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@bryantherocker

2 жыл бұрын

Have you seen this video, this guy relic and brand new Gibson kzread.info/dash/bejne/nKtk1ciohLSfXZc.html&ab_channel=GuitarMovies

@whimpypatrol5503

2 жыл бұрын

I would think the final finish sanding would knock down any tactile sensation of the checking. If not, I would think it needs an extra gloss or eggshell finish coat (with no temperature treatment) to seal the checking.

@nickl2883

2 жыл бұрын

I just wanted to mention that the razor blade checking was done with a stencil. Gibson used a few different versions of it. If you look closely there at guitars with matching razor checking out there.

@kcsvantasticvoyages9729

Жыл бұрын

I definitely do

It’s hard to find honest real owner reviews. The market is flooded with stores partners etc. Keep it up. You can fill a huge need for guitars researching what to buy. Most are buying online by sight, unheard.

@YeatzeeGuitar

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed 100% and that's the goal! I just make videos I wish someone else would have made. All the demos are fine, but nobody says anything negative so you don't get an accurate idea of anything. So the plan is to just review everything I own and my friends own and see if anyone likes the content 😅

@babagadoush1

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed

@DS-nw4eq

10 ай бұрын

The made to measure (razor blade) finish looks fake

@keiranbradley3238

4 ай бұрын

@DS-nw4eg That's because it is.

You cannot argue with the tone of that Goldtop. Spectacular.

@jfar3340

Жыл бұрын

Typical confirmation bias; brighter was presented as better, so you liked the brighter one better. Had the goldtop been presented as harsh, you probably would've liked the murphy lab better (smoother, creamier tone). Personally I don't like overly bright guitars, especially when it comes to humbucker. If I wanted a snappy guitar or tele (I didn't know telecasters took steroids but anyway), then I'd get a tele, not a LP!

@jfar3340

Жыл бұрын

@@christianjimbomb8204 because the tone knob doesn't darken bright/harsh guitars; shocking aint it? If it was that simple the pickup industry would collapse and people would just get super bright pickups and adjust tone knob to taste. It is simply not how it works; i had many hb with many different magnets etc and they all sound different. They have a base tone that the tone knob doesnt really alters; at best it takes of a hair of that high end, at worst it muffles the sound. Regarding covered HB, I always go for covered HBs. Uncovered are ugly AF.

@jfar3340

Жыл бұрын

@@christianjimbomb8204 Hey man; no problem. We all have to start somewhere but I'm sorry I don't have the time to teach you the basics of guitar pickups and electronics; usually I assume that I'm talking to someone who has at least a vague idea of how an electric guitar works but this is clearly not the case here. Don't give up though, there are lots of great videos on youtube, as well as wikipedia pages. Cheers

@jfar3340

Жыл бұрын

@@christianjimbomb8204 no worries we all had to start somewhere. If you need any links for info on electric guitar101 let me know. Hey don't beat yourself up we were all beginners at some point. Cheers.

@russelmurray9268

5 күн бұрын

All guitars sound different even if they are identical for some reason. Most though are to close for words

I don't think I have ever watched such an honest review about a guitar of this price range. Thanks for making a great video. And your lighting is awesome. I purchased a 60 standard a few months back. Did an honest review on it. It is a great guitar, a couple small flaws but all in all I have been very happy with my Gibson. It has been a while since I bought a Gibson. I finally found one I love.

Best honest review I’ve seen. I own a 59 light aged Murphy Les Paul and couldn’t agree more.

The Doyle Coils in the goldie are absolutely killer. Great review, thanks.

Good to see a new video from you. They are always crazy high quality 🙂

@YeatzeeGuitar

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! With high quality comes long lead times 😅

You are absolutely killing it man. Best reviews on KZread. Keep up the great work!

@YeatzeeGuitar

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

Just picked up on your channel this evening. I have to say the format and way you deliver the information, insight and comparisons is exceptional. Well done!

@YeatzeeGuitar

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

Nice to get a no skin in the game conversation on the guitars. The goldtop was the real star though, just an incredible ballsy sounding Les Paul.

@YeatzeeGuitar

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! And ya I'm a fan ❤️

Amazing review! Thank you for all the time you put into this. Been thinking about an R7 for a while.

@YeatzeeGuitar

3 жыл бұрын

Goldtops are hard to beat! Just so classy 😎

Extremely good review. Knowledgeable, full of perspective and very helpful. Now subscribed. Thank you 👍

@YeatzeeGuitar

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Hey, this is a really great video. I love how you demoed the guitars with such varied playing and different amps. So many guitar demos are like 90% soloing, which to me gets old really fast. You've given a much more complete overview of how the guitars sound. I subscribed. The Murphy is darker with a lower output and the pickups have a bit of midrange honk, but both guitars sound really great. But I think yours sounds better.

@YeatzeeGuitar

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words, glad you enjoyed the review!

@mortonwilson795

Жыл бұрын

Agree 100% Couldn't have said it better myself!

One of the best reviews I have heard...thank you.

Wow this is great content. Absolutely top shelf. This channel is gonna be huge.

Thanks for a great, thoughtful review / comparison! Prefer the look and sound of the Goldtop but clean middle position on the Burst was lovely, too. Will be checking out your pick-ups now 😀

fantastic editing by the way!!

Thanks for your honest reviews. After watching your pickup shoot out I picked up a pair of Doyle Coils and they are amazing. I also picked up a pair of Cream T whiskerbuckers and put them in a ‘92 classic. They are fantastic as well

@YeatzeeGuitar

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome glad you like em! You're like the 10th person to tell me that they bought some Doyle Coils and loved them haha

This was a very nicely structured video

Great review! Thank you!

Thank you for such an honest review. Cheers!

@YeatzeeGuitar

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking the time to watch!

Timestamps for mobile users: 0:00 Intro 4:47 Aging Review & Comparison 6:40 Vintage Checking Looks Like 10:27 Tone Comparison 19:36 My Thoughts on the Tone 22:00 The Good 23:38 The Bad 26:44 Finish Defect Issue? 28:48 The In Between 30:49 The Case

DEFINITELY helpful and out of the ordinary tone comparison demos: long AND short side by side bits that make the differences easier to hear. And great that you compared it to an even more high end one, that’s how you get the downsides. Looking at MLs 2 yrs later, I see they’ve improved on some points (like hardware and pickup frame aging). Case interior is still shiny new though 😂.

That Goldtop is absolutely fantastic! Keep it forever! Thank you for doing this.

@YeatzeeGuitar

3 жыл бұрын

It's going nowhere 😎

Always enjoy your Demo's very thorough.

@YeatzeeGuitar

6 ай бұрын

🙏

This channel deserves more subs. Great work man!! subbed. tonewise I prefer your goldtop.

@YeatzeeGuitar

2 жыл бұрын

Appreciate it!

That Was a Great Un Biased Review , Verry Rare too come across in this day and age , You Covered some of the concerns that Ive Had , Nice Job well done sir

@YeatzeeGuitar

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I agree, that's why I wanted to make something like this. Too many demo's, not enough real out there.

I haven't started watching it yet but I like your honest reviews. I also like those guitars and hope I still do once I watch it!! Thanks for the time you put in to all your reviews.

@YeatzeeGuitar

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Brian! Report back what you think after watching 😉

@briancarter4729

3 жыл бұрын

@@YeatzeeGuitar I actually agree with your own observations. I'm a burst guy thru and thru but the Goldtop has a much wider bandwidth. It sounds bigger where the Burst is a bit congested but then again those Doyle coils have a say there. Maybe a pickup upgrade in the burst would open it up. I can't help thinking that the Burst is not fully aged, kind of half hearted. Then again give it 2 years and some playing and it will look great but if you are paying that kind of money for an aged guitar you want it right when you open the case. Great review as always, thanks!!

@YeatzeeGuitar

3 жыл бұрын

@@briancarter4729 Agreed :)

Best review I’ve seen.. Bravo on your candid thoughts. Personally the tone difference was shocking!

@YeatzeeGuitar

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

So glad you said that shattered glass comment. I’ve only seen one Murphy lab and in the places it looked like literally a rock hit a window and the paint may fall off. I really like your Gold Top look. I’m about to buy an R8. VOS. More because that’s as expensive as I can get at the moment.

Love this review! I still want one but now i know for sure what i want is ultra light aged.

most honest review on here., thank you., considering im in the market for a 58, by the way your goldtop rules

Great demo. Both clearly great (and expensive) guitars. To my ears your Gold Top sounds amazing specially the neck pu :-)

Great demos and detail. thank you

@YeatzeeGuitar

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

I'd say the gold top sounds better maybe the pickups are a little hotter, but the Murphy lab pickups had a little more classic sound to me...ultimately it's personal preference and amp settings in my opinion....Murphy lab looks cooler but again that's personal preference and that's what makes guitars so cool everyone has something that they like😎😎🤘🏻🤘🏻

@mikedenkinger9570

2 жыл бұрын

+1

@jfar3340

Жыл бұрын

I don't think the gold top is ''hotter''. Murphy lab is alnico 3 underwound, certainly not classic.

First of all thanks for this review. Beautiful playing, you are a big deal, you have the touch. Congratulations on that beautiful R7, thats a ringer. I listen mostly PAF players, and I think its prolly the best sound a guitar can have. However, my personal taste prefers that Murphy Lab. I personally always lean towards soft and warmer sounds. Great job.

Nice Review, subbed. I have the custombuckers in a 2014 R8, no balancing issues, but it's surely the noticable in the Murphy. Pickup sound a little hotter in the Goldie, no pickup covers usually give a brighter sound, might also contribute here.

Great Video, thanks so much! The tone comparison is great! Don't get me wrong, the Murphy sounds good to me as well, but after the first 3 guitar changes I was shocked at how much better your goldtop sounded. More open, articulate.... Again, nothing wrong with the Murphy but boooyy is that GT sweet :-! Cheers

Wow Man, that gold top sounds amazing. Tapping on the body got a lot of response..

What you're missing on the output issue is that you can roll the volume back on the neck to clean it up and then flick to the bridge wide open like Jimmy Page and have similar overall volumes.

Great review. I recently purchased a 1958 Ultra Light Aged - and within 5 days the back of the neck starting to flake off! This is a known issue on the first run, an issue with the Cherry/Nitro combo. My dealer and Gibson are aware of the problem and were gracious enough to take it back. So I'm kinda done with Murphy Lab for now, and am now the proud owner of a Lemon Burst R8.

@YeatzeeGuitar

3 жыл бұрын

Wow! That's really bad, sorry to hear that but happy you found a great replacement!

@tboneshandy

3 жыл бұрын

@@YeatzeeGuitar Gibson and the dealer are being super honorable, and it's a mistake they've fixed, as you've mentioned. Keep up the great content!

@michaelmcneal7749

9 ай бұрын

They did not take my flaking es 335 murphy! Crazy

@YeatzeeGuitar

9 ай бұрын

😳

That Gold Top looks delicious with the cream pickups.

I love that ringing out sustain from Les Paul

Thanks. You deserve a coffee for the work that went into the video.

@YeatzeeGuitar

Ай бұрын

Thanks man!!

Great video. Thanks for the honest review and the comparison. I highly prefer the tone of your Goldtop. I tried a heavy aged Murphy Lab SG at a local GC and I could feel the finish checking all over the neck. Very distracting. I would expect a true vintage instrument to have a smooth feeling neck even if there was checking, from hand sweat and oil flattening it out.

Great review. I definitely learned some things about the Murphy Lab I didn't know. Personally, I'd go the VOS route on a nice light weight example. I saw a georgous lemon burst under 8 pounds recently. I'd buy it, but am afraid I wouldn't like the '58 neck. :(

Great review - that’s about as objective as one can be on a very subjective subject! I’ve had a Collector’s Choice LP for a while and haven’t seen or heard anything from the new Murphy Lab as yet that strikes me as worth trading (up? sideways?) in the ‘Burst homage bubble. In this video I preferred your goldtop, including the checking. At $2.5k markup for heavy aging, and a system that looks like it will allow Gibson to significantly ramp up production of high end relics (until relics fall out of fashion), I can see why they’re pushing them so hard due to the presumably massive uptick in revenue. PS: Subscribed: very eloquently done in both speaking and playing. Bravo.

@YeatzeeGuitar

3 жыл бұрын

I'd hold on to that CC, from what I've seen / heard those guitars tend to be pretty special. Thanks for subscribing btw!

I think I must be officially a wierdo, I seem to be the only one who prefers the clarity of the 'burst, and I wonder how much of that is down to the thinner and harder nitro. Just as well we've all got different taste in tone or everything would have to sound the same eh? ;)

Great review! I have an aged r6 (razor blade checking) that suffers from some of your points (new virtually unaged parts combined with heavily aged). They are all cool guitars tho'.

Oddly enough, I had the same issue with getting equal output from my $250 guitar in my avatar lol. The neck was so much louder that I had to drop it into the body to get it even close to the bridge. Thankfully, swapping in a SD 59 bridge changed that and now they match beautifully. Got lucky there. Stock pickups are Alnico 5 like the 59 so it really works.

Great review! I would just say that Tom does do the aging as well as having a team under his supervision. For example he did every Greeny himself. Candidly there is a pretty big void between him and not sure what Gibson would do if he walked away.

One of, if not the best guitar review I’ve ever seen on YT. Really well done. And the Doyle Coils just blow the Murphy Lab stock pickups out of the water, IMO. Stock Gibson pickups just do not come close to comparing to the quality and authenticity aftermarket PAF clones bring. Are the pots/caps stock in the 57’ RI, by chance?

@YeatzeeGuitar

2 жыл бұрын

High praise, thank you! Yes the wiring is stock on the goldtop

Great in-depth review. Thx. I still like P90s on a gold top. I find them more versatile than humbuckers IMO. I just got a 58 heavy aged ML from 2023. It’s worth it. It plays better, smoother and it’s more resonant than my CS 59 LP. Plus it’s 7.9 lbs and wildwood spec so underwound pups and wildwood had a say in which guitars they chose. Once you play one you’ll know. I thought it was a scam as well but it’s actually not.

I just looked at a couple Murphy Lab Les Paul's this weekend. One was Heavy Aged, and the other was Lightly Aged. I was surprised at how rough the finish was on the lightly aged guitar. It was as if the top cracked under heat and was just left with a sort of potato chip feeling. It really needed some 600-grit sanding as it should feel like a well-used instrument, not something that just came out of the oven. Weird. Thank you for the review.

Really thorough. Museum quality review.

@YeatzeeGuitar

Жыл бұрын

🙏

This is one the best guitar reviews

@YeatzeeGuitar

2 жыл бұрын

High praise! Thank you

cool review !

@YeatzeeGuitar

Жыл бұрын

🙏

Love the Burst :)

Thanks a lot!!!

I bought a 2005 R8 brand new in 2005. It's 17 years old, I play frequently and it's getting better with age. Only mod is replacing the ABR-1 wired with the pure vintage. I'll never sell it. It is naturally aging and feels better every day. It is feeling vintage.

Well done. Nice review. I think the highlight in the last few years has been the 60th anniversary 59. Even then I highly recommend going second hand. It's not worth the $$ for a new one.

Cool review! I'm really not a fan of any synthetic aging process, but I understand why some people may like it. I prefer to age a guitar myself by playing it. I will say this though, some aged guitars do feel different from unaged ones. I'm not sure if they feel more broken-in because they actually are in some way or if that feeling is purely psychological. Personally, I think your R7 sounds a lot better than the R0. It's more open-sounding, more dynamic and has more clarity. There could be a few factors at play here besides the inherent differences in different guitars and the Doyle Coil's vs. Custombuckers. I'm sure the neck is fatter on your R7 which I believe contributes a lot more to tone than a lot of people think. I've found that Gibson's Custombuckers are all over the place as far as tone and output level goes especially from 2019 and newer. Also, I think Gibson hit a performance peak with "R's" manufactured in 2018. Every "R" that I've played made in 2018 is really nice. I have an R8 made in 2018 with potted Custombuckers and it's a fantastic LP both in playability and dynamic tone. I put it on par with my R7 and R9 both made in 2001 with '57 Classic pickups. I also have a 2020 R0 V1 with unpotted CB's that sounds really good...very vintage-y. My 2021 R9 with unpotted CB's however has characteristics as you've described...pickup imbalance issues and warmer/softer/weaker sounding even though the guitar sounds great acoustically. Hence, I am exploring other pickup options for it.

PS, You were great in this video!!!

Love the look of these.. The dull looking finish really makes a les paul look real to me.

I like the giodtop tone way better then the ML.....guess the ML is all about the "look and player feel" more then "tone". Killer guitar,soon ill upload my demo. Amazing weekend😍

I’ve bought a Murphy lab light aged black Les Paul custom last week, your considerations are absolutely on point. My Murphy lab it’s one from the first batch and there’s no chipping on the lacquer or rough spots that are raised like this one on the video. Like you said, it’s probably a matter of concern to the burst reissues (maybe). Though, what I can say is that is ridiculous the quality of the electronics that Gibson puts on these guitars that cost up to 11k… the pots are mediocre and the custombuckers pale in comparison to any boutique custom built pickups I had the chance to own or try. It really makes me wonder if a small company like Vintage Inspired Pickups can make sets of matched centralab replica pots that are unbelievably good for less than 50 bucks why doesn’t Gibson puts more attention to this as the cost for them would be 1/4th of that?! The plus side is that the aging on mine is very good and it’s only 3,9kgs, which for LPC is heaven.

@cechichan

2 жыл бұрын

what other PAF like pickups u would reccomend sir ?

@jacob_miller

2 жыл бұрын

@@cechichan Wizz PAF replica

Gold top appears to have more output, top end and midrange clarity. Those Doyle coils are a difference maker for sure. It’d be cool to see how this could have compared pre pickup change on the gold top. I will say that the custombucker bridge is a great pickup, and the neck can be serviceable if the height is adjusted and the pole pieces.

@rhinoguitar4897

3 жыл бұрын

also no pickup covers

@jfar3340

Жыл бұрын

@@rhinoguitar4897 a world of difference

I have to say, i have 5 of these new 59s and one 60….some of the best Les Pauls I ever played and I love the custombuckers…they are expensive, but it is what it is..They were over $300 back in the 50s so the price is reflected in the weakness of the dollar.

@l8tapex

Жыл бұрын

Frank, is there a difference in the 59/ 60 necks? My 1st LPS I bought used in 2007 it was supposed to be a 50's. Then 2019 Gibson new QAQC , I bought a 50's Gold top LPS. Neck is a bat. I bought the Sunburst AAA 60 LPS last year and it is the perfect feel for me. Thank

The Gold Top without question ❤

Great video from an unbiased reviewer. Gibsons attention to detail is shocking. New knobs, scratchplate, screws etc on an aged guitar is something an amateur wouldn’t do.. Then they charge a huge premium for a that half arsed job ? Not a Fender man, but they know how to age guitars..

I don’t if it’s confirmation bias, but I prefer the ML sound since it’s fuller sounding and less Hi-Fi. Already have a Custom 24 for clear Hi-Fi sounds.

Well done, and thanks for posting it on the MLP forum, even though you took a lot of "heat" for that. I have/have had a number of LP's and have never noticed a significant difference between the neck and bridge pup volumes. Hmmm...But I believe all of mine are Burst Buckers or earlier...the newest is a 2018. I do like the sound of the Doyle Coils, but I like the tone of both of these LP's; I'd buy both! I have an R6 GT with Burst Buckers that is easily my brightest LP; maybe it's the gold top... :+O Ha ha ha... It was interesting that on some of your video's early comparisons there was an obvious difference in volume between the 2 guitars, but I didn't notice it on later comparisons. All this stuff about the new finish and Gibson's response is very unfortunate and disappointing, but ultimately it's how they sound and play (although obviously you don't want one whose finish is falling off!). Reminds me how important it is to hold and play guitars before buying, even though it's getting harder and harder to do that. I enjoyed hearing the tones through different amps and pedals as well, very well done, and I am sure it WAS time consuming! A final comment, just my opinion, but I really don't think shaking the guitar neck for sustain/vibrato is as (if at all) effective as using your fingers. You did a very nice job here and have significantly contributed to our knowledge of these new ML LP's, thanks again!

Great review. Thanks. It shows that fools and their money are easily parted.

I just got a 2022 ML and is aging pretty fast

That gold top sounds amazing

Has everyone seen the Gibson Made to Measure room in Nashville where pick your own figured maple top from a bunch of tops on a wall display and they have neck samples you can hold in your hand and pick a neck shape, all kinds of hardware and such. Really amazing place to get your dream les paul if you have the Money! Unfortunately most of us do not have that kind of coin! I think these are over 9K with a just a few option's included. it is a extra $1200 just to pick your own maple top! Ouch!

great comparison. prefers the Doyles coils - however does the lack of covers account for the brighter clearer tone

@YeatzeeGuitar

11 ай бұрын

For sure it has some effect

Both sound great and you did a nice job with this video. With your setup I preferred the sound of the gold top to be honest. As far as these Murphy Lab instruments go, I have no desire to spend a huge premium for a new guitar that has been modified to look aged. If I have a guitar I love, that will happen naturally...just saying.

I played one in my local shop with a price tag of 14,'000$ which is crazy and was convinced that it was an esthetically based marketing rip of. However I was very impressed with the sound and having played two real 59 Les Pauls the Tom Murphy sounded terrific.Of course they plugged me into their best amp which does help the guitar sound great.The flame top was less attractive than my Collector's Choices and other Les Pauls in my collection.

I wish I would be able to send you my No1 Les Paul a 2008 vintage mahogany studio so as to compare it with those cs gibsons! The result would amaze you for sure!

I played a Murphy Lab gold top yesterday. It was a POS. The aging was ridiculous, looked like crap, and felt even worse. It felt like someone had laid the guitar in a pool of jam overnight, and then let it dry. I cannot imagine anyone purchasing that thing. To me, it's just completely foolish . $500 extra to ruin your guitar, but then if you never play it...This video was fantastic, very informative, thank you.

@wallywanker7435

6 ай бұрын

Couldn’t afford it huh ?

Just found your channel and instantly subscribed! Would love to get the Doyle Coils as well but jeez, these are expensive :/

@YeatzeeGuitar

3 жыл бұрын

Pricey indeed! I got my set used fwiw

@peterlostig

3 жыл бұрын

@@YeatzeeGuitar May I ask what you paid for them used?

@YeatzeeGuitar

3 жыл бұрын

Don't remember off the top of my head but I say it in the video I did on them on my channel

great review, thanks :-) You should review some "off brand" aged guitars like Rock N Roll Relics.

@YeatzeeGuitar

2 жыл бұрын

Id love to! I just end up doing what my friends own :)

@FrankHerfjord

2 жыл бұрын

@@YeatzeeGuitar you've got close to 4k followers already and it's growing. There is a reason the algorithm told this nerd over here in Norway to check out your videos. Just email the company owners and I'm sure they'll be very happy to lend you a production guitar they're proud of and cover the return shipping. I've been very happy with my RNR guitars so I'll tip Billy right now.

Does Murphy's law apply to the lasting durability of the new nitro process used for Murphy Lab guitar finishes?

very interesting review.... your goldtop PU’s sound way brighter (as they should) so my question is: what boutique PU’s are those? thanks 🙏

@YeatzeeGuitar

3 жыл бұрын

www.tru-clones.com/product-page/doyle-coils-tru-clones-paf-humbuckers

Definitely prefer the burst sound - warmer and creamier. Not saying the gold top isn’t nice - I just like a warm tone more.

@mladengrubelic873

Жыл бұрын

I agree. I could not find anyone mentioning the Goldie has SS frets. Well there's the difference, right there. I also prefer mine creamier.😎

I recently sold my Les Paul R9 with a VOS finish. Buyers were unable to determine the differences between Gibson aging vs. normal wear caused by me. Took a big hit on resale value.

The gold top has a slightly brighter, crisper tone, the burst is more mid-rangey But they both sound good

Did you manage to get the resistance readings of the custom bucker pickups? Would be interesting to know and maybe we can understand the unbalanced sound you were hearing.

I have two murphy lab LPs and a great bunch f VOS and Custom LPs (Top Figured, Custom Pro, Bullseye etc). Bought the MLs just out of curiosity cause I don't particularly like artificial aging. But I kept them cause they sound great. I like your goldtop but I prefer the 60 ML Les Paul, cause I love customuckers: perfect PUs for rock-bluesy music. Not a big fun of bright sounds.

Another time honered age checking technique is to add extra Japan Dryer (a solvent) to the paint to make it dry faster causing it to crackle or check. But I don't know if it works with lacquer finishes. But made in Japan finishes are usually a good thing. Real lacquer originated in ancient China I think (made from some kind of bug I think 🤔). The nitro finish on my grandads authentic 1953 tele when he bought it off the scrap table in 1970 for $125 was pretty much faded away by then he said.

I imagine all the different checking , comes from inconsistencies in the old lacquer and paints . Plus the wood expanding and contracting . And the hot and cold rapid temp changes . And some of us, ( my self ) have highly cirrostratus be alien sweat .

I can tell both theses guitars are more simular then they appear the GT is more open bc pickup covers are off am i right?

Your gold top sounds much better to my ears! It has a lot more clarity and a tight attack. The Murphy Lab LP sounds really good too, just not as good as the gold top!

@These_go_to_eleven_1959

Жыл бұрын

I will not judge the two guitar's until i hear them with the same Doyle coil sets in them. I am confident that IF that R0 had the DC's in it then the tones would be very ,very close.

I like the burst tone better, less bright, more vintage

Halfway through the video, had to comment: That Gold Top is gold! That's my ideal Les Paul tone that I could never get. How much of that tone is in the pickups?

@YeatzeeGuitar

3 жыл бұрын

That's a great question that's hard to answer. I will say my gold top is I believe a special guitar, it's crazy light for a LP and very loud and resonant. The pickups however do make a big difference, but I think they can only amplify what's there so if the guitar is junk the pickups won't turn it into gold. So if you're starting from a good base, really nice pickups like these Doyle Coils can take the guitar to the next level. If you're more curious about them check out my pickup comparison I did with my Les Paul a bit ago here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/o3ynycWRn5Cfico.html. I side by side them with 4 other sets in the goldtop. If you do end up wanting to buy a pair tell them Yeatzee Guitar sent ya. I'd like them to know how many sets I've sold for them 🤣

@tiogate

3 жыл бұрын

@@YeatzeeGuitar Thanks, I checked out the other video as well. My main Les Paul is (currently) a 2020 Gibson USA 50s Standard. Before I started to mess with pickups I swapped the bridge for a Faber with brass saddles which, to my surprise, greatly improved resonance, clarity and sustain. But I think the stock Burstbuckers fail to translate this clarity that I hear unplugged.

@thebadterrorists5323

3 жыл бұрын

A lot more than the cracked varnish!

For instance those 3 oval holes outside of the main wear spot on the back is not something we do as well as the wear around the toggle switch hole.

@YeatzeeGuitar

3 жыл бұрын

Are you saying you work in the ML and implying this is not a real Murphy Lab?

@phobia97183449

3 жыл бұрын

I’m saying I do believe it is a real Murphy lab, what I mean is that it looks like the wear on the top, neck and back has been either altered or it was an ultra light or light aged version and someone added the wear. The finish on the back wear the “buckle rash” would be doesn’t even look like it’s been sanded, buffed and then aged properly.

@YeatzeeGuitar

3 жыл бұрын

Gotcha. Well that's not the case, purchased brand new from cme it was an early ML.

Dont be afraid to sand the neck smooth, 400 to 600 just on the ruff area. you will love the feel

That Murphy aging makes it sound so good

@YeatzeeGuitar

2 жыл бұрын

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On the Murphy lab LP, Cant you just switch the neck position for the bridge? reverse their positions? Take the warmer louder one from the neck and out it in the bridge and vice versa?

@YeatzeeGuitar

Жыл бұрын

It's actually mostly the position of the pickup that brings out those tonal characteristics, any pickup closer to the neck of the guitar will be louder because the strings are able to oscillate wider (strings are looser there than by the bridge). This also results in more bass and less high end (from what I understand). The pickups can be made to help compensate for those differences, but I actually think these custom buckers are more or less made identically between bridge and neck much like the originals (or at least they were going for identical winds).