I think ..... that's a good thing. ? . ? Bob was the man on PBS ! He is a household name in painting.... Thank You ! I don' t think I'll will never reach his level of notoriety.
@@DominionFretWorksI am fortunate to have one - it’s great. I do have a Gibson Axcess also which is probably a shade better but that was custom shop built so for a factory guitar this is awesome
@@eoinjennings519 I would love to have a Gibson Axcess cut... The one I want is @ 5,500.00 right now. Maybe one day ! ! ! ! ! But this guitar is great.... It does everything I could ask for at this price point and more !
Great review sir! Bought my Alex Lifeson Epiphone Les Paul Custom from Georges Music of Springfield, PA, AAAA Quilt Maple Veneer , Binding , Amazing, headstock , Gold Hardware , Custom shop electronics , Very Versatile , Floyd Rose , 2 Push/Pull Volume (coil-split), 1 Push/Pull Neck Tone (Up Position Phase), 1 Standard Bridge Tone , Hardshell Case , Case Candy , Best guitar I have ever owned!
WOW .... what a guitar to learn on ! I think you will be so happy with it ! ! ! ! It is a great guitar .... everything you could want from a FR based guitar! Just play and have fun ... That is what it is all about. You can learn so much with others... Open Mic Nights... Or just friends getting together. Hitting the local music store and hanging out... and UA-cam. So much info here on learning to play. Thank You for posting and commenting... I think you picked a GREAT GUITAR !
So funny you mentioned using your index finger to insure the Les Paul doesn't fall out, 45+ years and I'm still doing that to this day! And when I hear the pop when opening the latches, for a split second I'm a teenager again :0)
Should I make a new poll........ How many people have had their case POP OPEN and their guitar fall to the floor ???? That just makes me want to cry ! ! ! ! ! ! The pickups in this guitar are 100% great ! ! ! I can't explain how many tones you can get from this model !
I just picked one up (Oct 2024) - the local Guitar Center had it on sale for $999. So far very impressed with the price/performance. The Axcess chamfered neck is super nice.
I was my local GC had one for 1099.99 with the case ....... about 3 weeks ago... Great guitar for the price..... 1300.00 is the std price.... STILL A GREAT GUITAR.... Epi nailed it with this model !
Love the SGX 2000 Express .... with the Butler ProValve 6L6. The AMR inline tube sweetener and the BBE make the system come alive. Thank You for commenting ! ! ! ! always nice to have someone say they like the tone / setup !
I did not hear anything about that..... I'm guessing your speaking about the FR tremolo posts. This one the bridge aligns to the routes 100%. and there is room for saddle adjustment on all the saddles back and forth. This was a First run production guitar... Most of the time these holes are done on the CN Router.... So that makes me think maybe there was a problem with the fixture moving during the bore routine. Just Guessing.. As this guitar doesn't have that problem. But this helps others looking at this guitar... Now they know to look for this when looking over the instrument. Thank You for sharing and commenting ! This channel is here just for this !
@@DominionFretWorks Yes I looked for the information and it has all but disappeared. I wonder if it was something they caught after a few were done, but corrected later. These have been out now for about 3 years I think.
@@ripley7t429 Well...... This was the first production run that they did with the NEW FR 1000 bridge... The model before had Pezo's in the saddles. This model does not have that. So maybe it was a problem with the Pezo saddle model before this new release. This model has been out now for almost 1 year now.
Your rack system is just intoxicating Miss playing through a Bradshaw rig but housing constraints no bueno. Love that endless sustain ⚡ Great review 😎 Edit ::: been told a R3 nut swap on the R2 fixed string slip.
Thank You ! ! ! But as I said in the Video.. This channel is more of a review channel.... I try my best to DEMO the guitar, but my skills are in the inspection of the instrument. But Thank You for letting me know you like my DEMO PART ! ! ! that means a lot to me !
Thank You !!!! I try very hard to cover everything .... When I first started ... Some comments were 1 and 1/2 hour review !!!!!! Com'n Man !!!! LOL But , I have continued to do detailed reviews... Thank You for commenting and letting me know you like the detailed reviews!
@@DominionFretWorks You're most welcome! I try to say everything I think about a guitar, yap for almost 30 minutes, and then when editing realize I forgot 5-10 points.🤣 I should really write a script FIRST to both remember everything AND deliver info efficiently, resulting in shorter duration. Most viewers don't want to even click on a 30 minute video.😭
You do great reviews!1Beautiful guitar!Just one question,why did your neck pickup read hotter than your bridge pickup?🤔Okee-dokee,that's very informative,I guess the phase switch is what makes the difference,never ran into that before.I wasn't being critical i was just looking for the reason and you explained it,Thanks.Always good to get new info.I have a few guitars you have reviewed and you're always spot on.Thanks again!!!
This guitar was designed by Alex Lifeson ... I'm sure it was his setup and pickup configuration ... But .... I thought the same thing when testing it .. After playing the guitar the center and neck position are great for all types of playing... Clean or dirty... The pickups and how it is setup just works .... With the coil splits and phase switch .. it just does what other Les Paul's I have played can't do ..
Love the older Peavey Guitars .. I have 4 or 5 Peaveys from the late 80s / early 90s .... The T guitars were great. Had t-30 for a year or two ... Had a Peavey hard case with a built in amp.... Some of the T models now are getting pricey...if you find a good one.
Clear finish ???? Mine had a clear finish... Also had crystal clear clean tone... I should not have sold it..... I have a 1988 Candy Apple Red Peavey Active Nitro I picked up last year.....They made very few of these ... I have one I picked up new in mid-night blue. Body and neck are in great shape .... Problem with the neck set / and setup with the guitar .. I planned on doing a rebuild / cleanup on it... A full UA-cam group of videos ... Maybe after I finish the FFDC Firefly rebuild videos... We can do the Peavey.
Thanks ! ! ! ! for always watching. That is the best thing to see... Viewers that return due to the content " Detailed Reviews " Commenting really does help the UA-cam AI system push the video out to other people to see... So, Thanks Again !
@@DominionFretWorksYour reviews are perfect, u dt forget nothg abt the guitar. Only a guitar lover can make such reviews. Btw, the Red special ( replica of the Brian May guitar) from Harley Benton,could be a good next guitar to review. just my opinion ❤❤
@@colhad9505 I do polls and stuff on the main channel page ... Sometimes I ask about upcoming guitars .... There is a poll up now for a Classic Guitar View.. I think the Peavey Active Nitro is winning ... the last time I checked.
I notice sometimes you refer to your Peterson tuner as a Robertson. is Robertson a brand you use at work? This is a really nice guitar however I feel like I have to point out that a Texas Toast Challenger Level 1 cost $1299 and for $100 more you can get it with custom handwound pickups made by Dylan Talks Tone however it doesn't come with a Floyd so that may be a deciding factor. I know this isn't a custom one off from a Luthier (probably $3000) but it's nice to know there are small American guitar companies trying to pass on a savings to the customer. Thank you for the review 🍺
Ya.... I do .... LOL Dunno why, I call it a Robertson. I have some of Dylans pickups here... very nice pickups. The pickups in the stock Epiphone are fine. The way it is wired allows for so many different tones. Would the Dylan Pickups be better ???? Dunno. I have reviewed a lot of guitars.... The sound you hear is not just the pickups.... The Amp has more to do with your tone.. IMO Not saying cheap pickups will sound like Dylans thought a great amp... not at all. But you will get more from your amp and how it is dialed in. For me... the tones from this guitar are fine.... It hits all the marks for the tones needed to play a wide range of music. Sometimes ... we over think things.... LOL and chase a tone...Let the guitar speak to you. They will tell ya what they like. the feedback you get from the neck and the tone you hear will push you play new things if you bond with the guitar.
I sale the guitars after reviews here ... I always do a setup ... With good strings .. I love. The String Joys right now... Where do u live ???? No problems doing a full setup on the Zakk LP and shipping it out to you .. I can't remember if I had ask you before or not about the Zakk LP... Let me know and I can check on shipping cost .
@@DominionFretWorksHey Thanks for the offer! Maybe in the future if you still have it. I have my heart set on the matching tele and strat coming up this week and if I can swing it the camo LP love the Zakk LPs wish it was more creamish than white like the OG I live in the Houston Tx area for future reference
@@1965niles No Problem.... Anytime you see a review here and want the guitar... Just send a message. I try to sale to the viewer first and set it up to their liking... Moving products keeps the funds up to get another guitar for review.
I was just getting ready to do the Unboxing on the FFLP-FR...... BUT ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! Just got home last night and theirs was a box on the porch ..... 😁 So . . . . . . it was time to review a Guitar that has had a review before on the channel but had some problems.... From other UA-camrs .. IE UA-cam channels have said the problems are fix now and it is the BEST 230.00 DOLLAR GUITAR ON AMAZON! The last one I reviewed had 1) the worst tuners ever on any guitar I had reviewed before. 2) Had fret leveling problems... Better than the other models that I had reviewed from this company... but still not good 3) Pickups just flopped around in the routes... We are going to see if they have INFACT fix the production problems.... and see if it really is the best bang for your buck guitar on Amazon... LOL . . . if this review goes SOUTH... This will most likely be the last NAIL in the COFFIN for any company sending me a guitar to review... LOL BUT ... I'm all about the truth and no company buy lines. We will do the Firefly FFLP-FR next ! You know this channel is like a Train run off it's tracks.... Or a plane without landing gear.... You never know where it is going to land ! LOL
Great review - thanks for spending quality time on the clean settings - so many reviewers seem to focus on overdrive / distortion which doesn't help much at all. Impressive guitar - I have a nice '68 Custom and recently bought the Epi Cantrell Wino which really impressed me. I'm sure this one is just as well made . . . I'd love a Les Paul with whammy bar but not exactly in the budget right now. I do have a PRS SE 24-08 and the mIddle position with the neck split is a favourite for arpeggiated chordal stuff - on this one it sounded like perfection ! Thanks again - will check it out at my Gibson / Epi stockist.
This guitar can get so many tones..... It really is a go to guitar if you're playing many different styles of music back-to-back... I have been playing it now for a year at this point and can say ..... It is one great guitar. FYI ... I have seen it in Guitar Center for 999.99 ! ! ! ! ! most places have it at 1299.99 . So, look around... You may find a deal !
Great breakdown of this guitar. I ordered mine yesterday and Tuesday can't get here fast enough. The one in the store was definitely a demo and needed major work. Hopefully, the one they ordered will truly be new and not a return. I wondered what type of quality I could expect if I do get a new one. Hopefully, the QC is consistent and the one I receive is as good as the one in this video. Looks like they hit it out of the park again. Even better I only paid $999 for mine :).
This Les Pual is great . . . . I can't get over the tones you can get from it... It is endless. With a good amplifier this guitar does what a good guitar with good pickups should do. This is a Players Guitar . . . as I like to call them. Great for the gigging guitarist. When you get yours... Please come back and let everyone know how yours came... This helps other people in a BIG WAY! The more posts about the guitar from owners the better. Owners have insights on how it fits them ... How does it work for them.... Or how it just doesn't work for them.... I have played guitars that I loved .... but it just didn't fit me.... Or didn't fit my style... Plus everyone has a way of expressing a feel... or sound... That info is good as well. Thanks for commenting... and looking forward to you giving some feedback on yours !
Okay, Tuesday has come and gone...What was your unboxing experience? Good? Bad? Mine came about two weeks ago and it was impressive. The only thing was the quilted maple relief was small and not on fire or anything, but it is beautiful. I dread having to change the strings, so I'm going to wear out these factory ones for a while...
@@StevanHolt Get a under plate for your FR bridge... It is a little flat plastic slab with rubber on the bottom of it... Put that under the bridge when doing a string change... OR The way I do restrings on a FR bridge... Don't cut all the strings off at one time.... Replace one string at a time leaving the old strings Intune as you replace with new ones.... Tune as you go.... The problem with removing all the strings is .... The springs pulling on the Tremolo Base Plate.... once all the strings are removed.... the Base Plate will go all the way down to the body of the guitar pinching the knife edges on the base plate to the Falcrum Screws..( Height Adjustment Screws ) if you look at the screws you will see a coned area ... the knife edge goes in this coned ( v-shaped ) area. This will damage the knife edge of the base plate...and sometime the screws... Replacing 1 string at a time keeps string tension on the tremolo and keeps it floating...so the knife edge stays in the grove of the height adjustment screw. Never adjust the height of your bridge with string tension or spring tension on the base plate... This cam also damage the knife edges of the base plate. Make sure the knife edge is not touching the screw as you adjust the height.
Mahalo for this...i think I'll try to find that block. Any idea where to get that ordered? Also... what happens if I change to a lighter and string guage? Great posting of this guitar.. I've been viewing many since mine arrived but yours is the best I've seen by miles and miles! Keep it up!!! @DominionFretWorks
That looks like a beauty. I’ve been looking at those but have held off. Agree that Epiphone has really upped their game lately. Picked up the new 59’ LP Factory Burst and it’s fabulous with the Gibson custom buckers and Gibson headstock. Also picked up the DG335…1st one came with a crack at nut (seems several had this happen), but replacement was good. (Color is not a true Pelham blue) Also really like the looks of the newer Epi 59 355s. Will watch full review later…but really like looks of it so far. (Btw most expensive candy ever…I’m an atomic fireball fan at SW 😁)
The finish on this guitar is very deep.... almost like you could reach down in the finish.... This is also one of the best guitars I have reviewed as far as getting a lot of different tones out of it. Really great pickups!
@@DominionFretWorks just finished & now I’m wanting to get one. (Why does this always happen??? lol) Another solid review 👍. It’s definitely got its own voice…somewhat of a Swiss army knife. Wanted to kick myself for missing first one with the piezo, but like overall look on this one more. It’s a little bit heavier than I expected, but with the wait list you have to go with what SW has. (I’m waiting on a EVH-SA126 at the moment)…. Not sure if I’ve asked, but ever try a Wolfgang Special or USA? Agree with Epiphone sentiment…definitely have gotten better since leadership change a few years back at Gibson and going back to basics.
I have played the Peavey Wolfgang HP2 I have not played any of the Fender / EVH stuff yet. I have 5 or 6 guitars here to review . . . . only two of which are budget guitars. Plus, I need to sell off a few guitars here before I do anymore orders. But also have pedals to review.... 4 of those..... and three new amps. and still need to finish the FFDC mod videos.... LOL Ya.... so really have enough for the next few months to do. I'll do another post listing the guitars here and you guys can pick the next one... Well not the next one but the one after that one..... LOL, I have already started the next guitar review.
@@DominionFretWorks just was curious on your overall impression if you had tried the EVH. I haven’t tried Peavey version, but sure it is very similar to Fender. I have a few Fender versions and really love the neck. I was initially drawn to the FFMN as it was similar in design to the original Music Man Wolfgang. Looks like you’ve got a plate full of upcoming reviews. Looking forward to when they come out. Will keep you posted if I give in on the Lifeson as well.
It is one of the best guitars I own... Great for all tones and types of music. I grab this guitar if I'm not sure what may be played where I'm going too.... I can cover so many different tones with it. Thanks for commenting ! ! ! ! !
@@DominionFretWorksit arrived 3 weeks ago and I absolutely love it it’s just flawless love the neck and playability. Fun fact I got this guitar from my local guitar shop where it was set up by luthier free of charge because he did demo for the store’s yt channel and wanted the guitar to be comfortable for him and I got it on sale for $1150! So happy with it thanks for the video it was very helpful!
@@mrozu2112 Thank You for coming back and checking in..... a good setup is 150.00 to 200 dollars now days.... Plus, the guitar is selling for around 1300.00 now... So, I would say you got a GREAT DEAL ! ! ! ! ENJOY jammin that thing ! ! ! ! its rock solid !
it is . . . . I try to remember what things are really costing now days.... Seems the 800.00 to 1400.00 dollars mark is the sweet spot for a guitar that is 100% ready to just play.... Not saying it doesn't happen with some of the budget guitars. As it has happened. but it is still hit and miss on Pickups....from what I have been seeing.... There has been 2 or three with what I would call next level pickups... The Monsoon in point... But Leo Jaymz seems to have fret problems. The last two firefly guitars I have reviewed I think have been the best Pickup/Fretworked guitars to date. BUT ... I must say... the finish on thos Epiphone is just.... DEEP and Sweet ! and I have not seen that on a budget guitar... and with the spilt coil / phase switching and the pickups they are using in this model... WOW is it good ! OH and a real FR 1000 with a stock 37mm block... ya it is good at the price point they have it at !
👍on the dB display 👍👍on the added henries spec 👍👍👍on the MusicNGear t-shirt 👍👍👍👍on the review Here is a nice searchable table for comparing various pickup specs, including henries. www.echoesofmars.com/pickup_data/viewer/
Well my first ever unboxing and review video is uploaded. But it's in 3 parts. I don't know how you do this bro cuz I was nervous as all get out lol. Check it out if you get a chance
I will my friend.... Just finishing up a new video that has been uploaded to UA-cam.... Once I finish up the details window with all the INFO ... I'll watch it !
I've always hated the name Epiphone. It just sounds cheesy. Gibson should have dropped the Phone part like 40 years ago and just called it Epi , after the original founder Epi.
A lot of people call them EPI.... But maybe they do what Kentucky Fried Chicken did... No one calls them that anymore its KFC.. Maybe at some point they will do the EPI banding.
You are the Bob Ross of luthiers.
I think ..... that's a good thing. ? . ?
Bob was the man on PBS !
He is a household name in painting.... Thank You !
I don' t think I'll will never reach his level of notoriety.
The most thorough review of an instrument I have seen on UA-cam
Thank You ....
My reviews are for those who want more INFO about a product...
Thanks for letting me know you liked it !
@@DominionFretWorksI am fortunate to have one - it’s great. I do have a Gibson Axcess also which is probably a shade better but that was custom shop built so for a factory guitar this is awesome
@@eoinjennings519 I would love to have a Gibson Axcess cut... The one I want is @ 5,500.00 right now.
Maybe one day ! ! ! ! !
But this guitar is great.... It does everything I could ask for at this price point and more !
Great review sir! Bought my Alex Lifeson Epiphone Les Paul Custom
from Georges Music of Springfield, PA, AAAA Quilt Maple Veneer
, Binding
, Amazing, headstock
, Gold Hardware
, Custom shop electronics
, Very Versatile
, Floyd Rose
, 2 Push/Pull Volume (coil-split), 1 Push/Pull Neck Tone (Up Position Phase), 1 Standard Bridge Tone
, Hardshell Case
, Case Candy
, Best guitar I have ever owned!
Just purchased this guitar. Coming Tuesday. I’m a beginner but taking a lesson every week but need to practice more. I’m 59 and starting at a old age
WOW .... what a guitar to learn on !
I think you will be so happy with it ! ! ! !
It is a great guitar .... everything you could want from a FR based guitar!
Just play and have fun ... That is what it is all about. You can learn so much with others... Open Mic Nights... Or just friends getting together.
Hitting the local music store and hanging out...
and UA-cam. So much info here on learning to play.
Thank You for posting and commenting... I think you picked a GREAT GUITAR !
So funny you mentioned using your index finger to insure the Les Paul doesn't fall out, 45+ years and I'm still doing that to this day!
And when I hear the pop when opening the latches, for a split second I'm a teenager again :0)
Should I make a new poll........
How many people have had their case POP OPEN and their guitar fall to the floor ????
That just makes me want to cry ! ! ! ! ! !
The pickups in this guitar are 100% great ! ! !
I can't explain how many tones you can get from this model !
I just picked one up (Oct 2024) - the local Guitar Center had it on sale for $999. So far very impressed with the price/performance. The Axcess chamfered neck is super nice.
I was my local GC had one for 1099.99 with the case ....... about 3 weeks ago... Great guitar for the price..... 1300.00 is the std price.... STILL A GREAT GUITAR....
Epi nailed it with this model !
Excellent sound...
Love the SGX 2000 Express .... with the Butler ProValve 6L6.
The AMR inline tube sweetener and the BBE make the system come alive.
Thank You for commenting ! ! ! ! always nice to have someone say they like the tone / setup !
Many of these on the first run had posts that were not in the correct place, as in crooked. I passed buying due to the issues they had at the time.
I did not hear anything about that..... I'm guessing your speaking about the FR tremolo posts. This one the bridge aligns to the routes 100%. and there is room for saddle adjustment on all the saddles back and forth. This was a First run production guitar...
Most of the time these holes are done on the CN Router.... So that makes me think maybe there was a problem with the fixture moving during the bore routine. Just Guessing.. As this guitar doesn't have that problem.
But this helps others looking at this guitar... Now they know to look for this when looking over the instrument.
Thank You for sharing and commenting !
This channel is here just for this !
@@DominionFretWorks Yes I looked for the information and it has all but disappeared. I wonder if it was something they caught after a few were done, but corrected later. These have been out now for about 3 years I think.
@@ripley7t429 Well......
This was the first production run that they did with the NEW FR 1000 bridge...
The model before had Pezo's in the saddles. This model does not have that.
So maybe it was a problem with the Pezo saddle model before this new release.
This model has been out now for almost 1 year now.
“In this case!” Nice pun!
I really enjoyed watching your video
Your rack system is just intoxicating
Miss playing through a Bradshaw rig but housing constraints no bueno.
Love that endless sustain ⚡
Great review 😎
Edit ::: been told a R3 nut swap on the R2 fixed string slip.
Great Demo!
Thank You ! ! !
But as I said in the Video..
This channel is more of a review channel.... I try my best to DEMO the guitar, but my skills are in the inspection of the instrument.
But Thank You for letting me know you like my DEMO PART ! ! ! that means a lot to me !
And I thought I do detailed meticulous review!🤣
BRILLIANT work!
Thank You !!!!
I try very hard to cover everything ....
When I first started ... Some comments were 1 and 1/2 hour review !!!!!! Com'n Man !!!! LOL
But , I have continued to do detailed reviews...
Thank You for commenting and letting me know you like the detailed reviews!
@@DominionFretWorks You're most welcome!
I try to say everything I think about a guitar, yap for almost 30 minutes, and then when editing realize I forgot 5-10 points.🤣
I should really write a script FIRST to both remember everything AND deliver info efficiently, resulting in shorter duration.
Most viewers don't want to even click on a 30 minute video.😭
You do great reviews!1Beautiful guitar!Just one question,why did your neck pickup read hotter than your bridge pickup?🤔Okee-dokee,that's very informative,I guess the phase switch is what makes the difference,never ran into that before.I wasn't being critical i was just looking for the reason and you explained it,Thanks.Always good to get new info.I have a few guitars you have reviewed and you're always spot on.Thanks again!!!
This guitar was designed by Alex Lifeson ... I'm sure it was his setup and pickup configuration ...
But .... I thought the same thing when testing it ..
After playing the guitar the center and neck position are great for all types of playing... Clean or dirty...
The pickups and how it is setup just works .... With the coil splits and phase switch .. it just does what other Les Paul's I have played can't do ..
Handsome looking color...
Ya... It's a deep looking color .... Has a wet look to it....
Have you ever looked at a t60 peavy
Love the older Peavey Guitars .. I have 4 or 5 Peaveys from the late 80s / early 90s ....
The T guitars were great. Had t-30 for a year or two ... Had a Peavey hard case with a built in amp....
Some of the T models now are getting pricey...if you find a good one.
@@DominionFretWorks have one.got mine in 80s.
Clear finish ????
Mine had a clear finish...
Also had crystal clear clean tone...
I should not have sold it.....
I have a
1988 Candy Apple Red Peavey Active Nitro I picked up last year.....They made very few of these ... I have one I picked up new in mid-night blue. Body and neck are in great shape .... Problem with the neck set / and setup with the guitar ..
I planned on doing a rebuild / cleanup on it... A full UA-cam group of videos ...
Maybe after I finish the FFDC Firefly rebuild videos... We can do the Peavey.
@@DominionFretWorks MINES WHITE.
great review like always. thx my friend ❤❤
Thanks ! ! ! ! for always watching. That is the best thing to see... Viewers that return due to the content " Detailed Reviews "
Commenting really does help the UA-cam AI system push the video out to other people to see... So, Thanks Again !
@@DominionFretWorksYour reviews are perfect, u dt forget nothg abt the guitar. Only a guitar lover can make such reviews.
Btw, the Red special ( replica of the Brian May guitar) from Harley Benton,could be a good next guitar to review. just my opinion ❤❤
@@colhad9505 I do polls and stuff on the main channel page ... Sometimes I ask about upcoming guitars .... There is a poll up now for a Classic Guitar View..
I think the Peavey Active Nitro is winning ... the last time I checked.
I notice sometimes you refer to your Peterson tuner as a Robertson. is Robertson a brand you use at work? This is a really nice guitar however I feel like I have to point out that a Texas Toast Challenger Level 1 cost $1299 and for $100 more you can get it with custom handwound pickups made by Dylan Talks Tone however it doesn't come with a Floyd so that may be a deciding factor. I know this isn't a custom one off from a Luthier (probably $3000) but it's nice to know there are small American guitar companies trying to pass on a savings to the customer. Thank you for the review 🍺
Ya.... I do .... LOL
Dunno why, I call it a Robertson.
I have some of Dylans pickups here... very nice pickups. The pickups in the stock Epiphone are fine. The way it is wired allows for so many different tones.
Would the Dylan Pickups be better ???? Dunno.
I have reviewed a lot of guitars.... The sound you hear is not just the pickups.... The Amp has more to do with your tone.. IMO
Not saying cheap pickups will sound like Dylans thought a great amp... not at all. But you will get more from your amp and how it is dialed in.
For me... the tones from this guitar are fine.... It hits all the marks for the tones needed to play a wide range of music.
Sometimes ... we over think things.... LOL
and chase a tone...Let the guitar speak to you. They will tell ya what they like. the feedback you get from the neck and the tone you hear will push you play new things if you bond with the guitar.
As always great in depth review still want that Zakk Firefly behind you but they are coming out with the camo bullseye now so may grab that LoL.
I sale the guitars after reviews here ...
I always do a setup ... With good strings .. I love. The String Joys right now...
Where do u live ???? No problems doing a full setup on the Zakk LP and shipping it out to you ..
I can't remember if I had ask you before or not about the Zakk LP...
Let me know and I can check on shipping cost .
@@DominionFretWorksHey Thanks for the offer! Maybe in the future if you still have it. I have my heart set on the matching tele and strat coming up this week and if I can swing it the camo LP love the Zakk LPs wish it was more creamish than white like the OG I live in the Houston Tx area for future reference
@@1965niles No Problem.... Anytime you see a review here and want the guitar... Just send a message. I try to sale to the viewer first and set it up to their liking...
Moving products keeps the funds up to get another guitar for review.
Interested in finding out how the Firefly FR Access Cut compares.
And how much $ in upgrades to make it somewhat comparable to that beauty.
I was just getting ready to do the Unboxing on the FFLP-FR...... BUT ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !
Just got home last night and theirs was a box on the porch ..... 😁
So . . . . . . it was time to review a Guitar that has had a review before on the channel but had some problems.... From other UA-camrs .. IE UA-cam channels have said the problems are fix now and it is the BEST 230.00 DOLLAR GUITAR ON AMAZON!
The last one I reviewed had
1) the worst tuners ever on any guitar I had reviewed before.
2) Had fret leveling problems... Better than the other models that I had reviewed from this company... but still not good
3) Pickups just flopped around in the routes...
We are going to see if they have INFACT fix the production problems.... and see if it really is the best bang for your buck guitar on Amazon...
LOL . . . if this review goes SOUTH... This will most likely be the last NAIL in the COFFIN for any company sending me a guitar to review... LOL
BUT ... I'm all about the truth and no company buy lines.
We will do the Firefly FFLP-FR next !
You know this channel is like a Train run off it's tracks.... Or a plane without landing gear.... You never know where it is going to land ! LOL
Great review - thanks for spending quality time on the clean settings - so many reviewers seem to focus on overdrive / distortion which doesn't help much at all. Impressive guitar - I have a nice '68 Custom and recently bought the Epi Cantrell Wino which really impressed me. I'm sure this one is just as well made . . . I'd love a Les Paul with whammy bar but not exactly in the budget right now. I do have a PRS SE 24-08 and the mIddle position with the neck split is a favourite for arpeggiated chordal stuff - on this one it sounded like perfection ! Thanks again - will check it out at my Gibson / Epi stockist.
This guitar can get so many tones..... It really is a go to guitar if you're playing many different styles of music back-to-back...
I have been playing it now for a year at this point and can say ..... It is one great guitar.
FYI ... I have seen it in Guitar Center for 999.99 ! ! ! ! !
most places have it at 1299.99 .
So, look around... You may find a deal !
Great breakdown of this guitar. I ordered mine yesterday and Tuesday can't get here fast enough. The one in the store was definitely a demo and needed major work. Hopefully, the one they ordered will truly be new and not a return. I wondered what type of quality I could expect if I do get a new one. Hopefully, the QC is consistent and the one I receive is as good as the one in this video. Looks like they hit it out of the park again. Even better I only paid $999 for mine :).
This Les Pual is great . . . . I can't get over the tones you can get from it... It is endless.
With a good amplifier this guitar does what a good guitar with good pickups should do.
This is a Players Guitar . . . as I like to call them. Great for the gigging guitarist.
When you get yours... Please come back and let everyone know how yours came... This helps other people in a BIG WAY! The more posts about the guitar from owners the better. Owners have insights on how it fits them ... How does it work for them....
Or how it just doesn't work for them.... I have played guitars that I loved .... but it just didn't fit me.... Or didn't fit my style...
Plus everyone has a way of expressing a feel... or sound... That info is good as well.
Thanks for commenting... and looking forward to you giving some feedback on yours !
Okay, Tuesday has come and gone...What was your unboxing experience? Good? Bad? Mine came about two weeks ago and it was impressive. The only thing was the quilted maple relief was small and not on fire or anything, but it is beautiful. I dread having to change the strings, so I'm going to wear out these factory ones for a while...
@@StevanHolt
Get a under plate for your FR bridge...
It is a little flat plastic slab with rubber on the bottom of it... Put that under the bridge when doing a string change...
OR
The way I do restrings on a FR bridge...
Don't cut all the strings off at one time.... Replace one string at a time leaving the old strings Intune as you replace with new ones.... Tune as you go....
The problem with removing all the strings is .... The springs pulling on the Tremolo Base Plate.... once all the strings are removed.... the Base Plate will go all the way down to the body of the guitar pinching the knife edges on the base plate to the Falcrum Screws..( Height Adjustment Screws ) if you look at the screws you will see a coned area ... the knife edge goes in this coned ( v-shaped ) area.
This will damage the knife edge of the base plate...and sometime the screws...
Replacing 1 string at a time keeps string tension on the tremolo and keeps it floating...so the knife edge stays in the grove of the height adjustment screw.
Never adjust the height of your bridge with string tension or spring tension on the base plate... This cam also damage the knife edges of the base plate.
Make sure the knife edge is not touching the screw as you adjust the height.
Mahalo for this...i think I'll try to find that block. Any idea where to get that ordered?
Also... what happens if I change to a lighter and string guage?
Great posting of this guitar.. I've been viewing many since mine arrived but yours is the best I've seen by miles and miles! Keep it up!!!
@DominionFretWorks
@@808stevan
Here is a link to the bridge block that hold the bridge in a set spot...
amzn.to/47eHScS
it just goes under the rear of the bridge plate..
That looks like a beauty. I’ve been looking at those but have held off. Agree that Epiphone has really upped their game lately. Picked up the new 59’ LP Factory Burst and it’s fabulous with the Gibson custom buckers and Gibson headstock. Also picked up the DG335…1st one came with a crack at nut (seems several had this happen), but replacement was good. (Color is not a true Pelham blue) Also really like the looks of the newer Epi 59 355s.
Will watch full review later…but really like looks of it so far. (Btw most expensive candy ever…I’m an atomic fireball fan at SW 😁)
The finish on this guitar is very deep....
almost like you could reach down in the finish....
This is also one of the best guitars I have reviewed as far as getting a lot of different tones out of it.
Really great pickups!
@@DominionFretWorks just finished & now I’m wanting to get one. (Why does this always happen??? lol)
Another solid review 👍. It’s definitely got its own voice…somewhat of a Swiss army knife. Wanted to kick myself for missing first one with the piezo, but like overall look on this one more. It’s a little bit heavier than I expected, but with the wait list you have to go with what SW has. (I’m waiting on a EVH-SA126 at the moment)…. Not sure if I’ve asked, but ever try a Wolfgang Special or USA?
Agree with Epiphone sentiment…definitely have gotten better since leadership change a few years back at Gibson and going back to basics.
I have played the Peavey Wolfgang HP2
I have not played any of the Fender / EVH stuff yet.
I have 5 or 6 guitars here to review . . . . only two of which are budget guitars.
Plus, I need to sell off a few guitars here before I do anymore orders.
But also have pedals to review.... 4 of those..... and three new amps.
and still need to finish the FFDC mod videos.... LOL
Ya.... so really have enough for the next few months to do.
I'll do another post listing the guitars here and you guys can pick the next one... Well not the next one but the one after that one..... LOL, I have already started the next guitar review.
@@DominionFretWorks just was curious on your overall impression if you had tried the EVH. I haven’t tried Peavey version, but sure it is very similar to Fender. I have a few Fender versions and really love the neck. I was initially drawn to the FFMN as it was similar in design to the original Music Man Wolfgang.
Looks like you’ve got a plate full of upcoming reviews. Looking forward to when they come out. Will keep you posted if I give in on the Lifeson as well.
Thanks for the review I’m getting this guitar by the end of the year mostly because I love Les Pauls, Rush and Lerxst so it’s perfect for me.
It is one of the best guitars I own... Great for all tones and types of music.
I grab this guitar if I'm not sure what may be played where I'm going too.... I can cover so many different tones with it.
Thanks for commenting ! ! ! ! !
@@DominionFretWorksit arrived 3 weeks ago and I absolutely love it it’s just flawless love the neck and playability.
Fun fact I got this guitar from my local guitar shop where it was set up by luthier free of charge because he did demo for the store’s yt channel and wanted the guitar to be comfortable for him and I got it on sale for $1150! So happy with it thanks for the video it was very helpful!
@@mrozu2112 Thank You for coming back and checking in..... a good setup is 150.00 to 200 dollars now days.... Plus, the guitar is selling for around 1300.00 now...
So, I would say you got a GREAT DEAL ! ! ! !
ENJOY jammin that thing ! ! ! ! its rock solid !
Beautiful Guitar Nice hard shell case... Great review Nice Playing... Cheers 🍻🥃🥃🎸🎼🎵🎶🎶🎶🎶 Actually $1,200 is a nice price for this Very Good Deal...
it is . . . . I try to remember what things are really costing now days.... Seems the 800.00 to 1400.00 dollars mark is the sweet spot for a guitar that is 100% ready to just play.... Not saying it doesn't happen with some of the budget guitars. As it has happened. but it is still hit and miss on Pickups....from what I have been seeing.... There has been 2 or three with what I would call next level pickups... The Monsoon in point... But Leo Jaymz seems to have fret problems. The last two firefly guitars I have reviewed I think have been the best Pickup/Fretworked guitars to date.
BUT ... I must say... the finish on thos Epiphone is just.... DEEP and Sweet ! and I have not seen that on a budget guitar... and with the spilt coil / phase switching and the pickups they are using in this model... WOW is it good ! OH and a real FR 1000 with a stock 37mm block... ya it is good at the price point they have it at !
Like your videos
Thank You !
Please tell others about the channel !
👍on the dB display
👍👍on the added henries spec
👍👍👍on the MusicNGear t-shirt
👍👍👍👍on the review
Here is a nice searchable table for comparing various pickup specs, including henries.
www.echoesofmars.com/pickup_data/viewer/
Your T-shirt will be sent out Monday or Tuesday....
We're heading up to a friend's wedding this weekend will be out of town...
Ohhh... My
That's some info !!!!!!!!!
Well my first ever unboxing and review video is uploaded. But it's in 3 parts. I don't know how you do this bro cuz I was nervous as all get out lol. Check it out if you get a chance
I will my friend.... Just finishing up a new video that has been uploaded to UA-cam.... Once I finish up the details window with all the INFO ... I'll watch it !
I've always hated the name Epiphone. It just sounds cheesy. Gibson should have dropped the Phone part like 40 years ago and just called it Epi , after the original founder Epi.
A lot of people call them EPI....
But maybe they do what Kentucky Fried Chicken did... No one calls them that anymore its KFC..
Maybe at some point they will do the EPI banding.