Epiphone SG Special P-90 - Is It Worth Saving On Gibson?

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  • Опубликовано: 2 окт 2024

Комментарии • 108

  • @alexmedia8094
    @alexmedia8094 2 года назад +16

    I've had the Epi SG Special for about a year now. Everything is stock and it is by far the best guitar I've ever played. I only play at home so for £350 UK, I cannot complain.
    Great guitar and the tones you can get out of this thing is amazing. Add a decent fuzz and overdrive for those Gary Clark Jr dirty blues tones 👌🏾

  • @jlwzqw2008
    @jlwzqw2008 3 года назад +18

    My sg will be here today and I’m just sitting by the door waiting lol awesome video it helped me make my decision

    • @ani9705
      @ani9705 3 года назад

      assuming you already received it, are you having fun with it? Is it good quality ?

    • @jlwzqw2008
      @jlwzqw2008 3 года назад +5

      @@ani9705 hands down one of the best guitars I’ve bought for that price. It covers all different tones and genres.

    • @ani9705
      @ani9705 3 года назад +1

      @@jlwzqw2008 wow! Glad to hear that, thanks for your response :)

    • @SeabeeBuckeye
      @SeabeeBuckeye 3 года назад +4

      @@jlwzqw2008 this remark alone just sealed the deal on my decision to buy a Pelham Blue Epiphone P90 SG. 👊🎸

    • @jlwzqw2008
      @jlwzqw2008 3 года назад +1

      @@SeabeeBuckeye keep a lookout I’m going to be posting my own video review about this guitar today or tomorrow.

  • @robertnicol3032
    @robertnicol3032 4 года назад +5

    Nice comparison - not many videos of the new Epi SG Specials..... so thank you. Love mine!

  • @rorogogo6241
    @rorogogo6241 4 года назад +14

    I've played one, no it's not ("saving...) Epiphone are far better than all the Gibson SG Special and Jr I've had for 30 years, and I've had a lot, believe me.

  • @crtl5911
    @crtl5911 4 года назад +7

    I hope your channel grow fast, you do amazing content. I just subscribed

  • @discotex2236
    @discotex2236 3 года назад +6

    I picked up a second hand Epi SG Modern 2020 here in Thailand and it is a fantastic, quality instrument. it rings like a bell, plays great, really low action and many high end features including the probucker pickups. I love it! I want the p90 now!

  • @genekloszewski5484
    @genekloszewski5484 3 года назад +3

    I recently got the same guitar, ( P90s,& faded pelham blue ) it plays super, Epiphone really coming through great for 2021!

  • @Ottophil
    @Ottophil 3 года назад +1

    Played one today. Been playing gibson 15 years. This SG sucks. Save up for the real thing. And protect yo neck

  • @ghiadetomaso1642
    @ghiadetomaso1642 2 года назад +2

    This is newer one of SG series inspired by, the older ones have been very nice, with rosewood fretboard

  • @randysnewbiebluesrockguita7782
    @randysnewbiebluesrockguita7782 3 года назад +4

    I got a 2020 inspired by Gibson Epiphone P-90 SG Classic in Inverness Green and it has a bridge on it. I was going to get this one, but I liked the option of being able to adjust the bridge rather than only the stop tail. it sound's just like the one in the video and is a really great deal when compared to the Gibson, some slight aesthetic flaw's like a little paint over some binding near the neck joint, but other than that it's pretty clean aside from the dirty fretboard as always on Chinese guitar's . I have 7 Epiphone's and love all of em, some even better than my Gibson's. I just also got the new 59' Epi. Les Paul standard LE Dark Burst and that guitar is a gem and even better than some Gibson's I've played.

  • @stringspicksandfiddlestick6388
    @stringspicksandfiddlestick6388 Год назад +1

    I bought a 2011 Epi 1961 Custom Shop limited edition P-90 SG at a pawn shop for $139.

  • @raceface_m2579
    @raceface_m2579 3 года назад +3

    Oh man!!! Want the red 😩

  • @globalnova
    @globalnova Месяц назад

    plan on gettin one of these and making it into a Jr. Noice.

  • @dbo4506
    @dbo4506 2 года назад +1

    The Gibson SG special is way closer to $3000 then $2000 in aus mate

  • @brunostrafacci1078
    @brunostrafacci1078 4 года назад +2

    Thanks for this video! Great demonstration. Do you know if there are differences between the Epiphone SG Special P90 and the Epiphone Les Paul Special P90 yellow TV? I ask in terms of the quality of sounds that they can make, I know the body and everything feels different. I can’t decide. Thanks again for for this video.

  • @williamj.sheehan2001
    @williamj.sheehan2001 4 года назад +5

    Thanks for the nice review! I too have been thinking about grabbing one of these, and this is very helpful! Back in the sixties I had a Gibson Melody Maker with the wraparound lightning-bolt bridge, and I always had trouble with the G string wanting to intonate "sharp" on me, but now I'm wondering if that's because, back then, the pre-intonation was designed with a "wound" G string in mind, whereas I was using an unwound G string? In any event, did you find the intonation on this guitar acceptable? Also, is there any way to raise and lower the two pickups?

    • @williamj.sheehan2001
      @williamj.sheehan2001 4 года назад

      @@OliRoyer Thank you, Oli! All of us appreciate your observations and advice!

  • @jodylowe8476
    @jodylowe8476 2 года назад +1

    I was wanting a epi les paul with p90s, but no dice, the sg is the ticket after seeing this.

  • @jakubshouseofrock7109
    @jakubshouseofrock7109 4 года назад +3

    great review dude :) I also just did a video on my burgundy one, it's one of if my my favorite guitars now

  • @michaelprospero8403
    @michaelprospero8403 4 года назад +3

    I've been looking at and wondering about these. debating on whether its worth it or not.

    • @ShortyMKD
      @ShortyMKD 3 года назад

      @@OliRoyer what kind of Orange Drop Capacitors should we get? :)

  • @SteveBaerThatsMe
    @SteveBaerThatsMe 4 года назад +2

    Great video. I'm clicking like just as much for that smokin' jacket. Sawweeeet.

  • @matthewotremba9230
    @matthewotremba9230 5 месяцев назад

    The P90s are mounted far from Bridge and neck
    I have one , and cn slap a single coil in that space

  • @SilenceFriction1
    @SilenceFriction1 3 года назад +4

    Snazzy jacket. Too bad that the metal sleeve zipper is scratching the crap out of the guitar finish, but looks cool. Perhaps a Texas rodeo belt buckle would hasten the finish's decline.

  • @jonathanhandsmusic
    @jonathanhandsmusic Год назад

    Great review! Yeah you do anything on the Epi SG Special that you can do on the Gibson, except show off your bank account. For sure the “inspired by G” models are all really good guitars.

  • @MegaMr28
    @MegaMr28 Год назад +1

    $900 now

  • @syedabdullah3311
    @syedabdullah3311 2 года назад

    Hi..someone offer me to swap this guitar with my fender duo sonic?what do u think sir?condition both almost like new..

  • @celestelongway7315
    @celestelongway7315 4 года назад

    Love that blue Gibson SG yeah......michael t Wyman. West LA CA USA 90230
    We a got a 2018 Epiphone Pelham blue SG as a birthday gift ....looks gorgeous .
    Plays ok...but needs a setup....no complaints, though. Enjoy it.
    It features the Epi humbuckers 700t and 650R i think...and they are just fine.
    Larger frets, maybe jumbo...slim neck...and the color/paint is gorgeous!
    Overall it's been a fun guitar! First SG We've owned. We like your vid! Cool.

  • @klausochs7006
    @klausochs7006 2 года назад

    Good work dude
    Your smiling tells storrys too...
    Good vibs Bro 😁👍
    I won the blue one 🤝

  • @monkeymindmatters
    @monkeymindmatters 3 года назад +1

    Sounds amazing. Are those the stock strings?

  • @waterhead001
    @waterhead001 2 года назад

    What year did Epiphone start making the Gibson Inspired SG Special?

  • @duaneanderson6393
    @duaneanderson6393 3 года назад +1

    love the jacket ! thank for the review.

  • @USMCBABE40
    @USMCBABE40 9 месяцев назад

    I'm thinking about getting one how do you like yours

  • @teemakarov9375
    @teemakarov9375 4 года назад +2

    Thanks for the great review. Those p90 sound amazing. Were you playing thru the blues jr?

    • @teemakarov9375
      @teemakarov9375 4 года назад

      Your rig sounds amazing. I had to sell my beloved blues jr nos in order to keep my neighbors from calling the cops. It was a beautiful sounding and articulate especially with the addition of the cannabis Rex. Those focusrite devices are really popular on RUclips. You definitely captured the million dollar sound.
      I just purchased a irig dongle to connect the 2020 Epiphone Sg STD to my iPad garage band thru Sony monitor headphones. Was absolutely astonished how the virtual Vox amp and Epiphone humbuckers were easily able to nail Harrison’s lead tone on dear prudence.

    • @alexmedia8094
      @alexmedia8094 3 года назад

      @@OliRoyer love the tone. Just purchased the Epi SG Special and play through amplitude. Match made in heaven 👌

    • @outtolunch88
      @outtolunch88 3 года назад +1

      @@OliRoyer Looks like a fantastic guitar. I got a 2011 50th reissue with P90's 2 years ago mint, Can't put it down and the 84 Rickenbacker and 72 Thinline don't get played often.
      Just as good through an AC15 Alnico + MV50 AC in stereo it's amazing. Through my '73 HiWatt it's illegal!
      P90's ROCK.

    • @ragpickin
      @ragpickin 3 года назад

      Great review.

  • @dq3887
    @dq3887 3 года назад +1

    Do you think paying the extra thousand dollars or so for Gibson is worth it ? Or do you feel like it’s just paying for the name. Thanks for the video. In a dilemma on wether to get the epiphone or gibson 😪

    • @JT-gm4fk
      @JT-gm4fk 3 года назад

      I've played both...to me the difference I hear in sound is worth it. I'm seeing used SG Gibson standards in mint for 1100. I got one for 1,000 off of reverb

  • @markh7523
    @markh7523 2 года назад

    That Junior you showed briefly is that a Gibson or Epiphone?

  • @connor_gee
    @connor_gee 4 года назад +1

    Convinced me to pick one up, great video!

  • @johndaugherty4127
    @johndaugherty4127 Год назад

    Is that a sweet ass Firebird sittin' back there?

  • @paristhalheimer
    @paristhalheimer 4 года назад

    I'm thinking of getting this model in Pellum Blue. I play Telecasters, Strats, and a McCarty. Is worth getting the Epiphone or should I sell my Clapton Strat and get the Gibson? Am I getting anything different?

  • @maxthecat1235
    @maxthecat1235 4 года назад

    is it as heavy as the Epiphany les Paul, i am looking for a light weight Epiphone/gibson, In addition to my Les Paul Standard

  • @gabrielmorton8054
    @gabrielmorton8054 4 года назад

    Can you put a Bigsby on these?

  • @jacobm7421
    @jacobm7421 4 года назад

    Am i the only one who thinks epiphone should have made the logo a silkscreen gold like the gibson on these models? Would that not make it look even better lol?

  • @Xxmeca421xX
    @Xxmeca421xX 3 года назад

    I ordered the one without p90's because i had a coupon. Total payed, $163 in Red. Cant wait to feel an sg and im sure ill have to upgrade the cheap pickups but dont want to spend more than the guitar lol. If i like Sg's then I'll sell it and buy a really nice one. But solid mahogany body and mahogany neck with rosewood.. I had to buy that cheapo. My fenders will be mad at me.

    • @gt-37guy6
      @gt-37guy6 2 года назад +1

      The SG specials that cheap have the Bolt-on neck, crappy tuners and crappy electronics....guessing you were not impressed? The one in this video is $500, and is set neck and good parts- huge difference!

  • @doctorskull8197
    @doctorskull8197 2 года назад

    Nice playing ! I’m holding out for a black one!

  • @MrJaydeep777
    @MrJaydeep777 Год назад

    They sound great and I’m sure they play really nice. The only thing I’m worried about is I noticed that the neck pick up is kind of far from the neck and I’m worried that I would hit it with my pick. I do that when I play strats!

    • @tadask.4931
      @tadask.4931 8 месяцев назад

      that is actually more correct. Modern Gibson Specials have the bridge pickup closer to the bridge than vintage or reissue ones. So Epiphone made them more "vintage correct" :)

  • @TheDwie16
    @TheDwie16 4 года назад +1

    Now I need this one!

  • @donaldswan1587
    @donaldswan1587 2 года назад

    You sold me one! Love the stuff you chose to play with it

  • @lueysixty-six7300
    @lueysixty-six7300 4 года назад +2

    Im already set on a Gibson SG Spesh...I never really considered that Epiphone might do...
    See, I'm like you, I already own (a) Gibson - plus some other guitars of similar value - so I fear, if… I buy something that's not up to it's standard, I'll just simply never play it. I'll always be on the Gibson (as I am right now!).
    What do you think? Does it measure up...for someone already set on the long game of saving all the way up to $2,364 (Yes, I get socked with Aussie prices too, Brother! 🤦🏻‍♂️)?
    Edit: I just subb'ed because:-
    A) of your Sick guitar collection
    B) you're a Fellow Aussie
    C) And you're a bit of a battler. With just 45 subs, my single sub will actually make a diff.. albeit small. I'd rather support an Aussie Battler than an American Flexer... y'know??
    Peace, Bro! ✌️

    • @lueysixty-six7300
      @lueysixty-six7300 4 года назад +1

      @@OliRoyer Update: I ordered the Gibson today. I'm banking on this becoming my number one for a good while, so.. here's hoping! I hear nothing but great things about it. Well, here's hoping cos its coming Friday, and I'm over $2300 AUD into it (that's a personal record for most spent on an axe for me..).
      I'm pretty excited! 🎉

    • @lueysixty-six7300
      @lueysixty-six7300 4 года назад

      @@OliRoyer Ok - will do. ETA tommorow, so... it's all Xmas Eve up in my place, for me!! So exciting, lol!
      And I swear Bro, after that, I've got a serious eye on a Cardinal 'Bird just like yours. So, so sweet! It's that red that makes it. It's so..unique & special, don't ya reckon?! 🤙
      But seriously, I am really meaning to try and make this SG my "one" guitar, and put the brakes on this G.A.S. for a bit. ...Long enough for me to try and get the most out of the SG I've got (orw ill have) first

  • @genekloszewski5484
    @genekloszewski5484 3 года назад

    Great video, great playing! I will recommend this guitar also!

  • @gaetanasusani6350
    @gaetanasusani6350 3 года назад

    WOOOWW!!!!!!!!!GRAN BEL SUONO!!!!!!!!!HAIL DI'AUL......!!!!!!!!!!.........DOOM!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @timrussell1559
    @timrussell1559 3 года назад

    Just picked up a mint 2021 pelham blue sg special used for 200 dollars. I also own a gibson SG faded and can honestly say that i enjoy playing the epi more than the gibson. Thats saying alot considering the epi cost me 7 times less than the gibson. Its a great guitar. Thanks for the vid

    • @gt-37guy6
      @gt-37guy6 2 года назад

      $200 ?? Whoa....somebody desperate for cash or what? I will take 3 for that price! Nicely done....

  • @arturoalvarez6770
    @arturoalvarez6770 Год назад

    Muy buen video, sin embargo tengo que decir que por el precio que se paga en Mexico no es posible decir que es una buena compra, los espacios de las pastillas están mal cortados, la electrónica es quickconect, y se siente que tiene una capa muy muy gruesa de pintura, me parece que por el equivalente a 300 dólares estaría Perfecto pero no, se cobran casi 500 dlls por ella, es triste porque cuando salieron y después de muchas reviews me decidí a comprarla pero la decepción al recibirla fue mayor.

    • @rayscratch
      @rayscratch Год назад

      porque te decepciono solo por la pintura?

  • @Rafael-zl4vu
    @Rafael-zl4vu 3 года назад +1

    There's hum when you play with high gain?

    • @ProtomanBlues
      @ProtomanBlues 3 года назад +3

      It’s a single coil so yes

    • @Rafael-zl4vu
      @Rafael-zl4vu 3 года назад +1

      @@ProtomanBlues even if I play with headphones?

    • @jackmackenzie8870
      @jackmackenzie8870 3 года назад +3

      @@Rafael-zl4vu all single coils have 60hz hum, that's why humbuckers were invented

    • @mattjones8523
      @mattjones8523 3 года назад +2

      It'll definitely have some hum, but I think that hum is a huge defining characteristic of the tone of a P90 pickup.

    • @Rafael-zl4vu
      @Rafael-zl4vu 3 года назад +1

      @@mattjones8523 yes, but this is anoying AF, so if I buy one, I'll change the pickups or do something for the hum to disappear.

  • @iduncanw
    @iduncanw 2 года назад +1

    A very belated thank you Olly, I posted a comment over a year on this video. I ended up buying this locally (in Pelham Blue) and it was mainly after seeing this great video. Not a huge fan of the tuners, but think I got one with good fret work. The P90s really do have their own sound and it's awesome. Colour is great too.
    Sadly I chipped a decent chunk out of the headstock last night when I tripped and dropped it onto a guitar pedal. Given its got the Pelham Blue as well, doubt I can fix it.

  • @sorrowfulsinner6655
    @sorrowfulsinner6655 3 года назад

    How do you change the strings?

    • @iduncanw
      @iduncanw 3 года назад

      What do you mean? Do you mean the tailpiece, if so you just put the string through and wrap it around.

  • @iduncanw
    @iduncanw 4 года назад

    Awesome review, great playing and lots of info. Another Aussie here.
    Just started looking at SG's. Really like the Pelham Blue but not sure whether to go for one of these or the Epiphone SG Standard. Never played a guitar with P-90's. I currently have a SSS Elite Strat, an LTD MH1000NT and an Epiphone Les Paul Plus Top Pro so thinking they might add something different compared to the getting the SG Standard.
    Have you played the standard and if so did you prefer one over the other?

    • @iduncanw
      @iduncanw 4 года назад

      @@OliRoyer thanks for the really detailed response, that's awesome. I'm in Melbourne myself so will have to see if I can find a local store to try one out. Becoming slightly addicted to guitars these past couple of years.
      I've also got a Washburn Nuno Bettencourt (N1 I think) from the 90's and an LTD H-51 but I don't play them. Should probably sell them to make way for one of these beauties.

    • @teemakarov9375
      @teemakarov9375 4 года назад +1

      I have an 2020 Epiphone SG Standard and absolutely love it; however, the SG special sounds incredible. May have to get one. Still much cheaper than a Gibson.

  • @cosmin9982
    @cosmin9982 4 года назад

    While doing research on this guitar I found out that the specials do not have CTS electronics. Only from the standards up you get them, at least in the new SG lineup.

    • @cosmin9982
      @cosmin9982 4 года назад

      @@OliRoyer
      Hey.
      Thanks for the quick reply!
      I wasn't trying to be "that guy" by pointing that aspect out, its just that I was hoping for further input from other people too try to see what the specs are exactly.
      I assumed the pots were not cts because (on Epiphone page) in the description page where they list all the features, it only says pots, while in other guitars from the 2020 line-up, they specified CTS. Also if you look up Troglys (another YT channel), he took a Epi special (the faded one with the batwing pickguard) apart and the pots were labeled "Made in Korea". I know thats a lower priced instrument so I am genuinely curious the differemces.
      Sorry once again if my comment came across as rude.

    • @cosmin9982
      @cosmin9982 4 года назад

      @@OliRoyer
      Yes. I can't wait for the day i get to own one. Thanks for the review :)!

    • @robertnicol3032
      @robertnicol3032 4 года назад +9

      @@cosmin9982 Sorry to jump in.... I have one of these and opened her up - I can confirm they DO have CTS pots 500k ones.

  • @sandyturner1911
    @sandyturner1911 4 года назад

    Nice review. I just got mine today. I got the Burgundy. It's beautiful and light weight.

    • @sandyturner1911
      @sandyturner1911 3 года назад

      @Mr. snickett I don't know. Because of a neck injury, I don't stand up and play anymore. I need to do some fret work on it, but the pickups sound so good, and it plays so well, it's worth it. Some people say they move the button, and it takes care of the slight neck dive they were having.

    • @sandyturner1911
      @sandyturner1911 3 года назад

      @Mr. snickett Yeah, they're notorious for that. But, so much fun to play!

  • @narindersingh9802
    @narindersingh9802 4 года назад

    This or sg classic worn p90s?

    • @markuso1862
      @markuso1862 4 года назад +1

      I have a classic worn p90. They are very similar, except for the fact that the CW has a standard bridge instead of the wraparound, and an extremely comfortable satin finish. The new glossy finishes feel really good, better than the slightly rubbery finish on older Epiphones, but I'm really a sucker for satin paints. Very good guitar, and mine has no fretwork issues. The bridge pickup could have some more character, but neck and middle positions sound awesome!

  • @ahmadshani6682
    @ahmadshani6682 2 года назад

    💓

  • @Lowtech14
    @Lowtech14 4 года назад +4

    Hard to know without you also demonstrating the Gibson model

    • @kidthorazine
      @kidthorazine 3 года назад +2

      I have the Gibson version and have played the Epi, the main difference is in how it feels, the Gibson has better frets, a better feeling fretboard and a better feeling neck, it also comes set up well from the factory.

    • @Harrisabd
      @Harrisabd 2 года назад

      @@kidthorazine really? So pickups and sound wise they're theyre the same essentially?

    • @Rafael-zl4vu
      @Rafael-zl4vu 2 года назад

      @@Harrisabd look, if it isn't a horrible pickup or the gibson one is not waaaay better than the epi, depending on your amp and pedals... sometimes there's no difference at all. and even if you buy an epi and change the pickups it'll cost way lower than the gibson.

  • @iop223
    @iop223 4 года назад +1

    awesome jacket

  • @hornedkingsp
    @hornedkingsp 3 года назад

    I’ve owned both a gibby sg classic (p90s) and Epi SG p90s... Gibson all day, better quality and playability.

  • @charlieebarb8695
    @charlieebarb8695 3 года назад

    Tried a red one out up against a gibby... it’s definitely got my vote! I’ll be getting one after I pay down my Ibanez 12 string! 😁😁😁

  • @deadlegs187
    @deadlegs187 3 года назад

    Sod the guitar, that jacket is beautiful

  • @이다연-q8n9l
    @이다연-q8n9l 4 года назад

    So much helpful to me! Like from South Korea😀

  • @commissioner1969
    @commissioner1969 3 года назад

    This feels very cheap

  • @damianrjames
    @damianrjames 3 года назад

    Major 7 chords are not bar chords..