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Gibson vs Epiphone Slash Les Paul Standard Appetite Burst
In this video I put head to head the Gibson and Epiphone Les Paul Standard Slash Signature Appetite Burst. There are many differences and some similarities.
0:00 Intro
1:18 Kris Derrig 1959 Replica
5:52 The Specs
7:13 Gibson vs Epiphone
12:43 Under the Pickups
13:20 The Pickups
14:34 Bridge & Tailpiece
15:11 Body & Neck
17:42 Neck Specs
18:54 Back & Electronics
21:19 The Case
23:39 The Weight
23:46 Gibson vs Epiphone Tone
29:52 Which one should you buy?
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Gear used to record this video:
Amp: Diezel VH-4 120W Head
Cab: Diezel 2x12 Vintage 30 Rear Loaded
Mic: Shure SM57, Audio-Technica AT2035
Interface: M-Audio 192/4
Camera: Sony A6400 with Sigma 30mm F1.4 and Iphone 15 Pro Max
Stands: Athletic stand for cab microphone
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The Edwards E-EX STD Antique Natural is a Made in Japan alternative to the Gibson
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The 2024 Edwards E-EX-STD Explorer in Antique Natural finish Made in Japan is the middle ground between the Chinese Epiphone Korina Explorer and the USA Made Gibson Explorer 70’s 0:00 Intro 1:01 Why buy the Edwards 3:00 The Specs 4:00 The Pickups 5:32 Bridge And Tailpiece 5:56 Body and neck 8:10 Back & Electronics 10:08 The Case 10:55 The Weight 11:09 Tone Demo 13:59 My Thoughts Facebook: faceb...
Jessica is a refreshing Slash signature by Gibson for true GunsNRoses and Velvet Revolver fans 🔫🌹🌹
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DISCLAIMER: This guitar was given to me by a friend for a review. The latest Slash signature is more of a variety instead of a groundbreaking new guitar. The original Jessica has been in his posession ever since the late 80s and has played a major role in Guns’n’Roses and Velvet Reveolver history. In my video I will try and give you a couple of different perspectives on why you should or should...
The Epiphone Dave Mustaine Flying V Custom is seriously cool but pricey!
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The 2023 Epiphone Dave Mustaine Flying V Custom is a seriously cool looking signature guitar for the lead guitarist/singer of Megadeth. It combines a modernised Flying V body and the explorer headstock for a seriously cool look finished in metallic black. It is not cheap and has some pros/cons that I go trough in this video. DISCLAIMER: This is not a sponsored video. I am reviewing my own perso...
The Epiphone Graveyard Disciple Zakk Wylde Signature is more than just a cool coffin guitar ☠️
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This is a New/Old Stock Epiphone Graveyard Disciple Zakk Wylde that has been sitting on a shop wall for 12 years before I bought it. I think I know why no one wanted it and I'm gonna explain in this video. 🪦💀 DISCLAIMER: This is not a sponsored video. I am reviewing my own personal guitar that I paid full price for. Facebook: GeorgeVGuitars Instagram: georgevarbanov ...
Upgrading a Cheapson (Gibson Copy) with new frets and EMG James Hetfield Set of pickups
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Disclaimer: This guitar belongs to a friend of mine and was given to me fo unbiased review. I DO NOT approve of buying copies of any guitar brand or shape but wanted to give you guys a look of what is it like to buy and upgrade a cheap Chinese copy. But even though I do not approve of buying copies I try to give you a subjective point of view and even I can't deny that this one turned out good....
My personal 2013 Gibson Les Paul Custom Silverburst
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My personal 2013 Gibson Les Paul Custom Silverburst
Gibson vs Epiphone Adam Jones Les Paul Custom Frazetta The Berzerker
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Gibson vs Epiphone Adam Jones Les Paul Custom Frazetta The Berzerker
The 1977 Gibson RD Custom Natural was way ahead of its time
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The 1977 Gibson RD Custom Natural was way ahead of its time
This Gibson Flying V Trans Amber is my kind of 84 Reissue
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This Gibson Flying V Trans Amber is my kind of 84 Reissue
Is The Gibson Adam Jones Les Paul Standard an actual signature guitar?
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Is The Gibson Adam Jones Les Paul Standard an actual signature guitar?
Pt.2 Which pickups for the 2017 Gibson LP Standard T
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Pt.2 Which pickups for the 2017 Gibson LP Standard T
Should you buy and upgrade the cheapest guitars? Epiphone SG Special E1 Vintage Edition Worn Walnut
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Should you buy and upgrade the cheapest guitars? Epiphone SG Special E1 Vintage Edition Worn Walnut
Got my first bike ever! The 2016 Harley-Davidson Softail Slim S Olive Gold Denim
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Got my first bike ever! The 2016 Harley-Davidson Softail Slim S Olive Gold Denim
2023 Antonio Guitars Man To Wolf Black Gloss
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2023 Antonio Guitars Man To Wolf Black Gloss
2023 Antonio Guitars EET F*K Snow White
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2023 Antonio Guitars EET F*K Snow White
The Squier Hello Kitty Stratocaster is THE MANLIEST guitar you can buy!
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The Squier Hello Kitty Stratocaster is THE MANLIEST guitar you can buy!
The Gibson Zakk Wylde Les Paul BFG Bullseye is a SAVAGE!
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The Gibson Zakk Wylde Les Paul BFG Bullseye is a SAVAGE!
Тhe Jackson X Series DINKY DKAF7 is a decent affordable 7 String Multi scale Chug Machine
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Тhe Jackson X Series DINKY DKAF7 is a decent affordable 7 String Multi scale Chug Machine
The ESP EX Standard is the less popular Explorer
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The ESP EX Standard is the less popular Explorer
The Edwards by ESP Eclipse that you've probably never seen
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The Edwards by ESP Eclipse that you've probably never seen
The 2017 Gibson Les Paul Standard T is a bit confusing
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The 2017 Gibson Les Paul Standard T is a bit confusing
The LTD Truckster James Hetfield Signature Aged Primer Grey is a cool Mother Trurcker
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The LTD Truckster James Hetfield Signature Aged Primer Grey is a cool Mother Trurcker
The Schecter C-7 Multiscale SLS Elite is an "affordable" fan fret guitar
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The Schecter C-7 Multiscale SLS Elite is an "affordable" fan fret guitar
Tokai LC80S vs Gibson Les Paul Custom
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Tokai LC80S vs Gibson Les Paul Custom
Burny RLC-65 Vs Gibson Les Paul Custom
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Burny RLC-65 Vs Gibson Les Paul Custom
The Epiphone Brendon Small GhostHorse Explorer is a great deal
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The Epiphone Brendon Small GhostHorse Explorer is a great deal
I would polish the satin on the Epiphone 1959 Les Paul Standard Aged Dark Burst
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I would polish the satin on the Epiphone 1959 Les Paul Standard Aged Dark Burst
This Epiphone Les Paul Standard 50s had a huge issue out of the box
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This Epiphone Les Paul Standard 50s had a huge issue out of the box
The Inspired by Gibson Epiphone Les Paul Custom Alpine White is great value for money!
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The Inspired by Gibson Epiphone Les Paul Custom Alpine White is great value for money!

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @johngamble3494
    @johngamble3494 6 годин тому

    I have 4 Gibsons and 6 epiphones. The playability is close, but I'm not a fan of the probuckers, which is why I install Seymour Duncan pickups

  • @DanSing-rr6ge
    @DanSing-rr6ge День тому

    Hello I love mine and yours ❤

  • @KarlssonnsKlister
    @KarlssonnsKlister День тому

    Very nice 👍

  • @earthskraper
    @earthskraper День тому

    Sounds like shit

  • @Sancho_Retablez
    @Sancho_Retablez 2 дні тому

    I had this guitar. It's the LIGHTEST guitar I've hold in my arms. Period.

  • @MultiGoulash
    @MultiGoulash 2 дні тому

    These guitars are all available for a lot less from most retailers, forget buying direct from Epiphone. These are £729 from numerous guitar shops in the UK

  • @TheCryonicsMusic
    @TheCryonicsMusic 3 дні тому

    Have u changed standard wire connection to the toggle switch? Because your position in treble (neck) while u playing not rhythm (bridge), it's confusing me...

  • @joekelly9369
    @joekelly9369 3 дні тому

    My local shop has them , i fell under their spell . I like seeing more wood less paint so it suits me,, split pro buckers to tons of tone through modern amps

  • @TheBorderlined
    @TheBorderlined 5 днів тому

    thank you for this detailed video great job.. The finger board is made out of WPC (Wood Plastic Composite)

    • @GeorgeVGuitars
      @GeorgeVGuitars 4 дні тому

      @@TheBorderlined Thank you for that info 🤘🏻

    • @TheBorderlined
      @TheBorderlined 4 дні тому

      @@GeorgeVGuitars It is specified in the Eko web site. Cheers :)

  • @ernieslespaul2710
    @ernieslespaul2710 5 днів тому

    Awesome American Man intro

  • @taz3672
    @taz3672 5 днів тому

    I have a 2018 Vintage V100AFD and it is awesome. You should that one out.

    • @GeorgeVGuitars
      @GeorgeVGuitars 5 днів тому

      I have tried it. It is ok

    • @taz3672
      @taz3672 3 дні тому

      @@GeorgeVGuitars I upgraded mine with a Dimarzio Tone Zone and PAF pickups and CTS pots. Installed Grover Kluson style tuners and a Tone Pros bridge. It's a killer guitar after the upgrades.

  • @morbidmanmusic
    @morbidmanmusic 5 днів тому

    zero difference in sound with the gain. By the epiphone. 2000$ more is insane. USA doesn't deserve the extra cash these day. Most people do much better than Gibson in price and quality these days. They are just holding on.

  • @VincentVega-94
    @VincentVega-94 5 днів тому

    I got here two years late, but I have a question. What wood is the mast made of?

    • @GeorgeVGuitars
      @GeorgeVGuitars 5 днів тому

      The what? 👀

    • @VincentVega-94
      @VincentVega-94 5 днів тому

      @@GeorgeVGuitarsSorry, I don't actually know how to say that in English. LOL

  • @650thunderbird5
    @650thunderbird5 5 днів тому

    👍🏻👍🏻

  • @svgitana2499
    @svgitana2499 5 днів тому

    I have NO IDEA why people keeps making these comparisons!? It’s like comparing a Porsche to a Volkswagen 😂😂😂 Just ridiculous

    • @GeorgeVGuitars
      @GeorgeVGuitars 5 днів тому

      @@svgitana2499 Because I'd take a Phaeton over a Panamera anyday 🫠

    • @svgitana2499
      @svgitana2499 4 дні тому

      @@GeorgeVGuitarsso I guess you like cheap things. Since funny enough I’ve owned Porsches (one of them a panamera) and in my youth Volkswagen I know the vast difference that there is between both brands, as well as the difference between an Epiphone and a Gibson. I’ll take quality any day! 🤷🏻‍♂️

    • @svgitana2499
      @svgitana2499 4 дні тому

      By the way, I was not taking a shot at the quality of your video at all, I was at the subject because there are so many comparing the two. My apologies if it came across as such!

    • @GeorgeVGuitars
      @GeorgeVGuitars 4 дні тому

      @@svgitana2499 Nah u are right, I own 4 Gibsons and not a single Epi 🤣

    • @johngamble3494
      @johngamble3494 6 годин тому

      ​@@svgitana2499I have 4 Gibsons and 6 epiphones. You couldn't be more wrong. My Epiphone wino is my go to

  • @p4blovy595
    @p4blovy595 5 днів тому

    I won't get tired of telling you how much I enjoy your reviews, I think that currently few guitar channels put in as much effort and quality as you do. Keep rocking buddy 🤘🤘

    • @GeorgeVGuitars
      @GeorgeVGuitars 5 днів тому

      Aww thank you 🖤🤘🏻

    • @p4blovy595
      @p4blovy595 5 днів тому

      @@GeorgeVGuitars Have you thought about doing a review on the new inspired by gibson custom shop line epiphones?

    • @GeorgeVGuitars
      @GeorgeVGuitars 4 дні тому

      @@p4blovy595 Yeah, bit I uave to but then in order to do it. As soon as I find a good deal I will do a versus video Gibson vs Epiphone Alpine White 👀

    • @p4blovy595
      @p4blovy595 4 дні тому

      @@GeorgeVGuitars 🔝🤘🔥

  • @pharmerdavid1432
    @pharmerdavid1432 5 днів тому

    There is an appetite burst for sale I've always wanted.......!

  • @handcraft7983
    @handcraft7983 5 днів тому

    The gibson includes schaller strap locks. missing on yours.

    • @GeorgeVGuitars
      @GeorgeVGuitars 5 днів тому

      @@handcraft7983 Yep, previous owner probably took em. Thats an easy fix.

  • @Rico__B
    @Rico__B 5 днів тому

    Great review! I bought the same Epi (used) and installed the SLASH Seymour Duncan’s-plays and sounds great! Thanks for posting

  • @bernddoolmann5597
    @bernddoolmann5597 6 днів тому

    I have a VinTage ( the Guitar Brand ) AFD Paradise Flame from round about 2012 customnized with original Seymour Duncan Slash Pickups CTS pots and Orange drop caps in 50´s wiring and the colour looks like your Gibson this cost me ca. 600€

    • @GeorgeVGuitars
      @GeorgeVGuitars 6 днів тому

      I had a 2018 Vintage AFD laying around when I did this video. It was good and the color was better than the epi.

  • @honolulu3d
    @honolulu3d 6 днів тому

    At the final same sound, buy the Epiphone, you will lose less on resale. By the way great review !

    • @GeorgeVGuitars
      @GeorgeVGuitars 6 днів тому

      The gibson holda good value. Thank you 🤘🏻

  • @johndaugherty4127
    @johndaugherty4127 6 днів тому

    I love mine. Except... I got Ebony and there aint no returning that bitch even if I wanted to. I love the push pulls.

  • @johndaugherty4127
    @johndaugherty4127 6 днів тому

    Killer guitar. Explorer's are so comfortable to play. I got an Epiphone that I hate.

  • @johndaugherty4127
    @johndaugherty4127 6 днів тому

    I love Victoria Epiphone. She is the perfect weight and I can sling her around and have fun. To me, she is perfect. If I paid $3,000 for her, I would wear gloves just to touch her. Yeah, Vickie is the girl for me. Feed her a little rice and she's good to go...

    • @GeorgeVGuitars
      @GeorgeVGuitars 6 днів тому

      I reviewed the Victoria Epiphone. I will try to do a versis video with the Gibson later on 🤘🏻

  • @dwaynedibley
    @dwaynedibley 6 днів тому

    No other youtuber comes close to the thoroughness of your reviews. Amazing attention to detail. Keep up the good work!

  • @artorwhat
    @artorwhat 6 днів тому

    Wow epiphone afd is so well made

  • @dannyturner7967
    @dannyturner7967 6 днів тому

    Would you consider reviewing a chibson,

    • @GeorgeVGuitars
      @GeorgeVGuitars 6 днів тому

      I did - check out the Chibson Explorer review

    • @GeorgeVGuitars
      @GeorgeVGuitars 6 днів тому

      Upgrading a Cheapson (Gibson Copy) with new frets and EMG James Hetfield Set of pickups ua-cam.com/video/hEjSdfUpqTc/v-deo.html

  • @highgainguitarist
    @highgainguitarist 6 днів тому

    My 2021 Epiphone Alpine White Les Paul Custom has Grover Tuning keys.

  • @johndaugherty4127
    @johndaugherty4127 7 днів тому

    Shit, your English is better than half the people born here.

  • @johndaugherty4127
    @johndaugherty4127 7 днів тому

    I am a big fan of the Pearly Gates in mine and the coil split is pure p90.

    • @GeorgeVGuitars
      @GeorgeVGuitars 7 днів тому

      @@johndaugherty4127 Sounds like a good combination

  • @mauriceb9996
    @mauriceb9996 7 днів тому

    Gibson approves the Chibsons. Gibson know the people who are buying them can't afford a real Gibson, but they will buy Gibson parts!

  • @kingandrews
    @kingandrews 8 днів тому

    Any difference in the sound with three pieces on top and two?

  • @jeromewagschal9485
    @jeromewagschal9485 9 днів тому

    That is cool 🙂 I own two original Shorties from the 80's and 4 Chinese reissues, the Chinese models have been completely customized and I love them... I didn't think much of the two-humbucker model because the absence of a neck pickup makes it sound louder ( no magnet pull where the strings resonate the most ) but after your excellent video I might get one 🙂🙂 Thanks 👍👍

  • @andre991
    @andre991 10 днів тому

    I recently bought an used 2008 Epiphone Les Paul Custom Alpine White. It is quite yellow like yours, and has some cracks on the painting (which I like). Could it have a nitro finish?

    • @GeorgeVGuitars
      @GeorgeVGuitars 9 днів тому

      @@andre991 Nah, I dont think so. There is a Vintage Alpine version. Or maybe if someone refinished it

    • @andre991
      @andre991 9 днів тому

      @@GeorgeVGuitars yep, I guess it is that aged/vintage version. I found some on the internet just like mine. Thanks!

  • @igorbassi3470
    @igorbassi3470 10 днів тому

    Gibson Les paul 76 pickup 490r 498t best timbre in a live situation with a band or studio, some of the best sounds that can be torn up in the mix and a great organic and warm sound.. The Emg, with all due respect, are not cool, they have a plastic sound, the Paf Pickups have a lot more quality and definition 🤙💪👍

  • @patrickshannon4516
    @patrickshannon4516 10 днів тому

    Active pickups seem pretty similar in quality I had some with schecter branded active pickups and it was amazing probably rates as good as Seymour Duncan Blackouts i would say.

    • @GeorgeVGuitars
      @GeorgeVGuitars 7 днів тому

      There is a difference when you A/B compare them but yeah, overall they are similar.

  • @patrickshannon4516
    @patrickshannon4516 12 днів тому

    Yeah I'm not seeing the the five thousand dollar difference there's really no significant difference between the two biggest differences is one says esp on the headstock WOW that's one expensive headstock label.

    • @GeorgeVGuitars
      @GeorgeVGuitars 12 днів тому

      You havent watched the video :>

    • @patrickshannon4516
      @patrickshannon4516 12 днів тому

      @@GeorgeVGuitars ain't no guitar worth five thousand

    • @GeorgeVGuitars
      @GeorgeVGuitars 11 днів тому

      @@patrickshannon4516 For you maybe ;) I hae explained why is ot worth that much

    • @patrickshannon4516
      @patrickshannon4516 11 днів тому

      ​​@@GeorgeVGuitarsall the reason you explained do not matter to me I still don't think the esp is worth that I don't think it's worth over two thousand that's just my opinion and Ltd are worth seven hundred at the most.. They are however better than fender stratocaster

  • @dcflake5645
    @dcflake5645 12 днів тому

    It's very had to justify the difference in price of the ESP to LTD when it's in hand and by the sound but once you get into how the guitar is made and how ludicrsy more expensive it is to do it one way than the other then you understand. Whether that's worth anything to you...

  • @DarrenPrice333
    @DarrenPrice333 12 днів тому

    Yes they are 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

  • @ShaneYoungblood-ob7jr
    @ShaneYoungblood-ob7jr 13 днів тому

    I have an ec-1000[Korea] Duncan that compares to a LP Standard, so I couldn't imagine the ESP being much better

  • @ShaneYoungblood-ob7jr
    @ShaneYoungblood-ob7jr 13 днів тому

    1 was slightly better although 2 grew on me

  • @willdenham
    @willdenham 13 днів тому

    Tokai are not allowed to advertise their Gibson types directly to overseas markets. You have to go through a distributor. I even emailed their Hyunsai factory direct and they told me they cannot sell me an SG or LP type. I got a nice Premium Series SG through a shop in Indonesia.

  • @artorwhat
    @artorwhat 14 днів тому

    Wow

  • @donshin6037
    @donshin6037 14 днів тому

    5 /2 /8 on Gibson warranty checklist should be second of May, 2008, not fifth of February.

  • @Nico014c
    @Nico014c 15 днів тому

    The thing is their shape is NOT the same. The ghosthorse has the traditional explorer shape and headstock. The Extura however has a pointier heastock and is narrower over the middle of the body. Just thought i'd let people know :)

  • @Allguitarinfo
    @Allguitarinfo 16 днів тому

    What does this guy do for a living to buy all these guitars..

  • @jamesr_whiterock_ocmd_3629
    @jamesr_whiterock_ocmd_3629 17 днів тому

    It's a john deere guitar I love it!!

  • @Hugo-Glatzos1980
    @Hugo-Glatzos1980 18 днів тому

    😮no way

  • @GrandpaJams
    @GrandpaJams 18 днів тому

    The hardware is crap on most of them. Other than that there preety decent

    • @GeorgeVGuitars
      @GeorgeVGuitars 7 днів тому

      Yeah they need work but most of them are fine for the money

  •  18 днів тому

    Като каза Hamer, се сетих, че все още има наличен Explorer за 1000 лева в един тукашен магазин. Изглежда яко, поне визуално. За качеството не мога да говоря, щото не съм пипал китара на тази марка. Ако ти падне, ще ми е интересно да видя ревю (без значение от модела). Иначе, при всичките възможни опции и наличности да си вземеш китара от ЯПОНИЯ си е манящина. :D Евала.

    • @GeorgeVGuitars
      @GeorgeVGuitars 17 днів тому

      Първото ми видео ;) ua-cam.com/video/j_msr1BPMi0/v-deo.htmlsi=rajb63hB5xPxrcNM

    •  16 днів тому

      @@GeorgeVGuitars Хаха, баш за тоя експлорър говорех! Изгледах го ревюто, нормални дребни недостатъци за китара в този ценови диапазон. Не е нормално да има по-добър fret work от Гибсън обаче. :D

    • @GeorgeVGuitars
      @GeorgeVGuitars 16 днів тому

      Нема кво да ти кажа за Гибсън вече... освен да купуваш старо :>>