Gibson + Epiphone Highlights and Reactions | Winter NAMM 2020 | The Things You NEED to Know + Prices

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Episode Guide:
0:00 - Intro - Check Links In Description!
0:33 - 70s V and Explorer
3:22 - Gibson Original Acoustics
4:11 - Single Cut Special Tributes
5:40 - Slash Collection
7:09 - Monkey SG
7:51 - Dream Weaver + Others
8:23 - 60th Anniversary R0 LP
8:56 - New Epiphone Headstock
9:30 - Epiphone Inspired By Series
10:38 - Epiphone Muse
12:03 - Purple Les Paul
12:22 - USA Epiphones
13:21 - Kramers
13:35 - Buying a New Guitar?

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It is Winter NAMM 2020 - the big show where everyone releases all of their biggest items for the year! In this episode, we take a look and explain the most important things that Gibson and Epiphone brought to the table this year.

The new Gibson offerings were a bit bare to say the least. The new 70s Flying Vs and Explorers are very 70s in specs - but will make KK Downing and James Hetfield fans very excited! Gibson launched a new line up of Original Collection acoustics! I don't cover acoustics much, but the new pre-war SJ-200 is looking great! The new Single Cut Les Paul Special Tributes aren't as good of a deal as the Guitar Center exclusive specials - but a fun new way to get a maple neck on a les paul. They even brought ol' Dream Weaver aka "Spider L5" out for some fun and some cool aged flying V in a 50s style. The wrap things up - the 60th anniversary 1960 R0 Les Pauls are now here in 3 different versions.

Epiphone is what really stole the show this time. First off, they redesigned the Epiphone Headstock to the old Kalamazoo styled one. They launched a new "inspired by Gibson" series that directly mimics Gibson's Original and Modern collection, but a a fifth of the price! Epiphone also released a cool PURPLE Les Paul Classic and a New Epiphone Muse series of SGs and LPs with metallic finishes. The wrap things up - there will be an all American USA built Epiphone Acoustic Texan as well as a USA Epiphone Casino built this year!

Overall, not as big of a NAMM for Gibson as last year - but a big year for Epiphone! I look forward to reviewing some of these new models!



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[Trog]

Corrections: The Epiphone Modern LP does have the sculpted heel joints. Gibson/Epiphone did a limited Run USA Texan in 2005 as a John Lennon Signature. Gibson is meaning this is the first non-limited edition, production run of USA Epiphones that are here to stay.
It was definitely time for Epiphone to shine this year! Gibson did a few cools things as well. Which one is your favorite?
Episode Guide:
0:33 - 70s V and Explorer
3:22 - Gibson Original Acoustics
4:11 - Single Cut Special Tributes
5:40 - Slash Collection
7:09 - Monkey SG
7:51 - Dream Weaver + Others
8:23 - 60th Anniversary R0 LP
8:56 - New Epiphone Headstock
9:30 - Epiphone Inspired By Series
10:38 - Epiphone Muse
12:03 - Purple Les Paul
12:22 - USA Epiphones
13:21 - Kramers
13:35 - Buying a New Guitar?

[kurosumomo]

Depending on the quality of those Epiphones, we might see "inspired by Epiphone" in the Gibson lineup 2025.

[zelicanth]

Another year another line of flying v's and explorers left in the dirt. I just don't understand why they don't have fun with them, put binding on, make some with block inlays, have funky colours like on the rest of the line. I think my favourite v's are the 84 and 85 lineups, with purple and greenburst, simply because they were having fun with them.

[wwwv]

Can’t believe that I’m saying this but I’m looking forward to seeing what the quality is on the Epiphone lineup.

[BillDutton]

I'm loving the new head stock design. USA made Epiphone Casino? I'm seeing a few new Epiphones in my near future.

[bigedkc]

You're honesty amazes me that's why I'm saving for a Lp I would with no stress buy from you. Your reviews are honest that means so much

[BarqB]

Im totally eyeing the les paul modern in red from epiphone.

[Caannnnoonn]

Looks like I'm going to be adding one of those new Epiphone Les Paul's to my collection. Never thought I'd be saying that but I'm a huge fan of the change in headstock.

[FuriousMess]

Epiphone has really come up in the last decade. I have 4 electrics (Johnny A, Amos V, SG Les Paul Custom and a Casino) as well as a EL-00. All play great and sound fantastic with excellent craftsmanship.

[theshotgunscientists]

The explorer is totally wrong for a 70’s model too. They got the body dimensions wrong, they’re using the modern day explorer shape which is a lot pointer, and the pickguard is wrong too.

[Iheartdgd]

Damn, shoutout to epiphone! They’ve been goin hard for the past few years

[DOGSPAWN]

The pelham blue SG had me GAS-ing a little, then the purple burst appeared. WOW. The goddess les pal is something I’ve wanted for ages, but will never suit a student budget, but this lil dude might just scratch that itch.

[NielsBeier]

I just went on Gibson's website - the Modern series of Epiphone DOES have the access heel-joint! :)

[falcongunner]

The Epiphone SG with the Vibrola... I've been wanting a guitar that looks like that since I was a little kid. Definitely going to have to message you about that Trogly!

[gringoguanaco]

Trogly, you’re one of those undiscovered YouTube gems. Just keep on doing what you do.

[fugamantew]

That Epi headstock is FIRE!! Awesome twist to the Epiphone line, very pleased. From the Gibson side, the Tony Iommi SG looks amazing.

[BroKEnCaPSLoCk]

I've kinda wanted an SG but that muse series looks interesting, really digging the green and purple a lot.

[realmadmohican]

When I visited the Bozeman factory, I fell in love with the SJ-200 Western Classic. What a gem. The guitars coming from Montana are simply amazing...

[Dan.Solo.Chicago]

That Highlights logo font, my friends dad designed that. They had a life time subscription to Highlights because of it. They just never stop coming for decades now.

[Cookieyabro]

I still can’t believe how cheap I got my Gibson SG special. Yea it has PCP pots but what the heck for $400 flat brand new at Sam Ash with those Mini humbuckers...can’t beat that....Epiphone or Gibson need to consider using those mini hum-buckers again they are incredible