Pete's '58 Murphy Lab Les Paul Blindfold Challenge - Are they as Good as His Original?

[@naylor2006]

When ever I see Lee do a blindfold test I always think back to the passive vs active challenge when he said, “to me this just sounds like a guitar” 😂

[@Acroanidd]

These intro jams are just getting to the point that people should just watch the videos just for the music even if they aren't guitar people. Great stuff guys!

[@MIKE-D158]

I agree, lately I have been watching just the intros. The Captain and Pete have stepped it up a notch. Beyond that it’s just great product demos.

[@Fallub]

I definitely do. Just great playing.

[@lance134679]

Partners of people watching: "I don't get it. They all look the same"

[@mattchurchill]

Haha, nailed it. My misses thinks I should just practice more to sound better😂

[@EmettTheGreat]

Lol. My wife walked by the tv and said they all look the same, and don't go thinking you need all 4. Glad I'm not alone.

[@mrcherrytits]

Lol that's literally what my missus said to me, and then she clattered me on the back of the head with the remote and said i'll never own a guitar like that. 😆 Glad it's not just me fellas. Hang in there! 🤟🏼

[@daviddorrian5349]

​@@mrcherrytitsI hope she's gets the same in return when it comes to shose, jewellery or what ever she's into. Seems I'm lucky, I came across my dream custom shop tele and my missus loaned me the money to get it 😅

[@Allison_Chaynes]

Here's how you do it, fellas. Each check set aside about 5 to 10% of the check in a secret fund. It'll add up quicker than you think. Once you get close to the price you tell your woman that you're getting a great deal on one and that they're letting you put it in layaway. She'll have no problem with a couple of hundred in a layaway. She'll think you've matured because you're getting what you want without looking selfish by blowing a large chuck of money. She just won't know that you've been saving that large chuck for a little while. It'll still take a little while to get, but at least you'll get it. 🤷‍♂️

[@matzer8846]

My Murphy Lab blindfold challenge: - i weigh my purse blindfolded - its very lightweight => no Murphy Lab

[@I.M.Guitar-Nerd]

lmao

[@mrredritehand]

Only $45 a month for the rest of your life. And if you get hard up, or tired of the les paul, you could always trade it for a nice car 🤷‍♂️

[@matzer8846]

@@mrredritehand Well ... not for me ... 'm old! ... and i wouldn't be too sure about the long term value of these "faked" sudo oldies ...

[@mrredritehand]

@@matzer8846 Idk man? They look and sound legit..

[@vladimirpoutine7522]

You mean everyone doesn't own one of these?

[@Lank2thepast]

Really impressed with the Captain's progression over the past few years. Beautiful playing on this one!

[@onenotesolo256]

Already the best quality tones you’ve ever achieved on KZbin. And well played Captain - showing off some new scale licks in a very tasteful way. The Murphy Lab LPs aren’t bad either.

[@andertons]

Which of these Les Pauls was your favourite?

[@onenotesolo256]

@@andertons the second one that Pete played - you pulled a face when he hit the first lick and I think I was making the same face with nice headphones cranked. I’ve had a Collector’s Choice for some years and I think these Murphy Labs are giving that series a run for their money (quite a lot of money as it turns out). My fave sounds from an LP are the middle position with both volumes rolled off a bit, or the bridge pup with the volume backed off a touch and tone rolled off as far as 4 or 5 (TM J. Bonamassa). You get the clarity of a clean note at the beginning with the warmth of the overdrive to fatten it up, almost like running the two sounds in parallel. And if you get a great rhythm sound with those settings, you are guaranteed a great lead tone to pop through the mix when you roll the volume back to 10. Really great video, and chapeau for the tones and playing, gents.

[@mhw6160]

When the least expensive guitar in the room is £4400 😆. This is Top Gear for Guitars 🎸

[@jmabs5096]

19:00 we haven't heard that captains infamous "lick" in quite some time!

[@ces69]

You can’t have been watching all the recent vids! He appears to have embraced it and sticks it into nearly every product demo!

[@jmabs5096]

@@ces69 Yes your right, I haven't been keeping up with every single video of there's, but im glad to see it again!

[@67er_matze97]

Wow that were some wonderful tones !! We all know that Pete is a monster player - but it must be stated that Lee has turned into such a tasteful player and toneformer through the last years. I call that a true Captain !! seriously motivating !!

[@makmcqueen8634]

There is not much separating the Captain and Pete on this one

[@thedevilinthecircuit1414]

I've got a 2014 True Historic R8 Murphy, and the guitar is *magic* because it almost plays itself. At least it sure feels like it does.

[@devonfelix5943]

Captain your playing was spectacular! Really been progressing over the years! I remember watching you and Chappers reviewing a slash epi vs slash Gibson with a white bedsheet as the back drop and I’ve been watching ever since! Wish you guys the best, Pete has been an incredible addition to the family as well! You guys sounded awesome together!

[@I.M.Guitar-Nerd]

Lee's lessons with Justine did absolute wonders for his playing, some very tasty tones there mister Anderton.

[@paulsonn1308]

I really enjoyed those

[@AndrewPRoberts]

Even still, I always appreciate an appearance of the "Lee Lick"

[@mattw.6726]

@@AndrewPRoberts Absolutely. While it's been something of a meme, it's also awesome when a player has a signature lick that's instantly recognizable. Mick Taylor from TPS kind of developed one, too, after the song he did for their "Comfort Zone Challenge" vid (the one where he went all out with the music video).

[@danielcook3361]

Is there a video in Lee's lessons? Who is Justine?

[@skruffy79]

@@danielcook3361 I think he meant Justin Sandercoe from Justin Guitar

[@ToddTheJoker]

Pete, dude, your playing gets tastier and tastier! and the "pigeon burst" sounds fantastic!

[@neverenoughguitars8276]

Lee literally has perfect vibrato.

[@andertons]

He really does 😍

[@nekkon1989]

@@andertons With Rabea's accent please, he really dooz

[@anthonycashero7605]

He makes me think of vibrato when I practice. Inspiration from the captain.

[@alangreenway6695]

I tend to think a thick neck on a guitar makes me hold and fret differently which gives me a better tone- it forces me to be more deliberate. But then it must be different for everyone- if you like the feel then you’re going to play better.

[@jimmyparris9892]

Warmoth did a video to determine if thicker necks give a thicker tone. To my ear there was a huge difference. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hHvTi3d7ipyWrZo

[@frederikthaysen6931]

I think it is really interesting to see, how Lee transforms when he demos a guitar. When someone is sitting next to him and observing while he is playing on his own, he seems self conscious and a little bit stiff in his playing style. Almost like he doesn’t know exactly what to play, and maybe he worries about what the other person is thinking about his playing. But as soon as he’s jamming with someone talented or playing on top of a good backing track, it looks like he’s forgetting about everyone else around him, and he suddenly looks so free and confident! And it impacts his playing a lot - he sounds extremely good and his technique is amazing, when he’s jamming with Pete or a backing track. I know the feeling from myself. When someone asks me to play something for them, I feel shy and self conscious. But as soon as nobody is around or when I’m in the zone, I can play much better and more confident. The Captain and Pete are extremely inspiring to watch/listen to, and Lee’s transformation is amazing and a grear motivation for many players out there. Myself included!

[@alexstrums]

What an intro!!! There’s something about the neck pickup on a Les Paul when it starts to compress and ever so slightly pushes the amp to breakup. My all time favourite tone 😊

[@TheEricsnet1]

Man, your guys playing styles compliment each other very well.

[@barryprovost4597]

I think it makes a great point to have the blindfold tests, shows if they are consistent and that it is more that player that is inspired or not. The looks add in the “pick up” factor afterwards. Great vid guys!

[@SagaMediaNet]

I have 2014 58 which came with a pretty decent flame top, its not far off pete's top honestly (Slow iced tea NOS) I love the feel of it

[@rishiraj1205]

man! Pete's playing is tooooo good!

[@jeremygoff9868]

Pete is a marketing genius. I’ll grab a Murphy lab and come up with a story about it being the most expensive guitar at the custom shop and claim it’s the best Les Paul I’ve ever heard and convince Lee of it and then we’ll have some “custom” ordered to match this les Paul and we’ll sell them and make boo-koo’s of money!! Lol. Perfect plan!

[@TSL60-IS-GOD]

The amount of resonance sounds amazing, that and the constant feedback through the amp even clean!

[@davidturner7863]

I'm aged.. I have a 1966 Marshall JTM 45 that has been around the block and is still stock but is battered from a life on the road. It'll make a good template for a new aged Marshall...

[@mrredritehand]

I can't even afford to watch this video... Absolutely beautiful bursts, both visually and tonally. Love Gibson guitars.

[@brownsfan7753]

There's nothing like a Les Paul!! Thanks for the fun guys!!

[@garyallington201]

Don't know about Sara - But it made me smile

[@TheTeddydog1]

Well called.

[@mattbortz10]

Some guitars just have that mojo, whether it's the wood, or pickups or a combination of both. Some guitars just sing more than others and just sound great. I have a strat like that, just sounds amazing.

[@kcsvantasticvoyages9729]

I totally agree

[@ferguskeenan5610]

Lee, some of the best playing I’ve seen from you in my years of following Andertons TV. Kudos to you.

[@ledhendrix5054]

Wow these guitars are absolutely amazing but I just couldn't justify the price.

[@redmcmannus]

Captain: “It’s just a lovely ring…” Pete: “Thanks for noticing…” Comedy gold.

[@tested211]

I think Denmark must have screened the "Carry On" films when Pete was growing up.

[@danielakerman8241]

The 2nd guitar Pete played in the intro had a VOICE!!! Wow! They’re all gorgeous, but that one just said “listen to me.”

[@These_go_to_eleven_1959]

I do not know what you guys are going on about but that PLAINTOP is gorgeous! and the real ironic thing is that it is the closest to a 1858 standard since "flamed" 58's are not that common. I love a flame top as much as anyone but with 1958 Les Paul's i always visualize one like that plaintop one.

[@BeatsByDougieT]

Probably one of the best intro jams y’all have done! Some tasty licks!!

[@chungul]

These guys should start making CD's or tracks with full Tabs as collectibles for all of us fans out here! Blues, Rock and Solo lessons for easy fun and quick learning.

[@registervg]

Love your videos. Keep it up and Thx. Loved the captain's tone in the intro jam

[@dciccoritti]

I literally floated away during the into 👍

[@mattw.6726]

Those guitars are amazing. The DP models just sound more open, with more note definition and clarity without being too pokey. I've got a 2017 Les Paul Classic HP coming in from the Gibson Demo Shop today, and if it sounds even half as good as those things, I'll be overjoyed! Hopefully one day I'll be able to get a custom shop. Maybe even the DP model if they keep making it!

[@vinitjoshi2665]

I'm absolutely in love with Lee's soulful licks.

[@Pantechnology1]

Your Les Paul videos are awesome. But, you are killing me. I want one so bad, like yesterday! It will have to wait!!😢

[@johnbrown9985]

Love your videos, that and coffee wakes me up every morning. A suggestion...if you are looking just for a tone difference, it may be better to have the playing done by one and the blindfold on the other to eliminate identifying the guitar by differences in necks, actions etc. Cheers from the US!

[@vkelly1975]

I love my Andertons Peat’s spec CS Tele ,as my profile picture shows. 💜🎸

[@richardburton8847]

Did the Captain go down to the Crossroad and sell his soul? Your playing and phrasing have gone next level since last year. What happened???

[@pearlandGUITARIST]

I really wanted to see if Pete could pick his out the lineup (blindfolded). I bet he could, but it would still be nice to see.

[@anthonyward8587]

Thanks for all trouble you go to; and the brilliant content guys. Cheers from Oz.

[@jamesnelson1443]

You can certainly hear the tubes ringing! That may well be the secret sauce in terms of the resonance?

[@YeatzeeGuitar]

Why do the Murphy's have white switch tips? That's not period correct, super odd

[@samiam5557]

I really dug the intro jam 10cc "I'm not in love" take. At least thats what your Hall & Oats jam reminded me of......LOL

[@karl-wilhelmschreitz8549]

Still after one year, one of the best playing of captain and pete in a video, on whatever guitar! Shows that a guitar sounds only so good, as the player who plays it! Everybody start work on your playing and dont buy another guitar as soon as you feel in hole, its not the fault of your guitar. Jeff Beck or Clapton could make any super cheap guitar sound great.

[@hansyamin4370]

okay Pete definitely needs another les paul a Les Paul Jr in Purple!!!

[@fenderfreak215]

Thought the backing track was John Mayer “moving on and getting over” until there were a few different chord sections. Great vid lads

[@vadergrd]

M2M Danish Pete '58 Les Paul VOS shound faboulous ...the price is also faboulous :D...

[@shelo0828]

My guess is the light mahogany wood used in Pete’s guitar is so old and very dry resulting to resonate more and open compare to other guitars. Lucky!

[@seanhershey3390]

Ive Lacquered a few fender tweed amps...( blues Jr/ Pro Jr/ Blues Deluxe)...Zinnser amber 3 coats..... great vintage look...

[@bradcarter6396]

This is exactly why I’m having a hard time choosing a burst colour. In some light the ice tea burst looks like the bourbon burst looks like the cherry burst looks like the Tabbaco burst! My head is spinning! That dark bloody, wine colour with a real gradual burst is my favourite but I’ve seen that likeness in almost all of the colours at one time or another

[@brandonanderson2066]

Same here. I saw the perfect one at GC but I'm not sure what one it is. It seemed to have some red in it but I don't think it was a cherry burst. Maybe iced tea or bourbon but it definitely had dark red in it.

[@jamesnelson1443]

That 58 Murphy Lab very much sounds like my PRS 594!!!

[@nathanielvargas3863]

I would like to hear a Franklin’s Tower style jam between you two

[@andystylez]

Well well Captain’s playing is getting better and better 👍🏼

[@markhenry5325]

Can you guys please make the guitars a little quieter so it more matches your voice mics? The difference in volume when you play is alot thanks in advance!!

[@Bob-Sacamano314]

That intro was dope 🤘, I knew it sounded familiar love that song classic hall & Oates

[@ryanmelvey8764]

wow. that intro jam. tasty stuff guys

[@CoffeeRelaxingJazz02]

💖 ​life is very short to have negative thoughts...be positive! Love each other 🤩💖💖😊

[@pacovl46]

Bourbon burst is a nice color!

[@pc3776]

Looking to get a new Les Paul, this pops in my feed... Great

[@ItsJustRyan89]

You happy to spend that?

[@pc3776]

@@ItsJustRyan89 Absolutely not. I think I'd rather go for a 90s Les Paul. They had great wood in that era

[@ItsJustRyan89]

@@pc3776 good call. I got an absolute steal, when I bought mine. If I wasn’t that lucky, I’d have never bought a Gibson. I do have an Bonamassa epiphone (gold one from 2011) which is lush.

[@pc3776]

@@ItsJustRyan89 Nice, I'm having a clear out guitars. Had a big period of just not playing. So time to move on stuff and finance new purchases I think

[@ItsJustRyan89]

@@pc3776 yeah- good shout. My mate got ride of 3/4 decent priced stuff- bought a prs custom 24 and he’s well happy-So is his wife. Got a few quid tucked into an account and a guitar that ‘does it all’.

[@kylebrown2665]

Just found this video today. love it. Thanks guys!

[@crystaloffrost]

The difference is the wood, that guitar just happened to have the mahogany slabs which have the right structure, right weight and right resonance in right frequencies :). The rest of the guitars are also mahogany of course but it is a bit of a chance, not two wood slabs resonate the same :).

[@eraser64]

Hall and Oats - She's Gone!

[@24FretsGuitar]

Nice job with those guitars, they look and sound great. Pete's guitar still has it though, just. I also like the colour change, looks fantastic.

[@gregb6387]

Just beautiful guitars Guys, I'll take what ever you don't want.

[@abhinavaggarwal4062]

Love that you cloned Pete’s guitar. Hopefully I can own one someday 😌

[@neilgaydon5430]

It's just not easy...any of it...whether its buying a guitar, amp or pedals, you do your best to choose (some go as far as blind fold hahaha!) but for me anyway its only months later when I'm over the honeymoon, played it in all its different applications; home, recording, rehearsal, gigging etc do I know. I once bought an original '63 strat, a great guitar people (including me) hold up as their dream guitar but after a year or so I just had to be honest that I wasn't playing it because the tone, feel and playability of my custom shop '64 2016 NAMM Special was preferable so sold it with no regrets. I've had an Analogman King of Tone on by board forever which I will never part with, yet am always changing out distortion and delay pedals. Amp wise I always go back to some sort of decent Fender yet keep trying others. I've come to the conclusion it's a journey, not a destination...just remember to enjoy it.

[@tommurrayGTR]

"Everybody's trying to tell me what's right for me" obviously it's a expensive Les Paul!! Nice backing track

[@tommurrayGTR]

@HighHopesBass A drink and a quick decision might cost me 6 or 7k🤣

[@BondRichBond]

Great playing, great tones, great guitars…..

[@davidohara6515]

Aye cap'n! Well played me hearties!

[@xF1revolution]

I bought a 59 Murphy second hand from a collector last week. Got a really good deal and sold 3 of my guitars to help cover the expense and downsize to 4 electrics. The legit Tom Murphys are definitely awesome guitars.

[@xF1revolution]

@Thomas Pelley Thanks dude. I was stressing over spending that much but it is a special guitar and a "lifer", so it's worth it.

[@mrredritehand]

They look n sound legit, cool guitar bro!

[@anttipo1]

Thanks for the Hall and Oates pointer, found good music again!

[@nathanjmartin19]

At 8:02, Lee reminds me so much of David Brent

[@vladimirpoutine7522]

Normally I prefer a AA flame but that flame top is fire! Yeah I just said that.

[@ashleyjackson4481]

That level of instrument , is amazing !!

[@NoFretts]

This is great, guys.

[@dougelmore9035]

Could just be me, but maybe roll some of the highs out of the Captain's lapel, everything sounds warm against his emphatic esses and tees :)

[@madmod]

"If me, and Lee, and KG, could be free, plant a tree, just for Lee, *LEE!* "

[@madmod]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/d3WrkKZqpaeFabM

[@ReactarooSkidoo]

Skinny dipping in a sea of Lee. I propose on bended knee!

[@madmod]

@@ReactarooSkidoo you are my favorite

[@ReactarooSkidoo]

Thank you! I recognize a fellow fan of the D. My first concert was in 2001. It was Kid Rock with Tenacious D opening In Louisville Kentucky. Been a fan ever since!

[@jahsus23]

We need Rob and his "smelling Gibson" abilities!

[@andertons]

That would make it too easy 😉

[@damasterkarej]

We just need Rob.

[@jimmyanderson1966]

Nah Pete brings a better energy and vibe also he's alot less pretentious just my opinion though 🤷

[@damasterkarej]

@@jimmyanderson1966 I am not saying that Pete isn't awesome. It's like choosing between Hammond, May or Clarkson. They are all awesome :)

[@OneMoreGrave]

10k for a new Paul is waaaay to much for me. If I had 10k to drop on a new guitar I'd go Scott Walker Guitars Santa Cruz personally. Dude in next level.

[@willjohnson2511]

I was in a fancy department store in Manchester last year (not buying anything) and they were selling aged look trainers.

[@judosailor610]

The bass line totally gave the song away! I kept wanting to launch into the chorus every time it came around. Haha.

[@jlu2294]

I would love to see a shootout between a Custom Shop 59, Gibson Standard 50s and an Epi Standard 50s!!

[@davidburke2132]

To be fair they’re really not competing against each other for the same market so I’m not sure how relevant that would be 🤷🏼‍♂️ Unsurprisingly the Custom Shop one is the best quality guitar. If you’re super serious about guitar and it’s within your budget then I fail to see why you’d buy one of the others. If you can’t afford it, or can’t afford it sufficiently easily to justify the cost, that’s when you go for the Gibson, and then in turn the Epiphone. They’re all good guitars, but guitars are like pretty much everything else… the more expensive ones tend to be better.

[@jlu2294]

@@davidburke2132 not so much as a competition, but to see how well the top of the line epi holds up!

[@ces69]

Haven’t they already done that?

[@jlu2294]

Something in line with the old chappers and the captain videos where they put up a fender player, performer and pro against one another.

[@jlu2294]

And they did an epiphone 1959 vs custom shop.. whereas the epi had a satin finish, making a true blindfold challenge impossible

[@ashleyjackson8538]

Great to see the process , and hear the end result . Is aged and relic , the same thing ?

[@jessefillmore]

Hardware IMO is the underrated factor for chasing that 1959 tone . The hardware they used today is cheap and is less resonate . The Custom shops are better but still not a resonate as the vintage stuff . Pete believes in tone wood cool cool but I believe hardware is more of a tone factor than tone woods .

[@user-qw6qm2ms9g]

You mean tuning keys and tailpiece other than the bridge? I do agree with you mostly, just wanna know your opinion'bout it.

[@ytrgh4157]

Actually, there are artificially aged tweed amps from fender, such pedals from Danelectro and cables from a company I forgot the name of (eytschpi42 showed them).

[@joelcrow]

I'll take the first one please

[@Roosini]

Why is maple used for the tops? Is it purely because they look good for the ‘flame’ or is the wood also good tonally? Could you have an Ash top?

[@justo316]

Whenever I sell any of my gear from now on, I'm gonna call it aged and make money on it haha

[@lonegroover]

Intro jam sounds like She's Gone. Nice.

[@maltekraft6186]

The captains tone is just amazing

[@tdh95]

Seems like the term “you listen with your eyes” is true

[@MisiekASG]

Captain ! I think you never did a comparsion video, when you use 1 amp and plug them into different cabs (1x12, 2x12, open, closed etc. ) to show the difference. Will you ever make that video ?

[@AndrewPRoberts]

19:00 Ah yes, the classic

[@stevenholst]

Intro was a little play on She's Gone by Hall and Oates?😃 Oh I guess I was right.

[@thechahal]

Sounds lie 'How Long' verse section by Ace (Paul Carrack)