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ENGLISH

I appreciate all of you and especially this platform. I have been thinking a lot recently about how amazing this platform is and its potential to change all of our lives. I am happy to have been able to help some of you as you have helped me. This is a great space :)

Yes, this Limited Edition Les Paul Custom is an Epiphone! With (to my understanding) Gibson hardware! How does it sound to you? To me, it sounds and feels amazing! Especially with these Elixir 10's on! I didn't quite realize how much strings can make a difference. The guitar shop didn’t have any Ernie Ball 10s left, so I went with these, which were a bit pricier, but the coating on them makes them feel brand new even after months! I love it! I think I’ve found my new go-to strings :) I hardly change them anyway... until one busts!

If you want to, just comment down below and let me know what you think of this jam :) If you want to go a step further, head to my video below and watch my new music video 'Everything' :) here is the link: https://youtu.be/MOBENc7_RrU

If you are a SUPER fan, then you can check out my music here :)

https://linktree.com/choey_g

Peace and love!

SPANISH

Aprecio mucho a todos ustedes y especialmente a esta plataforma. Últimamente he estado pensando en lo increíble que es esta plataforma y en su potencial para cambiar nuestras vidas. Estoy feliz de haber podido ayudar a algunos de ustedes, así como ustedes me han ayudado a mí. Este es un espacio genial :)

Sí, la Les Paul Custom de Edición Limitada es una Epiphone. ¡Con (hasta donde sé) hardware de Gibson! ¿Cómo te suena a ti? Para mí, suena y se siente increíble, ¡especialmente con estas cuerdas Elixir 10! No me había dado cuenta de cuánto pueden marcar la diferencia unas buenas cuerdas. En la tienda de guitarras no tenían Ernie Ball 10s, así que opté por estas, que fueron un poco más caras, pero el recubrimiento hace que se sientan como nuevas incluso después de meses. ¡Me encantan! Creo que he encontrado mi nuevo set favorito :) Apenas cambio las cuerdas... hasta que se rompa alguna.

Si quieres, deja un comentario abajo y dime qué te parece este jam :) Si quieres ir un paso más allá, dirígete a mi video aquí abajo y mira mi nuevo video musical 'Everything' :) aquí está el enlace: https://youtu.be/MOBENc7_RrU

Si eres un SUPER fan, entonces puedes ver mi música aquí :)

https://linktree.com/choey_g

¡Paz y amor!

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**HIVE - VIBES - WEB 3 - WEEK 21**

*Hello everyone! *

First of all, I want to express how truly honored I am to have come in first place last week! It genuinely meant the world to me, and I’m incredibly grateful to everyone who voted for me, to the judges for highlighting my song, and to everyone who took the time to listen and enjoy it. I also want to send a big congratulations to all the participants—I thoroughly enjoyed watching everyone’s videos and celebrating the creativity and talent in this amazing community.

Now, here we are, ready for another week of exciting performances! For this round, I’m going back to what I love most—Guitar Solos! This time, I’ll be diving into a Fusion Blues style, which has been such a fulfilling experience for me. With everything going on in life (and I know many of you can relate), it’s been a welcome escape. I’m not complaining, but music is my outlet, my passion, and this jam session was exactly what I needed to lose myself in the moment and let the music take over.

I’m incredibly excited for the next phase of these competitions, and I have to give a shout-out to the Vibes team, who are working tirelessly behind the scenes to keep this competition running smoothly. Let’s all continue to show our support and make this a fantastic experience for everyone!

**SPANISH:**

¡Hola a todos!

Antes que nada, quiero decir que me siento profundamente honrado de haber quedado en primer lugar la semana pasada. ¡Significó el mundo para mí! Estoy increíblemente agradecido con todos los que votaron por mí, con los jueces por destacar mi canción, y con todos los que la escucharon y la disfrutaron. También quiero felicitar a todos los participantes; disfruté muchísimo viendo los videos de todos y celebrando la creatividad y el talento de esta increíble comunidad.

¡Y ahora, estamos listos para otra semana llena de actuaciones emocionantes! Para esta ronda, vuelvo a lo que más amo: ¡Solos de Guitarra! Esta vez, me sumergiré en un estilo de Blues Fusión, algo que me ha llenado por completo. Con todo lo que está sucediendo en la vida (y sé que muchos de ustedes lo entienden), ha sido un escape muy necesario. No me estoy quejando, pero la música es mi vía de escape, mi pasión, y esta sesión de improvisación fue exactamente lo que necesitaba para perderme en el momento y dejar que la música me lleve.

Estoy súper emocionado por la siguiente fase de estas competiciones y quiero agradecer al equipo de Vibes, que está trabajando incansablemente detrás de escena para que todo funcione a la perfección. ¡Sigamos apoyando y haciendo de esta una experiencia fantástica para todos!

**VIBES PROMOTION**

As we know, we are to share our promotion videos. I was posted one on X and Instagram:

https://x.com/CHOEYGMUSIC/status/1841648438985032051

https://www.instagram.com/choey_g_music/

A few months ago, I went on a recruitment rampage on YouTube, trying to introduce more people to the world of Hive and crypto. I managed to get a few friends interested enough to check it out, but honestly, it took a lot of convincing. Most of my YouTube audience isn’t familiar with crypto, and many of them assumed it was some kind of scam right off the bat. I did my best to explain how it works and show them it’s legit, but they were still skeptical.

For the ones who did give it a shot, the process turned out to be a bit more challenging than expected. Signing up, creating an account, setting up wallets—it was overwhelming for them, and most gave up halfway through. After seeing this firsthand, it made me question whether the process is just too complex for the average person. Out of the seven people I tried to recruit, none made it through, which makes me wonder if it’s an issue with the platform’s accessibility or if my audience just isn’t that interested in crypto or Hive.

But deep down, I believe there’s still potential. If I could figure out a better way to explain things or make the onboarding process easier to understand, I honestly think I could get 30 to 50 musicians involved. That’s a lot of potential for the community! I know it’s on me to find a way to communicate it more clearly. So, that’s something I’m working on!

Hace unos meses, me lancé a una campaña de reclutamiento en YouTube, tratando de introducir a más personas al mundo de Hive y las criptomonedas. Logré que algunos amigos se interesaran lo suficiente como para echarle un vistazo, pero la verdad, me tomó mucho esfuerzo convencerlos. La mayoría de mi audiencia en YouTube no está familiarizada con las criptomonedas, y muchos de ellos asumieron de inmediato que se trataba de una estafa. Hice todo lo posible por explicarles cómo funciona y demostrarles que es algo legítimo, pero seguían siendo escépticos.

Para aquellos que decidieron intentarlo, el proceso resultó ser más complicado de lo que esperaban. Registrarse, crear una cuenta, configurar las billeteras... fue demasiado para ellos, y la mayoría abandonó a mitad de camino. Ver esto de primera mano me hizo cuestionar si el proceso es demasiado complejo para el usuario promedio. De las siete personas que traté de reclutar, ninguna completó el proceso, lo que me hace pensar si el problema es la accesibilidad de la plataforma o si simplemente mi audiencia no está tan interesada en las criptomonedas o en Hive.

Pero, en el fondo, creo que hay mucho potencial. Si pudiera encontrar una mejor manera de explicar las cosas o de hacer que el proceso de registro sea más fácil de entender, sinceramente creo que podría involucrar a entre 30 y 50 músicos. ¡Eso sería un gran impulso para la comunidad! Sé que depende de mí encontrar una forma más clara de comunicarlo. Así que, en eso estoy trabajando.

https://youtu.be/oXprjRo60fA

Peace and love to you all!!

https://3speak.tv/watch?v=sunsethunter/adxawuyj
HIVE! It is time for a review / comparison video! Something a bit different. Today I am talking about if I can make a budget guitar sound like a guitar worth thousands!

In this video, I discuss whether I think an Epiphone can match a Gibson. This was a cheap Epiphone Les Paul Custom that I grabbed for $300 NZD and upgrade it with some sweet Seymour Duncan pickups—an SH-4 in the bridge and an SH-2n in the neck, both picked up used for $200 NZD. 💸

Now, that is an absolute bargain for an Epiphone Les Paul Custom - it was essentially a barn find and needed a lot of TLC!

The big question: Can this Epiphone give a Gibson a run for its money after the upgrades? 🤘 I’ll walk you through the mods, play some riffs, and share my thoughts on whether this budget setup holds its own against the big G.

Let me know what you think in the comments, and if you've ever done a similar upgrade!👇

00:00 Intro and pickups

01:51 Cost

02:24 SOUNDS

https://3speak.tv/watch?v=sunsethunter/peboqhfr
Exploring the Mixolydian Vibe! 🎸

Having some fun here experimenting with a scale I rarely dive into—the Mixolydian scale! It’s always refreshing to break out of the usual patterns and explore new musical territories. This one’s got a bit of an upbeat, bluesy feel with that signature dominant 7th sound that the Mixolydian mode brings. 😎

I’m jamming on my Epiphone Les Paul Custom (Limited Edition) for this track, and it's delivering some killer tones. I love the versatility this guitar offers.

You all know about the Les Paul, right? Well, if not, here is a list of legendary players that used/use the Les Paul:

Jimmy Page (Led Zeppelin) – Iconic for his 1959 Gibson Les Paul Standard.

Slash (Guns N' Roses) – His Les Paul tone is legendary, particularly his use of custom Les Pauls.

Joe Perry (Aerosmith) – Frequently uses a Gibson Les Paul for his bluesy, hard rock sound.

Eric Clapton (Cream) – Early in his career, he played a Les Paul Standard.

Peter Green (Fleetwood Mac) – Known for his “Greeny” Les Paul with an out-of-phase pickup mod.

Duane Allman (The Allman Brothers Band) – Used a 1957 Goldtop Les Paul for his slide guitar work.

Gary Moore (Thin Lizzy, Solo) – Played a Les Paul extensively in his blues and hard rock work.

Billy Gibbons (ZZ Top) – Often uses his famous 1959 Les Paul, known as "Pearly Gates."

Zakk Wylde (BLS, Ozzy) - Now has his Wylde range but his bullseye Les Paul is iconic!

CHOEY G (Solo) - Uses a juiced up Les Paul Custom with Seymour Duncan pickups, soon to have his own signature Epiphone guitar! ;)

Happy Monday, everyone! Wishing you all a brilliant week ahead. Stay inspired, keep rocking, and as always, let the music lead the way! 🎶

Thank you so much 'nowyoushred' for the jam track! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DshEvBJ2M0Q

Enjoy everyone! I have new music THIS FIRDAY so stay tuned :) peace and love!

https://3speak.tv/watch?v=sunsethunter/dozdgfhn
The AXE Scale is back to review another guitar! This time, with my second Acoustic Guitar Review, we have a Tanglewood Sundance.

My trusted AXE scale provides a comprehensive review under 3 broad categories:

A - Anatomy

X - 'X'plosiveness

E - Enjoyability

What score will the Tanglewood receive, and can it top the previous acoustic guitar, the mighty $40 Lucky Star. Watch and find out... there might even be some surprises! :)

00:00 Intro

00:11 AXE Scale

00:29 A - Anatomy

01:32 X - 'X'plosiveness

01:37 New Song Preview

02:08 X

02:20 Tones

02:53 Lead Tones

04:20 E - Enjoyability

05:15 Verdict

05:25 New Song Preview

For those of you who have made it to the end, yes, I have a new song coming out on the 13th September :)

This model isn't made anymore and Tanglewood updated their range, but here is the link to equivalent models https://www.tanglewoodguitars.co.uk/range-sundancereserve/

I am mostly an electric guitar player, but nothing beats a good play and sing on the acoustic. Actually, I am not the best at playing and singing, I overthink the rhythm sections and often get a little lost. That is a good thing as it gives me something to work on :)

Do you have a favourite acoustic guitar player? I do! It is Tommy Emmanuel :) he is incredible!! I was lucky enough to see him live back in October, it was one of the best live shows / guitarists I have ever and will ever see! I'd love to play like Tommy, who wouldn't!

Thanks for listening everyone, I hope you enjoyed this review! Something a little different. But, I will be back with big solos in no time!!:)

https://3speak.tv/watch?v=sunsethunter/ibzavpzs
WEEK 20! YEAH!

Vibes, allow me to introduce an orignal song of mine called 'REMEMBER THE LAST TIME?'

Yes, 'TIME?' (with a question mark) is the title of my debut album I released back in 2022, and this song is a throw back to that album. I have integrated all of the song titles (or key lyrics from each song) into this one, as a momento to that album along with a message to myself and everyone else. My music is about standing up for yourself and not letting anyone push you around or tell you what to do.

This is actually my first ever full playthrough of this song, and I sure hope you like the upbeat and classic 2000s style rock sound!

I would also like to announce that I will be releasing new music in less than 2 weeks :)

Peace and love everyone, I hope you enjoy! :)

LYRICS

It's time again, the fate of the world is up to them

Was there ever really a time when things were alright

I'm losing my mind again, reality got me spiralling

Am I in a game simulation or real life

Here we go, it's time again, remember the last time when I said

We are the ones who will never be led, da da da da da da

On and on and on again, projecting thoughts into our heads

We are the ones who will never be led, da da da da da da

Am I in a saw movie, the walls around me are closing in

The key is within and the choice is to free my mind

Now I see with clarity, feeling this weight lifted from me

Awake from the dream and embrace the feeling inside

Never look back but I wish I knew, How the world's controlled by few

Blinded mind seek the truth, da da da da da da

Down we go does it ever end, Reclaim our minds and stop the trend

Stand my friends they will descend, da da da da da da

I was on the edge with a one track mind

There were voices in my head but they were not mine

For real, I know how I feel, These conspiracy theories are coming real

I was on the edge with a one track mind

There were voices in my head but they were not mine

For real, I know how I feel, These conspiracy theories are coming real

I was on the edge with a one track mind

There were voices in my head but they were not mine

For real, I know how I feel, These conspiracy theories are coming real

Here we go, it's time again, remember the last time when I said

We are the ones who will never be led, da da da da da da

On and on and on again, Projecting thoughts into our heads

We are the ones who will never be led da da da da da da

Never look back but I wish I knew, How the world's controlled by few

Blinded mind seek the truth, da da da da da da,

Down we go, does it ever end, Reclaim our minds and stop the trend

Stand my friends they will descend, da da da da da da

https://3speak.tv/watch?v=sunsethunter/nqomreux
Oasis reunion is confirmed! 2025! I knew it would happen one day, it had do :) after watching Liam Gallagher play at Reading and Leeds festival (just watched on YouTube, sadly I wasn't there) I just knew it was coming. Then, a cryptic message this morning (27/08/24) and it could only mean one thing. I am unsure if this is a full on return with new music and extended tours, or just a one off blast to say farewell and give us what we all wanted... I think the latter. I would welcome new music for sure. Oasis... Britpop at it's finest! What an era :)

Here I am covering Champagne Supernova - one of their most beloved songs. Just an acoustic version. I was having a jam and just recorded right in. I usually record the vocals and guitar separately. Yes, Britpop attire was necessary hehe :) enjoy! Not the full song, just up to the bridge as an acoustic rendition :)

Peace and love everyone - enjoy :)

https://3speak.tv/watch?v=sunsethunter/tiklahpf
This Week They Come in 3s!

In this video, I'm diving deep into the versatile tones of my Les Paul Custom, exploring the full range from clean to dirt to drive! Each tone brings out a different side of the guitar, offering a unique sonic experience that I’m excited to share with you.

This week:

I’m showcasing an original blues guitar solo, because, well, that’s what I love! Blues has always been about expressing raw emotion, and with these tones, I’m capturing the essence of the genre while giving it my personal twist.

CLEAN (00:11):

We’re starting off with the pure, unadulterated sound of the Les Paul. No effects, just the guitar’s natural tone shining through. This clean setting is reminiscent of early blues legends who played straight through a cranked tube amp, producing a slightly overdriven tone when they dug in, but still maintaining that smooth, calm, and clean sound.

DIRT (00:44):

Next up, we add a bit of grit. This mild drive gives you the best of both worlds—a clean sound when picking gently on the neck pickup, but with a bit more bite and energy when switching to the bridge pickup. It’s that perfect blues-rock tone that feels just right, delivering warmth and edge in equal measure.

DRIVE (01:17):

Now it’s time to unleash the beast! I’ve cranked the amp all the way up for a powerful, full-bodied drive that hits hard. This is the tone used by legends like Gary Moore and Slash, with a modern amp setting that delivers that classic hard rock punch. But don’t worry, it still fits beautifully within a blues-rock context, adding a fiery intensity to the solo.

I hope you enjoy this journey through the tones of my Les Paul Custom.

Peace and love! Enjoy!

https://3speak.tv/watch?v=sunsethunter/gmjticpb
Super Slow Blues! My and my brother in blues 'paulobianquini' are coming in with an Albert King style jam track and a tribute to one of the absolute greats in blues. Albert King's tone, bend, phrases... just a true pioneer of modern blues. Some of his songs like "*I'll play the blues for you*" just sums up everything you could ever want in a blues tune! Love it :) big AK fan here :)

Did you know that Albert King played a right handed guitar, left handed? So he would flip a standard guitar upside down and play ) I can think of a few others who did/do this too, can you? I am pretty sure that is why he played a flying V :)

Just as a heads up, I am not imitating Albert King or playing in his style, I just have him in mind with these licks and playing style :) I am not on Albert's level, but I feel it like they all do!:)

Allow me to Play The Blues For You!

This solo is played on my Epiphone Les Paul Custom which I have fitted with some Seymour Duncan pickups. They sound great :) I have this running through a low drive tube amp and roll off the volume on the neck pickup to try and easy off the drive a little. Albert's tone was quite different, and I was unsure how to get his, but this is my slow blues go to tone :)

Peace and love!

https://3speak.tv/watch?v=sunsethunter/vujzsofx
HIVE!:)

Slowing it down with some blues from the heart! Finally have put some 10's on this Les Paul after many years playing with 9's. The reason was is I have forearm pain... I had a guitar related injury some years back and had to go to lighter strings. Well, let's hope I can stay with the 10's here! They sound and feel great! 9's on the LTD's, 10's on the Les Pauls!

Seymour Duncan SH-2 and SH-4n are the pickups installed on this Epiphone Les Paul Custom! Better than a Gibson? Well, that would have to be a direct comparison. No, I would say initially, however, considered I have spend around $700 NZD on this entire setup (guitar and pickups) it is more than a bargain. That's like under $500 USD, and I don't think you'll get a Gibson for under $1000 USD these days?

Anyway, enjoy this jam! Massive thanks to 'nowyoushred' for this awesome jam track!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xNxuQRZf6Zw

For fans of Joe Bonamassa, Gary Moore, BB King, and other blues greats, this is my solo for you all to enjoy :) thanks for watching and for supporting!

TIMESTAMPS (for pickup tones)

00:00 Neck

01:43 Bridge

02:36 Neck

Peace and love! Enjoy!