Epiphone Tommy Thayer White Lightning Explorer - A crazy, crazy, crazy guitar!

[@JackJames9648]

Wow lee is absolutley amazing an hell of performance

[@TheShreddDude]

Yeah he was really on point this video

[@SamdGG]

I've never seen Lee play so well. I do think he should play more lead

[@soulisthegoal96]

He's really been bounding along in his playing recently. I couldn't believe it was him until that sweet vibrato kicked in!

[@alal9139]

That opening jam was heavenly Well done mates!!

[@misterknightowlandco]

That's because God gave rock n roll to them...

[@widowmaker5544]

God gave Rob a Korg Miku

[@revsharp777]

Shidonlad's V&G well done, sir. I'm now singing this in my head. 😄

[@drewbabineau8599]

Shidonlad's V&G We need a full version of that song.

[@thenotsoguitarguy9429]

... gave Rob a Korg Miku, Put it on his bo-ard for everyone.

[@kewlbns69]

somebody give this man a cookie!

[@163388416]

shannon sharp I can hear it now. Records flying off the shelves

[@jdr214]

1,000,000 likes for Lees rockin lead at the beginning

[@tylerl8934]

Lee, man, your lessons with Pete seriously helped out. I love your style man keep it up! I love how you guys have made the Miku a regular pedal haha

[@Shreddinkevin93]

Will you review the new Matt Heafy Epiphones?

[@georgemartinez4355]

It came out bad ass

[@jordantaylour]

Lee's little Paul Stanley impression at the end really made this video

[@Razorboy60]

i love the fact that the KISS reference in the title of the video, and the opening jam, were both Bruce Kulick era KISS. They have nothing to do with Thayer, or the man that he is impersonating every show, Ace Frehley. Congrats on that Andertons, I fully approve.

[@yourvinylfriend6458]

That's one sick guitar! 😍

[@olivierarnold_]

YourVinylfriend thats 2 sick guitars

[@ernestochang1744]

i wount buy either of these 2 cuz your right arm is always hanging and you cant rest it, it just feels odd and awkward as hell

[@meagainokay7673]

You can rest your hand on the bridge tho.

[@ernestochang1744]

i meant your arm, i could care less where you hand rests, and also the string lenght in the Xplorer feels so short, the main problem is finding a good position for your arm and your hand to hit the strings right, because the strings are pushed up more to the neck, and then you have like an insane ammount of room way back there where you would rest your arm and it feels weird to play it

[@meagainokay7673]

Yeah fair enough. I've played LTD's that feel that way to me as well. At the end of the day, why persist with something that doesn't feel good to play instead of something that does right? Keep rockin!

[@SuperRalfons]

Something happened to Lee and it sounds amazing.

[@cherrycoke106]

SuperRalfons His jam lessons with Danish Pete

[@brandan2888]

Hell yeah Wyld Stallyn! Bringing us world peace

[@dejongeblondegod]

Lee, that bit of lead in the intro is some of the best playing I've seen you ever play. Awesome!

[@lawsont4396]

Do the Matt Heafy Snowfall!!

[@justinbrown9910]

WAS ABOUT TO COMMENT THAT:::;P[[[' same phenolic fingerboard as the snow falcon, with the WHITE EMGs and traditional 24.75 inch scale length even with the 7 string model

[@ChannelGilly]

What a great finish ! Just about the best Explorer I think I've seen .

[@megatrends]

I just ordered the Epiphone Limited Edition Tommy Thayer "White Lightning" Explorer. Looks like a winner!

[@larryburwell8550]

ive got the tommy Thayer white lighting les paul and it is a great guitar and the contruction is awesome. the seymor Duncan jb pickups screen rock and roll. mine came in perfect condition from musicians friend, and needed not set up changes it was perfect outa the box except the strings which I put ghs 9 boomers on it and its great. guitar is heavy as lead like I like them

[@uza3]

Captain sounded fantastic in the jam session in the intro!

[@Seanmyers2000]

That explorer sounds really good

[@drlove2112]

It's Brendon Small of Dethklok and Galaktikon and his signature V is the Snow Falcon. Check him out Rob, Rebea, and Josh. His new album Galaktikon II Become the Storm is amazing. You're welcome.

[@flekkzo]

drlove2112 His all white explorer is just as awesome looking as the V, but it wasn't released:( Also can't show a Dethklok guitar without playing some Dethklok!

[@yovember]

this was one of the first videos i watched on this PC and it 'accidently' became my youtube bookmark. therefore im listening to this awesome opening jam every time i open chrome.

[@yovember]

still

[@yovember]

yepp. it still is

[@yovember]

still kicking it.

[@yovember]

:)

[@JBaker83]

Lee... rocking ? That's #$&% AWESOME !!!

[@tudormuresan474]

Will you do a video about the PRS 2018 SE cheaper models like the ones that are about 570 euros?

[@liquidsunshine1501]

Dear GOD, that tone was INCREDIBLE

[@ajlguitar4314]

How is that not the best guitar ever!!! Hoping to get it from Andertons soon!

[@TerrilynndeGuitar]

This is the rock guitar 🎸 to slay them all!!

[@khronscave]

7:58 :'DDD

[@jacksonbrockwell2227]

Constructive observation here: This is Lee’s best intro so far. Beautiful solo

[@LuisSoto-ly1jr]

the Captain have got the tone¡¡¡¡¡ His touch is amazing.

[@joeywyant492]

Lee’s tone with the boost kicked in😍

[@erdoserdos]

I’m loving what Epiphone has been doing lately. And it comes with a strap for your coke to boot. You can’t fricking beat that.

[@SilverXIIVI]

Lee’s soloing is getting so much better.

[@sienieckymark1462]

Deathklok is awesome

[@kitoyobeni1]

Dethklok to be picky. Check out the Galaktikon albums if you're jonesin' for new stuff.

[@sienieckymark1462]

Sweeeet. Thanks buddy.

[@hate123321]

The Far East - namely China - been upping their guitar game for years. I have a Chinese-made Epiphone Les Paul Studio in faded red, dated 2009 - plays like a dream, man. Yes, I swapped the pickups for a set of Gibson 490-somethings (I always get those wrong...) that came off a Gibson SG. But man, that guitar RIPS! If people could just look beyond that "made in . . ." label.

[@firemarshal2629]

Arseny Mescheriakov I use an epiphone les paul tribute with Gibson 57s as my live guitar so I dont have to risk my Gibson lp getting banged up. Literally cannot tell the difference and neither can the audience. Epiphone is bringing it these days.

[@TerrilynndeGuitar]

I did, and I bought one! I mean how many times do you get to buy an all white explorer with all that chrome? It seems to sound great too.

[@mLaNo96]

Brilliant cover of the Argent song God Gave Rock and Roll to You at the beginning.

[@moparbryan]

That opening melody line was brilliant nice job guys made me want to hear the song

[@tomjeeves923]

Challenge: captain and chappers have to buy an artist series guitar but lee can't buy a Blackie Strat & Rob can't buy a Chapman.

[@ThunderRiffs87]

Tom Jeeves and both have to be Epiphone lol

[@theodoregarcia9544]

The captain has really improved since I began watching you guys. Good job.

[@johnclark6916]

Guitar is soooooo well made. “Much nicer” than some of the Gibson models I’ve played . JB humbuckers are amazing. One is open with white bobbins and other chrome covered but both Seymour JB. Mahogany body and neck. It’s a speed machine

[@Craterbiglarge]

we need a korg rob that is just different pitches of YYEEEAAAAAAAHHHHH!!!

[@htown5050]

I love that Bryan Adams "It's only love" riff! Great song

[@nickfit3]

And this is why my homemade special is an Explorer with a ebony fretboard! Sounds epic!

[@scottkfan1]

Great guitar Tommy Thayer is great

[@cOpEnBaCoN]

Just for all you Tommy Thayer haters, the dude actually played on a couple Kiss tracks in the late 80's. and was involved with them all through the 90's. And that Miku gets me everytime lmao. need to buy one. keep up these kickass videos guys!

[@portlandshomlessproblem1728]

CopeN Bacon I got to meet him because he visited my high school (cause he went there when he was in high school ). Anyway I thought it was ironic they had a debate about rock and roll being made in Britain while holding tommy thayers signature model

[@tylersaltmarsh9025]

Why you’re not playing into that EVH 5150 iii el34 is beyond me... but still a great vid with incredible playing from you both!

[@soulisthegoal96]

"Action Lee-play" is fast becoming my favourite new feature of these videos.

[@CormacMacCormac]

Tommy Thayer is a great guitar player, but he is NOT the legendary spaceman, he is the replacement spaceman. Ace will always be the legendary spaceman.

[@SuperZephyr999]

I'd definitely buy it in a heartbeat

[@budgetguitarist]

ComacMacCormac, I strongly agree. Tommy is Fake Ace. And he is a good player, and I have nothing against him, but I don't think he's deserving of a pedestal for dressing up like Ace Frehley.

[@johncrafton8319]

Ace Frehley threw away his pedestal. Kiss had every right to prop someone else up there in his place. And yeah, Tommy fits the bill nicely.

[@alabamahebrew]

Who would buy one? ME! I have his silver spaceman guitar and LOVE it!! Yes its true, Ace frehley created the spaceman character - I love ace and would buy an album of his before buying a KISS record, but... Ace SOLD his character to KISS - Tommy catches a lot of crap for being the spaceman, but hey he filled in and gives KISS fans a great show. He is a great guitar player and has been the space man longer than Ace was, both times combined!

[@TitanicHorseRacingLover]

Thayer is a good solid player. Great? and this is coming from a huge KISS fan, meh. Great is used for someone like Page, Vai, Malmsteen, May, VH, etc. I wouldn't put Thayer in that category. LOL

[@joshmore7175]

That guitar sounds amazing.

[@OofBoi727]

This guitar looks beautiful

[@EyeShotFirst]

I got that guitar. I put a George Lynch Screamin' Demon in the bridge, and a Duncan Distortion in the neck, as I found the JBs too be just a hair too dark. The thing just plays. It's easily the best electric guitar I own. I never thought I'd be an explorer player, nor am I a Kiss fan, but I saw that guitar and had to have it.

[@keithbirdsong3860]

Lee, that is the the best you’ve sounded great playing and tone very nice job

[@Roomfulofgear]

Only thing missing from that Flying V is the Supreme logo

[@jurre1812]

Please don't go there...

[@KeeperOfPoops]

well seeing it is the Brendan Small signature model and he's the guitarist from Dethklok that's why

[@oco2203]

Oh no...

[@jurre1812]

Dethklok ams awesome

[@boogieperry8893]

Clearly Rob is moving from his trusty pattern wanker playing, he's trying and stumbling and Lee is sensing alpha status :). That "it's only love" solo, Rob finally and I mean "FINALLY" played with a convincing command of his technique, even had a bit a Lukather fluidity. Good job M8!

[@tomm7354]

That was an awesome jam at the start! Keep it up, guys!

[@RES1WNOR14]

Sounds so good wow

[@JorisGriffioen]

Rob's solid reasoning at the end killed me hahahaha

[@AllanGildea]

Thank you Lee for saying "Pounds" in a mad Northern Irish accent. Always fun with you guys.

[@intrsoul]

Miko never disappoints.

[@insanegamer1992]

This was classic Chappers and the Captain right here😂😂 love it!

[@RogerSanderson]

That guitar sounds sooo good! I never cared to own a signature until now.

[@marcovelazquez606]

Not very many people can be informative and entertaining, keep it up you guys 👍🏽

[@thorinossman5082]

Great song. Love the paul line at the end lol

[@albertkotze8974]

whats the song at the beginning called that Lee played so wonderfully?

[@danielrawlings2820]

God Gave Rock and Roll To You

[@viperBSG]

great sounding guitar Thank You for sharing!

[@betadatadigitaljohn312]

Great intro! Outstanding work guys!

[@lordporcupine8767]

Wasn't it John Lennon who said that if rock 'n' roll was called anything else it would have to be "Chuck Berry"?

[@sebastianh.1090]

He was also the one singing about how great the world would be without possessions, while sitting in one of his gigantic mansions.

[@Ronsat]

Ahem! Argent song I do believe.

[@turdferguson9942]

Yup

[@PeteHawthorne]

Glad someone is on the ball.

[@marck8899]

True, it was an Argent song KISS made a lot heavier and re-wrote some of the lyrics. KISS likes a lot of Argent songs, so it is their way of paying respect.

[@jameshughes6049]

KISS remade it in 1992 & did it quite well.

[@xJaGG3d]

Lee's playing in the beginning was great!

[@needabassist]

11:32 White puff flashed and I was like wtf did lee do? Lol

[@jamesduckworth9117]

It wasn’t difficult for anyone to realize you were playing a KISS song. It was well done

[@the_swoletariat1621]

Action Lee Plays crack me up every single time 😂

[@godofthedesecrated7449]

"My heat is broke and I'm so tired" Kinda sums up 2017 eh? Great video guys. Peace!

[@vigilantebird8675]

Epiphone has been killing it with explorers lately. The lee malia is super pretty, and this one is just sexy. Last Gibson explorer design I liked was the Lzzy Hale and the Traditional Pro, which was like 3 or 4 years ago

[@lotus7357]

The soloing in the intro 🤟🏻

[@stanislavmigra]

Whith that case and strap ... it is a hell of the deal for that price ... Oh and jams in this one was soooo goood again ...

[@musiclife2807]

I love that Bryan Adams riff, it’s only love is such a great song!

[@ianlenn5408]

Every month I notice how much better Lee has gotten. I don't believe I used to think he was just the average blues guitarist. Awesome playing.

[@northernthrifter8817]

Ian Lenn yeah i agree his playing over the last year had drastically improved.

[@JunkieMonkey321]

Lee is getting better every video... crazy fast, too

[@MrWilson-WithaPbass]

Love the intro jam !

[@terrilynncantlon9177]

Nice review. Decided to buy one!

[@john564holloway]

Nicely done, fellas...Recently purchased an Epi Les Paul Plus Top Pro and the craftsmanship is excellent! Not 1 flaw...I love the white colors on both axes. I favor the white Falcon....Carry on!..

[@mjallenuk]

Get in Lee with the skills ... did you go for a couple of lines before recording from the guitar strap of wonder?!? The hours put in are seriously showing fella! Major Bill and Ted vibes so you must have done well both... 10/10 for fan pleasing effort!

[@bottleneck1100]

7 out of 10 for the rendition of Kiss. Thought it was pretty good :). Would have liked to know what the neck was like, playability etc though.

[@jimpolitis8926]

Which is better Explorer or White lightning?

[@adamcogan211]

Spicy playing Lee and Miku!

[@kaismith7004]

Great jams

[@nightwishlover8913]

About time someone gave credit for that song to the original performers, the BRITISH band Argent. It was written by the genius that is Russ Ballard.

[@danieldeutschen]

NightwishLover vwhats the songs name?

[@jensenbell]

"God Gave Rock n Roll To You" - from the English Glam era.

[@bennethjohn6068]

Dimebag would love this!

[@rc_hoov7374]

I want to buy all the V's. You guy's sound great in this one.

[@Ehrmann_Gregsson]

Ahh, Snow Falcon... That legendary video...

[@purpleryder]

Just won me one of these beauties thanks to Epiphone. 🤘

[@kallum0919]

I take it back mr Lee, I once said the you with a SG was the best you've sounded and played, you brought me to tears with tone in this video, #moregainforthecaptain suits you sir suits you

[@Bobuk666]

Epiphone on the up and up ! Making great quality guitars at good prices

[@playAgainMe]

It's gunny you mention Bryan and Adames and Kiss. Vryan Adams wrote a song or two fro them in the early 80s. Happy New year Captain and Rob

[@gregna2011]

Wow!! The Captain has really improve his skills!!! Damn!!!

[@MisterGuitarItalia]

Lee is getting some tones from those fingers... wow, resonant Dude! #ToneDude

[@danielcastillo1225]

Badass guitar Bro, really awesome

[@giuseppedimarco4212]

That explorer is bad ass

[@anthonynonya]

How did you know I would watch this morning?

[@daniel207pzd]

Loving the signature guitars Epiphone has been releasing, especially the James Bay, the Joe Bonamassa Amos Flying V, and the Tommy Thayer ones! 😀

[@blankspace0000]

I love that they've always got a Miku ready to go at any time