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Great Haul Austin. I'd like to see the Gibson and Epiphone Victoria compared, especially the neck profiles. I expect the Gibson version to be a little chunky, I'm curious to see if Epiphone changed their normal neck profile to follow the Gibson!
hahahahaha. you got me. it would be cool if Slash come to the show and brings Gibson Vermillion and Epiphone 4 then compare it side by side at the end of the video.
Since February 1996, I've owned 9 different Epiphone instruments. Two of them were Les Pauls. I would consider getting one of the models showcased during this episode, only I am more than satisfied by my current Epi solid body, a Flying V from the Canadian-exclusive Negative series. Can't believe I simply purchased it on Reverb and had it shipped to where I live in New York City.
I still have a crush on Nancy Wilson. My first Heart Concert was in 1983, they played with Kansas, an excellent show. Earlier today I watched her video where she introduced all of her instruments for sale, very cool.
I note that on the first guitar, the face of the heel appears to have missed grain fill before painting. Is that something they missed or is it a "feature" of this model?
Awesome episode Austin. It was a real treat seeing all the different models. I would love to have all of the Gibson ones they look really good.keep up the good work.
Speaking honestly. I have a 250 dollar epiphone AFD studio version. Only thing I did to it was put locking tuners on it. And it really is one of the best guitars I have ever played. Have several Les Paul's. The. Other one that I love to play is my Joe bonamassa epiphone black beauty too. But I will say this about my 250 dollar slash, the sustain out pf the pick-ups, is truly insane. Just sayin, and just my opinion. Would I love a Gibson version, absolutely. But for my budget, I'll take what I can get. But as always. Awesome video 🤘🤘 love this shit
Just tighten number 4's strap button with a phillips, why would you pay to ship it back and wait for it, when you can easily tighten it? Am I missing something hear?
U take the guitars apart anyway, why can’t u just tighten the screw on the strap button instead of sending it back to Gibson? Edit: I agree absolutely that for the money everything should be 100% perfect and I’d definitely send them an email but I don’t think I’d send it back for that.
@@minnesotatomcat I'm pretty sure he was joking. More than likely he was frustrated after dropping all that cash with Gibson and they couldn't check the strap buttons.
I think it was "Over Tightened" and who ever was fastening the strap buttons down stripped the hole out so unless you super glued a toothpick in the screw hole and re-fastened it the screw would just never get completely tight. Quality Control should have caught that on a 3 thousand dollar guitar especially when you just dropped over $24,000.00 in one purchase. Think about it, they KNOW who Trogly is and they didn't even bother to double check QC on all those guitars before sending them off to be reviewed on a popular TH-cam channel. That should tell you everything you need to know about Gibson.
@@RByrne Actually, when you are shipping any guitar the lower strap button should be completely removed. Dropping the box and guitar on its end will sometimes cause the strap button to either be driven deep into the body or even crack/fracture the body. Still though, Gibson QC should be checking little things like Strap Buttons. IMHO
Why exactly are loose strap buttons a concern for you? I just torque them down a touch and have never had an issue. I just assumed it was the factory under-tightening a bit. Also just realized that I love the Appetite Burst if it leans Lemon.
Tricky here’s a cool tidbit, if the slash brown is “almost ebony” it typically means the back had a finish repair and they covered it up with more brown!
I picked up one of the November bursts from the Demo Shop. I love it, I've always really liked tobacco/dark/vintage bursts they're all three sort of similar. I've also always wanted one of those bursts with a flame top instead of the Norlin plain tops. So that November burst was perfect for me. It also sat at the demo shop for so long that they took even more money off so it was a no brainer for me.
That green Epi, the fret board looks like a really dried out rosewood board, try conditioning that one. Laurel usually looks much closer to rosewood than Pao Ferro.
I have an 07 Epiphone slash signature. In those models they came with Seymour Duncan's as stock and it not a November burst back then but instead was called tobacco burst with the plus top. Highly figured maple top. And it actually plays better than my 2 Gibson LP's
Holy carp doodles dude that's a bunch of LP s. I was going to say except for the the Slash signature if that gold Victoria was a natural finish back it would look just like the Traditional I have . That and the pickups on mine is both Zebra. The Epiphone version looks more like mine exception have rough not smooth back covers but they're a cream color. Even though I just got the Greenburst I'm still not much on green finishes but man the way that wood grain moves on the Anaconda burst is awesome. I like the brighter green on the Epiphone version but I agree the fret board should be at least a darl brown if not a blackish color. I vote you review them all and compare the two side by side for each .
That Rosa Corsa I had was almost a throw back to the '80's Burgundy Wine color with great grain. One of the best. But...Scary Show. at the end. thanks.
Hey Trogs My Les Paul Standard 50's AAA top from Sweetwater came in one of those brown Made In Canada cases. It Is SWEET ! ! Those latches are a Whole Nother Level in quality. And if you notice, even if the handle were to eventually break, it would be simple to add a new handle with the hardware. I love the over the top pink/orange plushy inside. BTW the Les Paul is beyond beyond the best guitar I have ever played. It is a Jazz Guitar, the 57 Classic p'ups compliment the wood so well.
From 12:10 to the next edit 12:21 There is a edit in the tape and the fret board looks like it was oiled or something. It looks darker than the first 12:10 opening of the case
With the November Burst comparison, I'd take the Epiphone. Love your new helmet cam, too, Austin. It's being honest with the axe colors very well!...Demo the Slash gold top!
A veneer should not look visually different than a solid maple top. What you see in that chatoyancy is really the surface of the wood grains, so depth of would shouldn’t make a difference. The difference in these colors most likely comes down to the wood stains they use, like if it were oil based vs if it were water based. Water based stains can be really vivid, which is what you’re noticing.
I know it should be perfect (as if Gibsons are, they should be for the price they're asking.. The neck heel on that Gold Top 😬) but can't you just tighten the screw for the strap pin? 😂
Or at worst throw a matchstick splinter in the hole and screw the button back in. I get that at that price you really shouldn't have to, but of all the chewed up fretboards and munched bindings he's given a pass, I'd be overjoyed if loose strap button was the only problem. Its a 2 minute diy fix.
It’s like a dirty bathroom in a restaurant. If they can’t keep the obvious things clean, what does the kitchen look like? Gibson QC is still not exactly great.
Boy, the Gibson "November burst" is really uneven! Check 11:11 - the black outer on the upper bout at the bridge 'bucker is barely there. Very different than the lower bout.
I think Trogly should choose the AFD models to do the comparison. They are, after all, the ones that look closer to the "original" one (see what I did there?) The disappointing thing is that of those 5 Gibsons, two of them came with QC issues from the factory, while none of the Epiphones had any apparent ones. Says a lot about the big G
09:08 - honestly the the top and finish looks much better on the Epiphone (excluding the fretboard of course, which is horrible). The stain on the Gibson is not very good -> too much has been sanded off in certain places, leaving those pale and yellow spots.
Hey Austin, really enjoy the show. I'm not a Gibson guy, generally, but would have loved to hear the difference between the Epi-Gibson tones. But I understand your time constraints and appreciate you.
Now that Epiphone lowered the price on these Slash models, you can buy 4 of them for the price of one of the Gibsons. I recently sold my Gibson Victoria Goldtop and bought the Epiphone Victoria. I can honestly say that there is NOT a $2400 difference. My new Epiphone plays, sounds and looks great.
I honestly love my Epiphone version. I got it 3-4 months ago and it still blows my mind in terms of quality and playability. I bought a Custom Shop Gibson 2 weeks ago, and had to return it for pretty significant QC issues. Kind of crazy to think about the price difference between the two, only to end up having an experience like that!
@@ashleympg Same situation here, I've got 3 Epiphone Signature models. Slash, Adam Jones and a Jerry Cantrell Wino. They all arrived in GREAT shape. Only minor adjustments needed. Then I bought a new Gibson Les Paul Classic, and I had to send it back too. Too many cosmetic issues on it. I'm having a blast with the new Epiphone lineup. ✌️🎸
Has anyone the Epiphone Les Paul, the Slash Victoria ? I’m living in Germany and the epiphone cost 590€ here. Because I’m a massive fan of Slash its very tempting. Is it worth the money?
Hahaha, I AM the swamp monster! Thank you for going out on a limb on this series. Here in Europe Epiphone prices are all below €800 and case included, what's the deal with that? Sweetwater for sure is helpful to hand pick a beautiful Epi grain and finish!
I'm here. Trying to get ready for bedtime, work has been a bear this week. I wake at 03:30 every morning, these late episodes are killing me. I might have to switch to morning viewing with my coffee.
The top on the AFD Gibson makes it my favorite. Thanks for showing it again before putting it away. The Epiphones finishes all look significantly less than when compared, and the fretboard on the green one looks bad even for a higher end low end guitar.
I’ve owned 2 AFD Gibson’s. I sent the first one back, it had some QC issues with binding scraping , fretboard had scraping marks & some contaminated finish areas. However it was an awesome sounding player and looked super cool. The second one I had was great on QC and looked even better than the first one. I’d love to see you review one of the epiphones, I really like the vermillion burst and the 4 model.
I had two 2021 Epi AFD's. Visually stunning. Sonically excellent. The pickups were very similar to early 80s DiMarzios. I sold them because I use Epis as stepping stones to Gibsons. I'd buy a third one. They are def more orange than the Gibsons. Which I actually liked. Especially in contrast with the red back.
Austin I just have to say that you do a Great job and thank you. I look so forward to this every day and today was AWSOME! see Im 52 and that means I was in highschool when Slash came on the sceen and thats when I picked up my first electric. I have wanted to see all of these side by side for a long time. My favorite (tuff choice) for now is the Gold top because of the dark back and uncovered pickups. To get a dark back is not easy without going custom. That AFD top is stellar! and of course the Novemember burst Gibson will hopefully be in my hands at some point also lol. You Rock Trogs. God Bless The Trogs
Greetings Austin! I have an earlier version of an Epiphone Slash Signature Les Paul and it has the special Seymour Duncan pickups that are in all of the Slash Signature Les Paul models, both Epiphone and Gibson, if I am not mistaken. So either of these guitars should essentially sound the same, it will be interesting to see how they compare in your future videos featuring these instruments. Thank you for posting these videos! Please have an excellent and awesome day! ☀️✨
It's sad when Epiphones literally have better QC than Gibson.Didn't hear him say that any strap buttons were loose on the Epiphones but 2 of the Gibsons did.I'm convinced they do it because so many "super fans"put up with it.I have NEVER seen a Fender have close to as much QC problems as Gibson,hell I haven't seen Firefly have as many.
The state of that heel area 1:04 & 7:12 on the Gibson GT Victoria! Very shabby workmanship from Gibson which isn't mirrored on the Epi version. Seeing shoddy things like that on a Gibson isn't encouraging.
Please 🙏 review the AFD. It will be probably my next purchase. Not because of Slash, even if it's a awesome player, but for the color, the 59 neck the spec in general. I want it so bad. loll
Although i do agree Gibson missed a loose strap button,...instead of returning the guitar to gibson to fix a loose strap button does not make much sense, its going to cost money to ship it back to gibson..just take a screw driver and tighten it..save money and saves everybody time..maybe just send them the unboxing or a letter would be better noted
Thank you for doing this. I was disappointed when you said you weren't going to so this was a treat. I know it's way outside what you usually do, but it would be a kick for you to review an epiphone power player.
I think the thing everyone needs to remember is the Gibson les Paul was just the Gibson les Paul, no customs, standards, studios, or epiphone versions. If you buy a good (you have to play a few and look) les Paul standard today you’re buying Gary Moore, slash etc etc guitar you just have to wait for it to age and I don’t agree with the keep in in a cupboard method, the people that build them build them to be played.?.
The Epiphone cases don't support the neck in two places, like the Gibsons. I preferred the Gibson tops on every pair. But, I prefer the less dark backs of the Epiphones.
I dyed a really light, reddish coloured board with a black dye. Sealed it with lemon oil and it looks like a completely different guitar. I hate that light red pau ferro, i'm an ebony board fan....🎸🤘🎸
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Great Haul Austin. I'd like to see the Gibson and Epiphone Victoria compared, especially the neck profiles.
I expect the Gibson version to be a little chunky, I'm curious to see if Epiphone changed their normal neck profile to follow the Gibson!
hahahahaha. you got me. it would be cool if Slash come to the show and brings Gibson Vermillion and Epiphone 4 then compare it side by side at the end of the video.
Will you please provide one guitar 💖.
Im from India 💕
Had to shut this episode off Trogly…giving me GAS
Save $200.00 on these. A no brainer
Trogly goes nuts and goes on a mad buying spree 🤪
His wife most be angry
The gibson afd looks unreal. It's just so cool.
The Gibson appetite for destruction looks sweet!nice looking tops on the gibsons
Since February 1996, I've owned 9 different Epiphone instruments. Two of them were Les Pauls. I would consider getting one of the models showcased during this episode, only I am more than satisfied by my current Epi solid body, a Flying V from the Canadian-exclusive Negative series. Can't believe I simply purchased it on Reverb and had it shipped to where I live in New York City.
Alright now you're just showing off. I bought that many M&M's today. And in one bag!
And I bet you got all the different colours
@@howardtowler6146 Yep, but I only ate the greens. Keepin it real.
He better be careful. He might get robbed at gunpoint
@@Dieafreak Sheeeit, that could happen buying gas these days.
Nancy Wilson from Heart is putting some of Her guitars on Reverb. You should check them out. Have a good day.
I still have a crush on Nancy Wilson. My first Heart Concert was in 1983, they played with Kansas, an excellent show.
Earlier today I watched her video where she introduced all of her instruments for sale, very cool.
Link ?
@@tinksthemetalg1945 No link as such. She’s selling the “Barracuda” SG, the one she used to play the solo, on the 19th October on Reverb.
I note that on the first guitar, the face of the heel appears to have missed grain fill before painting. Is that something they missed or is it a "feature" of this model?
Awesome episode Austin. It was a real treat seeing all the different models. I would love to have all of the Gibson ones they look really good.keep up the good work.
Speaking honestly. I have a 250 dollar epiphone AFD studio version. Only thing I did to it was put locking tuners on it. And it really is one of the best guitars I have ever played. Have several Les Paul's. The. Other one that I love to play is my Joe bonamassa epiphone black beauty too. But I will say this about my 250 dollar slash, the sustain out pf the pick-ups, is truly insane. Just sayin, and just my opinion. Would I love a Gibson version, absolutely. But for my budget, I'll take what I can get. But as always. Awesome video 🤘🤘 love this shit
Looks like Trogly has recession by the balls 🤣
The gibson november burst has a beautiful top. Has to be my fav.
Just tighten number 4's strap button with a phillips, why would you pay to ship it back and wait for it, when you can easily tighten it? Am I missing something hear?
yeah, really. Should be glad he didn't get something like the junk they shipped to Phil McKnight & Glen Fricker.
I believe the mention of the loose strap buttons was more a critique of Gibson's QC.
No doubt...oak dowel....
But Gibson should've corrected it
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I think he was joking no.
Actually digging the Epiphone colours a bit more except for the green tinted gold top.
I hope Trogly has a smokin SG. Chloe like the green LP.
The fretboard on my Anaconda epiphone is beautiful and dark and I love the neck on it
Enjoyed the show. It’s a bit troubling that we put such a premium on American made after seeing that only the Gibson’s had some slight QC issues.
U take the guitars apart anyway, why can’t u just tighten the screw on the strap button instead of sending it back to Gibson?
Edit: I agree absolutely that for the money everything should be 100% perfect and I’d definitely send them an email but I don’t think I’d send it back for that.
I believe the mention of the loose strap buttons was more a critique of Gibson's QC.
@@hkguitar1984 on the first one that was loose he said…. I’ll have to send this back to Gibson so they can fix it
@@minnesotatomcat I'm pretty sure he was joking. More than likely he was frustrated after dropping all that cash with Gibson and they couldn't check the strap buttons.
I think it was "Over Tightened" and who ever was fastening the strap buttons down stripped the hole out so unless you super glued a toothpick in the screw hole and re-fastened it the screw would just never get completely tight. Quality Control should have caught that on a 3 thousand dollar guitar especially when you just dropped over $24,000.00 in one purchase. Think about it, they KNOW who Trogly is and they didn't even bother to double check QC on all those guitars before sending them off to be reviewed on a popular TH-cam channel. That should tell you everything you need to know about Gibson.
@@RByrne Actually, when you are shipping any guitar the lower strap button should be completely removed. Dropping the box and guitar on its end will sometimes cause the strap button to either be driven deep into the body or even crack/fracture the body.
Still though, Gibson QC should be checking little things like Strap Buttons. IMHO
Why exactly are loose strap buttons a concern for you? I just torque them down a touch and have never had an issue. I just assumed it was the factory under-tightening a bit. Also just realized that I love the Appetite Burst if it leans Lemon.
Well, the guy is obviously a spoiled rich kid; of course he sees a problem when he faces a loose screw!
Tricky here’s a cool tidbit, if the slash brown is “almost ebony” it typically means the back had a finish repair and they covered it up with more brown!
Bruh, the bot that replied to this is for a youtuber who’s a drummer, not a guitarist 😂😂 I don’t know why but I find that funny
@@drummerschmittle553 😂😂😂😂
I picked up one of the November bursts from the Demo Shop. I love it, I've always really liked tobacco/dark/vintage bursts they're all three sort of similar. I've also always wanted one of those bursts with a flame top instead of the Norlin plain tops. So that November burst was perfect for me. It also sat at the demo shop for so long that they took even more money off so it was a no brainer for me.
I love that you just buy the whole set! I have appetite burst and it is a killer too! Great guitars! Can’t wait for the demos! Thanks Austin!
Your enthusiasm and passion for guitars is contagious 😀
That green Epi, the fret board looks like a really dried out rosewood board, try conditioning that one. Laurel usually looks much closer to rosewood than Pao Ferro.
I own the Epiphone "VICTORIA" model. Great guitar, great build. Happy I own one.
I find in general, Epi's are always a tad brighter in color when compared to its Gibson twin. That Amber Gibson top was insane!!!
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Do the Lemon's side by side Austin! See what that fretboard looks like after some oil...
haha you took them out of the boxes that saves my finger from clicking ahead.
I have an 07 Epiphone slash signature. In those models they came with Seymour Duncan's as stock and it not a November burst back then but instead was called tobacco burst with the plus top. Highly figured maple top. And it actually plays better than my 2 Gibson LP's
Holy carp doodles dude that's a bunch of LP s. I was going to say except for the the Slash signature if that gold Victoria was a natural finish back it would look just like the Traditional I have . That and the pickups on mine is both Zebra. The Epiphone version looks more like mine exception have rough not smooth back covers but they're a cream color. Even though I just got the Greenburst I'm still not much on green finishes but man the way that wood grain moves on the Anaconda burst is awesome. I like the brighter green on the Epiphone version but I agree the fret board should be at least a darl brown if not a blackish color. I vote you review them all and compare the two side by side for each .
The glossy darkback on the Victoria looks soooo much better than a satin back.
That Rosa Corsa I had was almost a throw back to the '80's Burgundy Wine color with great grain. One of the best. But...Scary Show. at the end. thanks.
Why are the subscribers so low. I swear the amount of knowledge that comes from this channel is astounding!!! Keep on keeping on!!!
I always get a kick out of Trogley saying something and then laughing afterwards.
Do you like the Dave Mustang alien v?
Hey Trogs
My Les Paul Standard 50's AAA top from Sweetwater came in one of those brown Made In Canada cases.
It Is SWEET ! !
Those latches are a Whole Nother Level in quality.
And if you notice, even if the handle were to eventually break, it would be simple to add a new handle with the hardware.
I love the over the top pink/orange plushy inside.
BTW the Les Paul is beyond beyond the best guitar I have ever played. It is a Jazz Guitar, the 57 Classic p'ups compliment the wood so well.
I wish slash would do some of his finishes on customs. Like the Brazilian dream October burst and vermilion burst..
From 12:10 to the next edit 12:21 There is a edit in the tape and the fret board looks like it was oiled or something. It looks darker than the first 12:10 opening of the case
With the November Burst comparison, I'd take the Epiphone. Love your new helmet cam, too, Austin. It's being honest with the axe colors very well!...Demo the Slash gold top!
A veneer should not look visually different than a solid maple top. What you see in that chatoyancy is really the surface of the wood grains, so depth of would shouldn’t make a difference.
The difference in these colors most likely comes down to the wood stains they use, like if it were oil based vs if it were water based. Water based stains can be really vivid, which is what you’re noticing.
Why wouldn't you try to tighten the screw for the lower strap button?
I know it should be perfect (as if Gibsons are, they should be for the price they're asking.. The neck heel on that Gold Top 😬) but can't you just tighten the screw for the strap pin? 😂
Or at worst throw a matchstick splinter in the hole and screw the button back in. I get that at that price you really shouldn't have to, but of all the chewed up fretboards and munched bindings he's given a pass, I'd be overjoyed if loose strap button was the only problem. Its a 2 minute diy fix.
He was joking
It’s like a dirty bathroom in a restaurant. If they can’t keep the obvious things clean, what does the kitchen look like?
Gibson QC is still not exactly great.
@@PaulLembo Def not acceptable for guitars over $1000 and they're over $3000...
I don't know, is it a feature? My LP is the same. Screw is firm, but the button can rotate.
Boy, the Gibson "November burst" is really uneven! Check 11:11 - the black outer on the upper bout at the bridge 'bucker is barely there. Very different than the lower bout.
Really a nice show tonight
I think Trogly should choose the AFD models to do the comparison. They are, after all, the ones that look closer to the "original" one (see what I did there?)
The disappointing thing is that of those 5 Gibsons, two of them came with QC issues from the factory, while none of the Epiphones had any apparent ones. Says a lot about the big G
Late one tonight, worth it?
I dream to see that many box's in my house one day
I keep giving Epiphone a chance but have yet to find one that I enjoy playing
The Gibson AFD top is just stellar. Review that one.
trogly you need to do an episode on shades of gold. need a double gold review
Could the poly and nitro finishes cause the colors to look different?
100% yes
HK I agree all the haters of Gibson should get a lesson on lacquer. I wasn't referring to you Zax
The clap you did before you edited the other guitar in was hilarious
Thanks trog, now I have to buy a les Paul and i just went into guitar buying rehab
The Anaconda Burst and the Appetite Yellow are STUNNING....
First guitar, with the Gold top and black back, does it have some weird striations in the finish on the neck heel?
09:08 - honestly the the top and finish looks much better on the Epiphone (excluding the fretboard of course, which is horrible). The stain on the Gibson is not very good -> too much has been sanded off in certain places, leaving those pale and yellow spots.
Hey Austin, really enjoy the show. I'm not a Gibson guy, generally, but would have loved to hear the difference between the Epi-Gibson tones. But I understand your time constraints and appreciate you.
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I say choose based on which Epiphone you like the best. That way it has a fighting chance.
Now that Epiphone lowered the price on these Slash models, you can buy 4 of them for the price of one of the Gibsons. I recently sold my Gibson Victoria Goldtop and bought the Epiphone Victoria. I can honestly say that there is NOT a $2400 difference. My new Epiphone plays, sounds and looks great.
I honestly love my Epiphone version. I got it 3-4 months ago and it still blows my mind in terms of quality and playability. I bought a Custom Shop Gibson 2 weeks ago, and had to return it for pretty significant QC issues. Kind of crazy to think about the price difference between the two, only to end up having an experience like that!
@@ashleympg Same situation here, I've got 3 Epiphone Signature models. Slash, Adam Jones and a Jerry Cantrell Wino. They all arrived in GREAT shape. Only minor adjustments needed. Then I bought a new Gibson Les Paul Classic, and I had to send it back too. Too many cosmetic issues on it. I'm having a blast with the new Epiphone lineup. ✌️🎸
I like 👍 the natural back of the first epiphone instead of the black back 🤔but all of them are awesome 👌 ✌️🤘
Has anyone the Epiphone Les Paul, the Slash Victoria ? I’m living in Germany and the epiphone cost 590€ here. Because I’m a massive fan of Slash its very tempting. Is it worth the money?
Appetite burst is the bees knees.
The appetite LP wow🤘🤘
Hahaha, I AM the swamp monster!
Thank you for going out on a limb on this series.
Here in Europe Epiphone prices are all below €800 and case included, what's the deal with that?
Sweetwater for sure is helpful to hand pick a beautiful Epi grain and finish!
Where’s HK, Biker Jon, and RONDO BONDO?
I'm here.
Trying to get ready for bedtime, work has been a bear this week.
I wake at 03:30 every morning, these late episodes are killing me.
I might have to switch to morning viewing with my coffee.
I’m here too
The top on the AFD Gibson makes it my favorite. Thanks for showing it again before putting it away. The Epiphones finishes all look significantly less than when compared, and the fretboard on the green one looks bad even for a higher end low end guitar.
You should do a video on how you got into guitar reselling and collecting!
Great episode, Austin! I'd love to see you review + demo the vermillion burst epiphone :)
Its not in production anymore but I need my hands on the Snakepit LP That snake graphic is just too freakin cool.
You should hydrate the fretboards on them and compare before and after, it might help a bit with the laurel.
I’ve owned 2 AFD Gibson’s. I sent the first one back, it had some QC issues with binding scraping , fretboard had scraping marks & some contaminated finish areas. However it was an awesome sounding player and looked super cool.
The second one I had was great on QC and looked even better than the first one.
I’d love to see you review one of the epiphones, I really like the vermillion burst and the 4 model.
I had two 2021 Epi AFD's. Visually stunning. Sonically excellent. The pickups were very similar to early 80s DiMarzios. I sold them because I use Epis as stepping stones to Gibsons. I'd buy a third one. They are def more orange than the Gibsons. Which I actually liked. Especially in contrast with the red back.
Austin I just have to say that you do a Great job and thank you. I look so forward to this every day and today was AWSOME! see Im 52 and that means I was in highschool when Slash came on the sceen and thats when I picked up my first electric. I have wanted to see all of these side by side for a long time. My favorite (tuff choice) for now is the Gold top because of the dark back and uncovered pickups. To get a dark back is not easy without going custom. That AFD top is stellar! and of course the Novemember burst Gibson will hopefully be in my hands at some point also lol. You Rock Trogs. God Bless The Trogs
The truss cover comes off easy enough. But can you peal the Slash cartoon off the back of the neck without too much bother.
You should document the 2008 vos inspired by slash 1987
On the November burst, the Epiphone is identical to my Bourbon burst but mine doesn't have the slash logo obviously
Greetings Austin!
I have an earlier version of an Epiphone Slash Signature Les Paul and it has the special Seymour Duncan pickups that are in all of the Slash Signature Les Paul models, both Epiphone and Gibson, if I am not mistaken. So either of these guitars should essentially sound the same, it will be interesting to see how they compare in your future videos featuring these instruments.
Thank you for posting these videos!
Please have an excellent and awesome day! ☀️✨
It's sad when Epiphones literally have better QC than Gibson.Didn't hear him say that any strap buttons were loose on the Epiphones but 2 of the Gibsons did.I'm convinced they do it because so many "super fans"put up with it.I have NEVER seen a Fender have close to as much QC problems as Gibson,hell I haven't seen Firefly have as many.
The state of that heel area 1:04 & 7:12 on the Gibson GT Victoria! Very shabby workmanship from Gibson which isn't mirrored on the Epi version. Seeing shoddy things like that on a Gibson isn't encouraging.
I loved that one with the loose strap button. Gone already so I must have good taste. That is nice.
Am I the only one who noticed the November Burst paint job on the Gibson at 11:01 looks uneven? The black is MUCH thicker one one side than the other.
What's that word you used to describe the second guitars color, thanks!
@@lettuce_spray thank you!
Love my appetite burst. Review and demo that one.
Is the Slash 4 guitar not just the Vermillion red Gibson that was released around 2013?
Please 🙏 review the AFD. It will be probably my next purchase. Not because of Slash, even if it's a awesome player, but for the color, the 59 neck the spec in general. I want it so bad. loll
Do the review on the "November Burst" pair Troggy! 😎🎸
Although i do agree Gibson missed a loose strap button,...instead of returning the guitar to gibson to fix a loose strap button does not make much sense, its going to cost money to ship it back to gibson..just take a screw driver and tighten it..save money and saves everybody time..maybe just send them the unboxing or a letter would be better noted
Thank you for doing this. I was disappointed when you said you weren't going to so this was a treat.
I know it's way outside what you usually do, but it would be a kick for you to review an epiphone power player.
Is there a pink burst?
on that epi AFD that candy cane neck was so nice
I think the thing everyone needs to remember is the Gibson les Paul was just the Gibson les Paul, no customs, standards, studios, or epiphone versions. If you buy a good (you have to play a few and look) les Paul standard today you’re buying Gary Moore, slash etc etc guitar you just have to wait for it to age and I don’t agree with the keep in in a cupboard method, the people that build them build them to be played.?.
How much of the fretboard color could be attributed to it being dry?
Very little
is it safe to buy a guitar from reverb
Thank you for sharing.....exciting stuff
Love that dark back goldtop. Favorite one
The Epiphone cases don't support the neck in two places, like the Gibsons. I preferred the Gibson tops on every pair. But, I prefer the less dark backs of the Epiphones.
Gibson just sent him a bunch of guitars. He’s a fair and honest guy.
Laurel is mainly what keeps me from buying a '59 Epiphone, I would cry if I got one of those boards..
Same here, I would dye it. I mean, actually I wouldn't buy it in the first place, but if I did have it I would dye it as dark as possible.
I dyed a really light, reddish coloured board with a black dye. Sealed it with lemon oil and it looks like a completely different guitar. I hate that light red pau ferro, i'm an ebony board fan....🎸🤘🎸
I wouldn't take that guitar for free that ugly laurel board would bug me so much. I could forgive the loose strap button one though ;)
I've got a 2010 Custom Shop Slash AFD & the top is quite a bit darker than that one. That's much more yellow than mine.
8:18 wow, when I first saw the fretboard, I thought that was paper under the strings lol
My Gold Top Classic has the brown back, but I met a fella who's had the black back.