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😂 Perfect use of the fart sound effect showing that SG Celebrity 15:00

Welcome to guitaraholics anonymous. My name is Gary and I'm an addict

@guitarziz3994

2 жыл бұрын

High Gary! Me as well....

@kayleb1109

2 жыл бұрын

Hiiiiiiiiiii gaaaaaarrrrryyyyyyyyyyyyyy

@saitones

2 жыл бұрын

Hello, Gary. Thank you for sharing. We never jugde each other here.

@fredmerrill4002

2 жыл бұрын

We must accept the strings we cannot change...

@randall9000

2 жыл бұрын

@@fredmerrill4002 we must believe in a higher power. My power goes to 11

I've had over a dozen guitars for the last twenty years, several of those as a gigging musician and I've never had a headstock break or any other significant injury to any of my guitars. Seeing all these headstock breaks boggles the mind.

@mraycgz

2 жыл бұрын

Any Gibsons?

@heavybrett-al4082

2 жыл бұрын

Same! Never dropped or broken a guitar in 30 years, it makes me shed a tear seeing such crazy damage to gorgeous guitars.😔

@seanmckelvey6618

2 жыл бұрын

Only headstock I've ever broken was on an Epiphone SG when I was 15, purely because I stupidly left it leaning against a chair and it fell. Never done it since. I'd say most serious breaks to a guitar occur due to simple carelessness.

@holstorrsceadus1990

2 жыл бұрын

I rarely even break strings. Some people are just accident prone, some people are just drunks.

@IrishBog

2 жыл бұрын

Watch the Beatles doc and see how not careful even they were putting guitars away and leaning them on chairs etc

I remember when Reverb came about. It was great as the community was almost 95% musicians. Then stores and Amazon sellers came in and it turned into a nicer looking eBay. Refund scams, broken equipment, and Reverb constantly aiding with the scammer especially with PayPal’s return policy. Once I got my rig settled I never looked back.

@griff4366

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely... ebay was the same way in the beginning. It was like going to a garage sale and finding everything you wanted. Retailers and greed on eBay's part destroyed it.

I’ve really moved away from Reverb shopping. So much stuff is overseas and I’m just not interested in supply chain issues and the possibility of fakes. I’ll still buy and sell pedals, but any big money purchase I’ll do through small shops direct.

@voornaam3191

2 жыл бұрын

Ah, still a froh Mann. A happy man!

Frank Zappa’s first serious guitar was a 1960 Gibson ES-5 Switchmaster, which he used to record the first 3 Mothers Of Invention albums!

@voornaam3191

2 жыл бұрын

So what. Are you Freddie Mercury?

@terrypussypower

2 жыл бұрын

@@voornaam3191 Eh? Come again?? Looks like you’ve replied to the wrong video, buddy!

I’m just a 62 year old kid with my nose pressed against the guitar shop window looking in, waiting for the lottery gods to shine down on me.

@randyheath8566

2 жыл бұрын

Same here 62

@miserychannel666

2 жыл бұрын

.. don't hold your breath

@areyoujelton

2 жыл бұрын

You’ll be waiting until your next few lifetimes I’m sure :/

@voornaam3191

2 жыл бұрын

Just a bit younger. But I bought an amp at a pawn shop. Somebody got in trouble and received close to nothing for it. The recycle goods shop in town is better. Almost no guitars, but every now and then an instrument is given to that shop.

That Explorer is BAD ASS! It's like an extreme relic job, but real. I bet that thing has some stories

@inspectorcal

2 жыл бұрын

imagine the custom shop bringing this out,,i reckon they would charge in the region of 20 grand

My band mate showed up with a brand new RD in all maple, that was 1978, a pretty cool guitar for sure. Love that Switchmaster, very cool.

I want that root beer custom with p90s

No, that Explorer is not worth $2,500 😜🤪😛

reverb starting to turn into ebay with unscrupulous sellers shipping damaged goods and shady listings.. the bad with the good of a crazy market I guess

Just worked Sammy Hagar tonight in Austin and it was a Gibson palooza Explorers , SGs, Les Pauls and double necks!!

That '65 SG is a mess. And I say that as an SG owner & fan.

you are certifiably insane my friend, glad it's you and not me spending 10 g's on les pauls lmao

@jareddeltaco6185

Жыл бұрын

fr, am I the only one that kinda gets tired of the same exact shape and strictly gibsons?

A video on the Clapton cut would be interesting!

That brown P90 Les Paul, absolutely beautiful.

"tons of mojo" on Reverb just means "is broken and worn but still plays somehow"

12:27 A knob with a set screw is will work on pots with half a shaft missing. I broke a shaft of my V but still put on knobs with a set screw. The knob on the broken pot followed the pot perfectly, with no "wobble" as you turned it.

These vintage guitars with “good” prices are more like zombie guitars to me. If we can already identify all these wears so easily, imagine what’s hidden.

@scottbrower9052

2 жыл бұрын

Exactly 🤘

@ileutur6863

2 жыл бұрын

Nothing unfixable

At 5:55 you showed a short still shot of my hometown music store Strings n Things. Too cool.

I feel like that 65 sg was probably a really good player then over the years cheaper parts added to replace missing or damaged parts until it presumably met the floor and broke. Honestly I’d buy it if I had the money.

I literally saw that explorer on reverb and after the shock wore off I laughed so hard

yes the ES-335 was an off-white when I got it that slowly become more creamy (which I like) over time it's good guitar but I swapped my pickups years ago to some dirty fingers

Speculating on guitars as good investments just goes to prove the old saying..'A fool and his money are soon parted'

@cloudshad0ws

2 жыл бұрын

That could be this guy's personal motto based on the videos I've seen lol

I signed up for a Reverb account--for the first and only time--a few years ago and my account has been under review ever since. I even tried reaching out to their customer support to at least get a reason why or something, anything. No response. I eventually came to the conclusion that I wasn't missing much.

Awesome Walmart everyone!

My first Gibson back in 85 was a GK-55 bolt on neck thing kind of like the invader. It was pretty cool it had a fine tune tail piece.

0:58 I’ve always loved the inverse of the head stock shape at the high end of the neck.

About the explorer. Had something similar happen to mine that part at the end broke off and needed to be glued back

Was looking at a listing the other day. Full guitar in photo. Later down in the description they say neck not included. Super frustrating

I live in Korea. Great to see one of the shops get a mention.

I wonder if that Explorer wasn't previously owned and used by Alllen Collins....stolen from the crash site, refinished and partially repaired? That body break also looks like it has a bit of fire damage to it.

@wesleyalan9179

2 жыл бұрын

Wouldn't that be nutts!

The fart at 15:09 made me burst out in laughter. I startled my cat and he scratched the piss out of my leg when he bolted off.🤣

The Gibson Raw series were an cool affordable line. I wish I had bought the blue Les Paul. These were on sale forever here in the UK. I think the Gibson Les Paul JR and Special Tribute Double Cuts will be collectable at some point in the future, especially the blue ones. Another goodlooking Gibson budget line is Futura...that green SG...yum..

Cool idea to check out some of the stuff on Reverb. Thank you for the video!

The 2008 '61 reissue in cherry is beautiful. Has my vote!

It's so weird seeing guitars I wanted so bad back in high school come back around after so many years

@voornaam3191

2 жыл бұрын

Yes. The lesson is: this will happen again. When you buy a 10 grant second hand guitar today, chances are your family who inherit your guitars will sell it for more than 100,000 dollars. But you are stupid, huh?

Anybody know something good to use to clean tolex? I have an Eric Johnson Strat that came with the Fender pro case, or wherever the hell they call them: the G&G hardshell that come they've used forever that come with the higher end American production models. It's a blonde case that was near an oil lamp, so there's soot on one side. It's not terrible like it was in a fire, just dingy. I was just going to get leather and upholstery cleaner, but thought maybe there's something that works especially well that I don't know about.

the 65 sg and the explorer are cool. i like when you can really see its age. its fixed and still working. just like with old cars. i prefer them when they have patina rather than completely renovated. because at that point it might as well have been reproduced.

It's interesting that everyone hates overlapping frets just because gibson didn't do them. Gibson didn't do them because it allows them to be sloppy on fret ends and belt sand them, and then you lose the overlap on the fret edges over binding. And as time has gone on, Gibson has decided that it's too much work to clean up their work after they run a pattern bit up the fretboard to knock the binding down after it's butted against the edges.

During the first week of January, I plan on purchasing another acoustic guitar and it will be used for recording. I prefer to use mics rather than the pickups but I'm not stuck on that. I am open-minded about purchasing a 12 string too. I only have $750.00. If I gave you 750 to buy an acoustic for me - for recording - what would you buy? What about a 12 for 750? I respect your opinion and will likely follow through with your suggestion. Or maybe you have an acoustic to sell? Thanks

These full maple SG are absolutely magnificient and real killer to play, I wish they weren't that rare...

Rumble Seat Music has listed some pretty nice guitars lately. I recently picked up an all original 1970 Les Paul Custom (except for a refret) from them. Those t-tops sound really good and it even came with the original case. What really sold me on this particular guitar is that I am only the second owner! 🤘🏻🤘🏻

@12345b67

2 жыл бұрын

how much f u dont mind me asking? before tax and shipping, I got one im trying to sell and am wondering what a store like rumble seat would sell it for

@BigIronTexas

2 жыл бұрын

@@12345b67 we worked out a deal and I ended up paying 6k for that specific guitar. for it’s condition and originality it would probably have listed in the low 7’s. basically your range on that guitar should be between 5500 and 8000, of course, depending on it’s originality and condition. in most cases the higher you go in that range the longer it’ll take to sell. there are definitely fewer buyers out there looking to spend that kind of money on one guitar, lol.

you say about the invader that there are a lot of better guitars to be found at that price point, and honestly i'm curious- could you do a video talking about like the 10 best gibsons you can find for under a grand, based on playability or possible future resale value?

@voornaam3191

2 жыл бұрын

I'm afraid you are gonna have to drop the word Gibson here. When people pay 500 bucks just for that word Gibson, you should find the best guitar at 900 dollars. And forget over rated brands. Are you stupid?

12:26 “There’s no point, just replace it at this …time.” Smooth, Austin 😂

Love that Explorer. Overpriced but tons of mojo with that guitar. The stories it could tell...

My 83 explorer has more belly wear, but it also came with a kahler.

I'm the buyer of the 65' SG... I'm hoping the shaven down neck will be good for me, as I have hand-issues... I have all the original parts in a drawer, so it's kindoff a steal for me. The market is ridiculous!

Just this month I've got the Gibson USA Tony Iommi SG, the Sire H7 and a Eastwood HB-TL. And I'm a drummer. I love collecting guitars but I don't have the money for much high end stuff. I try to get signature guitars. They don't take up as much room as the drums that I would like to buy up.

@carlitobrigante330

2 жыл бұрын

I'm sure you could make a hobby out of trying to track down some vintage Gretsch or Rogers kits... ;)

@stevengood6434

2 жыл бұрын

@@carlitobrigante330 I'm sure I could but don't have enough space in my home studio. I try to play guitar and bass some just not that good.

I watch your videos all the time and I don’t even play guitar… I just love guitars, especially Gibsons. Thanks for geeking out so we can geek out with you!

Yes

I made my first Reverb purchase about 6 months ago. My first and LAST!

Ive past on so many great/rare guitars on reverb because of import duties.

What do you think of the Heritage guitars from the old Gibson Kalamazoo factory?

@procrastinator6902

2 жыл бұрын

They make their H150 (Les Paul) in one of the best finishes I've ever seen called Dirty Lemon Burst. I've been seriously considering picking one up over the last few months.

Trogly/Austin or anyone in the comments, What case can I get that will fit a RD? I have a gigbag but would prefer the extra protection of a hardshell. Just not sure what cases will fit a RD?

That ES-5 is So. Fricken. Beautiful! Dang

I love the beat up guitars..more please

Hi Trogly, can you please do a review on Gibson Les Paul Chambered. CR8, CR9, etc. thanks.

bummed I missed out on that '65 Sg

It looks like the vintage guitar market is getting more crowded...

I know nothing is a guarantee, but how do ya protect yourself from getting screwed? I’d love to get a guitar from like reverb But scared I’ll get a lemon and be left high and dry.

what means "Raw Power"?? on gibson studio.

You should get all of the spotlights u can,they are your favorite guitars

L-5 SM, cream dream!! Raw Power Studios price dependent on color/condition. Only seen 1 Aqua, 2 Silvers just went for 2k+, and T.V. Yellow, only seen 2. Mine are Olive and Natural - sound and play fantastic!! Not even kidding. Ü

I need that Explorer.. It's beautiful 😍

Hey we were browsing on reverb at the same time last night.

I bought my first guitar from that guitar shop that randomly shows up at 5:54.

You forgot to mention import duty on top of the exorbitant shipping you'd pay when a guitar is imported from a foreign country.

Conclusion, there are a hell of a lot of people ruining great guitars and selling them like they are BETTER than the original. But it is damage, damage, worse damage and more damage. Nice!

This is so weird... you keep saying mint condition, mint condition, meanwhile the murphy lab is making a killing... whats going on ???

What is your opinion on Gibson Murphy SGs. Will they hold their money? Are they worth the €4,500 and upwards being asked?

Somebody snatch up that Explorer, with that kind of damage it may have been previously owned by Pete Townshend!! 🤣

The ES-335 is a good deal and Lee at Grining Elk is the MOST HONEST Guitar dealer I have ever dealt with. He knows his stuff and was around in the 1980s and has owned almost ever cool Gibson guitar you can think of. If you call him and talk with him you will most likely be able to work out a deal. He NEVER buys/sells sub-par product, all his guitars are in very good to mint condition and he prices all his guitars very fair.

Blue sandblasted strat review please

@Trog

2 жыл бұрын

I was looking at that one today...

@shadyburnike264

2 жыл бұрын

@@Trog I bought the black one in 2020..Sweetwater exclusive...love it

i live right next to that strings and things store!

Hey Trogly I sell a lot of guitars on reverb and I go to great lengths to describe and detail (with sharp photos ) the exact condition of any guitar I sell, paying special attention to any and all blemishes or flaws. Just sayin. =)

Thanks for the guitar information 👍😀

The Beat up Explorer looks sick

Trogly's in da hizz'ouse!

Actual lol’s at 15:09 💨 ha ha

That Switch master is a whole lotta Large Marge to have in your arms. And with the pickups stacked up like that there's no where to dig in with the pick.

I guess Reverb only carries Gibson

@216trixie

2 жыл бұрын

New to show? Trogly favors Gibsons.

@1RobbyZ

2 жыл бұрын

216trixie - that is very apparent. Lol

I'm not a collector, so I will jump on guitars that are a little banged up as long as it's structurally sound (no pun), priced right and it's a model I want. I honestly don't get people who put guitars for sale with things like missing knobs, pickguard screws, etc. Things that you can buy at a guitar center for less than $10, that without you end up losing hundreds because potential buyers just see it and say "Next," so you sit on it forever.

@carlitobrigante330

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed. That said, if any parts (hardware, etc) have been replaced, sellers should at least be upfront and transparent about.

@timwhite5562

2 жыл бұрын

@@carlitobrigante330 if it's relevant. Newer production models any changes are usually upgrades so they'll throw that in there. A bigger issue I've found, more now than 5 years ago is people apparently being unaware that scuffs, scratches, frets in need of crowning (or even leveling for that matter) disqualifies it from being "mint" "like new," etc. Or that the fact that you just paid to have the frets leveled doesn't mean it's worth more money, it just means it plays how it should.

Would love to buy the explorer, definitely not for 2500 though

That old archtop was simply beautiful. I'd rock what life was left in back out of her!

You do want the yellowing. It looks so creamy good.

That explorer road warrior looks like a road kill!

Hey Trogly, there is a Les Paul Raw Power just like the one you were looking at and it's at the price you want. Let me know if you're interested. It's a local seller in my area.

I love Gibson guitars, but ill never understand the prices people charge for destroyed guitars....just because they are "vintage" 2,000 dollars for a banged up explorer?.....no thanks.

Thanks Brah, needed a Fix!!!

I'm not paying big money for a guitar that's beat to shit. Hell I won't pay big money for brand new guitars. I just come here to see cool overpriced, overhyped guitars.

@Bob-of-Zoid

2 жыл бұрын

Well, good quality will cost more, but Gibson's are not in that category by far, and only were until the early 70's. They have lived off their same frivolously ever since, and well, snake oil sells. (

@tball5677

2 жыл бұрын

@@Bob-of-Zoid I find that once you hit the 1500 dollar range they dont really get any better mechanically. Anything after that your paying for 10 tops and headstock logos, and legacy. I have just think prices on guitars has gotten ridiculous and the quality is the same as it was. I think if people are willing to pay it and that's what they want, it's their money. No judgement here.

Beautiful Explorer!

The Custom Order Pre-historic was a special order of around 100 or less that went to Japan. The "N" in the serial number stands for "Nihon". Randy L.

@Trog

2 жыл бұрын

That'd explain why they all show up in Japan! haha Did you get my last email?

What's the deal with all of the guitars in Japan?

That explorer is so sick

I like the black sg

Rumble seat is an hour something away Stunning inventory Be ready to pay

Personally, I reckon shoving actives in a Gibson is the ultimate in metalingus haha, Gibson's main issue is a constant refusal to evolve (yes of course I have a Les Paul which is totally stock thus making me a mild hypocrite)

@216trixie

2 жыл бұрын

Gibson tries, but people want the past. Remember those fancy active electronic models they got rid of by tractor crushing?