He's most likely used to people coming in a being overly picky, especially when it comes to people from shops doing custom orders. Deep down he probably gets some kind of thrill.
Man I agree with Pete on the wood flame choices. A wider flame has something to it, less symmetry... I don't know. I just find it so much more apealing than a tight flame.
About a year ago i got my dream Les Paul, custom shop R8, no relic, between lemon burst and dirty burst. The thing I loved the most was the slip matched top with straight grain and no flame at all. For me, it just looked like peace and calm, the way I feel when I get to play guitar and can forget everything else. ✌️😌🎸✨
When you spray wood, the wood surface absorbs the water. Upon taking in the trace amount of water, the bright areas darken as it is heavier, and the dark features darken even further. This enhances visual definition until the surface dries.
@@johnsmith-oh2xo close to the beginning of the video whilst they are picking out wood for body of guitars, they spray water and asked how spraying water affects how the wood appears mate.
It is nice, but the problem with finishes like that where the flame appears like a charcoal Black from the staining is that you lose all movement in the top when moving the guitar in the light at different angles, typically. Had a few like that myself and you can see such an effect, or lack of, in the video.
I recently acquired a 2024 Gibson 1959 reissue in VOS Dirty Lemon. They truly are undescribable, the neck pickup is so smooth and powerful, and the bridge pickup cuts through without being too nasal and acidic. Really brilliant instruments
I just got a 60's Custom Shop Top from Wildwood and it's gorgeous. It's bourbon burst and only 8.7lbs. I could never afford a real custom shop, but this looks like one and sounds awesome. They picked the tops from the custom shop vault.
Just as an FYI, the intro to "Sweet Home Alabama" was played on a Fender Stratocaster, with the middle-and-bridge pickup selection. 😛 As for the difference between the P-90 and the Alnico 5 "Staples" pickup, a P-90 has steel adjustable pole pieces connecting to two magnet bars underneath the bobbin - one magnet per 3 strings --- while the Alnico 5's staple pole pieces are the actual magnets. There is no magnet bar underneath. Les Paul preferred the Alnico 5 pickup for the neck position because it sounds brighter than a P-90, and he even put them in the Goldtop prototypes that he and Mary Ford were using before the official release of the Les Paul in 1952.
You two have the greatest jobs ever! That is pretty cool! Great looking guitars! Wish I could afford one! Lee, the jam you guys played over, reminded me of a song from the 80s, maybe from a guitar instructional VHS tape or something!
Wide flame looks nicer on a Les Paul, suits the traditional styling better, keeps it from looking a bit too flashy/busy. Especially when paired with a vintage kind of sunburst finish. Tight flame tops look really good on more modern looking guitars like PRS Custom 22/24, or on guitars with more outlandish colours.
It has been suggested that Les Paul preferred the DeArmond tone and fitted one in the neck position of his Number 1 Goldtop. Les’s tech Tom Doyle disputes this, reporting that Les wound his own pickups using DeArmond magnets. Perhaps the staple P-90 was designed to get the DeArmond tone from a Gibson-branded pickup and keep Les sweet. Gibson installed them on various jazzboxes as well as pre-1957 Les Paul Customs.
I like the 59’ Pete was playing the best but that staple P-90 is really getting me to think I need that too! You guys have the best job. There couldn’t be one day boring.
I'm a Fender strat and tele guy. Never got into a Gibo, tried but prefer the sound of single coils. What I will say is I think a Gibo Les Paul is the most beautiful guitar to look at. I seen a custom shop one in guitar guitar in Edinburgh a few years ago for £8500 and it had the most beautiful lemon flame top I have ever seen on a guitar. I looked it and said why can't you sound like a strat. Beautiful guitars but unfortunately humbuckers are not my sound.
I subscribed to Andertons 2, but love the back and forth, but still check out after to hear something again. This channel is great, wouldn’t change it. And love how real it is, even in the factory and ppl have different preferences for tops. Those guitars look great! Kinda gravitate towards the darker red burst one because it’s very different. Love the p90s silver and gold top. You guys have amazing guitars, kinda jealous to whoever gets there hands on one of those beautiful guitars.
The first two guitars you played ,the Customs, have awesome ridiiculous tone! I love ! Love! Really nice playing guys! The silverburst "fat balls' is my favorite...
Tight flame is everywhere. Foto Flame anyone? I like a wide or thick flame, and the more unique the better. Now most guitars have a straight flame, or a V shaped one. I prefer a upside down V nice and thick. But it doesn't always work on every guitar or color. Some colors or burst look better with certain types of flames. Gibson doesn't do a lot of crazy colors like say, Tom Anderson. But if you have ever seen a Tom Anderson with a Wake Surf, and the upside down V is it incredible. PRS does a similar look as well, and Suhr too. Gibson tear drop maybe similar? I know they do at least one, but can't remember the name.
The sound of a good Les Paul straight into an amp valve/tube is amazing I use a my Les Paul into a VOXAC30 with blues my pedals are my guitar controls get the amp pushed and it’s so much more organic than slamming on a drive pedal that’s why Clapton Green Mick Taylor Page Keef have such memorable guitar tones though Keef and Page dabbled with fuzz a bit ❤️🏴🌈 great vid and some tasty playing ❤️🏴🌈
I’m a fan of the mixed flame and quilt with mineral streaks. I’ve heard the mineral streaks referred to as bug poop. They give the wood so much character imho.☮️
Must have just missed you... I picked up a '59 with a 2 piece 5A quilted top, and a set of the limited edition '59 pickups .... $9999 spent about 10 days ago.
I'm not a fan of the Bengal burst, it looks cheap (it's the type of finish you see on cheaper guitars), takes out the depth and 3d effect of the flamed maple..
Honestly after buying a bunch of Gibson guitars (all LP’s…50, 60, Slash signature series, Classic)……..I was introduce to Heritage Guitars……I was blown away by the quality of the guitar!! To me (of course this is just my opinion) it’s like comparing a Porsche (Heritage) vs a Volkswagen (Gibson)!!….except in this case the Porsche is cheaper than the Volkswagen!! 😅
I'm with Pete on this one, it's cooler when the flame isn't so "perfect" so to say :) Not that there is anything wrong with perfect, just a different taste
Admirable patience from the Gibson guy
They buy/have bout and sold hundreds of thousands of dollars of guitars from Gibson..he BETTER be patient
The Gibson employee (Tom) is an absolute Saint to put up with this pair!
@@kennethlinton4432 They are customers. Don't you believe in looking after your customers?
He's most likely used to people coming in a being overly picky, especially when it comes to people from shops doing custom orders.
Deep down he probably gets some kind of thrill.
I mean tbf if someone is spending at least 4-5k on one of these I think it’s fair to be picky
Man I agree with Pete on the wood flame choices. A wider flame has something to it, less symmetry... I don't know. I just find it so much more apealing than a tight flame.
Plane tops rule
@@benallmark9671 Planed tops rule
Proud to say the 54 Gold Top is now mine 😍 And it is absolutely tremendous
Haha, I picked up the '59 5A top 10 days ago myself.
The guy's reaction when Pete's talking about 'wood problems' is priceless 😂
Lee and Pete squabbling over choosing the tops is hilarious - it's a good job they didn't each have a bottle of water! 🤣
Love Pete's playing... no need for shredding, just pure music. Classy 🙌
VOS is definitely the way to go. Stunners
Lee I feel the same way!!!!! People say “back in 1994” and that strikes me as, a couple years ago and then I realize…… couple ≠ thirty 😂
About a year ago i got my dream Les Paul, custom shop R8, no relic, between lemon burst and dirty burst. The thing I loved the most was the slip matched top with straight grain and no flame at all. For me, it just looked like peace and calm, the way I feel when I get to play guitar and can forget everything else. ✌️😌🎸✨
Pete’s like a kid with his father at the car shop 🤣🤣🤣
When you spray wood, the wood surface absorbs the water. Upon taking in the trace amount of water, the bright areas darken as it is heavier, and the dark features darken even further. This enhances visual definition until the surface dries.
What water their is no water in stain or nitro lol or any paint that is not water based.....
@@johnsmith-oh2xo close to the beginning of the video whilst they are picking out wood for body of guitars, they spray water and asked how spraying water affects how the wood appears mate.
The Bengal Burst top is one of the most beautiful ones I've seen on video.
I’d consider selling a kidney for that Bengal Burst. Good lord that’s a beauty.
@@Yoni168 Looks cool in photos, but it’s A LOT !! 😎☺️
It is nice, but the problem with finishes like that where the flame appears like a charcoal Black from the staining is that you lose all movement in the top when moving the guitar in the light at different angles, typically. Had a few like that myself and you can see such an effect, or lack of, in the video.
How are we not talking about that gold top. Just simply beautiful 😍.
My fav
Gold top, back and sides
I recently acquired a 2024 Gibson 1959 reissue in VOS Dirty Lemon. They truly are undescribable, the neck pickup is so smooth and powerful, and the bridge pickup cuts through without being too nasal and acidic. Really brilliant instruments
we all need friends like Lee and Pete in our lives haha.
THAT TIGER STRIPE was one mean looking mother, and sounded the biz, A TOTTALY ABSORBING VID GUYS BRAVO.
@@user-fd6tg3rn4m the Bengal Burst? or the Factory Burst?
@@kierenmoore3236 bengal burst mt
The Captain’s lead early on with the Gold Top was fantastic!
Best i have ever heard pete play, gold star pete
I’ve always loved Pete and Lee having banter with each other, never gets old haha
True, they are very funny.
the Bengal is a stunner.
I just got a 60's Custom Shop Top from Wildwood and it's gorgeous. It's bourbon burst and only 8.7lbs. I could never afford a real custom shop, but this looks like one and sounds awesome. They picked the tops from the custom shop vault.
Lee your playing was on fire in this video!!! You guys always have the best jams
The black '54 is a dream guitar! Nice to see the earlier years getting some love too
God...these are fantastic guitars...Les Pauls rule...good job picking the tops, folks...kudos !
Love the time spent on flames that do not in any way show up on screen.
That Gold P90 is just beautiful 🔥
Yup, With the dark sides, sure is purdy.
9:24 Lee definitely got a good piece there!
It popped even before spraying water to emphasise the flame.
Im sorry captain, but im with Pete on the wood choices, im sure I'd react the same way Pete did, Greetings from Monterrey, Mexico
I’ve always been partial to the more plain tops but with some interesting mineral streaks. Honey or Iced Tea Burst typically my favorite finishes
Just as an FYI, the intro to "Sweet Home Alabama" was played on a Fender Stratocaster, with the middle-and-bridge pickup selection. 😛
As for the difference between the P-90 and the Alnico 5 "Staples" pickup, a P-90 has steel adjustable pole pieces connecting to two magnet bars underneath the bobbin - one magnet per 3 strings --- while the Alnico 5's staple pole pieces are the actual magnets. There is no magnet bar underneath.
Les Paul preferred the Alnico 5 pickup for the neck position because it sounds brighter than a P-90, and he even put them in the Goldtop prototypes that he and Mary Ford were using before the official release of the Les Paul in 1952.
Agree with Pete on the wood flame. Then again it is personal preference and how the guitar vibes with the player. 👍🏼😁
Can we see Pete play the white 54? That would make my day.
The best type of Flame is like the Flame on Greeny!
That white 54 is outrageous. That maybe the most beautiful guitar I have ever seen.
Yes was nice
I coudln't help but start drooling at the first sight of the newsletter... crazy good Tom Murphy aging too...
Buy it then.
Buy it then.
@@malthus101 It's a steal at only 9000 GBP.
Pete they are called mineral streaks...the black lines in the tops
That second one @17:20 In lemon burst Is my guitars twin!🤘 Just got it last week And it is a killer!💥💥💥
You two have the greatest jobs ever! That is pretty cool! Great looking guitars! Wish I could afford one! Lee, the jam you guys played over, reminded me of a song from the 80s, maybe from a guitar instructional VHS tape or something!
That's a monster loop/backing track.
This put a smile on my face and just made my day! The Captain and Danish Pete are like Peanut Butter and Jelly together!
The ’54 LP Custom is such a cool Gibson. Well done ordering those. 👏
Wide flame looks nicer on a Les Paul, suits the traditional styling better, keeps it from looking a bit too flashy/busy. Especially when paired with a vintage kind of sunburst finish.
Tight flame tops look really good on more modern looking guitars like PRS Custom 22/24, or on guitars with more outlandish colours.
Me likes the All Black and the Gold Top Customs, anyone else out there who feel the same?
Loved it when Pete played the changes to "Nightlife" by Willie Nelson ❤😮😊, quintessential Les Paul sound.
There’s something I really like about Tiger in both looks and sound. However they all sound absolutely amazing.
IMO Wide grain works best with pale colours and finishes, and tight grain for darker, more vibrant finishes.
oh yes the bengal burst 😍
It has been suggested that Les Paul preferred the DeArmond tone and fitted one in the neck position of his Number 1 Goldtop. Les’s tech Tom Doyle disputes this, reporting that Les wound his own pickups using DeArmond magnets. Perhaps the staple P-90 was designed to get the DeArmond tone from a Gibson-branded pickup and keep Les sweet. Gibson installed them on various jazzboxes as well as pre-1957 Les Paul Customs.
Great playing guys and just beautiful guitars! I want them all!! LOL!
I like the 59’ Pete was playing the best but that staple P-90 is really getting me to think I need that too! You guys have the best job. There couldn’t be one day boring.
The Les Paul Pete plays at 21:00 is just like the first one Mick Jones got and played on Give em enough Rope
@3:58
Lee and Pete show ... always goes wherever they go
I'm with Pete, I prefer the looser/wider flame. In fact, it reminds me of Tiger stripes.
They have all the different burst colours on display too?? Man that is the place I need to visit!!
I'm a Fender strat and tele guy. Never got into a Gibo, tried but prefer the sound of single coils. What I will say is I think a Gibo Les Paul is the most beautiful guitar to look at. I seen a custom shop one in guitar guitar in Edinburgh a few years ago for £8500 and it had the most beautiful lemon flame top I have ever seen on a guitar. I looked it and said why can't you sound like a strat. Beautiful guitars but unfortunately humbuckers are not my sound.
That Bengal Burst makes my Bengal burst.
I subscribed to Andertons 2, but love the back and forth, but still check out after to hear something again. This channel is great, wouldn’t change it. And love how real it is, even in the factory and ppl have different preferences for tops. Those guitars look great! Kinda gravitate towards the darker red burst one because it’s very different. Love the p90s silver and gold top. You guys have amazing guitars, kinda jealous to whoever gets there hands on one of those beautiful guitars.
My oh my. Captain Birdseye & Danish Pastry in Nashville. The smugometer goes off the scale.
Bird inlays!! Paul's going to love that!
Holy shit do these sound incredible. That silverburst with the P90 was incredible in Petes hands. The 59's were so smooth and silky... ❤❤❤❤
Just two lads handling their wood, an Andertons classic.
Gold top is amazing!!
Steve Jones actually did play a P90 Custom. For rehearsals and recording....
That Bengal Burst is stunning
The first two guitars you played ,the Customs, have awesome ridiiculous tone! I love ! Love! Really nice playing guys! The silverburst "fat balls' is my favorite...
I put a MOJO staple P90 in the neck of my Chapman vintage ML3 "tele" style...its an unbelievable sound.....fabulous!!!!!
The captains playing is so good these days! He must have worked hard on it. He was good anyway but now it’s even better. Cudo’s on that Cpt!
Tight flame is everywhere. Foto Flame anyone? I like a wide or thick flame, and the more unique the better. Now most guitars have a straight flame, or a V shaped one. I prefer a upside down V nice and thick. But it doesn't always work on every guitar or color. Some colors or burst look better with certain types of flames. Gibson doesn't do a lot of crazy colors like say, Tom Anderson. But if you have ever seen a Tom Anderson with a Wake Surf, and the upside down V is it incredible. PRS does a similar look as well, and Suhr too. Gibson tear drop maybe similar? I know they do at least one, but can't remember the name.
The bengal 59 is pure dreamy
The Custombucker great pickups!
Hilarious Pete constantly saying “in my opinion” with absolutely no intention of considering anyone else’s
you guys should talk about the jams more in the videos. it was cool
Definitely agree with the wider flames if given the choice, obviously they’re all beautiful though 🤙
That white 54 custom is just stunning. 🤤
7:25 - tight Tiger flame maple looks great on burst tops!
The sound of a good Les Paul straight into an amp valve/tube is amazing I use a my Les Paul into a VOXAC30 with blues my pedals are my guitar controls get the amp pushed and it’s so much more organic than slamming on a drive pedal that’s why Clapton Green Mick Taylor Page Keef have such memorable guitar tones though Keef and Page dabbled with fuzz a bit ❤️🏴🌈 great vid and some tasty playing ❤️🏴🌈
Love the factory burst!
i like how Pete dogged Lee for picking skinny flames, and then the guitars are built and Pete grabs one of the skinny flamed ones
That was brilliant that!
I’m a fan of the mixed flame and quilt with mineral streaks. I’ve heard the mineral streaks referred to as bug poop. They give the wood so much character imho.☮️
I believe Gibson originally called the "factory burst" the Heritage Cherry Sunburst.
An inperfect flame, Iced tea
Oh my LORT! That Bengal!!
Awesome post, your best yet
Must have just missed you... I picked up a '59 with a 2 piece 5A quilted top, and a set of the limited edition '59 pickups .... $9999 spent about 10 days ago.
I can just see these two drinking their mimosas at brunch.
I'm not a fan of the Bengal burst, it looks cheap (it's the type of finish you see on cheaper guitars), takes out the depth and 3d effect of the flamed maple..
Nice axes. The staple pole piece pu is cool.
Best flame is wide flame
Or ribbon, quilt, or next to no flame … understated is better, imho … the Perry Burst ‘59 is 👌🏼 (I love faded Tobacco Sunburst; minimal flame 🔥)
someone had to reign in Pete.
Oh my, that Bengal Burst!! - for sure it's sold since this video was posted yesterday, no?
Im totaly with Pete regarding the flame-ness of a Les Paul.
Crazy flames? Those can go on PRS guitars
I need photos of the Olive Green ‘54s … 😻
these guys would be the coolest uncles
Wide flame for life
Honestly after buying a bunch of Gibson guitars (all LP’s…50, 60, Slash signature series, Classic)……..I was introduce to Heritage Guitars……I was blown away by the quality of the guitar!!
To me (of course this is just my opinion) it’s like comparing a Porsche (Heritage) vs a Volkswagen (Gibson)!!….except in this case the Porsche is cheaper than the Volkswagen!! 😅
Pete: Pillars of Creation 👍
22:15
Reminds me of "digging in the dirt" by Peter Gabriel around 1:10
I'm with Pete on this one, it's cooler when the flame isn't so "perfect" so to say :) Not that there is anything wrong with perfect, just a different taste
Wide flame is so much better, kind of a cross between quilt and flame :)