On the team in Qingdao and their work: Scott: Currently we employ approximately 550 employees with 450 of those doing direct labor. As a team we have made some great strides that I am very proud of. Several bench marks have been reached including recently reaching our highest production month ever, an internal reduction of departmental reject’s and repairs to less than 5%, a reduction in backorders from over a year to one month and growing our production capabilities to include high end solid top acoustics and other key models such as the Casino, Les Paul Custom Signature models and others.
Gibson's semi-hollowbodies like the ES-335 and ES-339 have tops and backs constructed of layers (either 3 or 4) of maple veneer. My understanding is that the veneers are assembled in successive cross-grain layers with the top layer having its grain longitudinal to the length of the guitar. The tops and backs are approximately 1/4" in thickness after layup.
And gravitate to this also...Lester William Polsfuss (June 9, 1915 - August 12, 2009), known as Les Paul, was an American jazz, country, and blues guitarist, songwriter, luthier, and inventor. He was one of the pioneers of the solid-body electric guitar, and his prototype, called the Log, served as inspiration for the Gibson Les Paul. Paul taught himself how to play guitar
Epiphone is one of the guitar manufacturers in the United States with more history and tradition, contemporary and direct rival of Gibson for decades, behind this century-old brand
@@TheSavagederek now Gibson fanboy you actually believe the majority of real guitar players are going to believe that? Not hardly little fella..you GIBSON fanboys BS is long over buddy it ended with Gibson miserable failures on their lawsuits..oh who invented again the solid body guitar and why your Gibson even exist today.. wasn't GIBSON that's for sure it was Les Paul and Epiphone..THE END
Nothing sounds as good as a 50s LP standard. Ive played everything in thirty years and a 50s standard is my main axe. You just cant beat em. They are a complete workhorse that can do it all. From a tele on steroids to rip your face off shred to classy glassy cleans. Thats why most pros play Gibsons.
Hmmm, sounds like something someone would say who’s never played the real thing,or can’t afford one. Just the difference in pick ups and electrics are like chalk and cheese, let alone the build quality. Gibsons are worth every penny!!!😊
Big facts bro. I have the Epi LP Custom Jerry Cantrell Wino and it's ridiculously amazing. I put Gibson 498t/490r pups in and orange drop caps and now I'll put it up against my Gibson Lp standard all day long, in fact I do lol. I gig it regularly and people constantly comment on how good it sounds for an Epi. Plus that custom Jerry Cantrell sig neck profile is sooooo good, no goofy D-shaped neck here lol.
@@booshting3520 well I'm neither a beginner or broke. Been playing for 18 years and already own expensive guitars per my last comment. I said I put it up against my Gibson LP standard all day and the neck plays better and honestly sounds much better and my Gibson already sounds great. So just don't see a need to needlessly spend big money for something I don't find worth it.
@@booshting3520 While that is true for as you said if you're a beginner or not financially in a great spot. I will say that the Jerry Cantrell LP custom Wino and the Adam Jones silverburst LP Custom are the best quality Epiphones that I have played QC top notch, pots and pups top notch and neck profile Gibsons exact profile. It's a good buy for any level, especially if you play out a lot and don't want to needlessly drag your multiple K's guitars around when you're getting the same sound quality and feel of the expensive stuff.
This was great. All the guitars were stellar, but my favorite is probably the Gretch Jet. What a beautiful singlecut, with a classic look and solid tones. I thought it sounded brighter than a Les Paul, and that appeals to me. Silver Sky looked nice too, and sounded great. The idea of a Strat with a 3x3 headstock I've always been attracted to. But that 7 1/4" radius bug me, and I'm not sure why.
Aye I am currently saving for a guitar in this range let’s just call it about £2500 so far I am wanting a Gibson Les Paul Standard gold top. However I can’t decide pick guard or no guard will be in the PMT store in Newcastle in the new year to hopefully spend some coin
I have owned American Strats, ditto Telecaster, a Les Paul and an ESP, over 30 years or more. In my experience the Silver Sky I have just purchased is in a league of its own. That said I have no experience of “high end “ guitars such as custom shop Strats, many of which look like they have been dragged down the road. I struggle to believe that £8k or so buys something that much better than the Sky.
Dagan no Gibson ‘61 SG?? 4:06 That has to be on the list no ifs ands or buts. I love your videos though, I’ll keep watching lol. I would also add The Gibson ES-335, it’s a must have for versatility and in our toolbox.
First guitar of 2024 for me a Gretsch G2420 finally something very acoustic that doesnt sound like crap for under $600 lol 😅 also love seeing Dagan play these shreddy guitars your channel was the first i came to when i first started watching the youtube guitar channels definitely one of my favorite and Dagan makes that so keep shredding dude! Absolutely love it!
Great video review as always! The Les Paul and the Jackson look/sound great but the Gibson's a bit pricey. On the other hand just about everything about the "Silver Sky" grated on me from the thin sound to the fact it looks like it was made by Daisy Rock for Barbie... By the way, almost as bad is that plinky plonky finger picking thing you play in almost every video. Honestly I watch every one and it's the only bit I ever skip ASAP. :)
This man really needs to be cloned and placed in each branch as 2 have been unable to assist with technical issues through lack of expertise presence. Just wanted a drop d tuner set up on an EVH. Unfortunately Newcastle is a long day trip to see Dagon.
After a year of research I decided on a brand new custom shop guitar from Kalamazoo. Within 6 months, most of the inlays had lifted out of the fret board, along with a host of various other unacceptable defects. Returned for a full refund and I will continue to invest my money in Japanese brands from now on. Just my 2 cents…….
On the team in Qingdao and their work:
Scott: Currently we employ approximately 550 employees with 450 of those doing direct labor. As a team we have made some great strides that I am very proud of. Several bench marks have been reached including recently reaching our highest production month ever, an internal reduction of departmental reject’s and repairs to less than 5%, a reduction in backorders from over a year to one month and growing our production capabilities to include high end solid top acoustics and other key models such as the Casino, Les Paul Custom Signature models and others.
Awesome playing as always, Dagan!
So many guitars on my wish list!
Nice video, I dig the Jackson and Ibanez myself.
I got one of the Fender Mike McCready Stratocasters. Best Strat I’ve ever played! Definitely worth checking out.
Gibson's semi-hollowbodies like the ES-335 and ES-339 have tops and backs constructed of layers (either 3 or 4) of maple veneer. My understanding is that the veneers are assembled in successive cross-grain layers with the top layer having its grain longitudinal to the length of the guitar. The tops and backs are approximately 1/4" in thickness after layup.
Should ask the savagederik how he likes his Gibson with little or lot of veneer 😅🤣😆😂
And gravitate to this also...Lester William Polsfuss (June 9, 1915 - August 12, 2009), known as Les Paul, was an American jazz, country, and blues guitarist, songwriter, luthier, and inventor. He was one of the pioneers of the solid-body electric guitar, and his prototype, called the Log, served as inspiration for the Gibson Les Paul. Paul taught himself how to play guitar
Literally waiting for the cheap guitar video!! Please upload it quickly!! I wanna gift my brother a new guitar
Get him a Kramer Baretta Special and you’ll be his favorite sibling if you aren’t already 👍🏻
@@TylerJohnstonGuitar thanks for your information! I'll definitely consider it!!😃
Here gibby boys gravitate to this....Les Paul’s “LOG” Guitar, Circa 1939 - Birth of the Les Paul [Gibson Guitar History
All done in the Epiphone facility in New York and long before Gibson and McCarty
Epiphone is one of the guitar manufacturers in the United States with more history and tradition, contemporary and direct rival of Gibson for decades, behind this century-old brand
A century of overpriced , badly made out of tune crap 😂
@@TheSavagederek now Gibson fanboy you actually believe the majority of real guitar players are going to believe that? Not hardly little fella..you GIBSON fanboys BS is long over buddy it ended with Gibson miserable failures on their lawsuits..oh who invented again the solid body guitar and why your Gibson even exist today.. wasn't GIBSON that's for sure it was Les Paul and Epiphone..THE END
@@TheSavagederek let me know if you have any questions I'll be very happy to set you straight and with facts
Gretsch and Ibanez both sound sweet might need both 👍🏻❤❤🎸
Nothing sounds as good as a 50s LP standard. Ive played everything in thirty years and a 50s standard is my main axe. You just cant beat em. They are a complete workhorse that can do it all. From a tele on steroids to rip your face off shred to classy glassy cleans. Thats why most pros play Gibsons.
Give me the EVH or the Gretsch. Best sounding out of the bunch for me.
#8... the new custom colors Gibson SG's, especially the '61.
I want the Back of the Gretsch to be the Front, what a brilliant Mahogany. Great shred skills by the way!
Hmmm, sounds like something someone would say who’s never played the real thing,or can’t afford one. Just the difference in pick ups and electrics are like chalk and cheese, let alone the build quality. Gibsons are worth every penny!!!😊
That Gretsch is looking good to me!! That LP tho man that thing just sounds like what it’s supposed to be
Solid choices. As much as I love the Frankenstein Relic, it just seems to not feel as right as the Frankie striped relics.
I'm staying with the high end Epiphones you can keep your Gibson
Big facts bro. I have the Epi LP Custom Jerry Cantrell Wino and it's ridiculously amazing. I put Gibson 498t/490r pups in and orange drop caps and now I'll put it up against my Gibson Lp standard all day long, in fact I do lol. I gig it regularly and people constantly comment on how good it sounds for an Epi. Plus that custom Jerry Cantrell sig neck profile is sooooo good, no goofy D-shaped neck here lol.
That's a very sensible option, particularly for a beginner or if you're broke
@@booshting3520 well I'm neither a beginner or broke. Been playing for 18 years and already own expensive guitars per my last comment. I said I put it up against my Gibson LP standard all day and the neck plays better and honestly sounds much better and my Gibson already sounds great. So just don't see a need to needlessly spend big money for something I don't find worth it.
@@Naughtforeye Indeed, we're not all qualified to discern the quality difference between McDonald's and fillet steak.
@@booshting3520 While that is true for as you said if you're a beginner or not financially in a great spot. I will say that the Jerry Cantrell LP custom Wino and the Adam Jones silverburst LP Custom are the best quality Epiphones that I have played QC top notch, pots and pups top notch and neck profile Gibsons exact profile. It's a good buy for any level, especially if you play out a lot and don't want to needlessly drag your multiple K's guitars around when you're getting the same sound quality and feel of the expensive stuff.
Ibanez sounds and looks lovely
I love that you can tell this dude is an actual pro. great playing!
This was great. All the guitars were stellar, but my favorite is probably the Gretch Jet. What a beautiful singlecut, with a classic look and solid tones. I thought it sounded brighter than a Les Paul, and that appeals to me. Silver Sky looked nice too, and sounded great. The idea of a Strat with a 3x3 headstock I've always been attracted to. But that 7 1/4" radius bug me, and I'm not sure why.
Denny Rauen invented the compound radius, Warmoth perfected it and made it more common.
You should have added some semi hollow or ES style guitar for an overall complete list , but all other picks and playing was awesome 🤘🏻
can you do a riveiw of the epiphone eb-3 bass
epiphone sg 61 standard, decent price and ive been in love playing it, when i can
Is the Les Paul really pink? It looks like a strawberry color on video.
I heard a little No Fun on the Frankie. Good job, great chops.
Aye I am currently saving for a guitar in this range let’s just call it about £2500 so far I am wanting a Gibson Les Paul Standard gold top. However I can’t decide pick guard or no guard will be in the PMT store in Newcastle in the new year to hopefully spend some coin
Epiphone matt haevy and ltd ec 1000t is a mid range guitar but premium taste 🍻
Love that assembled in USA model.
The Jet sounds fantastic!
Love the ring on right hand. Where did you get it from?
What is that Ibanez sorcery?
I have owned American Strats, ditto Telecaster, a Les Paul and an ESP, over 30 years or more. In my experience the Silver Sky I have just purchased is in a league of its own. That said I have no experience of “high end “ guitars such as custom shop Strats, many of which look like they have been dragged down the road. I struggle to believe that £8k or so buys something that much better than the Sky.
Dagan no Gibson ‘61 SG?? 4:06 That has to be on the list no ifs ands or buts. I love your videos though, I’ll keep watching lol. I would also add The Gibson ES-335, it’s a must have for versatility and in our toolbox.
It would be the Gretsch for me but couldn't justify it cos my electromatic jet already rocks the boat
Caparisons in general is probably the highest playability production guitars out there. though
ya always do the wham bar at the last of play....casue now it wont matter its outa tune..
Love the gretch
That Gibson LP just sounds absolutely amazing.
Can you review epiphone alex lifeson signiture?
I agree about the Silver sky, best strat ive ever played. The SE is allright but nowhere near the core version.
Too bad it's not a real Stratocaster..
@@LarrytheMan-uc4ev Cool story bro
First guitar of 2024 for me a Gretsch G2420 finally something very acoustic that doesnt sound like crap for under $600 lol 😅 also love seeing Dagan play these shreddy guitars your channel was the first i came to when i first started watching the youtube guitar channels definitely one of my favorite and Dagan makes that so keep shredding dude! Absolutely love it!
Battery on silver sky ⚡️⚡️⚡️
Great video review as always! The Les Paul and the Jackson look/sound great but the Gibson's a bit pricey. On the other hand just about everything about the "Silver Sky" grated on me from the thin sound to the fact it looks like it was made by Daisy Rock for Barbie... By the way, almost as bad is that plinky plonky finger picking thing you play in almost every video. Honestly I watch every one and it's the only bit I ever skip ASAP. :)
The head on a Tremonti isnt reversed
Its not premium if i.t doesn't have Stainless frets and neck thru is silly how many makers havn't caught up.
This man really needs to be cloned and placed in each branch as 2 have been unable to assist with technical issues through lack of expertise presence. Just wanted a drop d tuner set up on an EVH. Unfortunately Newcastle is a long day trip to see Dagon.
No Kramer Stage Master.
My Michelle
civil war
Blasphemy
Nothing pointy WTF
Too much guitar porn is bad for wallet's health... I promise I stop watching those videos because of bank account cancer...
None of those guitars were manufactured in Kalamazoo or Fullerton. Pass.
So who cares
Your loss mang
After a year of research I decided on a brand new custom shop guitar from Kalamazoo. Within 6 months, most of the inlays had lifted out of the fret board, along with a host of various other unacceptable defects. Returned for a full refund and I will continue to invest my money in Japanese brands from now on. Just my 2 cents…….
@@brettjones8337japan is building perfection but somehow soulless
Good. So more people are moving on and learning.
They all sound the same, I'm even more confused!