How to make a budget guitar sound like a million bucks

A quick run-down of the mods I did to my mid-range Epiphone guitar. From the strings and picks to upgrading the bridge and replacing the pick-ups. Plus guitar pedals that cover an amplifier’s pre-amp, power amp and cabinet.

Here’s links to the gear mentioned:
(not affiliate links, check them out because they’re great, not because I’ll make any money. I won’t)

Epiphone Emperor Swingster:
https://www.epiphone.com/en-US/Guitar/EPILV2789/Emperor-Swingster/Delta-Blue-Metallic
Compton Custom Bridges:
https://www.comptonbridges.com
Dominger Pick Ups:
http://www.domingerpickups.com
Effectrode SR-71 Blackbird:
https://www.effectrode.com/products/effects-pedals/blackbird-vacuum-tube-preamp/
Two Notes Torpedo C.A.B. M+:
https://www.two-notes.com/en/torpedo-series/torpedo-cab-m/