Slash Gets a New Signature Guitar ( Not a Les Paul?) | New Gibson, Fender Epiphone Models May 2024

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📚Description: The Slash ES-335 was official announce on May 9, 2024!
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[@Trog]

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[@RicardoQMoore]

Fender Britney Spears Toxic Stratocaster 8 String Low A High A

[@henrykimball6817]

I dont think I've ever seen slash play an es 335

[@Eric-sh2ok]

His main guitar on the latest album was a vintage 335. Never seen in play one on stage though. Kinda weird. Definitely synonymous with the LP

[@ArchAngel_LRC]

He also played a black ES335 live, on occasion, with Velvet Revolver.

[@No_Lucks_Given]

He probably plays it much more in the studio.

[@thejakefromstatefarm6768]

The video the killing floor he plays one

[@huangss00]

I believe he played one in Velvet Revolver, "The Last Fight" video. And he was playing one in a blues video, "Killing Floor".

[@richardcranium8500]

$15,000! That fretboard better be real laurel.

[@johnsmith-ug5tp]

The Richie explorer with that pick guard is bad ass!

[@brettliebermanmusic]

He needs a BC Rich model. He plays those way more that a 335 🤷‍♂️

[@MrPointy75]

I want the 10-string BC Rich Bitca.

[@brettliebermanmusic]

@@MrPointy75 yeah, that would pretty cool

[@sprucesoultree3833]

He's had a signature Mockingbird in the past, maybe he'll have another sometime in the future

[@brettliebermanmusic]

@@sprucesoultree3833 didn’t know that.

[@jgjunior19]

​@@sprucesoultree3833I heard somewhere that his signature model from BC Rich is The Mockingbird SL made by the custom shop, based on the Mockingbird he used on the You Could Be Mine video, it even have/had the Seymour Duncan ALNICO II pickups he's known to use. If thats true, it kinda makes sense of the SL on the name standing for SLash, the vibrant red color similar to his, the big R on the headstock just like the older BC Rich guitars. Maybe he signed a contract with Gibson that prevent another company to explicit mention his name on a signature guitar that isnt a Gibson?

[@AntmanFelix]

Just what we needed, another Slash model

[@margaretjbuckley]

Damn right, one of the most overrated players ever, there must be so many gullible wannabes out there. There's plenty of other great players who deserve a model of their own, even if it's only a small run.

[@AntmanFelix]

@@margaretjbuckley don't get me wrong, iblove Slash as much as the next guy, but there are way too many Slash signature models, it's not even funny. And you are absolutely right, other artist jshould have some signature models. I mean Beato has a signature model. Trogly should have one too for as much as he loves Gibsons. Slash models are over saturated, it's getting old

[@Darth.Shredder]

Most don't realize that one of Slash's main guitars was a Jackson Firebird when he joined GnR. He didn't even own a Les Paul early on.

[@JuliusMas-bz6my]

I remember vaguely. I think it had a purple headstock.

[@Darth.Shredder]

@@JuliusMas-bz6my The logo might have been purple. He played a Jackson soloist too.

[@Cookie4yabro]

Also his first Les Paul was a replica Gibson as well

[@Darth.Shredder]

@@Cookie4yabro Yup.

[@RicardoQMoore]

Fender Britney Spears Toxic Stratocaster 8 String

[@TOOLFortySixand2]

I have that acoustic case for my Epi Dove , excellent case and looks better in person . Great QC on it too

[@danmc_2783]

Hey Austin, I reckon the pickguard on the Faulkner Explorer looked good too. The "suit" look you mentioned is cool but it also works with the whole 1950's "Atomic Age" and cars with fins and heaps of chrome aesthetic. Kind of reminds me of the side panels on the rear of a '57 Chevy, particularly when held in the playing position. Personally I think it's really pretty cool

[@sailinbob11]

Noooo ! Wouldn't pay that for much of anything like that. My life ain't that boring.

[@TM-ev2tc]

You need to do a review of a Slash signature BC Rich guitar

[@frankaalderink3667]

That Richie Faulkner explorer gives me Rick Nielsen vibes

[@devinhagedorn7315]

I think you can see the skully peaking out of the soundhole on the right in one of those closeups

[@axel.o4512]

Richies V is awesome. Glad to see them make an explorer for him. I wonder if they made it sound exactly the same.

[@johngoodman9380]

Nice finish on the Les Paul at 16 seconds.

[@rodennis418]

Faulkner Explorer looks amazing with the big guard IMO. With how the V and Explorer kinda go hand in hand, I feel it pulls them close together nicely. Really cool vibe.

[@rrrayrrray]

That big Pickguard Explorer makes me think of the Flying Nun.

[@jameshughes6049]

Howdy everyone!!

[@Madakalim]

I like Epiphone especially when Gibson kinda pushes it up like they have been. Just like Squier I still think Im "supporting" the parent company and getting enough quality for the money. I like those new Fenders you covered here. Great daily dose!

[@clarkbabin9799]

I wouldn't have guessed that was a Slash signature either. As ive said before im not a big fan of the Explorer but that one with that odd pickguard giving it a tuxedo look is interesting.

[@AngelVogel-rn5kn]

Thanks for your videos and efforts 👌

[@OliverAmberg]

I am still waiting for the Slash Ukulele 🤑

[@stratman9449]

i like that...haha.....for 10k....strictly limited to 50.000 ukuleles.....

[@ChrisShortyAllen]

A miniature version for a dolls house with a slash golly.

[@margaretjbuckley]

Don't give 'em any more ideas for screwing the gullible.

[@bluekoi455]

That Faulkner Explorer is wicked!

[@ErikSWE]

Heard Slash once tried a Theodore at Guitar Center, quick make a signature and ship it

[@Davidckennedymusic]

Love the Faulkner Explorer pickguard!!!!

[@nickwatson5622]

Bucket Head needs a new signature model.

[@ArchieOnEarth]

I dig the Faulkner Explorer’s pickguard. It’s like they used an upside down version of his V pickguard on it. Or overlapping stars. If he doesn’t get a production signature Explorer, Gibson ought to use it on an “Explorer Modern”

[@SnappyJCM800]

Did anyone else see the Kramer USA model in the background of those Mustaine explorers?

[@Kahuna54]

He also needs a Guild party for the Crossroads Double neck he plays!

[@wammons007]

Oh man, sorry to hear about that Sarge. Good luck to you.

[@badtonestudio]

Even though I’m not into Grandpa style guitars I like the 335 and that Miranda Lambert.

[@Myfingersstinklikefish]

From Sweetwater...Epiphone’s acclaimed ProBucker pickups The key ingredient to the Les Paul’s early success was the PAF humbucking pickup. The first of its kind to hit the mainstream, the Patent Applied For humbuckers defined the sound of a generation with their fat tone and clear response. With the price of vintage PAFs skyrocketing, Epiphone set out to create their own PAF-style pickup. Thus, the ProBucker humbucking pickup was born. Inspired by the original PAF sound, these pickups pump out full, overwound tones with incredible clarity. When you plug in, you’ll instantly recognize the signature Les Paul punch.

[@filtheejoe]

I could buy a vintage one for way less.

[@artotian]

sam ash is where it started it all for me at least. 2001 first guitar - ibanez sa-160qm

[@joermnyc]

If have a feeling if they did put Brazillian rosewood on this, the price would be at least $10k more. The Sam Ash by me in Queens was one of the original “half” that were closing. Honestly, I’d much prefer the smaller “mom and pop” guitar shops that I grew up with over these big stores. (The only time I went to any Guitar Center was to interview for a job, lol. Sadly my guitar and pedal knowledge wasn’t enough as I’m not an amp vs amp guy, I play what I like (Marshall) and that’s pretty much it.)

[@Kahuna54]

The Sam Ash store in Ontario CA kept getting ripped off. Guys would just walk out the door with guitars, amps, etc!

[@paultrombetta]

St. Vincent Faulkner

[@gazzy_burns]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@sergeantbigsteve7192]

Trogly are you going to do a review on the new Reaper guitar??

[@robertsilva5041]

I would love a AAA quilted maple top blueberry burst Les Paul custom. No matter which era. 🤔🤔🤔

[@_dmfd]

Since when does Slash play an es lol

[@csharp57]

Watch his recent music video

[@Ervin-1190]

If he didn’t get paid to do so, he’d play his trusty LP. Gibson is trying to sell more guitars and especially other models than the LP, so now even Slash suddenly is playing them. They hope that’ll boost sales.

[@jerryyeaaah15]

this is basically like collector‘s choice es335 that happens to be slash’s

[@timaves1504]

What are you saying, Austin? Tortoiseshell pickguards look GREAT on anything! ;)

[@michaelmoore7975]

@0:15 There's mine.

[@pepmasters-999]

Faulkner Explorer looks good, except for the Floyd Rose. Daphne blue thinline strat with transparent finish would be right up my street apart from I just got an Am Pro Strat... And that fugly pickguard.

[@thenoodler]

The 335 signature is a stretch for sure. Some marketing guy a Gibson came up with that idea. When are you going to review the new Jessica ?

[@Trog]

Was supposed to be today but ran short on time

[@huangss00]

True, they are totally milking his name until the well runs dry.

[@RickHardcore]

Cool guitar!

[@BOUZOUKI_PETE]

must be awesome having Faulk in your name😊

[@2twh53]

Trogs, because of you, I traded my usa fender for a gibson studio hp. I've always been a slash fan but never got into les Paul's because of the weight. You've changed my mind about gibson and now I'm all in. Thanks!

[@Masterfighterx]

Faulkners guitars would be much more sought-after if they had a T.O.M, would also prefer if they ended up have that, they cut the pickguard so that you don't have to unscrew the thumb wheels for the bridge

[@adambeachard3249]

What ever happened to the phil x sg?

[@swaffy101]

Cool guitar, but I like my “live at the Regal” a lot more. Looks very similar.

[@86HAWK1]

As per the divorce settlement - obtained by TMZ - Slash will pay Perla $6.6 million as well as $100,000 per month in spousal support and $39,000 per month in child support.

[@MrPointy75]

Why would any famous person ever get married.

[@Lfc4ever75]

Awesome guitar but I think we need to see a review of the Reaper

[@user-py1bq1xb5l]

Sean often mentioned that it is a modified Trogly design

[@papasmamas1]

Too classic. It needs a flamed top in translucent black burst or rootbeer burst, something flashy.

[@dananthony6258]

He uses it on the new slash Jazz album I think.

[@lauriemacquanan2141]

Is Sam Ash really closing? I've seen ads for a 339 for $70. 97% off could i go thru you? I see you addressed sam ash at 930

[@diogooliveira9648]

Oh,no... Not another gibson slash.

[@user-rc8fo9pp7p]

Do we really want another slash model?

[@GratefulSeaDog]

More Slash!

[@guitarman6632]

I have a limited edition slash epi GT

[@ronhoffman7941]

Gibson should get Gary Moore’s 59 Les Paul that he played Still got the blues on. And make a limited edition of it. Suprised they never did. He brought the Les Paul back and he’s as good as you get !!!! Thanks for the video Austin !!!!!

[@giulioluzzardi7632]

15k means a custom shop 335 and a trip to the Bahamas.

[@brayanlopes5222]

All I wanted was a les paul that looked exactly like his Derrig one but of course they never did it. No. The signature Afd's dont look like his replica. And it's not something impossible. Gibson this a very faithful reproduction of the Greeny after all.

[@rkh7169]

Do I get access for autographs? Lol

[@nigellacey559]

What ever happened to Dr Epiphone at Sam Ash?

[@nigellacey559]

Next is a Slash mandolin. Comes with a gibson banded slash top hat.

[@paulwilson3154]

Death, taxes and Slash signature guitars.

[@jenniferlawrence2701]

rumor has it the finish includes Slash's bodily fluids

[@rubenrivera1932]

Not feasible, really . Beyond some enthusiast reach.

[@FKAS8410]

That richie faulkner explorer reminds me of the donzi les paul lol

[@Trog]

Good call! Haha. Gotta love the donzis

[@eliasnimelius3619]

Imagine slash’s logo on all the places you mentioned but at the same time that would be hilarious 😂

[@wammons007]

wheres sarge?

[@sgt.grinch3299]

I’m in the hospital undergoing cancer treatments for the third time. Thanks for asking. I appreciate the thoughts.

[@smashface3080]

God speed sarg ​@@sgt.grinch3299

[@Halfaloaf599]

Oooh I don’t think so. $$$$$$

[@musicnext337]

Maybe Slash used the guitar on his single with Chris Stapleton? The soloing in that song sounds like a 335 maybe?

[@JackFX1]

Dont bother going to sam ash for the closing sale. Its 5% off basically everything... You can get a better deal from pretty much any local music store, and then youre supporting a local business too.

[@michaelhawthrone2184]

That’s so cool. If I was rolling in dough, slash would be one I’d knowingly overpay to meet.

[@FrankBuyers...guitarista-iu3zg]

The specs of the 2021 Epiphone custom koa Les Paul now recently discontinued and on sale what's left..now with specs like this why would I even consider a Gibson? I won't....Les Paul Custom Bound All-Mahogany Body w/ Koa Top 24.75" Scale Rolled Mahogany Neck w/ Ebony Fretboard & Pearloid Inlays Dual ProBucker Humbucker Pickups Era-Appropriate Wiring & CTS Potentiometers Fixed Bridge, Graph Tech NuBone Nut '60s Style Kalamazoo Headstock & Grover Rotomatic 18:1 TunersThe new Epiphone Koa-topped mahogany body Les Paul Custom is part of Epiphone’s Inspired by Gibson Collection and honors the 1950s classic designed by Mr. Les Paul himself in 1954 as the “tuxedo” version of his groundbreaking solid body masterpiece! Featuring the traditional Custom bound all-mahogany body, 60s SlimTaper™ neck profile, ebony fingerboard with block inlays, gold Epiphone LockTone™ Tune-O-Matic™ bridge and Stop Bar tailpiece, a pair of critically acclaimed Epiphone ProBucker™ humbuckers, and Custom split-diamond inlay on the headstock. This Epiphone Inspired by Gibson model also has the 60s style Kalamazoo headstock, rolled neck for a comfortable feel, Graph Tech® NuBone® nut, era-appropriate wiring, and CTS® pots. SPECIFICATIONS BODY Body Type: Solidbody Body Shape: Les Paul Custom Body Material: Mahogany Top Material: Koa Body Finish: Gloss Color: Natural NECK Neck Material: Mahogany Neck Shape: Slim Taper Neck Joint: Set Neck Radius: 12" Fingerboard Material: Ebony Fingerboard Inlay: Pearloid Blocks Number of Frets: 22, Medium Jumbo Scale Length: 24.75" Nut Width: 1.693" Nut Material: Graph Tech NuBone HARDWARE Bridge/Tailpiece: Epiphone LockTone Tune-O-Matic Bridge with Stopbar Tailpiece Tuners: Kidney-style Tuners ELECTRONICS Neck Pickup: Pro Bucker 2 Humbucker Bridge Pickup: Pro Bucker 3 Humbucker Controls: 2 x volume, 2 x tone Switching: 3-way toggle pickup switch

[@redmed10]

15k hilarious.

[@richardcarlson7802]

Coo,l but no thanks.

Geesus you only go to the well for so long...... what does Slash have now a hundred "SIGNATURE" guitar models? Reminds me of Bobcat Goldthwait telling the story on negotiating his salary for another Police Academy movie.

[@Trog]

~55 between Gibson + Epiphone if you count color and aging as variants

[@TranceMasterJack]

Damnson. Wtf?

[@javaks]

For a while it felt like they were throwing darts at Pantone color chart to come up with yet another signature model.

[@DieselKevcop]

As much as i collect Slash guitars....this wont be one of them. Even if it WERE affordable.

[@user-tz6wj2bw9i]

The custom plastic should come in the box. The tag is ugly

[@larryburwell8550]

wow the price!! those that buy these enjoy!! not me. im no regular es335 fan anyway

[@lawrenceoliver9813]

If you love signature explorers why are you ignoring the 2017 EPIPHONE EXPLORER ARTISAN LEE MALIA SIGNATURE WALNUT?

[@Trog]

Gibson signature explorers. It’s a shame those Lee malias never saw a gibson release, the explorer was fun

[@larrynoe6162]

The $15 K is doable on the Slash. Enjoy the party and sale the guitar on.

[@charlesdigennaro4981]

How sad for Sam Ash. They were a staple in New York. I bought so much stuff in my day I remembered when those stores were packed with people and gear. Now walk into a guitar center and there’s nothing but budget garbage. Problem with online is that you can’t try out anything before buying so you never know what you’re getting and that’s sad. Goodbye brick and mortar and don’t forget jobs!!!!

[@SDVN74]

How many slash signatures does Gibson need.

[@thomassawicki2065]

A bad joke. Only a sucker would pay a $9K premium for a 335 just becauseit says Slash on the COA. Besides, adding a Bigsby and covering the stop bar holes with a piece of plastic is tacky. BB King dont need no stinkin Bigsby !

[@IPlayGuitarAndStuff]

It’s not BB Kings guitar so it doesn’t really matter what he needs.

[@carlosmoreno45]

They’re cashing on his name

[@JoshSarwono]

Yes yes and yes… if i have the money. Im very sure it’s going to be sold out.

[@Ervin-1190]

‘Poor’ Slash now has to play all these guitars since he became a ‘Gibson brand Ambassador’. First, it was only and obviously a Les Paul signature, because that’s what he always played and is known for. But then after like 15 Slash signature LP models, they ran out of models to signature + Gibson these days is pushing the other guitar models hard. They don’t want to just be the LP brand, so now even Slash has to play the other models. So suddenly, we’re seeing him with a Firebird and ES-335… oh and don’t forget the acoustics, even though he (on video) rarely ever played a Gibson acoustic, Gibson released a J45 Slash signature in a few colors. In old and some recent videos, he has always played a Guild or Taylor. In the end, it’s all about the money. He gets paid to play the different models and Gibson hopes to sell them. But to me, it kinda tarnishes his own ‘brand’ a bit, because since forever, he’s been the Les Paul guy.

[@RevGerryRM]

It's a shame, Sam Ashe is closing. It will be a sad day in music history 😔

[@johndef5075]

Sister Rosetta Tharpe?

[@shodopoet]

Who’s clamoring for another Slash endorsed guitar?

[@ChrisShortyAllen]

I'm waiting for his heated hair curlers with Bluetooth.

[@adhaskym.a9536]

When I go for a Gibson Les Paul or similar, never once I had slash in mind or in the back of my mind.

[@allsystemsgoNJ]

Not exactly sure how an artist can have a signature of a guitar they don’t even yse

[@chrisburch3808]

Another slash model but we can’t get an RD

[@SubxZeroGamer]

Didn't they JUST announce ANOTHER Slash Les Paul, the Jessica? (which apparently is his OG Les Paul, but I though that was a fake and I thought they already did that one... maybe multiple times already?) It's kind of becoming a joke at this point lol. He's gotta be up to at least 20 Gibson signatures, 30 or 40 with Epiphones. It's like a monthly thing now lol.

[@PaulCooksStuff]

Yup. But Jessica isn't the fake. The appetite for destruction "LP" was the Music Works fake. Jessica came later, after finding the limelight. I don't know what's funnier. Gibsons attempts to hoover all wallets from 50k down to 5k with a slew of repeat signature models (now even models the artist isn't even associated with), or "collectors" for buying them.

[@SubxZeroGamer]

@@PaulCooksStuff Lol I guess the AFD LP looks similar so I got them confused

[@therevolution91]

It has Indian rosewood because of the Amazonas. (probably) But: nobody will buy it anyway Because of the price. & the look