They say a broken/fixed headstock makes LP's sound better. Or does it?
@baabaabaa-yp2jh
Ай бұрын
@@nacuda9Mine does mate!!
@user-ij5ny6uc9f
Ай бұрын
@@nacuda9 I have heard it makes it stronger.
@ScottGailor
Ай бұрын
#teampickguard
@SeanOHanlon
Ай бұрын
And just like that, '91 Les Pauls went up in price on Reverb.
@baabaabaa-yp2jh
Ай бұрын
Like the spate of videos on Peavey Classic 50 and 30 amps... Prices have gone stupid as a result!! Creating the modern 59 bursts!?!
@richierick96
Ай бұрын
Bro I was literally thinking the same thing just now lmao
@yetimatzenightcat8702
Ай бұрын
I don't care, that doesn't affect the price of the Harley Bentons in any way 😂
@RC51Rod
Ай бұрын
Thankfully I knew this a long time ago and already have 4 from that era! I just didnt go blabbin off about it!
@masonsims8457
Ай бұрын
3 hours after this vid dropped I got ads on reverb all 91s
@9dewittk
Ай бұрын
Flame top- NO Pick guard Solid finish- Pick guard
@lovesgibson
Ай бұрын
Pretty accurate. I also feel that way with plain top bursts, they need the pick guard
@tabriel
Ай бұрын
Yet another industry folklore story to go along with the rest. You either dig your guitar or not.
@SeanOHanlon
10 күн бұрын
@@tabriel It's really not. If you ever are fortunate enough to play a '62 Stratocaster then you will immediately understand that some years are just much better than others.
@mangotango5988
Ай бұрын
Most players that have experience with Les Pauls already knew this. The good wood era is considered from 1990 to 1996.
@mohamedtlass3842
Ай бұрын
Some say it starts in the late 80s until around 2000 or so
@kevindominguez8042
Ай бұрын
I have a 93' studio and it's great, tried a 95' the same day I bought it and that one was meh, I think qc is a factor too
@MrSmiley1964
Ай бұрын
@@mohamedtlass3842 I have an '89 V that says you're on to something.
@Robbie63
Ай бұрын
I agree with Derek. The first thing I did with both my Les Pauls, was remove the pick guard.
@drock2313
Ай бұрын
This is the way!
@Dreyno
Ай бұрын
I much prefer it on. To each their own.
@mikesurel5040
Ай бұрын
I thought it was just me about pick guard 😂
@evangelistbrianbaker
Ай бұрын
Pickguards belong on solid color LPs and some bursts. But mostly not on Translucent finshes.
@timbraunmusic
Ай бұрын
@@evangelistbrianbaker Exactly!! Totally depends on the finish! : )
@Superjet113
Ай бұрын
Your thumbnail are 90% click bait now. I don't really want to click just top see if I want to watch or am interested in the product, lesson, or whatever it maybe. Don't get me wrong I have liked your channel for many years, but I sometimes avoid your video just because of the click bait thumbnails in my sub feed. You all can all flame away if you want too, I just don't like it, that's all. :)
@srh361
Ай бұрын
I've thought this same thing for awhile now about his thumbnails as well.
@Dzamora612
Ай бұрын
Dude has to make a living, you are watching free content and someone has to pay, the clickbait helps them keep the lights on. Y’all feel so entitled like you are paying a subscription or something like that
@mikey-dubs
Ай бұрын
Same, don’t mind supporting if the video makes sense.
@notonyourlife7939
Ай бұрын
But you clicked anyway, didn't ya? So as far as he's concerned, mission accomplished, lol. Congratulations on becoming an integral part of fueling the very thing you claim to despise. 🤣🤣👍
@Commtech72
Ай бұрын
Nah, you're actually right. Those clickbait titles are disappointing.
@mrredritehand
Ай бұрын
I like the pick guards on Les Pauls!
@oramos5886
Ай бұрын
No pick guard. I love the finish on the guitar.
@drock2313
Ай бұрын
Exactly
@birdsfabulous
Ай бұрын
My 1st les paul was given to me...92 wine red/gold hardware studio. Ebony board..changed plastics to cream....absolute rock monster!!. I would never sell it since it means so much...great guitar
@norseman61
Ай бұрын
Good choice. In my opinion, cream pickguards are a great complement to several different finishes. However with a beautiful flame top, I may consider removing the pickguard.
@swingarm2012
Ай бұрын
No pick guard on a les Paul!!! I agree with Derek. Something about a Les Paul, looks so much better without the pick guard.
@MrShadowofthewind
Ай бұрын
That is an ongoing discussion.
@Dreyno
Ай бұрын
I disagree. Liked the look when I was a kid but now I much prefer the guard on.
@thisdyingsoul76
Ай бұрын
I think it depends on the finishes. Solid colors... I would prefer the pick guard. Natural or transparent finishes, I like the no pickguard look.
@billyc6678
Ай бұрын
I absolutely despise pick guards. It makes no sense, why hide the wood. What’s the point of having one?
@Dreyno
Ай бұрын
@@billyc6678 To stop your finish getting scratched up by your pick and fingers. Pretty obvious.
@paternuin
Ай бұрын
As a 92 LP standard owner I can second that. It's the only Les Paul that remains at home, and I have had a bunch of reissues. Eveyone that plays it sees there's someting special to it
@Nugmania1
Ай бұрын
Hey you guys( Chunk reference “ The Goonies “, lol. Hometown boy makes good, probably the most decent person in the amp biz. Derek is never to busy to reach back out, in all my dealings with him. As always enjoying the channel, Ruderik
@investingingeorgia8853
Ай бұрын
My $300 sterling stays in tune
@deadweasel7942
Ай бұрын
So does my $190 Squier!
@muffinman1978
Ай бұрын
My friend has two dogs.
@Brett-yq7pj
Ай бұрын
So does my gibson faded
@shook9042
Ай бұрын
So does my 73 Les Paul. Just set them up correctly
@MrSmiley1964
Ай бұрын
@@muffinman1978 So do I!
@robertdavidtingstrom118
Ай бұрын
Paul Stanley of KISS has been singing the praises of 1990’s Les Pauls
@ludlow555
Ай бұрын
Good wood era years keep shifting. Keep hearing 87-89, 90-01, and it goes on. Oh, and I’m becoming a pickguard off kinda guy.
@andrewnicola4336
Ай бұрын
I bought a well loved 1991 sg standard in October. Was completely blown away by how well it stays in tune, sounds amazing. 1991 was definitely a good era for Gibson.
@stricknine8623
Ай бұрын
From an aesthetic standpoint,..I like the look of a Les Paul, both with or without a pick guard. For playing ? Personally, I absolutely need the pick guard. Otherwise, the relaxed fingers on my pick hand will travel a further distance to rest on the body of the guitar and inadvertently mute the high E or the B strings when it's a bad time for that.
@stricknine8623
Ай бұрын
@MBRMrblueroads Yes,.you are absolutely right. Oddly, there are a lot of people who like the idea of that. Musicians, particularly guitarists, are the only people I've seen that take this position. Nobody ever said,.."I can hardly wait till my new car gets dents and dings in it, and the paint fades, cracks and gets a lot of scratches in it. Or perhaps pay extra for one that already is in this condition while the same model is offered in perfect condition.
@bobbyarthur-yf3yf
Ай бұрын
The paul Stanley Gibson garage interview was all about his various 94 s as the magic year according to Paul and he has a couple as his main guitars
@teedzay
Ай бұрын
No wonder my ‘93 Les Paul is still top notch because of the good wood era. 👏👏👏
@meagainokay7673
Ай бұрын
No for les paul pick guard. Mine came with one but there was no way I was about to drill holes in the beautiful finish as it looks awesome. By the way, it never goes out of tune, even with old strings! It's about 20-ish years old now.
@whiterose7055
Ай бұрын
I have a '90 Les Paul Custom Sunburst (all original) that never had a pick guard installed that I bought back in 2009. It is a joy to play and is one of the best sounding I've owned in nearly 60 years I've playing. Is that in the good wood range?
@yetimatzenightcat8702
Ай бұрын
I think we can let that pass 😂
@2216sammy
Ай бұрын
1990 is a good wood year , I have a Standard from that year that sounds incredible.
@Siggy_Sour
Ай бұрын
Paul Stanley just mention this in his Gibson interview. All my Gibsons stay in tune cause im not a chode and can tune.
@JoeBaermann
Ай бұрын
Paul has a tech going over them, besides that he switches guitars between almost every song during a show. Both my Iceman’s stay in tune for more than one song out of the box, had a brand new 2016 LP Studio that didn’t, the auto tuning system on it had pretty bad tuners integrated, replacing them with standard Grovers did the trick, still annoying that Gibson doesn’t put more resources towards QC, there would be way less bad examples of new Gibsons ending up in YT videos if they did.
@leegollin4417
Ай бұрын
I think they are making some of their best Les Pauls right now.
@drock2313
Ай бұрын
I do agree that some of the new ones I have played feel great
@tblx2675
Ай бұрын
I have a ‘22 Les Paul Classic and it’s been solid. Sounds great and no tuning issues whatsoever.
@tblx2675
Ай бұрын
My ‘22 LP Classic has been solid. Sounds and plays great and no tuning issues at all.
@nebben01
Ай бұрын
I have a 2023 built Les Paul Modern with a AAA flame top in Seafoam Green. However I like a pickguard, especially on a Les Paul, because it gives me somewhere to rest my pinky while I'm playing, which, in turn, also gives me a reference point from which to be able to pluck whichever string I'm trying to hit with better precision. My solution was to buy a custom clear acrylic pickguard for my Les Paul. I think it looks great, it serves the purpose I want it for, and it doesn't cover up the beautiful top on my guitar! Oh, and with regards to your original point I agree I feel like my Les Paul modern is extremely well-built, it stays in tune, it sounds great and feels great to play. There are no QC issues that I've found. I currently own 5 guitars, 2 Gibsons, 2 PRS-es and an American Ultra Stratocaster. My LP is easily my #1. I also currently have a Novo Miris Custom build ordered. The Novo should be ready about January.
@6stringcodger450
Ай бұрын
Every Gibson stays in tune as much as any guitar with similar construction. Fix the binding at the nut or bridge and any tuning will take care of itself. BTW wood looks better than plastic any day, I have a box of pick guards off of all mine...just keep them in case someone cares when I sell the guitars.
@yammak2004
Ай бұрын
Not true
@AmiliaCaraMia
Ай бұрын
@@yammak2004I’ve had a similar experience as him. Most every Gibson I’ve owned works fine with a properly slotted nut
@yammak2004
Ай бұрын
@@AmiliaCaraMia with? You're a liar every Gibson I've owned even with a properly slotted nut goes out of tune because of slippage with the default tuner
@hansvandenhurk7497
Ай бұрын
Still have several Gibsons… with a good set up tuning is as good as with my US PRS’s…
@SamBrockmann
Ай бұрын
So, what you're telling me is, Gibson can't fix the binding for me at the factory? Ooooooof. Or here's an idea: Gibson can stop making shitty tuners!
@cgeraghty1000
Ай бұрын
I have a '90 Explorer in cherry that always confounded me why it just had this extra bit of mojo. I bought it around 98/99, very reasonable at the time.
@gtr1952
Ай бұрын
Well, I can confuse things more, maybe. LOL I'm 72, and I've been at this guitar thing a long time, mid-late 60's. I've sat at a bar and listened to old timers talk about tri-5 guitars, 58, 59, 60 LPB's (I know one is 60, it's their story). They say all those guitars were made from 1 train car worth of 'mahogany and maple'. Also, that wood was 100+ years old when the LPB's were made! Gibson, in their infinite wisdom, just left the remainder of it at Kalamazoo when they moved. Said it was "too heavy" to move. Story goes it was auctioned off. Part of it was made into "kits", build your own 59. LOL. That's where the "Max" LPB came from. A luthier named "Max" built out some Kits. Today, Max Bursts bring a lot of $$$$!! There is still rumored to be some Kits, Max's, and some of the actual wood out there still! Keep your eyes, ears and wallets open!! Also a good resource would be member of the old guard Norm Harris, of NRG. He had most of the "old guard" in the store talking LPB's for a video not terribly long ago. Maybe go through his playlist's to find it?? I remember they talked about Max Bursts. I had a chance to buy one ~12 years ago, for $20k. I balked the chance. I've been kicking myself ever since!! I do have this special set of pups though 8) One more thing, I found some Tone-Pro like bridges at a store, they have Teflon-alloy saddles. Since I started using them all my Gibsons stay in tune much better! Making sure the nut is back_cut, and lubed (pencil/ graphite) etc, is very important also!! The only marking(s) on the bridge, are on the back, in small casting, I think it says "GT-0186" on 1 bar, and "Pat Pend" on another. I paid $16 ea for the nickle ones and $20 each for the gold ones. I used them to make cigar box guitars before I knew how well they worked on guitars! LOL I bought 15 the first time, Ni and Au. I have more coming.. That's all I got today. Thanks, peace --gary
@darrennwalters5189
Ай бұрын
I’ve had a 91 studio, v, and junior. I can attest that the 95 lp standard I had was great. I still have a 93 les Paul special in tv yellow that is a lifer.
@Tekzel
Ай бұрын
I'm 100% never pick guard. Pick guards are ugly on any and all guitars. I have no strats, only super strats with no guards.
@dwainphillips
Ай бұрын
No pick guard on Les Paul
@chrissnyder9091
Ай бұрын
I have a 91 SG and it sounds amazing! The neck is the slim taper. But my "Bonnie" is NOT for sale.
@APMTenants
Ай бұрын
Slash says 1987 is the best year. I’ve also heard the early 2000s are the “good wood” years for the Custom Shop. Some claim early 80s Les Pauls are the money. Basically, if someone likes their own guitar, they will claim magic pixie dust is sprinkled on guitars from that year. I wouldn’t put much stock in any of those opinions.
@Dreyno
Ай бұрын
This. It’s all nonsense. Some guitars are better than others but it’s not decided by year of manufacture. Sometimes they’re just set up better. Sometimes they’re just played in and have the edges worn a bit. Sometimes it’s just personal preference.
@0001111000220
Ай бұрын
This should be the pinned comment.
@APMTenants
Ай бұрын
@JacobS-q7c I’m not describing wood at all. Murphy Lab guitars are just regular custom shop guitars with relicing.
@atltom331
Ай бұрын
No pickguard
@wiseguy9202
Ай бұрын
I have a 96 LP Studio and a 96 The Hawk, both have really nice dark and rich fretboards on them. But my favorites are still my 2020 Standard, my 2021 LP Raven, and my 2010 SG Classic. They're my go to's.
@PatPosse
Ай бұрын
Best Les Pauls I've ever played (and owned), '90 Custom, '89 Studio, '91 Custom.
@astro2069
Ай бұрын
No pick guard. Enjoy the beautiful wood grain, don’t hide it with a piece of plastic.
@johnteevan6819
Ай бұрын
No pick guards.
@angelasluyter3867
Ай бұрын
I love how candid they are in this video. Thank you!
@ruffrydazz2032
Ай бұрын
The good wood era lasted from 1990 until 2004 or so. Nothing about 91 that was particularly noteworthy.
@mohamedtlass3842
Ай бұрын
Late 80s were good as well
@peters6589
28 күн бұрын
I've heard something similar to this as well. How can the good wood era last for only 1 particular year? Doesn't make sense lol. I have a 2000 LP Standard and a 2001 LP Standard and both sound very good. Both have a nice weight to them as well (10 pounds +).
@emg8311
Ай бұрын
Pickguard yes! Also, I have a 91 standard and it’s basically the workhorse of my rig…one thing they are is heavy as a cinder block but none the less amazing
@jjulch
Ай бұрын
Pickguard off. I put the screws back in to prevent losing them. Had a 95 Les Paul, but I don’t like the thinner necks. While it claimed to be 50’s rounded, they are not 50’s chunky.
@rabbitinnh
Ай бұрын
No secret to me. I owned a bunch of Les Pauls, and the best one, easily is my 1994 centennial custom shop standard. 60s neck perfectly straight, easy to play, sounds great. I wish you hadn't made this video because I'm always on the lookout for mid-90s Les Pauls 😀
@StrumBelievable
Ай бұрын
Hey Derek! Great to see you! I've owned three Revv amps. The latest is the D40! Digging the vintage tone with all the modern amenities. Just trying to save up enough to buy the matching cab. Feel like making a random KZitemr a deal?!
@RevvAmps
Ай бұрын
Thank dude! Send me an email and we'll figure something out :)
@liquidsmokemustang1537
Ай бұрын
Les Paul and pick guard? If it’s a gold top or painted finish, yes to pick guard. If it’s a AA, AAA or AAAA flame or quilt w/transparent finish, NO pick guard. When they have a gorgeous grain, I would never cover it.
@mathiashelgesson1254
Ай бұрын
None of my Les Pauls have ever had the problem of not staying in tune. It’s all about how you setup your guitar. If you don’t know how, it won’t stay in tune and vice versa…
@Dreyno
Ай бұрын
Same. I have a Gibson Les Paul, a Gibson SG and a Tokai LP and all stay in tune as well as my Strat and Tele.
@shook9042
Ай бұрын
None of my Les Pauls have tuning issues. They're set up correctly
@voronOsphere
Ай бұрын
Great opening jam! Thanks, too!
@steveg.3022
Ай бұрын
My comment,too!
@BigDinnerBoy
Ай бұрын
Had an early early 90s les paul studio back in the day and the thing was amazing
@monmixer
Ай бұрын
no pickguard, gets in the way
@Low.Key.Music01
Ай бұрын
No pick guard on Les Pauls
@MrDevins
Ай бұрын
‘91 perhaps because Gibson was flush with cash and profitable, and that meant less cutting corners. 88 - 91 is when Gibson was enjoying high demand for the first time since the 70s. Joe Perry and Slash were all over MTV with Les Pauls and the glam metal scene with pointy guitars was cooling down.
@mohamedtlass3842
Ай бұрын
Most Gibsons born the same year as me are awesome !
@mattswannie6651
Ай бұрын
Nope. It’s because all of the good wood was in the one factory where all Gibson solid body guitars were made. They set up the Custom Shop shortly thereafter and all of the best wood went there.
@TheSeanCreagh
Ай бұрын
No guard fan here. And, probably an even more controversial take, no poker chip fan here too.
@frankhughes5702
Ай бұрын
Paul Stanley really loves the 94 les paul. He was talking about it on Gibson TV. His are custom shop though.
@bobgreenlee7852
Ай бұрын
2002-3 was great for Custom shop
@DanIvyOffical
Ай бұрын
I’ve come to hate the trope that Les pauls don’t stay in tune. I’ve had 6 and none of them have had tuning issues.
@AManCalledBiggles
Ай бұрын
And why only the LP? Almost all Gibsons use the 3-a-side headstock, granted there's a bit more friction than a straight string pull design but a correctly cut nut helps, why isn't it "don't buy a Gibson, they never stay in tune"? Gibson wouldn't be some of the most expensive guitars on the planet, used or new, if they NEVER stayed in tune?! I for one have no issues with my Epiphone guitars staying in tune with "cheap" import tuners per factory spec 😅
@bubkusjones
Ай бұрын
If your Les Paul isn't staying in tune, you're either stringing it incorrectly, or have a crappy nut.
@mr.h5788
Ай бұрын
Its a thing for a reason... I own 3 and 2 of them always struggle. I do my own set ups and out of my whole guitar collection, the LP's have the worst tuning stability. I love them all but it's annoying. Not having SS frets on a high end guitar is also annoying.
@JoeBaermann
Ай бұрын
@@bubkusjonesOr they sold them with an unstable autotuner system. Had to replace it with Grovers on a 2016 Studio to make it stay in tune for more than one song. Had to replace the titanium nut too, since it was slottet for light gauges, didn’t want to mess up that nut nor my tools. Thing is, for it’s price, any brand new Gibson should at least stay in tune regardless of which year it was build, even if that comes down to external suppliers, there even came a photo from QC inspection with it, my wild guess is that management just doesn’t give QC enough time with each guitar.
@rocktorrocks
Ай бұрын
Agreed! My Les Pauls hold tune well. Most times they just need a good set up I think.
@bldallas
Ай бұрын
While I get the concept of a “good wood” era of guitar fabrication, the fact a guitar “stays in tune” should be a given, provided it has decent tuners, a properly cut nut and decent string wraps on the tuning pegs.
@SamBrockmann
Ай бұрын
One would think the bare minimum is "stays in tune".
@drock2313
Ай бұрын
100% my 2006 les paul traditional does not stay in tune….
@Dreyno
Ай бұрын
@@drock2313Have you made sure the nut and bridge saddles are well cut? And what guitar are you comparing it to? They’ll never match a Floyd Rose equipped guitar for stability but my Les Pauls and SG are not worse than my Strat and Tele.
@bldallas
Ай бұрын
@@drock2313 put new tuners on it. If your tuners are fine, fold over a piece of 500 grit wet-dry sand paper and lightly polish the nut slots. Done.
@drock2313
Ай бұрын
@@bldallas I have changed the tuners, the bridge, and the nut. Have had a few Techs/luthiers try. The biggest issue is the neck
@TheWorstManOnEarth
Ай бұрын
Definitely pickguard ON. But just because I actually often need it to repose the ring finger on while playing.
@willnewsome6222
Ай бұрын
I never heard about the “good wood era”, but can definitely attest to how good my LP sounds/feels! I have a 91 Les Paul Standard that has some definite mojo. I bought it back in 1996 from a friend, sight unseen for $850 (he had 13 LP’s at the time, told him to pick one out to sell me). He loaded it with EMG’s, but within a month I put my SD JB in there and pulled out the neck pickup (no pick guard/one volume knob). Tons of shows and some refrets later it still rocks, and surprisingly stays in tune!!! Unfortunately the 91’s are now going to be up in price, but AWESOME video nonetheless🤣
@DanLacroix
Ай бұрын
I have a "team no pickguard since 1977" t-shirt. But really I'm on "team no les paul"
@aintmanyofusleft
Ай бұрын
Pickguard choice can also change with playing style. Sometimes I rest my pinky on it depending on what I'm playing.
@willsei
Ай бұрын
Team #nopickguard for me. I have a feeling everyone on Reverb with a '91 Standard listed is about to raise their prices...
@gioelevio1626
Ай бұрын
I don't want pickguards on my Les Pauls, I find that they look way more rock without pickguards.
@Claimjumper55
Ай бұрын
No pickguards on LP's. I have two 1991 guitars, a Fender American Strat and a Jackson Dinky XL Professional. They're both great.
@RevvAmps
Ай бұрын
#teamnopickguard for the win
@RaindoggTV
Ай бұрын
I’m a fan of the pick guard. It’s classic.
@robertparnagian8684
Ай бұрын
THE PICK GUARD ON A LES PAUL IS NOT NECESSARY BECAUSE IT IS AN ARCH TOP THAT SLOPES AWAY FROM THE STRINGS - AND - IT HIDES THE BEAUTIFUL FINISH UNDERNEATH
@scottmichael7178
Ай бұрын
i like the look of certain les pauls with pick guards, it really depends on what model and finish. Burst finishes and the bfg series look best without in my opinion, but they also sit right where i rest my finger sometimes and it throws me off lol. so i made a nice cut in mine where i can slide my fingers down and rest it on the pickup ring
@seanabbottband
Ай бұрын
Headstock break lol I’ve only heard that from Les Paul’s, you think after 20 to 30 years they would’ve figured that one out, I’ve never seen a fender Strat with a headstock break.
@jonathandigregorio4795
Ай бұрын
I have a 91 SG Special I bought brand new in 91. All black with 3 knobs. I knew nothing about guitars at the time just loved the sound. No pick guard by the way. Came like that. Anyway, a few people that do know something about guitars have played it and thought it was great. I love it too.
@richgreene5038
Ай бұрын
*shrug* I have couple les Paul's and and all of them are all pretty awesome sounding and feel great. I have zero issues with tuning or anything like that. I have no reason to buy into this "good wood" nonsense. I've played several norlin era gibsons that are allegedly trash and they sounded and played great. A great guitar is a great guitar.
@Freddhunterx
Ай бұрын
No pick guard, Derek is right
@RevvAmps
Ай бұрын
#teamnopickguard for the win
@jordanprysmiki5361
Ай бұрын
I think my 97 Goldtop is a good wood erra.. had the dumb green inlays replaced with historic makeovers. Makes the appearance look so much better
@richcarroll7510
Ай бұрын
I have a 93 standard i love it,Got it in 95 ,removed the pick guard and changed the tuners....Its still my main Guitar ,The neck is perfect
@jackmontano3698
Ай бұрын
It’s not a joke, early 90s Gibsons are actually awesome. I have two Les Paul studios in ebony and black with the ebony fretboard and they are actually awesome!
@Nils_Martin
Ай бұрын
I've got a 91 black Gibson Les Paul Custom that i've owned since 91, and it's one of the best guitars i've ever played.
@RevvAmps
Ай бұрын
I'm jealous, I have an 1980 Custom, but I want to get a 91 Custom :)
@johnhmaloney
Ай бұрын
I've always been pro-pickguard, when it comes to Les Pauls. But I think that's just because my iconic image of a Les Paul is Jimmy Page's Number One. If I'd grown up idolizing Slash or someone else who usually plays ones without a pickguard, I'd probably prefer that look.
@skratchmyazz-cf7fm
Ай бұрын
He also added that his 2006 V is possibly his best sounding guitar.
@sydwynd
Ай бұрын
I have a 97 Les Paul studio with a G string that won’t stay in tune to save its life. I put a string tree on it and it helps. Now my kid has it as it doesn’t hold a candle to my 80s Yamaha SG’s.
@ipythe68
Ай бұрын
Pick guard off every time on gibson les paul
@RevvAmps
Ай бұрын
#teamnopickguard for the win
@MrRoybob
Ай бұрын
I’m definitely team no pickgaurd. For the same reason. Why obscure the top? Or block the f-hole?
@RevvAmps
Ай бұрын
#teamnopickguard for the win
@jalanh.1777
8 күн бұрын
I have never played a Les Paul that would play in tune. Back in the 90’s some shit eating dog stole my main guitar, so I borrowed one of my cousin’s Les pauls to do some gigs. It was absolutely the worst guitar that I ever tried to play live. The tone was great but the intonation was all over the place. I took it to a great luthier named David Wallace who builds incredible guitars. He told me that there was nothing that he could do because the design of the guitar was the problem. I went to a local store and borrowed a used peavey tracer until my new guitar came in. I pick up Gibson guitars in stores all of the time and still find that they are still over priced great sounding boat anchors.
@jonjones655
Ай бұрын
Pickguard on!
@saddle8bag
Ай бұрын
Just say no to plastic crap covering up the pretty Les Paul cap. Those flamey things cost a lot of money.
@smartmammal9926
Ай бұрын
I do, admittedly, prefer NO pickguard...
@axeman7352
Ай бұрын
Remove the pick guard! I will say it again remove the pick guard. If you didn't hear me remove the pick guard
@yetimatzenightcat8702
Ай бұрын
What ? 😂
@RevvAmps
Ай бұрын
#teamnopickguard for the win
@bogse
Ай бұрын
I will never ever put pick guard to my Les Paul, its a major sin.
@SteveHatzman
Ай бұрын
Great now early 90’s Gibson prices are going to skyrocket. Thanks.
@aquilarossa5191
Ай бұрын
I have a mid 1990s Les Paul Studio. Ebony fingerboard. I dunno about good wood eras, but it definitely sounds great. It was just meant to be a stepping stone as I set out to replace all the guitar stuff i had sold, but it's so good that the Les Paul box is ticked, so I buy other stuff like SGs and an Explorer. Not skinny, but not fat? Between a 50s and a 60s neck? That's exactly like mine. A little fatter than I usually go for, but I suspect it's part of why it sounds so good.
@tone9930
Ай бұрын
Yeah, pick guards on LP' s are cool.
@mr.c8033
Ай бұрын
That's exactly what I got; '91 LP Studio, gorgeous checked Blonde finish with gold hardware all over it, weighs a ton. Stunningly beautiful and it freaking screams, Over the years I've curiously checked prices on the '91 and always said to myself these are waaaaay undervalued.
@xtian1
Ай бұрын
Pick guard ON!
@rjramone4051
Ай бұрын
The nature finish on a Les Paul without a pick guard looks amazing. The standard burst with a pick guard looks iconic. IMO
@nebben01
Ай бұрын
I use a clear acrylic pickguard on my Les Paul Modern.
@Joe.Shmo.Eskimo
Ай бұрын
Pickguard depends on the top. I have a Les Paul with a solid finish so I left the pickguard on. I have another with a little bit flame under the guard so I took it off so I can see it. It just depends.
@joeyatkins1504
Ай бұрын
You guys should do more videos together this was great!! And for the record no pick guard.😂
@jmangi6221
Ай бұрын
I agree with Robert, keep the pickguard on.🤘🎸
@RevvAmps
Ай бұрын
booooo
@scottsennsibaugh885
Ай бұрын
The pick guard protects the finish. I see how scratched up my pickguard is and know the finish would be gone there. Pick guard on for sure, I have 4 Les Paul's and they all have the pick guard on. Plus I like to rest my fingers on it.
@jcburger733
Ай бұрын
Fabulous video. Very informative with a lotta joking too.
@ancientsouloutdoors4088
Ай бұрын
I've removed every pickguard on every LP! It covers up that beautiful finish. No pickguards on LPs!
@RevvAmps
Ай бұрын
#teamnopickguard for the win
@CorbenEdward
Ай бұрын
Pickguard .... depends on the Les Pauls I have 2, one with a pickguard and one without. The one without it doesn't have the holes!
@simmonphoenix3206
Ай бұрын
93 les Paul studio with the ebony board. It’s a phenomenal player my number two guitar.
@geraldrauch1701
Ай бұрын
1990 "limited colours" edition and 1996 goldtop in the house...pickguard on the goldtop only...cheers all!!!
@adamwahler3925
Ай бұрын
I just found out two weeks ago that the Les Paul Studio I inherited from my brother five years ago is a 91’ January 10, 1991. It needs a lot of work though original tuners are hosed has some Grover tuners on it amongst other things
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