I Swore I'd NEVER Buy Another Gibson...Until Today!

Time to eat some crow... When something this good finally comes your way, you gotta grab it!
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[@DarrellBraunGuitar]

Merry Christmas Everyone!! MIJ Guitars FTW :)

[@zosojstro]

Love and appreciate all your content. What I find interesting is that the bridge PuP on this epiphone s placed further away from the bridge. This seems to be an issue with all Epiphones.

[@shanealan2995]

I had a 2001 epiphone mij lp custom alpine white w/ open book headstock, ec/mint. My brother now has it, one of those guitars that you keep track of. He ever sells it I'm buying it back. You are correct with everything you stated. Those guitars are special.

[@dpajc056]

Yes yes MIJ ANYTHING is great, but I hate how these days it’s so hyped up like it’s everything that matters. You see a guitar ad and first thing it says “MIJ” as if nothing else matters. Cmon...I’m not gonna overpay for an old guitar in a horrible condition just because it was made in Japan..!

[@RehaAlev]

I have a 89 Orville by Gibson Les Paul Custom and it is great. Put SS frets on her and swapped the pickups for Bare Knuckles. Fantastic guitars.

[@Jester-Riddle]

Happy Christmas back at you from the UK ...

[@frankscheno8042]

Don’t make promises you can’t keep. I said I wasn’t buying another guitar this year, two are coming in the mail this week.

[@JMac.]

To be fair, you said you weren’t buying “another” guitar... as in a singular purchase. You never promised yourself you weren’t buying a multiple purchase.

[@DannyBrooks1]

I did that too when a PRS Modern Eagle singlecut popped up for sale this year. Like I need another guitar. 😂

[@mrgaudy1954]

Look at it this way; not many failures result in you being two guitars to the good.

[@anhthiensaigon]

don't be harsh on yourself, the end of 2020 deserves celebrating.

[@mvalentino5650]

I bought 4...I have a problem

[@masonmensch1159]

I feel like I should take the “if a guitar falls into your lap you buy it” as life advice.

[@DamianS1893]

🤣😂🤣

[@evanjacoby5154]

🅱️

[@mannyfragoza9652]

i would say that would include women only. that guitar might break your nutz.

[@wienwi675]

@@evanjacoby5154 🅱️ruh

[@DavidOakesMusic]

Exactly !!! I once walked past a charity shop (thrift store?) and there was a sunburst strat copy in the window for Twenty Five Pounds. I bought it immediately. After a couple of days tweaking - it's now one of my fave guitars...

[@shauncarter924]

“What do you do when a sweet black and gold Les Paul Custom falls into your lap?”....said every middle aged guy going through a divorce ever LOL

[@nathanglass512]

Its technically not a Gibson so you're still good on your word.

[@williamfielding8302]

That's sorta kinda true. If not for the Epiphone brand Gibson would have folded and sold it's machinery years ago. Also you have to remember when Mr. Les Paul invented the "Log" he was working with Epiphone not Gibson as a matter of fact Gibson rejected him outright at first. So you can say if not for Epiphone there would be no Gibson

[@tomford8286]

Well, let's see; Gibson owns Epiphone. And Gibson told Epiphone to stop building these because they were better than the Custom Shop Gibson's. Hmm? Are you sure it's not a Gibson? Sure sounds like Gibson is in control. So I say, it's probably a Gibson of sorts. Was Orville by Gibson a Gibson? Just made in Japan? I think so.

[@nathanglass512]

@@tomford8286 The epiphone pickups are not the same quality, neither are the tuners. I get you can replace those with Gibson's and have much money left over, but to equate Epiphone with Gibson is just to protect your own insecurity for owning an Epiphone, because you can't afford or won't pay for the real thing. They feel different in the hands as well, its not just different sound quality. Also there's the Chinese thing too, 16hr a day slavelabor for $3/hr x 6 days a week. Go try the real thing and you'll see, hear and feel the difference. And you support American jobs.

[@tomford8286]

@@nathanglass512 Nice set of assumptions. Wrong of course. No insecurities here little man. Not sure how you got China in the equation, but they have ZERO to do with the Elitist. I own many guitars including a Gibson Les Paul and an Elitist. The Elitist is far better build quality. I also have 2 Korean LTD EC1000's and both of my luthiers told me the LTD's a re better than what is coming out of the Gibson Custom Shop. My Carvin SC90 is a better build than my Les Paul. And my USA PRS S2 is a better build than the Gibson. I hear the build quality at Gibson is getting better. But Gibson lost me several years ago. I was a die hard Gibson guy. But then things changed. Gibson's are over priced and they under perform. That is a bad equation. And now you know ...

[@maryemilygeiles262]

Which guitars man?

[@poundtacos4006]

Never say never! Once you bond with an instrument, the name attached dont mean squat.

[@ak47dragunov]

As soon as I saw the rosewood fretboard I knew there was some trickery afoot. Pleasantly surprised to see some Elitist love. They haven't been given much attention by the big guitar youtubers yet.

[@waynewhiteside]

The last new guitar I bought was in January 1996. This year I finally bought another new guitar after 24 years. I bought a 2020 Epiphone Les Paul Custom in black. With the ebony fretboard, I had to get it. It is one of the nicest guitars I've ever owned. I really enjoyed this video. Thanks.

[@unrequitedmusic8004]

I bought one of these as well. It's an astonishingly nice guitar for under $700.

[@cheda_]

Got mine 2 months ago - Amazing guitar both sonically and visually! Epi Les Paul Custom "Tuxedo" 2020 ftw! ...And yes, the ebony fretboard - check! 😎

[@michaelcarey1584]

I have the same one but in alpine white! I love it. I’ve been playing it through a Boss Katana MK2. I stopped playing for about 6-7 years and it’s crazy how far technology has come with this stuff.

[@youssefkasim7556]

Japan just makes some of the best guitars out there.

[@TRUE_GR1T]

some of the best products in general from tools to automobiles.

[@PeterMoore350]

So true !! i recently bought the Ibanez Pia in Sun Dew Gold - made in Japan - and wow what a nice guitar !!

[@antonisgrmp1052]

It's so sad that they're not used to make them in Japan anymore..everyday more and more guitar companies start their assembly lines in countries like Indonesia even for their high end models...yes maybe they are well equipped with stuff like pickups.. locking tuners etc... But after all it's the tone that comes from the body... So glad my fgn les paul custom it's so close to that beast..(sorry for my bad English)

[@bradrichardson3539]

Some of gretsch’s best are crafted in Japan.

[@antonisgrmp1052]

@@bradrichardson3539 nice... I said that cuz I just noticed today that the LTD ec 1000 series are made in Indonesia.. those korean made guitars where a bit more priced from the basic series.. despite that... they still keep the same prices...

[@Jonwsm]

The rosewood gave it away immediately. A Custom has ebony.

[@outandaboutinoz]

Merry Christmas Darrell. I have loved you channel. All three of my sons now have subscribed to your channel now. All the very best Greg

[@heavybrett-al4082]

Wow that's soooo sweet for an Epiphone,love the interior of that case also.

[@rob062388]

It actually sounds really great. Pickups are clear and snappy without being harsh, and nice and full without being mush.

[@joemasse4568]

The elite epiphones, are great guitars, made with high quality. I’ve had a elite Casino for about 20 years, back in the 80s I had a 67 es 330 , but traded it for another guitar, always regretted that. So when I saw the casino elite at Guitar Center and tried it, it sounded and felt like my old Gibson, I grabbed it, and it’s been a great guitar, I would never sell it, I’ve got a few real nice guitars, but I always seem to grab my Epiphone!

[@petercollins4030]

@@jeremyrafuse5330 I still have a copy of the UK Guitarist magazine which reviewed the Epi Elites in early 2003. The recommended retail price in the UK was around £1400 but at the time a new Gibson LP Standard would cost around £1600 so despite the quality, at that price point most buyers would choose Gibson over an Epiphone branded model. In the end sellers had to discount them heavily to move them. I got my Elite LP Standard Plus for £799 around June 2003. Quality-wise they were excellent with some of the features on a par with Gibson Custom shop and Historic models - long neck tenon, bone nut, real abalone neck inlays and original ABR1 mounting instead of studs.

[@stefangranberg9319]

I was gonna buy one of those, reserved it, but the seller sold it to someone else :(

[@tamirkeren6750]

I can't believe how good the cleans sound on this guitar. clear crisp and yet full sounding. Congrats

[@jimmyjames2022]

Wow the pups sound awesome! Beautiful Black and Gold Epi, well done finding that! Merry Christmas Darrell!

[@zacharymiraziz4585]

Thanks for a great year of guitar content Darrell! You are smashing it! Catch u in 2021!

[@mrcyde]

Merry Christmas Darrell! I always learn something new from your vids. I'm a sucker for black and gold too.

[@chollman11]

Beautiful guitar and amazing playing Darrell! Merry Christmas!

[@garychong4649]

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you Darrell and family 🎉🎉🎉

[@crazyfishkicker]

Merry Christmas Darrell! Thanks for the great vids!

[@mightyguitarmods4806]

'"I Swore I'd *NEVER* Buy Another Gibson as Long as I Lived" and that would be why you never count your chickens.

[@paulfrombrooklyn5409]

Never hatchet your counts before they chicken!

[@mightyguitarmods4806]

@@paulfrombrooklyn5409 Or that, yeah.

[@paulfrombrooklyn5409]

@Dan Snyder OK... It comes from a play on word story about a count in medieval times from a country, at war with a neighboring country. The count was a very powerful and influential person in his country and knew the war strategies that his country was planning. The count was captured by the neighboring country that wanted to know the secret plans. The count refused to reveal the plans. So, he was given an ultimatum. Either reveal the plans or be executed by beheading. The count refused. The count was brought out to the chopping block and the executioner stood over him with his hatchet. Still the count refused. The executioner lifted his hatchet and said, "One more chance, Count, will you reveal the war plans?" "No", said the Count. "I will not" The executioner said, "OK, Count, No more chances." And as the executioner started to bring the hatchet down, the count yelled out, "OK!!!! I will talk." But, alas, it was too late. The hatchet came down and the count was beheaded. So, the moral of this story is... Don't hatchet your counts before they chicken."

[@mightyguitarmods4806]

@Dan Snyder Would you mind expanding on that?

[@mightyguitarmods4806]

@@paulfrombrooklyn5409 That was interesting.

[@pierrepaul7342]

Merry Xmas to you, Darrell ! And a big thank you for your videos !

[@tony69rocks]

I am so fortunate to be the original owner of a timepiece Vintage Sunburst Epiphone Elitist Les Paul. You nailed the incredible craftsmanship Darrell. Japanese craftsmanship. It's actually made in the historic Fugigen factory.

[@TheRealRorohawk]

Hey man just wanted to say I’ve been watching you for a few years now and I’ve always loved your parts-caster videos. After awhile I’ve finally jumped into making my own parts-caster tele. Thank you for the motivation and the ideas!

[@ZiddersRooFurry]

The guitar sounds like it belongs on an original Les Paul & Mary Ford album. It's got that classic 50's country/jazz/blues tone. Of course then you distort it and all of a sudden it's pure 70's rock bottom goodness.

[@ashleyjohansson230]

its his expensive amp.

[@shaneworden1325]

Marry Christmas Darrell!! Another great video.

[@douglaswarden2584]

Merry Christmas to you Darrell Braun !!!

[@norm302]

Great find. Love the black with the double binding.

[@csnelling4]

Merry Christmas Darrell , thanks for all the videos 👏👏👏👏👍🇬🇧🎄🍷🍷🙂

[@nikkmorse]

Sounds sweet Darrell..hope you have an awesome Christmas.. keep the content coming brother 🤘🏼😈🤘🏼

[@AzaleaMusic]

One of your most fun videos. 👍Happy holidays to you and yours, Darrell!

[@anthonyward8587]

Have a great X Mas Darrell, all the best from Melbs, Oz.

[@stephanematis]

Merry Christmas Darrell!

[@diobrando5896]

It's not a Gibson unless they send lawyers after you.

[@SixStringflyboy]

Play authentic.

[@DMSProduktions]

@@SixStringflyboy LOL!

[@maekong2010]

Great video, great breakdown. When you paired the LP with the Telecaster, at the end, I almost wet myself. That is simply more guitar than any one person should ever be allowed to own. Except me, of course. Two amazing scores. Merry Xmas.

[@robertriecker7867]

Merry Christmas DARREL

[@cowtowncustoms2110]

Great find! Merry Christmas to you!

[@johnmonroney8614]

Made in Japan Thats all you have to say.

[@audiophileman7047]

Thanks for yet another great video, Darrell and Merry Christmas to you and yours! 👍👍👍

[@timothybedwards5440]

Thnx Darrel Merry Christmas

[@MrGavinspoppop]

Merry Christmas brother ... tyvm for some awesome vids ...

[@claudiajay8291]

Happy New Year Darrell!

[@marclafferty6416]

That bridge looks like an ABR1. What an absolute beast of a guitar. I remember trying to get one of these when they came out. I had no chance. I’m still trying to get one of the Sheraton’s

[@srwaite7]

Love the face plant in the snow 😂 Merry Christmas 🎄🎸🎅🏻

[@flashaxl]

Most high end Japan guitars > high end American guitars, their QC and attention to details are way above USA

[@jorge0358]

Honestly I prefer stuff like the higher end J- Ibanez and J- ESPs compared to High end American brands like Jackson and Schecter. All are amazing brands but the Japanese guitars feel so much better and IMO play better

[@jonathankeith524]

Eh, I'd say they're about tied from my experiences. I've played a ton of expensive guitars, both Japanese and American. They're all good. I mean, they SHOULD be, for $3,000+.

[@scottmclennan6114]

Merry Christmas Dazzler!!

[@stevenmgyori3826]

Well done D! I'm a Sucker for black and gold too! Thank you so much for All You Shared this past Year! A Very Merry Christmas To You and Your Family and Viewers! Be Well All!

[@vibrator-heavymetal-miskolc]

Congrats on that beauty! A friend of mine has an open book headstock white MIJ one and it is a killer guitar too! Once tried it out and it was a pretty unique experience.

[@williamsmothers8830]

Sweet Elitist! I was very lucky and came across an SG Elitist this summer. This guitar has a little more age on it than your LP, but it is an excellent guitar!

[@lexzbuddy]

Very nice, I like it. Have a merry Christmas.

[@PheelTheJoy]

That headstock design is rare af if I'm not mistaken. The forgotten of the three.

[@jamesonpace726]

"Lets not miss a boat" he says, opening latches. I think, "yay - I like boats!". And, I'm still waiting for a boat...! O Canada!

[@news603redux]

5:10 - God that thing sounds gorgeous.

[@utshobbose8710]

I'm a simple man, I see Les Paul, I click!

[@marshxox5150]

Love that headstock! Beautiful guitar too!

[@DobDog151]

I watch too many guitar videos because as soon as you showed the case, I said, ‘that’s not a Gibson case’...

[@rufusevans7844]

Sounds perfect! Lovely pair of guitars now!

[@DennisJPolson]

Love that MIJ Epi!! Congrats, Darrell.

[@fotog04]

Gorgeous!! Well done!

[@ParanormalMetalMan]

Dude sick guitar and sick riffs and tone! You're a very smooth player, love your vids man, very happy subscriber over here 😁

[@akasgsvirgil9503]

I've owned more than 2 dozen Gibson instruments in my day. Never had a problem with any of them. I learned early on what to look for and what signs tell me that the guitar is a good buy vs one that isn't. Most players don't know how to do this. This is why so many players complain about Gibson guitars. Sure, Gibson's QC has slipped over the years. But, that fact doesn't relieve a guitar player of the skill of knowing what to look for when buying any guitar, not just a Gibson. Most players just walk into a music store, pick a guitar, plug in, play a few "forbidden tunes" and based mostly on that, decide whether or not to buy the guitar. And then when the guitar turns out to have issues, they blame the manufacturer. A lot happens to a guitar between the time it leaves the factory and the time it finds its way to the wall at Guitar Center or some other music store. A lot of it not good. I once had a guy complain that his Les Paul was a POS because it wouldn't stay in tune. He asked me to look at it for him. Turns out he had no idea how to properly string a guitar so the strings were slipping. I showed him how to restring the guitar, gave it one or two other minor tweaks and the next thing you know, he's happier than a pig in poop. I had another guy complain that his $1,700 Les Paul custom with P90's didn't "sound good." I asked him to describe what didn't sound good about it. He sent me a picture of his amp and pedal board jammed with no less than 12 pedals. The amp was a 30 watt solid state Crate circa 1992 and the pedal board had no less than 3 OD pedals, 2 distortion pedals, including a Boss Heavy Metal Distortion Pedal, flanger, reverb, chorus, phazer, compressor and delay. Curiously, there was no tuner pedal. So, I had him come to the store where I worked, plugged his guitar into a properly setup Fender Twin with an Ibanez Tube Screamer and that was that. Problem solved. Incidentally, he bought the Twin and the tube screamer the next day. Moral of the story is this. Yes, there are guitars out there of all makes and models that are not well made, Gibsons included. But, not as often as some think. 9 times out of 10 when the guitar is a problem, its usually operator error....either the guitar was not set up by someone who knew what they were doing and let's face it, not all employees at Guitar Center or your music store know how to set up a guitar; or the player simply didn't detect the problems with the guitar before it was purchased because he didn't know what to look for. Yes, guitar manufacturers such as Gibson, Fender, PRS, Ibanez, Washburn etc, all have a responsibility to provide the best QC possible, especially when they're charging the prices they're charging for these guitars. But, the player also has an obligation to know the instrument they are playing and what to look for when buying one. By the way, Gibson and Epiphone absolutely, most definitely do not shop for their materials at the same store. With that said......... Cheers. :-)

[@10INCHCRUSHER]

That's why I've learned to Order my Gibsons from the factory shipped to my local guitar center. Unmolested guitar.

[@10INCHCRUSHER]

But I do also love my quilt top Epi. That's the go to.

[@777Lateralus]

When a “standard” model costs more than $2000, there really shouldn’t be issues with quality control. The amount of Gibson les Paul’s I’ve noodled on in guitar stores in the last decade have had some of the shoddiest, half assed setups with sharp fret edges and finish blemishes that it’s astounding. Some gibsons are great, but when you’re dropping 2, 3, even 4K on a brand name, you shouldn’t have to talk about quality control

[@akasgsvirgil9503]

@@777Lateralus Like I said, a lot happens between the factory and the display rack, most of it not good.

[@10INCHCRUSHER]

@@akasgsvirgil9503 I've seem one guy at GC a few years ago, slam an SG to the ground and crack a Manuel Rodriguez neck. That was almost 20 years ago. Let's just say from that point on I think most of those employees to this day shouldn't be touching the guitars.

[@zackakai5173]

What do you do when a sweet black and gold Les Paul Custom falls into your lap? I'm entirely the wrong guy to ask as I've never had that problem.

[@NoNameNo.5]

Neck snappin, tune slipping money pit!.....it’s beautiful

[@21stcenturymetal31]

I have two epi's. Prophecy V with fishman's and Bjorn Gelotte les paul bone white with gold hardware. Love em

[@ikaros110]

I almost forget that you are not just a great reviewer but also a great guitarist. And you totally had me in the beginning :'D Great Video!

[@mrlenny8135]

Happy holidays!

[@sergebasque8460]

Merry Christmas to you and your family.🍾🎉👏👍🇨🇦

[@WiseGuyFTW]

I have to say, those block inlays look best on any guitars I have ever seen.

[@CRAZYCANUCKTV]

Hey brother, long time, no talk!! Just picked up a beautiful cream white strat with a floyd rose for Xmas. Hope you have a Merry Xmas!!

[@chrisggoodwin777]

Do my eyes deceive me, or does the headstock design create a less extreme break angle on the G and D strings? Do you notice better tuning stability over the other headstock designs?

[@JP_SC]

Never had tuning stability problems with may Elite, it is as good if not better than my music man.

[@Madchris8828]

@@JP_SC ah you've got a Musicman? Love the design of most of that brands guitars. Nice.

[@JP_SC]

@@Madchris8828 yeah a silhouette special, some of the best made guitars in the world, yet I tend to gravitate towards my Elite that's how good Elits are!

[@tmitz73]

Looks and sounds great DB!!

[@thepneumanator]

As a big fan of Epi's (have a 1993 standard cherry burst and a 2003 dark grey to black burst Special Edition) this video was fantastic. That and I could have listened to your finger pick all day. Really nice!

[@ZitherBeast]

It both looks and sounds AWESOME! Sweet Guitar.

[@OnTheFritz602]

Very cool and great sounding! Didn't even know these existed.

[@place_desjardins]

Nice video. Merry Christmas.

[@johnkonstantine9115]

Nice find. sounds wonderful

[@justsomeonewatchingvideos288]

Nice guitar !! I just got a new Shecter C1 SLS Elite and it is all because of the review you did ! Man I can't thank you enough to let me discover this absolute gem of a guitar!! Keep up the great work bud ! 🤘

[@rosshorne4769]

Congrats man, that sure is a great guitar

[@justsomeonewatchingvideos288]

@@rosshorne4769 Thanks ! I can assure you that it is a great guitar lol

[@rosshorne4769]

@@justsomeonewatchingvideos288 I gave an old 2001 schecter diamond series, it still holds tune and sounds great. Well enjoy

[@Gratefulern]

That fretboard is calling to me, it’s.... beautiful :0

[@whiskeymike8010]

Dude.. gorgeous pair of guitars. You are a lucky dog. Your toys are pretty freaking cool. Merry Christmas.

[@DeltaDonnaLynn]

Aside from the headstock, your Elitist is identical to my 2014 Epi LP Custom Pro, they even sound the same. Nicely done!

[@glennpettersson9002]

Merry Christmas 🤘💪🖖

[@mauriziocampese8577]

Nice guitar, similar to my Tokai LC miJ, have a great holiday time!

[@TVguy9999]

Happy Holidays!

[@SovereignPlace]

Great Score! They were even making some flame-top Casino's kid you not, Love my Made in Japan Epiphone Coronet

[@RikJSmith]

Hey Darrell. Hope you're doing well and staying safe. I just now saw a Video of yours. The Schecter Solo II. This is the first time I've seen your name. I immediately went to your YT Channel to find out what you're into. I Subscribed very quickly , dude. Great Videos covering exactly the gear I'm currently researching to make a few Gear Decisions that the Wife hopefully won't flip out over. LoL. Ok , anyway , love your Channel. I'll probably go thru every one of your Videos in the next few days. Cheers and stay safe. 🎸🎸🎸

[@pinoassenza2970]

Love the sound of that neck pickup.

[@nazmoking3171]

Watching this video reminded me why I will never sell my 2 oldest guitars. Both were "budget" guitars made in Japan in the early 80's. Both are still like brand new. One is a Squier Strat and the other a Yamaha SBG200. Both feel, sound, look and play incredible. Will never part with these amazing Japanese guitars. Would love to have more like them!

[@theifavlog1427]

Firefly makes a pretty killer custom - in both 2 and 3 pickup configs.

[@shearfury147]

LOVE YOUR CHANNEL

[@m.d.4949]

Merry Christmas!

[@jackm052]

I JUST ordered a Epiphone Les Paul Special II and I could not wait for it to be delivered to lay hands on it so I went to Guitar Center and they had the exact model and color I ordered and I love it so much

[@tommessina5973]

Darrell, I recently found one the regularly Gibson style headstock, which I like better than the tombstone (which is not terrible), I love this guitar and for the money it's hard to beat.

[@thiendipham828]

I knew it, man! When I read the title & a Les Paul Custom, the Epiphone is my guest

[@jakesmith4506]

Another excellent demo. Yeah, when it comes to guitars I never say 'never'. hahaha. I just purchased a Gibson SG Modern and it's truly fantastic. I have a variety of Gibson, Fender, PRS and Gretsch guitars. They are all quite nice. I hope that you are staying healthy and warm in Canada. I'm in Detroit and it's a bit 'narly' down here but we're doing the best we can. Yes, Detroit is NORTH of Windsor Ontario. I think we're the one large town that's north of Canada. haha. Be safe. Good luck with the Canadian hockey teams this year. I've got the Red Wings...so........

[@stevemora7845]

Excellent guitar! Great tone!

[@frantisca]

Great guitar, but the tombstone headstock 💀 is a dealbreaker to me... Happy holidays Darrell ! 🎅🏻🎸

[@insidious.92]

darrell, singlecut epic comparison for the end of the year: gibson vs. epiphone vs. schecter vs. gretsch :D

[@insidious.92]

or comparison of all single cut guitars that you have (including the schecter solo-2 custom 'cause we know the story :D )

[@SomebodyMeOnceTold]

The gretsch would be weird in that match. It's a completely different sounding guitar than the rest.

[@rijosigns]

thought you were gonna bust into some christmas jingles there for a min. great guitar always loved the japan made les pauls.

[@carlor.s.4742]

Hey Darrell, don't know if you have already done it, but I'd love you to do an assessment of the Epiphone Les Paul Custom Pro with the Probucker pickups & coil splits.