Did I Buy a Fake Les Paul? That Looks Weird... | 2006 Gibson Les Paul GT Ghost Flames Red Review

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📚 Description: Today we are reviewing the Gibson Les Paul GT. I had a mini-heart attack when I saw this weird truss rod that used a hex key on this Gibson LP GT. Turns out... this is the exception model that you can trump people with when they say all Gibson's use a nut-style truss rod! Crazy!
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24:34 - Tone Demo (Dirty)
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Did I Buy a Fake Les Paul? That Looks Weird... | 2006 Gibson Les Paul GT Ghost Flames Red Review
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[@Trog]

I certainly have a new appreciation for this model! Many cool specs you don't find on other LP 🟢Shop on My Website: www.troglysguitarshow.com 🔴Reverb: reverb.com/shop/troglys?_aid=growsumo&gs_partner=Trogly ❓Private Help Sessions: troglysguitarshow.com/help-appraisals/ 👕 Merch: teespring.com/basic-logo-4245?pid=211

[@hkguitar1984]

You stated a "Trusting Curve", well said Sir as that exactly explains the situation with those tuners.

[@pabcrane]

Interesting video as usual. Just for future reference, Neutrik is pronounced as the Neu part rhyming with boy. (I think the company is from Lichtenstein who speak German). All the best Austin : )

[@jessemiller1774]

Austin,do you read music to. I like the riffs play. I have picked up alot from your show. I can't do as good as you. I have a Eppiphone,LP studio. But hit a power chord,I'm a rock star in my car port. But I really like my Eppiphone,granet it's nothing fancy. But it suites me. I will get a real Gibson LP some day. Thank you for the knowledge.

[@michaellandreth1392]

The SG Corvette is a 63 Split Window (Rear) and the LP is the side of the earlier ones just behind the front wheel.

[@ooferrell]

As soon as I saw that SDI remembered how much I used to love that sting ray... And it resembles the very back end of it really well

[@anthonyhunt701]

I thought so!

[@scottbogfoot]

4:26 that's the split back windows and fastback of a sting ray corvette Trogly not the hood. It is so well done you have to research what this is designed after, then you'll appreciate how wicked it is! So well done! You have to get one! The checking on this is awesome! Can't beat the real thing! (Barcode) lol

[@hkguitar1984]

The 1963 Split Window Coupe (Corvette Sting Ray) is an awesome exercise in design and style.

[@carmineredd1198]

he also says ''fin'' but it is a 'cove'' , austin has no clue about cars

[@pulaski1]

@@hkguitar1984 Awesome as maybe, but I _really_ don't like the look of split window 'Vettes.

[@nascargas]

I'm a car guy. 1) the GT series LP doesnt conjure GT aesthetic amongst car guys. Flames and chrome are more a Hot Rod aesthetic. Nice...but think 57 Chevy Hot August Nights at the drive in...Rockabilly. The GT SG series is more of a Grand Touring aesthetic. Racing stripes do come factory on real GT cars. Flames do not. 2) The Corvette series depicts a one year only '63 split window Stingray. That isn't the hood. That is the rear of the car where the rear stinger points backward to the rear bumper. It is a very distinct feature of a particular car made by Chevrolet that is quite rare. It is sought after by collectors. Does that make that guitar rare? I dunno. I'm a car guy. You are the guitar guy.

[@carmineredd1198]

Sting Ray, not Stingray . I knew a guy that sold his 1963 SWC for $1800 and made a profit

[@nascargas]

@@carmineredd1198 tomayto tomahto 🍅 There was a time when what we find rare and valuable in cars were just old jalopies. Am the Used Car Salesman would sell you a 5 year old Ford for $75. An extra 5 if you wanted fresh tires. A 1974 Les Paul was just another electric guitar that you might trade on the street for a pack of smokes and a Honda scooter. Now Austin trades them for thousands. Funny. Isnt it? Oh...Chevrolet spells it as one word. Ray was Stung on the flanks of the car. Two words. That's just the way it is.

[@randyheath8566]

Happy Thanksgiving everyone 🦃🍠🥧🍗🍞🍽🥦🌽🥒🫓🍦

[@dommadonia9207]

Have a good one, here's a cold one for you 🍺

[@Twentykixx]

🥂 Cheers!

[@garyburginjr1366]

This is the most wholesome guitar channel. I love what you do, Austin!

[@SB-kw6oo]

Austin the SG Corvette doesn't have a "hood" it's a 63 split window from that model 😜

[@robdillard4862]

was about to say the same.

[@daniel._.lister]

Yoooooo it's GT TIME!!!!

[@seanhershey3390]

Why would someone rewire a guitar to eliminate coil splitting?... if you dont use it... dont use it

[@beatleme2]

My guess is, the more knobs and controls that are hooked up and not needed, the tone is taken away, vs a str8 wired pickup with no control vs control's

[@scottdavidson6066]

@@beatleme2Incorrect.

[@TheRealMerenat]

This looks like something James Hetfield would play

[@iancpowell]

I love my Candy Apple LP GT, always looked good on stage from dark basement clubs to actual stages. Mine hasn't checked yet. Top of the USA line at the time, it was interesting to see stuff that started here trickle down to the normal standard for a few years after, Possibly where the modern series unofficially started?

[@georgerobartes5989]

I fit these Neutrik jacks on most of the guitars I build with a jack in this position. They should be fitted properly, not like this example , drilling an oversize hole , painting the body then throwing it in , it should be let in and bedded in wood filler ( if necessary ) before finishing . They also come in black and the plug can be removed with one hand thumbing the release button .

[@a1exterminatorsofutah]

You saying you know nothing about cars might be the understatement of the decade, but I love the guitar knowledge! Keep up the good work pal.

[@hkguitar1984]

Funny and True. No shame in a person sticking to a subject they're knowledgable and admitting they don't know about something else. You can't really ask for a more honest statement.

[@kc6671]

Have a satin LP Classic. Found that It polishes up as you play it . So the neck ,where I anchor my fingers and to a lesser degree where my arm rests is glossed up from playing.

[@clarkbabin9799]

The Les Paul GT looks great but the SG GTs look badass. One thing I think would've been cool about the Les Paul is if they couldve done the binding in chrome . Next gibson needs to do GTO models . I noticed early on when you were playing that GT that it was mirroring a red tint on the inlays which made it look cool but otherwise looks cool reflecting light.

[@drzecelectric4302]

The ebony plus mirrors are insane!

[@jwv6985]

Had a friend many years ago who had a "Hummer" (Humvee) Les Paul. Black and yellow. Have never seen another since

[@Trog]

Yup - there is one on Reverb now reverb.com/item/37799736-gibson-les-paul-custom-electric-guitar-hummer-selling-number-1-of-100-excellent-gift-idea?_aid=growsumo&gs_partner=Trogly Lots of "Nascar" Les Pauls out there too

[@jwv6985]

@@Trog Amazing! That is the exact guitar I was thinking about. I lived in Williamsburg about 7 years ago. This guy was a friend of my step son 😅 What are the odds?!

[@Meditech509]

@@jwv6985 That is crazy. What are the odds in that. You better go get a lotto ticket right now.

[@saltpeter7429]

I absolutely love it. I'm surprised, I'm not usually a fan of the gimmick guitars. This one is appealing to me, especially after you said it was ridiculously heavy. It's a hot rod.

[@craigusselman546]

They are really a classic LP under all the bling and tele knobs its my only Gibson.

[@Relayer6a]

Nitro finish checks because it's such a hard finish. the expansion and contraction of the guitar causes it. The metal in the metallic finish probably conducts the heat and cold better. Right now it's actually an in thing. Ever heard of Murphy labs? Sure you have. Sometimes you pick the strangest nits. ;-)

[@craigusselman546]

The finish on mine is beautiful no checking so...

[@marshallsmountain]

I recently bought a cherry sunburst that was built in 2000, appears to fit specs of a heritage 59. I have played a vintage 74 Custom since I bought it new so I know my Gibsons. My "new" burst has the same truss rod as your GT, which had me wondering for a while; however this guitar is definitely the real deal in every aspect. It's nice to know that information about hex adjustable truss rods.

[@beatleme2]

I got an 89 les paul studio, and never really cared about the fancy,a les paul sounds like a les paul, but for resale i understand the fancy i guess, I just mess with the pickups, I've settled for vintage t-tops, but a 490R can be made to sound like one if you change the magnet from the alnico 2 to an alnico 5 short magnets, you can get off Ebay cheap, gives a whole new life to the sound, without buying new pickups- for the DIY type guys like me, Gen X ...but yeah love your vids and learn alot still

[@seanhershey3390]

63 Vette guitar ... its the split window tail built into the guitar ( one year only) ... not the hood...*I know you said you said you know little about cars.

[@neil2706]

Trogly definitely got the mini van

[@MikeE-]

I like the inlays. Kinda reminded me of the vibe a mirror pickgaurd gives a telecaster

[@SerenRogue]

Do you know of any 2000 Gibson Les Paul Standards with ebony boards? I have an ebony (black) LP standard. The fretboard on this looks so similar to mine. I always thought the fretboard was ebony as it is black no brown in it at all.

[@jconner3891]

Can you answer why the standards have Burstbucker and studio and custom have 490 and 498. I always like the 490 498 better.

[@seandempseymusic]

Even though I'm not big into vintage or older styles of guitars (I'm a metal player), I love your channel Trogly. Not only do I learn a ton but I really like your attitude with guitar in general. Keep it up man!

[@rodennis418]

I see the split window covered in comments but not the ghost flames. Ghost flames are done with the same or similar color to the main but lighter. Where standard hot rod flames would be bold and bright....like red/yellow over a black car.

[@countrygrandpa]

The Corvette SG is actually the back window of a 63 split window Corvette not the hood

[@TheJeffcurran]

My 2007 SG III GOTW had the same problem with the lacquer on the headstock.

[@wooferdevlin3571]

Varoom!! Sounds roaring. I don't love the flames, but the chrome rings work with the covers. High pass filter cleans up the bass, takes out rumble and mud. How about green next? Ooh la la la!! Ü

[@jacksonlaframboise6257]

Lmao. I remember being like 12 at a guitar store and haaaaating these. Like. I loved how they looked. (There we’re more than flames I think.) But 100% the people didn’t adjust the action properly and it was like really high. Now, for an older guitarist, people judge guitars differently. But as a 13 year old, I’m pretty sure I only judged guitars based on string gauge and action lowness. If it had 9’s and a low action, I’d be like, “damn. This shreds.” Now that I’m thinking about older I’m like, “damn. This shreds. And had name brand pickups…fancy.” I do love lespauls tho. Like, as a kid, I’ve prolly drawn like 100’s of em. Has pics of em on my wall and stuff. So now I have like an epiphone studio and a shecter, both in a lespaul shape. Cuz I really just messed with the shape.

[@gmofftarki]

Well, now I know the model of LP I'm eventually going to chase, preferably in the blue or green (and possibly without the flames). Metal knobs are classy, two-way truss rod is cool, the tuners are interesting, the inlaays are fun, with the ebony fretboard, and the lack of channeling is a big plus. Thanks for the video.

[@El-Scorcho]

Wish you should've shown more of the parts that the previous owner replaced, like: what pickup did he put in?

[@ugoodjk6204]

does anyone know the name of the outro and intro song ?

[@danletter9357]

The 490R and 498T pickups are highly underrated. Those are Gibson’s Alnico II magnets. If you like the slash pickups, they sound really close with a 50’s wiring harness.

[@craigusselman546]

Very powerful and zesty pickups.

[@garyl6190]

Why did they use those pickups in the Studios and Customs? What type of music are they good for and not? Thanks

[@SeQFreQ369]

Great sounding guitar! I would've loved that in the 70's, matches my old Trumpy chopper ;)

[@jconner3891]

Ebony is a must for fretboard. The reason I finally bought a standard. Well Gibson modern standard. I’ve had a supreme and custom.

[@rockdaddy2168]

I didn't know about the truss rod adjustment. Thanks.

[@Pannemat]

3:00, sometimes, I do this with my cat and go: "Aren't you a chunky beast? Yes, you are!"

[@av.punk.801]

Hey I just got an Epiphone GT! COMPLETELY different in every way, but still a badass guitar, especially once I get a chance to drop dimebuckers and a floyd into it! Greetings and well wishes from Utah man!

[@kirkwilson6229]

If the string is tightening, the lock is engaged. There is no extra security or piece of mind with thumb wheels. Actually, with wheels, you have to tighten firmly, so it's kind of the other way around. Just liking what you are used to... very trogly.

[@jefflitchfield4950]

Stew mac calls that truss rod a hot rod, maybe that's why.

[@neilsnow7644]

I have never taken the truss rod cover off any of my SG guitars. Never had a neck warp on me so never had a reason to adjust the rod. Unlike my fenders and Jacksons, which seem to always need adjustment, my SGs never seem to bend. Ever.

[@RandyRapprentice]

PRS did a couple corvette runs around the same time. I have a Z06 in Daytona orange

[@koDaffi]

Look like somethin out of American Graffiti. Flames on the paint job just looks horrid, like a shit hot rod. ZZ Top be right up it's alley. When said GT I just assumed it was passive pickups.

[@fatboysgarage7984]

I wish you would do a review/demo of the PRS Z06 Custom 22.

[@DS-nw4eq]

If Gibson metallic finishes are prone to checking, does that include the gold top?

[@TimdogQ]

For a minute right at the beginning I heard “Rev up your engines” and I thought I was on Scotty Kilmer’s channel.

[@jasonhuber8663]

The SG GT looks much cooler than the LP version..!! I would love to see you document one of those..!! Even the Corvette iterations..

[@matthewotremba9230]

I have an Epiphone GT , Fender type Trem Kill switch pot A fun little spanker Gave it much Neck Love Rolled board edges Now a Favorite

[@jeffwyatt7199]

Its hard to find one of these in mint condition. They were built like tanks and most have been heavily used by working musicians. I have a black one and love it. The coil splits are very good on these.... worth putting back in this one Trog!

[@john564holloway]

Geez, Austin, I'm disappointed you're not pushing 1 mill subscribers. I think this is the best break-down vid you've done yet. Maybe 'cause of all the twists this axe has but this is still a killer vid & demo!

[@princequestly2218]

Cool color just never been a fan of guitars with a pattern or insignias or them.

[@T2Baseball]

Love the channel, sorry to nit-pick, but Neutrik is pronounced noy-trick, not new-trick.

[@D.Guitar]

The control knobs layout placement stands out. Like. Too far forward.... Maybe it's just me. But when you look at the pictures of the other GT Model colors. Compaired to this one?!!?

[@russl9029]

Cool guitar and video! Thanks for sharing!

[@StanleyYouTubrick]

With the top load locking tuners I hold a flat head screwdriver as I tighten

[@frnono]

Does anyone know how many of these were made?

[@julienvercoutere8731]

I have the daytona blue version, but with chromed knobs

[@santrixhimself3679]

saw one of these on ebay for 500€ last year. missed out on it and it still hurts

[@bobboitt3126]

Love the inlays, actually the whole guitar is really cool even the checking !

[@AngelsINIDemonsCafe]

Gibson really need to get a new flame designer, the flames looks sloppy and it should be handmade original in each one of them. but I do like the colors.

[@mikeellis9720]

Yes! You get it.

[@daphnebell774]

You have a great show, Im hooked. Do a show at the hall of fame in Cleveland. At the Les Paul display!! You could go on for hours.....

[@ripley7t429]

I have an ebony studio from the same year. It is a good guitar. That was not a bad year for Gibsons.

[@WalkenDead]

Guessing someone has already put this out there, but that wasn't the hood for that Stingray model. Those Vette's, the early ones at least had a split rear glass and I'm pretty sure that is what that tributes since the carve is of the rear of the car

[@judih.8754]

It's not at the rear, they represent the coves on the sides. Early ones were often painted a contrasting color.

[@CinematicLaboratory]

I can't even play one note of guitar, but it's such a fun channel to watch and get this urge to learn how to play.

[@grantcindrich]

A split window stingray SG. Damn.

[@fongy200]

On this ocassion Gibson have copied Dean regarding the flasmes. The Dean Evo Rockabilly has exactly the same style flames on the body. I'd prefer the Gibson though.

[@tonepilot]

I’m not seeing flames, I’m seeing dangling tonsils.

[@johnm3946]

On this series there's coil splitting with individual tone and volume knobs and the Goddess series gets a single volume and tone knob. Kinda funny.

[@boomtap7554]

I think you should hold onto that one Trogly. You were rockin’ out on it! ;)

[@maidayspring]

dude you're improving your playing nice!

[@tabithastew9850]

the phantom black is wicked.

[@spiske2066]

Doesn't Michael Paulsen of Volbeat play an SG GT?

[@RDamps]

I always wanted the black version of this guitar

[@spitfire27028]

I just have to say Wow! Nice flame! i love it. I can do so much with this.

[@ziggylayneable]

That thing sounds really good in all three positions when you throw some dirt on it. I watch you daily it's one of the best sounding guitars I have heard in a long time . Sometimes I binge watch old episodes. This guitar just impressed the hell out of me

[@mikedesensi6391]

490's sound great, one of My fav stock gibson pickup

[@allisonholmesmusic97]

You’ve GOT to get a Corvette Les Paul

[@Kahuna54]

I’ve never had any problems with the tuners on my GT

[@bob733333]

4:19 You might want to learn what a Firebird pick up is.

[@tetsucat13]

Top review. One of your best.

[@mtndewvoltage6401]

i normally don't have strong opinions about guitar finishes but i hate this one it's like what some guy wanting to learn how to play and going through a mid life crisis buys when they have to much money and no taste

[@alexh3153]

If you had the regular style nut on truss rod, the nut would just unscrew instead of pulling in the other direction

[@Dan_Kornfeld]

The flames should be going from the top of the body towards the tail piece. Classic hot rod flames go from the front of the car to the back. This one just looks like someone’s stood it upright in the campfire! (Or it’s being burnt at the stake!). ;)

[@charlesbolton8471]

I agree that you are right about flames on a car, but I’ve never seen a guitar with flames going any other direction than they do on this one. Fender has done several models with flames over the years.

[@bikerjon8934]

flames are BACKWARDS

[@iccus62]

the front of the guitar is the bottom lol

[@Kahuna54]

This model is what finally got me off the fence and I bought the Orange model! It is a great guitar, it’s my go to for 90% of the songs my band plays!

[@michaelmitchell5909]

Very cool guitar! ....love this model!. They could have put a 500t in the bridge or a dirty fingers tho

[@ragefulranger1]

you have to try the slash les pauls my guy..

[@parkerhatcher224]

It always makes me laugh when guitar companies try to Gender their products. Such a silly thing to do. I might understand like… travel sized kids guitars, maybe you’ve got a little girl who’s interested in guitar, but also really loves princesses or something. Or maybe you have a little boy who’s interested in princesses. So you get one of those, Walmart 3 quarter scale sparkly guitars. But honestly, Gibson never needed to do that. Plenty of male artists proudly play pink, or sparkly guitars. Plenty of female artists play tricked out, pin striped, flamed, etc guitars. It’s just not necessary. Especially on the “Goddess” series. Why do the electronics need to be simplified for female artists? I dunno. It’s just a goofy thing to do. Those Goddess guitars are really nice though! Take care!

[@judas2891]

That is a beautiful guitar.

[@ShadeHope1969]

i love this stuff..........That was not the hood but the back glass split window of the vette. Car Guy

[@jubei7259]

Quick question for you guys - does anybody or anyone you know ever play a LP clean? I never get demoing the clean tones, coz for me, Gibson pups come alive once you add the dirt & I've never played any of my Gibsons without at least some dirt (usually lots lol)

[@mikeellis9720]

My 58 Jr. Needs no overdrive. It's all in the volume and attack.

[@Deedadee42069]

There is a Gibson SG GT gotta review that ive been dying to see you review that

[@carmineredd1198]

you say chambered , but i say all usa gibson les paul since 1983 have holes, starting with mini golf 9-hole and later indian chief and kokopeli , by chambered you must be meaning something other than what i mean

[@JesseYKM]

Would you review SG GT?

[@Trog]

Eventually

[@adamd.6698]

Those finish checks really make that finish

[@davehopping7212]

I thought it was gonna be the Scotty Kilmer Signature model!

[@Nothing-gv8mv]

I remember drooling over one of those in a magazine when I first started playing in 06. A matching flame arm tattoo would go with that🔥