This Epiphone Les Paul Standard 50s had a huge issue out of the box

DISCLAIMER: This is not a sponsored video. The guitar was given to me by its owner for a review. This is an honest review and represents my personal opinion.
A friend bought this Epiphone Les Paul Standard 50s Metallic Gold from a retailer and absolutely loved it. Unfortunately later he found out that the scarf joint on the headstock is cracking.
0:00 Intro
0:20 The Repair
2:49 The 50s Standard
6:47 The Specs
8:13 The Pickups
9:57 Body & Neck
12:27 Back & Electronics
14:58 The Weight
15:13 Tone Demo
16:50 Bloodrush
19:43 My Thoughts
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Gear used to record this video:
Amp: Diezel VH-4 120W Head
Cab: Diezel 2x12 Vintage 30 Rear Loaded
Mic: Shure SM57, Audio-Technica AT2035
Interface: M-Audio 192/4
Camera: Sony A6400 with Sigma 30mm F1.4 and Iphone 13 Pro Max
Stands: Athletic stand for cab microphone
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[@Zoso981]

I just got a Standard 50's and love the guitar. Especially the neck, it's currently at my guitar tech's, getting a third (middle) pickup installed.

[@GeorgeVGuitars]

A very bold mod. Interesting

[@Zoso981]

@GeorgeVGuitars I'll let you know how it turns out! Still waiting for my tech to finish the job.

[@ijaudkoceng]

still have my 2010 Epi '57 goldtop reissue, pretty close spec'd with this 50s, replaced the stock 57 pickups with DiMarzios... keep going back to that goldtop, although I have other singlecuts. Greetings from Malaysia 🇲🇾🤘🏼

[@GeorgeVGuitars]

Right on 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@MrYatesj1]

I have that same guitar and I love mine too (got it used for $400), ended up putting Phat Cat P90's in it and it is amazing. Not sure I would have kept with that crack but glad the tech could make it good a new. They are Heavy but I dig the fat neck

[@GeorgeVGuitars]

I had the phat cat in a couple of guitars. Good choice 🤘🏻

[@rmcf3972]

This is isolated case?

[@johndaugherty4127]

I have the Slash 'Victoria' and I absolutely love it. Same guitar without pickguard. I understand why your friend wanted his repaired. Mine is the last guitar I would ever part with! 18:50

[@DannyGuitar]

Got my eye on the Victoria. Can't justify the Gibson price, though I own other Gibsons. Do you rate the Epiphone Victoria? I think they look / sound awesome from what I have seen on videos etc. I love gold tops and I'm so tempted!

[@johndaugherty4127]

​@@DannyGuitarIt is the best Les Paul I have ever played. Comes with Custombuckers that sound great! I love it and its the last guitar I would let go.

[@dale1289]

Impact damage from shipping? The bodies are so heavy if the package is dropped headstock first is usually when this happens. Happened to me recently and sent back for exchange.

[@yeti1002]

Nice , I like the way you point out every little detail of the guitar. All of the pluses and negative's . I was thinking about getting one of these Epiphone 50's standard . I like the weight, the chunkier neck and the price point. Where do you rate this epi 50's guitar ,compared to a Epiphone 59 or a epi slash , even the Epiphone wino jj. Top 5 build quality maybe ?

[@GeorgeVGuitars]

Same as them in quality

[@yeti1002]

@@GeorgeVGuitars good to know , thanks 🙏👍

[@SalmiRahman]

Please compare 50's Metallic gold with Epiphone Slash Victoria someday

[@johndaugherty4127]

I think he has a video doing that.

[@omarfranco8426]

This or the Epiphone LP Custom for humbucker tone? Great video!

[@GeorgeVGuitars]

The Custom

[@chrisbassman3936]

I want to know if the flame vaneer is still on the goldtop under the paint? I want a goldtop for my collection 😩

[@GeorgeVGuitars]

I doubt it

[@johndaugherty4127]

The Slash is mahogany, np veneer.

[@zetagundam_007]

I received today my epiphone Slash goldtop and I also had a similar problem in the same place with the nut in the wrong position. With this video, I end up wondering if the problem is really due to bad luck

[@GeorgeVGuitars]

Send it back to the retailer or at least send them pictures so they know the problem didn't happen later by your fault.

[@zetagundam_007]

@@GeorgeVGuitars I did it. I am waiting the answer of the retailer since yesterday

[@GeorgeVGuitars]

@@zetagundam_007 Thats the right thing to do. Hope it works out for you.

[@rmcf3972]

@@zetagundam_007 updates?

[@Edward1312]

Hate the veneer on the back, why don't Epiphone just book match the wood pieces like many of the cheaper competition brands do. The Epi Pro bucker PAF style PUs sound v good.

[@GeorgeVGuitars]

Yeah I don't like the veneer stuff too

[@Jt-hn6lp]

Are u planning to check out the Epi Standard 60s ?

[@GeorgeVGuitars]

Yeah. The 59 is next. I will find the 60s soon.

[@ultimaonline2022]

i think neck issue came from hanging on the wall. Solid weight made big preasure on the neck...

[@bylikethepastry]

Totally unrelated... but is it safe to bring an electric guitar on an airplane without using a hard case?

[@GeorgeVGuitars]

Absolutely not, unless it is in the seat next to you.

[@650thunderbird5]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@GeorgeVGuitars]

🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@evoguy23]

If this type of crack was on a Gibson you would expect it to be a finish crack since they don’t use scarf joints?

[@GeorgeVGuitars]

Most of the times with used Gibson guitars yes. On a new guitar not so often. With the Alpine White LP Custom Gibson it is a common cosmetic issue with the nitro.

[@kaysalientes1927]

Sir how much will cost if i buy this guitar in philippine price?because im from the philippines sir,thank you for the answer sir

[@GeorgeVGuitars]

No idea :/

[@ferdiebondoc1281]

Around 50k

[@bradshelton3122]

Wouldn't that repair be quite expensive? Or would he possibly get Epiphone to pay for the repair or part of it? I have two older Epiphones with that same cracked neck.

[@GeorgeVGuitars]

Epiphone paid, the guitar was under warranty

[@luizdiaz5196]

What case is that?

[@GeorgeVGuitars]

Gator

[@eugenebronstein6296]

I am trying to find such case here in Ukraine but can find. I want it to be pink inside. I've also tried to find in somewhere in Europe but haven't succeed either. Do you know how to find such one?

[@GeorgeVGuitars]

Yeah, here you go. This one is even better because it looks like the early 90s LP Custom cases with the blankets over the guitar: www.thomann.de/intl/gator_gwlpbrown.htm

[@GeorgeVGuitars]

Also you can see that exact Gator case in my other video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jXeao5KJar9gkM0

[@eugenebronstein6296]

@@GeorgeVGuitars wow, thank you! Exact what I want to! And it also pretty cheap!

[@GeorgeVGuitars]

@@eugenebronstein6296 Yeah thats a great price!