Can’t wait to get my hands on the 355 they released. People complain about the price, but I’ll never find a Gibson ES-355 anywhere near $1299. Any if anyone here can find me a GIBSON at that price, I challenge you…
I picked up mine 355 yesterday and played a gig with it later that night. Sounded great. I didn't miss my 58 reissue. It doesn't feel like a cheap guitar and it has my favorite pick ups. No flaws in the finish. The neck is great.
@WilliamFeryll I disagree. Go play one. I own 4 Gibsons and have owned 3 others. It's not at custom shop level but better then many standards I have played.
I see soooo many comments from people complaining about the prices on the new collection of epiphones. But remember… it has REAL Gibson USA made Custombuckers, the same pickups that are in almost all Gibson Custom models. Those pickups are worth $260 times THREE in total. PLUS the very fine and detailed hardcase that is worth 200-300 dollars itself. So if you do the math the guitar is like a normal epiphone price worth around 800-900 but with all the extra specs and the Gibson open book headstock (which is their marketing as well) it all is 110% worth it in my eyes. And I honestly don’t get why people are crying over it. “I’m complaining because epiphones used to be affordable🥺” yeah well these new models won’t replace the original line up. It’s just additional models as well as they are speced out with Gibson stuff. There is no way you get gibson pickups and a nice epiphone high end hard case without paying AT LEAST an extra 400-600 bucks MORE. It’s simple, you can’t get good specs if you aren’t willing to pay for it. These models are also meant more for the experienced and professional players and collectors out there who cares about having the best specs but can’t afford a Gibson standard/custom. It’s like a beginner who’s only played for two months complain about a real Gibson Les Paul custom’s price tag and that he/her thinks they should be more “affordable”
@@tommilitello198 exactly. But not with CUSTOMBUCKERS and ebony fretboard. Again the pickups are what definitely makes this model special from all the other in the same lineup. Also. Don’t know about you. But here in Sweden a beaten up Gibson SG standard from a modern age would still be around $1200, and it won’t even have the hardcase. It’ll probably have the softcase. I and many others I know would prefer this model if you look at the specs and what comes with it 110% Paying $100-$200 more is again definitely worth it for this epiphone. And I own Gibsons. I have LP customs and LP standard’s as well as some sg’s. And I still think that for the price of this Epiphone it’s worth it.
That case is just cheap Chinese made crap. Obviously you didn’t see one yet. These are good guitars but still way overpriced for what you get. Yes, the pick ups are very nice but people forget how overpriced Gibson is. Those pick ups are not worth those prices at all.
@@marchaas3768 I have three of those epiphone cases and YES they are good quality. And what you stated is an opinion and not facts. What I stated was all facts except when I said that “I think it’s worth it”. If you think that it’s all overpriced and that Gibson is overrated then that’s on you and that’s your opinion. These guitars are obviously not for you so I don’t know why you’re taking your time and commenting about it. And I didn’t set the prices for the pickups. I’m just saying that that’s one of the bigger reasons for the higher prices on these more ‘professional’ models. They also have ebony fretboards as well as mother of pearl inlays and other things that we more professional guitarist appreciate and WOULD pay more for since it’s a fun detail as well as a very cool collectible and again, it has the real deal Gibson Custom specs. It’s also very funny since you obviously think Gibsons are overpriced and that the new epiphone models are too expensive, remember! These are for the people who actually like Gibsons, and who likes epiphone, and appreciate the sound of those expensive pickups that you now can get for a third of the price for a Gibson Custom guitar. You are obviously not in the group of people who adore and admire Gibson/epiphone which makes me understand that in your eyes, these might not be worth it. I’m just saying why they’re worth it to me and MANY others
I’ll be picking up the ES-355 and J-200 as the next guitars I purchase. I don’t understand the people who are complaining about these. Save for the LP Standards in this line, you can’t find the Gibson equivalents anywhere near this price point used or otherwise. And they’re built right and the pickups are excellent. They really spec’d these to the nines. And fun fact, Epiphone didn’t stop making $500 guitars.
@@dobiqwolf right on! I had the fortune to check out a 355 at the Gibson Garage in Nashville and really liked it. I found the chunky neck to be a plus.
Great Review Dagan, love that guitar, I currently have 2 different Epiphone SG's, but that one is supreme and costs more than what I even paid for mt 2 SG's from Epiphone. But ever since 2020 when Epiphone came out with there Inspired By Gibson Line Epiphone knocked it right out of the park with all their new models.. That guitar costs $2169.00 here in Canada! Cheers and Rock On!
I ordered mine yesterday. The more videos I watch, the more excited I get about it's arrival. It can't come soon enough for me.!😁 I also have a G-400 Custom I bought 24 years ago. I still have it, and I still love it, even though I haven't played it in years. Its still in excellent, playable condition, though.
I've got the epiphone 58 black beauty and the 63 SG from bonamassa. I'll probably never be able to afford the original Gibson one's. But they definitely got it right with the copys of those guitars, the SG is badass to play. Never goes out of tune. I love playing that one the most
Stupendous Epi video demo! Thanks much and I'll keep those Rockin' chords on all three pickups in mind when saving for one! So glad, now I can retire my Gibson SG 63!
It’s been 3 weeks since I got the new 2024 IBG Epiphone Les Paul Custom in Alpine White. And it’s fantastic. Stunning. Beautiful. Yes it’s got real mother of pearl logo, split diamond headstock & fretboard block inlays. So, with these premium upgrades come a premium price. No complaints here. For me, money well spent. This is my 5th Epiphone Les Paul. And definitely not the last. Awesome guitar playing by the way. Subscribed.
Here's the specs of the 2021 epiphone custom koa Les Paul it's very high end and recently discontinued this model will rise in price on the used market as time goes by...2024 are not the first high end Epiphones..JC Curliegh Restored Epiphone back in 2019/2020... here's the specs of the 2021 custom koa Les Paul premium electronics hardware and build....The new Epiphone Koa-topped mahogany body Les Paul Custom is part of Epiphone’s Inspired by Gibson Collection and honors the 1950s classic designed by Mr. Les Paul himself in 1954 as the “tuxedo” version of his groundbreaking solid body masterpiece! Featuring the traditional Custom bound all-mahogany body, 60s SlimTaper™ neck profile, ebony fingerboard with block inlays, gold Epiphone LockTone™ Tune-O-Matic™ bridge and Stop Bar tailpiece, a pair of critically acclaimed Epiphone ProBucker™ humbuckers, and Custom split-diamond inlay on the headstock. This Epiphone Inspired by Gibson model also has the 60s style Kalamazoo headstock, rolled neck for a comfortable feel, Graph Tech® NuBone® nut, era-appropriate wiring, and CTS® pots.Les Paul Custom Bound All-Mahogany Body w/ Koa Top 24.75" Scale Rolled Mahogany Neck w/ Ebony Fretboard & Pearloid Inlays Dual ProBucker Humbucker Pickups Era-Appropriate Wiring & CTS Potentiometers Fixed Bridge, Graph Tech NuBone Nut '60s Style Kalamazoo Headstock & Grover Rotomatic 18:1 TunersBody Type: Solidbody Body Shape: Les Paul Custom Body Material: Mahogany Top Material: Koa Body Finish: Gloss Color: Natural NECK Neck Material: Mahogany Neck Shape: Slim Taper Neck Joint: Set Neck Radius: 12" Fingerboard Material: Ebony Fingerboard Inlay: Pearloid Blocks Number of Frets: 22, Medium Jumbo Scale Length: 24.75" Nut Width: 1.693" Nut Material: Graph Tech NuBone HARDWARE Bridge/Tailpiece: Epiphone LockTone Tune-O-Matic Bridge with Stopbar Tailpiece Tuners: Kidney-style Tuners ELECTRONICS Neck Pickup: Pro Bucker 2 Humbucker Bridge Pickup: Pro Bucker 3 Humbucker Controls: 2 x volume, 2 x tone Switching: 3-way toggle pickup switch
Bought one, sent it straight back to Thomann. Horrible horrible work, no QC had been done before shipping it out. Don't expect you to remember my name Dagan, but I've been on your live isntagram streams some times and we've commented on how this exact guitar is my dream guitar and we both hoped Epiphone would reissue one :D I'm very sad, but hoping for a restock and better QC being done on my next purchase. It's so gorgeous!!
It's really shit. It's $600 at best. There's really no issue using an Epiphone. You can setup them up to play nice. I do setup for other people. The issue is they're selling Epiphones for over 1000 when in reality is it's 600.
I have such a love/hate relationship with SGs, I genuinely can never decide how I feel about them. Les Pauls, mid. Explorers and Vs, fantastic. But the SG changes every day for me
I love my custom (same as yours but vintage cherry) but these epi's make me wanna go get one to have a matching set and not worry about taking the Gibson out
Again: those bends in harmony with open strings to resolve bluesy licks are so fresh and inspiring! Great playing! Also, I don't know much about Vibrolas but how are the open strings stay in tune while you are bending one full step up? Anyways, just great, inspiring rock licks and riffs playing, awesome stuff. And yes, Epiphone has been putting out total winners lately, pretty much what us ''normal budgeted'' players are looking for. Thanks, Cheers, MC
I gotta say, Dagan, that shirt suits you so well! …oh, and nice guitar, I suppose. ;) Definitely happy with the St. Vincent Goldie I bought recently, so thankfully mot getting too GASsy. SG’s so look best with the ‘61 half pickguard, IMO.
It’s just straight into the front of the Blackstar St James 6L6 head I always use. Voice 1 on the OD channel. All the EQ at 1 o clock. Amazing tone right there, it captures the best of any guitar 🤘
@@ILoveTheAllCreator Personally, I leave the "God" out, I believe Sister Rosetta Tharpe is the Birth-Mother of R'n'R guitar, and even R'n'R itself. I've heard recordings with her from the 1940', that sounded very much like R'n'R to me...
They sound pretty good... I hear Jimmy Page, Billy Gibbons and Iron Maiden in this. Are you in the UK or USA? They look like the originals and the vibrola sound great. You do a good job showing these, you're getting great tone. Not a lot of difference between the Gibson and the Epiphone reissues...apart from the name. They're getting better.
Dude it blows my mind that so many people aren’t aware of what a phenomenal band the original Alice cooper group were. Every member was a killer on their instrument. The world needs to know.
@@CrazyKnkb For me yes, but just the same as a Strat. I lower the middle pickup regardless. Everyone has their own personal preference, some folk don’t mind. The middle position on the switch sounds great regardless whether it’s high or low.
I never understood the resistance of Gibson to let Epiphone use the open book headstock. They would have sold at least double the axes through the years if they had. I'd argue it would increase the price if they maintain the original specs. PS not for 1600 bucks tho!
The quality of mine that i purchased from zzounds was not great. Buzzing all over and making it through amp, nut was WAY high, needed fret leveling right out of the gate, string radius was not even close, intonation way off, tuners were loose, one of the volume knobs was falling off and i had to put a piece of tape on the pot shaft to keep it on. This is with regular 10-46 strings, so no crazy guage changes or anything. You could see where whoever beveled the fret ends hit the binding too. I expected much more for a $1500 guitar that supposedly is a custom shop. Very poor qc. After all the work, it does sound great, but Holy smokes what an ordeal. And it still isn't perfect. I am doing a little more work to it this weekend to dial it in. My cheaper gutars play and sound just as nice though. They must have sent you a primo one since you are on RUclips
i don't know if you will see my reply but I really feel for you. I mean the Gibson LP SG custom is my dream guitar, never going to be able to afford one. I wanted to absolutely try before buying to sidestep the issues that you experienced. I had to settle for the floor demo which is all the shops in my area had left. Lucky for me, the guitar was cosmetically in perfect shape. Plugged it in, made sure the knobs and switch worked well, no weirdness with the set up (few adjustments needed to lower action a bit). The guitar was a winner. Or so I thought. Brought it home, cranked the amp and immediately I could tell there was a grounding issue. I did not want to crank the amp at the music store, and of course the hum was not noticeable there. Sucks, but I guess the QC issues make this more like a real Gibson in a way😐
I watched this because I know that you're a big SG fan like me. It seems that this guitar really kind of knocked you out. You seemed genuinely inspired to play it. That was a great review. While they claim that the pups are genuine USA Gibson Customerbuckers, I question that. There's no question in my mind that Gibson can recreate Custombuckers in China with the right equipment and training. They sound the part. I have a dozen Gibson SGs. I've owned a dozen Epiphones in the past 5 years. I call this a winner.
I suppose the issue for me; the Epi will never look like his "real one" because of the polyurethane finish. Honestly, if Gibson had spent just a little more and offered them with Nitro finishes for an extra hunded or so bucks I'd be buying the firebird and probably get round to one of these but, poly, nah. You can pick up MUCH higher spec vintage guitars for less than the RRP on this if you know what you're looking at.
You dont have to, just wait for one to come on the used market (in about a year) price will drop around 30% same as most inspired by Epiphone have done so far.
Then don’t? But remember… it has REAL Gibson USA made Custombuckers, the same pickups that are in almost all Gibson Custom models. Those pickups are worth $260 times THREE in total. PLUS the very fine and detailed hardcase that is worth 200-300 dollars itself. So if you do the math the guitar is like a normal epiphone price worth around 800-900 but with all the extra specs and the Gibson open book headstock (which is their marketing as well) it all is 110% worth it in my eyes. And I honestly don’t get why people are crying over it. “I’m complaining because epiphones used to be affordable🥺” yeah well these new models won’t replace the original line up. It’s just additional models as well as they are speced out with Gibson stuff. There is no way you get gibson pickups and a nice epiphone high end hard case without paying AT LEAST an extra 400-600 bucks MORE. It’s simple, you can’t get good specs if you aren’t willing to pay for it. These models are also meant more for the experienced and professional players and collectors out there who cares about having the best specs but can’t afford a Gibson standard/custom. It’s like a beginner who’s only played for two months complain about a real Gibson Les Paul custom’s price tag and that he/her thinks they should be more “affordable”
Gold hardware is one spec I just can't do. The 1 piece mahogany neck always spooks me, especially when its the slim taper. Lotta breaks under the nut slot, where its very thin.The way Epiphone runs the binding under the nut, removes even more wood than Gibsons do in that critical area. I'm partial to the 5 piece mahogany neck construction Epiphone uses on normal production models. It has a very well executed scarf joint, that seriously strengthens that critical area under the nut slot.The wings of the headstock extend down all the way into the neck profile, wrapping around both sides. They literally NEVER break above the nut, only somewhere below where the headstock wings tie into the neck. If you snap a 50's carve Les Paul neck in the middle, you've really put the G's to her. One piece mahogany necks are just by design more susceptible to breaks. Then throw in crazy headstock shapes that are ALL on a different angle than Gibsons. Then the way Epiphone truss rods and covers are drilled and mounted deeper into the neck profile, combined with binding that overlaps under the nut. Its honestly a recipe for disaster. I've heard numerous horror stories already, of gleefull buyers opening the case to a snapped neck. The Korina V and Explorer, the DG-335, and any of the 1 piece mahogany slim taper carves, are the ones to be careful with. Personally, I stayed clear of them and am very pleased with my ASFB '59 Les Paul standard outfit for $799 built in July of '20. Then I also have a "The Berserker " custom art edition from the Adam Jones collection. It has EMG 81/85 ZW pickups and Gotoh keystone tuners now. The crown jewel is my '79 Les Paul Custom silverburst, Adam Jones customshop collaboration edition. With Custombuckers and the same Gotoh keystone tuners as "The Berserker" Its just on its own level. The AJ sigs have 3 piece maple necks with a fat volute right where I'm telling you for fact, the 1 piece mahogany necks fail at.
Good luck finding a real Gibson for that price then with the same pickups as this one and a premium hardcase😂 It’s meant for serious and professional players who can’t afford a Gibson custom but still want the sound and the premium specs of it. You complaining about that price tag for the specs says A LOT about what range of “professionalism” you’re in😂📉
Honestly yeah they are. Ebony, mother of pearl, hand wired electronics, custom shop pickups, built like a Gibson with solid construction and a hard-case for that much? Why spend more for less on a Gibson? The only sg that might be worth it over this is the 61 which Is a lot more expensive. And even then this is a custom which is my personal favourite guitar. The only thing these don’t have is lacquer and nibs but if the finish is thin then that is what really matters.
@@Coolbeans1492 totally with you. People don’t see the specs. They only see the price tag and that epiphone’s “should be cheaper” like it’s the only words they know how to say😂
@@TzebbLIsla honestly its only because epiphones name has been associated with cheap stuff for the last 30 years. They used to make epis in japan from the 70s-90s. Those wouldve been priced in this current range. Had they resurrected the Orville name then its likely people wouldn’t complain as much because they would have no idea which price range to associate it with. These are killer for the money. They aren’t an ‘epiphone’ in the current tradition they are an epiphone in the old one and that middle ground has been missing for a long time. They’re going to sell boat loads of these to people that want a gibson but not at the Gibson price because that’s basically what these are. It’s brilliant tbh. Even on the used market before prices went crazy you couldnt get a les paul for the price they are charging for a new one. Ifs regrettable they didnt use rosewood but that only encourages people to go for the ebony models and thats fine w me. Either way a new gibson sg standard is half the guitar this is for a bit more. I dont think these will last long before gibson realizes people are buying these instead of a standard Gibson and theyll nurf them to protect the standard range. That problem might not happen on the les paul standard but most definitely will on the sg. Grab these while they last honestly.
Not as good as the Inspired by Gibson 2020 Epiphone.....the big bat pick. Guards and sharp features made it a deadly looking and playing guitar......one of my most loved videos of dagan too with that red epi ❤
Ughh every video from these dealers is the same, its hard to tell what the actual opinion is versus just a sales pitch influenced by Gibson. That being said, i have the guitar and love it but, these demo videos are all cookie cutter now
Tf? Then it wouldn’t be a 63 model😂 These are meant for the more professional and serious guitarists and collectors out there that want the premium stuff but can’t afford a gibson. Obviously it’s not meant for you if you think they should remove the middle pickup and destroy the look of it being a 63 MODEL. And also since you generally complain about the price😂
No. And it shouldn’t if you are able to handle and play a guitar “correctly”. I’ve had the 90s version of this exact epiphone for 15 years and I’ve never experienced it being in the way🔥
@@TzebbLIsla that’s good to know. The 90s epiphone was my dream guitar since 2006 but for whatever reason never bought it and then was discontinued. My only barrier was this as many people seem to complain about the middle pickup.
@@CrazyKnkb yeah, there is a lot of people complaining about the middle pickup being in the way but it really isn’t. You’re not supposed to press down that hard on the strings for starters and the angle just doesn’t make sense when you literally TRY to make it be in the way. I’m only 20, but I’ve played for 15 years and put a lot of money and time into guitars and music theory. It’s a cool story how I got the 90s version of the 63 sg custom. I was in 7th grade and I had been in love with the Gibson version for a couple of years already after seeing a video of Tony Iommi using one on the live version of Paranoid from the 70s. And I wanted one badly but at the time I was too young for that kind of a guitar and how much it costed as well. One day before I was going on a trip with the fam to Italy I went to the local guitar store, as soon as I walked in I saw the epiphone sg 63 custom hanging behind the counter. At the time I didn’t even know there was an epiphone version of it, which made it extra special that it was there. And I fell in love with it. They asked 800 bucks for it but since my dad knew the owner of the store he bought it for me for 700 bucks. And over the years I put real custombuckers in it, a gold Gibson vibrola and some other stuff on it as well. Today I’m more of a Les Paul guy and I own lots of Gibsons, my baby being a Gibson Les Paul Custom 1957 Reissue and the fact that I went over to LP’s is thanks to Randy Rhoads. But when I saw that they were releasing a new version of it this year I lost my mind over it🤯 I’m definitely gonna buy it soon
@@TzebbLIsla you sound like a really blessed dude for your age, not too many people have the privileges you have mate. Make sure you put all that to good use and wish you the best!
@@CrazyKnkb thanks man! I sure feel it of course and I’ve made music my life style. I even went to music school during high school here in Sweden. And I’ve played in some countries in Europe as well. It’s sooooo fun
Good luck finding a real Gibson for that price then with the same pickups as this one and a premium hardcase😂 It’s meant for serious and professional players who can’t afford a Gibson custom but still want the sound and the premium specs of it. You complaining about that price tag for the specs says A LOT about what range of “professionalism” you’re in😂📉
You could buy a Chibson sg custom for $225-300, overhaul it with the same exact specs and case, and you're going to be at near $1500, and still have a fake pile of garbage chibson. And that's assuming you can do ALL of the work yourself... But sure, Bob....
I think it feels great. Better than a thick poly finish that deadens the tone. I still own 4 Gibsons and it just jumped up there with my customshop. I got the 355. Picked up yesterday and played it at a gig last night for 90% of the gig.
@booshting3520 the extra money is for that 3rd pick up. It is alot but it is probably a great guitar. They are great pick ups. I'd probably never use the 3rd pick up though on a live situation. My other guitarist bought a 61 standard Gibson sg. It's not that great. He paid $1500-1800. I bet the epiphone with custom buckers sounds better.
1.) sgs are beautiful 2.) no everyone don’t have an sg and fewer big name rockstars have played sgs than strats or lps which makes them better for it. They are undeniably cool with a mean snarl that no other guitar has.
@@CrazyKnkb for sure man sgs are the coolest looking guitars hands down. Big guard small guard they look epic. They got this mid push that sounds crazier than anything else too. Lesters are low mids and growly these are in the upper mid pocket and snarly which is what you actually want in a guitar. The low end is for the bass player.
The inlays are actually Mother of Pearl! Ignore what I say in the video, I was too caught up in the whole thing and got that one spec wrong! 🥲
🤘🤘
Both Gibson and Epiphone use both through the years. For Historical accuracy it should be pearloid but mother of pearl is a nice upgrade.
We forgive you this time... but don't ever do that again !!😜😜🤟🤟
That sounds excellenf.
Custombuckers make the difference . They have that vintage warmth but they stay very clear when used with heavy overdrive.
Can’t wait to get my hands on the 355 they released. People complain about the price, but I’ll never find a Gibson ES-355 anywhere near $1299. Any if anyone here can find me a GIBSON at that price, I challenge you…
The people that complain about the price are the ones who would like one but can't afford one.
I tried one! It’s amazing!
I picked up mine 355 yesterday and played a gig with it later that night. Sounded great. I didn't miss my 58 reissue. It doesn't feel like a cheap guitar and it has my favorite pick ups. No flaws in the finish. The neck is great.
Just save until you can afford the Gibson - trust me
@WilliamFeryll I disagree. Go play one. I own 4 Gibsons and have owned 3 others. It's not at custom shop level but better then many standards I have played.
I got the new 2024 Inspired by Gibson Custom'59 Les Paul, it's a great freaking guitar.
I see soooo many comments from people complaining about the prices on the new collection of epiphones. But remember… it has REAL Gibson USA made Custombuckers, the same pickups that are in almost all Gibson Custom models.
Those pickups are worth $260 times THREE in total. PLUS the very fine and detailed hardcase that is worth 200-300 dollars itself. So if you do the math the guitar is like a normal epiphone price worth around 800-900 but with all the extra specs and the Gibson open book headstock (which is their marketing as well) it all is 110% worth it in my eyes. And I honestly don’t get why people are crying over it.
“I’m complaining because epiphones used to be affordable🥺” yeah well these new models won’t replace the original line up. It’s just additional models as well as they are speced out with Gibson stuff.
There is no way you get gibson pickups and a nice epiphone high end hard case without paying AT LEAST an extra 400-600 bucks MORE.
It’s simple, you can’t get good specs if you aren’t willing to pay for it.
These models are also meant more for the experienced and professional players and collectors out there who cares about having the best specs but can’t afford a Gibson standard/custom.
It’s like a beginner who’s only played for two months complain about a real Gibson Les Paul custom’s price tag and that he/her thinks they should be more “affordable”
You can get a used gibson sg standard a helluva lot cheaper all day long
@@tommilitello198 exactly. But not with CUSTOMBUCKERS and ebony fretboard.
Again the pickups are what definitely makes this model special from all the other in the same lineup.
Also. Don’t know about you. But here in Sweden a beaten up Gibson SG standard from a modern age would still be around $1200, and it won’t even have the hardcase. It’ll probably have the softcase.
I and many others I know would prefer this model if you look at the specs and what comes with it 110%
Paying $100-$200 more is again definitely worth it for this epiphone. And I own Gibsons. I have LP customs and LP standard’s as well as some sg’s. And I still think that for the price of this Epiphone it’s worth it.
That case is just cheap Chinese made crap. Obviously you didn’t see one yet. These are good guitars but still way overpriced for what you get. Yes, the pick ups are very nice but people forget how overpriced Gibson is. Those pick ups are not worth those prices at all.
@@marchaas3768 I have three of those epiphone cases and YES they are good quality.
And what you stated is an opinion and not facts. What I stated was all facts except when I said that “I think it’s worth it”. If you think that it’s all overpriced and that Gibson is overrated then that’s on you and that’s your opinion.
These guitars are obviously not for you so I don’t know why you’re taking your time and commenting about it.
And I didn’t set the prices for the pickups. I’m just saying that that’s one of the bigger reasons for the higher prices on these more ‘professional’ models.
They also have ebony fretboards as well as mother of pearl inlays and other things that we more professional guitarist appreciate and WOULD pay more for since it’s a fun detail as well as a very cool collectible and again, it has the real deal Gibson Custom specs.
It’s also very funny since you obviously think Gibsons are overpriced and that the new epiphone models are too expensive, remember! These are for the people who actually like Gibsons, and who likes epiphone, and appreciate the sound of those expensive pickups that you now can get for a third of the price for a Gibson Custom guitar. You are obviously not in the group of people who adore and admire Gibson/epiphone which makes me understand that in your eyes, these might not be worth it. I’m just saying why they’re worth it to me and MANY others
Still made by commies in China....
Not many more beautiful looking guitars. Just stunning.
I’ll be picking up the ES-355 and J-200 as the next guitars I purchase. I don’t understand the people who are complaining about these. Save for the LP Standards in this line, you can’t find the Gibson equivalents anywhere near this price point used or otherwise. And they’re built right and the pickups are excellent. They really spec’d these to the nines. And fun fact, Epiphone didn’t stop making $500 guitars.
Got the 355 at the beginning of the month, amazing guitar, chunky neck. sounds killer.
@@dobiqwolf right on! I had the fortune to check out a 355 at the Gibson Garage in Nashville and really liked it. I found the chunky neck to be a plus.
Great Review Dagan, love that guitar, I currently have 2 different Epiphone SG's, but that one is supreme and costs more than what I even paid for mt 2 SG's from Epiphone. But ever since 2020 when Epiphone came out with there Inspired By Gibson Line
Epiphone knocked it right out of the park with all their new models..
That guitar costs $2169.00 here in Canada!
Cheers and Rock On!
Just to correct what he said this has real mother of pearl inlays
I ordered mine yesterday. The more videos I watch, the more excited I get about it's arrival. It can't come soon enough for me.!😁 I also have a G-400 Custom I bought 24 years ago. I still have it, and I still love it, even though I haven't played it in years. Its still in excellent, playable condition, though.
How is it?
@@Full_Deflection You're talking about the new model, right? Not crazy about the satin finish, but, other than that, I LOVE IT!
Epi is plain killing it these days, I have a Bonamassa 335 1962 reissue, and it has slowly become my main axe, I can't believe how sweet it is.
Great review. The Epiphone neck inlays are true mother of pearl by the way.
I've got the epiphone 58 black beauty and the 63 SG from bonamassa. I'll probably never be able to afford the original Gibson one's. But they definitely got it right with the copys of those guitars, the SG is badass to play. Never goes out of tune. I love playing that one the most
I can't say I'm an SG fan.. but watching Dagan play makes me think I should have a try of one.
You should. This is a sign.
What a wonderful player this fella is!
Stupendous Epi video demo! Thanks much and I'll keep those Rockin' chords on all three pickups in mind when saving for one! So glad, now I can retire my Gibson SG 63!
What a fantastic sound!!!!
Just ordered a used demo of this from Sweetwater. Can't wait!
It’s been 3 weeks since I got the new 2024 IBG Epiphone Les Paul Custom in Alpine White. And it’s fantastic. Stunning. Beautiful. Yes it’s got real mother of pearl logo, split diamond headstock & fretboard block inlays. So, with these premium upgrades come a premium price. No complaints here. For me, money well spent. This is my 5th Epiphone Les Paul. And definitely not the last. Awesome guitar playing by the way. Subscribed.
DAMN I WANT THAT GUITAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It looks so badass. Too bad the Gibson 63 SG Custom is so darn expensive...
What a fantastic review and player. Thanks Dagan.
Here's the specs of the 2021 epiphone custom koa Les Paul it's very high end and recently discontinued this model will rise in price on the used market as time goes by...2024 are not the first high end Epiphones..JC Curliegh Restored Epiphone back in 2019/2020... here's the specs of the 2021 custom koa Les Paul premium electronics hardware and build....The new Epiphone Koa-topped mahogany body Les Paul Custom is part of Epiphone’s Inspired by Gibson Collection and honors the 1950s classic designed by Mr. Les Paul himself in 1954 as the “tuxedo” version of his groundbreaking solid body masterpiece!
Featuring the traditional Custom bound all-mahogany body, 60s SlimTaper™ neck profile, ebony fingerboard with block inlays, gold Epiphone LockTone™ Tune-O-Matic™ bridge and Stop Bar tailpiece, a pair of critically acclaimed Epiphone ProBucker™ humbuckers, and Custom split-diamond inlay on the headstock.
This Epiphone Inspired by Gibson model also has the 60s style Kalamazoo headstock, rolled neck for a comfortable feel, Graph Tech® NuBone® nut, era-appropriate wiring, and CTS® pots.Les Paul Custom Bound All-Mahogany Body w/ Koa Top
24.75" Scale Rolled Mahogany Neck w/ Ebony Fretboard & Pearloid Inlays
Dual ProBucker Humbucker Pickups
Era-Appropriate Wiring & CTS Potentiometers
Fixed Bridge, Graph Tech NuBone Nut
'60s Style Kalamazoo Headstock & Grover Rotomatic 18:1 TunersBody Type: Solidbody
Body Shape: Les Paul Custom
Body Material: Mahogany
Top Material: Koa
Body Finish: Gloss
Color: Natural
NECK
Neck Material: Mahogany
Neck Shape: Slim Taper
Neck Joint: Set Neck
Radius: 12"
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Fingerboard Inlay: Pearloid Blocks
Number of Frets: 22, Medium Jumbo
Scale Length: 24.75"
Nut Width: 1.693"
Nut Material: Graph Tech NuBone
HARDWARE
Bridge/Tailpiece: Epiphone LockTone Tune-O-Matic Bridge with Stopbar Tailpiece
Tuners: Kidney-style Tuners
ELECTRONICS
Neck Pickup: Pro Bucker 2 Humbucker
Bridge Pickup: Pro Bucker 3 Humbucker
Controls: 2 x volume, 2 x tone
Switching: 3-way toggle pickup switch
I absolutely agree with you..People should start researching first before they open their mouths and stick their foot in it.
@@MoeVanprickOf course you agree with one of your other user accounts😅
Your the man Dagan!!! I know you've reviewed Syns custom before but you should do one with the Sustainiac. Or even that Standard in the back. 👀
Bought one, sent it straight back to Thomann. Horrible horrible work, no QC had been done before shipping it out. Don't expect you to remember my name Dagan, but I've been on your live isntagram streams some times and we've commented on how this exact guitar is my dream guitar and we both hoped Epiphone would reissue one :D I'm very sad, but hoping for a restock and better QC being done on my next purchase. It's so gorgeous!!
Saw a video of someone inboxing one had a bunch of issues.
Do you have the link of that Video?@@royeaston6067
It's really shit. It's $600 at best. There's really no issue using an Epiphone. You can setup them up to play nice. I do setup for other people. The issue is they're selling Epiphones for over 1000 when in reality is it's 600.
$600? There is like $750 worth of pick ups in it. Come on man.
@@robertbates9817 But bro, he totally does setup for other people! Surely he knows how much these pickups and parts cost right? ...Right? 😂😂😂
Really did sound great
Awesome review Dagan! I hope I get one for my birthday!!😎😎
Love your content man, you are amaizing🤙👍
I have such a love/hate relationship with SGs, I genuinely can never decide how I feel about them. Les Pauls, mid. Explorers and Vs, fantastic. But the SG changes every day for me
I love my custom (same as yours but vintage cherry) but these epi's make me wanna go get one to have a matching set and not worry about taking the Gibson out
Again: those bends in harmony with open strings to resolve bluesy licks are so fresh and inspiring! Great playing! Also, I don't know much about Vibrolas but how are the open strings stay in tune while you are bending one full step up? Anyways, just great, inspiring rock licks and riffs playing, awesome stuff. And yes, Epiphone has been putting out total winners lately, pretty much what us ''normal budgeted'' players are looking for. Thanks, Cheers, MC
I have a IGC 61 SG. These inspired by Gibson custom are punching well above their weight.
Excellent review!!!!!💯💯💯
Are we ever going to get a state of the collection for you, dagan?
I gotta say, Dagan, that shirt suits you so well! …oh, and nice guitar, I suppose. ;) Definitely happy with the St. Vincent Goldie I bought recently, so thankfully mot getting too GASsy. SG’s so look best with the ‘61 half pickguard, IMO.
Best one out of the lineup for sure
❤❤❤❤ BTW, the Epiphone does have real mother-of-pearl inlays. Great demo as always! 🤘🤘
fantastic video yet again! dagan can you do a video on how you create the tones for these demo's please?
It’s just straight into the front of the Blackstar St James 6L6 head I always use. Voice 1 on the OD channel. All the EQ at 1 o clock. Amazing tone right there, it captures the best of any guitar 🤘
@@DaganWilkin legend! Thank you for the reply🤘
That's the Sister Rosetta Tharpe guitar..
Thanks, Sister Rosetta Tharpe is Godmother of Rock N Roll
@@ILoveTheAllCreator
Personally, I leave the "God" out,
I believe Sister Rosetta Tharpe is the Birth-Mother of R'n'R guitar, and even R'n'R itself.
I've heard recordings with her from the 1940', that sounded very much like R'n'R to me...
Dude nobody even heard of her until that one video of her using an SG Custom. Stop this DEI nonsense.
@@gmmakesmehurl Really? "Nobody"??
🤦♂️
@@hansemannluchter643 Plenty of other players that used these for entire fucking career. Nobody gives a shit about Rosetta Tharpe
FANTASTIC!!! Jesus Wept John 11 : 35? Priceless
They sound pretty good... I hear Jimmy Page, Billy Gibbons and Iron Maiden in this. Are you in the UK or USA? They look like the originals and the vibrola sound great. You do a good job showing these, you're getting great tone. Not a lot of difference between the Gibson and the Epiphone reissues...apart from the name. They're getting better.
4:33 are the inlays mother of pearl or acrylic? Website says mother of pearl... 😅
All the IBGC lines have mother of Pearl inlays
Every time I see these SG Customs, I think of Glenn Buxton. 🤘❤️
Dude it blows my mind that so many people aren’t aware of what a phenomenal band the original Alice cooper group were. Every member was a killer on their instrument. The world needs to know.
@@zappasmoustache23 Absolutely! I'm glad somebody could relate to my post.
I want one just because of buxton
@@zappasmoustache23 No bout a doubt it . . Awesome guitar tones derived from SG's
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Immediately have to ask why the middle pickup is backwards in comparison to the other 3 pickup SGs in the room?
I put it back in the guitar the wrong way after taking it out the circuit 😂 The Gibson that is, the Epiphone is the stock setup.
@@DaganWilkinis the middle pickup getting in the way at all when playing
@@CrazyKnkb For me yes, but just the same as a Strat. I lower the middle pickup regardless. Everyone has their own personal preference, some folk don’t mind. The middle position on the switch sounds great regardless whether it’s high or low.
@@DaganWilkin thanks man I appreciate the feedback and yes I think I would lower it too. That guitar is an absolute beaut!
@@DaganWilkinwhy did you stop posting on your personal channel? You are a very entertaining guy lol I need more!!!
subtitle option please😀😀
Ikr?
Hey pmtv/dagan can you do this but with the new epiphone les Paul black beauty custom
I never understood the resistance of Gibson to let Epiphone use the open book headstock.
They would have sold at least double the axes through the years if they had.
I'd argue it would increase the price if they maintain the original specs.
PS not for 1600 bucks tho!
The quality of mine that i purchased from zzounds was not great. Buzzing all over and making it through amp, nut was WAY high, needed fret leveling right out of the gate, string radius was not even close, intonation way off, tuners were loose, one of the volume knobs was falling off and i had to put a piece of tape on the pot shaft to keep it on. This is with regular 10-46 strings, so no crazy guage changes or anything. You could see where whoever beveled the fret ends hit the binding too. I expected much more for a $1500 guitar that supposedly is a custom shop. Very poor qc. After all the work, it does sound great, but Holy smokes what an ordeal. And it still isn't perfect. I am doing a little more work to it this weekend to dial it in. My cheaper gutars play and sound just as nice though. They must have sent you a primo one since you are on RUclips
i don't know if you will see my reply but I really feel for you. I mean the Gibson LP SG custom is my dream guitar, never going to be able to afford one. I wanted to absolutely try before buying to sidestep the issues that you experienced. I had to settle for the floor demo which is all the shops in my area had left. Lucky for me, the guitar was cosmetically in perfect shape. Plugged it in, made sure the knobs and switch worked well, no weirdness with the set up (few adjustments needed to lower action a bit). The guitar was a winner. Or so I thought. Brought it home, cranked the amp and immediately I could tell there was a grounding issue. I did not want to crank the amp at the music store, and of course the hum was not noticeable there. Sucks, but I guess the QC issues make this more like a real Gibson in a way😐
Have the adam jones one but I gots to have that one too dammit beautiful guitar
Do the headstocks snap like the real gibsons
I watched this because I know that you're a big SG fan like me. It seems that this guitar really kind of knocked you out. You seemed genuinely inspired to play it. That was a great review. While they claim that the pups are genuine USA Gibson Customerbuckers, I question that. There's no question in my mind that Gibson can recreate Custombuckers in China with the right equipment and training. They sound the part. I have a dozen Gibson SGs. I've owned a dozen Epiphones in the past 5 years. I call this a winner.
This could be the best sg
I suppose the issue for me; the Epi will never look like his "real one" because of the polyurethane finish. Honestly, if Gibson had spent just a little more and offered them with Nitro finishes for an extra hunded or so bucks I'd be buying the firebird and probably get round to one of these but, poly, nah. You can pick up MUCH higher spec vintage guitars for less than the RRP on this if you know what you're looking at.
Keep it
Norce...!
Could be a little more yellowy yeah?
in a few years they'll be all vintage cream ^^
amazing but just can’t pay that much for an Epiphone
fair but if you want a real gibson alternative to that guitar its thousands more
You dont have to, just wait for one to come on the used market (in about a year) price will drop around 30% same as most inspired by Epiphone have done so far.
@@Edward1312Show me a 355 version of the Gibson/Epiphone that cost anywhere close to $1299.
Then don’t?
But remember… it has REAL Gibson USA made Custombuckers, the same pickups that are in almost all Gibson Custom models.
Those pickups are worth $260 times THREE in total. PLUS the very fine and detailed hardcase that is worth 200-300 dollars itself. So if you do the math the guitar is like a normal epiphone price worth around 800-900 but with all the extra specs and the Gibson open book headstock (which is their marketing as well) it all is 110% worth it in my eyes. And I honestly don’t get why people are crying over it.
“I’m complaining because epiphones used to be affordable🥺” yeah well these new models won’t replace the original line up. It’s just additional models as well as they are speced out with Gibson stuff.
There is no way you get gibson pickups and a nice epiphone high end hard case without paying AT LEAST an extra 400-600 bucks MORE.
It’s simple, you can’t get good specs if you aren’t willing to pay for it.
These models are also meant more for the experienced and professional players and collectors out there who cares about having the best specs but can’t afford a Gibson standard/custom.
It’s like a beginner who’s only played for two months complain about a real Gibson Les Paul custom’s price tag and that he/her thinks they should be more “affordable”
😢😢😢more . Go play a Harley Benton the pickups cost 500 a set
Gold hardware is one spec I just can't do. The 1 piece mahogany neck always spooks me, especially when its the slim taper. Lotta breaks under the nut slot, where its very thin.The way Epiphone runs the binding under the nut, removes even more wood than Gibsons do in that critical area.
I'm partial to the 5 piece mahogany neck construction Epiphone uses on normal production models. It has a very well executed scarf joint, that seriously strengthens that critical area under the nut slot.The wings of the headstock extend down all the way into the neck profile, wrapping around both sides. They literally NEVER break above the nut, only somewhere below where the headstock wings tie into the neck. If you snap a 50's carve Les Paul neck in the middle, you've really put the G's to her.
One piece mahogany necks are just by design more susceptible to breaks. Then throw in crazy headstock shapes that are ALL on a different angle than Gibsons. Then the way Epiphone truss rods and covers are drilled and mounted deeper into the neck profile, combined with binding that overlaps under the nut. Its honestly a recipe for disaster. I've heard numerous horror stories already, of gleefull buyers opening the case to a snapped neck. The Korina V and Explorer, the DG-335, and any of the 1 piece mahogany slim taper carves, are the ones to be careful with.
Personally, I stayed clear of them and am very pleased with my ASFB '59 Les Paul standard outfit for $799 built in July of '20. Then I also have a "The Berserker " custom art edition from the Adam Jones collection. It has EMG 81/85 ZW pickups and Gotoh keystone tuners now.
The crown jewel is my '79 Les Paul Custom silverburst, Adam Jones customshop collaboration edition.
With Custombuckers and the same Gotoh keystone tuners as "The Berserker" Its just on its own level. The AJ sigs have 3 piece maple necks with a fat volute right where I'm telling you for fact, the 1 piece mahogany necks fail at.
Is the Adam Jones 79 epiphone is a better choice than this one ? I’m torn between the two ?
😎👍🎸🎸🎸
Quite nice, but not worth £1400
Good luck finding a real Gibson for that price then with the same pickups as this one and a premium hardcase😂
It’s meant for serious and professional players who can’t afford a Gibson custom but still want the sound and the premium specs of it.
You complaining about that price tag for the specs says A LOT about what range of “professionalism” you’re in😂📉
Honestly yeah they are. Ebony, mother of pearl, hand wired electronics, custom shop pickups, built like a Gibson with solid construction and a hard-case for that much? Why spend more for less on a Gibson? The only sg that might be worth it over this is the 61 which Is a lot more expensive. And even then this is a custom which is my personal favourite guitar. The only thing these don’t have is lacquer and nibs but if the finish is thin then that is what really matters.
@@Coolbeans1492 totally with you. People don’t see the specs. They only see the price tag and that epiphone’s “should be cheaper” like it’s the only words they know how to say😂
@@TzebbLIsla honestly its only because epiphones name has been associated with cheap stuff for the last 30 years. They used to make epis in japan from the 70s-90s. Those wouldve been priced in this current range. Had they resurrected the Orville name then its likely people wouldn’t complain as much because they would have no idea which price range to associate it with. These are killer for the money. They aren’t an ‘epiphone’ in the current tradition they are an epiphone in the old one and that middle ground has been missing for a long time. They’re going to sell boat loads of these to people that want a gibson but not at the Gibson price because that’s basically what these are. It’s brilliant tbh. Even on the used market before prices went crazy you couldnt get a les paul for the price they are charging for a new one. Ifs regrettable they didnt use rosewood but that only encourages people to go for the ebony models and thats fine w me. Either way a new gibson sg standard is half the guitar this is for a bit more. I dont think these will last long before gibson realizes people are buying these instead of a standard Gibson and theyll nurf them to protect the standard range. That problem might not happen on the les paul standard but most definitely will on the sg. Grab these while they last honestly.
Not as good as the Inspired by Gibson 2020 Epiphone.....the big bat pick. Guards and sharp features made it a deadly looking and playing guitar......one of my most loved videos of dagan too with that red epi ❤
The 2020s are still on sale, which is nice that they're doing both
Yeah it’s not as good is BY FAR superior. In every aspect. What are you smoking?
Middle pick up flipped? 🤔
Ughh every video from these dealers is the same, its hard to tell what the actual opinion is versus just a sales pitch influenced by Gibson. That being said, i have the guitar and love it but, these demo videos are all cookie cutter now
In my opinion they should remove the middle bridge to make it more affordable as an Epiphone
It’s a shame Fender don’t do that with their two pickup guitars.
Sell the middle pup , drop in an el cheapo and problem solved
Isn't thet basically the epiphone sg 60's with vibrola?
Then it wouldn’t be the les paul custom 60s 🤦🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️🙂
Tf? Then it wouldn’t be a 63 model😂
These are meant for the more professional and serious guitarists and collectors out there that want the premium stuff but can’t afford a gibson.
Obviously it’s not meant for you if you think they should remove the middle pickup and destroy the look of it being a 63 MODEL. And also since you generally complain about the price😂
body size is noticeably smaller than original. clearly cut corners on body size.
The Gibson is thinner. 4:18
Anyone who tested this one can tell us whether middle pickup gets in the way at all?
No. And it shouldn’t if you are able to handle and play a guitar “correctly”.
I’ve had the 90s version of this exact epiphone for 15 years and I’ve never experienced it being in the way🔥
@@TzebbLIsla that’s good to know. The 90s epiphone was my dream guitar since 2006 but for whatever reason never bought it and then was discontinued.
My only barrier was this as many people seem to complain about the middle pickup.
@@CrazyKnkb yeah, there is a lot of people complaining about the middle pickup being in the way but it really isn’t. You’re not supposed to press down that hard on the strings for starters and the angle just doesn’t make sense when you literally TRY to make it be in the way.
I’m only 20, but I’ve played for 15 years and put a lot of money and time into guitars and music theory.
It’s a cool story how I got the 90s version of the 63 sg custom. I was in 7th grade and I had been in love with the Gibson version for a couple of years already after seeing a video of Tony Iommi using one on the live version of Paranoid from the 70s. And I wanted one badly but at the time I was too young for that kind of a guitar and how much it costed as well. One day before I was going on a trip with the fam to Italy I went to the local guitar store, as soon as I walked in I saw the epiphone sg 63 custom hanging behind the counter. At the time I didn’t even know there was an epiphone version of it, which made it extra special that it was there. And I fell in love with it. They asked 800 bucks for it but since my dad knew the owner of the store he bought it for me for 700 bucks. And over the years I put real custombuckers in it, a gold Gibson vibrola and some other stuff on it as well.
Today I’m more of a Les Paul guy and I own lots of Gibsons, my baby being a Gibson Les Paul Custom 1957 Reissue and the fact that I went over to LP’s is thanks to Randy Rhoads. But when I saw that they were releasing a new version of it this year I lost my mind over it🤯
I’m definitely gonna buy it soon
@@TzebbLIsla you sound like a really blessed dude for your age, not too many people have the privileges you have mate. Make sure you put all that to good use and wish you the best!
@@CrazyKnkb thanks man! I sure feel it of course and I’ve made music my life style. I even went to music school during high school here in Sweden. And I’ve played in some countries in Europe as well. It’s sooooo fun
Overpriced Chibson
Good luck finding a real Gibson for that price then with the same pickups as this one and a premium hardcase😂
It’s meant for serious and professional players who can’t afford a Gibson custom but still want the sound and the premium specs of it.
You complaining about that price tag for the specs says A LOT about what range of “professionalism” you’re in😂📉
You could buy a Chibson sg custom for $225-300, overhaul it with the same exact specs and case, and you're going to be at near $1500, and still have a fake pile of garbage chibson. And that's assuming you can do ALL of the work yourself...
But sure, Bob....
Get a life.....troll
The satin finish looks cheap on these Epiphones. I really dont get why they keep doing it. It doesnt make the guitar look or feel vintage at all
I think it feels great. Better than a thick poly finish that deadens the tone. I still own 4 Gibsons and it just jumped up there with my customshop. I got the 355. Picked up yesterday and played it at a gig last night for 90% of the gig.
@kenfernsler6507 I'm very tempted with this 63 sg. Price is a tough one though.
@booshting3520 the extra money is for that 3rd pick up. It is alot but it is probably a great guitar. They are great pick ups. I'd probably never use the 3rd pick up though on a live situation. My other guitarist bought a 61 standard Gibson sg. It's not that great. He paid $1500-1800. I bet the epiphone with custom buckers sounds better.
@@kenfernsler6507 You might be right. The demos sound really good.
still that Gibson name matters at the end of the day and I hate it
Take some more speed, dude-you’re not talking fast enough.
Man, those are ugly guitars. What were they thinking?
To each their own. I personally cant stand SGs or Strats. Ugly and everyone has one.
Everyone has SGs? What about Les Pauls then 😂😂😂
I will about fenders though, absolutely no character in those guitars
1.) sgs are beautiful 2.) no everyone don’t have an sg and fewer big name rockstars have played sgs than strats or lps which makes them better for it. They are undeniably cool with a mean snarl that no other guitar has.
@@Coolbeans1492 this ☝🏻☝🏻☝🏻
Thank god people have poor taste so people who actually rock SGs are way fewer and unique artists 😎
@@CrazyKnkb for sure man sgs are the coolest looking guitars hands down. Big guard small guard they look epic. They got this mid push that sounds crazier than anything else too. Lesters are low mids and growly these are in the upper mid pocket and snarly which is what you actually want in a guitar. The low end is for the bass player.
You missed your calling….. you could have sold out stadiums 🏟️