1953 & 1956 Gibson Les Paul Gold-Top & Custom - THE GEORGE GRUHN GUITAR SHOW (Season 3)

Gruhn Season 3 is Here! In this brand new episode, George describes two (2) iconic Les Paul models, a 1953 Gibson Les Paul Gold-Top and a 1956 Gibson Les Paul Custom. Both of these specific instruments were incredibly important in the production and development of the entire Les Paul guitar line as George discusses in this episode. Enjoy, Happy Holidays & George, take it away!

[@1960fusion]

George is a living National Treasure!!!

[@roeletti]

i just want to say: thank you! To all the workers at Gruhn Guitar, for making these incredible video's. I've always been really into 50's and 60's guitar. And these video's are really great to watch, again and again. I've learned so much and i'm sure you're gonna teach me a lot more! As a young adult i will write down what George said about these vintage guitar and i will see for myself if it's going to be the truth, or not. I hope these video's will still be around by then! best regards from the Netherlands

[@TMNTV]

+roeletti We are working very hard with Mr. Gruhn & everyone at Gruhn's Guitars to bring you his Show! Thank you for your kind words, for watching & for commenting! Stay Tuned for more Season 3 episodes in the coming weeks & months and make sure to Subscribe, too! Sincerely, The Musician Network (TMNtv)

[@humansteve7194]

Awesome! Can't wait to see more of these! 50 years from now, I'll be 76. If I'm still alive (if the world is still here for that matter) I will hopefully have done what it takes to own one of these, and come back here and watch again.. Cheers

[@belo1971]

Great great respect Mr !!!!! Love to listen to men who knows and have lived during those " golden" years......Best regards from France

[@ericwoolen746]

I love this guy. He has opened my mind to all the info about the guitars I love so much and I want to say thank you so much for your time and the wonderful info you have provided me and them.

[@eternalme1016]

Just LOVE You're Vid's George......I had to SUBSCRIBE! Your Knowledge of these PRICELESS GUITAR'S is something else. Also the Instruments you brandish give me Goosebumps. Always looking for your next installment, Thank you, and your team.........🎸💚

[@ernieflanaganstingraybassm1463]

Thank's george i love listening to your knowledge of old Gibson's and Fenders !!!

[@lars4738]

50 years into the future when im 68, i will remember this video ;)

[@boydbc]

"What the public wanted and what Gibson did were not always perfectly synchronized". I love how he's talking about guitars from the 50's and 60's yet his observation is still incredibly relevant for Gibson! Those are two gorgeous Les Pauls.

[@Dagger_323]

Well frankly if you are up to date with the direction Gibson is currently taking under their new management, it is very much synchronized with what the public wants and has been asking for from the company for a very long time...

[@jeffreyschnoldt5388]

That's a sweet guitar. Love to play it.. thanks for sharing

[@charleslambiase5670]

I am a bass player and I play Les Paul basses the old stuff like a 60 Gibson EB 0 70 Les Paul recording Bass but it's part of the reason for my infatuation with this particular models I just blown away by these guitars in general which leads me to search inspiring playing on these particular basis I mentioned as well as to eb-3 Bass which to shape is an SG which was also called the Les Paul I have to say this was a very very relaxing informative video very very relaxing thank you

[@mikemorrisonmusic]

Always a joy watching your videos, George! Maybe one of these days I'll get to see your store in person. :)

[@TMNTV]

+Mike Morrison Mike, on George's behalf.....Thank You! We are working hard together to bring some great new episodes into 2016 and beyond & appreciate your kind words. You should absolutely take time to visit George's new store (www.Guitars.com) as it is simply amazing. We have witnessed first-hand how much time George takes with each customer who asks to visit with him.....he is a wonderful man.....make the trip to Nashville to see Gruhn's Guitars for your own eyes! Happy Holidays & Happy New Year to you & your family! Sincerely, The Musician Network (TMNtv)

[@superfuzzymomma]

+THE MUSICIAN NETWORK (TMNtv) Good to know there are more episodes on the way...This series of presentations, and unquestionably Mr. Gruen himself, is an invaluable resourse! Thank you for your efforts!

[@carlosmatos9848]

I'd love to see the store too. He seems like the kind of guy you could talk to all day about this kind of stuff!

[@northernthrifter8817]

Carlos Matos he's a snake oil salesman that's what they do talk the talk, nice as they are they're just future antiques. I'll bet that 56 custom sounds hardly any different than my epiphone 56pro.yes they are beautiful but sonically there is no magic or mojo that's just the sales patter

[@erwindeleon60]

@@northernthrifter8817 lemme guess--the Casio tells time just as well as the Patek, right? ;)

[@andrewbryan359]

I'm hoping to make the pilgrimage to Nashville in May 2016 to see this amazing collection of guitars and, who knows, might be lucky to see Mr Gruhn in person.

[@TMNTV]

+Andrew Bryan Andrew, George is an extremely accommodating person in terms of his schedule & loves to meet with customers at his store in Nashville. Just make sure you take enough time to take in ALL the incredible vintage instruments for sale there! Let us know how your pilgrimage goes, next month, ok?! Lastly, please make sure to Subscribe if you haven't already so you receive Gruhn Season #3 new episode release notifications to your inbox! Thanks for Watching & Stay Tuned! Sincerely, The Musician Network (TMNtv)

[@bradcarroll3719]

Keep the videos coming! I love the very intricate details George talks about.

[@TMNTV]

+Brad Carroll Thanks Brad! We have MANY more Season #3 episodes to come so make sure you've Subscribed to our Channel for new episode release notifications! Thanks for Watching & As Always, Stay Tuned! Sincerely, The Musician Network (TMNtv)

[@yournamehere7182]

2:10 Look at the height of those pole pieces on Gold Top bridge pickup!!

[@KrisSilverMusic]

That is the best condition I've seen a gold top in holy crap

[@bulkington3272]

Thanks for the wealth of knowledge but my curiosity is still hungry and really want to know what kind of rocking chair that is?

[@TelecasterLPGTop]

There's so much talk about how the Les Paul guitars LOOK, who cares about how they look. I have a '56 Gold-Top with the baseball bat neck which feels great in the hand. It plays beautifully and sounds amazing. What more could I want ?

[@billyboy6028]

Humility

[@MrMusicguyma]

Some interesting arcania on early Les Paul guitars. George Gruhn is an archtype of the adjective "laconic". :)

[@giannirocco7492]

The rocking chair without arm rests is,in itself,fairly rare...

[@FF-so3su]

Where did you get your armless rocking chair?

[@dongiovanni-m3i]

I came so close to getting an early 52 gold top without binding. I bid $8100 it sold for $150 more. Probably never get another chance at something like that.

[@loknloll]

Especially now that they go for 30k

[@dongiovanni-m3i]

@@loknloll Yep. It was an early one too, unbound neck & diagonal screws in the bridge pup.

[@firdausHITMAN]

This guy knows it all, no wonder he's called the Behram Shah of guitars.

[@TheRealToneJunkie]

Will there be more videos in this series? I LOVE the longer format, please keep this up if you can.

[@TMNTV]

Absolutely! Season #3 has just begun with this dual Les-Paul episode! Stay Tuned for much more from George & Gruhn's Guitars in 2016 and make sure to subscribe to our Channel! Sincerely & Stay Tuned, The Musician Network (TMNtv)

[@JohnnyMrHattersmith]

Not sure how this episode didn't make it into my sub box when it was put out. Talk about a hidden gem. Lol While I am here, I have a bit of a question that has been brewing in my mind for a little bit now. This past year marks the thirtieth birthday of guitars such as the Jackson Rhodes and Soloist, Charvel Super strats, and the last of the "Golden Era" BC Rich guitars. Will there ever be an episode of Gruhn Guitars or a mini series of episodes dedicated to those guitars, or even an episode dedicated to certain notible pieces from the 1970's, like the Reissue Flying V and Explorer, 5 Position Switch Fender Stratocaster, or even Hamer guitars built in the 70's that were considered the basis of the reissue and recreation craze that seems to dominate the market from the Big G and Big F. Thank you for your time and patience.

[@TMNTV]

+JohnnyMrHattersmith Yes, absolutely, there will be and yet, the episodes we are able to shoot with George & put out for our viewers depend on the guitars (i.e. guitar inventory stock) available at Gruhn's, while we are there shooting. We intend to finish the release of Season 3 (close to 25-30 more episodes, upcoming) during 2016 & continue on with Season 4 in 2017. Please also check our latest release of Episode 2 of Season 3, as of last Thursday, on Gibson Super Jumbo Acoustics which follows this episode! Thanks for Subscribing, Watching & for Your Comment! Stay Tuned for Much More Gruhn to Come, as well! Sincerely, The Musician Network (TMNtv)

[@jaeztheone]

I kept a guitar mag. for years (it's around somewhere) which made me and my friend go 15 miles to Doncaster (UK) "Musicground" to look at a couple of Les Paul's which we couldn't afford . This was about 1994.....they were a '52 gold top (trapeze) @ £1200, and a '56 custom (alnico and P90) @ £1500...….On a different tack, I often saw Peter Green, with Mayall and Mac in the sixties, and Peter used the custom at least twice ,maybe more. I've never seen anyone note that. We used to call them 'Black Beauties' or 'Fretless Wonders'...………..bye bye from old git////

[@allthings1150]

I doubt any customs were sold in 1953; the reason any would have a 1953 serial number is because the necks or guitars were made and stamped in 1953 but not sold or offered until 1954.

[@lucabodini2113]

If You'd buy a reissue of this guitars ... what would you choose? Please help me, I can't decde.... every opinion is well accepted

[@arthurparker7705]

that one is different from the one Les Paul used on his tv appearances.

[@babydaddy8224]

Great vid, very informative. I’m just laughing at 17 min long vid for how slow this guy talks lol

[@bentackett6299]

Cheers future humans! 👋 (if there are any left)

[@wesleyalan9179]

The guitar playing in the back sounds like Beast of burden by the rolling stones

[@nathangolliher2776]

Honored to call him my boss

[@getredytagetredy]

The copper powder in the paint turned it green...ish.

[@mukraker1]

Dude, as much as I love you and respect your knowledge, you should play the suckers. At least let us hear them. You don't have to do a concert, just let us hear the original sound from them. Let us hear them! Think about it, eh?

[@TMNTV]

Paul Willis Thanks, Paul. We understand your comment & the reason why a "play-test" wasn't part of The Gruhn Show is because we wanted to focus on George's unique knowledge of the instrument's themselves. We hope you can understand & still enjoy the series. Thanks for Watching & for Your Comment. Sincerely, The Musician Network (TMNtv)

[@idessaoutlaw]

George can't play, but he can beat all the paint off them with his rings.😹

[@mezzoca8110]

George never gets anyone to demo these old instruments. You need to employ a good guitarist to play them through a good amp.

[@infinitystem6565]

The black one is $40000 !

[@bassmickeyd]

He talks soft enough, who thought adding a strumming acoustic to the mix a good idea?

[@TMNTV]

Thanks for Watching bassmickeyd, sorry if this was distracting & we did it because of lots of room noise in the room from multiple humidifiers running in the same room as we were shooting in.

[@bassmickeyd]

@@TMNTV It sounds like someone's playing Beast of Burden behind George. ... Maybe it's just these old years. ... Cheers

[@TMNTV]

@@bassmickeyd It's not Beast of Burden. Just an acoustic bed track. Sorry it bugged you. Thanks for Watching & Hope You Will Subscribe! Happy New Year! Russ Gaines, Founder & CEO, The Musician Network (TMNtv)

[@testarosso1368]

this guy is a tease

[@mikefromusa6902]

This kid sounds just like a young George Gruhn kzbin.info/www/bejne/oXvMc4ygeL2Wi68

[@TMNTV]

+Michael Alvaro He sure does, Michael! Thanks for the link & for sharing! Stay Tuned for Much More Gruhn Season #3 Episodes to Come in 2016 & Beyond! Sincerely, The Musician Network (TMNtv)

[@markosmarkou5203]

+Michael Alvaro hahahah totally

[@vinceq1036]

Ya need to speak up or wear a mic, George.

[@rodrick412]

Great guitars!!! No sound no funny!!

[@electricritual4197]

Wow 23,000 for guitar that you can't set the intonation. There's a sucker born every day.

[@OFR]

Mine is a 1953 with original bridge and the intonation is right on. You can play good music on it, imagine that.

[@TheClemcaster]

There's something deeply distasteful about a guitar spoken in the same terms as stocks and shares. I am sure there will be a torrent of replies using such words as 'facts of life'...and 'that's reality'; none the less, the whole concept fills me with gloom. The idea that an 'ordinary musician' will never get to play one of these Les Pauls seems ridiculous. I dare say Les would have had similar thoughts.

[@wesleyalan9179]

Marc Highliner ...i feel ya man, i totally agree.. Them gold tops are sexy as the finish wears down over time.

[@Panic42000]

Marc Highliner What a dumb comment. Most people will never drive or own a Ferrari. Your comment makes zero sense. These guitars are expensive because they are old and very few were made. I’m glad collectors are the only ones that can afford these. Maybe they will still be around in another 50 years.

[@Fox-86]

@@Panic42000 he's just expressing his opinion. No need to call names Mr troll. Relax

[@Panic42000]

Fox 86 Ok, jerkoff!!

[@TheTrollMastah]

These guitars are gorgeous George is just so fucking boring to listen to like good god. Then he repeats himself over and over about the same thing in different wording

[@TheTrollMastah]

Let me make videos and show these things off of make a killing just give me the opportunity I know just as much about these guitars if not more!