Had mine for a couple of weeks now and was blown away by the quality. Amazing guitar. Looks, tone, build, versatility and an ebony fretboard - you just can't go wrong for the money.
I'm lucky enough to own the Epiphone Les Paul Custom- Adam Jones Veil of Bees, an Epiphone Custom Jerry Cantrell Wino and now an Epiphone Slash Vermillion Burst. All 3 of these guitars combined cost less than my Gibson Les Paul Standard 60's. And they're all great.
@@dillonjamesxp Did you see the new Gibson Les Paul Supreme? it has the contour for you to access the higher frets... do you believe they will come out with a Epiphone Les Paul Supreme?
I just ordered one of these from sweetwater. They said they've been having supply issues with the tuners. They do usually use the grovers. I also had locking tuners installed and I'm having the plek done. I should get it next week
Purchased one of these (used 2021 model, white) a few weeks ago and have done some digging since purchasing. These new Epiphones are all mahogany, no maple. This is actually more accurate to the original run of Gibson LP Customs than todays modern Gibson LP Customs. The originals were solid mahogany and they started adding maple later. Epiphone are in the process of switching from Grover tuners to Wilkinson. I think this started with the 2023 guitars. Apparently they make no difference. I can't really say as mine is a 2021 and has Grovers. My custom was bought to fill a hole. I was lucky enough to own a 2011 Gibson Les Paul Traditional for a time. Unfortunately, I had to sell it to raise some funds and missed it dearly. This definitely scratches the itch. Theres a couple of videos that I'd recommend on this subject. George V Guitars' video comparing the latest Epiphone and Gibson Les Paul Customs. Also, Five Watt World's Short History of the Les Paul Custom.
I bought an Epiphone Les Paul Custom Pro (Ebony) from Sweetwater about 10 years ago. I too had it PLEK'd. Well worth it - Makes such a difference. It's been my number 1 rock guitar ever since. I use extra light strings on it (9 gauge high E). I like the sound of the stock ProBuckers as much if not more than the Burstbuckers Gibson puts on a $3000 LP Standard. And unlike the Gibson LP Studio and Tribute guitars.I had for a while, it holds tune very well.
I liked mine enough to pay for a full plek on it to make it even more perfect. I have dropped 57's in it and also put locking tuners, but not really a hit on the stock stuff which was great too.
The new Epiphone LP Customs might actually be the best LP thing you can get for less than a thousand dollars. The Epiphone Headstock have grown on me especially the customs but I still wish Gibson would just use the Open Book on the Epiphones like the old Japanese ones. Fender puts their real headstock shape on everything they own besides Gretsch but a fender headstock would look pretty silly on a Gretsch huh ? I actually think I prefer the older clipped Epiphone headstock to the newest version but they can probably get away with a little less nut detail work as opposed to the open book so maybe that’s why?
Hi Dillon no maple cap all Mahogony mine has grovers. i put Gold 490r/498t pickups in it with cts pots mallory caps switchcraft . i got a Larger headstock diamond 1st models had smaller diamond . i turned my epi into a real gibson custom epiphone stays in tune, i have a Mary Ford LP custom 2017 ebony with seymor duncan P-Rails for the p90 vibe . Pro buckers are like BB's But darker. IMHO excellent review Dillon
I have the inspired by Gibson version that one has a maple cap the 799 version does not it is all mahogony, Both versions are very nice with slightly different features like the pick ups, the headstock, hard case with the 1299 version, both nice
I have a couple Epiphones and a Gibson, which are great but really am looking to get one of these, would you say "out of the box" (with basic set up of course), that these do well for metal and hard rock? I am wanting something I dont need to replace things exceot for strings on????!!!!
I have a 2014 model custom pro alpine white. How long has Epiphone been putting out great guitars. I think I have one ( I know I have one) . The new headstock does not make it sound any better. the old headstock adds 25 percent horsepower to the amp volume.
Ive got a 2006 Epiphone BB3 and it gets played alot more than my Gibson Standard,,,one for show and one for go,Just my opinion that aint worth much ✌😎🤘
I have a white and a silverburst Epiphone LP Custom. Both play great but the Silverburst sounds way stronger for some reason. I know they're supposed to be the same pickups, just different plating. The White has the Wilkinson's and the Silverburst has Grover's, I was told it was due to supply chain issues. I traded my Epiphone 1959 LP Outfit for the Silverburst and haven't looked back. There wasn't anything wrong with the 1959, but there was just no bond. I think the LP Custom might be Epiphone's best LP. Easily the best value. My Epi SG Custom isn't bad either. Nice review!
Looks like the Matt Heafy guitar I played a while back (was awesome, but really really heavy). I love my Epiphone V (Jeff Waters Signature Annihilation V). They are great guitars! Given their costs and playability they stand apart and miles ahead of Gibson guitars. Gibson costs are reflection of diminishing returns. More for less. Epiphone is always a win. I think that's just a fact.
Putain c'est la 10ème vidéo sur cette Les Paul que je regarde... est-ce que quelqu'un peut jouer cet instrument sans foutre une putain de grosse distortion metal???😢😢😢 Et mec!!! Accorde-toi et essaye d'apprendre à jouer correctement...
I don’t have the Epiphone Custom I have a 50’s Gold top and a 60’s bourbon burst that are both fantastic I have a hard time believing that Epiphone can sell guitars this good for these prices 🫡
Yes those are excellent Las Paul's for the money, Compare the exact guitar in a Gibson, they are around $7800 Canadian as compared to $1150 Canadian for the Epiphone. FUCK the Gibson, you can buy 8 or more great guitars from Epiphone depending on which high end Epiphones you choose to buy.
To be fair, I kinda prefer Gibson's neck profile over Epiphone's and there's a few really good Gibsons that are still relatively affordable like the Tribute Satin. But yeah, Epiphone's definitely the way to go for affordability and QC.
Elitist snob, much? If a guitar makes someone happy, the name on the headstock is irrelevant. I don’t buy a guitar because I’m concerned about it’s resale value, I buy a guitar because it sounds good to my ears and I’m happy while playing it. To me, those are the most important thing about a guitar. Names don’t matter.
Hilarious . . . these sorts of comments tend to pop up now and then. I have owned a 1968 Gibson LP Custom and played it extensively live and in the studio since the early 70s. I like it. It's a good guitar. I have played the Epiphone LP Custom a few times in the shop and can attest that I like it. It's a good guitar. (Prefer the black one, not mad on the white). Maybe the guy who posted this comment isn't aware that the Epiphone factory in China is owned by Gibson (with the requisite local partners) and is staffed by US Gibson employees and is subject to the various labour laws a US company has to adhere to in the PRC. Whatever . . . I bought the Cantrell 'Wino' over the Epi Custom because I liked the colour - simple as that. I already own a nice black Custom and the 'Wino' ticks all the boxes for me - I will be modding it with Monty's Bethnal Greens because I want a LP that gives me 'that sound'. I may still buy the Custom - the body and neck specs match the original Gibson and I really enjoyed playing it in the shop - at the price it's too good of an opportunity to miss, frankly. And, I played a few of the recent Gibsons, Standards & Customs they had - all nice but not really worth 3 or 4 or 5 times the price, unless 'resale' is your mantra when buying a guitar. I actually buy guitars to play, not because of where they're made and not to resell . . . maybe that's unusual? 🤣
I got hold of one of these secondhand a couple of months ago and it definitely scratched my Gibson itch..I just couldn't justify spending megabucks on the real thing. This way I have a guitar that looks and sounds the part at a fraction of the cost. Only the gear snobs will even know the difference and I can gig it without worrying too much about it getting damaged or stolen.
Please check the tuning of the guitar before recording. Kind advice.
Had mine for a couple of weeks now and was blown away by the quality. Amazing guitar. Looks, tone, build, versatility and an ebony fretboard - you just can't go wrong for the money.
You really can't! That was actually a pretty impressive guitar
Nice review, I bought one, A silver burst, saved myself thousands
I'm lucky enough to own the Epiphone Les Paul Custom- Adam Jones Veil of Bees, an Epiphone Custom Jerry Cantrell Wino and now an Epiphone Slash Vermillion Burst.
All 3 of these guitars combined cost less than my Gibson Les Paul Standard 60's. And they're all great.
The Jerry Cantrell Custom is a really nice one!
@@dillonjamesxp Did you see the new Gibson Les Paul Supreme? it has the contour for you to access the higher frets... do you believe they will come out with a Epiphone Les Paul Supreme?
@@Bronco2Cj I hope so, that would be interesting.
The "black back" is also unsung among the latest IGCS crop.
I just ordered one of these from sweetwater. They said they've been having supply issues with the tuners. They do usually use the grovers. I also had locking tuners installed and I'm having the plek done. I should get it next week
Ah okay that explains the Wilkinsons. Rock on!
GREAT REVIEW. THANX A LOT DILLION COBAIN
Purchased one of these (used 2021 model, white) a few weeks ago and have done some digging since purchasing.
These new Epiphones are all mahogany, no maple. This is actually more accurate to the original run of Gibson LP Customs than todays modern Gibson LP Customs. The originals were solid mahogany and they started adding maple later.
Epiphone are in the process of switching from Grover tuners to Wilkinson. I think this started with the 2023 guitars. Apparently they make no difference. I can't really say as mine is a 2021 and has Grovers.
My custom was bought to fill a hole. I was lucky enough to own a 2011 Gibson Les Paul Traditional for a time. Unfortunately, I had to sell it to raise some funds and missed it dearly. This definitely scratches the itch.
Theres a couple of videos that I'd recommend on this subject. George V Guitars' video comparing the latest Epiphone and Gibson Les Paul Customs. Also, Five Watt World's Short History of the Les Paul Custom.
Sweet! I'll have to check 'em out!
I love mine so far
no need to replace the Pups either
mine is fairly light at 8.7 pounds
keeper for sure
I bought one from Sweetwater and got a PLEK with it. So smooth!
I bought an Epiphone Les Paul Custom Pro (Ebony) from Sweetwater about 10 years ago. I too had it PLEK'd. Well worth it - Makes such a difference. It's been my number 1 rock guitar ever since. I use extra light strings on it (9 gauge high E). I like the sound of the stock ProBuckers as much if not more than the Burstbuckers Gibson puts on a $3000 LP Standard. And unlike the Gibson LP Studio and Tribute guitars.I had for a while, it holds tune very well.
I liked mine enough to pay for a full plek on it to make it even more perfect. I have dropped 57's in it and also put locking tuners, but not really a hit on the stock stuff which was great too.
Right on! I'd really like to hear how that sounds!
Best guitar in the market with no snob luxes.😊
The new Epiphone LP Customs might actually be the best LP thing you can get for less than a thousand dollars. The Epiphone Headstock have grown on me especially the customs but I still wish Gibson would just use the Open Book on the Epiphones like the old Japanese ones. Fender puts their real headstock shape on everything they own besides Gretsch but a fender headstock would look pretty silly on a Gretsch huh ? I actually think I prefer the older clipped Epiphone headstock to the newest version but they can probably get away with a little less nut detail work as opposed to the open book so maybe that’s why?
I honestly prefer Epiphone's headstock over Gibson's from a tuning stability standpoint
@@dillonjamesxp yeah I can see how it would be a lot better and especially in the volumes produced to not have to be as fussy with the nut slots
Hi Dillon no maple cap all Mahogony mine has grovers. i put Gold 490r/498t pickups in it
with cts pots mallory caps switchcraft . i got a Larger headstock diamond 1st models had smaller diamond . i turned my epi into a real gibson custom
epiphone stays in tune, i have a Mary Ford LP custom 2017 ebony with seymor duncan P-Rails for the p90 vibe . Pro buckers are like BB's But darker. IMHO excellent review Dillon
Thanks! That sounds like a sweet mod project there!
I have the inspired by Gibson version that one has a maple cap the 799 version does not it is all mahogony, Both versions are very nice with slightly different features like the pick ups, the headstock, hard case with the 1299 version, both nice
I just tried one of those yesterday. Loved it!
I have a couple Epiphones and a Gibson, which are great but really am looking to get one of these, would you say "out of the box" (with basic set up of course), that these do well for metal and hard rock? I am wanting something I dont need to replace things exceot for strings on????!!!!
Out of the box? Definitely! You just need to dial the gain in just right
no guitar is ready out the box
get a setup!
i think i'll buy this change out the pickups and wiring. $600 used on reverb is nice
That's a pretty good deal!
I'm selling my 2023 blemished on Reverb for $450 ($400 cash) but it's local pickup in the L.A. area only
Which is better? This or 1959 lp standard?
Haven't tried the '59 so can't say
@@dillonjamesxp ok thank you
Have a Custom Pro .. Excellent .. With the push/pull pots .. Wish I had a better amp ..
get a princeton...just got mine! amazing
I have a 2014 model custom pro alpine white. How long has Epiphone been putting out great guitars. I think I have one ( I know I have one) . The new headstock does not make it sound any better. the old headstock adds 25 percent horsepower to the amp volume.
"Horsepower"? What do you mean?
it's the same as saying the bumper stickers on your car add more horsepower to the engine .. but it is not true right?@@dillonjamesxp
All pre 2020 Chinese Epi's have lost value, They are getting cheaper because there are so many
Ive got a 2006 Epiphone BB3 and it gets played alot more than my Gibson Standard,,,one for show and one for go,Just my opinion that aint worth much ✌😎🤘
I have a whithe Les Paul from the 70's. It's yellow now.
I guess that's where that awesome "vintage white" color comes from, eh?
@@dillonjamesxp I think so.
If I showed it to you, and said "it used to be white", you'd have a hard time believing it.
I have a white and a silverburst Epiphone LP Custom. Both play great but the Silverburst sounds way stronger for some reason. I know they're supposed to be the same pickups, just different plating. The White has the Wilkinson's and the Silverburst has Grover's, I was told it was due to supply chain issues.
I traded my Epiphone 1959 LP Outfit for the Silverburst and haven't looked back. There wasn't anything wrong with the 1959, but there was just no bond. I think the LP Custom might be Epiphone's best LP. Easily the best value. My Epi SG Custom isn't bad either.
Nice review!
Honestly the Epiphone LP Custom really is a great guitar for the money. Haven't tried the silverburst model though. Thanks for the sub!
Looks like the Matt Heafy guitar I played a while back (was awesome, but really really heavy). I love my Epiphone V (Jeff Waters Signature Annihilation V). They are great guitars! Given their costs and playability they stand apart and miles ahead of Gibson guitars. Gibson costs are reflection of diminishing returns. More for less. Epiphone is always a win. I think that's just a fact.
Yeah your Flying V is really nice! Really enjoyed the MKH as well
No maple cap. All mahogany body.
I figured. Thanks!
Tune the guitar a bit for the next video😂
Putain c'est la 10ème vidéo sur cette Les Paul que je regarde... est-ce que quelqu'un peut jouer cet instrument sans foutre une putain de grosse distortion metal???😢😢😢
Et mec!!! Accorde-toi et essaye d'apprendre à jouer correctement...
This mofo could play the Garden with The Cream!
I don’t have the Epiphone Custom I have a 50’s Gold top and a 60’s bourbon burst that are both fantastic I have a hard time believing that Epiphone can sell guitars this good for these prices 🫡
Yes those are excellent Las Paul's for the money,
Compare the exact guitar in a Gibson, they are around $7800 Canadian as compared to $1150 Canadian for the Epiphone. FUCK the Gibson, you can buy 8 or more great guitars from Epiphone depending on which high end Epiphones you choose to buy.
To be fair, I kinda prefer Gibson's neck profile over Epiphone's and there's a few really good Gibsons that are still relatively affordable like the Tribute Satin. But yeah, Epiphone's definitely the way to go for affordability and QC.
The guitar is out of tune the whole video. It's horrible.
Dudes playing a out of tune guitar
There isn't the best Epiphone.
They are all just cheap foreign made copies of an american icon that have zero resale value.
Elitist snob, much? If a guitar makes someone happy, the name on the headstock is irrelevant. I don’t buy a guitar because I’m concerned about it’s resale value, I buy a guitar because it sounds good to my ears and I’m happy while playing it. To me, those are the most important thing about a guitar. Names don’t matter.
Resale value, eh? I take it you're more of a collector than a musician?
Hilarious . . . these sorts of comments tend to pop up now and then. I have owned a 1968 Gibson LP Custom and played it extensively live and in the studio since the early 70s. I like it. It's a good guitar. I have played the Epiphone LP Custom a few times in the shop and can attest that I like it. It's a good guitar. (Prefer the black one, not mad on the white). Maybe the guy who posted this comment isn't aware that the Epiphone factory in China is owned by Gibson (with the requisite local partners) and is staffed by US Gibson employees and is subject to the various labour laws a US company has to adhere to in the PRC. Whatever . . . I bought the Cantrell 'Wino' over the Epi Custom because I liked the colour - simple as that. I already own a nice black Custom and the 'Wino' ticks all the boxes for me - I will be modding it with Monty's Bethnal Greens because I want a LP that gives me 'that sound'. I may still buy the Custom - the body and neck specs match the original Gibson and I really enjoyed playing it in the shop - at the price it's too good of an opportunity to miss, frankly. And, I played a few of the recent Gibsons, Standards & Customs they had - all nice but not really worth 3 or 4 or 5 times the price, unless 'resale' is your mantra when buying a guitar. I actually buy guitars to play, not because of where they're made and not to resell . . . maybe that's unusual? 🤣
I got hold of one of these secondhand a couple of months ago and it definitely scratched my Gibson itch..I just couldn't justify spending megabucks on the real thing. This way I have a guitar that looks and sounds the part at a fraction of the cost. Only the gear snobs will even know the difference and I can gig it without worrying too much about it getting damaged or stolen.
Who buys a guitar for the resale value? Actual musicians buy what they like, not the name that everyone likes