Happy Birthday to Les Paul! Tonight was Review 2 in Celebration of Him. We will see you tomorrow at 7pm EST for Special Review #3 🟢Shop My Sale on My Website: www.troglysguitarshow.com 🔴Reverb: reverb.com/shop/troglys?_aid=growsumo&gs_partner=Trogly ❓Private Help Sessions: troglysguitarshow.com/help-appraisals/
@hkguitar1984
Жыл бұрын
Congrats Austin, such a beautiful find, both times! It was destiny that it ended up in your collection. Question, the carved Spruce top, is it a solid thick spruce top that is carved like a traditional Les Paul's maple cap, or is it constructed similar to a traditional Jazz/Arch Top with the thinner Spruce that requires bracing (similar to an acoustic guitar construction)? The darker burst that is on this guitar is the type which is my all-time favorite, that instrument is such a work of art. Again, congrats and thank you for sharing it with us.
@jonlennon3348
Жыл бұрын
I hate you for teasing us with the Wes Paul. I am just kidding. Its one of the most beautiful les paul type guitars I have ever seen. You are the right person to own it. God Bless.
@stepvanjoe3469
Жыл бұрын
Man oh man love it’s tone Austin awesome score! Even with the gain cranked it does it thing very nicely.
@adammkoss
Жыл бұрын
There are a few photos where Wes had the pickup flipped around - pole pieces on the bridge side - which theoretically would brighten the time a little bit. For some reason I thought it always looked boss AF, as if Wes had a secret or knew something we didn't (he knew lots of things that we mere mortals did not). Love that WP - Long live Wes!
@david25876
Жыл бұрын
I wish I had a Wes Paul.
@brittboyette461
Жыл бұрын
That's a sweet sounding jazz box. Those strings definitely help with obtaining those jazz tones.
@eddiejr540
Жыл бұрын
If the guitar thing doesn’t pan out, Trogly could always be a Bible salesman 🤣
@mikeheidenberg2848
Жыл бұрын
Very intriguing model! And I love the way the truss rod cover incorporates both their signatures - the “Wes” looks like Montgomery’s handwriting and the “Paul” (of course) looks like Les’s.
@jukeboxjohnny2112
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely gorgeous piece!! To my eye with all the beautiful binding including around that awesome looking guard it would look better with a white pickup ring. I know Wes had a black one on his but.. either way this is just beautiful.
@CR33TE11
Жыл бұрын
Wes is buried just a few miles from where I grew up in the same cemetery as Scrapper Blackwell both true legends
@MacedoinaChoirs
Жыл бұрын
I love that. Wes is one of my favorite Jazz Guitarist.
@wadeguidry6675
Жыл бұрын
I love endoscope viewing. Its like exploring an abandoned building.
@jonathanhudak2059
Жыл бұрын
This is a beautiful guitar, so cool! Loved the way you did tonight's episode with the period style clothes. A nice classy touch 👌 sounds great too!
@Daverotherham
Жыл бұрын
Spruce v maple is not a cosmetic choice. They have very different acoustic properties. Maple was used on the original Les Pauls because it has a hard, bright tone ant the mahogany part was only to reduce weight. Spruce is used on good acoustics because its flexibility and elasticity gives it a a very full tone. Even with roundwounds this would sound more like a classic jazz box than a lightweight Les Paul
@ianson3
Жыл бұрын
Full props for playing Montgomery-style and for the 60s jazz cat clothes!
@Calbertone
Жыл бұрын
If that is not a keeper I don’t what one is! This will sound great with roundwounds as well
@Mark-vv1dy
Жыл бұрын
You asked why they don't make spruce top les pauls - it's because spruce is a softwood, and dings extremely easily. Maple isnt just a hardwood, it's one of the harder hardwoods out there. People probably wouldn't be happy with how much more easily the spruce would ding. Its enough work as it is trying to keep a Gibson finish looking nice.
@RTmolo
Жыл бұрын
Although constructed with a maple top, two PAF humbuckers and an ABR bridge, that guitar is a kissin' cousin to the Gibson Pat Martino Custom Signature which was a regular (although limited) production model in that same time period. Interesting that it's got a "Florentine" moniker. Pat once told me that when Gibson was discussing the design with Pat, he told them that he wanted "something like a semi-hollow Les Paul, with a Florentine cutout."
@danpritchett5617
Жыл бұрын
I've been doing guitars for 58 years. And Gibson guitars and especially Les Paul guitars are my favorites. I now have 4 Les Paul guitars. But I've never before heard of this guitar, before.
@jerrycsh612
Жыл бұрын
This thing is super cool. As a jazz dabbler, this makes a les paul a lot more attractive to play, especially since it’s lighter. Those L5 looks are killer to boot. Biggest issue will be having no place to anchor my elbow like on a proper hollow body. You got me with that roundabout lick! I want to hear the ending part of that some time!
@WilliamHaisch
Жыл бұрын
Now that’s a sharp axe! I am digging this setup! Especially the flat wound strings!
@picksalot1
Жыл бұрын
Yeah, that is a seriously good guitar. Thin body archtops with flatwound strings blend a lot of cool features into one awesome music making machine. Congrats!
@SunsetPunk
Жыл бұрын
If you storing the pickguard off the guitar, then screw it down to a piece of flat wood so it doesn't shrink og warp!
@ChrisShortyAllen
8 ай бұрын
That will prevent nothing. The wood might shrink for one.
@MuscleCarLover
Жыл бұрын
I'm surprised how bright it is with only a neck pickup, a nice rounded tone. Also, I only knew of Music Zoo having Les Pauls with just the neck pickup. This is a really interesting piece that I'm sure deserves a place in your museum
@bluesrockguitaristmikesall2708
Жыл бұрын
This name idea has so much potential.Surprised Henry didn't have a tribute to the Loch Ness Monster yep "The Ness Paul".
@wadeguidry6675
Жыл бұрын
Now I want one.
@jonathanhudak2059
Жыл бұрын
Lol!
@rockdaddy2168
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely gorgeous. I love Wes Montgomery. What a great talent.
@danielmargolis3210
Жыл бұрын
Wes was the best of the best. I’ve been listening to his music forever. Highly recommended!
@steveparish9210
Жыл бұрын
Definitely one of the coolest guitars you've ever featured, and I love Wes
@philcorymusic
Жыл бұрын
I love your show, your Museum will be a must see! Any time frame for it?
@jonscudder759
Жыл бұрын
Very cool and unique guitar! Sounds like a keeper for Trogly!
@vadenk4433
Жыл бұрын
Spruce is a very soft wood and incredibly lightweight. I'm sure that's why Gibson doesn't use it on electrics. Also even highly figured spruce is tame by maple standards. And highly figured spruce is rare. Look at all the golden era Martin and Gibson acoustic guitars and you rarely see any figure in them & they were both using prime spruce back then. My 68 Hummingbird has a little bit of "chatoyance" in its top, but its nothing to write home about
@Time-Trvlr
Жыл бұрын
spruce seems to be a very soft wood and it easily finish checks as the wood expands and contracts with humidity.
@TheChef470
Жыл бұрын
What a special guitar with a character all it's own......love it !
@scottdavidson6066
Жыл бұрын
That single-note run around 17:30 was sick! You can hear the hollow body in the notes.
@thatmarchingarrow
Жыл бұрын
17:36 wasn't expecting Yes, but I'd never complain about that
@adambomb5000
Жыл бұрын
I am surprised they did a control cavity at all. Seems like they could have gone through the F hole.
@michaeldean4704
Жыл бұрын
I WANT ONE! Sadly it would be waaaaay beyond my budget. (Are ya listening Epiphone?)
@danpritchett5617
Жыл бұрын
If someone wants a small jazz box, here ya go!
@jr2904
Жыл бұрын
Maybe another company can do something similar without getting sued
@johngoodman9380
Жыл бұрын
Nice tone and playing. Special guitar for sure.
@2dazetake
4 ай бұрын
Hope they bring back this model, one pickup guitars are hot right now, and who doesn't want one of these,lite weight and absolutely beautiful.
@jr2904
Жыл бұрын
This reminds me I haven't listened to Wes Montgomery in a long time, I need to give my couple of albums a listen. I got so lucky to get two of his vinyl records for like, $5.
@stratman1021
Жыл бұрын
I also thought of Elmer Fudd when I saw the title. lol! Sweet guitar!
@timothyvaher2421
Жыл бұрын
Excellent discovery for those of us who'd no idea of a Montgomery & Paul relationship! Of course knowing of each their contributions is academic. And a Wes Paul is a Gem 💎. Trog your knowledge is unmatched and will teach us for decades! Thanks 🙏
@ripley7t429
Жыл бұрын
This particular one has great tone. I believe it is the guitar itself and not the strings. One thing I noticed with these is that if you have any technique issues when playing, you will hear it. Had a few 335's like that as well. I think there is something special with this one T.
@snapfinger1
Жыл бұрын
Ideal jazzbo for smaller players. Your tailor let you down. You should be in a custom fitted sharkskin Armani.
@AnthonyGoombots
Жыл бұрын
Happy birthday Les Paul and thank you for inventing the solid body guitar in the Epiphone factory 1939 - 41..if not for you and Epiphone there would be No Gibson Les Paul today period!..Also I would Add that Les Paul played Epiphones especially recoding from the early 1940s to the end of the 1950's..when he was under contract with Gibson..Gibson eventually to him to stop and when his contract ended with Gibson he started playing both epiphone and Gibson Live I should know saw him in March of 2009..
@basanova3382
Жыл бұрын
Looks a lot like my 1960 ES-125T and 1966 ES-125TDC.
@joermnyc
Жыл бұрын
Shocked they went for the full size humbucker instead of one of those jazz minis that attaches to the end of the neck.
@jonkerr2050
Жыл бұрын
Those flat wound string have a very distinctive tone, especially when you were playing with your fingers.
@danmc_2783
Жыл бұрын
Hey Austin, great vid, nice axe! To me, those marks on the side of the guitar look like finish checks caused by moisture. it doesn't really look like there's, for example, been a bit of wet cloth resting against the side or that would likely show under blacklight too and it it had been kept in an overly humid environment generally I'd expect to see more of it on the guitar. I can only guess and maybe say that as that is the upper side of the guitar as you hold it, then perhaps it has been sweated on during long playing sessions/gigs and sweat might 'pool' in that area
@matthewf1979
Жыл бұрын
If you really want to trip, put flats on a Tele. I went through a phase recently of trying all kinds of stings/types/brands/materials etc.
@JohnnyArtPavlou
Жыл бұрын
Isn’t that what Tim Lerch does?
@frankwebster9110
Жыл бұрын
I love it! Classy and warm in looks and sound!
@ralpherl5657
Жыл бұрын
Trogly is dressed like that kid that does fast food reviews
@jr2904
Жыл бұрын
This is, running on empty, foood reviews. Report of the week lol
@johnburns5783
Жыл бұрын
You never mentioned what style of bridge it has 😉😉
@dirktucker77
Жыл бұрын
Dude! That guitar is really cool. Hey have you ever done a show on the GC exlusive LP Traditional Pro V's? I feel like there is not enough reviews and inforative videos on these at all. I just bought a used transparent black one and i think it's awesome. That color alone is what drew me in but the tonal options are amazing. The tradbucker pickups?? Really no info on them. The A-sym neck is really good but seems like nobody talks about these at all. Anyways i think it would be an excellent informational video that would do these models some real justice. Thanks for all your hard work on bringing us the world of Gibson.
@russellzauner
Жыл бұрын
What a beautiful thing to have. Time to do a taped/flats string shootout!
@teslapete4461
Жыл бұрын
how does it sound acoustically?
@finaljesus
Жыл бұрын
props for playing in this episode with a suit beautiful guitar
@TrueManCrowyote
Жыл бұрын
Congrats on getting into the jazzbox world. I think you could open up a whole new niche in your collecting and evaluations if you make this a consistent thing. For many of us, the only Gibsons we only give a real damn about are the hollowbodies and semi-hollows. For much of their history it's where Gibson stood out and pioneered new sounds and innovations in guitar design, but you're gonna need much deeper pockets. :)
@stop736
Жыл бұрын
Trogly this is is one beautiful guitar and I really do hope you can hold on to it for yourself. These don’t come around all that often from what I’ve read about them. Plus they got such an amazing vibe to them. Either you fight someone for it and keep it. Or you put your head on the chopping block! Only options. 🤣🤣. Really is a beautiful piece of art…that you can even play! That’s what I love about guitars. They’re works of art and they even isn’t the most important thing about a guitar!
@wesmitchem825
Жыл бұрын
Wes Paul? I thought I built the only Wes Paul it's not a hollow body has one pickup in the bridge one volume knob and a cs giddy psycho box distortion unit in it.i still haven't finished it the action needs fixed and the intonation and I got a better pickup for it a Seymour Duncan and I'm not exactly sure where I put the ground wire with the distortion unit added
@timecop808
Жыл бұрын
Can you do anything to fix the stand rash on this? it's so minor I had to rewind the video to even see it. Beautiful guitar thanks for sharing.
@mikecarbone828
Жыл бұрын
Salutations Austin! I’m happy for you that you were able to obtain an example of a Wes Paul for your collection! It’s a beautiful instrument, it’s too bad that Gibson doesn’t make a whole line of spruce top Les Paul Florentine’s for those of us that would like an instrument like this, without us having to put in special order. Thank you for sharing your experience and posting these videos! Please have an excellent and awesome day! ☀️✨🎸
@wooferdevlin3571
Жыл бұрын
Haha, June Fools' Day. Oh, I googled it - real. Is the suit gonna' be a thing for the tribute week? I like the jacket and tie came off for the demo, cat is all business. How(e) you gonna' top this?! 🤔
@rudolphpyatt4833
2 ай бұрын
This…I remember hearing about this, and the Florentine, in the late nineties. This is The One: I use my LPs for jazz and related styles, strung with .012 -.053 flatwounds and I seldom use distortion or overdrive. I wonder if the Gibson Custom Shop can still make these. I feel a GAS attack coming on…
@buzzstankos8532
Жыл бұрын
Hey Trogly - I know it’s not your level guitar, but wonder if you ever did a review of Gibson Tribute Special P90’s?
@bassplayersayer
Жыл бұрын
I would put a piece of felt under the tail piece to protect the top!!!! Rock on...or Jazz on!!!
@papasmamas1
Жыл бұрын
This gonna be a sweet treat to watch for later. Glad to see an archtop style guitar in your channel. Wes Paul, 😂😂
@blodpudding
Жыл бұрын
Have you reviewed the 2014 Les Paul "All Wood" yet? The flame maple neck without veneer and maple binding is pretty cool. That and that B-bender telecaster inspired Les Paul from around the same time would be interesting to see.
@Trog
Жыл бұрын
Not yet but one day for sure
@rockinrob2004
Жыл бұрын
Are you dressed up tonight in honor of Les Paul's 108th birthday? Wes, don't bring me down....spruce! ;p
@clarkbabin9799
Жыл бұрын
Was going to pick on you yesterday about your holy Trogley T shirt yesterday but nice touch doing the suit today. Oh and no reeason to feewl embawised. Th÷ tail piece on this guitar is bery similar to the tail piece on my Casino? It even has a diamond on the top side of it. There's just something about running the camera inside a hollow body or semihollow body that reminds me of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre interior scenes. Never been much of a fan of flat wound strings except on an acoustic.
@donmilland7606
Жыл бұрын
Nice little WES tribute!
@musicmnw1982
Жыл бұрын
I use flat-wound 10/48's with 490R/498T's. Sounds great.
@brittenmusic6923
Жыл бұрын
A hair in the (f)innish, a rabbit in the (f) hole.😊
@JohnnyArtPavlou
Жыл бұрын
Hare
@duanewelsh5611
Жыл бұрын
That is really sweet! Never heard of it but love it.
@MusicAuthority-b9r
Жыл бұрын
At first I thought you were trying out you're Elmer Fudd impression? untill I got further into the video about this unique guitar. I agree it does have a nice growl on the lower notes. that is a unique guitar it definitely belongs in you're museum.
@buzzstankos8532
Жыл бұрын
Congratulations Austin… That is a real GEM! Great trip across the bench and it sounds amazing…. Thanks for another cool video… Wes and Les were both major Bosses!
@jimmychops
Жыл бұрын
That guitar is very pretty. I really one day want to get a les paul of some dort
@rexrathtar3893
Жыл бұрын
The jazz tones sounded good. Tie/collar interface needs some work, but bonus marks for making the effort anyway. Nice guitar!
@Turboy65
Жыл бұрын
The Ibanez George Benson GB-10 is probably the most similar guitar to this model that you can find without looking TOO hard.
@robertdavidtingstrom118
Жыл бұрын
Play some TOOL on this bad boy! 😂
@mickyp2006
Жыл бұрын
Nice bit of roundabout. Nice 👍🏻
@hayestweed7143
Жыл бұрын
Are we 1 of 2 or 2 of 2. And which has more value?
@darwinsaye
Жыл бұрын
I have mixed feelings about the centre block. I guess it lends more Paul to the Wes/Paul idea, but I think it would have been maybe cooler as a full hollow body with acoustic body construction instead of just a chambered solid body.
@scottcalloway4630
Жыл бұрын
Ok, who wants to hear Uncle Ted shred this thing?
@scottcalloway4630
Жыл бұрын
@@mohamedtlass3842 he's played riffs from the Nuge before.
@scottcalloway4630
Жыл бұрын
@@mohamedtlass3842 perhaps, but Trog can't play like the Nuge, nobody can.
@Madakalim
Жыл бұрын
My new second favorite Gibson after the Mickey Baker. Thanks for the lessons!
@ethanhitchcock5431
Жыл бұрын
Nice guitar , it'de be cool with a mini-humbucker , but I'm still waiting for the ' Django Reinhardt ' Flying-V !...Thanks Trog !
@jefflemieux8890
Жыл бұрын
That thing is beautiful!!!
@macgibbon
Жыл бұрын
Love that thing. M2M with your 30s style burst finish.
@loudguitars69
Жыл бұрын
Although it is definitely a Jazz axe, that pick up has a mean growl to it!!!
@paulsimmons5726
Жыл бұрын
Coolest Les Paul I’ve seen! When I win the lottery, I’m calling the Gibson Custom Shop!
@garthkolbeck8674
Жыл бұрын
Really Got that jazz going! Great playing! You've got me wanting to practice!
@simonepialorsi4630
Жыл бұрын
Definitely my favorite Gibson!!!! What a find.....Thank you Trogly
@denverrandy7143
Жыл бұрын
A classic 60s les Paul with 34 burst is my dream guitar!!!
@SnappyJCM800
Жыл бұрын
Trog you need to clip the strings holding your vents together on your suit jacket. Those aren’t meant to stay attached
@SnappyJCM800
Жыл бұрын
@@mohamedtlass3842 just letting him know so he doesn’t damage his jacket. I didn’t know till someone told me. Same with the pockets being sewn shut
@toddflowers8052
Жыл бұрын
As a neck pickup rider this is right up my alley !!! Stellar Axe Trogly !!!
@jazzFABRYk
Жыл бұрын
what a beauty, didn‘t realize that model until now!
@Doug_Seidlitz
Жыл бұрын
One of the nicest looking guitars ever on this channel
@TylerJohnstonGuitar
Жыл бұрын
I can’t imagine not having a pickup in the bridge. But then again, I’m not a “jazz cat”.
@skatebizzle
Жыл бұрын
Loving the tie
@paolospadaro
Жыл бұрын
Beautiful episode!!! Wow I love this guitar 🎉🎉🎉🎉. please more of this things, archtop jazz and more!!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉
@markcampbell7554
Жыл бұрын
Wes Paul? Isn't that what Elmer Fudd calls them? I like this guitar but I really don't like that tail piece. I would actually prefer a tune o matic type bridge but the guitar is still interesting.
@JuiceboxDesmond
Жыл бұрын
Why did you play Steve Howe licks on this and not the TLP
Пікірлер: 362