Is This the Epiphone I've Been Waiting Years For?! || Inspired by Gibson Les Paul Custom Demo/Review

[@agufish]

Only took me long enough, huh? The quarantine release schedule continues... 😂 Oh, and by the way, you might want to keep an eye on my Instagram/Facebook in the coming days for a massive announcement!

[@andybungert]

Cough cough HB Signature cough cough?

[@rocknrollguitar]

I saw the annoucement! Love this white one tho someone should slap a bigsby on it! Everything is better with a bigsby

[@marcoalexanderwinthermikke9132]

Dear Hunter For some time now, i have commented on almost every video (along with PM's your Instagram and dammit, i almost sent you an email...!) you have put out, since we got the news of the delayed production of the HB Agufish SIG guitar. Now that we have a specific date of the (MUCH awaited!) release, i would like to say, from the bottom of my heart: Fuck Y.... i mean Sorry, for the amount of comments and PM's that i have sent about the guitar, the last couple of months. The excitement i feel, when i see the pictures of the upcoming guitar, makes me so happy, that my dog films me and puts it on DogTube and gets millions of views. Iiiiiiiiiim kinda a celebrity.... Voof Voof and all that... Anyways, sorry for my continous rude and obnoxious comments and PM's about the release of the guitar, these couple of months. Im stopping from now on. If i like the 1'st one (which i am 100% buying!), i think i will buy a 2nd one. And thank you for reading this random, attempted comic comment. I know your own Doggo isnt that happy at the moment, but i hope she gets better soon. A lot of love from Denmark! Cant wait for my..... *Inhales Intensely*.... GODDAMN AGUFISH HB SIGNATURE GUITAAAAAAAAAAARR!!!!!!!!!! - Marco

[@JoeBlack1108]

Covid guitar brand is making people in your comment section cough

[@thedanksavatron7782]

◼️◾▪️▪️🔥👁️🔥▪️▪️◾◼️ Keep on keeping on brother 🎸

[@asgerhatten3450]

Hunter when he does not have anything to review: anyway here is a singlecut

[@HellaSooner]

I'm absolutely fine with that.

[@blobfishesandothertypesofm2299]

Top 10 guitar KZbinrs who have SWORN!

[@childhoodtoys3919]

I bought the ebony version and it's honestly one of the best guitars I've played and the quality control was really really good

[@sajidmahmud_]

How much does it weighs?

[@kevinforbes6391]

Just got mine last week. Agree completely. And owning a Les Paul is not something I ever thought I'd say. Always was against it. Not anymore!

[@sawbonesquad4876]

Yes, the ebony neck is wonderful

[@dkrawk8309]

i feel sorry for you....buy Gibson Studio....and the only reason why you would not throw epis out of the window, would be the thought of how much you paid for the junk

[@leonardkrasner5811]

@@dkrawk8309 guitar snob? Just asking.

[@jiffyI]

I didn't even know this guitar existed until my grandpa sent me a book with it on the cover and ever since then it's been one of my life goals to obtain it.I think this might be the year.

[@Blitzkrieg.u812]

I bought one... its a heavy guitar.. but i like it that way... i have NO issues at all with quality... and it plays very..very well... very low action without the buzz... i am very satisfied with the epi... then i installed gibson pups in it(500t/496r) it f$#king screams as i like it... worth the money!!

[@moneortiz1614]

How heavy is it? I think a lot of us want to know it. Greetings bro.

[@yeti1002]

@@moneortiz1614 my guess , it was 9 lb plus at least.

[@uncleteo8201]

I got the ebony les paul custom a couple weeks ago and I absolutley love it!

[@Chammoose]

I appreciate how honest you are about your reviews. Some other channels just rave on and on about how “awesome” the one they’re demoing is but rarely give constructive criticism. You point things out that matter that are flaws when they pick up a guitar and play it. Great video!

[@BenjaminReese-h8x]

Is pushing a $1300 Chinese guitar honest? Shouldn't it say Chibson instead?

[@triledink]

i just wish that epiphone would get a bunch of Flying V and Explorer models, Bring back Thunderhorse and make a Cherry Flying V.

[@agufish]

They’re only just getting started with this initial relaunch :)

[@wrenchhead4378]

I bought a 2020 epi V and i like it! Not as nice as my expensive guitars, but really good value....

[@Sticky_Tea]

I'm waiting for more info on the new prophecy series models

[@SrDeMaFp]

Tim Stokkers For real. Feels like it’s taking forever...

[@anonymousarsonist9653]

Epiphone needs to make a red Korina V with gold hardware and white pickguard because Kirk’s v

[@ZBspicey]

I bought it a few weeks ago and I am shocked about the quality. Great buy

[@donthewatcher8835]

no coil taps and ebony fretboard made me get the 2020 version i traded in my alpine 2015 Lp Custom yesterday 2/10/2021, and i have some 490r/498t's waiting to be introduced to "Alpine" my Marshall Amp, a boss metalzone mt2 and boss Ge- 7 , is all i need............

[@superalex1988]

Im no Gibson/epiphone guy, but I think the new headstock looks better 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@chuckmckillip5377]

Alejandro Lopez That new headstock is 🔥🔥🔥

[@graphicartdude]

To each their own by I find it gaudy with the double triangle and prefer minimalist headstocks.

[@JeremyLeech]

LOVE the new headstock

[@blaisevaughan5608]

@@graphicartdude that makes sense, but I definitely think it looks better than the old one. There’s a lot of issues with Gibson/Epiphone headstocks, but there won’t be any major changes “because tradition”

[@donthewatcher8835]

i never liked the original gibson headstock , gibson headstock looks better with a Epiphone name over it.. the Epi, kalamazoo headstock should be on a Gibson......... epiphone headstock looks good with binding looks bland without it. but so what , Playing loud hard and fast , makes me forget about headstock.

[@nobs7199]

I'm with you on the neck thing. That being said,the new Epi LP 60s has one of the best necks I`ve ever felt on an Epi. 60s slim "C".

[@corneliuscrewe677]

I just picked up a Koa topped Custom, I’m just in love with it. They aren’t perfect, but I’m getting her dialed in. I even love the stock pickups, they sound just great. That neck is really odd at first, but I like they way it feels while playing. Biggest surprise, it resonates just like my 1955 Junior.

[@williambeckham7703]

I have always loved the how Mick Ronson scraped the paint of his Custom. He said that he felt that it gave it more breathing room!

[@Kabayoth]

Some say he's followed a riff to the bottom of the Marianas trench seeking better compression. And the only thing known to make him squeal with glee is an octave pedal through Fluence modern pickups. All we know is, he's Da Fisch!

[@jeffthompson1869]

Yeah, I totally agree on the old headstock with binding was cool - and the new/old headstock looks cool without the binding - but in the end - it looks like Epiphone, which is the oldest brand of guitar that I know of - that is still around - was the surprise hit of Winter NAMM.

[@DevilsAdvocate92]

Thx for making this quarantine bearable through your content, keep it up

[@snop6176]

I just bought one in black and I absolutely love it. It's soooo comfortable

[@roosterj2599]

I love the headstock. It isn't a Gibson. It's an Epi. Don't think about it. Don't be critical. Epiphone is bada$$. No doubt about it. I'm in. Im ordering now.

[@williamsporing1500]

I sold my two gibsons and have been playing epis since ‘94

[@roosterj2599]

@@williamsporing1500 I played my first Epiphone Les Paul Custom in 1989. I was at this huge guitar shop in San Diego (not GC) and I was there to buy a Charvel Predator and there was a revolving rack of Les Pauls. There was a card that said $399 above them. I decided to check them out. I had never heard of an Epiphone Les Paul. I'd only seen their acoustic and semi hollow guitars up until then. The first one I picked was a black LP Custom. Everything on the rack was a custom. Either black or white. I plugged into this Marshall Micro Stack that sounded freakin amazing and right away fell in love. This guitar had my name on it. At the time I was a touring guitarist in a metal band that was half hair metal and half Slayer. Yeah. It was interesting, but people loved us. Anyway, the black and red crackle finish Charvel Predator matched well with my BC Rich Warlock, Bitch, Mockingbird and my 3 USA gunslingers. I was trying to find a suitable road worthy axe to get my gunslingers or at least 2 of them off the road. I bought the Charvel cash. The store had a credit line and my young, long haired ass qualified so I bought the Epi LP Custom as well. Dude! I couldn't stop playing that damn thing! I later found an Epi flying V with a Floyd Rose tremelo bridge and after some pickup swapping I had two Epis and a Charvel that I gigged with until Nirvana killed the scene. I had the Epi LP and bought a few MIM Strats and started down the Grunge road until I was forced to cut my hair and get a job. Later on kids and marriage happened and I sold most of my guitars for bills, Christmas, cars, etc. I my 89 LP Custom. Now I have an 09 Epi LP Standard and a 2020 Epi Explorer and love them. I can't wait for the Kirk Hammett Epis coming soon. Hope ya dig my story.

[@dontcallmemarty2177]

Just got one

[@michaelheller8841]

I have owned many Gibson Les Pauls throughout the years. Some pretty expensive ones and a few here and there I got lucky on. I am down to my last one and only one. It's not because of them ever being a problem, they were all great. Playing since I was 15 I'm 51 now so things change for sure. I never cared for an Epiphone to tell you the truth. I just couldn't get past the big oversized ugly headstock to me, so why even try one right? So it never caught my attention. At the end of last year, It caught my attention. The Inspired By Gibson line caught my eye with the new style headstock. Since the end of 2020, I went on an Epiphone craze and tried them all out. It started with a Sheraton II, I know big headstock lol but it was cool with all the mother of pearl inlays very nicely done. The guitar I picked up used, played it, it sounded so good and easy to play like a Gibson ES 335. After that, I was all in on Epiphone. I decided next to get an Epi Les Paul Modern figured, Epi Les Paul SG 61' Epi less Paul 59' Epi ES 335 Figured and last coming tomorrow, an Epi Les Paul black beauty custom oh yeah! I couldn't have done all of that with Gibson. So, I can tell you, Epihpnes makes some great guitars. Thanks for the video.

[@williambeckham7703]

Yesir I agree. I got an Epiphone Les Paul Custom Silver burst a month ago and it's mucking awesome!

[@dillavou444]

I am an epi fanboy, I have two of them. Always been a fan of the "clipped ear" headstock. The new headstock seems cool, but I would like it better if it were 10% reduced in size. It looks too large for the body. You can see it how the tuning machines are further away from the split diamond inlay, than on the other headstock. Just my observations, great video as always. Cheers!

[@t3july]

I got this a year or so ago as my first serious guitar after using a guitar center Lugana for years and I love it. Threw in a body and neck 59 humbuckers to get some more classic sound out of it (want Gibson 57’s but low on money right now) and oh boy i am in love with this guitar even more now. Next step is a new amp and a peddle and then a few years from now i have my eyes on the wine red Gibson studio les Paul. But thats years away from now.

[@MakeAllThingsBeautiful]

hi, could you recommend an affordable amplifier to go with the epiphone les paul custom, as in less than $300, ideally less than $100 just to practice with really, i'd love some nice reverb effect ideally ... also i'd like a really nice solid case with some fur lining for it to fit snugly into

[@alexboldis4481]

Your demo's are only getting better and better, good job !

[@devondadude420]

I got the 2020 SG custom from epiphone. I got it from Sweetwater and I love it. Its beautiful and amazing.

[@joes1804]

Supermandad's fortress any fret issues?

[@thehoppo]

I watched all the ad's just for you hon

[@agufish]

Appreciate you bb

[@bergglobus2428]

Someday, I hope, they will bring back an Epiphone RD

[@tragicallymalicious1]

You can buy one right now, and its pretty nice.

[@delbert9357]

I have the AIO version of this. Rosewood finger board though. I replaced the pickups with EMG 57/66 and all of the electronics from EMG. All solderless. After about 4 months I set the neck relief and action. I use NYXL 09/42 strings. The only other thing I am going to do is replace the Grovers with Graph Tech ratio Tuning machines. One of the best guitars I own!! You can get any sound you want out of it depending on your amp and effects. it costs around 550.00 with a 192.00 SKB hard case included shipped.

[@axelvelazquez183]

I have an Ltd Ec 1000t with dimarzio 36th anniversary PAFs its full thiccness no chambering or comfort carves, honestly if you want a LP custom copy thats where you need to go, its made in Korea, i like the headstock a looooot more than the new epiphones, the weight leveling, crowning and details are on point, it was about $899 3 years ago and sounds waaaaaay above its price range, i will never part ways with it, its my babe.

[@danielgregory9564]

I have a Epi LP Custom just like this one. A older Epi LP standard. And a Epi LP Studio. I am very impressed with all of them. They are really solid guitars.

[@EM-km8em]

Do you find the sound on the custom better ?

[@Dudesbrewsguitarreviews]

Bought one. Love the guitar not the pickups so much but easily changeable to a JB/Jazz set and it will be a roaring paul in no time

[@TexasDog3]

That white guitar is gorgeous! And sounds beautiful!

[@marktoken6052]

I have the same Epiphone LP custom, same color..love it

[@patrickromero5365]

I agree with you I have a 2014 but mine is all modified it has Custom shop pearly Gates 50s wiring ebony fretborad tone pros new switch craft switch and input Jack Grover Locking tuners custom truss rod cover chrome toggle switch ring and tip over sized chrome pickup rings custom knobs and I got the frets leveled and polished my Epiphone is my dream guitar I love it plus I have USA Stratocaster Elite so I got the best of both worlds.

[@steveknoxville5224]

I can't wait to go to guitar stores and try out this beauty!!!! You're videos help fill that void for now lol

[@stevencordick6228]

I have 3 epis. Lps and a firecat. My red 96 built in czech at the samick plant is my workhorse. Fabulous guitar

[@wrenchhead4378]

I bought a 2020 Epi V... its my cheapest guitar, having said that I really like it!

[@SpaTZz9]

I have this one in Ebony. This is a great guitar. Mine is smooth to play. no high frets. Sounds and plays like a Les Paul

[@yoshz8741]

this review really helped!! I just got mine for around 500 usd second hand and I am not disappointed at all :DD

[@robbestrane]

One of the few videos on yt where the reviewer doesn't say that "the neck is very comfortable". One of the few honest reviews

[@PedroYippeekayaye]

Your songs are pretty good and I just bought this guitar off eBay after watching this. I also own a gold Epiphone Les Paul Classic (worn)

[@bernardthehaster2016]

Im saving for the black version of the custom, it looks so gorgeous

[@rickhill6277]

Great Vid man! I’ve been playing Epiphone since the mid ‘60s. Over the years I’ve had a few sub par ones but I must say more Good ones than bad! I use them not because of the price as I have played Gibson’s and still own one, but more for their sound, feel and reputation! At 67 I still was Giging 4 to 5 times a week and doing Studio work at the same time (until COVID-19). Please keep up the Good Work, love your content! Please stay Safe and Healthy! Cheers from Salem, Ohio!

[@The_Hobby_Playground]

I have that exact same Epi LP Custom...it's buy far, my favorite guitar.

[@USMCCGAGNG]

Your playing gives great credence to your points of view. Thank you! 🎸

[@savagewakolee2116]

I got the epi silverburst and dude I am not joking I literally play it more than a real Gibson Les Paul, it sounds better IMHO they nailed it!!! Now if I can score an Epiphone sponsorship that'll be cool 😎 💯 thanks for your video !!

[@KeganVanSickle]

Cool demo and song Hunter!

[@aldenwilkins]

Can’t wait for the Prophecy updates to come out, and for you to review them.

[@ThunderousNinja]

My family hated the alpine white and i adored it since teenhood. They always want me to do black guitars. Im doing this instead. Now that i have good cash flow, im buying one. It makes me happy every time i look at one. Ive never had my own white guitar and Epiphone makes some lovely guitars. My #1 favorite brand for the $$$ excited!!!

[@phillipholt6005]

I'm telling you the new LP Muse has the closest sound to the Custom PRO wtthout all the beautiful cosmetics. The muse alone has a beautiful color. I chose the red one and I noticed the red has a midst of gold sprinklers that you have to look hard to find it and once you do you appreciate even it more.

[@MultiGoulash]

Just bought one of these, really like it through my Orange rig

[@vladfromoslo2518]

I have one korean Custom Black Beauty from 2000 and it is my best gitar, and I do not mind the rosewood fingererboard. Tunes Forever and is Beauty to play and to look at! Epiphone can surprise for sure!

[@scottanderson4175]

I was a huge Epiphone fan but I purchased a Paul Reed Smith SE Tremonti and I absolutely love it

[@travistoole]

Another great review in the books, Mr Fish

[@retrocny5625]

Still not a headstock design I really dig but it's definitely an improvement over the previous design. Definitely looks better. I could not STAND the previous design and it's one of the primary reasons why I've never had any interest in picking up a cheaper epi custom, even though the LPC is my favorite guitar design without equal. I think ESP/LTD does a much better job doing a 3x3 gibson inspired headstock than epiphone had been doing. Still prefer it over this design. Several years back I bought an Edwards LPC in their version of Alpine white. Gold hardware, duncans with gold covers, headstock design is almost a direct copy of Gibson as well, not your typical Eclipse headstock. I don't think you can find them to buy anymore. They were totally separate to their Eclipse models, basically real copies of a Custom. I may be wrong but I think the model number was E-LP-92 or something similar. I absolutely love that guitar, and it's the closest thing I'm going to get to getting a real custom one day. Just way outside my budget unless I find a heavily used one for a steal that's still got some years left in it.

[@michaelballard4095]

Just bought one in black. Love it!

[@maxscardanelli6185]

I lost it at the Trapt meme for the sponsor section of the video. Good job as always Hunter!

[@solilaquy]

i just watched a video of yours from 2016. you've come a LONG way, and should be proud. Even though i enjoyed your videos back them as well, the new stuff you've been making is vastly advanced. also, any possibilities to review kiesel guitars?

[@Mrrogerz5150]

the song at the beginning was fantastic🤘

[@nechastivi3187]

I had similar Harley Benton, SC 550, not the same quality but for 130$ it's good, looks really great. Everything can be fixable(for me fret leveling, action, nut change etc. Is free) and upgradable.

[@williamsporing1500]

I had two Gibson LPs since the 70’s…gold top and a custom. Then, in ‘94, my kids bought be an Epi LP (korean) for Father’s Day to have something ‘not valuable’ laying around to beat on. I set it up, changed all the stuff to switchcraft, put Duncan PAFs and a set of NOS ‘58 caps in it. I ended up selling the gibsons because the Epi is my go to, it’s been in studios and stages all over the country and a couple countries. I guard that thing with my life. Picked up a 2016 custom pro in koa a few months ago. It’s a pretty good guitar, but I haven’t had the time work on it yet. Everybody talking about the headstock….that’s the LAST thing I look at when looking at a guitar! Lol the neck, the tone….that’s what makes a great guitar for me

[@derekjohnson5720]

Bought this guitar yesterday, arrived today. Been playing it for a few hours, verdict. Looks stunning, tone and volume pots work brilliant, must be lucky as perfect out of the box. Only thing I can fault it for is the pickups, they sound horrific and will defo be getting replaced. Was playing it threw a katana mk2 100w on the same settings I use for my Vintage V100 les Paul with the wilkinson pups and the wilkinson pups are a lot better sounding. True what they say about the probuckers=mudbuckers. You would think with it being a custom and costing the same as a Epi tribute plus they could at least put the gibson 57's on it like they do on the Tribute plus.

[@AstralBayo]

Hi. Which one you prefer ? Vintage or Epiphone ? I'm looking for a new LP and don't know which one I'm gonna choose. 😁

[@derekjohnson5720]

@@AstralBayo v100 all day long. I prefer the shape of the V100 with the more pointier horn. The Wilkinson pickups are a lot better than the probuckers. They are solid built guitars and hold tune forever. I'm actually going to be buying another V100 next month as I sold mine a few months due to fairlow but back working and miss my V100!

[@maahitomatsumoto1708]

Custom or modern which one you suggest?

[@derekjohnson5720]

@@maahitomatsumoto1708 custom!

[@pa-pyro2804]

I think anything near 700 dollars there should not be a single problem or sharp fret on it. That's a decent price and should be no quality problem

[@Soldano999]

That's the price i paid for my fender US Highway and it's spotless.

[@FormlessCJ]

Just picked this one up at GuitarCenter for $400.

[@changoman]

@@FormlessCJ special sale?

[@JaydepoolMusic]

I just ordered mine!

[@alexandercarlinmusic9467]

When I played one of the new SGs at NAMM I got so hype seeing they had grover tuners and graph tech nuts

[@mikemanne8112]

Very Nice Review. Well done. (agufish) !

[@harveyterry6418]

I absolutely love mine, used to jam every night till Corona.

[@DavidOakesMusic]

The new headstock is sooooo nice.

[@generalgrievous5299]

WHAT ABOUT FRANK IERO !?!??!!??! HE ALSO USES THIS LES PAUL !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@AndyDion]

That demo track was brutal. Your music is why I subscribed a long time ago!

[@ghostmacgee1654]

Great riffage! Thanks for the Epiphone props from a fellow Epiphile! My Epi Les P. Std is my fave 6 string. 2020 was an epic turning point, glad to see they did not undo things in 2021. Also, thanks for being intelligent while still rockin. You help prove it can be done!👻

[@connorbaker1716]

I have the 2019 version of this and I love it!

[@robspectre1973]

I own a Gibson SG from 1983 (plays and sounds mean), John Petrucci KOA (phenomenal instrument in every way), some BC Rich Warlocks, Schecters, and others (10 guitars in all). My absolute favorite guitar? My 2014 Epiphone Silverburst Les Paul Custom. Guitar build quality is phenomenal and plays great. The Probuckers sounded "meh" at best but not horrible. Gutted the Epiphone and replaced all the electronics with EMG Kerry King set and it is just evil. By far my favorite guitar. Epiphone makes some really nice products. Played an SG Prophecy with Fishman PUs in it a few weeks back. I was very impressed.

[@fretted]

Exact one on order. Mine will be Plek’d at Sweetwater. Hopefully frets will be better. Also getting a tusq nut.

[@sagartawre6267]

Is sweetwater reliable ?

[@swedish_vikings]

Awesome vid hunter, thanks for the review/demo! I have the old version (in black) and i love it!

[@cardo_theonly]

Absolutely perfect review and definitely got me sold on this beauty 😁

[@destroso]

I have an epiphone Riviera made in Korea. It’s awesome. The elitist series are awesome too.

[@RoachDoggJr2112]

I own the Epiphone Inspired by Gibson SG Standard in Alpine White. Lemme tell you, it's a fuccen BEAST. Easily my No.1 Because SABBATH. With my Orange, Sabbra Cadabra, and DS1 I get the very close to Iommi's sound with my SG.

[@johantitulaer1052]

I just ordered one, the ebony version. I'm excited to try it out!

[@crescentmoon610]

I also ordered one this morning. I guess that's why were both here! I hope you get a good one brother.

[@johantitulaer1052]

@@crescentmoon610 you too man. I'm gonna play til I drop 😝

[@iszeblaze61]

Thx to your video i got me one now. The Ebony (black) finish. You're right bro it does look sweet & sounded awesome. 👍

[@rutiger6901]

Epiphone Les Paul Custom Pro. 2nd hand. The 34th and last guitar I will ever buy. I hope. At 74 year old, it occurred to me that i have to stop the aquisition nonsense. ALL my guitars are superbly set up, it's my hobby. So it's not better than any of my 33 others. BUT. I guess you'd be aware of how there are guitars that you strap on, play a bit and something happens!! It just is "the one". You can't say what it is for sure, but it's a glory day when it does. This Epiphone is special to this old man.

[@RickMacDonald19]

Looking forward to seeing your review of the Epiphone inspired by Gibson Les Paul Modern.

[@Theronimus]

I ordered the new les paul modern figured.... 👍👍... in Burgund sparkling

[@TheLenaweeTrekker]

Nice. I wish they would do a left white lpc.

[@markmarshall7939]

I have the 2018 Alpine White Custom Pro Les Paul & I absolutely love the neck. It's the same profile as the 2020 models & mine has an ebony fretboard as well. I couldn't give a shit about the new "Kalamazoo" headstock - nobody's going to be staring at a headstock anyways, lol. I prefer the coil tapping & phase push-pull pots on the Custom Pro. I turned mine into as close of a Randy Rhoads replica as humanly possible complete with engraved pickguard, gold knobs, gold input jack plate & switch knob and rhythm/treble "poker chip" plus aged (cream colored) lacquer finish. Your "muddy" issue isn't with the pickups, Probuckers are awesome, it's with the Mesa. Mesas are voiced darker than Marshalls. Try it thru a JCM 2000 50 watt DSL! You're welcome! A good trick with Probuckers is to raise your screws a few turns to get more highs if needed, by the way... Great video & sweet playing!

[@evitative462]

If they'd do a proper teardrop silverburst with an ebony fretboard, they'd probably fly off the walls.

[@DrShrimpPuertoRicoMD]

Yes! I’ve never preordered a guitar before but that would make it happen for me.

[@SrDeMaFp]

Definitely. I’d jump on that so fucking quick.

[@devonhamler2055]

Hellyeah, that'd be fuckin sweet lol

[@aussiecoastie72]

These new models look awesome 👏 I would now actually consider buying one ... there heading along the right track .

[@VisualparanormalChannel]

If it plays well and sounds good I couldn’t less where it’s made. I have a Gibson standard and it’s great but the epi sounds as good. As for ebony it’s fine but rosewood is fine. The only thing I’m a little unsure of is the gold hardware. I wonder what the pots are and if it’s a switch craft switch. Noisy switches are a drag but can be changed. Don’t judge just by looks- please more about what’s underneath the hood.

[@victorluiz2099]

Yes! This Alpine is really beautiful. Looks like a Gibson, after all. And the most important...this sounds very good. Great guitar man!

[@MetalHeadHippie]

Love the new head stocks . Nice looking guitars.

[@danielfarthing9207]

honestly I have to say that's probably one of the best demo songs by far on this channel. Keep up the good work!

[@whyuyellinginmyear3476]

I agree...so many things going on there.....

[@CacklingAntagonist]

Always gotta comment to appease the algorithm. Favourite geartuber

[@alabamahebrew]

In case anyone else has an issue with the rosewood fret board and they would rather have the ebony one, you are aware that you can stain a rosewood fret board black and turn it into an ebony one, right? If you were not aware of this, yes, yes you can! I refinished a Les Paul, Gibson model, and the rosewood fret board was just too light colored to match the new darker finish I put on it. So, I got out my trusty can of Rustoleum Ebony stain and went to town on it and it looks OH so much better!! You have to use the STAIN though, not the paint!! it may take a couple of applications to really seal in the black but once you get it you will love it. The stain wipes right off all the inlays so don't worry about that, which is why I say to use the stain and not paint, paint would stick to the inlays!! There is a video on KZbin showing you how to properly do this, so just look up "staining a fretboard Ebony/black" and follow the directions. About that neck issue Hunter, you say it has a slightly "flat" feel to the back? I had that Lee Malia Artisan LP and it is labeled as having a "chunky" neck, but I did not find it chunky at all, and I have medium to smaller sized hands. It too had that flat feeling on the back and to be honest, I LOVED that neck and it is by far my favorite LP style neck!! To me those "60's super slim" necks never feel slim lol.

[@FairyCRat]

The only thought I was able to have during this whole video was basically "omg that is one chunky boi". Seriously, how much does that guitar weigh? Looks like it would break your back on stage.

[@Uranium_Potato]

Beyond Elevated how’s your experience with it? I’m thinking of getting one

[@MHChang2014]

@@Uranium_Potato I got mine about a week ago. I love it to death. It's got the signature fat Les Paul tone you'd expect and it sounds great through my Orange Crush Pro. The only thing I've done to it so far is swap out the tuners for Grover rotomatic tulip heads to really bring the whole look together and above all else, this guitar seriously looks the business too 😎

[@Uranium_Potato]

@@MHChang2014 Thanks for the advice! i got the guitar 2 weeks ago, and it's definitely worth every penny!

[@t3july]

@@Uranium_Potato i know this is 5 months old but I’ve had one for about a year now (mine is just a studio alpine white not a custom so the only difference is really just in like 2 visual differences) but i love mine to death. I swapped out the pickups for 2 Duncan 59 humbuckers do get more of a classic sound and it made me fall even more in love. I can say though the red wine version might look better but still love my alpine white. It’s my first real guitar purchase because my first one was a birthday gift of some bad guitar center Laguna brand guitar. I mean it wasn’t terrible but definitely would never touch one again

[@raco2937]

@@t3july hey man, i have a question for you. is it confortable to play higher notes on that neck, im asking cause im a strat player and the les paul has that part of the body under the higher notes and i really wanted to know cause im starting to Love the les paul sound and look

[@thenovicenoisemaker]

Opening intro rad dude \m/

[@Crookedbassist4242]

beautiful epi!!

[@brucifer0]

I absolutely Love! My TV Yellow LP Special huge bang for your buck

[@markyurick6699]

These new epiphone are all great guitars for the money. They are all amazing. I have 5, and my favorite might be a smokehouse burst studio.

[@jefferymeow8765]

In my opinion the old headstock really matchs with the les paul

[@subarunut88]

Fully agree on the headstock

[@ftlaud911]

Good review. I got my AW today and it's going back. The bridge is about an inch raised up and action is only 1mm. Frets aren't even and sharp. Paint isn't perfect which I could live with. Looks wise I love it. Appears the neck is way thicker at 22nd fret than where it meets the body. Played lottery and lost (sad). Debating about getting a replacement or buying a Gibson studio/classic. For sure my example is being returned.