I bought a traditional pro four, I really like it but what do you recommend upgrading the pickups to? I want to keep it “retro”. I was thinking either pearly gates or JB and jazz .
@@philljrton JB/Jazz will get my vote 9 times out of 10. If you want something unique, look for some old Carvin pickups and I think you’ll be thrilled.
@@philljrton You’ll be a very happy man. There’s probably TH-cam demos out there, I’d double check before buying them but they’re personally some of my favorite pickups of all time.
It would be interesting to see you do a strat style guitar tier list or something like that. Being you play mostly single cuts, it would be kinda cool to see your opinion on them
I got a 2019 Epiphone 50s Gold Top Standard coming for $300 and I can’t wait! Epiphones are some of my favorites. You get the classic looks for a cheap price, helps me not feel bad about modding the crap out of them lol. Love the videos!
Dude, I bought the Richie Faulkner Flying V because of your video. It was an instant S tier for me. 50s style v with EMGs and a Floyd!?!?!?!? Never seen a production run V like that before or since.
I have 4 Epiphone guitars A new JJN gold Glory A recent casino A Wayne Static signature v And a 1994 Joe Pass All nice guitars ,my main gripe with all the epiphones is the same gripe the poly is too thick and you can really tell at the binding and neck body contact points, outside of that there all for the really you do get your dollar's worth, the more expensive Epiphone are excellent the lower price still decent if you don't mind modding upgrades, the cheapest ones are still more playable and functional than other brands even at the worst. The JJN signature models sound amazing and I use mine as a stunt double backup for my Gibson r54 and Gibson SG Jr
So few forget the 1960 Tribute Plus with Gibson Classic /57 and /57 Plus pickups, Gibson wiring and CTS pots etc.They were made between 2011 - 2015 and I still love mine it's outstanding!
You are so right. I have one and it is BY FAR the best bang for the buck. I got mine on the used market for $550 I think. The only alteration I made was putting a bone nut on it. I would say they are easily on level with a $1,700 Gibson offering.
How do you like the neck? I’ve never been able to find one and try it out. My only hesitation has been because I’ve heard people say it’s a baseball bat.
Love mine as well! For as "showy" as that guitar definitely is, it's also super fun to play, and also. A silver burst flying v custom that doesn't cost $5k from Gibson
@@mxrocketbeats I owned one but sold it. It was perfect and the Korean factory made it worth more that it costed. The only bad thing was its aggressive neck dive which made it difficult to play standing up.
I have only one Epiphone. It’s converted left-handed, but I like it. 1974 Epiphone ET-270, the Epiphone version of the Aria Diamond 1802T. It’s like a mix of Epiphone, Fender, Aria, Univox, and even Mosrite features. Neck: Epiphone headstock, skinny, extremely low frets, bone nut Scale: 24.75” Body: Cherry burst double cutaway with black Epiphone pickguard Bridge & Tailpiece: Matsumoku vinyl-saddle floating roller with Telecaster style tail plate and Jazzmaster-style floating vibrato Pickups: 2 Matsumoku Art Deco single coils (unpotted 70’s P90/Telecaster hybrids) Controls: 500K Tone and Volume knobs, 3-way pickup toggle, 2-way Bass Boost slider switch.
My first electric back in 2000 was a black SG Bully. Fantastic guitar which I still have, and it came from the factory for $150 with a flame maple neck. Today it's rocking Hipshot lockers and a Matt Pike Dragonaut in the bridge and I still play it every day alongside my ESP custom shops and Gibson's.
I’ve got the White Lightning Explorer and it’s AMAZING. The JB in that bridge absolutely SCREAMS. It’s also just a great feeling Guitar. Usually the first one I reach for when I want to sling some riffs.
My Epiphone grail will always be the Zakk Wylde signature. Saw one at the local guitar store when I had first started playing and it stuck with me. I had to settle for a regular white custom though.
I bought one in 2009 with hardshell case for $350. I upgraded to the real EMGs but sold it a few years later. Now I see them selling for three times that without the EMGs and case.
@@mrscarybr17 If I figure out how to successfully paint a white Custom to look like a Wylde signature, I’ll hit you up. It’s a shame they’re basically unattainable under a grand.
Played a hand full but my favorite is my ‘99 classic vintage sunburst quilt top I’ve never seen another one in amber I put Jonsey Blues 550k pots PIO Mojo caps Seth Lover pafs And switchcraft selector and jack Also I drilled the bridge pins out and set stainless 6mm bolts almost all the way though the body to hold the bridge This thing sustains forever but…I had a 1994 Gibson LP standard loved it the most but lost it in a fire
I have an 04ish Epiphone LE Ivory Dregan Signature Dot(ES-335) with Gibson 57' Classic & 57' Classic Plus pickups with Backyard Babies skull n Crossbones graphic near tailpiece plus his pic silk screened on truss rod cover. They also issued a signature model for Nicke Borg of The Backyard Babies, it's a Black Les Paul Custom but with Gibson 490R & 498T pickups, Backyard Babies Skull n Crossbones graphic plus his pic silk screened on the truss rod cover.
The Crestwood deserves to be at least B tier. I'd put it A tier. The look is very different, but the thing kills. I just bought one, and it has taken the #1 spot for me in live shows over my USA Les Paul standard, my Midtown, my '96 Strat...the pickups sound fantastic, the playability is really nice, the tremolo holds tune well, and it's lightweight so my back doesn't hurt after running around and jumping for a 4hr show
Straight up dude! I felt the same way about the coronet, these things are perfectly made and sound amazing. The lightness shouldn’t be overlooked, it’s light as a feather so you could play it all day and your shoulder/back wouldn’t feel a thing. Easy A tier for anyone who owns one.
@@Junkiescum I got mine at a Guitar Center in Myrtle Beach. I went in and picked up a $3k Music Man. It was great but didn't do it for me. Played a $1900 Deusenberg, and it was awesome, too. Total badass. Then I played a $1600 Strat that was meh. On a whim on the way out I grabbed the Crestwood, and it wasn't just a better bargain for the money than the others...it was straight up better than the other guitars. The only mod I made was to move the strap pin to the horn to fix the neck dive
How well is the Epiphone Les standard the 2020 version compared to the Epiphone Les Paul classic finished 2020 version. I'm thinking about getting the Epiphone Les Paul standard , I wanted to know how well the built was on the standard . How does it compare to a ltd 1000ec or a schecter solo ll , the construction of the Epiphone Les Paul standard ?
Hey, just noticed a pic of my actual Epi LP Prophecy Plus EX @ 19:00 I had listed on Reverb - just sold a couple days ago. Beautiful blue quilt and the satin neck was comfortable, but I never saw one with an ebony fingerboard either…. just the rosewood. And the real abalone and mother of pearl inlays were very cool. That it ended up in B tier, confirms letting it go @ very close to what I paid for it in 2013. It was hefty at just an oz under 9 lbs and almost always in tune every time I picked it up, thanks to the Grovers and graphite nut. Solid Epi LP for the money.
This was one of my favorite videos from you. I have only recently started my deep dive into the wacky world of Epiphone, and have found some I love (the black JJN "Old Glory" and the Faulkner V). I have also found a couple that modded pretty easily, like the Guitar Center special Custom Pro Black Back Limited Edition. Just needed locking tuners, a pickup upgrade and a new nut. Great platform, though. Awesome breakdown of all the models.
I’ve been playing the ‘59 Les Paul and love it. Other than the satin finish which makes it feel a little plastic in my opinion is still a great instrument. The price tag too is unbeatable as you get the Gibson pick ups and upgraded electronics. Great review thanks!
I was glad to see the Nancy Wilson ranked so high. I have the nighthawk custom reissue, and it's pretty much the same guitar. Ive had it since '11, and I've modded the heck out of it because it was such a good build. The upgrades make it that much better.
Hey bro this is an interesting list you've made. I glad to see the 59 make it in the top tier. I own one and I think the Gibson pickups sound absolutely legendary. Both of them.
Hi @Agufish did you ever tried the Ultra 339? My experience was, hen the guitar came out (around 2012) I went to buy but all of them had a horrible buzz in the lower E and a bit on the Strings. I found a guitar shop with a nice Luthier who told me he gut get it for me and set it up. Probably a bad offer for him since it was super hard for him to set up possibly having to work on frets, nut and what not. As a honourable Luthier he set it up great and it is an amazing guitar. It would be great to hear how would you classify this guitar.
The Nancy Wilson guitar is similar to the Night Hawk. Yup, it's a reskinned nighthawk probably with some coil splits and cool features. Not sure but I'm very aware of the body style. It's a Nighthawk.
Have to say, though, that I think you have the pickups reversed - you like the Alnico Classic Pro but say the ProBucker is muddy, but a lot of folks (me included) feel the opposite is true.
I have the Tommy Thayer Electric Blue Les Paul & it's my favorite. I also have a Epiphone Les Paul Custom with 81 & 85 EMG's & a Epiphone Les Paul Black Beauty. Now I want the Ritchie Faulkner Epiphone Flying V! Now I have to find one. Thanks for introducing me to it!
Nice list you got there^^ I started playing on Epiphones ~10 years ago with an SG Custom Prophecy EX (Ebony fretboard, EMG81/85, Mahogany body, Tune-O-Matic bridge) for ~350€. Even though the guitar has a bit of neck dive, it still plays amazing and I still come back to it from time to time. A few years later I got myself a Les Paul Custom Prophecy Plus (EMG81/85, purple finish, Mahogany body, Rosewood fretboard -> at first I thought it was Ebony since it was so dark; and it has a production error, where 1 of the 4 nobs is blue instead of purple -> I don't see it as an error, it makes it look just a tad bit more unique :D ). This is my main guitar to this day and considering that it only cost me 550€ (including the case) that was one heck of a grab :D
I also have an SG CP EX, good guitar spec-wise, but the electronic is kinda meh. The jack hole rotates, the knobs kinda need a rewire. But I love it, it was my first decent guitar after a stratocaster ripoff
My wife bought me the ZW bulleyes with active pickups. It has served and been with me for the many songs I’ve learned on it. Darn heavy but plays so nice.
Your sense of aesthetics is C-tier honestly. One can tell that you like modern rock and metal with most of your choices. The Coronet/Crestwood/Wilshire guitars are beautiful and sound fantastic. Also the logo on those guitars is so aesthetically pleasing. Les Paul’s are never more than B-tier when it comes to the appearance. I can’t stand the sunburst LP’s and worst of all, the ones with ”modern” color schemes.
I have the JC “Wino” guitar, it doesn’t come with probuckers it comes with alinco 3 in the neck and 98t in the bridge, and also has a custom slim taper neck custom to Jerry, with Grover rotomatic tuners, you missed so much about this guitar because it doesn’t have piezo
The Epi wino has not Probuckers pickups, has an al Alnico Classic pro and a 98T. The neck profile is slimmer than a normal Epi Custom. Is a very good custom
Regarding Zakk Wylde's Bullseye, Epiphone put ebony fretboards and the active 81-85 Zakk Wylde EMGs in the guitars from 2011 until 2015 when they discontinued them. Those are rare and pricier than those with rosewood fretboards and the EMGHZ pickups.
I have a 2012 and just assumed the fretboard was Rosewood because it's brown. Isn't Ebony black or does it vary in darkness? Mine is darker at the 1st through 7th fret and get's lighter further down to a very creamy brown. I would like to know for sure if it's Ebony or not. Thanks for your input.
Hey, very cool and interesting video, what do you think about the Epiphone Les Paul Studio series if you tried it ? (Alnico classic pro pickups, CTS electronics, rosewood fingerboard). T he LT version was ranked but not the "standard" studio.
dude fish hunter i have watched you for a long time but never said anything before but your awesome bro love your show and after this year when i buy all my audio plugins and a few guitars lol im going to get on your support pat list your videos are fucking solid cat! plus your a new dad and shit so you can use the scratch. keep up the killer vids! talk soon.
As a 2021 les paul prophecy owner, it reigns king over all other ephiphones before it and all gibsons. it has access to the upper frets and has 24 frets, with the flexibility of the fishman pickups it blows all others away.
Just got hold of a lee mahlia les Paul custom. All I have to say is, metal, rock, blues, jazz, it kills. Noise gate for neck pickup? Sure, it could use that, but the feel, the sound, the look, all of it combined inspires you. For me, I love Stevie ray, the sword, pig destroyer, OFF!, and everything In-between. It does it.
Also try an 89 or 90 Epiphone Korean made Les Paul Standard. Long neck tenon and 490 x 498 pups.Probably has a plastic nut though unless it was upgraded. they came stock this way and they also have the Gibson open book headstock.
Hey agufish! I have a question for u or anyone who can help. So I’ve had my first electric guitar about a year ago and I think I’m ready for an upgrade. I have the epiphone sg special limited edition 1. More of a budget and beginner guitar. Is that guitar worth modding and upgrading or should I buy a higher end like 400-500 dollar guitar?
I too am kicking myself for not getting an MKH Snofall. I'd still love to get it, but I thankfully have the black 7-string and I bloody love it. Good to hear that his Origin series are solid guitars, as well.
I own the Tommy Thayer electric blue spaceman Les Paul, the 1959 Les Paul, 1960 Les Paul Tribute Plus & 2008 Les Paul Standard. All of them are great guitars but the '59 & the tribute plus stand out as the best.
Interesting list. Although they are ranked I dont thing you can go wrong with most if not all of the S-C rated guitars. Where would the Studio fit in on here?
the last epiphone i owned was in the early 90s. i never saw another one like it. it was a les paul, but it had the gibson headstock on it. it was super expensive. a great guitar but for a single flaw. the poly finish got soft when it was warm. the neck would become sticky. i would scotchbrite it, and it would play great for a few days, then my hand would smooth it out, and the neck would become sticky again. i sold it and never looked back.
I picked up a MKH epiphone back in 2018 and I love it to bits. The MHK Snofall was available at that time too, but I went with the more low profile black MKH. I decided against it because I already have an obvious signature guitar with the Schecter ZV Mirror. But I do sometimes wonder if I should have gotten the Snofall instead.
didn't play the slash LP special II because I never cared for GnR or slash in general but the LP special 2 i've had for 15 years is still one of my favorite guitars to play.
I have 3 Epi's, a '96 Korean Les Paul Standard, the '59 and a Crestwood Custom. Seeing the Crestwood (and the Wilshire + Coronet) in the C tier is a travesty, they all play and sound incredible, and are sooo affordable. Dumping them in C simply because you don't like the way they look is very shallow, (I think they look ace) considering how highly rated they are with people who've actually taken the time to try them.
Indeed , the Coronet Exceeded my expectations by FAR ! ! The Crestwood , Wilshire & Coronet are one of the few guitars that have a " single piece Neck through Headstock " Design ! ( with small added side pieces ) ! Amazing made - sounding resonating Guitars !
@@motorrebell oh I know, the Crestwood, with that crazy sweet resonance and the fab mini humbuckers sounds so so close to like a Rickenbacker 360 or similar Rick "semi" (think Peter Buck)
The best epi's I play are the Elitist Series.... I have a les Paul standard Plus, in HoneyBurst... I'll play that over most of the Gibsons.... even the case is better than gibsons.... either thru my Fender Blues DeVille 4-10 or my Carvin V3 with Mesa Engineering cabs... try an Elitist if you can find one... usually about $1000 to 1400 now... mine was $750 way back when
Agree with my picks? (Almost) every sInGlEcUt tier list next?
I got a challenge, re-do the lost with only the guitars in your S tier! Im curious for the full explaination
I bought a traditional pro four, I really like it but what do you recommend upgrading the pickups to? I want to keep it “retro”. I was thinking either pearly gates or JB and jazz .
@@philljrton JB/Jazz will get my vote 9 times out of 10. If you want something unique, look for some old Carvin pickups and I think you’ll be thrilled.
@@TylerJohnstonGuitar I found a set called Carvin C22B & C22N on reverb in cream
@@philljrton You’ll be a very happy man. There’s probably TH-cam demos out there, I’d double check before buying them but they’re personally some of my favorite pickups of all time.
It would be interesting to see you do a strat style guitar tier list or something like that. Being you play mostly single cuts, it would be kinda cool to see your opinion on them
I got a 2019 Epiphone 50s Gold Top Standard coming for $300 and I can’t wait! Epiphones are some of my favorites. You get the classic looks for a cheap price, helps me not feel bad about modding the crap out of them lol. Love the videos!
Dude, I bought the Richie Faulkner Flying V because of your video. It was an instant S tier for me. 50s style v with EMGs and a Floyd!?!?!?!? Never seen a production run V like that before or since.
That guitar is not only ugly as fuck, but is a bad guitar. :(
I hope this means we get a Ltd tier list
I have 4 Epiphone guitars
A new JJN gold Glory
A recent casino
A Wayne Static signature v
And a 1994 Joe Pass
All nice guitars ,my main gripe with all the epiphones is the same gripe the poly is too thick and you can really tell at the binding and neck body contact points, outside of that there all for the really you do get your dollar's worth, the more expensive Epiphone are excellent the lower price still decent if you don't mind modding upgrades, the cheapest ones are still more playable and functional than other brands even at the worst.
The JJN signature models sound amazing and I use mine as a stunt double backup for my Gibson r54 and Gibson SG Jr
So few forget the 1960 Tribute Plus with Gibson Classic /57 and /57 Plus pickups, Gibson wiring and CTS pots etc.They were made between 2011 - 2015 and I still love mine it's outstanding!
You are so right. I have one and it is BY FAR the best bang for the buck. I got mine on the used market for $550 I think. The only alteration I made was putting a bone nut on it. I would say they are easily on level with a $1,700 Gibson offering.
Love my Brent Hinds V! Definitely one of the best guitars I've ever owned.
How do you like the neck? I’ve never been able to find one and try it out. My only hesitation has been because I’ve heard people say it’s a baseball bat.
im so annoyed at myself that I never got one when they were more available
@@emmanueltamayo9821 its a chunky boi
Love mine as well! For as "showy" as that guitar definitely is, it's also super fun to play, and also. A silver burst flying v custom that doesn't cost $5k from Gibson
I wanted one and kept putting it off. Now they’re so hard to find and over priced.
Wish you had included the Robb Flynn Baritone V man, that was a sick guitar
Fuuuck I forgot about that one. That’s an S-tier for sure
Just looked it up and it's definitely going on my list of future buys. Looks sick af and I've been wanting a baritone
@@mxrocketbeats I owned one but sold it. It was perfect and the Korean factory made it worth more that it costed. The only bad thing was its aggressive neck dive which made it difficult to play standing up.
Awesome video. Thanks for the hard work. That's alot of guitars to take a look at.
Pretty good list, Hunter. I really enjoyed this.
Not me he said my guitar was ugly
I have only one Epiphone. It’s converted left-handed, but I like it. 1974 Epiphone ET-270, the Epiphone version of the Aria Diamond 1802T. It’s like a mix of Epiphone, Fender, Aria, Univox, and even Mosrite features.
Neck: Epiphone headstock, skinny, extremely low frets, bone nut
Scale: 24.75”
Body: Cherry burst double cutaway with black Epiphone pickguard
Bridge & Tailpiece: Matsumoku vinyl-saddle floating roller with Telecaster style tail plate and Jazzmaster-style floating vibrato
Pickups: 2 Matsumoku Art Deco single coils (unpotted 70’s P90/Telecaster hybrids)
Controls: 500K Tone and Volume knobs, 3-way pickup toggle, 2-way Bass Boost slider switch.
My first electric back in 2000 was a black SG Bully. Fantastic guitar which I still have, and it came from the factory for $150 with a flame maple neck. Today it's rocking Hipshot lockers and a Matt Pike Dragonaut in the bridge and I still play it every day alongside my ESP custom shops and Gibson's.
I want one of those! Just wish they had the chrome covered pickups like the others in that line
A shame the casinos not on the list. A perfect guitar.
Love the list. But where is the SG Modern trans fade. I think I remember you liked it. Wonder where it falls on the list
I’ve got the White Lightning Explorer and it’s AMAZING. The JB in that bridge absolutely SCREAMS. It’s also just a great feeling Guitar. Usually the first one I reach for when I want to sling some riffs.
My Epiphone grail will always be the Zakk Wylde signature. Saw one at the local guitar store when I had first started playing and it stuck with me. I had to settle for a regular white custom though.
I bought one in 2009 with hardshell case for $350. I upgraded to the real EMGs but sold it a few years later. Now I see them selling for three times that without the EMGs and case.
@@dragon7590 I just saw one pop up on Reverb the other day, 1200 dollars man. I’m tempted to buy another white Custom and just make my own.
I was the same way, then when he announced the Wylde audio stuff prices shot through the roof and I just gave up on trying to find one.
@@mrscarybr17 If I figure out how to successfully paint a white Custom to look like a Wylde signature, I’ll hit you up. It’s a shame they’re basically unattainable under a grand.
And they have ebony fretboards… best Epiphone apart from elites i really enjoy my Epi Bullseye and i own a real Gibson Bullseye
The fact that epiphone has has so many A and S tier guitars shows their insane quality. I hope they keep it up.
Hi! Love your list, but you’re missing one… the Special TV yellow with P-90’s.. I got one and it sounds and feels great!
I just bought that exact Matt Heafy Snofall that was in the pics you had up. They are crazy pricey now!!
I own a 2014 Epiphone Thunderhorse that I modded within an inch of its life and it is a monstrous metal machine.
I’m so glad you put The Lazarus in S tier because that guitar is fantastic
Played a hand full but my favorite is my
‘99 classic vintage sunburst quilt top
I’ve never seen another one in amber
I put Jonsey Blues 550k pots PIO Mojo caps
Seth Lover pafs
And switchcraft selector and jack
Also I drilled the bridge pins out and set stainless 6mm bolts almost all the way though the body to hold the bridge
This thing sustains forever
but…I had a 1994 Gibson LP standard loved it the most but lost it in a fire
I have an 04ish Epiphone LE Ivory Dregan Signature Dot(ES-335) with Gibson 57' Classic & 57' Classic Plus pickups with Backyard Babies skull n Crossbones graphic near tailpiece plus his pic silk screened on truss rod cover.
They also issued a signature model for Nicke Borg of The Backyard Babies, it's a Black Les Paul Custom but with Gibson 490R & 498T pickups, Backyard Babies Skull n Crossbones graphic plus his pic silk screened on the truss rod cover.
8:38 My Epi Firebird VII with 3 mini buckers and trem is a set neck, unlike the Gibson neck thru version.
Love my LP Custom Natural Koa… wasn’t love at first sight, but now I love it. Same for my 339…
Glad to see the inspired by 1955 LP ranked high, it’s a great guitar !
The Crestwood deserves to be at least B tier. I'd put it A tier. The look is very different, but the thing kills. I just bought one, and it has taken the #1 spot for me in live shows over my USA Les Paul standard, my Midtown, my '96 Strat...the pickups sound fantastic, the playability is really nice, the tremolo holds tune well, and it's lightweight so my back doesn't hurt after running around and jumping for a 4hr show
Straight up dude! I felt the same way about the coronet, these things are perfectly made and sound amazing. The lightness shouldn’t be overlooked, it’s light as a feather so you could play it all day and your shoulder/back wouldn’t feel a thing. Easy A tier for anyone who owns one.
@@Junkiescum I got mine at a Guitar Center in Myrtle Beach. I went in and picked up a $3k Music Man. It was great but didn't do it for me. Played a $1900 Deusenberg, and it was awesome, too. Total badass. Then I played a $1600 Strat that was meh. On a whim on the way out I grabbed the Crestwood, and it wasn't just a better bargain for the money than the others...it was straight up better than the other guitars. The only mod I made was to move the strap pin to the horn to fix the neck dive
How well is the Epiphone Les standard the 2020 version compared to the Epiphone Les Paul classic finished 2020 version. I'm thinking about getting the Epiphone Les Paul standard , I wanted to know how well the built was on the standard . How does it compare to a ltd 1000ec or a schecter solo ll , the construction of the Epiphone Les Paul standard ?
Hey, just noticed a pic of my actual Epi LP Prophecy Plus EX @ 19:00 I had listed on Reverb - just sold a couple days ago. Beautiful blue quilt and the satin neck was comfortable, but I never saw one with an ebony fingerboard either…. just the rosewood. And the real abalone and mother of pearl inlays were very cool. That it ended up in B tier, confirms letting it go @ very close to what I paid for it in 2013. It was hefty at just an oz under 9 lbs and almost always in tune every time I picked it up, thanks to the Grovers and graphite nut. Solid Epi LP for the money.
This was one of my favorite videos from you. I have only recently started my deep dive into the wacky world of Epiphone, and have found some I love (the black JJN "Old Glory" and the Faulkner V). I have also found a couple that modded pretty easily, like the Guitar Center special Custom Pro Black Back Limited Edition. Just needed locking tuners, a pickup upgrade and a new nut. Great platform, though.
Awesome breakdown of all the models.
Nah you’re right bout the Tom Delonge semi hollow, it’s a classic
I’ve been playing the ‘59 Les Paul and love it. Other than the satin finish which makes it feel a little plastic in my opinion is still a great instrument. The price tag too is unbeatable as you get the Gibson pick ups and upgraded electronics. Great review thanks!
I was glad to see the Nancy Wilson ranked so high. I have the nighthawk custom reissue, and it's pretty much the same guitar. Ive had it since '11, and I've modded the heck out of it because it was such a good build. The upgrades make it that much better.
Hey bro this is an interesting list you've made. I glad to see the 59 make it in the top tier. I own one and I think the Gibson pickups sound absolutely legendary. Both of them.
This tier list was a fun idea. Easy watch!
Hi @Agufish did you ever tried the Ultra 339? My experience was, hen the guitar came out (around 2012) I went to buy but all of them had a horrible buzz in the lower E and a bit on the Strings. I found a guitar shop with a nice Luthier who told me he gut get it for me and set it up. Probably a bad offer for him since it was super hard for him to set up possibly having to work on frets, nut and what not. As a honourable Luthier he set it up great and it is an amazing guitar. It would be great to hear how would you classify this guitar.
The Nancy Wilson guitar is similar to the Night Hawk. Yup, it's a reskinned nighthawk probably with some coil splits and cool features. Not sure but I'm very aware of the body style. It's a Nighthawk.
I REALLY don't lie the pro-bucker pickups but Epiphones look great!
TOTALLY agree. Epiphone has definitely been killing it these days. Great bang for the buck and they look amazing. I love mine. Also, great video.
Have to say, though, that I think you have the pickups reversed - you like the Alnico Classic Pro but say the ProBucker is muddy, but a lot of folks (me included) feel the opposite is true.
I have the Tommy Thayer Electric Blue Les Paul & it's my favorite. I also have a Epiphone Les Paul Custom with 81 & 85 EMG's & a Epiphone Les Paul Black Beauty. Now I want the Ritchie Faulkner Epiphone Flying V! Now I have to find one. Thanks for introducing me to it!
This was fantastic!! But, I really need a printable list to follow along.
Love the purple Extura! It's an awesome guitar! 🎈
Nice list you got there^^ I started playing on Epiphones ~10 years ago with an SG Custom Prophecy EX (Ebony fretboard, EMG81/85, Mahogany body, Tune-O-Matic bridge) for ~350€. Even though the guitar has a bit of neck dive, it still plays amazing and I still come back to it from time to time. A few years later I got myself a Les Paul Custom Prophecy Plus (EMG81/85, purple finish, Mahogany body, Rosewood fretboard -> at first I thought it was Ebony since it was so dark; and it has a production error, where 1 of the 4 nobs is blue instead of purple -> I don't see it as an error, it makes it look just a tad bit more unique :D ). This is my main guitar to this day and considering that it only cost me 550€ (including the case) that was one heck of a grab :D
I also have an SG CP EX, good guitar spec-wise, but the electronic is kinda meh. The jack hole rotates, the knobs kinda need a rewire. But I love it, it was my first decent guitar after a stratocaster ripoff
What do you think of the Epiphone Les Paul Classic? I’ve been thinking about getting one.
Great review! Good to see I have 2 on your Top Tier review.
Sad that you're not including Casino, Riviera, Sheraton
Notification squad incoming!!
where would you put the Epiphone Les Paul Modern Figured and Lil' Wayne's Epiphone Emily The Strange G-310?
Bought a V in the 80s with a plywood body. Nowadays you get a lot more bang for your buck
My wife bought me the ZW bulleyes with active pickups. It has served and been with me for the many songs I’ve learned on it. Darn heavy but plays so nice.
Your sense of aesthetics is C-tier honestly. One can tell that you like modern rock and metal with most of your choices. The Coronet/Crestwood/Wilshire guitars are beautiful and sound fantastic. Also the logo on those guitars is so aesthetically pleasing. Les Paul’s are never more than B-tier when it comes to the appearance. I can’t stand the sunburst LP’s and worst of all, the ones with ”modern” color schemes.
Damn, roasted.
2 thoughts... what about the les paul ultra III?, and where would the adam jones non art signature land on this list.
I have the JC “Wino” guitar, it doesn’t come with probuckers it comes with alinco 3 in the neck and 98t in the bridge, and also has a custom slim taper neck custom to Jerry, with Grover rotomatic tuners, you missed so much about this guitar because it doesn’t have piezo
The Epi wino has not Probuckers pickups, has an al Alnico Classic pro and a 98T. The neck profile is slimmer than a normal Epi Custom. Is a very good custom
Regarding Zakk Wylde's Bullseye, Epiphone put ebony fretboards and the active 81-85 Zakk Wylde EMGs in the guitars from 2011 until 2015 when they discontinued them. Those are rare and pricier than those with rosewood fretboards and the EMGHZ pickups.
I have a 2012 and just assumed the fretboard was Rosewood because it's brown. Isn't Ebony black or does it vary in darkness? Mine is darker at the 1st through 7th fret and get's lighter further down to a very creamy brown. I would like to know for sure if it's Ebony or not. Thanks for your input.
I have a 2011 version with ebony fretboard. Definitely S tier. Holding onto this one for awhile
I think i got lucky with the studio LT (minus the pickups), it played rather nice, felt smooth and i swear it never went out of tune
Hey, very cool and interesting video, what do you think about the Epiphone Les Paul Studio series if you tried it ? (Alnico classic pro pickups, CTS electronics, rosewood fingerboard). T he LT version was ranked but not the "standard" studio.
Still have the corean LP std I bought new in 1994. It aged so well ! the neck is so thin ! Great guitar.
brother - really enjoyed this video. I love Epi's and keep doing this shit. Thanks
dude fish hunter i have watched you for a long time but never said anything before but your awesome bro love your show and after this year when i buy all my audio plugins and a few guitars lol im going to get on your support pat list your videos are fucking solid cat! plus your a new dad and shit so you can use the scratch. keep up the killer vids! talk soon.
As a 2021 les paul prophecy owner, it reigns king over all other ephiphones before it and all gibsons. it has access to the upper frets and has 24 frets, with the flexibility of the fishman pickups it blows all others away.
Just got hold of a lee mahlia les Paul custom. All I have to say is, metal, rock, blues, jazz, it kills. Noise gate for neck pickup? Sure, it could use that, but the feel, the sound, the look, all of it combined inspires you. For me, I love Stevie ray, the sword, pig destroyer, OFF!, and everything In-between. It does it.
Also try an 89 or 90 Epiphone Korean made Les Paul Standard. Long neck tenon and 490 x 498 pups.Probably has a plastic nut though unless it was upgraded. they came stock this way and they also have the Gibson open book headstock.
Hey agufish! I have a question for u or anyone who can help. So I’ve had my first electric guitar about a year ago and I think I’m ready for an upgrade. I have the epiphone sg special limited edition 1. More of a budget and beginner guitar. Is that guitar worth modding and upgrading or should I buy a higher end like 400-500 dollar guitar?
I love epiphone ngl imma be buried with my ESeries Beast Explorer. Played so many shows with it
Whats the difference between probuckers and classic alnico pro humbuckers?
I too am kicking myself for not getting an MKH Snofall. I'd still love to get it, but I thankfully have the black 7-string and I bloody love it. Good to hear that his Origin series are solid guitars, as well.
22:56 i didnt know epiphone make nighthawk , such cool guitar.
I own the Tommy Thayer electric blue spaceman Les Paul, the 1959 Les Paul, 1960 Les Paul Tribute Plus & 2008 Les Paul Standard. All of them are great guitars but the '59 & the tribute plus stand out as the best.
One of your best video man highly éducative and discovered a few models that I need to try keep up the good work AG❤
Did you cover any Studio? What are they like?
Just curious where would the Les Paul Tribute Plus rank?
Interesting list. Although they are ranked I dont thing you can go wrong with most if not all of the S-C rated guitars. Where would the Studio fit in on here?
As a James Hetfield's fan, as you Hunter, I only missed the 84' Explorer EX. I would love to see it on your list!
No idea how that one is missing, very disappointed on myself 🙃
@@agufish Put it on a new list! I know that everyone is expecting to see a part 2, man!
I love your completely out of left field and poorly targeted ad breaks.
Wahhhhh
I feel so validated that my LP prophecy I bought with little research but was immediately drawn to in guitar center is agreed to be an awesome guitar
the last epiphone i owned was in the early 90s. i never saw another one like it. it was a les paul, but it had the gibson headstock on it. it was super expensive. a great guitar but for a single flaw. the poly finish got soft when it was warm. the neck would become sticky. i would scotchbrite it, and it would play great for a few days, then my hand would smooth it out, and the neck would become sticky again. i sold it and never looked back.
I picked up a MKH epiphone back in 2018 and I love it to bits. The MHK Snofall was available at that time too, but I went with the more low profile black MKH. I decided against it because I already have an obvious signature guitar with the Schecter ZV Mirror. But I do sometimes wonder if I should have gotten the Snofall instead.
Hey Hunter. Can you publish a link to the tier list you made. I think you can share it out.
Definitely guarantee absolutely picking one up this year for real. Thanks, sir. One thats got 6 strings. 😊
didn't play the slash LP special II because I never cared for GnR or slash in general but the LP special 2 i've had for 15 years is still one of my favorite guitars to play.
I have 3 Epi's, a '96 Korean Les Paul Standard, the '59 and a Crestwood Custom. Seeing the Crestwood (and the Wilshire + Coronet) in the C tier is a travesty, they all play and sound incredible, and are sooo affordable. Dumping them in C simply because you don't like the way they look is very shallow, (I think they look ace) considering how highly rated they are with people who've actually taken the time to try them.
Indeed , the Coronet Exceeded my expectations by FAR ! ! The Crestwood , Wilshire & Coronet are one of the few guitars that have a " single piece Neck through Headstock " Design ! ( with small added side pieces ) ! Amazing made - sounding resonating Guitars !
@@motorrebell oh I know, the Crestwood, with that crazy sweet resonance and the fab mini humbuckers sounds so so close to like a Rickenbacker 360 or similar Rick "semi" (think Peter Buck)
@@motorrebell got to play a real 65 Coronet last summer I wanted to leave with it 😅 damn if felt good and barked nice
I love my Epiphone Prophecy SG 2004 with Gibson dirty finger pickups.
I have es Paul studio Lt 😂 I’ve had it for a year and I have been contemplating gutting the whole guitar, new pick ups selectors everything
My first electric guitar was an epiphone goth les paul studio.
It's such a great guitar.
what about the epiphone 1984 explorer ?
My dream is a lefty Faulkner sig. the Wylde Gibson CS Is the same without a Pickguard and it has a top mount Floyd instead of recessed. Someday!!
Isaac Delahaye's (Epica) Ibanez darkhorse 7 string is a 24.75" scale as well. cant get one but thats the only other one i know of
The best epi's I play are the Elitist Series.... I have a les Paul standard Plus, in HoneyBurst... I'll play that over most of the Gibsons.... even the case is better than gibsons.... either thru my Fender Blues DeVille 4-10 or my Carvin V3 with Mesa Engineering cabs... try an Elitist if you can find one... usually about $1000 to 1400 now... mine was $750 way back when
What about the Epiphone Les Paul special Tv Yellow ?
Aside from the looks do the epi original sound good? I was thinking about getting one of those in the future
What about the Epiphone Classic Custom Les Paul? How does it rate?
maybe you got a bad model of the studio LT? I don't have any bad tuning issues with mine for considering price. Great Video also!
Hey Hunter, ever review a les Paul custom classic by epiphone. Great guitar, am kicking myself for selling it.
When will the Sean Long Signature Charvel video drop? I'm waiting for this for months!!!
@ Hunter: This list is now my Epiphone encyclopedia. Thank you !!!
bro, can we get an LTD - AA1 review and demo? that guitar is dope AF
where's the CASINO?
Great video! How about doing one for high gain amps or high gain distortion pedals?