It was worth it to me. I traded in my older version of the Epiphone’59 for the newer version, not so much for the Custombuckers, but for the rounded C neck profile. The older version had this large D type profile which didn’t feel right for me. The new neck profile is well worth the upgrade. I wouldn’t hesitate to do it again.
I gotta be honest I cannot tell much difference between all the ‘59 necks. My Greeny, Lazarus, new ‘59, and even my Slash Standard all feel very similar to me despite the different names they have for the “profiles.” I used to like thin Ibanez type necks in my youth but these days I really like the meaty feel of the Epi ‘59 necks.
@@SayonaraSixString I have the Slash Epiphone and the newer ‘59… both feel like proper rounded C necks. The old version of the 2020 Epi ‘59 was that D-ish profile I can’t stand. Perhaps I got a dud. But it was stress to on my fretting hand. The Slash LP and new ‘59 are pleasures to play, neck wise.
@@automatoncollectives7237 The point I'm making is that you said that the new neck is worth the upgrade portraying that its a general upgrade when it isnt. It isnt an upgrade at all IMHO as the guitar is supposed to be based on a chunky 59 neck for goodness sake.
I just got the Epiphone 2024 les paul custom in ebony.. I picked it up for 1089 with a full set up and good strings...I have no sharp or rough fret ends, so I guess its the luck of the draw. It really is a great guitar with 498T/490R pickups as in the current custom shop gibson customs. I do like the ebony fretboard alot as opposed to the Indian laurel like on the 59 lps. I am looking at the 1959 355 next with the custom buckers on board. The headstock is only a headstock but is a really nice touch to the visual aspects. Overall I think epiphone are doing a great thing by offering a premium quality line for those who want a bit extra without the gibson price tags.
The new LP Customs are very nice. The only thing I don’t understand is why they didn’t include a thin post bridge like the other Inspired by Gibson Custom line of guitars. It has a regular metric Epiohone bridge which is odd. Easily replaceable though. That may be my next purchase!
@@SayonaraSixString Yes you are right.. But if you look at the whole range... They seem to have implemented an even balance into the hardware and finishing.. For example.. The LP custom has the majority of appointments that are true to the original right down to the ebony fretboard, Premium body and headstock binding.. but minus the authentic bridge, two hole truss tod cover and the nitro..That aside, the guitar is right in the correct ballpark with looks, sound and feel.. The 355 is much the same in other ways, mainly the lack of nitro... The LP 59s again similar a heavier investment in the pickups, but minus the rosewood fretboard, two hole truss rod cover and nitro.. All of the models lack the covered fret ends too.. They seem to have thought it out carefully with all including authentic neck profiles..
@@Faisalhossain-s5h I am in the UK.. I got mine from coda music.. I think they still have some 59s at that price but I am sure the customs have all gone..
I gave in and bought the tobacco burst one. Its an amazing guitar. I had to polish it a bit to make it more close to my own taste. From my pov Its better polished to a high gloss, it just looks sharper and gives it more presence . If any of you are into it but repelled by the satin finish then you should know its an easy fix …. Its a huge upgrade from my SG inspired by gibson. And that’s also a great guitar.
If you like hefty D 50s neck profiles, then go with the older version of the Epi ‘59. If you like the feel of '59 reissue neck (which Gibson's website calls "Authentic '59 Medium C-Shape") then the neck on the newer ‘59 version is for you. It is somewhere in between the larger Originals Collection '50s Les Paul neck and smaller Originals Collection '60s Les Paul neck. Plus, unlike the older Epi ‘59 neck: it’s a C, not a D. Epiphone is known for their crappy D shapes, and the new ‘59 has rectified that problem. I know… I’ve owned both.
Thanks for the honest review!... I currently own the prior version Epiphone 59 LP (October 2021). I had to get the frets polished and nut required additional slotting - but the action is crazy low and the guitar is pretty nice and I am fairly happy with it. I have to admit that the neck profile along with one piece construction and Gibson headstock are very intriguing - not to mention the improved bridge and tailpiece. (couldnt comment on the pickups being better until I heard them) At first consideration I was going to order one and sell or return the lesser guitar when comparing. However, upon closer inspection - I feel that the Epiphone version has a design oversight in the headstock. The tuner holes are not optimally located. It appears both E tuners holes should be located more towards the edge of the headstock. Although it may be "ok"... I am not all that comfortable with how close the A & B strings travel to the posts of the E tuners - more importantly, I am thinking this takes into account the nut slot angle as well. I would think that angling the slot for the A and B cannot be optimally achieved in efforts to achieve clearance from hitting the E tuner post and windings.... I guess my ocd has pumped the brakes on going down this path - for now. But this guitar really hits many of the marks for what I would be looking for. Perhaps Epiphone will address this on future runs? I guess you could also wind the E strings in the other direction? Or plug and relocate the E tuner holes??? The guitars do look and sound great from what I have heard though... as you mention - perhaps Ill look for one used in a few and play in person to determine if my ocd got the best of me.
I absolutely know what you mean. This doesn’t happen on my Gibson Les Pauls and older Epis - there’s plenty of room. The headstock on the new Epiphone version is very narrow whereas the Gibson headstock flares out a bit more. This would certainly be an issue if you use thick gauge strings - the A and E strings would touch. I wonder if a string butler would solve that, but I’m not a fan of screwing that onto my headstock.
@@SayonaraSixString Thanks for confirming... But to be honest - if the guitar hit on all other cylinders and proved to be a keeper - I would def fill both E holes ond re-drill new ones about 2-3 mm closer to the edge of the headstock. I am actually thinking that the housing of the machine head and bushing may cover most if not all of the original hole (plug)??? I would not get into refinishing... I have plenty of strats where I change the tuners and have visual evidence from holes not matching - that really doesn't bother me at all - and you could always get a wider washer for the top???
I know this is a silly comment but I bought 2 of the burstbucker 59s with cracked headstocks. (Simple repair). I paid $199 for 1 and $299 for the other. Think I'll look for the custombucker one with a cracked neck. Inevitability there will be a few out there.
Btw, if you like a hefty neck that isn’t a D profile, the new Epiphone Slash Les Pauls are awesome too. I have the Vermillion Burst model and it’s chunky, and a true C. Again, Epiphone is finally getting away from that awful D profile… about time as the majority love the C profile as it properly fits the hand
i agree, it looks more l ike a honey, i dont mind that at all though i love honey bursts easy one of my favourite classic finishes i have the now old 59 standard, and im planning on getting the new one in the ice tea, as i love my current 59 and ill gladly spend some to get the new one
Great Guitar's for sure..I have the 1959 limited with the Burstbuckers and the Kalamazoo headstock that im making it earn its keep for the last year and i really love it ..Maybe like you say ..when the prices come down Love that color on yours...My 59 is a Great playing Epiphone IMO.. headstock change or not😜
The first guitar I thought of when I seen the iced t finish, was jimmy pages number 1. Definitely the best of the three finishes, but theres a 4th finish on the epiphone exclusive site, washed cherry sunburst. That one’s sweet too
Good review. I have this exact guitar in Ice Tea Burst too. I also owned the previous Epi 59 Aged outfit so I have experience of both for comparison. Firstly I must have been much luckier on the QC as mine is immaculate. Secondly, my Ice Tea Burst top is different in terms of pattern (flame) and variance of colour. Your top looks fairly plain, unless the light in the video is doing it an injustice. It's plays better than my previous 59 out of the box, very pleased with it. The only thing will be should I have waited to get a better deal as prices will drop. Thanks for the vid.
Yeah unfortunately it’s a crapshoot when it comes to Epiphones, even at this price level. My Greeny is flawless, but I had to level some frets on the Lazarus, for example. It’s good to know some basic guitar maintenance skills when you’re an Epiphone collector. 😁
I am not convinced about any dropping in prices... Given the quality and demand so far.. I think its more likely that this premium line of custom shop replicas could increase as gibson increase their own brand prices .... If they dropped the prices they would be defeating the whole point of having a premium line...There may be sale prices but not permanent reductions as such.
@@pauljohnson3686I mean the evidence is there. Epiphone prices are always dropping from their original Day One prices. That’s because Epiphone knows there is only a finite number of guitar players. You gotta keep selling more guitars to the same people if you wanna stay in business. So they always release the “new” model while phasing out the older model. The 1959s is a prime example. 2-3 years down the road we’ll see another “must have” Epi ‘59 guaranteed. They’ve been on a crazy production run lately, pumping out tons of new guitars. Their inventory bloat must be insane. They have to move it somehow. Of course my experience is here in the US where “sales” and “price reductions” are what moves the economy. 😄
This is true of whatever Gibson-type brand guitar, regardless of whether nitrocellulose or polyurethane finishes: To have a satin or rather un-glossy finish that is designed to make the body and ostensibly the guitar look aged, old, well worn and loved, but… to have sparking, brand-new looking chrome hardware seems visually incongruous to my eye, increasingly.
What’s funny is the Epiphone Greeny comes with a “worn” washer where the “Rhythm” and “Treble” have faded away but the rest of the guitar is pristine. 😂
I traded my older ‘59 LP for this one…the older one sounded great, but the neck profile was bothering me a bit too much. This C shaped one the newer version feels really like my cup of tea and than, for me, at the ‘end of the day’ It was totally worth it and hey; I do not mind the OB headstock on this and I sure do not mind the CustomBuckers. I also love the top and VOS finish….I do like plain tops a tiny bit better than really shiny grainy tops…so I am a happy camper with this new version. And besides the fret job (which I worked on myself a little bit to get them smooth) the construction and hardware is pretty decent. So not so much interested in the value over time…just wanted a pretty decent LP right now….and maybe when the time comes I’ll search and buy a nice Gibson…but that might as well be a 335 or something like that…For now: this is all the LP I need….I Think 😂
It’s a good choice as any at this price range for a solid Les Paul for sure. Fretwork is Epiphone’s primary weakness. If they just get that department together they would be unstoppable.
I don’t think we will see Rosewood again for Epiphones anytime soon. I think they will always keep the specs just short. It can’t be TOO much like Gibson.
@@SayonaraSixStringyeah but some epis have them. Darn it some are even fitted with ebony fretboards. Why the hell not at this point? I bought one of those and im happy with my tobacco burst 59.Truth be told the fretboard resembles rosewood and after oiling it it darkened a lot. You can’t really tell unless very very close inspection
@@SayonaraSixStringdo you think the body’s madr out of one piece ? Two if you count the mapple top. The woodtones gives it an incredible sustain . I think they went for better and nobler pieces of wood than the average epiphones
I thought it would be a bargain with the case the Gibson pickups and the Gibson headstock but honestly the case was the best part of the deal fortunately Sweetwater gave me my money back it was truly a disappointment to me 😐
I’ve had it for a bit now and I just don’t play it that much. If I would use a word to describe it today it would be “boring.” I just have way more fun with the Greeny, Slash model, Lazarus, etc. There’s nothing particular that jumps out about this new ‘59.
It's NOT a true ABR bridge. On the original 59 the mounting screws were threaded directly into the wood. Th Epi ABR is screwed into threaded bushings. That's the only REAL difference aside of the solid Gibson body and the 2 piece Epi with veneer cap. Great guitar for the price for sure.
Well yes, clearly it’s not a “real” ABR bridge lol. It’s the Chinese version. Also I’m not sure it’s really two pieces. I’ve seen people strip the veneer off these Epi ‘59s and it’s 5 or 6 pieces underneath. It’s still far from a Gibson.
Your crazy the epiphone Quingdoa facility is completely American owned and operated by Gibson Epiphone USA with American and Asian luthiers not one single American touched any Japanese made Epiphones in the Quingdao epiphone facility they are and everyday
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It was worth it to me. I traded in my older version of the Epiphone’59 for the newer version, not so much for the Custombuckers, but for the rounded C neck profile. The older version had this large D type profile which didn’t feel right for me. The new neck profile is well worth the upgrade. I wouldn’t hesitate to do it again.
I gotta be honest I cannot tell much difference between all the ‘59 necks. My Greeny, Lazarus, new ‘59, and even my Slash Standard all feel very similar to me despite the different names they have for the “profiles.” I used to like thin Ibanez type necks in my youth but these days I really like the meaty feel of the Epi ‘59 necks.
@@SayonaraSixString I have the Slash Epiphone and the newer ‘59… both feel like proper rounded C necks. The old version of the 2020 Epi ‘59 was that D-ish profile I can’t stand. Perhaps I got a dud. But it was stress to on my fretting hand. The Slash LP and new ‘59 are pleasures to play, neck wise.
@@automatoncollectives7237 I disagree, I much prefer the earlier 59 neck.
@@Edward1312 There is nothing to “disagree” with. I said the D type profile didn’t feel right for me, and well well worth the upgrade as a result.
@@automatoncollectives7237 The point I'm making is that you said that the new neck is worth the upgrade portraying that its a general upgrade when it isnt. It isnt an upgrade at all IMHO as the guitar is supposed to be based on a chunky 59 neck for goodness sake.
I just got the Epiphone 2024 les paul custom in ebony.. I picked it up for 1089 with a full set up and good strings...I have no sharp or rough fret ends, so I guess its the luck of the draw. It really is a great guitar with 498T/490R pickups as in the current custom shop gibson customs. I do like the ebony fretboard alot as opposed to the Indian laurel like on the 59 lps. I am looking at the 1959 355 next with the custom buckers on board. The headstock is only a headstock but is a really nice touch to the visual aspects. Overall I think epiphone are doing a great thing by offering a premium quality line for those who want a bit extra without the gibson price tags.
The new LP Customs are very nice. The only thing I don’t understand is why they didn’t include a thin post bridge like the other Inspired by Gibson Custom line of guitars. It has a regular metric Epiohone bridge which is odd. Easily replaceable though. That may be my next purchase!
@@SayonaraSixString Yes you are right.. But if you look at the whole range... They seem to have implemented an even balance into the hardware and finishing.. For example.. The LP custom has the majority of appointments that are true to the original right down to the ebony fretboard, Premium body and headstock binding.. but minus the authentic bridge, two hole truss tod cover and the nitro..That aside, the guitar is right in the correct ballpark with looks, sound and feel.. The 355 is much the same in other ways, mainly the lack of nitro... The LP 59s again similar a heavier investment in the pickups, but minus the rosewood fretboard, two hole truss rod cover and nitro.. All of the models lack the covered fret ends too.. They seem to have thought it out carefully with all including authentic neck profiles..
Where did you order from? Thanks
Looking for same guitar
@@Faisalhossain-s5h I am in the UK.. I got mine from coda music.. I think they still have some 59s at that price but I am sure the customs have all gone..
@@pauljohnson3686 oh i thought it was in Dollars.. thts why surprised lolz
Already ordered mine but will have to wait a month here in NY🤞
I gave in and bought the tobacco burst one. Its an amazing guitar. I had to polish it a bit to make it more close to my own taste. From my pov Its better polished to a high gloss, it just looks sharper and gives it more presence . If any of you are into it but repelled by the satin finish then you should know its an easy fix …. Its a huge upgrade from my SG inspired by gibson. And that’s also a great guitar.
Really appreciate the in-depth review and thoughts on this!
Thanks for watching!
If you like hefty D 50s neck profiles, then go with the older version of the Epi ‘59. If you like the feel of '59 reissue neck (which Gibson's website calls "Authentic '59 Medium C-Shape") then the neck on the newer ‘59 version is for you. It is somewhere in between the larger Originals Collection '50s Les Paul neck and smaller Originals Collection '60s Les Paul neck. Plus, unlike the older Epi ‘59 neck: it’s a C, not a D. Epiphone is known for their crappy D shapes, and the new ‘59 has rectified that problem. I know… I’ve owned both.
Thanks for the honest review!... I currently own the prior version Epiphone 59 LP (October 2021). I had to get the frets polished and nut required additional slotting - but the action is crazy low and the guitar is pretty nice and I am fairly happy with it. I have to admit that the neck profile along with one piece construction and Gibson headstock are very intriguing - not to mention the improved bridge and tailpiece. (couldnt comment on the pickups being better until I heard them) At first consideration I was going to order one and sell or return the lesser guitar when comparing. However, upon closer inspection - I feel that the Epiphone version has a design oversight in the headstock. The tuner holes are not optimally located. It appears both E tuners holes should be located more towards the edge of the headstock. Although it may be "ok"... I am not all that comfortable with how close the A & B strings travel to the posts of the E tuners - more importantly, I am thinking this takes into account the nut slot angle as well. I would think that angling the slot for the A and B cannot be optimally achieved in efforts to achieve clearance from hitting the E tuner post and windings....
I guess my ocd has pumped the brakes on going down this path - for now. But this guitar really hits many of the marks for what I would be looking for. Perhaps Epiphone will address this on future runs? I guess you could also wind the E strings in the other direction? Or plug and relocate the E tuner holes???
The guitars do look and sound great from what I have heard though... as you mention - perhaps Ill look for one used in a few and play in person to determine if my ocd got the best of me.
I absolutely know what you mean. This doesn’t happen on my Gibson Les Pauls and older Epis - there’s plenty of room. The headstock on the new Epiphone version is very narrow whereas the Gibson headstock flares out a bit more. This would certainly be an issue if you use thick gauge strings - the A and E strings would touch. I wonder if a string butler would solve that, but I’m not a fan of screwing that onto my headstock.
@@SayonaraSixString Thanks for confirming... But to be honest - if the guitar hit on all other cylinders and proved to be a keeper - I would def fill both E holes ond re-drill new ones about 2-3 mm closer to the edge of the headstock. I am actually thinking that the housing of the machine head and bushing may cover most if not all of the original hole (plug)??? I would not get into refinishing... I have plenty of strats where I change the tuners and have visual evidence from holes not matching - that really doesn't bother me at all - and you could always get a wider washer for the top???
Fantastic playing and the fade out worked so well.
Thank you for the kind words! Much appreciated! ❤️
I know this is a silly comment but I bought 2 of the burstbucker 59s with cracked headstocks. (Simple repair). I paid $199 for 1 and $299 for the other. Think I'll look for the custombucker one with a cracked neck. Inevitability there will be a few out there.
Yeah there’s a bunch of them on eBay. Great deals if you know how to repair ‘em. I’ve bought one of them for spare parts for a project.
I got mine in Tobacco Burst last week and it's pretty epic.
Yeah I almost got the Tobacco. It looks very nice.
Btw, if you like a hefty neck that isn’t a D profile, the new Epiphone Slash Les Pauls are awesome too. I have the Vermillion Burst model and it’s chunky, and a true C. Again, Epiphone is finally getting away from that awful D profile… about time as the majority love the C profile as it properly fits the hand
Yup I reviewed the Epi Slash in my other video!
Wonderful review as always AB!! Congratulations on your new guitar!!
Thanks JM!! I need to try an Edwards, Burny, Tokai, etc. The kool kids brands!
@@SayonaraSixString They do pop up used on GC app, I love all of those brands
It would be "PERFECT" if they did a slim tapered neck.I would buy one in every color
Great review Dude! Pretty sweet looking ax. There is a glut of guitars in the market for sure!
Thanks Brother! I just saw the same axe at Buckdancers! LoL
I was just looking at this guitar onlnie and your review answered all my questions. Nice comparison betwen it and the lazarus and greeny as well!
I’m glad you found some useful info! 👍
Got mine yesterday for a 1039.00 it was gubson day at my local store and also got swag...
That's a good deal! I need a "Gibson Day"! 😆
Very nice rep..gave away alot of swag, answered every question asked whether it was gibson or epi great dude..
i agree, it looks more l ike a honey, i dont mind that at all though i love honey bursts easy one of my favourite classic finishes i have the now old 59 standard, and im planning on getting the new one in the ice tea, as i love my current 59 and ill gladly spend some to get the new one
There’s some variations. Some have more flame pattern, mine is a bit on the plain side. Some have a darker hue too.
@@SayonaraSixString im probably going to request one with lots of flame at the guitar store i go too.
I have both of these and love them both
Nice review, and great playing, thanks, keep on shreddin'
Thank you! Much appreciated! Keep Rockin! 🤘
Great Guitar's for sure..I have the 1959 limited with the Burstbuckers and the Kalamazoo headstock that im making it earn its keep for the last year and i really love it ..Maybe like you say ..when the prices come down Love that color on yours...My 59 is a Great playing Epiphone IMO.. headstock change or not😜
The first guitar I thought of when I seen the iced t finish, was jimmy pages number 1. Definitely the best of the three finishes, but theres a 4th finish on the epiphone exclusive site, washed cherry sunburst. That one’s sweet too
There’s now a Sweetwater exclusive Royal Teaburst which is probably closest to the Page #1.
@@SayonaraSixString wow, I’m on sweetwater every day and I never noticed that. Thanks brother!
Most wont agree with this but I would have preferred these come with Worn nickel hardware. And obviously a Rosewood board
Yes it is a bit odd that they go for a “worn” style finish but everything else is shiny.
@@SayonaraSixString Yes there are still little things i wish they would get right if they are going to ask $1300 for one of these.
If you look at the spec pickups, case etc I think it's a deal on reflection
Pickups for sure. The case is nothing for Epiphone - $50 at best, upcharged to $150.
Nah you're gonna have to pay 150 for that case new. Agreed it costs them 50 tho, maybe not even that. Same could be said for the pickups mind
@@simongummer4515 It's only a matter of time before we hit $2K so we need to enjoy these prices while we can for sure!
Spot on that is @@SayonaraSixString
Good review. I have this exact guitar in Ice Tea Burst too. I also owned the previous Epi 59 Aged outfit so I have experience of both for comparison. Firstly I must have been much luckier on the QC as mine is immaculate. Secondly, my Ice Tea Burst top is different in terms of pattern (flame) and variance of colour. Your top looks fairly plain, unless the light in the video is doing it an injustice.
It's plays better than my previous 59 out of the box, very pleased with it. The only thing will be should I have waited to get a better deal as prices will drop.
Thanks for the vid.
Yeah unfortunately it’s a crapshoot when it comes to Epiphones, even at this price level. My Greeny is flawless, but I had to level some frets on the Lazarus, for example. It’s good to know some basic guitar maintenance skills when you’re an Epiphone collector. 😁
I am not convinced about any dropping in prices... Given the quality and demand so far.. I think its more likely that this premium line of custom shop replicas could increase as gibson increase their own brand prices .... If they dropped the prices they would be defeating the whole point of having a premium line...There may be sale prices but not permanent reductions as such.
@@pauljohnson3686I mean the evidence is there. Epiphone prices are always dropping from their original Day One prices. That’s because Epiphone knows there is only a finite number of guitar players. You gotta keep selling more guitars to the same people if you wanna stay in business. So they always release the “new” model while phasing out the older model. The 1959s is a prime example. 2-3 years down the road we’ll see another “must have” Epi ‘59 guaranteed. They’ve been on a crazy production run lately, pumping out tons of new guitars. Their inventory bloat must be insane. They have to move it somehow. Of course my experience is here in the US where “sales” and “price reductions” are what moves the economy. 😄
This is true of whatever Gibson-type brand guitar, regardless of whether nitrocellulose or polyurethane finishes: To have a satin or rather un-glossy finish that is designed to make the body and ostensibly the guitar look aged, old, well worn and loved, but… to have sparking, brand-new looking chrome hardware seems visually incongruous to my eye, increasingly.
What’s funny is the Epiphone Greeny comes with a “worn” washer where the “Rhythm” and “Treble” have faded away but the rest of the guitar is pristine. 😂
@@SayonaraSixString That is an interesting detail, indeed.
I got the 59 reissue a couple yrs ago came with burstbuckers 2 & 3 for only 849.00 price sure have gone up!
I traded my older ‘59 LP for this one…the older one sounded great, but the neck profile was bothering me a bit too much. This C shaped one the newer version feels really like my cup of tea and than, for me, at the ‘end of the day’ It was totally worth it and hey; I do not mind the OB headstock on this and I sure do not mind the CustomBuckers. I also love the top and VOS finish….I do like plain tops a tiny bit better than really shiny grainy tops…so I am a happy camper with this new version. And besides the fret job (which I worked on myself a little bit to get them smooth) the construction and hardware is pretty decent. So not so much interested in the value over time…just wanted a pretty decent LP right now….and maybe when the time comes I’ll search and buy a nice Gibson…but that might as well be a 335 or something like that…For now: this is all the LP I need….I Think 😂
It’s a good choice as any at this price range for a solid Les Paul for sure. Fretwork is Epiphone’s primary weakness. If they just get that department together they would be unstoppable.
I believe it should have rosewood fretboard, correct plastics dimensions and two screws truss rod cover for that price.
I don’t think we will see Rosewood again for Epiphones anytime soon. I think they will always keep the specs just short. It can’t be TOO much like Gibson.
@@SayonaraSixStringyeah but some epis have them. Darn it some are even fitted with ebony fretboards. Why the hell not at this point? I bought one of those and im happy with my tobacco burst 59.Truth be told the fretboard resembles rosewood and after oiling it it darkened a lot. You can’t really tell unless very very close inspection
My 90s ritchwood Les Paul has a niro finish and long neck tenon
Wow that’s pretty cool! I know there are a few companies that use nitro here and there, very few though.
If you had a choice between the greeny and the mew 1959 which one you will pick??
The Greeny. I just like the Greenybuckers more. The Custombuckers are nice but don’t have a lot of character.
You mention the one piece neck on the Lazarus. Does the updated 1959 have it ?
Yes, the new 1959 has a one piece neck. As does the Greeny. Forgot to mention that! 👍
@@SayonaraSixStringdo you think the body’s madr out of one piece ? Two if you count the mapple top. The woodtones gives it an incredible sustain . I think they went for better and nobler pieces of wood than the average epiphones
That's looks amazing!
I thought it would be a bargain with the case the Gibson pickups and the Gibson headstock but honestly the case was the best part of the deal fortunately Sweetwater gave me my money back it was truly a disappointment to me 😐
I’ve had it for a bit now and I just don’t play it that much. If I would use a word to describe it today it would be “boring.” I just have way more fun with the Greeny, Slash model, Lazarus, etc. There’s nothing particular that jumps out about this new ‘59.
nice playing !
Thank you! Much appreciated!!
Iced tea is usually darker red at the edges so it’s weird this is lighter red than the cherry, as you say it’s like a honey burst, weird.
And now there is a Sweewater exclusive “Royal Teaburst.” The color difference is extremely subtle.
The Lazarus and my 60s std have the epi fat horn vs the real Gibson shape on the new 59 and the front binding is scraped more like a real Gibson
Yes I have the Lazarus as well but the binding looks pretty much the same to me. Mass produced in the factory.
The new, extra close, super duper, really really better than the last 59 version....again....
And there will be another!
It's NOT a true ABR bridge. On the original 59 the mounting screws were threaded directly into the wood. Th Epi ABR is screwed into threaded bushings. That's the only REAL difference aside of the solid Gibson body and the 2 piece Epi with veneer cap. Great guitar for the price for sure.
Well yes, clearly it’s not a “real” ABR bridge lol. It’s the Chinese version. Also I’m not sure it’s really two pieces. I’ve seen people strip the veneer off these Epi ‘59s and it’s 5 or 6 pieces underneath. It’s still far from a Gibson.
@@SayonaraSixString I think they are a great value.
@@SayonaraSixStringwhere did you see that ?
For this sort of money you could buy a new Japanese made Tokai LP which has a solid top unlike the veneer of this guitar.
Super!
Wish they gonna make some lefties.
Certainly Epi can do better for lefties!
Look at it this way...at least it wasn't 3 or 4 grand. And if you really like it, then it's money well spent.
True! But I already have a Greeny and a Lazarus so the purchase was a bit unnecessary. Nice guitar though!
USD 1299 No match to Japan Lespaul under USD 1000 so LOL
Your crazy the epiphone Quingdoa facility is completely American owned and operated by Gibson Epiphone USA with American and Asian luthiers not one single American touched any Japanese made Epiphones in the Quingdao epiphone facility they are and everyday
Not worth it. It’s a guitar.
Not epiphones Kalamazoo headstock don't want it.. enjoy your's
Thank you!
It's a Gibson design, this is the proper headstock for the guitar.