Awesome, I'm pleased with mine. I grew up poor in the 60s 70s and I started out on trash literally picking guitar parts where I can find them. So I appreciate cheap that sounds awesome. Look forward to more of your reviews. I'm an Ibanez player for the most part, but I like to customize my guitars now a days. Look forward to more of your reviews. Right on Brother!
The top is called a veneer, its a real thin cut of real wood, its not a painted simulation, Its used in wordworking everywhere. Not high end but its not bad. The routing is normal looking. Smudges are the same as beat up. I purchased one for $88. Its actually amazing. Its not 100% quality, I can nit-pick it as well, but the sound you hear from the switch means it rings, knock on it and it rings, this is a desirable thing. The guitars are awesome for someone who can set things up, polish frets, level if needed, new pickups, new pots, switch jack, and ive got 2 that are equal to if not better than my real 2018 standard. They are good bones to build a LP how you want. I got a review i did as well. Couple I modded. This one you gont aint bad, they all need a little something.
@@_____8106 Its all a roll of the dice. I would have no idea what those are like or where they came from. I gambled on the ones I got and luckily it was a decent seller and a decent guitar. I would make sure the item is returnable wherever you decide to buy from. Ive never bought from Aliexpress so I dont know.
You buy these for the body, with the expectation that the headstock is passable, in this case, it is not. I’m really shocked that the author overlooked how bad the pickguard screw was, that was the first thing I saw.
I thought it looked pretty good. The veneer is thin on mine too, but it's great looking wood. I sold my two Gibson's after I got this one and used the money to buy another Chipson, a Chinese strat and tele, a Chibson SG, a Chinese EVH, and some other guitars. I took the pickups out of one of the Les Paul's and traded them with the Chibson pickups, but I don't the buyer of that Les Paul could care either way, and if he does, he can buy his own pickups. The other Gibson had real Les Paul pickups.
I ordered a sg from aliexpress that had to be built and they painted over the logo for me! Played nice out of the box and I did the usual upgrades, epi pickups and wiring, musiclily tuners, and roller bridge. Frets only needed a quick polish!
Don’t buy it, it’s immoral and unethical and will be an objectively worse guitar in every way than even the most barebones beginner’s guitar. Buy a real licensed guitar, like a JS32, or something similar.
I thought about buying one. But then I grew up my credit. Bought me the real deal, Gibson LP. I was a Gibson basher only because I thought I would never afford one. 😅
Anyone buying one of these thinking its an actual Gibson or passing one as a Gibson should be riding a really short bus everywhere. These are perfect Modding PLatforms
Im a huge fan of chinese made guitars. I'm bummed you didn't get at least a decent guitar for the price. I think they make great guitars for the price.
@_____8106 I think it helps I live in the philippines where there are some Chinese guitar stores here. I know in most countries you need to use aliexpress but I never used them.
@@manilamartin1001 I’ve heard some Chinese guitars are made with cheap wood 🪵 I’m scared if the guitar breaks apart from the neck while im playing are they durable guitars? I’ve heard they even sometimes use fake wood to make them
99.9% of these illegal counterfeits use junk wood. Everything in them is total garbage. Even the cheapest legitimate beginners guitar is going to be leagues above a counterfeit in every conceivable way(including price)!
Some Chibsons better than others. My first Chibson LP Standard was a nice Guitar-Eppy quality. My second a LP Custom Chibson kinda sucks-mickey mouse construction, baseball neck, tuners not straight a Goodwill special.
That's a very poor quality Chinese Les Paul replica. Not all of them are of such poor quality. I bought a few Les Paul customs from China. The pickups and electronics are garbage but the rest of the guitar is excellent and I mean excellent. When I put in some top-quality pickups, new 500K pots, Gotoh tuners and did a complete set up on it, the performance became every bit as good as an authentic Gibson or better. Maybe I put in about $700 total into each guitar and that's much better than spending $6000 for an overly proud company like Gibson. By the way, I have a lot of top-level Guitars, including a Gibson R9 and a whole lot more. I know what I'm talking about. The guitar in this video is complete trash, but not all are like that.
I had a couple chibson and I tell you. It’s a piece of trash. But if the shoes fit go for it. It’s for those who are cheap and willing to buy one. But it’s my opinion don’t kill me 😂😂😂😂😂😂
The green tuner's are actually on Gibson Guitar s See Grover tuners. China is lending money to tons of countries especially in the continent of Africa 🌍 and in exchange THEY GET ALL MINERAL RIGHTS.. So The Fretboard is Definitely real wood. Also Gibson on its custom guitars especially for Professional know acts CHAMBERED OUT THE GUITAR... To make it lighter. Also with CNC machining it levels the playing field... The most important thing in a guitars ability to play well is ?? #1 The PLAYER #2 The PLAYER #3 the PLAYER.. #4 The SPEAKERS & CAB #5 The AMP #6 pedals or MULTI EFFECTS PEDALS that simulate Pedals Amp models Speakers Speaker Cabs 🎤 mic's a noise gate filter & finally an EQ pedal.... Korea is WHERE A LOT Epiphone guitars are made including the bridge the pickups... So probably made in the same factory NITRO finished guitars Smell for a while & fade... The guitar IMO is a good one... Cheers 🍻🥃🥃🎸🎵🎶🎶🎶
Love you're videos bro you really need to try out Artist Guitar's the Les Paul style guitar's are absolutely incredible for the money you spend 🤘 Much respect from ya New Zealand fan😎
This is the worst review I've seen so far. It is what is, a $250 guitar to tinker on and maybe learn some setup techniques. Make it playable and you'll have a fun guitar to bang on.
I got lucky on a Chibson les paul custom blk! I still changed everything just to make it mine! I've got 3 real Gibson's 2 customs! 2 epiphone les pauls! I'd gig with Chibson to leave my real stuff at home! It's that good even the inlays are good! Head stock on Chibson is larger than a real Gibson! Thanks 🤘
That top is actually an printsheet a dam clever print, how do I know? Because I have worked with these prints and them prints will sit as dead tight and hold on forever giving an ton of possibiltyes as to fake things. China is number one in this type of printing that where as originaly developed in Europe, back then as to day we do not like fake. Them in Asia regards surface treatment as to be an art form them picked it up and developed it further. So forget weneer and paint on that one as it would be to costly for an Chibson maker, a printsheet.
Honestly, with all the "flaws" aside, I think it sounds great. And you can't beat FREE! With some mods and upgrades I think it will be phenomenal. I think you found your new gigging guitar.
Awesome, I'm pleased with mine. I grew up poor in the 60s 70s and I started out on trash literally picking guitar parts where I can find them. So I appreciate cheap that sounds awesome. Look forward to more of your reviews. I'm an Ibanez player for the most part, but I like to customize my guitars now a days. Look forward to more of your reviews. Right on Brother!
The top is called a veneer, its a real thin cut of real wood, its not a painted simulation, Its used in wordworking everywhere. Not high end but its not bad. The routing is normal looking. Smudges are the same as beat up. I purchased one for $88. Its actually amazing. Its not 100% quality, I can nit-pick it as well, but the sound you hear from the switch means it rings, knock on it and it rings, this is a desirable thing. The guitars are awesome for someone who can set things up, polish frets, level if needed, new pickups, new pots, switch jack, and ive got 2 that are equal to if not better than my real 2018 standard. They are good bones to build a LP how you want. I got a review i did as well. Couple I modded. This one you gont aint bad, they all need a little something.
I’m thinking about buying a Jackson Kelly Chinese copy from aliexpress but I’m afraid that it might be something very bad please give me some advice
@@_____8106 Its all a roll of the dice. I would have no idea what those are like or where they came from. I gambled on the ones I got and luckily it was a decent seller and a decent guitar. I would make sure the item is returnable wherever you decide to buy from. Ive never bought from Aliexpress so I dont know.
No one expects a 275 dollar guitar to be as good as a 2400 dollar one. Why is this guy so disappointed?
It cost more the 275 it’s at least 400-500. Buy if you wanna use your money.
These go for $250 all day and night. Don't know what you're talking about.
I have many many Chibson guitars and everyone of them has been great guitars for the money very happy with all of them
You buy these for the body, with the expectation that the headstock is passable, in this case, it is not. I’m really shocked that the author overlooked how bad the pickguard screw was, that was the first thing I saw.
The first thing you have to do is take the garbage Chinese strings off it. You will notice a huge improvement in the sound.
Chibson for the Win !
I thought it looked pretty good. The veneer is thin on mine too, but it's great looking wood. I sold my two Gibson's after I got this one and used the money to buy another Chipson, a Chinese strat and tele, a Chibson SG, a Chinese EVH, and some other guitars. I took the pickups out of one of the Les Paul's and traded them with the Chibson pickups, but I don't the buyer of that Les Paul could care either way, and if he does, he can buy his own pickups. The other Gibson had real Les Paul pickups.
I’m thinking about buying a Jackson Kelly Chinese copy from aliexpress but I’m afraid that it might be something very bad please give me some advice
Nashville style bridges don't have a retaining clip, ABR1 do.
Original 50's ABR-1 bridges don't have the retaining wire. That didn't come about until 1961.
@@JohnMaag-f3t who cares what original anything have,. I'm speaking in the present time, not before 1961
I ordered a sg from aliexpress that had to be built and they painted over the logo for me! Played nice out of the box and I did the usual upgrades, epi pickups and wiring, musiclily tuners, and roller bridge. Frets only needed a quick polish!
I’m thinking about buying a Jackson Kelly Chinese copy from aliexpress but I’m afraid that it might be something very bad please give me some advice
Don’t buy it, it’s immoral and unethical and will be an objectively worse guitar in every way than even the most barebones beginner’s guitar. Buy a real licensed guitar, like a JS32, or something similar.
I am curious too, send me one in Silverburst please!
I thought about buying one. But then I grew up my credit. Bought me the real deal, Gibson LP. I was a Gibson basher only because I thought I would never afford one. 😅
Congratulations. Gibson is a good name. I don't think anyone can bash the quality of their instruments. Their price of course is another story lol
Anyone buying one of these thinking its an actual Gibson or passing one as a Gibson should be riding a really short bus everywhere. These are perfect Modding PLatforms
Im a huge fan of chinese made guitars. I'm bummed you didn't get at least a decent guitar for the price. I think they make great guitars for the price.
I’m thinking about buying a Jackson Kelly Chinese copy from aliexpress but I’m afraid that it might be something very bad please give me some advice
@_____8106 I think it helps I live in the philippines where there are some Chinese guitar stores here. I know in most countries you need to use aliexpress but I never used them.
@@manilamartin1001 I’ve heard some Chinese guitars are made with cheap wood 🪵 I’m scared if the guitar breaks apart from the neck while im playing are they durable guitars? I’ve heard they even sometimes use fake wood to make them
99.9% of these illegal counterfeits use junk wood. Everything in them is total garbage. Even the cheapest legitimate beginners guitar is going to be leagues above a counterfeit in every conceivable way(including price)!
Your negativity started from opening the box!
The specs are off just tiny bits on a lot of different things. Enough to not be a lawsuite guitar.
It's crazy that all the complaints are cosmetic inconsistencies.
Some Chibsons better than others. My first Chibson LP Standard was a nice Guitar-Eppy quality. My second a LP Custom Chibson kinda sucks-mickey mouse construction, baseball neck, tuners not straight a Goodwill special.
So its chambered.
That's a very poor quality Chinese Les Paul replica. Not all of them are of such poor quality. I bought a few Les Paul customs from China. The pickups and electronics are garbage but the rest of the guitar is excellent and I mean excellent. When I put in some top-quality pickups, new 500K pots, Gotoh tuners and did a complete set up on it, the performance became every bit as good as an authentic Gibson or better. Maybe I put in about $700 total into each guitar and that's much better than spending $6000 for an overly proud company like Gibson.
By the way, I have a lot of top-level Guitars, including a Gibson R9 and a whole lot more. I know what I'm talking about. The guitar in this video is complete trash, but not all are like that.
Yes. I am surprised the quality wasn't good. I buy chinese guitars and think they are a great value.
I'd love to have a 7lb LP ! Sounds good to me !!
Where do I buy this ???
I had a couple chibson and I tell you. It’s a piece of trash. But if the shoes fit go for it. It’s for those who are cheap and willing to buy one. But it’s my opinion don’t kill me 😂😂😂😂😂😂
To me what makes a guitar are the strings and the guy who plays them.
The green tuner's are actually on Gibson Guitar s See Grover tuners. China is lending money to tons of countries especially in the continent of Africa 🌍 and in exchange THEY GET ALL MINERAL RIGHTS.. So The Fretboard is Definitely real wood. Also Gibson on its custom guitars especially for Professional know acts CHAMBERED OUT THE GUITAR... To make it lighter. Also with CNC machining it levels the playing field...
The most important thing in a guitars ability to play well is ?? #1 The PLAYER #2 The PLAYER #3 the PLAYER.. #4 The SPEAKERS & CAB #5 The AMP #6 pedals or MULTI EFFECTS PEDALS that simulate Pedals Amp models Speakers Speaker Cabs 🎤 mic's a noise gate filter & finally an EQ pedal.... Korea is WHERE A LOT Epiphone guitars are made including the bridge the pickups... So probably made in the same factory NITRO finished guitars Smell for a while & fade... The guitar IMO is a good one... Cheers 🍻🥃🥃🎸🎵🎶🎶🎶
Love you're videos bro you really need to try out Artist Guitar's the Les Paul style guitar's are absolutely incredible for the money you spend 🤘 Much respect from ya New Zealand fan😎
This is the worst review I've seen so far. It is what is, a $250 guitar to tinker on and maybe learn some setup techniques. Make it playable and you'll have a fun guitar to bang on.
I got lucky on a Chibson les paul custom blk! I still changed everything just to make it mine! I've got 3 real Gibson's 2 customs! 2 epiphone les pauls! I'd gig with Chibson to leave my real stuff at home! It's that good even the inlays are good! Head stock on Chibson is larger than a real Gibson! Thanks 🤘
It's called veneer in case you want to know
You can see in his face and emotions that he digs how the guitar he just bashed plays and feels great. He just can’t utter the words of praise.
Not bad how much?
😂😂😂😂
That top is actually an printsheet a dam clever print, how do I know? Because I have worked with these prints and them prints will sit as dead tight and hold on forever giving an ton of possibiltyes as to fake things. China is number one in this type of printing that where as originaly developed in Europe, back then as to day we do not like fake. Them in Asia regards surface treatment as to be an art form them picked it up and developed it further. So forget weneer and paint on that one as it would be to costly for an Chibson maker, a printsheet.
Honestly, with all the "flaws" aside, I think it sounds great. And you can't beat FREE! With some mods and upgrades I think it will be phenomenal. I think you found your new gigging guitar.
That sounds pretty fing good.
stop feeding these gross people your money. just get a epiphone. they are great and not expensive
Who do you think are making the Epiphones? 😃
Same people making these guitars. Skillsets are transferable and people move from workplace to workplace
It sounds good
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