I'm from 1952 also. I have a lot of neck problems, too.

@isaiahmarquez9717

12 күн бұрын

I don’t know if we can get your neck re-angled, but we may be able to refret you. 😂

@jcsk8

12 күн бұрын

Hahaha.

@trevorclarkson6089

12 күн бұрын

And you probably do a lot of Fretting about your neck

@1thess523

12 күн бұрын

😂😂

@andypearce5537

12 күн бұрын

😂 same

Man! Dude's got me lookin under all the beds, stairs, and barns!

@alar7743

12 күн бұрын

But tomorrow he'll quietly put her back under Joe Bonomasa's bed.

@Breakrite

10 күн бұрын

Same here. Found a 1952 Dust Bunny. Thinking of converting it to a 59..

@Funkybassuk

9 күн бұрын

😂😂😂

@user-nz2xy8vu9f

6 күн бұрын

😂😂😂😂 me too...even checking my own bed...just in case the tooth fairy needs some ammo...will keep enough teeth for the steak though...🤔

luv these kinds of stories ,, had painter on the job tell me yeah i got one of those Les Pauls my kids luv playing around with it , i was learning some music at lunch told him bring it to the job lets check it out maybe ill buy it how the conversation got started ,, brought it the next day original 57 gold top PAFs and case most beautiful green patina u ever saw ,, told me $1500 it was mine talk about the devil on my shoulder , took him to my friends guitar shop to confirm what i already new ,, if he wasn't raising 6 boys on his own working like mad dog 7 days a week ,, yeah i think he ended getting $70k for it and changing his families future , saw him way later and he gave ME $1500 just for being honest ,, i still have dreams about that one funny thing is about 6-8 months later out of the blue i ended up getting my Dads 62 strat back that had been stolen 4yrs earlier ,,

@v12dot

11 күн бұрын

Karma came back to you for sure pal 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

@GabeHelma

11 күн бұрын

Good man. That 70k for sure changed their lives!

@edgardpedrosilvajunior6947

11 күн бұрын

You're a good man. The universe warded you back with the Fender. Congrats.

@wckoek

11 күн бұрын

Its just wood with 6 strings on it. Really, I'll be just as happy playing a new one and being honest about.

@Guilhermetmfranco

11 күн бұрын

Youre a good man.

Is that Joe Bonamassa sneaking in your window in the background?

@Joz1996

12 күн бұрын

😂

@jeromewagschal9485

11 күн бұрын

Lol 😆😆😆

@marissaawesome2422

11 күн бұрын

I just saw him .🍻😂😂😂

@stevenhamilton5238

9 күн бұрын

I was thinking about him watching this too. #joebanamassa

@MrDrop442

9 күн бұрын

Bro 😂😂😂😂

Please give the family our heartfelt thanks for sharing this wonderful instrument with us!

I agree this one deserves to be left alone,a real piece of history

@user-dh6bj2me5p

12 күн бұрын

I agree. The pedigree is more valuable in some cases.

@beanmang3791

12 күн бұрын

Why so it can rot away with time? Rather it get played. I really don't understand the attitude of having such a beautiful sounding instrument and not playing it

@DrVink86

12 күн бұрын

@@beanmang3791 hes saying left alone as in not altering it.

@beanmang3791

12 күн бұрын

@robanicich2878 oh fair, yeah I agree with that i thought he meant as in to not be played. I hate when people do pickup swaps or change the original pieces that are in a condition as good as this

@southboundsuarez9832

7 күн бұрын

@beanmang3791 Yeah well so much more that happens often I'd thst these older Lester's ate finding their way to opportunistic luithiers that use them as a base to fabricate a forgery of a 59. Some of the gold tops actually even have some fairly nice patterned maple flame on them, which is perfect fodder to refin and create some convincing '59 burst from the bones of manybof these earlier guitars. It's a shame that this lessens the amount of actual original debut guitars but likewise dilutes the 59 guitars out there. There is a story or rumour that purports that somewhere nobody had attempted to make a legit registry of certified 59 bursts and as far as anyone could ascertain from the Gibson order sheets and records that thru the end of 58 and to the end of 1960 a limited number of bursts were produced,,, let's just say for example it has been estimated at 1200 (just for example) however this online registry has had over 4000 bursts that have been registered as out there surviving and for all practical purposes fairly well initially identified. Somewhere since that time frame a whole lot more bursts started circulating!

Fascinating that the tone most of us are chasing was the very first one. Not sure it ever got better than a Gibson P90.

Considering how well made And sounding the reissues are now There is absolutely no reason to convert one of those! Keep them original!!!!🤘

@TempoDrift1480

Күн бұрын

It's an error. There's nothing wrong with swapping the bridge so you can play it. Not doing so would be like not fucking your wife so the next guy has something fresh and untampered with.

That middle position… holy tone Batman.

@brianrobinson1259

10 күн бұрын

Nothing like an old P90 equipped Les Paul in the middle position! 🤘

@Cambomj

6 күн бұрын

That middle position was silk!

Sounds awesome for 70years old

You’ll be getting a call from Joe Bonamassa real soon.

@jeffpierce3436

5 күн бұрын

Joe’s nickname should be: “Checkbook”! 😂

The sound with the old Champ was IT. In tune and incredible.

@6bender

12 күн бұрын

Yes. It literally sounded like an old record.

@slylang

12 күн бұрын

There was something emotional there yeah !

@markrichards3747

12 күн бұрын

Duane Allman used a Paul and a Champ during the Layla recording sessions. I agree, that's the tone!

@thekingsarehere

11 күн бұрын

One can see why it was a package deal with the guitar and amp, the perfect combo. Can't wait till Matt gets the scratchy pots etc. fixed and working!

@teleguy5699

10 күн бұрын

@@markrichards3747 I just got a Les Paul Junior and paired it up with my Champ. A little overdrive and reverb and I was channeling my inner Keef playing Midnight Rambler.

I'm 71 and still make'n noise. Sounds Great !

Come on guys, let‘s all throw in a dollar or two and get this kid this guitar! I‘d be in with a 10. Should be possible with 200.000+ followers?

@AK-kj6ec

10 күн бұрын

I’m down!

@To_protect_and_to_serve

10 күн бұрын

He might want it but doesn't need it. He has enough overpriced vintage axes, honestly.

@easye9-21

9 күн бұрын

He already has a bunch of vintage amps and guitars that most of us would dream of owning.

@cameronhersh6574

8 күн бұрын

This guitar sounds like shit to me compared to some his later vintage finds...sounds pretty am radio and treble is all I hear.

@davewhite3193

7 күн бұрын

@@To_protect_and_to_serve🙄 yeah that's definitely up to us...

The checking with the green is spectacular.

Sounded so mellow & beautiful through that old Fender - that guitar is a blues machine !

Good and bad. Good you found it and got to play it, but have to say goodbye. Most will never see one in the wild. So lucky you find it play it and pass it along. Hope it’s forever home is a player. Enjoy your day young Mathew.

sounded killer with the champ played delicately.

Sounds great! Standby for that call from Joe B!

@saltpeter500

12 күн бұрын

That guy is already hoarding too much of the good stuff. Leave some for the rest of us.

@dennislane100

10 күн бұрын

@@saltpeter500To be fair to Joe,he takes a load of guitars from his collection on tour with him.Seen him live twice,and his guitar tech spends almost as much time on the stage as he does! Changes his instrument many times during a two hour straight session. Oh,and just for the record,at the end of the gig,he has sweated right through the back of his shirt AND his suit, so he definitely works hard on that stage! Can’t blame the heat from the spotlight anymore,as they are all cool LED lights today.

What a joy! Dude is shredding a guitar 3 times his age and it sounds like a fine bourbon being poured in a glass and sipped slowly!!! Tasty licks dude!

That tone! Lonely blues hall, cold beer… My kingdom for a riff of my own.

Nice vintage gold top. The amp is worth a fortune. Duane Allman and Clapton recorded the Layla album through those.

Real time capsule machine…even plays well! Dream come true! Unfortunately it will likely go in some vault. Hopefully it will be played or displayed in a museum. Love it!

Matt, one more thing; I love your new album "Mirrors " . It took me back to days of late 60's and early 70's. Man keep showing your rock n roll soul, it's beautiful.

I dont care one bit about the value of that guitar. It is THAT! Sound man!!! Holy smokes!!!!!! Got me clinching my chest soul to the bone!!!!!🍖 Thanks so much for showing that history alive to us. Legand! ❤

@Jimi_7-7-7

11 күн бұрын

Pls don’t forget, that this guy plays spectacular too! A cheap 200$ guitar would also sound amazing in his hands, if he WANTS to let it sound amazing !! But yes… I’m with you, this 52 LP is a dream!! Love it

I am a lefty...I can only dream about playing/finding something like that. That is absolutely the most beautiful guitar I have seen in years. Amazing...

@davedorning3940

6 күн бұрын

I'm a lefty too, but thanking all that I learned to play right handed! I can feel your misery.....

So cool that you just riff on these guitars! Love the Stapleton songs!

Wonderful of the family to let you showcase this piece of history. Thank you!

Whoa, I about fainted when you pulled that out and I saw the tailpiece. Wow is all I can say. That thing is literally a rare piece of music history.

Bless you, Matthew for all the love that you have for old gear and guitars! I admire your work, keep on going and rockin'! Greetings from Poland!

Thnx Matt for this wonderful instrument video.

Love the look of the brass flake when it starts turning green, thanks for the show and tell of these 2 pieces.

Wow, just WOW! That has to be the best sounding LP I've ever heard. I'm blown away by the clarity, and the touch sensitive dynamics, (not to mention the amazing playing!)

Sounds amazing!

Sweet tones man. How very cool of the family to let you share with us this marvelous piece. Thank you and them for this little treasure. Peace Matthew.

So much beauty in just one video!

Sounds fantastic, pickups and amp awesome

Woah… a champ and a gold top.

Props to you for not wanting to alter the guitar. I see altered Les Paul's at guitar shows and it makes me sad......

@larryn2682

11 күн бұрын

It's not his to alter.

@paulsadoff3661

11 күн бұрын

@@larryn2682 I don't think that he would have even if it was his - He's got too much respect for old instruments.

Sweet, thanks Matthew 😊

WOW WOW WOW!!!! What a cool opportunity and blessing to be able to document that beaut! I noodled on one briefly at Emerald City guitars in Seattle, but couldn't bring myself to plug it in.

I can tell someone’s been listening to Chris Stapleton’s Traveller album! Great stuff as always and here’s to hoping it finds a home where it gets played!

A guitar time machine. The sound is rich and soulful. If it could talk it would sigh and give thanks that someone like you is playing it again after being stored away for over seventy years. Magical!

@FlipDahlenburg

10 сағат бұрын

The Lord commands to give that guitar to me!!

Thanks for letting us enjoy this, awesome vid.

great vid Matthew, always a pleasure hearing you play these Gibsons! Sweet licks, great tone

For guitar that doesn't and isn't.Supposed to play very well. I really like watching you.Fiddle around with everything and make it work. And you get some really nice guitars to fill with. I really like your playing Matthew.

Just now watching this latest here from you Mathew & have to say you live a charmed life ….😉. ALL THE STUFF that just seems to be found by you or finds it’s way into your hands has just been amazing to watch these past 5 or so years now since I first found your KZread channel. Sounded great through the Bassman & Reverb amps . Cannot find that tone at all these days anymore. Thanks Man for sharing this one 😎👍

You’re killin me with these awesome finds. Wow !!!

Beautiful video, man! Two gorgeous pieces of history and the playing was superb. Keep it up!

Love the tone

Beautiful instrument and beautiful playing!

Wow!! Awesome!! Great tone. The p90 s bite just right

Thanks so much. You both sound good.

Sounds incredible. Thanks for sharing!!

Sounds amazing with the champ

Amazing tone 👏 great demo

It sounds really good.

Man that's a beaut! My personal Holy Grail .. "A real one!" as Les said once when asked to autograph a pickguard.

It's amazing just how pure those old amps sound....!! Those old P90's don't sound too bad either...😉

Great sounding guitar, dude...very mellow and warm !

I've seen plenty of photos of early LPs with the strings running under the bridge but this is the first time I think that I've heard one being played. Great to get the background story. Thanks.

As soon as you opened it and I saw that Gold top greening... Literally instant goosebumps... I love Gold top...

It sounds great. A great choice of workouts to demo its character. Thank you from another from 1952.

A BEAUTIFUL guitar and an EXCELLENT review!!! Great job. Down to earth.

That tone is something else, so mature and wonderful.

Wow. That’s treasure. Love my Juniors but that is the bucket list.

What an amazing story and beautiful guitar! Thank you for documenting and sharing the guitar!!!🎸🎸🎸🎸

Sounds amazing.

Great story, guitar & amp. Thanks Matthew!! A real treasure

love the stapleton homage in there. One of my favorites by him and shows off such a warm part of this guitar in that middle position

I have a 1953 Gold Top with original case, it was my wife’s father’s Les Paul. I tried to send a few photos but I wasn’t able to add them to my comment. Anyway, we enjoyed your clip.

Great sound..

Beautiful playing!! 🔥👏🏻

God, I love the old P90s! Thanks for sharing this iconic guitar with us!

That sounds good through that little amp.

Matthew, I always enjoy what you bring to the channel. Also, enjoy your playing. Hope to catch you sometime in Dallas.

thanks for taking the time to show everyone a piece of history. us as musicians ,well some of us will never get the opportunity to see such a fantastic guitar like this. and wow the amp worked without being checked out with just a little crackling . what a wonderful video thanks again.

guitar sounds amazing!

Love the sound with the Champ!

Awesome, love the soapbar pickups sound!!

The family's got to hit up Trogly's Guitar Show! He'll either buy it or know how to get the best price for it.

@brandonkoch3852

9 күн бұрын

A guitar that expensive will almost positively go through a broker to get top dollar, sadly. Trogly couldn't afford this.

You make it sound pretty amazing!

Thanks for sharing that piece of guitar history. It never stops amazing me the sounds of those early guitars, People nowdays spend a fortune trying to emulate them.

Holding history in your hands!

Sounds sweet. Thanks for sharing with us.

What a great sound!

I really like the sound of it!

Looks and sounds GREAT.

Sounds flipping awesome

In certain circles, that gitfiddle is worth a very pretty penny. Edit: The intonation of that guitar is quite good.

That Guitar is Gold mint! Matt your playing is mint and it was wonderful for you to share this moment with such a beauty. Awesome documentation!

with finger style playing that guitar amp combo sounds fing amazing ....

sounds great

My dream guitar. I found one back in the 80's in a store in Savannah, Ga for $600 and went back the following weekend and it was gone.

@larryn2682

11 күн бұрын

What store, is it still in existence?

@user-er3lp9pc5e

11 күн бұрын

@@larryn2682 It was Schroder's Music and it's long been closed.

@mcraft2240

11 күн бұрын

Why did you wait until following weekend??

@user-er3lp9pc5e

10 күн бұрын

@@mcraft2240 I didn't have the money at the time to buy it.

All the guitars you find are amazing especially that one. Beautiful. It's a keeper.

@user-dh6bj2me5p

12 күн бұрын

You don't see all he finds. We only see the special guitars.

Sounds great!!

Best find yet!

Well, that sounded fantastic, and of course you're playing. Thanks for sharing.

sounds gorgeous

beautiful instrument! thanks a ton for sharing .. .