Faux Binding on a Studio | 2016 Faded Les Paul Makeover | Would You Rock Or Not Ep 140

[@Trog]

I think I've finally fixed that annoying flashing that has plagued my videos for some time... Anyways, this guitar was modified tastefully - I like it. Check it out here: reverb.com/item/14220611-custom-hand-aged-2016-gibson-les-paul-w-hsc-and-coa?_aid=growsumo&gs_partner=Trogly

[@wowdogeful]

Did you find out what the issue was? Too much compression maybe?

[@Trog]

FCPX was exporting in 1080i instead of 1080p

[@HARDAOREDGE]

Trog, thank you for your videos and detailed info...thanx also for talking clearly and with moderate speed, it's very comprehensive and helpful for all of us in the les paul collectors society

[@jimbobjimbob8275]

I did something very similar with a 70s tribute (has the volute). Gave the maple cap a walnut stain then scraped the faux binding in. I did an oil finish though not high gloss. I went with burstbucker 1 in the neck and BB 2 at the bridge. Am very happy with the outcome.

[@gunnslinger7774]

Luv my Sudio... It plays like butter and the finish is already showing wear from sweat and being played hard.. Pobably could use binding but never notice it during a jam...

[@wadeguidry6675]

Gibson ought to take note and offer their own version of this modification. Harley Davidson paid attention to what customizers were doing and incorporated those mods into some of their more successful models. I use this comparison as both companies had times in the 1970s when (after being sold to corporate parent companies) quality became questionable. Harley had its AMF era, Gibson had its Norlin era, and even Fender had its CBS era. I'd rock this studio LP!

[@danielsweetman567]

Yeah good point. But if gibson made studio LPs as nice as this, particularly with such a nice faux binding, it'd likely take away sales of their more expensive models.

[@wolfman92097]

I would 100% buy this guitar if gibson made it new

[@privatecompanyman65]

Its on my watch list and I grabbed snapshots for the heck of it as an example for later.

[@jjdillon2007]

Faux binding is better than no binding, but it's a shame the scrape job (or tape job) on this guitar looks amateurish.

[@scottbulmer7160]

Tastefully done...definitely rock. Thanks for the video and everyone have a great day!

[@pinitxopo]

I think I'm in love with that guitar

[@jdubs78]

It looks great but I'm not sold on the price. It's still a studio.

[@thehummusgavemeaids1596]

"Modified very tastefully" perfect description

[@kevincorbin9875]

Of course I would...my avatar is my own 1996 Studio that I had refinished in blue, with a reveal binding. Love it!

[@calebbhawkins]

I’d love to see Gibson do a standard finish option like this on new instruments, of course they’d either screw it up or else charge another $700 for the masking tape trick... But I’d rock this.

[@icefenix3187]

Heck Yeah. I own 2 2016 Les Paul Studio Faded. A T in Worn Cherry & an HP in Worn Brown Satin. And what sold me was the pick-ups in them. But my limit is $800. I'm a bedroom rocker,lol.

[@markkenward7040]

I have a 2016 Faded Studio in brown I bought on Ebay. Like new, and was surprised when I got it that it had the Tronical tuning system! (it was not mentioned and pics only showed nickel/chrome tuning machines which matched Burst buckers.) This Studio has the neck carved to be blended into the body for greater access at the higher frets. It looks factory, and really makes a difference for those with smaller hands. Has anyone else seen this neck blended into the body on a Studio? Or any Gibson? It was a first for me. It came in a Gator travel case as well! I like the Binding look! +++

[@markkenward7040]

I see that Gibson called that the AXCESS neck

[@jcoulter43]

Uncle Greg should demo all guitars! I'm not a fan of the brown, but this looks like a very nice refin. They should have left off the "relic" damage. Rock it!

[@MrStephenlederle]

This is so in my wheelhouse. I totally would rock this guitar.

[@blackdog8822]

I would rock it for sure . I also think that at the low price of that Lp Studio when it was new . this is a GREAT way to get a vintage look and vibe from a new guitar . One shouldn't do this to a high end axe , dahhh. This is IMO . GREAT video as usual !

[@lanebramlett2754]

I like the studio les Paul’s

[@mattmurray517]

This would be pretty fun and cool to do. Definitely would love to try this

[@MikeCindyWhite]

Love it! I would rock that thing all day long!!

[@richardharley6258]

Cool channel man,been watching all your vids

[@whirlybird3189]

My goldtop tribute came with a pronounced low spot on the top, so I stripped the top, repainted it yellow and painted on a cream 1/4 X 1/16 off white lacquer spray binding edge. P90s, so top plastic was changed to black, and added speed knobs! Top is glossy now, as is headstock. Rest of guitar remains factory satin finish. Other problems corrected. Gibson can kiss my a** on this project. It's like a Les Paul junior in color, but mine is a full blown LP!

[@jamesanderson6905]

Good looking axe

[@fuzzcous]

Demo by the mighty Mansquatch. I would rock

[@julosx]

My Studio sounds better than his. I'm not jealous.

[@HARDAOREDGE]

🎉 lovely finish it's damn pretty. Didn't like the relicking on the back though. I'd buy it in this price if the finish was flawless

[@kimthompson5871]

Cool guitar, I’d say yes I would !

[@berrisfueller8205]

Tuners might have been changed on that one. 2016 studio faded had Gibson deluxe tuners not Grovers.

[@heinpete]

The 2016 Studio also didn‘t have Burstbuckers but 490R and 498T Pickups!

[@Ricovette]

Love the look... Not crazy about the sound though. Sounds tinny and muffed to me. Stay safe... Rico

[@LesPaul2006]

2016 Studio Faded guitars have a KILLER sound. Particularly on the neck. Frets can be a bit big, tho.

[@richszmal1653]

I dig it and would definitely rock it!

[@anyhoot47]

Great idea with the faux binding. However, if I decided to do this to my 2005 I'd do a better job. This one seems a bit sloppy. I did notice the Grovers, nice touch.

[@mitchelldavis5507]

Hey Trogly, your videos are well done and very informative, I have a question to ask, I'm looking for a Gibson Les Paul Studio Lite MIII, and I was wondering if you knew the approximate value of one in played condition? Thank's, I hope you keep making these great videos for a long time to come.

[@Trog]

800-1400

[@joeduncan4487]

Pretty nice

[@vigilantebird8675]

Do you think you could make a video talking about the aging process on gibsons? Like what factors, how long it takes, etc. My 1998 SG Standard is starting to show some hairline aging cracks on the back, (yay) but theres really only wear, where my arm rests on the front aside from obvious dings. I've had it for 5 years but have only seriously gigged with it for about 8 months. So I'm guessing the aging process can go pretty quick for a frequent player? Thanks!

[@sweettoof9002]

That thing looks great. Would rock.

[@_charwyn]

Very cool!

[@tatethompson1234]

Aged gold hardware and a gloss headstock, yeah she'd be killer.

[@clockwork914]

I Know I would Rock❗️ as I just bought this model in Fire 🔥 Burst Finish😃

[@patricksommer3971]

BEAUTIFUL

[@grewejames1]

Yes sir I would rock this!

[@wyattsdad8561]

Its really cool looking. Gibson should do make a line of these that look just like it.

[@wyattsdad8561]

Do studios and standards sound different?

[@roberthenry6910]

Can you do a video on the Corvus?

[@Trog]

That’s one I’ll do a full review of when I find one for a decent price

[@roberthenry6910]

The Trogly's Guitar Show Omg Trogly! I love your videos! I didnt actually expect you to read this. Keep up the fantastic work!

[@robbyclark6915]

Will this guitar make me play like that too?!

[@carlodelavera9735]

Honestly that's the most inexpensive mod you can do to a studio, all you need its a razor blade and precision. If then you wanna put some lacquer on after, then you would be spending around 15 to 20 bucks total. Upgrading the pickups it's another couple hundred so it's really not worth paying $1,300 for a studio with minimal mods. Even with nitrocellulose lacquer its less than 50 bucks. As for the relic/ageing, play the damn thing and sure enough you'll get it

[@Wildmutationblu]

not at that price

[@methanedirigible]

You’re the ‘Baseball cards’ guy from Better Call Saul

[@joker71172]

$1200 fpr my '94 Studio, maybe. And more than what I can puck a brand new 2016 still.for cheaper. I own the 2016 Standard and 2016 CM as well.. Good year for Gibson.

[@apeekaboo]

Looks really nice! I'd rock that, but I wouldn't buy it for that price...

[@_trashvis_]

I'd so rock this

[@luciansirbu1784]

i would buy it right now if i had the money, student life sucks!

[@JohnBenoit46290]

wowww i wanna do that

[@mateuszt6498]

These are some great mods and pretty nicely done (though the binding seems sloppy at certain places, especially on the left side of the top). However, I would never buy from a person that has "It plays as well as a custom shop reissue, but costs a fraction of the price" in the description. Also, nice mods or not, they don't add to the value and at best it should cost as much as a new faded. It's pretty, though.

[@collinkatz8792]

I get what you mean. However, I can tell you with 100% confidence that it plays like a custom shop. I own a lp standard, sg supreme, sg Supra, Es les paul, 1960 reissue, etc. it keeps up with all of them. I am only selling it because I have so many Gibson’s lol. I can’t keep them all.

[@zepp1832]

Absolutely rock it. I think $1k tops for it though. To me, studios are just a step up from a Les Paul Jr. Shouldn’t be over $1000

[@kierenmoore3236]

Did a good job! But too expensive ...

[@gooseabuse]

looks great! that price is stupid though

[@1st_Proof]

I'd rock this guitar hard! I saw the listing yesterday and found it appealing but wondered if the work was high enough quality to garner the price.

[@collinkatz8792]

tiboss2 you can always make an offer

[@_Dredz]

I just found the same guitar selling on reverb with the same serial number and bought it for $1000!

[@1091cole]

Any chance you're trying to sell it??

[@sassycat]

If money was no object, then yes while my other guitars were being tuned.

[@cyb3r3vil30]

Like it Much better then The Paul I know you look at them as the same I just can't

[@donharrold1375]

Would I rock it? Yeah!

[@kurdtjohn]

Trogly looks like as if Dwight Schrute had a vast knowledge of guitars instead of Battlestar Galactica.

[@StarSpawn9477]

Can’t believe it’s been ‘aged’ should’ve left it like new after the refinish. I’m not a fan.

[@timothycormier3494]

Yes trogly, yes I would.

[@DanishingAct]

Cool, but the relicing kills it for me.

[@jamesmalamute7874]

GREG KOCH RULES

[@alabamahebrew]

It is very nice looking, I love the natural wood look especially if it's a dark finish. If this was under $1,000 I would probably purchase. Austin, Im not sure if I told you or not but that Menace guitar I purchased I also purchased his other Studio, that reddish looking one? Anyway, I got that the other day and could not be more pleased. I love that cherry dye he used and the body seems thinner than most Studio's and even the neck seems slimmer. Was that usual for that year Studio's (1999) to have a thinner body and slimmer neck? Neither guitar are what I would call first rate refinishes, there are a few blemishes here and there but nothing major. That faux binding? Man, I love it way more than the regular binding! Anyways, another good video... man I wish that was under a grand lol.

[@alabamahebrew]

Actually now that you mention it yes it does have the smaller headstock. The original tuners have been replaced with Sperzel tuners though. And yes the inlays are also smaller.

[@slkmmk12]

Sold

[@Fatty4president]

Love the woodgrain on this one but although i love the shape of an Les Paul i dont like the neck on them it's to fat for my taste

[@giovannicerva5522]

Whilst I applaud the seller, or the finisher (did I just use whilst in a sentence), for the faux binding technique, the stain appears to be blotchy. This is a common issue with lesser grade, or softer wood. I’ll probably get killed for saying this, but if this were a piece of furniture, and I was the finisher, to my standards this would be unacceptable. I think wood of this grade and type, in my opinion, should be covered with a solid color. Then you can apply the faux binding technique. You see this on the off the shelf, run of the mill guitars. So, my complaint is more with the manufacturer than with person who did this job. I know, I’ve said this before here on this channel, but I can’t understand why for the money that a Gibson costs, they cannot put a better grade of a top wood on their guitars. Sorry, just my humble opinion for what it’s worth. BTW, I own a studio and they’re absolutely great guitars for the money. Mine is a silverburst.

[@kennethluebberke8216]

Not for that price

[@darrtetzy]

I don't understand why he would artificially age the guitar - sell it shiny new and let the goddamn thing age naturally.

[@OdinHammersmith]

I like that root beer look. I'd rock that baby all night. : )

[@electroKrunch]

Not so into the axe, rather hit up an old fender

[@zyvananta3356]

Rock

[@joeyd3324]

not

[@johnnypk1963]

A job like that done by a non-pro at that price...nah. I would not rock

[@jenniferwhitewolf3784]

fake age🤮

[@apeekaboo]

Looks really nice! I'd rock that, but I wouldn't buy it for that price...

[@dicbrew]

Rock

[@wblynch]

Rock