Was The Epiphone AFD SLASH Les Paul Special: A Good Move by Gibson or Not?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 18 ก.พ. 2023
- In this video, we'll discuss whether the release of the Epiphone AFD SLASH Les Paul Special was a wise decision by Gibson. We'll examine the guitar's features, quality, and price point to determine whether it's a good value for players and fans of Slash and Guns N' Roses. We'll also consider the competition in the market and the current state of the guitar industry to provide a balanced assessment of Gibson's strategy. Whether you're a guitar enthusiast, a Slash fan, or just curious about the latest gear, this video will give you insights into the Epiphone AFD SLASH Les Paul Special and its place in the market. Not to mention the fact that you can get the Slash LP Special II complete with a special retro Snakepit amplifier, a nice gig bag, Slash guitar pics, a Epiphone strap and free online lessons all for less than $350.00 US. But what about the sound and playability?
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Ordering my kit Wednesday as my first guitar. I truly can’t wait now the way you presented truly secured my mind to get it✨🤞🏾
I would say Gibson encouraged Epiphone to make this.
As a first guitar this model is great, it has the look, the sound and a built in toner....Gibson knows if it can retain that player/customer then in a few years they will buy a Gibson LP standard or two and they will have a customer for life.
I’d say the only thing I don’t care for is the location of the pickup selector
I have just ordered the slash AFD performance pack tonight..I have already 4 Harley Bentons, 1 donner tele , 1 east coast ST, a jet 400 st, Gretsch 5230t and my most expensive a ltd edition Fender strat in ferrari yellow and love them all in their own way as my guitar children , Just like I will love my first Epiphone when i get it delivered 🥰
My wife keeps saying to me.."why dont you sell some of your guitars? you cant play them all?"
My reply "would you have sold our children?"
she says "NO i love them with all my heart"
me: EXACTALLY!! 🤣
EDIT: new sub for you 🤘
This may be one of the best comments ever! Thanks for watching! I totally understand. 😀
Hi mike, this is my guitar and i replaced pickups with emg 81-85 and its awesome 🤘🏻
Wow! Another amazing review. Your passion for your industry really shows through. I don't even play guitar but almost inspired to buy one to have around the house.
I'm learning everyday . Always keeping an open mind to the new and old ways of thinking. Thank you so much for watching!
Great stuff
I got just the guitar new for $279 from Guitar Center and love mine! Out of the box it played and sounded great! Setup was decent but, I took it to the next level and got Slash pickups and dropped those in. Great great guitar for not a lot of money.
wow man what a review im going to buy the guitar next week !
In my opinion, it’s not that gibson is “letting “ epiphone make a very good product, it’s that gibson stuff is over priced. I’ve had my epi for 8 years and it’s just now showing wear. It’s hard to justify 2-3k price tag when they all pretty much wear out the same.
buy this and swap the pickups with a Gibson Burstbucker, then you're all set! Thanks, I'm thinking about getting this one. They're on sale right now here in the Philippines.
You know a review video is good when it makes you consider buying a guitar that’s normally not your style!! Great stuff as always 🤘🏻
Thanks brother. I appreciate that 🙂
I bought mine back in 2018. And the only thing I have done is I put on some Dimarzio super distortions. My son got them for me for Christmas. But, the original pickups were good also. But this is my go to guitar.
Dam n brother your production quality has gotten fantastic! Your mic sound sounds very expensive, and your guitar recording is excellent. It's very noticeable. Nice job man! 👏. I love watching this channel grow so quickly.
Thank You. I've been trying to iron this all out. Learning production by trial and error everyday . Thanks for noticing man. It means a lot. It's not easy like people think.
Very smooth playing Mike, that guitar really sounds great. Interesting feature with the tuner in the pickup, very convenient. I like the color of the fretboard on that neck it’s unique and stands out. It reminds me a bit of the neck on my SG bass.
It does look fantastic. They did a great job.
Great video sir!
Almost pulled the trigger on one of those, they are beautiful for sure.. I went with the HB 450 plus lemon drop. Mainly because of the cutaway on back of the neck.
I love the Benton cutaway. Sooo smooth
Bought the one without the amp back in 2018. To my surprise I walked in ready to spend $300 and it was on clearance at guitar center for $120.
Hi mate, quick question. What was the name of the second backing track you played over? And where would I be able to find it? Thanks.
I just bought one. Thanks for the help!
Glad I could help!
@BUDGETGUITAR just got done setting it up and messing with it. It truly is great! Just feels fun to play and has that bite to it. 🙂
@AtotheC_1776 I miss mine. But if I don't keep um rolling through I run out of room. Lol.
@BUDGETGUITAR haha yeah I imagine you would. I have 3 electrics now I promised I'd stop after this one. 😆 Thanks again boss!
I have one and yes, for the price it’s great. Then try Harley Benton. Quality is excellent for the price point
Ive had 2 epi and 1 gibson, my latest is this slash guitar and it's just as good if not better than the gib from playability to the extra tuner built in.
Beautiful view
Awesome playing Fulton. I wish I could play as great as you. I am so happy that I got my AFD Special off a dude on OfferUp for $100.00. It’s it great condition. Mine might be from 2016 according to the serial number. The fretboard looks like rosewood on mine. Epiphone seems to be using a fretboard material on their newer budget models that are ugly in my opinion. I have an SG Special in pelham blue that has the ugly fretboard. I’m not sure what Epiphone is calling this ugly fretboard? I am not a snob my any means. I love budget guitars.
Thanks Brother!🙂
P.S .. I prefer a bolt on neck in most cases,, Just Say'in.
hello ! please what is the title of the first musical piece thank you
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I wish they'd make a vermillion version
Dam Brother!!!!!!!!!!! you set that bridge up right!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Shorter scale seems to be better for the Blues!!!!!!!!!!! PAF!!!!!!!!!!
Yes sir
@@FultonStreetBeats
How is the tuner powered? Great review, thank you!
It's just a small watch type battery
Small door in the back
Hi. Quick question if you could help me out please. Thinking of getting in the electric guitar and starting sine lessons. But am not sure which guitar would be best for a beginner.
The Epiphone Les Paul Player Pack, Vintage Sunburst £219
Or the Squier Stratocaster Pack Brown Sunburst Electric Guitar With Amp & Accessories £210.
Honestly, I like the Strat pack better. It has a better amp in the package, and the frets tend to be smoother. Both are great though. Thanks for watching.
Thanks for the reply 😁
Mike I noticed that you stayed away from the tuner topic quite a bit, except to say that they hold tune. They're the same tuners that came on my special too and they're the semi-closed type and basically junk. I had to rework and rebuild them to make them work properly
Mine work fantastic. No slop and equal tension. Zero issues so far. Let's see what happens over time though.
@@FultonStreetBeats are the tuners still any good? thinking of getting one and im concerned about the tuners because ive had bad experiences before
@RagnaMusic They have been good for now, however, it doesn't get played much, so the long term is unknown.
Theres one last AFD in the store near me, pls tell me if this is still a good guitar to get or are there newer better ones for around the same price?
I think it was a fantastic well made guitar with excellent sound. It's definitely worth it.
@@FultonStreetBeats Oh nice! I'll pick this up first chance I get then, subbed and liked, thank you for replying fast lol
Thanks for watching!
Is this guitar and amp good for rock like slash?
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Fretboard co.or is,very light
It definitely is lighter than I expected. I noted it on the unboxing. Took some getting used too.
Every Fender has bolt on neck 😊
Yup Yup Thanks for sharing, Fult-Tron Prime.
This guitar seems to be an awesomely good instrument: and the kit price makes it Pretty much a steal.
(But even setting aside my total aversion to the "GibsonOfaB!t(h Company" and those associated with it,)
Unfortunately for me, This guitar not my cup of tea or my flavor.
But as always your review was very cool
So..
Thanks for the insight and the hard work in putting up this content.it is appreciated.
Thank you Randy🙂
they are on sale for £259 right now I think im going for it
The coconut oil can you get this in guitar shops or iust at a supermarket?
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I payed $120❤ Epiphone ❤ guitars and amps. If you haven't,check out the Epiphone Galaxy 25! Stellar w/ tube reverb! Amazing. I got mine new $250
*꧁ На должном уровне 🥰 Спасибо 👌 ꧂*
why can you not find on YT this cheaper end slash Epiphone AFD vs a Gibson slash for a comparison?
as my cheap one sounds brill to my old 57yr old ears to be honest 🤘
I would love to see if the mega money Gibson is worth a lot more money for the sound/tone that the cheaper Epiphone gives 🤣
All good points and just shows how overpriced the Gibson stuff is.
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Maybe Slash has standards he would not but his name on?
slash x les paul literally couldnt go wrong lets be honest Lol