Check This MONSTER Top Out! | 2019 Gibson 60th Anniversary 1959 Les Paul Standard Factory Burst

[@Trog]

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[@DDE_ADDICT]

You know i not much of a gibson guy BUT oh my lord if there is a top shelf that is way above it yes A MONSTER

[@JohnnyMacalvee-cf7et]

Did you do an HP review?

[@alejandroaguilar4833]

hey Trogly's would you make a rock or not from the telecaster from evangelion ? twitter.com/somoskudasai/status/1254915721160724486

[@vladpawlovskyi412]

Trogly's , check please Harley Benton guitars.

[@-CLASSIFIED-]

damnit i shoulda used your code for when i bought my electron green FSR strat the other day XD

[@lambert1702]

That is the prettiest Les Paul I've ever seen. It looks like a giant piece of candy.

[@shanewalton8888]

Unfortunately it is a Gibson so the quality is probably shit.

[@cydonia9342]

@@shanewalton8888 Did you watch the video?

[@aaron.krn03]

@@shanewalton8888 Get a grip.

[@frankcarter6427]

I don't go for the 'perfect repro of a 59...' but that is a pretty guitar

[@shanewalton8888]

@@cydonia9342 Yes. Hardly objective.

[@kevinfox8920]

It should be called “Jupiter burst”. Cause that amazing top, in the close ups, looks just like the clouds of Jupiter. Quite stunning

[@nateofnazareth7785]

I like how he just goes "my buddy in the band Three Doors Down" like that's not gonna pique anyone's interest

[@braeden9350]

Yeah wtf, said it like he was talking about his high school buddy's garage band.

[@maple6894]

I read that right when he said it lmao

[@CosmicHippopotamus]

John, they were one of the groups that played at the most recent US Presidential inauguration ceremony (Jan. 2017). I saw them when they opened for Skynyrd forever ago.

[@musicmnw1982]

@@braeden9350 They've been around for 20 years and when you deal in music equipment, you meet people.

[@musicmnw1982]

@@mubodude yes... and HUGE

[@eduardo0796]

Austin, this has to be one of the most beautiful guitars you have reviewed.

[@jordoncollins1332]

I’m friends with the previous owner of this guitar and it is absolutely stunning in person. Looks great in the video but DAYUM what a top! We had a fun day shooting out several R’s, a conversion and even an Epiphone with Centralabs, Bees, and Pat No’s. This guitar stood out though easily as the best looking 🤘🏻😎🤘🏻

[@joshuataft5541]

That's awesome I've never even seen a guitar of this caliber in person

[@dwtn81]

Now THIS is a Trogly episode!! Austin & a Les Paul.

[@elikjazdzewski7710]

Woah Troglys not posting at 2am? Sweeet! I’d be up regardless haha.

[@angusyoung1582]

Elik Jazdzewski yeah lol

[@elsciocco4360]

I'm smilling in french right now

[@asamakowski8316]

Wish I would have known that lol. It’s 2am now, I would have came earlier lol

[@TheMrMRsmoke]

Haha

[@dominickapinos851]

I love how into detail you go when documenting guitars. You are my favorite guitar channel. It's like my happy channel.

[@liammurphymusic9962]

It feels like it’s been forever since I’ve seen a Trogly Les Paul. That is the most beautiful Les Paul Top I have ever seen

[@monstrok]

STUNNING top on that '59! It shocks me that Gibson would ever use a linear-taper potentiometer in an audio application.

[@Sonicsciences]

Have been living in Nashville since 2007 and buying and selling Gibsons the whole time and I have come across a great many interesting and beautiful guitars in the area. I can say that 2019 as the new beginning so to speak has been fantastic for Gibson as a brand and for players and collectors everywhere. The NAMM show Les Paul featured is absolutely exemplary of what a Les Paul should be, and what Gibson is capable of. Congratulations to the new owner, and thank you Austin for your great show and all you do, I really enjoy your channel.

[@markjamesmeli2520]

That is a real work of art. Honestly, that's a keeper.

[@jerryfraker377]

Bought one of these 2019 factory burst 1959 models. One of the best sounding guitars ever! This namm show guitar is amazing. new owner will love. This guitar was made to be played so play it new owner! !

[@bamber119]

Absolutely correct on Gibsons year in 2019, they seemed to actually get their act together with the original and modern collection as well as QC. So much so that I finally bought a 50's standard.

[@Wayneextremity]

Your tone and playing have improved SERIOUSLY - and the pickups on this sound fantastic

[@TheButchersApprentice]

I have watched more than 100 of your videos, this is your BEST guitar, its absolutely beautiful.

[@Ofinfinitejest]

"Flame top, flame top, flame, top." You hear that and see that so often over the years, and then here in this case it REALLY LOOKS LIKE FLAME. That has to be about the best looking wood and finish you could ever see on a guitar. Just incredible.

[@ttestates1]

That is THE most beautiful Les Paul I've ever seen and I managed 4 music stores and have owned 25-30 Bursts!

[@DJFalkoHannover]

The pickups seriously sound absolutely fantastic ...

[@Woodsman160]

Helping maintain sanity during trying times. Daily videos from Trogly keep me on an even keel. Thanks Brother!

[@MeatisMagic256]

You can take the guitar out of 'nam, but the memories remain.

[@Cerberus4982]

In response to your previous video.. I’m sorry people click off during the breakdown segments. I truly enjoy watching you take the pickups out and showing us the guitars in high detail. It’s still your time but I know you like to document thoroughly too so do what you need to do!

[@genjama]

"I can hear the glue bro". Come on

[@alwaysopen7970]

Titebond is superior to hide glue. If your Gibson headstock breaks it can, and often is, repaired with the equivalent to Elmers wood glue.

[@jayjayripoff]

According to sources, they did NOT use hide glue in 1959.... And the source has proof. :-)

[@the_nondrive_side]

3:20 I think the jargon confusion kicks in here Potting pickups then talks about Potentiometers. May as well roll a joint and smoke one. That finish is killer. The flame is really flamed.

[@paulcowart3174]

Ha Ha yeah I had a 97 Historic R9 that I could just stare at for quite a while when I was feeling good lol so to speak

[@johnm3152]

Glad your keeping the guitar dissection and analysis in the review mix. Thx Trog !

[@whheaattzmayne3183]

Wow. Finally a gibson I'm actually impressed with

[@robotsongs]

Why are you here?

[@DiscoScottie]

Not a Gibson fan, but that is definitely a stunning top.

[@kaitodesire]

Fender guy?

[@Jester-Riddle]

@@kaitodesire There are a lot of alternatives besides Fender ! LoL

[@jsphillip60]

@@jameschristiantaylor123 Competition is good for both of them. Someone once said that the best thing that ever happened to Coca-Cola was Pepsi-Cola!

[@almostliterally593]

I’m a Rickenbacker guy

[@johnalderson8405]

I have watched your shows for a couple of years now and absolutely love them (even though I'm a bass player). It's a great informative show and you present the show brilliantly. The thing that I like best is your improvement as a guitarist, when I started watching you were competent, now you are fantastic! Keep up the good work and keep on rocking!

[@I-Libertine]

I like that intro music. Makes me feel calm. Another night. Another Troglys. All is well with the world.

[@noname1st139]

That's beautiful, top 3 Gibson LP I've seen for looks, the paint job is a piece of art

[@jcoulter43]

Fantastic guitar. I'd agree with you, that's literally the nicest top I've ever seen on a LP. That is definitely a keeper! God bless and rock on.

[@gordonpenny1842]

A beauty for the eyes and the ears. Your playing is just getting better and better Austin. Well done 👍😃

[@mordokch]

There's no arguing about the sound - that thing is a killer !

[@elliotbradley]

Just woke up from a nap where I had the wierdest dream. I was at Austin's house during a filming of the Trogly's Guitar Show except that now it was on Cable T.V. (think he still did the KZbin thing tho). Then I got to meet Austin on the set of the show. He showed me around some and let me check out these big, gold framed Elvis glasses with a little camera in the middle he used for filming the P.O.V. shots so he could keep his hands free. Then I woke up... My computer still in my lap with this page open. Maybe I shouldn't Trogly before bed anymore??

[@zypperhead]

Absolutely beautiful top! The finish is EXACTLY what I would love for a “burst” Les Paul. I would do anything for a 59 reissue

[@Kevin-the-Just]

"You'll see it for sale in 30-some years and people will drool over this thing. That's what I'm pretty much expecting..." Dude, I'm drooling now. I'd buy it in a heart beat. So good luck to you and your investment. You're young enough to be able to sit back and wait that long. I wish that I'll live long enough to see it come up for sale. If I'm still alive I'll be 91, rotting in a care home and won't give a damn about anything except when my next meal is coming. Haha! All the best, buddy.

[@gilmarriner3011]

Nice to see that Gibson went back to normal electronics in the cavity.

[@Solelova67]

That’s a breathtaking burst. Gorgeous

[@R3TR0R4V3]

One of the most beautiful LP's I've ever seen! Wowzers.. 😍

[@thomascusik6109]

That top is on fire. Guilted flame.

[@TheSterlingSound]

Your attention to detail is amazing

[@Dayman667]

I work at Breedlove / Bedell and we do NAMM the same way. Dealers buy the show instruments, and then they get shipped back to our Bend OR factory, and they get a final QC before they get shipped out to dealers. The reason, people play and hold those instruments and they need to be cleaned up and set up again before they get in the hands of our awesome dealers :)

[@Itsjorgelanzas]

Wow, this pickups sound INCREDIBLE!!! Probably the beast high gain tone I’ve heard in your videos, and I try to watch every single one! 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻 you’re the best! 🤘🏻 question, if I were to want to get some gold knobs and truss rod cover like these, where would you source them? I hope you find time in your busy Schedule to answer, but I understand! Thank you so much regardless!! I learn so much from you

[@redbarchetta8782]

FYI, when I got my R9 I had Tom Holmes build me a custom set with the bridge pup lightly potted and no potting for the neck. The combination works perfect.

[@Paul_Lenard_Ewing]

At NAMM guitars chosen for great looks and then their playability is tweaked to perfection. So even a PRS SE245 can be near perfection when it is chosen out of dozens and then nudged into ultra playaility. Now a certain small town store managed to scoop the showcase SE which was in the entrance of the PRS NAMM booth. BUT in farm country classic Fenders are the only choice of the locals, OUCH! No one wanted it so after a few years tagging it as a used guitar and blowing it for small change was the way to go. BINGO! In walks me! So minutes after it was offered on Reverb ...and for small change it was mine!

[@alwaysopen7970]

Lots of Cali NAMM pieces take a lot longer to complete than a production model. It's a brand new year and new models of the same guitars but, bigger and better. "Name artist" plays one and it's THE guitar to buy that year. OOHH and AAHH. I have always loved NAMM hype. Its like the Detroit car show.

[@kuitaristi3003]

THAT is perfect les paul! Specs, sound and look, all! Oh man.

[@matthewf1979]

My 60th R9 is the best guitar I have ever owned. Possibly the best I’ve ever played. I did change the pickups. The Customombuckers are really good but I like my bridge a bit hotter and neck a bit clearer. The Mojotone 59 Clone hot set is freaking perfect, especially with their 500k pots. Mine weighs 8lbs even. It’s lighter than my SRV Stratocaster!

[@bishopbrathwaitee1734]

Bought one some time back, factory burst, had to have one. Waited 3 months for delivery. Top isn't quite as detailed, but still striking. Matter of fact, I like mine better. Gibson did fine building these updated '59's. Play one.......wow. They seem to melt into you like a snuggly puppy. Plugged into a Marshall Origin 50. Tone is magic. Paid over 8 g's, but so what. Glad I did.

[@skillzwitpillz1259]

I have a NAMM prototype from 2004. It's a beautiful Burns. One of only two made.

[@big_bicep_bill7594]

That's way cool

[@skillzwitpillz1259]

@@big_bicep_bill7594 instagram.com/p/94EygeTPof/?igshid=ce6s2ot7oi1b

[@therollband1290]

It’s so beautiful I have a tear in my eye

[@clintjohnson5914]

Holy Crap!! That is the most beautiful guitar I have ever seen----!! and Trogly's playing was extra inspired by it for sure!! ---best video ever!!

[@jmar482]

What a beautiful example of the most easily recognizeable guitar. My grail is a R9 in dirty lemon. I just love the look of it.

[@jjdillon2007]

The color of the top reminds me of the Brock-Dapra Burst.

[@blackhawk9822]

Man the thing that gets me is how almost every single guitar you review will end in a rich old man’s collection not to be played. What’s the purpose of creating this masterpieces apart from being “conversation subjects” ?

[@kaitodesire]

Sad right?

[@Iheartdgd]

Just want to let you know that you’re wrong. First of all, this model isn’t that expensive (compared to other collectable guitars), rich people play their guitars too, and this guitar will be around for centuries, who knows how many people’s hands it will have gone through by then. Even Peter Green’s guitar is still being gigged. Besides, you don’t have to be ‘old’ or ‘rich’ to collect guitars. Also, how many high-profile/professional/serious guitar players do you see playing cheap guitars? Not many edit; notice i didn't say "none."

[@Iheartdgd]

I can assure you that there are still plenty of *genuine* 58/59’s being played to this day by their owners.

[@kaitodesire]

@@Iheartdgd Joe bonnamassa

[@iused2BAfireman]

I may be older, but not exactly rich and I bought a 60th R9 and I play the shit out of it. These are fantastic players and sound phenomenal, just have to learn to control the feedback with the unpotted PAFs. Worth the scratch, save up youngsters. Something to work for.

[@chaz__]

This sounds amazing with distortion. A lot of clarity in the bridge position.

[@fidget4304]

Lord that feedbacks something nice

[@Outdoorshuntingshooting]

love the snappy note attack at the 20 minute mark,

[@TheOnlyAlexWhalen]

Wow, that green screen really did a number on those fret markers and Gibson logo.

[@vidarragnarsson4020]

I just recently purchased a 59 custom shop VOS model I have not torn into it but this has to be one of my all-time favorite episodes Next time I change strings I’m going to look inside of mine and compare what I find

[@GetawaysandGuitars]

That factory burst is fantastic! It looks like across between my Honey burst and my Tobacco burst, stunning ;0)

[@Ipushmongo1]

I'm not a big Gibson fan but I'd have that les Paul in a heartbeat!

[@nigelallen9933]

I have a 60th R9 (acquired in UK); a much later one judging by the s/n - 9 99xx. It's sub 9lbs, but only by an ounce. Its top is partial quilt and partial flame in Cherry Teaburst and it's incredibly stable, tuning-wise. Sound is SO Les Paul - they did a good job in that respect, though its finish is quite lack-lustre in many details (over spray on the binding, poor staining to the neck) and I had to have a new (Tusq) nut made as its original, period-correct nylon one had been cut too deep and needed far to much neck relief dialled in to stop buzzing on the first few frets. One difference I noticed to your NAMM example is that my (Made in Costa Rica) case does not have the "Lifton" label in it. You suggested that, as an 'export' model, it would likely have Palfero fretboard; not sure what mine is, but it's dark and very tightly grained... to the point you could get away with calling it Brazilian Rosewood!

[@shaynejoseph1527]

Not only is this guitar beautiful, it actually sounds amazing. I'm usually not a fan of the middle position on Les Pauls but this thing sounded crazy good.

[@alwaysopen7970]

Because the bridge pup is usually hotter than the neck and they don't balance out well until you learn the volume controls. Lots of players can make them sound like an acoustic.

[@nbenning25]

“A little bit of green but like a boll-ion goldness to them ...” Love your descriptions Austin! 12:30

[@Steve.Cutler]

I know it wasn't a color in 59 but see thru black would be amazing with this top!

[@paulcowart3174]

That is freaking sick....I grabbed a reg 2019 HCS Standard Absolutely love it

[@valuedhumanoid6574]

That Green Lemon Burst was soooo dope.

[@trubadorphotography2541]

The Cherry Tea Burst is a nice finish, along with the Southern Fade. 🎸

[@wadeguidry6675]

I was sent from the future by Trogly with a Standard82 review. Lol, it was definitely worth the trip. This guitar is gorgeous.

[@Trog]

greetings traveler!

[@barrywebber100]

The top grain and colouring is very beautiful.

[@Noguee]

What a beast, the OD section sounds amazing

[@gregleatherman3786]

Thanks Austin, I just purchased a 2004 R9 VOS. Compared to my 2018 Les Paul Standard it’s light years better!

[@willieklijn5901]

That figure is just awesome man. I would LOVE to own this one!

[@thenut1212]

I really wish I had known about how to get in touch about purchasing this off you. Whoever got this is very fortunate.

[@RYAN-cj2fp]

That was some awesome playing during the Demo. Nice Job!!!!

[@MsZappas]

great playing demo trogly. what a beast guitar. you really are getting a lot better.

[@pdbordelon]

My 2019 Les Paul Classic, sweetwater limited edition, in GREEN, is the finest guitar Ive ever owned.

[@pulaski1]

22:05 Oh, that sound! [swoon]

[@roscoepcoltrane23]

I’m over Gibson’s but there is no denying that thing is beautiful.

[@livewire6925]

Outstanding Top. Great sounding, too! Gone before I could even think about it!

[@scottmacphee35]

Austin, have you played a better Les Paul? That one looked great on you, and it sounded like no other Les Paul I've heard you play!

[@ThatGuyWith_the_RedGuitar]

The playing was really good man! The fender amp definitely is an improvement on cleans too. Keep it up!

[@craigthomson3621]

I have a left-handed Gibson Les Paul 60th anniversary ‘59 in Kindred Burst and it is fantastic. Trogly, when you review the 1960 60th model don’t forget to let us all know if it is a Version 1 or 2 or 3 ( unless you review all three)!

[@MrScott-go6]

50's wiring is superior for that ringing bell tone , that defines each note to be noticed . You can truly hear the note separation. You can collectively hear the notes as they are played the right way when You make chords!!!

[@bjdenil]

Wildwood Guitars bought almost all of Gibson's NAMM guitars in 2019.

[@AlanRoehrich9651]

The model for those 50th anniversary guitars was Duane Allman's gold top.

[@sconzilius]

rock and ramble on trogly! sounds killer!

[@98JamesNixon]

If I was you I would 100% keep that guitar, probably the best LP you will ever come across

[@jordoncollins1332]

NXN Music as good as this one is, it wasn’t the best player in the room when the former owner, another buddy and myself got together our R’s for a shootout. Definitely the best looking though lol

[@kaitodesire]

I've never seen a such beauty top.. Amazing

[@IndyRockStar]

I bought one yesterday. Just got it today. Haven't taken it out of the box yet. Waiting for it to acclimate.

[@jonmichael02302]

Good lord that guitar is gorgeous... 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@sifirid]

Looking back which is the best reissue of the 59 that you have seen? Year, burst, specs? Thank you!!

[@peterdebad1]

Nice guitar Austin. By the way your playing has improved greatly. Thanks for the review. Keep the family safe. Peace!

[@Telecastersanonymous]

Is the one piece top the one that Elliot at rumble seat owned at one point? He said it was never going anywhere but somebody was able to talk him out of it

[@soundknight]

Royal Tea & Golden Poppy Burst are my favorites.

[@chriscutress6542]

Since seeing your 'how I do it' video, I appreciate the work that goes into each episode of your posts even more than I previously did. Have you ever had a video de-monitized or pulled due to playing a few too many notes from a recognized song during your sound demos ?

[@ronnelson7828]

'59 Flame On!!

[@shaunw9270]

Beautiful guitar ! That's got to be the loveliest top I've seen in ages ! Btw if you buy an R9 & get the pickups potted , you're missing the point somewhat?

[@jordoncollins1332]

Shaun W yes I agree, but apparently Gibson didn’t. Up until 2019, Custombuckers and Burstbuckers are factory potted

[@shaunw9270]

@@jordoncollins1332 Burstbucker Pro sets are potted . Normal Burstbucker pickups are unpotted.

[@alwaysopen7970]

@@shaunw9270 70s super distortion pups were unpotted. I potted mine for no reason at all.

[@MrShadowofthewind]

Those finishes are so the same, and the one you have pops like crazy !