I'm 57 years old and have been playing guitar since high school. Gibson models mostly. I just received my new Epiphone Les Paul Custom (Alpine White), and I will honestly say that to buy a guitar of this quality 30 years ago, it would have cost thousands of dollars. I'm only a hobbyist now, but if Epiphone keeps up this level of quality (and tone), I'll never buy another Gibson. Great video, greetings from the U.S.! ✌️
Cheers mate! I’m glad you’re settling in with the Epi and sounds like you’re having a great time with it. It’s funny, I’ve never owned a Gibson but would like to give them a try but, honestly, I don’t know whether there’s any point given how good the Epiphones are. Thanks again dude!
@@JackTaylorGuitars The person who says, "there is no point" is like saying "There is no point in driving a BMW after you've driven a Honda". They're both great cars, get you where you're going, have fantastic appointments, and are a huge price difference apart. Better yet, a closer comparison would be a GMC Denali and a Cadillac Escalade. Both will do EXACTLY the same thing, but which will you choose on your budget and why? Also, not to nit-pick on the price difference, but if you added a hardshell case, even an aftermarket Gator, you're above 1/7. Not much, but above. LOL I think people should play what they like and what they can afford. I would never put down someone on stage with a Epiphone! Think about how I feel, I get on stage with an Alpine White Les Paul Custom and Slash Appetite Les Paul (both Gibson) and what does my co-guitarist take out? His Gibson R9 hand picked top and Custom shop Explorer from the recent run! We both have several Gibson guitars and we both appreciate what the other is doing with them, because at the end of the day, it's about the player, and the guitar is just a tool. People can't let expense get the best of them. @Gary Novak, you rock whatever you like! I was at an open mic one night in upstate NY and in walks this dude who borrows my friend's MiM bare bones Strat and plays through a Line 6 HD500 floor modeler. He tore it up and brought the roof down! I bought him a drink and said, "Dude you rock!" He thanked me. After the guy left, my friend said, "you know who that was?" I said, "No". He said, "That was Robin Trower." I lifted my beer and said, "well, that explains why he was so dang good!" Most people aren't playing through 100,000 watts of PA under lights night after night. They don't need to trust that gear at a level that would make or break their livelihoods. They're in their bedrooms wailing away through "Cemetery Gates" or "Folsom Prison Blues". There's no need in spending the $$ for a full set of Snap-On tools when the Craftsman or Walmart brand will work just fine.
@@jimwoodard64 Sorry for the late reply mate! I didn’t get a notification for this one annoyingly. I enjoyed this read, very well said and we’ll thought out. I appreciate your input mate, thank you 🤘
I've been salivating over this guitar for weeks now! (Epi Les Paul Custom (Alpine White)). It's looks just knock me out. Been having an internal struggle over this one vs the Epi 59 Les Paul with the Gibson electronics/pickups and the Gibson LP Tribute. Gonna take a drive down to Sweetwater soon (Detroit ===> Ft Wayne) and play them all so I can see how they feel. In either case, you've got a KILLER guitar, bro!
I just recieved my Les Paul Custom Koa yesterday! A significant part of my decision was watching this video. I will be 57 years old this April and I have been playing Gibson guitars all my life. 2 SG's & 1 Les Paul Studio. This Guitar is AWSOME. I almost purchased a Gibson Heritage Les Paul and I'm extreemly glad I got this beautiful Epiphone Les Paul Custom Koa instead! Mine is cosmeticly flawless and it is truly beautiful! Did I mention that it Plays and Sounds Fantastic?
I’m incredibly happy to hear you love your Koa mate and I’m glad the video helped! Hope you have an awesome birthday in April too, Stephen. Thank you and all the best 🤘
I got mine last September, it’s an outstanding guitar. It holds it’s own with my 70’s and 90’s Gibson Les Pauls. The Koa Top is really stunning, it’s nicer than mine, and I love mine.
A Les Paul Custom With a Koa Top Epiphone presents the Les Paul™ Custom in Koa. Featuring a mahogany neck with a SlimTaper™ profile, a mahogany body, ebony fretboard, a gorgeous natural koa top, and critically acclaimed ProBucker™ humbucker™ pickups, along with Les Paul Custom style gold hardware, Grover® Rotomatic® 18:1 tuners, CTS® potentiometers, a fully bound body, neck, and headstock, Graph Tech® nut, and pearloid inlays. Optional hardshell and EpiLite™ cases are available.
I got a Custom Pro Koa in a trade for an old PA I hadn't used in years. Best deal I have ever made. This guitar is awesome and I love the look. The added push/pull dials on the Pro take the custom to the next level for sure. Can tweak it to any style. Congrats to all those who have one!
I have that same guitar and say that it is the best Epiphone I have, although I have more expensive models, this seems to me the best. The Koa top makes it beautiful. The best Custom.
I got mine this past April . I was in the market for a Les Paul but in my price range the best I might be able to do was a pre owned Gibson studio model . After much thought on the subject , I finally decided on an Epi Custom Pro Koa Top. With the Epi , I was getting a brand new axe without the dings or other issues a pre owned guitar might have . The Epi Custom versus the Gibson Studio gives me the full thickness and weight (9.2 lbs) with the front and back binding . The Koa top has a very unique look and on my particular guitar , the top has a very attractive bookmatch . I have been playing it as is, right out of the box and having a great time . I still may have it in for a set up to sweeten the action just a bit but I also like it as it is. In the end, the Epi won me over because I was buying it for my own personal enjoyment and not for what it says on the headstock.
You know, ANY time I buy a guitar, new, used, destroyed, I'm going to do a complete setup. Truss rod adjustment, fret level and crown, string height, intonation, pickup height. To me it's EXACTLY like buying a new car. Adjust the seat, tune the radio, air the tires up, check the oil & water. But yeah man, that LP Custom Koa is a KILLER axe! Epiphone has always made a pretty good product. But in the last few years they really set the bar high! I went to GC one day and was trying out some cheap guitars (for my girl), they all played and sounded like junk. Until I picked up a lowly Epiphone JUNIOR of all things. I could hear and feel the difference immediately! And so could everyone around me! Best deal out there for the money!
Mate, that’s an incredibly good way to look at it! It is just like that. I completely agree, Epiphone are doing some fantastic work right now. Thanks for watching and commenting dude, I appreciate it 🤘
@@JackTaylorGuitars Dude I appreciate the work you put into reviewing and making informative vids for all us guitarded individuals!! THANK YOU BROTHER!
The Inspired by Gibson line of Epiphones are some great guitars for the price. I've had 6 total so far, and the 3 that I'm currently holding onto are keepers. ADCB '59 LP, ASFB '59 LP and a LP custom silverburst with EMG 81/85s and Gotoh keystone locking tuners. If your not hung up on brand phycosis, like way too many people seem to be. Get your hands on one of these babies before the prices start going up again. There's good deals on them if you ask. I only payed full price for the Southern Fade $799. Cherryburst $599 and silverburst $619.
@@JackTaylorGuitars My silverburst is most definitely a beast, with the 85 in the bridge and 81 in the neck position. The pups balance way better this way, and you should hear that 81 when I'm deep in a Malcolm Young trance, banging away on a fat rhythm groove. I've returned a few '59s in search of the warmer sounding ones. My Southern Fade is the most acousticly rich and warm sounding solidbody guitar I've ever held in my hands. I don't care where it's made or what they call it, many a man has payed 3-5 times as much, in hopes of getting one this good. If you played it blindfolded, you'd swear it was a customshop R9. It's stupid good. Scary good. My search has ended, and it feels soo good!
Nice, how are the Gotoh tuners treating you? I'm looking at a gold set, for my white LP Custom. I also own a Southern Fade '59. And while I'm not crazy about the finish, it plays and sounds SO good.....
It sounds like you and I have the same taste in guitars! I have the Epiphone Les Paul '59 in Southern Fade. I love the way it feels and plays, but I'm not a big fan of the matte finish. I'm considering polishing it.
@@Zoso981 I'd get them with keystone keys. The kidney bean ones don't look right with the Kalamazoo headstock. I got them specifically for this reason. When you reverse directions with them while tuning, there's a bit of slop in a couple. I've heard there's a way to tighten them up mechanically, but it's something that I've learned to live with. The look is soo much better than the Grovers with ugly round/kidney bean keys.
I've been play guitar for about 50 years now and have been mainly a Gibson man. Well when Epiphone brought out these "Inspired By Gibson" models I decided to give them a try. When I was looking at the Custom I couldn't make up my mind on the Koa Top or the Black Beauty so I said what the hell and bought them both. Right out of the box they only needed the action lowered just a little bit and other than a few cosmetic changes (tophat knobs and pointers, amber switch tip, Gibson strap buttons and Creamtone truss rod covers) these guitars are first class all the way.
They really are great man. It’s always nice to hear that they hold up from someone who’s been playing Gibson though dude. Thanks for checking out the video and I’m happy you’re stoked on your Epis 🤘
Good news is with a couple of push pull pots it is easily converted to coil splits. I just cut off the quick connects on my 2021 EP LP custom. The wires were just long enough. I also did 50s wiring and used braided cable in the switch and copper taped every cavity. It did make it quieter even though it wasn't a noisy guitar to begin with. My frets were perfect too. This is my first LP and I love it. The Strats are getting dusty.
That’s good to know man, thank you for the heads up! I’ll probably be doing something similar to this one in the future. Maybe I’ll do a video on the mods. I’m stoked yours was great too mate. Just goes to show they’re doing a sick job. Thanks for checking out the video dude, I appreciate it 🤘
Being a acoustic guitar player mostly I have a Les Paul and a strat. The only reason I feel more at home with a Les Paul is because it reminds me of my acoustic guitar the way it plays and the way I can handle which is pretty rough…the fender is different it’s more accentuated and needs a softer approach. I think that’s why I think you should have both. Ephiphone is making greater guitars nowadays and I’m buying one as we speak 🗣️
One change I would make, and it's purely in the looks department, but I would replace those "kidney" tuners with some proper key-shaped tuners that are used on the actual Gibson customs. It just looks right on Les Paul customs.
Really? I'm a big fan of the kidney shape ones! But we all have our preferences dude. Doesn't take much to make a Les Paul headstock look good to be fair haha Thanks for watching mate, I appreciate it 🤘
@@JackTaylorGuitars I do like the kidney tuners on LP standards. But for some reason to me, they don't look right on customs, ha! I guess it's because the key tuners have been used on the Gibson customs since the beginning.
Beautiful guitar! I just got my new Epiphone Les Paul Custom yesterday. In Alpine White. Strange thing though; mine arrived with Wilkinson Tuners on it. So far, they're doing their job just fine, it's just worth noting....
Cheers Gary! And happy new guitar day! I love the Alpine White. Is yours brand new? If it is there’s no way it should have Wilkinsons on it. They’re not bad by any means but I’d question it if it’s new. If not then I guess the last owner swapped some stuff out. Hope you enjoy it anyway mate 🤘
@@JackTaylorGuitars It is brand new. I'm now reading of other players getting Wilkinson Tuners on their new Customs. Apparently, Epiphone is free to source parts from various vendors, as to not hinder production. This isn't my first Epiphone, but it's my first Custom. There's just seems to be something special about these guitars. I also own the new Epiphone '59, but I'm favoring the new Custom already.
@@JackTaylorGuitarsI bought a new Alpine White Custom from Sweetwater in Feb 23 and it has Wilkinson tuners. It also has the same mild flaw on the neck at the 2nd fret.
I’m 51 and been playing since 8th grade. I purchased the KOA myself. It’s a great guitar. Ready to play out of the box. Which blew me away. Beautiful guitar. I plugged in to the new Fender Mustang mod amp I bought. Wow. Awesome guitar. I never could afford a LP. I have always played Charvel and mid to higher end Jackson’s. I love Charvel Lol. But, I had to have this Epiphone LP. I’m not changing anything on mine.
I’m not sure they’d want to associate with someone as dumb as me in my teenagers years mate 🤣 Appreciate you checking out the video, hope you enjoyed it!
I just purchased a used version of the 2021 Epiphone Custom Koa. The fit and finish it really great. I purchased it for $499. I own 7 Gibson guitars and 7 Epiphone guitars through a good amp they all sound really on par with one another. I guess my question is which one do i practice on and which one do i perform with? Which one do i sell and which one would i keep? There are fine lines to the discussion and it's all complicated.
Absolutely mate! I think I always go back to 'which guitar feels right to me' in those situations. Even if it's not technically the best, do I love it the most? Thanks for watching dude! 🤘
You mention the split coils, I found an Epi LP Classic Cherry Sunburst on fleabay, as well as having just bought an Epi LP Custom in white. That way i can have my cake and eat it whenever i need the extra options, out comes the Classic. The '20 Classic i bought had fret issues, but the '24 custom was fine out of the box
Happy birthday Les Paul and thank you for inventing the solid body guitar in the Epiphone factory 1939 - 41..if not for you and Epiphone there would be No Gibson Les Paul today period!..Also I would Add that Les Paul played Epiphones especially recoding from the early 1940s to the end of the 1950's..when he was under contract with Gibson..Gibson eventually to him to stop and when his contract ended with Gibson he started playing both epiphone and Gibson Live I should know saw him in March of 2009..
@@JackTaylorGuitars I have always wanted a silver burst when I saw the epi I knew I had to have it. Probably going to do a bit of modding cause I am metal player majority. Also no problem! Your content is very well done. Keep up the good work my dude!
@@drakecampos4503 You made the right choice man, they’re so cool! Few mods in to amp it up a little would be great as well. You’re too kind mate, thanks so much 🤘
Damn! I almost got that one.......went with the Cantrell for a couple reasons. But that's a NICE guitar. Really glad that one has such nice work done on it. BTW you might just let it be a Les Paul - forget coil taps and all that, they never sound good and anyway they look dorky with the knobs pulled out. Want a Strat sound, use a Strat. Also as one who got in on the locking tuner thing as soon as Sperzels came out, I can say they didn't help with anything. Anyway Congratulations and good job.
The Cantrells are super cool man, congrats! Dude, personally, I can't live without locking tuners. Getting rid of windings completely makes life so much easier in terms of tuning and string change time! Thanks for watching mate I really appreciate it 🤘
It's almost eerie; it's like they copied the neck shape of my '71 Deluxe to the Nth degree. I have them right here next to each other.@@JackTaylorGuitars
😂 Thank you dude! Not my smartest move in all honesty but I did plenty more dumb stuff as a teenager. You live and learn! Appreciate you checking out the video man 🤘
The main problem with Gibson tuning is the cut of the nut. Check the height. typically the strings are a bit high, which effects the intonation. And also check the depth of the strings in the nut. Especially if you are going with lighter strings. Often the slots are too deep and it causes string binding. Especially the G and B strings. It's not so bad with the E because the angle isn't as extreme. I think it's because in the end they are all mass produced, building hundreds of guitars a day, and if you mess up the nut by setting the strings too low or have the top of it shaved down too much you can't fix it. The nut is ruined. So they err on the safe side.
Appreciate the insightful comment mate, thank you! The nut on this one was decent. I would have opened up the back of the slot slightly to compensate for the break angle but never got round to it. Is what it is though eh. Thanks for watching dude 🤘
Bro I'm jealous.. 😂 straight up..love epiphone as u do..new gib line is ridiculous for the $...happy for you man !:killer demo...I have a cheap epiphone Les Paul special 2 I picked up used for buddies to play..I have 2020 es339 semi hollow brand new and I Love it!! My LP is 2020 Gibson studio and it's super badass ..lol week later I jumped off the Gibson cliff and ordered my SG standard 🤘🤘😜👊
😂 Thank you mate, I hope you enjoyed the video! Yeah man, the Epiphone stuff especially now is fantastic. The other one is equally sick, I’ll be making another video about that one soon once I’ve got a new backing track made 🤘 You’ve got an awesome collection man, some great stuff there!
@@ericwarrington6650 Thanks dude. Collection is shrinking a little though. Me and the Mrs are having a baby, first child, so I need some more space and some baby money 😂
@@JackTaylorGuitars oh man congratulations brother..mine are 21 and 16 now... treasure every moment...it's the greatest experience of your life...nothing on this Earth will feel even remotely as important as those baby eyes looking up at you..The measure of a man is what kind of father you are ♥️✌️🎸...I already know what kinda father you will be my friend..that's a special child and is very lucky you are Daddy..
@@ericwarrington6650 Thank you man, I appreciate that a lot! It’s going to be an experience that’s for sure but I really can’t wait 👊🤘 Hope you’re well too man!
I tried a new Epiphone Les Paul Custom in alpine white and that one was really bad, but it could just have been a bad one that i tried. Your Koa looks amazing tho! 🤘
Could have been a dud, for sure. But it might also just not have been the right guitar for you. Nothing wrong with that! I know a guy who can't stand Epiphones so much so that he asked me what I *really* think about the ones I have like I would lie 😂 The Koa is lovely mate, such a cool guitar. Thanks for watching dude, I appreciate it 🤘
@@JackTaylorGuitars I have an older Epiphone Les Paul studio in white that is really good, i payed like 80/90 euros for that and the previous owner changed the bridge pickup to a Seymour Duncan JB. I have tried many different Epiphones and many of them were really good so i just think that the Custom that i tried was a bad example, it had very high action and fret sprout also. I really like your channel! The SG upgrade video is one of my favorites, your backing tracks are amazing too! (:
i will get this epiphone.. actually fron kids i love the diamond logo on head stock.. but i don't know what that logo mean, now i understand that mean a higher brand of gibson guitar.. ❤
I also love the headstock inlay too man, I’ve always thought it looked great! Thanks for checking out the video and I hope you get your guitar sooner rather than later 🤘
i got a 2020Epi alpine LP Custom and i put gold gibson 490r/498t pickups to replace the probuckers which sound a little to dark , i use burstbuckers 2/3 on my 2021 Lazarus and 2011Bonamssa gold top LP THE Custom has the perfect neck for me
@@antonio.cappelli pro buckers are nice copies, they might work for your situation, 490r/498t are the most versatile p/u IMHO and a real gibson custom or supreme LP come with 490r/498t
Sorry for the late reply mate! I didn’t get a notification from YT 🙃 The Graph Tech nut helps but it’s definitely still a Les Paul. The G string, as you’ve probably guessed, is a bit of a pain. Overall though, it’s decent. Definitely not the worst but it could be better!
Having such a hard time deciding between this and the Epi Prophecy (new version.) 2 totally different guitars but I love them both. I like the body contours a the fit and finish and the weight of the Prophecy a lot. And the 24 frets. But the neck pickup is in a weird spot and I’m concerned about it effecting my picking hand. I can’t seem to fins a Prohecy in store to demo. Amy ideas about my dilemma if you’ve tried one?
Mate, you’ve experienced the exact same problems I did! There’s another video on my channel where I put them head to head if you’ve not seen it. That might help you! Thanks for watching man, let me know if there’s anything else you need to know. Happy to help if I can 🤘
Hello, thanks for the review, what do you think about the stock humbucker? A pair of SD '59 or Tonerider Alnico II or Alnico IV Will be a suggest upgrade? Thanks
Hey! Thanks for watching Antonio, I appreciate it man 🙏 I like the stock pickups actually, they’re capable and definitely seem better than previous Epiphone pickups. That’s said, I do like a pair of Seymour Duncans. I’d try the stock ones first and see how you feel. Cheers mate 🤘
Interesting! I couldn't give my input cause I've got minimum time with either of those but I don't think you'd go wrong with one of these. Thanks for watching mate 🤘
@@JackTaylorGuitars for sure fam. and honestly, the second one came with a flawless fretboard but the nut had the same crack, and just came to terms with it. i think it has to be when installing the nut, maybe that can cause a crack under the finish? unless epiphone just missed the mark. still sounds beautiful and plays beautiful without having getting it set up yet as well
It is indeed a real tattoo mate! A healthy dose of love for my first Zakk Wylde, a music video with a guy who had a Zildjian tattoo, and the fact I was a super impulsive teenager with no concern for my future self are all factors 🤣 Thank you for watching the video. I really appreciate it 🤘🙏
Epiphone returned to top professional quality guitars in 2019..and before Norlin and Henry j destroyed Epiphone quality Epiphone destroyed Gibson..now Epiphone has come back in full circle
@@user-sn9jv2ey4depiphone back in the day slapped Gibson around..now they have been restored to high end guitars again the good o'l days are back for epiphone..the Epiphone custom koa Les Paul has been recently discontinued..
@@JackTaylorGuitarsyou're very welcome they have been recently discontinued and on sale what's left of them..when sold out they will skyrocket in price on the used market and rightly so
Yeah I heard! I actually sold mine earlier this year to fund other stuff and it's one of the only guitars that I really miss. I didn't play it a great deal mind you, I just liked looking at it haha Still a great thing!
@@booshting3520 bam shut down again booshturd get out of here no one pays any attention to you your a discredited fool Open Menu Epiphone Probucker - Electric Guitar Pickup Set $149.99 Sold Out This is a set of chrome covered Epiphone ProBucker pickups! It has fooled experts, vintage purists, and even luthiers who have worked with the best vintage examples from the late 50s and early 60s. Epiphone ProBucker™ humbuckers are the real deal--made with 18% Nickel Silver unit bases and covers, the same alloy used by Gibson at the Kalamazoo factory when the humbucker was first invented. The use of Nickel Silver reduces the occurrence of eddy currents due to low conductivity and provides a more transparent and crisp output. The size and shape of the bobbins also has a great impact on tonal response. And the bobbins used on ProBucker™ pickups duplicate the size and shape of the gold standard in the industry, Gibson humbuckers. Epiphone ProBucker™ pickups also feature sand cast Alnico II magnets, high quality 4 conductor lead wire, and are vacuum wax potted to eliminate microphonic
Hey Antonio. For the Custom, I would go with a set of Grover locking tuners. They’re a perfect replacement but if you didn’t want to spend that much the Harley Benton sets of locking tuners are awesome too. Hope that helps!
@@amirtp_ Man, you’re choosing between two very good affordable guitars there. If it was me, I think I’d try to play them both before hand see which one feels right to you. That said, the HSS player is the best pickup configuration and will do both rock with the bridge humbucker and lofi with the neck single coil really well. The Les Paul, though, it has it’s own sound entirely and will still do what you need it to. For your needs, if you’re playing more lofi I’d pick the strat. If you’re playing more rock I’d pick the Les Paul. Definitely try to play them first and see which you like best though. Ultimately, go with the one you get the most excited about 😁 I hope that helps my dude and thanks so much for watching the video, it means a lot 🤘🙏
@@JackTaylorGuitars there is no guitar center in my city to try electric guitar unfortunately, I should order online. Play classic guitars about 2 years and now wanna make my own music and cover the music listen. I have kinda small hand, wanna know which one is more comfortable, easy to play and etc.
@@amirtp_ I get you dude. I’m that case, the safe bet in my opinion would be the Player Strat. They’re a more comfortable guitar with a neck shape that suits most people. The Les Paul isn’t as comfortable to sit with but the shorter scale length means less distance between frets which is nice for people with smaller hands. I don’t have huge hands either so I know what you mean. Probably worth looking for into the Strat my dude, I think it’ll be a more well rounded guitar for your situation 👍
None of the inspired by Gibson Customs come with locking tuners as far as I know dude. It’s a shame but I understand it 🤷🏻♂️ Thanks for checking out the video too! 🤘
That’s interesting. The Prophecy’s come with locking grovers but the customs don’t 🤔 With them being true to Gibson heritage they should come with just regular Grovers. Awesome that yours has locking tuners though!
I found out from Epiphone that the top IS NOT KOA. It’s a maple cap with Koa veneer. All their marketing affirmatively states it’s a Koa top. I don’t like liars or sneaky marketing. It’s probably a pretty guitar, probably plays well, too, but when a company outright lies about their product I stay away. They shouldn’t be lying about it. Just tell everyone it’s a maple cap with a koa veneer. No big deal. At least people will know exactly what they’re getting.
@@JackTaylorGuitarsno it's not it's a true koa top he's lying that's all they can do is lie when all you have to do is go to your computer and research it and find out
Hey dude! I’m actually planning a comparison video for these two at the moment. They’re both different animals to me and I struggle to pick between the two. Hopefully I’ll have made my mind up when the video comes out 😂
Thanks for watching mate, I really appreciate it! What do you mean by tonality in this case? I’ve only ever heard tonality when talking about keys. Let me know what you want to know and I’ll definitely help my dude 😁
Majority are lying about the frets they have been caught in their lying over and over again so yes no need to even knowledge they even commented most now just ignore these people most don't even own epiphone
Cheers my dude! I don’t hate it but I can’t say I wouldn’t make a different decision now I’m older. But exactly, it’s no one else’s tattoo to care about and I can take a joke 😂 Thanks for checking out the video and commenting mate, it means a lot 🤘
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I'm 57 years old and have been playing guitar since high school. Gibson models mostly. I just received my new Epiphone Les Paul Custom (Alpine White), and I will honestly say that to buy a guitar of this quality 30 years ago, it would have cost thousands of dollars. I'm only a hobbyist now, but if Epiphone keeps up this level of quality (and tone), I'll never buy another Gibson. Great video, greetings from the U.S.! ✌️
Cheers mate! I’m glad you’re settling in with the Epi and sounds like you’re having a great time with it. It’s funny, I’ve never owned a Gibson but would like to give them a try but, honestly, I don’t know whether there’s any point given how good the Epiphones are. Thanks again dude!
@@JackTaylorGuitars there is no point
@@JackTaylorGuitars The person who says, "there is no point" is like saying "There is no point in driving a BMW after you've driven a Honda". They're both great cars, get you where you're going, have fantastic appointments, and are a huge price difference apart. Better yet, a closer comparison would be a GMC Denali and a Cadillac Escalade. Both will do EXACTLY the same thing, but which will you choose on your budget and why?
Also, not to nit-pick on the price difference, but if you added a hardshell case, even an aftermarket Gator, you're above 1/7. Not much, but above. LOL
I think people should play what they like and what they can afford. I would never put down someone on stage with a Epiphone! Think about how I feel, I get on stage with an Alpine White Les Paul Custom and Slash Appetite Les Paul (both Gibson) and what does my co-guitarist take out? His Gibson R9 hand picked top and Custom shop Explorer from the recent run! We both have several Gibson guitars and we both appreciate what the other is doing with them, because at the end of the day, it's about the player, and the guitar is just a tool. People can't let expense get the best of them. @Gary Novak, you rock whatever you like!
I was at an open mic one night in upstate NY and in walks this dude who borrows my friend's MiM bare bones Strat and plays through a Line 6 HD500 floor modeler. He tore it up and brought the roof down! I bought him a drink and said, "Dude you rock!" He thanked me. After the guy left, my friend said, "you know who that was?" I said, "No". He said, "That was Robin Trower." I lifted my beer and said, "well, that explains why he was so dang good!"
Most people aren't playing through 100,000 watts of PA under lights night after night. They don't need to trust that gear at a level that would make or break their livelihoods. They're in their bedrooms wailing away through "Cemetery Gates" or "Folsom Prison Blues". There's no need in spending the $$ for a full set of Snap-On tools when the Craftsman or Walmart brand will work just fine.
@@jimwoodard64 Sorry for the late reply mate! I didn’t get a notification for this one annoyingly. I enjoyed this read, very well said and we’ll thought out. I appreciate your input mate, thank you 🤘
I've been salivating over this guitar for weeks now! (Epi Les Paul Custom (Alpine White)). It's looks just knock me out. Been having an internal struggle over this one vs the Epi 59 Les Paul with the Gibson electronics/pickups and the Gibson LP Tribute. Gonna take a drive down to Sweetwater soon (Detroit ===> Ft Wayne) and play them all so I can see how they feel.
In either case, you've got a KILLER guitar, bro!
I just recieved my Les Paul Custom Koa yesterday! A significant part of my decision was watching this video. I will be 57 years old this April and I have been playing Gibson guitars all my life. 2 SG's & 1 Les Paul Studio. This Guitar is AWSOME. I almost purchased a Gibson Heritage Les Paul and I'm extreemly glad I got this beautiful Epiphone Les Paul Custom Koa instead! Mine is cosmeticly flawless and it is truly beautiful! Did I mention that it Plays and Sounds Fantastic?
I’m incredibly happy to hear you love your Koa mate and I’m glad the video helped! Hope you have an awesome birthday in April too, Stephen. Thank you and all the best 🤘
@@JackTaylorGuitars keep up the good work and may the Lord bless you in your endeavors! Thank's for the birthday wishes!
I got mine last September, it’s an outstanding guitar. It holds it’s own with my 70’s and 90’s Gibson Les Pauls.
The Koa Top is really stunning, it’s nicer than mine, and I love mine.
Absolutely man, they really put amazing guitars! Thanks so much for watching mate 🤘
Got mine last January. Great guitar. You will not be disappointed.
Awesome! I'm glad you're enjoying it mate. Thanks for watching the video, I appreciate it 🤘
A Les Paul Custom With a Koa Top
Epiphone presents the Les Paul™ Custom in Koa. Featuring a mahogany neck with a SlimTaper™ profile, a mahogany body, ebony fretboard, a gorgeous natural koa top, and critically acclaimed ProBucker™ humbucker™ pickups, along with Les Paul Custom style gold hardware, Grover® Rotomatic® 18:1 tuners, CTS® potentiometers, a fully bound body, neck, and headstock, Graph Tech® nut, and pearloid inlays. Optional hardshell and EpiLite™ cases are available.
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I got a Custom Pro Koa in a trade for an old PA I hadn't used in years. Best deal I have ever made. This guitar is awesome and I love the look. The added push/pull dials on the Pro take the custom to the next level for sure. Can tweak it to any style. Congrats to all those who have one!
Too right mate! Thanks for checking out the video 🤘
I have that same guitar and say that it is the best Epiphone I have, although I have more expensive models, this seems to me the best. The Koa top makes it beautiful. The best Custom.
That’s awesome mate! It really is a great guitar. Thanks for checking out the video too 🤘
I got mine this past April . I was in the market for a Les Paul but in my price range the best I might be able to do was a pre owned Gibson studio model . After much thought on the subject , I finally decided on an Epi Custom Pro Koa Top. With the Epi , I was getting a brand new axe without the dings or other issues a pre owned guitar might have . The Epi Custom versus the Gibson Studio gives me the full thickness and weight (9.2 lbs) with the front and back binding . The Koa top has a very unique look and on my particular guitar , the top has a very attractive bookmatch . I have been playing it as is, right out of the box and having a great time . I still may have it in for a set up to sweeten the action just a bit but I also like it as it is. In the end, the Epi won me over because I was buying it for my own personal enjoyment and not for what it says on the headstock.
And that’s the absolute best reason to buy a guitar mate! Sounds like you’re super happy with it. Thanks for watching, I appreciate it!
You know, ANY time I buy a guitar, new, used, destroyed, I'm going to do a complete setup. Truss rod adjustment, fret level and crown, string height, intonation, pickup height. To me it's EXACTLY like buying a new car. Adjust the seat, tune the radio, air the tires up, check the oil & water. But yeah man, that LP Custom Koa is a KILLER axe! Epiphone has always made a pretty good product. But in the last few years they really set the bar high! I went to GC one day and was trying out some cheap guitars (for my girl), they all played and sounded like junk. Until I picked up a lowly Epiphone JUNIOR of all things. I could hear and feel the difference immediately! And so could everyone around me! Best deal out there for the money!
Mate, that’s an incredibly good way to look at it! It is just like that. I completely agree, Epiphone are doing some fantastic work right now. Thanks for watching and commenting dude, I appreciate it 🤘
@@JackTaylorGuitars Dude I appreciate the work you put into reviewing and making informative vids for all us guitarded individuals!! THANK YOU BROTHER!
That’s far too kind of you mate, thank you. It means a lot to have good folks like yourself around! 🤘
A very well done, relatable, and honest sounding review.
I really appreciate the kind words my dude, thank you so much! I'm glad you found it helpful 🤘
The Inspired by Gibson line of Epiphones are some great guitars for the price. I've had 6 total so far, and the 3 that I'm currently holding onto are keepers. ADCB '59 LP, ASFB '59 LP and a LP custom silverburst with EMG 81/85s and Gotoh keystone locking tuners. If your not hung up on brand phycosis, like way too many people seem to be. Get your hands on one of these babies before the prices start going up again. There's good deals on them if you ask. I only payed full price for the Southern Fade $799. Cherryburst $599 and silverburst $619.
Completely agree with you mate! Your silverburst sounds like a bit of a beast too 🤘 Thanks for checking out the video man!
@@JackTaylorGuitars My silverburst is most definitely a beast, with the 85 in the bridge and 81 in the neck position. The pups balance way better this way, and you should hear that 81 when I'm deep in a Malcolm Young trance, banging away on a fat rhythm groove. I've returned a few '59s in search of the warmer sounding ones. My Southern Fade is the most acousticly rich and warm sounding solidbody guitar I've ever held in my hands. I don't care where it's made or what they call it, many a man has payed 3-5 times as much, in hopes of getting one this good. If you played it blindfolded, you'd swear it was a customshop R9. It's stupid good. Scary good. My search has ended, and it feels soo good!
Nice, how are the Gotoh tuners treating you? I'm looking at a gold set, for my white LP Custom. I also own a Southern Fade '59. And while I'm not crazy about the finish, it plays and sounds SO good.....
It sounds like you and I have the same taste in guitars! I have the Epiphone Les Paul '59 in Southern Fade. I love the way it feels and plays, but I'm not a big fan of the matte finish. I'm considering polishing it.
@@Zoso981 I'd get them with keystone keys. The kidney bean ones don't look right with the Kalamazoo headstock. I got them specifically for this reason. When you reverse directions with them while tuning, there's a bit of slop in a couple. I've heard there's a way to tighten them up mechanically, but it's something that I've learned to live with. The look is soo much better than the Grovers with ugly round/kidney bean keys.
I've been play guitar for about 50 years now and have been mainly a Gibson man. Well when Epiphone brought out these "Inspired By Gibson" models I decided to give them a try. When I was looking at the Custom I couldn't make up my mind on the Koa Top or the Black Beauty so I said what the hell and bought them both. Right out of the box they only needed the action lowered just a little bit and other than a few cosmetic changes (tophat knobs and pointers, amber switch tip, Gibson strap buttons and Creamtone truss rod covers) these guitars are first class all the way.
They really are great man. It’s always nice to hear that they hold up from someone who’s been playing Gibson though dude. Thanks for checking out the video and I’m happy you’re stoked on your Epis 🤘
Good news is with a couple of push pull pots it is easily converted to coil splits. I just cut off the quick connects on my 2021 EP LP custom. The wires were just long enough. I also did 50s wiring and used braided cable in the switch and copper taped every cavity. It did make it quieter even though it wasn't a noisy guitar to begin with. My frets were perfect too. This is my first LP and I love it. The Strats are getting dusty.
That’s good to know man, thank you for the heads up! I’ll probably be doing something similar to this one in the future. Maybe I’ll do a video on the mods.
I’m stoked yours was great too mate. Just goes to show they’re doing a sick job. Thanks for checking out the video dude, I appreciate it 🤘
Being a acoustic guitar player mostly
I have a Les Paul and a strat.
The only reason I feel more at home with a Les Paul is because it reminds me of my acoustic guitar the way it plays and the way I can handle which is pretty rough…the fender is different it’s more accentuated and needs a softer approach.
I think that’s why I think you should have both.
Ephiphone is making greater guitars nowadays and I’m buying one as we speak 🗣️
I’m with you on that dude! And congrats on the new guitar! Thanks for checking out the video, I appreciate it 🤘
One change I would make, and it's purely in the looks department, but I would replace those "kidney" tuners with some proper key-shaped tuners that are used on the actual Gibson customs. It just looks right on Les Paul customs.
Really? I'm a big fan of the kidney shape ones! But we all have our preferences dude. Doesn't take much to make a Les Paul headstock look good to be fair haha Thanks for watching mate, I appreciate it 🤘
@@JackTaylorGuitars I do like the kidney tuners on LP standards. But for some reason to me, they don't look right on customs, ha! I guess it's because the key tuners have been used on the Gibson customs since the beginning.
That's completely fair mate, it definitely does make sense!
Beautiful guitar! I just got my new Epiphone Les Paul Custom yesterday. In Alpine White. Strange thing though; mine arrived with Wilkinson Tuners on it. So far, they're doing their job just fine, it's just worth noting....
Cheers Gary! And happy new guitar day! I love the Alpine White. Is yours brand new? If it is there’s no way it should have Wilkinsons on it. They’re not bad by any means but I’d question it if it’s new. If not then I guess the last owner swapped some stuff out. Hope you enjoy it anyway mate 🤘
@@JackTaylorGuitars It is brand new. I'm now reading of other players getting Wilkinson Tuners on their new Customs. Apparently, Epiphone is free to source parts from various vendors, as to not hinder production. This isn't my first Epiphone, but it's my first Custom. There's just seems to be something special about these guitars. I also own the new Epiphone '59, but I'm favoring the new Custom already.
@@JackTaylorGuitarsI bought a new Alpine White Custom from Sweetwater in Feb 23 and it has Wilkinson tuners. It also has the same mild flaw on the neck at the 2nd fret.
I plan on purchasing one of these beauties. And eventually swap out the tuners, and swapping the pickups for some Lollar’s
That sounds like a great time mate! Thanks for checking out the video 🤘
Very nice! Ive been an Epiphone fan boy since 2006 lol
That’s awesome! Thanks for watching dude 🤘
Great review! I'm getting mine tomorrow. Gorgeous guitar!
Thanks man, I really appreciate that! Hope you enjoy it! 🤘
Haven't stopped playing it 👍
I’m 51 and been playing since 8th grade. I purchased the KOA myself. It’s a great guitar. Ready to play out of the box. Which blew me away. Beautiful guitar. I plugged in to the new Fender Mustang mod amp I bought. Wow. Awesome guitar. I never could afford a LP. I have always played Charvel and mid to higher end Jackson’s. I love Charvel Lol. But, I had to have this Epiphone LP. I’m not changing anything on mine.
That's super cool to hear mate, I'm really glad you're enjoying it! Thanks for watching too 🤘
Lol on that tattoo. Hilarious. It's only use is trying to put that up on social media on hopes they send you a guitar. Should try it!
I’m not sure they’d want to associate with someone as dumb as me in my teenagers years mate 🤣 Appreciate you checking out the video, hope you enjoyed it!
I just purchased a used version of the 2021 Epiphone Custom Koa. The fit and finish it really great. I purchased it for $499. I own 7 Gibson guitars and 7 Epiphone guitars through a good amp they all sound really on par with one another. I guess my question is which one do i practice on and which one do i perform with? Which one do i sell and which one would i keep? There are fine lines to the discussion and it's all complicated.
Absolutely mate! I think I always go back to 'which guitar feels right to me' in those situations. Even if it's not technically the best, do I love it the most? Thanks for watching dude! 🤘
You mention the split coils, I found an Epi LP Classic Cherry Sunburst on fleabay, as well as having just bought an Epi LP Custom in white. That way i can have my cake and eat it whenever i need the extra options, out comes the Classic. The '20 Classic i bought had fret issues, but the '24 custom was fine out of the box
Sounds great man! A proper Swiss Army knife set up! Thanks so much for checking out the video, I appreciate it 🤘
Thanks for the great review Jack, as well as your brand tattoo. Amazing.
I’m really glad you liked the video mate! Thanks so much for checking it out 🤘 The tattoo is questionable but it’s cool someone likes it 😂
I’m loving my antique ivory Les Paul custom Epiphone. I only had it for a month.
Awesome! I’m really glad you’re enjoying it. Thanks for watching and commenting mate, I appreciate it 🤘
@65, I still enjoy rocking with my guitars, but this Epiphone is epic.
picked one up a few months ago second hand for $425, and it was worth every cent!
Absolute bargain mate! Great purchase. Thanks for watching dude 🤘
@@JackTaylorGuitars sure thing! The Koa top just makes it amazing
Happy birthday Les Paul and thank you for inventing the solid body guitar in the Epiphone factory 1939 - 41..if not for you and Epiphone there would be No Gibson Les Paul today period!..Also I would Add that Les Paul played Epiphones especially recoding from the early 1940s to the end of the 1950's..when he was under contract with Gibson..Gibson eventually to him to stop and when his contract ended with Gibson he started playing both epiphone and Gibson Live I should know saw him in March of 2009..
That's super interesting dude! Thanks very much for the enlightening comment, I enjoyed it! Appreciate you checking out the video mate 🤘
Great review and content 🤘🏽🎸
That’s super kind of you mate, thank you! Means a lot that you enjoyed it 🤘😁
I just got one in silver burst a few days go and I am in love with it!
Dude, the silver burst ones are so cool too! I’m glad you’re enjoying it 🤘 Thanks for checking out the video too man, I appreciate it!
@@JackTaylorGuitars I have always wanted a silver burst when I saw the epi I knew I had to have it. Probably going to do a bit of modding cause I am metal player majority. Also no problem! Your content is very well done. Keep up the good work my dude!
@@drakecampos4503 You made the right choice man, they’re so cool! Few mods in to amp it up a little would be great as well.
You’re too kind mate, thanks so much 🤘
Damn! I almost got that one.......went with the Cantrell for a couple reasons. But that's a NICE guitar. Really glad that one has such nice work done on it. BTW you might just let it be a Les Paul - forget coil taps and all that, they never sound good and anyway they look dorky with the knobs pulled out. Want a Strat sound, use a Strat. Also as one who got in on the locking tuner thing as soon as Sperzels came out, I can say they didn't help with anything. Anyway Congratulations and good job.
The Cantrells are super cool man, congrats! Dude, personally, I can't live without locking tuners. Getting rid of windings completely makes life so much easier in terms of tuning and string change time! Thanks for watching mate I really appreciate it 🤘
It's almost eerie; it's like they copied the neck shape of my '71 Deluxe to the Nth degree. I have them right here next to each other.@@JackTaylorGuitars
Really? That's super cool. I'd love to give one a go! Thanks again man
That tattoo!!! 🤣 Hell yeah brother 🤘 I fuckin love it
😂 Thank you dude! Not my smartest move in all honesty but I did plenty more dumb stuff as a teenager. You live and learn! Appreciate you checking out the video man 🤘
The main problem with Gibson tuning is the cut of the nut. Check the height. typically the strings are a bit high, which effects the intonation. And also check the depth of the strings in the nut. Especially if you are going with lighter strings. Often the slots are too deep and it causes string binding. Especially the G and B strings. It's not so bad with the E because the angle isn't as extreme. I think it's because in the end they are all mass produced, building hundreds of guitars a day, and if you mess up the nut by setting the strings too low or have the top of it shaved down too much you can't fix it. The nut is ruined. So they err on the safe side.
Appreciate the insightful comment mate, thank you! The nut on this one was decent. I would have opened up the back of the slot slightly to compensate for the break angle but never got round to it. Is what it is though eh. Thanks for watching dude 🤘
Bro I'm jealous.. 😂 straight up..love epiphone as u do..new gib line is ridiculous for the $...happy for you man !:killer demo...I have a cheap epiphone Les Paul special 2 I picked up used for buddies to play..I have 2020 es339 semi hollow brand new and I Love it!! My LP is 2020 Gibson studio and it's super badass ..lol week later I jumped off the Gibson cliff and ordered my SG standard 🤘🤘😜👊
😂 Thank you mate, I hope you enjoyed the video! Yeah man, the Epiphone stuff especially now is fantastic. The other one is equally sick, I’ll be making another video about that one soon once I’ve got a new backing track made 🤘
You’ve got an awesome collection man, some great stuff there!
@@JackTaylorGuitars thanks ...you have a killer collection as well..really nice stuff bro
@@ericwarrington6650 Thanks dude. Collection is shrinking a little though. Me and the Mrs are having a baby, first child, so I need some more space and some baby money 😂
@@JackTaylorGuitars oh man congratulations brother..mine are 21 and 16 now... treasure every moment...it's the greatest experience of your life...nothing on this Earth will feel even remotely as important as those baby eyes looking up at you..The measure of a man is what kind of father you are ♥️✌️🎸...I already know what kinda father you will be my friend..that's a special child and is very lucky you are Daddy..
@@ericwarrington6650 Thank you man, I appreciate that a lot! It’s going to be an experience that’s for sure but I really can’t wait 👊🤘 Hope you’re well too man!
I tried a new Epiphone Les Paul Custom in alpine white and that one was really bad, but it could just have been a bad one that i tried. Your Koa looks amazing tho! 🤘
Could have been a dud, for sure. But it might also just not have been the right guitar for you. Nothing wrong with that! I know a guy who can't stand Epiphones so much so that he asked me what I *really* think about the ones I have like I would lie 😂
The Koa is lovely mate, such a cool guitar. Thanks for watching dude, I appreciate it 🤘
@@JackTaylorGuitars I have an older Epiphone Les Paul studio in white that is really good, i payed like 80/90 euros for that and the previous owner changed the bridge pickup to a Seymour Duncan JB. I have tried many different Epiphones and many of them were really good so i just think that the Custom that i tried was a bad example, it had very high action and fret sprout also.
I really like your channel! The SG upgrade video is one of my favorites, your backing tracks are amazing too! (:
Thanks mate, that means a lot to me. Glad to have you around. Stay safe dude and happy holidays! 🤘
Hey brother, I really do love how this guitar looks you can get them used for as low as 500 in looks alone it's worth more than that xD
Hey mate! I absolutely agree with you, they’re some of the best looking LPs out there. Thanks for watching dude 🤘
i will get this epiphone.. actually fron kids i love the diamond logo on head stock.. but i don't know what that logo mean, now i understand that mean a higher brand of gibson guitar.. ❤
I also love the headstock inlay too man, I’ve always thought it looked great! Thanks for checking out the video and I hope you get your guitar sooner rather than later 🤘
@@JackTaylorGuitars of course.. i already subscribe your channel... nice job bro 👍🏻🤘🏻💪🏻
I appreciate it dude, thank you!
@@JackTaylorGuitars ur welcome 😁
Beautiful LP mate sounds great !
Thanks so much my dude! I really hope you enjoyed the video 🤘 And hope you’re good mate!
@@JackTaylorGuitars Sure thanks for the Insights in the video very informative :). Same to you brother hope you're all good 🤟
@@derek.7 I’m glad you liked it mate! Always a bit conscious when I post a talky vid 😂 All well here thanks bro 👊
@@JackTaylorGuitars Ha ye I've never talked on a video ;D I guess it takes a few tires :P ! Aight glad to you hear it ;)
@@derek.7 Mate, if you could see how many times I have to repeat the same stuff to get my words out 😂 Thanks again my dude. Stay safe 🤘
Awesome guitar 😁🤘🎸
i got a 2020Epi alpine LP Custom and i put gold gibson 490r/498t pickups to replace the probuckers which sound a little to dark , i use burstbuckers 2/3 on my 2021 Lazarus and 2011Bonamssa gold top LP
THE Custom has the perfect neck for me
Sounds like your LP custom is kitted out mate! You’re totally right too, the necks are awesome. Cheers for checking out the video man 🤘
@@JackTaylorGuitars cheers from Marina del rey california Koa all day...........
490R and 498T , do you suggest to install and replace Probucker 2 and 3?
@@antonio.cappelli pro buckers are nice copies, they might work for your situation, 490r/498t are the most versatile p/u IMHO and a real gibson custom or supreme LP come with 490r/498t
good demo..very helpful
Thanks so much! It means a lot that you enjoyed it 🤘
@@JackTaylorGuitars how do you find this guitar for staying in tune?
Sorry for the late reply mate! I didn’t get a notification from YT 🙃
The Graph Tech nut helps but it’s definitely still a Les Paul. The G string, as you’ve probably guessed, is a bit of a pain. Overall though, it’s decent. Definitely not the worst but it could be better!
Nice, do you find that the Les Paul digs into your ribs when playing? Thanks
I did mate yeah, it’s probably my least favourite thing about them to be honest! Cheers for checking out the video dude🤘
Having such a hard time deciding between this and the Epi Prophecy (new version.) 2 totally different guitars but I love them both. I like the body contours a the fit and finish and the weight of the Prophecy a lot. And the 24 frets. But the neck pickup is in a weird spot and I’m concerned about it effecting my picking hand. I can’t seem to fins a Prohecy in store to demo. Amy ideas about my dilemma if you’ve tried one?
Mate, you’ve experienced the exact same problems I did! There’s another video on my channel where I put them head to head if you’ve not seen it. That might help you! Thanks for watching man, let me know if there’s anything else you need to know. Happy to help if I can 🤘
@@JackTaylorGuitars thanks for reply. Going to watch that video now.
@@JackTaylorGuitars just ordered the black prophecy. Thanks for the video.
I’m just glad it helped you choose man! The black prophecy is awesome, I hope you enjoy it 🤘
Hello, thanks for the review, what do you think about the stock humbucker? A pair of SD '59 or Tonerider Alnico II or Alnico IV Will be a suggest upgrade? Thanks
Hey! Thanks for watching Antonio, I appreciate it man 🙏 I like the stock pickups actually, they’re capable and definitely seem better than previous Epiphone pickups. That’s said, I do like a pair of Seymour Duncans. I’d try the stock ones first and see how you feel. Cheers mate 🤘
@@JackTaylorGuitars Thanks
This or a 90’s Orville / 1980’s Greco?
Interesting! I couldn't give my input cause I've got minimum time with either of those but I don't think you'd go wrong with one of these. Thanks for watching mate 🤘
@@JackTaylorGuitars thanks bro!
Killer tattoo man rock it
I appreciate that mate, thank you! And for watching too! 🤘
just got one with a cracked neck at the nut and a ding on the 16th fret😢
now gotta deal with a return. 😢😢
Ahhh no! That sucks dude, I’m sorry to hear that. Hope you get it sorted and thanks for checking out the video 🤘
@@JackTaylorGuitars for sure fam. and honestly, the second one came with a flawless fretboard but the nut had the same crack, and just came to terms with it. i think it has to be when installing the nut, maybe that can cause a crack under the finish? unless epiphone just missed the mark. still sounds beautiful and plays beautiful without having getting it set up yet as well
how is the neck finish ? sticky/varnished or smooth&satin feeling ?
Definitely gloss dude but it’s not the stickiest I’ve ever felt, I usually hate gloss but I didn’t mind this one! Thanks for watching man 🤘
Is that tattoo real? If so, you’re a certified Epiphone super fan.
It is indeed a real tattoo mate! A healthy dose of love for my first Zakk Wylde, a music video with a guy who had a Zildjian tattoo, and the fact I was a super impulsive teenager with no concern for my future self are all factors 🤣
Thank you for watching the video. I really appreciate it 🤘🙏
Epiphone returned to top professional quality guitars in 2019..and before Norlin and Henry j destroyed Epiphone quality Epiphone destroyed Gibson..now Epiphone has come back in full circle
And I’m super glad they’ve come back round! Thanks for watching and the insightful comment mate 🤘
@@user-sn9jv2ey4depiphone back in the day slapped Gibson around..now they have been restored to high end guitars again the good o'l days are back for epiphone..the Epiphone custom koa Les Paul has been recently discontinued..
Posted the specs..all high end
Thanks mate!
@@JackTaylorGuitarsyou're very welcome they have been recently discontinued and on sale what's left of them..when sold out they will skyrocket in price on the used market and rightly so
Yeah I heard! I actually sold mine earlier this year to fund other stuff and it's one of the only guitars that I really miss. I didn't play it a great deal mind you, I just liked looking at it haha Still a great thing!
The pickups are definitely not "high end"
@@booshting3520 bam shut down again booshturd get out of here no one pays any attention to you your a discredited fool
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Hello , wich guitar tuner compatible do you suggest to buy to replace the stock locking tuner? Thanks
Hey Antonio. For the Custom, I would go with a set of Grover locking tuners. They’re a perfect replacement but if you didn’t want to spend that much the Harley Benton sets of locking tuners are awesome too. Hope that helps!
@@JackTaylorGuitars Thanks on my Custom I've already stock Grover tuners
Mate, im looking for guitar. Stuck between this and fender player strat hss. What do u prefer? ♡
I wanna play lofi and cover rock music
@@amirtp_ Man, you’re choosing between two very good affordable guitars there. If it was me, I think I’d try to play them both before hand see which one feels right to you.
That said, the HSS player is the best pickup configuration and will do both rock with the bridge humbucker and lofi with the neck single coil really well. The Les Paul, though, it has it’s own sound entirely and will still do what you need it to.
For your needs, if you’re playing more lofi I’d pick the strat. If you’re playing more rock I’d pick the Les Paul. Definitely try to play them first and see which you like best though. Ultimately, go with the one you get the most excited about 😁 I hope that helps my dude and thanks so much for watching the video, it means a lot 🤘🙏
@@JackTaylorGuitars there is no guitar center in my city to try electric guitar unfortunately, I should order online. Play classic guitars about 2 years and now wanna make my own music and cover the music listen. I have kinda small hand, wanna know which one is more comfortable, easy to play and etc.
Im curious that volume pot and pickup switch touch my hand and move while struming.
@@amirtp_ I get you dude. I’m that case, the safe bet in my opinion would be the Player Strat. They’re a more comfortable guitar with a neck shape that suits most people.
The Les Paul isn’t as comfortable to sit with but the shorter scale length means less distance between frets which is nice for people with smaller hands. I don’t have huge hands either so I know what you mean.
Probably worth looking for into the Strat my dude, I think it’ll be a more well rounded guitar for your situation 👍
Does the koa version not come with locking tuners? Cuz the ebony one and white one does I believe
None of the inspired by Gibson Customs come with locking tuners as far as I know dude. It’s a shame but I understand it 🤷🏻♂️ Thanks for checking out the video too! 🤘
@@JackTaylorGuitars I have the ebony version, it should come with grover locking tuners atleast the one I have has them
That’s interesting. The Prophecy’s come with locking grovers but the customs don’t 🤔 With them being true to Gibson heritage they should come with just regular Grovers. Awesome that yours has locking tuners though!
I got my gibsons 12th fret inlay tattood on my leg. But the name of the brand? Lol!
I know mate, not my brightest moment 😂 Thanks for checking out the video!
I found out from Epiphone that the top IS NOT KOA. It’s a maple cap with Koa veneer. All their marketing affirmatively states it’s a Koa top. I don’t like liars or sneaky marketing. It’s probably a pretty guitar, probably plays well, too, but when a company outright lies about their product I stay away. They shouldn’t be lying about it. Just tell everyone it’s a maple cap with a koa veneer. No big deal. At least people will know exactly what they’re getting.
Yeah if that’s the case then they should definitely be clearer. Thanks for watching mate 🤘
@@JackTaylorGuitarsno it's not it's a true koa top he's lying that's all they can do is lie when all you have to do is go to your computer and research it and find out
You found out from epiphone boy you can't even lie right that's a real koa top
how does this compare to the prophecy? did you do a comparison?
Hey dude! I’m actually planning a comparison video for these two at the moment. They’re both different animals to me and I struggle to pick between the two. Hopefully I’ll have made my mind up when the video comes out 😂
@@JackTaylorGuitars cool man looking forward to it! Can you tell me which one you think has closer fret spacing?
@@JackTaylorGuitars I sent you an email from my Pik company as well.
"I don't really care about brand names" ~ Guy with a brand name tattoo
Yeah fair point mate! You got me 😂 Appreciate you watching dude, stay well 🤘
How are you gonna hold that guitar and not give us its tonality...bummer .but a good review 👌
Thanks for watching mate, I really appreciate it! What do you mean by tonality in this case? I’ve only ever heard tonality when talking about keys. Let me know what you want to know and I’ll definitely help my dude 😁
The koa top make another tone that the mahogany?
Nah mate, if there is a difference I haven’t heard it!
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You are absolutely right! They’re on the list 🤘
How heavy? Kg's
I dunno mate, I don’t tend to weigh my guitars. I just play them! If I had to guess, it was really heavy, maybe a bit less than 5 kilos.
if you could just had waited and save a bit more, you could had a Gibson tattoo bro
🤣 My dude, tell me about it. Such a rookie error! Thanks for watching mate, I appreciate it!
just kidding. but really nice review. you can still do a cover up tho
Majority are lying about the frets they have been caught in their lying over and over again so yes no need to even knowledge they even commented most now just ignore these people most don't even own epiphone
Thanks for watching the video mate! 🤘
That’s the only epiphone I like all other epiphone is bunk
Thanks for watching man! I guess sometimes certain brands just aren't suited to everyone and that's totally cool!
Thats a good tat who cares
Cheers my dude! I don’t hate it but I can’t say I wouldn’t make a different decision now I’m older. But exactly, it’s no one else’s tattoo to care about and I can take a joke 😂 Thanks for checking out the video and commenting mate, it means a lot 🤘
Tah-oo lol
😂 My silly accent strikes again! Appreciate you checking out the video mate 🤘
I hope you know that was in good spirits ☺️
Of course mate! 👊
Which guitar do you prefer the koia or prophecy lp
It’s really close actually mate. There’s a video on here comparing the two if you want to check that out for a breakdown 🤘