Gibson Studios are like 2 grand now and they try and move certain Epi's well into the $1,400+ range. Absolutely wild to me. I get collector's like Trog are into it, but as a player I can get a whole lot MORE guitar for less from other companies that seem to respect my wallet and brain a lot more.
Sucks because I would rather give a U.S. guitar manufacturer money. I know prs is doing some great import work and if I had to, I would do that but when it comes to a Gibson, I just keep multiple eyes out for a good priced used one. All us regular players can do..
Ive come to the conclusion that if you want to support US made guitars, find a luthier and get a custom guitar built for you. Much better, i myself started making my own guitars because of this
Yeah but the MOP is embedded in garbage Laurel - Laurel and/or Pau Ferro is the reason I sold my Epis - a '58 LE Korina Explorer and Muse SG - both had GREAT neck grinds and looked boss, but BOTH constantly reminded me they didn't feel like my Iommi Gibson SG's butter smooth yet hard fretboard, no hint of sandy or grain feel while bending and sliding. They had to go. But why oh why does my beater Epi SG w/KillPot have a "rosewood" board at $179 that I don't mind? I just don't get it.
Unfortunately, it is not made in Japan, like the Elitist Tak guitars. I suggest seeking out older, Elitist versions which are made in Japan and will give most Gibsons a run for their money. Easy and quick way to tell the difference is the headstock angle, which on Japanese Epiphones can be determined by having the same two screw TRC and the same truss rod adjustment nut as a Gibson. If you are going to buy a Tak Matsumoto, get a real one that is made in Japan. Oh! And if the headstock is really important to you, if you get a Japanese domestic market Epiphone, it will have the Gibson headstock as well. I prefer the export Elitist 'Tombstone' headstock myself.
didn't know MIJ Epiphone exist, i knew Korean made epip back then, i think not many brand use gibson style truss rob,other one is Japanese made tokai , never try law suit era Japanese guitarr, must be interesting ,even now some Japanese guitar brand like tokai cant sell in USA because copyright, still exact same headstock, , lot of cool guitar from Japan, other one i think really cool is tripe p90 strart ,exact same fender headstock, called navigator or something ,like a sub brand from ESP.
@@barcham lived in Japan for 18 months while in the Navy who had us studying Toyota’s efficiency philosophies and practices so we could fine tune our aircraft maintenance procedures helped a ton. Japanese manufacturing is amazing and the factory workers are all skilled artisans not exploited labor. That’s the difference. In both cost and quantity.
@@bukwok Oh! Regarding the truss rod... to use a two screw cover and the same type of truss rod as a Gibson, the guitar needs to have the same headstock angle, which regular Epiphones do not have, but the Elitist guitars, and other Japanese Epiphones do have. There are also Japanese made Epiphones with a lacquer finish and a Gibson headstock that are NOT Elitist series, those are even harder to find. And another series of Epiphones that is worth seeking out are those made in Czech Republic at the Bohemia plant. They are also basically individually hand made and very high quality. Can usually get those at a good price because few people know what they are and sell them for low prices thinking they are Korean made.
Considering the quality of the Chinese guitars I've tried recently I think the whole "dismiss an instrument solely based on its country of origin" feels so incredibly dated. Sure they pumped out so much crap a long while ago, and some factories still do of course, but the good and more expensive stuff is great. Especially from bigger brands with their dedicated factories.
If I wasn't saving for a Gibson Gold Top, I would actually look at one of these. First of the Epiphone inspired guitars to really catch my attention. Rad, man.
I have one of the IBG '58 korina Epiphone Explorers that came out last year. Those are amazing. I would definitely get this one too but I already have a Gibson gold top.
Same as me!!! I’m getting my gold top too, really soon. Only thing is I want p90s and I really don’t want it all gold hence GOLD TOP. Or I would be all over this version.
A long tenon neck might require some extra time and work but it's not going to take forever to build... Moreover, any skilled luthier or worker with the right equipment would be able to accomplish that anywhere in the world... I own a few Epiphones made in Korea in the late 90's with long tenons and they were really affordable when I bought them back then...
There was a company called CreamTone that made wide bevel truss rod covers that fit Epiphone for the longest time. Out of nowhere they stopped selling them a couple years ago. Now I know why they stopped selling them. Epiphone started making wide bevel truss rod covers as a spec. Love it.
Hi from the bottom of the boot deep south Louisiana. My Trad Pro III has a regular stop bar with intonatatable bridge , zebra bobbin Burst Bucker Pros, no pickguard bronze bonnet control knobs , an Indian laurel fret board. Which is streaky . Grover style tuners with bean shaped tips . A darling red back in a natural finish with creme covers over the switch and control access. And the top is what looks like double gold with a pearl and gold finish. Looks like finely ground pearl and gold. All hardware is chrome. Almost forgot the pickups are split coil. Plays and sounds great. The neck is 60s style but not sure of radius. Inlays are like the ones on the review LP. Side markers are black.
@@jonathanhudak2059 yes it's is an Epiphone I bought it in 2018 . It was one of many they had hanging on walls apparently out of reach . Didn't look like anyone ever played it as the strings were a little tarnished . I changed them out did my set up after a quick cleaning . It's one that is in my regular rotation. Along with an 83 Studio , 2014 Studio , a Casino which I got in January and bought the 14 Studio after seeing it on Trogley's guitar hunting episode. Same with the 83 . Another guitar hunting episode a couple years earlier. And also a Epiphone J200 and am American Special Telecaster all in my rotation. Just like Austin which one I'm playing on depends on what I'm playing. Though mostly I've little by little been trying to learn Carry on My Wayward Son. And the opening song on a TV series I love called Supernatural. I've got 15 more guitars that I try to rotate in here and there depending on what I'm feeling like playing.
@clarkbabin9799 thanks for sharing! Sounds like you got a nice N.O.S. piece! Sounds like you like your Les Paul Studios 👍. Nice on your Casino also. I've never owned an electric semi hollow body. Interesting that another guitar you go back to is a Telecaster. Remember when the Studios (late 90s early 2000s I'm thinking) were seemingly inexpensive like $1,000-1,1000 and were well spec'd out guitars?
@@jonathanhudak2059 Like I said I saw both on different Trogley's guitar hunting videos. About two years apart. One was the 83 Greenburst with Seymour Duncans a first gen Studio. The other a 2013 Studio on a guitar hunting video in January this year. It has 57 classics with coil splitting. Totally different guitars. I happen to have bought two epiphone SGs also directly from Austin. One was a Pelham Blue with P 90s the other was a 61 Reissue of the Gibson with the Lyre Tremelo and I'm thinking it's mini humbuckers although it could be P 90s.
There is something special about a Les Paul gold top. This is a beautiful guitar and it sounds good too. Wouldn't mind owning it with the exception of the fat neck
I like it. It is, what it is. I use the same p.o. cap in my gold 335. I also sanded the neck finish off too. The clearcoat they use now is to thick and slows me down.
Sadly its got humbuckers in it ... I really would love a R4 Goldtop from Epiphone (or even Gibson US Standard instead of custom) I know its kinda a downgrade to the full 2piece abr style bridge, but you gotta love the simplicity of the wraparound bridge.
There's a guy in Fort Wayne selling this... reply if you want more info: "I have a 1977 Gibson Explorer, the first year of their reissue, that I'm going to be selling. I haven't played it for 30+ years, and it was a warhorse so it needs some work. The hardware is all original except I put a DiMarzio pickup in the bridge position - but all the hardware was gold-plated so it's all worn down and the tuning pegs weren't all that great to begin with. My son has no interest in it and it's just gathering dust. "
I’m starting to think if Gibson had some guitars made in their high end Epiphone plant, they might end up being pretty great. Ole Trog went up and down this guitar and didn’t really find any imperfections. Amazing! 🤯 Is fret board chatter a Gibson feature or a fail?
It’s cool we are getting these guitars in the US market but epiphones are getting expensive. And for the “affordable” option of getting a Gibson it really isn’t a budget friendly brand.
@ right and there are cheaper alternatives that are blowing them out of the water. This would be an awesome 7-800 epiphone but for the money to get one I’d be able to pick up an actual Gibson
I’m not buying another Epiphone until they go to the open-book on *all* of the Gibson copies. Fender doesn’t punish me with a garbage headstock when I buy a Squire.
I will say that makes this Epiphone way more appealing. I don’t care for the Epiphone headstock and this works for me. Unfortunately I’m saving my for either a Goldtop P90 or a Gretsch Penguins. I’ve been torturing myself for a year trying to decide and waiting for a new Penguin model to catch my eyes. The only drawback to Gretsch is some of their signature guitars are of people I could care less about or never heard of. Not buying for the person but if it has a name attached they should be relevant.
Trogly ‼️‼️ ‼️‼️‼️ you should add it into your show like a few minutes of comments questions. Just do something like tell everybody to put a question mark at the beginning of their comment so it doesn’t take you a long time to find the questions 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 please Trogly I think it would be a hit ‼️ and the last I really hope you read this comment 🙏🏼
I have a 70s Epiphone et276, rosewood board, dot inlays , dual humbuckers , and wrap tail, but Coronet body style, so this is very epiphone , which for 75% of the players is good enough out there
@@the.communistEvery single thing has gone up in price since the pandemic. This is also a signature model. There are the lower budget epiphones still way under $1000 and even cheaper used ones out there on Reverb. Zip it 🤐 and buy any of those. But you don’t want to really buy, you just want to complain
Isn't it weird how tastes go? You like the zebras, I would never even consider owning a guitar with zebras or any exposed humbuckers. Covers for me. Hey, we like what we like.
I wish this model came with P90’s, you know, like a 55’ Paul. I get it’s a Tak signature, but still, I’d definitely pull the trigger if this was loaded with P90’s! And props to any artist who doesn’t slap their name on their signature. Not like they would ever make a signature guitar based on me, but my first request to the manufacturer would be for it not having my name on it. Plus, I think not having the artist logo or name on it helps move guitars because a buyer might be put off because they hate the artist. I know I’ve passed on some guitars for that reason. It’s a petty move, but it’s my money!
This Tak 1955 Epi All Gold LP is totally gorgeous! We'll see how it prices out in Canada with our high exchange rate and dealer monopoly, so far no listings.
@Trog Wow thanks! I'll pass as I'm on a senior pension and my Gibson budget tops out at about $1300CAD, which was good for Tributes and used so far. I was just hoping to see one in a store and check it out.
@@jimmyjames2022 Love my 2013 Godin xtsa in transparent black. Electric, acoustic and synth all in one guitar. It will be my #1 this weekend at an outdoor concert. Also a 2016 Gibson Les Paul Classic Goldtop and 2022 Gibson Flying V in Antique Natural. But the Godin is so versatile!
This cool cat looks like Jon Bon Jovi back in the day❤ Strap locks💘 That nice thick neck with the thick paint is going to sound wonderfull🇬🇧 Mother of Pearl yes💘 Nice piece. Trogly I love the guitars but I now watch to see you play!🇬🇧♥️🦉👻🎄
Super random question. Do we have a rough estimate of how many of the 50’s gold tops also had gold backs? The internet makes it very hard to search for this answer haha. (3:17)
Pickups are a little shrill with noticeably absent bottom end. Could be the rig but I don’t generally get that from other guitars you play. I’m usually a treble guy, tone knob on zero. Beautiful guitar but definitely change the pickups. That capacitor kinda feels orange drop which I’m from vast experimentation I must admit I’m a bumblebee guy
I know you hate double cuts, you’ve said as much, Austin but you also said we were going to get a review of the new Les Paul Double Cut Junior. Is that still happening?
I wonder if this is part of a bigger plan by Gibson? Make Epiphone the 'standard' guitar, while Gibsons will become the higher end (eg reissues), all of which have the Murphy Lab aged finish at an added premium?
It appears as if Epiphone still can't get the body binding quite right. More of it should wrap over onto the top. The LP logo is too Yellow, not gold enough. Once you see it, it really can't be unseen.
I do like it's all gold finish, yea the entry level Gibson's are ridiculous prices, so if I need a Les Paul I'm going have to pay for a high end epi, and that's fine but only if it's build and quality represents its price tag, in the past Epiphone were hit and miss, some felt good and others not.
Really liked the clarity of sound. Also, the all gold. Not gonna pay that much for an Epiphone, though. Too many other higher end choices at that price point. Ibanez, Tokai, etc. Just my opinion and I realize that opinions are like bellybuttons… everybody has one…
Who’s gana pay that for a Epiphone! you Americans crack me up. Here in Australia the Epiphone’s with Gibson shape headstock are $2500 AUD, Dave Grohl & Adam jones models are $2,800 AUD
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Gibson Studios are like 2 grand now and they try and move certain Epi's well into the $1,400+ range. Absolutely wild to me. I get collector's like Trog are into it, but as a player I can get a whole lot MORE guitar for less from other companies that seem to respect my wallet and brain a lot more.
Sucks because I would rather give a U.S. guitar manufacturer money. I know prs is doing some great import work and if I had to, I would do that but when it comes to a Gibson, I just keep multiple eyes out for a good priced used one. All us regular players can do..
Define “like 2 grand”. Do you mean $1,600? It’s a pretty big difference if you ask me.
Ive come to the conclusion that if you want to support US made guitars, find a luthier and get a custom guitar built for you. Much better, i myself started making my own guitars because of this
Gibson holds more value than cheaper brands. Keep it, play it and you can sell it for above what you paid for it.
@ most brands are owned by private equity. Companies in general are trying to make money from us. That’s how the economy works
13:34 I salute you for playing the riff on Tak Matsumoto's song! ありがとうございます！🙏
Wait, so this epi gets MOP inlays, but a 3K Gibson gets acrylic inlays? That seems wrong to me but I still love my Gibsons.
Yes crazy
The acrylic ones are a vintage accurate spec.
Huh? My sg modern was 500 less than 3k and it has real MOP
Yeah but the MOP is embedded in garbage Laurel - Laurel and/or Pau Ferro is the reason I sold my Epis - a '58 LE Korina Explorer and Muse SG - both had GREAT neck grinds and looked boss, but BOTH constantly reminded me they didn't feel like my Iommi Gibson SG's butter smooth yet hard fretboard, no hint of sandy or grain feel while bending and sliding. They had to go. But why oh why does my beater Epi SG w/KillPot have a "rosewood" board at $179 that I don't mind? I just don't get it.
Thinking the same thing!
Unfortunately, it is not made in Japan, like the Elitist Tak guitars. I suggest seeking out older, Elitist versions which are made in Japan and will give most Gibsons a run for their money. Easy and quick way to tell the difference is the headstock angle, which on Japanese Epiphones can be determined by having the same two screw TRC and the same truss rod adjustment nut as a Gibson. If you are going to buy a Tak Matsumoto, get a real one that is made in Japan. Oh! And if the headstock is really important to you, if you get a Japanese domestic market Epiphone, it will have the Gibson headstock as well. I prefer the export Elitist 'Tombstone' headstock myself.
I have the tombstone giant headstock on my Elitist Casino.
Yeah , i prefer the big headstock and mine has abalone "Epiphone" logo.
didn't know MIJ Epiphone exist, i knew Korean made epip back then, i think not many brand use gibson style truss rob,other one is Japanese made tokai , never try law suit era Japanese guitarr, must be interesting ,even now some Japanese guitar brand like tokai cant sell in USA because copyright, still exact same headstock, , lot of cool guitar from Japan, other one i think really cool is tripe p90 strart ,exact same fender headstock, called navigator or something ,like a sub brand from ESP.
@@barcham lived in Japan for 18 months while in the Navy who had us studying Toyota’s efficiency philosophies and practices so we could fine tune our aircraft maintenance procedures helped a ton. Japanese manufacturing is amazing and the factory workers are all skilled artisans not exploited labor. That’s the difference. In both cost and quantity.
@@bukwok Oh! Regarding the truss rod... to use a two screw cover and the same type of truss rod as a Gibson, the guitar needs to have the same headstock angle, which regular Epiphones do not have, but the Elitist guitars, and other Japanese Epiphones do have. There are also Japanese made Epiphones with a lacquer finish and a Gibson headstock that are NOT Elitist series, those are even harder to find.
And another series of Epiphones that is worth seeking out are those made in Czech Republic at the Bohemia plant. They are also basically individually hand made and very high quality. Can usually get those at a good price because few people know what they are and sell them for low prices thinking they are Korean made.
Considering the quality of the Chinese guitars I've tried recently I think the whole "dismiss an instrument solely based on its country of origin" feels so incredibly dated. Sure they pumped out so much crap a long while ago, and some factories still do of course, but the good and more expensive stuff is great. Especially from bigger brands with their dedicated factories.
If I wasn't saving for a Gibson Gold Top, I would actually look at one of these. First of the Epiphone inspired guitars to really catch my attention. Rad, man.
Great, I forgot I wanted a Gold top. Toooo many dang cool guitars !!! lol
I have one of the IBG '58 korina Epiphone Explorers that came out last year. Those are amazing. I would definitely get this one too but I already have a Gibson gold top.
Same as me!!! I’m getting my gold top too, really soon. Only thing is I want p90s and I really don’t want it all gold hence GOLD TOP. Or I would be all over this version.
Wait, so a long-neck tenon doesn't have to cost five thousand dollars? That suddenly makes me rethink some of my dream guitars.
A long tenon neck might require some extra time and work but it's not going to take forever to build...
Moreover, any skilled luthier or worker with the right equipment would be able to accomplish that anywhere in the world...
I own a few Epiphones made in Korea in the late 90's with long tenons and they were really affordable when I bought them back then...
Does the length of the tenon really make a difference? Like, really really, or just on internet forums?
even Epiphones more affordable LP's have a long neck tenon.
There was a company called CreamTone that made wide bevel truss rod covers that fit Epiphone for the longest time. Out of nowhere they stopped selling them a couple years ago. Now I know why they stopped selling them. Epiphone started making wide bevel truss rod covers as a spec. Love it.
Might be my favorite spec epi!
Love all the specs on this one, I love that it has a chunky neck profile.
I’ll keep an eye out for a used one in the future.
This used one is available now on my website
That Epiphone works for me. ITs a gold top. Hell yeah.
Hello from Alaska.
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Cool ‘1955’ guitar … and something different!
Hi from the bottom of the boot deep south Louisiana. My Trad Pro III has a regular stop bar with intonatatable bridge , zebra bobbin Burst Bucker Pros, no pickguard bronze bonnet control knobs , an Indian laurel fret board. Which is streaky . Grover style tuners with bean shaped tips . A darling red back in a natural finish with creme covers over the switch and control access. And the top is what looks like double gold with a pearl and gold finish. Looks like finely ground pearl and gold. All hardware is chrome. Almost forgot the pickups are split coil. Plays and sounds great. The neck is 60s style but not sure of radius. Inlays are like the ones on the review LP. Side markers are black.
Howdy Clark, that sounds like a beautiful guitar! Epiphone as well?
@@jonathanhudak2059 yes it's is an Epiphone I bought it in 2018 . It was one of many they had hanging on walls apparently out of reach . Didn't look like anyone ever played it as the strings were a little tarnished . I changed them out did my set up after a quick cleaning . It's one that is in my regular rotation. Along with an 83 Studio , 2014 Studio , a Casino which I got in January and bought the 14 Studio after seeing it on Trogley's guitar hunting episode. Same with the 83 . Another guitar hunting episode a couple years earlier. And also a Epiphone J200 and am American Special Telecaster all in my rotation. Just like Austin which one I'm playing on depends on what I'm playing. Though mostly I've little by little been trying to learn Carry on My Wayward Son. And the opening song on a TV series I love called Supernatural. I've got 15 more guitars that I try to rotate in here and there depending on what I'm feeling like playing.
@clarkbabin9799 thanks for sharing! Sounds like you got a nice N.O.S. piece! Sounds like you like your Les Paul Studios 👍. Nice on your Casino also. I've never owned an electric semi hollow body. Interesting that another guitar you go back to is a Telecaster. Remember when the Studios (late 90s early 2000s I'm thinking) were seemingly inexpensive like $1,000-1,1000 and were well spec'd out guitars?
@clarkbabin9799 that's a great song too btw! Keep it up! 👍
@@jonathanhudak2059 Like I said I saw both on different Trogley's guitar hunting videos. About two years apart. One was the 83 Greenburst with Seymour Duncans a first gen Studio. The other a 2013 Studio on a guitar hunting video in January this year. It has 57 classics with coil splitting. Totally different guitars. I happen to have bought two epiphone SGs also directly from Austin. One was a Pelham Blue with P 90s the other was a 61 Reissue of the Gibson with the Lyre Tremelo and I'm thinking it's mini humbuckers although it could be P 90s.
Kind of like the 1954 Jeff Beck Les Paul, but gold
All that money and they still don't give you rosewood.
There is something special about a Les Paul gold top. This is a beautiful guitar and it sounds good too. Wouldn't mind owning it with the exception of the fat neck
“the bridge is bob” i love that
I like it. It is, what it is.
I use the same p.o. cap in my gold 335.
I also sanded the neck finish off too.
The clearcoat they use now is to thick and slows me down.
Nice sounding pups. Nice job making an epi sound so good!!
That guitar does sound good, but I really don't like a wrap tail stop.
You have an actual reason why?
Sadly its got humbuckers in it ... I really would love a R4 Goldtop from Epiphone (or even Gibson US Standard instead of custom)
I know its kinda a downgrade to the full 2piece abr style bridge, but you gotta love the simplicity of the wraparound bridge.
Love Tak, cool axe !
There's a guy in Fort Wayne selling this... reply if you want more info: "I have a 1977 Gibson Explorer, the first year of their reissue, that I'm going to be selling. I haven't played it for 30+ years, and it was a warhorse so it needs some work. The hardware is all original except I put a DiMarzio pickup in the bridge position - but all the hardware was gold-plated so it's all worn down and the tuning pegs weren't all that great to begin with. My son has no interest in it and it's just gathering dust. "
Very Nice, glad to see Epiphone produce such a chunky neck.
Probably didn't want to release it before or soon after the Bonamassa 55. The lower logo looks so much better!
You got it!! So glad you got to document it. I love chunky necks.
I’ve been waiting for someone to review this guitar! Nobody has talked about it!
Exactly. It’s been available for a while now. I was shocked to see no one talking about it.
86 is for late. He makes an awesome explorer model, Very cool expensive guitars. Thanks Trogly great show.
loved the clean tone funk riff this ep
I’m starting to think if Gibson had some guitars made in their high end Epiphone plant, they might end up being pretty great. Ole Trog went up and down this guitar and didn’t really find any imperfections. Amazing! 🤯
Is fret board chatter a Gibson feature or a fail?
👍🏻 For the review. The guitar should be called the (Bridgeless) Tak Matsumoto 1955 Les Paul Inspired by Gibson Custom.
Sharp looking Les Paul , Gold Tops are beautiful , even on an Epiphone , cool-cool ! Thanks Trog !
It’s cool we are getting these guitars in the US market but epiphones are getting expensive. And for the “affordable” option of getting a Gibson it really isn’t a budget friendly brand.
There are more epis than de signature and custom shop inspired ones
@ right and there are cheaper alternatives that are blowing them out of the water. This would be an awesome 7-800 epiphone but for the money to get one I’d be able to pick up an actual Gibson
Crazy prices for made in china
@@the.communist for real! That’s what I’m saying. They might be collectible in the future but at this price it’s ridiculous
Well Trogly, it seems you've gotten me into a band.
You gotta do the new Studio Session! Please!
I’m not buying another Epiphone until they go to the open-book on *all* of the Gibson copies.
Fender doesn’t punish me with a garbage headstock when I buy a Squire.
I will say that makes this Epiphone way more appealing. I don’t care for the Epiphone headstock and this works for me. Unfortunately I’m saving my for either a Goldtop P90 or a Gretsch Penguins. I’ve been torturing myself for a year trying to decide and waiting for a new Penguin model to catch my eyes. The only drawback to Gretsch is some of their signature guitars are of people I could care less about or never heard of. Not buying for the person but if it has a name attached they should be relevant.
Trogly ‼️‼️ ‼️‼️‼️ you should add it into your show like a few minutes of comments questions. Just do something like tell everybody to put a question mark at the beginning of their comment so it doesn’t take you a long time to find the questions 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 please Trogly I think it would be a hit ‼️ and the last I really hope you read this comment 🙏🏼
The 06 is June, the 15 is the factory code in the serial number
I want an Epiphone Jimmy Page #1 or #2!!!!
I have a 70s Epiphone et276, rosewood board, dot inlays , dual humbuckers , and wrap tail, but Coronet body style, so this is very epiphone , which for 75% of the players is good enough out there
I've got an older Tak matsumoto epiphone double cut away with case and Gibson pickups and electronics! Thanks 🤘
OH MY GOD. Epiphone is killing it.
Killing it with the price
@@the.communistEvery single thing has gone up in price since the pandemic. This is also a signature model. There are the lower budget epiphones still way under $1000 and even cheaper used ones out there on Reverb. Zip it 🤐 and buy any of those. But you don’t want to really buy, you just want to complain
Great vid as always. Wish this had a rosewood versus laurel fretboard.
The new Joe Bonamassa Epiphone signature is a 1955 but with P90s.
If it had zebra pickups I’d really love it. I do like the double gold, that’s awesome.
Isn't it weird how tastes go? You like the zebras, I would never even consider owning a guitar with zebras or any exposed humbuckers. Covers for me. Hey, we like what we like.
I wish this model came with P90’s, you know, like a 55’ Paul. I get it’s a Tak signature, but still, I’d definitely pull the trigger if this was loaded with P90’s! And props to any artist who doesn’t slap their name on their signature. Not like they would ever make a signature guitar based on me, but my first request to the manufacturer would be for it not having my name on it. Plus, I think not having the artist logo or name on it helps move guitars because a buyer might be put off because they hate the artist. I know I’ve passed on some guitars for that reason. It’s a petty move, but it’s my money!
So, Epiphone can lower the logo but Gibson can't??
It may cost us 1500 for that alone..
other than the pickups it looks good
Pickups are gibson made in usa, what else u want?
@@the.communist i like 57 Classics etc
@@the.communist sounded harsh
Give one kazoo P-90's and the thin neck, then ya got sumpin', imo!
@@robertashton8069 sweet bud
2:17 looks kinda like Will Ferrell😂
This Tak 1955 Epi All Gold LP is totally gorgeous! We'll see how it prices out in Canada with our high exchange rate and dealer monopoly, so far no listings.
I can get this one to you!
Do you get better prices on godins?
@Trog Wow thanks! I'll pass as I'm on a senior pension and my Gibson budget tops out at about $1300CAD, which was good for Tributes and used so far. I was just hoping to see one in a store and check it out.
@zeusapollo8688 Godin prices went up quite a bit last few years so not like we used to.
@@jimmyjames2022
Love my 2013 Godin xtsa in transparent black. Electric, acoustic and synth all in one guitar. It will be my #1 this weekend at an outdoor concert. Also a 2016 Gibson Les Paul Classic Goldtop and 2022 Gibson Flying V in Antique Natural. But the Godin is so versatile!
This cool cat looks like Jon Bon Jovi back in the day❤ Strap locks💘 That nice thick neck with the thick paint is going to sound wonderfull🇬🇧 Mother of Pearl yes💘 Nice piece. Trogly I love the guitars but I now watch to see you play!🇬🇧♥️🦉👻🎄
I have a Japan market Edwards just like this. It is awesome!
i prefer asymetrical necks
That thing sounds great
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Super random question. Do we have a rough estimate of how many of the 50’s gold tops also had gold backs? The internet makes it very hard to search for this answer haha. (3:17)
This one got the mojo!
It sounds pretty great!
Pickups are a little shrill with noticeably absent bottom end. Could be the rig but I don’t generally get that from other guitars you play. I’m usually a treble guy, tone knob on zero. Beautiful guitar but definitely change the pickups. That capacitor kinda feels orange drop which I’m from vast experimentation I must admit I’m a bumblebee guy
I guess they could also have Custom shop reissues with mods, so this could be the R5M.
I know you hate double cuts, you’ve said as much, Austin but you also said we were going to get a review of the new Les Paul Double Cut Junior. Is that still happening?
I wonder if this is part of a bigger plan by Gibson? Make Epiphone the 'standard' guitar, while Gibsons will become the higher end (eg reissues), all of which have the Murphy Lab aged finish at an added premium?
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Sorry, it says 'Epiphone.'
I wouldn't be caught dead.
Man that thing is clean and beautiful! Very, very tempting, even at $1299, which seems well earned.
Edit: I thought these were made in Japan! 🇯🇵
It appears as if Epiphone still can't get the body binding quite right. More of it should wrap over onto the top. The LP logo is too Yellow, not gold enough. Once you see it, it really can't be unseen.
Evening Troglodytes!!!
Looks fantastic to me.
Also acts as a Joey Landreth sig too
My Joe Bonamassa copper p90 was sent to Australia… in a Tak Matsumoto case………
I do like it's all gold finish, yea the entry level Gibson's are ridiculous prices, so if I need a Les Paul I'm going have to pay for a high end epi, and that's fine but only if it's build and quality represents its price tag, in the past Epiphone were hit and miss, some felt good and others not.
The biggest selling point is the headstock shape...I'll say it
All the headstock in the world doesn't make it something it's not. I prefer epis with the epi headstock because that's what they are....epis.
Those regular old Epiphone headstocks are fugly
Best sounded Epi I’ve ever heard!
That demo playing was rough on the ears, bro…
It's a $1400 Chibson. But cool model.
good vid, been catching up
The goldtop epiphones always look kinda funny compared to Gibson. The color just isn’t quite right
Really liked the clarity of sound. Also, the all gold. Not gonna pay that much for an Epiphone, though. Too many other higher end choices at that price point. Ibanez, Tokai, etc. Just my opinion and I realize that opinions are like bellybuttons… everybody has one…
1:32 he looks like richey sambora
Well I'm speechless
The Horn / cutaway is closer to Gib usa
Erm...where ca i get one of these? Asap please 🎉😂😮❤
This one is available on my website - www.troglysguitarshow.com
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I like tak matsumoto and b'z
I want this one so bad
It is available used on my website!
Throw the word "Gibson" on the headstock and you'd never know the difference at less than 40% of the price.
$2000 for a guitar you cannot intonate great!!
The guitar cost $1299. He said it and it’s on the tag he showed 5:03
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....I haven't watched for a while....your playing has improved.............
Chinese equivalent Gretschs are about 1/2 the price of these now. Spend your money better people
55 should be P90, tak is a heretic lol
He’s drunk on celebrity power!! lol
Agree, those Pups seem harsh to me
I thought US Burstbucker Pros were smoother than that?! Alnico Vs …
Hmmmm....
Yeah. It's quite nice.
The neck binding looks real but the body binding looks painted on. Same as my £300 es339. That's a let down.
Nice rig
Serial number; 3-4 numbers are production month...
Oh boy, another Gold top!!!? 😂🤣
It's very nice but Red guitars have better tone!
The body carving looks pretty good. Sadly that headstock still pretty ugly.
It's the Gibson headstock.
What about the headstock is ugly? The word Epiphone? It's a Gibson headstock.
It's just the headstock angle that throws people off. Makes them look more blocky because of perspective.
It does not sound like a Gibson.
Sounds like an Epiphone.
Who’s gana pay that for a Epiphone! you Americans crack me up. Here in Australia the Epiphone’s with Gibson shape headstock are $2500 AUD, Dave Grohl & Adam jones models are $2,800 AUD
So... Its a normal les paul!?!?