The NEW STANDARD?? || Epiphone Les Paul Standard '50s Demo/Review

[@agufish]

aNyWaYs, HeRe's a sInGlEcUt. Also, quick reminder that all merch is still 25% (discount applied automatically when you add to cart)!

[@chrisbassman3936]

I have this guitar and can say that the frets are decent, only slightly rough edges if you dig in real good. I feel the pickups are good for vintage sounds. They sound good with crunch but not high gain. I plan to replace mine with Seymour Duncan peguses and sentient pickups. I also own the 1955 inspired model. The neck on the 55 is thicker which i prefer although the standard 50s has a nice hand filling neck just not as thick. For the price point i think they could use a better looking vaneer considering its just a vaneer. My standard 50s does look nice and has a good hefty feel.

[@gregmerritt9366]

Team Singlecut unite!

[@pablo-xy7ly]

Is there a website you recommend to find good acoustic guitar pickguards?

[@yetimatzenightcat8702]

Inspired by gibson, without burstbuckers ???... Why

[@ryanbobadilla2527]

Bro your making me want to buy you a fretwrap.

[@stricknine8623]

That guitar and those pickups are made for classic rock and hard rock. The pickups are PAF style, scatter-wound, Alnico 2, low output. GREAT for cleans and boosted tones and crunch tones with big balls but without the high gain, saturation and compression. Great dynamics, note separation and clarity even while having a decent amount of drive is what that thing is intended for.

[@flexiongi]

Whoa Hunter reviewing a Les Paul? Shocker haha. Love the content man!

[@agufish]

What a tweeeest

[@touchthesun2448]

I bought the '59 Epiphone Les Paul... it is awesome. I also have an SG Muse, Gold Glory, SG Junior and a Les Paul Special 1 with P-90's, all KEEPERS! These guitars range from $106 to $699. Great bang for the buck...thanks for your review. I think Epiphone is back in a HUGE way. I also want to complement your playing, you illustrated the versatility of the guitar very effectively. Good job man

[@OlderAustin]

Hey Legal Eagles! ....wait wrong channel

[@drew2dee2]

last time i was this early my girlfriend broke up with me

[@agufish]

rip 😂

[@ScottGreenMusic]

I knooooow that feeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeel 🎵

[@Wickedsensations2001]

Lol wtf

[@3badthebad]

That's rough buddy

[@hiimawasteoftime8678]

F

[@bwyou812]

Well ,when it was designed by Les Paul, it was not really meant at the time for heavy metal. It was a compact jazz guitar. So maybe that's why it has an issue like most to stay in tune. Banging and bending was not Les's style. Just my thoughts.

[@WattchomanBrandySavage]

I'm already sold on the Boss Katana. I've got the mini, clocking in at an adorable 7 watts of power. perfect for apartment playing.

[@dionysusthemadgod]

I actually just picked up a '60s Standard in Bourbon Burst and I've never felt a more comfortable neck. Also, the '50s has the ProBucker 1 & 2, whereas the '60s has the 2 & 3, and I honestly really like them. They have a really natural '60s era fuzz which I actually love and was aiming for. Being that the ProBucker (which was based on the BurstBucker which itself was based on the original PAF) has the same metallurgical consistency as the PAF in terms of having 18% nickel silver bases, bobbins the same dimensions as the PAF, Alnico II magnets, and being unevenly wound (and slightly overwound), I think the pickups do a great job emulating the PAF, and I, personally, wouldn't swap out the pickups, except maybe for the Alnico II BurstBuckers. My only complain is that the Bourbon Burst came out less pale and more orange towards the center than I expected, but I'm cool with it, mostly. Strongly encourage those on the fence with the '60s model to pull the trigger, you won't be disappointed.

[@frankhall7005]

Yeah I just got the ice tea model. Flawless I've got another LP with the SD 59 jb set. Not much difference certainly not enough to spend 200 bucks on new pups.

[@BaenaCarcosa]

WAP WAP WAP

[@bastardofbodom07]

When Are Prophecy Series Gonna be released

[@suitsandstrings55]

WALP

[@nickthebox0651]

WAP Weaponized Assult Penguins

[@bobmorris5386]

My favorite intro demo in a while! Love the reviews!

[@alexlazarescu3869]

Best singlecut guitar is butterscomtch telly ok?

[@progtato7427]

Butterscomtch tele with boss katanr and 0-3-5 ok?

[@alexlazarescu3869]

@@progtato7427 yes and hotwife

[@marshxox5150]

Sunburst but yeah

[@alexlazarescu3869]

@@marshxox5150 no only butterscot 😡

[@raffysg1990]

bEsT tOnE

[@nachtjager109e]

I have a gold-on-white 'tuxedo' -style 2016 Epiphone LP Custom Pro that I got in a trade last year, and it is now one of my favorite guitars; it's my go-to for E-standard or drop-D. I figured out a little trick by accident that helps a lot with the shrill fizzly highs that the Probuckers can be bad about. Get a Boss NS-2 and use its send/return jacks to loop it into your chain TWICE -- once in front of the amp, once in the fx loop. Turn up threshold knob to about 3 o'clock (or possibly more or less; adjust according to ear). It's at this point that the infamous NS-2 "tone suck" actually becomes advantageous, and tone-sucks just enough to cut off the annoying fizzly stuff, but leaves the rest of your tone intact. I do this through a Marshall DSL-100HR as part of my standard setup, boosted with a DOD Gunslinger out front, going into a mildly dirty clean-crunch channel. Give it a try, see if it works with your rig!

[@travishansel6060]

I actually have the new Epiphone 59. Really big fan of it so far.

[@aldoalvarez851]

I keep coming back to this video. The demo in this one is pretty damn good.

[@Wildchildinc]

I went into guitar center the other day for just picks and strings. I ended up walking out with one of these because I was very impressed with the performance compared to the lukewarm epihones I've tried in the past!

[@andybungert]

DAMMIT You guys made me jump after almost every THICC reference :D Great demo as always Hunter!

[@user-jb4um9tl8d]

You might have mentioned that the Epi has a LONG NECK TENON, where the Gibby DOES NOT! (and yes, that long tenon makes the neck more stable, and definately adds to the sustain.

[@michaelolz]

Uhhhh, that tune near the beginning is one of the prettiest I’ve heard on a KZbin channel. You’ve got a great sense of melody.

[@bipbipletucha]

SICK demo track! Loving the major 11 chords

[@tdwdguitars2852]

Bettt new video. I hope everyone has an amazing day and I hope school goes well for all :)

[@gregdunn6040]

So I definitely enjoyed the review and your playing, we're very different style players so the pickups work for me. But I agree with your points on the neck profile and electronics. I have both the Gibson 50's and 60's Standards and honestly I play the Epi 50's a lot more than those two, it's a solid Les Paul.

[@m1ghtycs]

Hmmm I'm seeing a sneaky LegalEagle there!

[@MetalLeo30]

My first LP I got a few months ago is a Epi LP Standard but one the rare TV Silver finish. Got it for $200 and about $200 worth of upgrades (tuners, pups, mojotone wiring) it’s one of my favorite guitars I’ve ever played. Chug machine! Really interested on trying the new Standards.

[@shaalis]

Poly is also found on guitars that cost a few grand as well. Don't let nitro be the BE ALL AND END ALL to finishes.

[@lars667]

I did order a 50s metallic gold that I returned due to a damaged fret. It was really nice, but the neck shape felt more like a 56 Gibson neck, it was really substantial. I felt it was slightly too much, so I ordered a 60s as a replacement. The 60s is still not very slim, and I think both necks still has a hint of shoulders that the Gibson traditional 50s has not. I have a 2012 version of this. It has a really nice 50s profile, but I think it feels closer to epi's 60s than the 50s. Not quite sure, though, as I didn't have the Gibson while I played the 50s epi. The 60s is still very good. I agree on the pickups, but fret work generally was good on mine. The veneer on the back makes the guitar look way cheaper than if they had just left it alone like Gibson does on their multi piece backs (on studios, for instance).

[@smokehill7912]

“does it do metal?” its a les paul standard bro, wtf do u think?

[@raffysg1990]

😂😂

[@ocelotl23]

😂😂😂

[@johnnycochran6128]

Lol no shit. It invented metal

[@drewg3087]

Lololol true but not the Epiphone, the Gibson Les Paul standard and custom hell yes!

[@johnnycochran6128]

Andrew Gemmill Of course

[@Storm762x39]

I'm so glad this channel exists

[@randymiles904]

Big and heavy!? Hell yeah! Good candidate for a JB/jazz set and some sperzel locking tuners.

[@garyhundsrucker7771]

Yeah,my metallic gold 2020 had some minor issues like the binding had filler gaps all the way around but they were smoothed out and the fret ends are kinda sharp but other than that for the price I'm so glad I own one!

[@bastardofbodom07]

Can't wait for the Prophecy series! 😭❤

[@babindinda9414]

I have barely heard you use a wah! love it!

[@mccloud273]

Hey Hunter, Schecter brought back the Blackjack series which come stock with Lundgren pickups, they also have a Singlecut with a 24.75 scale, would you be down to demo one?

[@FISHYFILMPRODUCTIONS]

I have an 04 Blackjack PT, my favorite guitar

[@sb632]

Love almost all of that entire series, the avenger especially. About the only spec on the solo II single cut I don't think hunter will be terribly fond of is the compound radius fretboard 12-16.

[@mccloud273]

@@sb632 Yeah, fingerboard radius can be kinda messy at times. I wish they would've pulled a Hellraiser with the solo ii and made it a 25.5 scale, but that's just my preference

[@sb632]

@@mccloud273 agreed I would've liked that as well. I honestly wish they would do a sls elite version of the solo 2 with a swamp ash body, maple neck and the fishman moderns. Same with the avenger.

[@mccloud273]

@@sb632 Ab. So. Lutely. I'd also love if they included either a Hardtail or maybe an evertune, the solo ii series definitely deserves more love

[@kennyblackbird5674]

The guitar has a toyish vibe but it does look kind of nice. Gibson knows that it would go out of business if they made those Epiphone guitars with plekked stainless steel frets and exact body dimensions!!

[@TheBismrk]

The weeb in me is screaming "Giita!"

[@nero_vzero3125]

same, even though a sunburst isn't my color style

[@its.the.sha22]

K-on vibes hittin hard

[@sylvesterdunggat2326]

Yeahhh

[@nickiboymeow]

a man of culture

[@APOLLO_PRINT]

Im gonna buy it, who cares if it might not be top tier. Yui > actual sound.

[@modergav]

I never played a Epiphone LP. My First Real Les Paul was a beat up 86 Standard with Tim Shaw PAFs (which I badly regret selling) and now I own a 2012 LP Classic and a 2019 50's standard. But I did played recently a SG muse. I thought it was a great little guitar

[@dowadiddy2002]

I have this very same guitar and a Gibson Studio. As he says here, the Epiphone Inspired By Gibson is not quite as good, of course, as the Gibson but it is close enough to make it more than worth it. Not everyone can afford upwards to 3 grand for the Gibson. This Epiphone is a darn good guitar for the money. Has the right look, the right feel, the right vibe in a licensed Les Paul. Not quite the same quality as the Gibson, but it gets you pretty darn close for WAY less money. Looks, sounds, plays GOOD. Highly recommended. It is great that with divisions like Epiphone and Squire players can get into Les Pauls, Strats, etc. of very decent quality without breaking the bank.

[@kilmerval]

Fun cameo from LegalEagle lol great video man

[@scottanderson4175]

I bought the gold top and absolutely love it 💪 until I put it up against my PRS SE Tremonti Custom 🤦🏻‍♂️ but perhaps the best Epiphone I have ever owned 🥂

[@RJW14]

Did you put a filter over the video or something? looks like it's less illuminated or bright than usual.

[@EdwardWFeery]

That little chimey picking thing from the clean playthrough was sublime.

[@garycoraluzzi1166]

Sounds good . That’s a good guitar

[@tedpikul1]

Just got mine. Next, honeyburst Classic. They're making good guitars.

[@kidder83]

That breakdown at 2:01 was already dope, but the beat that breaks in after the two bars was nasty as fuck. Made the stank face. Love your riffage

[@RedDawnGamin]

I love the warm tone at 8:59 - 9:59

[@andrewbendahan1379]

Lol Hunter nice video at 0:23

[@marcoesposito8753]

I really like your riffs

[@disco4535]

Was going to get one of these, then a Epi LP Custom, but ended up getting an LTD EC with Fluence Moderns for around $800. The overall fit and finish was SO much better than Epiphone and I love the Fishman's. Plays great too

[@stricknine8623]

Lol

[@williamwallen8453]

Rest in Pieces that damn kick drum

[@AraAshjian777]

I have 2 Epiphone Les Paul's. High end ones. I also have 2 Gibson Custom Shop 59's. No comparison. Yes, big difference in price. Epiphone is a good starter guitar. Imo.

[@naruto199797]

I have a big love hate relationship with les pauls i love the look and how some play but stuff like the scale length kinda puts me off since i like to drop tune so id have to use massive strings which im not a huge fan of even then i run into issues when it comes to keeping it in tune and another problem is the weight as someone who suffers from back pain sometimes heavy guitars have fallen out of favour for me especially since i like to move around and head bang when i play standing up

[@VMinoda]

yeah man, same here. that look is to die for, but as an instrument... access to higher frets, weight, tuning stability (especially relevant for Gibsons because of the headstock angle). Wanna try out one of them newer LTD EC to see if that one's better.

[@bubbafang4510]

@@VMinoda The silverburst LTD1000T will keep you away from Epi and Gibson LPs in my humble opnion.

[@Terry3Gs]

Nice job on this hunter !!

[@Paul_Lenard_Ewing]

I thought it sounded quite good. I own a Gibson '59 Reissue Les Paul Special. I considered an Epi for a Standard but got a PRS SE 245 ..their LP wannabe. Right out of the box it played perfect. Every fret dressed to perfection with low action and the finish was flawless. My Gibson does NOT have a flawless finish. It also had a bit of fret sprout and needed a serious set up. It cost $200 to make it right! Bottom line ...to be polite ....an Epi is Not good value for money. A made in Mexico Strat is 100% Pro guitar in every way. Fit, finish and sound!!! There is zero excuse for Gibson not to do the same.The only thing that costs more on an Epi is the binding. The guitars are made on CNC machines so a set neck is not more expensive to do. Mahogany is imported into China virtually duty free and it is cheaper than alder!!! Labour is cheaper than Mexico. The word 'gouge' comes to mind!

[@KakuraZenom]

The shots during the demo were amazing ! sick looking guitar but im glad I got a 2019 with the old headstock that I enjoy more, and I also get the awersome looking blueberry burst color

[@anthonysablan8650]

Would love to hear you demo something from the Yamaha Revstar line. They seem to be right in your ballpark

[@brainhurty840]

You made me stupid laugh with the "thick!" cutaways 🤣

[@lovetofishneosheo1829]

I went, I bought, I love. 60s

[@nessjohnson]

Great video, im still deciding between this one and the les paul modern, what’s really the difference between the indian laurel fingerboard and ebony fingerboard in regards to the sound? Which one do you recommend? Thanks for the video again!!!

[@KYCDK]

fingerboard doesn't effect sound that much, the more important factor is feel, it does make the slightest difference in sound, but minuscule, you should focus on the one that looks and feels nicer, cause the sound is negligable

[@sleepnaught]

I found ebony to be smoother to the touch,Indian Laurel and bit rough, at least on the ones I've played.

[@christopherlyons8547]

Probably a stupid question, but, now that these new epiphones come with cts pots are they still metric? My last epiphone lp I went to put a wiring harness in it and had to bore out the holes for the pots to fit

[@Mcsteveberry]

i live for this content

[@tomfollowill3849]

I bought this guitar a few months ago! Gave a set up all I can say is there is a fret issue. I had to smooth out the frets and I understand this is a production line guitar! They sound exactly the same as the real deal

[@ZaktanVR]

Will you check out the new Ibanez GRG131DX in white? It would make for an awesome mod project.

[@mazklassa9338]

Is the Poly finish on the neck more sticky when playing? Which is the preferable finish then?

[@adamwatson6916]

I have the epi 59 and it is an absolutely amazing sounding guitar. And the quality control in mine is great . The neck profile is actually slightly thinner than the 50s standard. Its listed as a rounded c but mine sits in between the C and D profile and is really quite comfortable I was expecting it to be thicker than the 50s standard and am slightly disappointed that it is not but it's still a great neck profile it's also thinner than a gibson r9. It is certainly thicker than a slim taper neck but it's also not quite a full medium c but that could just be my particular epi 59. . The medium c on my gibson standard 50s is a bit thicker and a fuller medium c. The epi 59 is almost like a D profile with some of the shoulder rounded off bit with enough shoulder left so as to not quite be a full on c profile . But I cant say enough about the sound . The burstbuckers 2 and 3 are a great match for this guitar particularly the 3 in the bridge some were disappointed that I did not come with burstbuckers 1 and 2 because some feel they would be closer to real pafs than the 2 and 3 based on the 2 and 3 being hottet but real pafs very in output by pretty wide range so the 2 and 3 are just as accurate in terms of output . The hotter overwound vintage pafs tend to come from 59 and 60 and the earlier ones from 57 and 58 tend to be mellower . One of main reasons 59 les pauls are more desirable than other years is that 59 pafs were hotter and pushed the amp more . I think the burstbucker 2 was the better choice for this guitar. The BB3 in the bridge is slightly mellower and more rounded in the epi 59 then they are in the 2 gibsons I have with the same pickups but still sound unmistakably like the the 2 and 3 and I think its becuase the bridge pickup on the epi is farther away from the bridge than on gibsons so it rounds of and mellows out some of the BB3's bite and agression that I hear in those pickups in my gibsons. I think a burstbucker 2 in the bridge of the epi 59 would be almost to mellow . The BB2 sounds great in neck but I might pop in a burstbucker 1 or whole lotta humbucker neck that I have laying around for a little extra clarity and crispness for the neck . The wlh neck is a fantastic pickup and you can play heavily overdriven riffs on it without getting any mud . Its sounds like a thicker bridge pickup which is the hallmark of a vintage paf in the neck . It would probably make a great bridge pickup n with its 8.2k resistance and alnico 5 magnet it's got more than enough power for the bridge .. probably would sound like a Duncan 59 bridge with slightly more mids .

[@EM-km8em]

Between the epi standard 60’s , 50’s and 59 Which one has more of a bite and raw sound for heavy metal ?

[@StevieF-sw4gv]

Legal Eagle chilling in the back.

[@EM-km8em]

Please please i beg you do some heavy/death metal mix with a proper tube amp such as a marshall jcm and a mesa dual with this same exact guitar. In the year of watching this channel this is the only request i ask for.

[@Tonskiislegit]

See I have two 2020 Epiphones. I have the standard 50 and the custom. Love the probuckers in my standard but in the custom the bridge wasn’t very good. So I had to replace it. But yeah I feel like you can get a good and or bad batch with them

[@jazzydog]

Great demo!! Is the neck profile has a round fat neck as a Gibson '50? Thank you.

[@nacktheslayer9882]

Interested in the 60's version myself.

[@lars667]

See comment above if you wonder. Nice guitar with slightly more ergonomical tuners (grovers are really good), neck is still not super slim. I haven't looked inside the pickup cavities of mine yet, but I think one feature that set 50s and 60s apart, is the 50s has got a longer neck tenon.

[@williammitchell1864]

I don't think anything is wrong with this particular guitar. I saw man's best friend 😄☺️

[@bryanmchugh1307]

I have been thus far VERY impressed with the Epiphone overhaul of their line. Are the Pro Buckers made in China? I am very close to throwing my money at the new Custom LP's. Real ebony fretboard.

[@samwill226]

50s Epi standard or Harley Benton SC 550??? Seems you were a bit more smitten with the SC550. I'm stuck between these two guitars.

[@valendis]

I love my Goldtop! And I love that THICK neck! I replaced the pickups with Phat cats so now it's THICK and PHAT! I just bought an Earvana nut just to see if I can make the first frets a bit more intonated. Next project is to buy a modern one in Pelham blue and put some gnarly sounding pickups in it (and also replace those ugly ass buttons)

[@carlohansen2380]

Nice tune, bit of a proggy feel. Like it.

[@StillLivinTheBlues]

That sounds like a beast.

[@pasdedeux4444]

How suitable is this guitar for an adult beginner? Should I be worried about fretboard radius?

[@billleith7110]

Awesome starter guitar, keep it for life Epiphone les paul standard 50s great choice, dont worry 'bout the radius, enjoy the journey.

[@atheomicha]

These look nice if you put a set of pearly gates in I bet it would be awesome...i haven’t heard much about the pickups so thank you for the review..also agree the burst is kinda abrupt

[@archdukefranzferdinand4992]

please hunter for the love of all that holy, review something off of the Ibanez AZ range.

[@illyadass]

video starts at 4:00

[@kitoyobeni1]

Ready to comment that this track sounded richer than his usual tone, then he say he recorded with the Boss and doesn't like the pickups. Fair to say we like different things, lol.

[@Paratus1179]

How muddy does the neck sound? I have a 2019 gibson 60s standard and it sounds soooo muddy

[@the_swoletariat1621]

Idea: could you try to get a Schecter KM-III Artist 7 to compare with the Banshee Mach 7 you did recently? I’m honestly torn between the two to buy!

[@sketchyold]

Les Pauls sound best without crushing distortion. If your going for the look and metal is your goal, you’re better off with an EC-1000 or Epi Prophecy. Sure, Rhoads, Sykes, and Campbell used LPs, but they didn’t really have the beautiful tone that LPs are valued for.

[@axeslinger]

I have the 60s version in bourbon Burst. Amazing guitar. Plays better then Gibson standard LOL! Great review.

[@PsychoMantis308]

Best Les Paul I've ever owned is a 1995 Gibson Studio that I still have

[@Bob_Diesel]

My question is, why the Legal Eagle in the background? Haha

[@kevinli4229]

Hey Hunter! Thanks for the great video, i am wondering how does your standard 50s compare to the custom? or do they really feel kinda the same? cheers :)

[@phoenix81293]

Are Alnico Classic Pro better than Probuckers 4 hardrock/metal?

[@moylababa281]

Thank you Hunter. Make a review on Solar guitars from Ola Englund next!

[@EemeLamsi]

There is one, check it out!

[@Kabayoth]

Some say a Music Man Armada would ruin him for the next ten years. And it's best to feed him on the odd hours of the clock. All we know is, he's called Der Fish!

[@stratplayer96]

The "Probucker" pickups are designed to sound like a vintage PAF's but slightly hotter. Of course you don't like them. They were not designed for metal.

[@skerryperry4224]

That's some awesome Tremonti-esque clean tone picking! Sounds killer.

[@evankeal]

The old Standard Standards, not 50s or 60s they only have now, didnt make me want it over my LP100. Perhaps these are better than those?

[@michaelstooksbury2256]

Were you watching Legal Eagle?

[@vonicrimson3619]

i liked the song you played on this vid

[@erzsebetdeak8807]

I believe these come with the Probuckers. The tone at the end you're demonstrating is ridiculously bad. Have a custom pro with the same pickups, it does not sound this bad through a Katana :D

[@jdomin21]

Ok , I have one question! If anyone can help me . I ordered a pair of JB for this guitar . Does this have the quick connect ? Or can I just install them like normal?

[@richardgregory3644]

Id like to know that also

[@jdomin21]

@@richardgregory3644 ok so I changed mine already . It’s not a true quick connect . So yeah , I changed them pretty easy lol

[@jasong546]

Hey man I am having trouble finding the right thing. I was wanting to do something like this or the coming epi 59, but I also wanted to be able to rock harder and do maybe the evh wg special. But afraid it will be so hot I can’t dial in the more classic and blues rock stuff. What do you think? Is the Wolfgang able to do more than just scream like that?

[@ianperge7331]

Okay, the title of the demo track is a Pantera reference, so... Buy a Spector bass, Hunter! (reverb.com/item/968180-rex-brown-pantera-1999-spector-rex-4-prototype-1-bass)

[@GearGasms]

They play really great but the cherry bust is just clownburst awful