Gibson Les Paul for my Dad's 70th Birthday (SURPRISE)

Last week was my dad's birthday. He turned 70 and I wanted to make it special for him by getting him a Gibson Les Paul Standard 50s Gold Top with P90 pick ups. This was a the exact guitar (color, model and pick ups) my grandfather bought my dad as a gift during his blooming music career during the 70s. Unfortunately it got burned in a fire at night club on an tragic night in 1974. I've been wanting to get him to guitar for a long time and finally got to do so. In this video I surprise him with this guitar on his 70th birthday! I hope you enjoy and thanks for watching! Please like the video and subscribe to my channel! Thank you!
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[@dcamposart3707]

You didn't give a guitar. You gave your dad the fountain of youth. Look at that smile, priceless.

[@zaphodrahja]

He really perked up and looked so happy.

[@TenThumbsProductions]

*Dad* “What am I going to do with this” *Same Dad* Plugs the guitar in and knows EXACTLY what to do with it

[@toivonencresto]

it's Hilarious, mouth it saying "no expensive bla bla", hands have already checked if it's in tune and adjusting it :D Fantastic, life at its best my friend, well done :)

[@-Jamaican.me.mello-]

😂 Tyler how did you end up having both top comments on this video? Great workshop the other day btw.

[@themaliceking6804]

i'm not crying your crying!!!!!!

[@r0N1n_SD]

Really adorable and he is so humble

[@DavidYoungChoi]

@@themaliceking6804 🥲🤣😅

[@zeddsquared7559]

How poetically beautiful is it that both his father and his son bought him this guitar, decades apart

[@TheGriff130]

I like the way you think everything is full circle right there

[@DavidYoungChoi]

Thanks Zedd! I appreciate the kind comment. Much love man! 🙏🙏

[@martz1978]

@@DavidYoungChoi What bands did your dad play with and who did he write for? maybe you could do a video with him to talk about his music career, and play a few tunes of course. As soon as he plugged her in and started playing he was a young man again, awesome to watch.

[@shanealan2995]

Needs to be more of this kind of stuff shared. It's healthy for everyone.

[@DavidYoungChoi]

Thanks Shane

[@musiclive1911]

It always moves me when hearing parents saying "it must be expensive" when they receive gifts from children. They gave us so much but they don't ask for anything from us

[@DavidYoungChoi]

🥲😇🙏 thanks MusicLive for the comment and watching

[@WyattScott]

that is the sign of a parent that truly loves their child. Alas, too many parents don’t.

[@scarlette1066]

And they deserved the gifts like these. 💖💖

[@anitaagarwal7486]

Thats so true

[@robertpierson8206]

Musiclive! Me too, b/c it is exactly what my mom would have said. I can hear her... "Bobby! Darn you! How much did this cost?!"

[@couchpotatotv2504]

As a Gibson employee I woke up this morning and my hand was sore from rim sanding these last night. This video made it all worth it......enjoy

[@pepsiman1589]

how do u even get a job there

[@safenders]

Tennessee??

[@tomallen6073]

People appreciating craftsmanship. Cool!

[@rebojtube]

thank you Gibson amazing guitar

[@rebojtube]

The joy he felt you could tell like he was young again

[@JJ-eh6qf]

It doesn’t matter if you’re 15 or 70; the excitement and joy of getting a new guitar never goes away. It’s inspiring to see that your father, at 70, still has what it takes to make that instrument sing.

[@DavidYoungChoi]

Hi JJ, thanks for the cool comment. I appreciate it. Thanks for watching as well. Happy Holidays 🎄🎄

[@areyoujelton]

Yeah I love getting new guitars hahahaha

[@bunglegamingmusic1784]

It’s funny you used my age. I just got a new guitar and I was so excited. EDIT: My dad got it for me for Christmas, it was an acoustic and I was planning on getting an acoustic guitar but now I don’t! And my brother is now thinking if getting himself a new one and then giving his old one to my sister so hopefully i might be able to jam with my brother and sister!

[@DavidYoungChoi]

@@bunglegamingmusic1784 beautiful

[@gingerdaddy8483]

@@bunglegamingmusic1784 Same! I got Left handed Epiphone Les Paul

[@johncbeer]

Takes a photo before he unwraps it, says no because it's too expensive, then shreds like he never lost it. I LOVE this guy! Good on you son, you did the right thing.

[@DavidYoungChoi]

❤️🙏

[@TM1861]

I forwarded this video to my wife and three daughters. I reminded them that I turn 70 in 7 years. I also posed the question, “But why wait?”

[@DavidYoungChoi]

Haha 😂 best comment so far. Thanks Terry for watching 🙏

[@johnpick8336]

Quick Thinking !

[@richgl31]

Need a more tragic back story....never going to work.

[@audiophileman7047]

Yes, why wait?!!! 👍👍👍

[@serfillustrated4018]

This comment is gold!!

[@surfgreen34]

even at the age of 70, you are still a child in front of a gift

[@DavidYoungChoi]

Love it. Thank you 🙏🙏

[@southernstyle8835]

The dad went from an old man to a young lad!!

[@DavidYoungChoi]

😂❤️🙏

[@pattyamato8758]

A true rocker, ageless

[@marjnussby1516]

I dont even know y'all, and I'm tearing up. Sweet sounding guitar, and dad can play! Happy Birthday and wishing you many more years of playing your guitar!

[@EDCBushcraft]

How he unpacked it, that’s a Moment money can’t buy! I mean, he’s 70 and he ripped the box apart like a 7 year old. Awesome, that made me happy!

[@DavidYoungChoi]

Yay! 😁 Thanks so much Kevin for watching and leaving an awesome comment. Much appreciated!

[@jdel5656]

This made me so happy ! I am smiling still. I'll say this man , what a wonderful son this 70 yr young Dad , has. I am a 64 yr ol' guitar player and seeing your dad's eyes light w joy , happiness made me feel great!! I can only imagine the memories that were brought back with your most thoughtful gift. I love how he quickly played a couple measures of Carlos Santana's solo in Oye Comé Va (sp) !!

[@iamninamarie9649]

Who clicked this to see this guy rock out with his new guitar

[@DavidYoungChoi]

😂🎸❤️

[@IAMLIARCARTI]

I would like this comment

[@IAMLIARCARTI]

But it has 69 likes sooo

[@imbored7162]

@Broodeee XD

[@sonofashepard130]

Me. And his dad is really good. Even at 70, damn.

[@cypresscollectiblesinc.2098]

If Gibson had any brains at all, they would put this on their channel. "You can only get this tone from this guitar." He is so right.

[@freyafoxmusic]

Hopefully they see it

[@sahedthebutler8685]

Gibson goin bankrupt ain't they?

[@soberveganhipster]

@@sahedthebutler8685 they filed in 2018, but the guy who saved Levi Strauss took over in 2019 to save the company. Pretty sure they scaled down operations considerably and are still currently in operation although that was pre pandemic.

[@sahedthebutler8685]

@@soberveganhipster good to hear that. Hearing one of the biggest guitar company go bankrupt make me sad a little. Nowadays there's too many fake guitar. Some even have serial number they stole from the original one.

[@-_1_]

Gibson posted it on Instagram for Christmas.

[@twagenknecht]

That look in his eyes was as if had found a long lost soulmate. He then proceeded to dance with his soulmate. This is love at the deepest level. Thanks for this.

[@secondthought2320]

The second best gift your dad has received. You were the first. Peace everyone. Stay safe and be kind .

[@DavidYoungChoi]

Aw man thank you ❤️❤️❤️

[@allencameron3833]

Yes be kind p what a kind and good word to spread nice positive post classy move

[@allencameron3833]

Second thought you don't really see a lot of good honest posts like this thank you for that

[@jimbrewster9352]

Indeed!!!!

[@mechanicalhippo493]

I dont know that guitar 9s pretty purrrty . It's ok to be number 2 hahaha

[@patrickbush9526]

My father recently passed away. For his 80th birthday I had his father's guitar restored. it had been in pieces since World War II and I had been holding on to it for over 50 years. I put the guitar in my case and ask him to open it telling him I had a string buzzing and I wanted him to check it out. He open the guitar case and stood in shock in silence a tear ran down his my great-grandfather's name was Charlie. he looked up and said Charlie I want you to see what my boy done for me. It was a greatest father-son moment ever

[@iamDBA1]

What guitar was it if ya dont mind me asking?

[@milesa-c3865]

That’s lovely buddy.

[@OkinInc]

Awwww man. Beautiful lad. Well done.

[@TheBrandenStivers]

I work for Gibson, and sometimes when I’m helping make and pack the guitars I silently hope that each guitar is going to someone whose life will be positively changed. Thank you for reminding me that what we do there each day makes a difference in people’s lives!

[@urgidover]

Every Gibson guitar makes a huge difference in our lives, especially in this covid period. It is like a psicological treatment, we forget about everything while we are playing. Your work is so important in this period, thank you.

[@peteraustin370]

Yes it's great!! I've got a Series 2 Explorer in black sometimes I just open the case and look at it for a while even though I've owned it 20 years or so it's brilliant to play!!!!!

[@areyoujelton]

I’m a fender guy but I’d buy a Gibson if you guys could just figure a way to keep those head stocks from snapping 😂

[@hassanchop7096]

You probably only make the tea at Gibson and even then their tea is probably shit just like their guitars🙂

[@theethicscoach1460]

Gibson makes the best guitars in the world. My opinion. Fender is good but it's like comparing Toyota to a BMW. Toyotas are good like Fender but it will never be a BMW or a Gibson. Only a Gibson is Good Enough. The only guitar I'll ever play and has never let me down on stage or in the studio.😎🎸

[@ppgwhereeverett4412]

In Sacramento, Calif. I just bought my First Les at age 70 !! I have copies but this is my First Gibson !! A GREAT guitar !!M Happy Birthday, Dad !!

[@ibanezleftyclub]

There’s no telling how many lives he saved that night, he deserves 100 of these guitars. I hope Gibson sees this video.

[@claudiocruzat7667]

They give a Flying fuck my friend. The prices tells you.

[@marioguti9887]

@@claudiocruzat7667 Yep, unfortunate but true, Gibson make great guitars but they are way overpriced.

[@juodasai]

@@marioguti9887 considering amount of work they put in making them they are not expensive

[@marioguti9887]

@@juodasai Well, supposedly we're basically paying a pretty penny solely on the name brand, not an expert on the manufacturing costs admittedly but I've seen many videos by guys who know their guitar stuff and they claim they are way overpriced, like 5 to 10 grand for a guitar??? How can they justify that? BTW I own a Gibson Les Paul Studio, 50s Tribute with P90s, a couple of dudes I know told me I could've gotten a better guitar from other guitar makers for the almost 1 grand I paid for mine for hundreds less, that I basically overpaid for having the Gibson logo on the headstock. I like my Les Paul, don't get me wrong, just telling you what I've been told.

[@slavemi3018]

Do you know what "Play Authentic" of Gibson is? If anything, Gibson wll sue his dad for playing a Gibson guitar, and will sue David Young Choi even recording this video without Gibson's authorization. David Young Choi should have bought an ESP Eclipse for his dad instead.

[@Paedrick]

I literally just watched that man get younger....

[@DavidYoungChoi]

Awesome! Thanks so much for watching!

[@aviatom1]

Best comment yet ❤

[@azndragon75]

That is a true father even with your gift. He worries that you might spend too much money on it. I wish him great health and live long over 100 years.

[@DavidYoungChoi]

Thank you 🙏❤️

[@dan_kay]

I have no idea why this popped up in my recommendations 4 years later, but it was worth every minute of watching it!

[@tokyotomd]

The smile when he says "That Tone" did not need subtitles. That smile is the international sign the brother is beyond happy!

[@kane6529]

Tone is the universal language

[@theirishhammer9451]

We as musicians, can hear without being there, we know what that sounds like!!

[@kyzersozey9639]

I just bit into a pepper.....that's all.

[@garyturner6257]

The real gift is a son that loves his father. The guitar is just an item.

[@falcon0351]

100%

[@joseph5802]

@@uhncrib1874 Sorry you don't appreciate people who have good father-son relationships, sometimes children are driven away from their parents and it can be heartbreaking.

[@laurabrown2014]

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[@kingscairn]

but dude, it's a GIBSON !

[@navyblu79]

Damn this is spot on.

[@tacticalfrog0152]

I couldn't stop smiling when he was opening it. This is heartwarming.

[@DavidYoungChoi]

❤️❤️

[@ellecaledonia348]

A gift that keeps on giving! Thank you for giving your dad this guitar. Bet it never occurred to you that you’ve ended up giving so many people a gift as well. I look forward to more performances from Mr. Jay!

[@DavidYoungChoi]

🙏❤️

[@TheAnimeist]

You know why he took the picture of the box, right? To show everyone what a wonderful son he has, even before knowing what was in it.

[@DavidYoungChoi]

🥲❤️

[@xeemnpisyuslis2089]

Those fingers never left the stage. Like one of my favorite Rock band would sing, he "...climbed the stage again this night." Great love from a son to a father.

[@DavidYoungChoi]

❤️❤️

[@feralcat07]

Look on his face when he plays it. He's gone into guitar heaven

[@DavidYoungChoi]

Thanks Lynn!! 🙏🙏

[@lucindacrespin4663]

I can't believe your father is 70 years old. He looks so much younger. He is so handsome for his age and very talented. You are a good son to get him such a beautiful gift. My son played a Les Paul so I understand the importance of having a good instrument and your Dad plays it so well. I am sure he enjoyed his new toy.

[@jimmycha9965]

Love this. You’re a good son David!

[@DavidYoungChoi]

🙏🙏

[@David-zv2em]

Nice to see a 70 year old Asian man still remembering all the chords of his younger days. Great gift.

[@DavidYoungChoi]

Thanks David 🙏🙏

[@andrewdressler7076]

Almost brought a tear to my eye. My Dad played guitar and we used to go to guitar shops together and both play and buy new and used gear. Sadly, he passed away in 2012 of cancer at the age of 52. He would have been 60 this year and I would have loved to get him a beautiful guitar for his birthday. Treasure every moment you have with your father David!

[@DavidYoungChoi]

Wow thank you Andrew. Comments like these really make me appreciate my father and the moment. I will. God bless you

[@areyoujelton]

I’m sorry for your loss. My dad passed many years ago from cancer at 52 years of age. He encouraged me to play guitar, and I wish he could see my studio now!

[@DavidYoungChoi]

@@areyoujelton 🥲🙏

[@joeboonmusic4004]

@@areyoujelton That's such a beautiful legacy that your dad started, I'm sure he'd be so proud :)

[@keeganpug]

I've seen a lot of surprise birthdays but this may be the sweetest one I've ever seen. It's genuinely a youthful smile on his face when he sees it.

[@sixstrings4568]

I'm turning 65 next year and I've officially adopted you. I'll take a Gibson too! 😄

[@DavidYoungChoi]

😂😂

[@h.e.s.5248]

LOL!

[@drsutton2]

There’s a saying..... what a dad gives his son, they both laugh. What a son Gives his dad they both cry.

[@DavidYoungChoi]

🙏❤️

[@fakeperson4069]

Nearly made me cry. But only bc I tried hard not to. Beautiful sentiment and thanks for sharing.

[@rafaelaguirre1594]

Almost got me too

[@highendservicesbarrieont8347]

Truth...it's why the kids got fed for all that time...then comes the tears...love

[@wakuku3916]

i dont have a dad... 😢😢😢

[@RJRonquillo]

Awesome present!

[@tjnugent62]

@@Septimius_Band Nobody expects the Spanish Inquisition.

[@biffelliotforpresident]

The Novo igniter!

[@DavidYoungChoi]

Thanks R.J!! I appreciate it fam

[@amd5342]

Awesome parent!

[@crankiemanx8423]

So much thought & love into the present

[@ferpirata76]

I love watching this video. I lost my dad some years ago. I went out on a Sunday afternoon with my girlfriend and I never saw him again (a fatal stroke). I wish I could have done something like that for him. We must care for our loved ones and cherish them every single day because life is too fragile and uncertain. Congrats again!

[@DavidYoungChoi]

❤️❤️

[@richardcruz7689]

Touching! Your dad still has the chops

[@DavidYoungChoi]

Thank you Richard for watching 🙏🙏

[@kaanemirel]

43 dislikes from dads who didn't get a Gibson LP for their birthday. Lol

[@fyratvanoll3497]

And peopke who didnt get a gibson lp in general

[@atheistconservative6211]

50 dislike douchebags, as of 12/25/2020

[@wewin03]

Only guitar players understand. Great video.

[@wiseguy9202]

64 bitter people today. I'm very happy for him and I know that's got to feel great!

[@litdog4150]

71 idiots smh

[@TenThumbsProductions]

LP Gold Top with the bone white pick guard!!!!!! Awesome gift with no back story, but when you add the back story.... wow!!!! Amazing! Much love to you and your family, good vibes.

[@DavidYoungChoi]

Thank you!! I appreciate the awesome comment 🙏🙏

[@litemetal]

I have 4 Les Paul’s amongst other guitars , I turn 70 in 3 years, they were expensive, they are beautiful , and sound amazing. I wanted them since I was in high school ! I was able to purchase the first one in my forties. You know the story, the kids are raised and out on their own, so I ( dad) can finally buy something that I have dreamt about for 30 years. Now I’m nearing the end of life and my wife wants me to thin out my possessions. It makes sense kinda. “ when are you going to get rid of your guitars “, she asks… I said maybe when I turn 70 ? Seeing this , I’m recalculating. I play them 1-4 hours a day,everyday, they don’t collect dust…. Great job, God Bless.🎉

[@teleguy5699]

Sh*t. 70? Life is just beginning. Have you ever heard of a "young blues player"? 😎 Plus having "Blind" as your first name gives more cred. Play that guitar till you keel over brother.

[@frankiechan9651]

KZbin's algorithm suggested this to me. I'm so glad that it did. This was beautiful to watch. You could see your dad perk up and speed up with the unboxing as soon as he saw the Gibson logo on the box. Then the pure joy as he realised what it was and started playing it. Your dad raised a fine child - such an amazing and thoughtful gift. Your dad rocks! May he enjoy this gift for many years to come.

[@christopherspohn8071]

It suggested to me also, don't know them but that is just a iteresting story. Agree with you.

[@BBBri57]

Wow. Lovely story. Happy dad.

[@DavidYoungChoi]

🥲🥲 thank you Frankie. I appreciate you watching and your awesome comment 🙏

[@6ixstringsonfire12]

this is the most amazing present you could ever give to a guitarist.

[@marioguti9887]

True, but gimme a Custom for my B Day! I understand his son bought him the model he had back in his younger years though.

[@jgenoese]

@@marioguti9887 username checks out

[@Andresortega-nd2js]

@@jgenoese right

[@lueymeteora1410]

@@marioguti9887 greedy, much??

[@REM1956]

That's fantastic. My son bought back a Gibson Firebird I had to sell to make ends meet. He bought the guitar back in May and hid it at his girlfriend's house until my birthday in September. Best birthday gift I've ever received. I'm sure you made your dad very, very happy.

[@DavidYoungChoi]

Amazing. Thank you for sharing, watching and leaving a comment REM I appreciate it. Happy Holidays 🙏🙏

[@talapeanutbutter4250]

I can’t believe you had it for over a month without giving it to him! I would have been so excited just to see how he reacts with it. You’re a great son. God Bless you and your family😇

[@ozboomer_au]

People talk about the smile on a child's face when they get something special at Christmas... How about the smile on a precious Dad's face as he opens up a box and finds the guitar he thought was lost forever decades ago from a loving son!? Thank you for sharing this moment with the world...

[@DavidYoungChoi]

Beautiful.. thank you so much for sharing that. I really appreciate it John. Thanks for watching. Much love 🙏❤️

[@paulwisham5943]

Yeah. Nothing in life beats that moment of pure joy, on anyone’s face.

[@williamchristian8705]

The joy on his face playing is coming through the screen. He’s 24 again. He suddenly looked younger while smiling and playing. That tells you the cost and thought behind it was worth every cent!

[@evelynbeadling591]

Well said!!👍

[@williamchristian8705]

@@evelynbeadling591 Thank you. My feeling.

[@mjs2016]

Dad deserves every inch of that Gibson

[@DavidYoungChoi]

❤️❤️

[@wadepg]

Made me cry, first tuned strum. What a great Son to his Father. Blessed, the both of you.

[@an.1465]

You’re dad is from an era of some of the greatest music- Led Zeppelin, Santana, CSNY, The Who, America, Aerosmith, he was probably around 19 in 1969... the guitar probably brings back so many memories to him. I’m 20, and I love the generation your father came from. I’m so happy you bought him this

[@DavidYoungChoi]

Definitely a classic era. Thank you A N for the comment and watching this video. Keep in touch with future videos! God bless 🙏🙏

[@WRiverHammond]

Grateful Dead too!

[@an.1465]

@@WRiverHammond the golden road is my favorite song by that group

[@an.1465]

@Not Jo definitely a big group but never got into them haha

[@mybuttitches6450]

Don’t forget the Archies, Alvin and the Chipmunks,Josie and the Pussycats, The Monkeys and that slammin duet Donny and Marie Osmond.

[@HaiVo-su5bi]

The smile on your dad face when he started playing is priceless.

[@peterirvine5417]

Dad was speechless. Priceless. and at 70 still plays like a pro. How did he survive all these years without his Les Paul? The perfect gift.

[@tonij8322]

This was so remarkable! My Dad used to say the same thing...”You don’t have to buy me gifts! Too expensive! You shouldn’t have spent your money on me...” but the joy we all felt was a gift in itself. You and your Dad are such wonderful people. Thank you for sharing this. 💕💕💕

[@jackland454]

The joy on his face while he plays it for the first time. What an awesome gift from his son!

[@DavidYoungChoi]

Thanks Jack ❤️❤️

[@KennTaylor]

his smile said everything

[@DavidYoungChoi]

Thanks Kenn ❤️

[@williamdavanaria4727]

What a great way to pay tribute to your dad. I truly wish more kids cared about their parents like you do. Please dont think what I said was about the cost of the guitar, its not, its about your genuine feelings for your dad!!!! Between your excitement and your dads smile both are priceless!!!!

[@DavidYoungChoi]

🙏❤️ thank you

[@evelynbeadling591]

Totally agree!!👍👍

[@keithnisbet]

I'm your Dad's age. I can't stop the tears. You're a good Son. ❤❤❤

[@virtualscouser]

Your dad was 70 years old when he started unwrapping it, he was 18 years old the moment he smiled at 8:33. Happy birthday to your dad and thanks for sharing this! 🤘

[@DavidYoungChoi]

Thank you for watching Jay and the birthday wish to my dad. I appreciate the comment. God bless and holidays 🎄🎄

[@nebroskitheraut6705]

Damn, underrated comment!

[@kderinoglu]

Jay Nielsen best comment I have ever seen.

[@martockpozo]

That's a beautiful comment. Cheers

[@alfmando]

That was awesome. That looked like that guitar brought the life back into him :-)

[@DavidYoungChoi]

Thanks @alfmando!

[@richardhaehnlein9517]

I was thinking the same thing. You could just see his younger self emerging the longer he held her. And I don't know how much he has been playing over the years since, but the man still has it. That was an awesome gift of many things to him.

[@oldschoolfunkster1]

He was concerned about how much it cost. But his happiness was priceless. A son appreciating his dad is a gift of its own. That is probably his most prized possession now. Not only because it's a replica of a Gibson he had in his heyday, but because it was gifted by his son. I'm sure it'll be passed on as a family heirloom.

[@shaneliddy7315]

Dad: You didn’t spend too much on this right? *silence

[@jazzram_]

No matter how much you spent, it brought out memories ❤️

[@DavidYoungChoi]

😅😇🙏

[@DavidYoungChoi]

@@jazzram_ 🙏🙏🙏

[@jazzram_]

@@DavidYoungChoi ❤️

[@RobertToth1217]

P90 Goldtop like that, guessing like, $2700

[@sonialim4929]

That guitar is the symbol of love , first from his grand father to hid dad, and now from him to his dad. What a lucky man.! 👍💓💕💕

[@roberto7639]

You are a great Son. Be proud of yourself. I am sure he loves you more than you can ever know.

[@DavidYoungChoi]

Thanks Robert ❤️

[@triarb5790]

I love, love, love the dad comment ' You didn't spend too much on this, right?" I am actually crying. What a beautiful man, a beautiful relationship.

[@airupthere6714]

My Dad bought my Grandfather a Gibson Les Paul for his Birthday a long time ago. Since then I have lost my Dad and Grandfather. The Les Paul remains with us. Thank you for this video, it made my day.

[@Kikin111976]

Do you play that Gibson?

[@airupthere6714]

@@Kikin111976 I play it a couple times a year. I had it looked at and appraised. This Les Paul was made within 10 days of my birthday in 1985. I could never sell it, the sound is so rich with deep tone.

[@blackieja]

Just watching your dad had me grinning like a jackass. Beautiful to watch him enjoying playing and enjoying the sound of his instrument talking to him🙏🙏💕💕💕😊😊🇬🇧🇯🇲

[@skithewhitestuff]

You are a good son, your dad was on cloud 9. You will remember that day for the rest of your life. This is what memories are made of. Now I’ve started crying, thanks.

[@DavidYoungChoi]

🥲🥲 thanks so much Robert

[@WeirdScienceComics]

Love that your dad’s first concern is that you spent too much on him all the while looking like a little kid at Christmas just wanting to play it. Such a great gift and honestly, one of my favorite “reaction” videos ever.

[@DavidYoungChoi]

Aw man.. means a lot man. Thank you so much 🙏🙏 Thanks for watching

[@WarrenPostma]

This is the sweetest thing I have seen for years.

[@charliechan6827]

David, your relationship with your Dad is to die for; you are truly blessed to have each other.

[@marlow1231000]

That is about the most thoughtful thing I’ve ever seen a son do for his father. He sure didn’t forget how to play!

[@DavidYoungChoi]

That’s so awesome to hear Marlo. I’m so glad that you left a comment I really appreciate it. Thank you for watching as well!

[@lazylion420]

"these are usually very expensive" LOVE AIN'T CHEAP, BABY

[@DavidYoungChoi]

😂😂😂 Thanks for the funny comment 😇

[@gueikian]

David, this is one of the best videos I have seen in a very long time. Thank you for sharing this video with all of us and from all of us at Gibson, I hope your dad loves it as much our team loved making it. Cesar

[@DavidYoungChoi]

Thank you Cesar for watching! He loved it, excellent guitar. Much appreciated! Thank you!

[@vcorzetto]

The gift of giving.

[@orwedon]

“What am I going to this?” Add years and happiness to your life. Congratulations, as I’m sure you deserved this precious gift from your precious son.

[@DavidYoungChoi]

❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@rubyalvarez8235]

Wow David! This was super touching! He kept mentioning the cost but I’m sure for you no amount of money can replace how happy you were gifting him this 🥰

[@DavidYoungChoi]

Thanks Ruby 🙏😇

[@ScreaminEagle35]

Gotta love it when dads are like “how much was it” or “dont tell u spent alot on this” as if they dont deserve to be spoiled. Your man seems very happy 😃

[@DavidYoungChoi]

Haha right on man. Thanks for the awesome, brother. Thanks for watching! Much love

[@JustAnonymous970]

He didn't need to cry, i cried for him.

[@dg8676]

This is what life is all about you don’t have to be rich or spend a lot of money. I’m sure the guitar was pricey but it goes beyond that. Wishing you and your father many more years of great memories.

[@DavidYoungChoi]

Man I really appreciate that David. Well said brother. I definitely will and thank you so much for your kind comment. Much love to you brother

[@Dreyno]

Well done. A gold top Les Paul is a hell of a gift. He clearly loved it.

[@Vichedges]

Yeah, that guitar is beautiful. I've owned a bunch of LP over the years but never a goldtop. I've always wanted one.

[@DavidYoungChoi]

Thank you David 🙏🙏

[@plamenpetrov2014]

I bought myself one as a present, second hand, with humbuckers. It's trashed, but sounds absolutely amazing!

[@john564holloway]

After years without his axe, he is rewarded. David, from a wonderful son, to present this guitar to your dad who survived that fire and saved others, is a miracle. I know this helped heal scars.

[@DavidYoungChoi]

Thank you John.. really appreciate it 🙏

[@patrickdale9777]

Good Son. Made me cry.

[@victorlayman5519]

He didn’t forget much after all those years....the smile on his face was priceless !

[@DavidYoungChoi]

Thanks for watching and leaving a comment Victor. Much appreciated 🙏

[@brentful]

@@DavidYoungChoi Has he continued to play over the years? I hate to think he gave it all up when his instrument was burned up! Love that video.

[@tonyjones1560]

"A good son" is an understatement. You peeled *decades* off your father the instant he saw that guitar. I know, because I get the same way playing white Fender Telecasters in the guitar shop (I had one back in the '80s... paradoxically, when I was about 19). This video made my day. Thank you!

[@DavidYoungChoi]

Bless you Tony 🙏 Thanks for watching and leaving an awesome comment ❤️❤️

[@lokang]

He is like a kid having his hands on his favourite toy and wouldnt let go of it. U can see how happy and excited he is! He definitely loves it! Happy birthday, Mr Choi!

[@DavidYoungChoi]

Haha that’s awesome!! Thanks so much for the love lokang!! ❤️🙏

[@michaeldehart648]

GOOD FOR YOU!!! There were two gifts given; one to your father, which he obviously was overwhelmed with, and the gift you'll get every time you get to see and hear him play! Well done. Well done, sir!

[@tmmprorental]

His Happiness is priceless!

[@Bunnicula71]

Dude, this made me cry, both as a father and a son. Your dad looked like he was gonna do a backflip.

[@AdaSoom]

@don jones dude get a fucking life. People Like you are the problem with society, this is a touching story in a year filled with hardships. So if the man wants to cry over something so sweet let him.

[@oldschoolfunkster1]

@don jones ...what a troll. Maybe one day you'll feel so happy, that it'll make you cry. Real grown men do cry. Because they have a heart and soul. Something you might be lacking my friend. You just need time to grow up.

[@josuegonzalez1913]

It makes me cry too... :)

[@brianwells4507]

@don jones Don your "gaydar" made me laugh so hard I cried!

[@warddolfin7038]

@don jones it made me cry too, and your comment made my cry out of laughter because of your stupidity... being gay is no insult, a few gay friends I have are the nicest people I ever met

[@terrymraakovich8020]

What a wonderful thing you did for your father. He will never forget this gesture

[@DavidYoungChoi]

Thanks Terry ❤️

[@buck50002001]

You knocked that one out of the park! The joy this man is experiencing is so obvious. Well done.

[@fweddyfwintsone4491]

Happy 70th birthday Sir! You must be a great Dad, because you have a great son who truly honors you. Now, let's call Jake and Elwood and get the band back together.

[@DavidYoungChoi]

😇🙏❤️💯🎸

[@MommyBunnyof3CoolKids]

This is so Beautiful I came here after watching your Dad singing Have You Ever Seen The Rain. I was wondering why he didn't sing that song for 50 years. Maybe the tragic back story of that horrific fire may be the reason. He was a Hero saving so many lives. He is a Beautiful person full of love and light . you two are so Blessed to have each other. This was such a great video. To see your Fathers joy made us so happy too. Wow can he play that Gibson 🎸 you can just feel his excitement and true passion for his gift of music. It never left him. I can't to see more videos of you both. This made my day 💖

[@DavidYoungChoi]

Thanks again Annie! You’re amazing 🙏❤️

[@MommyBunnyof3CoolKids]

@@DavidYoungChoi you and your Dad are Amazing. God bless you both 🙏✌

[@h.e.s.5248]

Oh my goodness, I saw that video too but didn't make the connection. Thanks! 👍

[@williamhelms9942]

You made your dad's day FOREVER!

[@DavidYoungChoi]

Thanks William!

[@berkinburduroglu2406]

happy birthday papa

[@CiggyRat]

As a musician, and son of a former guitarist, this really warms my heart. I hope I can make such a beautiful gesture for my dad someday too

[@DavidYoungChoi]

❤️🙏

[@francescosivelli]

"Waa!" How many times he repeated that! He deserves it! Look his face, how he shines! 🤗

[@DavidYoungChoi]

❤️❤️❤️❤️ Thanks Francesco!!

[@francescosivelli]

@@DavidYoungChoi You're welcome! 🙏

[@PoliteTeeth]

This is the most wholesome thing I’ve seen in a very long time. I ain’t crying. You are.

[@wayneduvall7423]

I'm 60yrs. No I'm not you are right 😂

[@iamrodneyy]

Oh my gawd... that smile on his face when he says you can only get that sound on a Gibson. This was so lovely to hear your story. Thank you, and you know what song I'd love to hear your father do? Good Morning America by Arlo Guthrie. I think he would do that beautifully.