That’s awesome! Man, what a find that would be!

He’s the best!

Interesting! I’m hoping to borrow a stock reissue to compare it to next - maybe we do all three!

I want to do that soon!

What 😂

I mean I have six, so no judgement 😎

Fab guitar by the way !

Yeah, *technically* it’s a Les Paul model, but obviously that changed shortly after when it became known as the SG. A cool part of Gibson history - definitely an awesome guitar!

@@RiggsTaylor True True. Even when Gibson reissues these guitars from this year, they put "Les Paul" on the truss rod cover. It might not be what Les Paul wanted, but it is correct.

@@TheGuitarBling I mean I get it - I much prefer the single cut Les Paul shape to an SG shape, but this one connected with me!

Not Velcro - I always use 3M Dual Lock, which is hard plastic Velcro that’s much more durable!

​@@RiggsTaylorThank you so much for answer. One more Q, I'm planing to buy this mono rail small and a truetone cs 12 power supply. Do you think a truetone adapter socket will fit the front cavity of the mono rail pedalboard without drilling the mono pedalboard and put the bracket on it?

@@Ben-ll3iy hmm hard to say… can’t help there unfortunately!

Incredible guitars!

I love hearing that! I’m glad you were treated well - I’m hoping my case is an anomaly and not the norm.

Yep - underrated player!

That’s fair! I generally approach demos the way I would play the guitar if I played it in a real life scenario - with a little reverb and overdrive. In future demos I’ll do a bit more clean playing across the pickups! You’ll dig next weeks ‘61 Les Paul Custom - I did just that 👍🏻

Absolutely. Both of mine I have bought used, but they’re incredible guitars - and I’ve played a LOT of vintage and new Fenders and fender-style guitars.

@RiggsTaylor yeah that baffles me when it comes to Fender and even Gibson. Not trying to put them down, but when Suhr, Tyler, or even Tom Anderson can deliver great playability out of the gate, why can't the aforementioned brands offer the same considering they're charging for the same price, right?

@@kma86 a lot of it is size and quality control - hard to scale for sure. Gibson style set-neck guitars are also more labor intensive to build, which means they’ll always be more than a comparable level Fender/Fender style guitar. That said, that’s one of the benefits of going boutique! I really like Frank Brothers and Giordano for set neck guitars, and obviously Suhr for a Fender alternative 🤘🏻

Haha, thanks man! I do a lot of vintage guitar demos so sometimes I like to mix it up. Glad you enjoyed it!

Haha, I might be! What impresses you?

@@RiggsTaylor Thar you responded.

@@stockholm1752 fair 😂

I don’t think age equates to knowledge. I have the benefit of working with one of the most knowledgeable vintage guitar dealers in the country, so I’ve played a lot of “Golden Era” Gibson’s and learned a lot about them. I still have a lot to learn though!

Joe Bonamassa, Jason Isbell, Slash, and most well know guitarists would beg to differ. This guitar is 1/4 the price of a Burst, with a lot of the same specs (extra pickup and no maple cap notwithstanding) That said, I know a ton of working class musicians that play vintage guitars - Tom Bukovac, Corey Congilio, etc. With the cost of living in Nashville, there aren’t a lot of people dropping $75k on an instrument if they can’t play it.

Being kind is free. Maybe they didn’t teach that in your day?

It’s a killer guitar! Some magic in this one.

Thanks man! Really enjoyed playing it - more of this one and a ‘61 Les Paul Custom coming next week!

This is Atom - Strymon El Capistan - Strymon flint - Suhr Badger 18!

Thanks man!

Thanks man! I appreciate it!

Thanks man!

Thanks! Appreciate that 🙌🏻

Yeah, definitely easier to find here in America!

@@RiggsTaylor I've a DC30 , Avenger R 212 , Chieftain 212 and a 410 cab here in Oz , but it's taken 10 years to find affordable good examples .

@@npet6842 that’s a great setup! Yeah, definitely tough to find when you aren’t in the country of origin.

@@RiggsTaylor Unfortunately the cabs are not AC so no Matchless illumination . Pulled two apart over the years to replace bulbs . The light box holds 4-5 and the chassis about 6 . Beautiful construction :-)

@@npet6842 they’re spectacular to behold in every way. Hope to have my own some day!

Happy to help!

Thanks bro 🤘🏻

They did a great job!

Yep! It’s a 1966 - available over at truevintageguitar.com

I see where you’re coming from - obviously you can get a TS808 cheaper, but knowing Cornerstone they use the best switches/parts/etc. AND you can customize the color/faceplate/knobs which equates to more cost. Since it’s basically a dual overdrive I think the price is competitive in that regard. Even a standard overdrive from bigger companies (Walrus Audio, JHS) is at least $200 🤷🏻‍♂️

Yea I know it's not cheap, but as correctly Riggs says, you can actually see the new Antique like a dual-TS, a real 2 channel/2 pedals kind of TS. If you see it this way, 299$ is not that bad for two pedals that just take the space of only one pedal 😊

You get three (!) pedals in one (overdrive, gain boost and volume boost) And it is not only a tube screamer clone but a great low to midgain overdrive that not only can sound like a tube screamer. Add a classy-timeless, confident and unique italian design (like a Vespa ;-)), clever switching system and…for most of us important, too: You save a lot of space on your pedalboard as it is like three single pedals :-D So "$300 for another tube screamer" doesn't sum it up correctly ;-)

Thanks so much!

They’re the best!

Ah thanks man! Yeah, they’re super cool guitars - love the green version!

Totally agree! Dirty sounds coming soon!

Thanks so much man! Hopefully will have some music out next year - glad you dig it!

I won’t go into detail because I’m not a builder, but I’ve had many conversations with various builders on the subject. Just because it’s an NKT275 doesn’t mean it’s any good - there are a few measurements you need within a decent range for a fuzz pedal. Then you need 2-3 per fuzz close in that range (depending on the circuit) to make it sound good. On top of all that, there are WAY more fake NKT275’s (and other popular transistors) than real ones. I have a friend that builds high end fuzzes (not Isle of Tone) that said for every 100 of a transistor you’re lucky to get 4-6 matched pairs. That said, I’ll let any builders chime in below!

Yeah, my experience definitely wasn’t great.

@@RiggsTaylor just say it! it was horrible! its more like a build up to the moment you need the brands reputation and they let you down that's an ultimate betrayal! otherwise what's the difference between premium brands and Chinese products?

@@Work_Data_PV totally valid - I was very disappointed, and you’re right.

Exactly - why pay a premium if you’re going to have to buy another anyways?

A lot of fun for sure!

Thanks so much! Like and subscribe if you haven’t - more videos every week 🤘🏻

Yeah, the full-time musician son of a millworker and schoolteacher must be rolling in it!

Aw shucks - thanks dude ❤️‍🔥

Thanks man! Another Les Paul Custom coming soon 😎

@RiggsTaylor Your a very great guitar player, im just a novice player @ best. But my love for music and the guitar has been there my whole life. Of late I ve been fortunate enough to purchase some. My collection is going to reach # 10 by mid week with the latest addition of the EPIPHONE SG Classic in the Worn Cherry with P 90s. I do not have a LP Custom or Classic but my LP models include A Gibson LP Studio Plus, two EPIPHONE s. A 60s Standard and their version of a 1959 Standard in the Satin finish, comes with Gibson pots and closely recreated PAF wound Humbucker s . I m not bragging about my collection but only to say each guitar is exceptional in both quality in build , fit and finish and playability and each one possess s it's own beauty and character and tone. Keep up the good work.

@@billydworrell8259 thanks Billy! Quite a setup you’ve got - enjoy them!

I’ll take it! Definitely went for an 80’s rock vibe.

Slightly smaller body - in between a Les Paul and 335 both sonically and physically!

That’s fair! Doing more clean sounds and dirty sounds in upcoming videos 🤘🏻

Sometimes that does the trick! Depending on the amp, turning up the bass can muddy the low end and make the mids less present. The low mids (~400-700hz) help with adding more “meat” to the sound without losing clarity. All depends on the rig of course!

Thank you! Be sure to subscribe for more 🤘🏻

Not bad at all!

They’re so good man - worth saving for!