers!

[@theguitaristas]

🤣👍

[@joeymcmanus448]

I'm definitely going to try one for myself. I also have been waiting for a P90 epiphone les paul. How funny that you sometimes think your playing is a bit off and I think hey I'll steal that bit or chords for myself. Another great video. Cheers

[@eichaan]

Thanks for this, Colin! Recently I got a specially made for Guitar Center Epiphone LP Custom (in black) that has 2 p-90s, ebony board and thicker, rounder neck profile. It is an excellent instrument and also came in around $800. You would like it, I bet...

[@KenSwanson-p4i]

Thanks Colin. Yes, .. the price .. these guitar companies have to be profitable. And if it feels like a secondary thing to play .. that's sort of important.

[@jeffcooper3433]

That was an ass kicking closing solo there Studdly! 😮

[@theguitaristas]

I think I was angry at that point... 🤣👍

[@jimmygillard]

I saw that and really liked that burnished copper colour.

[@jmartini8875]

Nice guitar, Colin. Cool video. Thank you. I've been looking at a Sire L7V. It features p90 pups. I like it in a gold top. Nice to see Epiphone is at least offering a les paul with 90s, though. Cheers

[@ericoswood1856]

I got mine a week ago and I really like it. Mine doesn’t have the issues yours has. In particular, I like the pickups.

[@EvilMerlin]

Got mine last week. Sounds great. Looks AWESOME. And plus, it wasn't a ton of money. Gods I wish I could play as well.

[@littlerhodyguitar2169]

I like the guitar but I gotta put my hands on it. The color is awesome and I love P90S so will see. Great episode as usual, enjoy your weekend Sir 👍. ☮️❤️🎸

[@ldfox11]

Opened mine yesterday, it’s perfect. Best Epiphone I ever tried right out of the box. Might adjust the neck after traveling from Pennsylvania to me in California. The frets are kinda small. Like the matching knobs, nice touch.

[@robertmellang6998]

You know deep down inside that it’s a little expensive. You can’t fall in love with it. I get it.

[@thereaper987]

Agree about the headstock. The "open book Gibson" headstock shape feels silly to me on an Epiphone.

[@benallmark9671]

Agree

[@krumple4skin548]

People used to get the old Japanese ones here so I thought it was normal.

[@LGuitarB]

Well, why? Squiers have the same headstocks a Fenders after all.

[@didamnesia3575]

Looks silly*, not feels silly. And honestly you'll just have to get over things that don't cause problems.

[@benallmark9671]

@@didamnesia3575 says who ? You lol

[@belfastgypsy1]

I know the weekend has arrived when Carl uploads a video, it’s part of my routine now.

[@brandonpoole1670]

It doesn’t have P90s, but the Jerry Cantrell “wino” Epiphone LP is nice for the price.

[@John-hi2yi]

Nice video Colin, the price is good, the colour is marmite. You played well and we all get days like that, not always the guitar. Would have liked it in black, or a choice of limited colours.

[@DrTomoculus]

I STILL HEAR THE SUSTAIN FROM THE SQUIER SONIC TELECASTER!!!!

[@theguitaristas]

😆👌

[@Yannplaysguitar]

3:28 this is the best dad’s joke of the day 😂

[@theguitaristas]

I’m embarrassed! 😂👍

[@Yannplaysguitar]

Don’t be… I loved it!

[@Tcoldsteel]

😂

[@2112pjm]

And there it is

[@raimondwamelink5208]

I had decided never to fall for a Gibson or Epiphone again. But this one strongly tempted me. It looks really cool,

[@Allen-tm9xn]

I'm with you on that before you said anything about this guitar I was on the fence also it had no sustain it did sound cheap thank you for your interview cuz I was thinking about getting one instead of the Epiphone Les Paul special but you really like The Epiphone special and I do think it sound much better thank you for your review 👍

[@larryg7806]

Here in the US, Guitar Center is carrying a Limited Edition Epiphone Les Paul Custom P90 for $799, on sale for $599. It came in a fancy gig bag from the factory. I had been considering the Special P90 but hesitated on the color somewhat. I decided to trade two guitars and an amp for the Custom. Black with gold hardware, P90 Pros, ebony fretboard, and a comfortable weight. I wish I had more details than what GC provides. So, $100 more than the Special for a Custom. I didn't tear it down when I got home, just a setup with the existing strings. I did swap out the black knobs for the ones from my Standard 60s. I like the looks better, and one of the stock knobs was wonky, btw. I'm definitely keeping this one! I read about the Joe B 55. I think what I have is good enough for me.

[@ChristianParschau]

Well done, Col, getting a review that quick ! Why don´t you put it aside and try later to see if you feel the same ?

[@SB-kw6oo]

Yeah my man, I bet you'll keep it before watching it, cheers Col!!

[@reggaeson9498]

I just acquired an Epiphone 56 Lp gold top and i love it , pickups read over 9.0 , and its light and it has an Alder cap ai believe

[@keithtt7798]

Hi Collin Thanks for another great review. I'm no longer an Epiphone fan even though I still own a few. To me the guitar sounds just ok and frankly with those imperfections I'd return for credit. Price is not too bad, but I think there are much better options available unless you are a JB signature collector. The first batch of 59LPs IBGCS are available at great prices on the S/H market and certainly mine plays & sounds similar to my Gibson actually it has better sustain 😮 Having a lazy day today so able to watch your review from start to finish a real pleasure.

[@voyager7]

I'm excited for this one!

[@umrmech84]

That's part of the problem. With the quality of so many other Chinese guitars dramatically improving, there's absolutely no reason to pay more for a dicey Chinese Epiphone.

[@margiez6002]

This was very helpful 🎶thank you 👍

[@hankreus7196]

Beautiful color, reminds me of Beck’s Oxblood LP. Tightening down the tuning machines ensuring snug at each string may improve high sustained frequencies. Just got an Eastman SB55N a couple weeks back. More money, doesn’t look at all Oxblood. Always enjoyed every Epiphone I have played. Still, glad I was able to obtain Eastman. They are my personal favorite manufacturer. I am biased and opinionated. Prepared to argue my perspective 😊✌️🫶🎉

[@bryonkidder6199]

I thought of you when I saw the Gibson release video with Joe B...lol

[@touchthesun2448]

Wow...What a surprise! The color is like nothing I have seen before, only different. Those P-90's would sound really good on an SG! It seems like a great value if you think of it as a free guitar that came with an expensive case. It reminds me of the danger of taking a deep dive into a shallow pool. Nice neck profile though. CHEERS Col! See you next week!

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers mate, been meaning to ask are you back in the saddle yet? 🏍

[@touchthesun2448]

@@theguitaristas I took off the boot and I'm walking on it. Dr. says 6 months... I'm saying 4. I have to walk! I'm moving

[@theguitaristas]

@@touchthesun2448 👍👍

[@markfahey3921]

I've always been doubtful about these Epiphones, I just cannot convince myself about them. The only good ones I've played have been the Japanese Elite range.

[@reggaeson9498]

Iam happy with the EPi gold top well made

[@michaelbennett376]

Great review! I always enjoy your playing, and sound. I have Epiphones that I really like, but, theres no excuse for shipping new guitars with any problems, in my opinion. I hear that a budget guitar brand called Firefly sells guitars with rosewood boards, stainless steel frets, and a bone nut for $200. I think thats interesting.

[@ropsukka7671]

Guitar playing is weird some days I absolutely love playing and it feels so easy to come up with stuff to play and then next day it can feel like your ears are being stabbed by how horrific the playing is :D. I certainly think the guitar and the overall mood on the day affects what we guitarists play a lot. I thought the demo was still great though :). Cheers from Finland

[@ELPORTUS]

Bestial review as Always 💯🤘

[@danrunnoft6642]

It's a $900 Chibson.

[@johnnysix7162]

You mustve never played a Chibson before.

[@danrunnoft6642]

@@johnnysix7162 It's a Gibson copy, made in China.

[@briandevitt6903]

Enjoyed the review Colin, your playing was fine by the way. I do like the look of the Guitar, it sounds a bit weak to me though. Epiphones tend to feel cheap to me so I've stayed away from them for a few years. As others have said the Revstar would be where my money would go if I was after a twin P90 guitar.

[@JohnBurdette-or7if]

Don’t be so hard on yourself brother we all have our off days mate. You have a good and smooth weekend . I would probably change out the parts and maybe try some Seymour Duncan pups in there but I thought they sounded OK. I wouldn’t take it out of bed lol. that’s a bummer it feels cheap that don’t help inspire anybody, I had a reissue 1957 Gibson, Les Paul gold top, and to be honest it felt cheap to me. I eventually sold it, but I do like certain list polls.

[@Idontlikethisever]

Thanks Colin you the best

[@BrettM765]

Colin I know you got that Kim Thayil Polara but I bought the sunburst for 600 and it's amazing out of the box. Beautiful. You need it. Thanks for the video.

[@theguitaristas]

Looking at an olive green one often... 🤔

[@BrettM765]

@@theguitaristas Right on. I wish you could play my Sunburst deluxe. I'll never sell it.

[@Aspi-Ration]

Nothing can beat your Goldtop Les Paul in Epiphone range. Would love you compare the special Gold one with your actual Les Paul, ie the custom and the eastman.

[@andrewbecker3700]

Actually, that neck tenon is the normal production style for Epiphones. We're just spoiled now, because so many of the premium models have the wide and deep tenon. Technically, that's the normal build method for that spec, thus the $849 price.

[@T.R.Ellis1312]

I was debating between this one which is a 50s style and the black epi lp custom with gold hardware and slim 60s neck and now I’m definitely going with the black custom. Thanks for this video brother, much appreciated!✌️ Both have p90s but the custom has an ebony fretboard

[@RobertBrown-p7i]

I got my a week ago and I can’t put it down, I alway have issue with Les Pauls and neck position pickups sounding muddy, this Les Paul s very versatile , I like keeping it in the middle and control volume and tone from there. You will get many great tones. I am playing through a Boss Kantana mark 2 and using a Joyo Baatsin pedal on the sweetly position and it sounds great. Like Colin said it’s even better with no pedals and clean. This guitar will be in my collection for a long time. I don’t agree with Colin on some opinions but I respect him on his review, just play one yourself and cast your opinion on the guitar. Myself I’m enjoying this guitar and the case looks wonderful to me, I had the 59 Les Paul and the inner case was pink this one is darker leaning more to a darker pink with a purple mix. For the money I think it’s a great addition to my collection.

[@theguitaristas]

Glad you're bonding with it and loving it! 👍👍 I do think I maybe gave it a bit of a hard time having been spoilt a bit lately with some of the other 'exotic' Lester's i've had here... I may give it another chance!

[@RobertBrown-p7i]

@@theguitaristas Sir you are a gentlemen! Thank you for your response, I am 62 years old and have been buying and selling for a long time, I had the Epiphone 59 when they first came out and even tho it was a nice guitar I couldn’t bond with it. I am a Strat player and the P90s in a Les Paul is more my flavor. I have a love for many guitars as I see that you do too. I always enjoy your reviews and playing and your honest opinion on the guitars you feature. I wish you good health and a happy life and I look forward to your next review.

[@MRoo1oo]

Please review ESP-LTD and Chapman Guitars, they have plenty of guitars under 700 and I'd love to see how they compare to Epiphone.

[@toenhev17]

I read an article about this guitar online, apparently Epiphone had to go back into their records to research that particular colour, I have to say I love the colour, it is reminiscent of the ford granadas as used by the Sweeney as mentioned in another review. I think you were probably spoilt by playing the expensive Les Pauls the other week.

[@jm6651]

Saw one in the shop the other day. Was surprised to see it was $899.

[@nigelsmith721]

There are reviewers on KZbin who would return that and issue a lawsuit for those knobs.

[@peterhall4852]

Lovely colour. Everything else...go for a RevStar.

[@richardlynch5632]

Great video Colin😎👍👍 A broken volume knob should help get a decent discount I would think...?😉👍 The pickguard looks different to my eye...? Certainly they should have sanded the edges 🤔 This piece has a sweet sound. Perhaps not for lead duties, but for rhythm...?😎 OXBLOOD...Now THAT would be a win 😁👍👍 😎✌👍❤🖖 Love Brother

[@martinclayton7260]

I love the colour. When, or are you going to do a review of the new Gibson Les Paul studio? I'd really love a 54/55 custom, with the staple neck pickup.

[@JohnBurdette-or7if]

I bought a new Apple phone Gibson inspired Les Paul, classic and Ebony. It’s got the Nico pro bucker pick ups but I absolutely love it it feels and sounds plays great absolutely love it and I like that one there with the P 90s.

[@LeeShcolnik]

I have always loved the look of a Les Paul and P-90’s but for the reasons you have shown this Epi and in that color have left me with “blah.” I have a Yamaha RS02T which I have referred to as my’56 LP! The quality, fit, finish, playability and sound are superb. The prices are almost identical and both are produced in S.E. Asia. While I love my Yamaha, it would be nice to have an LP in this price point that was of the same quality and playability.

[@birdman316]

as we all know some guitars just dont "do it" for some....but "do it" for others lol! at least you documented one of this model anyway! possibly grab a "flat top" epiphone p90 LP special and do a comparison to this one(using sounders from this one)... i have the "budget" LP special(1v 1t p90)model and love it! mine is TV yellow...i named it "grey poupon".....

[@paulcatarino2209]

Glad its an option now from Epiphone because there wasn't any before, but was hoping Epiphone was going to do a '55 Goldtop (aged) with Gibson P90s and sell as part of their Inspired by Gibson Custom, I know it will cost more (but never as much as a Gibson).

[@JohnBurdette-or7if]

Resonates really well

[@johnblessington8572]

It is a Standard With P-90's, custom knobs, a custom color, and a case. At $850 USD it is a good deal.

[@nicvortec]

i was just curious, watched your video, i´m very happy with my 56 Epi Pro with P90

[@dmac3316]

Solid demo! Thanks! I still prefer to try before I buy and still notice I can pick identical guitars off the wall, maybe just diff colours, and one will just click with me and another won’t. It’s bizarre.