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Hmmm im really falling in love with the Gibson setup, 2 volume 2 tone, switch in the upper bout is perfect.... Cant het over the short scale length with my Giant hands tho
I prefer my Epi 59 standard. Epi made some upgraded models like the Lazarus and the Slash after the 59. All a little different but meant to enter the higher priced market. Nice commercial trick but very obvious. This guitar is not worth the price.
Just purchased one of the goldtops on 4th of July sale from Guitar Center new for $550 with tax. I got an incredible deal on it (better than my previous 1959 Epi LP) so I’m thoroughly satisfied. If you can snag one for a low price they’re definitely killer guitars, I wouldn’t have paid the $999 for it though. Bargain hunt my friends!
Oh Man! The quality of your video in " produced mix" section is insane ! You've made a ton of progress and we can definitely notice it ! Fucking well done !
I went to buy one couple of weeks ago, after playing the 50's 60's and the slash, I ended up buying the 60's standard! Because the Grover tuners and neck profile felt better,and between all those models I couldn't justify the extra $600 just for the slash hardcase?
Right, the 50 models are like baseball bats. I can not play them. I had to go with a Keisel L.P style. I love it so much. Better than anything Gibson could ever produce. I only paid 2,200.00-It has a great trem as well.
@@shawnshipstad9281 sounds great! Unfortunately we don't find keisel guitars much here in Australia ☹️ otherwise I'd probably have one in my collection.
Lol you caught me… and yeah, as an Asian of course I fuck so the boba! Big asterisk tho, I get it without the boba bubbles 😂 But white peach oolong tea with milk foam is GOATed
@@agufish yes! this model needed more slash features to stand out. The 59 seems much better in every way. Honestly even if they gave it more features they would be fighting themselves. Someone who likes slash probably likes 59 Les Pauls just as much
@@ciggy_ I love the epi 59 so much I ended up buying 2 more onto of the 1 I already had and I own 2 gibsson custom 58 reissues and all 3 epi 59s are damn near as good I took a set of custombuckers out of one of the 58s and put in some Duncan whole lotta humbuckers I had laying around and put the custombuckers in one of the epi 59s and now both guitars sound better . The custombuckers were top bright in the 58 but one of my epi 59s was really dark and had so much low midrange that it overpowered the upper frequencies. Not muddy or anything just really unbalanced but now with custombuckers it's brighter but not overly so and it's super clear and balanced and alot less honky and nasal but best of all with the CBs it's sounds like a custom shop gibson those CBs are better suited to the epi . I have 2 other sets of CBs and they won't be coming out of the guitars their in . The other 2 epi 59s are incredible sounding as well . I had originally planned on swapping out the BB2 and 3 in one of the other 2 because I did not see the point of having 2 with the same pickups but even with the same pickups they still wound quite different and both are equally good but different. One set is a little hotter then the other so they will stay the same for now as I can't decide which sounds better and they are different but I have a set of Duncan seth lovers that were a little too dark in another les paul which was dark to start with and one of the epi 59s is pretty bright so NY curiosity might get the better of me . The Seth's did have a cool sound. They sounded like jimny page but a darker version of his tone . The epi 59s are incredible guitars and the best examples stand up very well to gibson custom shop les Paul's and they are better then low end gibsons . Even if you can afford low end to mid range gibsons I would buy the epi 59 instead. I have put my 3 epi 59s up against several les paul tributes and les paul studios and it blew the tributes and studios away. The tributes and studios felt like toys while the epi 59s felt like high end gibson usa les Paul's and I am very picky .I have returned alot of gibsons over the years but the epi 59 are staying put in fact I want to buy a 4th one. I have 2 cherry bursts which look quite different one sounds better but the other looks better but both sound and look great. I have a royal tea burst 59 which was a long and mcquade exclusive color but I really want a darkburst to complete the collection of available colors in canada it blows me away how well the epi 59s stand up to my 2 58 RIs which are amazing guitars and are keepers for life . The gibson 58s and epi 59s both sound like vintage les Paul's just different flavors of vintage les Paul's. The epis do the fatter warmer smoother vintage les paul sound while the gibsons do the brighter more twangy more biting clearer version of the vintage les paul .
I fully agree. I have one in vermillion burst and swapped the bridge pickup for an SH-5 as I found the guitar sounding pretty bright. Excellent move, it now sounds huge! I’ll soon install an APH-2N to make it sound as I want. It’s however not a bargain and I think it doesn’t sell very well as I now see a 150€ price drop in Europe.
I have the Gibson version. I ended up putting his SD set in it. The factory are good all around but the SD just achieve the Slash tone more accurately.
Nice! You like them then? I thought about doing that for my Gibson but ended up liking the Alnico II Custumbuckers just fine. Strongly considering the SDs for the Epi tho.
@@agufish I definitely prefer the SDs over the Slashbuckers, or whatever they call them these days. However, I put them in my 2019 Standard as I prefer them over the Burstbuckers in that model. Of my 4 Gibson Les Pauls, all with different pickups, I prefer in this order: Burstbucker 61s, Seymour Slash set, 498T/490R and then the Slashbuckers. The Burstbucker 2 and 3 a very distant 5th.
It's absolutely ridiculous that even when buying a GIBSON version of a signature guitar, you do not get the same pickups that the artist actually uses. Simply unbelievable.
@@Kornholic I doubt SD could maintain the supply needed for a now permanent, mass produced model, at least not without ceasing production on other models. This seems more like a logistic issue than anything else.
Love the channel. I have the Anaconda Burst. I call it the KGB. Couldn't care less about the Slash graphics and they are not noticeable. Any guitar with this quality of fit, finish, hardware, playability + a nice hard case for under $1000 is good value. I like the pickups. They are loud, not vintage voice or output. Sounds good through my Vox. No complaints and no desire to mod it.
The stock pickups are great and I actually prefer them compared to the Seymour Duncans. I own them both and the Epiphone stock pickups sound meaner and thicker then the APH2-S signatures while still sounding “Slash”.
The standard 50s has a long neck tenon joint as well…I personally don’t think the Slash models are worth the price point. Not a fan of the weight relief as well. I like my les Paul’s heavy. I agree with you, the 59 is a better deal for sure.
I agree for the price. Get the 59 Epiphone. Having purchased numerous Epiphones since 2021. My preferences are the Inspired by Gibson’s promise you well worth their value. I have an older Slash Epi which luckily came with Slash pickups and a case, but has a few dings. The reason I bought it was it was like $650ish, at that price used I think you’re lucky and good vale. My three cents. Thanks, I agree with you.
This guitar is like having a 1966 Chevy Chevelle SS with a 4 cylinder engine. Beautiful car with no muscle. I have an Epi Limited "59" & that instrument is stellar. Epiphone knocked it out of the park with that guitar. Right out of the box the set up was spot on! I recently brought it to a new luthier to get its 1st set up after year of playing it & he was unaware of this model. He was shocked that Epiphone had made such an amazing guitar!! My next Epi is going to be a Gold Glory. I just played one not to long ago it it was tight! That P90 is the shit!!
I have a 2010-11ish Epiphone Les Paul Standard plain top in Gunny burst with rosewood board. It was a blem model. I got it for $400 with a case. It has unknown pickups and they smoke! I put more e up against my friend's Slash Epi just like yours minus the autograph. Mine has the nice Grover tuners and not the vintage snot drop vintage tuners. The blemish was a small dot by the toggle switch. Otherwise, I got an amazing Epiphone Les Paul that just gets better with age.
I have the 2010 AFD Epiphone. Great guitar if you can find them. Comes with the Duncans, the Slash neck profile, etc.. I believe it even has a long neck tenon The Slash Duncans and the new Slashbuckers Gibson does are really two different animals
@@samfrenchguitar I also have a Slash 4 Standard. That epiphone is right there with it and is a more accurate representation. I enjoy playing both. The Slashbuckers are just different
If I were going to buy an Epiphone signature model, I'd get a Matt Heafy one because, unlike Slash and Jerry Cantrell, I've seen Matt playing his live.
Yes! That's always been my issue with epiphone signature models! I know Tommy Thayer of Kiss plays his live. Back in the day, one of the dudes in Sevendust always played an epiphone live. You'll never see slash or cantell with an epiphone in their hands live or in the studio
@@FlipGuitarist80 Yeah, I totally forgot about Björn Gelotte, but his aren't in production now. The one with the bottle opener built into the back of it was pretty cool.
Fair, but they’re serving two different types of player. The Slash and Cantrell Epi models are just cheap versions of the Gibson ones you can also buy. They’re there as an option, which is cool, cuz neither Slash nor Cantrell had to cater to the budget crowd.
@@BasedHyperborean I get what you're saying but people normally buy artist signature models because they want to emulate their idols by using the same gear they do and also because they view the artist using the instrument themselves as the ultimate seal of approval for quality. If they don't use it then it defeats a lot of the appeal.
You said generally signature models hold their value better. So, for fun, I went to look your signature up. It seems to have gone up in value about 20% to 50%. Wide range because I could only find 2 listed. Thoughts?
Some folks on reverb are selling his signature for over 800€ without upgrades. This is pure scalping and i hope these people are getting long time hiccups.
@@JohnnyArtPavlou yep, a lot of them got trashed during shipping so they're rare as hen teeth, so a limited edition becomes even more limited. Plus it's a accurate black beauty including the correct headstock angle plus it's association with joe b it's no wonder they are very sought after. They sound incredible and well worth the silly money they go for.
Slash is awesome but I’m just not a huge fan of epiphone les Pauls since I went from one to the Jim root signature fender telecaster. The necks are just chunky on les Pauls that’s my only gripe. But i wouldn’t complain for a slash signed guitar lol
I have one of the limited epiphone appetite Les Pauls with the Slash SDs in it. I prefer it a lot better to these new ones. It sounds so much better and I feel it was built better too
Good video. Thank you. One question, it looks like some of the Gibson models have a less flamy top so that the epiphones look better. Have you noticed that or do you think that's not true?
I almost bought this guitar, but I ended up going with the ‘59 for the same reasons. The ‘59 has USA Gibson Burstbuckers pickups, Mallory caps & CTS pots, plus a hardcase for $100 Les than the Slash. I did play the Slash at my local GC, & I must say it did have that “Gibson Les Paul” feel to it, but I’m quite happy with the ‘59. I did buy the Slash J-45 acoustic, & it’s an awesome guitar, but I’m not too crazy about the thicker neck. I have an original Epi Slash Plus top from the late 2000’s & it has the same semi-chunky neck that I’m not crazy about. I could have bought the none Slash Inspired by Gibson J-45 for about $250 less, still with solid top, back & sides, & most likely a thinner neck, but with no case. Like you said, Signature model Epiphones hold their value & even appreciate their value sometimes. I own 6 signature models
You’re better off getting the Epiphone Les Paul Standard 50s and replacing the stock pickups with the Seymour Duncan APH-2s Alnico II Slash pickups, if you really want to imitate Slash’s tone.
Great assessment, I agree 100%. I have one & love it but its not worth the extra money compared to the other two Epi Les Paul Standards. I also have the 50's LP Standard which was obviously less money. I ended up upgrading the Epi pickups on the Slash model to Seymour Duncan Slash pickups & upgraded the wiring from the cheap plug-in style to a real 50's style wiring. It made a big difference but at my level of playing I probably didn't need to do it but glad I did. I also had to have the frets leveled because of how bad they were before. Its now a bad ass Epi Slash model that I would put up against any Gibson version. I also upgraded the 50's LP with Seymour Duncan Jazz & JB pickups, upgraded the wiring to 50's real wiring & leveled the frets. While it was my choice to upgrade the pickups they really don't need to upgraded but I'm glad I did. I was super disappointed that the frets had to be leveled. That should never have been needed. In the end I could have gotten another 50's Epi LP to save some money & added the upgrades but I do like the different neck profile. With all the extra money I spent its about half way to the cost of the Gibson model. Because of the fret issues I am a little hesitant to get another Epi guitar. I should have never had to level the frets on a brand new guitar. Overall I couldn't agree more with your conclusion on this guitar. Thx!
What are you using to eliminate the sting buzz past the nut? I’ve used groove wraps but the straps that wrap around the neck get in the way when I’m playing…
I bought 2 of these when they first came out and retailed at $849 and got 20% off from one of the bigger retailers. The probuckers are nice and are hotter than the standard Probuckers I have in my 60s standard Epi. I eventually ended up putting in the Slash SDs and a switch craft switch in the Appetite Burst I have and now the thing is just ridiculously good. I think at $999 it should come with the SDs and isn’t worth it for the current retail price. These are very nice guitars however and I’d say the fretwork is better on these than the 50s and 60s standard (at least mine were). I would say if you want the most bang for your buck, get the ‘59. I have one of those too and it’s by far the best deal. If you like slash though and want one of these awesome finishes (I also have the anaconda burst, which is just beautiful) try to find one used at a good price (seem a bunch in low 700’s and put the SDs in them and you’ll be satisfied and it’ll be worth every penny. Just my 2 cents.
At $899 I thought it was good but not great. The fretboard always looked dry to me on the Slash models no matter what color I saw them in. I was disappointed that they didn't put the Duncans in but I tried one and thought they were good. When they hiked the price to $949 I thought it was decent but that I'd be better off looking elsewhere. At $999 I wouldn't even give these the time of day. It hurt because i was actually excited that the Anaconda burst was coming back but seeing as how these new Epiphones came out,I think I'd be better off with the old Epiphone Plus Top version of Slash's sig. I'd already be wanting to put locking runners on it so I was already looking ar Kluson Revolution tuners but I can't just spending this much on something that's considered budget that,in my opinion,doesn't look as good as the predecessor nor has the Duncan pickups because it just makes me feel like it's honestly a waste of money at that point.
And this review speaks to you high level of intergrity. You have a signature model signed by the artist, which is crazy, but you're still critical of the value.
So watching this in the future a few years later. I have the Gibson slash afd and I just picked up an epi slash anaconda in a trade. (It needed the bridge ground resoldered and it was back to perfect). Once that was sorted it was back to sounding perfect. The pups took some good tweaking to balance out and the neck pickup is pretty bassy. But epiphone nailed it on these. I pick it up and it feels almost the same. My only gripe is the Indian laurel finger board is a little light for the green anaconda color. But a little ebony stain and I will have that sorted. Anyone on the fence about this guitar pick one up.
Being 2 years later may have been good fortune for me. After taxes and monthly payments, mine (the Vermilion) was shy of $750. Is it a good deal. Well if you take the cost of the case if bought separately, say $150 for giggles, then you're looking at $500, give or take. I have a Jackson Amaranth King V I bought for $500 before tax and an Ibanez AX-120 for a little bit less. I love both of those, but I really really love the sound and the heft of the Epiphone Les Paul Slash Edition. For me, it was a fair price. I've got no complaints and very happy that I finally got a hold of one after 5 years of wanting it.
The Vermillion Burst SLP is pretty damn close in spec to my dream Les Paul. Anything else can be easily modded out (pickups, tuners, wiring) As someone with a Epi 50s STD, the necks are damn near close, but the Slashes I've played are a bit more comfortable. This is the perfect guitar for someone who loves the LP50s but wants a different look.
It’s a great guitar From the lower line EPI Les Pauls I’ve handled the Slash EPI Les Paul stays in tune allot better and the fit and finish is way nicer also not hard to switch out the pickups that would make it a totally killer guitar easily. Seriously if you just have to do a pickup swap to make it killer well why not. It’s only money right?
and I'd argue a better value because they are unique to this model than putting in off the shelf pickups. It depends what you want maybe that was the thinking behind the Gibson and Epiphone models.
What guitar sounds meaner theEpi Standard Pro with uneven wounds in the bridge pick up? Or the Slash Custom Pros ? I need something bright huge bite for speed metal. Both have alnicos 2 it seems But one is custom the other is uneven wind on the pro bucker 3
When I was looking to buy my new guitar, it was between the slash sig model, the prophecy, or the limited edition 59 les paul. In the end, I liked the 59 the best. And 100 bucks cheaper than the others. For the sound I wanted from a les paul, the burstbucker 2 and 3 are just an absolute killer combination
I own several of the Epiphone les Paul’s including a slash model . I like them all. If money was an object I probably wouldn’t get the slash model as my other epi les Paul’s are just as nice but I wanted one to add to the collection and I’m not disappointed . I also own several Gibson Les Paul’s which I love so even the slash epi is a deal compared to the gibsons. I will say I’m happy with them all . All the Epiphones are less expensive so I buy them when I see a good deal .
The old 2008 was a limited number production, and has better specs/components from the factory. The moment they introduced this model, as a 2008 owner, I felt like they had watered down the quality/name. The 2008 also had some cool case candy... studded Slash strap, book, picks, the case has the Slash logo... just a more interesting, actually limited run guitar it seems like, but I haven't played one of the current ones honestly to A/B compare them.
I picked up the Slash Firebird for fun and the thing is a f’n tank. Those pups scream, and the headstock goes on for miles. I love it for slide and playing distorted solos up the neck. Been thinking of putting them in my SG.
Ik im late to the party but I was just recommended this video, I bought my Epiphone Slash Les Paul Standard in Appetite burst at my nearest Guitar Center Location, and while there I tried out a Epiphone 1959 reissue among other Epi LP options. After narrowing things down and playing both the Slash and 1959 Reissue side by side I took the Slash Standard home, it both sounded and played better to me, I also have a 2020 Epi LP Custom and the Epi Slash is my main, hands down love it mainly for its neck profile. For the record the pro buckers in Epiphone Slash models are customized similar to the current Gibson slash guitars using custom burst buckers that are more suited to match Slash’s general tone. Still diverse pickups but I can that they do for sure sound different than the run if the mill pro buckers in my LP Custom and maybe that is why I liked the tone more than the Burst Buckers in the 1959. Have no desire to swap them out, however I do plan to swap my Epi Customs pickups as I have the guitar center exclusive blackback finish and for the years gibson made a limited quantity of tuxedo finish customs they used T-Tops with Alnico 5 magnets so thinking a set of gold tone Seymour Duncan Saturday night specials would suit it more. But love the slash lp as it is, might upgrade the switch and jack to switchcraft ones tho, and at that point I think it would be on par with a 59 reissue spec wise aside from the pickuos which again sounded better to me, at least the custom pro buckers in the slash model did, I compared with other Epis in store as I said and there is a difference in the pro buckers the slash models have over the standard pro buckers
I bought both the Anaconda burst (@Thomann) and the Vermillion burst (@Music Store Koeln) a couple of weeks back, for €599 each. Considerable price drop from the listed price in the video, and as fas as I'm concerned, in this price bracket incredible value for money, especially for a signature model. I'm gonna use them as modding platforms (i.c. Ernie Ball strap locks, Grover locking tuners and DiMarzio PUs). In that respect, some of the greatest and most aptly priced Epiphone Les Pauls I've seen in quite some time.
I have an Epiphone LP 50s Standard and I found the Probuckers not as good as the Gibson Burstbuckers that are in the 1959 LP or the Lazarus, that I have also. So I replaced the Probuckers with SD Seth Lovers, which are still affordable compared to boutique PUs. Man, what a difference! I also purchased a nice case from Gator and a leather strap and paid well under 1000 Euros altogether. So that is really worth considering, especially when you prefer the gloss finish over the satin finish or if you like the neck profile of the standard better.
Just bought one in vermilion burst love it, fretboard a bit dry but sorted with lemon oil conditioner also fit d'addrio string,brand new 599.00 at Apollo music Birkenhead 😊
I scored one for $150 off. It was listed as "Blemished". I still feel it was a little over priced. But I wouldn't have paid the full $999 that they're asking now. It's still a killer Les Paul and after I dialed in the pickups in, they're quite a bit better than the Probucker 1&2 in the 50's Standard.
Thank you, good review. To say if it's a good deal depends on how much you pay for this guitar. I bought mine on a secondary market for less than $500 and I am very happy with my purchase. I agree that at retail price around $900 it's not worth it.
Well i just got the slash tobacoo burst withough pickuos & pots so i put in my own choice of kent armstrong bluesbreaker humbuckers and gibson long shaft 500 k pots and mine is just an awsome player that sounds frigin awsome ! I dig it .
The hilarious thing is that a bunch of the early Special-II AFD's had AFD pickups in them, then they switched to the import electronics when the setnecks came out.
I was lucky enough to purchase the Appetite Burst model before prices took a huge jump. I also have a November Burst Gibson model. Both guitars are great players but the Gibson definitely sounds much better than it's Epiphone counterpart. I plan to replace the pickups some time in the future. Epiphone has really stepped up their game especially with the "Inspired By Gibson" collection.
I got a slash epiphone les Paul for Christmas when I was 14 and it looked like his from AFD. Seeing these now brings me back, I definitely want to get the AFD one for old times sake.
True. I think it's for two reasons there was increase in market thanks to pandemic now inflation has kicked in many just don't have the cash to spend on guitars. The second is the bad (maybe unfair) criticism these guitars got mostly from people who never bought them or played them.
They are not bad guitars per se. Most Epi LP standards are fine guitars for the amount of money they USUALLY cost. And that's the keyword here, usually. The problem is that for over 10 years, the previous Epi Slash series releases (different colors released between 2008-2019) had Slash's actual Seymour Duncan pickups and better build quality than the standard Epi so a $300 premium in price made sense. The current Slash Epi has no upgrades from a standard Epi LP, no Slash pickups either and is still priced at around the same $1000 price point the prior version with better specs was priced at.
I was at my local GC played it and ended up buying a gold top classic worn for 329 and also got Seymour vintage 59s for 75 used . I guess I didn't get a case to drive it home in though . it was nice not but nothing special. to me of course ,your mileage may vary
Call me a snob if you want, but in my opinion, the best Epiphones were made in Japan & Czech Republic. the Chinese-made Epiphones from the Quintao Factory, don't do it for me.
I almost bought one. But I find myself moving away from Les Pauls in general. I've got a PRS Se Custom 24 that I love. It's lightweight and so easy to play that sometimes I wonder if I'm hallucinating when I play it. I'm going to be putting some Planet Tone pickups in it soon.
I have the original Ep Snakepit LP from the 90s (second hand - had it since 98). I suspect that, price aside, the new signature models are leagues ahead in quality. I keep mine as its got sentimental value to me - not because its a great guitar.
I was in a pawn shop a month ago. They had a 2017ish Anaconda burst Slash LP. They wanted 1.3k for it. I showed the owner one's going for 750-800 dollars. He said "that's the price!" I politely said good day.
I totally agree with you! I have the first Plustop model from the early 2000’s, maybe 2008? Not sure. It had real Duncan Alnico 2 pros, cuz they hadn’t released the Slash signature models at that time. I kept it, cuz it’s collectible, but honestly, I don’t like the thick 50’s neck on it. I purchased the Epi Slash J-45, & I regret it. Once again, I don’t like the neck on it, cuz it’s exactly the same as the plustop. I realized that I should have bought the Epi “Inspired by Gibson”J-45, because it’s the same guitar, but prolly with a thinner neck, no Slash branding & no case, but hundreds less. I did play the Slash model you have at GC, & even though I don’t like the neck, it really had that Gibson Les Paul “feel”, if you know what I mean. As far as Duncan & Gibson pickups vs. Epi Pro Buckers, I really dig Pro Buckers, but you’re right, a $1000 axe should have the same pups that the artist uses. So when I was shopping for a new LP, I considered the Slash model, mostly because of the color & the “Gibson” feel, but I ended up going with the Epi 59’ LP. Like you said, it has Gibson Burst Buckers, comes with a case & costs about the same, plus it has a similar color, albeit a bit lighter & with a satin finish, which I like, but most of all, it has a thinner neck.
I bought a mint Gibson studio tobacco burst, (traded my 2017 Tele with $600 cash on the back end) had a pair of SD Slash P'ups. Bought a 50's wiring harness and tossed all the good stuff in the studio and Voila.. looks like Slash, sounds like slash... aaaaaaaaaannnnnnnd, it's. Gibson 😉
It's funny because it's the same story in the Gibson line up. I have the 50's Standard, and also bought the Slash November burst. If I had not got the killer deal I did on the Slash, I wouldn't think the "name" was worth it. They both play and sound fantastic, the Slash has more bite with uncovered pickups and is a little brighter overall but it's subtle. They both are beautiful guitars and I play the hell out of both of them. However, the premium from 50s standard to Slash model is all in the name. Yes the slash has some strap locks and some slash picks in the case candy.... but they feel and play so similar that if you blindfolded me I'd have a tough time telling them apart (sans pickguard). I do have to say the necks feel slightly different, perhaps the roundness to the shoulders on them. That being said, you'd have to break out a micrometer to gauge it.
The price of the vermillion is now € 599 with case. I see adjustable pole pieces but I don't know if those pickups will ever sound good ??? Hitting the sweet spot when setting up the pickups is probably very, very difficult or even impossible 🤔🍳
It's funny I got my 2003 Gibson Les Paul Standard for the same price. Its old, it's worn , has a headstock repair and finish checking from top to bottom. And all that mojo that comes with it
Because I own one and really admire Slash as a guitarist, I was about to jump all over you. But, you did a good job of clarifying the reasons, I forgive you and agree that you are righteous in this assessment. Mine is 2008, big difference from then to nowadays stuff! have played the newer 50's and 60's Epiphone Standards, they are a better deal.
I see some places are starting to list the Alex Lifeson Epiphone again. Are all Epiphone signature guitars on a normal production cycle now, or will they end the run soon?.
Ever since that TROLL said something about your droning high notes sounding like a crazed helicopter, I can't un-hear it! 😅 It's certainly NOT a bad thing though! It's just all part of the MADNESS that is Hunter's own personal chaotic brand of metal! I kinda like it! 😃
You are definitely paying a little more for having Slash's name and graphics. That's expected. But if this said Gibson on the headstock people would say it's the best deal ever and they'd buy and play the shit out of it. I would have liked a fit/finish comparison to your Slash 4 LP, as I recall you pointing out problems right away on that one (tooling msrks on the fretboard).
Id rather have the 50s tho. I could mod that out and be at about the same price as the Slash. Plus i like the top on the 50s better. But hey thats just me.
So my Q is- can the Alinco probuckers compare or sound similar to a Seymour Duncan set? Let's say you had to sell these Alinco probuckers & also the Seymour Duncans. How much would u price them at comparatively?
I have both the Slash and the R9 from Epiphone. They don't feel like the same guitar by any stretch. It's not as chunky as the 50s neck and nothing like the R9. It's kinda a slim 50s/fat 60s if that makes any sense. I found it very comfortable for my hand so YMMV. Personally, I think my Slash LP is built better than my R9. The R9 having Gibson parts sounds better. The Slash pickups... They're not great for all purpose use, but great for GnR covers! It is a Slash model after all. I knew that going in, so I can't really fault it for that. I mainly bought it for the build quality and plan to switch out the electronics from a different LP of mine with a Zakk Wylde EMG setup that's no longer playable due a neck issue, so the lower quality pickups are a non issue. Is it silly to buy an expensive artist model only to swap out the electronics? Maybe. That's why I got the Epiphone for 1/3 of the Gibson price instead.
For me, all Les Pauls are a bad deal. The thigh cut is too far forward so the picking position is uncomfortable to me. I adore my Jazzmaster’s thigh curve moving the hardware forward. I can get behind a Firebird, but that’s it
Let me know if I should make an Epiphone tier list!
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What would be in the list?
@Pink Zane pretty much all the Epiphones I’ve tried and demoed since 2017
@@agufish oh yeah that would be sick!
Hmmm im really falling in love with the Gibson setup, 2 volume 2 tone, switch in the upper bout is perfect.... Cant het over the short scale length with my Giant hands tho
DEW IT
A tier list of Epiphone Les Pauls would be bloody fantastic
absolutely
i would love to know how the 60's compare to the new 59's
Yes!
I would absolutely love to see this, as long as they're all played and not just going by the spec sheet
56 goldtop epiphone here i agree
Here’s the list.. start at a GIBSON standard
I prefer my Epi 59 standard. Epi made some upgraded models like the Lazarus and the Slash after the 59. All a little different but meant to enter the higher priced market. Nice commercial trick but very obvious. This guitar is not worth the price.
Hell yeah. The 1959 is what I recommend for anyone looking for an affordable 50s LP right now, too. Beast of a Les Paul!
Just purchased one of the goldtops on 4th of July sale from Guitar Center new for $550 with tax. I got an incredible deal on it (better than my previous 1959 Epi LP) so I’m thoroughly satisfied. If you can snag one for a low price they’re definitely killer guitars, I wouldn’t have paid the $999 for it though. Bargain hunt my friends!
I have one in Blueberry Burst. I love it. I paid $450 for it used and it was already setup perfectly!
Oh Man! The quality of your video in " produced mix" section is insane ! You've made a ton of progress and we can definitely notice it ! Fucking well done !
Thanks, man!
I went to buy one couple of weeks ago, after playing the 50's 60's and the slash, I ended up buying the 60's standard! Because the Grover tuners and neck profile felt better,and between all those models I couldn't justify the extra $600 just for the slash hardcase?
Right, the 50 models are like baseball bats. I can not play them. I had to go with a Keisel L.P style. I love it so much. Better than anything Gibson could ever produce. I only paid 2,200.00-It has a great trem as well.
@@shawnshipstad9281 sounds great! Unfortunately we don't find keisel guitars much here in Australia ☹️ otherwise I'd probably have one in my collection.
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Might be worth it if it had his SD pickups
Oh definitely. No idea why this newest version doesn’t 🤦♂️
@@agufish yes! this model needed more slash features to stand out.
The 59 seems much better in every way.
Honestly even if they gave it more features they would be fighting themselves. Someone who likes slash probably likes 59 Les Pauls just as much
They aren't that expensive. I picked up ap2 pros for 165 NIB
@@agufish I think Gibson might be making his pickups now
@@ciggy_ I love the epi 59 so much I ended up buying 2 more onto of the 1 I already had and I own 2 gibsson custom 58 reissues and all 3 epi 59s are damn near as good I took a set of custombuckers out of one of the 58s and put in some Duncan whole lotta humbuckers I had laying around and put the custombuckers in one of the epi 59s and now both guitars sound better . The custombuckers were top bright in the 58 but one of my epi 59s was really dark and had so much low midrange that it overpowered the upper frequencies. Not muddy or anything just really unbalanced but now with custombuckers it's brighter but not overly so and it's super clear and balanced and alot less honky and nasal but best of all with the CBs it's sounds like a custom shop gibson those CBs are better suited to the epi . I have 2 other sets of CBs and they won't be coming out of the guitars their in . The other 2 epi 59s are incredible sounding as well . I had originally planned on swapping out the BB2 and 3 in one of the other 2 because I did not see the point of having 2 with the same pickups but even with the same pickups they still wound quite different and both are equally good but different. One set is a little hotter then the other so they will stay the same for now as I can't decide which sounds better and they are different but I have a set of Duncan seth lovers that were a little too dark in another les paul which was dark to start with and one of the epi 59s is pretty bright so NY curiosity might get the better of me . The Seth's did have a cool sound. They sounded like jimny page but a darker version of his tone . The epi 59s are incredible guitars and the best examples stand up very well to gibson custom shop les Paul's and they are better then low end gibsons . Even if you can afford low end to mid range gibsons I would buy the epi 59 instead. I have put my 3 epi 59s up against several les paul tributes and les paul studios and it blew the tributes and studios away. The tributes and studios felt like toys while the epi 59s felt like high end gibson usa les Paul's and I am very picky .I have returned alot of gibsons over the years but the epi 59 are staying put in fact I want to buy a 4th one. I have 2 cherry bursts which look quite different one sounds better but the other looks better but both sound and look great. I have a royal tea burst 59 which was a long and mcquade exclusive color but I really want a darkburst to complete the collection of available colors in canada it blows me away how well the epi 59s stand up to my 2 58 RIs which are amazing guitars and are keepers for life . The gibson 58s and epi 59s both sound like vintage les Paul's just different flavors of vintage les Paul's. The epis do the fatter warmer smoother vintage les paul sound while the gibsons do the brighter more twangy more biting clearer version of the vintage les paul .
I fully agree. I have one in vermillion burst and swapped the bridge pickup for an SH-5 as I found the guitar sounding pretty bright. Excellent move, it now sounds huge! I’ll soon install an APH-2N to make it sound as I want.
It’s however not a bargain and I think it doesn’t sell very well as I now see a 150€ price drop in Europe.
Gotta love the Phil McKnight shoutout, such a nice guy, and he really knows guitars
I have the Gibson version. I ended up putting his SD set in it. The factory are good all around but the SD just achieve the Slash tone more accurately.
Nice! You like them then? I thought about doing that for my Gibson but ended up liking the Alnico II Custumbuckers just fine. Strongly considering the SDs for the Epi tho.
@@agufish I definitely prefer the SDs over the Slashbuckers, or whatever they call them these days. However, I put them in my 2019 Standard as I prefer them over the Burstbuckers in that model. Of my 4 Gibson Les Pauls, all with different pickups, I prefer in this order: Burstbucker 61s, Seymour Slash set, 498T/490R and then the Slashbuckers. The Burstbucker 2 and 3 a very distant 5th.
@@agufish I should also mention I had the original Anaconda Burst Epi and even though I don't have a new Slash Epi, the Anaconda smoked it.
It's absolutely ridiculous that even when buying a GIBSON version of a signature guitar, you do not get the same pickups that the artist actually uses. Simply unbelievable.
@@Kornholic I doubt SD could maintain the supply needed for a now permanent, mass produced model, at least not without ceasing production on other models. This seems more like a logistic issue than anything else.
Love the channel. I have the Anaconda Burst. I call it the KGB. Couldn't care less about the Slash graphics and they are not noticeable. Any guitar with this quality of fit, finish, hardware, playability + a nice hard case for under $1000 is good value. I like the pickups. They are loud, not vintage voice or output. Sounds good through my Vox. No complaints and no desire to mod it.
Most of Hunter's demo songs sounds like you've just passed Gold in a Gran Turismo 6 license.
and that's vewy cool
What makes this a signature without the pickups?. IMO this defeats the purpose.
But, but… it’s got his name on the truss rod cover 😂
@@agufish 😂😂😂😂. That’s so cool he sent you one sighned. Congrats friend. 💯💯💯💯🤘🤘🤘🤘
I'd agree, but I can buy tye Epiphone and then the Pups and spend less than the Gibson lol the price jump for one spec difference is hilarious.
The stock pickups are great and I actually prefer them compared to the Seymour Duncans. I own them both and the Epiphone stock pickups sound meaner and thicker then the APH2-S signatures while still sounding “Slash”.
The standard 50s has a long neck tenon joint as well…I personally don’t think the Slash models are worth the price point. Not a fan of the weight relief as well. I like my les Paul’s heavy. I agree with you, the 59 is a better deal for sure.
They aren't weight relieved, but they are over priced
I agree for the price. Get the 59 Epiphone. Having purchased numerous Epiphones since 2021. My preferences are the Inspired by Gibson’s promise you well worth their value. I have an older Slash Epi which luckily came with Slash pickups and a case, but has a few dings. The reason I bought it was it was like $650ish, at that price used I think you’re lucky and good vale. My three cents. Thanks, I agree with you.
How many more Slash signature guitar models are there going to be? They're like Tribbles.
It’s an older reference, sir, but it checks out
@@agufish I'm an older reference.
This guitar is like having a 1966 Chevy Chevelle SS with a 4 cylinder engine. Beautiful car with no muscle.
I have an Epi Limited "59" & that instrument is stellar. Epiphone knocked it out of the park with that guitar. Right out of the box the set up was spot on! I recently brought it to a new luthier to get its 1st set up after year of playing it & he was unaware of this model. He was shocked that Epiphone had made such an amazing guitar!!
My next Epi is going to be a Gold Glory. I just played one not to long ago it it was tight! That P90 is the shit!!
I have a 2010-11ish Epiphone Les Paul Standard plain top in Gunny burst with rosewood board. It was a blem model. I got it for $400 with a case. It has unknown pickups and they smoke! I put more e up against my friend's Slash Epi just like yours minus the autograph. Mine has the nice Grover tuners and not the vintage snot drop vintage tuners. The blemish was a small dot by the toggle switch. Otherwise, I got an amazing Epiphone Les Paul that just gets better with age.
Good deal. I have an '05 Classic in Wine Red. back then it was $450 without the case on M.F.. but I bought the case too.
I have the 2010 AFD Epiphone. Great guitar if you can find them. Comes with the Duncans, the Slash neck profile, etc.. I believe it even has a long neck tenon
The Slash Duncans and the new Slashbuckers Gibson does are really two different animals
Same here I have one too and they are so much better than these
Agreed, the 2010 model has been my main guitar for the last decade, rivals any Gibson I’ve played for sure. Bargain back in the day
@@samfrenchguitar definitely. I’ve had Gibsons and My Epiphone has blown every one of them away
@@samfrenchguitar I also have a Slash 4 Standard. That epiphone is right there with it and is a more accurate representation. I enjoy playing both. The Slashbuckers are just different
I have the 2014 Rosso Corsa model. And it's such a killer guitar. The new signatures just don't hold a candle.
If I were going to buy an Epiphone signature model, I'd get a Matt Heafy one because, unlike Slash and Jerry Cantrell, I've seen Matt playing his live.
Yes! That's always been my issue with epiphone signature models! I know Tommy Thayer of Kiss plays his live. Back in the day, one of the dudes in Sevendust always played an epiphone live. You'll never see slash or cantell with an epiphone in their hands live or in the studio
The guy from In Flames as well plays his signature Epiphone custom live, Jared Nichols is another Epi player. Oh I forgot to add Nancy Wilson of Heart
@@FlipGuitarist80 Yeah, I totally forgot about Björn Gelotte, but his aren't in production now. The one with the bottle opener built into the back of it was pretty cool.
Fair, but they’re serving two different types of player. The Slash and Cantrell Epi models are just cheap versions of the Gibson ones you can also buy. They’re there as an option, which is cool, cuz neither Slash nor Cantrell had to cater to the budget crowd.
@@BasedHyperborean I get what you're saying but people normally buy artist signature models because they want to emulate their idols by using the same gear they do and also because they view the artist using the instrument themselves as the ultimate seal of approval for quality. If they don't use it then it defeats a lot of the appeal.
You said generally signature models hold their value better. So, for fun, I went to look your signature up. It seems to have gone up in value about 20% to 50%. Wide range because I could only find 2 listed. Thoughts?
Some folks on reverb are selling his signature for over 800€ without upgrades. This is pure scalping and i hope these people are getting long time hiccups.
I still think my Bonamassa black beauty is the best epiphone guitar from a value standpoint
Is that the one with the funny tuner tips?
@@JohnnyArtPavlou yep, a lot of them got trashed during shipping so they're rare as hen teeth, so a limited edition becomes even more limited.
Plus it's a accurate black beauty including the correct headstock angle plus it's association with joe b it's no wonder they are very sought after. They sound incredible and well worth the silly money they go for.
@@SionynJones Thank you. Enjoy your guitar!
Slash is awesome but I’m just not a huge fan of epiphone les Pauls since I went from one to the Jim root signature fender telecaster. The necks are just chunky on les Pauls that’s my only gripe. But i wouldn’t complain for a slash signed guitar lol
I played a November burst yesterday, was easily the best epiphone I’ve ever played, better than most gibsons/
I have one of the limited epiphone appetite Les Pauls with the Slash SDs in it. I prefer it a lot better to these new ones. It sounds so much better and I feel it was built better too
Good video. Thank you. One question, it looks like some of the Gibson models have a less flamy top so that the epiphones look better. Have you noticed that or do you think that's not true?
I almost bought this guitar, but I ended up going with the ‘59 for the same reasons. The ‘59 has USA Gibson Burstbuckers pickups, Mallory caps & CTS pots, plus a hardcase for $100 Les than the Slash. I did play the Slash at my local GC, & I must say it did have that “Gibson Les Paul” feel to it, but I’m quite happy with the ‘59. I did buy the Slash J-45 acoustic, & it’s an awesome guitar, but I’m not too crazy about the thicker neck. I have an original Epi Slash Plus top from the late 2000’s & it has the same semi-chunky neck that I’m not crazy about. I could have bought the none Slash Inspired by Gibson J-45 for about $250 less, still with solid top, back & sides, & most likely a thinner neck, but with no case. Like you said, Signature model Epiphones hold their value & even appreciate their value sometimes. I own 6 signature models
You’re better off getting the Epiphone Les Paul Standard 50s and replacing the stock pickups with the Seymour Duncan APH-2s Alnico II Slash pickups, if you really want to imitate Slash’s tone.
Just got one in anaconda burst from Guitar Center in Beaumont, TX for 499. Killer deal.
Yes, I got the same deal on an anaconda burst.....$499, there are a LOT of steals out there in guitar land right now.
Great assessment, I agree 100%. I have one & love it but its not worth the extra money compared to the other two Epi Les Paul Standards. I also have the 50's LP Standard which was obviously less money. I ended up upgrading the Epi pickups on the Slash model to Seymour Duncan Slash pickups & upgraded the wiring from the cheap plug-in style to a real 50's style wiring. It made a big difference but at my level of playing I probably didn't need to do it but glad I did. I also had to have the frets leveled because of how bad they were before. Its now a bad ass Epi Slash model that I would put up against any Gibson version. I also upgraded the 50's LP with Seymour Duncan Jazz & JB pickups, upgraded the wiring to 50's real wiring & leveled the frets. While it was my choice to upgrade the pickups they really don't need to upgraded but I'm glad I did. I was super disappointed that the frets had to be leveled. That should never have been needed. In the end I could have gotten another 50's Epi LP to save some money & added the upgrades but I do like the different neck profile. With all the extra money I spent its about half way to the cost of the Gibson model. Because of the fret issues I am a little hesitant to get another Epi guitar. I should have never had to level the frets on a brand new guitar. Overall I couldn't agree more with your conclusion on this guitar. Thx!
What are you using to eliminate the sting buzz past the nut? I’ve used groove wraps but the straps that wrap around the neck get in the way when I’m playing…
I bought 2 of these when they first came out and retailed at $849 and got 20% off from one of the bigger retailers. The probuckers are nice and are hotter than the standard Probuckers I have in my 60s standard Epi. I eventually ended up putting in the Slash SDs and a switch craft switch in the Appetite Burst I have and now the thing is just ridiculously good. I think at $999 it should come with the SDs and isn’t worth it for the current retail price. These are very nice guitars however and I’d say the fretwork is better on these than the 50s and 60s standard (at least mine were). I would say if you want the most bang for your buck, get the ‘59. I have one of those too and it’s by far the best deal. If you like slash though and want one of these awesome finishes (I also have the anaconda burst, which is just beautiful) try to find one used at a good price (seem a bunch in low 700’s and put the SDs in them and you’ll be satisfied and it’ll be worth every penny. Just my 2 cents.
Are the pick ups hotter in the slash than the standard?
I had a standard and felt the pick ups barely had any distortion compared to the slash
At $899 I thought it was good but not great. The fretboard always looked dry to me on the Slash models no matter what color I saw them in. I was disappointed that they didn't put the Duncans in but I tried one and thought they were good.
When they hiked the price to $949 I thought it was decent but that I'd be better off looking elsewhere.
At $999 I wouldn't even give these the time of day. It hurt because i was actually excited that the Anaconda burst was coming back but seeing as how these new Epiphones came out,I think I'd be better off with the old Epiphone Plus Top version of Slash's sig. I'd already be wanting to put locking runners on it so I was already looking ar Kluson Revolution tuners but I can't just spending this much on something that's considered budget that,in my opinion,doesn't look as good as the predecessor nor has the Duncan pickups because it just makes me feel like it's honestly a waste of money at that point.
And this review speaks to you high level of intergrity. You have a signature model signed by the artist, which is crazy, but you're still critical of the value.
So watching this in the future a few years later. I have the Gibson slash afd and I just picked up an epi slash anaconda in a trade. (It needed the bridge ground resoldered and it was back to perfect). Once that was sorted it was back to sounding perfect. The pups took some good tweaking to balance out and the neck pickup is pretty bassy. But epiphone nailed it on these. I pick it up and it feels almost the same. My only gripe is the Indian laurel finger board is a little light for the green anaconda color. But a little ebony stain and I will have that sorted. Anyone on the fence about this guitar pick one up.
Being 2 years later may have been good fortune for me. After taxes and monthly payments, mine (the Vermilion) was shy of $750. Is it a good deal. Well if you take the cost of the case if bought separately, say $150 for giggles, then you're looking at $500, give or take. I have a Jackson Amaranth King V I bought for $500 before tax and an Ibanez AX-120 for a little bit less. I love both of those, but I really really love the sound and the heft of the Epiphone Les Paul Slash Edition. For me, it was a fair price. I've got no complaints and very happy that I finally got a hold of one after 5 years of wanting it.
The Vermillion Burst SLP is pretty damn close in spec to my dream Les Paul. Anything else can be easily modded out (pickups, tuners, wiring) As someone with a Epi 50s STD, the necks are damn near close, but the Slashes I've played are a bit more comfortable. This is the perfect guitar for someone who loves the LP50s but wants a different look.
For the similiar price you have 1960 Tribute Plus with Gibson pikcups and case included.
It’s a great guitar
From the lower line EPI Les Pauls I’ve handled the Slash EPI Les Paul stays in tune allot better and the fit and finish is way nicer also not hard to switch out the pickups that would make it a totally killer guitar easily.
Seriously if you just have to do a pickup swap to make it killer well why not.
It’s only money right?
The pickups are custom voiced Probuckers, not the same as the standard Probuckers in the other models.
and I'd argue a better value because they are unique to this model than putting in off the shelf pickups.
It depends what you want maybe that was the thinking behind the Gibson and Epiphone models.
What guitar sounds meaner theEpi Standard Pro with uneven wounds in the bridge pick up? Or the Slash Custom Pros ?
I need something bright huge bite for speed metal.
Both have alnicos 2 it seems
But one is custom the other is uneven wind on the pro bucker 3
I was thinking the same when I bought the -59. Never regret one second getting that one, just love that guitar.
When I was looking to buy my new guitar, it was between the slash sig model, the prophecy, or the limited edition 59 les paul. In the end, I liked the 59 the best. And 100 bucks cheaper than the others. For the sound I wanted from a les paul, the burstbucker 2 and 3 are just an absolute killer combination
I own several of the Epiphone les Paul’s including a slash model . I like them all. If money was an object I probably wouldn’t get the slash model as my other epi les Paul’s are just as nice but I wanted one to add to the collection and I’m not disappointed . I also own several Gibson Les Paul’s which I love so even the slash epi is a deal compared to the gibsons. I will say I’m happy with them all . All the Epiphones are less expensive so I buy them when I see a good deal .
The old 2008 was a limited number production, and has better specs/components from the factory. The moment they introduced this model, as a 2008 owner, I felt like they had watered down the quality/name. The 2008 also had some cool case candy... studded Slash strap, book, picks, the case has the Slash logo... just a more interesting, actually limited run guitar it seems like, but I haven't played one of the current ones honestly to A/B compare them.
I picked up the Slash Firebird for fun and the thing is a f’n tank. Those pups scream, and the headstock goes on for miles. I love it for slide and playing distorted solos up the neck. Been thinking of putting them in my SG.
Ik im late to the party but I was just recommended this video, I bought my Epiphone Slash Les Paul Standard in Appetite burst at my nearest Guitar Center Location, and while there I tried out a Epiphone 1959 reissue among other Epi LP options.
After narrowing things down and playing both the Slash and 1959 Reissue side by side I took the Slash Standard home, it both sounded and played better to me, I also have a 2020 Epi LP Custom and the Epi Slash is my main, hands down love it mainly for its neck profile.
For the record the pro buckers in Epiphone Slash models are customized similar to the current Gibson slash guitars using custom burst buckers that are more suited to match Slash’s general tone.
Still diverse pickups but I can that they do for sure sound different than the run if the mill pro buckers in my LP Custom and maybe that is why I liked the tone more than the Burst Buckers in the 1959.
Have no desire to swap them out, however I do plan to swap my Epi Customs pickups as I have the guitar center exclusive blackback finish and for the years gibson made a limited quantity of tuxedo finish customs they used T-Tops with Alnico 5 magnets so thinking a set of gold tone Seymour Duncan Saturday night specials would suit it more.
But love the slash lp as it is, might upgrade the switch and jack to switchcraft ones tho, and at that point I think it would be on par with a 59 reissue spec wise aside from the pickuos which again sounded better to me, at least the custom pro buckers in the slash model did, I compared with other Epis in store as I said and there is a difference in the pro buckers the slash models have over the standard pro buckers
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I bought both the Anaconda burst (@Thomann) and the Vermillion burst (@Music Store Koeln) a couple of weeks back, for €599 each. Considerable price drop from the listed price in the video, and as fas as I'm concerned, in this price bracket incredible value for money, especially for a signature model. I'm gonna use them as modding platforms (i.c. Ernie Ball strap locks, Grover locking tuners and DiMarzio PUs). In that respect, some of the greatest and most aptly priced Epiphone Les Pauls I've seen in quite some time.
Definitely! For that price, especially, heck of a guitar
I have an Epiphone LP 50s Standard and I found the Probuckers not as good as the Gibson Burstbuckers that are in the 1959 LP or the Lazarus, that I have also.
So I replaced the Probuckers with SD Seth Lovers, which are still affordable compared to boutique PUs. Man, what a difference!
I also purchased a nice case from Gator and a leather strap and paid well under 1000 Euros altogether. So that is really worth considering, especially when you prefer the gloss finish over the satin finish or if you like the neck profile of the standard better.
Just bought one in vermilion burst love it, fretboard a bit dry but sorted with lemon oil conditioner also fit d'addrio string,brand new 599.00 at Apollo music Birkenhead 😊
I scored one for $150 off. It was listed as "Blemished". I still feel it was a little over priced. But I wouldn't have paid the full $999 that they're asking now. It's still a killer Les Paul and after I dialed in the pickups in, they're quite a bit better than the Probucker 1&2 in the 50's Standard.
Completely unrecognizable with that bar across the eyes
Thank you, good review. To say if it's a good deal depends on how much you pay for this guitar. I bought mine on a secondary market for less than $500 and I am very happy with my purchase. I agree that at retail price around $900 it's not worth it.
Well i just got the slash tobacoo burst withough pickuos & pots so i put in my own choice of kent armstrong bluesbreaker humbuckers and gibson long shaft 500 k pots and mine is just an awsome player that sounds frigin awsome ! I dig it .
The hilarious thing is that a bunch of the early Special-II AFD's had AFD pickups in them, then they switched to the import electronics when the setnecks came out.
Did they really? That’s crazy!
@@corneliuscrewe677 Not the first time they've pulled something like that.
I was lucky enough to purchase the Appetite Burst model before prices took a huge jump. I also have a November Burst Gibson model. Both guitars are great players but the Gibson definitely sounds much better than it's Epiphone counterpart. I plan to replace the pickups some time in the future. Epiphone has really stepped up their game especially with the "Inspired By Gibson" collection.
I would curious to see what you think of this guitar now that we are 1-year later.
I got a slash epiphone les Paul for Christmas when I was 14 and it looked like his from AFD. Seeing these now brings me back, I definitely want to get the AFD one for old times sake.
Slash is the centre of dad rock. All of these models are on sale by £200 in the UK.
True. I think it's for two reasons there was increase in market thanks to pandemic now inflation has kicked in many just don't have the cash to spend on guitars.
The second is the bad (maybe unfair) criticism these guitars got mostly from people who never bought them or played them.
... Dad rock? 🥲
They are not bad guitars per se. Most Epi LP standards are fine guitars for the amount of money they USUALLY cost. And that's the keyword here, usually. The problem is that for over 10 years, the previous Epi Slash series releases (different colors released between 2008-2019) had Slash's actual Seymour Duncan pickups and better build quality than the standard Epi so a $300 premium in price made sense. The current Slash Epi has no upgrades from a standard Epi LP, no Slash pickups either and is still priced at around the same $1000 price point the prior version with better specs was priced at.
I was at my local GC played it and ended up buying a gold top classic worn for 329 and also got Seymour vintage 59s for 75 used . I guess I didn't get a case to drive it home in though . it was nice not but nothing special. to me of course ,your mileage may vary
This guitar is how I feel about the Jerry Cantrell prophecy model. It's literally just a prophecy in white with different inlays. But is 150-200 more.
They should come with a Dimarzio PAF and a Super Distortion in the bridge 😊
Thats a old school combination.
Call me a snob if you want, but in my opinion, the best Epiphones were made in Japan & Czech Republic. the Chinese-made Epiphones from the Quintao Factory, don't do it for me.
I almost bought one. But I find myself moving away from Les Pauls in general. I've got a PRS Se Custom 24 that I love. It's lightweight and so easy to play that sometimes I wonder if I'm hallucinating when I play it. I'm going to be putting some Planet Tone pickups in it soon.
On no planet does a SE model play better than a GIbson.. not a epiphone but a Gibson
@@bmark7951 If you don't like the way Gibsons play then yeah, it does.
Would it be worth buying the epiphone slash les paul and you change the pickups to Seymour Duncans instead of the stock ones?
By the way, what are you using as a wall mount for your guitars? It looks like they’re all mounted right next to one another?
I have the original Ep Snakepit LP from the 90s (second hand - had it since 98). I suspect that, price aside, the new signature models are leagues ahead in quality.
I keep mine as its got sentimental value to me - not because its a great guitar.
I was in a pawn shop a month ago. They had a 2017ish Anaconda burst Slash LP. They wanted 1.3k for it. I showed the owner one's going for 750-800 dollars. He said "that's the price!" I politely said good day.
I totally agree with you! I have the first Plustop model from the early 2000’s, maybe 2008? Not sure. It had real Duncan Alnico 2 pros, cuz they hadn’t released the Slash signature models at that time. I kept it, cuz it’s collectible, but honestly, I don’t like the thick 50’s neck on it. I purchased the Epi Slash J-45, & I regret it. Once again, I don’t like the neck on it, cuz it’s exactly the same as the plustop. I realized that I should have bought the Epi “Inspired by Gibson”J-45, because it’s the same guitar, but prolly with a thinner neck, no Slash branding & no case, but hundreds less. I did play the Slash model you have at GC, & even though I don’t like the neck, it really had that Gibson Les Paul “feel”, if you know what I mean. As far as Duncan & Gibson pickups vs. Epi Pro Buckers, I really dig Pro Buckers, but you’re right, a $1000 axe should have the same pups that the artist uses. So when I was shopping for a new LP, I considered the Slash model, mostly because of the color & the “Gibson” feel, but I ended up going with the Epi 59’ LP. Like you said, it has Gibson Burst Buckers, comes with a case & costs about the same, plus it has a similar color, albeit a bit lighter & with a satin finish, which I like, but most of all, it has a thinner neck.
I bought a mint Gibson studio tobacco burst, (traded my 2017 Tele with $600 cash on the back end) had a pair of SD Slash P'ups. Bought a 50's wiring harness and tossed all the good stuff in the studio and Voila.. looks like Slash, sounds like slash... aaaaaaaaaannnnnnnd, it's. Gibson 😉
How would you rank the 60's standard, especially against the 59's? (I don't like the glossy finish)
This one vs the sd humbucker version tone comparison please
dude that intro demo is mindblowing
It's funny because it's the same story in the Gibson line up. I have the 50's Standard, and also bought the Slash November burst. If I had not got the killer deal I did on the Slash, I wouldn't think the "name" was worth it. They both play and sound fantastic, the Slash has more bite with uncovered pickups and is a little brighter overall but it's subtle. They both are beautiful guitars and I play the hell out of both of them. However, the premium from 50s standard to Slash model is all in the name. Yes the slash has some strap locks and some slash picks in the case candy.... but they feel and play so similar that if you blindfolded me I'd have a tough time telling them apart (sans pickguard). I do have to say the necks feel slightly different, perhaps the roundness to the shoulders on them. That being said, you'd have to break out a micrometer to gauge it.
The price of the vermillion is now
€ 599 with case. I see adjustable pole pieces but I don't know if those pickups will ever sound good ???
Hitting the sweet spot when setting up the pickups is probably very, very difficult or even impossible
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It's funny I got my 2003 Gibson Les Paul Standard for the same price.
Its old, it's worn , has a headstock repair and finish checking from top to bottom. And all that mojo that comes with it
The 9 millionth Slash signature guitar, hype!
When GnR recorded AFD, Slash was playing a handmade 59 Les Paul replica. It wasn’t a Gibson.
What are you using to quiet the strings on the headstock?
I bought the Gibson November burst model. Tuning stability could be better, But other than that it is awesome
Because I own one and really admire Slash as a guitarist, I was about to jump all over you. But, you did a good job of clarifying the reasons, I forgive you and agree that you are righteous in this assessment. Mine is 2008, big difference from then to nowadays stuff! have played the newer 50's and 60's Epiphone Standards, they are a better deal.
Hey Agufish compare the 50,s the 59 epiphone and the Slash epi to find out whether Slashes epi is worth the price.
I see some places are starting to list the Alex Lifeson Epiphone again. Are all Epiphone signature guitars on a normal production cycle now, or will they end the run soon?.
Ever since that TROLL said something about your droning high notes sounding like a crazed helicopter, I can't un-hear it! 😅 It's certainly NOT a bad thing though! It's just all part of the MADNESS that is Hunter's own personal chaotic brand of metal! I kinda like it! 😃
Always felt lighter color fretboard = cheap…. I’m sure this isn’t the case but I never liked a lighter color rosewood on fretboards like thisZ
100%
How does this compare to the Gibson SG? They're nearly the same price here
It’s a good deal when you’re a slash fan(like myself), otherwise, no
I just brought a Slash Victoria at 50% off. Very happy for a novice. Plenty of room to get better pickups if I need to
I have the Victoria model, and I have say guys it’s a great guitar. Right up their against any Gibson les Paul
You are definitely paying a little more for having Slash's name and graphics. That's expected. But if this said Gibson on the headstock people would say it's the best deal ever and they'd buy and play the shit out of it.
I would have liked a fit/finish comparison to your Slash 4 LP, as I recall you pointing out problems right away on that one (tooling msrks on the fretboard).
Their new necks with the rolled are nice, much nicer as you mention than the old.
Id rather have the 50s tho. I could mod that out and be at about the same price as the Slash. Plus i like the top on the 50s better. But hey thats just me.
So my Q is- can the Alinco probuckers compare or sound similar to a Seymour Duncan set?
Let's say you had to sell these Alinco probuckers & also the Seymour Duncans. How much would u price them at comparatively?
I have a Epiphone Les Paul traditional pro 3 plus and it's very versatile but I'd love to know what you think of them.
Hell yeah!
I have both the Slash and the R9 from Epiphone. They don't feel like the same guitar by any stretch. It's not as chunky as the 50s neck and nothing like the R9. It's kinda a slim 50s/fat 60s if that makes any sense. I found it very comfortable for my hand so YMMV. Personally, I think my Slash LP is built better than my R9. The R9 having Gibson parts sounds better.
The Slash pickups... They're not great for all purpose use, but great for GnR covers! It is a Slash model after all. I knew that going in, so I can't really fault it for that.
I mainly bought it for the build quality and plan to switch out the electronics from a different LP of mine with a Zakk Wylde EMG setup that's no longer playable due a neck issue, so the lower quality pickups are a non issue. Is it silly to buy an expensive artist model only to swap out the electronics? Maybe. That's why I got the Epiphone for 1/3 of the Gibson price instead.
I have the 59 standard it’s a better option
For me, all Les Pauls are a bad deal. The thigh cut is too far forward so the picking position is uncomfortable to me. I adore my Jazzmaster’s thigh curve moving the hardware forward. I can get behind a Firebird, but that’s it