Was The Epiphone AFD SLASH Les Paul Special: A Good Move by Gibson or Not?

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  • Опубликовано: 31 дек 2024

Комментарии • 78

  • @paulcatarino2209
    @paulcatarino2209 Год назад +12

    I would say Gibson encouraged Epiphone to make this.
    As a first guitar this model is great, it has the look, the sound and a built in toner....Gibson knows if it can retain that player/customer then in a few years they will buy a Gibson LP standard or two and they will have a customer for life.

  • @JudahSullivan
    @JudahSullivan 8 месяцев назад +2

    Ordering my kit Wednesday as my first guitar. I truly can’t wait now the way you presented truly secured my mind to get it✨🤞🏾

  • @FinalConsensus
    @FinalConsensus 11 месяцев назад +4

    I’d say the only thing I don’t care for is the location of the pickup selector

  • @gregarious7573
    @gregarious7573 Год назад +4

    Wow! Another amazing review. Your passion for your industry really shows through. I don't even play guitar but almost inspired to buy one to have around the house.

    • @FultonStreetBeats
      @FultonStreetBeats  Год назад

      I'm learning everyday . Always keeping an open mind to the new and old ways of thinking. Thank you so much for watching!

  • @chriscrooks8617
    @chriscrooks8617 Месяц назад +2

    I have same guitar it sounds amazing from factory but I added an orange drop 22ohm treble bleed to get it to sound more like slash and it sounds like paper wax like his guitar. Hands down my favorite guitar can’t beat the price.

  • @davidireland6952
    @davidireland6952 Год назад +4

    I have just ordered the slash AFD performance pack tonight..I have already 4 Harley Bentons, 1 donner tele , 1 east coast ST, a jet 400 st, Gretsch 5230t and my most expensive a ltd edition Fender strat in ferrari yellow and love them all in their own way as my guitar children , Just like I will love my first Epiphone when i get it delivered 🥰
    My wife keeps saying to me.."why dont you sell some of your guitars? you cant play them all?"
    My reply "would you have sold our children?"
    she says "NO i love them with all my heart"
    me: EXACTALLY!! 🤣
    EDIT: new sub for you 🤘

    • @FultonStreetBeats
      @FultonStreetBeats  Год назад +1

      This may be one of the best comments ever! Thanks for watching! I totally understand. 😀

    • @opinionhaver574
      @opinionhaver574 6 месяцев назад +2

      Wife: "Why do you need so many guitars?"
      Husband: "Why do you need so many pairs of shoes?"

  • @alvarezcanete4498
    @alvarezcanete4498 10 месяцев назад +2

    buy this and swap the pickups with a Gibson Burstbucker, then you're all set! Thanks, I'm thinking about getting this one. They're on sale right now here in the Philippines.

  • @juanvaldez4043
    @juanvaldez4043 Год назад +9

    In my opinion, it’s not that gibson is “letting “ epiphone make a very good product, it’s that gibson stuff is over priced. I’ve had my epi for 8 years and it’s just now showing wear. It’s hard to justify 2-3k price tag when they all pretty much wear out the same.

  • @kevincrozier8625
    @kevincrozier8625 Год назад +1

    I bought mine back in 2018. And the only thing I have done is I put on some Dimarzio super distortions. My son got them for me for Christmas. But, the original pickups were good also. But this is my go to guitar.

  • @astromuzik48
    @astromuzik48 Год назад +2

    Hi mike, this is my guitar and i replaced pickups with emg 81-85 and its awesome 🤘🏻

  • @ncironhorse8367
    @ncironhorse8367 Год назад +1

    I got just the guitar new for $279 from Guitar Center and love mine! Out of the box it played and sounded great! Setup was decent but, I took it to the next level and got Slash pickups and dropped those in. Great great guitar for not a lot of money.

  • @tom7073
    @tom7073 Год назад +2

    Great video sir!
    Almost pulled the trigger on one of those, they are beautiful for sure.. I went with the HB 450 plus lemon drop. Mainly because of the cutaway on back of the neck.

  • @thetattedbaldguy
    @thetattedbaldguy Год назад +1

    You know a review video is good when it makes you consider buying a guitar that’s normally not your style!! Great stuff as always 🤘🏻

  • @drumsandstuff7987
    @drumsandstuff7987 Год назад +1

    Dam n brother your production quality has gotten fantastic! Your mic sound sounds very expensive, and your guitar recording is excellent. It's very noticeable. Nice job man! 👏. I love watching this channel grow so quickly.

    • @FultonStreetBeats
      @FultonStreetBeats  Год назад

      Thank You. I've been trying to iron this all out. Learning production by trial and error everyday . Thanks for noticing man. It means a lot. It's not easy like people think.

  • @A_Floppy_Clock
    @A_Floppy_Clock 9 месяцев назад

    Bought the one without the amp back in 2018. To my surprise I walked in ready to spend $300 and it was on clearance at guitar center for $120.

  • @ajakis9999
    @ajakis9999 Год назад +1

    wow man what a review im going to buy the guitar next week !

  • @2bikemikesguitartopics145
    @2bikemikesguitartopics145 Год назад +2

    Mike I noticed that you stayed away from the tuner topic quite a bit, except to say that they hold tune. They're the same tuners that came on my special too and they're the semi-closed type and basically junk. I had to rework and rebuild them to make them work properly

    • @FultonStreetBeats
      @FultonStreetBeats  Год назад +1

      Mine work fantastic. No slop and equal tension. Zero issues so far. Let's see what happens over time though.

    • @vouztyro
      @vouztyro Год назад +2

      @@FultonStreetBeats are the tuners still any good? thinking of getting one and im concerned about the tuners because ive had bad experiences before

    • @FultonStreetBeats
      @FultonStreetBeats  Год назад +1

      @RagnaMusic They have been good for now, however, it doesn't get played much, so the long term is unknown.

  • @Stranglethorn
    @Stranglethorn Год назад +4

    Theres one last AFD in the store near me, pls tell me if this is still a good guitar to get or are there newer better ones for around the same price?

    • @FultonStreetBeats
      @FultonStreetBeats  Год назад +1

      I think it was a fantastic well made guitar with excellent sound. It's definitely worth it.

    • @Stranglethorn
      @Stranglethorn Год назад +2

      @@FultonStreetBeats Oh nice! I'll pick this up first chance I get then, subbed and liked, thank you for replying fast lol

    • @FultonStreetBeats
      @FultonStreetBeats  Год назад +1

      Thanks for watching!

  • @AtotheC_1776
    @AtotheC_1776 Год назад +1

    I just bought one. Thanks for the help!

    • @FultonStreetBeats
      @FultonStreetBeats  Год назад +1

      Glad I could help!

    • @AtotheC_1776
      @AtotheC_1776 Год назад +1

      @BUDGETGUITAR just got done setting it up and messing with it. It truly is great! Just feels fun to play and has that bite to it. 🙂

    • @FultonStreetBeats
      @FultonStreetBeats  Год назад +1

      @AtotheC_1776 I miss mine. But if I don't keep um rolling through I run out of room. Lol.

    • @AtotheC_1776
      @AtotheC_1776 Год назад

      @BUDGETGUITAR haha yeah I imagine you would. I have 3 electrics now I promised I'd stop after this one. 😆 Thanks again boss!

  • @bass-hiroshimanick2534
    @bass-hiroshimanick2534 Год назад +1

    Very smooth playing Mike, that guitar really sounds great. Interesting feature with the tuner in the pickup, very convenient. I like the color of the fretboard on that neck it’s unique and stands out. It reminds me a bit of the neck on my SG bass.

  • @geoniofficial
    @geoniofficial 5 дней назад +1

    Thanks!!!! This video encourage me to buy it and helped me a lot!!!! New Follower

  • @laurentb.4774
    @laurentb.4774 Месяц назад

    I hesitate between this one (Slash) or the Billie Joe Amstrong kit... any suggestions??? I'm more a fan of Greenday but the white guitare... well.. not sure
    tkssss

  • @pierreskidtl4245
    @pierreskidtl4245 9 месяцев назад

    hello ! please what is the title of the first musical piece thank you
    🤔

  • @randyhaney5767
    @randyhaney5767 Год назад +2

    P.S .. I prefer a bolt on neck in most cases,, Just Say'in.

  • @jamesclarke8831
    @jamesclarke8831 Год назад

    Hi mate, quick question. What was the name of the second backing track you played over? And where would I be able to find it? Thanks.

  • @danloki78
    @danloki78 10 месяцев назад

    Ive had 2 epi and 1 gibson, my latest is this slash guitar and it's just as good if not better than the gib from playability to the extra tuner built in.

  • @Eddie-ds8ng
    @Eddie-ds8ng 6 месяцев назад

    Sounds great but I’m sure you’re not using the amplifier that came with it

  • @bluwng
    @bluwng Год назад +2

    Fretboard co.or is,very light

    • @FultonStreetBeats
      @FultonStreetBeats  Год назад

      It definitely is lighter than I expected. I noted it on the unboxing. Took some getting used too.

  • @ResistenciaRasta
    @ResistenciaRasta Год назад

    they are on sale for £259 right now I think im going for it

  • @thebaldshredder
    @thebaldshredder Год назад +2

    All good points and just shows how overpriced the Gibson stuff is.

  • @markflores2475
    @markflores2475 Год назад +1

    Awesome playing Fulton. I wish I could play as great as you. I am so happy that I got my AFD Special off a dude on OfferUp for $100.00. It’s it great condition. Mine might be from 2016 according to the serial number. The fretboard looks like rosewood on mine. Epiphone seems to be using a fretboard material on their newer budget models that are ugly in my opinion. I have an SG Special in pelham blue that has the ugly fretboard. I’m not sure what Epiphone is calling this ugly fretboard? I am not a snob my any means. I love budget guitars.

  • @chrissheppard342
    @chrissheppard342 Год назад +1

    Hi. Quick question if you could help me out please. Thinking of getting in the electric guitar and starting sine lessons. But am not sure which guitar would be best for a beginner.
    The Epiphone Les Paul Player Pack, Vintage Sunburst £219
    Or the Squier Stratocaster Pack Brown Sunburst Electric Guitar With Amp & Accessories £210.

    • @FultonStreetBeats
      @FultonStreetBeats  Год назад +1

      Honestly, I like the Strat pack better. It has a better amp in the package, and the frets tend to be smoother. Both are great though. Thanks for watching.

    • @chrissheppard342
      @chrissheppard342 Год назад +1

      Thanks for the reply 😁

  • @rohanjones3095
    @rohanjones3095 Год назад

    How is the tuner powered? Great review, thank you!

  • @theguitarprofessionals8584
    @theguitarprofessionals8584 Год назад +3

    Dam Brother!!!!!!!!!!! you set that bridge up right!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Shorter scale seems to be better for the Blues!!!!!!!!!!! PAF!!!!!!!!!!

  • @taz4965
    @taz4965 8 месяцев назад

    I have one and yes, for the price it’s great. Then try Harley Benton. Quality is excellent for the price point

  • @Mixgermany
    @Mixgermany Год назад +1

    Beautiful view

  • @danloki78
    @danloki78 10 месяцев назад

    The coconut oil can you get this in guitar shops or iust at a supermarket?

  • @eze8024
    @eze8024 Год назад +1

    I wish they'd make a vermillion version

  • @danielosullivan3110
    @danielosullivan3110 Год назад +2

    Every Fender has bolt on neck 😊

  • @dynamic_jameson
    @dynamic_jameson 10 месяцев назад +1

    Great stuff

  • @atharvaguitar3557
    @atharvaguitar3557 Год назад

    Is this guitar and amp good for rock like slash?
    Love from India

  • @randyhaney5767
    @randyhaney5767 Год назад +1

    Yup Yup Thanks for sharing, Fult-Tron Prime.
    This guitar seems to be an awesomely good instrument: and the kit price makes it Pretty much a steal.
    (But even setting aside my total aversion to the "GibsonOfaB!t(h Company" and those associated with it,)
    Unfortunately for me, This guitar not my cup of tea or my flavor.
    But as always your review was very cool
    So..
    Thanks for the insight and the hard work in putting up this content.it is appreciated.

  • @gibs2b
    @gibs2b 9 месяцев назад

    13:52 🤣

  • @davidireland6952
    @davidireland6952 Год назад

    why can you not find on YT this cheaper end slash Epiphone AFD vs a Gibson slash for a comparison?
    as my cheap one sounds brill to my old 57yr old ears to be honest 🤘
    I would love to see if the mega money Gibson is worth a lot more money for the sound/tone that the cheaper Epiphone gives 🤣

  • @smwems
    @smwems 6 месяцев назад

    Differing opinion: it does not sound just as good as a Gibson. It’s a great beginners guitar or a collectors piece for sure. But I can’t concur with the Gibson comparison.

  • @CraygK_15
    @CraygK_15 Год назад +1

    slash x les paul literally couldnt go wrong lets be honest Lol

  • @DUHOVED_FOR_RELAX
    @DUHOVED_FOR_RELAX Год назад +1

    *꧁ На должном уровне 🥰 Спасибо 👌 ꧂*

  • @danielosullivan3110
    @danielosullivan3110 Год назад

    I payed $120❤ Epiphone ❤ guitars and amps. If you haven't,check out the Epiphone Galaxy 25! Stellar w/ tube reverb! Amazing. I got mine new $250

  • @matthewridgeway9250
    @matthewridgeway9250 Год назад

    Maybe Slash has standards he would not but his name on?