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- Опубліковано 23 січ 2023
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Epiphone Les Paul CLASSIC FULL DEMO
John and Zach review, talk specs, and play the popular Epiphone Les Paul Classic - part of the Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Modern Collection with enhanced switching and controls.
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I had the same guitar as that one for about 20 year's and I never had to have a set up done the whole time I owned it and it always stayed in tune as long as I kept new strings on it every 6 months .. Awesome guitar
I have the sunburst. Beautiful, and I love that it has a plain maple cap, not some stupid flame veneer. Sounds and plays great!
Best demo I've seen by far of the Epiphone Les Paul Classic. The pickups sound great and I really like the out of phase tone. To me, this guitar seems like a Standard 60s but with modern switching options, especially with the slim taper neck, ebony finish (same finish offered in the Standard 60s) and the gold knobs with reflectors that also come on the Standard 60s. And the Classic is $100 less.
I just purchased this guitar about a month ago and love it. The one I got is 8lbs dead even and though it's light it feels solid and stays in tune. The pickups are hot, the coil-splitting and phase switch give you a lot of flexibility. The only thing I didn't care for was the cream colored pickguard, toggle switch, pickup rings and the zebra style. This is all subjective of course so it may not bother you. I ended up buying all new parts in gloss black to replace the cream colored ones and also got chrome pickup covers for around $30. Not only does this thing sound awesome, it looks absolutely stunning now too!
Had my honeyburst classic since 2020 and can’t fault it. Only thing I’ve done is replace the knobs with gold bells and glue the nut that was loose like in another of your Epiphone reviews. The pickups are my favourite in this guitar.
I just sold a Gibson Les Paul Faded T and I'm looking to replace it with something more affordable. I loved the sound of the 490 pickups. The Epiphone looks like a good replacement for me. From what I've been able to hear, the Classic PRO pickups sound a little brighter than some of the other options and I like that. Thanks for the deep dive into the electronics and demo.
You guys never ever let us down! Fantastic show! I'd love that Epiphone classic in Ebony! I'm going to try and get me one!
Thanks for the demo ! I was considering this guitar and now I'm convinced . Great tones so much variety . You really helped show the differnces in each model. Thanks !
Epi slim taper necks are fantastic, I agree. I'm in guitar shops every week, and the slim taper necks are always my favorite, even over big money guitars.
I have an Epi Les Paul Classic in Honeyburst. Really dig it. Wish my fretboard was a little darker, but that is knit picking.
just bought one of these and its currently with my luthier getting set up! can't wait to get it back, it sounded awesome in store
Bought the Epi faded classic version and I am very pleased with it. Goldtop color looks great.
Great sounds, love all the features especially the phase shift.
Yo la tengo y es una gran guitarra. Le he puesto unos afinadores Grover con bloqueo. Una cejuela de hueso. Y un puente Schaller STM TOM Style bridge C, con cordal Schaller también. Con todas estas mejoras es una gran guitarra. La aconsejo, porque es una guitarra versátil.
Thanks for the review, very thorough and nice playing 🎸👍
Yah I rented out the exact guitar, but it was the honeyburst model, really liked it a lot. Also rented out and tried the Les Paul Modern, Burgandy model, liked it a lot also, except the toggle switch broke on it, had to pay to replace it. Anyways great review!
I have the "55" inspired Epiphone LP, with P 90s, and Ebony fingerboard. Absolutely love it!
Niiiiiiiice!!👍
I wish they would bring back P90 models, especially with the newer versions of their guitars. Such as the 61 Les Paul, and even the Slash Victoria as well as I believe one other model that it’s done in Ebony, that none of which have veneers on them. Which is the direction I had always hoped they would go. Personally, I don’t care if they have multiple piece tops because if they’re going to paint over them, we’re not going to see them. And even if they were natural tops, it’s something I would be willing to except especially say on a natural custom. so far it looks like things are headed that way, especially now that the price points on some of the guitars are reaching out of the low end of Gibson. les Paul, senior models would be an excellent addition as well even though the Jared James Nichols is pretty much the first version of that as far as this company goes.
Can you comment on the quality of the nut ? Bone or Tusk? How is the factory filing for the gauge of strings? Did you have to retune a lot because of poor filing?
I think it looks and sounds great ...nice demo !!!
I just ordered this one, I am falling in love with it all over again... thanks for the review!
Congrats! Thank you and enjoy! 🤘
in 2020 during Rona lockdown here in australia -i bought an Epiphone Classic Worn Cherry ....dude- i have pro guitarists play her and say its oner of the BESAT LPs they have EVER played 100% true. they killed it at Epiphone in 2020
Hola de todas las epiphones que tienes atrás cual te gusta más? O cual te parece mejor para tus gustos, calidad, comodidades y sonido?
One thing I love about the CLASSIC is that you can get it in a burst plain top. I am so tired of flame tops, and considering that on an Epi, either way you are getting a veneer top, I will take a plain top every day, they are just much more unique and everyone goes for a flame top, so a plain top will stand out more. Unfortunately, these are still around $749 here in Canada so I will try to get a friend of mine in China to get me some prices over there to see if it will come out cheaper. 😋
EDIT: I misspoke about plain tops also being covered with a veneer. As far as I am aware, plain tops have never been covered with a veneer.
@@PlayandTradeGuitars.... Reported for SPAM, along with the other similar messages you have posted.
I could be wrong, but I don’t think the plain top has a veneer
@@therollband1290 Plain tops do not have any veneer. They have never had a veneer as far as I am aware. What annoys me is that the CLASSIC is the only Les Paul available from Epiphone today in a plain top finish. In years past, most of the line was available in both plain and plus top, with a premium charged for the plus top flame veneer finish. Sometime down the line, they stopped producing the plain top finish and for a number of years it was not available at all, until the CLASSIC came out. Some of the most beautiful Epiphone Les Pauls I have ever seen were Elitist plain tops, but I was never fortunate enough to get my hands on one. I believe that it is actually cheaper to cover a less than perfect appearing piece of maple with a flame veneer than it is to find a flawless piece of maple to use for a plain top, which is why the plus/flame tops have become so ubiquitous in the Epiphone lineup.
I did have an Elitist Gold Top and an Elitist 61 SG Faded, but had to sell them after I had a major heart attack and needed the money to pay bills. Now, almost 10 years later, I want to get another LP, but the Elitists are impossible to find these days, so I will most likely get a CLASSIC and will finally have the plain top I have always wanted. But if anyone out there ever comes across an Elitist or other Japanese Epiphone at a really good price, I advise you to jump on it immediately. Do not think twice, just buy it. You will have a guitar that rivals if not surpasses the quality of most Gibsons short of a Custom Shop guitar, and even give a few of those a run for their money.
Hi There appreciate your work trying to make up my mind between the modern and the classic.Can you advise if the classic has treble bleed like the modern and your opinion (I know this is a tough question) which pickups sound better?
Great review, I opted for the Les Paul traditional pro. Thanks!
I just ordered this guitar in sunburst from zzounds ! Can't wait to get on Friday !!! Great review !😁👍
Great choice congrats! 🤘
I used to buy Epiphones as an affordable Gibson. But some of these newer models are great in their own right.. like the Inverness Green Epi 335 Trad Pro. Great guitar with its own vibe. I really want to get the plaintop Cherry Burst gloss Epi Les Paul Classic. Its definitely on my list.
Is this a full maple cap? Or did they use a veneer which used to be typical of them but they seem to be going in a better direction by doing away with veneers.
Would love to see this compared to the epiphone lp custom. Or maybe classic vs. Custom vs. Standard.
Thanks guys nice looking !!! first timer here
I just got one yesterday. Watched this about a month ago and tried one at GC. Instantly put it on layaway. With my discount it was a no brainer at $360. So glad I checked this video out.
Congrats and great choice, thank you!
Sounds and looks great! Does anyone know the differences between this Classic and the Traditional IV? I prefer the matte finish on the Traditional. Thanks!
I have a 1991 Gibson, just like it. Gibson ceramic 500T, and 496R zebras, CTS push/pull pots.
Made October 31, left handed.
I do love the way you play!
✌️😎🎸🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶
Can you swap out pickups with the current electronics?
Great timing; I was looking at these online last night. I checked to see if you guys had reviewed it and I had just forgotten about it. All these Epiphone and Gibson pickups are getting a little confusing.
I really love there is a worn satin option. I'm thinking it may be a decent choice as an upgrade platform.
It's a great guitar I've owned it in ebony then h.cherry
@@betting4life948 How have the frets been for you? Fairly level? I've heard mixed reviews.
I have the Epiphone koa but might be adding one of these to the collection 😊
do certain model of these classics not have phase out push pull knob?
I just picked up a firefly classic les Paul and it sounds good and it’s fun to play. I’ve changed out the bridge humbucker to a extra hot brown sound humbucker and it sounds awesome. I plan on refinishing the guitar when I get the active pickups. I’m a huge fan of Les Paul guitars and I need more. That Epiphone sounds great and it’s versatile for any genre of music. I wouldn’t use the coil split as I don’t care for that feature. I changed mine out to regular A500k pots. Best of luck to anyone who wins that Gibson Les Paul. I shared this to Twitter and Facebook to help your channel hit 50k.
So since you're doing the line of Epiphone's, will you demo the Explorer and Flying V as well?
Also is it solid body no weight reduction ?
How did you wind up with actual Grovers on that? Those aren’t listed on the specs and I didn’t get Grovers on the Standard I picked either. They’re non branded kidney tuners.
Im an Irish guy so A green Les Paul or a Darker color Burst would be just fine with me, Saving for an epi or Gibson LP
CTs pots are imported as well!
Alnico 2/s or alnico 5/s in the pickup's ?
that's sounds exactly like my old epiphone les Paul classic
If possible I'd like to see the Epiphone Les Paul Special TV Yellow reviewed.
We have one and will be releasing in the next couple weeks! Thanks for watching 🍻
There all good,the green one is my favorite.
I would like to see Epiphone release some Classic Lite guitars, like Zzounds / AMS had with Gibson.
I bought the classic in ebony and dealer shipped it in just Epiphone box, with the polish and a huge chunk of the back was broken off but I did get it for 200+ tax after refund ($499) when bought .
Hey man I just got one of these today and was looking up some videos on them and found your channel, great video new subscriber
Thank you and great choice, I hope you enjoy it! 🤘🍻
great review, getting this tmr, hope its good!
I have that guitar love it
How does the Gretsch version of the Les Paul compare, please? I know it's not a "true" Les Paul but still...
Beautiful classic Epi. I'd definitely purchase it using your Zzounds link but I'm still paying off the '59 Epi! Lol
John….great review. Love the guitar EXCEPT the weird push/pull pots. If it’s a “classic”, it should have regular 500k pots AND a long neck tennon, yes?
Classic was added to the Gibson Modern Line, but you can still get the 50s or 60s models without push pulls for the purists. This is an Epiphone version of the Gibson classic ebony, so they copied the model with the pots and such the same as Gibson introduced it.
I'd play it! And own it! Wish I had an option of a combo pack with an amp. Lol. I ask for alot
When did Epiphone come out with the Inspired by Gibson line?
This is my first guitar. I just got it yesterday. Second hand for 300
Awesome!! Enjoy and congrats
Any interest in demoing some guitars from sire, like their T7?
Hello, of all the epiphones you have back, which one do you like the most? Or which one do you think is best for your tastes, quality, comforts and sound?
For me personally, Epiphone Semi Hollows are where it's at. At the lower price levels, the 335 dot is awesome and the Anico Classic Pro pickups sound great. The newer semi hollows with Gibson pickups are really cool too. If we're talking Les Pauls, Epiphone's Les Paul Classic is awesome, and the new 1959 Les Paul Standard is probably the best I've played personally. Thanks for watching
@@PlayandTradeGuitars Thanks for your answer, have you ever tried the vintage Les Paul?
Nice review. You all need to do a review of the Epiphone Emperor. Those look nice
Finally got hold of the worn purple version, you just don’t get or see these colours often at all. Overall it’s a great guitar and has everything needed…. For now 😂
The cherry glaze modern is a looker.
Epiphone did a good job with it's classic..
cool! great video, very informative. now i know which epiphone les paul i am gonna buy. i love the demo of the out of phase pickup, it sounds like my fender mustang. keep up the best work. 👍🎸
Awesome, thank you! It's in stock too: www.zzounds.com/a--3979398/item--EPIEILO?siid=274518 If you buy let us know and we'll give you a shout out. Enjoy!
Which Epiphone LP would you recommend for me since I do not play with distortion, just clean to a little breakup; the Classic, Standard 50s, Standard 60s, or Modern? Thank you-I enjoy your channel.
All will feature a slim taper neck except the Standard 50s with a thicker neck. The modern is asymmetrical slim. I would skip the Modern and decide on one of the others based on what neck shape you want:
Slim - Classic, Standard, 60s
Thicker - 50s Standard
Any of those are good choices, you can find them here: www.zzounds.com/a--3979398
Thanks for watching!
That’s the sound I use. I have a Classic, just as in this review except it’s Honeyburst, and have been really happy with the clean tones I can get from it. I haven’t played the others - I wanted the variety of tones available on this model - but I’ve been able to get the sound I want from the Classic very easily.
Good stuff guys . I'm digging the content, keep it going 👍
Which Epiphone one would you recommend the most? Modern, Standard or Classic? Thanks!
If I personally had to choose, the Classic or Standard. Classic is probably best value unless you specifically want the asymmetric neck of the Modern and ebony board. The classic pretty much does all the same things electronically that the modern does. Thanks for watching!
you sur ethere is a maple cap?
Thanks For Sharing 🎸 🎶
I don't even own a Les Paul. Lol I want too, but just out of my reach.
Are you planning on reviewing the prophecy les paul, or the Cantrell wino? Both under $1k.
Yes both, thanks for watching!
@@PlayandTradeGuitars most likely one will be my next purchase, I went to get one a few months ago and fell in love with a prs se custom semi-hollow, but as much as I love it I was chasing something with a tune-o-matic, but damn that 25" prs scale length is addictive. So back to the hunt. Knowing there was a price drop on the prophecy is good info.
Looks fantastic, except for the fret board. If they could make the fret board black, they would sell a lot more of these, for sure.
Does anyone know if these have the treble bleed circuit same as the modern?
Hey there just saw your post I am interested as well did you find out if the classic has treble bleed cheers
hey i have a question, i got the guitar and the tone knob that doesn’t have a phase switch moves a little slower and smooth but not as fast like the others that push pull, is that normal?
Yes since the guitar uses different types of pots you can feel a difference sometimes. Also, is the knob itself pushed down too far against the body? If it doesn't have any clearance above the body it can slow things down too. Thanks for watching
This man knows how to play.
is the guitar give away just for the US or can Canadians enter to win too?
It's open to Canadians, yes! Thanks for watching
Alnico 2 or alnico5?
Good video
Would love your take on the Epiphone Slash Les Paul.
EPIPHONE Slash Les Paul FULL REVIEW
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Thanks for watching!
It sounds really good
Nice green paul
I have 3 less Paul a evh and a Paul reed
I think this is the best overall Epiphone
I got to try them recently. This and the modern have amazing necks. The traditional IV is great but the finish is weird
The classic really rings out.
@@darkinuyasha06How does it compare to the epiphone black beauty custom?
@@blakemarsee4801 From what I've tried. The Custom has a similar neck. The neck did feel little more squared but it wasn't as bad as some of the older Epiphone necks.
I think the custom was one of the heavier Les Pauls from the group.
@@darkinuyasha06 Thanks! I've been trying to decide between a custom and a classic. I like the looks and sound of the custom, but the classic has the coil split. Both sound great.
@@blakemarsee4801 I've been on the fence between 50s 59 and a classic. The color choices keep me at bay.
Have you seen some of the grassroots Les Pauls? That's another set of Les Pauls i'm gassing for.
Nice job on this !! :)
The worn doesn't have cts pots
I'd like to see a comparison of that Epiphone and the Gibson classic I've been looking at the Gibson and I'm thinking the Epiphone isn't even close?
In 5 months its already $50+ expensive
Does the maple cap have a veneer?
Just a "classic" LP. Good Specs for price and an Epiphone.
This is what the pressure from the pretty good chinese clones does. Good kit, well built. Needs to go on a diet, however. Guitar Hunchback Syndrome really sucks the joy out of having a cool guitar and life in general. Please review the Boaz One guitar next. It looks like hes really making them as a one guitar solution, really-maybe. We are eventually going to see a one guitar does it all go mainstream which will be a mind boggler and something for a good dialogue.
I would prefer this guitar in a satin finish because that is what I'm used on my worn G-400 neck. I think it would be possible to take out some of the gloss on this one's neck but I would have to learn how to do that. I really like this guitar though. Awesome review! Thanks. L & S'd.
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Seriously, love the reviews, and I've been drooling over the Gibson Classic for a long time. This might scratch the itch a bit, but those are not the same tones as the '61's put out. Just my opinion.
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Alnico, like ‘nick’. After the metal nickel.
Im getting this guitar, btw, there us currently 666 likes on this video muahahaha!!
That's a good doobie bros tone on blk les.
Stupid cool 😎