Epiphone Kirk Hammett Greeny FULL DEMO

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[@toddmoore2324]

No way at that price with not so much as a real rosewood fretboard. Nope. No way. Sorry, not sorry.

[@hkguitar1984]

@@toddmoore2324 I agree with you, that price point should include a rosewood fingerboard. For myself, its the poly finish that makes it a no-go. I've owned and played an American Deluxe Stratocaster for almost 30 years, the way the poly finish wears/ages is a huge disappointment. All the lacquer finished guitars I owned just become more beautiful with age. I will say this, for an Epiphone its their best looking Les Paul.

[@blegend9351]

I have a couple questions about the neck that might be helpful to answer for someone thinking about purchasing this guitar. Is it a one piece or scarf joint construction? Does it have the glued on wings on the headstock?

[@KevinTheMetalhead]

Despite the price, Epiphone using the Gibson headstock on a Les Paul production model for the worldwide market is revolutionary. Some Epiphone Les Pauls made for the Japanese market had those, but never the worldwide market. It’s also confirmed that future collaborations with the Gibson Custom Shop will feature the open book headstock. Hopefully we will see less expensive models using that headstock.

[@martyshwaartz971]

I don’t understand the point of the headstock at this price point though. Surely if someone cares that much about headstock shape, then they would prefer paying the same money for one with “Gibson” written on it.

[@ErikSWE]

Just buy a Gibson Les Paul Classic, same price range lol

[@sixslinger9951]

now they need to get rid of that horrible Laurel fretboard and go to rosewood!

[@jasonprice9823]

​@ErikSWE A classic is double the price of this..

[@JacobSeed_2018]

@jasonprice9823 buy USED…

[@fisterroboto1044]

Great video guys. Nice review. It's not worth 1499 unfortunately. At that price range you have such wonderful guitars at your disposal, be it Asian, European or USA built. And that's not even considering the secondhand market. Or the alternative options as mentioned in the video. But your playing (and those Gibson pickups) sure sounded amazing!

[@zoeherriot]

That's absolutely true if you don't want a Greeny replica. There is however, only one option if you want a Greeny replica this side of $3000.

[@rexjansen7717]

😂10 lbs hell my old back wont take that over a 15min time

[@fmv11-]

For less than that I've got myself a real Gibson back in 2012 (new). Got a Gibson Les Paul Tribute 50s HBs, for $850 on Guitar Center (new, but with Thxgiving discounts) and adding new Grover, Seymour Duncans and New Wiring, Im totaling around $1300 with mods. Even did the Greeny Mod by flipping the magnet (not inverting cables).

[@robd754]

the problem with on line stuff, people prejudge before even playing the thing. if you are a guitar player and you love the sound and feel of a guitar. and can afford it (or not) thats what makes it worth the price.. not the name, not where it was assembled. rediscover passion. pick it up and play it, thats how you know what it is worth.

[@_lordshadow1823]

I was at Thomann yesterday and they had it hanging around in the store. even though I'm a lefty, I picked it up and played it through a marshall. This sucker sings like no other guitar I've ever played, awesome instrument this

[@manelalentorn]

Very good review, as always! I agree, It makes way more sense to buy a tribute Gibson and swap the pickups…

[@chrishammonds72]

$2999 AUD no joke! I’d rather get a Gibson studio for that price

[@Wargasm54]

You could buy a used Gibson Les Paul standard for that price.

[@maxwellbowden9961]

Australia pays through the nose for good gear

[@brandonbryson3317]

The laurel board at that price just kills me lmao

[@midwaymonster30]

I'll pick one up at 600 a year from now. lol

[@samuelnerick]

Laurel board, not nitro finish, not orange drop... With 200$ more you can get a Gibson Special TV Yellow or Vintage Cherry... Why this guitar is so expensive being an Epi? It's the name Greeny or Kirt Hammet?

[@balmain2496]

Overpriced AF. Ebony board was a must have at this price point. There’s no way in hell this is worth more than $1200

[@zoeherriot]

@@samuelnerick It's paying the artist premium, the $300 Gibson Greeny pickups, the MOP inlays, the headstock shape, the hardshell case. It's still expensive yes, no doubt.

[@FortessofShred]

🖕 Laural. At ANY price!

[@AuramiteEX]

I think the price for this is silly. I'd much rather have the prestige of an American made Fender or Gibson. Also, not even Rosewood on the Fretboard???? By the way, you guys do fantastic guitar reviews. Imo some of the best on the web. Keep it up

[@JohnMaag-f3t]

I've owned the Epiphone "Greeny" for 2 weeks now and I flat out love it. Great value for the money.

[@danstringer7610]

I have the Epi ‘59 and really love it.

[@IndyRockStar]

This reminds of when kids what a toy truck just like their Dad's truck. It's cool, but it not anywhere close to the same.

[@belfastgypsy1]

Kirk just played one onstage with Metallica- that’s how good epiphones have become. I love my Jared James gold top

[@motorhead1971xxx]

He's Only played it on stage so you go out and buy one dont fall for it....... Way overpriced

[@jhrdrake7205]

Lets pump the brakes on this argument, of course he played it! He wants you to buy it so he can make money. He is probably contractually obligated to do so. Would he play it otherwise? Nope. Just being real. Epis are really great but the prices are too high. I have a Squier Classic vibe I got for 375 dollars that I would play on stage. An Epi like this? Not so much.

[@bushcry1]

@@jhrdrake7205 What type of Classic Vibe guitar?

[@jhrdrake7205]

@@bushcry1 It is the CV 50s Tele, I actually bought an American Pro 2 Tele but returned it last year because I liked the CV better. No way was it worth $1300 more than the CV!

[@aa64912]

I like epiphones have owned several and still do, no way I’d pay that much though

[@victorzhinin3249]

my dream come true ....epiphone with Gibson style headstock😍❣❤.....i swear it will be mine ....only mine .....

[@MP422ownz]

You can buy a used gibson LP standard or classic for the price of this.... are you high ?

[@victorzhinin3249]

yes i know , but not a gibson kirt hammett greeny@@MP422ownz

[@trevor4533]

@@MP422ownz I do agree that buying a used Gibson is the better value. $30 more gets you into a LP Classic from the demo shop. But that's still an apples to oranges comparison. We will have to wait and see what they eventually bring on the used market. Heck, I'd buy one used for the right price.

[@luispaxtor2680]

I used to hate thick necks but now I love them. Got mine on sale for $300 less and at that price I love it. Great sound and sustain.

[@thebreakfastmenu]

I mean... you can get a used Gibson Classic Les Paul for that price. A poly finished, indian laurel fingerboard, laminated veneer top Epi LP. The cost is baked into the headstock shape? You can say that again... As far as I can tell, that's the only thing you're paying for.

[@trevor4533]

Outside of maybe PRS S2 when they're on sale, I can't think really think of any guitar brands doing a real flame maple top and nitro for

[@stephenpartington572]

It's Gary Moores greeny , he had and played that guitar for many years. Kirk Hammet isn't even in the same league as Gary .

[@stonemad35]

I just don't see the value in this guitar without the Green/Moore/Hammett connection. Trad Pro V for 1799, classics for under 1500 on reverb on the demo shop, and 1799 on sale all over the place, studio with the same pups as the custom, and the tribute (RIP) the best value Gibson has put out in a long time.

[@zoeherriot]

"I just don't see the value in this guitar without the Green/Moore/Hammett connection." That is in fact the value. That's the point.

[@anotherstart1]

Absolutely agree with you 100%. It should be no more than $1000

[@zoeherriot]

@@anotherstart1based on what? Let's look at a $1000 artist model shall we? The Jared James Nichols. A single pickup p90 - $999. There is the Jerry Cantrell "Wino" at $850 - but that just has standard pickups... but let's start there. The Jerry Cantrell is $850. Does not come with original Gibson Greenybuckers. Does not have a custom headstock. And does not come with a AAA flame veneer. And does not come with switchcraft components, nor the mallory capacitors, nor the long neck tenon. I mean - I don't necessarily think it warrants a $650 premium. But saying it should be less than $1000 makes it cheaper than almost every other major artist guitar on the Epiphone brand - and yet it has more appointments. So I think it's safe to ignore your opinion on this.

[@stonemad35]

@@zoeherriot based on the fact you cans get Gibson USA for just a little more. Get real wood instead of mahogany-ish mystery meat. Better wood, plek'd frets, fret nibs.... for a few hundred more. Im sure it's a fantastic guitar, but if I'm putting out 1500, I'm going Gibson USA, save up for greeny buckers if I need them. Trad Pro V has out of phase and it's 1799 right now. Just my opinion. I'm also not a fan of the modern lite, but that's a different thread.

[@zoeherriot]

@@stonemad35 okay… I’m going to say this one more time. Can you buy a Greeny Gibson replica for $1500?

[@jeffreybiscoe6]

No Rosewood is what is making the difference from not purchasing my fav famous LP copy. The Jimmy Page 59 tele is USA + $ 1900 on the used market $2,500 new. I've never had any non USA guitar work out if I traded in on something. All my USA I get close withing couple hundred of my cash back. My one red light .

[@rollingedges9469]

If you have a traditional pro epi. Just flip the magnet, same sound any 8k pickup will do it.

[@Utube-g3g]

Nope. It had more to do with the wiring.

[@jasonworden2561]

He definitely played the "entersandman" lick during his playing..lol. kinda snuck it in there.

[@PlayandTradeGuitars]

Good catch 😎

[@kingstumble]

People get so excited about the headstock---which baffles me. I have compared a picture of the Greeny headstock with the "standard" Epi Standard LP. There is very little difference apart from the Greeny being a little wider at the top. As far as the guitar itself goes I do like it it but as others have said, far too expensive. If you covet the out of phase sound, have a look at the Vintage brand who do a very good version(V100PGM model.) I have got one and the sound and playability is at least as good as any of the three Gibsons I have.

[@craighornsby78]

Was looking forward to this guitar, in my mind I’d already bought it, however I was thinking £700, not the new standard of £1500 or $1900!! Think I’ll buy the pickups and refinish one of my 90’s studios.

[@garyb1036]

Ive the epi 59 reissue and i thought 800 was pushing it for that,only reason i bit the bullet was the gibson burstbuckers,its a nice guitar but the loral fretboard just seems to be very dry all the time,even with regular lemon oil,for that price i would expect rosewood on the neck.

[@john564holloway]

I have the Squire Fender John5 Tele with the Indian laurel fretboard and it does ok.

[@garyb1036]

@landenpf2010 That's a nice guitar mate,I've a fender player strat aswell ,not bad for the money.maple neck though.

[@brettwalker4915]

I just bought one for 999.00 at Guitar Center. Not a bad fiddle! Plays good and sounds good.

[@donthewatcher]

i got a 2011 Bonamassa goldtop darkback (grovers and mis matched knobs) rosewood fretboard CTS pots orange drop caps 9.5 lbs i just ordered some Gibson Greenybukers and will put them in and have a Epi Bonamassa Greeny goldtop dark back. The gibby /epi headstock and pearl inlays ,are not important, but $1500 is a bit much without a rosewood fretboard, as always great review.

[@Daddybell6957]

And the thing is about the greeny sound is the neck pickup is reversed wound with wire fender used back in the 50s.. not the magnet being reversed.. i did the mag thing on my dimarzio 36th neck pickup while also getting as much of the wax off and out of the pickup and switching it from a A5 to A2 magnet.. and that got me the sound the greeny buckers get....

[@NoahParker98]

Man I’m not the type to buy expensive ass guitars . But I got the 3k greeny standard ( it’s really it’s own guitar ) and man… I’ve never had so much love for a guitar & I’ve got plenty quality axes. Shit’s lovely lol

[@danielradakovic938]

For that price make a Japan or Korea Gibson division forget about epiphone have epiphone only for epiphone specific models like the casino

[@matthewmacdonald9851]

I'm quite impressed with the sound, haven't played one one, so I assume it feels as good as reviewed. However, I have the feeling this axe will be $750-1000 all day long on the used market within 2 years.

[@mojo9291]

This seems better than low end Gibsons (which are worth the money). It is very nice.

[@mikepj1025]

You can get a used Gibson for around this price. How can they not use rosewood on the fingerboard? Not at this price. No way

[@trevor4533]

Either Cites is still busting their balls, or greed.

[@pauljohnson3686]

Vintage make a killer version of this guitar that may not have the body finishing quality... but does match the sound quality of this epiphone version...

[@saltpeter7429]

I'm not surprised. I've had a couple of VINTAGE brand guitars, they are outstanding quality for price. They come with Wilkinson parts. If that's cool, run with it. I find them to be a great mod platform, put all the good parts you want in em. Players guitars. That's what I like.

[@qddk9545]

I am quite sure that you need to turn one of the volume controls down, to get the real Greenie sound. That will give you more volume at a little less out phasing.

[@barry3045]

the satin finish on the EPIPHONE models always looks better to me . Big plus for the headstock . THe price sucks, but everything is more money now . thats it .

[@angustate1829]

You could just buy an Epiphone 59 Les Paul for $800 and then buy the greeny buckers for $300

[@andrewbrookes2485]

Or buy custom hand wound pickups…

[@muzikmonkeyman1]

Love the 3 screw truss rod cover

[@rustymohican8280]

Just bought one through your link! Thank you : )

[@PlayandTradeGuitars]

Thank you, congrats and enjoy!!

[@We_are_the_light]

Its Peter Greens guitar. It's got nothing to do with Kirk hammet. He bought it but it belonged to peter fuckin Green, legendary blues player with Fleetwood mac.

[@Mr.D34]

Epiphone was making beautiful Joe Bonamassa "signature" models with rosewood fretboards but once they saw that they were selling for more than their original price on the used market they almost doubled their prices. Some of the new models doesn't even have Burstbucker pickups and they don't have ebony or rosewood fretboards anymore either. Apart from the pickups there is nothing special about this guitar.

[@mattchurchill]

It sounds great. Nice demo👍

[@kevintrawick1278]

Very cool guitar. I have never bought an Epiphone due to my dislike of the headstock profile. this one has me interested for sure. 1499.00 is a bit high but not overboard in my opinion. You could buy a tribute and swap pups and etc. but then you lose the greeny mojo and plus the binding, not to mention the Epiphone Greeny looks great.

[@sihall1975]

Crazy price for an Chinese Epiphone, even with US pickups etc., but why did they leave the Les Paul model graphic off the headstock? Seems like a dumb move to me.

[@cgr88m]

I have an Epiphone les Paul custom that Im going to drop these pickups into.

[@antilaw9911]

Good. Finally got the headstock right!

[@andredegiant3876]

Putting pearl inlays in a laurel fingerboard is like putting diamonds in an alloy ring 😅

[@dylanpardon9723]

way too expensive for it is, Indian Laurel is fine at the regular Epiphone price points, but for this type of money I'd expect Rosewood

[@trevor4533]

Agreed! Unless China is still being affected by Cites, there is no reason why this thing doesn't have rosewood...

[@rique_.leal.]

wouldnt it be easier to buy an epiphone 59 standard and modify it with some stuff?

[@TEXMEXY]

They should do a Billy Gibbons model with the pinstripe ❤❤👍🏻

[@LuisC-g8u]

Regarding the price and the competition , it doesn't sound like a valid point to me "go and get this or that guitar instead".....this guitar was made for the people who would like to buy a more affordable version of the Grenny and not just any guitar in the catalogue that would be cheaper offering similar quality, that's why you can't compare it with the Gibson Tribute or any other less expensive guitar. Obviously if someone is just looking for a guitar in that range and don't care about the Grenny thing, then it's a no brainer...

[@canyonproductions7683]

Really good Video! It looks fun (but maybe for $1100 haha). Lets see some more Les Pauls w that Headstock though! I took an Oval sander to my 2020 Epi to change the Headstock! $699 guitar and people think its a custom Les Paul now

[@robbie5984]

I’d take that modern lite hanging behind you before this any day. I’m stoked to pick one up.

[@didierroumen5107]

How is the out of phase compared with an Epiphone les paul modern?

[@forrealthoughbruh]

Too many other great guitars brands that are much more playable, reliable and with better features at that price. It would be a rare day that I would choose Gibson or Epiphone ever again.

[@taxationistheft2.0]

I found a epi 59 for 600$ . Maybe I'll find a epi greeny for closer to that price in a year or 2

[@1thess523]

You can probably find an old Japanese Epiphone with the open book headstock for way cheaper, but I'm sure Hammet fans will want this 👍

[@colinmcnab6145]

​@@LarrytheMan-uc4evBut those guitars will be a lot more expensive than a used 90s MIJ Epiphone.

[@trevor4533]

Cheaper yes, but not that much cheaper. They're still $1kish. Even more if you want one with nitro. Still MUCH better guitars, though.

[@grimoire7851]

sounds better then new custom or just rec

[@knockoutguitarist087]

Buy a used traditional pro 3 or 4 and it’s the same price and you get split coils and push pull phase switching… which means you can turn it off if u just want the regular middle position tone

[@danielwendtguitar]

I have a traditional 4 and the out of phase option is definitely nice. And it also has the switches inside the electronics which gives you even more options. It's still one of my best sounding guitars I have, and it is easily my best playin

[@ThePhoneBook123ABC]

no offence but for 1500 you would of thought they would go to the bother of a flame maple cap instead of a veneer considering how much theyre charging for a far eastern guitar with maybe $150 worth of hardware

[@trevor4533]

You'd be surprised. Even ESP on their $2k+ Eii guitars use Veneers. Ironically enough, it seems like American guitar brands typically offer lower price points for real flame maple caps compared to overseas.

[@jeffreycurtisjr9195]

I have a vintage brand Peter green tribute that I modified with a nitro finish.. upgraded parts .. it has a rosewood fretboard .. granted the body and headstock aren’t Gibson but it’s built the same way.first less money

[@kevinkowalski1726]

has anyone covered why the Les Paul logo/signature is dropped from the headstock?

[@sihall1975]

Yeah, I've been thinking about this too. I think it's a "give with one hand, take away with the other" situation. Sure, you can have the headstock, but it's still not a real Les Paul!

[@craighornsby78]

It’s because it’s not on the original due to the neck repair it had

[@rmzzz76]

Is the neck a one piece of three piece? This isn't advertised, but the Joe Bonamassa Epiphone Les Paul which sells for $800 does have a single piece and is also based on a 59' Les Paul, so I'm guessing Gibson/Epiphone would have gone the same route on this... Not much difference here except for the real maple cap and nitro finish on the Gibson branded one... Some people still care where what country the CNC machine lives that cuts the wood and where the fit and finish work is done, for $1500 difference where I get all the USA electronics in the import model, yeah I'll take the Epiphone... and just because most viewers might qualify for a loan to buy the $3100 Gibson version doesn't mean they should. That's a LOT of money for hobbyist to be dropping on any guitar. Even $1500 is a lot of money to ask, considering there are great import options around in the $800-$1000 range like the foremention Bonamassa "Lazurus" Epi.

[@MagusPerde42]

There’s one value consideration that you didn’t mention: how does it compare to the Gibson USA version that costs more than twice as much? It sums to me that the only real improvements other than it being USA made are the rosewood fingerboard, maple top without veneer, and the Gibson logo on the headstock. I’m not sure that those features are worth $1,700.

[@john564holloway]

Good point. It's worth it if you just have to have the Gibson name and the tone wood-controversy of the maple vs veneer/Rosewood vs Indian laurel. Otherwise, since this is the very first world-wide Epiphone to have the Gibson headstock, and the case being worth about $150-$200, it's worth $1500.

[@jhrdrake7205]

I got a full on USA Les Paul Classic used for less than this and it is hands down a better guitar in every way and has the out of phase sound down way better. Kirk is cashin in, that is about it.

[@gregdunn6040]

I have the Gibson, it has short tenon neck, thin Satin finish, modern wiring. It's not even close to the Epiphone in "vintage" features. I rewired it and changed pickups.

[@dantedimaano9556]

nice sounding guitar. I'm looking at other Epi guitars since I already have the 59 Les Paul Standard I'm thinking maybe the Les Paul Special in TV yellow is in the horizon.

[@darrtetzy]

A lot of bitching about the $1499 asking price.... Personally, I think it's entirely reasonable with the MOP inlays and the Gibson headstock. I bet this is going to be the best selling Epiphone model since the 1960's Casino.

[@antilaw9911]

Hmm I'm impressed!

[@TheJeffcurran]

What's up with the Fireburst LP Supreme hanging on the wall behind you? I'm way more interested in that.

[@PlayandTradeGuitars]

Review on the way! Thanks for watching, yea it's a beauty

[@TheJeffcurran]

@@PlayandTradeGuitars Bring it.

[@fabieneldridge3414]

Very nice ! It sounds great , looks great , l would love one. It roars beautifully !

[@doctersound9630]

Gibson Selling guitars based on a mistake... perfect symmetry. 🙃

[@danielradakovic938]

Outrageous price

[@Maxhuertas]

I’m happy I have the Epi 59 and it didn’t cost me a this much, great video though.

[@taxationistheft2.0]

Me 2. Found a dark cherry burst for 599 at GC. I IMMEDIATELY GRABBED IT AND BOUGHT IT

[@Maxhuertas]

@@taxationistheft2.0 yeah man it’s a great guitar and a bargain when you find them used.

[@jamiesmith1151]

Neck pickups muddy or need more trouble etc

[@BigJohn95]

I just can’t reconcile the price tag. It’s not worth it. I bought an S2 594 single cut for $1100. I know that’s still a deal, but that just an infinitely better instrument for the money

[@1040ecapja]

We've come a long way from "Play authentic"

[@ericolsen67vw]

Why are there so many of these? Holy smokes

[@philibowey4809]

1500 dollar for a epiphone is ridiculous the prices are through the roof on the new axes am sure they want the same amount of dollar for the Jo bo SG they just released aswell

[@jfiery]

Very glad for the integrity shown here to tell the viewers the truth and then tell them the best option.

[@jhberg17]

Must be a world record for an Epiphone. Usually go for $400. I had a Vintage brand relic edition Greeny 7 years ago, it was a very good guitar. Heavy too.

[@audio5552]

How the fuck isn’t there rosewood.

[@Wargasm54]

Wonder why they still have the three screw truss Rod cover ? 🤔

[@trevor4533]

Because it doesn't use a Gibson style Truss rod.

[@FKITMANE]

I still can't get past the fact they're asking $1500 for a Chinese guitar. It's quite literally a legal chibson..... for nearly the same price. You could get a real made in America. Gibson..

[@trevor4533]

Agreed. Gibson was selling LP classics through their Demo shop on Black Friday for $30 more... Heck, on a good day $1500 also gets you a PRS S2 594 brand spankin new. Nitro, rosewood, American made. I get that they couldn't have made it that much cheaper based off their already $1200-1300 sig models, but clearly those are obviously overpriced as well. Now, if they put out non sig models w/ the openbook headstock and rosewood/ebony fretboards for say $999-1199, they might have a winner on their hands. ...But they probably won't 😂

[@hassanchop7096]

Firewood!

[@MeatSteeple]

A maple veneer on a "mahogany" body won't add the brightness that a full cap does. It sounds like any other Epiphone to me: too dark (bridge) and wooly (neck). At this price you can land a used Gibson.

[@pierrevanniekerk9063]

Did you mention your signal chain. Wonderfull tone, would like to know ?

[@sabbath1229]

$1499??? Are they crazy

[@tokk3n-hj4xg]

If I was going to go for an Epiphone I would go with a Epiphone Exclusive 1959 Les Paul Standard for $849.

[@adamstrachn]

Without the humbuckers it would be about $1,000. It also has CTS pots and Mallory (as opposed to orange drop) capacitors with ’50s wiring, a Switchcraft output jack and toggle switch. So it's understandable in today's market, artist model 'tax' and two years of extreme inflation. They still make Epiphone Les Paul options under $700 for the people crying on every post about this guitar.

[@michaelheller8841]

I would have to play it, the feel test. I love thick necks but can play any neck radius or thickness. The pickups sound good when I heard you play with my headphones on. I think we spend too much time criticizing to much, it all boils down to playing the dam thing lol. Do you want to spend $1500 on it or not. I’m mostly USA line of Gibson and Custom Shop but also liked Epiphones too. I’m sure you can get a 1959 release Epi and buy the Greeny Pups or if you have a boutique pick up maker you would still be ahead of the game. I would still have to play the Epi Greeny to have an option.

[@iowaal7671]

Epiphone is just creating a tier of guitars between the inspired by Gibson and actual Gibsons for people who don’t want to make that big of a jump in price to a USA Gibson. Start out on a cheap Epiphone and then move to a Inspired By then a Premium and finally an actual Gibson. We will see how it works out for them. The expensive Epiphone Bonamasa SG doesn’t seem to be doing so well.

[@trevor4533]

Agreed. They're planning on rolling out more of these "Inspired by" Epiphones with the Openbook headstock. They give that treatment to a non signature LP Custom and price it correctly(say $999-1299), and it will sell like hot cakes.

[@trickortreataz4680]

Gibson have you forgotten what Epiphone is? It is your "value" options for those who can't afford your USA signature models. If a few months ago anyone asked if I would feel getting the USA Greenie at $2850 was a "deal" I would have laughed, seeing this well yeah. Getting the Lazarus last year and in 2018 the Slash with actual Seymour Duncans both at $899 (yes, I know they don't have the Gibson correct headstock) are echos of what Gibson has forgotten Epiphone should provide for value. Remember when the Studios and Tributes were the $800 option with case??? Yes, there is inflation and things cost more and labor and... and. Even the first 2 Adam Jones seem possible "deals" for what they are given 800 limited runs. Wake up Gibson you're Epiphone edition should be 1/3 the price of the Gibson or less.

[@saganstephen2929]

So 2k in CaD. I was considering it thinking it will sell for around 1500 cad. But thats too much. I can buy an actual gibson with that money. Im sure if ever they use the gibson headstock on future release. It will be in this price range

[@KevinDarty]

I love my Epiphone '59 LP but wouldn't even consider buying a $1,500 Epiphone Les Paul with a Laurel fretboard. I'm also not excited by that Headstock. The '59 looks so much better.

[@joehiatt1992]

They just could of NOT used kurts name & sold it cheaper,this will sell w/out paying him thus reducing the cost,because this has the Gibson headstock will make it sell w/out his name

[@DalScottGuitar]

If it was 1,000$ I’d buy it asap, but 1500 and no rosewood, ill pass.

[@ruisouto7868]

1499 for an Epiphone. 😅😅😅😅

[@AndykWilhelm]

You make it sound great

[@1000poundsguitar]

Chibson here I come!!!

[@trevor4533]

Nah, those are an even bigger waste of time and money.

[@jerrodschumacher9844]

Ok this is the les paul im gonna save for the telecaster im getting is the FMT HH

[@BeeRumblin13]

So $700 for the slighty bigger headstock . I have out of phase on my Epi modern. Big whoop

[@MiguelAlarconMusic]

I have been opposed to this release and now finding out it’s a laurel fingerboard, I’m just shocked. This is no different than the 1959 epiphone. The only difference really is the headstock shape. 1500 is 60% to a faded standard Gibson les Paul. Don’t get me wrong I love epiphone I just bought a Jerry Cantrell wino this year and love it. But this is bad, a simple money grab that could push epiphone to doing this more often. Now if this was an EXACT copy of the greenie les paul at 1500 that would be a different story.

[@gregdunn6040]

It's closer looking and has features that the $3200 Gibson version I have doesn't like the long neck tenon and 59 profile neck, lol.

[@MiguelAlarconMusic]

@@gregdunn6040 the epiphone 1959 has a long neck tenon and a 50s profile neck so my point stands. It’s the same guitar. Musicians friend is selling a lemon burst epiphone 1959 Les Paul for $749. You could buy the Seymour Duncan custom shop greenie pickups and the cost is still less than the Kirk hammet greenie. It’s a money grab plan and simple.

[@gregdunn6040]

@@MiguelAlarconMusic without a doubt money grab, your 59 is closer than the Gibson is too. For the "Greeny" fans the Epi is still a better deal than the Gibson USA version.