Unboxing my first Vintage guitar V100 Greeny Moore MRPGM
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- čas přidán 23. 01. 2019
- It's the make you've asked me to review so many times I had to do it for you!
Here I try out the V100 MRPGM vintage lemon drop les paul style guitar with relic work trying to get as close as possible to the 1959 Gibson Les Paul burst owned by Peter Green and Gary Moore that Kirk Hammett of Metalica now owns.
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I own a vintage lemon drop les Paul, first class guitar.
I'm now ready to turn the neck pickup around in my Gibson LP. It might then sound as good as this guitar. All this counterfeit aging doesn't really do anything for me. Personally, I'd rather age a guitar myself, over time, by playing it. My wear patterns and scuffs tell the story of my life and my relationship with the guitar.
another great review of something us mere mortals can actually afford keep up the good work dude
That out of phase neck pup definitely has that Greeny Moore tone! Love it!
Nice one. I’ve been wondering about these for a long time. The Vintage Midge Ure Signature looks like a stunner too.
Got rid of my v100 last year and bought a 2018 Les Paul standard. I can honestly say that these are better. Decided I’m going to sell the Les Paul now and get this lemon drop instead after seeing this! Good video!
Thank you 😊🙏👍
That tone is incredible!
I purchased a second hand PGM a few years ago. At the time of purchase I had no idea it was a PGM addition. It has turned out to be the best guitar I've ever owned. Quality build and quality sound.
So pleased you got a great guitar mate. 😊🙏👍
This is an awesome demo!! Thank you.
This is an awesome comment thank you
I got one of these second hand it had been well played in wouldn’t part with it now it just sounds great vintage paf sound through my voxac10 c1 😎
Cool beans CGS! Love the new set bro :)
Thanks brother 👍
Great playing and tones. I need to schedule that interview with you for my channel.
I just picked up a Vintage V100 AFD Paradise after hearing so many positive things about them and am not disappointed at all. I still can't believe how much guitar you get for the money.
Tito Tarantula how’s the neck profile on the Paradise? Slim like a 60s Gibson?
I was obsessed with this guitar, i still would love to own it.
melted like butter beautiful guitar
I’ve previously owned a Black V100 and a Paradise. I now have this Lemon Drop but the non-distressed version. It’s a beautiful looking guitar and benefitted from a pro set-up before I took delivery. But boy is it a heavy beast! It looks the part and you can coax some nice tones out of it. A great introduction to an LP style guitar without breaking the bank.
Cool mate 😊👍
I have the V100 AFD & a Goldtop P90, amazing guitars for the money, fit & finish aka build quality is simply astonishing at this price point, mine are keepers that's for sure!
This is why I jumped at the chance to try one when offered. So many of my friends like you out there in youtube land have had great experiences and encouraged me to try one. Thanks my friend 👍
I picked up an original shape relic lemon drop and loved it so much i got the non distressed version as well. Absolutely fantastic sounding and playing guutars and to top it all i cannot get it to go out of tune. Terrific, buy one!
Cool, nice one my friend. Enjoy!
Played one of these years ago when i worked in a music shop. These are good guitars..
Great value
Thankyou for this review ive been waiting for along time for this and today you have made my day lol . ive had a few of these vintage brand guitars in the past and just like the harley benton for the money they are decent and well worth the money thanks for this video
It's my pleasure mate. I hope you are subbed as I have some very cool stuff on the way shortly. This weekend is exciting!!!
@@Chinaguitarsceptic look forward to it mate i will stay tuned over the weekend keep up the good work
@@gazmini81 probably upload live Tuesday brother. Recoding it tomorrow! Woo hoo!
Nice guitar!! Sounds great, too! Congrats and enjoy, brother.
Thanks my friend. Have a great weekend brother :-)
Amazing guitars - as close as you can get sound wise without paying thousands. I was lucky enough to have met Peter Green in 2011 where he had long been playing anything but Les Pauls and he didn't want to talk to my friend about Gibsons at all anyway (probably sick of hearing about them!)- in fact he has even been quoted as saying in an interview in 96 that "To me, the Les Paul is something you put in a museum of music..."
It was great to see you in chat with Pete today and I just subscribed to your channel again. Have a lot of catching up to do. Cheers bro!
Likewise bro
I've a V100 in sunburst, Found it languishing at a carboot covered in dust and with rusty strings!
Cleaned it up and restrung it, It's my favourite 'Lectric!
Only cost £15 too!! :o
Gosh this channel has now got a very fancy background!!! Nice!! )
They nailed it! Sounds wonderfully out of phase as it should!
Although I am not a fan of distressed guitars I like the look and sound of this guitar. Great job.
I'm with you there Stephen. It's quite a bright tone from this and I can imagine it cutting through any mix situation live or recorded. Might be a tad sharp in tone for my taste but it recorded really well.
I have this guitar! Absolutely a beauty!!
I bet it sounds great through the twiggy blues! 😊👍
@@Chinaguitarsceptic It actually does! Check this: czcams.com/video/BggY3-bLz1A/video.html
It's me playing the Vintage thru the Twiggy. LOL
Very nice & sounds nice !!
Great review, thank you. I had one of these and it was fantastic....sadly the neck broke and was beyond repair😢 keep up the good work 👍👍👍
Oh man sorry for your loss brother. :-(
Sounds great and looks like the real deal a lot
Cool bro! :-)
The box is light but the guitar is heavy????? Rob
Lol. Isn't it funny how a large box of the same weight can seem lighter than the guitar you pull out of it. It happens to me every time! 😂🎸
Thought the same thing
How do you find out what model vintage is owned, bought one year's ago and thrown some Zac Wyld humbuckers on it and locking tuning pegs,saving for Floyd rose for it now
Hello, I have the non-disstressed model, and what should I say: it's an awesome guitar. It outbeats my Gibson LP, because of it's pickups as well as the playability. The Vintage has a slimmer neck, very more comfortally to play. So this Vintage guitar is my # 1. I play it with my PRS Sonzera 20W combo.
So you're saying these Wilkinson pickups are better than the pickups you got in an actual Gibson LP? What do you have for pickups in your Gibson?
@@bgilley8199 Sticky Fingers pu's. It's a '70 tribute model.
Great vid as always bud love vintage guitars I have owned 4 in the past Inc.a Robbie gladwell sig a ,Blackie clone,and to,surf green vintage strats I wish I still had them
Yeah I think it was you that asked me many times to try one out mate. Well worth checking out. Although I have to say the frets are a little sharp on this one.
@@Chinaguitarsceptic hi bud the lemon drop I played was the same still sound great tho
love this! I’ve been really interested in trying a vintage, they seem to be top notch🤘🏻 keep up the good work man!
Cheers buddy 👍
I have a V100 Black that I got Pre-owned but new (played once by someone who realised guitar was not for him) together with Rowland Cube, case and tuner for £160 which is immaculate and sounds brilliant but I hated because of buzzing tuners. Finally decided to investigate and it turns out central heating had slightly shrunk the headstock causing the collars to be loose in their holes. Quick application of PTFE tape and job done and it is now perfect. A little darker sounding than a Gibson but a real rock guitar up there with the best. Fantastic value.
Awesome brother! 👍👍
Wow, nice! You're rocking it like a BOSS broham!!
Hey, I'm diggin the Gillette protestation beard bro!
Jack - Canada
Hey broseph! 🤘😁👍
im learning on a non distressed lemon drop! great guitar for the price.
Saw footage of Laurence Archer playing one and he made it sound amazing
Awesome I'll check that out :-)
sweet guitar mate!
was the "greeni-moore" actually wired backwards on the neck pup? or the magnet reversed by mistake?
this model is like 800 US dollars and id like to mod a cheaper version and get as close as i can to the tone of this one...
Nice vid and a fine guitar for small money . Vintage seem to be able to provide really good sounding well made guitars that wont break the bank !!!
They do seem very good value 👍
Just got a MRTSB. Very impressed with the pickups. 💪💪👍👍
They are good Dave
Very nice of course..vintage has formidable guitars..
Cheers brother
I have one of these. Got it seven or eight years ago, maybe more. It’s a really nice guitar. But I don’t think mine is as heavy as that one. Will check. It’s been sitting for more than a year as it needs a decent setup and I’ve been too busy. But I must get it done soon.
Overall, I think these models get a good bit more care than some of the other V100s, which I feel have been a little less consistent over the past couple of years. But some of that may be the weight. I have a similar age gold top with P90s and bought one for a friend and theirs was much heavier, as was another one I picked up soon after.
Still, it’s a great guitar and I love the in between sounds, too.
Nice guitar also if l personally don't like the aged or relic finish...well done,as always man👍👍👍Cheers from Italy 🎸🎸🎸🤟🤟🤟🤣
Thank you so much Marco 💓
The Vintage v100 neck profile are exactly like a 60s l.p. profile. Since being disabled and selling all my good gear I found the vintage v100. The Afd paradise is the only model with a real maple cap.
Leon Thompson nice! I thought the PGM also had a maple cap??
I've one of these before they changed the heel joint and when I compared the two era the original batches weighed more. Mine is too orange which they've since improved, but the newer one I was thinking of getting had shoddy quality control with loose machine heads, the toggle switch had fallen back inside the body (the nut was in the box). I don't believe they spray these and rub them back because the position and shape of the 'wear' are consistently in the same place, so I think they have a template that allows for the bare patches and probably use a fine grit to make it smooth around the edges, so that there's isn't any obviously lines where the lacquer stops. I didn't care for the mismatched knobs so changed them. Interestingly, on mine the hardware (including pickup covers) have a satin appearance, making them seem older and more worn than they obviously are, whereas on yours they appear to look shiny. I love the sound of mine but mine has a very slim neck when I'd have preferred a thicker one, but being naive (and dim) I ordered online and assumed that due to cnc machines they all had the same carve and thickness. The relicing is ok from a distance and doesn't really hold up to close inspection and is quite different to the original 'Greeny Moore,' but the Vintage is a relatively affordable guitar so it's probably not right to expect anything more. I also have the Bonamassa inspired goldtop which has a slightly thicker neck (I really like the out of phase sound in the middle position so simply swapped the earth and hot wires from the neck pickup on this model, thereby creating the distinctive Peter Green sound like the one you're reviewing). Keep up the good work, really enjoy what you do.
Thanks brother. I agree with all your points here and I am not a huge fan of relic guitars usually. I was interested to see what they could do in this style given that I have been doing the GM thing for some time on the channel. I think an SG may be the next try! :-)
Thinking of pulling the trigger on one of these (probably the non relic version though). Just wondering how the volume controls respond - can you clean up a dirty sound a, little without it going "muddy" sounding?
Yes it responds pretty nicely. At worst you can always add a treble bleed resistor.
@@Chinaguitarsceptic Yeah, that's always an option, but if I'm going to do that, I'd probably swap out the pots for CTS too... Then I start thinking "I wonder if it's worth chucking some Bare Knuckles into it... Oh, and while I'm ordering, why not go for locking tuners... etc etc". I think it's an affliction, GUS (Guitar Upgrade Syndrome). So much easier if I don't need to break out the screwdrivers in the first place 😀
@@JRobsonGuitar I know that feeling bro! 😂👍
Great Sound.
Cheers :-)
I have a v100pgm lemon drop which is a superb guitar. but I chose, the new look cherry sunburst version, so it looks like peter got it brand new. it has mismatched controllers but I replaced them so it looks brand new. very comfortable, smooth to play guitar. its a good weight too :)
Yes I would probably have gone the same way myself with more choice but to be fair JHS sent this one to demo for a reason and I'm pretty well known for the Greeny vibe. 👍🙂
Hi,
I just ordered the Vintage V100 ICON Electric Guitar ~ Distressed Lemon Drop.
I’ve heard the ‘Out Of Phase’ middle pick-up selection on this guitar was achieved by wiring, rather than switching the polarity of the neck pick-up magnet?
Is this factual?
The guitar hasn’t arrived yet, but when it does I’m considering taking out the magnet at the neck pick-up and putting it back in at a reversed polarity to get closer to Peter Green’s sound.
However, would switching the polarity of the neck pick-up magnet mean that the pick-ups would no longer be ‘Out Of Phase,’ due to the wiring on this guitar?
Thank you.
Best,
Danny
In short yes. You do one or the other not both. Check out my very old video ding the gm mod
I own this guitar n I luv it , it is better than the Gibson Lespaul studio I own
vintage has a great reputation for the money....it sounds great...great hardware. I'm not a huge fan of the relic job they do here..but i'd gig this thing.
I bought the same guitar 3 days ago and a vintage v100 icon distressed black over sunburst
Hope you are enjoying it mate
The guitar looks and sounds very nice. But - LOVE that Carlsbro amp!!!!
Yes! Me too bro. Cheers!
Hello. That guitar sounds pretty good! I've been thinking of getting one myself. But I was wondering, where can you buy that Merci amp at the right bottom? My local music-store looked in their database but they couldn't find any! ;)
Which one? LOL. Sorry I see! You got me. Must remember to eat those chocolates before they get too old!! :-)
@@Chinaguitarsceptic 😂 🤣👍
You finally got one!!! The v100s are pretty good.
I finally got one! Well at least a loner. It's going back when I'm done checking it out brother.
@@Chinaguitarsceptic that's a shame you don't get to keep it, they play really nice and with the pots upgraded the Wilkinson pick ups really shine. Great video dude, I look forward to seeing more of your content😁
Nice review. I prefer the original release of this guitar myself before they were forced to change the shape slightly.
I have this model, bought second hand for around £230. I also have a 2005 LP Custom Shop class 5 flame top but the Vintage is my go to. Its an incredible guitar, even at 5 x the price it would be a great buy. It weighs slightly more than a Chieftain Tank with a full crew on board so a wide strap is a must but l can play it all day. It's a beast.
Wow, that's an endorsement of ever there was one. I'm delighted for you. I'd yours the relic version?
@@Chinaguitarsceptic yep, unlike some of the posters here l like the look, and when l take it out to pubs l don't care if gets a ding. It's a tool not a fashion accessory.
@@chrisb8075 cool mate. At the end of the day whatever anyone thinks of relic jobs and how good or bad this one is, the only thing that counts is that it inspires you to play and you love it. Good for you mate 👍👍👍
I just ordered my first "Les Paul" and it's this one. Really looking forward to put my hands on it. But NOT the "distressed" one. I will never understand that. It's ugly. Imagine you going to the car salesman and ask for a pre battered and scratchy car. Insane if you ask me.
There's a PGM version as well as this MRPGM. Is the difference the relicing only, or is the wiring (out-of-phase, reverse mounted pickup) different too? What does the MR stand for?
Mad relic? I would love this without the relic job.
@@Chinaguitarsceptic clearly, apparently there is; the MPG. When still available, of course. Not a fan of relicing either. I was confused since Epiphone offers out-of-phase models too (Muse and Modern). That's when I remembered there was another brand. I wonder why there isn't a HB PG. I have two Vintage LPs and both broke down within a week (both broken pot, broken output jack, wiring leaking plasticides).
This guitar is better than Harley benton SC style? Please... Let me know !
CGS, what's the neck profile on these? Thanks from New Jersey
It's a 60s c from what I can recall mate
Relica'ing aside, how would you compare it to the Harley Bentons? Probably out of the same factories with the same headstocks and similar hardware. Although the prices of the Vintage's seem to be about double what Thomann are charging (inc shipping).
I've got a greeny/moore on the "To do list" as well ;) although I'm pretty partial to a Melody Maker as well - Moore ripped one of those up on a TL tour to Oz.
Hey Peter! I'm going to do a comparison video shortly buddy :-)
See man i told you, you gonna like it :) it sound great to me, you actually have everything you want with this guitar, Vintage guitars sounds great in Gigs to, you can tell i was amazed and totally worth the money... 😎 🎸 👊, Now Lets go for something new witch i think you wont regret its called Stagg L320 gold top, if you can find it, its a beautiful les paul small guitar very comfortable to play, the electronics i don't think are great but as a guitar is much better then a Chibson guitars. Im asking for Gold top because this guys give something special about this guitar, witch they stop producing, they have it in a Black, white and cherry color, its very hard to find the gold top one but you can try at least... 😎 🎸 👊 One more time brother thanks for the video 📹 have a great new year...
I'll go stagg hunting then
Great demo and playing - what song are you playing at 13:34? Thanks!
Thanks brother, all of the pieces are just my own little jams 😊👍
That thing sounded great, leagues above the Chinese stuff. My friend recently got a vintage single cut and it is absolutely fantastic.
Totally cheers bro
They were made in China for the last ten years
It is Chinese..
By the Chinese stuff, I mean the counterfeit Chinese stuff. There are great Chinese instruments out there, I mean those classic vibe are a great example.
Nope made in Vietnam
How's the neck profile? Thick, or thin? Sounds great! Think I'll have to get one! Cheers!
It's a 60s style more than 50s so thinner than the guitar its a copy of.
It sounds like the neck pickup is louder than the bridge.. do u feel this way? Cuz the bridge is supposed to have mor outcome right
Very good spot mate. Yes I think the pickup height needs adjusting.
Nice video, I think I will get the stacked p90 vintage instead because I already have a good, heavy Epi lp special that has a good rocking humbucker sound, just needs black Grover's.
Love p90s
That is a shocking relic job
Can't disagree, one of the worst I've seen. Such a shame on what it otherwise a great guitar
Thank you.
My pleasure 👍
pretty cool
Cheers
@@Chinaguitarsceptic :)
Nice in the tops
It's better than the 548pound epiphone. I've had mine for 8 years and it's still solid. Mine had the slim taper 60s neck exactly like a 60s l.p.
Glad it's going strong. Personally I like a 50s style neck but I know I'm in the minority.
So why does the finish stripped down to the "mahogany" at the back not look like mahogany as I know it ? Or what kind of mahogany is it exactly ?
I think it's a shame the body and neck wood don't match but there are many variations in same species of wood as far as colour goes. However this may be stain? I don't know honestly
I had one of these guitars and regret parting with it, the only thing I replaced were the pot's because it is or was a weak point on mine, I have a vintage SG and gigged it with no issues....
Might try an SG as I love them and only have the Harley Benton. That is an awesome guitar.
I'd love to see you demo the "Midge Ure" signature guitar they make
Let them know. I'll do it.
IT'S WORTH IT!
Cool
I have two of these. I took one to give to Peter Green, but he said it was too heavy. He also didn't understand why the knobs were different. I explained that Gary Moore had done that so he could differentiate on stage where the lighting might not be too good. He wasn't particularly impressed.
Wow! You know Peter? That's so cool. I'm not surprised he was not impressed, nothing would compare to the real Greeny. I'd love to interview Peter.
So sorry about Peter's passing. He was a legend. RIP Peter
This Vintage V100 version of 'Greeny Moore' is definitely a more 'realistic' version than the new 2023 Gibson Standard 'Greeny' (£2,999) version that has no aging/relicing at all. So long Mike.
I just got back from that guitar show in Chester that you mentioned in a recent vid! Thank you for that, I didn't know it was happening until you said. I managed to grab a stunning all black double bound V100 with gold hardware and p90s for a great price! Really really impressed with the guitar. They really do play very well and the p90s (as they always do) sound fantastic!
Bought a used black Vintage Reissue V100 non-relic(ed) few months ago used on fb marketplace for $275.
Original owner used it as his church guitar so its like new!!
ILUVIT!! Not a fan of relic(ed) guitars.. They look cheap ir badly done.
Don't let anybody kid you, I own three Vintage brand guitars and they are as good or in some cases better than the major brands. Their only downfall is the cheap pots they put in them but for this price I would expect they had to cut corners somewhere. The Wilkinsin pickups, once connected to a good set of pots, are simply outstanding. For those who don't like the relic job, it's not about the look, it's about the way they feel, broken in... and it's a nice feel for sure.
Thanks my friend. I agree that they represent excellent value for what they are. I will be making another video soon with some of my experiences playing it a bit more.
Did you use long or short shaft pots on your LPs....Im doing an Emerson upgrade on mine but not sure which is needed Thanks
Paul Cowart I would suggest pulling one of the originals out and measuring the height of it. I really can't remember exactly which one they required. Also be aware that the new pots will most likely require you to enlarge the hole slightly. There is a lot of information on line on how to do this but make sure you use painter's tape on the surface to prevent chipping and use a sharp drill bit. BTW, I installed an Emerson 50's wiring harness in one of mine but was not happy. It was very dark sounding even though the caps should have brightened it up some. You can buy really high-quality CTS pots, paper and oil caps and cloth covered wire for a forth of the price and build your own. Good luck
Check those you have in it and use the same mate
@@imlostinthewoods Thank you....good to know so will probably go the non Emerson route Appreciate the info...
These vintage guitars are really underated no thanks to brand snobbery, I had a vintage sg a couple of years back and it was a far more superior guitar than any epiphone I've owned I wish I kept it..
What epiphones have you owned? Lol
@@SaSSaBJJ Ive had a couple and they ain't as great as they used to be
@@neilkeepingitreal maybe u havent tried the ones from like 2017 and on
I have one epiphone les Paul 100, and actually I'm looking for a new guitar, I have seen a Vintage v100 AFD, Do you think it's worth it?.
Greetings from Colombia
I have not tried the afd but I do think vintage are good value for money. My only complaint was sharp fret edges but this is easy to remedy.
Btw ,I changed the pickups to vintage buckers from dragonfire. A great alnico, warm paf pup
Cool mate 👍😊
I've got the Paradise with SD Slash Pickups, and I've owned 5 Gibson Les Paul's, 2 being new ones. The Vintage blows them away in every aspect I'm afraid, don't know how they do it for that money, it's insane 😳🎸👍.
That's awesome mate. I'm really glad you enjoy them so much 😊👍
@@Chinaguitarsceptic I'm aware that some LP copies are better than the Gibson's but these are fantastic. I'm going to invest in a fret job, full professional set up and split coil push push pots on mine as they're definitely worth it. The neck is quite fast and my Gibson's definitely weren't. The only problem I have is the Headstock decals, which I need to get over 🤣😂🤘.
Keep up the Cracking reviews, top job 👍👍
Worth it way more than a new Gibson. Rock it in good health man! However, you don't seem to quite understand the Greenie mod. It's not just the pickup that's turned around. It's the magnet inside the pickup that's turned around as well for out of phase polarity when using both pickups together. It's an easy mod anybody with a screwdriver can do to any h h configuration guitar. But this one is already done for you from the factory. The knobs are really accurate to Greenie too. I like it a lot dude
Check out my Greeny mod video where I do turn the magnet bro. This is close but not how it's done.
@@Chinaguitarsceptic I'm new to your channel and you have tons of videos. I don't have the patience to check for that video among your hundreds of videos. Please throw me a link if you can.
Btw, i like what you're doing on here. I myself have been a purist for the last 26 years. Lately I've gotten into Indonesian Squiers at the ripe old age of 38. I feel stupid for not getting into them earlier. They're sooo good.
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Do you play the drums or is the roland kit just for show it looks a nice little kit I am a retired drummer and looking for a small kit to fit in the spare room just for pleasure and just wondering what you thought of the roland kit you have there reguards Steve
I've had a Roland kit for about 10 years. I bought it when I moved to a place where I couldn't make a lot of noise. It's great! You can put on headphones and not bug the neighbors. I do miss my old Slingerland set at times, but for the little amount I play, the Roland does the job!👍😎🎸🎶
@@74dartman13 thanks for just looking for the same reason really now I don't gig any more ill health retired me but can still play for pleasure if you know what a mean
I totally love it and am learning. I get by bit determined to become a competent skinsman! So recommend Roland for digital. 👍👍👍
@@bigsteve9291 yep...I'm in the same situation. Disabled and just play for fun, when I feel up to it. I think you'll like the Rolands if you buy one. Good luck!👍😎🎸🎶
Honestly, I want it because Kirk Hammet. Am I the only one?😅
I'm sure you're not 😂
Fell in love with it watching a metallica concert
I own a V100 goldtop - the p90 Wilkinson pickups in it are killer. Tuners need replacing but for 150 euros secondhand it was a steal. Great guitars - good value for money.- nice vid btw, keep it up !
Thanks bro
So do I. They’re excellent pickups and a nicely built guitar.
I bought the same model second hand for 150 Australian dollars, absolute bargain ,, great axe once I put locking tuners on coz it went out of tune badly
Now that's a steal even after swapping the tuners mate! :-)
Loved the tones, but I don't like fake relic guitars. Wondered how it compares with the Chibson GM that you had so much trouble with. Vintage looks and sounds like a great brand. By the way, I have my new Explorer on the way! NGD for me is supposed to be 1/29. God bless bro and keep up the great work 🎸😎👏
Bless you too brother. I'm not a relic fan either but this had to be my first try with Vintage didn't it :-)
@@Chinaguitarsceptic looks and sounds like it turned out pretty OK! 🤟🎸😄
Thanks bro :-)
1:54 what is the name of the song that riff is from? thanks
No idea mate it was just a riff I was noodling on at the time. Probably sounds like something else though as it's pretty straightforward. Perhaps I should develop it further?
@@Chinaguitarsceptic ah ok! I thought it was going to be some early british blues song
does the neck radius seem a bit flat???
12" bro
Sounds so good! The only fault I can see is the colors of the body and neck woods -are different. This detail can be annoying for some ppl. Many thanx for the demo!
I agree. That triggered my ocd too bro. 🙂👍
@@Chinaguitarsceptic Don't watch Epiphone Factory Tour then. It is an OCD giving video. I love some Limited Epiphones more than Gibsons. Especially over 700 $ Epis are really awesome. Good brownish red mahogany woods, good electronics, hardware and sounds are amazing! But when I saw woods, tenons of standard Epis, man it made me feel sick. Weirdly, some Gibsons I saw have same, extremely pale mahoganies too. Thanx God, this one have a very decent neck wood and decent pickups at least. Brands like Harley Benton, Vintage producing really good guitars.
CGS or CGrizzlyS? Are you going for the Mr Adams look in 2019? If so, where’s the bear?
Behind the couch brother
I had the AFD model. Nothing really bad about it and it looked the part but it didn’t impress me enough to keep it. Actually, let it go fairly lively. It’s all relative imo - if you have high end guitars (I’m lucky to have) you probably don’t have a lot of interest in something like this. And tbh I didn’t think it even compared to high end Epiphones - I used to own both Slash Rossa Corsa & Joe Bonamassa Gold Top. But if you picked up one of these for nice money and didn’t have a better Les Paul then you might enjoy it
Good shout mate, thanks. :-)