CLICK TO BUY - Epiphone 1963 Firebird I: www.zzounds.com/a--3979398/item--EPIEIGC63FB1?siid=339811 GUITAR GIVEAWAY Martin D-28: 1) SUBSCRIBE and turn on notifications 2) Enter on GLEAM: gleam.io/competitions/QySws-martin-d28-giveaway Browse ALL GEAR: USA: www.zzounds.com/a--3979398 EUROPE: www.thomann.de/intl/index.html?offid=1&affid=2603
Man if I paid 1300 dollars for one of these and that trust rod nut was just sliding around in the channel when I got it I’d be so pissed. They can’t charge what they are for these “high end” Epiphones and not step up the quality control to match. That’s ridiculous. Also for that price they couldn’t throw some block inlays and an ebony or rose wood board on this thing to make it look a little more high end? I’m just saying man I feel like these are cool but for the money I’d expect a little more.
you have to take in to account where they come from. to ship a guitar from Asia with that much tension in the neck youd prolly open have the headstock come out the box not attached to the guitar. so to have them set up needs to be done after it arrives. ive done literally hundreds of set up on Epi gtrs that had nothing in the truss rod. only American made stuff comes set up and Schecter dose a little dialing in before they are shipped PRS does as wee on their SE models
I got the Epiphone DG335 a couple of weeks ago from Sweetwater. None of the QC issues. Other than the Sweetwater "55 point" checklist / inspection there was no setup work done prior to delivery. I don't recall if checking the truss rod is one of those points or not. However, those other issues should have been noted and either rejected, sent back for repairs or repaired in house before being delivered to the end user. No excuse at that price.@@evolasme
Going for an Ember Red V. This will be Epiphone #5 ( Prophecy V, Korina V, SG, Hummingbird, Texan) for me and since Sweetwater set up 4, and K and S in PA 1, I have only witnessed QC issues on the net. Being grateful for my guitars eliminates any possible entitlement rage and if I have a problem I call my sales engineer (!) and the customer service machine ensures my satisfaction for the deal. Respect, realistic expectations and situational cognizance temper our impulses and widen our perspectives.
i totally agree. I bought the $699 version a year ago and all I needed to do was a quick neck adjustment and it played well after. Better QC and sounds just as good as this version. Not sure what Gibson/Epiphone are thinking here.
Honestly the pots and other stuff are the same as on the standard line the construction is basically the same but on the v-vii you get mop inlays. What makes me angry is that this whole line is a minimal step up from what they were doing a few years back with the lazarus stuff but the price is a big jump. At least give the people quality materials like rosewood for what they’re paying for. At this rate I’d much rather buy a korean guild for similar money and get abalone real flamed maple and ebony for less. I had hoped that they were going to introduce a standard line custom for less than 2k. If it was 1500 cad new with the ebony, openbook hs, and mop inlays i could’ve lived with that. Instead we’re getting these rip offs while gibson continues to price itself out of its customers range. At this rate it’ll go bankrupt again. Like never in my life has a standard line lp been 4k cad. I can buy a japanese made tokai for less than these epis and I can upgrade it too and still be under the price of tbis. Gibson has lost the plot.
This is an amazing recreation of a vintage 1963 Gibson Firebird. They nailed all the details and features. Great neck shape, playablility, and sound. Very resonant.
Love your videos. I just ordered one of these in silver from Chicago Music Exchange. I wasn't crazy about the 1299 price and was on fence about it. I went on their website and they had them marked down to 999.99 plus i got a 20 percent discount signing up to their newsletter! So 799.99. Now for that I'm pretty excited. Hopefully it comes issue free and is a good one.
I saw this and tried it. They do have a couple $999 used, but not new. And I signed up for the emails and they only sent me a 10% off and that's (I think) just for a specific list of gear. Womp womp.
@@MHCretin Hey, i had spoke with Kyle about it. When i looked at them online they had new and used, one 999 and other 1299. Odd thing was both had selection of all colors like a new guitar would allow you to. I asked kyle online about it and he said they marked them as used in order to be able to discount them. While going through the checkout i got a VIP member popup saying if i signed up id get the 20 percent. Didn't think it would work but it did. If you contact Kyle just mention you talked to me ( John F) and just did the same deal with him a couple days ago. I'm sure you'll get the same discount and promo etc. Got guitar today and its awesome and brand new as promised.
Tried one out at my local Guitar Center. Wouldn't pay for one, but is definitely a fun guitar to play! Also, it just looks so sick!! Sucks about the QC though :(
I would love to hear how close the recent inspired by Gibson sunburst Firebird gets to these tonally. I already have my opinion as as design, components and build are concerned. For my usage I absolutely do love my Firebird that I purchased last year. Thank you sir!
How do the pick ups sound? I’m thinking about pulling the trigger and getting, I’m just worried I won’t like the pick ups because Firebird pick ups are really expensive.
So my Inverness green firebird came today. I purchased the 650 first. But it came in pieces. So, I purchased the 63 instead. It came in much better shape than yours. I had cold feet because of the price tag. But it feels like a step up from the other firebird in build. I'm serious compared to my US fender super strat. The quality of my epi felt just as good. But it's going back. I don't like the pups or the neck. It sounds like the strat. I wanted more of a tele sound. It's not there for me. It feels a step up from the 2021 lp custom i have too. Once both guitars are returned and i pull the trigger on the on the custom, I'll use the link in the description. If the custom feels like the firebird, i think the custom or maybe the sg may be worth it?
Hate Gibson. No, I don't. Love them. Own several. Hate Fender. No, I don't. Love them. Own several. Hate Epiphone. No, I don't. Love them. Own several. Hate everything. No, I don't. Wait...ok, yeah, love everything.
Tried this exact one at Guitar Center the other day and no neck dive. If anything it felt bottom heavy. But actual weight was super light. The used one they had was in better shape than the new but that's GC for you.
Nice guitar but for that price or any price they should get rid of the Indian laurel. Also at that price they should also have block MOP inlays. And I'm wondering why most of the Epiphones at that price have Gibson pickups and this one doesn't and its only one pickup so it definitely should have a Gibson Firebird pickup. I didn't hear anything about a case although I'm sure it must have one as all the prior Epiphone/Gibson Custom shop inspired guitars do. Bottom line I think Epiphone missed the boat on this one!
I agree they should ditch the laurel. But a real Firebird i doesn't have block MOP inlays, it uses MOP dots like this one. This Epiphone does have a Gibson firebird pickup. But yes, $1299 makes zero sense. A couple hundred more gets you into Gibson LP junior, SG junior special, or an Eastman Sb55 that would absolutely mop the floors with this. ...And have a connected truss rod🤣
Nice guitar. Not $1300 nice but whatever. They’ll probably sell because there’s a sucker born everyday. Truss Rod is just another example of Epiphone quality and why it’s not worth $1300. Pickup sounds like crap too.
This Firebird is a neat looking guitar . I have no interest in playing one and certainly have no interest in owning one . The Gibson Firebird is big , awkward and shrill . The Epiphone version has all these attributes plus made in China . This Epiphone Firebird is destined to be a closet queen .
![Felix "Unfair" | [Stray Kids : SKZ-PLAYER]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/Oswujxm2Ag0/mqdefault.jpg)
![I.N "HALLUCINATION" | [Stray Kids : SKZ-PLAYER]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/n5B5q1Hwt_U/mqdefault.jpg)
![Blox Fruits Dragon Rework Update [Full Stream]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/EqDAp8udhm0/mqdefault.jpg)
CLICK TO BUY - Epiphone 1963 Firebird I:
www.zzounds.com/a--3979398/item--EPIEIGC63FB1?siid=339811
GUITAR GIVEAWAY Martin D-28:
1) SUBSCRIBE and turn on notifications
2) Enter on GLEAM: gleam.io/competitions/QySws-martin-d28-giveaway
Browse ALL GEAR:
USA: www.zzounds.com/a--3979398
EUROPE: www.thomann.de/intl/index.html?offid=1&affid=2603
Man if I paid 1300 dollars for one of these and that trust rod nut was just sliding around in the channel when I got it I’d be so pissed. They can’t charge what they are for these “high end” Epiphones and not step up the quality control to match. That’s ridiculous. Also for that price they couldn’t throw some block inlays and an ebony or rose wood board on this thing to make it look a little more high end? I’m just saying man I feel like these are cool but for the money I’d expect a little more.
you have to take in to account where they come from. to ship a guitar from Asia with that much tension in the neck youd prolly open have the headstock come out the box not attached to the guitar. so to have them set up needs to be done after it arrives. ive done literally hundreds of set up on Epi gtrs that had nothing in the truss rod. only American made stuff comes set up and Schecter dose a little dialing in before they are shipped PRS does as wee on their SE models
I got the Epiphone DG335 a couple of weeks ago from Sweetwater. None of the QC issues. Other than the Sweetwater "55 point" checklist / inspection there was no setup work done prior to delivery. I don't recall if checking the truss rod is one of those points or not. However, those other issues should have been noted and either rejected, sent back for repairs or repaired in house before being delivered to the end user. No excuse at that price.@@evolasme
Going for an Ember Red V. This will be Epiphone #5 ( Prophecy V, Korina V, SG, Hummingbird, Texan) for me and since Sweetwater set up 4, and K and S in PA 1, I have only witnessed QC issues on the net. Being grateful for my guitars eliminates any possible entitlement rage and if I have a problem I call my sales engineer (!) and the customer service machine ensures my satisfaction for the deal. Respect, realistic expectations and situational cognizance temper our impulses and widen our perspectives.
i totally agree. I bought the $699 version a year ago and all I needed to do was a quick neck adjustment and it played well after. Better QC and sounds just as good as this version. Not sure what Gibson/Epiphone are thinking here.
Honestly the pots and other stuff are the same as on the standard line the construction is basically the same but on the v-vii you get mop inlays. What makes me angry is that this whole line is a minimal step up from what they were doing a few years back with the lazarus stuff but the price is a big jump. At least give the people quality materials like rosewood for what they’re paying for. At this rate I’d much rather buy a korean guild for similar money and get abalone real flamed maple and ebony for less. I had hoped that they were going to introduce a standard line custom for less than 2k. If it was 1500 cad new with the ebony, openbook hs, and mop inlays i could’ve lived with that. Instead we’re getting these rip offs while gibson continues to price itself out of its customers range. At this rate it’ll go bankrupt again. Like never in my life has a standard line lp been 4k cad. I can buy a japanese made tokai for less than these epis and I can upgrade it too and still be under the price of tbis. Gibson has lost the plot.
This is why I have truss issues
AIN'T IT JUST AIN'T IT 😜 lols..... You took the words right out of my mouth....😂
This is an amazing recreation of a vintage 1963 Gibson Firebird. They nailed all the details and features. Great neck shape, playablility, and sound. Very resonant.
Great licks. You obviously had a ton of fun playing that Firebird. A fabulous sound, too. Wow.
...and to think that I was about to purchase one.
I bought an Epi Thunderbird 60s bass last year, and so far, it holds together pretty well.
Uh questa la mando ad un mio carissimo amico Grazie e Buona Musica Fratello Chitarrista
I would really like to see a version in the brown wood finish like Paul Stanley on the Kiss Alive Cover!
Am I old? 😉
So would I...And no, you're not old 🙂 if it's any consolation Paul Stanley is probably older than you...Or me...
Good news! The epiphone website offers one in that finish!
The one on the Alive cover was black
@@rocknrollmandolin not available though..
Sounded great and I love the color!!!!
Love your videos. I just ordered one of these in silver from Chicago Music Exchange. I wasn't crazy about the 1299 price and was on fence about it. I went on their website and they had them marked down to 999.99 plus i got a 20 percent discount signing up to their newsletter! So 799.99. Now for that I'm pretty excited. Hopefully it comes issue free and is a good one.
I saw this and tried it. They do have a couple $999 used, but not new. And I signed up for the emails and they only sent me a 10% off and that's (I think) just for a specific list of gear. Womp womp.
@@MHCretin Hey, i had spoke with Kyle about it. When i looked at them online they had new and used, one 999 and other 1299. Odd thing was both had selection of all colors like a new guitar would allow you to. I asked kyle online about it and he said they marked them as used in order to be able to discount them. While going through the checkout i got a VIP member popup saying if i signed up id get the 20 percent. Didn't think it would work but it did. If you contact Kyle just mention you talked to me ( John F) and just did the same deal with him a couple days ago. I'm sure you'll get the same discount and promo etc. Got guitar today and its awesome and brand new as promised.
Keep it,ceezar
Tried one out at my local Guitar Center. Wouldn't pay for one, but is definitely a fun guitar to play! Also, it just looks so sick!! Sucks about the QC though :(
There's no excuse for the truss rod to be broken like that. Nor should the frets be loose. I'd send it back with little hesitation.
I would love to hear how close the recent inspired by Gibson sunburst Firebird gets to these tonally. I already have my opinion as as design, components and build are concerned. For my usage I absolutely do love my Firebird that I purchased last year. Thank you sir!
How do the pick ups sound? I’m thinking about pulling the trigger and getting, I’m just worried I won’t like the pick ups because Firebird pick ups are really expensive.
Is it the correct Gibson headstock angle? It looks it.
Prices on everything are ridiculous in this economy. Why should this guitar be any different, right?
The most honest horrifying review I’ve ever seen. Shame on Gibson for trying to pass this junk as a 1500 dollar guitar. Even Chibsons are better.
The bad QC continues….such a shame.
Just buy a low end Gibson for this money. At least they all get pleked.. that truss rod.. omg.. laurel looks like shit
So my Inverness green firebird came today. I purchased the 650 first. But it came in pieces. So, I purchased the 63 instead. It came in much better shape than yours. I had cold feet because of the price tag. But it feels like a step up from the other firebird in build. I'm serious compared to my US fender super strat. The quality of my epi felt just as good. But it's going back. I don't like the pups or the neck. It sounds like the strat. I wanted more of a tele sound. It's not there for me. It feels a step up from the 2021 lp custom i have too. Once both guitars are returned and i pull the trigger on the on the custom, I'll use the link in the description. If the custom feels like the firebird, i think the custom or maybe the sg may be worth it?
had a gold gibson signature edition of this, hated it's guts, that green looks years better than gold. ended up selling it dirt cheap $500CAD
Hate Gibson. No, I don't. Love them. Own several.
Hate Fender. No, I don't. Love them. Own several.
Hate Epiphone. No, I don't. Love them. Own several.
Hate everything. No, I don't. Wait...ok, yeah, love everything.
Gibson must have discovered people buy epiphone guitars with a reasonable price and be happy rather than buying gibson. So this is their next move.
The price kills it for me. Would never buy one.
How neck heavy? Banjo tuners are historically neck breakers.
Also the pickups that started with '90s reissues are way hotter and wider on the E to e axis than previous.
Tried this exact one at Guitar Center the other day and no neck dive. If anything it felt bottom heavy. But actual weight was super light. The used one they had was in better shape than the new but that's GC for you.
terrible quality control for 1300 bucks
Nice guitar but for that price or any price they should get rid of the Indian laurel. Also at that price they should also have block MOP inlays. And I'm wondering why most of the Epiphones at that price have Gibson pickups and this one doesn't and its only one pickup so it definitely should have a Gibson Firebird pickup. I didn't hear anything about a case although I'm sure it must have one as all the prior Epiphone/Gibson Custom shop inspired guitars do. Bottom line I think Epiphone missed the boat on this one!
I agree they should ditch the laurel. But a real Firebird i doesn't have block MOP inlays, it uses MOP dots like this one.
This Epiphone does have a Gibson firebird pickup. But yes, $1299 makes zero sense.
A couple hundred more gets you into Gibson LP junior, SG junior special, or an Eastman Sb55 that would absolutely mop the floors with this.
...And have a connected truss rod🤣
can i please have one thanks x
Nice guitar. Not $1300 nice but whatever. They’ll probably sell because there’s a sucker born everyday. Truss Rod is just another example of Epiphone quality and why it’s not worth $1300. Pickup sounds like crap too.
Pickup sounds great
This Firebird is a neat looking guitar . I have no interest in playing one and certainly have no interest in owning one . The Gibson Firebird is big , awkward and shrill . The Epiphone version has all these attributes plus made in China . This Epiphone Firebird is destined to be a closet queen .
Stop play sheet music
More difficulties and gain or speed