Only Modern By Gibson's Standards?! || Gibson Les Paul Modern Demo/Review

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Only Modern By Gibson's Standards?! || Gibson Les Paul Modern Demo/Review

[@agufish]

Ceiling fan going hard in the b-roll, thunder in the audio, reshoots with inconsistent lighting... The jankiness in this video is real lol. Smh, like and subscribe for more quality content 😂

[@veergujral6517]

Hey dude, it was awesome!

[@MannyDemaga]

Hi

[@VictorAnselm0]

And still,you managed to make a hell of a video. Dont mind those minor stuff man, we are here for you ;) (and the guitars of course hahaha)

[@pvbranson]

I didn’t even notice.

[@leonardorechsteiner5429]

No problem, brother, great video anyways! Also, you totally did that on purpose to match gibson's janky present times, right? Right?

[@somekindofmonkeyapprentice8697]

Hey guys its hunter and welcome to another video Today im going to play authentic

[@Busta]

I think that for 2800$ they could put a chrome switch cap, strap locks and stainless steel frets. Other brands do it.

[@goddessintriptych7046]

+1 but I'd add that they should add a volute too, or decrease the headstock tilt angle. Strap locks are weird though.. which brand should they commit too? I'd rather Gibson make the strap lock guys buy their own than force some rando namebrand strap lock on someone that either doesn't want strap locks, or is picky about the brand.

[@Busta]

@@lndrldcold1762 that's the point

[@kevindixon8261]

Sometimes for.900 or les

[@bushcry1]

@@kevindixon8261 True to that

[@schmoemi3386]

And a nice figured maple top, too 🤔

[@toddflowers8052]

In my opinion Hunter ,no matter what Gibson does they can't satisfy everybody (which is true in general) in the 70's they changed the headstock angle and everybody complained so they went back to the original angle and now everyone says they should change it to Epi's angle which they already did once ! They can't win ! Awhile back they used a zero fret and a Titanium nut on the HP and everyone bitched so they changed it back ,now the Modern isn't modern enough ,I totally understand why they played it safe ! But as you said, what do I know ? Rock on ! :-)

[@leoolivero963]

Could not agree more.

[@jamesdavies1179]

I think that's the problem Gibson tried to satisfy everyone with the modern series instead of going balls to the wall modern after the criticism of the HP which think was on the right track. The modern series should be what the HP series was just more advanced where they try new things and for those who don't like it there is lots of other Les Paul's to choose from. They were so close with the HP series but caved to the public pressure to pull back.

[@msaintpc]

@toddflowers8052 Well said and true.

[@LukeDKramer]

Slightly off topic, but this is one of my favorite songs I’ve mixed for Hunter! #certifiedthumper

[@martincabeza3008]

Thanks for existing, pad. You mixes are great

[@LukeDKramer]

Martin Cabeza Uuuuhhhhhhh.... I’m Luke?

[@martincabeza3008]

Pal*

[@LukeDKramer]

Martin Cabeza LOL nice save, but I still see what you did there 😉 Pad used to do Hunters mixes

[@martincabeza3008]

I'm so sorry, i'm on mobile, haha

[@ashtroiddd1197]

Lots of better guitars to choose from, for a lot lower price.

[@DNMii]

Exactly

[@TacticalHyena]

not for long, gibson are just gonna sue them all to death, already happened with dingwall basses and the d-bird

[@TacticalHyena]

it really hurts doesnt it

[@matthewriley5582]

Yamaha's Revstar series, for example.

[@oneeyedlittleman]

Ehh. They're priced about right, people just like to rag on them. Their products are priced comparably to Mia fender

[@camai75]

For modern LP's, ill stick with my ESP E-II's..

[@nathanielcava4128]

Chris Maihofer same here I have the m-1 nt it’s a beauty

[@camai75]

@@nathanielcava4128 that's my next guitar

[@300WINMAG360]

@@nathanielcava4128 I'm so tempted to get an M-1. I have an E-ii Horizon 7 string right now and I want to add a 6 string. I'm just trying to decide between a Horizon, M, or Eclipse.

[@danyeo]

ESP’s sound absolutely nothing like a good LP.

[@astronaut5151]

Dude you're so awesome, I hope I can be at least half as good as you one day, keep up the awesome work! 😁🤘

[@misticformula1485]

Nice demo track song and great explanation of your point of view. Keep rockin!

[@davidjadams7147]

Nice video ive just ordered this guitar in graphite. I love the light bit of grain running through the fret board on your particular guitar. Looks great 👍

[@DJ_V_squared]

Get yourself a epiphone 60s tribute and save your self 2000 bucks.

[@gabriellesta7568]

Even if you change the pickups and the hardware you still save money

[@DJ_V_squared]

@@gabriellesta7568 your right. the epi tribute comes with gibson 57 pickups switch craft electronics grover locking tuners standard. It's pretty loaded stock.

[@DJ_V_squared]

@@janjuko4024 it does cool split but you can setup the phase invert yourself or have someone do it for you and still come way under the gibson lp

[@HanksterInc]

Right. That's what i did a couple months ago. It's a beast of a guitar, never been happier and plays super authentic.

[@mr.mundee4025]

Owner of an Epi SG G-400

[@ParanormalMetalMan]

That was a BEAUTIFUL bridge on your intro song! :)

[@nc1969]

Now I know why Fluff named you as a "must watch" KZbin channel. You're reviews are critical in all the right ways. Great info, and kept me from wasting my time and $ on this guitar. There is just not enough "modern" here for me, and i'm paying for the Gibson name.

[@jeromelieberth6655]

got a hell of a surprise a couple of weeks ago when my wife and best friend surprised me with the sparkling burgundy version of the modern......i am still at the `endless staring at it stage ` of ownership.....helps me forget my lost `76 custom....

[@jeromelieberth6655]

@@so5532 i have forgotten about LPs for a while now as my main player is a charvel strat, but i guess i am in the minority when i got to say `absolutely love it` its got me looking at gibson again....

[@wtfever2474]

Glad to see you making content again Hunter.

[@agufish]

Glad to be back!

[@gusviera3905]

On the mark, brother. Keep 'em coming and thanks.

[@themongoloid8944]

Cool jam AguFish!!!!

[@steven_marque_official_channel]

Nicely done mate.

[@jesselawson224]

Unfortunately when Gibson actually try and do a “modern” les Paul, everyone complains. So they were probably not trying to change anything to dramatically. IMO

[@agufish]

Everyone complains because they've never managed to do it right lol

[@jesselawson224]

You are probably right. They probably just need to do more of an axis type of les Paul. What features do you think a modern player would want, if you could design a Gibson yourself?

[@TheCloverqueen]

@@jesselawson224 if it were me I would chamber the body a little to add a little weight relief, make sure the finishes actually pop. if you are going to go straight black commit to it don't do a half assed sparkle. then if you gloss finish the guitar make sure to do a satin finish on the neck. then make sure the electronics are versatile while keeping in mind that alot of modern players enjoy modding instruments either by installing new pickups or upgrading the pots regardless of how good they are when they come from the factory. then make sure the string pull is straighter even if that means combining with companies like string butler to have the headstocks come stock with it. large stainless steel fretts. then if you want to keep the tone pros go for it. I'd honestly like to see something newer like hipshot or something on the body it just helps in my personal experience when it comes to set up and making sure you can have better endurance when doing speed runs. the compound radius is a good step forward. Most importantly though optimize the freaking neck joint. If i am playing lead I will avoid les Paul's even on gigs where i have had to rent equipment. the upper frett access is a joke and makes it soooooo much harder to be in that range than it should be so i tend to get something that has a set-through (set neck that is similar to a neck through joint), or i would get a actual neck through. I know you asked Agufish but i had to step in and give some two cents here because this is honestly something i have put alot of thought into as the whole Gibson thing has been blowing up which hopefully it ends either with gibson getting better or just going under.

[@ferox965]

That's the thing...Gibson doesn't change, everyone bitches. Gibson does something new...everyone bitches, if it bothers people that much, there are lots of other choices. Though I can't really blame anyone for being pissed about the Firebird X mass destruction. That was gross...

[@jesselawson224]

@thecloverqueen they definitely need to take in many of these considerations , before they call it a modern les Paul.

[@johnfritzenjr.1240]

Sounds amazing!

[@williambratton2010]

Really love the finish on this particular one.

[@kravitz1999]

LOVE the 2-tone finish, beautiful! Unfortunately, I will NEVER be able to afford this guitar, but it seems like they would offer a pick guard free option. Never the less, it's gorgeous

[@pamelaarmstrong3612]

Just got a peham Modern. Love it.

[@peterdebad1]

Thanks Hunter for your honest one man's opinion. It's appreciated in this age of got ya journalism and piling on negativity with the anonymity KZbin gives people. Enjoying the channel so keep doing what you are doing!!👍👍

[@MrStephenlederle]

I've always been a huge singlecut fan. I have a PRS SE singlecut and a Gibson Les Paul Studio. But I recently bought the perfect modern Les Paul, called the LTD EC1000 and it came with an Evertune bridge. That is the fastest playing, fattest sounding, most reliable singlecut I've ever played. After 7 straight days only playing the EC1000 I switched back to my LP and was disappointed. The best, most modern LP has been available for years, just not from Gibson.

[@Panic42000]

Hahaha!!! What a stupid comment!! LTD what a joke. Wow!!

[@lemzilee6061]

BenS123 I mean Ltd is a great brand and their parent company ESP probably makes some of the highest quality instruments out there

[@thecarrotmonster8827]

I had the EC1000 C, the full thickness solid one that weighed a tonne. I loved it, but the dude i bought it from loved it more as he paid £200 more to buy it back, so yeah, great guitar. I'm thinking of trying to get a hold of an Edwards by ESP since the quality is supposed to be through the roof and you've got the more classic 1 to 1 look

[@DanzoSrife]

Amazing that u can get 1. Compound radius, 2 Grover Tuners, 3. set slim neck access, 4. Graphtech Tusq nut from that AGILE guitar u reviewed for only $425. Very much a a good option if u dont want to spend $2800!

[@goddessintriptych7046]

Might be made in a sweatshop though.

[@Impractical_Engineer]

Middle position with the neck volume knob rolled off slightly is the most balanced sweetest tone I've heard from humbuckers. Crisp, clear and huge sounding.

[@markmcgibbon2101]

Great instrumental Hunter 👍🏻

[@brunogrill3774]

That firebird destruction hurted to watch i was starting to fall in love with them.

[@benjipc5637]

It was the Firebird X, they were shitty guitars to begin with because of Gibson's attempts at "innovation".

[@JohnZeeX]

You do realize those were deemed defective and a tax write off or insurance claim, right? When a company destroys inventory like that, they are required to show proof that the product has actually been destroyed.

[@brunogrill3774]

@@JohnZeeX remember that gibson is cleaning house in the old factory and most stores returned their stock

[@JohnZeeX]

@@brunogrill3774 exactly, so it's a tax write off. Again, proof of destruction is required. Plus they save the shipping cost of moving that dead inventory to the new location.

[@Panic42000]

So I take it you were going to buy one? I didn’t think so. Everyone said that guitar was shit, now everyone acts like they are awesome guitars.

[@RequiemDead]

I would urge anyone to buy a PRS Singlecut over Gibson Les Paul garbage any day of the week. You should do a review of the PRS S2 Singlecut.

[@2550marshall]

I did just that! Bought 2 PRS S2 guitars. For a better quality guitar, I then purchased a 2019 Gibson Les Paul. Much better than the PRS. Both PRS had issues from factory so, quit continuing this BS. Any guitar company on any given day can let out problem guitars. AND, PRS are no different.

[@djstringsmusic2994]

@@2550marshall It isn't bs Paul Reed Smith puts insane amounts of energy into every single aspect of each guitar. GTFO with your single bad experience. Gibson has spent more than a decade putting out guitars built with quality under the Korean PRS models. And charging you for messing up and destroying every 5th guitar they make. PRS follows every single step of the manufacture process with a once over of each aspect of the previous process before it moves on. Not only that but even the S2 guitars come out of the factory with a hand done fret job and set up. You'd be lucky to get a Gibson with the frets leveled, let alone crowned polished and the edges of the fret board broken. (Actual luthier here) You're as likely to get a messed up PRS as you are to get a "perfect" Gibson and that it a fact. Gibson's manufacturing process is the problem, there's no accuracy, there's no quality checks. I've seen multiple current Gibson's with neck joints barely glued in. Or that don't even fit the neck pocket.

[@2550marshall]

@@djstringsmusic2994 No, make that two bad PRS experiences and …..two perfect Gibson's for me. First PRS has finish flaking off the back of the neck within six months of very light use and within the first month the volume pot went bad. Other PRS comes from factory needing one of the saddles finished cut so it doesn't buzz. I don't bash the company PRS because of it. Maybe they had a shitty employee not doing his job right? Also have a Korean made PRS and within the first two months the pup switch goes bad. I also own an Epiphone LP and I have had zero issues with it. All 6 guitars I am referencing here date from 2016 to 2019 and 3 of them had issues- all PRS. So, your logic is.....BS!

[@RequiemDead]

@John P The S2 series which are made in the Maryland factory are between $999-$1800.

[@src248]

@@2550marshall Damn, you got unlucky. PRS QC is usually fantastic.

[@ehambright]

Noice review as always!! \m/

[@intoit1074]

Pretty guitar, I like the color contrast of the fine sparkle finish and the light brown back.. not really a modern LP guy. LOVE the old LPs but thinking about picking this model up just to have contrast.. $2800 is definitely an investment as you call it, but I’ve never lost money on my Gibson’s despite the controversy and bad press.. except for the 2015 models which I avoided like cancer. These vids are great or really see what they sound and look like in real life sans the marketing pics online. We’ll see how I feel in a week. So many great other brands now a days. Everyone has stepped up their game to provide a quality guitar. Fender and Gibson’s aren’t the only worthy shop on the block anymore. Keeeeeep’em coming Agufish!!

[@rendyandrian7149]

I agree with your opinion. If I want a modern take on single cut guitar, I will buy an ESP eclipse. But, if I want a single cut guitar with traditional feel, I buy LP standard 60.

[@Paul_Lenard_Ewing]

Great sound coming out of that guitar. Nice chunky lows.

[@carlossousa-gomes6040]

sick tone dude

[@andrewlauret]

a + for the dog putting up with the noise there. lol

[@CacklingAntagonist]

My favourite Gibson of the last few years is definitely the first of the new run LPJs with the single pickup and cryo frets. Just a simple guitar made to be played (and the non-sticky finish definitely helps me like it)

[@paulvontyrant3120]

Great review. I would rather have small toggle switches below the volume and tone knobs to have access to the tone changes on the fly. And perhaps some Fishman Fluence or Bare Knuckles style pick-ups to make this truly more modern. And stainless steel frets should be a given at that price.

[@nikosstr7908]

I agree with you, but gibson fans hate every pickup that's not gibson-made (or Bill Lawrence).

[@jamesswift580]

I think you got what they’re going for when you said “it still feels like a Gibson”. Makes sense since they’re so protective of their branding. Also, ever thought of doing a PureSalem guitar for the channel? They’re in the price range you usually go for and look like great guitars

[@godwinbssdd]

That is a beautiful stack you got going on back there

[@jamesdavies1179]

I won one of these in a guitar raffle so I didn't save for ages lust after it for months which means I can be completely objective as realistically it cost me £15 in tickets. I love the burgundy red finish on mine but that said I do think for the £2600 they cost in the UK in 2019 I would loved to have seen some really high end flame tops. The overall finish of the does leave something to be desired imo for the money the guitar should be flawless! It isn't nothing major that would affect play ability just some sloppy binding a little stain run. Considering the ultra modern weight relief it's heavier than I expected but nowhere near my 1981 heritage series standard 80 that's a beast in terms of weight. I really like the neck curve locking tuners mother of pearl inlays and all the switching options it's enough to feel modern without feeling too much. My one big gripe is that stupid access neck carve it's absolutely useless and might as well not be there. Overall I feel Gibson played with the modern series and slightly dialled back the modern but they were criticised for on the HP series maybe slightly to much for but you end up with a guitar it isn't traditional but isn't quite modern enough to be a true modern Les Paul. Overall 8/10.

[@caprisun6]

Sounds good. Reminds me of my Electromatic Gretsch.

[@DJ7tringGuitar]

Schecter has the right idea with their Solo II custom and putting extra jumbo stainless steel frets on it.

[@goddessintriptych7046]

Right? This is pretty much my dream guitar (I'd pickup swap and wire as Vol, Tone Tone w/ push-pull/split, but those are simple changes): www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/SoloIIApocRR--schecter-solo-ii-apocalypse-red-reign

[@Wolverinerocks]

Sounds great

[@Gentleman808]

I love my modern. No complaints here

[@patrickfain9318]

18:12 🤣🤣😂 hilarious! Subscribed!

[@rockandrollmd541]

Holy compression on the drums Batman! The waveform on the track is probably a solid rectangle LOL

[@williamwinn948]

Gibson Makes Amazing guitars. my Les Paul will always be my number 1. just bought a 2019 Standard and its Amazing. Phil mcknight made a great point, gear is for the musicians not for the audience.

[@randybob6238]

That's exactly why I want one. It's different, but not too different.

[@DanAloysius]

I wish you could say what you really wanted to say. Hats off to you...!

[@roaddog7542]

The Gibson next to Chapman, Solar, ESP and for kicks USA made Kiesel with prices would sum up their #1 problem.

[@KidNato]

Love the black(ish) top over natural look.

[@caerwyn5881]

Dudee that was the one that i skipped on for the 2019 Traditional... looks like i missed out :( That sounds incredible!

[@LukVonTrug]

fluff here: I enjoy your clean tone at 11:37

[@agufish]

Lmao

[@manoskf]

When you ate not heavily biased you do good reviews like this one. I hate though some reviews that you did for Epiphone in the past. Thumbs up for this one. I thought also that the stainless steel frets and a glowing cap should be there. An option for something like fluence modern should be on the table but that is on the taste of the owner...

[@jerrylancaster256]

I like options, I may not always use them but I like that I can

[@Jon_Tate]

Slamming mix!

[@LordSonny94]

I'm a big Gibson guy, but I'm absolutely not happy with this model.... What is modern with having the pickguard on, making the heel larger then last year or even removing the belly-cut??!! FRUSTRATING!! I don't like the combination of colored top & natural back, but that's my taste :P

[@davel_ggw]

Seems like a great guitar, no doubt. But it is less "modern" in several ways compared to my 2018 Standard HP-II, which I love, and scored at a great price when they were clearing them out. But, a lot of purists bashed it, so I think that is why they were more conservative with this model. But as you pointed out, the previous HP, and now the modern, models shouldn't be catering to purists, there are other models for them. Great review as always!

[@kingnaildriver7232]

$2800???!LOL give me a break.My Kiesel plays circles around it without even touching it.At $1000 less

[@thelstancroix7555]

JammingwithJan AndGoonther420 It’s as simple as swapping the pickups for a far more versatile sound, all while still remaining under $2,000.

[@user-gz8id4vf1i]

But it will never be as cool as a Les Paul

[@pitmezzari2873]

You can still play old school stuff and not look out of place. I mean kiesel is cool,but it's too specific.

[@SG-wj2qj]

Your also comparing the highest spec Les Paul with a Entry level Kiesel CS6S. I could make the argument that a Les Paul tribute is $1200 and a fully spec'd kiesel with a flamed Koa top is $4000. Not really fair is it? Then she horning the argument that a Gibson is $2800 cheaper. The be fair, A really nice Les Paul without excessive bells and whistles would be a Les Paul Traditonal. Which is $2200 Evidently, a comparable Kiesel with 2 or 3 a flamed top, mahogany body, similar inlays and no binding is also around $1850. Or $350 cheaper. Which that feature alone would probably cost to add biding to a Kiesel.

[@goddessintriptych7046]

@@user-gz8id4vf1i If by "cool", you mean "authentic", then sure.

[@bemburrydylan1207]

I very love gibson, because it tone sounds very good

[@bryanmchugh1307]

damn nice guitar. I can get over the smallish frets. The neck looks amazing. Bound ebony compound radius and real MOP? Very nice. I like the pups too.

[@SouthpawSatch]

I like the switching options, pickups sound great and the compound neck is a great addition but that contoured heel doesn't seem sculpted enough and it seems very expensive for a guitar has has relatively minor upgrades, for the price I'm wondering whether the classic is a better deal because they have similar specs and its cheaper

[@jonrivera]

Love the look of this model. But I can't do LP's. Built a Kiesel Crescent inspired by the black and mahogany. Spent $1000 less and still got my 7th string :) Let's face it: $2800? Byeee That aside, excellent breakdown with your review and demonstration, as always. Keep it up, brotha

[@lance134679]

I like the black sparkly finish on the front with the more natural colour on the back. I doubt I'll ever buy a Gibson in the future, though.

[@Vergilschmerzen]

please can you review the fender meteora hh?!?

[@l.n.3255]

Where is "Simon says"? Did i missed something? I NEED IT! What happened to it? :) But as always, great review! I only wonder if this is an actual ABR-1 bridge (that it is directly drilled into the top of the guitar) or is it only in this style? Greetings from Germany

[@nikosstr7908]

It's not directly mounted in to the top.

[@fritsvanzanten3573]

1:00 WOW, spinning tuners!

[@malcolmhardwick4258]

Frits van Zanten lol ☺

[@LtdTaurus]

The Tribute Les paul is the only guitar in the range that has my attention. But I don't know if I need one, I already have 2 ESP Eclispe I guitars.

[@USDAselect]

Finally a modern Gibson LP standard. Been waiting for this a very long time and it was worth it.

[@andyje]

you hit the major points on the head, I picked up one of the modern off the wall at a gibson dealer yesterday, it's falling far short of what it could be, truthfully if they had gone with a "modern" pickup and real jumbo frets they would have had a potential winner here, this guitar really should be called Les Paul safety blanket.

[@agufish]

Exactly. It’s too conservative for its own good :/

[@davidburke2132]

Andy Eirich Maybe it is... but people are ignoring the fact that EVERY time Gibson try something more “modern” they get criticised. Let’s be honest... the outgoing Les Paul HP was more modern than this and it got criticised by traditionalist guitarists so much... people who didn’t take any effort to understand the Gibson range at the time and that it contained plenty of options to satisfy them. It’s us guitarists who have conditioned Gibson to be more conservative because frankly we’re largely a bunch of retro, traditionalist and uneducated (meaning regarding a manufacturer’s model range and options... I often find guitarists’ lack of product knowledge shocking) people (I was going to go with a much stronger word than that originally! 😜). We’ve conditioned Gibson to believe that they’ll get more sales with a slightly modernised Les Paul, pulling across existing Les Paul fans who want something a little different, than by going for something truly modernised. Unfortunately that’s left a (small) proportion of the guitar community disappointed that Gibson still don’t offer them anything relevant. It’s a real shame... but it’s as much the fault of us guitarists as it is of Gibson... we’re both equally culpable.

[@Shoda0197]

Love high quality nuts

[@stereovox5]

Great review... thunder and ceiling fans be damned. I don't know how I feel about gibson trying to be anything other than just Gibson... for me... I want my les paul to just be a LES PAUL. It's kind of a great thing as it is. If I want to play some harder higher gain (or something more "modern" I guess) I have a Carvin CS6. I like that my guitars are what they are... because it gives me such an excuse to own so damn many. (Wife justification). Anyway... Well done. You do a good job of having a definite opinion without coming off preachy. Love the channel. I'll be on the lookout for you at Winter NAMM...

[@thelstancroix7555]

I usually argue that you get what you pay for in response to people mentioning the price of an expensive guitar, but this just isn’t worth $2,800 at all.

[@baronvonchickenpants6564]

I love my 2009 standard, over priced maybe but still a lovely guitar

[@saibot_201]

fyi: as far as the hardcase goes, i think it's now a black hardcase with black interiors, looks a lot more "modern" :)

[@EmAreDayviss]

What is that Guitar behind you with the vintage yellowed headstock binding? Can you link to a video that you've done on that?

[@RJW14]

honestly you'd expect them to pull out the axxess or access heel joint out of the bag, they're putting amazing joints on Alex' guitars.

[@beatrix-persephone]

the firebird Xs that were destroyed already had major defects, so it's not as bad

[@cloverfield23666]

Allegedly

[@roberth4688]

scyle if you believe that you should have ZERO confidence in Gibson build quality because that was a significant percentage of that model’s production.

[@bronzesnake7004]

That piece of music was freaking killer bro! My favorite by far!! Sweet guitar! I'm a LP fan!! Jack -Canada ~'()'~

[@sydrem2011]

I personally really like the 2 tone front and back

[@EliseOfTheValley]

Remember those see through electronics from the 90s? This reminds me of those:

[@skipmurphy1]

Sounds good through headphones! Looks decent. Kinda out of my budget price range.

[@keithbirdsong1036]

Love the look luv the nobs luv the back but you n me know what we luv the best. Oh my it sounded sweet!

[@elijahwalling4894]

My favorite guitar (that i own) is my 2003 les paul standard with a fat neck and retro modded to 1950's spec. My "modern" guitar is an Ibanez prestige RG

[@MagicCornFlakes]

I would rather a esp E-ii for the money and quality , Also pickguard on a Les Paul is hideous imo

[@demep]

need to hear that jericho, cant decide for the jericho or a majesty

[@Locallybuiltauto]

I have an original collection 50s standard and I'm looking either at moderns or the Murphy lab

[@digentor]

I Wish they would offer unique flamed maple top finishes on these next year.

[@mattymodeerf]

Lol at the sanding marks on the fretboard just past the nut. That sucks.

[@diegourena4575]

Dude, are you in a band? You're a great guitarist! And awesome job on your guitar reviews! Keep em coming 🤘

[@Emperor_Dolan]

He probably make more money here than he ever would in a band. Why take a step backwards?

[@r.h.1548]

Nice ventilator tuning pegs 1:02

[@AWMJoeyjoejoe]

I'd rather get an ESP EII eclipse. They do one in full thickness now too. Pretty cool.

[@Wachumon]

Woowowowwo, Is that a Jericho guitar!, I'm in for that.

[@azmiraclegirl441]

Gibson should become a boutique brand that focuses on quality handmade instruments and leave everything else to Epiphone. There is nothing Gibson about cheap, mass produced duds

[@dunebillydave222]

I don't see where the better part of three grand is. They've ripped off Warmoth's 10/16 radius and weight relief. The rest of the guitar is pretty pedestrian. It's funny that you pointed out that they have mother of pearl in the neck instead of mother of toilet seat, the way they've done for decades. I have never understood why they use plastic in the neck considering the kind of money they charge for their instruments. And I've never understood like Gibson fans tolerate that crap. There's nothing on this guitar, other than the actual skill of the luthiers, that should cost any extra money. Even set neck vs bolt-on neck, or the luthier's joint on the headstock, doesn't cost them that much more to do. I love how, at the end, you point out that you could change the pickups out for SE, Seymour Duncan pickups. That's really telling. I don't think I've seen very many people pulling Paul Reed Smith pickups off of the guitars in favor of Seymour Duncan's. And for $2,800, the case could at least have the nice Satin overlay that the old cases had. But I think you're right a more modern case treatment would have been smart. All in all well I'm a fan of the finished Les Pauls, I'm not a fan of buying a solid-body electric guitar for that kind of money. That kind of price is a lot more justifiable in a well-made acoustic where tonewoods matter and subtleties in design can make all the difference. On a solid-body electric, it has been proven time and time again, but 99% of the sound is in the pickups and electronics. and if you're going to drop that kind of cash, and still maybe replace the pickups, what are you buying? Less wanking please; I feel sorry for your dog.

[@thebluespirit2312]

Half-assed and double the price it should be? Yep it's a Gibson

[@evenzeroescanbeheroes6875]

I wonder if you'll check out the SG

[@caleblemay6866]

I’d absolutely LOVE to see you review the Epiphone Les Paul Pro Custom with humbuckers. I’m considering buying one and would love your opinion. Great Video 👍

[@yunglildick42069]

Oh boi,I was faster than I thought this time