Epiphone Les Paul Traditional Pro II - Whats New on Version 2??

[@ThatBaritoneGuitarGuy]

The entire reason Gibson bought Epiphone is because Les Paul himself urged them to do so. So you have Les Paul to thank for it.

[@GManWrites]

Guitar Nerd I knew that as well 😁

[@SionynJones]

Guitar Nerd les paul worked for epiphone in new york were the first les paul was built. So In many ways a Gibson is a copy of epiphone. And back then epiphone were every way as good as a Gibson and in many ways far superior. One of the big reasons Gibson bought epiphone was so they could sell guitars that had contracts to sell Fender but not Gibson (sneaky). Les paul wanted epiphone to make his guitars but foolishly Anastasios Stathopoulos told him to scoot.

[@ThatBaritoneGuitarGuy]

Indeed. But by the end of the 50s, Epiphone was struggling to survive. Not wanting to let such a company go, Les Paul pleaded to Gibson to save them. He said, "I am a Gibson man, but I will always be an Epiphone man." So, on May 10, 1957, Gibson bought Epiphone.

[@shaverave8536]

Do you have an information source for this? sounds like an interesting read.

[@BeatsByBendiksen]

Here you go: www.epiphone.com/News/Features/2016/Les-Paul-The-Wizard-In-His-Own-Words.aspx

[@UltraMegaSeaMonkey]

2:45 please don't *has flashbacks from every guitar center trip* *turns into seizure*

[@Samizsm23]

MegaSeaMonkey Ohgod this comment is gold

[@soundstations7004]

AHAHAHAH

[@Shawlings]

MegaSeaMonkey I literally hadn't even started the video yet and I saw this comment and thought: "I bet they played sweet child of mine".

[@Kamil987987]

I totally agree. When I hear this "lick", I really want to puke.

[@TylerJamesPryor]

Just sing the words to Can't You See but the Marshall Tucker band in your head and it makes it all better.

[@reedkoehnen6488]

Rob's guitar has the most beautiful color on a Les Paul I've ever seen. I need one...

[@MaTFowellTaM]

Sorry it's a year later. But ye I saw this video and went straight online to buy one as I couldn't find one in a store, it really is beautiful.

[@spencerfalzy]

Reed Koehnen there is a wine stained variant- I just bought one I found, uniquely light among these model guitars. It’s stellar looking it’s really something if you get a good one

[@stankfanger1366]

*+Reed Koehnen* I know it's a bit late being a year later, but that color is called Desert Burst and you can get it right here. www.guitarcenter.com/Epiphone/Limited-Edition-Les-Paul-Traditional-PRO-II-Electric-Guitar.gc Hope you land one!

[@maks-hg2yq]

IMO Lee's looks better in real life.

[@614XJ]

I had a Epi Les Paul Traditional Pro 2 Limited Edition I bought on Amazon. I believe in A Mojave Burst finish.. it shined for days. Was around $4-500. Gonna buy it again soon, was really a sexy guitar.

[@The10000lbGorilla]

I wish there was like an "Anderton's After Dark"or something where we could watch these videos without the dirty jokes cut out. They certainly seem hilarious based on the aftermath they always cut back to.

[@landonnaughton2360]

Coming back to this video after about 5 years. You guys inspired me to get into playing guitar and provided all of us great information. I definitely appreciated these “lower quality guitar reviews”.

[@PBTophie]

Had this guitar for maybe about a year now. Love it. Toss the toggle in the middle, tap the neck pickup, set neck volume and tone to 5, bridge volume and tone to 7, and you've got a beautiful sound. I believe the volume boost is +15 max, but +10 out of the box. It can be adjusted by a knob on the push-pull pot itself under the back cover. Also love how Rob is playing on the bridge pickup, but adjusting the neck tone like it's doing something. lol

[@Slyness64209]

I personnaly like the Epi headstock as much as the Gibson one. I think they're kind of similar but just as beautiful

[@Shjandy]

I like the Gibson headstock more I just don't want to drop $1,000+ for the headstock

[@JosephMile]

It's been a long time since Christmas gone but I still remember and Its just another cold week without Kemper...

[@Zosojuan]

if only i had a dollar for ever time you guys played sweet child.

[@dojmills]

I love your very detailed reviews....but I especially love the crazy banter you two get on with! Laugh my ass off every time!

[@stevemedecke6583]

I am in the U.S. where we are offended by EVERYTHING but I LOVE the banter & the humor! This is one of my FAVORITE channels!

[@CharlieMak]

I love the intro jam in this video

[@maks-hg2yq]

Personally thought it was terrible. Not trying to criticize, just crazy how different people are.

[@furtherdefinitions1]

You guys don't know your history. Epiphone was very successful from the 20's through the 40's. Epi was the heart, soul and brains of the company. He died in 1943 of leukemia, and his two brothers who took over did not get along and as a result the quality of the instruments and the way the company was run went down. They had union difficulties, fires, and eventually went bankrupt, and that is when Orphie, brother of Epi, offered to sell Gibson the bass tooling, which Gibson was looking to buy as they lost their bass tooling during the war. When they unpacked the crates, they also found the guitar tooling. It was Les Paul who advised them to offer the Epiphone brand as it was well known. Gibson turning Epiphone into a secondary Gibson line and a bargain version of Gibson is kind of a shame, since Epiphone really had been a recognized name,.

[@waynebrown1394]

Thanks for doing your homework I love to hear how the history plays apart of the present.

[@egnbigdave]

Also Les had previously worked at Epiphone

[@jasonarnold9407]

3:44 370 pounds?!? Wow, that's heavy. :)

[@JayRenn]

And I thought my '84 Les Paul was heavy! I'm going to have to get a back brace! ;-)

[@mr.giggles4995]

That's average for a LP.

[@jamesdavies1179]

Really bugs me how Rob and the captain seem to down on Epiphone before they start Review's. (like oh it's OK but a £3000 is better) Not everyone has the means or wants be pay crazy money for a guitar so just like to play for fun.

[@jamesjones-py7lr]

I'm addicted to your videos guys. I love that the over all message is that affordable guitars are better than they ever have been. I own a Korean Epiphone Les Paul Custom and the quality of the guitar blows me away on a daily basis. Your videos are the perfect combination of entertaining and informative. And I get to vicariously live my dream of spending my days in a massive musical store trying out all the new gear. Keep on rocking in the free world. Oi!

[@caloss2]

"The first 60 seconds are the worst, then you're used to it" tea all over monitor

[@BlueberryStinkFinger62]

wow guys finally just epiphone they sound so beautiful..great job

[@aarondavid4461]

These look great, there's something special about the epiphones of the last few years, I'm playing a g400 pro at the moment and I haven't looked back. By the way, I've been a fan for 3 years now, love the channel keep it up guys.

[@theconvert1208]

I'll second that. I have the Epi 1966 reissue SG and it's marvelous--and I'm not a big fan of SGs. But this one instrument is lovely.

[@spencermaw1564]

I love how watching the beginning of each video and trying to figure out what they are doing is a little jam tutorial

[@rcoveyduc]

Rob, with you on the head stock. I own an Epiphone DOT, and the head stock is fine on that because it's a traditional Epi head stock. It just doesn't work on the LP's.

[@mikeanderson1316]

rob & the capt the best duo since peanut butter and jelly always fresh and you never get tired of it, it is always your go to staple that takes away the craving and stands the test of time..you guys remind us that playing guitar is suppost to be fun,,,now i am going to put my EMG 20db boost in my traditional pro...u guys inspire me thanks

[@webseiter]

Impressive to see and hear how Caps got so much better over the past let's say two years. I wish I had made such progress over that time...

[@vjclaus111]

i have got an epiphone lp for 32 years, and love it

[@benjaminsmall8446]

over the years i have become a huge fan of the video's great content admire you guys for what you have accomplished

[@adamwilliams4384]

Thanks for the Demo. It really solidified the decision to get the beautiful guitar. Always the best Rob.

[@Davo2233]

absolutely the best jam from you two

[@janbrenner9488]

Watching the most pleasant two people on KZbin I´ve ever seen is always a pleasure. Great review, great affordable guitars: Keep on doing what you do!

[@IndrajeetPala]

That intro so fabulous! Really loved it!

[@stuartbegley2085]

I loved crossbows and catapults, the cyclops giants with the discs! Wow. Nostalgia central, you have both invoked some great memories for me.

[@boogiewoogie9625]

Hey Chappers. When are you announcing the winner of the Christmas Kemper competition?

[@antoniodwan8866]

im really looking forward to this

[@timd7399]

Yeah chappers.. when do you announce that I won ? ...Please ? :D

[@TobyBurt]

It certainly highlighted how insecure I am, cheers Rob haha :)

[@stankfanger1366]

2:15 - When Rob gets that look on his face like a proud papa who just watched his boy do his first real solo.

[@stankfanger1366]

*On the Epiphones with humbuckers it is **_coil splitting,_** their customer service are aware that those little round knob tags are wrong but they don't want to go to the expense of making those little rings all over again. Coil tapping is when you have a second connection into the copper wiring wrapped around a single coil to bring it from (for example) 13.6 down to 8.2.. There are almost no guitars on the market today with actual coil tapping, and it's a feature that costs a pretty penny extra if you order it on a strat or tele from Fender. A humbucker is made up of two single coils, and splitting simply and quite literally means splitting it in half by turning off and bypassing one of the coils. You would be hard-pressed to find a standard guitar on any shelf these days with tapping. The problem is that a lot of derps think that the two terms mean the same thing and are interchangeable.*

[@petebrown3715]

You guys are awesome. Love the sense of humor and fun. Also you are helping me decide what guitar I'll buy next.

[@onemanzone727]

I just ordered the Epiphone Limited Edition Les Paul Traditional PRO-II Electric Guitar Ocean Blue Burst from MF.. for $350.00 wow... love the color but the pick guard will be gone. Thanks ! always enjoy your videos !

[@roeletti]

What Rob just said about the headstock, has been on my mind for ages! It's, i guess, the only reason that i don't own any Epiphone guitars. I just don't like the headstock design. On the other end, i do buy Gibson's for that reason...so there's probably my answer. Thanks Rob, for speaking you're mind in the video's :)

[@g.gibson7255]

Mark Doyle pity really.

[@bgmnzz]

As a stressed American, I(dare I say we) need whatever nonsense and frivolity you guys can provide.Thanks for your wonderfulness. Also, the guy's name was Epi Stathopoulo.

[@overdrivemejimmy6847]

they keep the headstock to tribute the original epiphone :)

[@SionynJones]

Jimmy Jonsson yep predates Gibson open book design. I like it with binding.

[@overdrivemejimmy6847]

I think the flower headstock they make for their jazz guitar are very beutiful.

[@boingwater]

Jimmy Jonsson yeah, they look great, but their headstock's are huge!

[@overdrivemejimmy6847]

All of it is huge xD

[@TheRenderrize]

I can not wait to buy this amazing guitar. I'm so hyped now after seeing it in action.

[@MrSlash00r]

Lovely to see you guys having a good laugh again - went a while there with many serious vids :)

[@GeorgMierau]

Rob's Epiphone in Desertburst looks just great.

[@Metallion98]

Loved that Black Sabbath jam at the end! Well done. :)

[@bthellam]

Thank you for all of these you do because they are helpful AND entertaining!

[@philipfilipponio1211]

I have a Epiphone Bich with an active pickup I bought in the 80s. It's nice to see they have come out with another active pickup version of the Les Paul.

[@simongummer4515]

girth seekers that's a great name for a band

[@stankfanger1366]

I dated her in high school.

[@maks-hg2yq]

Young Frankenstein You date a '58 in high school?

[@davecarsley8773]

If you're going to tour gay bars maybe

[@waynebrown1394]

@@davecarsley8773 how original so what grade are you in the 4th maybe 5th. Is a fart joke coming up next no you will call me gay. Having said that at least you have the balls to use your real name. I have a cousin who is gay it's not a joke anymore with all do respect. I love joking around but you can be funny with out the "gay" joke. just saying

[@dcflake5645]

I love the tangents in the video. I had crossbows and catapults as a kid too. Are you a Dad yet Rob?

[@bigmazinthedesert]

sorry

[@lemsdarkapprentice]

advanced heroquest is epic

[@Havanacuba1985]

The tobacco one reminds me of the slash/ joe perry guitar

[@pauliezx5134]

Great playing/review-as always. Killer intro!

[@benmckinlay1902]

Rob demoing a £400 guitar through a £2500 amp. Nice

[@fourkray4825]

Ben McKinlay Standard

[@GiordanDrago]

A shitty guitar will sound shit even through a Dumble.

[@benmckinlay1902]

Jordan Drake maybe so. A great amp can also make a good guitar sound amazing. And that's not going to be representative of the sound you'd get playing through the solid state or small tube amps that most people who are in the market for an Epiphone Les Paul will have. At least play through something like a Bassbreaker or DSL40c that might be a little more representative, rather than a handwired boutique amp that costs more than an actual Les Paul

[@GiordanDrago]

Agreed, but they gotta sell stuff, so it's never a completely objective point of view!

[@benmckinlay1902]

Jordan Drake true. And I guess they can make the argument that they're showing the guitar's "potential"

[@EagleMalkavian]

7:20 "You've been a very naughty boy Rob" - Captain Lee 2017

[@meanhomerb5530]

Comes in 5 color combos. I've got 1 in wine red. Changed all cosmetics(pick guard,knobs& switch) to black & put chrome cover D'Marzio Air Classics in. Plays,sounds & looks great.

[@lemsdarkapprentice]

the dark cherry burst(?) that Rob is holding looks gorgeous. 2017 should be the year of The Return Of The Miku! :)

[@itriedmany]

great job guys! fun, informative, entertaining, great playing... it's all there!

[@jeremiahlogan6202]

I honestly couldn't care less about the epi les Paul range, I just love seeing those two guys and hearing there banter✌🏻

[@melty4204]

I got one of these last month, and it's awesome, but for whatever reason mine came with the pickups connected backwards so that rhythm was the bridge and treble was the neck, fortunately it just uses connectors inside so I didn't have to do any soldering to fix it. Something cool I found from opening the compartment was that there's a tiny potentiometer on the boost circuit that lets you dial it back if you want a little less. Also they do come in other colors, I have a blue one, but I looked it up and you can also get it in wine red and black.

[@rob_in_stowmarket_uk]

Lee - pull out the pot and, with the guitar amp'd, touch a pole piece from each coil with (say) the tip of an electrical screwdriver. It will then be very apparent if a coil is disconnected (split), or just the windings are reduced on both 'live' coils (tapped) ... Simples, innit?

[@teresita3200]

FINNALLLY i was waiting for this

[@stanislavmigra]

that Black sabbath black sabbath and sweat leaf vibe outro jam was JUST WICKED !!!!

[@kebab_boi]

I think the sickest Epiphone models made today are the: Les Paul Tribute, Standard, and this one. Also their Hummingbird and Dove pro series are amazing.

[@bambostarla6259]

Ali Rafiei The prophecy series of les paul is worth checking out

[@elpatitocapo99]

Love your videos!!! Greetings from Uruguay!!!

[@thecloverit]

i love you dad

[@Nyitemare]

Awesome jam to lead off the video. Never disappoint :p

[@tantibusking7095]

I just bought the pro-2 in wine red stain. It's absolutely amazing

[@Ewright85]

I have that guitar too. I absolutely love it.

[@meanhomerb5530]

Boost is adjustable. And volume push-pulls are coil split.

[@MaTFowellTaM]

I can't adjust the boost on mine. Unless I'm missing something.

[@kez850]

Take the back panel off and you'll see a plastic screw that will allow you to dial back the boost. Most of them (seemingly all of them) come with the boost maxed out.

[@ajwallace381]

I have to say, you two blokes are a nice break from the average reviewers. Great mix of info and comedy, keep it up!

[@anthonykueber6098]

Got one on sale last month at Guitar Center for my step-grandkid who just started lessons. Gorgeous axe in the Desert Burst body color. I liked it so much I just ordered one for myself in the Wine Red. Epiphone keeps the price down by reducing finishing costs with the neck & body back and sides done in a satin finish and using a standard neck on all the different color models but they beef up the electronics with coil splitting/tapping (you say tremolo and others say vibrato) and the on-board boost. A great value...especially with a $100 off at Guitar Center right now.

[@thenoobyXD]

Hey Lee and Captain! The Epiphone guitar that have a Gibson style headstock were made in Japan. You could check our Epiphone Japan headstock. There are many images online

[@view23015]

There has to be something wrong with me as I'm the complete opposite of being liberal minded but your channel is a must go-to for me . Humorous, immature, knowledgeable , great talent and videos. As Pink Floyd sang, Wish you were hear :) Keep it up guys and I'm ready for another blind test

[@Petersorg]

"The problem with big necks is the inicial 60 seconds" Cpt. Lee. That made me laugh a lot!

[@finishin.my.coffee8780]

The vintage sunburst with some WCR Darkbursts would make me a happy guy.

[@CNCTEMATIC]

I can't believe the Capt's first post-NAMM vid upload isn't a demo of his new PRS. That better be coming soon!

[@ScOpeZ26]

CNCTEMATIC I think they shoot a lot of vids in advance

[@brentlycarpenter6836]

I just love you two. And love the epi

[@TurtleFul]

Beginning jam was ballin! Good job

[@nizodizo9549]

The man loves your song.

[@danialaziz2218]

I'd have one of these and a Ghostfret Pro and I'd be set for life.

[@spencerfalzy]

I think it comes in tobacco, honey, wine, blue, and black and maybe like one more? I just bought a wine stained one- wanted a black one but I’m glad I got the red it looks stellar!

[@wayfaerer320]

Nice Zeppelin jam in the intro - good choice.

[@markgowans]

I like that colour Rob is playing

[@marcello728]

Gibson is better but the Epiphone is a quality instrument not a knock off or cheap its up there in tone with the best

[@Lukeclayson]

Crossbows and catapults was awesome!!

[@StopCriminal]

The top on Rob's Paul is AMAZING

[@black27696]

Damn Captain, the intro from you was great

[@4572dk]

these days im just skipping to bits where Lee plays

[@fourkray4825]

Dhruv Kotecha Too real!!!!

[@loomenate]

Why?

[@shaverave8536]

Chappers is a technically great player. And better than most tbh. But Lee has really expressive blues licks. More engaging and incredibly smooth. He doesn't have all the technique, but what he does do, he does well.

[@4572dk]

Shave Rave yeah i agree, and his licks have become so tasty lately!

[@ankerguitar]

The Claptain

[@pablogriswold421]

They've spelled Gibson oddly.

[@maks-hg2yq]

Nah it deserves to be Epiphone because it had a mahogany top and not maple.

[@owennewburn]

crossbows and catapults was epic! The best was when you super charged them with extra thick rubber bands.

[@Robstafarian]

The ending jam is a great illustration of why the built-in boost circuit should be used for leads, rather than rhythm.

[@jackalker6384]

there was another Les Paul which was inbetween an epiphone and a Gibson called Orville which was Japanese made, that had the same headstock

[@victorramsey5575]

Now you guys need to do a review of the Epi LP Trad Pro III. I just got one in Ebony, still has zebra's, but..... NO pickguard nor boost circuit (more true to the old school ways). Also its worth mentioning Epiphone has started stamping the serial number into the wood like Gibson does. Nice touch!

[@areyouavinalaff]

lovely intro playing. all really nicely done.

[@oisinmcphillips2090]

that Sabbath jam at the end was sick

[@martindodd6045]

Bought one of these in Desertburst about 4 weeks ago. Wasn't sure to get the Traditional Pro-II or the Standard. After trying out both fell in love with the Pro-II because of the the boost and satin finish.

[@martindodd6045]

However I would advise upgrading to top nut to improve tuning stability.

[@ElixZilla95]

the into jam was definitely Home Is Where The Heart Is by McFly until the power chords came in!

[@geraldhoffpauir5048]

I have a traditional Pro 3...i gotta tell ya..it's a fine little guitar. I dare say it's better than my jiva...i don't think you can find a better guitar for the money...i tried...didn't find one..so i bought the tp3....it's awesome

[@beachlifedog1414]

You guys do a 20 minute video on what's new with the Les Paul Traditional Pro 2 and the two biggest changes are the boost and the fret size which you left out .

[@guhjjify]

Ordered this 2 days ago for my first guitar for around $325. I'm primarily a bass player so I instantly connected with the chunky neck.

[@pantelisanastasopoulos5019]

Nice presentation. Your opinion is always interesting. 14.30 Epi-phone. Epi from Epaminondas (Επαμεινώνδας) and Phone from "Φωνή" (pronounced Fonee) that means voice. Epi-phone = The Voice of Epaminondas.

[@sotwistedphil8129]

oh man, you guys reminded me of the similar game Weapons and Warriors. Shot hard plastic balls slightly smaller then marbles instead of discs. So much fun.

[@rpapplebee]

Epiphone was on the comeback well before the 70's. Check out footage of the Beatles playing in the early 60's

[@Dav2112]

That satin finish looks good.

[@mrmonster3434]

Crossbows & Catapults is awesome! Still have my old set, though the stickers have dried and fallen off. Kind of an analogue, rubber-band powered Angry Birds...