Epiphone Les Paul Modern Figured - Is Modern Better Than Original?
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- The Les Paul Modern Figured from the Epiphone 2020 lineup packs huge versatility and playability into a modern instrument - but is Modern better than Original? Let me know what you think!
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Just picked one up 2 days ago in the orange magma and absolutely loving it. I have smaller hands and the neck feels perfect to me and I'm really digging the out of phase sounds, that kinda honky/nasaly thing in that position. And the tuners are a godsend! I got a great deal on a store demo model that doesn't have a mark on it and after having my regular setup guy go over it I can't believe how good it plays and sounds.
Best review of the Epiphone Les Paul Modern i've seen on CZcams so far!
I own one myself and it's the perfect guitar for me.
you still own the guitar? what are your thoughts about it, is it worth the money
@@Yettibuhayat i think absolutely, i also own 2 gibsons and two ltd’s and this is my most played guitar by far. I really like the neck, the locking tuners and the ebony fingerboard.
I did change my pickups though, because the stock pickups sound too muddy for my taste.
At first i really liked the look of the burst but i‘m a little bored by it now, but maybe that is because i was playing it for the last four years.
This new Epiphone inspired by Gibson line is very tempting. Plus your playing makes it sound great. I really enjoy your reviews. You give us a good look at all the features and tones available. 👍
Epiphone has really stepped up! They’re beating brands selling guitars twice as expensive as theirs.
Never thought of buying a guitar of that colour but now seeing this video makes me rethinking some stuff...
I've just bought one, here's my view.
Far better finish than other epiphones I've bought, fret ends are very very well finished and frets all level with no dead frets or choking. Frets are not polished very well though and very rough. Tuners are fantastic, nut is a little sloppy and messy with glue/filler. Neck has zero relief in it and touches every fret, slight relief added and plays correctly, nut height seems off on the E and B strings, too low to 1st fret. Pick ups are tremendous, neck is better than the bridge, coil splitting done very well with no drop in volume and out of phase sounds incredible. Easily the best sounding and flattest neck epi I've played. Biggest downside is the body is 4 piece and the 3rd piece in has a large noticeable crack in the wood under the finish, either a crack or the worlds worst jointer. This hasn't happened after production but before and then painted/glossed over to hide but still stands out like a sore thumb.
To summerise, best sounding epi, much better fret ends and leveling than usual, still poorly set up in comparison to other guitar manufacturers in this price range. Hardware on the guitar however is amazing. I'm torn between returning it and waiting another 4 months for it to be replaced or keeping it as it is but I'd expect money off as its clearly B stock.
This is the kind of honest comment i was looking for. More helpful than the video itself. Thank you for this.
Epiphones are incredible I have a 2019 Epiphone exclusive deluxe G400 Sg pro absolutely a brilliant Sg always loved Epiphone their history and the history they have with The man himself Les Paul
Paid $740.00 for my Epiphone Modern at my local guitar store absolutely beautiful
That seems a bit expensive.
aren't they 650 tho?
@@alfredosauce4476 I bought mine from a local guitar shop they are always higher doesn't matter it's only a matter of time before they're $700 plus everywhere
@@alfredosauce4476 $699 actually
@@alfredosauce4476 $649 for non-figured, $699 for figured like this one in the video, but possibly a bit higher at smaller, local dealers. A good value either way.
I have the sg Modern, my first sg, and I love it.
Hi Oli, again like your demo of this Epiphone Les Paul Modern and showing all the features clearly in your demo which is very good as your playing is clever. I like the coil splitting which could come in handy but I have 2 Strats which I use for different songs. I really love my new Epiphone Les Paul Modern in Vintage Sparkling Burgundy and has a really good feel. I will check your channel out as well. Thanks for your great work here.
Coil split actually sounds decent to me on this one. Great review.
Bought the exact same model on the back of this review absolutely love it. Thanks very in depth informative review.
Great video and some great playing as well! You provided a rally good explanation of the gutiar's layout and features, and made it easy to understand for a Strat player like me! I've been considering a second electric guitar for a while now and Oli you have just convinced me that buying one of these would be a good move! I'll probably be picking up the Caffe Latte Fade one.
@@OliRoyer My pleasure. One of the best videos I've seen on CZcams about this guitar! Subscribed to your channel after watching this. I really like too how you spent some time showing how this guitar sounds clean with coil-split and out-of-phase settings.
A couple of things did occur to me though. If I'm not mistaken, you show the coil-split for both neck and bridge pickups using the bridge volume control. Presumably the neck volume control can be used to coil-split the neck pickup?
Also, the neck tone control is used for the out-of-phase sound when on the middle pickup selector. What does the bridge tone control do? Is that a push-pull or not? I seem to think it's not push-pull but perhaps you can correct me if I'm wrong!
@@kyp1969 it's not. it's just a normal tone pot. the one i played had volume pots that didn't do much taper, just on/off really.. pots are easily replaced tho so overall i was impressed with it, other than it also needing a proper setup
I got a good deal on a new non-figured version of this in the Sparkling Burgundy finish ($539.99) when they first came out. These are very decent LP guitars with a lot of high-end and modern features for the money. Unfortunately, they did not have any figured versions at the local GC when I went looking to try them out. They all look great, figured or non-figured. I probably would have preferred the one that looked most like figured cherry sunburst, but have never seen one in person so far. Nonetheless, that Caribbean Blue is quite sweet also.
I have owned seven Gibson Les Pauls in Standard, Custom, and Deluxe Pro models, since the late 1970s. These Epiphone LP Moderns compare favorably, for a lot less dough, with some more modern features, no doubt. Of course, the Gibson will usually go up in value, simply because of the brand. However, I don't think you can go wrong with these Epiphone LP Moderns. I would also recommend the Agile AL-3200MCC model, I have one of those in light blue quilt. Those have even more modern features than these, like compound 12-16" radius, neck though body, better fret access, a belly cut, and made in South Korea with a high build quality. They don't have the locking tuners, but that is an easy fix, since they come with Grovers. They are non-chambered, so typically weight around 10 lbs. But, under $600, you can't go wrong ordering one from Rondo Music. I got one with a very nice Douglas HSC (with throw blanket like the old Gibson TKLs), all shipped to my door for $702. You get a break doing combined orders on shipping if you order the case, which makes sense for good protection in shipping, storing it, or taking it to gigs.
Hey Roger
Great comprehensive review
Got mine a week ago here in New Zealand
Absolutely loved the guitar, great finishing, sounds very nice at a fair price
Thanks for the review its great
Epiphone gets better every year - I own a Epiphone Slash Victoria goldtop, just swapped the nut to a bone nut. I really stopped touching my gibsons. There is actually no reason buying gibson anymore If I'm honest. My slash had a perfect setup and there were no flaws or sharp fretends when I got it. Maybe I will put some ducans or kloppmann in but I think I won't. Nice review -
That jacket is rad! You look like a proper rock star in it. The guitar is nice too but I like it in the two other colors.
Great review and playing. Thank you. Amazing guitar for the money. Probably stays in tune better than a lot of Gibsons too. I am one of those who always chooses Graph Tech (or almost any material) over bone. I don't eat or wear, or play guitars having, animal products. Just the way I roll.
Same 🙌
No one cares.
Excellent review! 1st time I've seen ur reviews, definitely Subscribed!! I was debating on it, even after other reviews, but when u took the time to go through the sounds I was instantly impressed.!
So, OOOPS I DID IT AGAIN, And it's on the way. Your playing was perfect to hear all of the unique tones. Thank u so much brother and ROCK ON!
Beauty of a guitar 🎸
Seems Gibson/epiphone are coming out of the cave they've been in. Might pick this one up
Nice review and demo. The reference to the asymmetrical neck profile is the opposite way around. From what I have read, it's slightly fatter on the bass side, slimmer on the treble side. Apparently it's more ergonomic (although it seems to oppose the thumb over the top logic).
I'll have a ebony one delivered today. Got it for $649. My intention was to buy a Les Paul custom ( it's only $30 more) but something made me buy this model instead. I seriously hope I didn't make a mistake, but I've watched a lot of reviews on this guitar and all have been positive. I've got my fingers crossed.
You get a maple cap on this. The custom is all mahogany. Both have the ebony fingerboard. W the custom you're really just sacrificing the maple top for some aesthetic upgrades. Almost everything else is identical. I'd say you made a good call.
Actually, I ordered the modern and a Les Paul junior and it turned out the junior delivered that day and the Modern was on back order. I called the company ( Sam Ash ) and asked when the modern would ship, and they said with in a few weeks. I then asked if they have a ebony custom in stock to which he said yes. I simply said, send me that instead. They agreed, and shipped it overnight for free.
I plan on selling a couple old guitars I have and buying the modern sometime soon. Love the custom, just a great classic guitar, and epiphone has really stepped their game up for sure.
@@rebelwithacause3574 The Custom is beautiful, I have one myself! I got both the custom and a standard 60's, with the intent of only keeping one after I've tested both. I ended up really liking them both, but wishing the custom had a maple top, and wishing the Standard had an ebony fingerboard. I decided I was going to keep them each for different flavors. Then I found these moderns, offering both features I wanted in one guitar, plus locking tuners. So I'm returning the standard in favor of this modern, but I haven't yet decided if I'll return the custom too. It plays like butter, and without the maple cap it does have a very deep, smooth tone, so it might be nice having both guitars on tap. Enjoy your Custom!
Just bought that exact guitar. Love it
I'm going for a Schecter Hellraiser hybrid first but this is definitely next on my list!
Thats the best figured Epiphone Ive ever seen.
The knobs on the Epiphone varient are super cheap and flimsy. Would recommend replacing them. Awesome video 🤘 Really informative
If I buy this guitar, those knobs would have to go! Back Pickguard, Black Pickup Covers = Black Knobs!
Just bought this in Pelham Blue... beautiful 😍. I'll give the clear plastic knobs a few weeks, and if they don't grow on me, I'll replace with black ones ☺️.
Nice review...and The Struts shirt doesn't hurt 😁👍
I have one, it is the best epiphone that i ever have
hows it against Epi Custom..which i love...thanks.
I was wondering why the EPI LP MUSE was considered part of the EPI LP MODERN series and it clicked they have the same electronics but the quilted top, pickguard. LOL you have to get up really early in the morning to get one over me!
The muse also doesn't have the modern asymmetrical neck and cutaway not the locking tuners and I don't think it has cts pots either but it does have a neat body cutaway
I just bought one and noticed something I wanted to see if others are also experiencing. With the pickup switch in the middle selection, volumes on 10 and the Tone pot pulled up (phase switch engaged), the volume is loudest when the bridge pickup is on 8, not 10. Said again, if you play a chord when both volumes are on 10 in this configuration, then roll the bridge volume down to 8 it will get significantly/noticeably louder. So in other words in that config, 10 volume on bridge pickup is about equal to 5-6 the 8 is the loudest, then 9/10 goes back to the 5-6 volume level. I’ve had 6 different guitar techs look at it - one says he doesn’t notice it, one says it extremely pronounced, a couple say they hear it and none of them know if it’s normal, expected behavior or if there is something wrong with it. IMO, there is something wrong because I want 10 to be the loudest volume. One tech said it is normal to get.”a little” louder at 8 as the neck pickup becomes a larger part of the mix on the middle setting, but he’s never heard one as pronounced as this one. And again, the tone pot is pulled up for this. I have a Gibson Flying V that does not do this btw but it doesn’t have the tone phase switch so not really a good true comparison.
Just checked mine and it definitely doesn't do that. 10 is noticeably the loudest in that and all configurations
@@tyecook9630 thanks
Hi Oli liked your demo very much, is your demo model factory set or did you need to adjust the Bridge for intonation of the neck? I have purchased this guitar but plain colour in Sparling Burgundy Red, I am already aware from the demo of your that the knobs need to be fastened by a guitar tech which is what I will be having done. How was the pitch of the Truss Rod? I liked the Clean demo but also a bit of the grit or dirty..Overall a very good demo.
what a great review Olli mines in the post from Sky music as i speak!!!
u used the wrong knob for the single coil mode both volume knobs are push pull one for each
Well spotted. Seems to have overlooked pulling out the pot for the neck pickup. Splitting the bridge pickup did provide a good indication of the feature; overall a useful review.
1:11 😍🎸
My only knock is the matching of the wood… my OCD can’t unsee it
The most versatile and beautiful Epi Paula I"ve ever seen!! Damn.... 😅
Thanks Oli! This Epiphone (possibly others) may also keep tune stability better because the headstock angle is quite smaller compared to Gibson. In addition to this Epiphone, I have a Gibson LP too and do not appreciate the angle of headstock.
Great Video!
I'm Planning to buy a guitar but I'm having trouble deciding between epiphone les paul modern figured vs fender mexican stratocaster player plus top HSS x)) which one would u recommend for a neo soul/R&b/jazz player please:)
@@OliRoyer Thanks for your response:) I think I'mma go with the epiphone because I prefer the way it looks compared to the strat :D otherwise I have another question please: I saw the epiphone les paul custom and it seems very similar to the modern, just wanted to know if there are any differences between them..which one is better?
I just bought one today, I got the cafe latta, it’s awesome, love the Grover lock tuners
How is it? I need to buy mine online due to where I live, without a multitude of luthiers available. I understand the QC is a bit shady, mostly the fret work and intonation...2 of the more important aspects.
mark friedem well I had a PRS SE, played good but my new Epiphone is little smoother in on the frets, I was really surprised, bending strings in little easier too.
@@hendricks6760 I settled on an SX lp ... action is smooth as silk, the pkups sound great to me, frets needed a polishing and the edges rounded off a bit...almost plays itself... $200 here in PH
Modern or custom which one you suggest?
@@maahitomatsumoto1708 I haven't played a custom, but from what I read, they are very similar, the modern has the different colors, the custom is different pickup, they both have lock tuners which I like the most, I wish I had better info for you
Sweetwater has a exclusive blueberry fade fishish. I have it and it is sexier than the others. Carribean blue isn't bad either though, at all. Still beautiful actually.
A light coat of clear nail polish on the pot stems. A hair-dryer gets them off in no time. You might want to forgo the superglue. I wouldn't spread the prongs. Too much risk of snappage.
i love your style of playing
Hi Oli, of the 2020 LP models which has more of that classic LP sustain (and grit) the modern figured, the standard 60, or classic?
I just love my Modern Sunbust
Thank you for the review I've had my eye on it for awhile, I have a Fender Player Stratocaster (Mexican strats are alot better nowadays) and love it but I've wanted a gibson for awhile, and this seems to be the most affordable for me. Can anyone give me a few ideas on the sounds more, what genre of music does it play the best? Rock, blues, classic Rock, or heavy rock? Is it hard to get a heavier sound out of it, say Chevelle for instance, them right back over to Jimmy Page Blackdog as an example? I've read a few complaints about fret buzz and a high action, my Stratocaster has some fret buzz but fine when plugged in. Any comments are appreciated. Thanks and keep playing, music is your own Therapy
WOW thats a beautiful finish. Dammit now Im buying another guitar..
Great video, beautiful guitar.
Hey, Oli. I have a question. Did you find the crowning of the frets (and fret edges) a bit 'grabby?' When my fingers are hard, I don't notice anything amiss. But after a few hours of playing and softening up the skin, my fingers begin to hang up on the frets while sliding up/down the neck playing individual notes. Did you notice anything peculiar concerning the frets? It's like the leading and trailing edges of the frets have a tapered but somewhat sharp hone to them. However, this is a forever type of guitar so, I am thinking of finding someone who can do as close to a PLEK setup and re-crown/leveling as possible (I live in Bangkok and can't seem to find anyone with an actual PLEK machine, so in other words a HQ setup). Any thoughts/ suggestions - mainly, is it worth it? I've had the guitar since April and the fret edges/ends are the only real complaint I can come up with - other than the crappy 3-way toggle - that is. This is an SOS, mate. I'd appreciate any insights you might provide. Thanks in advance.
It looks great with your jacket! Nice review. I'm torn these are the best sounding to my ears of the new line but I don't need the split coil, out of phase switching. Oh well, 1st world problems.
just don't pull. i feel the same tho, the extra tones aren't that great nor necessary for me...
Awesome review!
very informative, a brill review
Is the Gibson version really worth $2000 more.......
nope I got one!🤦🏻☹️
No not at All
Yes...The Epiphone is nice for the money, but it only looks the same. Better tone woods etc.
Everyone wants a Strat sound out of the LP! If I want the Strat sound I play my Strat!
I agree 100%. I want my LP to sound like one.
@@daveduffy2823 LP has a very distinct sound like FENDER has their own. They don't try to copy sound only ones that are dealers and reviewers.
compared to the epiphone custom, which one has the better neck?
Wish I didn't have a full time job so I could spend more time w my epi les paul carribian blue! Just put better strings on it
Modern or custom which one is the most versatile? I want to play in many genre especially rock/heavy metal.
Great review and a Struts fan??? Subbed
@@OliRoyer That’s great to hear. They put on a great show and it’s rare to see these days. They are massively underrated here in the U.K.
Thank You !!!
Great guitar. But what they don't tell you is that the neck is VERY flat, much like the Ibanez Wizard II neck. If you're primarily a rhythm guitar player, this probably isn't the model for you, though the other features are really a step up from other Epi LP variants.
Bought the exact same model
man I really dig this one, but I'll wait for the new prophecy (modern style fishman pickups) epiphones to come out.
From what I've heard you'll be waiting awhile
I'm dying for one of those. I was going to buy one of the moderns but I saw the Andertons video at NAMM where they showed the Prophecy models and they are mental!!!
But as the other guy said, It seems that we have to wait at least 4 to 5 months , early 2021 release probably.
I tried this at the store and its so bad on fret buzz not even playable
Peter Green
Is it worthy to use these guitar as mod platform?
Hi, what color Is this ?
Is this model mainly for shredding and metal or is it equally good for blues and classic rock which is more my speed. I dig the color.
Oli Royer Cool! I have several strats and a tele and really want a Humbucker style guitar. People are telling me to go with PRS or Strat HSS or ESP or Schecter Solo ll but I dig this Epi.
@@tenantrep What did you decide on did you get this Epi?
I ended up getting a new old stock 2018 Epiphone 1960’s Tribute Plus in Sapphire Blue.
@@tenantrep ahh sounds good thanks bro
how about clean tones ?
Is this les paul better than Gretsch G2655T Streamliner?
@@OliRoyer thank you! Maybe I'd go with the streamliner. I really l9ve its bright sounding pickups.
I NEVER KNEW THA JOE BONAMASSA PLAYED EPIPHONES
In a word…………er yes
Absolutely love my Epiphone Les Paul! But I have an immense hatred for the super thick plastic clear coat covering the $3.50 veneer.
Why?
@@TheVastdream Makes it look like plastic
Ebony or Laurel?
Ebony
Ephiphone´s are much better option to anyone wating a gibson look than gibson itself...The prices of gibsons are insane and completely bs. Guitars at 600-800 guitars are incredible nowdays. When all boomer are dead, gibson will die too... lol
as you can see de guitar is not in tune afer the bending.
No mention of the revised neck joint? How droll. :)
Hit and miss Chinese QC ,try your luck
Bargain guitar for sure. Good enough to gig with, but not as good quality as the American made version made in Nashville. Having this guitar and liking it, is a precursor to upgrading to a Gibson. The Gibson will hold a better resale value. The Epiphone just needs a little more tweaking and set up.
Why not just put on a Gibson headstock and get it over with !!!!!
Because then gibson knows epiphone will rule them
Lol viewer 69 here