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I have one of these, absolutely superb... big Rush fan since the 70's... and my serial number, because it was made in December 2021, starts with yes.... 2112 .... chuffed to bits with that 🇬🇧
Together with the review, John also gives a great description on how the control layout of the guitar actually works. This is something Epiphone didn’t manage to do, for instance by including a short manual as case candy, or something like that.
I believe Neal Schon from Santana/Journey was the first popular guitarist to put a Floyd on a Les Paul, years before Alex. Arguably, Alex did cooler things with it though.
Mine had some QC issues. The backside of the trem arm (under the bridge) was rubbing on the body route opening. I had to sand that body route wider with dremel tool so that the trem does not touch the body. The pickups were rubbing up on the body and they would not set flat and perpendicular to the rings because the pickup ring placement was too close to one side on the route. I had to dowel and re drill the pickup ring mounting holes to center the pick in the body route. After that and a setup with 9's it was good. I got some great vintage tones from the pickups. Your not going to get serious modern metal tones. But these pickups do give great clarity.
I’m a new electric player & this vid alone has taught me how to control my new epi lifeson. It can be a confusing guitar for a beginner. I love all the tone options! It plus my dsl40 gives me many tone choices without any other pedals, etc. beautiful playing & great vid. Thx bud!
Became a fan of Rush in mid-70s when I was 11 years old. I never looked back man I have just always like pretty much everything they ever did. Alex lifeson looks at a guitar as a tool, and that's exactly what he created. it's a perfect instrument tool.
that piezo rolled in with the two single coils is cool. It's certainly a great country / rockabilly tone. The floyd makes up for the belly cut in weight.
Got one the day it came out. Had some QC issues but I was able to fix it myself rather than send it back. Now that it's fixed, I must say...this thing is out of this world! Plays GREAT, looks GREAT, Feels GREAT...got no complaint.
Ordered mine the morning they went live and it went immediately to back order. Sweetwater said I was far enough up the list that I would get one. I was figuring November at the earliest but surprisingly this afternoon it shipped! Can't wait. Huge Alex Lifeson fan. Nice demo John as always.
A few months ago went into Georges Music, Springfield, PA inquiring about lessons. Walked out with a Alex Lifeson Epiphone Les Paul newer model. The thing is worth every penny of $1299. I Will own forever, very versatile! Rock on guys. Great axes Gibson, great videos!
I shall journey over hill and dale, glade and meadow, lake and stream, bay and ocean with continued optimism that somewhere in the shire awaits "My Precious".
Could not agree with you more, John - about Rush, and especially about this guitar! The sound and musical possibilities are astounding. I assumed I would want to switch the pickups, but they do indeed sound killer. I haven't tried the second "Life-o-sound" acoustic output jack (pun on Rickenbacher's old "Rick-o-sound" stereo output jack), but the ghost trem piezo, and the ability to mix it with magnetic coil signal, is an insane game changer... it feels and sounds like you're double-tracking an electric and an acoustic. This is perhaps the greatest of Alex's many inventions (usually limited to pitch-shifters and chord voicings with open strings) to make one guitar sound like two guitars! To the folks who are/were frustrated with some its many potentially confusing features, I fault the Epiphone/Gibson video content and documentation for not covering the many ways you can squeeze the amazing potential from this instrument. The piezo pot is goofy, it's down for on, which is going to drain a lot batteries out there. I had to change my 9V piezo battery out of the box, then remember to pull the piezo pot out again to turn it off... AND just remember which output jack to plug into. If you plug into the acoustic jack while not already having an amp plugged into the magnetic coils jack, the very most you'll get through your amp is radio cross-talk. ;-) These quirks aside - and we love Alex for his brilliant quirks - I am thrilled and inspired by this guitar.
There will not ever be another band who can imitate, copy or even try to cover anything Rush has ever recorded. They might as well be from another planet. Out of this world music with so many twists and directions. Each song is a story and an intricate woven tapestry. I guess you can say I like Rusg a little bit. I love Alex Lifeson's approach to the guitar. A paint brush in his hands.
I have one of these and it's not been without some considerable amount of frustration due to manufacturing defects. To get to the one that I currently own, I had to return 3 others to Gibson, which in each case, they opted to replace rather than repair. Finally, I got one that actually functions correctly, but even THIS one has its issues related to build. When using the tremolo, the head flexes A LOT. The locking Floyd nut also flexes toward and away from where it butts up against the top of the fretboard. A gap of at least 1/32 of an inch develops when diving the tremolo then returns to flush when the tremolo is released. This, while the entire head of the guitar flexes. I fully expect the head to just snap off one day while releasing a dive from the tremolo. I find the build quality and engineering of this guitar to be seriously lacking and I won't get into the piezo wires looking like they came from a $3 made in China, radio, with their "hair of your head" gauge. That said, at the $899 price point, it is a decent guitar but in my honest opinion, NOT worthy of the name engraved on the one screw nut cover......
Timing is everything. I'm shopping for another guitar that like my other humbuckers, has modded push/pull single coil capabilities, but I love the Piezo and the graphtech whammy bridge. A great demo video that has sold me on a purchase if the neck suits my hand... 👍🎸🎼🎵🎶
Out of most of all these videos My favorites are listening to John talking and playing! So awesome,thanks and god bless,I live in Fayetteville,Tn ..and to know that I live and hour or so away from so many musicians is so cool!!
Gibson has confirmed, the ProBucker is the same specs as a Burstbucker but made overseas. This is definitely more attractive than the $5k+ price on the originals! Might be time to finally get a Floyd-equipped guitar!
They may have confirmed it, but it's not the same pickup and it doesn't sound quite the same.. Go to a store and get a Gibson with Burstbuckers and an Epi with similar specs but with the ProBuckers. Play the guitars with the same amp, same amp settings, same effects, etc. You'll find that they don't sound quite the same. Similar, but not quite the same. Get a set of Gibson Burstbuckers and put them in an Epiphone. Still doesn't sound like the Gibson with the Burstbuckers, but it sounds closer than the Epi with the Probuckers. Put the Epi Probuckers in a Gibson and it sounds like a Gibson with Epi Probuckers. No matter how you dial it in, they're not the same pups. Very similar, but just different enough. Think about it like this.....if they were indeed identical pickups in regards to specs and tone/sound, why would anyone spend the money on the Gibson pickups? If they were that good they'd have Seymour Duncan, Dimarzio, and other big name pickup brands scratching their heads. They're decent pickups and a person really wouldn't need to swap them out unless they were looking for a particular sound they weren't getting, but if you purchase one thinking that it's going to sound just like a Gibson with Burstbuckers then you might be disappointed. They're close, but there's enough of a difference.
Yep i had a 2018 standard 60s Gibson and a 59 inspired epiphone and it's a Big tonal and playable difference. Sorry it just is. I say it's a decent guitar for 800 but there are other options in that price range like shecter. Better playing and tones.
It does have the maple cap under the veneer, and the neck pickup is a ceramic magnet. It's also noticeably thinner than a traditional Les Paul. Awesome review though and it was great hearing more than just rush tones from it!
I know the A. L. Gibson model was probably the best all around utility guitar ever built, even passing up the PRS C-24. I believe the Epiphone model just joined the list !!
I feel the same about The Tragically Hip. Completely different stylistically, but their unique take on rock and lyrics is worth a listen too, especially their early stuff.
I do like this Epiphone. The fact that it has the Floyd Rose and the piezo, along with all the design improvements that make it usable, friendly and comfortable, make this Epiphone the best Les Paul of 2021.
Cool guitar. I'm not sure it would fit my needs as I've grown allergic to Floyd Rose equipped guitars. Such a pain to setup and maintain for me. If I see one at my local music store, I will give it a try regardless. It looks great.
If you want to see a review with actual Rush and rock tones, search Daboo’s Reviews for the Epiphone Lifeson. He does a great job of nailing how this thing sounds in context with the sound it was made for. Rock and Metal, not country or old school blues.
John is clearly one of the best pitchmen in the guitar world, BUT not always the best fact checker. The neck pickup is not an Alnico2 based Probucker like he claims here, it's actually an Epiphone Ceramic Pro pickup. I wouldn't have mentioned but he went on and on about the Probuckers! The bridge is a Probucker3 pickup. Nonetheless he makes it sound great.
Great review. I had to hit the subscribe button for sure. These became difficult to get, I was on a "list" but after a year I broke down and bought one from a private party for over list. Wouldn't it prove frivolous when a week later the store with the "list" called and said my guitar arrived. So, i have 2! Patience is a virtue. Anyways look forward to checking out your channel and thanks for the informative review.
Great demo / introduction to the guitar - thanks for that! Seems really versatile - will check this out, there's one at my local Gibson / Epi stockist. The piezo sounds pretty convincing.
Sounds great from what I've read this type axe made by Gibson was actually designed for Mr Neal Schon? Formally, then guess somehow Alex signed on? Anyone hear or know any further info. I even heard interview with Neal about that.. Anyways great sounding guitar great demo.
It"'s a really cool and affordable quality Lespaul.. However the Godin LGXT and XTSA offered the same things years ago.. Along with an infinite access to synth patches through a midi patch selector switch..
Thanks so much for the video. Just got mine today and was confused as to the control layout. No help from the Epiphone site either (that's a -1). Your video clued me right in! Keep rocking!
This. This is what I want. Been looking for a Line 6 Variax substitute for a long time. This is it. I will never GAS again. Epiphone, get it together and PRODUCE.
Maybe they use a treble bleed circuit to EQ the H-buck/Single volume?? Of course you can make just about anything sound good JB!! Great review, thanks!! 8) --gary
Okay, so, I come to this vid late*. Just regarding the part where you say: "Split or single, they have the same volume! I don't know how they did that!" There is footage here on the TOOB of Alex talking about gear where he says something like: "...so I just started playing around with the wiring and figured out a waw to integrate a piezo and be able to either mix it in with the ?HUMBUCKS? [I think...] or feed it out to the house PA through a separate jack." or words to that effect. *I did a fairly quick-&-dirty scan of existing comments and if there was mention of using the guitar with one jack outputting to rack AND the piezo to house PA to actually explore the potential of the instrument the way the Maestro did... I missed it.
If I get this guitar, will I be able to play as well as John Bohlinger? Great job demo’ing this model sounding like Alex Lifeson, George Harrison, chicken-pickers, jazzers, and others.
Heard some problems with the tremolo system it sticking or making a clicking noise they said they had to shave some wood near the bar because it was hitting the wood.
I had the clicking noise issue but it wasn't being caused by the tremolo cavity not be routed out enough, although it looks to be very close to rubbing. My clicking noise was being caused by the trem arm not being able to be tightened enough on the post. The washer inside the nut was very thin and it seemed the nut would hit the end of the threads before being completely snug. I obtained a new trem arm direct from Graph Tech and the washer was much thicker and eliminated the clicking noise. It is possible the trem arm that came with the guitar was not by Graph Tech. Besides the washer thickness, there were some other subtle differences compared to the one obtained from Graph Tech.
If anyones running an Axe FX II try to tone match the Piezo system on the axe fx to a clip of "she talks to angels" by the black crowes. That's what Alex's guitar tech did for his acoustic tone on their last tour. and also post a damn video of it cuz my ass is curious.
Sadly not on this particular model, at least not on the one I received. I had to rout the trem cavity and have my tech do a level, crown and polish on the frets. Sweetwater offered to address the issues, but I opted for my trusted tech. They reimbursed me for about half the cost.
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Alex Lifeson is a living legend. Loved Rush for a looooong time.
Alex Lifeson is definitely a living legend and so is John Bohlinger -nicely matched pair!
Amen
I have one of these, absolutely superb... big Rush fan since the 70's... and my serial number, because it was made in December 2021, starts with yes.... 2112 .... chuffed to bits with that 🇬🇧
Together with the review, John also gives a great description
on how the control layout of the guitar actually works. This is
something Epiphone didn’t manage to do, for instance by including
a short manual as case candy, or something like that.
We can't deny that epiphone and gibson are making awesome guitars again, this one in particular sounds awesome
11:59 If you or I put a whammy bar on an LP, it would be heretical, but when you're Alex Lifeson, you set the rules... great demo!
Nah, anybody can do it.
I think it looks rad no matter who does it
I don’t know why it’s not more popular.
I believe Neal Schon from Santana/Journey was the first popular guitarist to put a Floyd on a Les Paul, years before Alex. Arguably, Alex did cooler things with it though.
Yes Schon has had a les Paul with Floyd years ago before Alex.
Mine had some QC issues. The backside of the trem arm (under the bridge) was rubbing on the body route opening. I had to sand that body route wider with dremel tool so that the trem does not touch the body. The pickups were rubbing up on the body and they would not set flat and perpendicular to the rings because the pickup ring placement was too close to one side on the route. I had to dowel and re drill the pickup ring mounting holes to center the pick in the body route. After that and a setup with 9's it was good. I got some great vintage tones from the pickups. Your not going to get serious modern metal tones. But these pickups do give great clarity.
I’m a new electric player & this vid alone has taught me how to control my new epi lifeson. It can be a confusing guitar for a beginner. I love all the tone options! It plus my dsl40 gives me many tone choices without any other pedals, etc. beautiful playing & great vid. Thx bud!
Would love to see a comparison of the Lifeson Gibson vs Epiphone!
Became a fan of Rush in mid-70s when I was 11 years old. I never looked back man I have just always like pretty much everything they ever did. Alex lifeson looks at a guitar as a tool, and that's exactly what he created. it's a perfect instrument tool.
That said, you realised when you paid attention during their live concerts... he has a bloody big box of tools and he likes to use them all! 😁
that piezo rolled in with the two single coils is cool. It's certainly a great country / rockabilly tone. The floyd makes up for the belly cut in weight.
I have been waiting for a comprehensive review of this guitar. THANKS.
Got one the day it came out. Had some QC issues but I was able to fix it myself rather than send it back. Now that it's fixed, I must say...this thing is out of this world! Plays GREAT, looks GREAT, Feels GREAT...got no complaint.
Good, I am worried on those QC issues
@@nicksonthevet Hopefully if and when they start shipping them out again, you get a really nice one :)
Bohlinger is such a cool dude...he could make a broom handle sound good!!!!
Seriously guy, you’re the only person on the internet that explains the control layout on this guitar. Thanks.
Ordered mine the morning they went live and it went immediately to back order. Sweetwater said I was far enough up the list that I would get one. I was figuring November at the earliest but surprisingly this afternoon it shipped! Can't wait. Huge Alex Lifeson fan. Nice demo John as always.
I’ll buy it off you for a mint, if you’ll part with it.
I have the guitar ..a great guitar ..great sound ...and i love RUSH - the greatest Band on earth
A few months ago went into Georges Music, Springfield, PA inquiring about lessons. Walked out with a Alex Lifeson Epiphone Les Paul newer model. The thing is worth every penny of $1299. I Will own forever, very versatile! Rock on guys. Great axes Gibson, great videos!
I love how honest you are in these reviews.
I shall journey over hill and dale, glade and meadow, lake and stream, bay and ocean with continued optimism that somewhere in the shire awaits "My Precious".
Truly beast guitar ! Thanks for the amazing review !
Could not agree with you more, John - about Rush, and especially about this guitar! The sound and musical possibilities are astounding. I assumed I would want to switch the pickups, but they do indeed sound killer.
I haven't tried the second "Life-o-sound" acoustic output jack (pun on Rickenbacher's old "Rick-o-sound" stereo output jack), but the ghost trem piezo, and the ability to mix it with magnetic coil signal, is an insane game changer... it feels and sounds like you're double-tracking an electric and an acoustic. This is perhaps the greatest of Alex's many inventions (usually limited to pitch-shifters and chord voicings with open strings) to make one guitar sound like two guitars!
To the folks who are/were frustrated with some its many potentially confusing features, I fault the Epiphone/Gibson video content and documentation for not covering the many ways you can squeeze the amazing potential from this instrument. The piezo pot is goofy, it's down for on, which is going to drain a lot batteries out there. I had to change my 9V piezo battery out of the box, then remember to pull the piezo pot out again to turn it off... AND just remember which output jack to plug into. If you plug into the acoustic jack while not already having an amp plugged into the magnetic coils jack, the very most you'll get through your amp is radio cross-talk. ;-)
These quirks aside - and we love Alex for his brilliant quirks - I am thrilled and inspired by this guitar.
Listen to that sustain at around the 10 minute mark of the video..Just beautiful sounding guitar..Great video man!!
Great playing and a great review, thanks, John!
There will not ever be another band who can imitate, copy or even try to cover anything Rush has ever recorded. They might as well be from another planet. Out of this world music with so many twists and directions. Each song is a story and an intricate woven tapestry. I guess you can say I like Rusg a little bit. I love Alex Lifeson's approach to the guitar. A paint brush in his hands.
Great playing and great, honest review. Thanks John.
I have one of these and it's not been without some considerable amount of frustration due to manufacturing defects.
To get to the one that I currently own, I had to return 3 others to Gibson, which in each case, they opted to replace rather than repair.
Finally, I got one that actually functions correctly, but even THIS one has its issues related to build.
When using the tremolo, the head flexes A LOT. The locking Floyd nut also flexes toward and away from where it butts up against the top of the fretboard. A gap of at least 1/32 of an inch develops when diving the tremolo then returns to flush when the tremolo is released. This, while the entire head of the guitar flexes. I fully expect the head to just snap off one day while releasing a dive from the tremolo.
I find the build quality and engineering of this guitar to be seriously lacking and I won't get into the piezo wires looking like they came from a $3 made in China, radio, with their "hair of your head" gauge.
That said, at the $899 price point, it is a decent guitar but in my honest opinion, NOT worthy of the name engraved on the one screw nut cover......
My next LP for sure. Got the Peter Frampton a year ago and it is an amazing instrument. Epiphone is kill it.
Bollinger !! Thank you for always bringing your A-Game!
Timing is everything. I'm shopping for another guitar that like my other humbuckers, has modded push/pull single coil capabilities, but I love the Piezo and the graphtech whammy bridge. A great demo video that has sold me on a purchase if the neck suits my hand... 👍🎸🎼🎵🎶
Have one already? How do you like it?
Always enjoy your reviews and your playing John. Rock on.
great demo
Out of most of all these videos My favorites are listening to John talking and playing! So awesome,thanks and god bless,I live in Fayetteville,Tn ..and to know that I live and hour or so away from so many musicians is so cool!!
Alex lifeson rules his tone is amazing on those iconic songs.
When I study him I'm amazed at how his grit is so articulate.
❤️Rush
Gibson has confirmed, the ProBucker is the same specs as a Burstbucker but made overseas. This is definitely more attractive than the $5k+ price on the originals! Might be time to finally get a Floyd-equipped guitar!
They may have confirmed it, but it's not the same pickup and it doesn't sound quite the same.. Go to a store and get a Gibson with Burstbuckers and an Epi with similar specs but with the ProBuckers. Play the guitars with the same amp, same amp settings, same effects, etc. You'll find that they don't sound quite the same. Similar, but not quite the same.
Get a set of Gibson Burstbuckers and put them in an Epiphone. Still doesn't sound like the Gibson with the Burstbuckers, but it sounds closer than the Epi with the Probuckers. Put the Epi Probuckers in a Gibson and it sounds like a Gibson with Epi Probuckers.
No matter how you dial it in, they're not the same pups. Very similar, but just different enough. Think about it like this.....if they were indeed identical pickups in regards to specs and tone/sound, why would anyone spend the money on the Gibson pickups? If they were that good they'd have Seymour Duncan, Dimarzio, and other big name pickup brands scratching their heads. They're decent pickups and a person really wouldn't need to swap them out unless they were looking for a particular sound they weren't getting, but if you purchase one thinking that it's going to sound just like a Gibson with Burstbuckers then you might be disappointed. They're close, but there's enough of a difference.
@@ronpipes1988 The main difference is the vacuum wax potting ― and I can hear the small difference.
I’m thinking the same thing. The 59 re issue , 50’s & 60’s are genuinely great guitars as well.
Yep i had a 2018 standard 60s Gibson and a 59 inspired epiphone and it's a Big tonal and playable difference. Sorry it just is.
I say it's a decent guitar for 800 but there are other options in that price range like shecter. Better playing and tones.
It does have the maple cap under the veneer, and the neck pickup is a ceramic magnet. It's also noticeably thinner than a traditional Les Paul. Awesome review though and it was great hearing more than just rush tones from it!
Great review, John. You’re a gem
I know the A. L. Gibson model was probably the best all around utility guitar ever built, even passing up the PRS C-24. I believe the Epiphone model just joined the list !!
Love John, always great reviews and down-to-earth personality
Ordered my #Epiphone #AlexLifeson from #GuitarCenter, on back order until Jan 2022... Great comprehensive review!
I feel the same about The Tragically Hip. Completely different stylistically, but their unique take on rock and lyrics is worth a listen too, especially their early stuff.
Kingston in the house. ! Hip rule ! RIP GORD
I do like this Epiphone. The fact that it has the Floyd Rose and the piezo, along with all the design improvements that make it usable, friendly and comfortable, make this Epiphone the best Les Paul of 2021.
Outstanding review.
Great tone - wish it was available in different finishes.
Nice review - can’t wait for mine !
Pickups sound better to me than burstbuckers, and sound amazing with the piezo blended in.
Cool guitar. I'm not sure it would fit my needs as I've grown allergic to Floyd Rose equipped guitars. Such a pain to setup and maintain for me. If I see one at my local music store, I will give it a try regardless. It looks great.
same but ive never had a guitar designated just for standard tuning, so I bought one of these and that's what i'll do with it.
Great playing dude
Love the new headstock
If you want to see a review with actual Rush and rock tones, search Daboo’s Reviews for the Epiphone Lifeson. He does a great job of nailing how this thing sounds in context with the sound it was made for. Rock and Metal, not country or old school blues.
John is clearly one of the best pitchmen in the guitar world, BUT not always the best fact checker. The neck pickup is not an Alnico2 based Probucker like he claims here, it's actually an Epiphone Ceramic Pro pickup. I wouldn't have mentioned but he went on and on about the Probuckers! The bridge is a Probucker3 pickup. Nonetheless he makes it sound great.
Glad you mentioned it. It’s important to have accurate information in these videos.
John you do the best reviews thank you
Great job John. I have one. Best value in a Les Paul ever!
Nice job John, love all your interviews and Rig Rundown episodes also, very thorough , keep on rockin'
Thanks, John.
Best guitar I’ve ever played. I’ve owned many pricey ones. This is stupid sick. Just got it.
I just got the Slash standard Epi…..love it. November burst.
My condolences.
@@townshendshean 😄 I’ve got over 30 guitars and have been picking away for 45 yrs…. Trust me it’s a home run.
@@townshendshean 🍪
Great review. I had to hit the subscribe button for sure. These became difficult to get, I was on a "list" but after a year I broke down and bought one from a private party for over list. Wouldn't it prove frivolous when a week later the store with the "list" called and said my guitar arrived. So, i have 2! Patience is a virtue. Anyways look forward to checking out your channel and thanks for the informative review.
Great demo / introduction to the guitar - thanks for that! Seems really versatile - will check this out, there's one at my local Gibson / Epi stockist. The piezo sounds pretty convincing.
AWSOME review, you are a very informative person
"Every musician owes it to themselves to listen to RUSH"... YES
Sounds great from what I've read this type axe made by Gibson was actually designed for Mr Neal Schon? Formally, then guess somehow Alex signed on? Anyone hear or know any further info. I even heard interview with Neal about that.. Anyways great sounding guitar great demo.
It"'s a really cool and affordable quality Lespaul.. However the Godin LGXT and XTSA offered the same things years ago.. Along with an infinite access to synth patches through a midi patch selector switch..
That heel cut came from Neil Schon's signature Les Paul. That model was around 10k i think.
Bolinger plays a Floyd guitar...
This coffee just ain't cutting it for me. My world is turned upside down
Very nice review btw...well done!
A Les Paul with a Floyd is such a crazy and unique guitar. Very worth owning.
that belly cut really suits the guitar!
Thanks so much for the video. Just got mine today and was confused as to the control layout. No help from the Epiphone site either (that's a -1). Your video clued me right in! Keep rocking!
Great video! Epis are not for me but I’m glad so many people can afford and enjoy them
Nice picking sir. You made that thing sing.
Good on you John!!,your review was 10 out of 10,you really know your stuff,what is the weight of this Beauty?
This. This is what I want. Been looking for a Line 6 Variax substitute for a long time. This is it. I will never GAS again. Epiphone, get it together and PRODUCE.
Great Review!
Very nice…all your videos are really good.👍
Finally got mine - it’s awesome !
Ability to combine piezo is awesome…damn
Maybe they use a treble bleed circuit to EQ the H-buck/Single volume?? Of course you can make just about anything sound good JB!! Great review, thanks!! 8) --gary
(Assuming it is actually installed) it might be handled by the Graph Tech acoust-phonic CCT board.
Coll review. Good to see somebody playing the guitar well :-)
John you are the last guy I’d expect to need a belly cut! Me on the other hand…
Alex uses a few of the DLS Effects pedals, and DLS makes a signature “Reckless Driver” pedal. Might help enhance those Alex Lifeson tones .
EXCELLENT. THE BEST OF ALL LES PAUL.
Epiphone has been blowing Gibson out the box!
Okay, now this is one sexy beast. I love Rush, but I am more interested in the contours on the les paul, and the Graphtech tremolo.
Okay, so, I come to this vid late*. Just regarding the part where you say: "Split or single, they have the same volume! I don't know how they did that!"
There is footage here on the TOOB of Alex talking about gear where he says something like: "...so I just started playing around with the wiring and figured out a waw to integrate a piezo and be able to either mix it in with the ?HUMBUCKS? [I think...] or feed it out to the house PA through a separate jack." or words to that effect.
*I did a fairly quick-&-dirty scan of existing comments and if there was mention of using the guitar with one jack outputting to rack AND the piezo to house PA to actually explore the potential of the instrument the way the Maestro did... I missed it.
I wonder if that configuration is available without the trem.
Love to have one of these. Lol. Can't find them. All on back order.
No one except EVH himself mastered the Floyd Rose whammy like Alex.
Sounds killer!
If I get this guitar, will I be able to play as well as John Bohlinger? Great job demo’ing this model sounding like Alex Lifeson, George Harrison, chicken-pickers, jazzers, and others.
Dude made that thing sing!
Heard some problems with the tremolo system it sticking or making a clicking noise they said they had to shave some wood near the bar because it was hitting the wood.
I had the clicking noise issue but it wasn't being caused by the tremolo cavity not be routed out enough, although it looks to be very close to rubbing. My clicking noise was being caused by the trem arm not being able to be tightened enough on the post. The washer inside the nut was very thin and it seemed the nut would hit the end of the threads before being completely snug. I obtained a new trem arm direct from Graph Tech and the washer was much thicker and eliminated the clicking noise. It is possible the trem arm that came with the guitar was not by Graph Tech. Besides the washer thickness, there were some other subtle differences compared to the one obtained from Graph Tech.
If anyones running an Axe FX II try to tone match the Piezo system on the axe fx to a clip of "she talks to angels" by the black crowes. That's what Alex's guitar tech did for his acoustic tone on their last tour. and also post a damn video of it cuz my ass is curious.
Have they become serious on their Quality control??
Sadly not on this particular model, at least not on the one I received. I had to rout the trem cavity and have my tech do a level, crown and polish on the frets. Sweetwater offered to address the issues, but I opted for my trusted tech. They reimbursed me for about half the cost.
A Floyd Rose tremolo bar on a Les Paul is Sac Religious. I bought the Slash November Rain LP
Good review John
Just an FYI - the color is called Viceroy Brown.
Thanks for tossing in in some Hendrix for good measure!
That's great, I would like to get one of those :0) OG Rush fan
Nice video!