That’s my dream guitar. I’ve told myself that when I graduate high school which will also mark my two year anniversary of playing guitar that I would buy it as a gift for myself.
@@GuitarPlayer1395 these epis are awesome with the nubone nut. no complaints. I sold my Gibson Custom white 5 years ago. Beauty of a guitar but its definitely not 4000$ better than the 2020 epiphone customs. These things are awesome. No fret complaints here.
Haven't watched you in a couple of years. Glad I did today. Glad to see you're still at it. You're a good man Steve. Thanks for being a bright spot in this wacked-out world.
I picked up the Alpine White Epiphone Les Paul Custom Pro a few months back, and I'm honestly amazed!!!! Solid construction, not a single flaw. I've traditionally played Jackson's, Strat's and others, but this instrument quickly relegated the others to the shelf! Played through a Marshall, the Probuckers are outstanding. It actually has the Paul Kossoff tone.
I just bought the Epiphone Les Paul Custom Pro in Koa wood... It's an absolute beast of a guitar and through my 50 watt BOSS Katana amp I can reproduce any sound stage possible. Best money I've ever spent and I've own a American Strat, American Les Paul studios, Schecters in which the C-1 with the EMG 81 and 85 actives just absolutely slays Rock, Metal, and blues... Great video...Keep up the good work...
I think they have made a few models in the early to mid 2000s that were similar to that color like Ivory, I know for a fact they haven't always done Alpine White
@Greg Walker max.guitars/en-intl/epiphone-les-paul-custom-ebony-fingerboard-alpine-white-art-16156 This is a link to a Dutch store. Also seen it in an Epiphone Facebook group.
@Greg Walker Do you mean their version of the 59? I think it's been pushed back a while. Although some people who got their pre-orders in early have got theirs.
Happy to hear another person finally mention the first fret marker. I'm really surprised it isn't the first thing mentioned when talking about the features of a Custom. To me, it's by far the easiest way to tell one apart.
Fixing to order a Custom with a Koa top .I remembered watching this review when you first put it out. I enjoyed it even more this time. You are having so much fun. Awesome . Keep up the great work. Thanks !
The game has changed! When u play one now , with its gorgeous ebony board , u will think it's 4g guitar 🎸. It absolutely rips and sounds like your defeating demons from Hell!
Reminds me of Randy Rhodes les Paul he had when he was in quiet Riot and Ozzy. I think it’s the most beautiful les Paul ever. I just bought a Epiphone les Paul custom prophecy plus with Meg pick ups and love it! Rock on!
My son has a 2016 less Paul custom in white with the gold trim he plays the he'll out of it and it's an epiphone and has held up very well. Since he bought his a few years ago I have been wanting one for myself they are very good for no more than they cost.
These new epiphones are insane Dude! I love the white custom . Every upgrade made is a home run ....using CTS pots is awesome, the pick ups are wonderful , esp using a tube Amp! I have a black '13 she's my baby, but I'd love to add a white custom! Great playing Dude. You showcased the guitar 🎸 well!
5:13 The headstock really caught my attention when I first saw the new models, so nice, I could never warm up to the pre 2020 headstocks, they just seemed way to large. I even like this headstock over the Gibson, not by a big margin, but would definitely choose this one over it.
My 2019 has the headstock with indents in the corners which I actually prefer. Overall, these are great guitars in terms of quality and playability. If you get one, you'll love it!
Great video my friend. Smiled the whole way through. Loved how you demo'd the same lick with different sounds, more guitar cats should do just that. So simple and so effectively informative. Thank you sir, have a great 2021.
I just received this guitar w/ the natural wood finish as a bday/xmas gift from my brother. LOVE IT !!!!!! only got to test if for about 30 min but checking out it's potential on here.
2:50 Gold Tuners are what I like most about gold hdwe, but they look out of place if the pickup guards and tail piece are Chrome. :shrugs: Block inlays are a must for me, I love them, but I'm not a big fan of a Fret 1 block, it just seems superfluous, I guess it looks good though. Split Block is good too. Block in rosewood, ok, you can't put dots on a les paul, standard or custom, though so yeah, you need block. Of course the bindings are first rate as well, I see that the colored bodies come with white bindings, which is first class, no more tobacco stained bindings, I realize that will not be a preference for some players though, I guess you could dab on a little shoe polish.. Ebony is an absolute must, the best fretboard ever. 5:18 Headstock is a huge upgrade, looks really nice, and eliminates that massive, bulbus, albatross where you keep your tuners. : )
I have a Japanese white LP Custom Elitist that I found in mint condition on Craigslist. They actually only made them in Japan and stopped production years ago so they're hard to find and are getting more expensive. I also have a Gibson and several other guitars but that Elitist just connects with me like no other guitar. I never would've purchased a white guitar, but when I saw it, I was hooked.
Great video!! Nice to see the Epis get a lovely facelift. Sounds incredible. I own the Black Beauty 3. Big fan of the first fret marker, a must from my perspective.
The greatest quality and the best sounding that I have played so far from the Epiphone is the Epiphone Les Paul 1955 custom (Both P90 Pickups). I hope Epiphone will continue produce more 1955 custom guitars with the new headstock🎸🎸🎸
I just ordered a 2023 version of this guitar from sweetwater. Getting it pleked by them and installing locking tuners. Should have it early next week. The ebony fretboard sold me on getting one. I love a dark neck. Technology has really upped the quality of lower priced guitars.
Best review I've seen so far. Real talk and no fluff. Thank you. I've been looking at getting me one of these and was wondering if it would be worth the investment. Thanks for a great review of it.
Steve, the newer ones have the "correct" Gibson style split diamond inlay, so it looks even closer to the original now. I've seen pictures online, and a black Epiphone SG custom with the larger diamond, so hopefully it will be something they keep, as it does look better (won't make any difference to the sound of the guitar, but hey.......😜)!! Only just realised that these are ALL Mahogany, with no maple cap, so built like the original ones from 1954-60. That's a surprise, so sound very different from a Standard, as was originally the idea I suppose!! 😁
Thanks for the demo Steve. Just bought one of these at Manchester Music Mill in N.H. You really do it justice with your great technique/ skills. Plays good compared to my 1970 Custom. Take care.
I've been wanting one of these for a while, but the Ebony one. The only thing I don't like about the Ebony one is it also has the black pick guard. I just think the white one looks better on any black Les Paul, and it especially makes the binding pop even more on the custom. I had gold hardware on the Epi Les Paul Ultra II I used to own. Just looked better on that particular guitar, which is one of several reasons I went with the Ultra II over the III. It depends on the color of the body for me which one I prefer.
Bought mine in ‘13 new for $468. Love it still. Upgraded electronics and locking bridge. My number 2 guitar. The neck on mine is quite thick compared to my Gibson custom though which is why amongst other obvious things Gibson is still my number one! Great video thanks 👍
I was looking up my Model last month, and you vid has been recommended since, my mouse hovered over it while I was doing something else, and played half the video in the caption box, I figured I've already used the WiFi up.... And then a little serendipity, I just got a H&K Attax 100, they sound great. I looked at my gear when the amp settled into the floor it's five inches or so, (heavy) and thought, Budget Lifeson. (And I don't play the full Sus chords and Bar Chords like he does so it is fitting I have lesser Equipment). Love your tone, that's my sound as well, with no delay though. Not even too much reverb. Very Dry and Punchy.
I have a black 2006 epi les paul custom it has the black and silver top hat nobs Im almost certain these were on it from new I could never part with it.. I do love that they now are made with ebony fingerboards
ive had this guitar for years now and I never really appreciated until recently (maybe it was my inability to use humbucks). but the tone on this thing rocks and it's great value for the price.
Thank you Epiphone Gibson for fixing the headstock. Ive always maintained i wont be caught dead with that neutered headstock. Now i wpuld totally play that
The POINT of the gold hardware " it's so over the TOP it's COOL ! It's so tacky it's kick ass ! That's why you want gold. Silver and black is so pedestrian " but Gold is like FU ! It's tacky "I KNOW !" Deal with it ,that's just Kick Ass ! My favorite Les Paul epi !
Hey buddy, Steve O from Florida. Thank you for the great video! 😎. Beautiful guitar, and I am going to be in the market very soon for my next one. Love a lot of what Epiphone puts out, owned several models but have yet to get a 2020.
For the record, Richlite is a paper and epoxy product. Ebony wood is more expensive however, and is of course actually wood. Richlite is a sustainable alternative with many additional benefits. The most significant being it's drastically less susceptible to shrinkage or swelling, less fret sprout. Most people can't tell the difference unless you look closely.
My aristides has it.... I'd say it looks like ebony and the way they sanded it, it feels somewhere between ebony and rosewood in my guitar. You can sand it to 12,000,000 grit paper and buff it to a smooth gloss if you so desire, but I like it where it's at.
I have the CUSTOM PRO alpine... LOVE IT! Stays In tune ALL night long. Love the coil taps too. I would suggest getting the custom Pro, if you can find one
...LOL...being an ambidex person I never noticed but ya, if HE is that left handed (using a mouse left handed is a REALLY big tell) it is rare to see a lefty use a right handed guitar. I am left handed but I use both hands for many things and can play net in hockey both ways....I am only left dedicated at eating and writing with the southpaw.
I was thinking about this gutiar all day before watching or seeing this. Been playing some higher end les pauls but man this Gutiar is soooo Fantastic for the money. The Gibson would involve me selling a few Gutiars. Its crazy you posted this today and I think you sold me!
Yo Steve, been watching your vids for a while, just subscribed recently, really enjoy the way you talk about your guitars and also enjoy your playing...keep on rocking bro. Cheers from Mexico
NIce job on the explanation, Steve. I just bought a new Epiphone Custom Limited Edition with P90s from Guitar Center, and I can't find any specs on this model. Has all the features you mentioned like block inlays, cool headstock inlay, sweet double binding, etc. I don't see much information at all on these with the P90s though.
I just bought one in ebony, and payed for it to get Plek’d too. I have a Gibson LP Standard and a custom shop 58, but I didn’t feel like shelling out any more money to get the real thing. I’m going to put a set of Dimarzio Bluesbuckers in it when it arrives.
I have the epiphone Bjorn les paul custom bone white with gold hardware, ebony fingerboard and EMG active with the gold covers the only epiphone that went up in value very sought after..
Your absolutely right about the Epiphone headstock being ornate. It's from the 30s era of big jazz guitars that had ornate headstocks and is Epiphone traditional headstock. Some thought it was a clip ear version of Gibson, but the reality is the reason it had those facets was to show off the workmanship because apparently it's hard bind a headstock like that. I like both but I think it dose depend on guitar. I will say though it has to have binding otherwise it looks really odd indeed.
That’s my dream guitar. I’ve told myself that when I graduate high school which will also mark my two year anniversary of playing guitar that I would buy it as a gift for myself.
Just drop out and get it now
Do YOU! GET IT.💫
Have you gotten it?
You gotten it yet man?
I have one you will love it , good look with school man
My god. Can 2020 get any stranger? Never thought I would want an epiphone over a Gibson
Not sure why you would want an Epi over a Gibson but to each his own
@@robertnunn497 Gibson Les Paul Customs are grossly overpriced at $4000 to $5000 and above.
@@robertnunn497 because cause you can save like $1000 if the sound is close enough for you
@@robertnunn497 Gibsons suck. They never stay in tune.
@@GuitarPlayer1395 these epis are awesome with the nubone nut. no complaints. I sold my Gibson Custom white 5 years ago. Beauty of a guitar but its definitely not 4000$ better than the 2020 epiphone customs. These things are awesome. No fret complaints here.
I bought one last Christmas from Sweetwater. I had it PLEKed and it is so smooth.
They fixed the diamond size. It looks so much better now
Is this official? I've been looking at some newer models and it does appear the diamond is bigger. Definitely prefer the large diamond
Yep I ordered one just because of that reason! Looks just like the older Japanese models so clean 🤘🏼
@@joelewis3632 yes it’s official as of all the 2021 “inspired by Gibson “ models 🤘🏼
Haven't watched you in a couple of years. Glad I did today. Glad to see you're still at it. You're a good man Steve. Thanks for being a bright spot in this wacked-out world.
The ebony fingerboard is the essential feature for me. I love the headstock change. I always hated the old one.
Fastway riff much appreciated! RIP Fast Eddie Clarke.
Hahaha beat me to it. First band I ever saw live. Cains Ballroom in Tulsa.
Say what you will... you will.
@@james3452 Saw them open for Rush "Moving Pictures" tour. They put Rush to shame and were 50x louder
@@antneyfatts665 Fastway did not open for Rush on Moving Pictures, Saxon & Max Webster did.
@@robertthomas7239 The whole tour? Maybe it was another tour I'm thinking? Either way, it was a great show that I saw.
I picked up the Alpine White Epiphone Les Paul Custom Pro a few months back, and I'm honestly amazed!!!!
Solid construction, not a single flaw.
I've traditionally played Jackson's, Strat's and others, but this instrument quickly relegated the others to the shelf!
Played through a Marshall, the Probuckers are outstanding. It actually has the Paul Kossoff tone.
Epiphone has a great video about blind test of their probucker pickups. They are a true PAF pickup.
I only like the gold hardware on white paint, perfect match.
Took the words right outta my mouth
It tarnishes and fades pretty easy
I just bought the Epiphone Les Paul Custom Pro in Koa wood... It's an absolute beast of a guitar and through my 50 watt BOSS Katana amp I can reproduce any sound stage possible. Best money I've ever spent and I've own a American Strat, American Les Paul studios, Schecters in which the C-1 with the EMG 81 and 85 actives just absolutely slays Rock, Metal, and blues... Great video...Keep up the good work...
I bet if they made it in Randy Rhoads cream it would sell like crazy...
I think they have made a few models in the early to mid 2000s that were similar to that color like Ivory, I know for a fact they haven't always done Alpine White
I would buy it in a heartbeat, otherwise I would settle with the black one. The Arctic/Olympic colors are way too white for me.
They have a black back cream one w vintage looking pup covers cheaper now 549 black friday
Randy actually had an alpine white Les Paul custom. It just faded to the ivory color with age. Give this thing time, and it’ll fade the same way.
@@timothyweesner6286 it won't turn yellow. Randy's was finished with Nitro. That Epiphone is acrylic.
Greetings from Rhode Island! Man, that is a gorgeous Les Paul. That headstock...it's about time! WOW!
You always give honest straight reviews , and always a pleasure listening to you play...
Epiphone have revised the size of the diamond inlay and made it bigger in the more recent batches I've noticed online.
@Greg Walker max.guitars/en-intl/epiphone-les-paul-custom-ebony-fingerboard-alpine-white-art-16156 This is a link to a Dutch store. Also seen it in an Epiphone Facebook group.
Yeah, they are using the bigger diamond on the SG Custom as well, to me it really makes the guitar look just that much better!
@@sirhc2242 I know it's shallow but I'd buy one based on that now 😂
@@shaun64vet I hear ya. I wanted one anyway, but that small change does make me want one a lot more lol
@Greg Walker Do you mean their version of the 59? I think it's been pushed back a while. Although some people who got their pre-orders in early have got theirs.
Dude, that's the COOLEST GREETINGS EVER!!! DAAAAAMNN!!
Happy to hear another person finally mention the first fret marker. I'm really surprised it isn't the first thing mentioned when talking about the features of a Custom. To me, it's by far the easiest way to tell one apart.
Definitely like this Epi over the others from the last several years. Love the headstock!
Fixing to order a Custom with a Koa top .I remembered watching this review when you first put it out. I enjoyed it even more this time. You are having so much fun. Awesome . Keep up the great work. Thanks !
I just did😉 Hope I didn’t snipe it from you.
I’ve got the Custom in black. I love it.
kinda not that easy to find...either sold out or used,ya really never know what you are getting...
@@joebloggs4754 yeah I was lucky that it just happened to be at the guitar center back in April. I tried it out and loved it from the first A chord.
I'm gonna pick one of these up. I thought about saving up for the gibson one, but dang.
The game has changed! When u play one now , with its gorgeous ebony board , u will think it's 4g guitar 🎸. It absolutely rips and sounds like your defeating demons from Hell!
Ive had good cars cost less than 4000
Looks great Steve! Hoping they make an “Axcess” version. Thinner, lighter & perfect “Axcess” heel joint.
The Muse and Modern might up your alley...
They did. The Modern has the access heel.
The Matt Heafy Custom will have a high access neck heel
Just want to drop a line here and say your videos are always a good start of my day. Plus always nicely shot video and audio too!
Reminds me of Randy Rhodes les Paul he had when he was in quiet Riot and Ozzy. I think it’s the most beautiful les Paul ever. I just bought a Epiphone les Paul custom prophecy plus with Meg pick ups and love it! Rock on!
Love how wholesome you are.. waiting for my Custom in the mail, cant wait!
You need a radio show bro. Great voice!
My son has a 2016 less Paul custom in white with the gold trim he plays the he'll out of it and it's an epiphone and has held up very well. Since he bought his a few years ago I have been wanting one for myself they are very good for no more than they cost.
How come I hadn’t seen your vids in my recommend for over a year? Nice to see them again.
These new epiphones are insane Dude! I love the white custom . Every upgrade made is a home run ....using CTS pots is awesome, the pick ups are wonderful , esp using a tube Amp! I have a black '13 she's my baby, but I'd love to add a white custom! Great playing Dude. You showcased the guitar 🎸 well!
5:13 The headstock really caught my attention
when I first saw the new models, so nice,
I could never warm up to the pre 2020
headstocks, they just seemed way to large.
I even like this headstock over the Gibson,
not by a big margin, but would definitely
choose this one over it.
My 2019 has the headstock with indents in the corners which I actually prefer. Overall, these are great guitars in terms of quality and playability. If you get one, you'll love it!
Great video my friend. Smiled the whole way through. Loved how you demo'd the same lick with different sounds, more guitar cats should do just that. So simple and so effectively informative. Thank you sir, have a great 2021.
Great review. I've been on the fence about buying one. Placed my order today!!!
I just received this guitar w/ the natural wood finish as a bday/xmas gift from my brother. LOVE IT !!!!!! only got to test if for about 30 min but checking out it's potential on here.
I order one yesterday. It will be delivered tomorrow. It looks gorgeous
what song is that at 6:55?
that big smile at 7.50 probably says enough. great looking and sounding guitar in my opinion
I have a black one on the way. Super excited. So pumped about that headstock it looks so awesome.
I picked up the new Custom Silverburst! LOVE IT!!!!
Great playing as always bud! Epi REALLY stepped things up after 2020! Theyre like a new company. I love my Standard 50’s
I’m just shocked that you made a video and not just a live stream! Wish you’d do more - the guitar space misses you!
2:50 Gold Tuners are what I like most
about gold hdwe, but they look out of
place if the pickup guards and tail piece
are Chrome. :shrugs: Block inlays are
a must for me, I love them, but I'm not
a big fan of a Fret 1 block, it just seems
superfluous, I guess it looks good though.
Split Block is good too. Block in rosewood,
ok, you can't put dots on a les paul, standard
or custom, though
so yeah, you need block.
Of course the bindings are first rate as well, I
see that the colored bodies come with white
bindings, which is first class, no more tobacco
stained bindings, I realize that will not be
a preference for some players though, I guess
you could dab on a little shoe polish..
Ebony is an absolute must, the best fretboard ever.
5:18 Headstock is a huge upgrade, looks really
nice, and eliminates that massive, bulbus, albatross
where you keep your tuners. : )
The best guitar is the one that makes you want to play more, even if it’s an Epi. Sounds great.
I have a circa 2008 les Paul custom from epiphone in this exact same spec! Still have it and it’s still awesome!!
I wonder what it will be like to compare both 14 years appart
So agreed on that block in Ebony fretboard. Nothing can replace that!
Wasn't ready for this intro... (love it)
I have a Japanese white LP Custom Elitist that I found in mint condition on Craigslist. They actually only made them in Japan and stopped production years ago so they're hard to find and are getting more expensive. I also have a Gibson and several other guitars but that Elitist just connects with me like no other guitar. I never would've purchased a white guitar, but when I saw it, I was hooked.
That guitar is like heaven on earth but for guitars. That gold and white together is a dream to look at.
Great video!!
Nice to see the Epis get a lovely facelift. Sounds incredible. I own the Black Beauty 3. Big fan of the first fret marker, a must from my perspective.
The greatest quality and the best sounding that I have played so far from the Epiphone is the Epiphone Les Paul 1955 custom (Both P90 Pickups). I hope Epiphone will continue produce more 1955 custom guitars with the new headstock🎸🎸🎸
One of my best friends had an Epiphone Les Paul Custom in Black in 04. It was beautiful and sounded great.
I just ordered a 2023 version of this guitar from sweetwater. Getting it pleked by them and installing locking tuners. Should have it early next week. The ebony fretboard sold me on getting one. I love a dark neck. Technology has really upped the quality of lower priced guitars.
So glad they changed headstock. Only thing that ever stopped me buying one. Think the ornate one works on jazzy semi types. Cheers
I've been a long time subscriber and just wanted to say I've noticed a big improvement in your playing. Nice job dude👍
I had a 1960 Les Paul Custom “fretless wonder” for 25 years. I got this Epiphone. It play just as good.
Just ordered this guitar your video info w all the upgrades sold em can’t wait to get it
Best review I've seen so far. Real talk and no fluff. Thank you. I've been looking at getting me one of these and was wondering if it would be worth the investment. Thanks for a great review of it.
You seriously have great tone in those fingers. Killer!
Holy man, just put this video on in the background and had to stop what I was doing. I thought, gawd this guitar sounds great. Nice demo!!
glad to see youre still doing vids! been a while since I watched your channel.
Hey Steve I just want to say that I love watching your videos, and the fact you're posting more reviews.
Steve, the newer ones have the "correct" Gibson style split diamond inlay, so it looks even closer to the original now.
I've seen pictures online, and a black Epiphone SG custom with the larger diamond, so hopefully it will be something they keep, as it does look better (won't make any difference to the sound of the guitar, but hey.......😜)!!
Only just realised that these are ALL Mahogany, with no maple cap, so built like the original ones from 1954-60. That's a surprise, so sound very different from a Standard, as was originally the idea I suppose!! 😁
Thanks for the demo Steve. Just bought one of these at Manchester Music Mill in N.H. You really do it justice with your great technique/ skills. Plays good compared to my 1970 Custom. Take care.
Wonder if this is the same Manchester Music I would frequent in 1991-93 during college years
@@che2335 m.m.m wasn't open yet. Joe originally started the store in Morgan storage. Now he owns a couple of buildings in Manchester NH on Elm street.
That middle position sound is so nicely balanced. Sounds great.
love this sound. Not to harsh or distorted. Bang on for my ears!
I've been wanting one of these for a while, but the Ebony one. The only thing I don't like about the Ebony one is it also has the black pick guard. I just think the white one looks better on any black Les Paul, and it especially makes the binding pop even more on the custom.
I had gold hardware on the Epi Les Paul Ultra II I used to own. Just looked better on that particular guitar, which is one of several reasons I went with the Ultra II over the III. It depends on the color of the body for me which one I prefer.
They're very cheap for a new scratch guard.
getting this guitar in a few days CANNOT WAIT.
Bought mine in ‘13 new for $468. Love it still. Upgraded electronics and locking bridge. My number 2 guitar. The neck on mine is quite thick compared to my Gibson custom though which is why amongst other obvious things Gibson is still my number one! Great video thanks 👍
Love it dude! Great video as always.
Can't wait to hang out again, bro! I'm officially starting to miss everyone 😭
@@SFBGuitar me too buddy 🙄
I was looking up my Model last month, and you vid has been recommended since, my mouse hovered over it while I was doing something else, and played half the video in the caption box, I figured I've already used the WiFi up....
And then a little serendipity, I just got a H&K Attax 100, they sound great.
I looked at my gear when the amp settled into the floor it's five inches or so, (heavy) and thought, Budget Lifeson. (And I don't play the full Sus chords and Bar Chords like he does so it is fitting I have lesser Equipment).
Love your tone, that's my sound as well, with no delay though. Not even too much reverb. Very Dry and Punchy.
I have a black 2006 epi les paul custom it has the black and silver top hat nobs Im almost certain these were on it from new I could never part with it.. I do love that they now are made with ebony fingerboards
ive had this guitar for years now and I never really appreciated until recently (maybe it was my inability to use humbucks). but the tone on this thing rocks and it's great value for the price.
you are the best guitar sampler / demonstrator currently on the net as I see .....this is fact no bullshit
Thank you Epiphone Gibson for fixing the headstock. Ive always maintained i wont be caught dead with that neutered headstock. Now i wpuld totally play that
The POINT of the gold hardware " it's so over the TOP it's COOL ! It's so tacky it's kick ass ! That's why you want gold. Silver and black is so pedestrian " but Gold is like FU ! It's tacky "I KNOW !" Deal with it ,that's just Kick Ass !
My favorite Les Paul epi !
Hey buddy, Steve O from Florida. Thank you for the great video! 😎. Beautiful guitar, and I am going to be in the market very soon for my next one. Love a lot of what Epiphone puts out, owned several models but have yet to get a 2020.
For the record, Richlite is a paper and epoxy product. Ebony wood is more expensive however, and is of course actually wood. Richlite is a sustainable alternative with many additional benefits. The most significant being it's drastically less susceptible to shrinkage or swelling, less fret sprout. Most people can't tell the difference unless you look closely.
I've got a Gibson Les Paul with richlite and it's the best sounding guitar I've ever owned. Plays like a dream.
My aristides has it.... I'd say it looks like ebony and the way they sanded it, it feels somewhere between ebony and rosewood in my guitar. You can sand it to 12,000,000 grit paper and buff it to a smooth gloss if you so desire, but I like it where it's at.
I really like how richlite looks.
I like the gold hardware for the Ebony Les Paul but I think chrome would look nice on the Alpine one.
I have the CUSTOM PRO alpine...
LOVE IT!
Stays In tune ALL night long.
Love the coil taps too.
I would suggest getting the custom Pro, if you can find one
The Master Chef, of the Sweetest Tone Sauce ever, strikes again! I want one of these, just because SFB showed me what it is capable of. Great demo!
So no one's gonna talk about my man using the mouse with his left hand?
I use the mouse with my left hand but play right handed (borrowed someone else's guitar when learning).
@@guitarxy1948 Being able to play right handed is helpful in the guitar world
...LOL...being an ambidex person I never noticed but ya, if HE is that left handed (using a mouse left handed is a REALLY big tell) it is rare to see a lefty use a right handed guitar. I am left handed but I use both hands for many things and can play net in hockey both ways....I am only left dedicated at eating and writing with the southpaw.
I love you man. You always bring me back to sanity.
I got both the white and ebony. Had Sweetwater Plek them both. Awesome guitars!
I was thinking about this gutiar all day before watching or seeing this. Been playing some higher end les pauls but man this Gutiar is soooo Fantastic for the money. The Gibson would involve me selling a few Gutiars. Its crazy you posted this today and I think you sold me!
Man... love the way you play!
Makes me want to work harder.
The only thing I would change is adding a TP6. My 1978 black beauty Gibson got stolen. It had a TP6. Loved it.
I love my Epiphone Joe Bonamassa Amos V and Black Beauty. I’ve been burned too many times chasing tone by brand. If if sounds good, rock on!
I agree! Binding, ebony, blocks, gold, speed knobs... A Custom should have all that. I also like the new headstock so much better!!
Yo Steve, been watching your vids for a while, just subscribed recently, really enjoy the way you talk about your guitars and also enjoy your playing...keep on rocking bro.
Cheers from Mexico
i love your videos keep making them bro your playing ang knowledge of the guitar is what i appreciate
I love gold hardware. Bought my son an ESP LTD Phoenix and it is a beauty.
Totally agree steve, but the biggest surprice to me was the open and clear sound without that bad epiphone muffeling. Or is that due to THU ?
WOW!!! Just heard the Fastway - Say What You Will, riff at 6:53 🤘
NIce job on the explanation, Steve. I just bought a new Epiphone Custom Limited Edition with P90s from Guitar Center, and I can't find any specs on this model. Has all the features you mentioned like block inlays, cool headstock inlay, sweet double binding, etc. I don't see much information at all on these with the P90s though.
I just bought one in ebony, and payed for it to get Plek’d too. I have a Gibson LP Standard and a custom shop 58, but I didn’t feel like shelling out any more money to get the real thing. I’m going to put a set of Dimarzio Bluesbuckers in it when it arrives.
Thanks for this review Steve. I def want the ebony color. Love anything with an ebony Board
I have the epiphone Bjorn les paul custom bone white with gold hardware, ebony fingerboard and EMG active with the gold covers the only epiphone that went up in value very sought after..
I beg to differ. Look at the Matt Heafy models...they‘re going up in price as well.
@@flowryan5829 I didn't realize that thanks for the info..
Slushy No problem, my friend.
Nice demo! I like your style - a man after my own heart!
“ Kalamazoo” headstock! & Steve, diggin’ your channel!
Fan of gold hardware on all guitars!
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Just ordered mine. Been waiting months for in-stock status.
Your absolutely right about the Epiphone headstock being ornate. It's from the 30s era of big jazz guitars that had ornate headstocks and is Epiphone traditional headstock.
Some thought it was a clip ear version of Gibson, but the reality is the reason it had those facets was to show off the workmanship because apparently it's hard bind a headstock like that.
I like both but I think it dose depend on guitar. I will say though it has to have binding otherwise it looks really odd indeed.