Is it OK to play SOMEONE ELSES SIGNATURE MODEL?! Ibanez AZ Premium Scott LePage - Guitar Review

[@jamesflack8624]

How many people play a Les Paul? How many of those players, play like Les Paul...?

[@jimmyfranklin]

I think this comment wins this comment thread!!

[@jazznotes3802]

james flack “Technically not a signature model!”

[@DonAmos_stories]

Who thinks of Les Paul as and artist?

[@jamesflack8624]

@@DonAmos_stories Really? I know you're trying to trigger the gear nerds. No one who appreciates music, creativity, and forward thinking would say anything as ignorant as your statement. I'm sorry your parents (or whoever raised you) failed you. Cheers 🍻

[@longdukdon5094]

Finally, someone who can review/demo a guitar with multiple different styles and techniques, rather than literally everyone else who just throws distortion on and plays some rock or metal. First guitar review I've listened to where I actually got an idea of all the different sounds a reviewed guitar can make

[@jimmyfranklin]

That is my goal!! and this guitar can do even more than I can!! haha! thank you so much for the support!

[@zozo_ac]

i really appreciate your channel, for being relatively new you make great content that’s fun to watch, listen, and enjoy. plus you really give me the info i’m looking for and put honesty into your videos, keep doing what you’re doing :)

[@jimmyfranklin]

Thank you so much!! as long as you enjoy them, I'm gonna keep making them!!

[@izyferz]

I own a Ibanez AZ Mar10 signature model Mario from CHON

[@DiegoHenaoV]

izyferz how is it? Looks so good

[@eli-ti5um]

i’m getting mine hopefully this year let’s gooo

[@naomi5418]

What??! Just randomly bought this guitar as my first guitar from the store . I know it’s kinda out of my budget but didn’t know it’s a Scott Lepage signature guitar. Now.I love it even more !!

[@greekfreak1980]

I dOnT wAnT tO pLaY a GuItAr WiTh sOmE oThEr PlAyEr´S nAmE oN iT Plays a Les Paul,a Fender or PRS..... Also,Fredrik Akkeson from Opeth is playing a PRS Tremonti sig. model and that guy use to have his own PRS SE signature model couple of years ago.

[@jimmyfranklin]

did i ever mention that this comment wins???

[@maximesinatra2321]

Man, i've watched your Ibanez Az review and now this, love your vids and your playing. Im looking to purchase the Tim henson signature but the only thing keeping me away from it was that, well.. it is a signature, but this video convinced me to get it! You earned another subscriber man

[@jimmyfranklin]

thank you so much for the SUB!!! how do you like the guitar??

[@jakemguitarist]

Personally, I think it really varies. I’d like to throw some names out. Derek Trucks plays a Dickey Betts/Duane Allman signature SG. Devon Allman plays a Robby Krieger SG. Jack Pearson plays a Joe Bonamassa Flying V. Most guitarists, regardless of genre, have played a Les Paul. All of these players sound like themselves. If you like the sound/feel/look of a guitar, the name on it shouldn’t matter. At the end of the day, if you take a Robby Krieger Les Paul Custom, and play metal or jazz, you’re not gonna sound like Robby, you’re gonna sound like you. Don’t listen to people who talk down on you for using another artist signature. If you do something different, it’s just another guitar.

[@straightshooter8662]

I just bought the AZ premium and I love it. Sustain forever and very dynamic pups. Fret work is great and I'm a truck driver since having it it came from Florida to Michigan then I've went from Canada to South Carolina to Chicago and back and the neck hasn't moved. The neck is lovely but narrow and took a little too get used to coming from wider 58mm necks but didn't take long. Great guitar

[@jimmyfranklin]

great example of how stable the neck is!!

[@jem5264]

your a underrated player and youtuber, i think making more full videos will benefit you more considering the fact most people see a reel and either like it and swipe or just swipe

[@jimmyfranklin]

I really appreciate that! I am working on it. I have a bunch of full length videos I am making and have been putting out shorts in the meantime! But my growth of the channel from the shorts has been insane! Expect to see a lot more of both!

[@musicmotorskate7540]

I have only seen Scott in a few KZbin interviews. I'm not really familiar with his music but that guitar is awesome. I've always wanted a RG style guitar with a thicker neck and a standard tremolo and this guitar would be perfect. The Ibanez Jem is a cool guitar but if I owned one I probably would never play out with it. The Jem just screams Vai and people would probably expect to hear some Vai licks!

[@jimmyfranklin]

that's the hardest part!.. people expect you to play like that person... its almost unnecessary to put yourself in that position some times!

[@damonlove8]

Ive been eyeing on this guitar as well too for its looks alone & Im a beginner. When buying a guitar, personally for me, I always go for looks first. then feel 2nd, there’s just something about a good looking guitar that makes you want to pick it up & play. Its like that hot girl you see and you just want to get to know her more & more. Thanks for reviewing this guitar and playing it in different genres. awesome review. I just wonder how it feels like to play now.

[@Mursalin_Hredoy]

I've seen some people with syn custom & They play really well

[@jimmyfranklin]

the guitars? or the players?? I'm not knocking all players that have one... the syn was such a popular guitar that everyone just thought they could buy one and play like him!

[@Liyingbemo]

Yes

[@bygrcalne3262]

Great video Jimmy and so so entertaining! I have watched your video many times and purchased the same guitar,,,,,,,,KEEP UP THE GREAT PLAYING MAN!!

[@jimmyfranklin]

thank you!! I will keep them coming!! anything you would like to see more of??

[@backgroundnoise5840]

I can’t decide wether to get the Tim Henson model or just shoot for az2402. Reason being I really like the idea of two singles and one humbucker but the regular hss az models only have 22 frets. What would you recommend or is the az2402 worth the extra cash?

[@jimmyfranklin]

I have a review of the 2402 on this channel! ill tell you that the 2402 prestige is still my favorite and the quality is unbelievable. what are you using it for? playing live? recording? just for fun?

[@backgroundnoise5840]

Working Class Musician thanks for the reply! Mostly for fun and recording. Although I don’t play a lot live, I do plan on doing it more this year.

[@jimmyfranklin]

@@backgroundnoise5840 recording, practice AND reliability with the roasted maple neck 2404 all the way. you can get great single coil tones with the split... as far as live goes, Tim Hensons guitar looks great on stage! 3 to 1 in my book.

[@jimmyfranklin]

also I meant to say 2402 in all of these replies! sorry

[@tp10488]

I have a black Danelectro DC59 because Jimmy Page had one that he used for Kashmir. I love the tone. Hope that doesn't make me a fanboy.

[@Terribleguitarist89]

Just found your reverb posting for this... killer sounding guitar, how's the neck shape though? Haven't been overly keen on the super thin ibanez necks I've played before.

[@ellismossey]

The AZs have more of a Fender-ish type C shape.

[@jimmyfranklin]

exactly.. its a pretty thick neck... I was worried I wasn't going to like it but its SO comfortable. its nothing like the thin Ibanez necks.. im not a fan of those either. I actually got rid of my charvel because the neck was too thin

[@Terribleguitarist89]

As a teen I had an Ibanez Joe Satriani so when I think Ibanez I think "paper thin neck" so that's definitely a positive for me. I developed tendinitis in my left hand and something about the small grip ends up causing pain after 45 minutes or so of play with a thin neck. My strat C and V necks I could play for hours with minimal issue lol

[@fredrikpihl]

I own a couple of signature guitars. Never because they’re signature models but because they are good instruments. Latest signature purchase was an AZ MM1 signature. A great instrument and that’s the only reason why I bought it. Not being ignorant at any signature artists but that’s never been a deal for me when buying an instrument.

[@jimmyfranklin]

that's the Martin miller AZ? right? that things a beauty! I can respect that much like this was for me! this just happened to be a signature model!

[@tonekilltech]

I recently got a used PRS SE Zach Myers. I had no idea who he was. Googled him. Now I have no idea who Shinedown is. The guitar is dope though.

[@jimmyfranklin]

thats my favorite! PRS is really good about that!

[@shadxwslash44]

I mean as long as it looks sick and it fits your style, I think it’s okay. That's why they sell it to the general public. The Ibanez THBB10 is one my dreams...I just gotta learn a bit more to fully utilize an instrument like that.

[@jimmyfranklin]

isnt the THBB gorgeous??? thank you so much!

[@Plunkcown]

only signature i've got is the Epiphone Wilshire Phant-o-matic (Frank iero from MCR), quite a few mcr fans recognize the model but a lot of people don't. I bought it partially cause i'm a big MCR fan but also cause there wasn't really anything like it. wilshires really weren't in production much until the end of last year, it doesn't have a regular tone but a varitone (like a bb king lucile), a killswitch and single volume. it has quite the "punk simplistic" vibe without being quite as limiting in tone options as other signatures like the Blink-182 or sum-41 signatures which just have a bridge pickup and volume. i think it's the best signature option for fans of that genre for that reason

[@jimmyfranklin]

dude!... under-rated guitar and VERY under-rated player! his influences run deep and are so realistic. he isnt one dimensional and it shows in that sig!

[@lunarscorpio3987]

Frank’s why I first started playing!! I’ve been playing guitar for almost three years now. He’s not wrong, I was a kid that bought a guitar because they idolized someone lmao. I will always want Frank’s Phant-O-Matic, but my sig is Jim Root’s Fender Tele, which is my baby. Discovered Polyphia around early 2019, and now oof, I feel the need to have Scott and Tim’s sigs lmfao

[@lunarscorpio3987]

Working Class Musician Very underrated player indeed. For a punk guitarist, he’s very clean 😂

[@jimmyfranklin]

@@lunarscorpio3987 Both those guitarists from MCR are so different and they are the hidden gem in that band. they are opposites but compliment each other soooo well

[@lunarscorpio3987]

@@jimmyfranklin I cannot imagine MCR being half as good without those two. They really added something to both studio and live performances, and of course, the writing. Frank has such amazing solo stuff, in case you want to check them out!

[@andrewsantos3283]

Artic white with white pearloid pickguard and gold hardware AZ thats what I need

[@iAlmostHadIt]

Dude sick video! Was that anything specific you played around 07:25 sounds so familiar, beautiful!

[@RezidentZombie]

Sounded kind of like brother by stone sour

[@DerredmaxTRIAX]

Great one Jimmy! If you get a chance to review Joe's JS2410 sig I would very much enjoy that. Your video's are really really good. Thank you.....

[@WalmartTom]

I'm probably going to buy this one. It has everything I search for: HSS with regular single coils (Not stacked or Noiseless), Locking tuners, a 2 point tremolo, 22 frets and a Graph tech nut. I don't really care for the roasted maple or the stainless steel frets but they are nice additions. The only thing I dislike is that it doesn't have a rosewood fretboard but that's not a deal breaker. Would you recommend this one compared to the AZ premium/prestige?

[@jimmyfranklin]

WELL! im glad you asked!... i love this one... but i do think the standard premium AZ is better for the money... what is your price range?? check out these because there are a bunch of premiums for good prices but there is ONE new prestige with a rosewood fretboard: imp.i114863.net/AogGkN Where are you from??

[@WalmartTom]

@@jimmyfranklin Hi man! I'm from the Netherlands. I have a budget of max €2000 but I rather spend less than that. That Prestige has everything I want in my next guitar. Does the Prestige justify the extra €500 over the LePage model?

[@jimmyfranklin]

Honestly. The prestige is one of the highest quality guitars I’ve ever owned! Ever since I got it I have played it every day. And I’m never selling it. And I would buy it again. So I’d say yes. That’s my opinion and I hope when you get yours you feel the same!

[@tattoodan4277]

Greetings from Nova Scotia Canada Eh? Lol I’m a brand new subscriber and unlike your predictions in the video I’ve never actually listened to poliphia (sorry for butchering the spelling) and I’m brand new to the Ibanez world and wasn’t looking for an AZ and fell in love with the look of this one which led me to your video….Nope my story is actually way different …. I actually went from only playing a couple in big box stores and disliking them all to buying a first year edge tremol/RG model 1986 Roadstar RG440 that was so clean it could be called new old stock still has the paper on some of the back plastic covers so I got it to flip for profit and before I had even paid for it I was in love with the feel and justified keeping it because all I had was Gibson Les Pauls so the HSS and double locking tremolo and 25.5”scale made a huge difference and then a couple of months later I sold the first real Gibson I ever owned that I bought brand new in 2007 for a profit at that and I used the money to buy another Japanese Ibanez Roadstar this time it’s an 84 model with the less than stellar pro rockr’ tremolo but it’s got 24 frets the same bridge pickup but it’s got HH instead of HSS and it’s still got the push push coil split and it’s not quite as clean as the original one that got me hooked on Ibanez so I’m not scared to take it out and play it hard it’s got the same Roadstar DX neck profile that I’m absolutely in love with and that seems common with fujigen built guitars and even tho the bridge is lacking it’s rock solid for tuning stability so I just use it as a hard tail the only gripe I have with the RS530 is that the neck is covered in a matching black poly so I’m seriously considering sanding it down to bare wood and oiling it to match the factory feel of my RG440

[@soheil9610]

Nice review! I have Prestige and Premium HSS; both great guitars. One main reason I prefer the AZ Prestige is the feeling of roasted neck. Neck on the Prestige feels very similar to an unfinished neck while on premium there is something like a satin urethane finish. Is it same for your AZs?

[@Monty4G63]

Hey! This might be a strange question but I am trying to figure out what capacitors (if any) this guitar uses on the pots. Do you know at all? I know what posts it uses, just not sure what caps are in there. I'm putting the same pickups in my AZ and wanted to get the same tones but I can't find any info on the capacitors.

[@alexjackson8841]

At 11:00 is that a cheeky tom Quayle lick

[@jimmyfranklin]

CAUGHT! lol part of it is!

[@LexJones]

I have the AZ2204 Prestige, I am really looking at both Scott and Tim's, leaning more towards Tim's lol,That's just a sexy guitar. And the Ibanez Premium AZ224BCG - Deep Espresso Burst has gold hardware.

[@jimmyfranklin]

Yes!! But at the time of filming this they didn’t have that option! But Tim’s and Scott’s are still the best looking hands down!! If you do check the links in my videos for deals and if you use one of my links it’s no extra cost and helps the channel! But I also have a prestige and it’s just an unbelievable quality

[@LexJones]

@@jimmyfranklin And in a moment of shear irony, it looks like the premium model that had gold hardware included is now discontinued for 2022... I'll just be placing this foot in my mouth now lol.

[@matzewolle5737]

That's a nice amp behind you. What model is that

[@jimmyfranklin]

That is a Blackstar HT Club 40 Limited Edition with a celestion Vin 30 in it!

[@BigBrandoGAMES]

I love this video just you talking about the guitar it's just so positive lol Subbed 😁

[@jimmyfranklin]

thank you for the SUB!!!!

[@jimmyfranklin]

typically im positive!! LOL!

[@HB-gm5dg]

your technical skillzz are aces man

[@jimmyfranklin]

thank you so much!! you play??

[@aelmorky]

That’s the guitar for me for 2020! That red black and gold is just dang so good lookin!

[@jimmyfranklin]

its so sexy right?!?!

[@aelmorky]

@@jimmyfranklin totally! I'm eyeing for that since last year, but for this year totally imma get one for sure! Great playing btw. :)

[@jimmyfranklin]

@@aelmorky thank you so much!! im just trying to cover all styles evenly! there is a new black prestige with white pick ups that I'm looking at! ugh it is gorgeous!

[@-OverlordMusic-]

Bro! Love your vids/reviews! Have you ever considered comparing Harley Benton’s Fusion II to the AZ series? Obviously huge price difference but they’re ambition is to tap into that ‘Jam Track Central’ player. I picked up the Fusion II HSH natural finish with roasted maple neck. Looks kinda similar to Guthrie’s guitar. It has a modern C neck and man.. for $400 bones I have to say it plays better than my Ibanez PGM301 and $4000 LP custom. Like butter. I’ll prob change the pickups at some point but other than that it’s insanely great for the price. But I know Ibanez is going after the same type of player and I’ve been curious about how far apart these two guitars play. Could they be pretty close in comparison of feel? 🧐

[@jimmyfranklin]

I love it!! I gotta check it out but maybe ill do a review then a comparison!! that sounds awesome and I love the term " jam track central player" btw hahaha!

[@-OverlordMusic-]

Working Class Musician I don’t think you’ll be disappointed mayne!

[@tylerl8934]

I had to get Tim’s guitar. It’s so fucking beautiful, the AZ is a line I’ve had my eyes on for a while now. The black and gold, the roasted maple neck, the pearl on the headstock, locking tuners, graphtec, like ... come on man. And it doesn’t even say his name on the back of the headstock or anything, it’s insane. I love it, I haven’t played in months and the guitar straight up inspired me

[@jimmyfranklin]

Tyler L exactly! And I wanna tell you. The ENTIRE AZ line is equally as inspiring. Incredible guitars for the next level of inspiration and playability!

[@tylerl8934]

Working Class Musician I totally believe it man. Mine came in on Saturday, and suddenly I started practicing and finding myself watching nonstop music content on KZbin. I’ve owned several strays and ibby’s in the past, but this one is far and away more superior to me, and the feel is incredible. The combo of it having a roasted neck AND it being so light that it’s barely noticeable is just insane. The wood breathes like crazy, super resonant

[@soaplesstv]

"Just like the kid walking into Guitar Center and buying a Gibson SG" what kid? Where he get that kinda money?

[@jamesmiddleton8335]

I know many kids with several gibsons, no clue where they get the money, ive played a half sized strat for 30 quid for a year, then i bought a full sized strat for about 2 years for 100, i bought a les paul for 100 and played that for 2 years, and then i bought something nice. I bought an ibanez s621qm and ive played it for 3 years now, its great. It was 400 pound. So ive spent 630 pound on guitars in 8 or 9 years now, and i know kids with 3 thousand pound les pauls and i then i realise that their parents buy stuff for them.

[@jimmyfranklin]

exactly happens all the time! I guess also it was more of me implying these kids who aspire to own these models!

[@gscgold]

Kids today buying gear worth thousands...I bought my first guitar at a pawn shop for 150 bucks in 1983 from a temp job I did for two weeks and thought I had arrived lol

[@Andrew-hd6je]

I don't know how to feel because I've been saving up for my second guitar/ first good quality guitar and I really like the look, specs and sound of the synyster gates signature guitar but I see so many people on KZbin playing it for A7X covers and I feel discouraged due to the stigma with it being for A7X cover bands and Teens who worship synyster gates. I want to get the guitar because I like the guitar, but feel conflicted on buying it :(

[@heshreds4049]

Then get the guitar because you like the guitar. If thats the guitar for you then go for it. At the end of the day, you're the one playing it, so fuck what everyone else says.

[@Andrew-hd6je]

@@heshreds4049 Thanks for your advice! I just ordered it :D

[@jimmyfranklin]

I agree with this!! a guitar is like finding a friend... if you like it and enjoy it the fuck what everyone else thinks!

[@jessereyna7408]

Yep.. because it looked gorgeous.. and gold hardware:)! This is why I’m checking into this one? But there’s also the Ibanez SEW961fm

[@randomhero8662]

I'm about to pull the trigger on the prestige az. However, I am drawn to the Scott LePage. The 22 frets isn't a complete deal breaker but I prefer 24. Do you see a 600$ difference in quality between the 2? I haven't made my mind up yet. BTW, I agree, gold hardware is the tits. I'd grab the Tim Henson if it wasn't for the mini humbucker.

[@jimmyfranklin]

It’s like you em read my mind on all of this! Have you seen my video about the AZ2402 prestige??I have another video on my channel about that one. That guitar is one of my favorite guitars I’ve ever owned and I’ve since sold the Scott Lepage and I still have the prestige. The build quality of both is amazing. But the prestige really is above all others! Go check out that video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJ7XeomiiZ2agrM

[@jimmyfranklin]

Also. There is a link in the description box of almost all my videos to buy the guitar or gear in the video!

[@randomhero8662]

@@jimmyfranklin thanks for the response brother. Looks like I'm gonna ride with the prestige. 🤘😠

[@jimmyfranklin]

@@randomhero8662 that's awesome bro! use the link in the description box of my AZ2402 video... it helps support the channel! 🤘🏼

[@lumberjack6722]

Once again awesome video and some very good points ! Love your lepage ..it's such a great playing guitar. I Enjoy your vidoes..they have alot of positive energy and are fun to watch!

[@jimmyfranklin]

Thank you!! that's all I want! to spread the love of music and guitar!

[@pghlivejamz1348]

Coming to you from Andy's Channel howdy.

[@jimmyfranklin]

thank you so much! how ya doing?!?

[@pghlivejamz1348]

@@jimmyfranklin Im doing well man, thanks for asking! Living the dream and what not. Dig your content man!

[@Dreager141]

Why would a Syn Gates not be acceptable? I see plenty of people play things other than avenged on them and it sounds great, they’ve got great sound.

[@jimmyfranklin]

excellent question... its just a minor stigma that comes with playing someone else's "identity" and claiming it for your own... it would be similar to playing in a tribute band and claiming the songs as your own...

[@DarthVaedus]

@@jimmyfranklin how is playing someone else’s signature guitar on stage the same as playing in a tribute band and claiming that you wrote the songs? That’s ridiculous…

[@redcomn]

I'm interested with the true velvet pickup. Any comparison with known brand?

[@jimmyfranklin]

they are awesome!.. im not sure. I feel like they are Strat pickups on steroids... super glassy but can be nice and crispy

[@bruunm1975]

Disagree my Martin Miller Signature looks stunning. But I do feel like a LePage sig now

[@jimmyfranklin]

its a great one to have in the arsenal!! did you get it??

[@todayimsobored]

How does it compare with a regular AZ premium?

[@jimmyfranklin]

personally... id still go regular AZ premium... and I spent ALOT of time with this guitar

[@Armando1228]

how do you like the Alnico 8 bridge pickup and does it over power the single coils ?

[@jimmyfranklin]

so this is his Signature pickup... its the igno. I'm not the biggest fan and I know other people with these guitars that swap out the igno for other pickups... its very good... not my personal favorite!

[@Armando1228]

@@jimmyfranklin Those true velvet the single coil pickups those are really great sounding single coils it’s that hamburger that concerns me doesn’t seem like it would be a very good pick up

[@mayankmathur3257]

thats a nice sounding amp

[@noire1991]

Yes and no. You won’t sound like them but sometimes what they did is everything you ever wanted and you just like how special it is compared to whatever they always offer as a standard model. I love the Tim Henson signature. Nothing special it is like a strat hss. I wanted it because it has stainless steel frets and 12 inch radius so perfect for me!

[@jimmyfranklin]

YES!! practical reasons! plus... the Tim Henson model is sexy as hell!

[@noire1991]

Working Class Musician yep. Even the tremolos are nice compare to whatever fender offers and I like that. It’s sucks that for $1500 you only get a gig back but it is also loaded with Gotoh parts and dimarzio pickups. I love it!

[@jimmyfranklin]

@@noire1991 The gig bag holds up better than you think!! pretty well made!

[@noire1991]

Working Class Musician really good to know. I’m waiting for it on the mail!

[@imbrandon16]

I want to reserve a tim henson signiture its fucking sweet as hell, but im on the fence, i just bought a house and im trying to nerse my savings back to health before i buy anymore dumb shit lol.

[@GoodHydration]

Those strings must have surfaced from deep sea diving too fast... because they caught a gnarly case of the bends!!! 😯😯😯

[@jimmyfranklin]

HAHAHAHAHA YO BEST COMMENT EVER!!!

[@GoodHydration]

@@jimmyfranklin I do what I can. 😅

[@BloodBoughtMinistries]

I thought those polyphia sigs were prestige haha, due to the dark necks. Seems like many of the az premium don't have that dark roasted colour.

[@oskarikorpela2883]

What about Jim Root's telecaster?

[@jimmyfranklin]

jim root in general has been coming up a lot in the conversation! every guitar and amp he's endorsed or come out with has always been so simple and clean looking and I think they are made for sound and efficiency... nothing like playing a mick Thomson, which is a bit more flashy

[@oskarikorpela2883]

@@jimmyfranklin So do you think that someone could play it live without getting hate. I understand if someone is pissed if someone uses Mick's mtm100 because its so unique but Jim's telecaster is not he's own model. (Sorry for bad English i hope you understand what i mean.)

[@jimmyfranklin]

@@oskarikorpela2883 I understand! I think the Jim Root is good for on stage!

[@oskarikorpela2883]

@@jimmyfranklin I agree! I just wanted to ask someone elses opinion.

[@mcmstralex6431]

Nusse-Chan Korpela I think the mick Thomson Jackson is less flashy than his Ibanez and is good if you like the sound of a Floyd but don’t like setting them up

[@daltontomkins5406]

Hi Im in a starting band in high school and was looking to buy another guitar and I came across the epiphone Lucille guitar I'm not a massive bb king fan I just like the guitar and I was wondering would it be ok to play

[@jimmyfranklin]

that one is a very obvious guitar! I have played it and loved it as well.. have you looked into the Epiphone Sheraton II pro, Riviera, or 335?? these all are great options and definitely a little cheaper! if you love the Lucille guitar and want to rock it, then do it! but I also believe you can find YOUR OWN sound on anything!

[@daltontomkins5406]

@@jimmyfranklinThank you, can you play it all sorts of styles on Lucille

[@jimmyfranklin]

​@@daltontomkins5406 what styles are you trying to play??

[@daltontomkins5406]

@@jimmyfranklinI would use it in the band we are playing covers at the moment from like Foo fighters, Interpol, Blink-182 that sort of thing so would it suit it. I do like the look of the guitar I think it looks beautiful I'm just not really sure about playing someone elses sig on stage and someone I'm not really a massive fan do you think it matters

[@jimmyfranklin]

@@daltontomkins5406 what ever calls to you the most... I personally would go with one of the different models to really get the most versatile guitar possible...

[@huntersmall6162]

Is the neck on this anything like a strat?

[@artsal]

Signature guitars are pretty fun 🤩

[@storm12353]

which would you recommend? This or the Tim henson sig?

[@jimmyfranklin]

are you a big polyphia fan?? or just like the guitars??

[@storm12353]

@@jimmyfranklin im quite a big polyphia fan but a bigger az fan

[@cptnspicywiener]

What about Mark Holcomb’s sig or Alexi Laiho’s sig?

[@jimmyfranklin]

Alexi is a little more iconic. while he is lesser known than some, his guitar with the skull is a little too proprietary to him for me to feel comfortable with one on stage! Marks is sick and discreet but still a very cool sig. I need to get more prs on this channel

[@cptnspicywiener]

Working Class Musician i own both..

[@jimmyfranklin]

@@cptnspicywiener do you enjoy the shit out of them and they make you happy??

[@cptnspicywiener]

Working Class Musician of course. I’m sure that’s all that matters :) just not sure on what the etiquette is for using signature guitars on stage and performing.

[@jimmyfranklin]

@@cptnspicywiener while I wouldn't use a Brian may or sinister gates on stage, if it makes you happy and you can play the hell out of it do it!! as long as you have the chops to back it up!!

[@LangenmayrS]

I’ve never really been into signature guitars personally, simply because I feel like I have to play just like the artist. I know that’s not the case, but I would rather buy just a generic guitar and make it my own somehow.

[@lol1cris]

Whats wrong with playing someone’s signature like I don’t know why it gets so much hate when other artists use people’s signature model

[@pieroquiroga4546]

i have an AZ 224f and a discret signature white Fender Telecaster Chris Shifflet

[@jimmyfranklin]

that's everything you need!! Chris' sig is AWESOME. exactly what I'm talking about!

[@haolehonu]

Leo Fender?

[@N4T5A]

Am I the only one waiting for a lick from Polyphia? Then he smacks the trem bar... SUCCESS!

[@jimmyfranklin]

HAHAHA at the time I was just getting into polyphia and I really just loved the look of the guitar!

[@jimmyfranklin]

And I mean. Who doesn’t love a whammy bar gargle!

[@mike1967sam]

For Years and years ...cuz I'm getting old, I was strictly a Dimarzio guy but recently I started trying out Seymour Duncan true single coils like the SSL-1, the SSL-5 and the SSL-4 and they are amazing, the best but when it comes to full size humbuckers and hum-cancelling single coils I still prefer Dimarzio...I guess it boils down to what you hear.

[@jimmyfranklin]

it totally does.. im mostly a Duncan fan.. but these single coils in this model are BRILLIANT.

[@winitOp]

you probly get this alot but you kinda remind me of heath from the vlogsquad, just the looks really :D

[@jimmyfranklin]

HAHAHAH! literally never once but thats kinda hilarious!

[@Beatthecasebeattherace]

fuck thats beautiful

[@jimmyfranklin]

i dont know how i missed this comment! it is a beauty isnt it?!

[@KenithCopeland]

I bought a music man valentine guitar. I don’t like maroon 5 at all but james valentine is a MASSIVELY underrated guitar player. I like his guitar playing and the valentine is a fantastic shape with fantastic features. That’s enough for me

[@jimmyfranklin]

how much do those go for?! I would love to do a video on one of those! and you are so right. he is insanely underrated! if I ever do a list of most underrated guitarists... he is my number one. spoiler alert

[@KenithCopeland]

@@jimmyfranklin im in australia so prices are bumped up a little cause we are to far away, the sterling models are approx $1300 and the music man is around $3000. tell you the truth, with these two guitars, there isnt much diference, ebmm has a boost and coil split while the sbmm has just the boost. they are so close in comparison compared to other models

[@jimmyfranklin]

@@KenithCopeland I love that! that's how it should be!! I can't wait to try and check one out!

[@r_wallace2356]

Fantastic playing and personality. I would love to save for this but i don't think im good enough to own it

[@jimmyfranklin]

YOULL NEVER BE GOOD ENOUGH WITH THAT ATTITUDE! save up and practice up my friend!

[@r_wallace2356]

@@jimmyfranklin thanks🤗

[@tristangilbert2037]

Jim root I always thought started the fad in making ur signature a lot less about the band and more focused on something u normally cant get from the brand and making it not scream whoever's band the signature artist played for. Could be wrong but once I saw Jim's tele come out seemed to see a lot more scaled back signature guitars coming out in the metal scene purposefully trying to escape what happened with synyster gates model having his name, the band logo and yea badass guitar but makes u feel like u cant go play ur own stuff on a guitar with that much band propaganda stuff on it.

[@jimmyfranklin]

exactly! I think Jim root is a great example of what you should do with your signature model!

[@guzaliberti]

I haven't even realized I have to signatures...I have a John Petrucci Sterling which is the most comfortable neck I've ever played and I have an Ibanez PGM Mikro... Paul Gilbert signature and it plays awesome... it goes really well cause I'm short and have really small hands lol... I got rid of the hideous violin panting and whatnot and made it pink/magenta... looks good, plays well, no one knows it's a signature model... best acquisition ever... I do plan on getting a SLM10... too expensive tho

[@jimmyfranklin]

Any thing Petrucci is great! Look great sound great and play great and everyone agrees you should play them! Most of Paul Gilbert’s are a bit flashy but for some reason people look right past them? Maybe cuz Paul’s followers care about playing very well. So they ignore the guitar haha!!

[@SimenEinarsen]

The ernie ball majesty is alot used by youtubers

[@jimmyfranklin]

which one is that?? who uses it??

[@SimenEinarsen]

@@jimmyfranklin it is John petrucci's signatur guitar. Is jused by jared dines, Steve t, the doo used sterling that is the copy and many more

[@jimmyfranklin]

@@SimenEinarsen OH OH OH I love those things!! good call!

[@nickpatton7475]

yes

[@mattmartinez7135]

What’s that strap you got on there?

[@jimmyfranklin]

this is a company conveniently called Franklin Straps... only straps I use! (for the most part)

[@mattmartinez7135]

Working Class Musician thanks found em 🤘

[@pascaladesina]

i have never heard anybody ask this question. but good video nonetheless.

[@jimmyfranklin]

its an interesting question right?? I've definitely heard the concerns from students and players alike.. thank you so much!

[@kevinsmith6oh6]

Didn't Les Paul actually hate les Paul?????????

[@jimmyfranklin]

im not entirely sure about that... he played a lot of them haha so I can't imagine that is entirely the story?

[@the_realist_John_Doe]

When I was younger I had a little boner for the Dimebag guitars... but I always knew it would be super cheese to gig one.

[@red240red2]

Yes the sexiest az model period. I don't buy 6s anymore but damn I might pick this up.

[@jimmyfranklin]

YES! that says a lot!! THANK YOU!

[@CamerenCollierMusic]

I have this guitar and it's a banger!!! It's sick asf

[@jimmyfranklin]

Right??? I'm wanna get another premium to compare! or the lower end suhrs!

[@CamerenCollierMusic]

@@jimmyfranklin I'd love a lower end suhr comparison! That's big boy territory!

[@Shoda0197]

i dont really care about if it's okay to play them or not but, i think a few acceptable guitars are Dime signatures, as most of them are reserved.

[@jimmyfranklin]

totally! dimes guitars have now become a tribute to him! and he was one of the first guys to treat his signature models as works of art! kind of like a collection of classic cars!

[@straightshooter8662]

FYI you don't use a screwdriver on the tuning keys lol. You just use your guitar pick

[@jimmyfranklin]

you know.. ive done it but either way it is still an extra step, which I guess was more of my point on that!! thank you!

[@jessel1217]

Why the fuck WOULDN'T it be okay...? Why is this even being questioned?

[@aribelkinRN]

Sick AZ!! What strap are you wearing....I need that strap!!!

[@jimmyfranklin]

its a company called Franklin Strap! they are the only straps I use!!

[@stevewilliams2895]

i dont like the whole gatekeeping thing. its your money and if you like the vibe of the guitar then you should be able to play whatever you want. if there is some stigma to people owning or playing signatures then why even make or sell them right, gatekeeping generally is stupid, just let people enjoy stuff.

[@jp2503]

I want to know why they chose basswood for the body. It's such cheap wood.

[@jimmyfranklin]

Well… first of all. I think you answered your own question here… but also basswood is very well known for being a neutral sounding wood. You can make it sound like anything for the most part.

[@jp2503]

@@jimmyfranklin Ibanez is known to use many good exotic and hard woods in their higher price points. This is an expensive guitar. I can't see anyone paying $1500 for a basswood guitar. I would have liked this guitar much more with ash or hell even mahogany over basswood of all things at this price point. It's very soft and cheap. They probably did it for weight purposes too to make a super light shredder.

[@NC.AC.]

Any of Kirk Hammetts guitars are pretty commonly seen with all ages of people in my experiences, To me the purpose of signature guitars isn’t to sound like that artist it’s just to show your love and support for said artist, Or maybe you aren’t a fan of the person and maybe you just think it’s a sick guitar, Basically just okay whatever guitars you want it should t matter if someone else’s name is or isn’t on it playing is what’s important!

[@guyfromnj]

Prs dgt is fantastic and a lot of players play them.

[@jimmyfranklin]

Yes!! a lot of PRS sigs are very discreet and always QUALITY. I can't believe I forgot to mention them!!

[@justinmiller7422]

🔥🔥🔥

[@jimmyfranklin]

you are the man Justin!!

[@MidtownMeezus]

As long as the model doesn’t have a signature

[@jimmyfranklin]

blatantly across the body right??

[@MidtownMeezus]

@@jimmyfranklin yea I have an Ibanez Kiko 10p and his signature isn’t on the guitar at all....look at the current day versions it’s over the entire back plate . Major difference in vibe

[@kanedgytheguy8105]

Dude my friend, in highschool, just got a synister gates guitar and I see this... oof

[@zestyzauze7786]

Ibanez gem

[@jimmyfranklin]

yea... I think its lame when someone plays one of those out... not gonna lie

[@zestyzauze7786]

@@jimmyfranklin That's understandable it's not for everyone, I just personally like the way it feels and I feel like it's one of those signatures that someone has that either is really good at guitar or someone that wants to be really good at guitar

[@zestyzauze7786]

@@jimmyfranklin But no matter what I respect your opinion man, I just feel like as long as you like playing that signature who cares what people think

[@jimmyfranklin]

@@zestyzauze7786 I get that. I respect yours as well! I think you are right in that the people who play them are either good or WANT to be good! and you can't put a price on the inspiration the instrument brings you I guess?? I mean, I did it with acdc and Angus young and I bought les Pauls because of other artists I saw playing them! I guess its no different.. but the classic gem is so hard to pull off as your own.

[@xaviergonzalez8933]

I'm sorry but I ain't about the gold hardware.... but it plays well!

[@jimmyfranklin]

.....you... aren't... about.... the GOLD?!?!?!

[@xaviergonzalez8933]

@@jimmyfranklin Hahahha nahhh I mean it looks nice it's just not my cup of tea.

[@jimmyfranklin]

@@xaviergonzalez8933 HAHA I get it!

[@xaviergonzalez8933]

@@jimmyfranklin HAHAHA love this video though, I love the content and I'm definitely subscribing

[@jimmyfranklin]

@@xaviergonzalez8933 that means so much! thank you!

[@normt6226]

First and foremost...You should like your guitar...weather it's a Signature or not...

[@mesared40]

If you like it, play it. Period

[@ryanjamesclark9781]

EVH Wolfgang = 100% acceptable EVH Striped series “Frankenstrats”= hard NO SRV Strat = unnacceptable Zakk Wylde Les Paul = unacceptable Steve Vai Jem = unacceptable Kurt Cobain “Jagstang” = debatable

[@jimmyfranklin]

EXACTLY!!!! YOU GET IT!!!

[@stefanpalicki3538]

Playing what you want = perfection.

[@jimmyfranklin]

@@stefanpalicki3538 Excellent spin!!! well done! you win today!

[@badaudio9685]

Damn no jem 😔

[@jimmyfranklin]

@@badaudio9685 NOT YET!

[@eggy7346]

Tim's sig. vs Scott's sig

[@jimmyfranklin]

are you asking me?? are you trying to buy one???

[@Taurex]

I wish this wasn't a signature guitar haha.. I think it sounds great and it looks cool, but I don't want to be thinking about someone else every time I pick up my guitar :p

[@Road370]

Jim Root sig.. debatebale but still on the metalcore scene they are a lot of dude playing it lol

[@jimmyfranklin]

totally. its weird. cuz the masses wouldn't tell but everyone in that scene knows! as long as its not a Mick Thompson guess?? haha!

[@noire1991]

Toadally Awesome I agree that is debatable. The thing with the Jim root model is that it does one thing very very well which is metal but everything else it kind of looks too heavy to play blues for example.

[@jimmyfranklin]

@@noire1991 it seems to be made to do one thing very well right?? at least thats how its marketed?

[@jamesmiddleton8335]

Every ibanez jem owner

[@jimmyfranklin]

yea... those for some reason have no stigma... I wonder why?? is it because they attract a very specific type of player??

[@clo7245]

damn calling me out jesus.

[@jimmyfranklin]

why lol what do you play??

[@clo7245]

@@jimmyfranklin im jus a fanboy of polyhia lol. all i can play is theyre songs, and i dont find any other bands music that trappy so i dont play other songs lol. besides some death metal xD

[@jimmyfranklin]

@@clo7245 hahaha that's awesome!! its a good band to be a fan of!

[@UnunderstandingScience]

Gets Slm then plays no Polyphia... I be sad

[@jimmyfranklin]

at the time I just liked the guitar!... now I can definitely rip some 40oz! haha!

[@Dannygotrekt]

To bad this signature guitar isn’t lefty 😢