Missing Europe already, even though y'all need to discover aircon 🙃 EDIT: Derp, I always assumed the OG Supreme was a Custom Shop guitar because it was so expensive. New one is still cool, though! ➤ Massive thanks to Ridge for bringing you today's video! Enter the Summer Hennessey Sweepstakes for a Bronco VelociRaptor or $75,000 and get 10% off PLUS 10 bonus entries using my link ridge.com/agufish
If I was ESP, I'd sue Gibson for nearly cloning their Edwards headstock inlay on those WIP guitars shown here. Even though they probably wouldn't win, it would be hilarious hype.
Marty's signature also comes with a hard case so even though it's a little bit expensive when you factor in all the extras and the artist license its not a rip off. Also .... ask Epiphone for a signature ... you love the brand and are an advocate of it, so yeah, ask for a signature model. Make it a signature that can pass as a normal production model but eagle eyed/ guitar snobs know its yours... Baritone LP?
The "like a gibson" ES-335 was around 500 usd with a figured top when I bought it years ago, the quality was decent. Like every other guitar, even my US made one, I set it up. Because set up is personal and if someone is using their guitar out of the box and judging for that, that player is probably a beginner. No american or chinese factory worker can guess your personal setup, okay maybe they can. Let's see if 900+ is justifiable. 100 usd for Gotoh locking tuners made in japan, better than whatever is in marty, around 50$ for CTS push pulls. I can wire it myself. Around 200 for hard case, something like skb/gator, with TSA locks and can easily survive flights, unlike the the crappy epiphone wood cases. Both guitars definitely made in the same factory in china. So yeah, unless you really like the guy, there's something better for you out there. Tomo Fujita is a better teacher anyway, with better lesson videos. Lots of semi-hollow out there too. D'Angelico makes better for under 1000, Ibanez artcores under 1000 is also better. I don't know, but Epiphone is smoking some good stuff the past few releases with these pricings.
That weird message/comment at the end tells me that home slice needs to learn the basic mechanics of the English language. Oh and he/she sounds mental. Anyway, good video as always! I hope Gibson/Epiphone will come around. Maybe they’re jealous of what you’re doing and have done to their older models and how you’ve improved the, far past what they’ve done. Try hitting up Knaggs guitars. Maybe they’ll have a few killer guitars for you to demo. As an owner of a Knaggs guitar, I can honestly say they’re amazing!
Full honesty, I love gibson, but rn i want to slap em so hard, I started properly caring about Epiphone because of your channel, kínd of want to know if we can do anything about it
Sucks regarding the lack of comms from Epiphone/Gibson. You have showed them off so so much on so many levels, and you deserve more from them, guitars and comms. Glad 42 Gear Street was fun :)
I think it's cool to reboot the Supreme and change the design of it. Gibson reuses model names all the time so it's not that odd to me. And it's a USA guitar, supremes always were. It's gonna be around $4k, so right between a standard and a custom.
I’m crossing my fingers hoping to get your upcoming signature single cut. Beato’s and Marty’s guitars are not on my list at all although I love both of those guys’ stuff
Those who watched Marty way back would remember he played a Heritage 535 long before a Gibson 335. Gibson eventually caught on to him and started sponsoring him. Big misstep by Heritage…
I went to Guitar Center with the wife last month and was noticing that the Epi Les Pauls had a rounder back shape than they've had in the last few years. But then I also tried three Slash Anacondabursts that were hanging next to each other on the rack and they all had different neck shapes... So... Inconsistency?
It's the frets and how they're fitted and dressed that's sorely lacking with Epiphone. Body dimensions are off especially with their Les Paul copies. The recent B.B. King Lucille model and the current Alex Lifeson model are pretty okay though.
You might be interested in the two new Schecter Sunset models if you haven’t seen them. One with a neck single coil and a bridge triple coil (yes, triple coil), one with two humbuckers. Both have 6 and 7 string variants.
I just turned 55 & have been playing most of my life & recording & performing for over 30 years, & even I still go to Marty’s channel whenever I want to quickly learn a cover song. It really couldn’t have happened to a nicer guy. As far as the thing with Epiphone, I’m sure mid level people probably come & go when there’s any changes in the company & it’s direction. I’ve been an Epiphone fan for decades, & they certainly are killing it right now!
please encourage hb to go with more ibanez style neck joints as opposed to the thick fender square block if they do a scalloped board with a nice neck joint thatll sell like crazy
Music was a bit loud compared to your voice this time around, especially around the 2 minute mark - I want to hear your takes!! They're fighting each other for volume lol
That comment... first the extreme hate comment that was supposed to be just a joke and then too much information about his personal life. I guess I'd prefer such a guy to hate me than love me and having to listen to his bad humor and sexual urges. Awesome content btw man!
What do you think about the new Gibson Les Paul Modern Lites? IMO at 3/4 the thickness, no binding and dot inlays, it has no business being as expensive as it is but that’s just me.
Honestly I can't fathom why anyone would buy a Gibson at the price they charge. I also can't fathom why signature models that are SO close to stock models exist. Kit that shit out to the max.
Ayo, Hunter. I can see your camera struggles focusing on you because of the SM7B sometimes. Maybe try the Glenn Fricker approach and keep the mic above frame and run a compressor to even out any volume issues?
Have no interest in future Epiphones. Their signature models have gotten crazy expensive. The Alex Lifeson is almost €1,700 so …..yeah, just no. Plus, the more affordable guitar companies have gained ground if not on the same level as them and a hell of a lot less. So, I’ve owned a few of them in the past, but I’m done with them now
Why? A single coil is the simplest way of building a guitar pickup and a humbucker (with two coils) are an evolution of the very same, eliminating most noice. What would be the point of a third coil?
@@ashmayenmusic then why not just put more wounds on the two existing coils? If it's potted in wax or epoxy it can take the output boost no problem, and if it has 4 conductor wiring, 2 rows of adjustable pole pieces (DiMarzio style) and is mounted in a frame or pickguard, you have nearly endless possibilities to shape that sound even further. This feels like "more is gooder" to me, wich is pretty stupid
The Heafy Origin 7 string LP Bone White is the last Epi/Gib product I'll buy, and only bought it because I'd been waiting for a couple of years for them to become available again. These days my money is FAR better spent on Schecter and other comparable brands NOT built in CHINA!!!! Hate or not. I don't care.
Epiphone have been doing c neck profiles since 2020. The 50s Les Paul standard & the Les Paul special both have fat c profile necks whereas the 60s Les Paul standard has the slim taper c.
@agufish Maybe some epiphones still have that horrible slim taper d, but you should definitely give the Les Paul special a try. Proper chunky neck profile & it sounds great too. BTW, as somebody born and bred in liverpool & a die hard liverpool fc supporter, I'm so happy that you also support LFC. 😀
Limited outside consultant role, not employee. Was doing that for years while working with Epiphone. Wasn’t a problem then. Not a problem for anyone else. Even if that was the case, they still didn’t have the decency to say anything to me about it lol 🤷♂️
@@agufish just another wrong theory I used to have!! Maybe Epiphone is just too huge a brand these days. Maybe you called one too many Les Pauls "Dad Guitars"......the world will never know, but you're still cool kid!
@@Ottophil I've been thinking of that too for a while, but now I'm planning to get a really cheap one to do my first refret with jumbo stainless steel.
Hunter, Epiphione/Gibson unfortunately just don't get it. Don't be annoyed because they send inferior product to their own Fanboys like Trogley so what do you expect the rest of us mortals to get? I'm from the Mid-West where we pay attention to detail and our finish work is almost always perfect no matter what industry. Gibson can't even find a decent Paint shop supervisor or a quality control inspector to inspect and approve what goes out to market. Until they hire good people to do those critical jobs they will never get me to spend $5K to $50K on some of their "Custom Shop" models. I love the sounds that Gibson and Epiphone make but I don't have money to burn and that is who buys their products people with more money than brains. ESP and LTD make a much better product that is way more budget friendly. I really thought Ceasar would have improved the areas of greatest need such as the Paint Shop and Quality Control but New Slash Signatures and 50K Art guitars are the priority as of now. Jesus Gibson, when will we ever see a signature guitar for Paul Stanley who single handedly mad playing Flying Vs and Explorers cool in the 1970s. Just because Ibanez beat you back in the day doesn't mean you can't make it right now. And please just put the James Hetfield signature model Explorer to bed already! That ship has sailed and he ain't ever coming on board!
That’s true, but Epiphones are at least played by major artists on records and on big stages. Look at Matt Heafy or Lee Malia. Harley Benton does not have that credibility or prestige… yet.
There 's aircon, Mostly in stores and I'm sure some people have it at home? Other than that why bother it's a machine you use very little through out the year thats bad for the environment. Just enjoy the weather 👍
I'm going to speculate on the reason Epiphone has ghosted you. In the last 1-2 years we've seen Epiphone's top tier guitars jump in price to above $1000 and as much as $1500. Not surprising as the quality has gone through the roof and the price is now being reflected in the price tag. But you are partnered with and pushing Harley Benton and I'm thinking they don't want to mingle with them because of their extremely low prices. Just a guess. I hope they get back in touch with you because I think in general you have sung praises about them over the years. Your featuring of the newer Prophecy LP was partly responsible for my purchase (just shy of the price increases) and that thing is f'ing KILLER! On another note, what's really the difference between vintage frets with a scalloped board and an unscalloped board with extra jumbo frets? Seems it would be a similar feel.
I’ll just copy and paste what I responded to someone else who suggested the same thing: Limited outside consultant role, not employee. Was doing that for years while working with Epiphone. Wasn’t a problem then. Not a problem for anyone else. Even if that was the case, they still didn’t have the decency to say anything to me about it 🤷♂️
@@agufish Really big companies often are severely lacking in the decency department. Their loss. You have a great channel that's part of an ever expanding guitar community and if nothing else I think you've done right by them with your reviews/demos.
If the neck pocket is allowing the neck to be misaligned to the point of the strings hanging off the fretboard, it's gonna automatically have enough play in it to get reset properly for correct string alignment. Sounds like a defense argument for deciding to just return it? It's all good bud, at that price range I'd almost certainly done the same thing. My Sterling Cutlass was only $499, and I chose to fix it myself because you never know how crappy the next one could be? I'm happy when the basic husk is well balanced and looks good from 10'ft away.
@@Andrew_182 I understand what your stepping in, but I'm not smelling it. Do you believe the pocket is that far off center to one side, yet tight all around with zero room for adjustment? That would be something I've never seen in over 40 years of messing around with guitars. Just trust me on this. It's a fairly common issue on ALL bolt on neck guitars. If you can't accept that, don't. I'm just letting you know my perspective. Their not space ships boss, just mid tier Fenders.
@@andrewbecker3700 I’m not really too concerned with arguing the point to be honest as I didn’t put hands on the guitar in question and I don’t have a dog in the fight. I’m simply pointing out that it is in fact possible for there to be no room to adjust if the pocket is cut in the wrong position relative to the bridge. I’m aware that what you’re describing is a relatively common issue with bolt ons, and have dealt with it myself. If I were to bet I’d bet that was the issue too, but again I’m just pointing out that the former it is possible.
@@Andrew_182 Yep, anythings possible. With modern CNC machines doing all the major cutting on any mass produced guitar. The odds of it being that far off to one side and having zero room for adjustability, are slim to none. It's a mathematical improbability thats limited by the shape of the neck heel. If it's a rectangle that's cocked to one side, then it will have the same amount of play in the other direction. Just think about it for a second.
@@andrewbecker3700 that’s a fair point about the cnc. If it was as tight as he said it was though, another potential issue would be the bridge was improperly installed which we know has happened recently with fender products with their gold foil bass guitars that got yt vidoes made about the bridges being noticeably off center.
Nah, I'll still talk abut them because I'm a fan of the guitars, and there are some seriously skilled workers over there that deserve support! I'm just disappointed in the Brand team
@agufish Well, I stand by my choice to skip the news in this one,but, since you're the bigger man in this, I'll follow your example watch future updates. I can't promise to refrain from wagging a finger at them occassionally.
RUclipsrs are no substitute for bona fide rock stars. Epiphone are scrapping the bottom of the barrel releasing signature models for Schwarz and Beto who I've never heard of! Signature models should be limited IMHO to Rock stars who have a track record of being successful recording artistes.
If the fake Chinese companies can do a Malmsteen or a Blackmore knock off with scalloped frets, I don’t see why Harley Benton can’t do it for limited runs in the OEM factories they utilize
What's crazy to me about the Epiphone/Gibson situation is that you have been a champion of their products for YEARS and they couldn't spend the 2 minutes that it takes to draft, proof and send an email. The only thing Gibson loves more than living in the past, is shooting itself in the foot.
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Missing Europe already, even though y'all need to discover aircon 🙃 EDIT: Derp, I always assumed the OG Supreme was a Custom Shop guitar because it was so expensive. New one is still cool, though!
➤ Massive thanks to Ridge for bringing you today's video! Enter the Summer Hennessey Sweepstakes for a Bronco VelociRaptor or $75,000 and get 10% off PLUS 10 bonus entries using my link ridge.com/agufish
If I was ESP, I'd sue Gibson for nearly cloning their Edwards headstock inlay on those WIP guitars shown here.
Even though they probably wouldn't win, it would be hilarious hype.
Yo bro you got a like for that high praise of the week lmao I was fucking dieing laughing
Oh wow. Nominating that High Praise of the Week for best ever!! That was epic.
That “rock and roller’s” comment gave me a stroke
Marty's signature also comes with a hard case so even though it's a little bit expensive when you factor in all the extras and the artist license its not a rip off. Also .... ask Epiphone for a signature ... you love the brand and are an advocate of it, so yeah, ask for a signature model. Make it a signature that can pass as a normal production model but eagle eyed/ guitar snobs know its yours... Baritone LP?
I'd buy an agufish sig baritone les paul in a heartbeat.
Let's all just ease up in the "signature model" thing. It's pure marketing at this point. It means nothing. Remember his pink "signature" Mustang?
Signature guitar? He’s a RUclips infomercial creator who plays generic modern metal riffs
The "like a gibson" ES-335 was around 500 usd with a figured top when I bought it years ago, the quality was decent. Like every other guitar, even my US made one, I set it up. Because set up is personal and if someone is using their guitar out of the box and judging for that, that player is probably a beginner. No american or chinese factory worker can guess your personal setup, okay maybe they can.
Let's see if 900+ is justifiable. 100 usd for Gotoh locking tuners made in japan, better than whatever is in marty, around 50$ for CTS push pulls. I can wire it myself. Around 200 for hard case, something like skb/gator, with TSA locks and can easily survive flights, unlike the the crappy epiphone wood cases. Both guitars definitely made in the same factory in china.
So yeah, unless you really like the guy, there's something better for you out there. Tomo Fujita is a better teacher anyway, with better lesson videos. Lots of semi-hollow out there too. D'Angelico makes better for under 1000, Ibanez artcores under 1000 is also better.
I don't know, but Epiphone is smoking some good stuff the past few releases with these pricings.
That weird message/comment at the end tells me that home slice needs to learn the basic mechanics of the English language. Oh and he/she sounds mental.
Anyway, good video as always! I hope Gibson/Epiphone will come around. Maybe they’re jealous of what you’re doing and have done to their older models and how you’ve improved the, far past what they’ve done. Try hitting up Knaggs guitars. Maybe they’ll have a few killer guitars for you to demo. As an owner of a Knaggs guitar, I can honestly say they’re amazing!
ngl I really hope the next custom shop collaboration is the 68 les paul custom, I will shell out for that.
That’s the highest praise I’ve ever heard!
Full honesty, I love gibson, but rn i want to slap em so hard, I started properly caring about Epiphone because of your channel, kínd of want to know if we can do anything about it
I’m here to yell for a Firebird Supreme! Do it Gibson! Do it right meow!
Wtf was that comment at the end???? Lollll
Happy birthday 🎂
Thanks bro!
Sucks regarding the lack of comms from Epiphone/Gibson. You have showed them off so so much on so many levels, and you deserve more from them, guitars and comms. Glad 42 Gear Street was fun :)
I think it's cool to reboot the Supreme and change the design of it. Gibson reuses model names all the time so it's not that odd to me.
And it's a USA guitar, supremes always were. It's gonna be around $4k, so right between a standard and a custom.
Oh they were? I always assumed they were Custom Shop because of the non-standard inlays and they were so freaking expensive lol
@@agufish yep, in 2003 they were the new highest spec USA guitar after customs started being made in the custom shop.
Gibson needs to start getting real good musicians as signature artists again like the "Island Boys" then I might be interested...
Marty has taught me for sure, so yeah he definitely deserves this. Kudos! Not necessarily my thing but I'm happy for him.
I’m crossing my fingers hoping to get your upcoming signature single cut. Beato’s and Marty’s guitars are not on my list at all although I love both of those guys’ stuff
that commenter at the end probably needs some therapy...
Dude, call the cops. You really don't want that sort of "fanboy" showing up unannounced....
Another great episode, thanks!
Those who watched Marty way back would remember he played a Heritage 535 long before a Gibson 335. Gibson eventually caught on to him and started sponsoring him. Big misstep by Heritage…
Just tell me you are going to review that RGD 9 string. please
I went to Guitar Center with the wife last month and was noticing that the Epi Les Pauls had a rounder back shape than they've had in the last few years. But then I also tried three Slash Anacondabursts that were hanging next to each other on the rack and they all had different neck shapes... So... Inconsistency?
Happy Birth day Bro!🥩🦞🍨
Ibanez has some scalloped boards! 🤷♂️
Btw, this isn't the first time Epiphone used the slim taper C neck. My Epi LP Standard 60s has a slim taper C neck.
I can’t believe the sheer percentage of people not subscribed! Also, kudos for sneaking that in there! Haha
PLEASE A YES TO A FULLY SCALLOPED NECK!
It's the frets and how they're fitted and dressed that's sorely lacking with Epiphone. Body dimensions are off especially with their Les Paul copies. The recent B.B. King Lucille model and the current Alex Lifeson model are pretty okay though.
That's crazy that Epiphone would stop talking to you. I literally bought my Les Paul Prophecy based on your review!
You might be interested in the two new Schecter Sunset models if you haven’t seen them. One with a neck single coil and a bridge triple coil (yes, triple coil), one with two humbuckers. Both have 6 and 7 string variants.
Nevermind, came up at the later part of the video lmao.
Love you content, would you ever consider trying a Orville Les Paul Custom I’d love to know your input on that guitar 🙏🏾
I just turned 55 & have been playing most of my life & recording & performing for over 30 years, & even I still go to Marty’s channel whenever I want to quickly learn a cover song. It really couldn’t have happened to a nicer guy. As far as the thing with Epiphone, I’m sure mid level people probably come & go when there’s any changes in the company & it’s direction. I’ve been an Epiphone fan for decades, & they certainly are killing it right now!
I want your signature guitar!
My vote is the new Alex Lifeson model. Love your channel-Thanks!
please encourage hb to go with more ibanez style neck joints as opposed to the thick fender square block if they do a scalloped board with a nice neck joint thatll sell like crazy
I will never purchase an epiphone nor Gibson until they release an off white 84 explorer with an EMG 81/60 set. Pretty simple.
i wonder what a $1000 harley benton would be like. the $300-$500 models are already insanely high spec for the price
Music was a bit loud compared to your voice this time around, especially around the 2 minute mark - I want to hear your takes!! They're fighting each other for volume lol
Hey Hunter will Harley Benton add more colors to the SC DLX Gotoh line (White, Wine Red, Or Silverburst) and perhaps block inlays to them?
Next from Schecter a double Tripocalypse tri...bucker 8-string Multiscale! I have 8 Schecters so I love 'em but dang!
I feel like the high praise of the week needs to go to therapy. Are they okay???
That comment... first the extreme hate comment that was supposed to be just a joke and then too much information about his personal life. I guess I'd prefer such a guy to hate me than love me and having to listen to his bad humor and sexual urges.
Awesome content btw man!
You're by far the most psyched guitar geek on Yt. Anyway, I'm not a snob but I'm pondering their China made in manufacturing...
What do you think about the new Gibson Les Paul Modern Lites? IMO at 3/4 the thickness, no binding and dot inlays, it has no business being as expensive as it is but that’s just me.
14:36 bipolar mfs be like.
Yes to Marty!!!!!
Honestly I can't fathom why anyone would buy a Gibson at the price they charge. I also can't fathom why signature models that are SO close to stock models exist. Kit that shit out to the max.
Marty is the man.
Ayo, Hunter. I can see your camera struggles focusing on you because of the SM7B sometimes. Maybe try the Glenn Fricker approach and keep the mic above frame and run a compressor to even out any volume issues?
I may be remembering wrong, but weren’t the Supremes always Gibson USA? Or were there some made by the Custom Shop?
The Epiphone Les Paul 60s model has the slimtaper 60s C profile
4:30 it’s pretty pretty cool
The Gibson Rick Beato is the guitar Kita plays in Bocchi the Rock
Kind of. Kita’s is a junior with only a bridge P90, Beato’s is a special with two p90s.
Cruel algo mistress be damned! Agufish is king.
Have no interest in future Epiphones. Their signature models have gotten crazy expensive. The Alex Lifeson is almost €1,700 so …..yeah, just no. Plus, the more affordable guitar companies have gained ground if not on the same level as them and a hell of a lot less. So, I’ve owned a few of them in the past, but I’m done with them now
What’s the guitar/model sitting in the background there on the left of screen?
There should be more Triple Coil pickups guitars.
Why? A single coil is the simplest way of building a guitar pickup and a humbucker (with two coils) are an evolution of the very same, eliminating most noice. What would be the point of a third coil?
@@wilhelmtheconquerer6214 because it looks sick!
@@wilhelmtheconquerer6214 more coil more loud
Schecter.
@@ashmayenmusic then why not just put more wounds on the two existing coils? If it's potted in wax or epoxy it can take the output boost no problem, and if it has 4 conductor wiring, 2 rows of adjustable pole pieces (DiMarzio style) and is mounted in a frame or pickguard, you have nearly endless possibilities to shape that sound even further. This feels like "more is gooder" to me, wich is pretty stupid
The Heafy Origin 7 string LP Bone White is the last Epi/Gib product I'll buy, and only bought it because I'd been waiting for a couple of years for them to become available again.
These days my money is FAR better spent on Schecter and other comparable brands NOT built in CHINA!!!!
Hate or not. I don't care.
Throwback to when Heafy had hair! ❤
Trogly has been leaked the 2024 lineup, Gibson is going back to 2018. Not in touch with reality wish, hope they'll go back to the prices as well lol
Epiphone have been doing c neck profiles since 2020. The 50s Les Paul standard & the Les Paul special both have fat c profile necks whereas the 60s Les Paul standard has the slim taper c.
The 2020 60s LP Standard I played had a Slim-Taper D, so did the LP Custom
@@agufish After playing a 2010s LP Custom and comparing it to my 2020 60s Standard, mine definitely has a C shape.
@agufish Maybe some epiphones still have that horrible slim taper d, but you should definitely give the Les Paul special a try. Proper chunky neck profile & it sounds great too. BTW, as somebody born and bred in liverpool & a die hard liverpool fc supporter, I'm so happy that you also support LFC. 😀
Maybe working for their direct competitor HB has something to do with Epiphone.
Limited outside consultant role, not employee. Was doing that for years while working with Epiphone. Wasn’t a problem then. Not a problem for anyone else. Even if that was the case, they still didn’t have the decency to say anything to me about it lol 🤷♂️
@@agufish just another wrong theory I used to have!! Maybe Epiphone is just too huge a brand these days. Maybe you called one too many Les Pauls "Dad Guitars"......the world will never know, but you're still cool kid!
fazley does a scallpoped budget guitar
8:36 No, it's the Anderton's logo. Fight me
I would LOOOOVE to try a scalloped harley benton, please make this happen!!
Just spend the 75$ and carve one up
@@Ottophil I've been thinking of that too for a while, but now I'm planning to get a really cheap one to do my first refret with jumbo stainless steel.
is the regualr version of the Adam Jones LPC in Epiphone released yet ? I want the one without the artwork .
The high praise could be AI generated. Completely incoherent Schizoposting.
Bro are you going to NAMM this year??? Also. You need to find a Genz Benz El Diablo 100 amp head. You’ll be amazed.
Gibson's choice of signature artists has been for the most part pretty laughable.
You celebrated your birthday in germany? I hope you didn't forget to bring a birthday cake to Gear Street then....
Hunter, Epiphione/Gibson unfortunately just don't get it. Don't be annoyed because they send inferior product to their own Fanboys like Trogley so what do you expect the rest of us mortals to get? I'm from the Mid-West where we pay attention to detail and our finish work is almost always perfect no matter what industry. Gibson can't even find a decent Paint shop supervisor or a quality control inspector to inspect and approve what goes out to market. Until they hire good people to do those critical jobs they will never get me to spend $5K to $50K on some of their "Custom Shop" models. I love the sounds that Gibson and Epiphone make but I don't have money to burn and that is who buys their products people with more money than brains. ESP and LTD make a much better product that is way more budget friendly. I really thought Ceasar would have improved the areas of greatest need such as the Paint Shop and Quality Control but New Slash Signatures and 50K Art guitars are the priority as of now. Jesus Gibson, when will we ever see a signature guitar for Paul Stanley who single handedly mad playing Flying Vs and Explorers cool in the 1970s. Just because Ibanez beat you back in the day doesn't mean you can't make it right now. And please just put the James Hetfield signature model Explorer to bed already! That ship has sailed and he ain't ever coming on board!
A firebird supreme would be fucking amazing
Seems like a dope 335.
The Epi ghosting is sad....I'm disappointed in them...Please stop pushing RIDGE wallets, it ruined my bank and credit card strips....
Yup them ridge wallets destroyed my cards as well. I’ll Never own another.
My boy Niles!!!!
MS sig , me like very much 😅
Does the Beato Gibson come with a copyright rant?
I hope epiphone makes a buckethead model..
"A $1000 Harley Benton would be ridiculous."
Remember when people used to say a $1000 Epiphone would be ridiculous, not that many years ago ..?
That’s true, but Epiphones are at least played by major artists on records and on big stages. Look at Matt Heafy or Lee Malia. Harley Benton does not have that credibility or prestige… yet.
It’s a good thing you don’t have Epiphone anymore. The quality has really gone downhill the past year.
Rumor has it the Classic is going out. So they are replacing it with the Supreme?
I’m confused on that list bit there 😅
Cant think of a bigger Epiphone fan than you on the internet, sad to see theyre giving you the cold shoulder
I play Solar GC series guitars. I have 2 of them. I got rid of my Epiphone. The solars are better IMO.
There 's aircon, Mostly in stores and I'm sure some people have it at home?
Other than that why bother it's a machine you use very little through out the year thats bad for the environment.
Just enjoy the weather 👍
bovine equestrian
why have 5 people liked this
Sweet baby Jesus, that last comment made me cringe so hard my soul left my body for a minute. What is wrong with people?
I'm going to speculate on the reason Epiphone has ghosted you. In the last 1-2 years we've seen Epiphone's top tier guitars jump in price to above $1000 and as much as $1500. Not surprising as the quality has gone through the roof and the price is now being reflected in the price tag. But you are partnered with and pushing Harley Benton and I'm thinking they don't want to mingle with them because of their extremely low prices. Just a guess. I hope they get back in touch with you because I think in general you have sung praises about them over the years. Your featuring of the newer Prophecy LP was partly responsible for my purchase (just shy of the price increases) and that thing is f'ing KILLER!
On another note, what's really the difference between vintage frets with a scalloped board and an unscalloped board with extra jumbo frets? Seems it would be a similar feel.
I’ll just copy and paste what I responded to someone else who suggested the same thing: Limited outside consultant role, not employee. Was doing that for years while working with Epiphone. Wasn’t a problem then. Not a problem for anyone else. Even if that was the case, they still didn’t have the decency to say anything to me about it 🤷♂️
@@agufish Really big companies often are severely lacking in the decency department. Their loss. You have a great channel that's part of an ever expanding guitar community and if nothing else I think you've done right by them with your reviews/demos.
If the neck pocket is allowing the neck to be misaligned to the point of the strings hanging off the fretboard, it's gonna automatically have enough play in it to get reset properly for correct string alignment. Sounds like a defense argument for deciding to just return it? It's all good bud, at that price range I'd almost certainly done the same thing. My Sterling Cutlass was only $499, and I chose to fix it myself because you never know how crappy the next one could be? I'm happy when the basic husk is well balanced and looks good from 10'ft away.
Not necessarily. If it’s cut wrong with no play, then there wouldn’t be space to reset it.
@@Andrew_182 I understand what your stepping in, but I'm not smelling it. Do you believe the pocket is that far off center to one side, yet tight all around with zero room for adjustment? That would be something I've never seen in over 40 years of messing around with guitars. Just trust me on this. It's a fairly common issue on ALL bolt on neck guitars. If you can't accept that, don't. I'm just letting you know my perspective. Their not space ships boss, just mid tier Fenders.
@@andrewbecker3700 I’m not really too concerned with arguing the point to be honest as I didn’t put hands on the guitar in question and I don’t have a dog in the fight. I’m simply pointing out that it is in fact possible for there to be no room to adjust if the pocket is cut in the wrong position relative to the bridge. I’m aware that what you’re describing is a relatively common issue with bolt ons, and have dealt with it myself. If I were to bet I’d bet that was the issue too, but again I’m just pointing out that the former it is possible.
@@Andrew_182 Yep, anythings possible. With modern CNC machines doing all the major cutting on any mass produced guitar. The odds of it being that far off to one side and having zero room for adjustability, are slim to none. It's a mathematical improbability thats limited by the shape of the neck heel. If it's a rectangle that's cocked to one side, then it will have the same amount of play in the other direction. Just think about it for a second.
@@andrewbecker3700 that’s a fair point about the cnc. If it was as tight as he said it was though, another potential issue would be the bridge was improperly installed which we know has happened recently with fender products with their gold foil bass guitars that got yt vidoes made about the bridges being noticeably off center.
Lol Johnny Appleseed?
UNHINGEDDDDD God damn
I own a Gibson, I’ve never felt the urge to buy another, they simply aren’t worth the price, not even close
I have 5 and want to buy at least 5 more.
@@mertmunson1417 congratulations 😂🤣😂🤣
@@lowtunedg9211 thank you, thank you very much! I knew I’d win you over with that!
The supreme was never a custom shop model, Gibson USA
Gibson, passively aggressively ignoring Hunter since 2013
I say with that move, avoid Gibson and Epiphone content. I'm almost of the mind to skip the Gibson/Epiphany news in the timestamps in the future.
Nah, I'll still talk abut them because I'm a fan of the guitars, and there are some seriously skilled workers over there that deserve support! I'm just disappointed in the Brand team
@agufish Well, I stand by my choice to skip the news in this one,but, since you're the bigger man in this, I'll follow your example watch future updates. I can't promise to refrain from wagging a finger at them occassionally.
RUclipsrs are no substitute for bona fide rock stars. Epiphone are scrapping the bottom of the barrel releasing signature models for Schwarz and Beto who I've never heard of! Signature models should be limited IMHO to Rock stars who have a track record of being successful recording artistes.
It’s not a supreme it’s a modern with a flame top and upgraded fret board.
If the fake Chinese companies can do a Malmsteen or a Blackmore knock off with scalloped frets, I don’t see why Harley Benton can’t do it for limited runs in the OEM factories they utilize
What's crazy to me about the Epiphone/Gibson situation is that you have been a champion of their products for YEARS and they couldn't spend the 2 minutes that it takes to draft, proof and send an email. The only thing Gibson loves more than living in the past, is shooting itself in the foot.
May the Schwartz be with you