from the guitar:
Axcalibur 25 foot cable to MSR ZW44 pedal through monster 10foot cord to Epiphone So-Cal 50H through monster 3foot cord to Epiphone So-Cal 412 speaker cab.
Miked with a “SM57 replica” I purchased from orange county speaker co. Mike into a Yamaha FX500 digital processor, no effects- using as a mike booster only. From FX500 stereo output to Formac Studio input (interface for Mac Imovie)
Camera is a panasonic VHSC into the formac, that is why it says “Pause”
I guess my ears aren’t very good because I really can’t tell the difference. I thought by making the video I was proving the tone didn’t change. Apparently, not though, you guys have a better ear than me. Prolly to much powertool noise wrecked my ears
Any tonal chage is likely caused by removing the extra tone and volume pots from the circuit?
Thanks for watching.
Yes, the Dean model is pretty cool, and I am sure it is top notch. But, the giant headstock really turns me off. The gibson headstock with the custom shop inlay is my first preference, but the epiphone headstock is a close second. Especially with the custom inlay.
I think you mean the “SG” hooks? The upper SG “horn” of the real ZV is longer, much like the ESP Viper design. Also, the production model has a maple neck, which I am excited about.
but then u wouldnt have a badass one tho. see the your v hooks r the same length the signature the left is more. i like urs but im still buying the sig.
The amp is a “SoCal” 50H
I am running a MXR ZW44 pedal in front of it.
The amp is ok, but the pedal makes it sound great.
The amp in the video is the fourth head I have owned. The first three units blew and were replaced under warranty. When I sent the third one back, it was six months before I got this fourth one. This latest one has lasted a year now, so I think it is pretty good. Still, based on that experience, I won’t be buying any more Epiphone electronics.
April 20th, 2009 at 11:13 pm
SG is brighter. I like the darker sound of the ZV myself.
April 24th, 2009 at 9:27 am
The SG has a lot of attack comperad to the split tail. i wonder if the tone would be unharmed if you start from scratch the next time?
April 26th, 2009 at 5:26 pm
they sounds the same!!!
if i didnt watch him changing guitars i would sa its the same guitar
April 29th, 2009 at 10:53 pm
Nice job on making that guitar and making it sound so good!
May 1st, 2009 at 11:12 am
the sg all the way
May 6th, 2009 at 7:25 pm
sabbath bloody sabbath?
May 7th, 2009 at 2:06 am
from the guitar:
Axcalibur 25 foot cable to MSR ZW44 pedal through monster 10foot cord to Epiphone So-Cal 50H through monster 3foot cord to Epiphone So-Cal 412 speaker cab.
Miked with a “SM57 replica” I purchased from orange county speaker co. Mike into a Yamaha FX500 digital processor, no effects- using as a mike booster only. From FX500 stereo output to Formac Studio input (interface for Mac Imovie)
Camera is a panasonic VHSC into the formac, that is why it says “Pause”
Thx for watching.
May 10th, 2009 at 12:46 pm
what amp/ effects/pedals are you using? I like to tone.
May 12th, 2009 at 5:07 pm
I guess my ears aren’t very good because I really can’t tell the difference. I thought by making the video I was proving the tone didn’t change. Apparently, not though, you guys have a better ear than me. Prolly to much powertool noise wrecked my ears
Any tonal chage is likely caused by removing the extra tone and volume pots from the circuit?
Thanks for watching.
May 14th, 2009 at 7:39 am
Yes, the Dean model is pretty cool, and I am sure it is top notch. But, the giant headstock really turns me off. The gibson headstock with the custom shop inlay is my first preference, but the epiphone headstock is a close second. Especially with the custom inlay.
May 17th, 2009 at 2:13 pm
you sould check out the dean ones there better then the epiphone ones
May 18th, 2009 at 5:20 pm
yeah thats what i mean i still dig yours
May 21st, 2009 at 11:29 pm
I think you mean the “SG” hooks? The upper SG “horn” of the real ZV is longer, much like the ESP Viper design. Also, the production model has a maple neck, which I am excited about.
Thanks for watching.
May 25th, 2009 at 12:53 am
but then u wouldnt have a badass one tho. see the your v hooks r the same length the signature the left is more. i like urs but im still buying the sig.
May 25th, 2009 at 10:49 am
i know i do
May 26th, 2009 at 2:13 am
Stock G-400 sounds better.
May 27th, 2009 at 3:46 pm
do you love epiphone
May 30th, 2009 at 11:22 pm
Sure took them long enough!
If they would of had this a year ago, I wouldn’t have had to make my own!
June 2nd, 2009 at 3:33 am
Epiphone ripped of ur black ZV idea, they also added Bulls Eye Color!! Nice sound!
June 4th, 2009 at 9:45 am
The amp is a “SoCal” 50H
I am running a MXR ZW44 pedal in front of it.
The amp is ok, but the pedal makes it sound great.
The amp in the video is the fourth head I have owned. The first three units blew and were replaced under warranty. When I sent the third one back, it was six months before I got this fourth one. This latest one has lasted a year now, so I think it is pretty good. Still, based on that experience, I won’t be buying any more Epiphone electronics.
June 7th, 2009 at 2:59 am
how the fuck did u get an epiphone amp? it sounds sick!
June 7th, 2009 at 12:17 pm
The ZV SOunds darker!!!!
June 9th, 2009 at 1:56 am
are you sposerd by epiphone and if you are how did you do it