Epiphone vs Gibson Les Paul: Which One Should You Get?!
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- Опубліковано 29 кві 2022
- There have been many shootouts between Epiphone and Gibson Les Pauls, but I wanted to do my own. My buddy and bandmate Brandon got a Epiphone Les Paul Standard 60's in Bourbon Burst last year, after I recommended this to him. I've got the Gibson Les Paul Standard 60's, also in Bourbon Burst. So this just made sense! Which one should you get? That's the questing I'm going to try to answer in this video.
This video was made on my own initiative, so all opinions are my own. I bought all the gear myself, except the Epiphone Les Paul Standard 60's, which I borrowed for this video. If you want to get this gear yourself, here's what I got and where I got it:
Gibson Les Paul Standard 60's
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Epiphone Les Paul Standard 60's
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Marshall SV20H
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Zilla Cabinet
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I dunno...maybe it's just me being a fanatic for guitars or I tend to read into things too much but to me every single guitar sings feels and plays different. And I own a bunch of em too. Own 20 and the majority of my arsenal is made up of les Paul's both Gibsons and Epiphones. Let's not kid ourselves. Epiphones will always be the easier choice for value and Gibson for brand recall and cult following. But to me...I've always found that every guitar has its own place and position and I love them all. So I don't compare. I just play em for what they're good at in their specific places. Very well made video. Finally one that hits the nail on the head.
agreed 100%
At last a comparison that makes sense. And tells me exactly what you feel with each instead of telling me: "let me know in the comments which one you preferred". Cheers.
I know the feeling, that's why I wanted to make this video. I'm glad you liked it and thanks for watching and commenting 🙂
Kind of hard to tell if my ear is picking up a difference since you decided to pan each to a different ear. Brilliant.
I have an Epiphone Plus Top Pro that Gibson gave me. Won it in a online contest several years ago. I changed out the pickups and replaced them with Seymour Duncan P-rails. So far sounds great. Looks great. Someday I maybe able to play great.
Hi, that intro trick with the other guitars, got me, cleaver idea, so that we don't judge just for looks, and Epis are great and Gibson too, so play play play, whatever and however you can or will. take care.
Love this video! I have been watching so many videos, reading articles on line, etc. specifically around the Epiphone versus Gibson issue. I am a lefty, and a local shop has a left-handed Gibson Les Paul Standard 60's that is one of the best feeling guitars I have played (granted, most of my life the lefties I encounter have been less than impressive). The shop agreed to bring in the Epiphone version and I am looking forward to trying it out. I don't expect it to be the Gibson, but if it feels close to as comfy as the Gibson I will probably go with it. After a few decades off, I am resuming my journey as a beginner/intermediate player and I want a quality guitar that feels good and will inspire me to play. I understand the appeal of the Gibson in many ways, and know there are things about the Gibson I won't appreciate since I am just not that good of a musician.
Thanks again for a great video and assessment of what is most important, no matter where we are on our guitar journey. :)
Thanks Jason and I'd be glad of I was just a little bit of help in your journey. I think both of these guitars can be a great choice for you, but pick with your heart and not with your head. Let me know which one you end up with and enjoy the ride! 🙂
Both of them look beautiful. As someone who likes to change pots and pickups, beat up the paint job and relic it, the Epiphone is very fun.
I bet it is! I'd like my Gibson to relic as well, but I'll just play it a lot 😉 The Epiphone is great for modding though. Changing the pickups goes a long way!
@@StevenAnthonyGuitar id like a follow up video to the black beauty if you make any more upgrades to it!
@@CasuallyJapan I will! But haven't made any changes yet.
@@StevenAnthonyGuitar thanks man! I just changed my pickup on my epiphone black beauty and I m loving it! I removed the cover on the rear like Jimmy page, and it definitely makes it sound closer to Zep. I tried searching for Bigsbys but they’re really hard to find right now!
@@CasuallyJapan yeah I think I'm going to remove that cover eventually as wel. Maybe both.
I concur fully you won a sub awesome review
Thanks! :)
This one is pretty easy for me since I have an ,86 model custom have to go with the Gibson
I have both, in Bourbon Burst. I honestly play my Epiphone more than I play my Gibson and I don’t really feel any less satisfied. I will admit, Gibsons probably are better set up right out of the box and thus may play more comfortably, but there’s plenty of authentic Les Paul tone in the Epiphone. One day, they both will go to my daughter.
It really doesn't matter at all which name is on the headstock, as long as it works for you! Ofcourse I'm giving my personal preferences in this video. And Epiphone are making great Les Pauls, I don't think you need a Gibson to be authentic, even though I prefer them.
Greetings from 🇪🇸, sub number 200!!👌
Thank you very much! 😃
I recently bought an SG off the marketplace just to rest my Les Paul the SG made in the USA is a 2004 model with a lot less wear and tear it was like between 6 to 800$ but to me it's worth every penny
The Gibson iced tea is beautiful and I want to have one on my wall. But that it, it’s eye candy. LP is not for me but god they are beautiful. But for playing I’ll take my lighter SG which has better access to the higher (lower?) frets. The iced tea finish tho 😍
Can't believe how big the difference is. I have a comparison video between my Vintage Gibson and a modern Epiphone and the difference is very subtile. Did you really used the same recording and amp settings for both guitars?
Yes, everything is exactly the same, I just switched back and forth. My settings are set and forget anyway, as I am not a tweaker. The Seymour Duncans that I put in the Gibson make a big difference ofcourse.
@@StevenAnthonyGuitar Damn, this is pretty impressive. Thanks for the answer!
@@Guitarjosii no problem, I'm always willing to elaborate 🙂
There are videos when Gibson Les Pauls are stripped to be refinished. The nitro finish is peeled off. I'm not saying that it's the same as poly, but i question just how much effect the nitro has on resonance. I've owned both Gibson and Epiphone Les Pauls. I can't say there was a definitive difference regarding resonance. With electric guitars in particular, hardware, pedals, and amp have more to do with tone than the finish.
I never said that I believe that nitro makes the guitar more resonant. It just makes the guitar feel nicer in the hands to me. Poly guitars can often feel like plastic to me.
Nice video man, I think I will go for the Epiphone, I like Gibson but I don’t have the money, so I think whit Epiphone I’ll be alright
If your budget allows the Epiphone, then go for the Epiphone. I probably had about five different Epiphone Les Pauls over the years before I finally went for the Gibson. The latter is worth saving up for once the time is right, the former is great to get you started!
Nice comparison and beautiful guitars. I have both Gibson and Epiphone Les Paul's, I only keep great guitars and send back or sell the ones that don't do it for me. May it be an Epiphone or Gibson that I play each day, it doesn't matter I have a great time with all of my guitars. My 2014 Gibson Les Paul Signature has more of an angle on the headstock and sounds better acoustically I think because of this than my Epiphones and I also believe this translates to the overall tone coming from the amp. I also believe in the Nitro Finish allowing the guitar wood to breath better which also soaks in more over time contributing to the overall harmonic sound from your guitar. This tone difference is not huge for the most part and the majority of people will never know the difference when they hear you play. My Epiphone Les Paul's are fantastic, they look, feel and sound great. I know exactly how you feel with your Gibson. There is always something special about a Gibson Les Paul in your hands when you find the right one, it's hard to not enjoy that special bond as well as the joy you feel coming through you and the guitar when playing .
What kind of Gibson Les Paul Signature from 2014 is it exactly that you have? Sounds interesting! 🙂
This is the 2014 120th Anniversary Gibson Les Paul Signature guitar, very similar to the 2014 Les Paul Classic. Comes with a DB Boost/Kill Switch and a nice 50's Rounded neck profile.
Both are great, Gibson/Epiphone has really upped their game. First, F.Y.I. the Epiphone Inspired by Gibson line also uses a Maple cap now, not a veneer. There are plenty of tear down videos on UA-cam that prove this. Second, The Gibson is better, but not $2000 plus better in my humble opinion. I own a Epiphone 60's Standard, which is awesome. But hey, if you want the Gibson, go for it and enjoy. Great video. ~Ken
I own a epiphone 2008 std les paul. Ive upfraded to seymour duncans aph2 and a jobesy blues harness .it sounds as good as the pauls ive played ..also my 335 is a Hohner W ken armstrong pickups .it sounds great ..if i could id buy a 3500 Gibson 335 ..but to me its well enough
Pretty sure the newer Epis have a real maple cap on top, then a veneer on top of that.
The point made is mainly regarding the look, since the veneer looks different.
The Gibson sounds better but in no means does the epiphone sound bad I always say the gibson sounds phenomenal and the epiphone very good
I have been playing guitar for about a year and when I started playing I picked up a Epiphone Les Paul 60’s Standard in bourbon burst because that was what I could afford recently after saving up for the last year I finally have enough money for a Gibson Les Paul 60’s Standard so I drove an hour to the closest Guitar Center and played 3 Gibson 60’s Les Paul Standard and realized there was absolutely no way I was going to give them $2,999 for a Gibson Guitar 🫤
You can tell the difference in the bridge the nut everything about a guitar having played an Epiphone for I can tell it's like you say if you play both you can tell
Pick up, play, feel, listen, absorb, decide. The value placed in a name shouldn't factor into the choice as a player. If you are planning on selling at some point down the line then go Gibson, it will hold value or even appreciate but if you are looking for something to play, enjoy and possibly even customize/mod then go with what inspires you. I have a "laminated body" (plywood) LP copy that I always pick up whenever I want to jam, it feels great, resonates more than any of my other guitars (chambered) and sounds absolutely amazing with a set of Gibson 57 classics. It's worn in (from the 90's) and just inspires me to play. It literally checks all the boxes of what not to buy in a Les Paul according to couch experts, not "tonewood" though the neck is mahogany, chambered not solid, bolt on neck not set in, Tanglewood not Gibson, poly not nitro etc. I loved the feeling of it the moment I picked it up, it's tobacco burst caught my eye as well as the grain and it's a heavy monster (which I like). It sounded ok but didn't play too great before I leveled the frets, set the truss rod and replaced all the hardware/electronics. I have spent more on it than I probably should have but it's mine, I made it exactly the way I wanted it. It was the only guitar from my collection that I took with me when I moved country years ago and I still have it to this day. It isn't my best or most valuable guitar but it is my favorite.
Don't miss out on the perfect guitar for you because you fell for other people's "wisdom". I always advocate for putting some work into your guitars, be it fret polishing, action setting or modding. Make it yours, make it unique and above all, enjoy it whether it cost $50 or $5k otherwise, what were you thinking buying it.
The only right answer is the only thing that feels right to you. And I agree that it's better to pick a guitar with your gut rather than your head.
Did you just play that Mountain riff?? Sounds great. I have been struggling for weeks with this exact same delima.. Every breakdown of the EPIPHONE 60s Inspired by Gibson video I've watched has came to the same conclusion. Which is that it's a fine instrument and much more affordable.. I ended up buying Gibson LP Studio and an waiting on it's arrival..But I like you may purchase the EPIPHONE as well.
Yeah, I believe I played 'Never In My Life' by Mountain here. I haven't tried the Gibson Les Paul Studio, as a Les Paul without binding doesn't completely render for me, but that's a personal quirk. Between the Epiphone and Gibson, I think both are good instruments for what they cost, and it's a matter of what you look for in your Les Paul. Let me know how your new guitar day turns out! 🙂
@StevenAnthonyGuitar thx for jogging my aging memory, Never in my life was the tune from the SEVERELY UNDERATED LESLIE WEST. May he rest in peace. I look forward to seeing more of your videos and breakdowns.
@@billydworrell8259 Leslie West was underrated for sure! I've got a video about that coming in a while as well. And thanks, I'm glad that you like what I'm doing! There's a new video each Saturday 🙂
As a humble advice try both with chromatic tuner on every fret if you are (or wanna be) a studio musician planning to play on recordings. epi will surely give you the sound and the feel if you re a local pub gigger or homey player but surely gibson will beg for more. just consider how often you change your strings and the answer will get you there.
As for me... Being the major burn out I am, I have completely lost track of which guitar is which half way through your video... Unfortunately.
So in the end, to me... It does not matter anymore...
Well, then that is your take away from this video! If you don't see or hear the difference, it simply means it doesn't make a difference for you 🙂
Gibson brighter, but a turn of the knobs can fix that. I love the smell of my Gibson!
Okay, nice comparison, but I hear more "Clarity" and less "muddy" on the Gibson Les Paul. Is Gibson worth much more? I say probably not.
That Black Beauty sounds better than any of them
Maybe I should put that one head to head with my Gibson next time 😉
I would add there is a difference in sound between Epiphone and the Gibson, but it is not THAT much of a difference. If you are gigging with the guitar you will not notice a difference I don't think. But when you are in the studio recording, I think you will notice a difference.
Sound wise is one thing, but most people seem to overlook how the feel of a guitar impacts their playing and perception. That's what I wanted to highlight in this video, because most people while play better and enjoy it more if a guitar feels more refined. If that factors in the price difference, is something personal ofcourse!
Everything bar the smell is a bit subjective. And no, it doesn't necessarilly has better fretwork or resonance, which in its own evaluation is not always a good thing in electric amplified sound.
YMMV ofcourse, in the end the only correct choice is what works for you.
I own a Epi Humming bird - If I could afford the Gibson I would have that. I have a rule that I never spend more than $300.00 on any guitar - I buy used.. but I also am starting to gig... there is a difference - So I'll buy a Gibson soon and or a Fender American made.
Gibson is a premium item that you buy if you want to. If you just need a Les Paul to play, epiphone or even cheaper will do just fine and will sound just as good especially if you change pickups. If in addition you can do minor work on frets and cut the nut slots better the playability will be similar or even better than that of a Gibson stock. I have both and both are just fine for what they are.
One big difference that is not discussed as much is that Gibsons tend to be played less often than Epis because it is not a guitar you just leave lying around (and also because the standard is much heavier). Another thing to consider is that if at some point you decide to sell them the money that the Epi has cost you is much more comparable to that of the Gibson despite their initial costs as Gibsons retain their value much better.
I don't completely agree with that. The Gibson neck curves on the Gibsons are more comfortable for most players, as is the nitro finish. Also the hardware is better. Don't get me wrong: I think Epiphones make great guitars these days and a own a few that I'm really happy with. But there's a lot more labor going in to a Gibson, as well as higher quality parts, and it makes the guitars a bit easier and nicer to play. Whether that's worth the upcharge is a different story. I love Les Pauls and the differrnce is big enough for me to pay more for a Gibson. I enjoy a 335 and the Epiphone is good enough for me to keep my spare change in my wallet.
I have two Epi’s, an SG and a Les Paul and I love em both. It’s all in the players hands and their soul, I’ve seen very bad players, playing top-of-the-line guitars, and I’ve seen amazing players playing cheap guitars.
Most of it is in the hands, but a guitar that feels nice in your hands makes it a lot easier, whether that's an Epiphone, Gibson or something else.
I have the same 60s standard epiphone And I love it it’s my baby lol!!
Enjoy rocking it!
@@StevenAnthonyGuitar thanks dude it’s my first guitar I bought by my selfs when me and my dad went to guitar center just turned 16 apr 19th this year so I’m planning to go my my first guitar by my self without my dad standing over my shoulder bc I got hella lot of money for my birthday! I got a UA-cam Channel too!
@@Grungegarage1955 I don't want to sound like an old man, since I'm 'only' 32 myself, but cherish that moment. I remember driving to a Music Store with my dad for my first Les Paul and it's still an amazing memory! And I will check out your channel too 🙂
@@StevenAnthonyGuitar Thanks man! 😁and I feel like I’m getting old now I’m 16 😅
@@Grungegarage1955 I still feel like 21, except the day after a wild night 😉
I played a $2000 Gibson at Guitar center. Played a $600 Epi.....the sound was better, faster neck, weighed the same....so I bought the better one...the Epi standard plastic top pro....
Great that you found the one that works for you!
Hi great review 🔝the value for money is better for epiphone but gibson wins for the sound 🎯 great channel i subscribed 👍🤗👋
Thanks! And I agree, not only for the sound but especially for the feel.
@@StevenAnthonyGuitar 👍🤗👋
The only thing that bugs me constantly is that the horn on the epi is like SLIGHTLY smaller and idk it makes me feel strange even tho irl there's no difference between them
An LP style is a LP no matter where they are made but the sound is a different story.
True story! And don't forget the feel.
@@StevenAnthonyGuitar That's true also I bought the Epiphone LP Muse unplayed and unfamiliar and it's thinner body is chambered and the neck is smooth and comfortable also Sweetwater sat it up for me and the fret edges are smooth and the electronics with the treble bleed and the coil splitting with the push pull volume switch I'm still trying to figure out how to use. It's very close but different than my Epiphone ES 339 pro with the original headstock. I was saving for the 59 standard reissue with Gibson BURST buckers but I'm happy with what I got. I even like the weight 🏋 and it doesn't have any neck dive. It's not just a woman's guitar 🎸.
@@phillipholt6005 the most important part is that, whatever you do, the guitar works for you. Haven't tried the Muse yet, but it sounds good!
I paid 160 for my epi with a 40 dollar strap.i like my epi....nobody ever bought a record cause of the guitar....its all about the music on the record
would have liked to hear one solo LOL
There should be plenty of that in some of my other videos though, with both an Epiphone and a Gibson 😜
So it's a MODIFIED Gibson vs STOCK Epiphone? Not really a comparison!
Then you might've missed the point. In the opening of the video with the fake comparison I point out that a lot of what you hear is in the pickups and during the video I explain that the real difference is in the feel and playability. But I will also do my modded Epiphone vs my Gibson in the future 🙂
@@StevenAnthonyGuitar mind you one of my favorite gtrs is my Epiphone Sheraton 2 with Seymour Jazz at the neck, Pearly Gates at the bridge, with independent coil taps... Just saying I was hoping for a stock to stock comparison...
Also love my Epiphone Wildkat with GFS P-90s and upgraded Bridge, nut & electronics!
Just a friendly tip. It's near impossible to compare two sounds that similar, when you pan them differently. That kind of defeats the whole purpose of the video.
In my experience it is easier to hear the difference if everything is not coming at you from the same angle. The downside whatever someone's listing this on affects this experience, which could also color it the wrong way. So I will take that into consideration the next time I'll do something similar. Thanks for watching and for giving some kind feedback! :)
I love my Epi. No need for a $2800.00 boat anchor
Luckily my Gibson was a $2000 and weighs 8.6lbs compared to the 9lbs+ Epiphone. I'm happy with my choice and I'm glad to hear you are too.
I have both too. The Gibson does look better. Playability, there is nothing in it.
I like the sounds of the Classic 57s in the 1960 Tribute Epiphone to the Burstbuckers in the 50s Standard Gibson. So?
That's great! The best choice is simply what works for you, no right or wrong in my book :)
The 2021 Epiphone Custom Koa Les Paul over this Gibson all day long..
Epiphone by a country mile over Gibson totally agree with you
The only right answer is whatever works for you! 🙂
It depends on a lot of variables.
What is your budget? Is $3k comfortably in your budget for a new guitar? If so, try as many Gibson's as you can before buying one because they vary significantly in quality, sound, playability, etc. A bad Gibson is just a money pit and a good one is worth the investment if you can afford it.
If your budget tops out at $1k, Epiphone makes quality instruments. Often for what the sales tax of their Gibson counterparts cost, especially from the Custom Shop. A flame veneer is nowhere near as pretty as a flame maple cap, although Gibson does allow for some really ugly caps to be used... The rosewood on the fingerboard isn't as nice, but not bad either. The craftsmanship isn't perfect, but neither is Gibson... Epiphone is probably more consistent in their quality. I would be much more hesitant to order a Gibson sight unseen than an Epiphone. Pickups are not great, but easy enough to swap out.
Seems like we're in agreement then 🙂
The minute the pickups on the Gibson were changed to Seymour Duncans, this comparison was null and void, in my opinion.
That's why I mention at the beginning that this is not about comparing pickups, but playability. I'll be comparing it to the black Custom with Mojotones sometime soon, that might be more up your alley.
I guess you're playing a doubleheader
and that's the last baseball reference I will use ,I promise.
Well, that one works for multiple sports! 😉
@@StevenAnthonyGuitar Interestingly the term comes from railroading, a train pulled by two locos was called a double header.
@@hifijohn fun fact!
Never in my life ,cool,I got 5 of each
Five Epiphone en five Gibson Les Pauls?
@@StevenAnthonyGuitar 3 epis, one r8 and 50 standard
@@cigdamagelungs nice!
@@StevenAnthonyGuitar thx much
every proper guitar will sound great thru good spearker and amp
But what qualifies as a proper guitar is rather subjective. And not every guitar that sounds nice, will actually play as nice.
@@StevenAnthonyGuitar Agree! what I mean by proper guitar is a wellmade guitar(either inexpensive ie: squier, epiphone or expensive one) and properly setup. Since in my country you'll find plenty of "homemade" guitar that actually doesnt sounds and plays good. Epiphone is really good for its price. And yes, if talk about playability its a different story
@@matimoksa then we're on the same page. A lot of more affordable guitars by the likes of Epiphone and Squier sound really good for the price with a proper setup.
If you have 800 bucks, you can get a really good epiphone, and buy gibson/seymour duncan pickups and it will sound just as good as a 2.5k-3k gibson. Putting Seth lovers in a 600 dollar epiphone was a huge difference. But I still want a gibson. An epiphone will never ever be a gibson, hell, even gibson in 2022 isn't the old gibson, but for 800 bucks, you cant really go wrong in my opinion. As long as you like the way it feels. However, there is 2 things I cant stand about my epiphone, the pickup selector switch isn't as firm as a gibson, it feels cheap, and the output jack sucks, and when I mean sucks I mean i had to get a new one after 6 months and even a new one sucks because the way they did it was a hexagon screw that keeps it in and its very loose and if you try to tighten it you will actually twist the output jack along with it and break it. Gibsons output jacks are tremendously better in quality and reliability.
Epiphone sounds better, cause I have one, and i dont have a gib
😄👍
Ha,this is basically how I read it,when I see an "epi is just as good" comment.
in my opinion epiphone is a great quality starter guitar! but if were being honest about a comparison lets be honest aha. Gibson will always win.
i have both. the only thing that matters to a real player is does it sound good , play good, set up good, and sound good , controling feedback at stage volume. simple does it work. i owned a L strat sounded great, played like a pig so it was not a good guitar in my eyes.
In my book it is easier to make a guitar that feels and plays good also sound good, than the other way around.
It's about what and how much you care about the guitar thing. if the guitar is a tool for making music and will make you become a monster on the stage, Epiphone will work. but if you are a collectioner and the guitar is a luxury furniture at your home, just pay 4 times more to Gibson!!
Nah I don't agree. Nothing wrong with Epiphone, I've got one that I love. I'm not a collector but a player. I think the Gibson feels and plays better, that interaction is a big part of it all. Nicer neck shape and nitro vs poly, better weight and resonance. I could go on. Eavh may pick their own, but I simply picked the guitar that made playing more fun and comfortable.
that's it, i respect yout thoughts! i meant not "every epiphone will work", i meant "a good epi will work".. there are lots of epiphones in diffrent ranges. i have an epi 2023 standard 50's and i love it.. sounds awesome for me. a gibson is of course better. but i would buy one if it would cost 2 times.. not 4 times..@@StevenAnthonyGuitar
@@gitaristbaba8409 I have that with my Epiphone Firebird. It's so good, not just for the price, that I don't feel the need to get the Gibson version. Epiphones are truly great these days! But for some guitars, like Les Pauls, that I use a lot to gig and record, the price difference is worth that extra 10% to me. But that's a personal thing. Also tried a Custom Shop Les Paul which I documented on my channel, and that was the step too far for me at that point. In the end it all boils down to your wallet: once you can miss a certain amount, a lot of people are willing to spend more for that bit extra. To make good music you don't always need it, but it can make it easier.
Gibson sounds better, but the epi ain't no joke either
Epiphones are great guitars. Don't care what people think!!!
You shouldn't!
Thats just it though. Nobody ever says that epiphones aren't great guitars.Rather that they are not as "good" as a Gibson.
I DON'T BELEIVE A EFFEN THING YOU SAY!!!
PERIOD!
GFYS
Wow that really IS a $2,000 difference!!! Said nobody ever 😂
What the difference is worth is a subjective matter. To me (and others in the comments) it's worth that much. Hearing a UA-cam comparison is only half of the story, playing the right guitars yourself makes up the other half 😉
They sound essentially the same. Unless you have a large droopy moustache and drink a lot of whisky who cares...
If you can actually hear and feel the difference, you might care. Even without a moustache and whiskey.
The one you can afford duh
Exactly 🙂
as always gibson has more bite. and authentic sound. youre never gunna like what you hear from an epiphone if you listen to guitarists from the 70s that used gibsons
Big part of that is the pickups. I will make a video soon comparing my upgraded Epiphone to my Gibson.
@@StevenAnthonyGuitar Guitarista made a comparision video with the stock Epi '59 Outfit vs a Gibson (Custom Shop? I believe so) which turned out to be minimal difference and he upgraded the Epi even vs. the same Gibson = no real difference at all. Myself own the Epi '59 Outfit with its original Burstbuckers and the Custom Shop electronics, to me sounds perfect!
Slash save Gibson with a fake handmade Gibson.....Epiphone are way better now ....just change pickups and save your money
People buy what their favorite guitarists plays, if page was playing an epi everyone would want an epi.Look at that ugly terrible sounding Hofner bass, if it wasn't for McCartney playing one few would even know the company exists.
In response to recent world events, we should all be boycotting China products. Therefore, goodbye Epiphone.
Get one made in Korea then 😉
Gibson's do not hold their value.
I haven't had any issue with losing value over my Gibsons. I managed to buy low and sell high, at least for the ones I've sold since owning Gibsons. Bought all of the ones I still own for less than they cost now. My Epiphones didn't hold their value that well, but of course the price point is mostly lower to begin with.
@@StevenAnthonyGuitar I meant new, that's from my own experience. I'll never buy a new one ever again.
@@blackheart7886 mine are all new, except my Junior that I got from the Gibson Demo Shop. But I bought all of them before the prices went up last year.
Its not only the electronics in the guitar its the sound that it is coming out. Amp settings and so forth. I have a Montaya Les Paul Lawsuit and i trim my tone on my amp and sounds way betterthan any Gibson i own. Please!!.So these shootouts with sound dont mean shit to me. Who cares i have Ibanez HH strats that i can make sound even like a Gibson on steroids are you kidding me? What joke!
A comparison like this wouldn't make any sense if I set the amp different for each guitar. That's also not how I work live: I don't change my amp settings each time I switch guitars and if I have guitars that sound to me liking, that's not a problem. If you like something else than a Gibson, that's great, and also not the point I'm trying to make with this video.