I fulfilled my promise for the like goal - sadly this just took way longer to arrive than I thought! We actually unboxed the missing one in a different episode! For sale at discount prices on my website: 🟢www.troglysguitarshow.com 🔴Reverb: reverb.com/shop/troglys?_aid=growsumo&gs_partner=Trogly ❓Private Help Sessions: troglysguitarshow.com/help-appraisals/
Great Haul Austin. I'd like to see the Gibson and Epiphone Victoria compared, especially the neck profiles. I expect the Gibson version to be a little chunky, I'm curious to see if Epiphone changed their normal neck profile to follow the Gibson!
hahahahaha. you got me. it would be cool if Slash come to the show and brings Gibson Vermillion and Epiphone 4 then compare it side by side at the end of the video.
Since February 1996, I've owned 9 different Epiphone instruments. Two of them were Les Pauls. I would consider getting one of the models showcased during this episode, only I am more than satisfied by my current Epi solid body, a Flying V from the Canadian-exclusive Negative series. Can't believe I simply purchased it on Reverb and had it shipped to where I live in New York City.
I still have a crush on Nancy Wilson. My first Heart Concert was in 1983, they played with Kansas, an excellent show. Earlier today I watched her video where she introduced all of her instruments for sale, very cool.
Just tighten number 4's strap button with a phillips, why would you pay to ship it back and wait for it, when you can easily tighten it? Am I missing something hear?
U take the guitars apart anyway, why can’t u just tighten the screw on the strap button instead of sending it back to Gibson? Edit: I agree absolutely that for the money everything should be 100% perfect and I’d definitely send them an email but I don’t think I’d send it back for that.
@@minnesotatomcat I'm pretty sure he was joking. More than likely he was frustrated after dropping all that cash with Gibson and they couldn't check the strap buttons.
I think it was "Over Tightened" and who ever was fastening the strap buttons down stripped the hole out so unless you super glued a toothpick in the screw hole and re-fastened it the screw would just never get completely tight. Quality Control should have caught that on a 3 thousand dollar guitar especially when you just dropped over $24,000.00 in one purchase. Think about it, they KNOW who Trogly is and they didn't even bother to double check QC on all those guitars before sending them off to be reviewed on a popular RU-vid channel. That should tell you everything you need to know about Gibson.
@@RByrne Actually, when you are shipping any guitar the lower strap button should be completely removed. Dropping the box and guitar on its end will sometimes cause the strap button to either be driven deep into the body or even crack/fracture the body. Still though, Gibson QC should be checking little things like Strap Buttons. IMHO
I note that on the first guitar, the face of the heel appears to have missed grain fill before painting. Is that something they missed or is it a "feature" of this model?
Speaking honestly. I have a 250 dollar epiphone AFD studio version. Only thing I did to it was put locking tuners on it. And it really is one of the best guitars I have ever played. Have several Les Paul's. The. Other one that I love to play is my Joe bonamassa epiphone black beauty too. But I will say this about my 250 dollar slash, the sustain out pf the pick-ups, is truly insane. Just sayin, and just my opinion. Would I love a Gibson version, absolutely. But for my budget, I'll take what I can get. But as always. Awesome video 🤘🤘 love this shit
Awesome episode Austin. It was a real treat seeing all the different models. I would love to have all of the Gibson ones they look really good.keep up the good work.
Why exactly are loose strap buttons a concern for you? I just torque them down a touch and have never had an issue. I just assumed it was the factory under-tightening a bit. Also just realized that I love the Appetite Burst if it leans Lemon.
Tricky here’s a cool tidbit, if the slash brown is “almost ebony” it typically means the back had a finish repair and they covered it up with more brown!
I'm here. Trying to get ready for bedtime, work has been a bear this week. I wake at 03:30 every morning, these late episodes are killing me. I might have to switch to morning viewing with my coffee.
That green Epi, the fret board looks like a really dried out rosewood board, try conditioning that one. Laurel usually looks much closer to rosewood than Pao Ferro.
Holy carp doodles dude that's a bunch of LP s. I was going to say except for the the Slash signature if that gold Victoria was a natural finish back it would look just like the Traditional I have . That and the pickups on mine is both Zebra. The Epiphone version looks more like mine exception have rough not smooth back covers but they're a cream color. Even though I just got the Greenburst I'm still not much on green finishes but man the way that wood grain moves on the Anaconda burst is awesome. I like the brighter green on the Epiphone version but I agree the fret board should be at least a darl brown if not a blackish color. I vote you review them all and compare the two side by side for each .
Now that Epiphone lowered the price on these Slash models, you can buy 4 of them for the price of one of the Gibsons. I recently sold my Gibson Victoria Goldtop and bought the Epiphone Victoria. I can honestly say that there is NOT a $2400 difference. My new Epiphone plays, sounds and looks great.
I honestly love my Epiphone version. I got it 3-4 months ago and it still blows my mind in terms of quality and playability. I bought a Custom Shop Gibson 2 weeks ago, and had to return it for pretty significant QC issues. Kind of crazy to think about the price difference between the two, only to end up having an experience like that!
@@ashleympg Same situation here, I've got 3 Epiphone Signature models. Slash, Adam Jones and a Jerry Cantrell Wino. They all arrived in GREAT shape. Only minor adjustments needed. Then I bought a new Gibson Les Paul Classic, and I had to send it back too. Too many cosmetic issues on it. I'm having a blast with the new Epiphone lineup. ✌️🎸
I know it should be perfect (as if Gibsons are, they should be for the price they're asking.. The neck heel on that Gold Top 😬) but can't you just tighten the screw for the strap pin? 😂
Or at worst throw a matchstick splinter in the hole and screw the button back in. I get that at that price you really shouldn't have to, but of all the chewed up fretboards and munched bindings he's given a pass, I'd be overjoyed if loose strap button was the only problem. Its a 2 minute diy fix.
It’s like a dirty bathroom in a restaurant. If they can’t keep the obvious things clean, what does the kitchen look like? Gibson QC is still not exactly great.
I picked up one of the November bursts from the Demo Shop. I love it, I've always really liked tobacco/dark/vintage bursts they're all three sort of similar. I've also always wanted one of those bursts with a flame top instead of the Norlin plain tops. So that November burst was perfect for me. It also sat at the demo shop for so long that they took even more money off so it was a no brainer for me.
It's sad when Epiphones literally have better QC than Gibson.Didn't hear him say that any strap buttons were loose on the Epiphones but 2 of the Gibsons did.I'm convinced they do it because so many "super fans"put up with it.I have NEVER seen a Fender have close to as much QC problems as Gibson,hell I haven't seen Firefly have as many.
A veneer should not look visually different than a solid maple top. What you see in that chatoyancy is really the surface of the wood grains, so depth of would shouldn’t make a difference. The difference in these colors most likely comes down to the wood stains they use, like if it were oil based vs if it were water based. Water based stains can be really vivid, which is what you’re noticing.
Hey Trogs My Les Paul Standard 50's AAA top from Sweetwater came in one of those brown Made In Canada cases. It Is SWEET ! ! Those latches are a Whole Nother Level in quality. And if you notice, even if the handle were to eventually break, it would be simple to add a new handle with the hardware. I love the over the top pink/orange plushy inside. BTW the Les Paul is beyond beyond the best guitar I have ever played. It is a Jazz Guitar, the 57 Classic p'ups compliment the wood so well.
I think the thing everyone needs to remember is the Gibson les Paul was just the Gibson les Paul, no customs, standards, studios, or epiphone versions. If you buy a good (you have to play a few and look) les Paul standard today you’re buying Gary Moore, slash etc etc guitar you just have to wait for it to age and I don’t agree with the keep in in a cupboard method, the people that build them build them to be played.?.
With the November Burst comparison, I'd take the Epiphone. Love your new helmet cam, too, Austin. It's being honest with the axe colors very well!...Demo the Slash gold top!
I think Trogly should choose the AFD models to do the comparison. They are, after all, the ones that look closer to the "original" one (see what I did there?) The disappointing thing is that of those 5 Gibsons, two of them came with QC issues from the factory, while none of the Epiphones had any apparent ones. Says a lot about the big G
I have an 07 Epiphone slash signature. In those models they came with Seymour Duncan's as stock and it not a November burst back then but instead was called tobacco burst with the plus top. Highly figured maple top. And it actually plays better than my 2 Gibson LP's
Although i do agree Gibson missed a loose strap button,...instead of returning the guitar to gibson to fix a loose strap button does not make much sense, its going to cost money to ship it back to gibson..just take a screw driver and tighten it..save money and saves everybody time..maybe just send them the unboxing or a letter would be better noted
Boy, the Gibson "November burst" is really uneven! Check 11:11 - the black outer on the upper bout at the bridge 'bucker is barely there. Very different than the lower bout.
Hey Austin, really enjoy the show. I'm not a Gibson guy, generally, but would have loved to hear the difference between the Epi-Gibson tones. But I understand your time constraints and appreciate you.
The Epiphone cases don't support the neck in two places, like the Gibsons. I preferred the Gibson tops on every pair. But, I prefer the less dark backs of the Epiphones.
From 12:10 to the next edit 12:21 There is a edit in the tape and the fret board looks like it was oiled or something. It looks darker than the first 12:10 opening of the case
Hahaha, I AM the swamp monster! Thank you for going out on a limb on this series. Here in Europe Epiphone prices are all below €800 and case included, what's the deal with that? Sweetwater for sure is helpful to hand pick a beautiful Epi grain and finish!
That Rosa Corsa I had was almost a throw back to the '80's Burgundy Wine color with great grain. One of the best. But...Scary Show. at the end. thanks.
Please 🙏 review the AFD. It will be probably my next purchase. Not because of Slash, even if it's a awesome player, but for the color, the 59 neck the spec in general. I want it so bad. loll
The top on the AFD Gibson makes it my favorite. Thanks for showing it again before putting it away. The Epiphones finishes all look significantly less than when compared, and the fretboard on the green one looks bad even for a higher end low end guitar.
I am so glad the Slash #4 guitar doesn't come with the #4 sticker already applied on it. When those first came out, I thought the sticker ruined it. Nice collection, Trog.
the epiphone november burst looks like the Les Paul from the november rain video its more solid i like it the gibson AFD looks more like slashs 57' Les paul that he used for the record made by Chris Darrick
Has anyone the Epiphone Les Paul, the Slash Victoria ? I’m living in Germany and the epiphone cost 590€ here. Because I’m a massive fan of Slash its very tempting. Is it worth the money?
I dyed a really light, reddish coloured board with a black dye. Sealed it with lemon oil and it looks like a completely different guitar. I hate that light red pau ferro, i'm an ebony board fan....🎸🤘🎸
Don't think he bought them all since I have a Gibson Custom Shop Green Burst. It was a demo I bought from Sweetwater. Good news since that makes mine even rarer.
Uuuuggghh the november burst!!! Thats the one!! Shit that might be my favorite..or one of my favorite standards ever!! Its like a vintage burst .so beautiful and badass
I am honestly surprised how different the colours are between the Gibson and the Epiphone. In isolation, they look OK but side-by-side - wowsers. I'd have hoped they be closer - just more flame-y tops on the Gibsons. I'd be disappointed if I bought a Slash LP and the colours were so off. I wonder if the finish is contributing to the visual difference in a large way.
Austin I just have to say that you do a Great job and thank you. I look so forward to this every day and today was AWSOME! see Im 52 and that means I was in highschool when Slash came on the sceen and thats when I picked up my first electric. I have wanted to see all of these side by side for a long time. My favorite (tuff choice) for now is the Gold top because of the dark back and uncovered pickups. To get a dark back is not easy without going custom. That AFD top is stellar! and of course the Novemember burst Gibson will hopefully be in my hands at some point also lol. You Rock Trogs. God Bless The Trogs
