It's faster and more slick than the Gibsons. The action on my Gibsons is actually slightly higher than the Epiphone (and they're plek'd instruments!) I'd say they're around. But I'll play in standard tuning otherwise all everyone will hear is sludge. I don't play clean, what's the point? That's what acoustic guitars are for. The other Gibson Custom has the EMG rev-set with afterburner switch (I'm a metal guitarist and they're awesome pups) I'll use a Peavey 6505 and a Marshall JCM800 2203 (100w head) my Gibson Classic is being set-up otherwise I'd record that too. The Epiphone will go up against two Gibson Custom guitars.
#2020 epiphone les paul how to
I'm not into social media or internet stuff so, if anyone could give me some pointers on how to do it it'd be appreciated.
Gimme a few guys I'll make a vid and try to upload it here. I like the poly finish too, it makes the guitar feel secure and I think it's complimentary to the tone of the instrument in some way as well. I will, however, be replacing its pickups to something I prefer because I have a feeling they'll sound better in this guitarĮven the hardware on this Epiphone is better lol for a start, the tailpiece and bridge doesn't fall off when you change strings. The Epiphone just sounds alive right out of the box. The Gibsons have always had a dull, lifeless kind of tone which requires a lot of EQ. I'm not very tech savvy but I'll figure out how to upload sound clips or a video to prove it. These days I just want to rock and have fun, like a guitarist is meant to do.Įven with stock pickups the Epiphone sounds brighter and more resonant than they do. I'm also tired of playing them with kid gloves. I'm just going to sell them because honestly, what's the point when I can achieve the same result with an Epiphone. you know, I think I'm done with them now. As such, I've already written three songs lol so many ideas are just pouring out of me right now thanks to this guitar. I can let loose on the Epiphone without any fear of it suffering any cosmetic damage, so I feel like I can express myself freely on it. But the Epiphone still feels sturdier and more reliable than they do. I'm assuming it's the guitar they've modelled it on. In fact, I reckon this would sound no different to a Gibson LP if I upgraded its pots and pickups.Ĭlick to expand.In terms of weight it feels similar, if not identical to my Gibson Les Paul Classic. I think they're adequate for a lot of tones. The pickups aren't even comparable to Gibson pickups but I actually like them a lot. In fact, I might do that and post the pictures here
#2020 epiphone les paul upgrade
The Indian Laurel fingerboard is slightly lighter than the product pictures and the inlays look a bit tacky, but I could always stain the board and upgrade the inlays if I wanted to. The guitar feels more solid and reliable than my Gibsons I could record sound samples to prove this. It also has better resonance and sustain, I'm presuming the poly finish has something to do with that? It's just surprising to me. But this guitar is more playable and fun than they are. I've literally played my Gibsons back to back against this thing, they're supposed to be better and they're meant to play better than Epiphone's do. I was expecting it to have action a mile high, too much neck relief and fret buzz everywhere. That's the kind of effortless playability I always expected from Gibson and their plek jobs!!! 70/.40 action at the 12th fret, no buzzing or dead notes anywhere. I can't believe I'm about to say this but it actually plays and holds tuning better than my Gibson Les Paul Custom.003 relief in the neck and. but I'm frankly shocked by how awesome it is and I'm now kicking myself for wasting thousands on Gibson guitars.
I wasn't expecting much from it because I'm a cork sniffing Gibbo guy. I bought it out of curiosity/lockdown boredom and because its upgraded headstock looks cool. I ordered the Epiphone Les Paul Classic in gloss finish (which comes stock with CTS pots) I'm a longtime Gibson user/owner and this is my first ever Epiphone.
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