Look Landon, if you want feedback on the guitar... turn your amp up really loud, then turn the guitar up really loud, and then get the guitar as close as you can to the amp...then the amp will be like, "Hey, that's a pretty nice guitar, man."
I have the 2021 Epiphone Les Paul Custom Koa with a Koa Cap it's a high end proper Les paul Custom I also have a 2021 Epiphone Modern flame Maple it has a 3/4 maple Cap grover 18:1 locking tuners Ebony fretboard CTS Electronics the highly acclaimed pro bucker humbuckers its also a high end Sg
I've been playing guitar nearly 40 years and have never like the shape of the SG... that being said, I just happened to play a Walnut-finished Gibson 1961 Re-issue with '57 Classics while picking up another guitar that had been shipped to my local store and I bought both. Sometimes a guitar that you're sure you will hate surprises you (and vice versa). Another great post, Landon. Cheers.
That’s an excellent guitar Landon. Those pickups (Probuckers I think) are phenomenal I just installed a set in my Harley Benton SG Copy and they are a very big step up. They sounded great on video. Excellent as usual 😄👍👍
@Bobby Murphy What do you mean not as good?You mean the the probuckers sound better at your ear?Because the sg standard is more popular than the 61 and from what I've seen it has better reviews...I have the standard and It sounds great I'm just thinking If I must have gotten the 61...
been looking into this guitar as my first dip into epiphone/gibson, always been a fender and ibanez guy, think this will be my next "new from a store" guitar as opposed to "new to me"
Great video. I bought the Epiphone G400 Pro from 2019 for $349 US. I love it. Same exact color with grain. Has the old Epiphone headstock which I I don’t mind. Has the push/pull coil tap or split. Whatever it’s called. Sounds the same. Best money I’ve spent on a new electric guitar..
I've been playing for about 6 months. I started with a Donner LP and upgraded to this Epiphone based off of your review and not only is your video and content great so is the guitar! Thanks! Love it and can't stop playing. Wish I had started playing when I was younger.
Perfect timing, this one is on my short list! EDIT: Since you're on an SG binge like me, Long & McQuade stores still have remnants of a limited run of 3-pickup SG Customs in Classic white...mine showed up last week and it's immaculate!
Hey brother. Another great review. Still my favorite go to channel for these vids and getting better every time. The fact that you always make sure to remind folks that what they're hearing does in fact go through TH-cam's compression software etcetera and that you remind them that what you hear in the room differs as well is a HUGE thing to instill in your viewers, especially for those who have less experience with gear. Still you always sprinkle the specs, your sarcasm, witty dad puns, and thorough attack of whatever you're reviewing in each video with a beautifully haphazard methodical melancholy madness that engulfs the synapses of the brain and draws me in each time! BRAVO SIR! BRAVO! P.S. Still waiting on that Gretsch g5220 review, but...I can't always be a winner so I digress and whine instead lol.
@@landonbailey Just saying man, the feel is something more LP but the tones are in between the LP and Tele yet somehow still their own. After playing one myself, I fell in love. Just think it's one that would be right up your alley is all. Nice price point too. 🤘🙏🤘
Landon "Angus" Bailey is finally trying out some beautiful guitars. Hard choice between this one and the cheaper one with satin finish. I am somehow in love with satin finish. My Gibson SG has a satin finish. My Ibanez GAX30 too. Sometimes less is more.
Love that bridge pickup. Seems to mate-up nicely with that guitar. I'm an LP guy, but my first love was an SG. Good job on the review. Nut-width is important. But I'd use the 12th fret rather than a "random middle fret" for the second measurement. The same with depth measurement - first and twelfth. But, hey, it's your show. And you're pretty good at it, so whatever you do is fine. Cheers.
Absolutely Beautiful ! This Is Same Epiphone SG Standard Heritage Cherry I am Looking To Add To My Arsenal Of Guitars. Thank You Landon! Great Videos! 🤟👽
Girlfriend bought me one as an early birthday present. I'm usually a super strat guy (Jackson, Charvel, Ibanez). Honestly I'm really impressed with this sweet little ripper, I had to set it up to my preferences. That non-withstanding; this thing feels great, sounds spectacular through everything I've run it through (Marshall MG10, Vox AC30, Orange Tiny Terror). The pickups for my mileage I don't think are going anywhere anytime soon, they're clear even with a generous amount of dirt, they don't get muddy or wubby on the bottom end mids are nice and round, favoring the upper-mids, and a great bite on the top end The neck has me really impressed, digging the profile a lot, and being used to extra-jumbo frets; I have to say I prefer the feel of these medium-jumbo's. I actually don't mind the laurel fretboard, it was thirsty out of the box; but again...lemon oil cured that. The vintage tuners are perfectly stable. The guitar is also super resonant, its loud even unplugged and has a ridiculous amount of sustain. It's not a honeymoon effect either this thing is objectively THAT good. My day isn't complete unless I've spent at least an hour with this thing.
Nice review Landon. Was hoping you’d do a dirty metal tone but it’s fine. Hoping to get this guitar soon, either in red or black. I prefer the dots instead of the trapezoids but i don’t mind it. Thanks
I bought a 2010 model off kijiji for $75.00. It had been neglected and abused but was quite salvageable. I cleaned it up and set it up and it plays and sounds really good. I'm impressed with it.
@@landonbailey the hardware was tarnished and pitted, the finish had years of gunk that had to be carefully removed and the strings were unbelievably rusted and tarnished. The pots were scratchy but cleaned up really well and the heel of the body is chipped a bit. BUT IT'S A PLAYER...and sounds really nice. Great value for a bit of elbow grease and a set of strings. I shop L&M Edmonton.
Sounded great Landon. Thinking about getting one of these because I dig a lot of what Badfinger did with Baby Blue and other things. I like the distorted tones of the SG. I think you were playing No matter What by Badfinger at the end which was cool. I liked SGs a lot but was freaked out by the horns. People say it reminds them of the devil which freaked me out more. I am t r Ying to get over the horns. Maybe I we ill try them out at the store. But the sound I have always liked.
I have one of these, I got it like 15 years ago, I love it, I actually got drunk and smashed it over my amp twice, broke it into pieces and glued it back together, still plays pretty good, little bit of wood missing off it now
Oooh. I have a soft spot for SGs with the full scratchplate and it sounds great on the REM clip. This was really difficult to type with your hilarious rambling in the background
I have one of these in white and really like it. I'm planning to replace the pickups at some point though. The bridge is way too quite at max volume and the neck pickup is way too loud and hot at max volume. They're not balanced at all. It makes it difficult to use the Epiphone in a live setting because I have to increase the volume on my amp or pedals to compensate. These Epiphones are a great mod platform though. I also really like the bevel carves on the body. It took several decades, but Epiphone finally got them right. Also I noticed that the body on these SGs are thicker than their Gibson counterparts, so that's the reason why they don't neck dive. They have more body weight to compensate. They're even thicker than the old Epiphone bodies.
Love your reviews. It's like watching a young Bill Murray having fun with guitars. Your homage to Badfinger with "No Matter What" because Joey Molland played a cheery red SG made me smile.
Love this guitar. The whole Epiphone IBG range is very good quality. I do swap the pickups for SD’s or Gibson pickups and maybe in time do some more upgrades like pots, switch and jack. But still great value for the money, so close to the Gibson classics. Btw how do you like this one compared to the SG Special you had last week? I think this Standard is a significant step up…
I'm learning guitar but to many people don't explain finger placement to a newbie or break it down. Enough for a newbie my friend does but he has a life and job and can not always come to teach me when I want to.
Im looking to get one of these to play rock and metal. Still not sure What finish i would want. The red is iconic. The White is cool and the Black is well…. Black. It sounds great. Great review! Very High quality
Fixed the neck pickups slight muddiness it had, I first lowered the neck pickup and then raised it's polepieces under G B and high E strings a little bit. The bridge pickup is aggressive and neck pickup is deeper, the middle position is often a fine combination.
I can't vouche for the SG but I recently purchased a Epi es335 IBG in Blueberry burst and with a proper low set up and Daddario 10 -46 set of strings it is pretty amazing for the affordable price tag. The SG is actually next on my list. I had a 2006 that was very disappointing but I am willing to give the new model a chance after the 335 experience. Thanks for the review.
I don’t know about constructive criticism but man, I love your videos. I enjoy the free flow of dialogue. It’s very natural not worrying about the script…. Keep it up brudda! Well done 👍🏽🤙🏽
The only thing I don't like is the dark veneers on the top and back and the lighter multi piece body color. I would like to see them blend it better to make it look more uniform in color.
I recently picked up a inspired by gibson, epiphone sg custom. Black with gold hardware. i swapped in some jeff beck seymour duncans, (not that the stock pickups were bad, i just really like the tone of the JB duncans. i freaking love the guitar. You cant go wrong with one of these.
I got that SG a couple of weeks ago from my dad, he send me money,it was a gift. Very nice looking and sounds great but the pickups was a litte low output to me so i replaced just the bridge pickups(wich i mostly use) with a higher output humbucker.
Very Cool Demo/Review. Awesome as always, thankyou. I have recently purchased second hand 2005 Gold Epiphone SG, I think Standard. Has 'full' scratchplate and "SG" Trussrod cover. Previous owner chopped body down removing horns and carved "Abigail Jane" "My Indigo Girl" into the scratchplate. Shame it is not 'Original' Condition, but is still one of my Favorite Guitars to play.
Tengo una epiphone explorer 2020 inspirada en gibson y es de muy muy buena calidad, supongo que toda la gama inspirada en gibson es igual, super recomendable
Hey Landon, if you could consider reading off the specs in your voiceover as you show them for our vision-impaired friends I’m sure they would appreciate that!
Nice review, and some Beatles and Rush influence in your playing, which suited the tones and really helped show the guitars' versatility. Always enjoy your reviews and would like to hear your guitars played through a Vox amp too, if still have one, to further show their capabilities. Thanks for your entertaining and informative videos, you would need diving gear or maybe an electron microscope to get any deeper into these instruments.
From Leo: Looks like they dropped the Pro model with splitable humbuckers when they raised the price. I like that feature on mine. The SG is the only solid body they make that I really like.
One of those in the worn cherry finish is probably my next guitar. I just have not yet decided on P-90's or humbuckers. Probably getting the P-90's version. Dunno yet, but dunno when I'll be able to afford it either... LoL Have a great week, Landon! Awesome video!
The whole Inspired by Gibson line is the closest you can get without Gibson on the headstock, have an LP custom myself, swapped the pick ups and tuners. Cannot recommend enough.
Epiphone is really putting out some excellent quality instruments, especially since they have upgraded their hardware.. my only complaint is it seems to my ears their pickups are bright and kind of harsh. Other than that, why waste your money on a Gibson.
mine is a rad guitar too....i installed a maestro trem. sits perfect. my only issue from day 1 was the input jack just would come undone and slip out of its hole. after alot of quick fixes - i had to get rid of the input jack thing and put in a solid one. one of my fave guitars dude.. from australia btw i love ur work writing for Trailer Park Boys
It looks and sounds like the late 1960's Gibson SG that my brother-in-law had. If it plays as good as the old SG's, then it's worth the price. (Never really cared for the Devils Horn body design & still don't, but that's a personal preference that doesn't affect the music.)
It's amazing how the SG has been around since Moses played full back against the Egyptians. Back in 1977 I was 15yo. Moses; not sure?! But I bought an Ibanez SG then with the same colour as your example. Anyway that's my rave! * me thinks I need a strong coffee!* PS; It's the grandmother of all dirt!!
ANOTHER SPIFFY SHOW, BUD!, sent out for one of these - never had an SG - but recently saw Bill Henderson of Chiliwack play oe in Vancouver - dynamite! rockin' toneQ - wordTTW: - "Little" BILL Also plays the RIBFEST-BBQ for charity in Aurora, Ont. (don't know where that is,- mebbe you do - its not in Alberta, anyway, so doesn't matter!) - but HE (& McLeod, etc., the Bandmates really rock the casbah!) - Would be a great "SG STUDY" for your Show! Again, nice presentation! Best funn since Jim Carey came to town! - OH! how about them wildfires, eh, Dude? Hope 'yer all safe! Rock' on, McDuff!
@@landonbaileyThanks for the information and the in depth video. I have a white one. I also have a Gibson Les Paul and; besides a tiny amount of excessive fret glue, I can't really criticize this guitar. I enjoy the sound quite a bit. Very distinct from my Les Paul with 490T & R humbuckers. The SG has a chimier, snappy sound and the LP is super dense and rich. I don't know if it's more a result of the pick ups of the guitars build characteristics. I definitely love the Epi SG and will eventually like to add a Gibson SG Special to my arsenal at some point. I basically traded a Jackson X Series Soloist for the Epiphone. I couldn't get used to the Floyd 🌹 and not being able to go back and forth between tunings easily. Screw floating trems. I'm all about fixed bridge/hard tails I've decided. 🛑 Bar for life.
Hi Landon, if I ever buy this guitar, it will be from Toewater. That sounds like a legit shop. Of course I use your affiliate link. Got to check out if they sell footmade guitars from China there as well…
I love slim necks. I had an epi lp custom way back when. Really comfortable. Then I had a few Gibsons for a while, but the necks were too burly for me. Theyre gone now. If I ever got another lp style guitar, I'd grab another epi.
if your chapter layout could be converted to music, I'd say you went from Minor over to Phrygian and transitioned into Lydian. I could be wrong though since I'm not much into music theory.
It's a beautiful guitar. Only thing that gets me is the veneers on the front and back. They should just go back to the 2 or three pieces and let the mahogany speak for itself, unless they use something else...
Inspired by Gibson Epiphone SG Standaed in Heritage Cherry
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0:00 - What's the noise Ken?
0:16 - De-boxing
0:38 - Intro & Disclosure
2:20 - Neck measurements
2:40 - Why weight?
2:50 - Resistance of the pickups is futile
3:10 - Taking it all apart without a clue
4:45 - Inside the rear cavity
5:22 - Full specs
6:35 - Clean tones
8:15 - Dirty tones
10:40 - Summary - Pros & Cons
Look Landon, if you want feedback on the guitar... turn your amp up really loud, then turn the guitar up really loud, and then get the guitar as close as you can to the amp...then the amp will be like, "Hey, that's a pretty nice guitar, man."
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I thought that's what he was doing half the video 😎😂
I had an Epiphone SG and gave it to my nephew and bought a Gibson SG, I would definitely buy another Epiphone. Great guitars. Great video as always.
Thanks for sharing!
Thank you for always giving clean tone samples, most guitar channels don't for these kinds of rock guitars.
No worries! I like playing clean
Great job, as usual Landon... I am always amazed by these Inspired by Gibson guitars.... I have the SG Standard '61 and it is great to play...
If Marty is the Guy Fieri of the guitar world, I feel like Landon is a mix of Brian Fantana and Peter Klaven. Love the videos man!
Paul Rudd likes 60% of your comment all the time
I have the 2021 Epiphone Les Paul Custom Koa with a Koa Cap it's a high end proper Les paul Custom I also have a 2021 Epiphone Modern flame Maple it has a 3/4 maple Cap grover 18:1 locking tuners Ebony fretboard CTS Electronics the highly acclaimed pro bucker humbuckers its also a high end Sg
Another enjoyable deep dive Landon. Wow 2 SG's in as many weeks. And it's a big step up from the SG special. I think it sounds pretty damn good
more to come
Made my day hearing you play Badfinger's No Matter What. Thank you.
Pete and Joey can be seen with SGs in lots of their live TV performances :)
I've been playing guitar nearly 40 years and have never like the shape of the SG... that being said, I just happened to play a Walnut-finished Gibson 1961 Re-issue with '57 Classics while picking up another guitar that had been shipped to my local store and I bought both. Sometimes a guitar that you're sure you will hate surprises you (and vice versa). Another great post, Landon. Cheers.
thanks!
I have a Gibson SH in cherry and Pelham blue both with 57 classics great guitars.
bought mine new right out of the box at a local music store. Love it.
Rock on!
That’s an excellent guitar Landon. Those pickups (Probuckers I think) are phenomenal I just installed a set in my Harley Benton SG Copy and they are a very big step up. They sounded great on video. Excellent as usual 😄👍👍
Very cool!
@Bobby Murphy the alnicos are good too right?They sound similar with the probuckers?
@Bobby Murphy What do you mean not as good?You mean the the probuckers sound better at your ear?Because the sg standard is more popular than the 61 and from what I've seen it has better reviews...I have the standard and It sounds great I'm just thinking If I must have gotten the 61...
been looking into this guitar as my first dip into epiphone/gibson, always been a fender and ibanez guy, think this will be my next "new from a store" guitar as opposed to "new to me"
Wow landon it's so good to hear you solo during the dirty tones! That was awesome
I did? 😝🎸👍
The Badfinger riff was a nice touch. Both guitarists played SGs. Thanks.
I got the ebony model last year and more than happy with it.
Great video as always dude. Also digging the "Inspired by" range.
Hey, thanks!
Great video. I bought the Epiphone G400 Pro from 2019 for $349 US. I love it. Same exact color with grain. Has the old Epiphone headstock which I I don’t mind. Has the push/pull coil tap or split. Whatever it’s called. Sounds the same. Best money I’ve spent on a new electric guitar..
I've been playing for about 6 months. I started with a Donner LP and upgraded to this Epiphone based off of your review and not only is your video and content great so is the guitar! Thanks! Love it and can't stop playing. Wish I had started playing when I was younger.
Perfect timing, this one is on my short list! EDIT: Since you're on an SG binge like me, Long & McQuade stores still have remnants of a limited run of 3-pickup SG Customs in Classic white...mine showed up last week and it's immaculate!
Congrats !
Hope you enjoy it!
Hey brother. Another great review. Still my favorite go to channel for these vids and getting better every time. The fact that you always make sure to remind folks that what they're hearing does in fact go through TH-cam's compression software etcetera and that you remind them that what you hear in the room differs as well is a HUGE thing to instill in your viewers, especially for those who have less experience with gear. Still you always sprinkle the specs, your sarcasm, witty dad puns, and thorough attack of whatever you're reviewing in each video with a beautifully haphazard methodical melancholy madness that engulfs the synapses of the brain and draws me in each time! BRAVO SIR! BRAVO!
P.S. Still waiting on that Gretsch g5220 review, but...I can't always be a winner so I digress and whine instead lol.
I read the whole book! appreciate the feedback. maybe Gretsch guitars one day
@@landonbailey Just saying man, the feel is something more LP but the tones are in between the LP and Tele yet somehow still their own. After playing one myself, I fell in love. Just think it's one that would be right up your alley is all. Nice price point too. 🤘🙏🤘
Landon "Angus" Bailey is finally trying out some beautiful guitars. Hard choice between this one and the cheaper one with satin finish. I am somehow in love with satin finish. My Gibson SG has a satin finish. My Ibanez GAX30 too. Sometimes less is more.
this one feels more solid
@@landonbailey I wouldn't expect any different. There should be a significant price difference too. Maybe twice as much? Three times as much?
Love that bridge pickup. Seems to mate-up nicely with that guitar. I'm an LP guy, but my first love was an SG. Good job on the review. Nut-width is important. But I'd use the 12th fret rather than a "random middle fret" for the second measurement. The same with depth measurement - first and twelfth. But, hey, it's your show. And you're pretty good at it, so whatever you do is fine. Cheers.
Rock on!
Absolutely Beautiful !
This Is Same Epiphone SG Standard Heritage Cherry I am Looking To Add To My Arsenal Of Guitars. Thank You Landon! Great Videos! 🤟👽
Girlfriend bought me one as an early birthday present. I'm usually a super strat guy (Jackson, Charvel, Ibanez).
Honestly I'm really impressed with this sweet little ripper, I had to set it up to my preferences. That non-withstanding; this thing feels great, sounds spectacular through everything I've run it through (Marshall MG10, Vox AC30, Orange Tiny Terror). The pickups for my mileage I don't think are going anywhere anytime soon, they're clear even with a generous amount of dirt, they don't get muddy or wubby on the bottom end mids are nice and round, favoring the upper-mids, and a great bite on the top end
The neck has me really impressed, digging the profile a lot, and being used to extra-jumbo frets; I have to say I prefer the feel of these medium-jumbo's.
I actually don't mind the laurel fretboard, it was thirsty out of the box; but again...lemon oil cured that. The vintage tuners are perfectly stable.
The guitar is also super resonant, its loud even unplugged and has a ridiculous amount of sustain. It's not a honeymoon effect either this thing is objectively THAT good.
My day isn't complete unless I've spent at least an hour with this thing.
The color is just outstanding
ya the top and bottom are rich looking
@John Dough I do have a real sg. Can I not admit that the colors look absolutely stunning?
Nice review Landon. Was hoping you’d do a dirty metal tone but it’s fine. Hoping to get this guitar soon, either in red or black. I prefer the dots instead of the trapezoids but i don’t mind it. Thanks
I’d love to hear a follow up opinion on the neck pickup after spending some more time with it Landon , if you’re able too
I bought a 2010 model off kijiji for $75.00. It had been neglected and abused but was quite salvageable.
I cleaned it up and set it up and it plays and sounds really good. I'm impressed with it.
there you go. how do you know it was abused?
@@landonbailey the hardware was tarnished and pitted, the finish had years of gunk that had to be carefully removed and the strings were unbelievably rusted and tarnished. The pots were scratchy but cleaned up really well and the heel of the body is chipped a bit. BUT IT'S A PLAYER...and sounds really nice. Great value for a bit of elbow grease and a set of strings. I shop L&M Edmonton.
Yep, will try one out next time I’m in L&M, liking the body shape & slender neck.
Received the Epi SG Modern
last Christmas. Absolutely love it. Has coil tap feature. Switches to and from single to double coil pickups. Awesome!
Thanks for sharing!
Just came across your channel and it’s great! You have a bit of a Norm MacDonald comedic touch, love it!
Welcome aboard! Norm was the best
Sounded great Landon. Thinking about getting one of these because I dig a lot of what Badfinger did with Baby Blue and other things. I like the distorted tones of the SG. I think you were playing No matter What by Badfinger at the end which was cool. I liked SGs a lot but was freaked out by the horns. People say it reminds them of the devil which freaked me out more. I am t r Ying to get over the horns. Maybe I we ill try them out at the store. But the sound I have always liked.
ya I love Badfinger
I have one of these, I got it like 15 years ago, I love it, I actually got drunk and smashed it over my amp twice, broke it into pieces and glued it back together, still plays pretty good, little bit of wood missing off it now
you thought it was an axe!
How's the amp? If it's not destroyed it must be built like a brick outhouse.
Oooh. I have a soft spot for SGs with the full scratchplate and it sounds great on the REM clip. This was really difficult to type with your hilarious rambling in the background
Glad you enjoyed it!
I have one of these in white and really like it. I'm planning to replace the pickups at some point though. The bridge is way too quite at max volume and the neck pickup is way too loud and hot at max volume. They're not balanced at all. It makes it difficult to use the Epiphone in a live setting because I have to increase the volume on my amp or pedals to compensate. These Epiphones are a great mod platform though. I also really like the bevel carves on the body. It took several decades, but Epiphone finally got them right.
Also I noticed that the body on these SGs are thicker than their Gibson counterparts, so that's the reason why they don't neck dive. They have more body weight to compensate. They're even thicker than the old Epiphone bodies.
The new I.B.G. epiphones are great guitars at their price point definitely can't go wrong especially if Gibsons are not your main guitar type used.
Every one I've tried has been solid
Love your reviews. It's like watching a young Bill Murray having fun with guitars. Your homage to Badfinger with "No Matter What" because Joey Molland played a cheery red SG made me smile.
and Pete had one too in some videos :)
@@landonbailey So right! Pete played an SG a lot. The story of Badfinger is a sad one. R.I.P Pete and Tom.
Love this guitar. The whole Epiphone IBG range is very good quality. I do swap the pickups for SD’s or Gibson pickups and maybe in time do some more upgrades like pots, switch and jack. But still great value for the money, so close to the Gibson classics. Btw how do you like this one compared to the SG Special you had last week? I think this Standard is a significant step up…
ya it's a big step up from the Special
I'm learning guitar but to many people don't explain finger placement to a newbie or break it down. Enough for a newbie my friend does but he has a life and job and can not always come to teach me when I want to.
You might want to check out Justin Guitar or Marty Schwartz. They both have great beginner lessons.
Im looking to get one of these to play rock and metal. Still not sure What finish i would want. The red is iconic. The White is cool and the Black is well…. Black. It sounds great.
Great review! Very High quality
Have fun!
Cant wait!
Fixed the neck pickups slight muddiness it had, I first lowered the neck pickup and then raised it's polepieces under G B and high E strings a little bit.
The bridge pickup is aggressive and neck pickup is deeper, the middle position is often a fine combination.
cool mod!
I can't vouche for the SG but I recently purchased a Epi es335 IBG in Blueberry burst and with a proper low set up and Daddario 10 -46 set of strings it is pretty amazing for the affordable price tag. The SG is actually next on my list. I had a 2006 that was very disappointing but I am willing to give the new model a chance after the 335 experience. Thanks for the review.
I like the look of that model! congrats
Totally inspired me to buy a '61 Gibson SG (left handed) - if only because I am not a fan of the large pickguard
sweet!
Bought the 2020 Epiphone SG Standard in Ebony and it is excellent. Features are great, especially for the low price🤙🏼🎉
I have an SG Gibson and love it , but now im getting older , and would love a thinner neck . 🖒🎸
your hands shrink when you get older!
Cool video man, straight forward and nonbiased. Whens the obsidian wiring video?
hey thanks! they don’t make a kit for SGs
I don’t know about constructive criticism but man, I love your videos. I enjoy the free flow of dialogue. It’s very natural not worrying about the script…. Keep it up brudda! Well done 👍🏽🤙🏽
I appreciate that!
The only thing I don't like is the dark veneers on the top and back and the lighter multi piece body color. I would like to see them blend it better to make it look more uniform in color.
I'm seeing a few comments about that
I recently picked up a inspired by gibson, epiphone sg custom. Black with gold hardware. i swapped in some jeff beck seymour duncans, (not that the stock pickups were bad, i just really like the tone of the JB duncans. i freaking love the guitar. You cant go wrong with one of these.
I got that SG a couple of weeks ago from my dad, he send me money,it was a gift. Very nice looking and sounds great but the pickups was a litte low output to me so i replaced just the bridge pickups(wich i mostly use) with a higher output humbucker.
Very cool
@@landonbailey but it is ebony....forgot to write that.
Very Cool Demo/Review. Awesome as always, thankyou. I have recently purchased second hand 2005 Gold Epiphone SG, I think Standard. Has 'full' scratchplate and "SG" Trussrod cover. Previous owner chopped body down removing horns and carved "Abigail Jane" "My Indigo Girl" into the scratchplate. Shame it is not 'Original' Condition, but is still one of my Favorite Guitars to play.
Yeah, that is a massive step up for the price. It sounds really good. I wouldn't shake a stick at either to tell the truth
Tengo una epiphone explorer 2020 inspirada en gibson y es de muy muy buena calidad, supongo que toda la gama inspirada en gibson es igual, super recomendable
Hey Landon, if you could consider reading off the specs in your voiceover as you show them for our vision-impaired friends I’m sure they would appreciate that!
I do read the specs, and there's closed captions available in multiple languages. Is that what you mean?
@@landonbailey I meant the measurement specs for the neck and pickups etc. The ones you show on the micrometer and multimeter. Thanks!
I am waiting for mine in the first month of 2022 to come !!
enjoy!
Great guitar series. Great video Landon.
cheers!
That's a really nice looking guitar indeed. Sounded pretty good too me thinks.
Thanks!
I realize any standard video intro is out the window on this channel
the windows are shattered
Nice review, and some Beatles and Rush influence in your playing, which suited the tones and really helped show the guitars' versatility. Always enjoy your reviews and would like to hear your guitars played through a Vox amp too, if still have one, to further show their capabilities. Thanks for your entertaining and informative videos, you would need diving gear or maybe an electron microscope to get any deeper into these instruments.
Beatles and Badfinger for sure :)
From Leo: Looks like they dropped the Pro model with splitable humbuckers when they raised the price. I like that feature on mine. The SG is the only solid body they make that I really like.
@Roughman I think it depends on what kind of music we choose to play. I like the option.
One of those in the worn cherry finish is probably my next guitar. I just have not yet decided on P-90's or humbuckers. Probably getting the P-90's version. Dunno yet, but dunno when I'll be able to afford it either... LoL Have a great week, Landon! Awesome video!
Honest truth I went to Long and Mcquade tonight and took at this exact guitar. They closed at 6pm….:(. Will try again tomorrow.
I believe it
They sound good but I'm so use to the sound of a telecaster that other guitars just don't get it for me, great video Landon 🇺🇸👍🏆.
I have this guitar in metallic gold, and it also has the push pull volume pots for coil tapping. Very versatile instrument. I love it!
Very cool!
Thanks Landon, always liked SG's
cheers!
Ah Ha! You've been caught playin' that badfinger again. Sumpin' like doin' the bird! :-)
am I in trouble? 👍🎸😆😵
Apparently changing the pots for 1k ones brightens the tone for those needing that.
Seems like a solid value that rocks!
Sounds great.
You seem like a funny and a pretty cool dude. I've watched a few videos of yours now, and so I'm gonna subscribe. Don't let me down.😆🤘😝🤘
I'm a CGI character. be prepared for the let down!
@@landonbailey Oh snap! I figured you were a deep fake!🤣
Its actually nicer than I expected for $499
good value
A very good and complete evaluation. You remind me of a young Bill Murray. Thanks!
Thanks for watching!
The whole Inspired by Gibson line is the closest you can get without Gibson on the headstock, have an LP custom myself, swapped the pick ups and tuners. Cannot recommend enough.
they are cool for sure
Epiphone is really putting out some excellent quality instruments, especially since they have upgraded their hardware.. my only complaint is it seems to my ears their pickups are bright and kind of harsh. Other than that, why waste your money on a Gibson.
wowww sweet sg
mine is a rad guitar too....i installed a maestro trem. sits perfect. my only issue from day 1 was the input jack just would come undone and slip out of its hole. after alot of quick fixes - i had to get rid of the input jack thing and put in a solid one. one of my fave guitars dude.. from australia btw i love ur work writing for Trailer Park Boys
I love sg guitars, great video!
I have 1 question, will it be avaivable in 1 and a half year? I can get it at 2026
I like your digital shirt that cycles through advertisements Landon 😉
I'm not sure what that means. I have TH-cam Premium, so I don't see ads
@@landonbailey it was my poorly executed attempt at humor... pointing out the different logo shirts you wore while shooting the video.
It looks and sounds like the late 1960's Gibson SG that my brother-in-law had. If it plays as good as the old SG's, then it's worth the price. (Never really cared for the Devils Horn body design & still don't, but that's a personal preference that doesn't affect the music.)
Ordered mine from Sweetwater today.
nice! have fun with it
It's amazing how the SG has been around since Moses played full back against the Egyptians. Back in 1977 I was 15yo. Moses; not sure?! But I bought an Ibanez SG then with the same colour as your example. Anyway that's my rave! * me thinks I need a strong coffee!* PS; It's the grandmother of all dirt!!
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ANOTHER SPIFFY SHOW, BUD!, sent out for one of these - never had an SG - but recently saw Bill Henderson of Chiliwack play oe in Vancouver - dynamite! rockin' toneQ - wordTTW: - "Little" BILL Also plays the RIBFEST-BBQ for charity in Aurora, Ont. (don't know where that is,- mebbe you do - its not in Alberta, anyway, so doesn't matter!) - but HE (& McLeod, etc., the Bandmates really rock the casbah!) - Would be a great "SG STUDY" for your Show! Again, nice presentation! Best funn since Jim Carey came to town! - OH! how about them wildfires, eh, Dude? Hope 'yer all safe! Rock' on, McDuff!
Would you comppare an Epiphone SG Standard to a Firefly FFLGS what are your thoughts?
haven't tried a Firefly guitar so I can't say
Mahogany body is warmer. Still has a very good SG tone.
warmer than what?
I just got one
bat style pickguard, nice
Found a left handed version for $420 bucks in the same time zone as me…. I’m about to sell a couple cheap guitars and pedals to get this.
nice! have fun
What do long time Gibson/Epiphone players/fans think of the new Epiphone SG 'inspired by Gibson' Standard????
I'm unable to answer that 😊
@@landonbaileyThanks for the information and the in depth video. I have a white one.
I also have a Gibson Les Paul and; besides a tiny amount of excessive fret glue, I can't really criticize this guitar. I enjoy the sound quite a bit. Very distinct from my Les Paul with 490T & R humbuckers.
The SG has a chimier, snappy sound and the LP is super dense and rich. I don't know if it's more a result of the pick ups of the guitars build characteristics.
I definitely love the Epi SG and will eventually like to add a Gibson SG Special to my arsenal at some point.
I basically traded a Jackson X Series Soloist for the Epiphone. I couldn't get used to the Floyd 🌹 and not being able to go back and forth between tunings easily. Screw floating trems. I'm all about fixed bridge/hard tails I've decided. 🛑 Bar for life.
Not a Tele, but cool nonetheless.
Also, "not foot crafted" 🤣
Thanks for the peeling at the end. Very satisfying !
No worries!
Epiphone is making some great guitars currently.
Hi Landon, if I ever buy this guitar, it will be from Toewater. That sounds like a legit shop. Of course I use your affiliate link. Got to check out if they sell footmade guitars from China there as well…
Awesome, thank you! 🦶
My laptop speakers must be pretty good because it sounds great!
I love slim necks. I had an epi lp custom way back when. Really comfortable. Then I had a few Gibsons for a while, but the necks were too burly for me. Theyre gone now. If I ever got another lp style guitar, I'd grab another epi.
inspired playing. good job.
cheers!
Please, make a video about epiphone SG special with p90
maybe one day
if your chapter layout could be converted to music, I'd say you went from Minor over to Phrygian and transitioned into Lydian. I could be wrong though since I'm not much into music theory.
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It's a beautiful guitar. Only thing that gets me is the veneers on the front and back. They should just go back to the 2 or three pieces and let the mahogany speak for itself, unless they use something else...
100% agreed.
I don't mind them, I think it looks unique
Great video nice guitar. Too bad the neck is so thin. lol. Wish they would offer the rounded profile like Gibson does.
Landon, when buying a used SG Standard how do I know if it's one of the "Inspired" models.
I believe they started production in 2020, so maybe a serial number look up. that's my best guess