New and Improved Epiphone Les Paul Custom 👍

Comparing some of the specs and updates on new customs vs. older customs

[@charlieclifford7396]

I must agree with you there is nothing more beautiful than the black Les Paul , Epiphonephone or Gibson

[@thelowmein9143]

if they put 57' classics or burstbuckers in this id be in LOVE. And I'm with you, I like a beautiful burst finish as much as the next guy but for me nothing looks quite as elegant and classy as gloss black with gold hardware guitar.

[@thepatriot4355]

The Epiphone pro buckers are the same as the Gibson Burst buckers and the Epiphone Pro buckers are highly acclaimed

[@steveyankees1]

I completely agree. Gloss black with Gold Hardware is the bomb.

[@charlesrocks]

Just buy Burstbuckers and put em in there

[@Alanoffer]

Epiphone have really stepped their game in the last couple of years , I wouldn’t have even looked at one if they hadn’t changed , this custom really pops I’d like one,,,

[@JamieLynnMorris]

Beautiful Indeed! I love my '22 Custom in Alpine White. ❤

[@ianmac3469]

I bought the silverburst custom last week. Love it!

[@randymiles904]

This is my kind of video. I'm a budget guitar lover, and modder. A good Epiphone is hard to beat. A good setup, and maybe a couple upgrades, and you've got a Les Paul that will destroy its much more expensive counterparts. My Korean limited edition, flamed ocean burst Les Paul, is one of my favorite players. It's absolutely a better guitar than my 60's tribute Gibson. I like a lot of the new epiphones, but this one in the video is a real contender. Just wow. I love those "tuxedo" guitars.

[@TheChrisfinley1]

I just acquired the 59 limited edition absolutely an amazing guitar it has the Gibson burst buckers with cts pots

[@fearsome-Chan]

This is my dream guitar, I have a strong passion for music but because of family circumstances I can't afford to pursue it.

[@xxxgabaxxx]

Checking the size of the maple cap is always interesting of Epi guitars.

[@donthewatcher]

Amazing guitars, i got a 2020 LP Custom Alpine white(larger diamond) and i put Gibson 490r/498t p/u's in it, and a 2018 LP Custom Black Beauty with Seymor Duncan P-Rails for the p-90 coil taps Bite they both are about 9 pounds and they stay in tune............

[@mikeg.9238]

I just bought the epiphone Les Paul studio and absolutely love it. Came in perfect condition and flawless , it sounds and plays great. I think their QC has gotten a lot better the past couple years...

[@kiddkoolarrow7904]

Very nice and similar to both of mine.

[@Nikoo033]

Very good and honest review. I wanted to buy this model for a while. In the end, I saved more money and got myself an Eastman SB57 instead. I don’t regret it. And details related to this video: the cavities are the cleanest and have neatest electronics work I have ever seen in a guitar. ☺️

[@monmixer]

I think I would buy the Sire L-7. If I bought an epiphone it would be one of the burstbucker models with the case. it is a good value. Maybe the new 61 SG. tat is pretty nice epi also.

[@RByrne]

You did the right thing. I went to buy one today, and was pretty shocked at how badly made it was. It looked cheap, and sloppy. I went with a Gibson LP studio instead. It costs more but at least I'll enjoy looking at it while I play it.

[@mojostephen]

I've had my Epi LP Custom Pro for 3 years now. It was made in Indonesia. There are a couple of small differences between it and the one in the video. It has a black tip on the pickup selector rather than cream colored. Also, the headstock is styled like the older model in the video which I prefer. And, it features push/pull pots for coil splitting, a plus. I love this guitar. It's not a Gibson, but at about 1/4 of the cost, it works just fine for me...

[@westrose7525]

Iam from indonesia i buy lespaul guitar made in usa😊😊

[@Lone_wolf_31]

I loved it when he took off the pick guard in the intro

[@PaulSter]

Took the pickguard off? What am I missing?

[@mikewatkins3533]

Just ordered it from AMS. Have the black version. Can’t wait👍🍺🍺🍺😎🎸🎸

[@Zoso981]

I just bought a 2021 Epiphone Les Paul Custom Ivory/Blackback. Great guitar, but it doesn't feature the CTS pots, but it does have the push/pull coil split option. Strange, but I'm not complaining.

[@TheTricov]

I just bought the 2021 Epiphone Les Paul Custom and changed the pots to CTS audio taper Push/Pull with a 3/8 shaft. Thought I was going to need to ream the holes out but, they fit in perfectly. Get the long shaft trust me!

[@bushcry1]

Nice

[@milliesdad8322]

I wonder if a veneer maple cap would make any difference to these. Gibson really didn’t employ the maple cap on their Customs until about ‘68 when they also added the 14 degree angle to their head stocks for less string tension. 👍

[@JEEJ_MUSIC]

I definitely like that they’ve changed the binding from the dirty cream color to a brighter white like the Gibsons

[@jameshill2015]

Lol! Too funny. I like the aged looking binding.. l love America! Freedom of choice! 🍻

[@justinsixx90]

I absolutely agree with you 100%!!! You think the cream/off-white binding looks good, until you see that bright/snow white binding. And it really jumps out on a custom!!

[@davidlacroix6769]

I bought this exact black model this year from Sweetwater. For the price you get a great guitar - it’s less than $700. The one that I received did not have the junk under the back covers so maybe this guitar was a one-off. The overall quality was very good and it sounds great.

[@killerdude35]

I really want the koa wood custom!

[@mystic7splace]

You should switch the pickup switches. Put the white on white and put the black on black.

[@anthonyvalentino9483]

The 2019 Epiphone Exclusive Deluxe limited run G400 Sg Pro is selling on the used market up to $600 they are up in Value ...

[@westrose7525]

I love epi old headstock

[@booshting3520]

Pretty on top, rough under the hood

[@bleufishtv]

The black beauty is three pickups! Not two

[@freddiebowers1125]

Thank you sir 🤙 I just got mine , kind of messed up though,I was thinking I was getting split coil. Not finding split coil on anything except for the studio or an older custom pro. A little bummed over that🧐 I probably didn’t need it anyway. Probukers sounds great ! Fun to noodle around on ,effortless string action and a faster neck not sure why maybe it’s the width maybe it’s because it’s 22 fret. Got a lot more bend in the strings than my other guitars, but that might be something as simple as the strings that came on it (got the research). Thanks for the review and letting us have a look under the hood 🤙🤙🤙

[@monmixer]

If you want more bend top wrap your strings over the tail piece.

[@freddiebowers1125]

@@monmixer cool advice thanks

[@reddsshaker3477]

I have a 2020 as well. Maaaaaaan, what a killer guitar. Only things I changed are the tuner buttons….I went with gold Keystones 👌🏼…..and I installed a bone nut, complete with factory-appearing clear lacquer touch up and buff (I’m a luthier by trade). I’m 100% happy with my Epi LPC. I also own Gibsons, btw.

[@MakeAllThingsBeautiful]

could you recommend an amplifier please, just something that compliments this instrument. I had a gibson copy and a nice ish amp 25 years ago but for some reason i let them go, regrets, was in a nice furry case as well.

[@MichaelEMJAYARE]

@@MakeAllThingsBeautiful many folks would say a Marshall. Try out some and see what you like! Im a Fender amp guy myself.

[@kentfranklin736]

I dont think you mentioned it.. but the black pickup ring screws is a new thing. Have only seen that on this and the bonamassa custom. I think Gibson wouldn't let them in the past... only chrome or gold

[@andrewbecker3700]

Just got my silverburst custom yesterday and don't care for the cheap looking cavity covers on the back. They should be shiny and thicker.

[@ernestochang1744]

This quality of guitars epiphone made them a long time ago with the 2009 1959 epiphone les paul standard came with burstbucker 2 and 3 gibson pickups, and switchcraft toggle switch 500k cts pots and 50s wiring same as the 2020 59 outfit, except it did not come with the brand new headstock you see on yours today and it did not come with a graphtech nut, in 2010 they also released the 1960s epiphone les paul standard v3 with the same specs they only made 1,960 of them and for the 1959 epiphone they only made 1,959 of them but essentially what im saying is, epiphone has been doing this quality of work since way before the 2020 lineup came out

[@donthewatcher]

i agree my, 2011 1st run Epiphone LP Joe bonamassa goldtop has the 1959 setup, 500k cts, switchcraft, burstbuckers 2/3, long neck tenon grover tuners, its like a 1957 goldtop darkback mixed with a 1959 standard

[@ernestochang1744]

@@donthewatcher dam now that is a beauty

[@Freedum_Fries]

I just bought the Silver burst custom

[@patmccrotch5373]

I had one of these from 2000-2001, and it's an amazing sounding guitar, and a beautiful guitar to boot. But I had some issues with the input jack, and it was not as simple of a soldering job as a strat input. I took it to my guy more than twice to get it fixed, finally after the 3rd time, it was fixed permanently. It made the most God awful sound when I was having issues with it. I definitely recommend this guitar, just make sure you got a good dude to send it to if you've got issues.

[@brandonharris9160]

Or get a wireless system

[@danielcarter3928]

did you get a resistance reading for the Probuckers? I have the same Les Paul Custom and i’m super curious what the pickup output is. considering maybe upgrading the bridge to a Fralin, but i’d really like to know the neck (Probucker 2) output so i can pick a balanced pickup !

[@jameshill2015]

It looks the part but the "Top of the line" Epiphone is their new Prophecy Series.. modern playability, it's LOADED with features not found here.. but it does look like the ol Black Beauty which some folks will want. If it's a guitar for PLAYING you will have a hard time beating the new Prophecy's..

[@MichaelDouglasSkewes]

I have a white Custom Made in Japan Epiphone ,plays and sou b ds better then my Gibson! It's amazing, I love Epiphones!

[@robgen06]

sweet

[@phillipholt6005]

LOL gotta have a long neck rennin!!!

[@stratolestele7611]

I had/have Gibsons and an Epi LP Custom. Definitely still have my Gibsons. My Epi is the 4th Epi Les Paul I've had - all 2020 to 2022s. I had a black Custom, a two Bonomassas (one was an accidental shipment) Lazarus, and a white Custom. The Lazurus' had perfectly clean routing. Setups were horrific, as I expected. Despite the USA electronics, they never did anything for me. Excessively heavy too. It's like the wood was wet. Sold one, returned the other. Black Custom. Decent, but nothing special, as expected. White Custom - woah! This one got my attention. Odd neck carve that is thin with small shoulders. Not at all the same as the black one. Weight is very nice too. I'm guessing it's actually in the high 8s based on my Gibsons. Swapped all the electronics out, including push-pull tone pots to coil split the Seymour Duncan JB/Jazz set that are among my favorites. Gotoh bridge, a pro setup and polished frets, and now we're cookin' with grease! I pick up that guitar all the time. Actually, I just put it down. FYI - Not all CTS pots are created equal. 2. Follow your ears and hands, not what the cavities look like, what the pickup specs are. Too many new players get caught up in the interwebs nonsense. Don't rely on strangers to tell you, you have a good guitar, amp, etc. If you like it, rock it!

[@stratolestele7611]

Oh, and the long-tenon neck has little to do with anything in this guitar. Leave that discussion to the original Gibsons. BTW, Joe Bonomassa prefers the short tenon Les Pauls - for whatever that's worth.

[@E.V.hMcFadden]

Happy birthday Les Paul and thank you for inventing the solid body guitar in the Epiphone factory 1939 - 41..if not for you and Epiphone there would be No Gibson Les Paul today period!..Also I would Add that Les Paul played Epiphones especially recoding from the early 1940s to the end of the 1950's..when he was under contract with Gibson..Gibson eventually to him to stop and when his contract ended with Gibson he started playing both epiphone and Gibson Live I should know saw him in March of 2009..

[@scottanderson4175]

Honestly I have only had one bad Epiphone guitar it was a prophecy Les Paul that was horrible 😐 but I don’t compare a Epiphone Les Paul to a Custom Shop I always feel like I got my money’s worth accept for the prophecy Les Paul I mentioned earlier 👏

[@loupascarelli]

"AHHHGREEED ON THE BLACK BEAUTY BEING THE MOST BEAUTIFUL AXE . .OF COURSE I OWN 1 .

[@FernandoLopez-ju4uv]

Buenos días, por si las has probado, que guitarra crees que interesa más una epiphone sg standard o una tokai sg 58.Gracias.

[@davetrottier]

I wish they would just use the Gibson headstock ... if squire uses the fender one why can’t Epiphone use Gibsons 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@guitarswithdavid4422]

I’ve been asking that question for years now 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@GarryWan666]

Maybe because Gibson doesn’t want people to put a “Gibson” logo or sticker on the headstock and call it a Gibson.. There are people that brushes out the Squire logo and instead they add a “Fender” water sticker, it’s sometimes hard to know if a Strat is really a fender or squire🤔

[@davetrottier]

@@GarryWan666 I think they’re concerned more and more people will just buy Epiphones .. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@guitarswithdavid4422]

@@davetrottier I’m sure it’s because of the LARGE quality difference. Plus Gibson wants to capture both pricing ends of the market

[@Hehehehhehehehehehehehhe78]

@@GarryWan666 it's a status thing I think.

[@650thunderbird5]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@Slashturianu]

Good review , I love the 2020 Custom!! I change the pickups to Seymour Duncan Slash Alnico II Pro and now it sounds even better, more clean and sharp. But Probucker are fantastic also. Whats the difference between short and long neck tinning? Greetings from 🇪🇸

[@donthewatcher]

i second that emotion................. the necks have longer neck tenon's the neck goes deeper in the body

[@Slashturianu]

@@donthewatcher Thank you mate!!

[@DonMela]

Nice! But do they still come with a larger split diamond logo on headstock in 2022....?

[@guitarswithdavid4422]

Yes

[@craigsees73]

I can't even play a Guitar yet , I just bought a similar looking model from Ebay this week to learn. Originally purchased in 2009 . It's Legacy Diamond Made in China , I've looked the model up. Apparently Epiphone used the Legacy Brand for the Australian market. Could anyone confirm please. Thanks .

[@kennglee]

I have to say, that when a manufacturer takes so little care with the internals like you’ve shown, it makes me want to do business elsewhere. Maybe Sweetwater can add internal cleanup as another one of their checkpoints (56 now).

[@I.am_Groot]

I agree the loose wood particles is not a good look but they don't affect the functionality at all. This guitar has been on sale for under $600 so I feel like you get what you pay for in that range with regard to finer point finishing work

[@PaulSter]

Welp, I guess Gibson/Epiphone will try to somehow survive without your business...

[@mikeg.9238]

Mine was perfect , i got it from zZounds. Never had a problem with a guitar from them yet , i've bought 5 from them so far...

[@PaulSter]

@@mikeg.9238 That's where I bought my Custom. I'm anxiously awaiting its arrival today. NGD!

[@mikeg.9238]

@@PaulSter Nice , good luck! I'm sure it will be in good condition , like I said I never had a problem with them. I also like their payment plan , comes in handy when you're short on cash and the delivery is quick.🤘

[@edsilk7101]

👍

[@thelowmein9143]

Man this was a great video, what a sharp idea comparing two side by side. lemme ask you, with me having played Gibson LPs with Burstbuckers and MHS pickups and the like, do you think I'd be disappointed with the Epiphone pro-buckers? It's hard to tell from you tube demos what a pickup really sounds like, but this guitar looks like a great nominee for my first epiphone.

[@guitarswithdavid4422]

It’s hard to say honestly. I think these ProBuckers sound pretty good! I’ve heard others say they don’t care for them. I’d recommend playing one before buying, or understand that you may want to swap them out after you buy it.

[@thelowmein9143]

@@guitarswithdavid4422 Cool man thanks for your reply, I'll try to get to a shop somewhere to demo one.

[@eeeejcicjn]

CTS pots are ok, but are the other electronics (wires, capacitors etc.) good quality? Nobody talks about this.

[@chrispendergrass5829]

very good video David,, I like all your vids. How is getting a guitar from sweetwater??? Do they come ready to play like they say???? with all included setups on everything?? just wondering becuase, I'm thinking about ordering prolly 4 guitars from sweet water.

[@guitarswithdavid4422]

Thanks! Sweetwater is really good about taking care of any issues that might have been overlooked. For instance, I’ve purchased about 10 guitars this year from Sweetwater. Out of the 10, 4 of them had bad blemishes. The worst was the new Epiphone Slash Anaconda Burst. It had a buffing finish burn down to the bare wood on the top of the headstock. 2 separate inspectors signed off on the QC card prior to shipping it to me. Bad QC, however, Sweetwater took very good care of me on those! In the end I can’t complain much. Just look over your order top to bottom once you receive it!

[@chrispendergrass5829]

@@guitarswithdavid4422 ok I will Thank You!!

[@thepatriot4355]

I have the 2021 Epiphone Les Paul Custom Koa it looks nothing like that in the inside

[@Skwisgaarz666]

I currently have a 2001 Korean Epi LP custom with Gibson pickups. I really love it… but I really want one a 2021 custom. I think you sold me on it.

[@guitarswithdavid4422]

I sure love both my old, and new one!

[@Skwisgaarz666]

@@guitarswithdavid4422 I love my 01 but it has seen a lot of wear over the years and for $750 I think I can justify a 21. I wish I had 3k for a Gib tho 😑

[@Skwisgaarz666]

So I got a 21 epi custom. It wa awful. Definitely a B spec guitar. Exchanged it for another. The neck was awful in that one. Returned it and found a 99 Japanese Epi Lp custom LPc80. What a dream

[@guitarswithdavid4422]

@@Skwisgaarz666 that sucks you got two bad ones back to back. You never know with Epiphones which ones will be a jewel or junk! Glade you ended up with a great one!

[@IsaacRossMusic1]

I'm the 400th subscriber!

[@maxxawesome7412]

How were the frets? I had a few uneven ones and lots of fret buzz all over and just returned mine. I want to find a better one but wondering if that’s common or if I just got a bad one. Good video, thanks

[@guitarswithdavid4422]

Frets were all good on this one. I have had several in with high frets. It seems to be a hit and miss. Be sure to check the neck relief and bridge height as well, as those can effect fret buzzing.

[@maxxawesome7412]

@@guitarswithdavid4422 thank you

[@yousayidontknow]

What year model is that? Nice diamond inlay.

[@guitarswithdavid4422]

2021

[@enriqueruiz805]

BB.KING LUCILLE EPIPHONE,tiene mejor calidad que la LP custom Epiphone? me gustaría saber su opinion,gracias maestro!

[@lolograjeda-tv4wi]

I think the diamond inlay is not pearloid but it is actually mother of pearl, at least thats what other channels say, please correct me if im wrong cuz im very curious about it.

[@guitarswithdavid4422]

Epiphone says the Epiphone logo is genuine mother of Pearl. They don’t specify on the diamond inlays, but they are the same

[@yetigoosecreature8682]

Doesn't a 'Black Beauty' have 3 pickups?

[@Json122691]

I'm deliberating between the 50s standard and custom. Which one do you prefer sound wise?

[@Slashturianu]

I have the Custom , and its fantastic. Good review I did not realize the screws side! I think the 50s fretboard is wider. You better try one first. I think you should also consider Epi Les Paul 1959 reissue , it has Gibson hummbuckers. But I think you should buy the one that looks better and inspires you the most, the quality is similar. I have Epi Les Paul 2019 Standard and the black 2020 Custom and bouth are grate. The Standard has maple top, the Custom not, the sound of the custom with Probucker is a bit more deep and darker.🤟🤟🎩🎸

[@guitarswithdavid4422]

Both are fantastic models. The only difference in electronics is the 50’s Standard comes with Pro buckers 1 and 2 while the Custom has the Pro buckers 2 and 3. You should play both before deciding on your purchase.

[@Json122691]

@@Slashturianu thanks, yeah I'm looking at the 1959, too. I would love that honeyburst one from sweetwater but I've read there's a mile long wait list. I've also seen in reviews that the 1959 neck is chunkier than than the 50s standard neck. I definitely prefer the rounded c chape as I have an epiphone 335 with the rounded c and a Gibson SG with the slim taper. I definitely don't hate the slim taper but do slightly prefer a c shape even if it's a little thicker. On the other hand, I love the look of the ebony custom. So, it's a tough call to say the least. Haha

[@Json122691]

@@guitarswithdavid4422 thanks! Yeah, I've seen in reviews that the probucker 1 sounds less wooly and clearer than the 2 on the 60s and customs. Which sounds great because that's the sound I'm into. I prefer a c shape neck even if it's a little thicker but I'm not opposed to the d shaped slim taper. And I love the look of the custom. It's a tough decision. Haha

[@Holden-C.]

Get the standard. Has a better neck and better pickups.

[@MR-um9ck]

Gitson?

[@Cinestudi0]

is not supoused to be a switch craft toggle switch?

[@guitarswithdavid4422]

No it’s the regular Epiphone branded toggle switch

[@RByrne]

I wanted to like this. I went to play one today, planning to buy it if I liked it. The quality is terrible. Everything is sloppy and uneven. The paint is crooked, and after looking at several brand new models straight out of the box, I didn't find any that were half decent. I was really shocked at how bad it was. The binding looked terrible, like something from the Flea Market. They put some paint stuff over it that is totally uneven and cheap looking. I ended up going with the Gibson Studio. Honestly, the Epi Customs aren't as well made as the other Epi LPs(standard, classic, etc). Maybe things will improve in time.

[@guitarswithdavid4422]

I have seen some like that too. It’s a gamble ordering one, sad to say, but mine really was almost perfect. I can’t say that about several other Epiphones I’ve ordered in 2021. Several got returned.

[@stratolestele7611]

Sounds like you looked at a seriously bad batch. I'm no Epi fanboy, but that is pretty unusual. OTOH, sharp fret ends and poor setups are usual. That's why they're so inexpensive.

[@RByrne]

@@stratolestele7611 ive seen more like that since. I actually won a Epi Wino, and that was the worst of all. There are some that are decent, but many that arent. Seems like the QC is pretty loose.

[@timbuk1126]

Something about the Epiphone horns looks weird to me. Like it's shallower.

[@guitarswithdavid4422]

I know what you mean. I prefer the Gibson horns!

[@lordPix3lUK]

Better than gibson tbh

[@stratolestele7611]

Lol

[@johnnygonzales3211]

A black beauty has three pick-ups this is not one😜

[@reneebear3641]

I’ve seen gibson black beauties with 2 & 3 pickups, not sure why you think they must have 3

[@brandnew5840]

I'll take my Firefly Les Paul Black Beauty over this, thank you.

[@guitarswithdavid4422]

For the price those Firefly’s are hard to top! Stay tuned for my next video. It’s a Firefly Gold Top review! SPOILER ALERT!!

[@lunchguy659]

I notice you keep saying this is a "Custom Black Beauty". A Black Beauty has 3 pickups. Did they change that? It really doesn't make sense. It should say Les Paul Black Beauty on the truss rod cover, no? I have a 2013 Epiphone Black Beauty. Thank you.

[@guitarswithdavid4422]

Yes a true Black Beauty custom has three pickups. Though it’s not correct to refer to this guitar as a Black Beauty, there are LOTS of people that do. I did not think about it much when making this video.

[@lunchguy659]

@@guitarswithdavid4422Awesome. Thank you for your response.

[@neogeoriffic]

A new and improved knockoff is still a knockoff. Sorry but there's nothing like the real thing! #gibson

[@MrStickman666]

not shielded either

[@jimmysmith3135]

What’s a brethren ????

[@guitarswithdavid4422]

Referring to big brother Gibson

[@paulogden27]

Aesthetically older les paul custom is better. The binding on the new one looks crap

[@matthewscott2299]

$679 and not even a gig bag. Angers me every time I see an unboxing video.

[@PaulSter]

In the end, it's Gibson and they do things like this. I have a slew of Strats. I have some with those cheap, form-fitting (not a rectangular case) cases. My wife got me a new Strat around 2017, and man, Fender stepped on their cases for the MIAs. TSA approved. Luscious, beautiful interior. How? Why? Well, the Strat cost her close to $1600! Fortunately, it's an awesome and light Strat that I had already tried out. Actually, the store manager was bummed because he wanted it! Lol Anyway, if this is 70% of my $2500 Standard, then I'm fine with spending $129 on a HSC. Still a bargain in the grand scheme of things.

[@mikeg.9238]

@@PaulSter You have a keeper for a wife , mine would never buy me a guitar. All she does is complain and ask me why i need so many , i tell her she won't understand. It's not worth the aggravation of explaining it to her because she listens to ""POP CRAP!!! Hope you're enjoying your Strat , i'm not a big Strat guy. I'm more into Schecter , Ibanez , Jackson etc... But couldn't pass on a beautiful custom made blood red Strat that a local luthier made for me.It's one of my favorite guitars now and i don't think i'll ever part with it!!!

[@PaulSter]

@@mikeg.9238 Lol! Glad you got a great 'Strat'! I have two RG550s - one's a '97, the other's one of new ones (also Japan) from 2019 (neon yellow that I played today. Love them. Have a few more. Built so dang well!

[@mikeg.9238]

@@PaulSter Nice! Sounds like you got a couple of keepers , enjoy!✌🤘

[@PaulSter]

@@mikeg.9238 Thanks man! Yep, over my (many), I have filtered my collection to the point that they're all keepers! Take care!

[@Zoso981]

A long neck tenon makes absolutely no difference in tone or sustain. People who dwell on it are victims of marketing tactics.

[@vladfromoslo2518]

Old Epi headstock is looking better than the new one....

[@dkrawk8309]

epiphone IMPROVED?????what do you mean????? Every year epi comes out it is THE BEST POSSIBLE THING IN THE WORLD, how could it possibly be improved? Guess what? you bout a BAD guitar, know why? because NEXT year it will be bETTER according to epi.......and when the ef they came with plastic nuts? my 2015 had 500k pots and tusc nut, on paper.......epi equals puke, if you are after stickers and sizes of logos and give birth to a brick over it.....epi is for you.......if you want a guitar with a soul, buy cheapest Gibson, the real deal

[@darrenjohntaylor1]

I'll never get rid of my 70's Les Pauls, these so called Epi's I'm sure are made in China. Lousy work done, full of wood chips, drill holes are terrible, Parts, Hardware, just Garbage Chinese Work