Epiphone Kirk Hammett Greeny Review & Discussion

[@JohnMaag-f3t]

I've had my Epiphone "Greeny" Les Paul now for 2 weeks and I flat out love it. The fit and finish, playability, feel and tone are fabulous. Also the flame maple veneer is stunningly beautiful. The $1499 price tag is in par with the quality of this guitar. It's a keeper for sure.

[@SayonaraSixString]

It has grown into my #1 since this review. It is worth every penny.

[@SayonaraSixString]

Kirk Hammett has been seen playing the Epiphone Greeny at recent Metallica shows!: kzbin.info/www/bejne/lZa5ZHppgMaGn7ssi=BbTFoDMR2AQootSO&t=338

[@SayonaraSixString]

Official Specs for the Epiphone Greeny can be viewed here: www.musicbliss.com.my/products/epiphone-kirk-hammett-greeny-1959-les-paul-standard-electric-guitar-case-included-malaysia-greeny-burst

[@yungswag555]

Kirk uses his Epiphones on stage which is cool as fuck

[@booshting3520]

Come on, he has used one in order to promote his sig guitar. You can't really be THAT naive 😅

[@user-ry9hl9lx7e]

You're being THAT naive pal...@@booshting3520 @yungswag555 is correct!!! It's his favourite of the reissues... as is it mine ☺FYI - kzbin.info/www/bejne/oHbWknaIfb-IjqMfeature=shared&t=1610

[@brokenchains]

Ahh it's back!! Thanks for this amazing video!!

[@SayonaraSixString]

Thanks JM!!

[@Daddybell6957]

The gibson greeny pickup is just a burstbucker with the magnet flipped i did that with my dimarzio 36th neck pup after doing some mods to both pups.. the actually greeny sound is much thicker than flipping the mag... i am getting a set of hanmade pickups that will have the neck pickup reversed wound rather than the mag... the wiring being reversed will give it more of that honk more than a thin sound

[@trevor4533]

Holy cow. They brought back the open book head stock like they used for the MIJs back in the day. Gibson style bridge is dope, just needs the 2 screw truss rod cover. Indian laurel and a veneer is kinda silly for a $1500 guitar though imo. Heck, my Les Paul Classic was $1650 out the door when I got it years ago. That being said, I'm very curious to see what they do with other guitars like this going forward.

[@SayonaraSixString]

I think all the companies are pushing up the cost range of mid-tier guitars. They are training us to accept higher costs. LTD, Ibanez, EVH, Jackson, etc. have all pushed them up to the $800-$1300 range, and most of the time you don't even get a case! Suddenly "budget" guitars are in the $500-$800 range. Honestly Epiphone recently moving up to the $1300-$1500 range seems like the natural progression unfortunately.

[@styrenebuilds6851]

It probably doesn't have Kirk's name on it because it's appealing to multiple fans. Peter's fans don't care about Kirk , Kirk's fans don't care about Peter etc . That does look like real MOP . And I think people don't realize the wholesale / Retail pricing . No guitar store is going to pay $1000 for it and then only make $50 on it .

[@SayonaraSixString]

I like how the $20k Gibson Murphy Lab version has “Green, Moore, Hammett” on the case but I guess you have to pay for it. LoL.

[@stevejacques9359]

As for Gary Moore fans, they tend to be interested in guitar music in general. But that's been forgotten largely when discussing this guitar.

[@a.j.garrett9639]

Oh wow! Can't wait to watch this. Digging in

[@geraldpinkerton6412]

So how did you come by this guitar already? The official release date, which hasn’t even been officially released is 11/21/23. Are you the dude who had one sold to him “by accident” at a Guitar Center? I called my guy at Sweetwater & he gave me the info on it, & I reserved one. Good video bro!

[@SayonaraSixString]

Lots of stores have been selling them already. You just gotta look!

[@geraldpinkerton6412]

@@SayonaraSixString I just googled it & did see a few places that have them. That’s so weird since they haven’t even released anything about it in the press

[@Justaguyinnc]

I bought an Epiphone 56 Gold Top Les Paul when they sold new around 500.00 with Epiphone P90's no regrets. I bought an Epiphone IGC Les Paul 61 SG with Gibson pickups with the pink case fur too, around 900.00 no regrets. Peter Green was one of my favorites. Add in Moore and how am I "not" going to buy a Greeny?, other than the price. The headstock is nice. Would be a nice wall collection of Epiphone as Gibson for me though.

[@SayonaraSixString]

I ordered the Alpine White 61 Les Paul SG and it arrived with cracks around the nut. Had to send it back and was pretty bummed. The next day I ended up with this. Funny how these things play out!

[@28mmRPG]

I've never had the compulsion to buy a Artist-branded guitar. I did once own a Flying V (for a Michael Schenker kick I had back in the early 80's, but after that I was looking for my own sound). I usually buy oddball guitars... I have a cool LP Faded Teaburst Gibson limited run made for Long & McQuade (which I'm selling... I have a 9 guitar limit I keep to) Yeah, thats one thing about Trogly is he never plays around with the knobs much. Back in the mid-90's I saw a video of John Sykes playing and realized how much knob twisting some players do while playing and I started realizing there was so much more to getting the sounds dialed in. I did have a Guitar/Music Channel but covers always got me in trouble with YT. I think I had more fulfilling success with my (this) hobby channel and other YTubers enquire of my music skills to make jingles for them.

[@SayonaraSixString]

I’ve tried putting limits on myself - like keeping my collection to a 9-guitar rack - but my discipline sucks! 😆

[@donthewatcher]

thanks for the review i got a Lazarus with a killer top and a 2011 bonomassa goltop (grovers and mismatched nobs) and might just get some greenybuckers and switch out the BB's 1500 for the mother of pearl and gibson open book ? i like the kalamazoo Lazarus headstock hmmm choices &options

[@SayonaraSixString]

My understanding is the Greenybuckers are the same as the Burstbuckers except the magnet is flipped in the neck pickup. So really unless out of phase is important to you, you already have the Greeny in many ways.

[@Ibaneddie76]

It's a very nice guitar but for $1500 you would think they would at least give us an actual flamed maple top and not a veneer maple is not that expensive contrary to what some may think. I also think that for that price you should get some extras like a COA, a custom strap and maybe a faux signed Kirk Hammett holding the guitar print. Not a huge deal and I do realize guitar prices are at a premium currently. All that being said it's a really nice looking guitar and looks to be built really well, (probably better QC than Gibson) since Epiphones are built over seas!

[@SayonaraSixString]

Yeah it’s really bizarre there’s no COA. Besides the guitar it’s a fairly barebones package.

[@kingstumble]

I once played bass with Peter Green(long story)when he was playing the guitar on which this is based, although at the time of course nobody knew the icon either he--or the guitar-- would become. I really really like this Epi and those out of phase sounds are magical---makes you wonder why other Epiphones with an out of phase option are so weak. I know they use different pickups but the sound difference shouldn't be so great. The only thing which is making me hesitate is that price. If I could get one below £1K I would be in like a shot.

[@SayonaraSixString]

What an awesome epic memory! Yes the price is difficult. Gibson did some amazing research for these pickups.

[@DonDon-ou7jt]

I have two epiphones inspired by gibson series the 50s lespaul and es 335 they are very good sounding guitars and looks good too. I might buy epiphone greeny too ill try it out first

[@SayonaraSixString]

Definitely try it out first!

[@ElJuanSolo]

Guitar is literally an Epiphone 50’s tribute Les Paul with a different headstock,”Greenybuckers” and a case. $1299 would had been the sweet spot. I’ll wait until someone has buyer’s remorse and returns one to Guitar Center

[@SayonaraSixString]

Some of the best deals I’ve ever come across have always been in the Guitar Center Used section!

[@geraldpinkerton6412]

With the anticipation & hype of this guitar, if you wait, you prolly won’t be able to find one for under $2000. Many will be buying them just to flip them, knowing the demand for them as a collectible item

[@SayonaraSixString]

@@geraldpinkerton6412 I think it will be tough to flip this for $2K+. You can buy a mint used Gibson version of the Greeny for around $2500. The problem is the price gap between the Epiphone and Gibson version is not that large.

[@geraldpinkerton6412]

@@SayonaraSixString you’re probably right about that. I almost bought a Gibson one for $2500

[@taxationistheft2.0]

i just found a brand new dark cherry burst epi 59 with the case for 599$ thats 400$ off . hahah

[@Someone-lc6dc]

Hello there! I bought mine for 925 USD straight from a warehouse that had 3 Greenies left. I pulled the trigger on it 'cause for the price it was a good deal. Now, there's something I don't quite get about the knobs when I'm playing in the middle position... Not sure if anyone will respond to this message, but I'd love to ask you a few questions about the knobs.

[@SayonaraSixString]

Basically in the middle position the knobs act like additional toggle switches, which gives you a whole subset of tone manipulation.

[@Someone-lc6dc]

@@SayonaraSixString Thanks for replying. So here's the strange thing about the knobs on my guitar... When I'm in the middle position, if I keep the neck pickup volume at 10, then the bridge pickup volume knob acts a bit strangely, i.e. when I put it at 10, the tone is really thin, and when I put it slightly below 10, closer to 9, it thickens up a lot and gets much louder and then the tone I get is closer to what I get when I'm in the neck position. Now, when I put the neck knob around 9 or below, then the bridge volume knob doesn't seem to be affected that much. I hope it makes sense... would be much easier just record a sound sample. It really bothers me. Is there something wrong with my Greeny?

[@mortonwilson795]

Well . . . it does what it says on the can, thanks for the simple clear Middle position demo. From what I've read this one has a few features that actually outpace the Gibson 3K version.

[@SayonaraSixString]

Thanks for watching Morton! I saw the Gibson one at the store yesterday and the top looked very odd. At least the Epis look consistent too!

[@fightforfreedom5193]

I saw the lemon burst for $750 the other day. I thought that if it was a limited edition, the prices would increase. Limited edition my a$$!

[@Flukey_1970]

I wish Epiphone would include a photo before their guitars leave the factory during final inspection it must cost next to nothing and is such a nice touch. I also did read somewhere they didnt want to go too heavy on Kirk Hammett because they want the guitar to stand on its own etc

[@SayonaraSixString]

Apparently Gibson is no longer doing the “baby photos” with new guitars so I don’t think we’ll see it for Epiphones. It was a nice touch for sure.

[@Flukey_1970]

@@SayonaraSixString na i bought a Gibson Les Paul Standard last week and i got a photo and sign off inspection card. Hope they dont stop doing it.

[@ElJuanSolo]

I read somewhere that the Greenybucker pickups in the guitar is different from the ones you can buy from the Gibson shop. Do you know if the ones in your Epiphone are wax potted. I saw that the ones sold separately from the Custom Shop are unpotted (microphonic)

[@SayonaraSixString]

I'm not certain, but I'm pretty sure they are wax-potted. They are very gain friendly. I was also a bit surprised that they sound a bit hot for supposedly being "classic" PAFs.

[@ElJuanSolo]

@@SayonaraSixStringso not microphonic,no buzz when you touch the pickups ? Sorry,might seem like dumb questions but it’s a $1500 investment

[@SayonaraSixString]

@@ElJuanSolo No issues - very fun to play around with the tones. The Gibson pickups and the electronics (CTS pots, Mallory caps, etc) are where the true Gibson-quality shines with this guitar. Everything else is Epiphone, but I think they paid some extra attention - or I just got lucky with a good build. Hard to say.

[@ElJuanSolo]

@@SayonaraSixString just ordered mine at midnight LOL I get the feeling these are gonna fly off the shelves. Says Gibson USA Greenybuckers so they’re wax potted.

[@SayonaraSixString]

@@ElJuanSolo Enjoy! I hope it arrives soon!!

[@Zoso981]

$1499 for a veneer top, Indian Laurel fretboard and a dull poly finish? Nope....

[@Clayton-t5i]

I got a Greeny last week, I love it so much I bought another one, it'll be here Mon., I also have 3 Epi '59's and I had a Lazarus, I sold it, I'm not a fan of the Gibby 'Burst Buckers, I hotrodded my '59's with Dimarzios and Duncans

[@SayonaraSixString]

I can totally understand buying another, especially if you found a good deal on one. I am also considering selling my Lazarus. I just haven’t played it much since I got the Greeny.

[@Clayton-t5i]

@@SayonaraSixString there's just something special about the greeny, I heard that the Epiphone was a better build than the USA model, I don't know, I do know the Epi has the long neck tenon, USA does not, I also heard the Epi neck is the scanned neck profile of the actual Greeny and the USA is just a 50's neck profile. So the feel of it is special and the tone is so cool to me. I can't put it down, I did pick up one of my '59's and it don't feel as cool as Greeny.

[@stopsm]

The price vs. everything else is why they did the Headstock in my opinion but is the headstock worth 700 bucks to you. You can get the Lemon 1959 for 750 bucks

[@HardwareLust]

Plop a set of Greenyburst pickups in it and you have the same guitar for $450 less.

[@LarrytheMan-uc4ev]

Saw joe bonamassa live recently in Oklahoma..he played his Epiphones..

[@booshting3520]

He will do that to promote them. Kirk Hammet does the same. They don't really want to play them, it'll be part of their endorsement contract to be seen using them.

[@FrankBuyers...guitarista-iu3zg]

​@@booshting3520yea sure they don't Slash has been playing both brands live on stage for years.your caught in your BS

[@booshting3520]

@FrankBuyers...guitarista-iu3zg Nope, you've just confirmed it, but you're too stupid to see it. Its part of the endorsement you freak, not because they choose to play the budget Epiphone copy 😆

[@booshting3520]

@@FrankBuyers...guitarista-iu3zg You have zero knowledge of their contracts. It's common for an artist to be asked to use endorsed products live.

[@thomaskinne2357]

Wait, Holy shit!! Finally, an Epiphone Les Paul with a one piece neck?! Wow! With that headstock, what this actually looks like is an Epiphone Japan Les Paul. Well, with the exception of, no rosewood fretboard. It's made in China? You know what that means? Particularly with that headstock? Oh no! Not the dreaded, Chibson!! 😮

[@sgmarshall3]

I am a sucker for Peter Green, so I’m definitely interested. I have the Vintage and the $3200 Gibson version. The Vintage is the only one that actually looks like the original. To me, that makes me cherish it more than the others. I also have an Epiphone 50’s model that looks almost exactly like the guitar that Peter had- before Gary added all of the wear and tear. I’m tempted to put the Greenybucker set in it, and let everyone else overpay for this Epiphone

[@SayonaraSixString]

The Vintage Lemon Drop is by far the best Greeny for the buck in my opinion. You get lots of guitar for the money. In fact Vintage brand in general punches way above their weight. If Vintage had a larger presence in the US I believe they would give Epiphone a run for their money. But some folks can’t deal with that pointy cutaway on their Les Pauls.

[@ibberman]

@@SayonaraSixString or the headstock.

[@KevinTheMetalhead]

So I’m intrigued by this in spite of the price. The Gibson headstock, the fact that it seems to have real mother of pearl inlays and the different neck profile all make this structurally different from the Bonamassa Lazarus (as opposed to replaceable features like the pickups and knobs). I’m still not sure if it’s worth the premiums but it makes more sense knowing that it uses real mother of pearl seemingly. However, it may still be a better bang for your buck to modify a Lazarus, a 59 in lemon burst or even a Standard 50s in the similar honey burst (especially the latter if you don’t care about specs like a one piece neck and a long neck tenon). Greenybuckers are out of stock but you can always get the Seymour Duncan Green Magic set. I still feel like I’d get an Epi Greeny if I had the money though.

[@SayonaraSixString]

Technically they put a hint of "Greeny" at every price level from the Slash AFD Starter Pack to the Sweetwater Lemon Burst Exclusive '50s Standard, to the 1959 GC/MF Exclusive Lemon Burst, to this $1500 guitar, and up to the $3K Gibson Greeny and the $20K Murphy Lab Greeny. "Greeny" is a successful brand for Gibson and they're taking it all the way to the bank.

[@KevinTheMetalhead]

@@SayonaraSixString You think that the lemon bursts in all price points are purposefully meant to represent Greeny in some way? Interesting.

[@SayonaraSixString]

@@KevinTheMetalhead HaHa - I'm exaggerating a bit of course with the Slash Starter pack, but I do think there's something there with all the "Lemon" options. I think most people are into traditional bursts for Les Pauls but Greeny-heads can't keep their eyes off a yellow flame. I certainly didn't care for yellow-ish Les Pauls until I got struck by the Greeny bug.

[@oldasrocks9121]

I think I might have flipped the neck magnet in the (on sale) GC/MF lemon burst 1959

[@SayonaraSixString]

Good move!

[@pod7450]

Yes it's been a while......time to come back!

[@SayonaraSixString]

Thanks! It’s time!

[@topfloorstudio2684]

Dude I'm gonna say that I am buying one of these for sure! I mean, there's reasons why it comes at a premium price. The inlays are *real* mother of toilet seat (Dan Erlewine quote lol), and of course the open book headstock (wait for the nay-sayers to chime in about that), and the Gibson Custom Shop collaboration to just name a few! I love Kirk and have 2 other signature geets of his and this is really right up my ally so don't let these people make you think that 1500 for an Epi is insane because I'm pulling the trigger myself! Peace Brother!!

[@SayonaraSixString]

You won’t regret it! Still playing it a lot! 👍

[@Toni-nf6ht]

How you compare with another les paul replica such as Tokai, Edwards etc. BTW what a great video！thanks for your sharing~

[@SayonaraSixString]

Thank you! I do not have a Tokai or Edwards so I can’t really say. I have been looking at many Edwards though! Very nice guitars!

[@westbethkid]

I love the Trogly name drop and the "people seem to be into this kind of stuff" comment 😀

[@Happy.Jack818]

They should do all Epiphone inpired by with that headstock. It will still say Epiphone. Lol

[@SayonaraSixString]

Just like Fender uses the same headstock for all prices!

[@fritsvanzanten3573]

13:14 I think the calculation should be on the amount of money over a standard ('59) Epi LP (699-999).

[@SayonaraSixString]

Good thinking!

[@nicopoppe4838]

Sounds like african mahogany or okoume unplugged? (Is it a bright as the gibson?)

[@SayonaraSixString]

The resonance is nothing special. In fact I would say it’s much darker than my Gibsons when unplugged.

[@nicopoppe4838]

@SayonaraSixString than it's okoume... kinda sad that for the price they woundt put african mahogany there...

[@jimbo9357]

Nice axe. The open book seals the deal.

[@CR0SSJ]

I must admit, even with that pricing this guitar is probably gonna fly off the shelves. The fact having a non-JP epiphone with a proper open book head stock alone is huge, and then including the fact it's a Greeny replica WITH the gibson and not epiphone's version. For people who've not been able to afford any of the gibson offerings due to pricing this might be a little more achieveable to purchase and that's kinda big. I'm still waiting on the DG-335 Epiphone version (which I'm guessing it'll be similarly priced), so that's the only reason I wouldn't buy this, but if it weren't for that I'd also be someone asking my local guitar store asking for this.

[@SayonaraSixString]

It’s interesting to see where Epiphone goes from here. Clearly they’re taking big steps to change that budget brand stigma. They are no longer “Gibson’s version of Squier.”

[@CR0SSJ]

@@SayonaraSixString I do think some models they will definitely keep that "Gibson's cheaper bro" vibe for sure, but yea I do think they want to merge the mid-high end models into Epiphone too. My guess is they're want to push the Gibson brand to more of a premium brand than now, and make Epiphone be that "working class" instruments with drops of high end models like these to tease the fans of the Gibson brand who can't necessarily afford new Gibsons.

[@kaizen209]

Damn it, I've been eyeing the srv strat... Decisions!

[@Skelterz]

I can’t get over that top it’s unbelievable there comfortable shipping it out at $1500 honestly I wouldent be surprised if it got a revision or price drop down the line.

[@SayonaraSixString]

Epiphone and Gibson have been revising prices up on all their products this past year so it’s hard to say. It seems all Epiphone guitars jumped $50-$100.

[@gavterrygt]

Pricing inspired by Gibson

[@mikeanthony5684]

If Epiphone put out guitars made in USA this would be valued . Point is $1500+ for made in china guitar… ?? Kirk Hammett Vs have had a lot of documented quality control issues… just doesn’t make sense for MIC guitar to be this much… Chibsons come from where right? MIA Gibsons for 1000$ to this…, cool guitar highly over priced . Appreciate the vid . 🤘🏼

[@jamiesmith1151]

2018 and newer vintage v100 have one piece neck and body and full maple top for 500 700

[@thomaskinne2357]

I believe that Joe Bonamassa guitar is a three piece neck. As far as recent Epiphones go, it doesn't look too bad! But for that much money? One sure could find a used Gibson! I mean, how many variations of this "Greeny" guitar do we need? It wasn't this way until Kirk Hammett got his hands on it & actually carved his initials in the back! Yikes!

[@SayonaraSixString]

The Bonamassa Lazarus has a one-piece neck and I believe the 1961 Les Paul SG w/hardcase does too. But yeah, something Epiohone has been featuring lately.

[@thomaskinne2357]

I'm just trying to get over it actually having a Gibson headstock & a one piece neck!

[@edmiglia]

The Epiphone Les Paul standard 50s is $649. It's not hard to wire a guitar like Greeny, but I suppose that's not the point? Not even real rosewood on the fretboard?? You can get a guitar made in Kalamazoo for less. Harmony guitars are made there. Also, $2600 for a Heritage standard that's a much better value

[@SayonaraSixString]

The 50s Standards were $499 on sale at Guitar Center just a few weeks ago. Deals are everywhere if you look. 👍

[@fightforfreedom5193]

Twice as much as my '59 because it says "greeny". Not a chance.

[@SayonaraSixString]

Almost 3x as much. Guitar Center is blowing out the ‘59s in-store for $599. Of course if you need to have lemon burst it’s $750.

[@Uncle_Ice]

First, thanks for the video review. Personally, the sound of this guitar is ok for me. But so disappointing about the top wood(looking like my 250$ guitar). If I buy this guitar I would probably have to pay more for coloring and relic. 😅

[@SayonaraSixString]

I think the problem with this guitar at $1,500 is you have to love it just as it is. Any extra money you put into it would not make much sense. At that point you might as well save up for the $3k Gibson version. The price gap is not that large compared to other Epi vs Gibson model versions.

[@Uncle_Ice]

@@SayonaraSixString I agree. If I want to copy it like Greeny, it would be better to find a second-hand Gibson and parts.

[@albertmarkethinkpr1325]

No cavity shielding paint? Sad :((((

[@SayonaraSixString]

I haven’t had any issues but yes would’ve been nice.

[@adhaskym.a9536]

Where is it made in?

[@SayonaraSixString]

🇨🇳

[@andrewbecker3700]

I'm cool with my ASFB '59 for $799, with a top that puts these yellow ones to shame. Shit, for $1299 the Adam Jones sig. comes with a chainsaw case and more custom specs than any other Epiphone LP I know of? I ordered a Frank Frazetta "The Berserker" custom art version around this time last year. It's been modified with Gotoh tuners, a Tusq XL nut, and EMG 81/85 pickups since then. They're both excellent guitars for the price, and literally irreplaceable, as neither can be purchased new anymore. Seems the '59 is being rebadged to become whatever the flavor of the year is, while the price has nearly doubled! Ouch!

[@SayonaraSixString]

Apparently rumor is that the final Adam Jones signature will have a Gibson style headstock. Very hot rumor.

[@andrewbecker3700]

@@SayonaraSixString Isn't the new headstock actually just the same as the Kalamazoo with a Gibson shaped end? It doesn't look "right" to me? The sides don't taper out the same way as an actual Gibson. Looks very boxy.

[@TheChicagoTodd]

@@SayonaraSixString Oh....that is a juicy one......I have the other 6....it would be sort of weird though if the 7th had a different headstock.

[@gregmonk9037]

So you can get an eastman sb59 antique varnished for the same price? No brainer

[@SayonaraSixString]

Almost. Those Eastmans are way pricier at $1800 to $2300 with Lollar pickups.

[@LarrytheMan-uc4ev]

No Les Paul and Epiphone the Gibson Les Paul wouldn't even exist today period...Les Paul began construction on what would become the Log in 1939 after befriending Epiphone owner Epi Stathopoulo. Epi gave Les the keys to the company’s New York factory, where Les worked on the design after hours. His somewhat crude invention consisted of a four-inch by four-inch block of pine, on which he attached a neck, bridge and pickups. He played the instrument live but people were initially bewildered by its unorthodox appearance. No matter. Les Paul had a clever response. The luthier cut an Epiphone hollowbody in two and attached the two halves to either side of his four-by-four-inch slab. It was now essentially a through-neck construction, only with a separate neck piece. But, crucially, it looked not unlike a regular guitar. Its central pine slab also reduced feedback issues and increased sustain, while the guitar also featured a vibrato bridge patented by Doc Kauffman, the Vibrola. This is the Log as we know it.

[@joe-dp3ng]

It's called an electric guitar Epiphone haters. When you get a set of USA made burst buckers CTS pots and switch craft parts you have a "Gibson" sounding guitar. My 490s sound better than my pro buckers and my 59 burst buckers sound way better than the 490s. I have 5 guitars 2 Gibson and 3 Epiphone if I had to keep only one I would put all the 59 electronics in my 2020 Epiphone Les Paul custom And live happily ever after.

[@ltjoseph9042]

metal guitar player comments: This guitar is a good and relatively lowprice copy of a very expensive and collectible guitar. But as a guitarist I wonder why the pro guitar player a copy is named after will never play one.

[@USTTRM]

Kirk said that it’s his couch guitar. He plays the Epiphone at home as he says he enjoys it. So very admirable.

[@rampman8940]

For that cash you could've bought a high end, greco, burny or tokai.

[@SayonaraSixString]

But I didn’t. So there you go.

[@Trashslayer76]

Has anyone else noticed that the "Inspired by Gibson" headstock from 2020-now is a Gibson headstock flipped upside down? 🤔😆

[@SayonaraSixString]

I have not noticed this but I know people have done the Gibson + Schecter headstock reverse-puzzle fit.

[@derekclacton]

Great video! 👍 The trapezoid inlays are probably perloid, imho - if they were mother of pearl, I think that would be specified 🤔

[@SayonaraSixString]

I'm no marine biologist so I'm not really sure! This store apparently has the official spec sheet and it says "Mother of Pearl Trapezoid." www.nstuffmusic.com/p-158045-epiphone-kirk-hammett-greeny-1959-les-paul-standard-aged-gloss.aspx

[@derekclacton]

@@SayonaraSixString Me neither! And I’m not sure how reliable spec sheets are sometimes, tbh - “bone nut” being ‘synthetic’ bone - whatever that is - and even stating wood types incorrectly …

[@KevinTheMetalhead]

@@SayonaraSixString It appears they took down that listing. Though it appears you deleted the pinned comment so I assume you are aware.

[@SayonaraSixString]

@@KevinTheMetalhead yup, someone bought it. Found this one with the specs, but it's overseas: www.musicbliss.com.my/products/epiphone-kirk-hammett-greeny-1959-les-paul-standard-electric-guitar-case-included-malaysia-greeny-burst

[@revtimewest]

Seriously? A lemon 59 outfit with different knobs and pickups? What a ripoff

[@SayonaraSixString]

There is certainly an argument to be made for that. No question. This is definitely an “eye of the beholder” purchase.

[@charliemckeever3192]

Yip i dont think it's worth they asking price ither..

[@ticklesmcqueen2702]

Absolute waste of money, these latest sig epiphones are getting silly, you can get a USA made gibson for same money

[@SayonaraSixString]

Even less for a Gibson Les Paul Tribute. And they’re great guitars.

[@Trashslayer76]

Now you can only get a Gibson Les Paul Modern Lite for $1499. Satin finish, thin body with same pickups as an SG standard. I'd rather have a better sounding, more well spec'd Epiphone Les Paul for that kind of $ or even way less.

[@gkott78]

​@Trashslayer76 but you can pick up a Gibson Les Paul Standard on sale for 2k. There are plenty available. There are 4 at my local store alone new hanging on the wall. The tops aren't special so the price was reduced. I'd much rather have one of those then this. I guarantee these will be on sale for under 1000 within 6 months of release.

[@FrankBuyers...guitarista-iu3zg]

No you GIBSON fanboys can't stand the fact that epiphone is back to a premium brand and have been since 2019 when JC Curliegh Restored Epiphone back to where they should have always been.. epiphone was never meant to be a budget brand in the first place and they weren't until Norlin ruined them when they took over Gibson well 2019 that all ends with JC Curliegh..get used to it GIBSON fanboys it's not going to change and epiphone is right now bringing back bad memories of the past to Gibson epiphone is once again smacking Gibson around they really are and where did the solid body guitar actually began again? Oh that's right it was Les Paul in the Epiphone facility in New York 1939 into 41 Not Gibson and go research it's epiphone who's Gibson big brother so these are facts so you can come back with what ever you want isn't going to change anything

[@FrankBuyers...guitarista-iu3zg]

People don't want Gibson on their headstock they want epiphone get used to that too

[@charliemckeever3192]

Mmh are they definitely gibson greeny pick ups because they aren't single cor braded wiring 🤔

[@SayonaraSixString]

It is actually braided wire, they just put another sleeve over it.

[@charliemckeever3192]

@@SayonaraSixString yep just checked the video it's the switch that's got the horrible wireing but not sure why the pick up they have black covers over the braded wiring when the 1ns outta the box aren't 🤔 brilliant video by the way 👍👍👏👏

[@andrewcruz7595]

Mann .... For the price its not worth it ... *I coudlve just gone and got the Headstock shaped like the Open Book Headstock*

[@Gueli]

Buy the Vintage v100 Lemon Drop and spend the rest of the money in something else

[@SayonaraSixString]

I compare it to my V100 Lemon Drop later in the vid.

[@Gueli]

@@SayonaraSixString I know but I was giving an advice to your viewers :D I have both versions of the Vintage v100 PGM I would take it against any Les Paul I tried under 2000$

[@SayonaraSixString]

@@Gueli I will be doing a closer look of the Vintage V100 vs. Epi Greeny soon!

[@sgmarshall3]

I’d say that’s good advice. It’s a nice guitar and actually LOOKS like the original

[@ac30lifestyle]

Laurel fretboard 😢😭

[@denro0]

If that's the case they come in...they should have used cases from guitarfetish, cause that's a sloppy fit.

[@SayonaraSixString]

It fits just fine. In fact I gotta pull it pretty good to get it out.

[@denro0]

@@SayonaraSixString I just noticed the gaps around the guitar, figured it was loose.

[@marshallohio5512]

OMG the price 😨. No Worries 🙂 Listen, if you're focus enough in being a good musician, then the guitar doesn't matter ! In the early 80s, a military service kid casually went on stage at a rec center, and strapped on a rough looking strat through a Noisy Silver Face Twin. We were all stun in his soloing all over that worn out fret board ... Afterwards, he told us he's from a large musical family in Nashville.. I commented that I too play guitar in cover bands, etc. He smiled in replying " I know, you're not a very good player" !!! OMG 😳. Did we all laugh our asses off !!! I never forgot that kid 😊 12:08

[@SayonaraSixString]

I agree! Ultimately the guitar doesn’t matter. It’s what speaks to your soul!

[@mmonkeyman1403]

It’s a fact that Kirk didn’t want his name attached to this guitar in the sense that he didn’t want his name embossed anywhere on this. I’m guessing that’s why there’s no COA. It is still considered an artist signature edition and will be a one and done model for Epiphone.

[@SayonaraSixString]

That makes sense, I think the Gibson $3k+ version is the same way. The deluxe Gibson Murphy Lab $20k version I think has all kinds of extras though of course. Dropping $1,500 on an Epi I guess I just wanted at least a thank you card. 😆

[@mmonkeyman1403]

@@SayonaraSixString I don't disagree with you at all. I'm mostly bothered by the fact that you already got one and I have to wait until the 21st for Sweetwater to ship mine!

[@rocinblues]

Is the top a maple cap or veneer? Thanks

[@SayonaraSixString]

Both - maple cap with flame veneer.

[@rocinblues]

Thanks @@SayonaraSixString

[@stephenedgecock]

I got this on Alliexpress for $200 and it says Gibson...lmao

[@SayonaraSixString]

Nice! There’s an option for every budget!

[@theeoarsman921]

Anything but Aerosmith!!! 😃

[@SayonaraSixString]

🤣

[@Edward1312]

$1500 and you still only get a veneer instead of a solid top! Outrageous, would advise viewers to buy a new Japanese made Tokai LP if you are intending to spend that much money,. In fact you could buy a 2nd hand Gibson LP standard for that sort of money!

[@SayonaraSixString]

I’ve seen used Gibson Greeny going for around $2200 so yeah not that far off.

[@jamiesmith1151]

Vintage pro shop

[@SayonaraSixString]

I would love a Vintage Pro Shop! But they’re pricey!

[@jamiesmith1151]

@@SayonaraSixString I have a lefty vintage v100 proshop with dimizio 36th pafs and a 2018 Gibson Les Paul standard

[@chrisfrostmusic3423]

If you think MOP is $50, you’re dreaming

[@SayonaraSixString]

Probably. Believe me I hurt my head trying to get it all to add up to $1,500. 😂

[@seventhtrumpet2012]

Nice, but not worth the asking price.

[@manelalentorn]

The Epiphone Greeny top is awful… looks like made of plastic! The Bonamassa looks way better!! How did you get it before it was even presented??

[@SayonaraSixString]

It’s in some stores already! instagram.com/p/CzUDgNRR6kh/

[@gregm90]

My opinion the Epip Slash Standard Appetite burst looks better.

[@eharmicar]

Paper thin veneer.

[@ApeLikeCreature]

$1500 for an ugly, and I mean UGLY veneer top and a dry-as-a-bone, crappy laurel fingerboard. A joke. Guitar center is selling a brand new ‘59 Lemonburst for $759 in Florida right now and a ‘59 Tobacco Burst for $599.

[@SayonaraSixString]

Yup Guitar Center has been blowing out the 1959 Les Pauls w/case in store for a few months now! Probably the best deal around! 👍

[@noseyparker6622]

Would you care to explain why you think Indian Laurel is crappy?

[@truckmonkey68]

@@noseyparker6622because on “paper” someone told him that! 😂 I have high end rosewood and ebony fretboards and my calluses can’t tell the difference between those and the 2 Epiphones I have with laurel boards. I highly doubt his can either.

[@lesterspirit6440]

very overpriced this is good at about 500 bucks tops

[@SayonaraSixString]

Very good!

[@felipeepilefelipe]

Sorry, but no way with this model. $1500 for a veneer Les Paul?. For 800-900 you could get the Epiphone 1959 Les Paul Standard, with Gibson pick ups, hard case, etc.

[@SayonaraSixString]

The 1959s were on sale last month for $599!

[@felipeepilefelipe]

@@SayonaraSixString more reason to not buy this insane overpriced "Greeny" model!

[@SayonaraSixString]

Good thing Epiphone has plenty of nice choices!

[@thelolguy007]

Epiphone Greedy more like. You silly silly man 🤦‍♂️

[@martincrisp8945]

Epiphone guitars are for kids.... Period. Buy a Eastman. You will have the Eastman for life.

[@SayonaraSixString]

I like being a kid...

[@martincrisp8945]

Exactly. Kids get ripped off all the time... I know myself better than I know Epiphone...@@SayonaraSixString

[@ScreaminT81]

Yeeeeaahhh super huge joke of a release.

[@SayonaraSixString]

You can laugh at my expense!

[@ScreaminT81]

@@SayonaraSixString hahaha well man in fairness. I understand you getting it. I should have stated that I’ve been laughing at Epiphone. My lord it’s a bad price.

[@Randomnessaralus]

That was dumb to pay 1500 for a epi!!! You could have gotten a custom built greeny from Cathy guitars for 5 or $600...and much better quality!! Look up Fulton street beats, he has one and did a video on it.

[@SayonaraSixString]

Thanks for the tip