Damn, even as the owner of two Gibsons... These are tempting. I've owned three epiphones in the past and currently only own one, they're good guitars - but these look like a cut above! So happy to see Gibson expanding more into the medium-grade professional ranges I'd hoped they would. Regardless of the name on the headstock what you're looking at is Gibsons direct equivalent to Fenders Mexican range, now that the update has occurred, I'd say.
Oh man they're both sweet. I love the gold top and I've been bought the gold top for my upcoming birthday so I'm liking forward to it. Cherry finish has more twang in the pickups for sure, but both sound and look great. I've always been a gold top man
I'm so happy. With Covid I bought one online, unable to go to the shop and try one. I have 30 days to try and return if unhappy, but after this review I think I'll be happy with my purchase. Thanks for trying one out for me.
Epiphone and Gibson by proxi were the 2020 NAMM winners. The New 50's and 600's Standards alone may have gotten them my vote, but the headstock modification was a nice bonus.
The headstock is definitely a great change, I didnt even notice it, its so natural. The old headstock was elegant and fancy, I didn't mind it, it was epiphones own thing. I forgot it had the ears cut. I bought a blemished one on an impulse. Great looking rig.
I like how the camera is very close to the guitar as you talk and demo the guitar - best shots of the actual guitars I've seen from the channels covering NAMM 2020.
thanks! ive worked hard to develop a rig that allows me to cover NAMM in a useful way. In reality i dont even feel like its actual 'namm coverage', its just and excuse to film myself playing a lot of guitars, lol.
@@60CycleHumcast Well, it's certainly appreciated - getting out there and showing us the guitars. Did you get any footage of the Epiphone Moderns? Those are the light weight ones that are trying to copy the Les Paul Moderns, but given crazy names like Cafe Latte burst, or Caribbean burst, etc.
I might be the only person who doesn’t dislike the old Epiphone headstock. I’ve got a couple of them and I do wish the electronics were better, but I’ve never said to myself, “Dang! I wish that headstock was different!”
I like their headstock. I got a couple of them and I happy. But I love the Gibson headstock too. I'm happy with all Epi headstocks, the old Japanese ones (a la Gibson) the old Kalamazoo one, the old one and this one 2020. THey're great!
Honestly I didn't notice a difference until I saw people talking about it. Last thing I worry about when purchasing a guitar is wether or not the headstock is new or old school. Do the tuners hold tune is much more of priority imo.
I just picked up the honey burst classic yesterday and sounds and looks amazing, could not find the $1500 diffence between the Gibson and Epiphone and i paid $475 at Guitar Center and they threw in a gigbag, shout out to Jose at the Long Island City Ny Guitar Center Thanks for hooking me up.
@ituneyou1213 I was gonna go to my Westbury location and get one but maybe I'll give thos guy a call, 475 is amazing for one of these. You got the non worn right? I'm still debating which one to get. I love the purple but I also want the phase button and apparently it has better electronics the glossy classic
Weird that you think these guitars sound different because they both are supposed to have Alnico Classic PRO™ humbucker pickups. The only difference is that the Classic gloss have CTS electronics whereas the word doesn't for some reason. Would this make a difference to you think?
Yes, odd that Ryan found that the Cherry was different to the worn. Only difference is the worn does not have phase shift and CTS pots...maybe that's it?
@@Healcraft You may well be correct 🤭. The only thing I noticed with a maple fretboard is that it seems more sticky...probably because it's fairly new with a high gloss finish. My other guitars have rosewood fretboards.
@@SaxJockey on further research I think the classic gloss indeed has the same pickups but different pots, so it probably is different, plus different pickups of the same model can be wound slightly off / wire gauge varies slightly, and even identical pots have a tolerance range too
@@Healcraft I have two Epi LP ES Pro guitars (LP shape, ES 339 semi hollow maple Ply construction, mahogany centre block), both have Probuckers, just different colour body. Both play great but I prefer the sound of the second one I bought (least preferred colour 😂). I will in time work out what's causing the difference in tone. Starting with the differences in set up (bridge pick up height, stopbar height, string gauge/fresh strings). Not so easy to check the pots on the ES (access through f holes, no back cover plates).
I got the gold one a few months ago and I LOVE the mat open grain finish!! And it plays and sounds amazing. The coil splitting sounds great and makes it super versatile. It easily rivals my Gibsons.
The both classics have the same pick ups so I don't know why you say it sounds different.. those classics have coil splitting/tapping ... Only the colour is different
I'm still can't decide between the standard with probuckers or this classic with alnico split coils...What would be better for 80s and 90s Hard Rock????
You are experiencing better and worse sounds with pickups because, the faded, Classic has shitter pots than the gloss, cherry burst version, for example . Korean pots in faded, cts pots in gloss versions 👍
I also like the head-stock. It's about time. I had a Honey-burst and hated the cut corners. I just got a Gibson LP Tribute, and now I'm sold on the Epiphone. I might get one now. I love it.
Thanks for this video, bought an Epiphone ES-339 and have been so happy with it, best guitar I've ever owned. Will be buying one of these LP Classics for a friend in 2 months, been looking for demos and this one is definitely a winner.
According to Epiphone, the pickups were the same in all the guitars you played. I didn't notice a difference in sound between the glossy finishes and worn. Just sayin'.
I could hear an audible difference in the video. I think maybe he had the tone knob in a different position on the gold one. Also both guitars have the same pickups but they have different pots.I don't think that should make much of a difference though.(as long as they're QC'd properly) I actually preferred the sound of the gold one.
I'm curious about your audio/video rig you use on location would you do a TH-cam video explaining the equipment? BTW I am excited about the new Epiphone also!
im using an HX stomp for the guitar signal which is running into a ZOOM H6, Im using a senheiser broadcast headset to record my voice and monitor the hx stomp. the camera is a really old lumix.
I would call the clear sound thin. It doesn't have the deep south of a bucker or the chimb of a p90. It just sounds thin. I play a Gretsch Jet these guitars have a chimb but they are not tiny.
I wonder what people are thinking when they give a thumbs down to an excellent video such as this one. You can tell I'm curious about people's psyche and that's why I watch Ryan's videos 😉. 👍 To Ryan!
years back a guy got pissed at me and downvoted every single one of my videos. Not only did he give me a click on every video he juiced the analytics with an interaction. It was glorious.
@@60CycleHumcast That is funny and rewarding to say the least, gotta love it! And it just solidifies the success of your work. I enjoy your videos emensely just like countless others do, thank you!
I'm still waiting to hear what the new epi firebirds sound like Everyone goes to the epi booth, no one touches the birds Honestly the thing that has me the most excited from NAMM
I have an epi 60s tribute with the Gibson pups, CTS pots, switchcraft etc. Great guitar but would love the open book headstock. Epiphone is really coming up.
If you give it a few months, I'm sure www.stratosphereparts.com will be dealing out the bodies alone so that you can just swap everything over. If you hadn't heard yet, basically all they do is buy popular guitars, tear them down, and then sell them one part at a time. It's a pretty remarkable idea, honestly.
I am getting the purple burst as soon as they get me off of the waiting list! That color sells out so quickly! Also, I see nothing wrong with the old Epiphone headstocks! Of course I am not a Gibson fan! The price of the Worn model sells at $449.
Before this video I was under the impression the worn and gloss versions of the Classic had the same pickups, but now that I've heard them and taken a closer look at the specs I definitely like the sounds of the regular glossy Classic better. The worn has "Alnico Classic Pro" humbuckers and the regular classic has "Alnico CUSTOM Pro" humbuckers. Thanks for the video man!
@@60CycleHumcast Yes, that is actually true. The Worn models have AlNiCo Classic Pro humbuckers, and the glossy models have Alnico Custom Pro humbuckers. Completely confusing.
@@andreaskragh9464 Depends which website you visit. Many state that the Classic has Alnico Classic Pro for both the worn Gold and Cherry. The worn lacks the CTS pots and phase reversal.
Hi Friend, I have two questions, what kind amplifier and effects did you use, to play this guitars? And is there different weight between Worn Gold and Heritage Cherry Sunburst? Thanks for your help and your video
I played the worn sunburst today, I wasn't to sure about it. But after watching this I'm going to check out a gloss model. It does have different pickups.
Its a step in the right direction, still want to see the classic Gibson shape on the Epiphone LPs. But keep the 14 degree headstock angle of the Epiphone.
How can they sound different? They are supposed to have the same PU's - Alnico Classic PRO™ humbuckers. This is weird, only the finish (worn or glossy) should be different.
@@susanbucket3400 Ryan says (and appears to be right) that the PU's in the glossy red guitar sound better than the ones in the gold guitar. But according to the specs they have the same pickups! That is the mystery.
Funny thing, according to epiphone website, both guitars have the same pickups model, however control electronics are different, one is CTS and the other don't, the one he likes has CTS controls 🙂
According to the Epiphone site, these two guitars have the exact same pickups in them; Alnico Classic Pro. Perhaps something was wrong with the worn gold one...
Why does the new headstock look abnormally long to me compared to a Gibson. Seems to me they could have shortened it 5mm and still crammed the logo on it.
Probably to make it harder for some poser who wants to trick his friends into thinking he has a Gibson to pass it off as one. They don't need to match exactly.
Hey, I’m looking to buy my first guitar I’m into metal, do you recommend this guitar for a beginner? torn between esp ltd ec-256fm and epiphone les paul classic worn any advice?🙏🏼
true, its the weakpoint with epis over all - which is kinda sad, considering how many great affordable PUs there are and how i.e. squiers CV just went and got them some great PUs and that what makes all the difference. That being said, just go and buy a set of toneriders for 70 bucks and these guitars are perfect. But still, for over 400 bucks, they should have great PUs as well, considering the competiton.
Epiphone LP Classic worn black - it is great!!! Buy it as long as you can get it, Thomann doesn't offer it anymore. It is aweful with my 68pedals china clones in a HB 5W Tube amp, no need to spend more money, and I'm fine with the PUs, play it with an extremely modded VOX PF 10 too, maybe I'm not really most objective... does the blues I play and my beloved 70s/early 80s Hardrock as well. Thank You Ryan!!!
That Cherry Sunburst looks gorgeous.
I really like the Gold.
It is gorgeous I own one myself
It is breautyfull have one (the honey sunburst), but to get the clean sounding nice he needs to split the coils
Especially for $59! 😅
Epiphone won me, im getting one this year.
I just ordered the cherry sunburst
Me too! I will be getting the chery burst for my birthday!
Damn, even as the owner of two Gibsons... These are tempting. I've owned three epiphones in the past and currently only own one, they're good guitars - but these look like a cut above! So happy to see Gibson expanding more into the medium-grade professional ranges I'd hoped they would. Regardless of the name on the headstock what you're looking at is Gibsons direct equivalent to Fenders Mexican range, now that the update has occurred, I'd say.
They’ve nailed the entire new range. Very impressed with what I’ve seen so far.
"Someone's gonna want that purple." That would be me then. Bought the purple one
I got the worn gold a couple months back and I love it! Epiphone has seriously stepped their game up
New headstock shape gets the thumbs up from me 👍
Two best moments: When Ryan discovers the push/pull and when he flips to Rhythm and remembers he killed the volume.
$499, great sound. Epiphone has knocked it out of the park this year. I see me getting one of these. No problem. Love the cherryburst. Sounds awesome.
I love what they're doing with Epiphone. This is great.
I got the ebony worn series and cannot believe how much I like the neck. A quick setup and this guitar is practically flawless
Oh man they're both sweet. I love the gold top and I've been bought the gold top for my upcoming birthday so I'm liking forward to it. Cherry finish has more twang in the pickups for sure, but both sound and look great. I've always been a gold top man
Same I just got the gold although the cherry may sound abit better I prefer the look of the gold and it’s all about what you prefer over what’s better
Same I just got the gold although the cherry may sound abit better I prefer the look of the gold and it’s all about what you prefer over what’s better
I'm so happy. With Covid I bought one online, unable to go to the shop and try one. I have 30 days to try and return if unhappy, but after this review I think I'll be happy with my purchase. Thanks for trying one out for me.
Epiphone and Gibson by proxi were the 2020 NAMM winners. The New 50's and 600's Standards alone may have gotten them my vote, but the headstock modification was a nice bonus.
That first goldtop with zebras looked/sounded amazing.
The headstock is definitely a great change, I didnt even notice it, its so natural. The old headstock was elegant and fancy, I didn't mind it, it was epiphones own thing. I forgot it had the ears cut. I bought a blemished one on an impulse. Great looking rig.
I like how the camera is very close to the guitar as you talk and demo the guitar - best shots of the actual guitars I've seen from the channels covering NAMM 2020.
thanks! ive worked hard to develop a rig that allows me to cover NAMM in a useful way. In reality i dont even feel like its actual 'namm coverage', its just and excuse to film myself playing a lot of guitars, lol.
@@60CycleHumcast Well, it's certainly appreciated - getting out there and showing us the guitars. Did you get any footage of the Epiphone Moderns? Those are the light weight ones that are trying to copy the Les Paul Moderns, but given crazy names like Cafe Latte burst, or Caribbean burst, etc.
gurtana I didn’t :-( I honestly should have spent a day filming all the epiphones
I might be the only person who doesn’t dislike the old Epiphone headstock. I’ve got a couple of them and I do wish the electronics were better, but I’ve never said to myself, “Dang! I wish that headstock was different!”
Same. I just wish the bikini headstock was more prevalent
I like their headstock. I got a couple of them and I happy. But I love the Gibson headstock too.
I'm happy with all Epi headstocks, the old Japanese ones (a la Gibson) the old Kalamazoo one, the old one and this one 2020. THey're great!
I also liked the old Epiphone headstock. The so called new headstock isn't new at all it's the original Kalamazoo headstock Epiphone had years ago
Honestly I didn't notice a difference until I saw people talking about it. Last thing I worry about when purchasing a guitar is wether or not the headstock is new or old school. Do the tuners hold tune is much more of priority imo.
I like the previous headstock also
The clean will sound a bit anaemic if you're not playing into an amp. Plus 100% dry won't sound great. Plus the gold one might have had old strings.
I got the worn ebony classic, and I've got to say, it sounds killer with my Marshall code 50, love the pickups.
I just picked up the honey burst classic yesterday and sounds and looks amazing, could not find the $1500 diffence between the Gibson and Epiphone and i paid $475 at Guitar Center and they threw in a gigbag, shout out to Jose at the Long Island City Ny Guitar Center Thanks for hooking me up.
@ituneyou1213 I was gonna go to my Westbury location and get one but maybe I'll give thos guy a call, 475 is amazing for one of these. You got the non worn right? I'm still debating which one to get. I love the purple but I also want the phase button and apparently it has better electronics the glossy classic
I've just bought the cherry burst classic. Cant wait for it to arrive!!
Me too !
Weird that you think these guitars sound different because they both are supposed to have Alnico Classic PRO™ humbucker pickups. The only difference is that the Classic gloss have CTS electronics whereas the word doesn't for some reason. Would this make a difference to you think?
The Honeyburst is in my near future. Great review! Thanks!
Love honey burst!!
Yep, Yep, Yep!!! I am sold on that Headstock!!!!
The Cherry Sunburst MSRP is $59? :-)
Sign me up for 100!
GRAB it!!!
I'll take a couple then ☺
@@malcolmhardwick4258 Most definitely!
No, that is the most expensive one of the les pauls, probably allready sold out.
Nothing wrong with either distortion or the clean tones. It's fine the way it is. It's a great guitar.
3:05 you can see Mark Agnesi just menacing menacingly.
DONT RIP THESE OFF
They both have the exact same Alnico Classic PRO Humbucker in them.
Yes, odd that Ryan found that the Cherry was different to the worn. Only difference is the worn does not have phase shift and CTS pots...maybe that's it?
@@SaxJockey because everyone listens with their eyes. Thats why Maple is "bright" and rosewood is "dark" sounding lol
@@Healcraft You may well be correct 🤭. The only thing I noticed with a maple fretboard is that it seems more sticky...probably because it's fairly new with a high gloss finish. My other guitars have rosewood fretboards.
@@SaxJockey on further research I think the classic gloss indeed has the same pickups but different pots, so it probably is different, plus different pickups of the same model can be wound slightly off / wire gauge varies slightly, and even identical pots have a tolerance range too
@@Healcraft I have two Epi LP ES Pro guitars (LP shape, ES 339 semi hollow maple Ply construction, mahogany centre block), both have Probuckers, just different colour body. Both play great but I prefer the sound of the second one I bought (least preferred colour 😂). I will in time work out what's causing the difference in tone. Starting with the differences in set up (bridge pick up height, stopbar height, string gauge/fresh strings). Not so easy to check the pots on the ES (access through f holes, no back cover plates).
I got the gold one a few months ago and I LOVE the mat open grain finish!! And it plays and sounds amazing. The coil splitting sounds great and makes it super versatile. It easily rivals my Gibsons.
Much better headstock. Thank you Epiphone.
I really hope they release a 335/339 in the purple finish
That clean sound sounds like it would be crisper if you took the cellophane off the pick up.
The clean tone sounds fine to me and for the price point ( well below $1K) you can't beat it! Epiphones will sell like hot cakes!!!
I’m gonna try and get the les Paul classic in the cherry burst
$449 at Sweetwater
David Ozab great i only have £10 not even dollars 😂
Ill try to nick my dads gibbo sg haha
@@jimmygubbins I MAY have 10 quid in dollars. Don't know the current exchange rate.
The both classics have the same pick ups so I don't know why you say it sounds different.. those classics have coil splitting/tapping ... Only the colour is different
I'm still can't decide between the standard with probuckers or this classic with alnico split coils...What would be better for 80s and 90s Hard Rock????
I'm thinking the exact same!
I'm split between the 60s standard and the classic, I really want those zebra pickups ngl😫
@@benharper4942 You want zebra Alnico 2 pickups o just the aesthetic?
He didn't demonstrate the pull up split coil features on the worn gold model.
You are experiencing better and worse sounds with pickups because, the faded, Classic has shitter pots than the gloss, cherry burst version, for example . Korean pots in faded, cts pots in gloss versions 👍
I also like the head-stock. It's about time. I had a Honey-burst and hated the cut corners. I just got a Gibson LP Tribute, and now I'm sold on the Epiphone. I might get one now. I love it.
The Epi Standard has probucker pickups that actually sound decent. The classic pups are really warm to the point of being a bit muddy
Thanks Ryan I just bought a worn God top I really love it and happy to see you liked it and gave good review my wife even gave it a thumbs up 👍 😀
Thanks for this video, bought an Epiphone ES-339 and have been so happy with it, best guitar I've ever owned. Will be buying one of these LP Classics for a friend in 2 months, been looking for demos and this one is definitely a winner.
According to Epiphone, the pickups were the same in all the guitars you played. I didn't notice a difference in sound between the glossy finishes and worn. Just sayin'.
I could hear an audible difference in the video. I think maybe he had the tone knob in a different position on the gold one. Also both guitars have the same pickups but they have different pots.I don't think that should make much of a difference though.(as long as they're QC'd properly) I actually preferred the sound of the gold one.
@@perseusbelleI think you are right about the pot
I'm not sure why but the new 2020 Epi inspired by Gibson guitars look less... _plasticy_ than the previous Epiphones ?
These Epiphones look awesome, can't wait to try one out!
7:15 omg. I have a 2011 Gibson LP 2011 Trad and I want this Epi...
I have a 2010 trad. I'm convincing myself to get this and call it a trend. New les paul every ten years
I'm curious about your audio/video rig you use on location would you do a TH-cam video explaining the equipment? BTW I am excited about the new Epiphone also!
im using an HX stomp for the guitar signal which is running into a ZOOM H6, Im using a senheiser broadcast headset to record my voice and monitor the hx stomp. the camera is a really old lumix.
I think its the same pickups but with cts pots
I would call the clear sound thin. It doesn't have the deep south of a bucker or the chimb of a p90. It just sounds thin. I play a Gretsch Jet these guitars have a chimb but they are not tiny.
I wonder what people are thinking when they give a thumbs down to an excellent video such as this one. You can tell I'm curious about people's psyche and that's why I watch Ryan's videos 😉. 👍 To Ryan!
what people don't realize is that youtube counts thumbs down as an interaction equal to a thumbs up, its great for analytics.
@@60CycleHumcast oh I completely agree, and that's the kicker, they accomplish the exact opposite of what their intentions were lol.
years back a guy got pissed at me and downvoted every single one of my videos. Not only did he give me a click on every video he juiced the analytics with an interaction. It was glorious.
@@60CycleHumcast That is funny and rewarding to say the least, gotta love it! And it just solidifies the success of your work. I enjoy your videos emensely just like countless others do, thank you!
I'm still waiting to hear what the new epi firebirds sound like
Everyone goes to the epi booth, no one touches the birds
Honestly the thing that has me the most excited from NAMM
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@@koiichi3777 doing the Lord's work
Appreciate it
Maybe cos they're shit!
DMSProduktions oh !
@@malcolmhardwick4258 Well, they won't be 'proper' 'Birds with thru body necks etc. They will be the more standard set neck build.
I have an epi 60s tribute with the Gibson pups, CTS pots, switchcraft etc. Great guitar but would love the open book headstock. Epiphone is really coming up.
If you give it a few months, I'm sure www.stratosphereparts.com will be dealing out the bodies alone so that you can just swap everything over. If you hadn't heard yet, basically all they do is buy popular guitars, tear them down, and then sell them one part at a time. It's a pretty remarkable idea, honestly.
Awesome !! Hope you demoed the new epi Junior too !
motorrebell I didn’t, sorry
TheBryansong65 I should have filmed every new epiphone, if they have them displayed at snamm I’ll do it then. I know that’s a ways off
These guitars sound great! Even the clean sounds.
great film brother!
did you ever get the cherry one? ever found the "peter green phasepot"?
OMG ITS THE OPEN BOOK OMG
I am getting the purple burst as soon as they get me off of the waiting list! That color sells out so quickly! Also, I see nothing wrong with the old Epiphone headstocks! Of course I am not a Gibson fan! The price of the Worn model sells at $449.
Epiphone is gonna make bank because they finally fixed the damn headstock.
Before this video I was under the impression the worn and gloss versions of the Classic had the same pickups, but now that I've heard them and taken a closer look at the specs I definitely like the sounds of the regular glossy Classic better. The worn has "Alnico Classic Pro" humbuckers and the regular classic has "Alnico CUSTOM Pro" humbuckers. Thanks for the video man!
so there is a difference? some people were saying they are supposed to have the same pickups.
@@60CycleHumcast Yes, that is actually true. The Worn models have AlNiCo Classic Pro humbuckers, and the glossy models have Alnico Custom Pro humbuckers. Completely confusing.
@@andreaskragh9464 Depends which website you visit. Many state that the Classic has Alnico Classic Pro for both the worn Gold and Cherry. The worn lacks the CTS pots and phase reversal.
Your boy with the Marshall bag looks like he needs a hug.
So the worn and gloss have the same neck profile?
Excellent video from someone who doesn't usually play Les Pauls. Feels more honest. Thanks
I have the Epiphone Les Paul Studio LT in the Heritage Cherry Sunburst. I just love it.
You sold one of these to me! Don’t know which one yet. Why is the worn more expensive on their site but cheaper on the market between the two?
The Cherry Sunburst it's a Worn too?
The Classic says CTS pots but the classic worn does not indicate that. The pickups are the same. Could it be the electronics?
Probably
The classic gloss only has one CTS pot. The push pull are not CTS.
Wonder what was more of the difference. Gloss/Worn, or the Electrics in the Gloss model.
Hey, Didn't The Goldtop Have Push/Pull Knobs?🤔
Did you try the coil splitting option bro? ;) Lol. But maybe only some have it. Ones I've tried did and I love all it's sounds!! 😎🤘🎸
The old Epiphone headstocks were deal-breakers, but I really like these new ones.
I agree with you. The new headstock is a game changer. Just bought a worn goldtop.
yes same pickups. the difference is there, i can hear it. what you are hearing is the better wood on the second guitar
It's the same wood.
Is the cherry one a classic worn heritage cherry or a classic heritage cherry sunburst
MSRP!! $59 damn I’ll take two 😆
What’s that ?
WATTson it’s been 4 months. I forgot why I said that lol
Earll Smith Lmao. I haven’t even learned to play guitar yet. I know nothing. I don’t even know what a msrp is
WATTson MSRP is Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price 😆😆
@@earllsmith2733 idiot
Hi Friend, I have two questions, what kind amplifier and effects did you use, to play this guitars? And is there different weight between Worn Gold and Heritage Cherry Sunburst? Thanks for your help and your video
I played the worn sunburst today, I wasn't to sure about it. But after watching this I'm going to check out a gloss model. It does have different pickups.
Its a step in the right direction, still want to see the classic Gibson shape on the Epiphone LPs. But keep the 14 degree headstock angle of the Epiphone.
dude i got one of the SGs standards and THAT worn cherry sunburst Les Paul....
if u close youe eyes its legit. great pair i reccomend
Thinking about getting one of the new epiphones. Has anybody bought 1? Which model and what's your opinion?
Please, tell me even MORE about the headstock.
I'm waiting for my 2020 Epi Exlorer to come in. Ordered it monday. Next Epi is definitely going to be an Epi LP Clasic in black. Epi did a great job.
Ya the new head stock makes the guitar and my playing sound way better! lmao The action is nice because they all got a setup before the show!
Hello Ryan, where can I find the Helix patch called seismic matters? Thanks :-)
Epi does it GOOD! I am actually impressed! Nice 1 Ry!
The clean tone isn't as twangy as I would like
How can they sound different?
They are supposed to have the same PU's - Alnico Classic PRO™ humbuckers. This is weird, only the finish (worn or glossy) should be different.
The Epiphone Alnico classic vintage humbuckers and the pro buckers are acclaimed so why wouldn't they be in the Epiphones
@@susanbucket3400 Ryan says (and appears to be right) that the PU's in the glossy red guitar sound better than the ones in the gold guitar. But according to the specs they have the same pickups! That is the mystery.
@@andreaskragh9464 Pots in the cherry are CTS the worn are not I think
@@777Cobretti Maybe that's it
Now of epiphone can nail the problem with washers coming off the input jacks or the jacks breaking I would be happy!
Both classic and classic worn have the same pickup,, how sound could be different?
some have said that they dont have the same pickups. i forget the specifics
Funny thing, according to epiphone website, both guitars have the same pickups model, however control electronics are different, one is CTS and the other don't, the one he likes has CTS controls 🙂
interesting, that could be the difference!
The cherry also has phase reversal (aka Peter Green sound).
You sure the tone knobs were all the way up when you demoed the goldtop one? They sounded muffled.
yep
According to the Epiphone site, these two guitars have the exact same pickups in them; Alnico Classic Pro. Perhaps something was wrong with the worn gold one...
I came across "high output" classic pro for the cherry which might explain the difference. They do sound good!
Different pots. The worn has mini pots. The classic gas cts pots.
Why does the new headstock look abnormally long to me compared to a Gibson. Seems to me they could have shortened it 5mm and still crammed the logo on it.
I think they've made it more like the Gibson one but with some deliberate differences as to not "cheapen" the full fat Gibson one
Probably to make it harder for some poser who wants to trick his friends into thinking he has a Gibson to pass it off as one. They don't need to match exactly.
The new headstock isn't a copy of the Gibson headstock, it's a copy of the original Epiphone Kalamazoo headstock.
Hey, I’m looking to buy my first guitar I’m into metal, do you recommend this guitar for a beginner? torn between esp ltd ec-256fm and epiphone les paul classic worn any advice?🙏🏼
I have an ec 256 and was great overall only had a few electronic issues but if you maintain it should be great
did you get a video of the new sg with the vibrola? im GASing hard for it
*lowers sunglasses and winks* You bet I did.
Weak point on these guitars will be the pickups. Although the tone around 4:00 is very good.
true, its the weakpoint with epis over all - which is kinda sad, considering how many great affordable PUs there are and how i.e. squiers CV just went and got them some great PUs and that what makes all the difference.
That being said, just go and buy a set of toneriders for 70 bucks and these guitars are perfect. But still, for over 400 bucks, they should have great PUs as well, considering the competiton.
As long as the guitars play well then pickups aren't a problem. Swapping them out takes no more than 20 minutes.
@@thoryan946 true but where is the point in buying a 500 bucks modplatform when I can buy a 250 dollar modplatform Les Paul?
The probuckers are pretty good! In fact my main guitar on stage right now is my 355 epiphone Joe Bonamassa Ltd.
Epiphone LP Classic worn black - it is great!!! Buy it as long as you can get it, Thomann doesn't offer it anymore. It is aweful with my 68pedals china clones in a HB 5W Tube amp, no need to spend more money, and I'm fine with the PUs, play it with an extremely modded VOX PF 10 too, maybe I'm not really most objective... does the blues I play and my beloved 70s/early 80s Hardrock as well. Thank You Ryan!!!
What's the profile on the neck of the Heritage Cherry? a C or a D?
I saw the Epiphone Les Paul worn purple at NAMM . I just had to have it. It looks and plays just as nice if not nicer than my Gibson Les Paul custom.