Thanks Chris, appreciate you saying so. If there is anything I have missed or something else you would like to know just drop me a comment and I'll go away and check it out. Thanks.
@@ukdc-acdctribute1142 If there's anything you missed I'll be sure to let you know, mate - I just ordered one of them black Gibson SG Standard. And you're to blame for that. Partly. lol Nah - thanks again, man.
the gibson sg standard 2018 costs around 1300 euros, where the epiphone g400 pro is sold around 350 euros. There s no question, the two guitars do not sound exactly the same, and one can prefer one or the other sound, according to the kind of music he plays, or his setup. IMO the question is : how much you can afford to get a guitar ? We all can agree on one thing... if you dont have 1300 euros to spend, the epiphone is not a bad guitar, far from it. If you prefer the gibson sound, want the 6 magic letters on the headstock.. and have the money.. go for the real thing. bottom line, although all this is pretty obvious, we all love these kind of videos!
I completely agree yannber, the epi is a great guitar and super value for money. The Gibson does feel much better quality however, if I didn't play in UKDC or need that killer Gibson SG tone I probably wouldn't buy one, certainly not new. Also, for me the 2017 model is the one to get for the 1961 pickups.
@@ukdc-acdctribute1142 hi, because of your video i finally changed my order and got the gibie SG standard 2018 instead of the epi G-400, with 61 pickups (T & R). first impress.. WOW! it barks like a german shepherd, clean and powerfull. Thanx a million man.
@@yannber that's brill. People will have different opinions and I can only talk specifically about the 2018 model Gibson. It's not until you actually pick the Gibson up and play it that you realise how good it is. Apparently the latest epiphones have slight changes to make them a bit better. But those 61 pickups are amazing. Enjoy.
Possibly, you'd need to change the internal wiring in order to truly replicate the sound, tone and durability. If you add up the cost of that you may aswell buy the Gibson second hand. As the price will be the same, if not lower.
I appreciate that you took the time to make this video and the first half was great! I was hoping that this wouldn't be another gear demo/comparison recorded with a phone mic though. These mics just aren't able to pick up the frequencies that you'd need to hear to get a proper idea of the difference between the two guitars. That's especially true when the strumming is almost as loud as the amp. As I said though, I still appreciate it!
Yes I agree, I wanted to do a full video that exposes and highlights all of the physical elements and tech specs on both guitars, i have kept the volume low in an attempt to capture as best I can but it never quite gets it, I think it still works as a comparison between the 2 in terms of how different the sound is but it doesn't quite capture the exact sound. I will do another video capturing the sound and I will use my marshal as that is the sound most people are looking for.
Great video review. I have that same amp and really like the tones I was able to dial in through the app. I have a G-400 Pro that I think is a great guitar. With that said when I play a Gibson SG at the store it’s a big difference.
I have experience with the G400 worn brown. I own a few Fenders, Squiers and Epiphones and I will say that the G400 is an exceptional instrument. It is extremely versatile and obviously sounds great with high gain but just as great with a clean Fender tube amp. The fretwork is better than guitars costing much more and the tuners and bridge are stable for playing in other tunings without actually losing tuning. I'm growing tired of playing around with Stratocasters bridges and even the finicky saddles on most Telecasters and need versatility in tone as well as stable tunings. The G400 worn gives me all of that, and since I don't need to split a hum bucker to get clean sounds, I prefer the worn version, as well as the fact that its a satin finish and not gloss. The two Alnico V hum buckers are more than good enough and if you feel the need, you can change out pots and caps and play around with the values to get a clearer tone, especially if you adjust the pickup heights. My only complaint is that you have to get used to playing the long extended neck, whether sitting or standing, especially if you don't have an extra wide and padded strap. I never let go of the neck, just in case, and it has become a habit now when playing standing up. I highly recommend the G400 to anyone who is learning or for pro use. With the proper setup and a good set of strings, this guitar sings softly or screams.
Thank you for your answer and my apologie for iPhone spelling automatic correction ( I'm French ). I mean " thank you to share your very good informations, something you get by evidence.
Hey Mike, that was a solid and concise comparison. I have to say, like you already have, that it’s really user preference. What’s most significant is that for us Epi players these axes are not poorly made pieces of crap. With modern CNC and standardized quality control, most Epi’s are really pretty rock solid. Besides, everyone’s state of the art iPhones and tv’s are made in Asia, so why would a simple thing like a guitar not be well made overseas? Personally, I would always prefer the glam of the Gibson headstock over anything else, but for less than $50 I can rewire an Epi LP or SG with 500k audio pots, big orange drop caps and vintage 50’s wire. Doing this makes any Epi both snarl and sing like a dual humbuckered, solid bodied guitar should. So, for now, I’m going to stick with my Korean 1994 Epi LP and ‘02 SG, at least until Gibson sponsors me. Besides, I love when the crowd hears my tone and is confused as all hell when they see my tombstone headstock. Keep up the good work and best of luck with your band. Keep spreading the word about Gibson and their very well apportioned Epiphone step brothers.
The body side taper is an important point no one else has EVER pointed out in any video. It is a very significant difference and surprising. Could be where that extra weight comes from. Thanks and cheers?
Oh snap! Watched it again and you mentioned the body weight early in. Must've been eating some edibles! I've owned 4...sold em and made money on every one but never should've let em go. All were great to play and stayed in tune. Cheers and Break On >>>>>@@ukdc-acdctribute1142
Mike Anderson maybe it would help with the neck dive a small amount, I’ve owned SGs and the neck dive is more an issue of the head being too heavy than an issue of the body not being heavy enough. The head is probably lighter on the Epi if I had to guess
It's does have some changes but I've never been good with heavy guitars, I've always wanted a good quality light guitar which I found in sg400 pro, also push pull is awesome split coil helps finding the right sounds
I’ve always been a gibson fan and owner. Had my first 335 at 17. But epiphone was getting me more and more curious and I ended up buying an epiphone les paul custom. I’m in love with the guitar! 🎸🇵🇹
Do the tone and volume knobs line up exactly for each? I was looking to upgrade my Epiphone with the Gibson wiring harness and pickups. The Gibson version has a circuit board as the Epiphone has loose wiring.. I looking at a solderless complete kit for a “Gibson” sg with all the upgrades. No forum is answering my question
Leave it with me and I will check for you. If you go for soderless you will need to upgrade your pickups too. That's likely to be pretty close in price to a second hand Gibson SG standard.
Great video. Usually American videos are almost always biased towards Gibsons so it great to see a factual unbiased technical review of both guitars. I am currently setting up a friends SG with a massive neck bow and the truss rod seems to be jammed. It seems like lots of people have the same issue with Gibson SG truss rods. Hows the truss rod on your Gibson SG?
Thank you for your kind comment. A jammed truss would be a nightmare! I havent had any problems so far. I'm due to do another setup on it so we will see soon of it turns ok 🤘
@@ukdc-acdctribute1142 another question have u ever used guitar rig on computer and IF yes does it work fine? How long have u played? Take care / Gustaf
@@gurra456 I dont think ive ever used guitar rig. I do have pro tools which is excellent. This video was just recorded on a mobile phone so the sound you hear is direct from the guitar and amp. I have played for many years, I got my first guitar 24 years ago on my 10th birthday. Didn't start start playing properly until I was about 16 then I stopped during my 20s. Picked it back up again when I was 27, playing Steve Vai and Joe satriani before forming rock bands and now ACDC tribute band UKDC.
Hello there, i switched between both (your playing) and i have to say the Epiphone sounds better to me. Its just my opinion but i will buy a Epi SG. Thanks for the comparison.
Thanks Dieter. The best advice I can give is to choose whichever feels right to you. My preference is the Gibson based on how it feels in my hands and what i use it for but for others the Epi will hit the sweet spot. You should go to a shop and try them both out, when you play a guitar you will know when it's right. When I bought Gibson SG I also tried out the Gibson SG Special and put it down as quickly as I picked it up, it was awful. The Epi is much better than the Gibson SG special, if you go low budget Gibson I think you are simply paying for the label.
The Epiphone G 400 Pro sounds very good and is also splittable, I prefer it to my Gibson SG Standard but the Gibson being heavier, it is less unbalanced playing standing up.
Hi Antonio, thanjs for your comment. what model of Gibson sg do you have? The reason I ask is because you say your Gibson is heavier. My Gibson is 2017 and is a lot lighter and more balanced than the epi. I do a weight compirison and discuss ths in my video so I'm curious.
Small detail, some (current?) Epiphone G400 Pros have neck binding. Noticed it two years ago, when was buying my Worn G400 and comparing the two (picked Worn over Pro because of how finish feels and how coil-tap sounds). I hope to get Gibson one day.
Great comparison video pal , nice to see . I can afford a Gibson but still I am gonna buy an Epi , I can then buy a Sherry pro ll and still have change from a Gibson . Thanks pal 😊
@@ukdc-acdctribute1142 Truly, your video was far more impartial than some I've seen that basically just big up the value of the epi and fail to point out some of the flaws. Even if only minor they need to be addressed and you did that without apology. Great all round.
I have les paul trad 2016, fender american strat 2014, and epiphone sg400 2015. I use my sg400 as my main guitar. It is Light weight compared to les paul and strat, comfortable to play, very good sound, and the best part is it is cheap. I put it to abuse by playing hard without worrying i will damage my expensive guitars. i removed the pick up covers and the sound became more punchy. Very versatile guitar and can achieve many tones due to dual pickup and coil split. However, the weak part are the cheap volume pots. Pots are pcb and failed only in a few months. I replaced with gibson les paul coil split volume pots and removed the pcb and hand wired the pots. Works perfect! I still often use my fender and gibson but the sg400 is my no. 1 choice.
Great review man, thanks! Been trying to decide between the Epiphone and Gibson for a while now, I'm on a limited budget here. I COULD get the Gibson but that'd pretty much clear me out, I don't know if I can justify that for how close the Epiphone is in sound and seems in quality.
No worries buddy. Are you looking for an SG specifically or are you interested in les Paul style. I believe the newer epiphone SGs are a bit closer to the Gibson shape than the one I have. If your interested in les Paul style I can't speak highly enough of the epiphone les Paul 60s tribute plus. In my opinion, its as good as the Gibson Les Paul standard and it has gibson '57 pickups which are super good.
@@ukdc-acdctribute1142 Definitely an SG, there's just something about that sharper tone out of them that I love. I was curious, I saw the necks for some of the Epi SG are "Slimtaper." Are they more similar to the size and feel of Strat necks on those specific ones, if that's the kind of neck on your Epiphone?
@@jasonkhavari4792 I'm an SG guy myself. Both the Epi and the gibson I have are slim taper necks. Similar to strats in terms of comfort and playability but strat fretboard feel a bit more rounded and tend to be mapel as opposed to rosewood which feels a lot different. Some buying advice, if you want a Gibson, save up as best you can and get one, if you compromise with the epiphone it will be a matter of time before you get the bug again and wish you had waited, saved a bit more and bought the gibson. You will keep chasing it until you have one, like an itch that won't go away. Go to a shop and play them both, you will know straight away which one hits the sweet spot. I got my Gibson from a shop, it was on sale for £900!!! I lived off pot noodles until my next payday but well worth it. There are some bargains to be had on ebay but be careful of fakes, ask the seller some questions, they may have receipt of purchase so you know its genuine. Over the last 2 or 3 years gibson have stepped up their game in the SG range. Check the specs of the different models. Don't compromise on gibsons budget range, they are garbage from my experience, high end epi are better than low end gibson.
@@ukdc-acdctribute1142 Honestly you're right, always thought of the Epiphones as a stepping stone to eventually getting the Gibson when I can afford them. Even in the video here it's pretty clear which one sounds better. My local shop was cleaned out of both Gibson/Epi SGs so I've been looking around online and came across the "worn" Gibson SGs, interesting to hear that those aren't that well made. All things considered I think I'll keep saving for now, thanks man!
Have you tried adjusting the height of the pick up's? Mine sounded thin when I first got it and I was thinking the same thing, i was going to switch them with 57's but after adjusting the pick up height it took care of the problem and now it sound's nice and meaty like my Gibson SG standard 2018 sound's.
Yip, adjusting pup height can Mike a good difference, raising them will help improve sustain too. Likewise, if you are getting nasty uncontrollable feedback lowering them a touch can help. 57 pickups are very good, I had a set in my epi les Paul 60s tribute plus which is a super guitar if your looking for something that has a super sound and feel without breaking the bank!!
To me the Gibson SG sounds better, fatter, meatier. Good job. I own an 08 Faded SG, it is lighter in weight, and does just have better "feel" to it. Rock On bro.
nice review - the honesty is that the Gibson is a better guitar than the Epiphone, but does the price difference warrant the difference in playability/sound ?
That's the big question. How much is a guitar really worth? It's better, no question but at 3 or 4 times the price I can see why people lean towards the epi. Being in an acdc tribute I need the '61 pickups, being black, lighter and more comfortable helps, it stays in tune much better. But if your not playing 2 hour shows twice a week you dont really need all that.
That can depend, in the UK new price difference is about £800. I got my 2018 Gibson SG Standard on special offer for £900, making it a £600 difference. You can get a 2018 Gibson SG standard second hand from about £600 if your patient and shop around. 2nd hand is the best way to go. The reason I specify the 2018 model is because that's what I have and every year a new one is released which will usually have different pickups. The 2018 model Gibson SG standard is sublime with it '61 reissue pickups.
I tried an Epiphone SG in a shop a few days ago and I was very impressed given the price. I do have other high quality and expensive guitars but the Epiphone was incredible for the price. It was only a fluke that I tried it because I was trying a pedal and needed a left handed guitar. Could there be variance from one to another? The electronics won't be as good but you can fix that.
A lot depends on how you like your guitar to feel and which years model you look at. With the Gibson sg I have it is a 2018 model which has '61 re-issue pickups in it which are perfect for me as I play in an AC/DC tribute band. The Gibson is lighter and better balanced (doesn't head dive like the epi) I have the epi as a backup which I wouldn't if it was a bad guitar. My advice, if your in a tribute band get the closest match to who you want to sound like. If you are in a band that is busy, does a lot of gigs and you can justify the price difference get the Gibson. If you prefer to mostly play at home then you'd be silly to buy the Gibson. The epi is a good solid guitar, buy the best guitar to suit the purpose.
@@ukdc-acdctribute1142 I think there is a lot of variance which means you would need to try the guitar first or gamble on ebay. Apparently the pickups on the new ones are very good. It also seems to me like there is a pattern. Epiphone kept improving their guitars then the factory gets moved. First Japan, then Korea, then China and the new ones coming from China seem to have reached a very good level. I'm very suspicious of Gibson. I have a Les Paul that I never use because I have a Heritage H150 which is a superior guitar unless you go custom shop Gibson.
In your case, it makes more sense to to have the real SG. For example, I mentioned the Heritage. That does not sound exactly like a Les Paul and their other Gibson style guitars do not sound the same either. They also all have Seymour Duncan 59 pickups which are different from Gibson pickups. The Heritages are not cheap though and you are unlikely to get a bad one. Epiphones may be more of a gamble.
@@ryanstark2350 I briefly mentioned in my Video I have an epiphone Les Paul 60s tribute plus, that is an awesome guitar. It may be epiphone but they have Gibson hardware, they have '57 gibson pickups. If a Lee Paul interests you they are worth checking out. They are at the high end for epiphone price but in my opinion every bit as good as a Gibson led Paul standard. There is a review by andertons music on CZcams where they compare the 2, you should check it out. Go sexond hand to save some money. Second hand gibson sg's are more reasonably priced. Mine epi LP is actually currently for sale on eBay.
I think the epi sounds just as good if not better then the Gibson. Gibson is over priced. All your paying for is a name on a head stock and pickups might be a little better. Change them out put in a bone nut for 200.00 dollars or less and you got a Gibson SG.
The epi is great, but there's more to it than just the pickups and nut. In the video I talk about the wiring and pots and difference in body shape. I'm a fan of epi, but it wasn't until I played the 2017 Gibson sg standard that I realised how much better it was. The Gibson sg special i tried was awful though.
UK/DC official sometimes the wood and build is different too, like i think some epis use veneer (don’t know spelling) to make tue finish look better because there woods aren’t as good and it can affect the tone
@@jimmygubbins wood does not affect tone on an electric as much as you think. Obviously, I'd rather have the Gibson, but I got the g400 used for $400 (the previous owner upgraded the tuners to Grover's, the pots to CTS pots and the pickups to a JB and 59 combo). I will never sell this guitar!!
It's possible, the angus sig has a much higher price tag so I'm not sure why they would. It's an interesting point hough, the pickups in this do give instant acdc crunch. I think I'm going to check out the latest g400 too and see how it feels with the changes they have made.
yes the 61 pups are great but so are the alnico 2 classics. As for the wiring....Did you notice the size of the wiring in the epiphone?? Its larger gauge wiring...LOL. Did you notice the caps?? The epiphone had I believe Orange Drop caps. Dunno what was in the Gibson. To summarize, yes the Gibson SG is a fantastic guitar and for a third of the price you can get an equivalent guitar from Epiphone. basically, the binding on the neck is about the only real difference. And actually, the guitar should have 57 classics in it but Gibson stopped doing that years ago. Of course the 60s tribute les paul by Epiphone comes standard with Plek'd frets, solid mahogany body and neck with a 4A flamed maple top, 57 classic and 57 classic plus pups, Switchcraft switch and input jack, Mallory pots, Premium locking grover tuners, etc,etc.etc. Gibson makes NOTHING equivilant to the 60's Tribute Plus and even if Gibson did, it would be $5000.00 which is why Gibson is going bankrupt. Buy what you want but dont be foooled into thinking Epiphone guitars are bad, because Epiphone makes some awesome top of the line guitars. of course like any other company they also make some trash. Just check out the DR500 Acoustic or the DR400 or the EJ45. Or the 60's tribute plus.
Epiphone guitars are not equivalent to Gibson and if you played both side by side you would realize this. You can do all the upgrades you want to the Epi but they will not be the same
Comfort & playability aside, I reckon the Epiphone Pro sounded better. Maybe because of the thicker body. It wasn’t as tinny as the Gibson standard and to my hearing it had a thicker sound and warmer tone
That's the beauty of it and why it is so subjective. It's all about what feels right to your fingers and what sounds right to your ears. Also with so many different Gibson SG Standards that have different neck thicknesses and pickups etc. the only way you can truly compare is to try them all. In terms of value for money.....you are getting a great guitar with the epiphone. No argument from me in that respect.
In Canada, the Gibson SG Standard retails for $1500 and the Epiphone SG G-400 Pro retails for $500. Big difference in price. Apples and oranges. I should hope a $1500 plays better. You should get something for that additional grand.
I have a Gibson Sg standard Pelham blue and a White Epiphone Sg G400 pro. I can tell the Gibson weigh's a slight bit more than the Epi. but I suppose it is because of the locking tuner's. The Gibson has a 57 at the bridge and a 57+ at the neck, where the Epi has alnico 4 wire pup's. They don't sound all that much different except the Gibson has a more deep sound than the Epi. I adjusted the pick up height on the Epi and it is Now comparable to the Gibson. I like the rosewood fret board better on the Gibby as opposed to the Pau fero on the Epi but they both look great. I gotta say that for the price you can't beat an Epiphone, the G 400 is so close to the Gibson that it's hard to justify the thousand dollar difference. Epiphone is coming out with some really sweet guitar's for 2020 and while a Gibson would be my choice above the Epi. I gotta say that if you took the name off the headstock they would be almost the same guitar.
Its unusual that your Gibson weighs more than the epi. My Gibson is a lot lighter than my g400. My g400 is a few years old and I think they have remodeled them to match the Gibson a bit closer recently. The tuners wont make a whole load of noticable difference. I weigh my guitars on the video, I'd be interested to know what yours weigh as a comparison
@@ukdc-acdctribute1142 I'm in the US and the SG 400 pro I have is binded on the neck. It is almost the exact same guitar from Gibson, only the Gibson pick up's while not having the coil splitting option are 57 and 57+ instead of the 4 wire Alnico's on the Epiphone and sound better IMO. These Alnico's seem to sound a lot more like the 61's do on the Gibson SG Standard 2018. Not saying they are bad sounding pick up's at all, just different. I have found that adjusting the height of the pick up's will change the whole sound around too. I'm new and love watching all stuff SG.
@@randysnewbiebluesrockguita7782 that's the thing, you cant directly compare in terms of pickups as Gibson change them every year almost. The ones on my 2018 model are '61 reissues and they pack one hell of a punch. Depends what sound your going for so you have to do your research. The Gibson feels much better to play. Its lighter and the subtle differences in body shape and build quality make one hell of a difference. I just sold an epiphone les Paul 60s tribute which had all Gibson hardware and 57 Gibson pickups and it's an amazing guitar. But the Gibson SG stands tall against the epi. Hopefully Epi will step up the quality in their SG range like they have with the Les Paul. They make a nice toni iommi signature SG though.
@@ukdc-acdctribute1142 When I bought my 2017 Pelham blue Gibson SG standard, it was right before they came out with the 2018 model's which had the 61's on them, they sounded almost identical to the alnico classic pro's that my room mate has on his Epiphone SG that came from another EPI Les Paul Custom Pro only they have a slightly brighter sound on the bridge pick up. I find it kind of weird that your Epi SG is heaver than the Gibson, My new 2019 Epi SG is about 6 OZ lighter than the Gibson, I wonder how that can be? I have heard that Epi's that are made in China are being made with wood that isn't totally dry and it takes a long time for them to quit shrinking which may be the reason my Epi Les Paul is always going out of intonation, but this wouldn't be the case with it being lighter than the Gibson. . IMO I like the Gibson far better and the paint job allow's the wood to breath, where the Epi, not so much. It sound's better than the Epi and I still don't like the Alnico 4 wire pup's after I adjusted them to my preference, too weak. I had an Iommi SG and didn't really like it so I sold it and bought the Gibson. This new Epi SG is the 9th guitar I have bought in 3 year's of playing and I am just starting now to learn what to look out for.
DUDE, i think every country have different qc standard for their Epiphone, my Indonesia Made Epiphone SG Pro have same exact detail like your gibson sg, curvy plate above neck pickup, body cut like your gibson sg, slim and very comfortable to play, except the neck binding and wiring detail, so i like have a Gibson sg standard without neck binding,haha. Great guitars, gonna love this baby forever.
Willboske - a couple of things, firstly, what good is a review if I am not honest about it, I state facts regarding weight, style and playability which cannot be argued with. I also do not "rundown" the epi, I distinctly remember talking about how good the epiphone is, the fact that for me, the Gibson is better does not take away how good I think the epiphone is. I also talk about an epiphone les Paul I have and how incredibly good it is vs the Gibson les Paul so im not quite sure where your comment comes from. My aim is to give honest reviews and direct comparisons, you do not have to agree with my opinions and I respect those who dont, but I am not going to insult my viewers by lying to them. I do agree however that I said I'd try not to give my opinion and failed in that respect but again, I clearly talk about how good the epi is, it's a great guitar.
Intelligent analysis, articulate presentation and very likeable person - thank you very much for posting.
Thank you Dayal, I hope you found it useful.
This is the first useful guitar review I've seen on youtube - or anywhere else for that matter. In 35 years. Thank you, pal!
Thanks Chris, appreciate you saying so. If there is anything I have missed or something else you would like to know just drop me a comment and I'll go away and check it out. Thanks.
@@ukdc-acdctribute1142 If there's anything you missed I'll be sure to let you know, mate - I just ordered one of them black Gibson SG Standard. And you're to blame for that. Partly. lol Nah - thanks again, man.
@@chris_bouchard that's brill, I'm 100% confident you will love it.
I agree 100%
the gibson sg standard 2018 costs around 1300 euros, where the epiphone g400 pro is sold around 350 euros. There s no question, the two guitars do not sound exactly the same, and one can prefer one or the other sound, according to the kind of music he plays, or his setup. IMO the question is : how much you can afford to get a guitar ? We all can agree on one thing... if you dont have 1300 euros to spend, the epiphone is not a bad guitar, far from it. If you prefer the gibson sound, want the 6 magic letters on the headstock.. and have the money.. go for the real thing. bottom line, although all this is pretty obvious, we all love these kind of videos!
I completely agree yannber, the epi is a great guitar and super value for money. The Gibson does feel much better quality however, if I didn't play in UKDC or need that killer Gibson SG tone I probably wouldn't buy one, certainly not new. Also, for me the 2017 model is the one to get for the 1961 pickups.
@@ukdc-acdctribute1142 hi, because of your video i finally changed my order and got the gibie SG standard 2018 instead of the epi G-400, with 61 pickups (T & R). first impress.. WOW! it barks like a german shepherd, clean and powerfull. Thanx a million man.
@@yannber that's brill. People will have different opinions and I can only talk specifically about the 2018 model Gibson. It's not until you actually pick the Gibson up and play it that you realise how good it is. Apparently the latest epiphones have slight changes to make them a bit better. But those 61 pickups are amazing. Enjoy.
Okay, put the same pickup s from the Gipson version , to , Epiphone version , the Sound Wil also be the same in The Epiphone, version.
Possibly, you'd need to change the internal wiring in order to truly replicate the sound, tone and durability. If you add up the cost of that you may aswell buy the Gibson second hand. As the price will be the same, if not lower.
I appreciate that you took the time to make this video and the first half was great! I was hoping that this wouldn't be another gear demo/comparison recorded with a phone mic though.
These mics just aren't able to pick up the frequencies that you'd need to hear to get a proper idea of the difference between the two guitars. That's especially true when the strumming is almost as loud as the amp. As I said though, I still appreciate it!
Yes I agree, I wanted to do a full video that exposes and highlights all of the physical elements and tech specs on both guitars, i have kept the volume low in an attempt to capture as best I can but it never quite gets it, I think it still works as a comparison between the 2 in terms of how different the sound is but it doesn't quite capture the exact sound. I will do another video capturing the sound and I will use my marshal as that is the sound most people are looking for.
Thank you. New sub here. You are the first guy to really tell it like it is.
Great video review. I have that same amp and really like the tones I was able to dial in through the app. I have a G-400 Pro that I think is a great guitar. With that said when I play a Gibson SG at the store it’s a big difference.
I have experience with the G400 worn brown. I own a few Fenders, Squiers and Epiphones and I will say that the G400 is an exceptional instrument. It is extremely versatile and obviously sounds great with high gain but just as great with a clean Fender tube amp. The fretwork is better than guitars costing much more and the tuners and bridge are stable for playing in other tunings without actually losing tuning.
I'm growing tired of playing around with Stratocasters bridges and even the finicky saddles on most Telecasters and need versatility in tone as well as stable tunings. The G400 worn gives me all of that, and since I don't need to split a hum bucker to get clean sounds, I prefer the worn version, as well as the fact that its a satin finish and not gloss.
The two Alnico V hum buckers are more than good enough and if you feel the need, you can change out pots and caps and play around with the values to get a clearer tone, especially if you adjust the pickup heights.
My only complaint is that you have to get used to playing the long extended neck, whether sitting or standing, especially if you don't have an extra wide and padded strap. I never let go of the neck, just in case, and it has become a habit now when playing standing up.
I highly recommend the G400 to anyone who is learning or for pro use. With the proper setup and a good set of strings, this guitar sings softly or screams.
Great comparison, it was exactly what I was looking for!! Axé!!
Thanks muralha, hope it helped.
@@ukdc-acdctribute1142 Absolutely, now I just gotta find one lol!
Thanks for hare some very goods informations.
You're welcome
Thank you for your answer and my apologie for iPhone spelling automatic correction ( I'm French ). I mean " thank you to share your very good informations, something you get by evidence.
nice man, much appreciated!
Hey Mike, that was a solid and concise comparison. I have to say, like you already have, that it’s really user preference. What’s most significant is that for us Epi players these axes are not poorly made pieces of crap. With modern CNC and standardized quality control, most Epi’s are really pretty rock solid. Besides, everyone’s state of the art iPhones and tv’s are made in Asia, so why would a simple thing like a guitar not be well made overseas? Personally, I would always prefer the glam of the Gibson headstock over anything else, but for less than $50 I can rewire an Epi LP or SG with 500k audio pots, big orange drop caps and vintage 50’s wire. Doing this makes any Epi both snarl and sing like a dual humbuckered, solid bodied guitar should. So, for now, I’m going to stick with my Korean 1994 Epi LP and ‘02 SG, at least until Gibson sponsors me. Besides, I love when the crowd hears my tone and is confused as all hell when they see my tombstone headstock. Keep up the good work and best of luck with your band. Keep spreading the word about Gibson and their very well apportioned Epiphone step brothers.
Thanks buddy, good luck to you too. The epi is a good solid guitar and won't let you down.
Great video bud well done.
Cheers Gary.
The body side taper is an important point no one else has EVER pointed out in any video. It is a very significant difference and surprising. Could be where that extra weight comes from. Thanks and cheers?
I agree brick breaker. It's much more comfortable too.
Oh snap! Watched it again and you mentioned the body weight early in. Must've been eating some edibles! I've owned 4...sold em and made money on every one but never should've let em go. All were great to play and stayed in tune. Cheers and Break On >>>>>@@ukdc-acdctribute1142
Great point! It makes the epi look and feel inferior in my opinion - definitely an important part of the sg design !
But wouldn't the extra weight on the Epi help with the neck dive issue that SGs face?
Mike Anderson maybe it would help with the neck dive a small amount, I’ve owned SGs and the neck dive is more an issue of the head being too heavy than an issue of the body not being heavy enough. The head is probably lighter on the Epi if I had to guess
Nice guitars I dropped a sub
Cheers Nev06, rock on.
It's does have some changes but I've never been good with heavy guitars, I've always wanted a good quality light guitar which I found in sg400 pro, also push pull is awesome split coil helps finding the right sounds
I’ve always been a gibson fan and owner. Had my first 335 at 17. But epiphone was getting me more and more curious and I ended up buying an epiphone les paul custom. I’m in love with the guitar!
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High end Episode Les Paul's are fantastic guitars!
Do the tone and volume knobs line up exactly for each? I was looking to upgrade my Epiphone with the Gibson wiring harness and pickups. The Gibson version has a circuit board as the Epiphone has loose wiring.. I looking at a solderless complete kit for a “Gibson” sg with all the upgrades. No forum is answering my question
Leave it with me and I will check for you. If you go for soderless you will need to upgrade your pickups too. That's likely to be pretty close in price to a second hand Gibson SG standard.
what riff are you playing? have tabs?
thanks!
Great video👍🏻👍🏻
Hope it was useful toffeetone77
I had a 2009 Gib, best guitar I ever had, miss it so much, gonna rebuy it soon
Yes get yourself a replacement. The SG standard is a superb guitar.
Great video. Usually American videos are almost always biased towards Gibsons so it great to see a factual unbiased technical review of both guitars. I am currently setting up a friends SG with a massive neck bow and the truss rod seems to be jammed. It seems like lots of people have the same issue with Gibson SG truss rods. Hows the truss rod on your Gibson SG?
Thank you for your kind comment. A jammed truss would be a nightmare! I havent had any problems so far. I'm due to do another setup on it so we will see soon of it turns ok 🤘
Great video man! The newest Epiphone SG Pros do have neck binding :)
Not for lefties I discovered unfortunately :(
I stand corrected, I just bought an Epiphone SG Pro for lefty this week and although advertised without binding it had it ! :)
@@shannow95 yeah man. I am waiting for walnut brown epiphones with binding years! still nothing :(
I like your video! Nice information im a beginner so i got The epiphone today its my precious i love it maybe ill buy a Gibson later on. Thank you
Thanks Gustaf. Enjoy your guitar, it's a great guitar. If you want to buy a Gibson in the future I reccomend you buy a 2017 model.
@@ukdc-acdctribute1142 another question have u ever used guitar rig on computer and IF yes does it work fine? How long have u played? Take care / Gustaf
@@gurra456 I dont think ive ever used guitar rig. I do have pro tools which is excellent. This video was just recorded on a mobile phone so the sound you hear is direct from the guitar and amp. I have played for many years, I got my first guitar 24 years ago on my 10th birthday. Didn't start start playing properly until I was about 16 then I stopped during my 20s. Picked it back up again when I was 27, playing Steve Vai and Joe satriani before forming rock bands and now ACDC tribute band UKDC.
@@ukdc-acdctribute1142 Thank u for ur answer !! /Gustaf
@@gurra456 thanks for subscribing. 🎸🤘
Hello there, i switched between both (your playing) and i have to say the Epiphone sounds better to me.
Its just my opinion but i will buy a Epi SG. Thanks for the comparison.
Thanks Dieter. The best advice I can give is to choose whichever feels right to you. My preference is the Gibson based on how it feels in my hands and what i use it for but for others the Epi will hit the sweet spot. You should go to a shop and try them both out, when you play a guitar you will know when it's right. When I bought Gibson SG I also tried out the Gibson SG Special and put it down as quickly as I picked it up, it was awful. The Epi is much better than the Gibson SG special, if you go low budget Gibson I think you are simply paying for the label.
The Epiphone G 400 Pro sounds very good and is also splittable, I prefer it to my Gibson SG Standard but the Gibson being heavier, it is less unbalanced playing standing up.
Hi Antonio, thanjs for your comment. what model of Gibson sg do you have? The reason I ask is because you say your Gibson is heavier. My Gibson is 2017 and is a lot lighter and more balanced than the epi. I do a weight compirison and discuss ths in my video so I'm curious.
Small detail, some (current?) Epiphone G400 Pros have neck binding. Noticed it two years ago, when was buying my Worn G400 and comparing the two (picked Worn over Pro because of how finish feels and how coil-tap sounds). I hope to get Gibson one day.
That's great. Neck binding looks great. It makes it harder to replace the frets but We will let the guitar techs worry about that :)
@Abe babo I couldn't agree more. The epiphone makes for a good backup guitar on stage but the gibson is by far the no1choice in the SG range.
i have the exact gear. Impressive :O
Great comparison video pal , nice to see . I can afford a Gibson but still I am gonna buy an Epi , I can then buy a Sherry pro ll and still have change from a Gibson . Thanks pal 😊
No worries buddy, you won't be upset with the epi, I think the newer g400s are better and closer in design to the gibson.
@@ukdc-acdctribute1142 Truly, your video was far more impartial than some I've seen that basically just big up the value of the epi and fail to point out some of the flaws. Even if only minor they need to be addressed and you did that without apology. Great all round.
@@ukdc-acdctribute1142 All said they're both awesome guitars.
I have les paul trad 2016, fender american strat 2014, and epiphone sg400 2015. I use my sg400 as my main guitar. It is Light weight compared to les paul and strat, comfortable to play, very good sound, and the best part is it is cheap. I put it to abuse by playing hard without worrying i will damage my expensive guitars. i removed the pick up covers and the sound became more punchy. Very versatile guitar and can achieve many tones due to dual pickup and coil split. However, the weak part are the cheap volume pots. Pots are pcb and failed only in a few months. I replaced with gibson les paul coil split volume pots and removed the pcb and hand wired the pots. Works perfect! I still often use my fender and gibson but the sg400 is my no. 1 choice.
Yes, the pots in epi are definitely cheap parts. Changing to Gibson's will make a nice difference.
My Epiphone SG G400 WB has a far better finishing job than that SG400 Pro!
Great review man, thanks! Been trying to decide between the Epiphone and Gibson for a while now, I'm on a limited budget here. I COULD get the Gibson but that'd pretty much clear me out, I don't know if I can justify that for how close the Epiphone is in sound and seems in quality.
No worries buddy. Are you looking for an SG specifically or are you interested in les Paul style. I believe the newer epiphone SGs are a bit closer to the Gibson shape than the one I have. If your interested in les Paul style I can't speak highly enough of the epiphone les Paul 60s tribute plus. In my opinion, its as good as the Gibson Les Paul standard and it has gibson '57 pickups which are super good.
@@ukdc-acdctribute1142 Definitely an SG, there's just something about that sharper tone out of them that I love. I was curious, I saw the necks for some of the Epi SG are "Slimtaper." Are they more similar to the size and feel of Strat necks on those specific ones, if that's the kind of neck on your Epiphone?
@@jasonkhavari4792 I'm an SG guy myself. Both the Epi and the gibson I have are slim taper necks. Similar to strats in terms of comfort and playability but strat fretboard feel a bit more rounded and tend to be mapel as opposed to rosewood which feels a lot different. Some buying advice, if you want a Gibson, save up as best you can and get one, if you compromise with the epiphone it will be a matter of time before you get the bug again and wish you had waited, saved a bit more and bought the gibson. You will keep chasing it until you have one, like an itch that won't go away. Go to a shop and play them both, you will know straight away which one hits the sweet spot. I got my Gibson from a shop, it was on sale for £900!!! I lived off pot noodles until my next payday but well worth it. There are some bargains to be had on ebay but be careful of fakes, ask the seller some questions, they may have receipt of purchase so you know its genuine. Over the last 2 or 3 years gibson have stepped up their game in the SG range. Check the specs of the different models. Don't compromise on gibsons budget range, they are garbage from my experience, high end epi are better than low end gibson.
@@ukdc-acdctribute1142 Honestly you're right, always thought of the Epiphones as a stepping stone to eventually getting the Gibson when I can afford them. Even in the video here it's pretty clear which one sounds better. My local shop was cleaned out of both Gibson/Epi SGs so I've been looking around online and came across the "worn" Gibson SGs, interesting to hear that those aren't that well made. All things considered I think I'll keep saving for now, thanks man!
I have a few questions if you could please help. I have both, but want to change the pickups in my eppy
Fire away, I will help wherever I can.
Have you tried adjusting the height of the pick up's? Mine sounded thin when I first got it and I was thinking the same thing, i was going to switch them with 57's but after adjusting the pick up height it took care of the problem and now it sound's nice and meaty like my Gibson SG standard 2018 sound's.
@@randysnewbiebluesrockguita7782 I will try that, and get back to you. Thank you. Now that you mention that, they do look low.
Yip, adjusting pup height can Mike a good difference, raising them will help improve sustain too. Likewise, if you are getting nasty uncontrollable feedback lowering them a touch can help. 57 pickups are very good, I had a set in my epi les Paul 60s tribute plus which is a super guitar if your looking for something that has a super sound and feel without breaking the bank!!
Hi,What was the first song you played?
Hi Dustin. It's Riff Raff by AC/DC
@@ukdc-acdctribute1142 thanks for the reply,couldn't put my finger on it
@@dustindarkcyde9482 no worries buddy. 🤘
To me the Gibson SG sounds better, fatter, meatier. Good job.
I own an 08 Faded SG, it is lighter in weight, and does just have better "feel" to it. Rock On bro.
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Thanks Spud, 🤘
Film Horizontally. I feel like a Peeking Tom watching this video.....
nice review - the honesty is that the Gibson is a better guitar than the Epiphone, but does the price difference warrant the difference in playability/sound ?
That's the big question. How much is a guitar really worth? It's better, no question but at 3 or 4 times the price I can see why people lean towards the epi. Being in an acdc tribute I need the '61 pickups, being black, lighter and more comfortable helps, it stays in tune much better. But if your not playing 2 hour shows twice a week you dont really need all that.
What's the price difference between Gibson sg and Epiphone sg g400 pro?
That can depend, in the UK new price difference is about £800. I got my 2018 Gibson SG Standard on special offer for £900, making it a £600 difference. You can get a 2018 Gibson SG standard second hand from about £600 if your patient and shop around. 2nd hand is the best way to go. The reason I specify the 2018 model is because that's what I have and every year a new one is released which will usually have different pickups. The 2018 model Gibson SG standard is sublime with it '61 reissue pickups.
I tried an Epiphone SG in a shop a few days ago and I was very impressed given the price. I do have other high quality and expensive guitars but the Epiphone was incredible for the price. It was only a fluke that I tried it because I was trying a pedal and needed a left handed guitar. Could there be variance from one to another? The electronics won't be as good but you can fix that.
A lot depends on how you like your guitar to feel and which years model you look at. With the Gibson sg I have it is a 2018 model which has '61 re-issue pickups in it which are perfect for me as I play in an AC/DC tribute band. The Gibson is lighter and better balanced (doesn't head dive like the epi) I have the epi as a backup which I wouldn't if it was a bad guitar. My advice, if your in a tribute band get the closest match to who you want to sound like. If you are in a band that is busy, does a lot of gigs and you can justify the price difference get the Gibson. If you prefer to mostly play at home then you'd be silly to buy the Gibson. The epi is a good solid guitar, buy the best guitar to suit the purpose.
@@ukdc-acdctribute1142 I think there is a lot of variance which means you would need to try the guitar first or gamble on ebay. Apparently the pickups on the new ones are very good. It also seems to me like there is a pattern. Epiphone kept improving their guitars then the factory gets moved. First Japan, then Korea, then China and the new ones coming from China seem to have reached a very good level. I'm very suspicious of Gibson. I have a Les Paul that I never use because I have a Heritage H150 which is a superior guitar unless you go custom shop Gibson.
In your case, it makes more sense to to have the real SG. For example, I mentioned the Heritage. That does not sound exactly like a Les Paul and their other Gibson style guitars do not sound the same either. They also all have Seymour Duncan 59 pickups which are different from Gibson pickups. The Heritages are not cheap though and you are unlikely to get a bad one. Epiphones may be more of a gamble.
@@ryanstark2350 I briefly mentioned in my Video I have an epiphone Les Paul 60s tribute plus, that is an awesome guitar. It may be epiphone but they have Gibson hardware, they have '57 gibson pickups. If a Lee Paul interests you they are worth checking out. They are at the high end for epiphone price but in my opinion every bit as good as a Gibson led Paul standard. There is a review by andertons music on CZcams where they compare the 2, you should check it out. Go sexond hand to save some money. Second hand gibson sg's are more reasonably priced. Mine epi LP is actually currently for sale on eBay.
I think the epi sounds just as good if not better then the Gibson. Gibson is over priced. All your paying for is a name on a head stock and pickups might be a little better. Change them out put in a bone nut for 200.00 dollars or less and you got a Gibson SG.
The epi is great, but there's more to it than just the pickups and nut. In the video I talk about the wiring and pots and difference in body shape. I'm a fan of epi, but it wasn't until I played the 2017 Gibson sg standard that I realised how much better it was. The Gibson sg special i tried was awful though.
UK/DC official sometimes the wood and build is different too, like i think some epis use veneer (don’t know spelling) to make tue finish look better because there woods aren’t as good and it can affect the tone
@@jimmygubbins wood does not affect tone on an electric as much as you think. Obviously, I'd rather have the Gibson, but I got the g400 used for $400 (the previous owner upgraded the tuners to Grover's, the pots to CTS pots and the pickups to a JB and 59 combo). I will never sell this guitar!!
Mike Anderson i know about the wood i meant gibsons use like 1 or two piece and the wood is just generally better
The Gibson sounds like they've switched to the Angus Young pickup set and called it the '61 R and T. Honest it does.
It's possible, the angus sig has a much higher price tag so I'm not sure why they would. It's an interesting point hough, the pickups in this do give instant acdc crunch. I think I'm going to check out the latest g400 too and see how it feels with the changes they have made.
yes the 61 pups are great but so are the alnico 2 classics. As for the wiring....Did you notice the size of the wiring in the epiphone?? Its larger gauge wiring...LOL. Did you notice the caps?? The epiphone had I believe Orange Drop caps. Dunno what was in the Gibson. To summarize, yes the Gibson SG is a fantastic guitar and for a third of the price you can get an equivalent guitar from Epiphone. basically, the binding on the neck is about the only real difference. And actually, the guitar should have 57 classics in it but Gibson stopped doing that years ago. Of course the 60s tribute les paul by Epiphone comes standard with Plek'd frets, solid mahogany body and neck with a 4A flamed maple top, 57 classic and 57 classic plus pups, Switchcraft switch and input jack, Mallory pots, Premium locking grover tuners, etc,etc.etc. Gibson makes NOTHING equivilant to the 60's Tribute Plus and even if Gibson did, it would be $5000.00 which is why Gibson is going bankrupt. Buy what you want but dont be foooled into thinking Epiphone guitars are bad, because Epiphone makes some awesome top of the line guitars. of course like any other company they also make some trash. Just check out the DR500 Acoustic or the DR400 or the EJ45. Or the 60's tribute plus.
Epiphone guitars are not equivalent to Gibson and if you played both side by side you would realize this. You can do all the upgrades you want to the Epi but they will not be the same
Comfort & playability aside, I reckon the Epiphone Pro sounded better. Maybe because of the thicker body. It wasn’t as tinny as the Gibson standard and to my hearing it had a thicker sound and warmer tone
That's the beauty of it and why it is so subjective. It's all about what feels right to your fingers and what sounds right to your ears. Also with so many different Gibson SG Standards that have different neck thicknesses and pickups etc. the only way you can truly compare is to try them all. In terms of value for money.....you are getting a great guitar with the epiphone. No argument from me in that respect.
In Canada, the Gibson SG Standard retails for $1500 and the Epiphone SG G-400 Pro retails for $500. Big difference in price. Apples and oranges. I should hope a $1500 plays better. You should get something for that additional grand.
I have a Gibson Sg standard Pelham blue and a White Epiphone Sg G400 pro. I can tell the Gibson weigh's a slight bit more than the Epi. but I suppose it is because of the locking tuner's. The Gibson has a 57 at the bridge and a 57+ at the neck, where the Epi has alnico 4 wire pup's. They don't sound all that much different except the Gibson has a more deep sound than the Epi. I adjusted the pick up height on the Epi and it is Now comparable to the Gibson. I like the rosewood fret board better on the Gibby as opposed to the Pau fero on the Epi but they both look great. I gotta say that for the price you can't beat an Epiphone, the G 400 is so close to the Gibson that it's hard to justify the thousand dollar difference. Epiphone is coming out with some really sweet guitar's for 2020 and while a Gibson would be my choice above the Epi. I gotta say that if you took the name off the headstock they would be almost the same guitar.
Its unusual that your Gibson weighs more than the epi. My Gibson is a lot lighter than my g400. My g400 is a few years old and I think they have remodeled them to match the Gibson a bit closer recently. The tuners wont make a whole load of noticable difference. I weigh my guitars on the video, I'd be interested to know what yours weigh as a comparison
I've seen other G400 pro's with binding
Yes the newer g400s have binding.
@@ukdc-acdctribute1142 I'm in the US and the SG 400 pro I have is binded on the neck. It is almost the exact same guitar from Gibson, only the Gibson pick up's while not having the coil splitting option are 57 and 57+ instead of the 4 wire Alnico's on the Epiphone and sound better IMO. These Alnico's seem to sound a lot more like the 61's do on the Gibson SG Standard 2018. Not saying they are bad sounding pick up's at all, just different. I have found that adjusting the height of the pick up's will change the whole sound around too. I'm new and love watching all stuff SG.
@@randysnewbiebluesrockguita7782 that's the thing, you cant directly compare in terms of pickups as Gibson change them every year almost. The ones on my 2018 model are '61 reissues and they pack one hell of a punch. Depends what sound your going for so you have to do your research. The Gibson feels much better to play. Its lighter and the subtle differences in body shape and build quality make one hell of a difference. I just sold an epiphone les Paul 60s tribute which had all Gibson hardware and 57 Gibson pickups and it's an amazing guitar. But the Gibson SG stands tall against the epi. Hopefully Epi will step up the quality in their SG range like they have with the Les Paul. They make a nice toni iommi signature SG though.
@@ukdc-acdctribute1142 When I bought my 2017 Pelham blue Gibson SG standard, it was right before they came out with the 2018 model's which had the 61's on them, they sounded almost identical to the alnico classic pro's that my room mate has on his Epiphone SG that came from another EPI Les Paul Custom Pro only they have a slightly brighter sound on the bridge pick up. I find it kind of weird that your Epi SG is heaver than the Gibson, My new 2019 Epi SG is about 6 OZ lighter than the Gibson, I wonder how that can be? I have heard that Epi's that are made in China are being made with wood that isn't totally dry and it takes a long time for them to quit shrinking which may be the reason my Epi Les Paul is always going out of intonation, but this wouldn't be the case with it being lighter than the Gibson. . IMO I like the Gibson far better and the paint job allow's the wood to breath, where the Epi, not so much. It sound's better than the Epi and I still don't like the Alnico 4 wire pup's after I adjusted them to my preference, too weak. I had an Iommi SG and didn't really like it so I sold it and bought the Gibson. This new Epi SG is the 9th guitar I have bought in 3 year's of playing and I am just starting now to learn what to look out for.
dude, we came here for your opinions . . .
I got the epiphone sg pro .think it mint
It's a great guitar. Enjoy.
DUDE, i think every country have different qc standard for their Epiphone, my Indonesia Made Epiphone SG Pro have same exact detail like your gibson sg, curvy plate above neck pickup, body cut like your gibson sg, slim and very comfortable to play, except the neck binding and wiring detail, so i like have a Gibson sg standard without neck binding,haha. Great guitars, gonna love this baby forever.
I believe the newer epiphones have a more closely matched body shape. Enjoy.
@@ukdc-acdctribute1142 my Epiphone is 2012 made,is that can be called new production?
@@ultrasvanessha5030 hmmmm no, the epi on my vid is newer than 2012.
Epi G 400 pro all day. Fuck Authentic.
Epiphone All day long...
Tell me why. Im looking into buying one and want all the opinions I can get.
"Im not gonna give any opinion", gives nothing but opinion..... thats ok though, we want your opinion. This is why I clicked on the video.
Haha yes I realised that, I'm surprised your the 1st person to mention it :)
I'm glad I'm not your neigbour.
Suprisingly, I actually very rarely play in the house. Just when I'm gigging really.
Nice bullshit where you say you wont rundown the epiphone which all you do is rundown the epiphone and how much better the Gibson is.
Willboske - a couple of things, firstly, what good is a review if I am not honest about it, I state facts regarding weight, style and playability which cannot be argued with. I also do not "rundown" the epi, I distinctly remember talking about how good the epiphone is, the fact that for me, the Gibson is better does not take away how good I think the epiphone is. I also talk about an epiphone les Paul I have and how incredibly good it is vs the Gibson les Paul so im not quite sure where your comment comes from. My aim is to give honest reviews and direct comparisons, you do not have to agree with my opinions and I respect those who dont, but I am not going to insult my viewers by lying to them. I do agree however that I said I'd try not to give my opinion and failed in that respect but again, I clearly talk about how good the epi is, it's a great guitar.