Lzzy Hale Epiphone Explorer
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I own this guitar and it’s amazing. Bought it only because it was the only explorer they had
I was thinking about the LH Explorer bird, but the neck seems very thin. I guess it makes sense since it's the signature guitar of a small lady.
I bought a B stock one of these from Andertons here in the UK; not because it was Lzzy's signature (although she really rocks) but because I have always loved Explorers since I played one in a college band back in the early 90s. The white/bound "LP custom" style was just too good to ignore, and as I play for my own pleasure these days I couldn't justify the £2000 for the Gibson version.
I agree with most of what Phil says here, the neck is a really nice flat D carve which is really easy to play - its probably not for shredders, but that suits me just fine. The frets are finished nicely, it stays in tune well and has good acoustic resonance. Its a reassuring weight, but considerably lighter than my LP (Epi '96 Korean made standard), making it comfortable to play for a longer period on a strap.
The pick ups are clear and quite articulate and surprisingly not that hot - making it quite versatile, and not just an out and out rocker. The neck pick-up is the weaker of the two and might be a worthwhile upgrade at some point.
Now some issues. The "ebony" fretboard had definitely been dyed, it took a couple of months and two treatments of lemon oil to not come away without black finger tips. I found that the set up was indifferent and needed a 1/4 turn on the truss rod after the initial change of strings. A hairline crack has appeared on one side of the neck joint in the 6 months I have owned mine; I suspect this is nothing to worry about but it has devalued the guitar.
The reason mine was B stock was the switch tip was missing, but I have since found that there are QC issues with the wiring. I have already had to have the soldering iron out to sort out a couple of "dry joints" on the switch and pots. Its supposed to have US made electrics but if this is the standard they ship, its really not a selling point - I would have rather had the far--east made budget versions and done my own upgrade.
There are some things to like, but the QC has really let it down at this price point.
this might be the 2nd or third time i want a Epiphone.
Bear down. It will pass.
The gold is a little garish for my taste. But, it sounds good and Lizzy Hale rocks so 👍🏻!
This is a must-have for me! I think it sounds great, looks great, and has a case? SOLD. Thanks for the review Phil, I've been waiting for this one.
This was the last guitar I played before my local guitar shop closed for quarantine. They just got a huge shipment of 2020 Epi's and this was the last one they brought out. It is a lot of guitar for the money.
I never thought I'd crave new Epihpone models like I have this year. This seems amazing, thanks Aljon for picking the right guy to do this justice. Awesome.
Don’t know who she is but love her explorers. They look awesome. She obviously has a deep love for Gibson stuff / customs as she has kept it all within classic Gibson style.
Man, Explorers are huge guitars!
Very nice, and I still can't stop staring at the green Yvette Young Ibanez Talman
Beautiful guitar. I’m glad I got one. Can’t wait to get more gear and hear it sing
Epiphone are the best electric guitars for the money, very happy with my Brent Hinds flying V, it also went up in value
So cool Lizzy got her own signature guitar. I was blown away the first time that Halestorm came on the radio. The guitar looks awesome. Thanks Phil. Love the show.
It’s Not You holds up surprisingly well since you mentioned it
She has had a Gibson signature Explorer since at least the spring of 2018, She's holding it on the cover of that issue of the AMS catalog.🙂
Edit: I see on page 55 that it was a limited edition.
@@1ListerofSmeg That's cool. Didn't see it. Thanks.
she has also since done a different explorer signature in black and gold too. they are both very striking looking guitars!
just orderd mine from my local guitar shop. ty phil
Yay, explorer!
Been checking out a lot of explorer models from different brands, esp, epeiphone, you name it. This one and of course James Hetfield's signature snaykebyte. I'm also a Halestorm fan to so this one is awesome.
The new ESP Snakebyte is like $8k
I have an early 80's Gibson Korinna Explorer Artist Series, Scorpions model. It plays and sounds awesome especially through one of my Marshall full stacks. But my latest is a Kiesel California Carved Top 24 fret model that plays like a hot knife through warm butter. I've had the Kiesel a week and have already gone through a set of strings, I love it so much. But I have a bunch of Epi's too and I love each and every one of them. Of course I've hot-rodded all of them with pickups, CTS pots, switchcraft switches and jacks, tuners, treble bleed, etc.
yeah Phil's Rockin out on an explorer, so great to see. I just got an Epiphone explorer in amazing condition, not a bump or bruise on it with bare knuckle juggernauts and case for a steal. I'm over the moon with it what an amazing playing guitar.
If I had one I’d probably put in either the 496r/500t combo or dirty fingers.....if I could find them.
I love explorers. It started with an epi goth.. then an explorer pro.. then a korina.. then a tommy thayer. Now I'm eyeballing this one and the new extura's.
phil, PLEASE do a review of the JASON BECKER seymour duncan pickup. i have one and its awesome, i just think lots of people would want to know about it.
White guitar, gold hardware, I'm in !
Me too! Looks so sharp!
I’d throw either a white WBW or black BWB guard on there, some black pickup rings and I’m good. Otherwise, I love it visually! You really can’t beat white and gold, man.
@@SrDeMaFp I can 1up you with black and gold.
Andy Bradford That’s my #2 choice. Love black and gold too. They both look made for gold hardware. I don’t find gold going with many other finishes.
I just bought the Korina version of this guitar (2016) and the burstbucker 3 pups that are in this guitar are too dark and muddy depending on the amp used. The neck is not bad at all the weight is really good lighter than my Carvin CT624. I'm going to do a complete electronics replacement with Suhr Thornbucker + for the bridge and Thorn bucker for the neck. CT pots and a Freeway switch for all kinds of tonal selections.
Really liked your cleaned playing
I bought this guitar the other day, and it sounded fine. Then this evening I noticed a twang on the A string and bottom E string. I hope that this is merely the quality of the strings, because I love almost everything about this guitar.
Thanks Phil, mine is on the way. (In 4 to 6 weeks)
I still want one.
just ordered a Black epi Explorer. Was a bit turned off they couldnt at least make em in Korea but if its THIS nice I wont give a crap. SO many overseas knockoffs rock ... n e ways. GREAT vid as always man! Good tones and honest review. If tbe black one rocks I might get a Hale too
THANK YOU for this review! I've been drooling over this all week seeing it in the background. I agree it's the best looking Explorer out there (since the Thunderhorse is discontinued). You've only reinforced my lust to get one of these ASAP.. I think the poly finish is a PLUS on this as opposed to a nitro which will yellow. I was looking forward to this review more than any other recently because it was something different. I also really enjoyed the Tagima review for the same reason. More great content as we've come to expect.
My son just bought one tonight
Hope they make more. I’m about to go see Evanescence and Halestorm the 14th in Cincinnati. Would like to get my hands on one of these
omg!!!!! i love that guitar.
That is one tempting beast...
Can't believe by 2021 we're gonna have $1000 Epiphones. MIM fenders are not far away from that , either
Real Truth I hate to say it, but the Johnny A semi-hollow Epiphone has been $999 new for years and some of the new MiM Vintera Fenders are over $1000. On the other hand, the low end gets less expensive and better, and the $5-700 range in MiM and Epiphone are generally quite good these days. Not the same as American, but absolutely playable, reliable guitars.
Phil, your playing in this video was really great. Very melodic.
Beautiful looking guitar. Coming from a strat player however, that thing looks HUGE!
Explorer bodies are fairly thin and very well-balanced...my Explorers feel lighter than my Strat.
My first "real guitar" was an Explorer and for sure, you play this guitar to make a statement. That being said, it is lighter than you think and is surprisingly comfortable to play. Of course you are right, it is huge. Hope you like worn looking guitars, because dings a plenty await you with Explorers
That is a great looking, great sounding ax! And you know I love Explorers! Thanks, Phil!
Cool review dude, I'm looking at this guitar at the moment but am torn between this and the Tommy Thayer White Lightning
I've tried this Explorer at my local Long & McQuade. The quality is way bellow the old Korean made Epiphones.
What year were they making them in korea?
@@DEZZA12 I'm not sure what your question is about. Are you referring specifically to this Explore? If so, this signature Epiphone Explorer has always been made in China. If your question refers to Epiphone guitars in general, the Korean made are marked with an U serial and they were made between 1996 to 2006.
@@alexacojo thanks
I have an 01 MIK Epi Explorer. Its a gem of a guitar. So fun and easy to play.
I realize this comment is very old but I do have a 1998 MIK Epi G400 that only has good bones. The nut, bridge, and tuners were all garbage and were replaced. The electronics are garbage too and will be replaced soon. I guess I’d rather have a nice frame that can be upgraded as opposed to nicer parts on a crap guitar.
One issue I've seen with the pickguard is that it is very brittle and cracks super easy by the screws and pickups. Also. I've had white poly guitars yellow really bad from sitting in a window...
She deserves her own guitar and that thing is great.
Thanks, Phil, for another quality vid ;-) That Epi looks great & sounds really nice, agree the PUPs could use a little more definition for chording, but it sure don't sound bad at all!!
that playing that starts at 5:20, that was beautiful!
Hi Phillip! I have the same guitar and i'm also making few modifications. There is only one thing i doubt about, something my luthier told me on epiphone guitars. He demonstrated me that epiphone fretboards are not 'aligned', it means that the frets (wood space) are smaller and 'out of the right spot' (metal frets), this means that your epiphone is always going to be slightly out of tune.....what a shame!! why it is like that??
You should check out Schecter Japan guitars. They are nice
Very nice she got a Sig in white...though not a big fan of the gold pickguard...it's a stunning guitar and I'm sure it's very nice! I have the Richie Faulkner Ltd Signature V...and it's a killer guitar! Waiting for the Edge Explorer to come out...come on Epiphone...just make it happen! 😎🎸🤘🐦
Hey Phil - while we are on the subject of offset/Explorer bodies...I would give my eye teeth for a review by you on the Hagstrom Fantomen. I don't really care about the association with Ghost...I like the look of the tobacco sunburst finish. Would love your take on it? Thanks man...keep rockin', stay safe! 👍🏼🎸
Polyester? Sounds like it’s made for Saturday night fever
Yes I like the custom bind and block with thintaper
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Thanks for the review Phil!!!
That sounds beautiful! What a great sound and nice guitar. Thanks for another great demo!
Another fantastic review. Have you tried any of the Lee Malia Epiphone guitars?
They have some interesting pickup and inlay configurations, would love to see what you think of them.
i agree, i have one the neck is a lot chunkier than i expected but i still like it
Gorgeous guitar.👍
I love a cool Explorer....
The _ONLY_ thing I dislike visually is that the pickguard doesn't match the shape of the "horn". I wish it matched the shape so that it had a uniform white "outline" around the whole pickguard. It just bothers me that the point stretches all the way out to the binding which makes the non-matching shape much more apparent from a distance. Other than that, I love the look!
I really wonder if Epiphone is, or should be, the higher end brand sometimes.
I agree
Don't give them any ideas.
No
Really enjoyed your playing on this demo Phil! Very appropriate licks for what you were demonstrating!
I’d never buy an explorer as I don’t think they would go down well in the worship setting that I’m in! I may get some odd looks! But I still watch every episode to support KYG! Thanks Phil!
Why not? I know i would!! Would make a nice change from the boring same old same old eveyone is using! ;)
love the sound...IMO, if you are going to do a tone review, wouldn't someone like, not use super delay, booming reverb, etc? just the raw pickup sounds?
Guitar seems awesome.
Amp sells it 😎
Also your playing is improving so quickly! I need to find myself a good guitar teacher!!
I am really glad that you made this video as I've been looking at this guitar for about a year now. I have a Brendon Small Snow Falcon that I am satisfied with the purchase. I also have a Gibson robot Explorer, that I bought as a New Old Stock, several years ago. For the price point on the Gibson, I'm not as satisfied with the quality. With the Explorer, I am more conscious of the headstock and the body, to keep from bumping into things and to protect the headstock.
This video has made me change my mine about Epiphone Explorer look great sound alive thanks Phil
That is a beauty and you make it sound sweet thx. I have their korina explorer and no regrets, very well made value with a super comfortable neck.
Nice guitar! I use to avoid gold hardware due the fading issue but I found out I actually like it better when fades with age and use. Thanks!
I try one it was okay.
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love misc so play my bro lisn
Do Courtney Cox camparison Guitar review since u been doing female signatures🎅
G string slipping, *grin intensifies*
Yes please!!!
I agree. I have been drooling over this for a while though pointy guitars are not my thang. I have too many as it is. Id like that and the Johnny A
I love the look of that one. And the sounds. And the price!
I have this guitar..got it back In Dec. 2019
Austin Kloud Is it as good as in this video?
Anyone have a comparison on the neck carve of the Lzzy Hale vs the Chinese made Ibanez Destroyers?
Great intro riff🤘
To my knowledge Gibson is not using richlite any more
Would be really cool to get the triple binding around the headstock
Whoah!!...new camera?!
Nice Explorer ... Sounds great. I have the Epi Jason Hook version I played both of them .. Like the mods on Hooks Explorer and The Seymour Duncan pups.
Would anyone be able to tell me what gibson explorer I’d want if I was trying to achieve the same tones of lynard skynards Allen collins. Thanks in advance
I dunno, if I ever get an Explorer-shaped guitar, I'm going whole hog and getting a Solar. Have you seen the distressed brown finish Ola just released for it? Wow!
Only explorer I own .an all I changed was the gold guard for a matching white .. looks amazing only epiphone explorer with binding .sounds boss an I love it as much as my lespuals an my kramer assault 220 FR .I might even get the black one ..great guitar... high end epihone in my opinion was allways great regardless off all the ppl who never played them say about them but the past couple yrs there really killin it man..great review man
awesome!!
I noticed a couple flaws in the binding, but that thick multi-ply binding is difficult to get perfect when they're built in a hurry as these probably are. The Alnico Classic pickups are trash. For $800+ Epiphones should come with Gibson USA pickups. I've purchased Korean Artec pickups for dirt cheap that sound way better (I have Alnico Classic Pros in a G400 Pro and they're very muddy). Epiphones look awesome from a few feet away, but not worth the price tag IMO. (Then again, new Gibsons aren't worth their price tag either).
Coolio! Great sound. Nice playing to go with it, Phil. Is that going through H&K?
This is very interesting! - But please... Could You remove the delay when demonstrating the more subtle nuances of a pick-up? ;-)
Great review....Fantastic looking guitar. Have a great day Phil👍👍👍.
I’m in East Tennessee, so I’ll watch in the morning! But thanks for the content
I dig it! It would go nicely with my J Mascis Jazzmaster. I have a thing for anodized guard, white guitars.
Beautiful Axe. It's got the Gibson headstock which is very cool. Why can't the Epiphone Les Paul guitars also come with a Gibson shaped headstock? The Epiphone headstock design is a consistent deal breaker. That's how unappealing it is.
Awesome video Phil. May have to pick one up after the pandemic is over.
Nice demo, Philip! Hope you’re well. Stay safe!
Uh oh. Someone got baked before recording.
im using a les paul studio as my death metal guitar on drop c tuning and 10-60 strings, it has active emg humbuckers, planning to get a lzzy hale explorer as my standart e tuning 9 gauge string guitar, does it need new strings new pickups or is it good to play in its stock form
A gold mirror pickguard would look awesome!
Sweet axe love it
is the body size /shape the same as a gibson ? usually epiphones are slightly different & sort of sqaushed ?
I don’t think I could ever play a guitar shaped like that. I would bust my knee on the edge daily.
My god you look so metal with that guitar xd
Oh an according to epi explorer nits online it's a ine PC body
Good review! Video request 1) where are they now for Egnater amps and Bugera amps? Neither has updated their website in years.....