Not even the high price of owning an Epiphone 'Artiste' signature guitar these days could put me off getting the new JB '63 SG Custom. It's a lovely thing but is it really worth the premium paid above the standard 'inspired by Gibson' range? Join us for a deep dive and let's find out! 🎸

Time stamps:

00:00 coming up this week
01:19 of course I got one!
03:49 holding a really expensive Epiphone
06:10 the case & the COA
06:57 it's a lovely thing
08:35 it's going to be a sellout
10:20 some specs etc
10:57 neck profile & measurements
11:30 tuners & hardware
15:38 what does it weigh?
16:04 out of the box setup
17:37 fingerboard & frets
19:44 let's look at the horns
21:48 my criticism is all about the price
22:59 pickup readings & settings
25:25 under the hood
28:42 some wonky screws
29:37 this is what it sounds like unplugged
30:02 the Princeton blew up
31:34 so today's rig is...
33:39 this is what it sounds like plugged in
36:32 let's play something
38:15 everyone's copying Joe
40:10 how do they justify these prices?
42:45 so is it worth £1500?
46:17 why I feel strongly about this
49:40 I love it anyway
51:47 play out jam

Signal Chain Info:
TC Polytune
Boss DD3 / Boss RC5 Looper
Amps: Marshall Studio 2525H & AVT 112
Mics AKG C414 & SM57
Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 into Protools

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