10 Things We Learned From Watching the Gibson Collection Episodes

Baxter and Jonathan watched the Gibson TV Collection videos and had some great takeaways that you can apply to your guitar hunt and collecting.
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[@noelmcmahon4566]

It is interesting that back in the day the guitar greats of the past made their most popular music on brand new guitars Don't be scared to own new guitars because one day they will also be vintage

[@ryangunwitch-black]

It’s cuz they were killer guitars. That’s why people want the same guitars now. A ‘61 Strat was made of different grades of wood and the metal was actually metal.

[@ryangunwitch-black]

However, I do love my AVII ‘61 Strat I got last year.

[@seanzinger]

Watched all of them and loved them. I especially liked the guy with the les paul shaped swimming pool. Good Lord.

[@georgeargon5113]

No signature guitar can replace discipline, execution, notation, rhythm, tonality, and creativity.

[@ryangunwitch-black]

If you boys aren’t already in the process of becoming a Gibson dealer, you’re doing a damned good job flirtin’! Lol. I really enjoy these Gibson Collection vids. That Mike Campbell episode with the rotating rack in the ceiling was so cool.

[@pandemic7]

I watch so many guitar channels and they all have one thing in common: they are heavily Nashville-centric. Nashville, classic and classic rock revival, country/blues-pop, that kind of thing. Don't get me wrong, Joe Bonamassa is a fantastic player, but damn, more Nashville blues, eh? I love guitars so I enjoy watching these channels, but I mostly listen to underground guitar-based music because I find it more interesting and forward thinking. When I hear people say, "rock is dead," I feel like this Nashville/country/blues coma is part of the problem.

[@umrmech84]

"Buy the guitar, not the story." Unless you're Joe Bonamassa.

[@hotrodjones74]

Yeah, just make your own story on a good guitar of your choice. World class hits were recorded and played on good Epiphone guitars. A good guitar is a good guitar.

[@achill3usoverclocking874]

Slash, Rick Nielsen and the Joe B episode was my fav

[@allstopblue5717]

I think I like the Mike Campbell episode best. They’re all good though

[@homegrownson]

Early Melody Makers were affordable at one time for anything not altered or repaired, I had a 62 D series with 2 pickups and one of those you wish you still had , looking back

[@MrScrofulous]

My guitar rack is currently called Single Cut City. R9, Black Paisley Penguin, LP Custom, ESP Eclipse. It's not vintage, but it's pretty cool.

[@bluzzjazz]

My oldest is a 67 Strat but with Fenders, it's hard to tell because they used components from different production years on the same guitar. The neck is coded to 69, the neck plate to 67. I have a 72 Goldtop Deluxe which I've owned since 75, love that guitar. Right before I bought the Deluxe, I had a 60s something SG in cherry and it was finish checked to hell and back. Back then I thought it was too beat up to keep and I thought the neck was chunky....arrgh! What it would be worth now!

[@benlogan430]

Vintage gear is all about nostalgia. I used to collect vintage drums and you had to change all the hardware to make em functional. Which kills the vintage value. But I liked to play em and the vintage wood does sound sweet.

[@MrSmiley1964]

I knew a guy back in '78 who bought a TV Yellow Special for $35. I'm sure he could get his money back if he tried. I sold my last Vintage guitar last year. I needed the money more than I needed the guitar. I'm a RI and custom shop poser now.

[@user-cw6xy3ny4d]

A good show with some great facts and candid thoughts. Thanks.

[@csharp57]

So funny how I went to sleep last night rewatching the Slash Collection video and this pops up.

[@christophercortez7191]

“I went to sleep last night rewatching the Slash Collection” I felt that!!!

[@umrmech84]

I couldn't afford to buy the vintage Gibsons that I have if I had to do it again today. I bought my '57 Junior because I love the sound of dogear P-90s through my brown Deluxe.

[@robsteffey606]

I wrote off the ability to own a vintage… but recently a 1934 Gibson L-00 fell into my lap. New frets, pins and priced at a point I could pull off. Original case is pretty much useless. But glad I got it and thanks Jonathan for your assistance! You guys Rock!

[@vegashdrider]

Rick Nielsen was my favorite and they didn’t even scratch the surface, they could make a weekly series documenting all his guitars. By the way Gibson, when will we see Jimmy Page the collection?

[@robmitchell1985]

I've seen all of them at least once. Some of them quite a few times. Among my favorites are Joe B, Charlie Starr, Keith Nelson, and Slash.

[@30smsuperstrat]

This Les Paul crossed the Delaware with Washington. It was routed out to give Washington some new mahogany brown matched teeth.

[@hotrodjones74]

You don't have to own a vintage Gibson to modify it. I have a 1993 Korean Epiphone Les Paul in Cherry Burst. Apparently it was signed by Motley Crüe, but the signatures rubbed off when the previous owner's son and friend played it (no upcharge and the guy seemed honest). I totally modded and upgraded the electronics. It's got some mojo for a solid Epiphone player. I don't really care for Motley Crüe, but I like the story. I broke it in with some Supersonic by Oasis. Any guitar can have a story. Hell you make your own story on it.

[@mcheustis]

I watched a few collection videos and a few Trogly videos. Bad mistake, now I have a Studio, a Melody Maker, and a Junior. 😆

[@user-no1cares]

All I have is an old Gibson Studio & an old Martin mahogany 000-15SM. I use guitar straps, even when sitting. The straps have those rubber washers to ensure they don’t come unhooked. Some of us love our everyday $1000 guitars sporting those big names on the headstock. ‘Drop’ is not a guitar word.

[@petersouthwell5971]

I'm the strange guy who doesn't like the aesthetic of the Les Paul. I know, crazy. Many people love the Les Paul, but for me, I just don't like the body shape. My favorite Gibsons are the Explorer (Damn, I love the way it looks) and the traditional Flying V. Genius, these two body shapes. Otherwise, I'm a Strat guy.

[@scoggers1628]

The Explorer and Flying V just look awesome, don’t they? Likewise the Firebird.

[@jacobpittman1996]

I’m really into DuoSonics; I got a bevy.

[@gerardvalentino]

Best way to own a vintage guitar is to keep the guitars you bought when you were 15x when you’re 50 they’ll be sought after as Vintage 😂

[@jkfreeman24]

Looking forward to "the tone is in the syrup" shirts!

[@danrunnoft6642]

Ibanez Roadstars are the next big thing. I have one that was once owned by Darryl Dragon. It's literally worth hundreds of dollars.

[@robertbuckner9002]

Jonathan, where did you get that Great Chef Mountain tee???

[@MrScrofulous]

You would be surprised how many professionals m moonlight in construction. I know two doctors, one is an intensivist who lays NBN cable in his spare time and a rural GP who runs an excavation company, started on the tools.

[@kimokahuna]

Well, Jeff Beck had humbuckers in that Esquire....so there IS that........ha!

[@hotblackdesiato3451]

My guitar isn't covered in sweat, it's frosted with tone syrup.

[@hiramabiff2790]

I only play guitars that I can beat up 😂 I’m clumsy ❤❤❤…… hence ……as long as it Plays I’m happy 😊 🍺🍺🍺🍺😎😎😎😎

[@johnwashburn3793]

Don't let the smoke out!

[@jameswhite1450]

i'd say it's due to lower price.imho

[@nwolf9591]

Did Gibson address theheadstock issue?

[@georgeargon5113]

It hasn't nor ever will...

[@alangreenway6695]

In general I find these videos humanise the players a lot- I can see things Bonamassa and Nielsen doing to justify themselves being very similar to my personal arguments about collecting guitars but with a couple of zeroes on the end. Even watching the Cesar one I can see he actually loves collecting. Mike Campbell and Brad Whitford seemed like they did it so they could learn even more. The only guy who bothered me was John Shanks- there was something off about that one.

[@Dragon_rls]

The Groob

[@jeeefthegreat7555]

Dentists from all over keeping Gibson alive.

[@Canadianwheelchairguitar]

I'm not a fan of collecting anything. I collected lapel pins, stamps & model airplanes I built as a kid. Collecting to me is a fancy word for hording. I'm not a fan of clutter, if I'm not using it regularly or it's a seasonal item, I probably don't need it. I have nothing against collectors. If it makes them happy & they're not hurting anyone, including themselves, have fun!

[@MayorMcCheese2000]

I noticed you guys talk about the old Gibson's as if they're made of glass, but it doesn't seem like vintage fenders are seen in the same light. I'm guessing that's because we all assume if you drop a Gibson the headstock will come off and nobody is thinking that about a Fender. That speaks volumes about craftsmanship and design. You watch enough of those videos and you realize everything is replaceable other than the wood seemingly, kinda ends the tonewood debate doesn't it? This video highlights exactly how and why guitars made today should far exceed the quality of vintage instruments..... should.... so have they? The market doesn't seem to think so... why not?

[@johnbriggs3916]

Funnily enough, it had been seriously suggested that the glue in the headstock repair really does improve the tone 😅

[@MayorMcCheese2000]

@johnbriggs3916 that's gold! Everyone loves the neck though when it's done right, and they did the best with what they had back then, and Gibson is trying their best to recreate those guitars. I wonder if Gibson will release a model with a headstock that's been prebroken and repaired.... the ultimate relic!

[@Siggy_Sour]

everybody knows one pickup is all about less shizz getting in the way

[@tombeaty6470]

That is an awful big Gibson logo in a shop that isn’t a Gibson dealer. Is there something you aren’t telling us guys?

[@Arthur-vv8th]

Guitars used to be made by Luther's. Now, they are made by factory workers. All casters are made from parts!

[@johnbriggs3916]

Luthiers

[@30smsuperstrat]

I don't believe in soles I AI barefoot.🤥

[@chasinguitars]

Jack Pearson plays squires.. formerly Allman Brothers.. I ve had most.. yes, in the hands.. quality of feel for expensive guitars... Investment if timing right . Love this channel. You guys need to bring guitars from your own collections on the show.. it would add a cool dynamic for sure.. it's about our guitars and choices what are yours. Thanks guys

[@chasinguitars]

Squire.. oops lol

[@charlesbolton8471]

They actually did a have few videos (probably at least two years ago) where they did feature some of Baxter’s guitars.

[@30smsuperstrat]

Today, documentation is overly dramatic.

[@user-ko4iy1pp9j]

Thanks Gentlemen and I use that term loosely 👏👏💯💯💜🤍💙❤