Trogly you should document the Dickey Betts Redtop LP. RIP Dickey Betts

@IsmailsGuitarWorld

13 күн бұрын

oh wow he passed away today... unbelievable... RIP Dickey Betts

@oceantree5000

13 күн бұрын

Bon’anima to the fallen master

@MarkTurner-vs7uc

13 күн бұрын

I agree.

@kearneydillon4803

13 күн бұрын

I also agree. Lets see the Trogsters love of Dickey!!

@hkguitar1984

13 күн бұрын

RIP Mr. Betts, such a solid performer and great Artist. Agreed, a review of the Dickey Betts model would be great.

This is how a new guitar should look! No aging, no dings or dents, just a beautiful finish! Well done Gibson!

@srh361

13 күн бұрын

Of course that's your opinion

@Matthew-qk1xi

13 күн бұрын

I agree! That whole relic Murphy lab stuff is a scam why oh why would you pay price plus premium for someone to mess up your new guitar, no thanks.

@tinystar3010

13 күн бұрын

I agree Matthew. Plus just think how trashy those Murphy Labs will look once they get their true 50 years of aging on top of their pre-aging. I don't mind a road worn weathered guitar, but something about faking wear just never looks right. Especially not for the horrendous premiums they add on to it.

@Matthew-qk1xi

13 күн бұрын

@@tinystar3010 ditto! I've aged my Les Paul by playing, at home and show after show and banging on the drummers cymbals scraping on mic stands and it's got a story and still plays and stays in tune, same for my Strats and any guitar i have you bond with them THAT'S how a relic job gets done by playing!

@vladdy3089

13 күн бұрын

Couldn’t agree more! The artificial aging of a very expensive and beautiful guitar should be/is a crime. There’s no story, no history. Just a damaged/scratched up very expensive piece of wood. I was about to purchase an R9 that I thought looked phenomenal until I realized it was lightly aged. Ended up buying a supreme in trans ebony and a standard 60s unburst instead, and honestly, couldn’t be happier! Had they left that R9 undamaged with all the bs aging then I would have gotten that but I’m not buying my guitars for the aged look, I buy them as a piece of art that I want to look as new as possible. Let me do my own aging of the guitar with the time I spend playing it and enjoying it.

4:56, that top is absolutely Book-Matched. It starts out that looking at the right-hand side is actually the bottom of the left-hand side's grain/figuring, the LH is a negative of the RH side, that is how it starts out when the top maple blank is sawed down the middle, folded open and glued. Then, after it has been glued to the top of the mahogany body the top needs to be carved back to make the "Dish" and "Belly" of the Les Paul's carved top. When carving the top more wood grain is removed from the maple cap/blank, originally the LH and RH sides where the opposite of the other, however, when you sand the maple top to produce the curve you actually sand wood away from the spot the tops used to match. It's possible to have perfectly matched sides and then have the grain fall off/less figuring during sanding as the grain lines diverge from their original look. Austin needs to take a Tour of the Gibson USA Factory. 👍

@tinystar3010

13 күн бұрын

Agreed. I was thinking that looked like a perfect book matching too. And your explanation perfectly describes why the curvature has slightly less match to it. How deep the quilt effect goes can vary, and sometimes carving wood off will do that. Spot on HK!

@ScottsGuitar

13 күн бұрын

yep. the "non-book matched" approach only applies to RI's because, history n stuff.

@hkguitar1984

13 күн бұрын

@@tinystar3010 👍 Also, much depends on the piece of wood itself as sometimes the figuring isn't as deep, part of the trade-off when using rare woods to make 1000s of guitars. Austin really should visit the Gibson plant. In one of the tour videos it was stated that some of the Custom Shop Historic Les Pauls' purposely have mismatched tops so as to replicate the practice from the early days of building the Sunburst Standards when they transitioned from Goldtops to the cherry bursts tops.

@hkguitar1984

13 күн бұрын

@@ScottsGuitar Exactly, the '57 - '58 transition period when they changed from Goldtops to Burst finishes.

@ChrisShortyAllen

13 күн бұрын

Why do they cut the maple in half? What is the advantage?

Nice top. There is no excuse for "tooling marks" on the fretboard of a guitar that is priced at over $2000.00! ...or any other exterior blemishes.

RIP Dickey Betts :/

I so badly want them to make a purple burst SG

I like the purple and blue both!

Sweet axe, Congratulations and rock on Tracy! RIP Dickie Betts 😢

Hard to call that a quilt top.

Guitar Centre… The place to go to get a “brand new” guitar that is aged by every person that walks in the door!!

@nbenning25

13 күн бұрын

“GC aged” … Cheaper than a Murphy Labs relic!

@jonathanhudak2059

13 күн бұрын

If it's a special order it doesn't go out in the store for the general public to touch.

Why can't Gibson redesign the pick guard so that when it is removed it doesn't leave a hole in the top? Why not use some kind of system so it screws to the side of the pickup surround or something?

@me-iq1vb

13 күн бұрын

Yo, I hate that little hole too

@huangss00

13 күн бұрын

They'll charge and extra $200 bucks for that feature!

@ChrisShortyAllen

13 күн бұрын

Invent something then.

@markelliott5151

13 күн бұрын

That’s where “THAT” Sound/Tone comes from… The “worm-hole” lol

@chriscarol4965

13 күн бұрын

Because 99% of guitarists don’t like changes.

LOVE that colour..😊😊😊

That's an awesome top it would be cool with black plastics and no pickguard nonetheless beautiful Les paul 👍👏🤘

Guitar Center where the warped necks are included at no extra cost.

Purple Quilt is pretty in the sunlight! Great example Tracy. 50s necks are good for when your bat breaks, 60s necks are good for playing guitar.

I unironically love the top of the Guitar Centre stock image

Congratulations Tracy on your beautiful new purple Les Paul! That's one sharp looking and good sounding guitar!

It's more likely a wide flame than quilt for me. Maybe a teardrop burst with same colour hue, lighter purple on center and darker transparent purple for the burst, back and neck would looks better(for me). Btw, the switch tips looks so amber, almost orange, kind of off from other plastic parts

Not sure these work with the gold knobs and amber switch, same with the ocean blue one from AMS, this needs black, and the blue needed clear or white. I just found out Sweetwater has an exclusive PRS SE Custom 24-08 with a quilt top in faded blue burst. Not available right now. (Remember the 24-08 gets different pickups, not just the extra switches).

Great looking guitar. Congratulations to Tracy.

That is a gorgeous guitar. If i needed one of those for sound i'd go for it. Something you mentioned in this video did raise a question though. You said the 60s standards came with Grover tuners. I've been interested in a 68 LPC re-issue and it comes with the waffleback tuners instead of Grovers. Do you know what the history on that is?

That is a beautiful guitar I hope they enjoy it 🤘

beautiful guitar. i like the black back personally on this purple one. id like to have this one

I like that wide flame purple top. I think the flame is subtle and elegant, and it shows many shades of purple.

Why do Gibson insist on drilling holes in the top for the pick guard , It should be 100% left up to the buyer

Nice tutorial, thank you..

Beautiful purple finish on this one. I have a question about the "case candy". They include, like most manufacturers do, a silica packet to absorb moister. But since the lack of moisture promotes fret "sprout" you'd think they'd exclude these packets, don't you think? It might not be a problem in short term use, but sometimes a guitar could sit on a warehouse shelf for years before it's pulled.

Beautiful purple Les Paul! I want a purple one now.

Love the purple. Looks like a wide flame top instead of quilt, but still gorgeous

Would love to see this guitar in a Deluxe configuration!

Guitar Center should have order them with black plastics and gold hardware, thats the winner combination with purple and red finishes IMO.

Beautiful instrument 🇦🇺🎸

Purple back sides and back of the neck would be sweet. Wouldn't be much harder than just black. Bit of purple dye then clear gloss.

I’d like to see a natural mahogany back like PRS does.

Pickguard doesn't bother me but I would have gone teardrop shape and black plastics. I am loving the purple burst trend going on right now.

Truly, GC does sell a 50s quilt top

Bats in flights is impossible to find

@jamesgroat5992

13 күн бұрын

Trogly do you think Gibson Custom Shop would make a bat in flight M2M?

@hkguitar1984

13 күн бұрын

Good Question (M2M building a Bats in Flight). I've often wondered why we never see a highly figured all mahogany SG! M2M figured mahogany SG with the Rust Finish, or even a figured mahogany '54 Custom in the same Rust Color.

@thomaskinne2357

13 күн бұрын

Bat's in flights?

@hkguitar1984

13 күн бұрын

@@thomaskinne2357 Yeah, a cool quilt top Les Paul w/pearloid bat inlays on the fingerboard.

@jamesgroat5992

12 күн бұрын

@@hkguitar1984 the ultimate les paul

Cool guitar. If they had these with a 50’s profile I’d consider it.

Those are gorgeous

Hi mate, could you please tell me if the Gold hardware bridge, tailpiece, screws etc on certain Gibson's are actually Gold plating ?

@joermnyc

13 күн бұрын

Yes, it’s plating, pretty sure a solid gold bridge wouldn’t be able to withstand string tension.

@butchmuir447

13 күн бұрын

@joermnyc is it actually Gold though or something else like brass?

@papasmamas1

13 күн бұрын

You mean real gold plating? I dont think so, I dont know exactly what it is but is "gold colour metal paint" for the plating, not actual gold.

sup trogly, you ought to suggest to gibson to do a full black and white teardrop burst on a standard, neck sides and back, i think it would be so to the point, it would sell

I ❤ Guitar Center

@KimmyJimmel69

12 күн бұрын

Gay

what did the custom shop do to their photos cant tell colors on any of them other than the names they give them

Do these have nickel or chrome hardware?

Needs gold and black for that colour.

Hate they've done Purple again. Only because i've got a Placid Purple 2015 Traditional 😂 Looks incredible 💜

GC is the place to go when you need something ! They don't have in stock !

Purple burst is the new silverburst 😂

Very nice.

They do look nice

@Trogly. HA HAAAA!!!! Much needed early morning laughter with the PU and picture of the person plugging his nose!!!!! Set the tone for the rest of my day!!!!!

That’s not a quilt top.

60s Std sell waaaaay better than 50s.,, At least here in Spain where maybe people aren't as tall or big and maybe their hands are just smaller. I think it also may have to do with many people that are able to afford Std LPs being usually older, it's their dream guitar from when they were young but maybe they haven't played for years and a 60s neck just feels easier. I also preffer a wider neck but it's just the way it is.

I am in Australia and was looking into your services, out of curiosity what on average is your postage cost to Australia minus your $250 fee please. Just a ballpark figure so I can see if its worth it to buy over there or not. Thanks mate

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Make sure you don't get a used customer return with missing bits. Guitar Center are notorious for doing that.

I always love the 400V capacitors on a device that generates a small fraction of 1V in energy. You can't convince guitarists that those stupid orange drop capacitors are massive overkill for the application.

Apparently, they changed the stock photo since you shot this, which ironically I only found out because I thought the original one was actually absolutely stunning and very unique.

@Trog

12 күн бұрын

That they did. However, I first noticed it just a few hours before this video went live

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Sweet Les Paul. You picked a good one!!! Btw, Guitar Center needs to put you on the payroll. I'm pretty sure you just sold out all of their current stock single handedly. 🤗😄😉

No more baby photo lol. Pretty bad when most chibsons have cleaner pickup routes than a Gibson

That's a pretty top.

purple tiger

I don't think 50's necks get the love they deserve. Of course as people continue to refer to them as "base ball bats ...", the huge unplayable neck inference is unavoidable. I have an '05 R8 that is a joy to play. Doesn't feel like a Louisville Slugger at all. Not even close.

Yes it should be gold hardware on both of those quilt tops. Much richer look to the purple or blue.

Back in the day, a Gibson was a Gibson and a Fender was a Fender. They didn't offer a dozen versions, with various quality levels and features of a particular model, and the quality was consistent. Only privately owned music store had the instruments, where you could play what you would buy. I liked that sales approach better.

@russelw.6288

13 күн бұрын

Ok boomer

You can only get this at Guitar Center huh? You being, you? Ha! I think we need to see a more, in depth review of this guitar? What's that fretboard made of?

It's nice that Gibson is making some alternate colors available to buyers. But why make people jump through hoops to get at them? To my eye, this is a color that Gibson should be making an option for EVEIRYTHING!!

$3,000 for a gibson. The worlds gone mad.

I'll never buy at guitar center ever again the was selling a DEAN vasgasnash for $1398 when it's 800 with shipping and handling from the company

Literally never seen a Gibson worth the price

This is why I like Sweetwater. I can look at exactly what I’m buying

What about the wiring? 60's have modern wiring. Big difference that gets conveniently omitted.

Watching Trog’s videos has put me off the idea of buying a Gibson. If there’s such a large difference between Gibson USA and the Custom Shop, perhaps there _isn’t_ very much difference between the Epiphone I _have_ and Gibson USA.

Wander how those are going to age

GLUED NECK JUST SAY NOOOO FOR HEAVENS SAKE!!

No thx ceezae!

Trog is up in there

I would not ,buy a guitar with the same resistance in the pu,s i want [ne regular and one hot

I just hate the stupid line down the front of the guitar

Howdy everyone!!

Not much quilt going on there.. I’d be disappointed.

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Sorry, just not worth $2500-$3000

@cromBumny

13 күн бұрын

Do you think Any Gibson is worth 2500.00?

New Fender Tom Delonge Starcaster when?

Very late.....

Put an mvave mini universe pedal on there and and that baby would sound super?

Trogly is my favorite guy! I like to think of him while working out

@mikebennett7261

13 күн бұрын

Really? I'd rather think about Marilyn Chambers...

@iancurrie8844

13 күн бұрын

Working out your what?

@michaelpacinus242

13 күн бұрын

@@mikebennett7261 the bepis

@Mickcotton

13 күн бұрын

I’m sure he’ll work out w/ you 🌈

@michaelpacinus242

13 күн бұрын

@@Mickcotton if he doesn’t I’m going to fucking scream