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I did not know the history, but as a history buff, I'm fascinated with that guitar! Those trees were alive and seen by one of the most pivotal presidents of our country. That's fascinating to me
Where did you find an old hickory ? I remember these way back.. couldn't find any. But . Damn.. now next get a peter green/ Kirk Hammett 50.000 Les Paul.. and I would even be more impressed than the I already am .. lol
You buried the lead on the trees they used to make these guitars. Those trees were originally taken as saplings from each of the battlefields that then General Jackson fought at and transplanted at The Hermitage many, many years ago. That’s why their loss in the storm was such a big loss.
Honestly, never thought I'd see Trogly bust out some Dead Kennedys but I'm definitely happy he did. Holiday In Cambodia is such a killer song and that guitar part is just unreal
I never expected to hear you play "Holiday in Cambodia", and it was especially surprising to hear it during the demo for a guitar made for Jackson's estate
U surprised me trogly!! Kudos!! Whats the significance btw presidents day/Jackson and the DKs?? I know there must or i havent been watching u daily fir 2yrs
I'm actually surprised you did the deal. That seller sounds like he had some "stories," and would've made me nervous as hell. I'd bet the local "phantom owner" was him. Beauty of a guitar tho! I love that top and back.
I was thinking the same thing. The "I sold it locally but I'll get it back for you for extra" sounds like a load of BS to me. A lot of flaws weren't disclosed, etc. I hope Austin left him a mediocre rating on reverb to warn other buyers.
The Old Hickory 029 "Tulip Poplar" top and body is from a species of Magnolia Tree (Family Magnoliaceae) and NOT from "poplar" as most North Americans know Populus spp (Family Salicaceae- eg Aspen, Cottonwood). But it's gorgeous, uniquely grained neck, top and body for sure. Should be way more pop(u)lar than it is.
Poplar is one of the softest hardwoods used for guitars (Basswood and Pine beating it out). Put a Nitrocellulose Lacquer Clear finish on that and, yeah, you get those witness lines after awhile. It will happen to Alder, too. Wood moves, and that type of Lacquer is pretty brittle, so....That is a stunning historic piece! Perfect for a museum!
I was surprised at the echo at the demo intro. I was more surprised when I recognized the song. Been listening to Bedtime for Democracy lately. Great Wall is nice and fast.
Saw 2 of these during one of my Nashville trips. One at the Heritage Welcome Center & one in a glass case at Opryland hotel across from the WSM studio. Both were beautiful. Wanted to buy one but had Just bought a new LP Standard & a Fender 90's Tele Thinline.
In the late 70's I worked in a very small Pro Shop music store. The Gibson rep brought in a Les Paul that was made of poplar but had no binding. The whole guitar was painted royal blue ..a dark blue that looked like blue ink. Even the the top of the headstock was in this blue. It had dot markers and a rosewood neck. It had 2 HB PU that had white bezels and white pick guard. It was meant to be a budget guitar and hadn't been named but I was told it would not be called a Les Paul though it clearly was. I asked about other colors and I was told only blue and if it sold than a an opaque red. I can not remember it ever coming out.
I've always wanted one of these guitars. My in-laws live only a few miles from The Hermitage. The tornado that took out these poplars came up the hill into Wilson County, jumped over the in-law's home, and dropped a few hundred yards from there continuing its path. I had spent lunch hour with my boss that day chasing all over Williamson County looking for tornadoes. Quite the day.
I dig the tone.., from here it was much brighter than I would have expected. Funny, just as soon as I start to believe that wood isn’t as important as pickups for tone (on electrics), this model makes me question that.
I think these types of dings, don't really register with non-collecting players like me. I considered my guitar mint until I really looked at it under the collectors eye. Two very different types of people.
@@cataclysmicconverter And selling sucks for players like me. I get torn apart for silly details that collectors view as serious deductions! We're very different guitar people!
Jackson was one of the most vile people to ever live, and I shouldn't have to be Cayuga and Cherokee to recognize that. I'll stop with "that shit" when it's universally recognized as fact.
Everyone's talkin about the DK but honestly this guitar has great tone and it sounds different than most other LPs for whatever reason - but yeah, it's a penetrating tone without being icepicky so punk rock and also thrash probably goes well on this axe.
DK, yay!, but Jello wouldn't approve of an A.J. themed guitar and for good reasons. Would look better without the gigantic "old hickory" on the fretboard.
My friend had Bill Clinton's Gibson guitar. It has the seal on it and is a blue color, really nice. He was going to go pick it up at Gibson and never made it. It is quite unique, I should have got a picture. When he has a event at his shop he brings it into display.
Bruce Kunkel here, I was responsible for all 275 of these Old Hickory Les Pauls. But you didn’t research enough to even know that. I could have told you anything you wanted to know but as usual you never asked and so your video is a wealth of misinformation. I designed this guitar and named it Old Hickory. I made all the engraved I laid s including the three with the mop banners. Every one of these went across my bench. There was a huge presentation at the Hermitage ; an unveiling, the Vice President was there, Chet Atkins, The Governor’s wife and the guitar was presented to Gary Sturm; the head of the Smithsonian. There’s so much you could have said about this guitar but you didn’t ask. If anyone would like accurate information about the Old Hickory Les Paul I am more than willing to help you.
4:25 i could be wrong, That top is not Poplar, Poplar wood is much more whiter in color ( which is why they call it the poormans Holly wood) with more of a green streaks, However Hickory is a more blond color with brownish streaks much like that top is, If i was to guess, i would say the Body itself could be from poplar capped with Hickory.
That action at the 12th? You could drive a truck under it. It would be good for slide. However stunning wood, reminds me of a sideboard my grandparents had some years ago. Also they make axe handles out of hickory which is fitting for a guitar 'Axe'.
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Seventh president was Robert E. Lee
I did not know the history, but as a history buff, I'm fascinated with that guitar! Those trees were alive and seen by one of the most pivotal presidents of our country. That's fascinating to me
@@maspesasmasperras5554 lol
Where did you find an old hickory ? I remember these way back.. couldn't find any. But . Damn.. now next get a peter green/ Kirk Hammett 50.000 Les Paul.. and I would even be more impressed than the I already am .. lol
@@scottykingdavid They pop up on Reverb every now and then
You buried the lead on the trees they used to make these guitars. Those trees were originally taken as saplings from each of the battlefields that then General Jackson fought at and transplanted at The Hermitage many, many years ago. That’s why their loss in the storm was such a big loss.
Yeppers! Amazing that he owns SO MANY pieces of American history in 1 piece!
*lede
A bulldozer and a Walmart would be an improvement to the Hermitage
Yep we love our tree built guitars
Honestly, never thought I'd see Trogly bust out some Dead Kennedys but I'm definitely happy he did. Holiday In Cambodia is such a killer song and that guitar part is just unreal
I never expected to hear you play "Holiday in Cambodia", and it was especially surprising to hear it during the demo for a guitar made for Jackson's estate
A DK reference on presidents day!
U surprised me trogly!! Kudos!! Whats the significance btw presidents day/Jackson and the DKs?? I know there must or i havent been watching u daily fir 2yrs
He's a guitar hero fan
@@cataclysmicconverter it is yeah. But it has great track lists. I love guitar hero even as a pretty decent guitarist.
@@cataclysmicconverter yeah that's a tool for learning real guitar.
I'm actually surprised you did the deal. That seller sounds like he had some "stories," and would've made me nervous as hell. I'd bet the local "phantom owner" was him. Beauty of a guitar tho! I love that top and back.
I was thinking the same thing. The "I sold it locally but I'll get it back for you for extra" sounds like a load of BS to me. A lot of flaws weren't disclosed, etc. I hope Austin left him a mediocre rating on reverb to warn other buyers.
@@r33th Agreed. His little stories absolutely sound like horseshit. Guy sounds very shady, to say the least
@@cataclysmicconverter Totally seems like a fish story, doesn't it? I'm betting the guy never sold it, and ALL of that money went to him
Gotta believe that karma will even the score.
If it would have gone south, trog would have still had a good story to make a video over.
There’s something beautiful about hearing Trogly play Dead Kennedys on a president “tribute” guitar on President’s Day.
The Old Hickory 029 "Tulip Poplar" top and body is from a species of Magnolia Tree (Family Magnoliaceae) and NOT from "poplar" as most North Americans know Populus spp (Family Salicaceae- eg Aspen, Cottonwood). But it's gorgeous, uniquely grained neck, top and body for sure. Should be way more pop(u)lar than it is.
You got Old Hickory! Was it on my suggestion? What a piece of history.
Very interesting guitar. Definitely a collection keeper.
Getting a CCR vibe from "Old Hickory" really beautiful piece and that one spot on the side at the switch looks like an eye
OK, I'm, usually sick about the prices of these things, but *this is beautiful!* That might be the coolest Les Paul I've ever seen Oo
I agree about the looks of this thing!!! It’s beautiful!
What an amazing gradient on the back!! Insane
Poplar is one of the softest hardwoods used for guitars (Basswood and Pine beating it out). Put a Nitrocellulose Lacquer Clear finish on that and, yeah, you get those witness lines after awhile. It will happen to Alder, too. Wood moves, and that type of Lacquer is pretty brittle, so....That is a stunning historic piece! Perfect for a museum!
Hey everyone! What an absolutely beauty of a Les Paul!
Hope you keep this one. Despite its flaws, it’s unique woods, and inlays and natural colors it’s really pretty
I was surprised at the echo at the demo intro. I was more surprised when I recognized the song. Been listening to Bedtime for Democracy lately. Great Wall is nice and fast.
Does this come with the Trail of Tears commemorative strings?
Ouch
We won a war. Get over it.
Gibson choked by not inlaying that on the fingerboard.
Gorgeous wood on that guitar. With the history on it that's a win! And I'm a Canadian.
That was one crazy storm I lived about a half mile fron The Hermitage. My son was upset the tornado did not come by our house.
I like the looks of that Rainbow Poplar body wood. Great contrasts. Interesting commemorative model.
I have been to this museum for a fancy wedding. Mr. Jackson himself was a tough and a awful person. A man of his time.
That's an amazing looking guitar. Love it.
Love it. That guitar will increase in value. It's got wood from the Hermitage. In my eye that makes it super special.
That Guitfiddle is Gorgeous and even more beautiful on my wide-screen;)
been wanting a video on these for a while, glad you finally made one!
Saw 2 of these during one of my Nashville trips. One at the Heritage Welcome Center & one in a glass case at Opryland hotel across from the WSM studio. Both were beautiful. Wanted to buy one but had Just bought a new LP Standard & a Fender 90's Tele Thinline.
yo, that bridge sounds BRIGHT bro! damn, i wish gibson did more les pauls with those woods!
You are an absolute legend for playing Dead Kennedys on an Old Hickory!
In the late 70's I worked in a very small Pro Shop music store. The Gibson rep brought in a Les Paul that was made of poplar but had no binding. The whole guitar was painted royal blue ..a dark blue that looked like blue ink. Even the the top of the headstock was in this blue. It had dot markers and a rosewood neck. It had 2 HB PU that had white bezels and white pick guard. It was meant to be a budget guitar and hadn't been named but I was told it would not be called a Les Paul though it clearly was. I asked about other colors and I was told only blue and if it sold than a an opaque red. I can not remember it ever coming out.
You come up with some interesting stuff. Nice piece for your museum.
The presidential silent guitar
That hickory fretboard is going to last forever. What a piece!
I've always wanted one of these guitars. My in-laws live only a few miles from The Hermitage. The tornado that took out these poplars came up the hill into Wilson County, jumped over the in-law's home, and dropped a few hundred yards from there continuing its path. I had spent lunch hour with my boss that day chasing all over Williamson County looking for tornadoes. Quite the day.
I guess the hard wood neck adds brightness..?
Yep,
OH 121 on Reverb at 5500.00 as of 2/20/2023 the listing shows four years old. Love the color variation on this one though!
There will be a chibson of this guitar next week on ebay for $245.00
Woot woot Trogly's guitars 🎸 🙌
The Hermitage may have had some walking sticks made from the trees. A genuine Hickory Stick.
It’s a natural “Scorpions” guitar. I love that wood. Sometimes poplar wood will even have green and purple in it .
" There's nothing like a good piece of Hickory." Clint Eastwood as Preacher- Pale Rider
Wonderful looking guitar.
for what it's worth I think this one looks the absolute best of all of them. I would also overpay for that two tone thing
I dig the tone.., from here it was much brighter than I would have expected. Funny, just as soon as I start to believe that wood isn’t as important as pickups for tone (on electrics), this model makes me question that.
right? that guitar makes the humbuckers sound like single coils. even more bright and sparkly on the bridge.
The wood grain looks like some cool burst job.
Very nice
Gibson should make more guitars like this, the overall esthetics is awesome.
Gotta say the song choice is spot on haha
Very unique Les paul.that poplar looks nice
I’ve visited Jackson’s place and I don’t remember seeing Gibson guitars. There was a harp and a parlor guitar and a piano.
That thing sounds awesome
Nice strong clear mids
Old Hickory. That is freaking Awesome. WOW!
What an absolute gorgeous piece of wood. Love that guitar.
I think these types of dings, don't really register with non-collecting players like me. I considered my guitar mint until I really looked at it under the collectors eye. Two very different types of people.
@@cataclysmicconverter And selling sucks for players like me. I get torn apart for silly details that collectors view as serious deductions! We're very different guitar people!
I like the tones. Brighter than normal.
Hell yeah trogley is on
Back in the late 90’s my local music store had a Old Hickory model. I didn’t like it because the wood looked yellowish green.
Great show
Sweet. Love it ❤️😎👍💯✔️
there's something so beautiful about a white fingerboard and black headstocks that makes me want a les paul in this configuration more than anything!
The only nickname I ever knew Andrew Jackson by was "Indian Killer".
Oh stop with that shit!!
Jackson was one of the most vile people to ever live, and I shouldn't have to be Cayuga and Cherokee to recognize that. I'll stop with "that shit" when it's universally recognized as fact.
Love that so much, nice nod to the Dead Kennedys as well. Great episode.
Unusual body colors, but somehow aesthetically pleasing. Unique tone as well, has some mojo. I like it.
This LP has a pretty bright and trebly-ish sound if you ask me. I would definitely tweak with the tone pots on this one.
That is a very nice guitar. It is definitely one of the best looking natural finish guitars I have seen in a long time.
DK superb demo today :)
He played a Dead Kennedy riff...On a presidential themed guitar.🙌🏻
Trogly's Punk Rock street cred just jumped up a few notches 😂
If you think about it, that wood at 275 years old, makes it older than the United States.
Sweet guitar. Love that wood grain.
Well now you have inspired me to go back and relearn some Dead Kennedys.
Everyone's talkin about the DK but honestly this guitar has great tone and it sounds different than most other LPs for whatever reason - but yeah, it's a penetrating tone without being icepicky so punk rock and also thrash probably goes well on this axe.
Very cool story! Awesome looking guitar!
To hear trogly play holiday in Cambodia is a crazy mindflip
Sick song choice! Easy Bay Ray, respect.
Love the Dead Kennedys reference never cease to make me love ur videos more and more
Wish I could say I had heard of this model before tonight.
Audio problem
I feel like the seller put the screws to you by not disclosing ALL the finish tissue issues
I love it. So much
That bridge pickup sounds great with some dirt! Of course this isn't really a guitar meant for playing, but nice nonetheless
Oh shit I would never have taken you for a Dead Kennedy’s fan. Go Austin’s!
That guitar tone at 18:00 is killer
Evening all!! Cool guitar, the fret board is interesting.
I saw the Old Hickory on display at the Smithsonian. It was an amazing piece.
Good to know it is back on display - the website says it isn't currently on which I thought was a waste!
Hickory is the preferred soundwood for Drum Shells and Drumsticks
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DK, yay!, but Jello wouldn't approve of an A.J. themed guitar and for good reasons. Would look better without the gigantic "old hickory" on the fretboard.
nice to hear your playing with much more conviction
That is the coolest guitar I've seen
Great choice of song . Cool guitar
Sweet!
Great story! Thanks for the video documentary!
Hope you paid the seller in $20 bills :)
My friend had Bill Clinton's Gibson guitar. It has the seal on it and is a blue color, really nice. He was going to go pick it up at Gibson and never made it. It is quite unique, I should have got a picture. When he has a event at his shop he brings it into display.
Bruce Kunkel here,
I was responsible for all 275 of these Old Hickory Les Pauls.
But you didn’t research enough to even know that.
I could have told you anything you wanted to know but as usual you never asked and so your video is a wealth of misinformation.
I designed this guitar and named it Old Hickory. I made all the engraved I laid s including the three with the mop banners. Every one of these went across my bench.
There was a huge presentation at the Hermitage ; an unveiling, the Vice President was there, Chet Atkins, The Governor’s wife and the guitar was presented to Gary Sturm; the head of the Smithsonian.
There’s so much you could have said about this guitar but you didn’t ask.
If anyone would like accurate information about the Old Hickory Les Paul I am more than willing to help you.
Well said. But thats the problem with modern day you tube mis info. But lovely workmanship to be seen.
I have so many replicas,reproduction,fakes,chibsons I'm fixin to start my own museum , free to enter and I will pay you to leave.
Interesting idea. Where’s it at. I want to visit.
I have access to some Black Walnut that is beautifully figured, I wonder if Gibson would build me a guitar from my own material?
No
Let me know if they do,, I have some trees for them also
Probably not....they want to document the drying process prior to construction...if their name will be on the project
So thank you
4:25 i could be wrong, That top is not Poplar, Poplar wood is much more whiter in color ( which is why they call it the poormans Holly wood) with more of a green streaks, However Hickory is a more blond color with brownish streaks much like that top is, If i was to guess, i would say the Body itself could be from poplar capped with Hickory.
It would be nice to know what amp is being used
That action at the 12th? You could drive a truck under it. It would be good for slide. However stunning wood, reminds me of a sideboard my grandparents had some years ago. Also they make axe handles out of hickory which is fitting for a guitar 'Axe'.
That really is an awesome guitar. If you’re down this way with the family, it’s worth stopping into the hermitage.
"Tulip Poplar" is relatively soft and very absorbent. It's in the magnolia family.
Usually, hickory is for drumsticks ! This one is really beautiful, and sounds great.