GIBSON LES PAUL STANDARD VS EPIPHONE LES PAUL CUSTOM - WHICH ONE SOUNDS BETTER...?
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Great comparison. Gibson sounds slightly better, but Epiphone looks great and at 1/4 price is heck of a deal. New headstock is definitely an improvement.
True :) Cheers
Tape all those hundred dollar bills that you’re going to save to your amp, and then see what sounds better. Your average audience member isn’t gonna notice. They probably won’t notice the name on the headstock either 😂.
In this particular video and with these settings I liked the epiphone sound better, nonetheless I own both a gibson and and epi and the gibson plays better and is somehow softer feeling (less effort for bends and chording). Still i feel i love my epiphone more, like the brand for the underdogs
I own both and the epiphone can be just as easy to bend with a proper setup and the frets dressed so they are not sharp. It's all about what u like and want to play , too many options lol
Great job on your video. But they both sound the same to me. I just bought the Epiphone Les Paul Custom and It’s awesome. Especially for the money!
Taking the price into consideration, for me no doubts about = Epiphone! Oustanding job Juca!
Thanks man :)
i AGREE 100 PERCENT. I myself just got the Silverburst version.
I just got an Epiphone Ebony LP Custom. And I’m amazed at the quality for the price. I like the sound of the neck pickup. I’m not a big user of the bridge pickup. I think the only clearly noticable advantages with Gibson are: The bridge pickup sounds a bit warmer. And the quality of the wood. It’s why I think getting an Epiphone Ebony LP Custom is sweet, because you don’t really notice that maple wood grain which is almost like a 2000$ upgrade with Gibson almost only for the wood. I also heard a few times that the Epiphone LP Custom being an entirely mahogany body is also a good choice for resonance of the wood. Maybe I’ll change those gold finish pickup covers eventually but I don’t mind. Overall it’s an awesome guitar. Great comparison. Thank you.
Thanks man :)
To my ears the Gibson sounds better, the clean channel. For the price difference I really don’t think you could not be happy with the EPI. I’m seriously thinking about getting one. The new headstock is a great improvement. As long as it plays well I’m sold. Great video! Thanks for comparing the two.🤙👍
Thanks 🙏
Les Paul Customs are my absolute favorite Les Paul model. Unfortunately for me, the Gibson LP Customs are no longer attainable ever since they moved them from standard production to the custom shop exclusively. The new Epi customs look and sound great though. I especially like the koa wood model.
I just ordered an alpine white epiphone LP custom and am thinking of upgrading the (already quite decent) pickups for seymore duncan APH-2S SLASH ALNICOII's - I think with that upgrade, the epiphone will sound better than the gibson! I hope ;)
It does sound much better. I have a 2016 Les Paul custom pro alnico white. I put Seymour Duncan slash pickups in it. That didn't quite do the trick on sound so I put in a new set of pots in it from 920 D Customs. That is where I finally saw the pickups come to life. I put a new bridge in it, and a new bone nut also, and kluson style locking tuners as well.. I can say with confidence my guitar is better than Gibson now. I also wore down the frets pretty fast and put new stainless steel frets on it too. It's like a whole new guitar
I have those pickups in my 08 plain top vintage burst standard epiphone les paul... I have a jonesy blues wiring harness also.. that combo is awesome.. everyone that hears it says how awesome it sounds.. to me better tgan any Gibson ive ever played.. youll love tge pickups.. but do yourselfa favor match it with that jonesy harness.. its beautiful match
Very happy with my 2020 les paul custom from epiphone. Switched out the probuckers for burst bucker pros
Bough the alpine white Epi LP custom because of your vids. Honestly I can afford the Gibson... but in my opinion it's not worth the price hike, not to mention the Epi sounds better.. those probuckers can do ANYTHING, and oh my gawww that neck profile! It's beautiful beyond comparison, sounds amazing, and feels amazing. 2020 Epi LP custom + Boss Katana Artist = a happy 😊 Kamzila!!
Congrats :) It's a great guitar!!! Love mine :)
@@JucaNeryGuitar Thanks Juca!!
Epiphone Les Pauls tend to sound thinner than Gibsons. Less lows/low mids. The biggest difference is in feel and any tonal difference is most noticeable when you compare them unplugged. But when will you ever play a Les Paul at a show unplugged!? The new Epiphone guitars are outstanding imho
the burstbuckers are a little brighter and more defined, but the difference is not that big relatvie to the price difference
True :)
Also the pro buckers are the same as the Gibson's burst buckers made with the same materials and they are highly acclaimed and not cheap if you buy them in a set of two $170.00
Yes they are the same and made the same way
Hehe! No, no they are not the same - at all!
Sheesh, you guys read the marketing lines and take them to be gospel. It's just marketing!!
Snagged a new '21 Epi LP custom silverburst this week! After new strings and setup, the actions lower than both my Epi LP '59s. The all mahogany body sounds much deeper/fuller than the '59s. The Gotoh Magnum locking keystone tuners, EMG 81/85 pup kit and Schaller strap locks will be here Sunday! It's already nestled in a new black EpiLite hardcase! I'll have just over a $stack$ into it with everything and couldn't be happier! Its gonna be the one you pull out in the wee hours of the night, and wake up on the floor with, cuddling! I'm a very sick man.
Awesome 👏
That epiphone has a little more crunch but the gibson is a bit cleaner
I have an EBMM Luke III. It sounds and plays so well. One piece rosewood neck - sublime! But, the Dimarzios it comes with are at least a few steps hotter than my EBMM Silhouette Special and I always have to dial down my amps and pedals with the Luke. I know, poor me, but I do wish the Luke was a tad lower output.
Will be interesting to see how much adjustments I have to make between my USA Standard and my incoming Epi Custom.
Marshall + Les Paul + Juca = Ultimate classic tones! \m/ That Epiphone is beautiful.
Thanks :)
My Alpine White Custom is on the truck for delivery right now. Can't wait to see how it compares to my 2004 model.
How is it m8? Rocking hard?
The 2021 Epiphone Les Paul Custom Koa destroys the Gibson in tone feel and quality hands down
Just ordered the Epi LP Custom, Alpine White flavor. There is a tonal difference to my ear. The gibby is a bit thicker sounding. The Epi is a little thin. Not horrible at all though. Thanks! Nice comp. 🤘
The Epi is great!!!
i know so many people having both Custom or Standard Gibsons and as well Epi Custom, almost everyone say that for the price of 1 to 1.2k you get an Guitar thats often equal good as the USA Made.. Even a lot of Guitar Shop owners say that the new "Inspirred by Gibsons" Epiphones of 1,2k €/$ have better wood quality and better feel on neck while playing than the 2,600€/$ Gibson Standard 50s / 60s.. The newer Gibsons Standards Necks feels like old Epiphone Standard necks lel
The epiphone custom is beautiful only epiphone I'll ever buy
Great video! Epiphone is really killing it these days.
True! Thanks :)
The 2021 Epiphone Custom Koa Les Paul wipes that Gibson off the guitar Map
My thoughts - First off, very nice, and well done vid. Thank you!
For the LP Standard - I really think it depends on WHAT Standard it is. Gibson went to new leadership in 2019 and they changed a LOT and in a really good way. It trickled all the way over to the Epi line as we see on the 2020+ Epi line and on this Custom.
When Gibson started the Traditional line, and I started reading every review I could get my eyes on, I was sold. Handwiring, no more of those stupid, and cheap PCB controls, and just an overall increase in build quality and QC. So I took a leap of faith and ordered a mid-2019 Standard - half expecting to return it, based on my previous 20 years of trying to get a nice Les Paul and failing to locate one. Fast forward, it's sitting 5' from me. It is exquisite. Not a flaw to be found. An unexpected nice, low-key AA flame on it (I'm not a fan of AAA flame tops personally). Set up was, and still is, flawless (to be expected as they are all plekked now). I am mostly a Strat and Tele player, but I've always wanted a good LP. There's just something magical about a good/great one. I feel like I have that in mine - as do friends who have played it. So I think it's a good benchmark.
For fun, I got a Firefly - the Custom. Absolutely remarkable for the money. Close to the real thing? Not remotely if you know what a good LP is. I'm not even going to mod it. I'm selling it after one week with it.
BUT - I still wanted a Custom, so I ordered a black Epi Custom. I'm excited about it! If any part of me doesn't like the Burstbuckers, but I like everything else, I've got a set of Seymour Duncans ready to drop in it.
So I'll be able to do my own identical comparison tomorrow (7/31/21)! 🤘
Gibson did not start out as just a name, but there is just some intangible that I haven't seen anything else touch, and that includes two PRS Core Singlecuts.
Many thanks :) I have a Traditional too, great guitar. These new Custom from Epi are amazing!!! Yes, I totally agree with you, something about Gibson... Cheers
@@JucaNeryGuitar I'm the kid (with grandkids) with his face pressed against the window waiting for the UPS driver to bring me my Les Paul! Lol
😂
How’d it hold up?
1:44 gibson neck
3:16 Epiphone neck
2:11 gibson bridge
3:44 Epiphone bridge
Thanks 👍
Epiphone is much better for me!
That Gibson LP Standard you have is beautiful. Great comparison!
Thanks Rich :)
Excellent video. Thanks for posting. Well… for me… this is a no brainer. Epiphone is where I’m putting my money. It some demos, I could barely notice a difference, in others, I didn’t notice any difference. Anyway, guitar snobs, please forgive me. King Gibson ain’t winning my money on this round. Again sir, excellent video, thanks so much for posting 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Definitely a price point alternative since Gibson's now since lockdown have increased on reverb craigslist stupid money !
1 to 2k on a custom double on a Les Paul studio??🚫
And the headstock re design doesn't hurt. 👍
i just ordered a Epiphone Les Paul Custom in Ebony. i honestly see no reason to ever spend 4k on a Gibson Les Paul Custom. i think if i was going to spend that much i would go in a different direction for sure. the Epiphone is incredible.
I happilybplay3d Epiphones for years before I bought my Gibson. They are nice guitars. Not as nice as the Gibbo, but not miles apart.
That Epi sounds really good for the price
Swap the pickups in the epiphone custom and you've got yourself an even better steal.
The single bridge clean on the Standard is ear splitting treble. The Epiphone bridge clean sounds less harsh
I have 93 epiphone standard that is an awesome guitar and epiphone 2021 custom . The standard is absolute rock machine giving any modern standard run for its money bar from the electrics 🤣 but the custom clean sounds amazing very good for punk cranked up but the standard sounds great for led zep etc
Rock on!
For me I think the tone of a electric guitar is secondary but playability is the top priority. Unlike a acoustic guitar, you can change the pickup but you can’t change a neck or body on a glued neck electric guitar.
A decent pickup with a nice amp can sound really great, but a bad neck with a nice amp can’t improve the playability..xD
So which one feels and plays better?
The Gibson has a slightly better neck. A bit more slim and rounded at the same time. Other than that they are both almost in the same ball park. The Gibson sounds a bit more live. Cheers
If that’s the main thing, then in my opinion I wouldn’t buy a Les Paul, I would buy a Ibanez (or any other brand with a thin neck), I think that more than that is the iconic look and sound, because to be realistic nowadays in terms of playability there are way better guitars due to ergonomic evolution design.
In my case an Ibanez is like a Buggati which is a faster car but on the other hand you have a Les Paul which is a classic Mustang lower speed, more problems but you have an iconic look, feel and sound 😬
@@JaponContigo My go to guitar is usually my Ibanez Jem...lol Cheers
The epi has a warmer neck pickup but the Gibson bridge has more bite.
The 2021 Epiphone Les Paul Custom Koa have Koa Caps and sound much better than the Gibson Standards
The 2021 Epiphone Custom Koa Les Paul is the best Les Paul of 2021 period no Gibson can touch it
Ok The Gibson have more Clarity And Presence But For The Price Epiphone Custom is Super Quality I Have Custom Pro and im satisfied
Epi sounds good, counlt really Hear the diffrence!
Gibson clear and elegant, Epiphone warm and heavy sound in my opinion
Good description
Too bad about the price difference, but the Gibson does sound way better.
The Gibson Standard can't touch a 2021 Epiphone Custom trust me on that
Hey juca I want to buy the 2 slipknot tones you have, but there in separate bundles. Can we maybe work something out and put the duality tone and the psychosocial tone in the same bundle?
Hey mate, check this link: jucaneryguitar.com/custom-packs/ Cheers :)
@@JucaNeryGuitar I sent my 5 tones I wanted!
thanks Juca for the comparison, probuckers 2/3 vs 61 humbuckers or burstbuckers 1&2's 2&3's or BBpros
what pickups are in your standard and what year is it from? I dig your tones.......
Thanks :) It's from 2019 and it has the 61's. Cheers
I have an Epi Custom Pro, my favorite guitar, and someday i hope i can afford a Gibby..
Epiphone sounds better, honestly Gibson is a name that's it. Yeah they're nice but not that much money more nice I have both and I'd take the new epiphones over Gibson's over priced stuff any day. You're paying american wages with Gibson that's it
I prefer the Epiphone slightly but that might also be wallet lol the day Epiphone starts using nitro it's a no brainer
i think if you replace those pickups on Epiphone it would compete to your Gibson
Yes probably. Cheers
Excellent Guitar Player and Analyst but Mistake about Epiphone Pick-ups Not Bustbucker But Probuckers 2&3 😆
Thanks man :) Cheers
I just bought an Epiphone Custom Alpine White today :)
Awesome :)
Gibsons sound better to me but only $200 better, definitely no more than that
I have this exact Epiphone and was considering buying this exact Gibson. Could you please tell me how close are the neck profiles to each other?? Thank you very much in advance 🙏🏻
The necks are very similar. The only difference is that on the Epi it gets a bit flat on the center. Cheers
@@JucaNeryGuitar thank you very much for your reply, I appreciate that greatly. I have been looking at the 60’s Standard and the Classic model. Hopefully I’ll have one soon 🙏🏻
Epiphone it’s worth all the money...no doubt!! Great video
Thanks Marc. Cheers
Gibson make beautiful guitars, but imo, it's just not worth the price hike. These new Epi's are 100% on par with Gibby's that are 4x the cost. I was in the market for an LP recently, and I tried 3 from the "inspired by Gibson" line up, compared them to Gibsons. The difference in price is nowhere near justified. The only argument would be "better wood" and "American craftsmanship"....well, I don't think that amounts to much these days. The Epiphone specs are right on par, and the 3 I tested were all very well built instruments. I thought the Standard 60's sounded the best, but I didn't like the Laurel fretboard. The custom Ebony fretboard just played like butter. Then I found the Modern which has absolutely insane specs for the price: a real maple cap, mahogany body and neck, a real ebony fretboard, locking tuners, graphtech nut etc. The build is just amazing for the price. I ended up returning the Standards 60's and keeping both the custom and the modern. So for the price of a Gibson Studio, not even a Standard, I now have two guitars that I would consider better spec'd instruments than the Studio, and I certainly didn't think it was worth it to increase my budget by a 3rd to get a single Gibby standard. Just my two cents!
You're right :)
Hard to compare them with distorted tones.
Agree - the 'clean' sound was not clean at all. Pointless, frankly. That said, I have done my own comparison - I own a 1968 LP Custom since 1974 and have recently compared with the Epi LP Custom Ebony and the Epi is a stellar sounding instrument. Most likely will buy it and put in some Monty's Underspun Pick-ups + their 50's Loom and switch the Epi stuff over to another Epi DC I have . . . transplant time :)
That Gibson is nice 👍
Thanks :)
Nice video
Thanks man :)
gibsons bridge pickup is def hotter!
Sound of Custom is brighter than Standard IMHO!!!
The Gibson is def bigger and punchier than the Epiphone.
I was wondering, are the pickups set the same high? If so, do you notice any difference if you raise the epi ones a bit to see if it matches the output of the gibson?
gibson in the bridge definatly dominated the Epi
Both have a big differences in the playhability?
Or it similar?
Similar. Cheers
@@JucaNeryGuitar thanks dude! Great video!
@@Zerito_2 Thanks man :) Cheers
The Gibson sounds better, but $4000 better? Heck no! Just my opinion but I suspect I'm not alone.
You're hearing the price