WTF!?! He's MODIFYING an ORIGINAL 1952 GIBSON LES PAUL???

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    In this video we'll look at one method of modifying an ALL ORIGINAL, 1952 Gibson Les Paul Gold Top with the trapeze tailpiece to make it more playable and maybe even an overall more desirable and valuable instrument
    We will show how to install a Mojoaxe CTT-A Aged Compensated Trapeze Tailpiece, replacing the original Gibson tailpiece, then we'll intonate the guitar and set it up. Finally, we'll demo the results through a 1956 Gibson GA-20T amplifier.
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  • @Hoagiemon
    @Hoagiemon 3 года назад +48

    In hibernation for 40 years, now back in action. Glad you made this for your viewers.

    • @chrisbrumbaugh9936
      @chrisbrumbaugh9936 2 года назад +1

      We're not the only ones who have been in lockdown...
      #Covid52

  • @PastelComGini
    @PastelComGini 3 года назад +236

    Personally, I don't see any sense in changing P90s for humbuckers on a Les Paul, because a Les Paul with P90s, vintage or not, sounds like heaven.

    • @scottsteel4230
      @scottsteel4230 3 года назад +21

      You said it. P90's are savage pickups.

    • @fatsuperfly
      @fatsuperfly 3 года назад +9

      @@scottsteel4230 I’m a metal guy, and I totally agree!!! Been liking these pickups a lot on high gain, just very different and they are very fat sounding. I think ppl are getting more into these in metal. A good thing, when recording a song, so many have a similar sound these days. I love em man

    • @scottsteel4230
      @scottsteel4230 3 года назад +15

      I'm a Metal player, too. I've had them in Les Paul's and SG's. Humbuckers have alot of sustain, mid and low end roar. P90's....the high end shears the top of your F#&KING head off. Tony Iommi was using straight P90's on VOLUME 4, AND HIS TONE WAS LIKE IT WOULD SHATTER GLASS. IT WAS BLISTERING. Townsend at WOODSTOCK. For Metal, they are razor sharp DEADLY, and, if I may say so, they're OFFENSIVE sounding, and I LOVE EM. All it takes is ONE listen to the opening notes in Supernaut, on VOL 4, and you know how absolutely VICIOUS these pickups are.

    • @dryocum
      @dryocum 3 года назад +5

      Agreed!!!!

    • @caseykittel
      @caseykittel 3 года назад +7

      yes. few people realize that the original santana, black sabath, etc, etc, albums were SGs with P-90s. amazing sounding.

  • @327ewok
    @327ewok 3 года назад +72

    brad you did a national service today fixing up that american treasure, must have one of the best days of your life

  • @picksalot1
    @picksalot1 3 года назад +78

    Raucus, balanced, clarity, honk, and sustain for days - electrifying sound. That guitar's been waiting to be played for a long time. Good job! Thanks

  • @shotgunrebels
    @shotgunrebels 3 года назад +46

    Absolutely wonderful video. Makes me realize how much I miss being around people. Thanks for posting this for us.

  • @bricks1010
    @bricks1010 3 года назад +64

    Thank you, for moving the parts off the top....those laying there gave me the heebie-jeebies.

    • @5after4am
      @5after4am 3 года назад +6

      Yeah, something ironic about them commenting on the beautiful finish and checking of the top while the metal hardware rattled around on the surface.

    • @fusionfan6883
      @fusionfan6883 3 года назад +2

      Ha Ha that was my feeling exactly 😬

    • @ArenClegg
      @ArenClegg 3 года назад +1

      me too. I know it's the old mans guitar, but you got to respect your instrument. :p

    • @Colhogan06
      @Colhogan06 3 года назад +1

      I was wondering if I was the only one who felt that way!

    • @garcdonald
      @garcdonald 4 дня назад

      I would have cleaned the dust off the headstock too with the strings off.

  • @ilovemonkays
    @ilovemonkays 3 года назад +12

    Love seeing you guys hanging out, two genuine people that enjoy eachother's company, not fronting for a camera like half these other youtubers

  • @orvilfarley7861
    @orvilfarley7861 3 года назад +26

    Coolest video in recent memory! Where else you gonna see something like that? Great video Brad.

  • @RobbDizzl
    @RobbDizzl 3 года назад +141

    Should’ve put some robo tuners on that bad boy!

    • @TheGuitologist
      @TheGuitologist  3 года назад +30

      We could have Groverized it.

    • @user-of9ut1hd9q
      @user-of9ut1hd9q 3 года назад +29

      Yes officer, this comment right here

    • @keefjunior4061
      @keefjunior4061 3 года назад +22

      Robo tuners, a Floyd Rose, and a refin would definitely be an interesting video.

    • @trubadorphotography2541
      @trubadorphotography2541 3 года назад +7

      Just some Raman and glue is all it needed.

    • @LightningDogg
      @LightningDogg 3 года назад +3

      A wire brush and some spray paint and that LP would be good as new.

  • @thomasgwilliams7957
    @thomasgwilliams7957 3 года назад +16

    So happy for you Brad to work on this 52. With everything thats gone on. Thank you for all you do and post.

  • @willhoren9200
    @willhoren9200 3 года назад +67

    Instruments like these are our Stradivarius. We need to care for them like someone will be playing them three-hundred years from now.

    • @diobrando5896
      @diobrando5896 3 года назад +3

      Facts

    • @oleksiishekhovtsov1564
      @oleksiishekhovtsov1564 3 года назад +8

      Agree with the sentiment but these original Les Pauls are in no way comparable to a stradivarius. They are historic instruments, I'll give ya that but here's the thing about stradivariuses: They were handcrafted by a single dude (he might've had an apprentice help out) to order for specific players with astonishing attention to detail. The fact that these early Les Pauls were mass produced at a fairly low quality (gibson didn't even bother stamping a serial number on this one) makes them curious collector's items important in the history of rock n roll but not in any way comparable to anything handcrafted by a trained luthier...

    • @ceyarbro
      @ceyarbro 3 года назад

      Most Stradivari spend half their time in repair anymore. Being playable and in tune are preferable. Historical presentation is fine if you are putting them in a vault. But they are made to be played.

    • @fernank017
      @fernank017 3 года назад

      @@ceyarbro none of that was true

    • @ceyarbro
      @ceyarbro 3 года назад

      @@fernank017 the first LP rolled off the line in 1952. The ABR 1 compensating bridge wasn’t added to the LP standard until 1955. Meaning the first 3 years the intonation was off

  • @Jupiter2ignite
    @Jupiter2ignite 3 года назад +9

    17:00, Steve pissing while forgetting his microphone was on while "looking for grease or vaseline" 😂😂. Great video btw

  • @MrSparks54
    @MrSparks54 3 года назад +18

    Holy mother of pearl, that is a sound I haven't heard for a long time! What a beautiful piece of quality history. You just made my day and I'm a bass player!

    • @russellkessler8510
      @russellkessler8510 2 года назад

      Agreed not many sound like that 52

    • @DimestoreLiam
      @DimestoreLiam 4 месяца назад

      Haha, same here 3 years later, and I'm also a bass player...

  • @framusburns-hagstromiii808
    @framusburns-hagstromiii808 3 года назад +12

    That old gal sounds fabulous! Thanks for letting us observe as you brought it back into service.. that new bridge is great stuff! 😀😀👌👌🎵🎼🎸🎵🎼🎸🎵🎼🎸👍👍👌👌👌👌🤗🤗🤗🤗

  • @wendystarita7996
    @wendystarita7996 3 года назад +1

    This is Brian Kim Keenan. I've been a guitar tech for 4 decades. There's two ways to look at modifying a guitar. I had a friend with a vintage SG guitar. It had 1962 Grover tuners. It wouldn't stay in tune and he had me install Schallers tuners into it. Schaller type machines were just introduced back then. I questioned his decision on that and his response was that of, Hey, Its my Guitar, My Tool , I'd rather play it in tune than own a collectible. I bought it to play not keep in a case.---------- The Schaller tuner install caused almost no damage to the Gibson. No holes drilled bigger, no major screw holes. We kept the original tuners in the case.
    And now it stays in tune.

    • @johnsmith-bk4ps
      @johnsmith-bk4ps 3 года назад

      hard to believe the grovers wouldnt hold tune. you got lucky having schallers with the inline tang. schallers are so ugly on vintage guitars. give me grovers any day

    • @wendystarita7996
      @wendystarita7996 3 года назад

      @@johnsmith-bk4ps You know, I was trying to explain that to a true blue professional , that guitar was owned and played by a man that needed it to stay in better rune. He was tired of the worn out ones and he replaced them. It was an improvement.. These are Our instruments, that we improve and play upon. They were made to play. They're not baseball cards And we're not sticking them in the spokes of a bicycle.

  • @turdfurgison8942
    @turdfurgison8942 3 года назад +17

    I really enjoy when you do these types of videos Brad. Thanks for bringing us along man. And thank Steve for us all for inviting you to do the work and record it. Super cool guitar! I've never actually seen a '52 LP before.

    • @thelokifiles
      @thelokifiles 3 года назад +1

      This was a great video, easily one of my favorites.

  • @bebo5558
    @bebo5558 3 года назад +24

    "I've been waiting, for a girl like you", now after 40 years you found her!

  • @cecilmusick8629
    @cecilmusick8629 3 года назад +21

    Hats off to Mojoaxe for coming up with this bridge!

    • @strat0871
      @strat0871 3 года назад +1

      Yes it's a good idea, better with than without it, but the strings still seem too high to me, really not enough neck angle on these LP's.

    • @gregwilson2721
      @gregwilson2721 3 года назад +1

      @@strat0871 they have enough neck angle. you have to lower the bridge all the way down and they are perfect. at least with the glaser bridge. these guitars will surely go up in value. they have been cheap to long at 10 to 12k

  • @tonyshoe3131
    @tonyshoe3131 3 года назад +6

    love, love , the camera work. the HD, the conversations, as if i was sitting right there drinking coffee watching ya'll work on this guitar. please, hold onto the format.

  • @JohnPrepuce
    @JohnPrepuce 3 года назад +2

    Even through a computer screen, you can hear every bit of that guitar. It's a living thing in your hands.

  • @jerrystephenson1172
    @jerrystephenson1172 3 года назад +9

    Wow, a piece of music history comes back to life & it sounds awesome!

  • @redsnappernz
    @redsnappernz 3 года назад +3

    Thank you Steve for allowing this to be seen and heard! I was waiting for you to play it.

  • @coldstar5352
    @coldstar5352 3 года назад +2

    Fellow KY boy here!! Very cool video. Started watchin' because I'm a big fan of Matthew Melton and his music.

  • @texastyrannyresponseteam794
    @texastyrannyresponseteam794 3 года назад +18

    it's funny how we covet the early mistakes, trials, and engineering (or lack of) growing pains/ blunders that brought us to where we are now.. in so many cases what's most interesting and valuable is/was barely playable (by today's standards).. what an awesome gourd.. that room, i'd love to spend a day there just smelling the cigarette smoke on grill cloth on the brownface behind you, or feeling that checked lacquer.. taking in the history.. appreciating the significance of the items and memories.. this is good stuff Brad.. Thank you for sharing it..

  • @RedGibsonsRock
    @RedGibsonsRock 3 года назад +9

    Thank you, Steve, for sharing your guitar with us! And thanks again, Brad, for another journey into the innards of an old relic.
    I've made up my mind. When I grow up I want to be a guitologist.

  • @gorlagOv
    @gorlagOv 3 года назад +13

    Some of those moments were intense I was on the edge of my seat with ya. What a great experience.

  • @dwightlaw2105
    @dwightlaw2105 3 года назад +8

    Am I hearing 6V6 RCAs behind that guitar? This whole gig is fantastic thanks guys !

    • @TheGuitologist
      @TheGuitologist  3 года назад +6

      Yes. 1956 Gibson GA-20T with 6V6 output.

    • @RHR-221b
      @RHR-221b 3 года назад +1

      @@TheGuitologist 😎

    • @trubadorphotography2541
      @trubadorphotography2541 3 года назад

      @@TheGuitologist Is that the GA-20 you were 🎸🎛🔉🤤 drooling over in the last video you did in that shop? EDIT: Just realized you were drooling over the GA-77 in that other video.

  • @FBDerringer
    @FBDerringer 2 года назад +4

    My '52 is mint. Plays awesome. Les gave it to my dad who is Mary Fords nephew.

  • @psychosneighbor1509
    @psychosneighbor1509 3 года назад +7

    I played a 53 in 2005 or so and I'm not lying,...it was F@#$%^G MAGIC. No way to explain it or how amazing it was and I'm not even a Gibson guy. I imagined Les himself must've played a few chords on it.

  • @troybaker1099
    @troybaker1099 3 года назад +4

    Just amazing, one of your best episodes yet brad! Good to see you smiling man! Keep on keepin on brother.

  • @gearViewmirror
    @gearViewmirror 3 года назад +1

    So good to see you happy Brad! Nice work, great vibes you two have! 🤘🎸

  • @JamnThang
    @JamnThang 3 года назад

    That's a Home-Run broadcast, Brad; and a Win/Win, zero-impact mod to a prototypical Iconic Guitar, with a friend for life!

  • @shovington67
    @shovington67 3 года назад +4

    It's the perfect forum for Brad to show us more of his inspiring guitar work. His varied musical tastes and southern upbringing really come through in his phrasing, choice of melody, and feel.

    • @tonypoore440
      @tonypoore440 2 года назад +1

      It was perfect for that particular guitar. I'm glad he didn't rock out on it, it would have ruined the vibe. The epitome of respect towards Steve and that awesome '52.

  • @davecantwell7977
    @davecantwell7977 3 года назад +8

    I've been using that restring method for decades now. One difference though, I cut the strings beforehand using the other tuners and guesstimation to get the right length. Usually end up with one wrap above and 2-3 below.

    • @9eyeh8chu9
      @9eyeh8chu9 2 года назад

      Ive used the exact same technique for years. Low E A and D I measure the string to the next tuning machine. G B and E are measured two tuning machines away.

    • @caiusmadison2996
      @caiusmadison2996 11 месяцев назад

      I do the everything but the string looping thing, it's unnecessary in most cases when you drop the 5 windings around the post nonsense old timers always stood by. No maker suggests that many wraps ever. Neither do string manufacturers. It's baffling that such an easy tuning screw up persisted for so many decades. 1.5 to 2 full wraps around post is the sweet spot. This will even stop issues with tuning on a Les Paul.

  • @DeeTee79
    @DeeTee79 8 дней назад

    I could watch two good old boys waffling over a gold top for sixty minutes. Nothing beats an early 50’s gold top

  • @Dan.Solo.Chicago
    @Dan.Solo.Chicago 3 года назад +1

    This old dude cool as hell. He knows what’s up.

  • @PierreLewin
    @PierreLewin 3 года назад +6

    So good to see you so happy!

  • @markprentice1961
    @markprentice1961 3 года назад +9

    Shout out to MojoAxe! I have one of their wraparounds on my Les Paul Special.

  • @Peedarb
    @Peedarb 2 года назад

    The cleans on that are just absolutely perfect thing of beauty, this is the second time I've come watch this video for listen to that tone

  • @chaddonahue791
    @chaddonahue791 Год назад +1

    I'm one of the "5" people that have one of these!. I'm waiting on my MojoAxe bridge. Cant wait to get it on, but I am terrified of bending the trapeze bars. I hope mine fits as well as yours did with no mods! thanks for the video.

  • @scott729
    @scott729 3 года назад +4

    Brad: "Hey Steve, what are you up to today? I am kind of bored, you have anything we can do and maybe make a video?"
    Steve: "Uhhh, lets see... well, I have a 52 LP somewhere around here that I haven't touched for 40+ yrs, maybe we could ....." God damn.

    • @erickramer5987
      @erickramer5987 3 года назад

      Yeah, there seems to be a lack of acknowledgment of "what this is" on the owners part... A bit too accommodating about a piece of history..

  • @johnmana
    @johnmana 3 года назад +6

    I don't know why, but I think was the best video you've put up. The guitar, the vibe between the two of you, the topic and just the chill and groove feel and playing at the end. Loved it.

    • @TheGuitologist
      @TheGuitologist  3 года назад +3

      Glad you dug it. I had a great time making this one.

    • @cesspaul2
      @cesspaul2 3 года назад +1

      Would love to hear some quality recording of that guitar so we could really hear what it sounds like. I also think a guitar that
      has been neglected for a while sounds better after a few days solid playing...don't no if that's true or not but it always seems that way to me

  • @electroKrunch
    @electroKrunch 3 года назад +2

    The sound was exactly as I was imagining it! Crisp throatiness!!! Thanks for the vid, Brad!!

  • @yadakc
    @yadakc 3 года назад +1

    WOW! Man it makes me happy to see a big smile on your face, and a guitar in your hands, and what a guitar! You never said what amp you were playing through, but when you were playing "I'm going down", you had that thing singing. Very cool video Bradley.
    Peace, Keith in RVA

  • @DKentization
    @DKentization 3 года назад +8

    from a hanger to a banger...excellent work gentlemen!

  • @bozeeke
    @bozeeke 3 года назад +5

    That's interesting. I always thought that the Strat which was invented in 1954 came first. You learn something new every day.

    • @TheGuitologist
      @TheGuitologist  3 года назад +13

      The Fender Broadcaster (Tele) beat the Les Paul to market.

    • @keefjunior4061
      @keefjunior4061 3 года назад +1

      @@TheGuitologist I'm sure you're aware that Bigsby and another gentleman's designs, (Hedley Jones), predate both Leo, Les and Ted's creations. I discount the Beauchamp frying pan as a novelty, and don't consider the first electric "spanish" style set necks to make the grade either.

    • @keefjunior4061
      @keefjunior4061 3 года назад +1

      @@TheGuitologist I guess "to market" is the key here. How's it been Brad?

    • @kimrapley3721
      @kimrapley3721 3 года назад +1

      Leo had Esquire prototypes circulating in the late 1940’s and offered the first production guitar, the Esquire in 1950. He followed it up with the broadcaster, a two pickup version of the same design the next year (maybe the same year) which was later renamed the Telecaster to satisfy an objection by Gretsch who sold drums with the name broadcaster. The Stratocaster was in development by this time and debuted in 1954.

    • @c.p.1589
      @c.p.1589 3 года назад

      @@TheGuitologist And the Esquire beat the Broadcaster.

  • @Muddymikey
    @Muddymikey 3 года назад

    Thanks for letting me hang out with you guys for a bit. That LP sounds as good as it looks. Almost 70 years old, awesome.

  • @Terry3Gs
    @Terry3Gs 3 года назад +1

    Thanks for sharing this with us brad !! I bet that was a treat to work on & play !!

  • @martinreid1740
    @martinreid1740 3 года назад +6

    Great video Brad, Here is my story of my 1952 Les Paul. Back in the mid seventies I was looking for an old Les Paul and I had dealer send me a an old Les Paul. It was a a no number gold top. It had a tunematic and stop tail piece both shaved underneath to compensate for the shallow neck angle. The interesting thing which I learned about this was that on the case was the name Owl. Probably stolen from Canned Heats Alan Wilson when on tour in England, I only learned this years later through net research. I'd be happy to post a period picture of me playing it. Where is now? l traded it for a 1957 ex Elvis Costello strat. Best wishes to you for Christmas and let's hope next year is better. I have not giged since March. This lock down is killing me. Best regards from Bonnie Scotland.ps I've told my son to sell my old Music Man 210 65 so he can by my grand children some Christmas presents.

  • @matthewf1979
    @matthewf1979 3 года назад +6

    Those are in fact Cornell Dublier “Grey Tiger” Wax Paper/Aluminum foil .02uf/22nf 400v capacitors.
    It sounds absolutely awesome. That GA-77 needs a damnned video, Brad!

    • @TheGuitologist
      @TheGuitologist  3 года назад

      I forgot about the 77. You’re right!

    • @matthewf1979
      @matthewf1979 3 года назад

      @@TheGuitologist you are one lucky bastard to have access to such an amazing collection. The brown Fender amps would make great videos too. You don’t see a whole lot of those anywhere.

  • @davidrees1840
    @davidrees1840 3 года назад +1

    Man that sounds so good! You and Steve have a great rapport -it would be cool to see more of it. Great vid, thanks.

  • @TeamUltraSlow
    @TeamUltraSlow 3 года назад

    Love seeing things like this get made to play well without harming anything so it can go back original. That bridge is a thing of beauty as well.

  • @pawnmack
    @pawnmack 3 года назад +95

    I once turned one of those down in the mid seventies because of the action. Could have picked it up for 500.00. Stupid stupid stupid!

    • @scottdunn2178
      @scottdunn2178 3 года назад +18

      I think we all passed on a lot of great gear back in the day. $500 bucks was a lot of money in the 70's. A brand new Les Paul was less than a grand back then.

    • @TundraMan
      @TundraMan 3 года назад +1

      I passed on one in 1992 for about the same money.

    • @miaoupha2370
      @miaoupha2370 3 года назад +8

      I have a time machine for sale, are you interested?

    • @scottdunn2178
      @scottdunn2178 3 года назад +8

      @@miaoupha2370 Only if it's the 1.21 Jiggawatt Flux Capacitor model.

    • @brich2929
      @brich2929 3 года назад +1

      @@TundraMan watttt???

  • @chetbiddlecom6016
    @chetbiddlecom6016 3 года назад +6

    You are correct with your string winding, that's how I do mine. Never bend.

  • @scottcrabtree3636
    @scottcrabtree3636 3 года назад

    Awesome as always - great video!! Happy Holidays!!

  • @mikeivey8471
    @mikeivey8471 3 года назад

    Thank you guys so much for sharing that with us !! It was a true joy to watch and hear !!! Loved it !!!

  • @memphishancock6483
    @memphishancock6483 3 года назад +4

    I believe the conversion les Pauls (53 or so to 59 spec) are a brilliant idea, however i hate to see when people convert good condition gold tops. I think the best way to do a conversion is to find a thrashed example maybe already refinished and routed, and then convert one of them instead to bring it back to life rather than kill an original good condition gold top.

    • @These_go_to_eleven_1959
      @These_go_to_eleven_1959 5 месяцев назад

      I feel the same way! there is no way i would ever convert a good example goldtop.

  • @mrsockmonkey1969
    @mrsockmonkey1969 3 года назад +5

    Hot damn this is sweet content. Happy to see the light back in your eyes brother. I know it’s been a rough year but you’re winning. 👍😎

  • @Markle2k
    @Markle2k 3 года назад +2

    19:25 You can save yourself some tuning key wrist exercise by wrapping the string over by hand. Then you use the key to tighten on the under wraps. The amount of slack you need to get the string over the top of the tuning peg is about right to get the correct number of wraps/turns (2-3 wound/3-4 unwound) when it's up to pitch. No need to measure 2-1/2 pegs, etc. I learned this from the luthier with the glasses who's in charge of the students at Crimson Guitars (Christopher??).

    • @tonypoore440
      @tonypoore440 2 года назад

      Those are some good guy's over at Crimson Guitars. You can learn a lot from them, and you can tell they really enjoy sharing their knowledge.

  • @Rabeite
    @Rabeite 3 года назад +1

    That is the most fun I have had all week Brad. Watching you guys get that old guitar back to playability was a real treat. Thanks for all the great videos during the Pandemic. Seasons Greetings to you all.

  • @cfreeman5631
    @cfreeman5631 3 года назад +6

    one of the best LPs I've heard in a long time.

  • @tomk1tl39
    @tomk1tl39 3 года назад +13

    LMFAO......love the 'crash' @ 21:28

  • @shea086
    @shea086 10 месяцев назад

    What a beautiful sounding old guitar. It didnt take that much to bring it back to life. Well done. It's amazing the way the pots cleaned up after just a little spray clean. Those pots, pickups and neck have been sitting there since 1952 just waiting for someone to come along and wake them up! I love P90s PUs, the way theyre so responsive to the tone control. I have a copy of this model and you would be forgiven for thinking the tone control is a volume control!!.

  • @MultiRocketman88
    @MultiRocketman88 Год назад +1

    Steve helped me with some amp servicing. He’s a wealth of knowledge.

  • @74dartman13
    @74dartman13 3 года назад +8

    Wow, I love the tone! I'm gonna ask for one of those for Christmas!😂👍😎🎸🎶

    • @RHR-221b
      @RHR-221b 3 года назад +1

      🎄 🍻 😎

  • @leelossi1257
    @leelossi1257 3 года назад +3

    Best Les Paul I've ever heard! Thanks Brad....Great playing

  • @ianpinchess3839
    @ianpinchess3839 3 года назад

    Good to see you happy again and doing what you love to do, great video and great guitar !

  • @albertlorenzo655
    @albertlorenzo655 Год назад

    It's a joy to see you guys work. The things we wish Gibson's had come up
    With. But to play it as it was ment to
    be. The sound we need to hear.
    Was the mother of this invention.

  • @simonnotthepieman1581
    @simonnotthepieman1581 3 года назад +4

    @ 7:50, thanks for removing the hardware off the body. I didn't realise I had OCD until this video!

  • @TheGrumpyHarjoG
    @TheGrumpyHarjoG 3 года назад +6

    I dont think I can remember last I enjoyed a video this much :D This was truly an educational and inspiring story to me :D Thanks for the great work, and keep your fingers rockin!

    • @TheGuitologist
      @TheGuitologist  3 года назад +2

      Thanks for watching. Glad you enjoyed it.

  • @pwalshj
    @pwalshj 2 года назад

    Hi Brad! Late post but I rewatched and was reminded that I wanted to share my stringing method with you. I do the same under/over wrap on the posts but I pull the string taut to the post, wrap it 1.5x around the post and then insert the end through the post-hole between the wraps, pull any slack through the post-hole and slightly kink it away to hold it. I then temper-tune to pitch, tug the string at the 12th fret while sliding my hand up towards the nut to pull any slack out of the wrap behind the nut, pitch up, tug, pitch up, tug and final tune.I find it to be way faster and I think you'll dig it. Heck, maybe I should make a quick video! heh. Thanks for your channel and I wish you the best. - Patrick Walsh

    • @pwalshj
      @pwalshj 2 года назад

      Oh! I forgot that I also scrub a carpenters pencil sideways across each nut slot a couple of times to deposit some graphite in there with each string change. I do it right before the post wrap and set the string into it. I find it really helps alleviate any hangups or snags in the slot. Cheers!

  • @juliodavid49
    @juliodavid49 3 года назад

    What a treat it was to watch this video. The care you took to treat this guitar the way it should be treated. What a treasure. I have a 2018 gold top p90 with the bridge and the stop tail piece (that's all I can afford) , but still love it. Thanks for the video.

  • @Mojoman57
    @Mojoman57 3 года назад +3

    Well worth the mod. Amazing improvement if you ask me. Bravo.

  • @scottdunn2178
    @scottdunn2178 3 года назад +5

    What a time capsule. Beautiful.

  • @chuckyz2
    @chuckyz2 Год назад

    I am a guitar tech. Self-taught, lots of studying and videos. I've done about 30ish. So, I'm, I'm new but they all come out perfect. I have all the best tools, it wasn't cheap. But I cannot believe you didn't check the neck and frets with straight edges. Or at least polish the frets and put some lemon oil or linseed oil on that Brazilian fret board. And check and adjust the relief. Maybe you did but didn't include that in the video. Touching up the fret crowns and polishing them really make a huge difference. For intonation and string ring and sustain. It sounded like they are too low to level, but I would have anyway. Please post when you do a fret job. Would love to hear this guitar with a proper setup. What a wonderful piece of History.

  • @benjaminford9932
    @benjaminford9932 3 года назад

    Homage to old guitars can sometimes be overblown but, that instrument is really worthy of it. The replacement bridge really is a piece of craftsmanship. Thanks to all concerned for restoring a piece history with minimal intervention. Excellent job all round.

  • @shawnfreeman7829
    @shawnfreeman7829 3 года назад +3

    I can listen to you two for hrs..i love guitars and history.. I now have the collecting bug every guitar every amp I want

  • @fritsvanzanten3573
    @fritsvanzanten3573 3 года назад +13

    16:58 over a certain age one can only dream of these sounds

  • @mark64tanner
    @mark64tanner 3 года назад

    Man!
    thanks for sharing this Steve and thanks Brad for documenting these pieces of history.
    Nice playing to bro.
    Have a great Christmas and may 2021 be a better year for all
    👍✌😎

  • @Peedarb
    @Peedarb 2 года назад +1

    That sounds so vintage amazing! those cleans so sweet ! I'm very impressed

  • @matthewf1979
    @matthewf1979 3 года назад +4

    Yes, THANK YOU STEVE!!

  • @jeffwyatt7199
    @jeffwyatt7199 3 года назад +3

    What a great video Brad. Your friend has so much knowledge on anything music. That sounded amazing. How were those skinny frets to play on?

  • @WalkenDead
    @WalkenDead 3 года назад

    Cool video guys! Thanks for letting us tag along!

  • @paul2602
    @paul2602 2 года назад +1

    My second time watching this one. You & Steve are a joy to watch together.

  • @neilpartyka4423
    @neilpartyka4423 3 года назад +10

    Don't wipe the chrome dust off - there is magic tone in there

  • @fiddlix
    @fiddlix 3 года назад +4

    Great show as always Brad. And what a phenomenal guitar. Tele on steroids.

    • @honved1
      @honved1 3 года назад

      Thats it! a tele on steroids,thats what ive been looking for!!

  • @richardturk7162
    @richardturk7162 3 года назад

    What an honor to work on and play Brad, wish I had been there. That place looks awesome I would deff geek out in that place.

  • @craigthomasson8565
    @craigthomasson8565 3 года назад +1

    Great video. I felt all of the reluctance to damage a beautiful old guitar and was amazed that the action got down to playable with that neck being so low to the body. I love the tone you bring to it. Glad I upgraded my PC to an IO with monitors. Some of the magic still comes through despite the digitization twice on the way to my ears. Magic! I bet it sounded way better in the room. Thanks for sharing the experience.

  • @shitfer
    @shitfer 3 года назад +4

    I dont consider swapping a part like this a mod, but that's just me. This is reversible.
    Good swap though. Love these trapeze Gibsons... LP, 225, 295, etc. I have one I'm trying to find a donor husk for.
    *edit The string tension should push that bridge down enough. No need for lubricant, especially an aerosol. The fact that the Mojotone bridge will wrap over the instead of the original route will force the bridge/trap down. I'd have done it without lube or bending first.

    • @TheGuitologist
      @TheGuitologist  3 года назад +3

      The lube should help prevent rust at the joint too. So positive side effect. I don't see a downside.

    • @texastyrannyresponseteam794
      @texastyrannyresponseteam794 3 года назад +1

      @@TheGuitologist I agree, it can be put back and allows a great piece of history to live a new chapter of it's life.. win/win

    • @shitfer
      @shitfer 3 года назад

      @@TheGuitologist I was thinking about it potentially dripping. Those things have always been stiff. You rarely move them so there's really no need to have it loose. To each his own.
      I'm glad you documented this. I'll watch the rerun when i get home.

  • @thezosokid
    @thezosokid 3 года назад +3

    Hey Brad, these caps are actually called “Grey Tigers” and are the same as Bumblebees except the casing. Their value should be .02uf.

  • @bobhill102
    @bobhill102 3 года назад

    Such a killer vibe , the guitar , the room , the amp just draw you in and the players total respect of the instrument . Awesome video please feed us more 😁

  • @chrisbevan9717
    @chrisbevan9717 3 года назад +2

    Awesome vid Brad!!!!!! Your playing in the end was Killer!!!! Great job man! Thank you!

  • @mark5150ty
    @mark5150ty 3 года назад +12

    "I've seen you catch before".... Brad=🥺 lol

    • @TheGuitologist
      @TheGuitologist  3 года назад +6

      Yeah dude, that was a case of boomer not getting the subtext. :D

    • @mark5150ty
      @mark5150ty 3 года назад +2

      @@TheGuitologist I laughed so hard I dropped my phone 😂😂😂

  • @springy-2112
    @springy-2112 3 года назад +5

    Thanks Brad , a great video . Beautiful guitar , fantastic playing.. a welcome relief from "real life !" Peace and love brother 👍🏻☮❤

    • @TheGuitologist
      @TheGuitologist  3 года назад +4

      thanks man. Have a peaceful Christmas season.

    • @RHR-221b
      @RHR-221b 3 года назад +1

      @@TheGuitologist And to you and yours, B. R 🎄 🍻 😎

  • @Stillkickingarse
    @Stillkickingarse 5 месяцев назад

    OMG... looks so much more playable. Nice work fellas !

  • @BillCooperOK
    @BillCooperOK 2 года назад +1

    "I can't put my finger on it but that guitar has it" - exactly

  • @marksguitars5617
    @marksguitars5617 3 года назад +3

    cool video, MojoAxe makes great stuff, I have their compensated wraparound bridge on my Les Paul Junior TV

    • @brucewales5965
      @brucewales5965 3 года назад

      Trapeze Solution from www.1952lespaul-trapeaze.com does a fine piece as well. But mine cost almost double what yours did.
      I like it though. Fun watching you guys.

  • @DeadKoby
    @DeadKoby 3 года назад +15

    I don't really consider this a modification.... more of a part-change. I suppose it's a reversible mod. If it makes the owner happy, I don't object.

    • @vayabroder729
      @vayabroder729 3 года назад +1

      Absolutely; thank God it doesn’t alter the guitar itself. Great option.

  • @randydunning7584
    @randydunning7584 3 года назад +1

    Great video! Love hearing those old Les Paul’s! And now it’s a playable guitar for him that’s been in the case for 40 years but it can be put back to its original condition if he decides to sell!! It’s amazing that our minds can remember a sound from 40 years ago.