Epiphone(Finally) Did What Gibson Couldn't
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I think that this is a great give-away choice, and I don't know why people complain about giving a guitar away..
Well then, buy a cnc machine and make your own…..I’ll wait to hear how awesome it is.
@@michaelcolthart4006 Easy princess, read it, then read it correctly, then comment on it.
@@michaelcolthart4006someone is illiterate.. (you)
@@michaelcolthart4006 He's not saying Robert is complaining about giving away a guitar; he's saying he doesn't now why OTHER people are complaining about Robert's giveaways.
You could give people free money and they would complain about it. People are dumb
Dude your attitude toward everything is inspiring. You're genuinely a good guy! And a damn good player!
who cares....
@@BASILEMOJOdon’t be jealous.
And SO HANDSOME!!😢
@@BASILEMOJO oh idk, maybe the 500 thousand people who subscribe to him... 🤦🏻♂️
Hope you have a better day..
@@garrisonic I'll take your word on that one lol. 😉 ✌🏻
Robert, I've followed your channel for several years now, and have seen nothing but positivity. You are a great player and teacher, seeking only to inspire and share your love for the instrument. Keep up the great work!
I love the Epiphone Artist Models. Tons of cool designs and features that you can't get from Gibson at that price.
No Les Paul and Epiphone there would be no Gibson Les Paul solid body guitar today end of story
Have been an Epiphone enthusiast for years. I have owned and played Gibsons and love them, but Epis just consistently punch above their weight and deliver. I personally think that right now Epiphone is producing quality, affordable guitars that will eventually will be looked back upon as a low budget "golden era".
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Dude, I'd be stoked to own that guitar. Epiphone has really brought their game to the forefront. Yes, I'd love to see it in a give-away. Jerry Cantrell was such an influential guitarist for me growing up.
It's funny how hearing just a few notes can quickly demonstrate on how all the parts are working together harmoniously. Very nice sounding and looking guitar that anyone would be fortunate to have.
That is a great guitar! Love the binding and the circle-in-a-square dots. Excellent clean and driven sounds too.
Bro you should hear the eastman sb59v with the lollar custom wound imperials.. clean slight breakup and heavy.. badass.. Lucas fowler has a great demo of it..
Fun opening riffage!! Glad you are feeling better, brother!! 🙏🙏
I have a high end 2021 Epiphone custom koa Les Paul i wouldn't trade it for any GIBSON its been recently discontinued and on sale what's left of them i would imagine this model will definitely rise in price on the used market when completely sold out the same with the Epiphone modern figured Sgs..
I have the Epiphone Jerry Cantrell Wino......gorgeous guitar, arrived flawless from Sweetwater. Epiphone has really upped their game.
What a tasty use of Wah in that Intro!
I love Epiphone. The product is very good. I have a couple. I think I would love this model. Anyone who loves guitar would lust after this guitar. Cantrell can knock it out . Glad to see your still up for the antics ! Thanks for all you do for us !! PEACE !
They're great guitars , I have the SG Pro G400 , and the LP Studio right now but I had the Korina Explorer and they were all perfect. Never had any problems with them...
Rock on, Robert! Glad you're feeling better.
Robert, I have always been a huge fan of Gibson Guitars, but because of your videos I have become just as big a fan of Epiphone Guitars. I love how unbiased your reviews are and your wide range of musical ability for just as wide a range of musical genres makes it easy for anyone who is seriously in the market for any of the gear that you demonstrate to determine whether or not a particular piece of gear is right for them without ever having played the piece of gear in question and that is a skill set that these companies should be compensating you for my friend, because for all of the guitars hanging up on the wall and all of the amplifiers, effects devices and peripheral goodies that go with with them that anyone can pick up, plug up and play with down at GC or other music stores, your demonstrations deliver the selling points in crystal clear form, as well as the way you verbally articulate your take on each piece of gear that you demonstrate. You have become my #1 "go to" guy when it comes to deciding if a certain piece of gear is right for me, having never actually touched the gear myself and that level of trust is an earned level of trust. You rock my friend and I LOVE that JC Epiphone Les Paul!!! 🎸❤🤘💯
God save us
Here are the specs of a 2019 Epiphone exclusive deluxe limited run Sg Pro G 400..as you see nothing cheaply done on this model and it was crafted the same exact way as the Kalamazoo 1961 Sgs this model is also era correct it's hard to find in honey burst color but they do pop up on the used market once in a while..I found mine on the used market in 2022 on the used market and paid $650.00 for it and it was worth every cent.. I've seen this model sell as high as $700.00 and as low as $500.00 depending on the seller..I will not part with it......Classic 60s Era "Solid Guitar"
The G-400 Deluxe PRO is inspired by the first generation of SGs made in the 1960s at the legendary Gibson and Epiphone factory in Kalamazoo, Michigan that produced the Les Paul and the Casino. The SG model was originally intended to replace the Les Paul, which temporarily went out of production from 1961-1968. The new G-400 Deluxe PRO is constructed using the same dimensions and build techniques as vintage SGs and features a AAA Flame Maple Veneer top with a Mahogany body and neck with a comfortable 1960's SlimTaper 'D' profile and a 24.75" scale length. The Pau Ferro fingerboard has single ply binding with pearloid Trapezoid inlays, 22 medium jumbo frets, a 12" radius, and an adjustable truss rod with a 'bell' cover.
Alnico Classic PRO Humbuckers with Coil Splitting
The G-400 Deluxe PRO is powered by Alnico Classic PRO humbuckers made with Alnico-V magnets, which produce a slightly higher output especially in the mid and highs. Each pickup has it own Volume and Tone control with full-size potentiometers along with Epiphone's rugged, all-metal, 3-way toggle pickup selector switch for long-lasting performance. Both pickups are also wired for coil-tapping. By pulling up the pickup's volume knob, the humbucker will switch become a "single-coil" pickup, allowing players an infinite variety of tones from single-coil bark to full humbucker bite.
When winding humbuckers, Epiphone utilizes a double vacuum waxing process that ensures quiet operation free from microphonic hum. The pickup is first placed in the specialized wax vacuuming system before the cover is placed on the unit to ensure that the wax fully penetrates to the very center of the pickup and solidifies all parts. After the cover is placed on, it is again given a second vacuum wax bath until the unit is completely saturated with wax. Epiphone also uses high quality ABS plastic bobbins, 1010 Cold Rolled Steel pole shoes and pole screws, the finest magnet wire available.
Solid Epiphone Hardware
The G-400 Deluxe PRO features gold hardware on the Honeyburst, Trans Blue, and Trans Red color finishes and all G-400 Deluxe PROs come with a LockTone bridge and Stopbar tailpiece for incredible sustain as well as Wilkinson Vintage Classic Machine Heads with a 18:1 turning ratio.
Jerry is a riff master, great songwriter and singer!
Cool fiddle right there.
Great playing Robert! 🤘
Hell yeah. Any top Epi guitar that I've played or owned have been amazing.
Glad you’re feeling better! Absolutely! Definitely a very cool guitar!!
Fishman fluence pickups! I want this guitar sooooo bad! Jerry cantrell! I saw AIC and JANES in ct last time they came thru and omg I'm such a fan!
Great stuff Robert! Thanks to you and Sweetwater for the Epiphone and Kramer love!!! The JC LPC Prophecy is a BEAST of an axe! Give it away and good luck! Glad to see you up and feeling better brother!
I'm selling a couple of my other Epi's to get the SG Prophecy , I've had 3 Epiphones over the past few years and never had any problems with them.
I got mine and love it!!! It's actually being dropped off at my local luthier today getting setup for 11-50s @ Em standard and to have some fret buzz addressed. The pick ups are stupid hot! I mean, it's like having triggers on a drum, but on your pick, you can double pick SO FAST!!!
Recently I started working on a Gibson Epiphone S-300, probably around a 1991-2. Full thickness alder body with a maple neck, strat style. Surprised the heck out of me as far as quality. Much like your guitar, it is just a cool guitar!! I love a guitar that makes you want to dive in deeper and get lost in exploring it! Hope you feel better and keep bringing the great content that you do, we all learn from each other’s experiences in music.
I have the Wino version and it’s incredible. Bought because I’m a huge JC fan but it’s the best guitar I own. So much fun to play and sounds amazing. Great video
I purchased the Epi LP Custom Prophecy Wino instead as wanted to try the sculpted neck access. Those white diamonds ARE killer.
YEAH BUDDY!!!! I have the Wino as well and it's my favorite guitar I've ever owned and I've owned many.
I would prefer to just win just one time and don’t care what guitar it is..just be grateful to win! Been watching and have entered everyone of them. Thanks again for showing off Jerry’s model as been a AIC fan since the very beginning. Glad your back to rocking dude🤘🏻🎸🤘🏻
WOW. The riff in the beginning was insane...very reminiscent of Jerry's style. Of course, the rest of your playing was just as great. What a sick guitar. Great review!
Gibson does use veneer and lots of it..,..Gibson's semi-hollowbodies like the ES-335 and ES-339 have tops and backs constructed of layers (either 3 or 4) of maple veneer. My understanding is that the veneers are assembled in successive cross-grain layers with the top layer having its grain longitudinal to the length of the guitar. The tops and backs are approximately 1/4" in thickness after layup.
No Les Paul and Epiphone there would be No Gibson Les Paul solid body guitar today..
Hell yeah. Jerry Cantrell rules. What insane catalog of songs and riffs he’s written.
Glad you're doing better, man! Sweet guitar!
Much love and appreciation to you brother for all you do. Glad you’re feeling better. What a great guitar. I know I wouldn’t mind having it. Another one that feels like this one is the Epiphone Ghosthorse Explorer.🤘🎸🤘
People are so primed to be offended that they’ll look for anything to confirm their own nonsense. Keep doing what you do, @Robert!
I love the prophecy line, I have the sg style prophecy but the les Paul looks amazing too. The fish man pickups are amazing
Glad to hear that because I'm selling a couple of my Epiphones now to buy that one!👍
@@mikeg6666 between the Grover locking tuners, those amazing pickups with all the pot settings push/pull options , and the quality of the guitar itself I don’t think you can get a better guitar for the price. Way better than the bottom Gibson line.
@@DannyGarrett Awesome bro , I can't wait. I listed my Epi SG Pro G400 and my LP Studio on my local Craigslist , so once they're sold I'm buying that for sure. Didn't want to sell either but with the shitty economy I can't afford to buy another guitar in that price range without making some sacrifices unfortunately. Thanks for the info ✌️🤘
Keep the Les Paul Studio.
@@giulioluzzardi7632nothing wrong with a les Paul studio but the prophecy is miles better. I’ve had both
Appreciate your openness, nice to see. Glad to see you back on your game…
I think the Cantrell model would be a great giveaway option.
Rock on.
i recently played a bunch of LP style guitars in a local music store and by far the best ones I found was a similar epiphone silverburst with fishmans. just sounded and played the best
$1150 for this guitar. What’s the difference in CNC machines from the Far East vs American machines? It doesn’t matter where the machine is the answer.
That’s why Chinese instruments are extremely playable now.
Epiphone is King 👑
Love this guitar! Thanks for taking the time to post! There is a guitar builder out of Florida named Mitch Floyd with Main Street guitars. I would love for you to feature one of his custom designs. He has some amazing ideas.
That is one awesome guitar Robert and I'm glad to see that you're doing better.
Am I the only one that thinks that this looks and is configured a lot like the ESP LTD-series of singlecuts, like the 1000 and the 401? Active pickups, lighter weight.
i was trying to put my finger on something that itched me about that guitar and that is it! Definitely more ESP inspired than any of my Gibsons.
@@richardclark. It's not a bad thing, and I love my 401, it's just a little surprising to see Epiphone/Gibson leaning int active pickups, reduced weight in their Epi lines, etc, but I do see it as a positive.
Thank you for this comment. I was trying to think of why this seems so familiar
@@offbeatbassgear All the Esp guitars I have played have seemed to be as good or better than what is offered in their price point. And Epiphone has certainly been on fire since that 59 Gibson inspired LP came out. I personally can't use active pups for the stuff I play but I would have no problems believing that guitar is fantastic.
@@richardclark. My ESP LTD 401FM is just about equal to my 2014 LP Studio. It's a bit different, active pickups vs PAF's that can be split, but overall they're really a pretty close pair. I like them both, and the Epi's seems to be getting great reviews so I think that it's just a great time for players looking for single cuts that are a bit different and affordable too. No shade on LP Standards and the like, there's just a lot of great space on the lower end of the cost spectrum too.
Holy shit dude. That was some seriously badass riffage at the intro, goddamn.
I just got that guitar a little over a year ago (mid-January 2023), and it's excellent! I also picked up the Epiphone Extura Prophecy Explorer. They're both very modern guitars with 24 frets, Fishman Fluence pickups, Graph Tech nuts, and Grover locking tuners. They both sound great, but I was even more impressed with how playable they are. I would definitely recommend checking out any of those Epiphones in the Prophecy lineup.
Such an amazing guitar! Glad you're feeling better.
As a future recommendation, I'm loving my latest purchase: a Schecter Sun Valley Super Shredder Exotic FR (Ziricote). I love the feel of the wenge neck and ebony fretboard, the body woods are beautiful, the 1500 Floyd and SS frets make it extremely playable, etc. It's as if they took the regular Super Shredder and attacked any weaknesses. Found one on Reverb at a very affordable price, now need to search out a case. This one's a keeper.
Aw yeah the Super Shredder is amazing. I had two (Strat and tele shapes) with the Sustainiac. Sold the Tele shape but the Strat model is my main in my band and I’ll keep it forever!
Glad you are feeling better. Sweet guitar for a giveaway! You always do a great job with playing different styles. Thanks for your work!
Hi Robert, this guitar looks awesome. I really like how the Red wine one looks too on Sweetwater. Thank you for all the great content, and really thankful and grateful to you and Sweetwater for the contests to try and win great guitars. Cheers!
Robert,what u useing for wah pedal?
I love my Epiphone (335). I made some PU and wiring adjustments, however it sounded good out of the box from SW.
Sweet guitar!!!
Went to Sweetwater and saw the "Wino" version.
Absolutely gorgeous.
I was an "S" type player for a long time. I bought a Schecter Soloist direct from Schecter last month.
I've wanted a Les Paul style for years ever since I played a "Black Beauty" in Germany over 40 years ago.
Sure, keep it going.
You're doing a Helluva job.
👍👍👍
Thanks for all your posts! Great stuff! 😎👍
Glad you're feeling better Robert, you bring joy to a lot of people.
I know I would certainly love to get my hands on that one! Sounds fantastic and I have been looking around for a new electric and only have Squires at this point. (Classic Vibe and an older Affinity strat style). Yes, please!
That’s a perfect guitar for a giveaway and thanks to you and Sweetwater for doing them! You give a variety over the course of a year, man. Nothing wrong with what you are doing.
This would be a great giveaway option! It seems like it would be a sick guitar. Thanks for the demo. Ignore the complainers. They’re silly. People expect the world sometimes. Don’t change what you’re doing - and thanks for being honest with people like that. Is there really a rush to handle FREE giveaways? You haven’t forgotten! You don’t have an entire team for goodness sake! Thanks for amazing content, Robert!
Love my epiphany Adam jones berserk edition, plays like my Schecter diamond series(Lundgren M6) LP and my LTD EC1000 series(Fishmans), but the bridge pickup(Duncan Distortion) is my favourite sounding of them.
Hey Mr. Baker glad you’re feeling better and yeah that would be a great giveaway. I would definitely throw my hat in the mix for that one for sure what you do is really cool keep doing it you’re the man.
Love this JC epi! I played one at a local Music Go Round. Took everything I had to walk out without it. Amazing guitar!! I wouldn’t have had I not just bought a new guitar a few days earlier.
Hey Robert, I hope you see this comment out of the couple hundreds. Thank you for staying patient and continuing to be a pocket of positivity in guitar-UA-cam. I speak for a lot of people when I say I've admired everything you've done for the community and on your channel. You're a real hero in my book.
As for the Sweetwater Saturdays, I only enter to get the guitars for my family and friends. I think as far as Les Paul's go, I (personally) would prefer the Adam Jones silverburst or the Marty Friedman cracked mirror. Otherwise, I'm sure this LP is a great guitar, as you mentioned, and a perfect fit for some viewers.
Cheers.
Glad you're feeling better brother. I like the whole black white and silver look of this thing. 🔥
Definitely a great giveaway idea! That’s a sweet guitar. Some of the new Epiphone finishes are really nice.
I’ve been loving the epi les pauls since 2005. That last thing you played was sick.
Your playing is inspiring! That guitar is sick! Love Jerry Cantrell
That is legit a really nice sounding Epiphone.
Dig the wicked Cantrell licks.
Respek 🤘
Glad you are feeling better excellent jerry cantrell style playing
I have tried one of these and it was pretty awesome. The snob in me just needs to get over the 'Epiphone thing' - i actually saw Jerry play one of these at his show in SFO last year and it sounded great in a live setting
I think Jerry Cantrell is one of the most underrated guitarists ever. Great riffs, great solos and incredible back up vocals, such a vital ingredient to Alice in chains. I love his new signature guitars epecially his wine red custom but the prophecy version is insane too. I love the blinding white of the paint job! Such a great guitar
Love the guitar. Any giveaway you do is a plus.
Holy, didn't expect that intro jam, that was sick!
Thanks for the review Robert!
YES! I didn't even know this one was out. I would love to see that in a giveaway. Jerry gets slept on a lot in guitar conversations.
Great guitar, awesome giveaway, keep it up Robert and thank you for all you do. It is absolutely fantastic. Definitely would love this guitar just as any guitar enthusiast would.
I don’t know how anyone can complain about a give away, Robert is one of the most refreshing, genuine enthusiastic player/creator on UA-cam. That epi would make a killer give away.
I would certainly like this to be a give away guitar (first thing I did was look for the link). I don't have much attraction to the vintage style Les Pauls, but I dig all the modern takes - plus I love pickups with options, so I can get different tones while playing without swapping guitars.
I love my Ghost Horse, despite some of the flaws it had. I had to get some fret work done and replace the output jack+plate, but otherwise I really love how it feels it's my current favorite guitar.
In your latest EVH video you asked if there were any other guitarists we would like to see get videos on playing style/tricks. This video makes it clear it should be Cantrell. He is an absolute riff master.
Definitely a cool giveaway guitar! I'd be thrilled and any kid out there just starting or wanting to try a les paul these are perfect!
Great guitar. Thank u Robert you are a great teacher.
Nice presentation, honest and upfront. All good in all aspects. Anytime you want to give away any of the guitars is ok.
Nice guitar. I dig Epi. The Epi Les Paul Modern is one of my most liked guitars I've owned. The asylum neck is probably my fav stock neck. The chambered body is light.
I like it. I've never been LP guy, but I dig the inlays, pickups, and that it's chambered. Not crazy about the headstock.
Sounds Beautiful, would love one of these 😍
Cantrell is among my very favorite guitarists because he's actually one that influenced me most. His playing was always coming from a dark, almost aggressive place. He isn't afraid to make like Van Halen and get in get out with a memorable solo or lead or riff or all of the above. Two of my favorite jams to lay down when auditioning for a new band are "God Am" and "Again".
Can confirm all of the above!! I just got my hands on the last one in my city. It’s insane how well made and put together it is! It’s blown all my old American made Gibson, lp’s outta the water. So much yes on this guitar and I plan to enjoy it for the foreseeable future.
Jerry Cantrell has been a huge influence for me growing up thru the years! So it made so much sense for me to grab this one while I had the chance. Solid 10 outta 10 on this axe, don’t pass it up 🤘🏼😎🤘🏼❤️
Got a new sub from me, very solid insight budd!
Awesome tone !!
Giveaway for the JC Prophecy?! Yes, please! I love the features (that pickup cover!) and it sounds amazing. Glad you're back to health and giving us more great content.
the wino is amazing! i owe one and is very similar to a Gibson custom (pickups sound similar)
I would love this as a giveaway! And so glad you're well! It sounds so much like Cantrell. Sweet sound!
I just can't stop looking at that binding, really gives it that Les Paul Custom vibe
Oh....and sweet RIFFIN' at the intro! Nice job.
I’m very happy with the Epi Slash J-45 I bought recently. Great guitar and specs for the price.
Fishman Fluence pickups are excellent! I have them in a Strat and Tele and great tone with absolute silence (no hum and wide tone palette.
Nice. I have 3 LP one Gibson, two Epi, '59 Ltd and Joe B 58 Custom. I been handicap for 2 yrs now and trips to store is hard. New style of LP might be in order. Mahalo and glad your feeling better! Aloha
Nice to see Epiphone get some love. I have an elitist LP and it's the nicest guitar I've ever played and was a fraction of the cost of a Gibson.
Thanks Robert, you rock!
Any chance to win a guitar is awesome .This one would be a great contender. Never played Fishman pickups before. Thanks for the vids
Man Epiphone is doing so many great things. I’d definitely love to see this as one of your giveaways. What a beauty and sounds amazing!
Always enjoy your videos!!!🎉
Ok, wow. I have the same guitar, purchased from SW, but with the standard Epi hardcase. Doesn't have Jerry's name on it. It's no big deal really, still a great guitar even though I'm not the biggest fan of the Fluence pickups. You're right about the finish, it feels different in that it seems to not have such a thick hard coat of that poly finish. At least that's how it feels. It's got a GREAT neck too.
New to the channel. Working on building a Mockingbird DIY. Going to convert it from bolt-on to set neck. Couldn't find a DIY Mockingbird kit with a set neck, so I'm gonna make my own. Wouldn't mind a chance at a sweet LP like that. People can ruin anything.
Unique inlays, like it