Which SG? - Epiphone 1961 Les Paul SG vs SG Custom vs SG Standard vs Gibson SG Standard
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- čas přidán 5. 07. 2024
- Following on from last weeks review of the brand new Epi '61 we attempt to answer some of your questions by comparing it to other horny beauties from Epiphone & Gibson. Can we hear the difference?... join in with our fun 'blind' sound challenge and find out... answers next week!
Link to reviews:
Epiphone SG Custom: • Epiphone SG Custom Ebo...
Epiphone SG Standard: • Epiphone SG Standard v...
Epiphone 1961 Les Paul SG: • Epiphone 1961 Les Paul...
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If you don't like any of the talking or the playing bits in this video we've made it easy for you to skip along to the next chapter in case something more interesting is happening...
0:00 play in & coming up
1:12 what's happening today?
3:59 the line-up
6:28 sound comparisons start here
8:13 what type of wood is it?
10:12 the finishes
11:50 the fingerboards
12:58 some more playing here
13:33 neck profiles & measurements
14:55 what do they weigh?
16:38 even more playing here
17:41 pickup information & outputs
18:20 and even more playing
18:49 the hardware
19:44 inside the control cavities
23:31 let's talk about bevels
27:18 wow some more playing
28:28 something else I have noticed
29:24 let's discuss what we have seen & heard
30:50 Epiphone SG Standard playing & summary
31:53 Epiphone SG Custom playing & summary
33:48 to wrap or not to wrap
35:00 Epiphone 1961 Les Paul SG playing & summary
35:42 Gibson SG Standard playing & summary
36:30 can you tell the difference? (blind test)
38:47 my final thoughts
41:00 play out jam
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People say the name on the headstock means nothing, but if you ran down Christmas morning circa 1980 wanting a Mongoose or a Redline and saw a Huffy, you would know that's not true. The best guitar is the one that makes you want to wake up extra early to play it. If the name does that for you, then it's important.
Hahaaaaaa WITH you on the bmx analogy!!!!! (Still want a Redline, Hutch, GT pro series Team)
Very very true… you got to buy with your heart and not your head 😎👍
So we are doing analogies....I buy glocks because they say that Name...and that Name doesn't jam. So if some asshole breaks into my house and tries to rape my daughter he is getting shot in the face. Or I could by a hi point or a Jennings and have it jam instead. Then I'm dead and my daughter is still raped.. names mean quality for a reason.
mongoose sucked balls
redline hydrogen filled frame, made it lighter
@@theguitaristas Most of my life I wanted a Gibson Les Paul, then my head told me to listen to my hands because my heart was being a damned fool...lol.
Unfortunately, advertising hype can be very inspiring!!!
My friend i just want to say a massive thank you for all the effort you put into these reviews your work easily became my favourite on youtube ! These videos are very informative and also very relaxing for people who love guitars so again big THANK YOU and i wish you all the best ! Richard from Slovakia
Hey Richard, thanks so much for the kind words and support it is much appreciated... I am very pleased you are enjoying my stuff! 😎👍👍
Thank you so much for making your reviews Accessible for those of us that can't see too well, but play guitar. I always look forward to watching your channel.
Another banger brother! These all sound amazing partly because of a legendary playing demo! Thanks for the treat!! ❤️
Cheers Jason thanks for the kind words man! ☺️🙏
Great show! Thanks for putting so much into your videos/films. I really enjoy what you do. Keep it going, man!
Thanks Dennis that's appreciated! :)
You always nail this kind of videos, mate! Comparisons are always a treat, and this video is going to get a lot of views for sure 😜
Cheers man thanks for the kind words it’s appreciated! 😎👍
@@theguitaristas they are all deserved, my kind friend. I recently found your channel, and I'm here to stay; waiting for what's to come 😁
Best guitar channel that's been recommended in a long time. Happily subscribed! Love the intros, Really great quality production.
Cheers Jay that’s appreciated! 😎👍👍
That's the best review I've ever seen. Loved all that melodic note soloing as well. Spot on. Thank you
Despite the fact you do some of the best video's on CZcams, you're a guy I'd just like to have a beer with and hangout. THANKS for the time you put in and you casuals but brilliant approach to you vids. SO GOOD!!
Thanks man that’s appreciated! 😎👍
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Great video as always. Love the channel. There are some slight differences in tone in my headphones. But played through my phone they all sound almost exactly the same. I think I’m a true band mix you’d struggle to tell one from another.
They are all winners sir! It’s like Christmas in June seeing them all like this! A real treat.
Thanks Mike, since I started the channel it’s been like Christmas pretty much every month here! 😆👍
In the sound bites I could hear a sound difference but could not tell you witch guitar it was they all sounded great . This video has helped me decide witch guitar I will buy ! Thanks you've been a great help
Just found your channel here a week or so ago. I’ve really been enjoying your reviews and critiques. Keep up the good work and thanks.
Cheers man glad you found us! 😎👍
Your guitar evaluations are second to none. Your playing is Peter Green and you're languid pacing is right on. Helps me unwind
Cheers John, thanks for the kind words it’s very much appreciated! 😎👍
I follow a lot of channels about guitars but you are the best, thank goodness, you are a real rocker
God blass you !!!
@@rooster4906 Thanks man that's really nice of you and very much appreciated! 😎👍
One of the best & most honest guitar review & analysis on you tube!
Thanks man that’s appreciated! 😎👍
Just bought a used 2013 SG Special Cherry with Kill switch and you have a new convert to the SG family! Changed the strings and cleaned/tuned it up (previous owner put stickers on it and never maintained it)
It plays way above its price point! Thank you for your informative and entertaining videos.
Thanks for watching! 😎👍
Thank you, Colin, that was just what I was looking for to help me in making my buying decision (even if I still remain undecided, but I am sure will be happy with any of them) and none of your playing is a (dog’s) dinner. Really appreciated and yours are the most down to earth, enjoyable review videos on YT.
Thanks Anthony! 😎👍
I just discovered your channel and this shootout was amazing. Thank you for the hard, fun work :)
Cheers man that’s appreciated! 😎👍
Thank you so much for your super cool in-depth reviews. Based on this review, I got a Ebony Epiphone SG Standard for only 310 Pounds (a B-STOCK). I put in treblebleed, and also I installed a 'freeway switch', that allows me to have 6 settings (basicly 3 extra settings: both humbuckers in series (in and out of phase), and parallel out of phase) -talk about a tone monster. I was used to playing a 1978 Gibson L6-S with a similar slim neck, but this new SG feels so much better to be honest.. Keep up the Excellent reviews!
Hey Claus, that's the way to do it man and now you have an awesome SG by the sound of it!! Thanks for supporting! 😎👍
Friday at noon ! Best moment of the week !
Thank you for all the things you do in all your videos. Beacause of you, i bought a squier mustang that I never look at before. And because of you, i will sell my epi les paul tribute plus to buy an sg, the epi special with p90 you tested months ago. Thanks for the open-minded you bring to me. Cheers from France !
Hey Jerome!… thanks for the kind words and support it’s appreciated! 😎👍
The sound out of that Custom is amazing. The Standard is brighter and more "clear", more "naked", but the warmth of the Custom sounds so much more expensive. Great review, thanks a lot!
Another fantastic guitar comparison...lots of fun, lots of details and lots of nerdy info that I eat up in a big bowl!
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You must have read my mind because this is the video I was wanting to see. I bought the Epiphone SG Custom shortly after your video about it (commented to you about it). I have been curious about how it compares to the other SG's. I think I made the right choice for me. It does sound a little darker and I like that. Nice job as always with the comparisons. Always a pleasure. Cheers!
Cheers man thanks for the support as always! 😎👍
Thank you for another fine review, you sure do have a few SG's! I could not tell a lot of tone difference in the test. You have piqued my interest in getting an SG thought, appreciate the demos and information and opinions. Really enjoy the channel!
Cheers Peter, there’s an SG for everyone and everyone needs an SG 😆👍
I hit the like button before watching. Because I know I'm going to like it. Thank you again. Most waited youtube channel.
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Great to hear the comparison from an SG master such as yourself. That Custom looks so good! Of course, if a proper pukka Gibson comes up for a good price you just have to don't you, but otherwise I'm in love with that Custom
Most of my used Gibsons were bought simply because they were the right price and ‘I just had to’… they do have a way of finding their way to you if you keep a lookout! 😎👍
Until now, I had never considered an SG. You seem to have that effect upon me.
Keep up the great work!
😎👍… my plan is working! 😂
Great post Colin, really enjoyed it, never owned a SG....yet lol, I couldn't really tell the difference between them. Ive only ever played an SG junior that belonged to a guy I worked with and loved it. Thanks for sharing all your guitars with us. Take care, have a good weekend man.
Cheers David, likewise have a great weekend! 😎👍
Greetings Guitaristas,
The SG was my very first guitar I ever bought. I was 17 yrs old and it was in a pawn shop
The beauty was a 61 real deal in a gorgeous burgundy finish the case was in pretty good shape.
And the shop owner was kind enough to let me pay on it as I went. So it took me almost 2 yrs to get it payed off.
But tenacity and determination payed off. And oh what a glorious day. It’s been a very long time since then.
But I thank you for your Chanel it has been such a breath of fresh air! Wishing you well. Cheers!
Hey Patrick, thanks for comment and support… that’s a very cool story and now I wonder do you still own that guitar? 😎👍
@@theguitaristas sadly no Brad. Wishing I could have had been better funded for a more enriching life,,lol
But I got a reissue never be the same. But it will do just fine.
@@pskemster Let's hope its' still going strong and remains cherished! I'm Colin btw... you were probably thinking of Brad the Guitologist who of course we all love... I am a bit like him but my only agenda is Guitars! 😆👍
Your fantastic the way you explain your thoughts on guitars. Guitarists can fully understand the way you describe different guitars. Keep up the fantastic work your a legend.
Cheers Trevor 🙏😊
Another excellent film! I won't even hazard a guess as to which is which. I can hear slight differences but nothing that would make me pick one over the other. I received my Epiphone SG Custom on Monday and can hardly put it down. It sounds wonderful, looks amazing, and it plays remarkably well. Not even a single high fret to complain about! Epiphone quality control in 2021 has been fantastic and is possibly giving Gibson a run for their money. Thank you for another entertaining and informational video!
Nice one man glad you are loving that Custom… welcome to the SG appreciation society! 😎👍
You sir are a treasure, thanks for making such a great informative video. I just picked up a new Gibson standard SG and it would fit in well with all those SG’s you compared. I personally feel I can hear the difference between Epiphone & Gibson, pickups anyhow, so I feel confident in my blind test analysis.
A. Epi Std.
B. Epi ‘61
C. Gibson Std
D. Epi Custom.
Cheers, to a new subscriber!
Cheers man thanks for the support! …. Now you can checkout how you did the answers are in the ‘four tube amps’ film we posted the following week 😎👍
Colin you can have all the "Slack" you want. I get so much joy from you and your channell. I bought my first gibson this past summer (LP) and still love it. you definitely have me sold on the SG. I honestly dont know what one to buy so I have decided to wait for the best deal or one that grabs me. Thanks for all the great content. God Bless
Cheers Ernie!… that’s a great plan the best deal is always going to win and they all sound so similar you can’t lose 😎👍
Great review and comparisons! And you are 100% correct about older Epiphone’s vs ones produced in say, the last 3 years. I used to have an Epiphone G400 (I have no idea why they called their SG that, but whatever) that I bought new in about 2010. And while it was decent, my 2021 Epiphone SG Custom blows that guitar out of the water. Better fit, hardware, pickups, everything. The one thing the G400 had that I really liked was a satin finish. But the Custom appointments of my new SG are beautiful. It’s a GREAT guitar.
I’ve got a 2006 61 Les Paul Custom (SG) made in Korea at the Unsung factory that is simply flawless!
It came fitted as standard with Grovers and the neck/action is as good as if not better than any Gibson I’ve ever owned.
I’ve fitted a Maestro trem to it mainly for aesthetics, but feel the addition of a Tonepros roller bridge would improve its operation.
Think it could also benefit from a pickup upgrade and am leaning towards some Dimarzio 59’s, my favourite PAF clones but will probably only change the neck and bridge initially and probably leave the middle one stock.
As always great review, about the clips for me is hard to tell which is the real guitar in each one, I think just like you, all sounds really good. This week I got my sg les Paul 1962 epiphone CW and right away I fell in love. Thanks and I see you the next week.
Sorry, I mean 1961 :)
Nice one Jose! 😎👍
10:45pm in adelaide Australia 🇦🇺. Thanks Colin. Just snuck it in before I fell asleep. Love your work as always.
Cheers David thanks for supporting! 😎👍
I also have a black 2010 Gibson SG Standard bough brand new, and that binding was always that cream colour. Great video!
Cheers Darren, nice guitar! 😎👍
Don't know which was which, but A sounded best and C(Gibson, I think) was second best.
It’s interesting ‘cause my 2012 came originally with printed PCB board !
I always thought it would be hand wired but it’s not
Thank you so much for your work! This channel was my best find this year ! Keep up the great work!
Gibson that is
Cheers man, Gibson changed things around a bit over the years. Thanks for supporting the channel! 😎👍
I discovered your channel few days ago, great playing and guitars! Two days after decided to purchase a Coronet (I only have a Strat and wanted something totally different) found a great oportunity with a 2007 Gibson SG Standard 30 minutes later after saw this vid!! I have it from this morning… it’s an amaaaazing guitar, very happy with it! Thank you for your dedication, keep rocking!!
PD Although is used has some little scratches like the new ones! 😉
Aha nice one Fernando! 👍👍… good to hear it’s an authentic Gibson with the scratches and everything! 😂👍😜 thanks for support and glad you found us man! 😎
Colin your content superb as usual convinced me of the batwing standard Epiphone as a tele player I appreciate the brightness in white you may add never thought I would like that colour it’s grown on me by watching your excellent channel a must watch every Friday Thanks Mate
Cheers Edward… my plan is working! 😆👍
It sure is
Great video thank you!!..... I've tried a few sg guitars over the years and never really got on with them, being a les paul man. But I tried a Gibson 61 reissue back in August. Fell in love with it, and took it home....... the rest is history. Lol 👍👍👍
I found the same thing, I got re issue Wilshire which is what considered to be a precursor to sg guitar. Having identical layout and a similar asymmetric design.
What I find I like about these guitars is thier simplicity and lack of weight. Sure your never going to prise my Joe competition 58 custom from hand but I dig both of the sounds. I'd say the thickness of a Les Paul gives it that unmistakable beefy sound that no other guitar can touch but thin body of a sg type guitar had uniqueness of its own more bite is how I'd describe it.
I have a 2003 ebony gibson SG standard, I got it for 300 quid in 2015 (it has a professional neck repair and as a lefty it's sometimes cheaper). It's an incredible guitar, I feel so lucky with it. The weight is perfect- no neck dive- beautiful case and sounds and plays incredible.
I got the the epi sg custom because of your review. I put on some locking tuners and called it good. Thanks for doing what you do. Cheers from the USA
Great guitars , it as good as the others in my mind. Coming from a guy with both
Cheers Chris! 😎👍
I'm really wanting an SG now! Thanks, Colin! Great vid!
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Solid review! You can always trust an SG to give you the horn, bevels or no. My fave was the Epi custom for both sounds (reminded me of early Santana) and the look. So for what it’s worth: A - Epi Std, B - Epi ‘61, C - Epi Custom and D for the Gibbo. But they all sound good 👍🏼
😂👍👍 I shall reveal the answers next week 😎
You just made my weekend...
(Edit: In a close field, the Epi Standard remains undefeated!)
(That top end bite... my other favourite model is the Tele.)
😆👍 I was willing it on but it needed no help whatsoever… in many ways my favourite as it’s an unassuming giant killer. 😎
This is probably one of the best guitar shootouts I've heard in a long time! Kudos Colin. A very complex, comprehensive and honest video. The neck and pickup tables are just insane, love that special nerdy touch. The Epis are just incredible value! I'd probably go with the 61 or Custom soundwise, also I don't like the batwing pickguard with no pickup rings on the standard... Visually I prefer the black custom, excluding the gold hardware. Concerning the blind test, I'll probably make a fool of myself as they're close, but let's try A (which I probably liked best) is the 61, B is custom, C is standard and D the Gibson. Rock on and thanks for so much SG love 🤘
Cheers man, thanks for all the kind words and support... answers tomorrow! :)
@@theguitaristas the support is more than deserved! 👏 I'm eager for the answers.
@@alanst.4417 They are up there now in the latest film!
I finally broke down i got the epi 61. Thanks for the break review of them all.
Great to hear. I recently started to play and went with an Epi 60's Maestro Vibrola. My thoughts were that if I stick with it I'll treat myself and upgrade to the real Gibson eventually. Although I do still want that Gibson name on the headstock, it may not really be an upgrade. I love my Epiphone sg so far.
Cheers man, good choice of guitar to start learning on 👍 as you say it’s good to aspire to that Gibson but maybe not so much of an upgrade as an ambition… but whatever makes you want to play is what matters most! 😎🎸
Most of the Epiphone SGs I’ve played in the played in the past couple years have sounded really close to the Gibsons. The feel of the neck and knobs were noticeably worse in the epiphones. But I think most players can learn to make some cheap upgrades to lessen the gap. A great amp is where it’s at. Spend 300 on the epiphone and 1700 on the amp.
I'm a bit late to the party here only found your channel last week, good job.
Hello again Colin....just got out my 2010 SG (GIBSON). I dont have anything to compare it too but it is really a fine player. Enjoy your pace & brogue of British slowness. The dissection of innards is fun to see. Most reviewers just want to run scales at 90 mph. Compare a 200 buk firefly to a Gibson. (So wrong). Give away the cheap one they really dont want or didn't pay for just for a promo review. You own most of your stuff. Keep um coming dude....☺
Cheers Mark, that’s really appreciated! 🙏 yes I am trying to do it a bit differently here and in fact I own all the stuff I review and aim to keep it that way… it’s hopefully more about entertainment and enjoying guitars than selling them. I have a subscription channel theguitaristas.vhx.tv which helps support keeping CZcams sponsorship and shills free! 😎👍👍
Spent all day in the shop I walked out with the ep 61 vintage with the nice pick ups.. it was way best for me..
Nice one Colin, not even going to try and guess which was which! They all sound good to my ears, in a live band mix you wouldn't know.....
Cheers Henry…. I’d take the cheapest one out on tour just to prove that point! 😎👍
Thank you for the video.
Also thanks for letting us know the weight in different units!
Relatively new (but decidedly 55 year old) beginner guitarist here. I really love and value your approach to, and style of, content, Colin, so thank you. My best guess: Gibson, '61, Custom, Standard.
Cheers man! I shall reveal all next week 😆👍
Great review & food for thought , i really liked the epi custom . I would love a review of the Telecaster deluxe , Fender v Squier classic vibe & affinity versions .
Cheers Michael, I’m planning to get hold of a CV deluxe soon! 😎👍
This video helped me in picking a model for me. Many thanks for this.
I bought an Sg custom, it is my favorite guitar, i really like the way the 61 sounds as well
Can’t hear a difference. Thank you man, love your channel! Greetings from Germany 🇩🇪
Thanks for watching! 😎👍
They all sounded amazing. I agree with you. There’s no discernible difference between these guitars sonically.
Very subtle differences, but all sound and look great through audio video 🤷♂️…. another fun one, thx
Cheers David 😎👍
been looking to get a gibson sg in white but didn't realize how rare they are, been considering getting and epi sg in place of it and this video really helped me out
They all sound great. Owning a Gibson is on my bucket list. If i was in the market the Epiphone '61 comes with a hardcase with a pink interior that's definitely tempting though.
a-custom, b-standard, c-gibson, d-61, just a random guess. they all sound great , it's in the fingers,
great stuff Colin, keep on keeping on .
Thanks much for an excellent comparison. Just a week ago I bought the IBG SG Standard in white. I had no color preference, but I bought this one as it was an outlet sale and I got it for just $320 US (2 knobs were busted and it had a tiny chip on the headstock) from an on-line big box store. Furthermore, I'm a lefty. To my delight, the pots were wired counterclockwise for a correct lefty rotation. I have owned many Gibson's previously and all their USA lefty's have a right-handed pot rotation. Very frustrating! I am very pleased with the Epiphone. It sounds great and plays very well. An excellent buy which is currently $499 US. Thank you.
Cheers man, these are seriously great guitars for the dollar 💵!!
Thanks for another great review Colin.
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Awesome video Thankyou. Never understood the attraction to SG's until I got one. WOW. SO amazing. Thanks for Comparison.Cheers
😎👍 yes there's no going back now!
Just got the SG Custom delivered today good looking guitar. They all sound great really like how they sound great review Thanks for putting in the time.
Nice one! Happy NGD let us know how you get on! 😎👍
Cool how was the QC?
@@SionynJones Real happy with setup and finish. A couple fret ends to touch up but overall sweet looking 🎸 plays nice.
SG's are just special regardless of variations. My Epiphone SG Classic Worn with P90's is stellar! P90's, Humbuckers, Vibrolas or whatever, they're great guitars.
Your sound comparison (at least what I could hear) was very similar sounding. The first two seemed identical. The third had a little more brightness and the last one seemed to have a touch more growl. Which was which, I don't know at all...
I love all of them, but then they're SG's!
Cheers...
I have the Epiphone Classic Worn with P-90s, too. It is a very good guitar. Notice that there are two versions, one with a wrap-over tailpiece and the angel wing scratch plate (Faded Pelham and Sparkling Burgundy) and one with an ABR bridge and a stop bar tailpiece, which I have (it comes in Cherry Red and Inverness Green and has the bat wing scratch plate). I also have a brand new Epiphone Standard '61 SG which I like very much as well. They say that the neck joint of the SG Standard is more chunky than that of the Standard '61. But I don't know how much really. The neck profile of the P-90 SG is even thinner than that of the '61 Standard.
Never been a fan of 490's But the Burstbuckers sound really nice. The Epi LP Modern I have has them and I love them!
Another excellent video… and thanks to you I’ve gone from no SGs to having 2…
I love the SG shape. I would prefer if the body was thicker like a strat. Would even like it without the bevels.
I had an Epi SG Standard a few years ago with the mahogany veneer, didn't like the veneer at all, and the damn thing wouldn't stay in tune. Seemed to flexy. Used to LP's.
But I love the 61 LP SG. Think I'm gonna save up for it and give it a try. The reviews online are a great source of information.
Love your channel.
What an awesome, badass video! Thanks man. I have to say, I have a 2011, Epi, G400, alnico 5 pickups, that is just such a badass guitar, it still blows me away by how great it sounds. Slightly thick neck, but not huge at all, a bit of neck dive, which I dont care for, but..she plays and sounds so good I couldnt give a shit, lol. I added a weight to a suede strap and its all good. Again, thank you so much for this video. My SG collection will now certainaly grow to at least 5 or 6. Rock on my friend🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘
Brilliant review as always. Bring on the amp comparison with the same SG's.
Cheers Gary, thinking I may have a crack at that for next week…. 🤔
Your review of the Epi Custom was so good that I ended up buying a custom. Love the videos you put out. A Gibson, B standard, C Custom, D 61.
As did I!!
The custom, ebony board, For the win. im a big fan of ebony fret board. Differences can be dialed in or out with eq pedal or overdrives. Another great video !! Entertained my morning at my motorcycle work shop!
Cheers man, hope you remembered to torque those axles nuts up properly! 😆👍
"I don't think we'll decide anything." This is the honesty I love this channel for.
Cheers Nathan… it’s indecision really! 🤣👍
Looking to pick up an Epi 61 when finances allow. Not got an SG but always fancied one so played a 61 Epi the other week when buying a pedal. Playing it felt like coming home, as if I have had it for years! My usual wheelhouse are Tele's /Jazzmasters but the Sg just felt right. I also tried the Squire CV Mustang (which you raved about and agree is a very cool guitar) but that just felt wrong to my hands - like someone had left a Jazzmaster on the hot wash too long :).
Blind test guesses are A-Epi 61, B-Epi Special, C-Epi Standard, D-Gibson
Anyway keep doing what you do, really look forward to your vids each week.
Cheers Rob, yes something great about how SG’s feel and I reach for one every time if I can. Answers revealed next week! 😆👍
Great video as always! My own guess for the blind test (I've paused it there and am commenting before the reveal) are: A.'61 Epi, B.Gibson, C.Custom, D. Standard. Very difficult to tell to be honest, and that's not a slight against Gibson, it's praise for Epiphone! EDIT: There's no reveal (or did I miss it?) Don't leave us hanging lol!!
😆 cheers man… you didn’t miss it I shall reveal all next week! 😎👍
@@theguitaristas Still also want to suggest a film about your personal collection, I think that would be fantastic! Guitars, amps, effects, etc!
@@voyager7 We will definitely get there... problem is too many guitars and ideas! But we are in this for the long haul so stick with us and all will be rolled out in time 😎
Great review , it all sounded great , all four sg's . Nice playing...... 😉
Besides the common neck dive issue (that thankfully can be remedied) I think the SG might be the perfect guitar. I love the channel btw, you're very thorough and very honest.
Cheers for the kind words and support… obviously I agree with you 100% 😆👍
I think the SG is an evolution from the Les Paul in many ways, and obviously, Gibson agreed! It was only popuar demand that had them revert back to the classic LP design!
Move the strap button to the upper horn - problem solved.
Great Video Colin!!!! My Gibson 61 reissue I bought 2 years ago is beveled all around. Funny they didn't on the Epiphone.
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After 30yrs of guitar playing my SG cherry has finally been popped. I'm now the proud owner of a Epiphone Tony Iommi SG. Very impressed with the Epiphone build quality and the P90's are just killer!!! -- thanks Colin for the inspiration!!!
Nice one! 😁👍
Very informative video. I guess it all boils down to how you feel when playing them. It should be fun and inspiring to grab and play a guitar. To me you sounded and felt most happy with the Gibson, which had a warmer sound overall.
Cheers Thomas, there was definitely one point where I connected really well with the Gibson but I honestly can’t say if that was down to the guitar or not 🤔
Thanks for the opinions! Could never afford the Gibson SG but have always wanted an Angus Young style. Just got a great deal on a mint second hand 2020 Epi SG Standard. A bit sad it doesn't say Gibson, but I swapped a Classic Pro Plus ('57 style) into the bridge that came with push\pull pots and I absolutely love it. Certainly the neck is different than most I've played, takes a bit of getting used to but the sound is awesome for the price.
Colin well compared and summed up as usual. I have a 12m old epi firebird that is absolutely fantastic. It compares in quality to my Gordon Smith, Gibson ranges of guitars. Epiphone have upped their game from some of the horror shows in the past. In the end its your own preferance to the badge and nostalgia on the headstock. Great show.
Cheers Paul, have a great weekend! :)
Cool vid, thanks! I bought a 2004 Korean made SG and modifies it with new Scheller roller bidge and tailpiece and Seth Lover Humbuckers, CTS pots with bumble bee caps, wired treble bleed. Took some work-had to widen the holes for the pots and the bridge/tailpiece. But now I have what is really an AMAZING instrument. I've played some of the newer Gibsons and have a real issue with the heel joint, If I was going to choose one of these, I'd go for the Epi '61. Again, thanks.
Cheers Neil! 😎👍
will be the Epiphone custom after listening to them all for probably toooo long ! cheers keep it coming
Good choice! 😎👍
Love your videos. Keep up the good work!
Thanks that’s appreciated! 😎👍
I’m a relatively new player and previously I’d only played Fender Strats. But, I decided to pick up the 61 Les Paul SG featured here (the white is gorgeous) and wow what a different feel, so much easier to bend on, too, and the neck fit my hand perfectly. I’m currently selling all my strats because it’s that good haha. Living in NZ, there’s also no way you’d ever get a used Gibson for anywhere near the same amount of cash, so it was a no-brainer. Great video, mate.
Hey Rian, thanks for comment and support man… It’s true!! 😆👍 SG’s are more comfortable and easier to play (shorter scale) and you have the added bonus of not having to sound like mark bloody knofler (no disrespect intended) every time you plug in! 🤣 Proper rock n roll guitar end of! 😎👌
Of course it's easier to be d on an SG.
The scale is 0.75" shorter than that of a Fender Stratocaster or Telecaster, which results in a lower string tension at the same pitch.
Bend not bed.
On your Fender you get the same tension by using thinner strings like .009-.042"
Mate the more i watch your uploads the less I’m a guitar snob , I recently bought a new and a used Gibson Les Paul , then i bought a Fender Mexican Vintera Stratocaster and honestly i can’t put it down and I feel it sound as as good as my custom shop !!!!
Great show really enjoying them , love the look of the Epiphone SG Custom
Cheers John
Cheers John, I was exactly the same until I started reviewing these… if you want a good guitar to play there’s loads of great more affordable stuff out there 😎👍
This is the comparison I have been waiting for, I have been thinking of getting a new SG but the vast choice has made this difficult and also coming up with a justifiable excuse which I am still working on, Im going for the fact that my last mortgage payment was made over a year ago and I have increased my savings pot by a significant amount a fact to which the energy companys seem to be aware and are attempting to relieve me of this money!
Cheers Andrew… congratulations on that massive achievement, definitely time to celebrate and ‘invest’ those savings in guitars… the SG Special is 😍🔥🔥🔥
I have 5 Ibanez SA models. I understand this one perfectly :) Best Regards and Best Wishes!
I actually think the 61 and the Gibson come the closest in sound. They all sound great. Good video! We seem to have a lot of common ground, which one would personally choose? The custom or 61? I’m caught between the two.
Cheers man, it’s so difficult so I choose all four! 😆👍
Enjoyable video :-) I am a fan of the recent better Epiphone SGs- I played one in a shop once and A/B'ed it against a nice Gibson (that was $2000) they had there and came to the same conclusion.. the $400 Epi held up to that $2k Gibson for sure. So after that I've acquired a few of the Epis and like them all. Whats fun about certain Epis is that you can coil split the pickups for more tones, and Epiphone does some nice special colors every now and then- different kinds of bursts, etc. I have one Epi G-400 pro in TV Silver from 2013 that is quite nice and a unique appearance. The SG in general is probably the most comfortable guitar to play.. between the neck, the high fret access, the thin body and the light weight its really just a fantastic design.
Another great review Colin. You are the real deal, I just really appreciate your relaxed style and of course your opinions. I understand Mr. Les Paul disliked the newly designed guitar so much he didn’t want his name associated with it, and hence it was rebranded the SG? I’m definitely a half pickguard fan, the full pickguard to me looks odd and makes the body look too chunky if that makes sense? My SG is a 2018 Gibson SG Special, natural Mahogany finish, light as a feather, no dive, mini humbuckers and a lovely neck and fast fretboard. If I could only keep one guitar, it would be the one. Great guitars! Cheers from Canada.
Hey Michael, thanks as always for the kind words and support! I very nearly bought one of those specials with the mini humbuckers a few years back… I recall they were reasonable money and sounded great. Hang on to that one man!! 😎👍
I had one of the inspired by standards for about a year. It was a great guitar. Played a Gibson SG and it was over with for me. Ended up buying it and sold the Epi. While I liked it a lot I love my Gibson.
Great video, as always. I was just watching on my phone and they all sounded great. To my ears the Gibson sounded a little more refined as the epiphone s were a little shrill on the treble side. I think the Gibson was the 4th in the blind test. Thank you
Cheers Larry! 😎👍