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Is The New Explorer a Deal? | 2021 Epiphone Brendon Small Ghost Horse Floyd Rose Explorer Review

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The Trogly's Guitar Show

Күн бұрын

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@Trog
@Trog 3 жыл бұрын
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@88_TROUBLE_88
@88_TROUBLE_88 3 жыл бұрын
Can you get a SnowHorse? It's maybe too rare for you to get ahold of.. You teased it in a video awhile ago and I haven't ever heard anything about it being mentioned since then.. Is it really a guitar that is going to be produced?
@hkguitar1984
@hkguitar1984 3 жыл бұрын
Great review Austin, glad the new space is starting to come together. The must be BB Pro pickups as Busrtsbucker pickups are only ingle conductor and cannot be split. Still sounds pretty good even without Tone Pots!
@BK-lx5mo
@BK-lx5mo 3 жыл бұрын
MURMAIDER :)
@tomasscott7088
@tomasscott7088 3 жыл бұрын
i realize I'm kinda randomly asking but do anybody know of a good site to stream newly released movies online ?
@e7thstar
@e7thstar 3 жыл бұрын
Do you prefer this model over the fishman one? I do love how the fishman sounds. I'm torn between the two
@epasternak4206
@epasternak4206 Жыл бұрын
My wife bought this for me yesterday and I have to say as a charvel, Jackson, ESP and Gibson man, this guitar is excellent, $700 bucks out the door brand new! What a deal guys. The neck profile is perfect for me, this guitar is a tone monster and my hats off to the builders over seas. I will purchase a genuine Gibson explorer case to keep her safe, this guitar is to die for in my opinion.
@havefuckingheart
@havefuckingheart Жыл бұрын
Did the case fit?? I've heard the body is slightly different and doesn't fit in cases, would be excited to hear other
@Aquarius003
@Aquarius003 Жыл бұрын
​@@havefuckingheartSame here. Just bought mine for $630 and wanted to get a case with the $150 I saved
@seanhershey3390
@seanhershey3390 3 жыл бұрын
Home Movies was another amazing Brendon Smalls creation..
@iwaspaidtoflywithyoubatman
@iwaspaidtoflywithyoubatman 3 жыл бұрын
Has some more great and funny music from Brendon too.
@bearshark85
@bearshark85 3 жыл бұрын
Coach Mcgirt!!!
@HeelBJC
@HeelBJC 3 жыл бұрын
I like your dog
@barstow_
@barstow_ Жыл бұрын
That was him too? Crazy
@hippiebiker3399
@hippiebiker3399 3 жыл бұрын
I have all 3 Brendan Small Epiphones also… the Thunderhorse, Snow Falcon and now the Ghosthorse. The quality of each instrument is outstanding. Austin… glad you made it a priority to quickly document the Ghosthorse after it was released. Good job!
@joefromaccounting7818
@joefromaccounting7818 2 жыл бұрын
Man Im jealous of that collection!
@Powerwolf_Cultist
@Powerwolf_Cultist Жыл бұрын
Late reply but how do you feel about the differences between the Ghosthorse and Thunderhorse? Cause I'm thinking about getting just one of those two plus the Snow Falcon-
@RailRidersUnited
@RailRidersUnited 7 ай бұрын
I only have the ghosthorse, but I DID get it signed by Brendon at a Dethklok show
@maxmustardman298
@maxmustardman298 3 жыл бұрын
Dont forget, a floyd is not just a whammy arm to agressively yank on, but it also keeps your guitar in tune, whatever you do with it, especially with the locking nut. Hard to beat a decked floyd and, in my case, a well lubricated nut.
@matthewpierce6260
@matthewpierce6260 Жыл бұрын
Noooooo really thank u captain obvious
@barkerfunk2559
@barkerfunk2559 3 жыл бұрын
Trogly is in the FUCKING HOUSE
@davegallagher7428
@davegallagher7428 3 жыл бұрын
Great Guitar! I really wish all electric guitars made by Gibson, Fender whoever would make all of their guitars with access heels. They’re easier to play what’s the downside?
@BryanRobledor
@BryanRobledor 3 жыл бұрын
Most people go to this brands looking for tradition not innovation. But I'm right with you, having a series with modern features is super cool
@ericbgordon1575
@ericbgordon1575 3 жыл бұрын
That's why Eric Clapton had his signature models built with bigger necks than a giraffe, @@johnnyola2205. His hands are pretty big too.
@howtoshootstraighthtss4948
@howtoshootstraighthtss4948 2 жыл бұрын
24 frets doesnt make the neck longer, so it doesnt stick out further, it moves the neck pickup closer to the bridge and the 2 extra frets are added there, which does changes the sound of the neck pickup.
@cuda426hemi
@cuda426hemi 2 ай бұрын
You mean you actually were paying attention? @ 2:52? Wow.
@poundtacos4006
@poundtacos4006 3 жыл бұрын
Been playing guitar for 28 years,.. never used, nor know anyone that uses, the tone pot.
@Ramathorns
@Ramathorns 3 жыл бұрын
Been playing for 3 years. Used my tone pot like twice haha.
@fullclipaudio
@fullclipaudio 3 жыл бұрын
The only guitar/amp combo that I ever use a tone pot on is the Tele and the Blues Jr. amp. It wouldn't be possible to play the thing without a tone pot.
@liammurphy636
@liammurphy636 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah tone pots are more important for bass than guitar imo
@christopherguzzi1316
@christopherguzzi1316 3 жыл бұрын
Never use the tone pot?!?! How in the world do you get that sweet woman tone???☺☺☺
@barry3045
@barry3045 2 жыл бұрын
Turn up to ten and forget it
@ottoolsen9676
@ottoolsen9676 3 жыл бұрын
Floyd rose 1000 series is the most expensive Floyd made in Korea, but the top dog floyd's is made by Schaller in Germany.
@nascargas
@nascargas 3 жыл бұрын
I was surprised by the versatility of the tonal offerings in this guitar...without a tone knob. If it is possible for a cold metal guitar to sound warm...seems this is it. Makes me wonder what the glam metal rockers of my era would have sounded like with an axe like this. Great review! Nice to see you back up running reviews again.
@tcepilot
@tcepilot 2 жыл бұрын
Don’t know Brendon Small and not a very big explorer fan. With that being said, I want one!
@kevinolson1710
@kevinolson1710 3 жыл бұрын
I'll have to back Trogly on the quality of Epiphone especially the guitars from Korea the Masterbuilt from Indonesia are Awesome as well.
@dennisapplegate7553
@dennisapplegate7553 3 жыл бұрын
IMO the Korean World Instruments Corp are on par with the Major US companies, in many instances they surpass them on QC and playability.
@rodrossi9749
@rodrossi9749 3 жыл бұрын
My World Music Brian May signature is absolutely perfect.......amazing quality. I also have an Epiphone Les Paul built by Samick in 1994......killer guitar as well.
@ChrisEck13
@ChrisEck13 3 жыл бұрын
The manufacture of older Epiphones were contracted out to Asian manufacturers but these days Epiphone make all their guitars (aside from the USA made guitars that Gibson make) at their factory in China. Gibson actually owns the factory that makes today's Epiphones.
@F_K3NT_D
@F_K3NT_D 2 жыл бұрын
I’m a huge fan of the color scheme on this one. Looks like. Blueish fading to a nice gray.
@michaelmenkes8085
@michaelmenkes8085 3 жыл бұрын
Happy to compare this to my Prophesy Extura for anyone who's looking at both. 24 fret access is completely comfortable. I find the fishmans to be solid performers but a tad less organic than a Gibson Burstbucker in their classic mode. Its a skinnier neck more like an Ibanez and I tend to like my 60's slim tapers wider like I have on my Firebird. So this is more of the a big man's guitar and the Extura fits smaller people. Trogly thinks this feels long because he's not used to Explorer bodies. They're big and they sit a little forward naturally so they pair better with long limbed players.
@thunderbirdbrown3002
@thunderbirdbrown3002 Жыл бұрын
I'm a proud Dethklok and Galaticon fan and I ve been saying that Brandon Smalls is severely underated 🤘🏿!!It's great ti see this guitar here.Thanks Trogly! Maybe the world will catch on.Getcha Pull-Cheers ☕☕
@PureAsGold
@PureAsGold 3 жыл бұрын
Let's go boys! Love the new set up Austin can't wait for the gym to be complete!
@OrfinMusik
@OrfinMusik 3 жыл бұрын
So I got one of these after watching the review, always wanted an explorer and the specs and price to take the gamble and after setting it up properly I’m happy as can be with it
@rondobondo6600
@rondobondo6600 3 жыл бұрын
Wallmart
@kingcatnip2614
@kingcatnip2614 3 жыл бұрын
i remember being a teenager dreaming of the Thunderhorse haha it was out of stock so i went on the waiting list for the vampire blood moon explorer , i played so much dethklok on my vampire blood moon haha , this video is a trip down my teen years of bad ass music and guitars haha! , im a fan trogly! , you rock !
@samiam5557
@samiam5557 3 жыл бұрын
Gnarly guitar. I really like it. But don't like the Floyd Rose trem.
@RonniieSlays
@RonniieSlays Жыл бұрын
The Fishmans on the futura are active, and they're Gibson burst buckers. I own this and it's one of my favorites to play.
@XXTROB
@XXTROB 3 жыл бұрын
I picked up one of these ghost horse explorers and I absolutely love it
@mitchellsims2600
@mitchellsims2600 3 жыл бұрын
I don't know if having Dave Mustine in the Gibson line up has influenced the changes in their guitars but I like it! I like the fact you can get a Epiphone with a Floyd!
@Ramathorns
@Ramathorns 3 жыл бұрын
So hyped he did a review for his one. I’ve had my Ghosthorse for awhile. Great guitar and love how thorough the reviews are. Learned more about my own guitar!
@scottclark7592
@scottclark7592 3 жыл бұрын
to be honest, a explorer should be single wood-korina or mahogany-so the thinner the maple veneer the better tonewise. A great use for veneer.
@hchoe741
@hchoe741 3 жыл бұрын
20:30 trem plate is on backwards
@Black7Ninja
@Black7Ninja 2 жыл бұрын
One hell of a review man, one of the best I've watched. Glad the length didn't put me off hehe
@mburtondavis
@mburtondavis 3 жыл бұрын
I have the same Floyd Rose on my strat and have never had a problem with tuning stability but getting it in tune can be a hassle
@clanofhousecats8079
@clanofhousecats8079 3 жыл бұрын
I like it. Great price, just too busy buying other guitars at the moment
@SionynJones
@SionynJones 3 жыл бұрын
It's a instant classic sure to hold its value because of it uniqueness.
@chrisggoodwin777
@chrisggoodwin777 3 жыл бұрын
I've played 24 fret basses for 20 years, so 24 fret guitars feel right at home to me. Another great video!
@Markotto09
@Markotto09 3 жыл бұрын
Epiphone is stepping up their game.
@LiamD613
@LiamD613 3 жыл бұрын
I think this is gonna be a must own for me. My first electric guitar was a Vintage Metal Axxe series guitar (wraith model), black trans finish, 24 frets, floyd rose. I don’t own it anymore as I grew out of the “pointy guitar” phase of my life. This thing kinda reminds me of that guitar thanks to the specs, and it comes in one of my favourite Gibson shapes.
@D-tuna4lunch
@D-tuna4lunch 3 жыл бұрын
This is my fav release bc of the Floyd and 24 frets.
@pegglethon4553
@pegglethon4553 3 жыл бұрын
this channel has always been a great educational source for me as well as a guide on what to avoid or what to keep my eye on hehe.. I learned my first bits of guitar anatomy from you! thank you trogly for being a great source for anything guitar!
@PastelComGini
@PastelComGini 3 жыл бұрын
A huge collection of guitars was stolen from a guy named RobbyZ. If you buy vintage guitars, check it first. Search for it. I posted a comment on Trogly's last video, but I put a link and I guess it was automatically deleted.
@natashanyxx9486
@natashanyxx9486 3 жыл бұрын
I saw that too.
@andybungert
@andybungert 3 жыл бұрын
Gotta go Listen to some Dethklok after this!!!!
@sethgross3904
@sethgross3904 3 жыл бұрын
Can you actually pull up on that trem? Wtf is up with company’s putting Floyd rose trems on shit and not routing out the body!?!
@SionynJones
@SionynJones 3 жыл бұрын
The angled headstock helps but yeah I get what you mean.
@jamesnewton485
@jamesnewton485 3 жыл бұрын
Regardless of what some people think Epiphone is getting on their game. I've got an Epiphone Les Paul Traditional Pro III goldtop and it's a great guitar. I was considering an ESP EC256 but I went with the Epiphone because of the split coil design. Like this Explorer they're independent of each other. The ESP had one push pull pot for both so you didnt have a choice to split just one pickup. That was a couple of years ago, could be different now. Anyway, its been a great guitar.
@ScottyBrockway
@ScottyBrockway 3 жыл бұрын
I am GASing for this guitar so bad. I'd still have to rewire it anyways because I like 1 meg pots and don't like coil splitting, and I'd change the tuners to schallers probably, and upgrade the Floyd to the classic with FU-Tone stuff to make it a real thing to be reckoned with. The bigger horn is good for shredders because you're elbow is in the right place on the top. Killer looking guitar even if it looks grey in the video.
@jubei7259
@jubei7259 3 жыл бұрын
It looks great but those pups just sound way too bright for me. A tone pot would have tamed that brightness straight out so I don't get why there isn't one?
@Greg-vd5om
@Greg-vd5om 3 жыл бұрын
Trogly's in the HOUSE!!!
@Relayer6a
@Relayer6a 3 жыл бұрын
The bridge pickup is closer to the bridge on the production model than the one in the promo shot. And I don't believe that Epiphone uses genuine Honduran mahogany. And remember if it's not genuine mahogany then it's some cheaper substitute. I get that for an Explorer spec'd out like this that $800 isn't a lot, but it's still price creep for Epiphone guitars. That doesn't make me happy. $800 for a Chinese guitar is pushing it, IMO.
@Relayer6a
@Relayer6a 3 жыл бұрын
@@johnnyola2205 Didn't look like ebony to me either. Good point.
@SocksworthRiffs
@SocksworthRiffs 3 жыл бұрын
Likely macassar ebony. Also not all ebony is inky black, a lot of it is dyed that way.
@kb3khs
@kb3khs Жыл бұрын
I thought the guitar recording could have been better. I'd recommend an MD421 or SM7B. That ol 57 has some character that only a fender setup could love.
@kb3khs
@kb3khs Жыл бұрын
Good review though. Don't mind my critique.
@Jaryth14
@Jaryth14 3 жыл бұрын
I love the playing demo. I've got a death metal guitarist's most metal signature yet. What's the firs thing I should play on it? Chris Isaak's "Wicked Game"
@ralphwest8156
@ralphwest8156 3 жыл бұрын
Great versatility and 24 frets' fantastic' ...lovely flamed veneer really works with the chrome and black, Floyd actually looks right here in chrome - bit over complicated during a performance string break. 24 length looks nicely proportioned ...Gibson pups the with splits, oozes that extra tone choice ...crank her up'
@saltpeter7429
@saltpeter7429 3 жыл бұрын
It's a non- recessed Floyd. So I dont think string change will be that hard at all. I've only had the recessed Floyd's, too many. And I have hated them everytime.
@ericfuhrer2013
@ericfuhrer2013 3 жыл бұрын
Did the springs for the bridge come from the factory that way? You don't set the springs that way, it makes the middle spring moot as the two outside springs are stretched longer. Not impressed at all.
@dennisapplegate7553
@dennisapplegate7553 3 жыл бұрын
Most people that hate Floyd Rose's have that opinion because of poor / wrong set ups a properly set up Floyd is a dream . A improperly set up one is a nightmare. Nature of the beast. When you angle the two outside springs. It basically makes them progressive the two out ones provide a softer touch until you go further then the middle one begins to act as a progressive resistance. It is the way Jeff Beck sets them up and you can't really argue with that. He said it give a more sensitive feel and response .And it reacts to the slightest touch early and you still a strong resistance when you hammer it.. He should know. Right?
@SionynJones
@SionynJones 3 жыл бұрын
Yes both two I've had which had finish flaws had springs like this.
@ChuckNicholsonTRM
@ChuckNicholsonTRM 3 жыл бұрын
Well, it definitely doesn't make the middle spring "moot". The middle spring has less tension on it and exerts less pull, sure. It's still pulling though. One can fine tune the resistance on the trem by adjusting spring angles like that. I'm not saying that's what was done here, but it's not "wrong", per se.
@amandahuginkiss6868
@amandahuginkiss6868 3 жыл бұрын
@@ChuckNicholsonTRM Agreed, different string gauges might require more tension in a particular side of the bridge. Hybrid string sets. I've added springs to my Floyd Rose setup in order to tune down to D, or what have you. When someone says "You have to have it set up like this" I become suspicious.
@driptopher7222
@driptopher7222 3 жыл бұрын
Are you sure there's no tone pot? Brendon Small has mentioned several times that he likes to roll his tone knob back for a mellow lead tones and demonstrated it when he did his stream during the ghost horse's launch.
@eddiejr540
@eddiejr540 3 жыл бұрын
Epi website says 2 volume controls...so no tone!!!!
@dennisapplegate7553
@dennisapplegate7553 3 жыл бұрын
Not the first time a company put out a signature model that didn't have the spec.s of the endorsers guitar. Which is a shame . Hey Trogly good chops !
@ScottPaine
@ScottPaine 3 жыл бұрын
When are you going to do some Kramer Guitars? Gibson is starting to give them some love and so should we.. Kramer Tracii Guns Gunstar Voyager, Kramer Snake Sabo Baretta, Kramer Pacer Vintage (Tiger Finish) would be the top 3.
@rindred
@rindred 3 жыл бұрын
Sure, you could re-wire the existing pots, but really, there's room in the 3-way switch cavity that you could slap a tone knob up there. It'd be a rather tricky bit of soldering and might be a tad weird to have a knob over there. However, it'd make the guitar visually stand out even more.
@kirkwilson6229
@kirkwilson6229 3 жыл бұрын
The first thing I thought when I saw the toggle rout was "why is that so big? I guess you could put a tone knob in it."
@Gregariousblob
@Gregariousblob 3 жыл бұрын
Me in my Nyc apartment: “man this guy has a big yard”
@utecastronoova863
@utecastronoova863 3 жыл бұрын
Also: man, he pays a tenth of what my rent is. Hope your salary is worth ir.
@markjamesmeli2520
@markjamesmeli2520 3 жыл бұрын
I LOVE IT. The color (on my screen) is coming off as a gun-metal gray. The binding is awesome and really highlights it. I like the hardware too. It certainly would stifle the snobs who'd say Epiphones are inherently cheaply built guitars....not so with a Floyd Rose. The clean tones, although not fitting with the guitars aesthetics, are really choice. It's versatile in the sound dept. In my head, I could totally see Rick Nielsen of Cheap Trick coming out and belting through a lot of one of their sets with this. And the price point is fantastic, especially for the quality contained.
@SionynJones
@SionynJones 3 жыл бұрын
That it it's like a silver burst but with more blue tones the two I've had have nice tops but quite sloppy finish on binding and body. Hopefully my replacement will be better.
@bobross5580
@bobross5580 3 жыл бұрын
Great demo and unboxing! Love the channel.
@markbarnaart2381
@markbarnaart2381 2 жыл бұрын
I am still waiting to get one from Sweet water ! They said April !
@dbspecials1200
@dbspecials1200 3 жыл бұрын
Your audio is sounding good. the satin backs are great for playing shirtless. many moons ago I used to pull off dressing like Robert Plant. Let me not burden the world with trying to pull that off anymore.
@TVsBen
@TVsBen 3 жыл бұрын
I call that fret access issue the Epiphone epidemic. All Epiphone Les Pauls I've played have the same problem with the 22nd fret. 20 is easy, 21 is a little obstructed, and 22 is very particular. I've never had that on a Gibson, but it's true of my Epiphone Les Paul Muse and Les Paul Modern.
@countzero5150
@countzero5150 3 жыл бұрын
Man you got a winner with that top. I bought one and I liked it so much I bought a second. I can't say I like the epi lite cases, they're a bit... cheaply constructed, but they sure beat the hell out of a gig bag or a cardboard box.
@KainzMusic
@KainzMusic 3 жыл бұрын
I'm all in for that wide neck!
@millermonsterair
@millermonsterair 24 күн бұрын
i know brenden small more from Home Movies than anything else.. seriously considering buying a ghosthorse.
@Ste_Va
@Ste_Va 3 жыл бұрын
Non recessed floyd and no tone this is a very EVH explorer. Definitely want to check one out but the burstbucker pickups were not my thing last time i tried them.
@MattSmithMe
@MattSmithMe 3 жыл бұрын
Wonder if this has a neck dive problem like many Explorers and Firebirds do.
@karengayle9331
@karengayle9331 3 жыл бұрын
Older Kramers had no tone control.
@Win7ermu7e
@Win7ermu7e 3 жыл бұрын
You dishonor your house by not putting that FR arm in during the demo.
@gavinreeves2624
@gavinreeves2624 3 жыл бұрын
I've been waiting for you to do this video 😁 god I need this guitar 😭
@teemoleague907
@teemoleague907 3 жыл бұрын
I will send you one brother
@gavinreeves2624
@gavinreeves2624 3 жыл бұрын
@@teemoleague907 your joking aren't you?
@zipto1439
@zipto1439 3 ай бұрын
@@gavinreeves2624have you bought it yet
@stereoroid
@stereoroid 3 жыл бұрын
I hope you get a chance to review the Epiphone Alex Lifeson Axcess model. LP with a piezo-loaded Floyd Rose for $899?
@hammersandchords2897
@hammersandchords2897 3 жыл бұрын
Agree 100%
@spencerd3696
@spencerd3696 3 жыл бұрын
What’s with the massive route for that toggle switch?
@SionynJones
@SionynJones 3 жыл бұрын
That's just a standard route for an explorer. Dose seem excessive though
@mrk4510
@mrk4510 Жыл бұрын
The veneer on yours looks Great. Allot of these look like 2 different veneers. The wood grain goes one way on the top and completely different on the bottom and I don't like that. Def have to Cherry pick one that has a good top.
@clarkbabin9799
@clarkbabin9799 3 жыл бұрын
I'm liking the ghost horse more than the thunder horse. Only thing missing is a tone control. I like to roll my tones back a little off full depending on what I'm playing. The other explorer you compared it to seemed to have a slightly different horn where the toggle switch is. As far as the horn I think it couldve been narrowed by the neck. But I think Brendan plays some over hand so likely that horn isn't an issue for him. Floyd rose trims I find are so much better than any other. Once you do a set up they are such a joy to use.
@killasting
@killasting 3 жыл бұрын
Mine came with a destroyed Epilite Case and the Low E tuning peg tilted from impact, when looking closer I found a finish crack/check at the screw of tuning peg. Got another one from Sam Ash and the same exact thing... you can barely see the damage but it drives me crazy knowing it’s there since all my gear is usually mint.
@SionynJones
@SionynJones 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah I had to send two back the third is acceptable though.
@killasting
@killasting 3 жыл бұрын
@@SionynJones I guess it’s not just me then. That’s a shame, not getting a hard shell case is criminal for top grade Epiphone. At least the one I have has a nice top on it.
@Grease-Goblin
@Grease-Goblin 10 ай бұрын
Just got one last week, and it's an amazing guitar, especially for the price. Money's a little tight right now, so I probably shouldn't have bought a new guitar, but now that I have it in hand, I can't say I regret it. Amazing buy.
@jamesrobinson529
@jamesrobinson529 3 жыл бұрын
I've had a Dean Z for about 10 years. It has served me well. The cost was $199. It was a great guitar for the price. The neck feels great (1 1/16th nut width, 24.75 scale length); I think it's a standard C. However, because the body is very radical and large, it's cumbersome in small spaces, such as in front of a computer desk or small stage. My taste has changed since buying this guitar, so personally, I would skip buying another because it's awkward. Metalocalypse and Brendon influenced my decision to buy it, actually. I don't regret the purchase at all, I'm just in a different place in my guitar playing journey.
@SionynJones
@SionynJones 3 жыл бұрын
That's a fine example of a Ghosthorse so far I've had to return two. Both had not properly scraped on fretboard side with dirty streaks across all the binding by the frets. Worse the second one had no finish around the top strap button that was right down to the wood. The second guitar cases neck support want installed properly and was loose with exposed screws. Quite a disappointment I'd of loved to received that fine example you have. Hopefully the 3rd replacement will be better.
@lauralomenda2266
@lauralomenda2266 Жыл бұрын
Wow! You outdid yourself, Trogley! You played the best ever! I think that guitar made you play better! I remember the first time I picked up my friend's flying V, I had to play rock and I had to compose a piece, but now I forgot it. LOL
@edwardmayo1058
@edwardmayo1058 Жыл бұрын
Holy crap! Trogly's face!!!
@lasombra_br
@lasombra_br 3 жыл бұрын
I gave this guitar I try and really liked the finish and playability, loved the neck, which is why I tried it, but did like the way it sounded. Decided to go with a Les Paul Tribute Plus, also from Epiphone.
@SionynJones
@SionynJones 3 жыл бұрын
That's what you have to do this guitar has a unique sound of its own.
@miked9000
@miked9000 3 жыл бұрын
After a long wait, mine has finally arrived. So here is my take. On first inspection, it looked real nice. Have not found any issues with any of the cosmetics, so thats cool. The action was way high up, so i lowered the Floyd, but could not get it low enough to my preference before it bottomed out. O.K. It should be fine after I set it back up. So, as with all guitars a buy, I did a full tear down of the body, pickups, bridge, etc, and found some not so great issues with the neck, and frets. It does have quite a few frets that need to be trimmed, so my hands do not get shredded while playing, but there one major issue is on the 14th fret. It appears as though they had a problem setting the fret itself, and they used some kind of filler to cover up the damage done to the fret board. The problem is, the filler the used is white, and then I noticed a lot of tiny white specks all over the fret board, as if they filled a lot of imperfections. Now, it is not noticeable unless you take a close look, but the fret "repair" is a little more obvious, but still isnt a sore thumb. The neck is very back bowed, and I am putting 9's on it, so it should come back easily. I am an ebony fret board guy, just love black fret boards, but I have seen rosewood darker than this. Oh yeah, the little symbol thing on the 12th fret, is actually a little "lumpy". So after all the critiques, I still love it. Is it an $800 guitar? By a long shot, yes.
@SionynJones
@SionynJones 3 жыл бұрын
Cool I had to send back 2 till I got one that was acceptable. Was quite disappointed epiphone have been killing it with QC lately. Glad you got one your happy with.
@miked9000
@miked9000 3 жыл бұрын
@@SionynJones What was your issue? I finished all most of the work on it last night. Put EMGs in it, had to tap the bridge pin sleeves a little deeper to get my action where i want it, without bottoming the floyd out. I only use my bridge pickup, so when i gutted the p/u, and pots, i left the selector switch in, unwired, and made some long wires so i could put the battery in with the switch. tuned it, played for about an hour, and was happy. Still need to restring it, adjust the truss rod, and set the intonation, but it plays really good already. Since it came with real, tapped Gibson Burstbuckers, I should be able to get at least $150 out of them, so my pickups paid for themselves.
@SionynJones
@SionynJones 3 жыл бұрын
@@miked9000 cosmetic first time shoddy scraping of frets and finish cracks. Second had a broken case. Third I would say is acceptable binding was better but not great.
@user-jh7ki9sn5h
@user-jh7ki9sn5h 4 ай бұрын
They must have made different colors cuz mine is more like the green one. I was really hoping mine would have looked more like that one
@zakktastrophe5955
@zakktastrophe5955 3 жыл бұрын
actually the thin layer of paint is because brendon prefers his guitars to have 1 layer of paint because it has a touch more of a better tone (9:01)
@amandahuginkiss6868
@amandahuginkiss6868 3 жыл бұрын
This looks lovely. If it is too heavy / hard on the shoulder, get a wider guitar strap.
@gregsayre4700
@gregsayre4700 3 жыл бұрын
I just wish that when Gibson uses a Floyd they would put a F spaced pickup in
@FroggerCS
@FroggerCS 2 жыл бұрын
18:09 skyhunter, nice
@rockerfromhk
@rockerfromhk 3 жыл бұрын
Explorer matches with Floyd Rose. I have Floyd Rose on my Gibson 1976 Limited Edition Explorer, rocks so great.
@michelroerdink6587
@michelroerdink6587 3 жыл бұрын
That's the riff from Cyclone Temple! Nice guitar by the way. Love your channel. Greetings from Holland.
@lapatata7564
@lapatata7564 Жыл бұрын
Good video bro!!!🤟🎸 Please tell me where do you bought it!!!! the link !!!
@AzurezApex
@AzurezApex Жыл бұрын
I'd consider this cause of its affiliation with brendon small and metalocalypse but damn if it isn't a floyd rose. I just fsr cannot get into floyd roses. Edit: Just found out abt blocking the bridge might try it out with the floyd rose I have it's a jackson js32 warrior w/white bevels
@ronkramer9737
@ronkramer9737 Жыл бұрын
Did you notice how close the E strings are to the edge of the fretboard?
@Disembodied_Voice
@Disembodied_Voice 2 жыл бұрын
I found the Epiphone Thunderhorse used from Guitar Center a few years ago for a great price and ordered it. It arrived in two pieces and chipped all up the back end. I was unhappy to say the least lol. Haven't found one for a decent price since.
@jessmess89
@jessmess89 3 жыл бұрын
That body shape is called the extura... they made them for the prophecy series
@mentula3784
@mentula3784 3 жыл бұрын
I love mine, but the fret finishing was shocking and required a tech to finish what should have been done by the factory. Action was hilariously high out the box. Now its sorted it plays as well as it sounds. I love explorers and am a huge fan of Brendon Small but the quality bears watching on current epiphones
@joesatchton212
@joesatchton212 3 жыл бұрын
Trogs: Just announced - a new Epiphone ALEX LIFESON LP. Please....PLEASE tell us that you plan to get one to review! I know I'm in the minority around here, but for sure there are quite a bunch of us who just aren't interested in LPs unless they come with a Floyd/similar trem. At 899USD, the new Epi Lifeson sounds like it is STACKED with features and tones, totally befitting Lifeson's sonic style throughout the years - onboard piezo, Floyd, Access Heel, stereo output, coil splitting. Honestly, sounds like the perfect LP style axe for this Ibanez / Suhr boy. Please get one to examine TROGLY-style.... Cheers!
@zigzagrz
@zigzagrz 3 жыл бұрын
next time you do a guitar with a trem (floyd or traditional), measure the spacing between the two studs and also lift the trem and show the spring block to show if its a brass, steel, etc... along with its measurement (usually stamped on there)
@SionynJones
@SionynJones 3 жыл бұрын
It's steel certainly not brass unless it been plated.
@francismendoza3322
@francismendoza3322 11 ай бұрын
Would you be able to find out if the Ghosthorse Explorer would fit into the Gibson Deluxe Protector TSA case for Explorer?
@jamesbuchanan1641
@jamesbuchanan1641 3 жыл бұрын
Does it have fret nibs
@DanielBobke
@DanielBobke 3 жыл бұрын
Liking the display of the guitars out on your driveway!
@nallephu1234
@nallephu1234 3 жыл бұрын
Floyd rosé Also on Richie Falkner (Judas Priest) flying v Epiphone with satin neck
@firegod555
@firegod555 7 ай бұрын
13:07 I don't really know anything about guitars, so I was wondering why it matters that piece of metal doesn't stick to the magnet?
@chrispychreme02
@chrispychreme02 3 жыл бұрын
I’m tempted to buy one of these since I’m in the market for an explorer, but I think I’ll hold out for another explorer.
@ericbgordon1575
@ericbgordon1575 3 жыл бұрын
If I wanted this specific model, it would be with the ultimate goal to swap out those volume controls with stacked ones, a la Danelectro.
@WalkenDead
@WalkenDead 3 жыл бұрын
I have the purple extura. been nice if it had came with a case......
@paulwhickerthetallvicar
@paulwhickerthetallvicar 3 жыл бұрын
Latest signature release with a Floyd is the Epiphone Alex Lifeson Les Paul Axcess.... looks like there is a wait list so I guess no review for a while?
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