ESP LTD EC-1000T CTM Review: A Gibson Les Paul Alternative?
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ESP LTD EC-1000T CTM Review: A Gibson Les Paul Alternative?

Is the ESP LTD EC-1000T CTM the best Les Paul-style guitar for the money? I've been playing mine for while, and it's time to share my thoughts! In this video, I'll give you a full overview and review of this guitar, covering everything from its stunning looks and impressive features to its versatile sound and surprising affordability.

By Nick Neumann  ·  January 12, 2025
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Epiphone Les Paul Prophecy Review: Great Guitar, But Check for QC Issues!
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Epiphone Les Paul Prophecy Review: Great Guitar, But Check for QC Issues!

I'd looked at the Prophecies before but never saw it in black. While browsing Sweetwater on Cyber Monday, I stumbled upon an Epiphone Les Paul Prophecy in Aged Gloss Black. It wasn't just a "Boomer's Les Paul" (no disrespect to the classics!), with its modern features like Fishman Fluence pickups and a slim taper neck, it was a modern take on a legend. I gave into my impulsive buyer tendencies, and thus began my adventure.

By Nick Neumann  ·  January 1, 2025
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Epiphone Les Paul Prophecy Quality Control Issues
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Epiphone Les Paul Prophecy Quality Control Issues

I was excited to snag an Epiphone Les Paul Prophecy on Cyber Monday at Sweetwater, but my excitement quickly turned to frustration when I discovered a major quality control issues. This video dives into my experience and highlights why Epiphone needs to step up its QC game, especially for guitars in this price range. I also offer some suggestions on how they can improve and ensure customers get the quality they deserve.

By Nick Neumann  ·  December 24, 2024
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Remembering My First Guitar and My First Song
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Remembering My First Guitar and My First Song

This holiday season, a picture from my mom sparked a serious trip down memory lane all the way back to the Christmas I got my very first guitar! This old photo brought back a flood of memories, from jamming with my buddy and playing pop-punk (probably pretty badly!) to dreaming of rock stardom, and eventually writing my first ever song.

By Nick Neumann  ·  December 20, 2024
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