I Played (almost) Every Les Paul To Find The Best One
ฝัง
- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 28 ก.ย. 2022
- Enter to win the Gibson Les Paul Standard 60's Spec HERE:
kingsumo.com/g/72njsd/rhett-s...
Every Les Paul In The Video (affiliate links)
Epiphone Les Paul Standard 60's $649.00
imp.i114863.net/c/2330848/937...
Epiphone Les Paul Tribute Satin Honeyburst $1,299.00
imp.i114863.net/c/2330848/937...
Gibson Les Paul Studio Tangerine Burst $1,599.00
imp.i114863.net/c/2330848/937...
Gibson Les Paul Standard 60's Burbon Burst $2,799.00
imp.i114863.net/c/2330848/937...
Gibson Les Paul Standard '59 Reissue Murphy Lab $7,499.00
imp.i114863.net/9W72ae
MY VIDEO COURSES:
Chords and Rhythm Course
rhettshullguitarcourses.com/p...
Fretboard Fundamentals
rhettshullguitarcourses.com/p/ff
The Complete Nashville Number System video course
rhettshullguitarcourses.com/p...
The Tone Course
rhettshullguitarcourses.com/p...
------------
GEAR USED IN TODAY'S VIDEO:
Two Notes Torpedo Captor X
imp.i114863.net/c/2330848/937...
Mogami Gold Guitar Cable
imp.i114863.net/c/2330848/937...
MY HOME STUDIO SETUP:
Universal Audio Apollo X4
imp.i114863.net/c/2330848/937...
Universal Audio 4-710D Mic Pre and Compressor
imp.i114863.net/2rW9L7
Yamaha HS7 Studio Monitors
imp.i114863.net/c/2330848/937...
Sennheiser MKH416 Shotgun Mic
imp.i114863.net/c/2330848/937...
------------
MY PRESETS & PROFILES:
Line 6 HX Stomp Presets
www.rhettshull.com/helix/hx-s...
Line 6 Helix & Helix LT Presets
www.rhettshull.com/helix
Kemper Profiles
www.rhettshull.com/kemperprof...
Impulse Responses (Helix, Kemper, Iridium & AxeFx)
www.rhettshull.com/helix/rhet...
------------
MY SECOND CHANNEL:
Rhett Shull Studio
/ @rhettshulltwo
MY DISCORD SERVER:
/ discord
DEACON KNIGHT (my band):
/ @deaconknight1939
------------
THE BACKSTAGE JOURNAL PODCAST:
(apple) podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...
(spotify) open.spotify.com/show/1q8Rrv4...
------------
Business Enquiries
Support@RhettShull.com
SHIPPING ADDRESS:
5805 State Bridge Road
Suite G90
Johns Creek Ga
30097
------------
My Video Rig (affiliate links)
CAMERA:
-Sony A7III (affiliate link)
amzn.to/2NDqJW2
LENSES:
-Sony 24-105mm f4 (affiliate link)
amzn.to/3svZuLZ
-Sigma 35mm f1.4 (affiliate link)
amzn.to/37M01S6
-Sigma 50mm f1.4 (affiliate link)
amzn.to/3dM4FDm
LIGHTS:
-Neewer LED Panel Bi Color (affiliate link)
amzn.to/3kzkb73 - เพลง
There is no need to search for the best one. Get your hands on one and make it into THE ONE. My mother bought me a new Les Paul back in the 80's as a surprise for my 15th birthday and I'm sure she didn't sit down in a guitar store and play every Les Paul there. I've played the heck out of it for over 40 years. And everybody that plays it says it's the best sounding and best feeling Les Paul they've ever played. I tell them because it was bought with love. Rest in peace mom!
Yup same as me,I bought my first Stratocaster in 86 from pawn shop Oklahoma,it’s about 88 bucks and I found that a japanese strat with blonde finish and reverse headstock and then I was very excited cuz that guitar was still with me until now and then it’s been 37 years my strat with me and I’m still playin with my eldest son in the garage studio and I’m very grateful for 37 years ago,the real great sounding guitar was the guitar that always you play with and from that created the priceless memory between you and your guitar I just tryna tell to everyone the great guitar isn’t always about the price and the brand but it’s how much you play with and if it’s sounds good it’s good 👍
RIP. That's good parenting right there! ❤
Beautiful comment
Which model Mate?
My mum did the same for me when I was 13. 2003 LP standard. She past away when I was 20, and that guitar will stay in the family forever. ❤
Let's all just appreciate that stellar intro track for a minute. Way to go Rhett! What a vibe.
Thanks Arran!
It's brilliant!
100%
Sounds like teeth of the hydra
Totally agree with your 5 to 1 order of choice...
Can't express how happy I am at the results you returned. I worked my way up from busboy, to line cook, to kitchen manager, to restaurant manager - changed fields and went to college. Started over pay-wise and took a chance on myself. Was a temp in the field of my study for about a year - watched people get fired left and right. I jumped at the opportunity for a full time position and have worked my way up to a respectable salary. All the while, music has been my lifeblood and my passion. Well, with my last raise, I went through Sweetwater and purchased a 60's standard as a reward for my decades of hard work. This was the guitar that I worshipped my whole life, and it was an emotional journey finally getting one in the mail. These things made of wood, metal, and plastic mean so much.
How do you like it?
@@charleshettich7396 it's such a beautiful instrument. I've played strats forever, and always admired LPs from afar - drooling over led zeppelin footage and such.
I do suspect I might like a beefier 50s neck, but the 60s I have is great. It certainly brings out a new and exciting side of my playing. And Rhett was right on the money - these pickups are amazing. Not too hot, with just the right amount of grit. I find myself making adjustments on the volume knobs more than I ever did with my strat.
@@EnsoNumen Congrats dude!
hell yeah dude congrats!
@@cmeimgee thank you!
That Joe Walsh "life's been good" tune. is the perfect tune to be able to tell if the tone of a Les Paul is accurate. and you nailed it.
That intro track is absolutely killer. Not what I expected at all
Intro track is 🔥🔥🔥
Right there with ya, not what I was expecting, but different and done well.
Thanks y’all!
Totally agree - that was great AND so different for ya, Rhett. :)
^^^
Wonderful playing throughout, Rhett. Tons of great tones, too, 🔥🔥🔥
That brief rendition of Since I’ve Been Loving You. Stunning!
I've always loved Les Pauls, and this was a great breakdown of the various tiers. I did end up eventually with a Murphy Labs R8, but it took me 60 years and a retirement to get there! Terrific episode, Rhett 🔥🙏🏻❤
Dude this is one of the best ''guitar'' videos i've ever watched, everything from the playing to the video editing, phenomenal!!
Thanks man!
That intro was great! Also that bit of Since I've Been Loving You was right on time, I've been really hooked on that song lately.
congratulations you are my first subscribed channel that i've chosen arm youtube. why was delighted to watch you playing your guitars and pleased with your choices. keep up the good work Rhett!
You inspired me so much that I went out and bought a brand new Gibson Les Paul Tribute and I am very pleased. Thanks for the recommendation -- as I would not have shopped for or purchased it if not for this video. Well done!
Thanks for that video. Love to see the honest assessment of the classic LP. I am an Epiphone fan and was really pleased that you rated it as high as you did. Great guitars for us working players and you can always mod them to your hearts content without worry. Great stuff as always.
Great intro Rhett. Loved the modulation…
Thanks Keith!
Sounds like a Plini song!
Dude I'll echo once again what everyone else is saying. That intro track was awesome. Gave me that quick rush you feel when your favorite part of a song comes on. Good stuff man!!
Great video Rhett! Nice breakdown of all the features and their valuation! Rock on!!
I found you through watching Rick Beato, and am so glad that he has you on his podcast, because between your appearances there and your own podcasts, I have picked up so many practical tips from you that have made life as a newbie player much, much easier. I especially love when you go into guitar or repair shops as you do such a great job of getting the person to explain the subject at hand, rather then just a video of you buying of having guitar repaired, Always interesting and ever informative, thank you!
💬💬💬💬💬💬📩⤴️welcome ‼...
Rhett Shull needs his own 3 piece, that intro was killer! Who ever shot and cut the intro sequence did a killer job
YES!!!
Interested in being vocalist lol
I call dibs on bass
Definitely better than that extremely boring band he tours with!
Excellent LP breakdown Rhett! Thanks again!
Man, it must have taken a long time to shoot this video and it shows because it is very well shot and your playing is *chef's kiss*. Well done 👏
To comment on the sound, I think my favourite Gibson pickups are the 57 Classic/57+ Classic.
Can’t ever get enough of this channel man! Awesome intros and such demonstrative videos and educational as well as just straight up good vibes. 🤙🏼🎸
Took home the 60's standard in Bourbon Burst yesterday. Fell in love with it at first play.
You are so good at explaining and demonstrating. You are one of my favorites even though I am jealous that someone so much younger than me is so accomplished!
Relevant to this video, I remember you talking about how it was all Fenders and no Gibsons at Coachella.. I just returned from Louder Than Life in Louisville KY, the largest rock festival in the country, where almost every band, including the young ones, were playing Gibsons. They’re just not wasting their time with signature models with young artists, but young artists are still choosing these legendary instruments. Great work on this video!
This was honestly such a helpful and great video Rhett! Loved it! Another idea similar to this would be a comparison between the different fender Strat types maybe? Considering that and the LP are the two most famous guitars. Either way, awesome video and sick intro!!
Man you're a hell of a player. You've definitely put the time in. Les Pauls just have that timelessness about them. I don't think my order would be any different.
Intro track was unreal. 80’s chorusy sounds in there was a great change of pace for the stuff I’ve heard from you.
Great video Rhett as always! Helped me pick out my LP. Got a 50’s Standard in Tobacco Burst yesterday. It’s killer!
20:04 I wouldn't need to "get over the Epiphone logo" - I love Epiphone, for its association with the best band that ever existed. :)
Oasis?
@@eddiewest6471 beatles used many epiphones
I would rank them the same way you did! Can't wait to see the Stratocaster and Telecaster versions of this video!
Strat first please!
@@tiqvahone I second that Strat first please.
1988 am std tele the best
@@tiqvahone I’d love to see this. I bought an American Pro II HSS a few months ago after checking out everything from the Player, Player Plus, the JV modified HSS, to the Ultra. I feel like I hit the sweet spot for myself, but would love to see Rhett’s take… since he actually knows what he’s talking about 😅
@@EggTamago7 See after trying a ton of strats, I ended up getting a Mexican Charvel hardtail HSS San Dimas, it just played the best.
Thanks Rhett for the comparison video and your personal opinion on what you would choose. Thanks for partnering with Sweetwater for the giveaway. Congratulations to the winner in advance. Peace!!
Awsome Intro, Awesome Artist, Awesome Channel, Awesome Standard & ThankYou Rhett for this Awesome Opportunity ! ! !
Love my murphy light aged 56’ goldtop. Been gigging it like crazy, such a killer instrument
I’m really liking the something-for-everyone approach Gibson has taken. For most looking for their “I-have-arrived” les paul, the standard series is perfection-with all the vintage vibe needed. For the purists, the reissues are perfect. For the rest of us, the tributes and studios will suit us just fine.
Great video man. Much appreciated. I had a Studio years ago and it was a great guitar but never got along with the pickups. Last year I bought an Epiphone Les Paul Slash Goldtop which has CTS pots and orange drop capacitors. I put a set of Gibson Burstbuckers 1 and 2 in and did 50s style wiring and the guitar is absolutely incredible. Keep these videos going. Love it.
Thanks for the walk through. This was a great presentation. I learned a lot.
I know this is a demo. But I LOVE your filming!!! You are an inspiration Rhett!!!
The chords in that intro track. The VII chord as a minor? Stunning!
BEST comparison demonstration of multiple models, all being played the same to let them shine on their own merits! Les Paul is my favorite! Thanks Rhett! 😎✌
Hey Rhett, I've been waiting for a video like this FOREVER! Thanks for making this and yes hopefully I will get a 50s Tobacco burst really soon :)
Very cool guitar intro, very good playing and arranging, and off course doing Ramble On with the different Les Paul's of course put the icing on the cake. With all the well known LP,s players, I think Jimmy Page is the best at showing what that guitar can do, at least in the studio. Well done Rett . What do I know, I'm just a bass player
I absolutely love tributes! Such a nice retro vibe
I bought mine last year and it is the best thing alongside my LTD EC-1000. The LTD has better fit and finish but it feels almost lifeless compared to my Gibson.
Tribute was the best by far dude! :o
So much work went into this video, really great episode, thanks…
love the music you play there at the beginning, really hope you find a band that'll play that stuff with you. your current indie folk rock band is pretty cool but I think you have some more potential. epic vid
Great video and music RS, thank you very much. I would really love to see a follow up video with a wider net cast, used Gibson LP models throughout the various decades, including the best of the Japanese copies, some of which are said to be as good or better than various models Gibson was putting out at times.
The tribute also has a maple neck instead of mahogany. I went with a studio that I got for $1300 and replaced the electronics with Mojotone 59 clones and 50s wiring. Loving it.
The comparison is splendid! Good timing as I am currently looking to choose a les paul for myself, if I can ever afford one
Oh men, that intro was sick, insane!!! I loved it, that’s the style I love
In my opinion, your analysis and logic in ranking these guitars made perfect sense. I don’t own any Les Pauls (yet), but I think a nice Epiphone would do the trick for me. Thanks for the video.
Damn, when you played “Since I been lovin’ you” on that custom shop, I was blown away
Rhett I own a LP Standard and Sam very satisfied.She plays like a dream come to life. Thanks for your great explanation of the various LP models available. Rock On !!!💥
Man, loved your intro track though. Thanks for the constant inspiration. Helps me to move and carry on with guitar.
I think I'd rank 'em like you did. That Murphy Lab is beautiful, but it's hard to justify almost 3 times the price of the Standard.
Thank you for making this competition world wide. All of us "non US" entrants appreciate it. ✌️🇦🇺
Great breakdown with the ranking! I couldn't agree more, but now we need to see the "Who Makes The Best Single Cut And Why Is It The Heritage?" demo.
Such an awesome video. Thank you for all the great content.
Let's not ignore that intro, damn man... great stuff!!
I appreciate your running through all these Les Pauls to find your favorite, a time consuming effort to be sure.
I also appreciate your efforts to figure out the best bass…
Fender thanks you!
Another great technical and sound guitar comparison. But, wow, IMO what matters the most here is the amazing instrumental intro track!!! Kudos guys! Tape it and sell it!
Great video! Also awesome job on the opening track. That took a lot of time and talent and it was well worth it to me. Finally, yeah I got one of those scammy phishing attempts a while back and ignored it. But I"m super happy that you let everyone know this is going around.
Needed to sell my 73 LP Custom (purchased in 1974) a couple of years ago to help cover some surgery costs. It was tough to do, but since have been looking at getting another LP back into my life without breaking the bank. Thanks for putting this together. Such an excellent comparison tool!! Great channel! Killer intro!!!
Here's what you do...put down the phone, tablet, monitor, etc and go to your nearest Epiphone dealer of choice and buy the one you like best. Take said guitar home and enjoy. While you do that, you can save up (if necessary) and make a decision on which Gibson you want. Then go buy it. When you come home, you'll have 2 killer Les Pauls! Cuz the only thing better than 1 Les Paul...is 2 Les Pauls!
find a YAMAHA Lord Player or STUDIO LORD SL500, you won't be disappointed
Shows how important the amp is! All sound amazing!
You better believe it. Every amp has its own colour. Interesting that’s why Albert Lee always back lines Fender Twins. Always clean, knows where to set the controls. Usually will use One D D for One song!!! That’s it for effects. Respect to Albert.
Today I played the Tribute and it was awesome! Sounded and played so well. It felt really comfortable too. I think it's going to be my next guitar.
I was in a popular guitar shop in Austin last week and the guys there were telling me they have had lots of issues with factory flaws on expensive gibsons lately. I haven't had a gibson in some years due to my house getting broke into years ago. I really miss my R0 and been wanting to get one. Great video!
very cool video. I’ve only played 2 or 3 Les Pauls in my life, but I didn’t really like any of them. Perhaps I just need to try more!
Great review man! Thanks for being so honest and not totally bad mouth the Epi! Even though I could afford an American LP, I just can't justify the crazy price of the better Gibson's! Keep up the good work!
Good for you I wish I was the same I started with epi.s tribute but I couldn’t settle until I got the standard gibby now I want the CS. ITS CRAZY 😩😩
Dude Epiphone makes a fantastic guitar,, sometimes you might have to tweak em sometimes you don't, I recently got one of the Jared James Nicols signature LP
and play it right alongside my custom shop R4 LP , anyone who badmouths Epiphone has never played one in my opinion
Strangely, I think a lot of Gibson owners feel a need to justify their big-ticket purchases by trashing whatever costs less. If someone wants to spend $8k for a guitar, I say have at it.
First of all great playing! love your videos man keep rocking!!
Great and original sounds! Loved the doggie listening 🐶❤️
My Les Paul is a 2012 Studio 60’s Satin, for which I paid around $900 for.
It’s such a sweet spot with the slimmer neck profile and nice feeling satin finish, and also has the other features of the regular 2012 Studio (minus the nitro finish and color), which was around $1400 at the time.
I didn’t like the all-black color scheme though, but it now has gold knobs and cream plastics and it’s a keeper for sure. It seems the Tribute now occupies this price point.
Dude I have an older LP studio as well with the satin finish. I think it sounds better than the ones with nitrocellulose finishing because it allows the harmonics of the guitar body to ring out. Mine also came with Burstbucker Pro pups. If you do a serial number look up of the guitar it’s a 98% match with Kirk Hammetts “Greenie”
@@jackhaugh all Gibson LP's have nitro finish, the satin as well.
@@narvul it’s not really the same though. The satin ones are so thin they will not naturally relic the same over time. They will instead get shiny becaue they’re is not enough finish to actually wear “through”. I have a 2018 tribute. Yes it’s nitro but it’s not what you normally think when you think nitro finish. It won’t relic the same over time. (If you care about that anyway) lol I do think the satin makes for great resonance
My favorite Les Paul is the one I purchased last year: the Epiphone 59 Standard. It comes with Gibson Burstbucker 2 & 3 pickups, and a case! It has a 50s neck profile but it's not too chunky. I've wanted an LP for years and could never justify the cost of a genuine Gibson, this Epiphone gets me 95% there in my opinion. I love playing it. It was a $100 cheaper last year than it is now so it was a pretty good value.
It’s amazing what Epiphone is putting out now and the price range they fall into. I have the ‘21 Slash Les Paul that I dropped the Burstbuckers in. LOVE IT.
Agree - I have one as well. I should have loaned it to Rhett as I live in metro ATL as well ;).
I've got the Epi "59 Package" Les Paul, and like you said, they're as legit as it gets. Oh, and the Joe Bonamass "Lazarus" LP is the same guitar with a different finish and it's fantastic, too.
I got one.too and it is now my main guitar.
@@maggieo And a 1-piece neck, I believe.
You’re a stud man instant follow after the zeppelin exit at the end!! Great playing and taste. Intro song was so solid too. Also I concur; prefer the 50s neck over the slimmer 60s for me as well. Cheers
Nailed it Rhett 🤘😎🤘There's a reason it is the Standard. Great roundup couldn't agree more.
Those tributes are great bang for your buck. Sweetwater had one in recently with an incredible top, almost like a heavily figured r8. They're def on my wishlist now.
Pickups in each for any curious tone chasers:
Epi - ProBucker 2 (N), 3 (B)
Trib - 490R, 490T
Studio - 490R, 498T
Std - burstbucker 61R, 61T
Murphy - Custombucker A3
Yeah him saying the 490t and 498t are the same made my blood boil because the 498t is amazing and the 490t is kind of boring to me
And they aren't. The 498T is hotter than the 490T.
The 2018 Tribute is especially a solid buy. Only year they come with zero weight relief and dyed neck to match the back. Little known fact. Especially regarding the no weight relief. Main issue is they still were doing the lame PCB board pots so I would get a new wiring harness. Pickups are same as new ones
Just recently bought one and I adore it. I love the raw look of it too. The binding and "finishes" are just that. Besides when I get good enough really nobody is going to notice. I am probably more naive because I haven't played many different pickups but the fact that I dream about playing it everyday is the difference for me. For the first time, I have huge desire to play everyday. That is what really matters. Get a guitar that you have fun with and want to play with.
Man you should do one on semi hollow ES-335s next. That epiphone ain’t too shabby
I’ve watched this intro track like 50 times. So many feels! So good!
An Excellent Comparison! Very very helpful for everyone after a "typical" Les Paul for any price point. I'm glad the epiphone placed reasonably. Their build quality (in general) seems to continue to improve. I absolutely love getting the best bang for my buck (and I do think the tribute and studio are a solid value too).
I am fortunate to own some real nice Les Pauls. Lots of dogs out there, but when you find a good Lester, it's pretty damn hard to beat.
The Tribute is a hidden gem in the Gibson USA line. With the maple neck, which you did not mention, it has a certain snap and more attack than any other Les Paul. Mine came with the BB2 in the bridge and a classic 57 in the neck position and sounds awesome. Do I prefer it to my Murphy Lab? Nope, but it really stands its own ground.
I've always loved the satin finish on the neck with a Tribute. I've always wished Gibson would offer that finish option with other models.
Awesome comparison! I’m not much of a traditionalist so the simplicity of the Tribute is really attractive to me.
It's already been pointed out, but that into track was beautiful. Good luck with the contest everybody!
I've had that tribute in my Sweetwater wish list for a year or two now. I've been thinking, that with a pair of Seymour Duncan Pearly Gates pickups would be my perfect Les Paul. Then I ignored that idea and bought a PRS Mira, and now I want another. I'm sure I'll eventually get the Les Paul Tribute, but that PRS is just so good.
☝️💬💬💬💬💬💬📩welcome ‼...
That demo is great! It’s very war on drugs-y in the best way possible.
Beautiful playing!!!
thanks for this . Im currently shopping for a Les Paul Standard. Ive had the chance to play all these guitars in the video , including a ML R9 and i gotta say , the LP 60's unburst and the faded were my favorite .
For my money, the best value Les Paul you can find is the Traditional series. They can be hard to find sometimes, but the Traditional Pro V has the best features from all the models… thin satin nitro finish on the body and neck, binding on the body and neck, Tradbucker PAF pick ups, option to do coil taps or coil splits, phase in/out, 50’s neck, and you can find them brand new for between $1,600 and $2,000 depending on if they are on sale. They also make a high gloss flamed version for $1000 more, but I prefer the satin one.
But those humongous necks are horrible
I bought an R8 VOS from sweetwater for 4000 out the door a month ago. I figure that’s a sweet deal! That’s my number one
My Gibson 2020 Classic is the one for me. Love the Burstbucker '61 pickups and switching options, weight relief, neck shape, and everything really.
So nice to see an honest placement of the Epiphone standard.
I've owned a Les Paul three times. And three times, they either got sold or went back to the store. I love the look of them. I love how well-made they are (when they are). I even love the tone. But there's just something about its shape and weight that doesn't work for me. I want to love them, but so far, I just can't seem to make the leap.
The Les Paul that finally hooked me was the 2022 Gibson Les Paul Classic. I ripped out the push pull crap and pickups. I added Seymour Duncan Pearly Gates and 1meg pots. But it just felt and played great. I did not even plug it in before I bought it.
Great review and Les Paul insights!
Great LP reviews. I have several historics - R9s, etc. They can be great, but they vary in feel and tone a LOT even if the "specs" are close (weight, neck profile, pickup DC resistance). For the money, the tributes are very consistent and great playing LPs. As you observed, the tribute was exceptionally resonant. A big difference (IMO) between the tribute and other LP's you demoed is the maple neck. I think that change in the neck wood amplifies the acoustic response by improving the efficiency of vibration transfer from the strings through the neck and ultimately to the body. Anyway - incredible playing in this video, as always
Ive had my 2019 tribute since it was released and frankly i love the damn thing, Its hard to find another guitar in lets say a guitar center that plays as well as it does. I actually grew to love the sound of the 490s and prefer it over things like the burstbuckers, which seem too bright. The nitro coat is smooth and not sticky at all, the tone is loud and full and I can play anything from B standard Djent to clean acoustic. I genuinely recommend the tribute guitars to anyone looking to seriously get into guitar. Its super easy to play, super versatile so you can try many genres and styles, just a great piece of gear all around and its extremely competitively priced.
You should make your intro tracks into an album. Really sick stuff!
Yes, definitely! 😊
YES!!!
That intro track is amazing! Loved it!
I agree 100 percent. The standard sounds very sweet.
I actually love the sound of that Studio. I bet Billy Gibbons worked really hard to achieve tone that just oozes naturally out of it. Mids are more forward, highs tamed a bit... it's focused and dirty in the best possible Texas blues sense. I could listen to that thing all day long. I'd have no trouble ranking it a lot higher on my own list. That's subjectivity for you.
And, truly, well done for the Epiphone brand. We might be living in a bit of a golden age for guitars. There is so much great gear out there that doesn't have to break the bank.
Glad you pointed out the tinkering platform angle, Rhett, with the Epiphone LPs. I bought a couple Korean ELPs and with a little work and some minor customization, I have some REALLY great sounds and two outstanding guitars. Both of them and all the upgrades (CTS pots, wiring, switches, upgraded pickups on one, locking tuners for both) cost me less than a new GLP Tribute.
I picked up a Standard 50s Epiphone LP. Great tones ,looks,feel. Also, the Custom Antique Ivory Blackback with Propriety Pickups. It's set perfectly flawless. Amazing tones and incredible drive ability. Very happy I discovered these affordable yet comparable Epiphone LPs.
Like that standard 60s spec. Definitely have to find the videos of you moding out your 50s spec that would be right up my alley. Thanks for the video
🤝📩↪👆👆👆👆👆⤴️🎁.