Epiphone ES Les Paul Pro - Like Chappers Les Paul only Cheaper!
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Sounds beautiful. Needs a miku pedal tho for that perfect tone
I have two parts... one that hates you for you suggesting that, and then the one that thinks you're fucking brilliant for suggesting it. I choose to side with the latter part. MIKU 4EVA.
lol
The Capt bought one the other day. Where is it?
pd4165 In his secret guitar bunker.
Crysis Music smart ass :P
Cap, let me just say, I have seen you grow a ton as a player over the years, your style is so elegant it's great. I love listening to the two of you jam together. If I may, I think it would be awesome for the two of you to just have a jam session together. Pick your favorite gear and just play over a loop or something. I love seeing that stuff personally
*This*
I've had a es339 pro for years now and it is among my favorites, for some reason I think the semi-hollowbody thing is something epiphone pulls off very well which you guys demonstrated wonderfully. I think out of all of your videos I have seen this had some of the most soulful and best sounding playing in it.
There is a company called Heritage working out of Gibson's old factory in Kalamazoo, MI that was started by some old Gibson senior employees. This was back in the mid 80s after Gibson moved to Tennessee and these guys didn't want to move their families after working at Gibson since the 50s. They make a similar guitar called the H-155M. It's top, back and sides are all made of solid maple. The top and back are book matched curly maple. The top and sides are carved. The sides are maybe .25 to .5 inches thick and the block only runs from the rim where the strap button is to just past the bridge. The neck is mahogany, and the finger board is ebony.
I don't want to be a buzzkill, but Memphis is in Tennessee
There's a Memphis in ten of the states.
DerekHartley THE Memphis - the one where that guitar is made and named after - is Memphis, tn
My thoughts exactly
Was just going to post this. They had a good factory tour when I went there years ago.
Hugh Jarreolee Americans didn't name New York. The English did.
I've always loved watching your reviews. You two are so different in style musically, you can already tell by the way you hold the guitars haha. Despite that you can always talk about the "need to know" stuff on the guitars which is exactly what people are looking for. Please keep making videos! Cheers
Hopefully you have Gibson's attention because there is one thing I think ruins a beautiful Les Paul even more than those stickers: the screw holes for the pick guard! I can't believe, in this day and age, Gibson are still drilling holes into their quadruple flame tops to accommodate a cheap pick guard. I bought a 2014 classic and they invented the clip on guard, which, imo was the best invention since sliced bread. Why not apply it to all of the models from here on out?
I guess you didn't get the memo. Memphis is in Tennessee:)
This guitar made me appreciate the shape, compact size and scale length of the Les Paul. At 7lb it is ideal for me (compared to a near 10lb LP Standard). As Rob said, it is not too bad for feedback, kind of sweet when dialed in, and less prone than my chambered Thinline Telecaster; much less prone than a full hollow body Casino (now sold). If you like varied musical styles, including Rock, Blues, Jazz this guitar is a great option.
Do damn Chapmanguitars review!! We waiting from the begining of NAMM-show! :(
"OUR NEW WEBSITE WILL BE UPDATED WITH GUITAR PHOTOGRAPHY AND SPECIFICATIONS VERY SOON" - lol
Pretty sure that won't be an impartial review !
Snooze00 saying Chapman's are poor guitars is literally saying all prs se guitars are bad, that for a fact isn't true. Every guitar made in World Music is as close to handmade as a production model can get.
yeah, while i love these guys and have been thinking of buying a chapman, i wouldnt trust a review of chapman guitars by chapman. it could be very biased even if he doesnt intend to intentionally mislead.
It's not really their fault. The first time they saw the guitars was at NAAM, and they just arrived in the U.K. so they have started taking pics for the website, and they'll film videos as soon as they can.
from what I've seen, chapman guitars get good independent reviews too
Captain, that blues solo there at the end is the best I think you've ever played. Sounded great.
Once you go hollow, you never have sorrow.
Hank Hill meh
Hank Hill dude...delete this before it tarnishes your witty reputation
How's Buck Strickland been treating you lately?
Brought a wine read one today! I'm so satisfied. It's my first "expensive" guitar, my playing got so much better instantly. "Can't You Hear Me Knocking?" with the Rolling Stones is the perfect song for this guitar. It works so well with different tunings.
Some of the best soulful playing I have heard from you rob! Really nice sound
good job standing up for yourself Rory! You're not a dog meant to do tricks when your masters tell you! You put that Wine Red version up when YOU want to! Lmao :D
for the money literally no one can go wrong with an Epiphone
Epis are very good and great guitars!!! Thay are Professional guitars and sound so good!!! Epis are so so good made guitars, and that for this price its unbelievable!!! Absolute worth every money!!!
Am I the only one who likes the massive feedback you get?
I bought the Wind red one about a month ago and love it all around. Getting amazing versatile tones out of it, the build quality is excellent, it can be clean and crisp or right out dirty! It's my go to now, I highly recommend it, it's gorgeous too....
RJ Wilder do you have any guitars you could compare it to? Also how thin is the neck. Congratulations btw!
I bought one , is it me or does the Action just sit to high even after adjusting
@@b-stainton123 Neck feels fine to me, same as the Epi LP Standard that I had previously. Think they call it a slim taper D profile. In contrast, the 'Traditional' LP apparently has an older/thicker style neck; probably not suite me.
PLEASE! Review the epiphone Es 175 pros, I haven't been able to find a good review of them and I love your guy's reviews.
Love y'alls stuff Chap. I start my morning with a cup of coffee and one of your videos. Keep being bad ass.
BUSHWOOKIE18 haha same i get ready while i listen
I swear that Centered and One riff send chills down the back of my neck every time. Lovely guitar!
These are beautiful guitars! I feel like the stigma of owning an Epiphone is no longer justified. These seem much nicer than the maple necked guitars that Gibson is currently putting out.
I hope you realize Memphis isn't in Georgia. It's in Tennessee. Just an fyi! Congrats on the new born, Rob!
Beautiful guitar! Congrats on mini Chappers! BTW, how did this happen? Did you play Eruption too many times??!!
damnn...respect sir
Well, it's not called cock rock for nothing! BOOM TISH!
Memphis is in Tennessee not georgia...
It's in Egypt. Not sure why people keep getting this confused.
It's actually on Alderaan smh
You guys are stupid. Georgia is in the third dimension of the omniversal universes where time doesn't exist and reality exists on a whole other plane of existance.
was*
Steven Alwine you are so dumb.. memphis is its own country
Loving Bea and Pete's subtitles! :)
Just bought one of these guitars at my local Guitar shop...new old stock,and man this Guitar is my dream Guitar...good luck finding one now tho...hard to find!
Yes hard to find now. Great guitar.
My favorite playing from Rob I've seen in a long time.
6:45 Please Lee:
Coil Split = Bypass one of the coils from a humbucker so you get a single coil output.
Coil Tap = Use part of the coil (or coils) from a pickup, so you bypass part of the windings and end up with a thinner sound.
You can still put two coil-tapped humbucker coils in series and end up with a coil-tapped humbucker (that negates ambient EM noise)
However when you coil-split a humbucker, you will always end up with a single coil (since you're completly bypassing the other coil, hence coil split), and with the associated "hum bucking".
I have a few Les Paul's including the Epiphone Florentine and a Gibson ES. I just tried this in Sam Ash and was very impressed. Build quality is superb and acoustically it sounded great. I plugged into both a Twin and a Princeton and wow, just blown away. For those on a budget don't let the MIC sticker or Epiphone logo scare you. I liked it so much I'm going to go back and buy it even with my others.
Nice! I really want the Gibson version of the ES Les Paul, but the Epiphone seems like much better value.
Did you buy the Epi LP ES Pro? How does it compare to your Epi Florentine? In particular on the bridge PuP? Which one sounds more like a Standard LP? I'm guessing the Florentine because it is heavier/more solid (smaller chambers)? I just bought the Epi LP ES Pro, it's a beauty, versatile, and light, but it does lack the classic LP tight tone on bridge PuP. Well it is a semi hollow ES flavour, so this is an understandable trade off.
Update: The pickup height was far too high on my ES, I lowered them and now the guitar sings! My Epi Standard (boat anchor) will be sold on!
SaxJockey only seeing this now. Ironically I’ve been playing my Florentine a lot lately. I never went back for the ES pro. Pickups are the same I believe. Btw mine has incredible sustain. I am considering selling my Epi standard (with Gibson internals) as I do play my Gibson studio deluxe and ri’s most.
@@edwardprete Thanks for the reply. I am very happy with my Epi ES Pro, I sold the solid (boat anchor) LP Standard. To get the best from the LP ES (for my taste) I adjusted the pole pieces on both PuPs slightly (mainly the bridge). I raised the middle poles (DG) slightly, that gave a better balance on chords. Apparently the ES body tends to emphasise the bass and treble and it seemed to lack the mid-range of a solid LP. The minor adjustment made a big improvement and nice balance.
You are a monster guitarist. I came across you watching Lombardozzi guitar videos...I contacted Sean and asked him about you...you have some great technique but some soul and feeling to your style.
Nugent has been rocking hollow body Byrdlands forever, and man he's LOUD. These kind of have a bit of that vibe.
Hey Guys...great stuff. I managed to find a NOS ES here. Picking it up tomorrow. I will record with it on a good quality valve amp. The reason for hollow body guitars( correct me if I'm wrong), they were pre electricity guitars or weak signal electrics on stage."THE" whole purpose of a guitar is resonance, the more the better at the proper frequency. Wood type, shape, among many other things all play a part in how a guitar sounds.These things are meant to "vibrate" . I really like how this epi hollow brings out more bass , which the solid versions seem to lack clear bass, unless you pour enough effects on...I ordered the same one as Lee demos here. Awesome channel .You guys are a thorough, no bs," say it like it is" bunch. Glad you are here. Don't go anywhere, we need you...All the best.
Goosebumps where made during Capt's jam at the end
Have you guys ever done a video on cleaning a guitar or maintenance?
John Taylor 🤣 brilliant
Randy Shartiger is your man.
I wasn't sure at first, butOMG HEARING THAT LEVEL OF SUSTAIN MADE ME EARGASM. this is my next guitar
Did you get one?
* Chappers' (the apostrophe is missing)
KhronX i read that as "the catastrophe is missing" and had to come back and re-read it
Oh get your mind out of the gutter! :P
+zphoto88 Well the catastrophe is far from missing. The catastrophe is Chappers naming is guitar Georgia, because of Memphis, when Memphis is not even in Georgia, it is Tennessee.
Production value, as always, is great.
Chappers Les Paul - Like Epiphone ES Les Paul Pro only... Chapper.
I show myself out.
Not until after you're punished. I don't make the rules, sorry.
SZCZERZO KŁY that’s actually what I read the title as LOL
Epiphone and Gibson, I am totally agreeing with Lee's point about the control stickers. A neck tag with the control layout is much better than disrupting the fine look and finishes of your guitars.
It's amazing how much choice today's guitarists or guitar students have, at bottom prices. Decent to very good quality for near ridiculous prices. And the same goes for lessons. You can learn just about anything with video, slow speed, at your own pace, and do it on great quality good looking instruments.
Congrats on ya baby Chappas! Great vid man!
That last blues jam were f***ing sweet! :)
i bought a epiphone lp custom and i am always impressed by the sound of the PRO pickups. even prefer them to the 490 in my gibson sg
I love this guitar so much bought one and love it more as i can
Enjoy it. It is a very versatile guitar, and a pleasure to play (lightweight).
Beautiful Sustain!
Perfect Guitar!
Really lovely playing guys. I much prefer Rob's melodic style than his shredding & constant pinch harmonics.
The Capt. didn't disappoint w/that bluesy riff.
Should’ve played an actual solid body Les Paul along with the semi to compsre
I have an epiphone Dot with some Seymour Duncan's in it and the sounds are amazing. The custom/hybrid is great for that QOTSA sound 🤘🏽
The playing was sexy in this one
bXd watches Chappers and The Captain. :D YES
the bakerXdickhead has spoken truth xD
He fills up on that sex juice
I jacked off to this video. Better than horse porn by far! 😁👍
CHEAH!
I got a silverburst not even five months ago, and absolutely love it. It sounds just like a Les Paul should. Now you're dangling this juicy piece of meat in front of me. I'm not made of money! You guys should do a top 10 favorite tube amps. I need something new to play some blues, rock, and punk on.
Thanks for te video- I have tested this very model today for one hour- Beautiful guitar - and I have to say I like it very much - either the feeling of the neck and the sound - splittable pick ups don't look like making a very strong impact - one main problem !!! I have been playing for almost one hour as said and I needed to tune the guitar several times - Now I don't' know if this was my one or is this a normal thing for this guitar? (sure I know already of the famous straggle Gibson and similar have with tuning but I think it was too much - In a gig probably would stay in tune for one song only) - Any suggestion or comment ? any hint? any advise? - Thanks again - Mauro
I have this guitar. It keeps tune OK (for a Les Paul). Maybe the one you tried had fresh strings (not stretched) or/and no lubrication on the nut/bridge.
Its 2019 and Epiphones in Australia still come with all the marketing stickers (the ones I've seen). I agree with Capt'n that the guitars look more high end if Epiphone just keep the info at the hang tag.
Rob and Cap, I'm really Surprised on how well you 2 play Guitar!! Keep On Rocking!!!
I think those stickers serve dual function though. If you pick up a guitar at a guitar shop, usually it has scratches around the controls, the pickgaurd and finger prints all over the pickups. Some people, like me, like to be able to remove these stickers at home with a fresh brand new guitar, sans "Lot Damage". More importantly.. have Epiphone begun making guitars with the last 5-6 frets that don't fret out at reasonable action yet? Every single Epiphone I've ever laid my hands on (and thats a heap) has the same problem with the last 5-6 frets. It's like they give up a the manufacturing plant. Some Gibson's too. But for sure every single Epi I've ever touched. Solved only by tapering those frets and recrowning.
Great to see a comment from a guitar tech who knows what he's talking about. More informative than the one's on who's the better player and what tunes they're playing. Could you offer your opinion on a criticism on this guitar than I read on Musiciansfriend. A reviewer didn't like that the centre inner board stopped at the bridge and didn't extend to the end of the guitar therefore there wasn't enough meat for the strap button to screw into. Is this a valid concern?.
Now that is my kind of guitar - ideal size, f-holes just beautiful
Sounds like they have a very musical tone to them, really nice for that price.
I have a few Epiphones and I often record with them over my Gibson’s
Not sure if it's the guitars, something in Rob's playing, but to me personally this demo and the one for Ibanez RG6PCM sounded really really great. Same amp in both, and it's not the first time they use it, but I am practically in love with the sound and those guitars
Ahhhh!!! That's the sound I've had in my head for soooo long. Awesome riff at 8.30 - 8.47 and love the Captain's face at 8.38 (i made the same face). What chords you playing Rob?
I've gotten so that I jam with you guys on these videos. Usually with my ML2 gold top or my Les Paul.
Here’s a blindfold test for you: have someone from across the pond like fellow UA-camr, Darrell Braun, come play Epiphone vs Gibson. That could be fun. Btw, nice work guys. Always enjoyable!
love the quality of sound freakin awesome
8:30 rob plays his riff great riff great overdriven tone really does have a unique voice compared to the solidbody les paul and semi hollow 335
I always loved ES Les Pauls and in the last Months Epiphone Guitars get more and more serious. When Rob bought Georgia I started to search for affordable ES LPs, now Epiphone gave us these Guitars and I love this warm and resonating tone. But I postponed my Drivers License to get a used Marshall for 1200€ so I have to wait until I have the drivers license and a Car. But I want these Guitars now. It's sad.
I agree they are not Les Paul sounding but I disagree on the 335 reference, these guitars are more ES in character than you found. I have one and it nails 335 tones, if I was to try and measure it I'd say they are 90% ES 335.
That jam at the start of the video had such a EX YU rock sound.
Prve pesme koje su mi pale na pamet su te noci kada si se udavala i sve jos mirise na nju... sve te balade sa razlaganjem akorada u pozadini zajedno sa bas takvim tonom gitare.
PA TO JE TAJ TON KAO STVOREN ZA TO.
msm da su oni inace svirali na hollow body gitari sa slicnim oblikom...
Did the captain visit a dubious crossroad lately...his guitar playing improved cnsiderably...as of late.
Nice solo there captain!
Cap that was your best guitar solo cheers more blues baby , Peace and Play on
The baby cousin if that is indeed the similar model to what i have at home is a wonderful guitar to play acoustically, however tracking with it is a really sad story. I even switched to a different pickup on the bridge but it still sounds complete bs. Any idea what pickups to put in it? Maybe in a test in the future (maybe you've done this) Test Epi vs Gibson, but with better pickups, see if you still can tell the difference :)
Some solid Epiphones (despite the mostly hollow bodies!) Very nice. I dig the wine red one.
Man. I have to say I love riffy Chappers more than shreddy Chappers. Also. If you live the hollow LP's so much, look at the solidbody Gretsch guitars with a TV Jones PowerTron Plus (they're not solid and those pickups are pure ROCK)
Do I hear a blindfold shootout on the horizon? EsLp forever!
Does the ES stand for empty sides?
Stands for Electric Spanish, whatever the hell that means hahaha
i believe electric spanish but empty sides sure does make sense!
Electric Spanish played upright like a Spanish guitar, opposed to HS, Hawaiian Slide, which is played lap style.
Extra Spinach? Electric Sausage?
It stands for Electronically Stabilized. There is a GPS unit that is connected to the pickups which alter their impedance depending on how long the day is for that time of year.
This or a Sheraton? Wanting a semi acoustic to use as a “living room” guitar i.e. acoustic widdling and chord playing on a chilled Saturday evening. Help!
Def. the ES-LP or a ES-339. The 335-shaped Sheraton is quite a big guitar.
Whilst I do agree about the stickers looking tacky, there is something very satisfying about taking them off of the pickup covers when you take your new guitar home. Of course, they could be left on the stock versions of the guitars that customers get rather than the ones on display.
*+Leejk* You're right, it's just as satisfying as peeling the screen protector off of a new cell phone.
Great sound. Got a little Michael Schenker in you today. Sounds great.
this is probably the only way i'll own a les paul, they're normally too heavy for me... they look a lot nicer with the f holes too, which i consider more than i arguably should
Just bought a very nice used one in Wine Red, flame maple top; it's beautiful. It weights in at 7lbs, which is a pleasing weight, as opposed to my solid Epi LP Standard at 9lb 10oz....which will be sold on!
But you lose that sustain.....oh the sustain
@@JS-te4gz It does have pretty good sustain. Just been playing it back to back with my Epi LP Standard. Rob and Lee are correct it does not sound the same as a LP; in particular it does not have that classic tighten LP tone on the bridge PuP. My Standard has Alnico Classic and Classic Plus PuPs. The ES Pro has Probucker-2 and Probucker-3 coil split PuPs (same as the LP Standard Pro). So I guess the tone of the ES Pro is down to its semi hollow maple ply construction, rather than the Alnico Classic Vs Probucker PuP?
Update: I noticed that the PuPs on my used ES were set way too high. I lowered them to around the Spec values; it sounds a lot better now, sustain is better. I suspect the PuPs were adversely affecting the natural string oscillations.
For those wondering about how they are constructed, the video below shows the insides of the Gibson Les Paul ES. The Epi is the same, I checked mine using a torch/flashlight through the f holes:
ua-cam.com/video/huVwKq_iOXY/v-deo.html
"...people will work it out..." Dig it!
How does chappers do that thing where he sustains a note and it changes to a harmonic? He did it at the end of the song they played in the beginning but I can't figure out how to do it
A very airy Les Paul very open very nice for my bad neck how much does it weigh ?
And here I was thinking that this would be a fairly expensive Epi, yay! I believe I need one of these in my life.
Sounds beautiful 😍
Hey chaps, what reverb is Chappers using in this video? Sounds great here!
Thanks, guys!
Greetings from Copenhagen !!
I have just send one of these back. It is NOT ligtweight. The nut was so badly cut, that the pinching of 4 strings, made it impossible to tune. Nice with the Groover tuners, but the weight makes the guitar nose dive. Usual not rounded fretends and rough frets. It will play allright after a pro setup, but that should not be nescesary
A beginner with this as a gift? A week later he plays the trumpet !!
Very, very good: The Probuckers are really, really nice. Beats much more expensive PU's.
Fantastic for clean blues with the PU's split. But you already knew that....
What's the difference between this and the Epiphone Florentine? I played one at my local store and really really liked it. If I got that, would I be missing anything VS the ES Pro?
Seems that the Florentine is made of Mahogany with 2 hollowed out cavities, while the ES LP is an archtop construction of hollowed out Maple with a small center block. Also, Florentine only has binding on the top of the body and vintage looking tuners. The ES LP has binding on the top and bottom of the body and metal tuners. Lastly Florentine has no pickguard.
Informative video, good demo of clean and driven tones; it helped me choose the Epi LP ES Pro - it's a great guitar. I would not say it is the weight of an acoustic guitar (my acoustic is 4lb 5oz). My ES weights a decent 7lb, similar to an Epi SG G400 Pro (7lb 3oz) and is only 1lb less than my Squier Standard Strat.
Does Georgia have a flat top?
P.S.: My favorite local shop always takes all the stickers from the epis :D Please try the Epi Casino Coupe it's too a semi-hollow small body guitar I loved it when I tried it, amazing feel!
When is the review of the new Chapman guitars coming out? checking the website everyday and seeing the update message is soul crushing. also i wanna know how i can buy the new Bea sig :p.
That trans black one is bite the back of your hand gorgeous.
9:45 Oh, hello Centered and One nice to see you here
Been considering getting myself an Epiphone ES339, as I the Gibson version is just too dear to carry to just any gig, when I came across this ES-LP Epiphone which I think is great for blues, rock N Roll my question is, will it also make a good jazz box? (Does Robby hate Jazz? Lol😂😂😂). Thank you.
He no reply. Me sad.
Rob, what is the switching principle pickups while playing the guitar?
Hi chappers, Sorry to ask over here but can you tell witch one is the cheapest Chapman guitar available? Please
I really thought they'd mention the 2014 Epiphone Les Paul Florentine, which is a remarkably similar guitar they did a video demo on back then. Disappointed that they didn't.
Maybe they forgot, they play so many guitars. I'd be interested to know how they compare. I assume the Florentine sounds more like a LP because the body is made from mahogany with some chambering, whereas the body of the ES is a true ES construction of maple ply (more air) with a small mahogany centre block. I have the ES, it's a great guitar.
This is not the same as the Florentine. The ES has a Maple body, Florentine has a mahogany body but biggest dif is the ES is truly an ES style archtop in the shape of an LP (no access to from body back so changing electronics would be a challenge). It is a hollow body (has a center block but is still one chamber, the Florentine is partially hollow out with 2 chambers on each side of the center block. I have the ES LP and absolutely love it, great versatile tones out it.
OK - thanks for that (6 years later) great overview. Just came across one of these, same as the Cherry Burst one on the left at a friendly price . . . thinking about it (I'm a Les Paul guy - but no interest in 335s so . . . why not?). Cheers.
Hey Rob. Did you use some rogaine? You seem to have more hair than you used to.
I get the sense, that you guys aren't too keen on these guitars. But now you've got me all curious so I'm going to have to find one and try it out. They sound different. Definitely different. Weird!