Epiphone 1959 Les Paul Standard - Pickup Upgrade and Final Review - Part 3
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 29 ก.ค. 2024
- In a packed final part of our review series we reveal the answers to last weeks blind test, try out a Faber lightweight tailpiece, and show you our 'hot tip' as we fit the Monty's PAF's before testing commences. More sound comparisons and fun for guitar nerds!!
To follow the complete series so far here are the links...
Part 1: • Epiphone 1959 Les Paul...
Part 2: • Epiphone 1959 Les Paul...
Part 2.5: • Epiphone 1959 Les Paul...
Almost Part 3: • Epiphone 1959 Les Paul...
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If you don't like some the talking or the playing bits in this video we've made it easy for you to skip along to the next chapter in case something more interesting is happening...
0:00 play in & coming up
1:35 what's happening today
4:15 blind test answers
6:06 how did we do?
7:36 what does it mean?
8:35 lightweight tailpiece upgrade
11:46 before and after sound comparisons
12:27 what can we hear?
13:37 is it worth doing?
14:27 swapping the pickups in huge nerdy detail
31:28 more before and after sound comparisons
32:26 need your revenue share so bad
33:00 what can we hear and is it worthwhile?
36:45 summing up and final thoughts
41:30 play out
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The differences in the sound clips between the R8 and the 59 are miniscule.
I fully agree, Tony. In a blind listening test, I would be just as likely to choose the Epiphone and be better off for it. Furthermore, scarf-joints don’t bother me. One-piece headstocks set at a 45-degree angle (hyperbole alert) just looking for an excuse to part company with the neck, do. All things being equal, l’d take a vintage Epiphone LP over a Gibson, almost any day of the week. On Sundays, I would take the Gibson, sell it and, come Monday morning, find the best Epiphone LP example money could buy and play it until l and the cockroaches were the last inhabitants on earth. I shit you not.
My 56 year old ears could barely tell any difference from the mods . This is a great guitar and incredible value for the money
I’ve never touched a 58 or 57 so can you tell me, is this epi 59 neck any different that your R8? Seriously, I ask this because my epi 59 has a significantly large neck.
I think this goes to show how well Epiphone have does with this. I’m not going to upgrade mine, more than happy with it
Agreed leaving mine factory stock
also agree, I'm leaving mine stock too. it's my first Les Paul and I love it. I am considering polishing it though, the satin is just a touch too satiny for me. but I probably won't.
I agree, I'm very happy with the Burst buckers!! I've read that they are unpotted in our 59's. I bet that has a fair bit to do with how responsive and "airy" they sound. It's interesting to note that the original PAF's from the 58-60's Bursts were not potted either......
I agree. I have mine now for a couple of weeks and I'm still lovin' that guitar and it's tones
yes stock gibs really bite
This series has been extremely enjoyable. I just recently bought one of these Les Pauls and it's great to know that I really don't need to upgrade this one any further. The feel of this Les Paul is leagues above other Epiphones.
What a superb series of videos. There are four things I really enjoyed about them. 1. You showed us all your ‘working out’-when you changed the pickups you left in the slow bits and this demonstrated what was fiddly and what wasn’t. 2. The fact that you adjusted your approach as you went along. Again this gave me the feeling I was watching a knowledgeable person actually working things out. 3. Your choice of musical examples and the affection you played them with. Gary and Greeny. What a combo. 4. Your humility, plain-speaking and the general lack of swagger in the videos-no fake astonished looking thumbnails. Just know-how, fun, curiosity and love of music. All brilliant. Thank you.
Cheers Steve that’s appreciated! 😁🙏
Recently, some people in China reported that Epihone1959 was using olive and birch as mahogany and maple.
Killer tone for the opener.
Okay. I've been with you through the whole thing. Here are my observations. When you went to the nickel-tailpiece, you lost quite a bit of the brilliance and resonance of the steel. However, when you swapped out the burst-buckers for the Monties, you gained it all back, plus a slightly more touch-sensitive dynamic which seems to be most notable during your more subtle bends. Is it a win? I'm not sure. But it's decidedly not a loss. So, this is where your gut's gonna have to cast the deciding vote. You certainly personalized it, to some extent. Either way, it was a blast riding along with you. Take care. It's bedtime on this side. And that's where I'm headed.
Love your intros - loops and leads, they just stop me in my tracks every time, and make me watch all your videos. Thanks so much for all the work you do bringing your reviews to the rest of us! Cheers, from across the pond!
Cheers John!
Never expected the differences to be so tiny on the upgrade. Just got a dark burst Epi 59 with some nice bold figuring and couldn't be happier. Neck profile is perfect for me. What really amazed me is how different it can sound depending how I play - more than most other guitars I've played, even the Gibson SG I own, and to get those sweet tones I have to soften my picking style a little and mess around with the volume and tones a lot more. I think this guitar is going to really inform how I learn to play going forward, so to me that's a priceless feature that I didn't even know I needed. Your video is a brilliant review of it - great work man (especially the Peter Green track, my absolute favourite guitar player who ever lived).
I honestly like the pickups in mine definitely not changing them out.
Agreed. Had to swap my BB3 and BB2 positions. My 2 had a resistance of 8.05 and 3 had a 7.55 which is BB1 neighborhood. Maybe a mislabel or an early Friday for the winder. Who knows.
Same here. If I was gonna do all this work I would've just picked up a regular 50s standard.
Add me to that list…just got mine and was blown away by the sound…
Yeah if you are after a cleaner less output P.A.F p'u then there is no reason to change these. Only those that like the hotter more modern pu's would want to swap these.
@@CapableFox64Its fascinating. Prior to you swapping, it was "Close ish " to Jimmy Page #1 Led Zeppelin set ..Because it is UNCONVENTIONAL no mainstream winder makes a set like that with the LOW Wind in the bridge. The "Page Set is : Bridge T Top replica 7.5k Short A5 Magnet : Neck pickup OVERWOUND 8.6k PAF Alnico 2 set REALLY low to balance with bridge . I demo this set on my channel and it nails the Jimmy Page Tone which is impossible with Conventional thinking.
I have now watched the complete series and I really enjoyed it. Thanks for sharing this interesting content.
Colin, thank you for taking us on this journey with you! I have been around guitars most all my life, and I’m 53. However, I do learn from every video you bring in.
Thank you for what you do mate….cheers!
Such a great guitar. Love this breakdown. It’s been nerdy. It’s been musical. It’s been emotional. Cheers!
What an excellent, informative and fun (the best part) series. I just picked up a 59 in the cherry burst finish and could not be happier. Plug into my Fender blues junior, click the Tube screamer (sometimes) and have some FUN!! The interview with Matt was the best. He gave all of us a real insight as to why a pick up does what it does and how changing everything at once just isn't the way to go. Many thanks & can't wait to see what you review next!!! Bryan.....
Cheers Bryan that’s appreciated! 😎👍🎸
Great, been waiting and waiting for this to drop!! I don't need to upgrade anything on my new 59 :) many thanks, brilliant format and style you have.
Cheers Richard, thanks for support it's appreciated!
Fabulous series. A study in in creative fiddling and in boundless patience! Many thanks.
Absolutely loved the journey that you went through with this series it shows you don't have too break the bank too get a brilliant tone fantastic keep it going
Thanks for watching and the kind words!
Hey Man, really enjoyed this series of videos on the Epiphone LES PAUL 59. I can't stop playing my cherryburst. I really liked the Faber tailpiece, it provides a nice cheap upgrade option for people. I thought both the burst buckers and the Monty's PAFs sounded amazing. You can't go wrong with any of these pick ups in the guitar.Thanks for all your hard work and effort in providing such a great in depth series on these fine guitars.Take care and stay safe man, great channel. Thank you.
Cheers David... even though I've finished the reviews I'm still playing the 59 here today, its a great guitar!! Thanks for support it's appreciated!
I'm happy after listening to all the sound clips, in all the videos in this set of reviews, that the Epi 59 LP as stock is close enough sound wise to the Gibson and the Epi 59 in the other PU/Bridge configurations, that it isnt worth the time, effort and money to be bothered upgrading it in anyway. The sound differences are there but they are small, and whether one is better than the other is debatable and completely subjective in my opinion. Bottom line is that for £700 you are getting a fantastic looking and sounding Les Paul that's great stock, and IMHO its the best value Epiphone currently in production.
Yes I second that... better to spend the money on something that needs a bit more help. Cheers Tony!
Concur. I may be buying a dark burst soon lol
Cannot agree more! I am surprised they haven't raised the price on them!
Flint Texas here ..enjoying all of your views and info...Epiphone LP Std just acquired needs a lot of upgrades and the advice you provide make perfect sense.....thanks from a 75yr old new player..
Damn. I really want one of these. I played one at guitar center and I was more impressed than I thought I'd be. That neck is amazing. Love it!
Love the series and looking forward to the 50’s upgrade since I own one!
P.S. just ordered 2 of the tailpieces for my 59 & 50’s Epi…
Cheers Chris , thanks for supporting and glad it’s helpful stuff! 😎👍🎸
Cool, that is a good wrap up on this fine instrument. I spent all day today playing mine, compared it to my PRS S2 McCarty, and my Epiphone Elite side be side and this 59 sounds great, it has a woody tone and lower gain sound than the two I played it against.
This is a fine guitar to be appreciated and played frequently. The sound quality and tuning stability are outstanding and I can coax all the classic rock sounds I want to hear out of this fine instrument.
I spent the day going over my ZZ Top album collection and playing along while thinking about Dusty Hill and how much he has touched my life and being thankful for the music he helped create.
RIP Dusty Hill.
Cheers man... yes RIP Dusty 🙌... I know where I’m looking now for my next jam inspiration! 😎👍🎸
That's awesome Home Guitar Player,I did the same when the legendary Dusty passed. Also seriously considering this guitar.
What a great channel, some very interesting areas covered and convinced me where it's worth spending time and money on. I am a big fan of Monty's and have a set of retrowinds in an Edwards 335 copy, thanks again for the videos🤘
I hope you do more series just like this!!! It was very informative and fun which is always a great combo! I REALLY enjoyed it!
I will... I enjoyed doing it too much! 😎👍🎸
I’m leaving mine stock too. I love this guitar
Yep that’s all you need to do. Cheers Max! 👍😎🎸
Nice series! As you mentioned, the Epi 1959 is fine as is. The upgraded pickups might be better spent on the Epi 50's or other guitars coming with lower end guitars, but it’s always fun to tinker with what you have.
Thank you. I’ve learned from your reveals. The tail piece mellowed out the sound in a nice way. And the Monty’s are a noticeable improvement as well.
Hi, I came across your channel while searching for info on the epiphone 59. I found your series on the guitar very informative. I appreciate the depth of knowledge and experience you are able to share with your viewers. I also enjoy listening to your playing.
Thanks Peter, glad you found us thanks for the kind words and support it’s appreciated! 😎👍🎸
Ha! I was completely wrong with my answers! Makes me want to reconsider my career choice! All kidding aside that Epiphone is something. In 2002 Gibson started using the BB2/3 combo in the CS 59 Standards so these really are choice pickups out the box. Great show!
Thanks again man for supporting!... to be honest I couldn’t tell the difference without the pictures and I recorded it! 😂👍🎸
I really enjoyed the extended series, although my tired middle aged ears struggled to hear the differences. The laws of diminishing returns eh! Thanks for the content.
Every clip I chose to myself which sounded better,and everyone I chose was remarkably the 59' ! Which made me very happy since I don't own a Gibson but DO own an EPI 59' ! Wonderful series ! Your films to me are like watching QUEEN'S Live Aid performance.I keep watching all your videos over and over! BRIIIIIIILIANT !! My favorite subscription channel on TH-cam ! I'm as you say STUCK IN ! Thank you Sir !
Hey Rob thanks so much for the kind words and support man it’s really appreciated! 🙏😎👍 I know when I made this film I thought (and it happened) that people would choose the 59 because it did sound ‘right’… it’s an awesome guitar! 🙌
Just ordered mine! I'm really stoked to check it out based on all the positive reviews!
Nice one!... ace guitar!
Very nice vid! I can’t afford a new Gibson and my new Epi 59 is a good investement by far
personally i couldn't really hear a difference between the burstbuckers and the monty's. and just the slightest difference with the tailpiece. in my opinion the epiphone probably doesnt really need the upgrades. messing about with pickup height and polepieces matching the fretboard radius would probably make a bigger difference. messing about with PU height and polepieces made a world of difference on my guitars.
Thanks man, yes agreed.. in fact we did set the pickup and polepiece heights in part 2 and I also did same for the Monty's after fitting... but this not to say they were in the ideal positions of course, so definitely worth experimenting with these before spending cash. Cheers!
I just purchased the Epiphone 1959 Les Paul custom limited edition in lemon burst. I got a deal at Guitar Center for $749. That included the epi-lite hard case. I love the guitar and to me the value is exceptional. I really enjoy watching your videos, I really appreciate your knowledge and humility. I was locked in and when I looked at the clock I realized I had been watching for over 2 hours . Keep the content coming I Can't Get Enough, love it. Thank you so much
Thank you for all of the work and thought you have put into this analysis. Much appreciated!
Thanks Keith! 😎👍🎸
I'm not convinced either that the faber tailpiece is an improvement.
I agree, it sounded thinner to me.
A little lighter
Well IMO the saddles make the most difference in all the comparison demo's I've seen Tail piece and actual bridge hardly changed the tone between 50's and current models The shape and mass of the saddles are way off on the new stuff
I’m using a kluson Aluminium and that gives a more rounded sound compared to the faber
I think it is unnecessary for non-professional players to "throw" money for a Gibson. Because you showed how an 780 euro guitar sounds, nearly Gibson ( I think it sounds like some normal Gibson guitar ). There is no quality gap, just a detail gap. And don't forget with what guitar epiphone is compared to and how much that guitar costs (huuuughe money ratio). Thank you for awesome videos :)
Faber sounds great, Montys PAF pickups sound brilliant, great up grade. Thanks once again for the video👍🏻
Going to look at one of these today at a local shop here in the states. Kind of excited. Thanks for a great video.
Nice one let us know what you thought! :)
Loved the upgraded version. I still love the factory version that I have. But the upgrades you did were awesome.
I really enjoyed your honest review of the 59 Epiphone Less Paul. Will be ordering one based on your review. Thanks
Thank you so much for taking the time to make the Epi 59 series. I have one and absolutely love mine plays great and have been on the fence wanting to replace the P/U's glad I found out about Monty's great vid with Matt as well but thinking I'm going stock for now after reading so many great comments Thanks Again and I'm really happy I found your channel subscribed and looking forward to spending time here. Cheers!!!!
Hey Cris, thanks for the kind words and support it’s appreciated! I think Epiphone really raised the bar when they released the 59... play it as it comes it’s all you really need! Cheers man 😎👍🎸
Really cool series. I excited to see the Vintage Peter Green Les Paul
I absolutely loved this series! Your reviews and style are honest and informative, keep up 5he great work!
I look forward to watching the video you mentioned on upgrading the 50s gold top and comparing it with this 59!
Cheers
Thanks for the kind words it’s appreciated! 😎👍
Thanks for what is one of the best reviews of an Epiphone 1959 that I have seen. It was eye opening and detailed giving an almost hands on feel viewing this. I ordered one last February from Sweetwater Sound and it's into August and still waiting. Hope to get it while still in produxtion. Well done review. Cheers
Cheers Bob... wow that is a painful wait!... something doesn’t seem right are you sure they’ve not messed up and forgotten about you? Anyway I hope you don’t have to wait much longer dude! 🤔🎸
great episode, showing the upgrades and comparing! loved it
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I have been convinced I’m going to get the epiphone now, such a great video thanks
Thank you for this video series. I really want one of these 59's now.
Watched from the start and Thank-you for the series! Absolutely brilliant 👏 👌
Thanks Martin that’s appreciated! 😎👍🎸
I love my 1959! It's my first Les Paul, and I think it sounds and plays great. Glad to hear that a fine connaisseur of Les Pauls such as yourself also likes it!
Excellent series of videos, I loved every episode, I bought the 59 in my local guitar shop yesterday to keep the 50s epiphone goldtop company, looking forward to the 335 review, great channel , really easy to watch and it’s so light hearted, well done
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Thanks John, that's very much appreciated!
All 3 videos have just become my favorite video on TH-cam, THANK YOU
Cheers Fred, glad they helped! 😁👍
Wow , you've got a new fan of your channel! , loved every part of the Epiphone / Gibson , and the upgrades . The R8 has been on my bucket list ! But I've got more chance of kicking the bucket than owning on 😎
You have put your videos up in a really honest way including bits that others would of edited out to look perfection.
Thank you for for your uploads and looking forward to many more 🎸🎸
Oh and just ordered the Epiphone 59 dark burst
Thanks John for the kind words and support it’s really appreciated! Congrats on pushing the button on that 59 dude you are going to love it and are safe I the knowledge that it’s the smart mans R8/R9! 👍😎🎸
Great in-depth review on this ongoing debate price points on guitars...
It's been a great ride this series!
I did the Faber AB1M bridge conversion with the brass posts and thumbwheel as well as the aluminum stop tail and the ACOUSTIC sound was dramatically different!! I still have the stock BB's in it but the difference was so clear and obvious, the pickups sounded 10x better to me. Honestly, I'm happy with my set. 8.2k in the neck and 8.7k in the bridge and I radiused the screws and got the perfect height adjustment. All the caps and pots are well within spec so I didn't feel any need to upgrade there either. Overall, I'm happy with the 59 Epiphone I got and actually think it's a better quality guitar than a lot of Gibson many times the price in terms of QC, fretwork, etc. One thing I'll say about switching to the Faber bridge, is that it's so well engineered, the bridge fits onto the posts very tightly and there's not even a trade of wiggle. Not only is the bridge essentially locked into the posts (turn it upside down and jiggle all you want) but they use tiny c-clips to keep the saddles in the bridge. They don't fall out either. Unfortunately the stop tail does not lock. But the sustain was already impressive with the Epiphone bridge but was even better with the Faber.
I thoroughly enjoyed your presentation. I enjoyed your entertainment, honesty, so much, that I just got home a couple hours ago from buying the exact color you presented. I literally did not even plug it in at Guitar Center, I just felt how she resonated, and said I'll take it. I think I checked it out unplugged for maybe 5 minutes. Once I got home, I could not stop playing it, even though it has not been set up yet; That will be tonight's project.
Nice one Steve! I'm looking forward to playing mine again soon as I am due to film a comparison with a bunch of the other Les Pauls here and am genuinely excited to play it again! :)
Thank you for the comprehensive review of the Epiphone 1959 Les Paul. I just bought one and am expecting it in the next following days. I really appreciate the comparison and the technical review. I am on a budget and not very rich, nor am I very experienced, but really enjoy the tones I am hearing and plan to practice.
Cheers Ernesto! Thanks for the comment I hope you enjoy your new guitar!
Great series... Looking forward to more. You know I bet we've met somewhere along the line. I joined Decca Records in 1967 when I was 16 and was lucky enough to spend time in the studio with Mike Vernon - terrific guy and very generous with a young punk... Best, Pete.
Cheers Pete, sounds like you have some good stories to tell of the days when record labels and proper studios were a thing... Mike Vernon! 🙌 If you spent any time in the UK I’d put money on it we bumped into each other on Tin Pan Alley. Keep rocking dude! 😎🎸👍
Great review and superb playing in the intro !
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Thank you for the series! It was amazing!
Thanks for supporting that's appreciated!
This has been a very informative series. Thanks so much.
Thanks Tom, appreciate you watching! 😎👍🎸
Great work on the videos! Everytime I watch it makes me appreciate my Epiphone 59 even more. Especially since I only paid $600 US new.
Really enjoyed this whole series... looking forward to what's next.
Cheers Robert! 😎👍🎸
I just finished this series right now, one day after I got my 1959 that I love already - great work! Lots of fun to watch.
Cheers man! 😎👍
@@theguitaristas Thanks!! :)
Good day Colin,
Greetings from Brisbane here is Aus. I found your TH-cam channel because I was looking at buying the Epiphone 59 Les Paul which I have now ordered and am expecting by the end of the month. It has been a few years since I was seriously playing the guitar as after my band went our separate ways I moved on playing less by the day. After finding your videos it reignited my passion for music again. I really enjoy your content, I haven’t enjoyed a channel this much since watching Rob Chapman and Andersons of a few years ago. Keep on making great videos.
-Stefan
Hey Stefan, glad you found us man and great to hear you are picking up a guitar again! 😎👍
Great series! Thank you - I have this exact guitar Epiphone 1959 Les Paul Standard in Aged Southern Fade - no mods yet . I’ve found a set of 59’ Gibson classics that I’ll put in it . Considering the rest is already done, 50s wiring, CTS pots , Mallory’s, this will be my attempt to make it special
Great video, the comparisons are excellent. Very informative!
Thanks Paul, that’s appreciated!
Great, great series. I have one of these and they are great guitars. Might have a little firtle having seen this and try that tailpiece. Lovely playing too.
Great series. I'm a Strat guy, I just bought #7 a few days ago, a 2016 Fender Road Worn 50's Strat. The RW's are Fender's attempt to get the Custom Shop experience to more players; they've got nitro finishes, Tex Mex pickups, and a small amount of relicing. Even though I just got one I've always wanted one and have a few friends who own them (one has the 50's, one has the new '60's Vintera RW) so I played them often. When I heard about the Epiphone 1959 Les Paul's features I thought it sounded very similar to the Fender Road Worn in spirit. Epi's way of getting the R9 experience into more hands, they have a satin "vintage" finish look, US pickups and remain true to the '59 template.
I bought one about 3 months ago and it's been brilliant. Now that I have a Fender RW the similarities between it & the Epi 59LP are there in spades. Both give vintage feel & appearance with US made professional pups for under a grand. You can't lose with either...
Cheers dude, agreed.... and they sound damn close too so what’s not to love about these budget alternatives! 😎🎸👍
Definitely need a follow up to this spectacular video! A shootout between the stock pickups in the Epi 59 vs the Epi with Custombucker vs the Gibson custom shop Les Paul with Custombucker and the Gibson with Burstbucker from the Epi ! Always great videos! Love to see what if any difference there is. If time is compressed I would love to see Epi with Custombucker vs Gibson with Custombucker. Wonderful video as always! I have loved this series and buying the Epi 59 as a result and leaving the pickups alone. Going with locking tuners and possibly the bridge/tailpiece, but in that order.
Well this has been a very educational series for me. I’m 71 years young and a complete beginner to playing a guitar. I’ve been researching purchasing a Epiphone 59 based on other reviews. However, I think your review has been the most useful and I will be purchasing the “59”. I would like to personally thank you for sharing your experience and knowledge to the “World”. Bruce
Cheers Bruce, certainly a nice guitar to start your playing journey! 😎👍
Really appreciate the series you did on this guitar. You got yourself a new subscriber! Been talking myself out of buying this one since it was announced but I now realize I need it in my life.
That’s the danger of looking at guitars and guitar videos online Jeremy... eventually the GAS will win!! 🤣 thanks for supporting the channel 😎👍🎸
@@theguitaristas it came in this morning. I set it up and am fucking amazed. Thanks again!
@@jeremywooldridge5537 Brilliant! Happy new guitar day!! :)
Amazing videos and all your information it’s so great thanks!!!
Thank’s for the journey,
You are a great guitar lover and a wonderful guitar player with all the simplicity coming from
Your heart.
I would enjoy having a talk with you and sharing a music session.
A guitar and music lover from Paris 😉.
Keep continuing.
Thanks for the kind words and support it's appreciated! 😎🙏
Liked that always good to see how it’s done and some good tips on soldering 👍
Cheers Mikey!
Learning to upgrade your guitar is the best way to learn about your instrument. Maybe the new parts make a difference maybe they don’t but you learn something in the process.. and the more you know about tour instrument the better off you’ll be and it’s fun.
You’re swaying me more and more towards an Epiphone! Cool video and might I add l love your playing! Very cool and melodic. 👍👍👍
Cheers Darrell that’s appreciated! 😎👍🎸
cool opening, sounds excellent! ! !
great in depth videos really like them! great comparison lot of fun I find these are great out of the box and sounded great in the initial comparison, I have a Epiphone 59 cherry burst and will keep it stock as i like the bite they have, thanks for the vids and info keep em comin
Cheers man, this one is back to standard now.... that's all you need! 😎👍
I just purchased mine a little over a week ago and have already played it a ton!!! I own several newer Gibson Les Pauls and I have to admit I love this EPI '59 Tribute model. I love it "as is".
This guitar holds up with even the Gibson Les Pauls I own. For the price they did an excellent job!! 🙂
Cheers Herbie I’m with you on that! 😎👍
I have just purchased one of these guitars even though not looking to buy any guitars, but when i saw all the demos of this I was very impressed and just had to have one. I bought this one from Andertons in Guildford but i had to return it as unable to plug the cable into the output jack, so they replaced it. So now i have got it and its a corker. My only gripe was the finish on the maple top and it bugged me. So took the plunge and buffed it up by hand with the aid of a famous brand scratch remover, and it was a complete success, and the colour popped right out. Happy days.
Amazing series, mate, love it
Thanks man that's appreciated!
Very much enjoyed all 5 videos . The 3 different pick ups all sound good to me . At the end of the day all depends on how much you want to spend
I like your take on this video's. Honest, humble but sharp and very knowledgeable. Subscribed!
Btw, have this 59 in cherry burst. Love it!
Cheers Mark, thanks for kind words and the sub! 😎👍🎸
Enjoying the channel a lot< thanks so much from sunny Brisbane, Australia.
Nice one John thanks for supporting! ... love Brisbane and hope to get back there someday 😎👍🎸
Thanks, really enjoy and learn from your clips!
Cheers that's appreciated!
This is insanity, well done!
Hey I started following you last week. I ordered this guitar earlier today (upcoming birthday present to myself). Never picked up a Les Paul in my life! Only ever played strats. Love how you play them blues! Great content man
Nice one! Happy Birthday! 😁👍🎸
I was looking for a birth year guitar and quickly found out most if not all (BRANDED) guitars were out of my price range. After many reviews on TH-cam, the algorithm directed me to your channel. Very impressed with your down to earth yet educated observations that lined up with mine. Watched all videos in the series and they convinced me that my GAS instincts were correct, I gotta have this guitar! The turning point was when I missed three out of four listening demo’s were I choose the R8 when actually they were the 59. Only got the last one right but would have expected that tone quality from a $3700 guitar. Rang the bell and cannot wait to watch your other videos! Cheers mate from the newbie from Memphis TN. P.S. I’m leaving now to pick up the cherry burst🎸.
Hey Stu, thanks for the kind words and support!… nice one man let us know how you get on when you get back home. I was playing mine again today and I really do rate it for the money 😎👍
I had one for couple weeks and was very impressed, good instrument for the price and especially coming with hard case. I sold it off because tone was there but the feel wasnt, i still pick up a Gibson every time. edit: Oh yeah, sustain was as good as any of my custom shops, that blew me away.
I very much appreciate and throughly enjoyed the videos on your Epiphone 59, well done sir
Cheers man! 👍😎🎸
I think I liked it unaltered. What a great honest series thank you much .
Thanks Mikey, it's back to standard now and a new film of it drops this Friday so check that out!
Great stuff enjoyed the journey…. Epiphone was a big surprise… Thanks for your hard work
Thanks Gerry! 😎👍🎸
I love these videos I just bought one of these 59's and I'm very pleased with it I think its a great guitar I had a gibson tribute and it was stolen and I bought this and love it love your content great videos and great comparison and great playing thanks for the content it's been very helpful and useful 👍🤙👍
Thanks Flavio that's appreciated! 😎👍
I am learning so much from you. Thanks for all your teaching..
I used to live near Ipswich 82 - 84 I was Stationed at Woodbridge Munitions Storage Area.U.S.A.F.
Cheers Jay thanks for the support it's appreciated! 🙏😊, I know of Woodbridge that's up in Suffolk no so far from me here in Essex... I think you may have just given away top secret location info though 🤣👍
Somewhere along the line while discussing the tuners on this guitar, you asked which tuners we had. A few months ago, as the result of watching this series, I bought my May 2022 Epi '59, from a Russian engineer who was leaving New Zealand. The guitar is so close to new, I consider this one of my best guitar purchases ever. I'm not sure how much of a surprise this is, however the tuners are engraved WILKINSON DELUXE. They hold accurate tuning very well, even after two days in the case.
Great comparison ! Very good job.
Thanks! 👍
I always spend some time with the guitar to play it properly over a few months.That way I'll know how much I desire new pickups.
Most of the time , a pickup change and/or tailpiece/ bridge change works wonderfully.Thanks