I Played All The SG's - Gibson vs Epiphone SG

[@Nightmerica]

This was a great one to watch, thanks for doing it. I got an Epi 1961 Les Paul SG Standard and I’m SOOOOO happy with it.

[@MarkJohnsonJams]

I just got a new Gibson SG Standard in a trade and it’s really become my number one. It’s light, plays great, doesn’t have neck dive and sounds frickin amazing. SG’s are such cool guitars. So different than Les Pauls. That’s why you need both.

[@kevinmurtagh4996]

I recently acquired an SG Standard as well, from 2007. Just normal Standard, not the ‘61 reissue. I also love it it so much. If you can find an SG that has little to no neck dive, they are so great! I love that they are lighter than most Les Pauls, and are also easier to play sitting down than most Les Pauls. The only minor gripe I have with SG’s is that because they are so thin, if you put any pressure on the body with your strumming arm, the whole guitar will bend sharp. I find that I have to adjust the way I hold the guitar and where/how I rest my right arm when playing to avoid this issue. But once I adjusted to it, it’s not a big deal. I love it so much!

[@stephanematis]

I got a 2022 Tribute in satin, my first "G", totally because of the lovely chocolate color walnut tint and maple neck.

[@bluessumlin...7067]

That 61SG was the star of the show!🙂🎸👍

[@mitchhill1552]

Good job my friend! Something about the '61 pushed my buttons!

[@RichBischoff]

Agreed, its good! Did you order one?

[@mitchhill1552]

@@RichBischoff I should! We can talk about it at the next gig!

[@BrokeDownDan]

Epiphone's have come along way in the past 10-15 years or so. If you're on a budget you can pick up a great sounding Epi for little to nothing. I'm eying the Epi 59 Standard Outfit.

[@danstringer7610]

Thanks!

[@jeffflint9086]

Nice playing again Rich. SG's are so easy to play. I haven't owned one for a while and they used to be one of my go to guitars. I bought my first one, a 60's Special in 1970 and further variants from 71 onwards. The Epiphone models have come a long way and I prefer the new headstock shape.

[@christopherwoods6]

Muse, I have an old Ep. G 400, loaded it with PAF pickups, US electronics, Aluminum stop bar. Slightly big neck, it has some bass! Best sounding SG I have played. You never know which one will sound best, have owned several types. Same thing for my LP, it’s an early 90’s Studio. Tried almost all types, bought, sold, traded, nothing else comes close. Definitely not the case with my Fender, older USA Strats for me.

[@AnthonySG0113]

Man, really like your videos! Looking forward to when you go out and play live again!

[@RichBischoff]

Thanks Anthony.

[@MesaGuitarGuy]

Cool video! Just got an Epi SG Special in Pelham Blue today. Once I set it up and put Elixir’s on, was pretty amazing

[@doughi1880]

i got the pelham blue Epi 61 reissue, best guitar I ever played, and I have owned several vintage Gibsons. What Epiphone is making today is just amazing. I am too practical to pay thousands of dollars for a name on a headstock.

[@TalonShreds]

I’ve been in that store and I love it!! Every time I go I play a Gibson SG! The past few times I have played the ebony SG standard at the beginning, the red SG standard, and just this past time, I played the 61 maestro vibrola, it was my favorite! I love the Gibson SGs! Some people say that Epiphones are just as good as or even some times better than Gibsons but in my they are lying. Gibsons are truly a different experience and if you ever get the chance to play one if you haven’t, it will be an experience you will never forget!! If you have played a Gibson, then you know what I m talking about! Long live the Gibson SG!!!

[@buddy9577]

Epiphone sounds better. Love my SG Standard

[@davidcudlip6587]

Have a 2018 Gibson SG Standard and a 2020 Epiphone Standard 61. After throwing a set of Seth Lover pickups in the Epi, I'm playing that one a lot more then the Gibson. The stock pickups were pretty good to start with but I had the Lovers laying around so what the heck. That amp doesn't look like a Deluxe Reverb? Hot Rod Deluxe maybe?

[@danstringer7610]

You made them all sound rock star good….the Hot Rod Deluxe sounded good too.

[@rsaragosa]

Rich, good job on the video nice playing. I liked the sounds of all the SG's they all have their sound and there are differences but they are subtle. I have both and Epiphone 61 and it is amzing for the price it really plays great. I also have a Gibson Sg Special with P90's and that guitar is great also. I think the Gibsons do have better quality parts like mine with it being handwired and orange drop capacitors and just better parts in general but do those things justify the one thousand dollar difference well that is up to the individual but I think the Epiphones are a tremendous value and the Gibson SG special is a steal at the price as well. Thanks again for your work on this.

[@racesla]

The Epiphone has Mallory capacitors, Switchcraft jacks and toggles and CTS pots.

[@brooksphillips2234]

This guitar store seems great. Most places I go in you can't get a food feel for a guitar because most of them need set ups.

[@LeopoldShitzalot]

Here's the specs of a 2019 epiphone exclusive deluxe limited run Sg Pro..i found one on the used market in 2022 and paid $650.00 for it and very worth it..... Classic 60s Era "Solid Guitar" The G-400 Deluxe PRO is inspired by the first generation of SGs made in the 1960s at the legendary Gibson and Epiphone factory in Kalamazoo, Michigan that produced the Les Paul and the Casino. The SG model was originally intended to replace the Les Paul, which temporarily went out of production from 1961-1968. The new G-400 Deluxe PRO is constructed using the same dimensions and build techniques as vintage SGs and features a AAA Flame Maple Veneer top with a Mahogany body and neck with a comfortable 1960's SlimTaper 'D' profile and a 24.75" scale length. The Pau Ferro fingerboard has single ply binding with pearloid Trapezoid inlays, 22 medium jumbo frets, a 12" radius, and an adjustable truss rod with a 'bell' cover. Alnico Classic PRO Humbuckers with Coil Splitting The G-400 Deluxe PRO is powered by Alnico Classic PRO humbuckers made with Alnico-V magnets, which produce a slightly higher output especially in the mid and highs. Each pickup has it own Volume and Tone control with full-size potentiometers along with Epiphone's rugged, all-metal, 3-way toggle pickup selector switch for long-lasting performance. Both pickups are also wired for coil-tapping. By pulling up the pickup's volume knob, the humbucker will switch become a "single-coil" pickup, allowing players an infinite variety of tones from single-coil bark to full humbucker bite. When winding humbuckers, Epiphone utilizes a double vacuum waxing process that ensures quiet operation free from microphonic hum. The pickup is first placed in the specialized wax vacuuming system before the cover is placed on the unit to ensure that the wax fully penetrates to the very center of the pickup and solidifies all parts. After the cover is placed on, it is again given a second vacuum wax bath until the unit is completely saturated with wax. Epiphone also uses high quality ABS plastic bobbins, 1010 Cold Rolled Steel pole shoes and pole screws, the finest magnet wire available. Solid Epiphone Hardware The G-400 Deluxe PRO features gold hardware on the Honeyburst, Trans Blue, and Trans Red color finishes and all G-400 Deluxe PROs come with a LockTone bridge and Stopbar tailpiece for incredible sustain as well as Wilkinson Vintage Classic Machine Heads with a 18:1 turning ratio.

[@edatkinson322]

Good job again Rich welcome back. What’s your take on the ones you played and the Harley Benton DC Custom?

[@RichBischoff]

I still really like my dc custom. It keeps up with all the guitars I played.

[@billhannum4117]

I have a Gibson 61 standard with a abr and a stop bar great sg. I do like the regular standard too. But because the pickups are mounted in the pickgaurd they are flat and parallel to the body and you can only adjust pickup height till the lead edge of the bridge pick up is close to strings how ever I like the neck joint on the standard . The 61 standard pickups are mounted in pickup rings with are slanted to match the neck angle so there is more room for pickup adjust ment. My 61 came stock with 10 to 46 strings for what ever reason it felt like too much tension. I know it's the same scale length as my l es Paul's but even after raising the stop bar it still felt too stiff. . I sent it out for a good set up and switched to 9 to 42s and that totally felt right when I got it back . I did this because Angus Young has his SGs set up with 9s and I'll be damned but this is great with 9s on it . Now on to epiphone ...seems like they have raised the bar a bit with some of thier stuff. Few years back they made a Tony Iommi signature model I had a chance to play one and man ill tell ya that epiphone rivaled any Gibson sg I have played . Wish they still made that model I missed the boat on that one. I need a telecaster first but I want to get a second sg . They are weird at first to play and lookin down at the thin body is kinda weird when your used to the heft of a les paul but once you get past the initial weirdness sg s are killer rock guitars with thier own voice. Love the channel Rich and the tour you did of Hennings place was cool man. Hell of a compound he has there looked like a good time .

[@RichBischoff]

Thanks. It was a way good time!

[@voiceofexperience]

My Epi SG Standard sounds better than my Gibson SG Tribute. It also has far less neck-dive.

[@robjones7725]

The SG Special Epi - that is special for the price. That is Big G tone for a lot less bucks!

[@davidharding200]

You made them all sound good Rich! But the last matte red Epiphone was surprisingly good I thought and that’s about their cheapest model. The second Gibson for me was not much. A bit uninspiring in all respects. Nice job Rich as always.

[@RichBischoff]

Thanks David.

[@crypticreality8484]

Dude. The second Gibson is a tribute. I freakin' love that guitar. I don't get how you don't like it but, that's your deal..... I think the tribute is the best value for a Tennessee made Gibson.

[@michaelthomas9991]

I like the cheap ass Epiphone SG. It reminded me of Eric Clapton on the live record of Wheels of Fire. Never a better use of an SG as the aggressive, bluesy Clapton. Of course that could just be your kickass playing Rich. Thank you!

[@zazoomatt]

Rich saw you doing the cut on Sabatian's Elevated jam track you played Great Stuff. Fan Thank you for this SG Slugfest. I liked the Epi's can not afford a Gibson

[@RichBischoff]

I'm right there with you Matt. Gibson are just are about $1700 out of my price range. Ha! Unless maybe I do a tribute.

[@zazoomatt]

I bought the Utimate BT Collection Vol2 & the dirty Blues Vol2 it is all I practice to. Still getting the modes and finally nailed the Ionian Scale and everything is right. Been a fan for 3+ years. I can imagine playing as you do. FAN

[@sega62s]

What amp,and pedal where you using? And lastly the guitar you like the most ? thx

[@RichBischoff]

It was a bass breaker. No pedals, just channel switching

[@sega62s]

@@RichBischoffthx , which guitar do you like the most, feel and sound.

[@TitusKing101]

Although the guitars were really cool my favourite was the epiphone muse. It was almost as good as the Gibson but not quite. The real stars of the show were your playing and the amp you played them through. What amp was this?

[@RichBischoff]

Thanks, it was a Fender Deluxe Reverb, if I recall correctly.

[@TitusKing101]

@@RichBischoff yeah thought it sounded like a classic! It’s a dope amp🤘

[@altospizza-hm3yy]

The light SG is good for my back. Plays pretty good for a $200 epi.

[@partriotsfight5039]

could you give me any advice on starting a channel? I want in the club. Im 52 and retiring in 3 years from the fire Dept. Been playing since 1980 but don't know crap about this KZbin world and computer business

[@evanseymour4172]

Bro, I spent a life time as a social worker, if that background helps. Meanwhile, while not a KZbin star, daily social media helps me place the best French Bulldogs in the world 🌍 in the most loving homes and daily media helps my AirBnB customers find great lodging. So what is the lesson: Post 2-4 times daily with great content. I noticed you have zero content! Time to start cracking! Good luck!

[@RichBischoff]

I'm still trying to figure it out.

[@evanseymour4172]

@@RichBischoff #facts 😂. Just keep up those SG vids and I’ll keep watching 💯.

[@frettingitforward]

I just played one for the first time ever!😮

[@CentaurusRelax314]

Did you mention what amp/pedals you were plugged into? Really liked the sound of that first one. Maybe the gold Epiphone, too? Maybe had something to do with what you were playing? I have intermittent interest in SGs. Every once in a while i get a hankering, as it's something i haven't owned yet, and then i remember they tend to have slim necks and i kinda don't want to spend nearly two grand for a 60s grip.... And i have a nice Les Paul-i'm never sure how much different the two are, or if the difference is worth the price. Groovy playing!

[@RichBischoff]

Hotrod Deluxe I think. Or Deluxe reverb.

[@CentaurusRelax314]

@@RichBischoff Thanks. All that gain was from the amp? Sounded like a Marshall.

[@GothicXlightning]

got to love my SGs of Devilry HONOR when it comes to Epiphone it is the Custom Black beauty that came out not long ago with Ebony freetboard, BEST EPI in all history aside the Black beauty Les paul version those teach me how to develop true and deep appreciation for EPI Guitars also Prophecy and supreme versions and i know i can be a mindless GIBSON fan boy who uses to dislike most of Epiphone guitars years ago

[@eljefeguapobarbon]

Block inlays. Otherwise, Epis and Gibbys can both be amazing!

[@harbonip]

What no harley bentons while in Deutschland ?

[@Edward1312]

The thing that's strikes me most is how far Epiphone has come in the last 2 and a half years, since the new kalamazoo headstock ranges were introduced, quality is sky high and matches Gibson in terms of sound, and is close in terms of look and feel and for 60 plus % less, they are absolutely phenomenal IMHO.

[@RichBischoff]

Agree

[@atlejohnnyrygg7124]

They have always been good. The pickups they use now are the same as they have used since 2012. Biggest difference now aside from cosmetic and names is CTS pots. The build quality on my 2007 SG is just as good or better than my 2020 SG P90.

[@crypticreality8484]

I hope so. I just ordered an SG standard. I have a Gibson Les Paul Tribute and from all the good comments I've heard, I decided on a 'pick up and play' Epi SG workhorse because I don't have to be so afraid of dents and such. Lol

[@doughi1880]

I agree 100% the past couple years Epiphone has not only stepped up to the plate, but knocked it out of the park!

[@USMC_BABE38]

Man I'm jealous I wanna play those sgs

[@Dudesbrewsguitarreviews]

Epiphone sounds really really good

[@Vfxchannel37]

You missed the custom's shop

[@twowaymuir]

#1 choice was the Gibson SG Standard you played first those pickups were a cut above the rest for me. #2 choice the Epiphone SG Special. Surprised how good the pickups sounded. I bought one of those around 8 years ago and the pickups were trashy as well as the tuners, but the body and neck were mahogany back then. Replaced pickups with Seymour Duncan JB/Jazz set and Grover tuners. Sounds fine now.

[@FrankBuyers...guitarista-iu3zg]

The Epiphone modern figured Sgs are the best not wasting my time and money on a Gibson when you have the great Epiphone!!

[@centraal22]

The pups on the Gibson's were more tight and focused than the Epiphone's to my ears.

[@Edward1312]

That windscreen crack was substantial!

[@RichBischoff]

Yup. I need to change out that windshield soon...

[@tomfoolery2082]

While they all sounded good ,the 1961 a standard , I thot sounded more what I think of as a traditional SG as of coarse it would and is my favorite . Iv had both along the way , yeah Gibson's are some better (altho epiphone is plenty good) but not near worth the price difference . Just my thinking .

[@19starfish74]

I own 1 Epi SG and 2 Gibson SGs. Epi's body is made of 5 pcs!!! of wood and neck from 2 pcs. First Gibson SG have body from 2 pcs and neck from 1. Second Gibson have body from 1 and neck from 1 piece. So for me Epiphone no more. Epi's guitars are made from more glue than from wood.😳

[@luckyfamilyman]

What kills me about all videos on “Guitars“ if they would spend more time telling us exactly what amp they’re playing out of and any extra gear/pedal It sure would help and coming to conclusion slike Guitars to buy🎉

[@RichBischoff]

I did. If you watched the whole vid. Which you apparently did not.

[@allanswift9555]

Speed much??? You blew by truck like it was parked.

[@RichBischoff]

He was going like 12 mph.

[@larrydering1598]

Never liked the looks of a SG. They may play well but other than slide I wouldn't have one. Just my opinion.

[@everennui1]

Wrong.

[@everennui1]

JK

[@Brabdog]

I agree, the pointed horns give me the willies. I used to have an Epiphone Crestwood, that guitar was the bomb… similar idea but the horns are rounded.

[@soofitnsexy]

they look stupid agreed but I want one

[@bristol1312]

I was in the same boat until I got one . They sound great with p90

[@everennui1]

Fuckin' Gibson, man. $1700 and you get a shit bag to put your guitar in.

[@jordanpratt3821]

Both my sg,and les paul specials came in a proper case. I don't think however that the tributes come in cases.They are not quite 1,700 though,but you're right all Gibsons should come in a hardshell case.

[@jordanpratt3821]

Aight I went ahead and looked. The tributes come with what they call a gig bag for what its worth. I think it's one of those nice, formed cases though. Know the ones I'm talking about?

[@everennui1]

@jordanpratt3821 yeah. They're about the best you can get for a gig bag. I agree. Gibson and Hardshell case should be synonymous. But I have a Special that was a gigbag.

[@stillpist]

My 2012 lp special came with only a gig bag, but I can't complain as I got it for under 700 brand new.