Revisiting Epiphone's 1959 Les Paul Outfit - How Does it Compare to Gibson?

Many of you asked for a more in-depth follow up to our original introduction video of this '59 inspired stunner from Epiphone last year. Our original batch sold out so quickly, we simply didn't have the chance to dig deeper! However, we've recently received a second shipment, this time comprising of over 50 guitars, and we thought it'd be the right time to sit down and take a closer look.

Today, Jack expands on some first impressions, walks you through a variety of classic LP tones, and dishes a little insight as to how these may compare to their Gibson USA & Custom Shop brethren, some of which command a 10x price tag.

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Thanks as always for watching, take care and we'll see you in the next one.

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[fredlorf]

Probably the best demo I've seen of this guitar. He doesn't just play high gain, but shows the whole range of sounds you can get. Made me go to my local Guitar Center and get one in Lemon Burst.

[Paul-D]

This guy is probably one of the most underated players on youtube. Id put him easily on a par with Lemmy from Norms too. Awesome playing. Gunna have to try and catch a gig

[ckallaher]

I went to Guitar Center to buy a Player Series Strat and got one of these instead, in the cherry burst. It’s truly awesome. The Strat can wait.

[JoinHerArmy]

I got this in 2022 from Sweetwater in Honey Burst, plek’d, brass nut, and I am absolutely in love with this guitar.

[petercontarino]

This is by far the most helpful review on this guitar I have seen thank you.

[antonix_]

your demos have the best sound, great playing as well mate

[slicksalmon]

Very complete review. Thank you. That lead tone from the bridge pickup @10:59 is total Les Paul. I could listen to that all day.

[seancostello]

I have this guitar and it’s fantastic. Now I want that Filmore 25!

[Zoso]

I've owned my Epi 1959 Les Paul for a few weeks now. It's a phenomenal instrument, the tone and playability are a bit better than those of my 2019 Gibson Les Paul Traditional. It's a great investment for any player.

[chrisbourne]

I have one in the dark burst. Honestly its an awesome guitar.

[billybaru]

Best demo of this guitar on YouTube hands down. Killer riffs too!

[gitarbangsatchanel]

What ever guitars.. that tone always spot on .. such a killer player

[j.rozman]

I have Epi 1960 tribute plus and upgraded bridge and tail to Gotoh, PUs to SD Bonamassa skinnerburst... and it sounds GLORIOUS!!

[Stickmister]

I should probably buy one before I go crazy not having one

[EM-dfmo]

I bought one of these a few months back. I'll probably get torched, but i actually like the feel of it and the sound better than my Les Paul Traditional that I got from Gibson. Its very hard to say anything truly bad about either one but this one stays in tune better for me and is just much less of a fight to get the tones I want from it. Epiphone definitely hit this one out of the park.

[congacartel]

Love your reviews, the playing is always great, just order mine expecting it on Thursday probably, can’t wait to work on it and do the set up

[Moyetniishiswa]

Man that tone at 7:50. I’ve got one but I’ve got figure how he got that tone!

[Angryaddict]

The way he plays this guitar is the best on YouTube. You’ve got it man! And deserve more subscribers!

[danstringer]

Sounds awesome through that Mesa! Your playing is superb!! Nice showcase.

[OnTheFritz]

Sounds glorious, I'm chomping at the bit to get one of these!