Vintage V100AFD Paradise Vs. Epiphone Slash Les Paul Standard
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- čas přidán 3. 07. 2024
- Which affordable version of the "Appetite" Les Paul is for you? Slash model shootout between Epiphone and Vintage (brand).
00:00 Intro (price, colors, etc.)
02:30 similarities
03:14 Epiphone case
03:36 front sides
05:01 back sides
06:04 Ye Olde multimeter test
07:15 pickup cavities
08:30 electronics
09:29 Sound Test
12:21 Final Thoughts - Hudba
Vintage v100👍💯🎸😎
Not sure how I missed this video, great review.
Thanks Jimmy! I was inspired by your Appetite Burst!
@@SayonaraSixString they are amazing guitars and I’ve seen the prices drop because people are getting so desperate to 500 bucks which is not good in case I sell mine of course
Great review! FWIW, I have the Slash AFD yellow version. I love the guitar, but the veneer sucks!! It has very fine pin stripe flame with very little depth. Epiphone blew it on this veneer. But, they make up for it with the electronics!! I think the Probucker Customs have better definition than the pups that are in the Vintage. A totally subjective opinion..... The Vintage is not readily found in the Mid Atlantic region of the states. One shop has a "distressed" V-100 but I don't think it's the AFD version. I'll have to give it a play even tho I don't care for fake aging. Vintage blew it with their veneer as well. You're right, it's closer to a Joe Perry Boneyard Burst then a AFD LP.
The best Epiphone AFD is the one that's hard to find and pricey when/if you find it. I'm talking about the 2010 Epiphone AFD with real Seymour Duncan Alnico 2 Slash zebra pick ups!! It was limited to 3000 guitars world wide. THAT is the one to get. We gave one to our son as a High School graduation present.....It's a kick ass LP. Keep up the great video reviews!!
Thanks for watching, much appreciated! I agree the AFD they released some years back was the best one. They are tough to find and command a bit of cash when they pop up. I think they went a bit too mass production with recent AFDs. They should have kept them limited. I still think they are solid guitars though - they're built slightly better than the regular Standards I believe.
@@SayonaraSixString I agree for sure!! It's a solid guitar, well made and it plays nice and sounds good, if not great. The veneer is just so underwhelming. I bought mine used but in excellent shape for $600.00. No way was I going to pay retail for it. I'm happy for the money I spent.
I live in the uk what would you recommend between one of the v100 series or the Harley Benton sc450 for about £155 delivered and sc550 for about £259. Are the vintage guitars better quality? Both guitars in the video sounded really good.
Unfortunately I have not played any Harley Bentons. They’re not that common here in the US, but still very popular here with people in-the-know. My estimation is that while Harley Benton makes good guitars, they are still focused on being a budget/affordable brand. Vintage, on the other hand, is directly aiming their sites at Epiphone’s market share so their guitars are more competitive with Epiphone’s offerings. Just my thoughts.
@@SayonaraSixString thank you for the reply.
I think the epiphone pickups sound clearer with perhaps
better definition but I have to admit I am biased as I have just bought the Slash appetite burst second hand from Andertons. Some CZcams "influencers" have said that the Slash model is an affordable alternative to the Epi Greeny.
I have the Greeny, Lazarus and Slash and all 3 are very close in feel, fit and playability. I am most impressed with the Slash in terms of how much guitar you get for the money. 👍
@@SayonaraSixString Interesting you say the neck profiles on these models are similar. I have an Epi standard 50 and to me the neck feels much fatter than the Appetite Burst. To me the Slash one is a somewhere between a fat 50s and the slim taper 60s type on the Vintage.
According to Epiphone’s site, they all have the same neck measurement - 304.8 mm / 12 in. To me they all feel pretty much the same, including the 50s Standard. Perhaps there may be some leeway in the factory?
Parece q V100 de escucha mejor a mis oidos...
The vintage v100 have a full maple top epiphones don't
The V100 top is indeed very impressive!
jamiesmith1151 I have a V-100 PGM and a Lazarus. What proof do you have to back up your statement?? I'm rather curious??