@@jebusgodUsually yes...Not during the entire concert but he'll pick them up from time to time for a song... They might be slightly tweaked to suit his needs but overall they're the same guitars people will buy...
The epi will reach a much larger market being its a lot more affordable than a custom shop Gibson. Still a very nice guitar. The epi 58 explorer i played was so nice i wanted to take it home
I have several Epiphone signature models by several artists. Looking forward to getting this in about a week when it arrives. Been reading many bad comments on this and on Joe. Many comments are on the pickups. Even the best pickups change over time. I would probably say 63 Gibson pickups probably sound close to this. I will probably change out the pickups some day like I do on all my guitars. As for Joe....worry about yourself let Joe worry about his self.
No matter how you slice it, $1,400.00 is a lot of money for a chinese made epiphone. A few short years ago, you could have gotten a really nice USA made Gibson for this price.
My SG Tribute was just over $1300 total when i bought it in '21. Granted it's an entry level Gibson but the materials and the craftsmanship are miles above any foreign made guitars I own. It's not worth going over $1000 for something not USA made in my very uneducated opinion.
If they added high quality unique pickups I would understand it more. But ProBuckers? Really? They're not bad pickups by any means but this "great value for the dollar" thing is a bit out of touch. Certainly no hate for Joe, but it's a lot of dough for what it is.
No they are still the same mid tier quality they have always been just fooling you with the high prices to make you think the quality got better what it hasnt. You are paying $1500 for something that you would have bought for $500 one year ago.
“Affordable” $1400 Epiphone. Lol just get a Warmoth and spec it out the way you want for half the price. Phill McNight made a video recently about the death of the midrange price guitar and I think this sig model is a perfect example of that.
It’s really cool that he takes guitars from his collection and collaborates with Epiphone to bring them to the masses……Nobody else is doing that! There are quite a few Joe Bonamassa Epi’s keep them coming guys👍👍👍👍👍
Imagine dropping $1,500 after taxes on an Epiphone. You're not even getting Gibson pickups! I typically love Epiphone, I have two of em. But recently the prices are getting unnecessarily high
I agree. I’ve been playing guitar since 2009, and i became familiar with prices over years. Now i’m in ireland and i’m seeing the highest price I’ve ever seen. They are exaggerated. Also for medium players. If u want a cheap product you can only aim at very poor quality china products. Yet if you want something a little better, not less of 3-400 hundred euros. I saw too many gibson models from 3 to 8000 euros. Crazy
No you're getting the probuckers that the majority like much better than the Gibson burst buckers you need to research first before you open your mouth again
Just ordered one today. Joe sold me on it. I've never bought a signature model anything before but, in addition to his musical excellence, it appears that Joe is also a gifted salesman. Can't wait to see how it sounds in the studio.
@@KenBworthit For Gibson styles yeah. Most Fender signatures are from the Mexican shop and are mostly affordable. Gibson gets insane with its pricing. 30k for a Greenie clone? WTF
Sweet tone 🙂🙂 of course it won't sound exactly like a 60-year Gibson but it gets you in the ballpark and the spirit... The nylon saddles are a nice touch...
At 1400, it’s a hard pass. Beautiful guitar but at that price, I’d look for a used Gibson SG. The Lucille signature epiphone is 900, which should be the price point for this model.
The Gibson USA folks are going to have to step up their game to compete with the great value Epiphone is bringing to the table these days 👍🏻 The days of making “guitars for kids” as JB once stated are long gone. 🤠
Why would they step up their game when they have a legion of fanboy lawyers, dentists and car dealer owners who will pay for anything with Gibson on the headstock??
@@alpetersonI’m just an electronics tech. I make less than 25$ an hour and ive got 3 gibsons. Its insane to think you have to make 6 figure salary to afford a 3k guitar
@@Ottophil I didn’t say you had to, I just mocked a certain crowd who will overpay because of brand loyalty. I’ve owned hundreds of guitars and dozens of Gibsons, never had a 6 figure job. I’m also not a brand fanboy, the company has gone from being for players to deliberately aiming itself as a luxury brand item. They know it, so do most of its customers.
Joe Bonamassa is one of the greatest guitar players out there. I got his Epiphone 335 and wish I could afford this SG it’s a good Lookin and great sounding guitar
Gibson owns Epiphone . Gibson is trying to cut out their $1000-$2500 line and move it to $2000+ . The cost of labor is increasing because the cost of living is so high , especially in Nashville . Gibson never shows "Epiphone factory tour" on their youtube site LOL
I swear, Joe B. could make a crappy Teisco MJ-2 sound slack-jaw awesome! The man is that phenomenal! Seriously though, I think it's very impressive that Joe is doing what he can to promote a dealer that has been going through its sub-par years...all because he -- like so many of us -- recall spending countless hours in places like that as a wide-eyed youngster. Joe Bonamassa- the most down-to-earth, approachable music celeb I've ever witnessed. Really glad I came to see you in Phoenix 2022.
Some brands change w the times. China is the new Japan in terms of overseas quality. Having owned and played some of the new China Epi's , their QC is getting better w each offering. Not to say Japan is slacking as I have a Gretsch Falcon that is on par w any Gibson. I would like to see Indonesia step up as I love that country and their people.
@rlm4471 no, Indonesia is superior factory, especially Indonesia world factory where my Dean, Hamer and schecter guitars are coming from. Japan is right there with Indonesia world factory and the Korean factory are kinda rare today but they have guitars from 1999-2007 that we can look back on and see where they were at and they aren't beating Japan or Indonesia world factory back then nor today.
@@auntjenifer7774first off the Quindoe Epiphone facility is completely American owned and operated Scott Lewis is the facility manager along with American and Asian luthiers.. research first buddy before you open your mouth
I adore this young man. Not only is he interesting to listen to…his musical gift is blissful. And…he has a great voice too. Most of all…he’s naturally nice! Came across him a few years ago watching Eric Clapton whom I’ve been a fan of since the 60’s…but there is something about Joe which sets him apart from the rest + I’ve been an avid fan since.
guitar center said they would drop price $140 because i bought last 3 guitars 2020 black beauty(probuckers) --2021 Lazarus --2022 (burstbuckers2/3) ES 335 1962(burstbuckers 2/3) this new SG is pricey i could get a Gibson SG with 3 pickups for cheaper
Dang quit buying EVERYTHING JOE ..dont you got enough ..you can't take it with you. No kids to leave it to. It's just gonna be auctioned off..let someone ELSE enjoy these beautiful treasures instead of sitting in a pile of other unused stuff.
Needs a black pick guard and a Fender Deluxe Reverb with a blackface. This sounds too Marshally..in my humble opin..dry and scratchy in my face kinda harsh tone.
A "great value for the dollar"? This is still a Chinese Epiphone with the same mediocre "Pro Bucker" pickups. For its eye-opening price of $1399 it should at least come with genuine Gibson pickups. Waffle tuners and a hard case are not enough.
Sounds great in his hands, but what's the point of a 3 pickup SG (or any 3 PUP guitar, for that matter) that offers no PUP blending options like a Strat? Should come with at least a 5 way switch. The middle position blend of a Standard 2 PUP SG is one of my favorite rhythm tones.
Everything's made in China, cheap labour . Western way. And the USA Gibsons come out the factory like they have been set up and finished by a drunk hillbilly
That 1400$ Epi is too dark yellow on headstock and white cover + binding are too white....not just a hair. What a shame of the work the people at the factory put in these guitars.
That’s the best business model I ever saw. Joe buys hundreds of vintage guitars and then reisssues them with Gibson and Epiphone. That’s not a critic, btw. I really like Joe. Kudos to him!
I bought mine at a JB show (Spfld. Ma. USA) this past Friday (11/24/23) they had 4 of them for sale for $1500 total. ( tax free ) also included in that price was 2 meet and greet tickets for any future show of my choosing.
Nice enough. Epiphones are perfectly good instruments. And far more reasonably priced than their Gibson counterparts. I don’t need three pickups. Probably don’t even need two. I would never pay for a signature model. Certainly wouldn’t make me a better player. Joe B. is a very skilled player. Even if I had his actual guitar, my skills would be unaffected.
Epiphones we're never meant to be a budget brand in the first place and they weren't until Norlin ruined them when they took over Gibson..2019 it all ended when JC Curliegh Restored Epiphone back to where they should have always been
Been waiting for Epiphone to release an SG Custom with 3 pick ups, Ebony board and this updated headstock style for a hot minute now. It even has real mother of pearl block inlay, a bridge with nylon saddles and even a specially sculpted heel. All awesome. Then you had to release it with a damned vibrola and no Gibson pickups. RELEASE A STOP TAIL VARIETY WITH GIBSON PICKUP'S. FOR THE LOVE OF SCIENCE AND MUSIC. PLEASE. Otherwise, everything about this guitar screams awesome. Would like to see the rest of the binding ambered up too though. Just not that tint of yellow. A more muted amber would be perfect.
Respect to Joe for actually playing the epiphone models he puts his name on unlike Slash, or Jerry Cantrell.
I saw Jerry playing his white Epiphone LP Custom live last summer. So there's that
Slash’s Epiphones are an opportunity for the younger generation to get their hands on his guitars without breaking the bank.
does JB play them at his concerts?
In Slash’s defense, he couldn’t possibly play 157 different guitars in a show.
@@jebusgodUsually yes...Not during the entire concert but he'll pick them up from time to time for a song...
They might be slightly tweaked to suit his needs but overall they're the same guitars people will buy...
That's one of the best looking and sounding Epiphones I've ever seen / heard. Fantastic guitar.
“They did a couple of cool things like instead of Gibson, it says Epiphone…” Joe is a salesman at heart.
As long as the checks keep rolling in lol
but no Gibson pickups in it i'll pass
The epi will reach a much larger market being its a lot more affordable than a custom shop Gibson. Still a very nice guitar. The epi 58 explorer i played was so nice i wanted to take it home
I wasn't much of a fan of the previous "recreation" attempts, but this one actually is really unique and looks very cool....
I have several Epiphone signature models by several artists. Looking forward to getting this in about a week when it arrives. Been reading many bad comments on this and on Joe. Many comments are on the pickups. Even the best pickups change over time. I would probably say 63 Gibson pickups probably sound close to this. I will probably change out the pickups some day like I do on all my guitars.
As for Joe....worry about yourself let Joe worry about his self.
No matter how you slice it, $1,400.00 is a lot of money for a chinese made epiphone. A few short years ago, you could have gotten a really nice USA made Gibson for this price.
My SG Tribute was just over $1300 total when i bought it in '21. Granted it's an entry level Gibson but the materials and the craftsmanship are miles above any foreign made guitars I own. It's not worth going over $1000 for something not USA made in my very uneducated opinion.
If they added high quality unique pickups I would understand it more. But ProBuckers? Really? They're not bad pickups by any means but this "great value for the dollar" thing is a bit out of touch.
Certainly no hate for Joe, but it's a lot of dough for what it is.
@@Leel3ones89the Gibson tribute is 97% a Gibson standard Sg look at the specs between the two
Wow!!! Beautiful guitar!!!! Sounds great too!!!!
Well done Joe. If I owned a guitar company I would certainly hire you to represent it.
Epiphone isn’t the tag-along little brother anymore.
They’re great guitars, worthy of their own accolade.
No they are still the same mid tier quality they have always been just fooling you with the high prices to make you think the quality got better what it hasnt. You are paying $1500 for something that you would have bought for $500 one year ago.
They make budget copies of Gibson guitars. That's it
🔥
I wanna like ephiphone, but really hate the way the grain feels doing bends against my fingers
how much for the hands? will you throw in free jazz 3?
$1,400 seems reasonable.
Is it a limited edition?
Sweetwater says Limited to 800 guitars built
@@jclark42796 damn... that's a few🥲 Thanks man
It looks stupid with the 2 different colors for the trim binding. make the whole thing white or make the whole thing yellow.
Tokai sg custom at half the price
“Affordable” $1400 Epiphone. Lol just get a Warmoth and spec it out the way you want for half the price.
Phill McNight made a video recently about the death of the midrange price guitar and I think this sig model is a perfect example of that.
It’s really cool that he takes guitars from his collection and collaborates with Epiphone to bring them to the masses……Nobody else is doing that! There are quite a few Joe Bonamassa Epi’s keep them coming guys👍👍👍👍👍
Alex Lifeson has done the same
Oh yes like a modern day Jesus! He hasn't done it for money or a sales pitch at all.
Slash, John Lennon, BB King, the list goes on almost 50 artists soooooo
Imagine dropping $1,500 after taxes on an Epiphone. You're not even getting Gibson pickups! I typically love Epiphone, I have two of em. But recently the prices are getting unnecessarily high
Yeah, the least they couldn't done is put in some Gibson pickups, but people pay these prices anyway.
I agree. I’ve been playing guitar since 2009, and i became familiar with prices over years. Now i’m in ireland and i’m seeing the highest price I’ve ever seen. They are exaggerated. Also for medium players. If u want a cheap product you can only aim at very poor quality china products. Yet if you want something a little better, not less of 3-400 hundred euros. I saw too many gibson models from 3 to 8000 euros. Crazy
No you're getting the probuckers that the majority like much better than the Gibson burst buckers you need to research first before you open your mouth again
Just ordered one today. Joe sold me on it. I've never bought a signature model anything before but, in addition to his musical excellence, it appears that Joe is also a gifted salesman. Can't wait to see how it sounds in the studio.
Yep, I did the same thing. Mine gets here on Tuesday....
Like most signature series, most average players can’t afford them. But this one is in reasonable budget
@@KenBworthit For Gibson styles yeah. Most Fender signatures are from the Mexican shop and are mostly affordable. Gibson gets insane with its pricing. 30k for a Greenie clone? WTF
My headstock says Epiphone it will never say Gibson
Sweet tone 🙂🙂 of course it won't sound exactly like a 60-year Gibson but it gets you in the ballpark and the spirit...
The nylon saddles are a nice touch...
it sounds just like a 60 year old gibson.
there is no hidden sound
At 1400, it’s a hard pass. Beautiful guitar but at that price, I’d look for a used Gibson SG. The Lucille signature epiphone is 900, which should be the price point for this model.
Biggest rip off in a while. 1500 quid!! Joe, your fkn blagger.
I love how he didn’t put his name on the guitar so the owner can really feel like it’s theirs
The Gibson USA folks are going to have to step up their game to compete with the great value Epiphone is bringing to the table these days 👍🏻 The days of making “guitars for kids” as JB once stated are long gone. 🤠
To be fair considering his tastes he may still feel that same way.
Why would they step up their game when they have a legion of fanboy lawyers, dentists and car dealer owners who will pay for anything with Gibson on the headstock??
@@alpetersonI’m just an electronics tech. I make less than 25$ an hour and ive got 3 gibsons. Its insane to think you have to make 6 figure salary to afford a 3k guitar
@@Ottophil I didn’t say you had to, I just mocked a certain crowd who will overpay because of brand loyalty. I’ve owned hundreds of guitars and dozens of Gibsons, never had a 6 figure job. I’m also not a brand fanboy, the company has gone from being for players to deliberately aiming itself as a luxury brand item. They know it, so do most of its customers.
Yup
Joe Bonamassa is one of the greatest guitar players out there. I got his Epiphone 335 and wish I could afford this SG it’s a good Lookin and great sounding guitar
Gibson owns Epiphone . Gibson is trying to cut out their $1000-$2500 line and move it to $2000+ . The cost of labor is increasing because the cost of living is so high , especially in Nashville . Gibson never shows "Epiphone factory tour" on their youtube site LOL
They are for people who actually have to work for a living unlike Gibson
Epiphones are a Great Value for the money! The Quality is Excellent! WooF!
This dude’s getting another signature
why not ? if you don't like it, don't buy it. it's that simple.
@@sixslinger9951 I’m saying like oh wow cause i barely found out how many he has
I swear, Joe B. could make a crappy Teisco MJ-2 sound slack-jaw awesome! The man is that phenomenal! Seriously though, I think it's very impressive that Joe is doing what he can to promote a dealer that has been going through its sub-par years...all because he -- like so many of us -- recall spending countless hours in places like that as a wide-eyed youngster.
Joe Bonamassa- the most down-to-earth, approachable music celeb I've ever witnessed. Really glad I came to see you in Phoenix 2022.
Some brands change w the times. China is the new Japan in terms of overseas quality. Having owned and played some of the new China Epi's , their QC is getting better w each offering. Not to say Japan is slacking as I have a Gretsch Falcon that is on par w any Gibson. I would like to see Indonesia step up as I love that country and their people.
I think China is the new South Korea, and South Korea is the new Japan, and Indonesia is the new China. Japan is on par with the US, or better.
@rlm4471 no, Indonesia is superior factory, especially Indonesia world factory where my Dean, Hamer and schecter guitars are coming from. Japan is right there with Indonesia world factory and the Korean factory are kinda rare today but they have guitars from 1999-2007 that we can look back on and see where they were at and they aren't beating Japan or Indonesia world factory back then nor today.
@@auntjenifer7774first off the Quindoe Epiphone facility is completely American owned and operated Scott Lewis is the facility manager along with American and Asian luthiers.. research first buddy before you open your mouth
🎸🎸 SMOKIN JOE 🎸🎸 💯 %THE BEST OF THE REST 🎸😝
I adore this young man. Not only is he interesting to listen to…his musical gift is blissful. And…he has a great voice too. Most of all…he’s naturally nice!
Came across him a few years ago watching Eric Clapton whom I’ve been a fan of since the 60’s…but there is something about Joe which sets him apart from the rest + I’ve been an avid fan since.
price too high for Probucker pickups that's a hard no this year put different pickups in it to charge $1400
guitar center said they would drop price $140 because i bought last 3 guitars 2020 black beauty(probuckers) --2021 Lazarus --2022 (burstbuckers2/3) ES 335 1962(burstbuckers 2/3)
this new SG is pricey i could get a Gibson SG with 3 pickups for cheaper
There’s literally a video of him at norms rare guitars when he bought this guitar why is he saying he bought it at guitar center lol
Dang quit buying EVERYTHING JOE ..dont you got enough ..you can't take it with you. No kids to leave it to. It's just gonna be auctioned off..let someone ELSE enjoy these beautiful treasures instead of sitting in a pile of other unused stuff.
Needs a black pick guard and a Fender Deluxe Reverb with a blackface. This sounds too Marshally..in my humble opin..dry and scratchy in my face kinda harsh tone.
That is a very handsome red.
When he rolls up the 3 pickups it's an instant ACDC tone 🤘
Achieving this tone without a crazy amp or pedal is more than enough for this thing to be on my wishlist
A "great value for the dollar"? This is still a Chinese Epiphone with the same mediocre "Pro Bucker" pickups. For its eye-opening price of $1399 it should at least come with genuine Gibson pickups. Waffle tuners and a hard case are not enough.
Inside Joe is like “pfft pathetic cheap Epiphone for poor ppl, I have 54 vintage Gibsons at home”
Sounds great in his hands, but what's the point of a 3 pickup SG (or any 3 PUP guitar, for that matter) that offers no PUP blending options like a Strat? Should come with at least a 5 way switch. The middle position blend of a Standard 2 PUP SG is one of my favorite rhythm tones.
That headstock needs to be made ILLEGAL! 👊🏻
(Greenie shouldnt be the ONLY one )
It’s the same price here in Europe, as a Gibson SG standard. Madness. This is a Chinese made guitar.
Everything's made in China, cheap labour . Western way. And the USA Gibsons come out the factory like they have been set up and finished by a drunk hillbilly
That 1400$ Epi is too dark yellow on headstock and white cover + binding are too white....not just a hair. What a shame of the work the people at the factory put in these guitars.
Great JB and SG 🎸🎵🎶
That is a axe and a half ....... SGs are me favourite guitar 🎸 like but for £1500 quid there having a laugh like 👍
Beautiful guitar Joe. 🔥
Wow….one of my absolute guitar heroes. That guitar is stunning ❤❤
It's a nice guitar that is no way near worth its $1400 price tag. At least include Gibson Burstbuckers in it for the price.
Nice! What amp?
PS
The link to GC is broken!
The only thing that's throwing me off is how the binding around the fretboard does not match the headstock
Sounds grrrrreat
Anyone know what amp he’s playing through
lovely tone. i wish they said which amp he's playing through!
So is this like 6 random JB "Signature" Epiphones?
Nice guitar but the price even for a very very cool JB Epi is just too much
That’s the best business model I ever saw. Joe buys hundreds of vintage guitars and then reisssues them with Gibson and Epiphone. That’s not a critic, btw. I really like Joe. Kudos to him!
This is such a beautiful guitar
Such an amusing and talented guy. Sweet sounding SG.
look how much deeper the bevels are on the gibson vs the epiphone. @2:12
Sounds vintage
Every time Joe picks up a guitar, I stop and listen.
Looks a nice guitar he plays it better than I can that’s for sure 😂
I was so excited until i saw the price. Love ya Joe, but it will wait on to be traded in. /heart
Love my bonamassa black beauty les paul. But i gotta find one of these for my collection. This thing kicks ass 🤘🤘
And I just found it. Just ordered it from Sweetwater 😂😂 man my wife is gonna be pissed I got another guitar. Cause 8 ain't enough 🤘🤘
That is one of the BEST Epiphone guitars I have ever seen.
I bought mine at a JB show (Spfld. Ma. USA) this past Friday (11/24/23) they had 4 of them for sale for $1500 total. ( tax free ) also included in that price was 2 meet and greet tickets for any future show of my choosing.
Nice enough. Epiphones are perfectly good instruments. And far more reasonably priced than their Gibson counterparts. I don’t need three pickups. Probably don’t even need two. I would never pay for a signature model. Certainly wouldn’t make me a better player. Joe B. is a very skilled player. Even if I had his actual guitar, my skills would be unaffected.
Nice gig when you can buy a precious vintage guitar and then make a profit on it...again
Nothing says "steal this guitar" like a name printed on a case indicating a special edition inside.
Todo bien. Pero no toca en sus conciertos con una epiphone😂
This guitar is waaaaaaaay overpriced
I want to buy this guitar.
What amp is this running through? any pedals? It sounds really good in this vid!
If they sound the same then how about playing your Epiphone Flying V and this guitar during your live performances?
I know right and not vintage guitars all the time
Modern guitars sometimes have their advantages vs an old guitar
Sounds great. But Bonamassa is playing it, so anything would sound great.
Rad guitar, but does it doom?
Will they offer left handed?
3 PU tone is spot on 🔥
Its 2000$ CAD damn
Epiphones we're never meant to be a budget brand in the first place and they weren't until Norlin ruined them when they took over Gibson..2019 it all ended when JC Curliegh Restored Epiphone back to where they should have always been
Been wanting a SG, not needing.
Dammit Joe!!!!
Red is wow
Wow, excellent. I had the 2 pickup 63. Looks like I have a xmas plan item. Thanks
Pretty sad you have to buy an overpriced Epiphone because if they made a Gibson, only two people in the world could afford it.
Over priced my ass epiphone was never meant to be a budget guitar..get over it and use to it
No thx
Oh my
Cool guy.
Thanks Joe! I'm gonna duck tape you out of my life. 😂
What amp?
What a joke
Joe is good
Joe Bonama$$a
Just what we needed, another red SG.
I swear you're commenting this and you play a strat
Nice moves Joe! Tight tones too
Sounds as good as most Gibsons these days , probably set up better too lol
Wanna be like Joe B. Hahaha years and years of practice.
Been waiting for Epiphone to release an SG Custom with 3 pick ups, Ebony board and this updated headstock style for a hot minute now. It even has real mother of pearl block inlay, a bridge with nylon saddles and even a specially sculpted heel. All awesome. Then you had to release it with a damned vibrola and no Gibson pickups. RELEASE A STOP TAIL VARIETY WITH GIBSON PICKUP'S. FOR THE LOVE OF SCIENCE AND MUSIC. PLEASE. Otherwise, everything about this guitar screams awesome. Would like to see the rest of the binding ambered up too though. Just not that tint of yellow. A more muted amber would be perfect.