I have a V100 and a Tele. Both are super solid. I haven't felt the need to replace any parts. The frets are getting a bit worn on the Tele but I have had it for 19 years! I paid £100. Bargain😁. It's probably my fave electric and my cheapest. The V100 is super. Looks and feels like the original. Now I want a Strat. Wilkinson hardware is very nice too.
Wilkinson hardware is actually fantastic. Pete Thorn has the Wilkinson WVS130 trem on his Suhr signature guitar, and those are rrp $3800. He said he tried a bunch of different ones, and the Wilkinson was the first one he felt stayed in tune to a degree he found acceptable. This guitar here though is terrific. Comparable from Sire or Harley Benton I would 100% replace bare minimum the pickups, maybe the tuners and electronics too. With most Vintage guitars they're just great out the box, and if you get a good one it's really only the pots and switch that are worth replacing.
I can definitely still recommend them, Its just you have to make completely sure your getting one thats been hand finished and well prepared because if its sent straight out the box it probably will let you down sadly. Of course, You might be great at setting up guitars and therefore it doesn't matter so much.... but still.
Awesome video I have a honeyburst Vintage Icon V100 and I absolutely love it. It has the fastest neck I've ever had on an Lp. The pickups and electronics will definitely be swapped . Wilkinson or not they're very bright too bright for me in fact. I love the satin worn finish.
Worth doing the electronics first unless you're already set on what you want, Ive changed the pots / caps on a stock one of these before and it completely changed the tone. Like huge difference. RE - the icon version, I have seen a couple that were done really nice but they seem abit more hit and miss - they're definitely not all the same.
Awesome playing fella, I'm just thinking of getting a v100 that's up for sale in my local area it's an older model with the traditional neck joint and a plaintop, by the way the top on yours looks really nice, I like that they don't put those awful veneers on the back like Epiphone.
cheers appreciate it - Still trying to edge that bit closer to playing like Peter Green haha. If it's a good price and you know how to get a guitar set up right id say go for it. Theres great guitars hiding among them and lots of bang for the buck as they say.
A week ago I bought a new V100IT. Beautiful guitar, sounds great, and an ALMOST perfect setup, except that unfortunately, the majority of the fret ends on the treble side of the neck were a bit sharp. I spent about 20 or so minutes with a Stew Mac Fret Dressing fil and problem solved- but I have been doing this kind of work for decades so no big deal, however that's something that should have been addresed at the factory. If I can do a whole side of the neck in 20 minutes, one of their techs could probably do it in 10. It's a beautiful loking, playing, and sounding guitar, but if I had to take it somewhere and pay to have that work done, I would have been a little miffed.
Exactly my point. Its nearly always the same bro - but theres a great guitar in there just wish they would level up the QC and finish. Sadly we live in world of drop shipping and few care at all is the truth.
Thanks for the detailed and honest review. At this price point and considering the base quality offered, forking out some cash for a decent setup is a small price to pay, imho. It's not like all guitars which cost 3x more arrive perfectly set up out of the box nowadays. Heck, at this price point, it's even a great opp to use the guitar as a "test subject", start working on guitars yourself and save a ton of money down the road. Double win. And if you really mess things up, pay for the setup at your nearest guitar shop😅
Thats true, and a refreshing positive way to see it. But…. It doesn’t change the fact that there are cheaper brands nowadays where the QC is very good on average and that changes peoples expectations.
Iv got a few vintage v100s, all different types of pickups (deliberately cherry picked for their sounds) its important you know what you want from them , some are better for rock others bluesy tunes , the lemon drop is next ,
Hi Paul .I was selling my vintage icon Tele but played it again and decided to keep it . Yes I shall change the pickups but the neck is just right for my big hands - small fingers. The high E does have tendencies to slip of the neck . It needs a new nut . I left you a note in another video , but I’ll update it … the SV20 Head I bought recently is awesome 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻
@@Paul-D I use a £60 Harley Benton power attenuator . It’s great to be fair , but the first I’ve tried . It does what I want perfectly . The amp is great with my pedals . I’m finding it’s definitely not a one trick pony ! I’m in a semi - detached house with no other close neighbours except the adjoined 91 year old lady . She can’t really hear it, but I do have it up to a good volume when want . She thinks her telly annoys me but it doesn’t ,so 🤷🏻♂️😀
@@PeteHoward777 yeh i remember you saying about the HB attenuator just wondered if you felt it was perfectly okay without that too. Ahh thats pretty ideal then! I live in a packed street 😮💨
@@Paul-D it’s fine on 5watt mode without the attenuator at moderate volumes I’ve found tonight . Volume on the guitar comes in a lot more obviously but it was and is very clear and crisp with nice tone . A volume that I find ok , might be too much for someone else , or not enough for another . Like I said , I can crank it a little bit here without worrying too much . I really like this amp that’s for sure 👌🏻.
Can I ask you a question? I have a vintage v100 les paul and an epiphone standard and I like the tone of the first one much better, the epiphone sounds much darker for solos and I don't like it... And I discovered that the tone knob on the neck of the vintage v100 It doesn't work, and when I opened the lid I found that one of the capacitor legs touches one of the pot's wires, while in the other tone pot it doesn't (and precisely the knob for that tone works). Could it be that this disables the pot, and is it a modification I can make to the epiphone?
It could well be that would short out the pot - but normally that would equal no sound at all rather than removing the pot from the circuit. I dont think youd get the desired result on the epiphone either way there. the most simple and cheapest solution would be to try different caps in the epiphone. If that doesnt work sell it and get something you like better rather then chasing ghosts
I used to own a V100 - I flipped the magnet (neck) and upgraded the pots I wish I'd never sold it - these Lemon drops are great but price has gone up since the Epiphone PG model has emerged...
Hi Paul, wondering if you ever pick this up now you have that amazing Eastman LP 😊. With this one, I was surprised at how much string noise came through in the recording, as if the mic was right up next to the strings. Is it a bit rattly to play? It might have high frets. Agree, setup is often the issue with these cheaper guitars. 👋👍🇦🇺
Yeh i used a room mic in this one for abit of change and it picked up the acoustic of the guitar alot haha. The room i have is very small. Smaller then the average bathroom lol.
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One of the best value guitars I’ve ever had the pleasure to own ,
They are great. Have got quite expensive now though. Although most of time you get discounts tbf
I have a V100 and a Tele. Both are super solid. I haven't felt the need to replace any parts. The frets are getting a bit worn on the Tele but I have had it for 19 years! I paid £100. Bargain😁. It's probably my fave electric and my cheapest. The V100 is super. Looks and feels like the original. Now I want a Strat. Wilkinson hardware is very nice too.
There are so many companies that are putting out good products and at better prices than the big "G". Greetings
Very true. But so few that can get away with what the big G can too haha.
These vintage guitars are not better than Gibson. I’ve had vintage guitars. Good guitars though.
I dig the iron maiden at the beginning! 🤘
I have just ordered one. I gig a few budget guitars, this will be on the higher end of my budget set up 🙂
Nice one, hope it doesnt need too much work out the box - always the danger with these
@@Paul-D I will Polish the frets and put new strings on before I use it 🙂
Wilkinson hardware is actually fantastic. Pete Thorn has the Wilkinson WVS130 trem on his Suhr signature guitar, and those are rrp $3800. He said he tried a bunch of different ones, and the Wilkinson was the first one he felt stayed in tune to a degree he found acceptable.
This guitar here though is terrific. Comparable from Sire or Harley Benton I would 100% replace bare minimum the pickups, maybe the tuners and electronics too. With most Vintage guitars they're just great out the box, and if you get a good one it's really only the pots and switch that are worth replacing.
Perfect! I have thinking about getting one of these!
I can definitely still recommend them, Its just you have to make completely sure your getting one thats been hand finished and well prepared because if its sent straight out the box it probably will let you down sadly. Of course, You might be great at setting up guitars and therefore it doesn't matter so much.... but still.
What about frets quality. I heard they wear out fast.
Awesome video I have a honeyburst Vintage Icon V100 and I absolutely love it. It has the fastest neck I've ever had on an Lp. The pickups and electronics will definitely be swapped . Wilkinson or not they're very bright too bright for me in fact. I love the satin worn finish.
Worth doing the electronics first unless you're already set on what you want, Ive changed the pots / caps on a stock one of these before and it completely changed the tone. Like huge difference. RE - the icon version, I have seen a couple that were done really nice but they seem abit more hit and miss - they're definitely not all the same.
@@Paul-D I agree 100% on that brother. I was thinking some bareknuckle pups on it would do nicely.
Yeh cant go wrong there dude 🤟
Love your playing.❤ Pauly. My Gibson and Japan tokais though.
Great demo - my Peter Green fix for the day! I wish these were available here in HK . . .
I didnt realise they werent, although you can flip the magnet in any neck humbucker and get the job done that way 😃
Awesome playing fella, I'm just thinking of getting a v100 that's up for sale in my local area it's an older model with the traditional neck joint and a plaintop, by the way the top on yours looks really nice, I like that they don't put those awful veneers on the back like Epiphone.
cheers appreciate it - Still trying to edge that bit closer to playing like Peter Green haha. If it's a good price and you know how to get a guitar set up right id say go for it. Theres great guitars hiding among them and lots of bang for the buck as they say.
A week ago I bought a new V100IT. Beautiful guitar, sounds great, and an ALMOST perfect setup, except that unfortunately, the majority of the fret ends on the treble side of the neck were a bit sharp. I spent about 20 or so minutes with a Stew Mac Fret Dressing fil and problem solved- but I have been doing this kind of work for decades so no big deal, however that's something that should have been addresed at the factory.
If I can do a whole side of the neck in 20 minutes, one of their techs could probably do it in 10.
It's a beautiful loking, playing, and sounding guitar, but if I had to take it somewhere and pay to have that work done, I would have been a little miffed.
Exactly my point. Its nearly always the same bro - but theres a great guitar in there just wish they would level up the QC and finish. Sadly we live in world of drop shipping and few care at all is the truth.
Trick is dont buy ebay or cheap bargain versions , some are b stock
Thanks for the detailed and honest review. At this price point and considering the base quality offered, forking out some cash for a decent setup is a small price to pay, imho. It's not like all guitars which cost 3x more arrive perfectly set up out of the box nowadays. Heck, at this price point, it's even a great opp to use the guitar as a "test subject", start working on guitars yourself and save a ton of money down the road. Double win. And if you really mess things up, pay for the setup at your nearest guitar shop😅
Thats true, and a refreshing positive way to see it.
But…. It doesn’t change the fact that there are cheaper brands nowadays where the QC is very good on average and that changes peoples expectations.
@@Paul-D Very true, QC is definitely one way to build a brand and many are doing it well. A fantastic time to be a guitar player, for sure.
Iv got a few vintage v100s, all different types of pickups (deliberately cherry picked for their sounds) its important you know what you want from them , some are better for rock others bluesy tunes , the lemon drop is next ,
Hi Paul .I was selling my vintage icon Tele but played it again and decided to keep it . Yes I shall change the pickups but the neck is just right for my big hands - small fingers. The high E does have tendencies to slip of the neck . It needs a new nut . I left you a note in another video , but I’ll update it … the SV20 Head I bought recently is awesome 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻
RUclips is crap for notifying replies only shows first comments unless you remember to go back lol. A part of me still wishes i had the SV20 haha
How do you find it volume wise if your not trying to attentuate it in anyway outside of the lower power mode
@@Paul-D I use a £60 Harley Benton power attenuator . It’s great to be fair , but the first I’ve tried . It does what I want perfectly . The amp is great with my pedals . I’m finding it’s definitely not a one trick pony !
I’m in a semi - detached house with no other close neighbours except the adjoined 91 year old lady . She can’t really hear it, but I do have it up to a good volume when want . She thinks her telly annoys me but it doesn’t ,so 🤷🏻♂️😀
@@PeteHoward777 yeh i remember you saying about the HB attenuator just wondered if you felt it was perfectly okay without that too. Ahh thats pretty ideal then! I live in a packed street 😮💨
@@Paul-D it’s fine on 5watt mode without the attenuator at moderate volumes I’ve found tonight . Volume on the guitar comes in a lot more obviously but it was and is very clear and crisp with nice tone .
A volume that I find ok , might be too much for someone else , or not enough for another . Like I said , I can crank it a little bit here without worrying too much . I really like this amp that’s for sure 👌🏻.
Picked up a shop demo cheap..done a fret levelling and polish then put a set of 9s on..really happy how its turned out.
Thats the way to do it with these.
Can I ask you a question? I have a vintage v100 les paul and an epiphone standard and I like the tone of the first one much better, the epiphone sounds much darker for solos and I don't like it... And I discovered that the tone knob on the neck of the vintage v100 It doesn't work, and when I opened the lid I found that one of the capacitor legs touches one of the pot's wires, while in the other tone pot it doesn't (and precisely the knob for that tone works). Could it be that this disables the pot, and is it a modification I can make to the epiphone?
It could well be that would short out the pot - but normally that would equal no sound at all rather than removing the pot from the circuit. I dont think youd get the desired result on the epiphone either way there.
the most simple and cheapest solution would be to try different caps in the epiphone. If that doesnt work sell it and get something you like better rather then chasing ghosts
I used to own a V100 - I flipped the magnet (neck) and upgraded the pots I wish I'd never sold it - these Lemon drops are great but price has gone up since the Epiphone PG model has emerged...
I haven’t checked the prices on these for a long time - everything is getting out of hand price wise
I had my vintage Tele up for £145 btw on gumtree 🙈
Insane right!? I mean thats a LOT of good tele for half the price of a squier classic vibe lol
Are you from chorley ? Gator case ,
Im not :)
Bellissima!!!!
That just looks like a hineyburst with a reverse wired neck pickup , the lemon drop is all yellow looking with grover tuners ,
Think thats the aged one. The non aged one looks like this, or it did at the time
Cool but same reverse wired neck pickup
This is odd, but the Vintage lemon drops I have🤔 seen are a lemony yellow. This is almost a cherry burst.
Is yours the distressed one?
Tele next please 😉
You got it Its up now :D
@@Paul-D cool I’ll take a look 👌🏻
I was entertaining the thought of buying one of these but the weight of them is just way too much for me.
All the newer ones are very light honestly. Unless thats not what you want
@@Paul-D To be fair it was an older model I tried. I should probably give a newer one a go now.
Hi Paul, wondering if you ever pick this up now you have that amazing Eastman LP 😊. With this one, I was surprised at how much string noise came through in the recording, as if the mic was right up next to the strings. Is it a bit rattly to play? It might have high frets. Agree, setup is often the issue with these cheaper guitars. 👋👍🇦🇺
Yeh i used a room mic in this one for abit of change and it picked up the acoustic of the guitar alot haha. The room i have is very small. Smaller then the average bathroom lol.
Can’t say I like the sound of those pickups at all.
You get what you pay for mate.Made in vietnam / china , bad nut height, bad tuners, uneven frets ,bad pickups, poor binding.
True but other brands seem to do a little better on the out the box at the same price point. So its abit less forgivable i think personally.
@@Paul-DYou're wrong. That's why pros use them in studios . They are as good as you'll get .