Gibson Files Bankruptcy, LTD Benjamin Burnley BB-600 & PRS SE Zach Myers!! || ASKgufish

[@agufish]

Well these comments should be interesting...

[@T00DEEPBLUE]

I really enjoyed the discord server chat last week. Great banter. 👍

[@creeperkilla83]

i would like to see you demo the LTD BB600

[@android9404]

Jim Root Strat demo plz???

[@mitchsowers4190]

Agufish where’s the Ibanez video!??? I’m actually looking into getting that exact model!

[@landonbailey]

can you review all the 2018 Gibson Custom shop guitars?

[@christopher7310]

Back to comment that after 10 months of saving, I now am the EXTREMELY happy owner of the LTD BB600 Baritone. It is amazing. Down tuning is a breeze and tension is nice and tight. Though admittedly I am only a quarter step down right now. The JB/59 does exactly what they are known for. I would like to see some slightly hotter pickups though. But that is simply because my other LTD is running EMG'S. The Piezo is trippy. It doesn't replace an acoustic guitar, but comes eerily close. It's crazy to break out my baritone, plug into the Piezo, and jam out some classical music. The versatility this guitar is through the roof. Depending on my mood, any one of my guitars quickly becomes my favorite, but this baritone is special every time I pick it up. I recommend getting one to own not just to demo. Demo'ing it will only make you miss it when it's gone.

[@feedthewolf6930]

I want this guitar, but do you have access to all the pick ups if you’re only plugging in one guitar cord? Also, I’ll be playing in drop a.# Which kind of sounds like what you’re playing in . What string gauge do you use for that tuning? I need no Fret buzz whether or not I’m playing clean or distorted

[@FuzzImp]

Neil Westfalllll in the background!!!!!

[@johnathansalmon4736]

Justus Gash HYPE HYPE HYPE. I knew I wasnt the only one who noticed

[@VforBieber21]

YESSSSSS Ben Burnley baritone. I legit want to buy that beauty but its a little out of my budget. hopefully you can get it on the channel!

[@ImKarisma]

As an owner, the BB600B is an AMAZING guitar, plays well, holds tune, and the heavy, it has plenty of heavy. Highly recommend for those willing to sell a few limbs to get it lol

[@priyonjoni]

Insanity is when you do the same thing over and over and expect different results. The CEO of Gibson has to go. Otherwise, he'll just continue to steer a sinking ship. Must be nice keeping his job while employees lose theirs.

[@agufish]

My point was during the transition, he is likely the best man at the helm. He knows which aspects of the company are profitable, and which are not as such. During the restructure, he knows the current company better than anyone so is probably most qualified to lead the company so there is as little disruption as possible. Post-restructure... well that's a different conversation

[@priyonjoni]

Agufish I wasn't so much disagreeing with your thought on it, as much as just stating that I don't think the guy responsible for why hard working employees lost their job should be able to keep his. It reminds me too much of what happened to Apple in the mid 90s.

[@xgrind]

He needs to go, period.

[@bostonrumble8997]

The Kiesel Zeus headless acoustic looks awesome! 24 fret. Edited because I forgot to say acoustic

[@-l_gavin_l-]

The PRS SE Zach Myers signature and ESP LTD BB-600 Benjamin Burnley signature both seem like really cool guitars. It will be interesting to see where Gibson goes from here, it's make it or break it time for them it seems.

[@donovangilbert7180]

Man, I hate to hear about this company going bankrupt. I really hope they pull through, and I don't want to see them go

[@rollipollirock]

Donovan Gilbert they won’t disappear, too much money to be made thanks to Jimmy Page Slash Keith Richards Garry Moore Ace Frehley and Billy Gibbons.

[@fretworkband3204]

Depending on which chapter they file but most likely will reorganize.

[@thequietgamer1889]

yea they make awesome guitars it would be a shame

[@MattandCamrynReact]

I own a Zach Myers and just put Thornbuckers in it... LOVE IT!!

[@evanmurphy6018]

The Zach Meyers PRS is amazing! One of the best feeling guitars I've ever played

[@allentroxel9719]

I hope Gibson gets its stuff together. They got a bit arrogant. Change has long been overdue.

[@chrisstrong3748]

I was looking at the BB600 over the weekend, wondering if it's something you'd check out. Very interested in that one. Damn close to a dream guitar for me. Also, been subbed for about a year or so. Love the content. You are the reason I got a zombie and love it for what I play. Been loving the broader style of playing lately as well as the usual kick ass riffs. And semi-hollow guitars in general are awesome. Very versatile. I want to try them all. Another reason I'm curious how that piezo sounds by comparison. Anyway, keep up the awesome vids man!

[@Dudesbrewsguitarreviews]

Your more than welcome to demo my Chris Robertson Se.

[@LesPeterGuitarJam]

hmm i thought my les pauls looked a little depressed this morning, this explains it..

[@allgrainbrewer10]

Les Peter Guitar Jam You post that on every video?

[@LesPeterGuitarJam]

@Larry john.. at least i have videos up, and subs.. not hiding behind a avatar trolling people. you have nothing.. only insults and trolling behavior.. im done.. bye..

[@allgrainbrewer10]

Les Peter Guitar Jam bye. Say hello to 1970 for us, ok?

[@unicornpoo7441]

Oh man that BB-600 will be mysterious till the end of times, I just hope you get one for review so we can finally get a good look at it.

[@JCavLP]

A Piezo is certain type of crystal that produces a small amount of electricity under pressure/vibrates if put under current so it can work as both a speaker or a contact microphone, if you want to get any usable sound from it, you'll need an amplifier circuit with it

[@greekfreak1980]

What happened to Gibson,was long overdue.For the last decades,they're just exploiting their prestigious name and the legacy,that Ted McCarty build in the 50's/60's.(Ironically,McCarty later joined PRS and helped them become the boutique-brand,they're today) Their quality control is a total joke,their guitars comically overpriced(over 3,500 Euros for a L/P Custom,which had a Richlite fretboard,when even the cheap replicas from far east have ebony/rosewood boards and I can custombuild me a guitar for less) and they don't give a shit about adressing some of the design flaws,which are known for decades,like putting a freaking volute joint,on the necks,to prevent the ''headstock snapping''-phenomenon. On top of that,their CEO and rest of the board,are total hacks.The guy wanted to turn Gibson into a ''lifestyle brand'' and was pushing these dumb robot-tuners,like crazy.Not to mention,the interviews,where he was blaming music stores for dropping sales.As a contrast,check out some interviews with Paul Reed Smith,Sterling Ball or Jeff Kiesel and you get the idea,why their companies are doing good.

[@NDEEZMiata]

Agreed. Not to mention, offering about 100 different iterations of a Les Paul is an awful business plan. It's great as a consumer as it's nearly like buying a custom guitar, you can pick pretty much any spec you want. For a business though, you're going to end up with a lot of unsold guitars. 1k Korean guitar like a Schecter or ESP LTD vs a 1k Gibson, it's just not even close. Even if the quality was equal between the two (which it isn't in my experience), you still will get way more for your money hardware wise with those two brands over Gibson.... Apples to tomatoes, but the ESP LTD 7 string I bought was 1300 and came with Fishman pickups, locking tuners, ebony fretboard, and an evertune bridge. 1300 in a Gibson will likely get you Gibson brand tuners (not necessarily bad), Gibson pick ups (not necessarily bad) etc... I don't wish failure on brands, it's not something to look forward to....lot of people will be out of jobs. However from what I've heard from music shop employees...Gibson is not pleasant to deal with. So at that point....they just had it coming. Making mistakes is normal, but the key is to own your mistakes and find ways to improve. Just be humble. Gibson seemed to be on the other side of the fence, deny that you've made errors and point the finger at everyone but themselves. That's always a recipe for disaster.

[@greekfreak1980]

Nah,nobody has an issue with a volute,because literally every company that makes guitars is putting them on,since the 70's.It works,it's cheap,it doesn't affect playabillity or the tone of the guitar. What really baffles me though,is that Epiphone makes some amazing guitars,in their high-end segment,like the Epi L/P Pro Series or the various sign.models,like the R.Faulkner Flying V. That thing has a classic look and lots of great features. And then compare it to that ''Modern Flying-V''.That thing looks like shit,has no features to write home about and costs over 4,000 USD, WTF?!

[@raserx63]

WRONG. This bankruptcy has nothing to do guitars but other interests that Gibson tried to branch into and failed. As far as being “comically overpriced” , ....What are you talking about? There are Gibson models starting at a few hundred bucks. Sure , the specialty models , custom shop etc.. are expensive , but PRS and Fender have that as well.

[@kakylak]

I own a BB600 and it’s my favorite guitar in my Arsenal. I like to run the piezo to a bass amp and the passives through my effects when I play to make it sound giant.

[@antscovers2880]

I’ve got a PRS SE Zach Myers and I love it, it gives me such a diverse range of tones. Easily my number 1 guitar!!!!

[@bufferkiller]

Guitar Center Atlanta has a used BB600 in stock. Not sure how long it will stay, but it’s available as of five minutes ago.

[@Andy86L]

I’ve actually got a PRS SE Zach Meyers guitar and I personally think it is fantastic for the price. Punches well above it’s weight - definitely get your hands on one if you can!

[@guitarjunkie7124]

Its best for all guitarists that Gibson does not go out of business. Gibson and other guitar makers keep the competition between the larger companies resulting in better made guitars for all of us guitarists to enjoy. I do believe they need to listen to the consumer much more than they have been. Give your customers what they want. We are willing to throw our money at you!

[@akke84]

Hi! Thank you for all your great videos! I know you are’nt a Ibanez guy but try out the Ibanez Fireman, Paul Gilbert signature model, any of them out there... maybee the recent FRM200, lovley guitars and not very pointy ;)

[@PsychoMantis308]

How about the LTD EC-black metal?

[@yahavguitar4188]

I really wish youll try more chapman guitars. And theres michael kelly tele style guitar with piezo that looks really sick, hope youll try them as well. Love your videos, keep goin!

[@AnyTechReviews]

Absolutely love the Zach Myers SE. It’s got so much clarity and definition even when compared to other PRS SEs. Pretty much my perfect guitar although I also enjoy the Chris Robertson SE. The 57/08 pickups aren’t quite hot enough for my liking though so I’ll probably switch them out.

[@THEROCKLORD1]

Great video man. It's also funny how you mentioned both Zach Myers and Benjamin Burnley's guitars since I just saw them both last weekend at the Fort Rock a music festival lol. Keep up the good work man. Also if you ever get the chance, can you review either the ESP LTD Snakebyte or GL200K? The GL200K is the signature guitar of Dokken and Lynch Mob's George Lynch

[@clench13]

I play my 2017 ZM PRS daily. I love it. Added a custom truss rod cover and I think it looks sweet. Definitely love to see you rip on one Fish.

[@addamsapple1233]

Thanks for doing my question!!!!

[@agufish]

Thanks for asking it!

[@rrjf432]

Hmm wonder what the value will be of the older les Paul's 50s 60s 70s

[@lazrbeam117]

rrjf432 The same for at least 5 years the market hasn't been good to begin with and won't increase unless they completely disappear

[@maxmustardman298]

rise, now with gibson going down the drain

[@wilson4180]

50s and 60s gibson will always go up because they’re that good. Only Gibson could make a guitar that’s worth over $200k without being connected to a famous musician. Even their pre war acoustics sell for the same as a pre war Martin. If you compared vintage gibson to a vintage fender of the same year, Gibson is always double or triple the price. They need to go back to whatever they were doing from 1899-1969.

[@sixsix8six]

FYI, Trampas Green is a color/finish named after the PRS employee that created it. I LOVE IT. (the finish. . .not. . .not the guy)

[@jessebarrera159]

Have you ever played a G&L guitar.

[@TheSolfilm]

I really love the PRS SE Zach Myers. The color is great and the f hole makes it very classy. If I could buy guitars just for fun I would defenitively have a serious look on that one.

[@jnettu]

"You must be new " ahahahahahahah

[@alecsneed5835]

I’m most interested in the NW-44 on your bed. Been waiting on some coverage of that guitar! I’d love to see you review the Schecter PT apocalypse too.

[@alexaudiovisuals]

I have the 2017 Zach Myers, its my absolute favorite Guitar, the neck feels just so great and it plays superb!

[@alexaudiovisuals]

the stock nut is sh*t tho ^^

[@189harvesterofsorrow]

I'm honestly surprised the tronical tuners were so hated. I played a Gibson Les Plus with it and really liked it. The only thing I didn't like was the stock pickups.

[@mattterrell4304]

Saw BB and instantly clicked

[@justinrayguitars6024]

I have a Zach Meyers SE and it is great! Best value out there in my opinion.

[@dawson3203]

Gimme that Neil Westfal demo Hunter, I need it!

[@rottencheeseballs2496]

Quick question. Both being around $900, which would be a better guitar in your opinion , Matt Heafy snofall 6 string, or an ec-1000 with emgs?

[@rottencheeseballs2496]

Andrew Levister Is there a specific reason why it is better because the guitar won’t be in stock until mid Sept?

[@wavesz]

EC-1000

[@XxHarounXx]

RottenCheeseBalls go for the ec it's not even a discussion

[@mattluse5037]

Depends on what you play if you wanna down tune I would go for the ec because of the scale length but if you wanna stay around standard to idk to maybe d standard (depends on string gauge) I would go for the Epiphone

[@rottencheeseballs2496]

How about the tuning stability of the epiphone, is it good??

[@3Ddogo]

More bed-foreshadowing in the back there, can't wait til Simon asks if it stains.

[@nickXVX]

Hey, think you’ll ever demo, and review acoustics some day?

[@BasBach]

Hey dude so you do all your uploads in both Chinese and English!!?!! Wow that has to take lots of time. Love your videos dude best reviews so far on KZbin keep it up.

[@ufeelX]

Would love to see a Ibanez fr iron label frix6feah demo! Haven't seen a good review of this guitar and I'm in love with it!

[@gringogreen4719]

The Zach Myers guitar is a great step into semi hollow guitars. It's going to be a thinner and more open tone. Expect feedback, its fun to use once you get used to it. If you want to hear some great semi hollow and hollow body players, check out Johnny A, the jazz/blues guy and check out Geordie from Killing Joke. For you I would recomend "Hosanas from the basement of hell" because its much harder. Keep in mind they do music with an electronic/classical component. Also two cool facts, Dave Ghrol drummed on their self titled album a few years back and Metallica covered the song "The Wait." All that on a Gibson ES 295!

[@morejake0391]

What are your thoughts on the new Jason Hook Epiphone Explorer?

[@tomgeczy415]

Also I love your channel and I’m a huge fan!!! Keep doing what you do pal!

[@timothymaskell8331]

What do you think of sterling guitars? Would you ever do a review like the jp157, jp160 or the maj100?

[@brivington2011]

I think it's very important for whomever gets control of Gibson is to have at least a segment of their guitar manufacturing in the USA. It's a part of America, and to remove all guitar manufacturing from USA would be a mistake, however I'm sure the new buyer will be smart enough to know this.

[@jacoobyslaps]

I’m hopeful for Gibson. I mean, I’m not a huge Gibson fan. I only really care for the Explorer model. But you can’t deny that nothing beats the Gibson sound. I hope they can turn this around and start cranking out quality guitars again.

[@Ducky1513]

Was that a Neil Westfall signature model I saw back there??

[@stageb2233]

Henry saved the company from bankruptcy in the 80s, a tad ironic now...

[@MonsieurKaouwayte]

Soon the Neil Westfall signature 😍😍

[@Kornholic]

I know I've requested this before, but I'd like to see a review of the ESP LTD SH-7 ET seven string.

[@oddsigurd971]

A review on Mick Thomson's jackson?

[@buddehaole]

Bb 600 has some similar specs to buckethed sig which has me intrigued. I have also read there is 24.75 scale length prototype of same guitar. This guitar with two katana amps one acoustic and one on distortion would be sick live.

[@philippeandrewgrimard6016]

Here's my two cents: I guess you could say that I'm hopeful, but my wish is that Gibson looks at all of the constructive criticism from KZbin channels like yours, forums and other social media to have a revival of some sort. Just to make sure its not just in the "hey, Dentists and other high paid consumer: look at our guitars with no design changes since the 1960". It would be good to see a line-up range in the same way Fender does it, a.i: an "original" gibson design (the one that we all know), and modern innovations (all access neck joints, stainless steel frets, locking tuners, satin finishes, volutes/ reducing headstock angle, etc...) that don't necessarily imply a massive spike in cost. I feel like it would be more mass appeal should they separate it that way. What would be your modern appointments Hunter?

[@FunkyMonkey-ip4xy]

Philippe Andrew Grimard While I don't disagree with you, and Gibson need to raise quality and fix tuning issues they have a bit of a unique problem. They've tried volutes before and the fan boys all cried about it. They tried the robot tuners, admittedly badly implemented, and people moaned about it. They've tried different designs, like the 'Star Trek' V which people described as hideous. They tried a double cut and got accused of ripping off PRS. On one side you have people saying they need to change, on the other side the hardcore fan boys who freak out at any change. They are proper 'damned if you do damned if you don't'.

[@philippeandrewgrimard6016]

I won't disagree with you as well Funky Monkey1886 😄! I think quality issues do need to be fixed, for sure. And yes, maybe the newer designs did not get the praise that the company was expecting, but sometimes you don't need reinvent the wheel to become more "mass appeal (a.i: star trek Flying V, double cut)". I honestly don't understand why some people are so resistant to change, especially if tweaking made results in an improved design !

[@BSTFOREVR567]

Philippe Andrew Grimard or they could lower their prices, why spend that kind of money on a les Paul standard when I could get a full fledged ESP eclipse and a set of pickups of my choosing to put in with it, as well as any other upgrades I want and still have some change left in my pocket compared to buying a Gibson at full price

[@SwirkH]

I'm not gonna jump on the bandwaggon and write hate comments on Gibson. Right now they're paying price for being out of touch for so long... I just hope they go through reorganization, sell all non-core businesses, and start making great guitars again.

[@stofosaurus]

I'm hopeful. The quality of these guitars have left a lot to wish for compared to the pre-millennia Gibson guitars. Hopefully they will go back to that kind of quality and also lower the prices so that more people can afford them (like it was in pre-y2k).

[@williw.5815]

Ok so I don't play guitar but Humbuckers are more or less two Single Coio Pickups combined, right? And P90s are like larger single coils. So what if you created humbuckers by the dimensions of P90s? Would that work? Could you do pickups with 3 coils?

[@godofrock50]

Wait...where the hell is the pickup selector on the Benjamin sig?

[@juanvillanueva304]

I have $750 saved up for the BB600 so far

[@MrDwieszopyjackson]

I just hope they don't drag Epiphone down with them. I love my Epiphones.

[@davidenoch818]

Hey Hunter, not sure if you've been constantly asked this before but have you considered checking out a Jackson Mark Morton Dominion model??? My fave signature model ever!

[@KaldDodeGitarist]

The problem with them being an "iconic brand" is that they know it. And they let it go to their heads. They expected to ride their own coat tails to make more money and consumers would just blindly accept their short comings. But now that this plan failed, I do believe a new golden age of Gibson is coming. I'm hopeful and excited to see what's coming

[@SUPER8_GUITAR]

Hey man.. i'd love to see a demo of that PRS. Another guitar i'd like to see you demo is the LTD EC1000T .... (maybe you have a demo already?..) its thicker (and way heavier) than the normal EC1000 and last time i tried one the sustain lasted for days. I'd like to see your opinions on it.

[@Northernblood78]

Have you been able to get the BB600 yet? Really want to see you review that guitar.

[@gntrihg]

Lol your cat looks chill 🤣

[@metalmaniac8640]

For anyone who doesn't know what Chapter 11 means is that u ca. still operate ur business while u payback a loan but at a MUCH higher interest rate. IMO if they don't get rid of the CEO and focus on quality instead of "life style" they will only continue to go down hill.

[@DonutsDoneRight]

Henry J ran that company into the ground. Ted McCarty would be heartbroken to see this happen.

[@zombiblitzen3899]

I know this one won't be highly requested, but could you consider reviewing the new Ibanez RGIX Iron Label?

[@Alfgunnarp]

When do we get an ask Simon episode? :D

[@lukefromtonight]

What's the guitar in the background? White single hunbucker LP type? 😍

[@ph0kused]

Excited, this is exactly what Gibson needs, take the company in a complete 180 degree direction - they were so out of touch with their customers and artists (except slash)... they need to realize what sucks about a Les Paul and address it once and for all.

[@no.7893]

Well at least it's not Article 7 bankruptcy, that'd be the shit hitting the fan, this is just the fan being turned on.

[@KaldDodeGitarist]

I've always wanted to hear a piezo through an acoustic SIM pedal. Because a piezo and acoustic SIM pedal by themselves never truly sound exactly like an acoustic guitar. That aside, I love the sound of both more than I like the sound of clean electric guitars

[@martinhroch1541]

I know you're a metal guitarist and this is out of your range of interest, but I miss any review of PRS SE Santana on the internet. Could you do it?

[@dantesaliba8533]

that Neil Westfall eclipse tho better be the baritone Agu

[@christophersmiddy4062]

I say yay to the Zach Myers prs se, I really like the band Shinedown 🤘

[@CreatureFeature666]

From some of the comments I’ve read, I think most everyone is on the money regarding Gibson. Stop the bleeding and up the quality. They should have done this already tho. I have a Flying V that was made in Memphis. It’s a sweet guitar. They have had problems more than once. I hope they get it together.

[@eruhl1979]

If possible would you review any EVH guitars?

[@countjulu]

So does that BB-600 have a blend knob rather than a switch?

[@memebigboy1946]

Where be that guy with the Dope af custom Blue tele?

[@adamr2684]

Nice shirt! Get me one? Lol. Gibson will be back. Demo the PRS!

[@kmac7120]

Hell yes do a Zach Meyers guitar

[@jacobharrison3857]

Could you review the katana mini please

[@PdaMack]

Any chance of more Harley Benton reviews?

[@h3lio5]

Too bad about Gibson, but not surprising. I played Les Pauls for 20 years, still love the feel of an sanded LP neck...but Gibson not bothering to fix any of the design flaws, cutting quality, and jacking up the price pushed me away. My 2017 Paul Reed Smith CE24 is on the same level as my 2014 LPC...and less than half the price so yeah. I really hope they get it together.

[@metalpoutineqc5531]

Agufish, I bought a sm57 an a berhinger u-phoria and I tested the mic on my 4×12 and the signal is so weak, have you any advices?

[@toddflowers8052]

Like the Zach Myers but really want to see the Chris Roberts !How about both ? :-)

[@rileyioacura]

Could you please demo and review the Peavey 6505mh please and the Chapman ml3 modern standard??? Thank you love the channel!!!

[@prsmantse1]

Riley IoAcura if you like the 6505 sound you'll like the mini. I didn't like it through a 1x12 but on my 4x12 it rips!!! The built in power soak is exactly what you need to make the 6505mh a bedroom amp and 20 watts gets plenty loud.

[@gabrieloalgo]

Finally... A monster so big that it can not stand by itself... Fender should buy them...

[@kennymccoy662]

Is that the Neil Westfall ESP on the bed?

[@powertotehchord]

The Neil sig though 👌🏾

[@bbpoltergiest777]

Do a review on your Harley Benton 8 string dude

[@eisenluna4233]

If you were to pick between ltd 2017 ec-256fm and Harley Benton sc 550 imagining that they are in the same price, what would you pick? Please answer because I saw an ec-256 currently on sale at a music shop for 299$. So imagine the two guitars are in the same price, which guitar would you choose?

[@eisenluna4233]

Btw the ec-256 that is on sale are the white, lemon drop and purple burst. I think purple burst is the best color of the three hahaha

[@whyuyellinginmyear3476]

Is part of Gibson's problem an inability to adjust to new media?

[@Ludeguy83]

Well, i just bought a new gibson sg... so i did my part in trying to help gibson lol.... it is my 1st gibson and i love it... don't want to see gibson go away, but if it does.... atleast i will have gotten the gibson i always wanted!