Gibson Les Paul or Something Else? | Blindfold Challenge!

[@RobChappers]

These are the only videos that I’ve filmed that I actually watch back because I don’t get to see them at the time of filming LOL Great fun, thanks to the awesome Anderton team!

[@tomford8286]

You are amazing!

[@MawhrinSkell]

That's funny, the only Andertons' videos I never watch are the ones with you in them.

[@tonedowne]

Makes sense. Lee was on form in this one, it was very entertaining. But you wouldn’t know that unless you watched it back.

[@ThisMoth]

Haha it's probably even more fun for you than for us. Keep doing what you do. It's very entertaining to watch you guys✌🏻 I'm living in Japan currently and we have a lot of interesting guitar brands like infinite, shadowsky, Saito guitars, Tokai, TS factory, 2s guitars, three dots, mamose and many more! I'm curious of your opinions on these guitar makers and their beautiful guitars! Cheers!

[@mariannewijnensanderdekr-me5cm]

I like to see the friendship between you two. And this video proofs again that you what you are talking about.

[@dcarter0330]

Awesome job with cutting around the guitar and showing the brand and price. I love that feature! Great job guys!

[@OzPwl]

Thank you so much for noticing! ❤ Takes a lot of time but worth it in the end 🙂

[@riccaregio]

instant meme when Captn drop the clipboard after Rob pick up the Mc Carthy, touch the neck and says " this is a PRS neck" 😂😂😂

[@bastiaan447]

That face is absolutely legendary😂😂😂

[@Plexi417]

*McCarty

[@riccaregio]

@@Plexi417 right

[@ryanspencerlauderdale687]

Totally speechless Lee

[@aapddd]

That green Heritage is just great !

[@cbeserra]

Chappers is the king of these challenges! So glad he’s back making videos!!

[@NiqScott]

Like I told Lee, they need to blindfold Rob, and have him guess which picks Pete is using.

[@RobChappers]

I’ll do it

[@NoirRobert]

That makes sense

[@benbubear8046]

Sniff test?

[@NiqScott]

@@RobChappers Pick 6 very different picks, then have Pete play the same thing with each pick while you're blindfolded. I've got at least one of every commonly available pick over the last 45 years, and I can hear the differences (mostly), but I couldn't identify them. But I have faith in you dude. Then KDH will make a video revealing how you and Lee breed Tortexes in captivity.

[@swankfuck_org]

@@RobChappers LUV YA CHAPPERS

[@superkjell]

My first thought: If it stays in tune, it isn't a Les Paul. But then I thought I was being mean. Then Rob comments the same on the first guitar.

[@mrcoatsworth429]

But when he did his bend, it also went out of tune.

[@dustinbrummett3774]

Heard this before. Never sure how true it was, then I watched Phil X doing a promo for Gibsons new Flying Vs and others. He had to quit playing constantly and said, “I play so hard it keeps going out of tune!” Lol

[@mrcoatsworth429]

@@dustinbrummett3774 makes no sense for a flying v, though. They have way better headstock designs for tuning stability.

[@dustinbrummett3774]

@@mrcoatsworth429 I know right? Especially for the cost lol. Shouldn’t be going out of tune after a few minutes of playing

[@mrcoatsworth429]

@@dustinbrummett3774 if it comes straight out of the factory, I could maybe see it happening. Fresh strings, almost unplayed. I have a Gibson SG and it rarely goes out of tune. But almost every gibson I've ever tried in a store went out of tune just from looking at it.

[@shanewalton8888]

The G in Fujigen is G as in gorilla. Gen means strings in Japanese. SO the brand name is "Stringed instruments of Mt. Fuji. "

[@kierenmoore3236]

Yes, ‘hard g’

[@jasonjayalap]

I believe you mean "G as in Godzilla".

[@kierenmoore3236]

@@jasonjayalap i believe you mean G in Gojira … as opposed to the j in it …

[@6nosis]

G as in Jeee unit beeo

[@ItsRainingBloodIsHeCrying]

G as in Got no education

[@mattw.6726]

The way Lee died a bit inside when Rob instantly identified the PRS... 😆 Hope Rob took home that LP Studio. That thing instantly sounded killer!

[@Hickeroar]

That Heritage custom shop is sweet!

[@timnotbrianmay]

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THAT YOU'RE DOING CHAPPERS collaborations AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you, SO MUCH!!!!!!!!!!

[@Itsjorgelanzas]

The captn is UNDERRATED!! What a killer host. He makes everyone better when they’re on camera. Been watching for years, and I can appreciate the importance of his work.

[@KevTheSheep]

that FGN looks and sounds kickass

[@emelle1283]

i live 10 mintes from teh fcatory in japan - the mae Chrimeboys and gems there. AWESOME guitars. I just got a FGN Gold Top les paul last week. AWESOME

[@marziograva]

It tells a lot that he immediately said the Gibson Standard 60s felts like an Epi, and when he grabbed the Heritage he said immediately how nice it felt and sounded.

[@coldacre]

it also says alot when he said "far & away the best guitar I played" was the Gibson Les Paul Studio @marziograva

[@marziograva]

@@coldacre not sure what you are implying, but yeah he said that too.

[@AAllinsonNN]

@@marziogravait says just as much as your comment did lol

[@sharkboy_twentytwo8155]

Always a pleasure to see the Chappers back with the Captain. I am forever missing the original team. Flew all the way out there to visit the OG! Loved visiting the store and meeting you lovely gents.

[@SomeDudeDan]

Another awesome video! Thank you guys/girls! And Rob… man I’m astounded by how well you can tell apart guitars just by playing and hearing them, bloody brilliant!

[@chinohormann]

These are ALWAYS great! Please never stop doing them, lol. My favorite is still "Tele or not Tele?"

[@ploptimusgrime332]

Rob Chapman really knows how to tell a Les Paul from other single cuts. And he nailed the PRS and the ESP.

[@Rob-fn1lm]

Rob said the Gibson was a epiphone

[@jland12]

I love it when Rob and The Captain les out

[@ericwilliamson9869]

I absolutely love when chappers does these. He’s the best!

[@stuartmellor-3463]

A new Chappers blindfold test, I’m in !

[@dominicijavier1575]

that heritage sounded so good

[@TemplarGuitar]

I am duly impressed!! Rob knows his stuff!!!

[@karlschmied6218]

6:44 "I think this is an Epiphone." Thanks, that says it all.

[@kwu2242]

i am in love with the green Heritage's. hmmm

[@rolibrother]

So good to see these two guys back together again. They are bringing the best out of each other. Fun and fun. Hope to see Rob more often at Andertons'.

[@dieg000n]

Lee's reaction to "PRS neck" at 19:50 is just pure gold! Hahahaaha

[@LGuitarB]

That Studio has an amazingly beautiful colour!

[@daveleach6006]

So great to see one of these videos with the dynamic duo again.

[@BobbyGadgePart2]

I love these videos. I'd like to see a jazzmaster/offset style guitar one. Really make Rob work for it

[@tonepilot]

These videos with Rob are soooo hilarious. Love ‘em.

[@kravitz1999]

That Heritage sounded amazing!! Wow! And that color? remove the pic guard and that thing is perfection. And the Studio was my second fav, I just hate the Satin thing, for that much money, it should have poly

[@tonedowne]

Honestly the "cheap" Gibson pickups in that Studio modern, which they also put in a bunch of other guitars, are my favourites. I genuinely don't understand the obsession with expensive and painstaking vintage PAF recreations. Those 490T or whatever they are called, really bring the goods.

[@milkandmeat]

It's the same set that comes in more expensive models, they're nice

[@tonedowne]

@@milkandmeat I think it’s Gibsons more rock oriented set, so they are in Flying Vs and stuff like that. But with Gibson, as the price goes up the guitars tend to get more era specific and the pickups are made to match the era.

[@alecalfaras5936]

Alnico 2 wax potted, moderate hot output. It’s ok. The problem is usually with the bridge PU, IMO! 498T or 500T doesn’t do it

[@craigtodd8297]

Are you sure? Which models? @@milkandmeat

[@pitmezzari2873]

They're not cheap pick-ups, it's just that they don't sound like the pick-ups on an original burst.

[@Gilmourizing]

These blindfold challenges with Rob are my preferred videos by far! Please, keep doing them!

[@firespoon]

If you’re going to have chicken wings, you might as well have chicken WINGS, the most valuable piece of wisdom in this video.

[@RobChappers]

Ha ha you’re welcome!

[@a-nus]

​@@RobChappers You won me back over with that comment 🤣

[@paulsmith6381]

Really terrific Rob & Lee Keep doing these!

[@simpebiff]

Love the new guitar highlight thingy!

[@weezerti]

the heritage scale length is the same at 24.75" and looks SO GOOD in person..."Cadillac Green".

[@Mr.5hady]

Yes! I love these old school vids🎸😎

[@MrWidestripes]

that gibbo g string roast got me

[@davidburke2132]

It was good until he did the bend again and the FGN went badly out of tune that time!! 🤣🤣🤣

[@christophernoble76]

i have one specific les paul that just never goes out of tune lol, my korean epiphone, i can play 2 hour shows and maybe only need to tune near the end. my gibson guitars need tuning every 2 songs lmao.

[@donaldblankenship5163]

That was fun! I’ll take the Modern Studio too! 🔥😮

[@Soonerbldr]

Man I really miss these kinds of videos. The interaction between you two is awesome. Great stuff. Rob is the guitar Monkey Lord!

[@katsumotoamaya6540]

Always cool to see you both together!

[@studiotyson2963]

This is so GREAT! You have the best content for electric guitarists! Rob absolutely ROCKS these guitars!

[@picksalot1]

Rob's guitar devining skills are pretty amazing.

[@Adipsia1]

There were times a few years ago that I felt I'd seen far too much of Rob, but frankly now... it's good to see him back.

[@ramonzeira]

Rob is insane. How is that even possible?

[@voyager7]

I really enjoyed this video and the chemistry between you guys. Well done!

[@Jonah-S66]

How the hell can rob play better than me blindfolded when I play fully flipping sighted?! 😂

[@stephanfuchs7891]

Don't dare to take his sense of humour away!!!

[@mikesmith3200]

Excellent video! Loved it! Wouldve liked to seen a Firefly in the mix-up because ive heard great things about them...especially for the price...

[@colinrobinson9674]

That Heritage is gorgeous!

[@nihilistlivesmatter]

fugly headstock tho

[@BennyGuitare]

+1 for that Heritage color

[@DennisFeinsteinCEO]

5:07 Danish Pete with a "Just the tip!" 😅

[@giovannifarinacci4533]

It's about time Rob shows up. Great video!! Peace from Canada,

[@LegendarySnomann]

I vote for the only communication allowed between people in front or behind camera is paper airplanes😂

[@hutchfromba]

Just started watching but you forgot smell. That's how he will get the Gibson. Blues On....💙

[@Headless97]

Andertons without Rob? No interest. Rob without Andertons? No interest. Rob and Andertons together? Watch it every time.

[@michaelgarcia2050]

Synergistic.

[@timhewtson6212]

Yep!

[@EthanRogers]

Love you guys so much. Been watching you for so many years and it never gets old! I have so enjoyed seeing rob in more videos!

[@maxamgilbert]

Pure fun to view these comparisons!

[@SeanDS1989]

Another blind fold challenge with Chappers?? Let's go!!

[@guitarwizard1989]

I love seeing Rob on here so much

[@toddwilliams4442]

In all fairness, I bought a Chapman tele, put a SD 51 broadcaster in bridge and a SSL3 in the neck position.the fret work and feel of the neck is otherworldly wonderful. With the light satin finish, pickup config. & exquisite neck it generates tone and is so comfortable and easy to play, but it has the reverse headstock and it is a flipping tuning nightmare. I'm not a fanatic about changing tuners for stability most ppl just don't know how to change strings properly. That's the most common tuning issue. I broke down and put a high end set of vintage grover on it. No joy. It's a tuning nightmare. Not hard to get in tune whatsoever. If it makes it to the first chorus, it's a miracle. "He with an empty hand..." Mr. Chappers🧐🤣😂. So glad to see you back making videos w the Captain. The two of you and your early stuff made a regular viewer of me here in TN ages ago.

[@Mister22x2]

Amazing ability. I love the same LP Chap did. Beautiful guitar!

[@amundfilseth5720]

This reminds me of the old days

[@ChrisBlackTV]

That FGN looks like a great guitar for the money, especially compared to the Gibsons

[@bridge500t]

I've owned a couple, and they are great guitars.

[@simongummer4515]

Yeah they look great love to try one

[@senorchivo90]

I don't generally like Les Pauls, but that FGN has me second guessing. It looks great. Sounds ace too. My favorite of the bunch.

[@shaun64vet]

Gonna be a serious option now with the new inspired by Gibson les Paul's just launched.

[@KingofPho75]

idk that fgn was not close to the gibson standard. When rob strummed the standard, it was night and day difference.

[@steveworth544]

amazing skills and knowledge

[@davidjones6218]

I love these videos.....MOOOOORE! 👏👏👏

[@davidkay3443]

These blindfold challenges are really good.. first to the party.. should be good !!

[@TheStratpicker]

Remarkable. Nice to hear the shout out for FujiGen - I have a 1977 Greco Pbass made there I understand, which has a superb neck. My main gigging bass.

[@21stcenturymetal31]

Nailed it lol The studio and the PRS both were my favorite sounding. All of them held their own. Don't own a gibson however I do own a 594 McCarty love it and a couple epiphones.

[@stuartdennis8506]

The best LP tone I’ve heard is still my school friend Eddie playing a LP Studio in 1997. It persuaded me to get my Epiphone LP that year… …I’ve just bought a Sire T3, and if there’s one thing that I miss about the LP, it’s that it had volume and tone control for each pickup. It’s an underrated feature on a LP: Everyone slates humbuckers for a lack of nuance *but* a different way of looking at is that Gibson actually accounted for it with controls on the body itself

[@jconner3891]

The esp are great especially the e2. I’ve had a few.

[@tyleranderson9190]

Rob always amazes me with his skills. Nice work!

[@ScottJones12stringscott]

The look you had on the naked neck gibby was amazing. You knew 2 seconds after touching it that it was definitely gibson 😊

[@dannyseymour-wd3rk]

I absolutely love your videos... I'm a newbie guitar player and I can't get enough of these videos. This will heavily influence my next purchase....

[@mqaisataloss.5951]

im glad some1 finally called him out on touching the poker chips XD GJ Pete

[@tehhaldiniho]

It's gotta be Pete playing and Rob only allowed to listen. He's too damn good. Rob knows his wood

[@valmoney8867]

Good Video...amazed at Mr Chapman's skill and knowledge.

[@kmw5100]

I have a the Modern Studio in that same color and it is honestly such a nice sounding and playing guitar that I got rid of my Gibson Slash in appetite amber even though that's a more expensive and certainly more eye catching Les Paul, but I just never vibed with the neck as much and truthfully I don't even play this Les Paul as much as my EVH Wolfgang USA. I've always loved the look of a Les Paul but just massively prefer longer scale lengths, how they sound and respond in the lower tunings I play in. In my own perfect paradise every guitar I own would have the wolfgang neck profile and a 25.5" scale, but I digress.

[@sergejkrynycky728]

I'm mega biased. But I have that E-II (in different colour) and it's a weapon of a guitar. Not surprised that Rob preferred the Studio tho. Those are great too.

[@mylogify]

How would you compare E-II with Ec-1000’s?

[@sergejkrynycky728]

@@mylogify The E-II is a whole another level. Ec-1000s are fantastic guitars but the quality of materials, hardware, presentation and that japanese craftsmanship is just something else.

[@bldallas]

That Gibson Studio in Smokehouse burst is an no amazing guitar and I friggin LOVE that color. I bought a Gibson Classic in the finish brand new, here in the states with push pull it’s and factory Pleked. Dearly LOVE it!

[@TheProgGuy]

I don't think Andertons mention enough about the Heritage guitars when they're in a shootout. The Heritage brand, model H-150, is the original Les Paul formula made in the original Kalamazoo factory by Gibson workers who didn't want to relocate. It literally is a Les Paul with a different headstock shape and pickguard shape. My friend already watched the video so he won't be able to verify my comment, but he has a full fat Heritage H-150 Custom Core in dark cherry sunburst, and he says he has a very difficult time noticing any minor difference between that guitar, and a top of the line Gibson Murphy Lab Les Paul, other than the Gibson having a slightly better relic'ing job to it; they play and feel identical in his opinion. The biggest difference is the price, and of course, you can toss in different pickups to sound more like the Les Paul you want.

[@jmaripen]

Man, this one was wildy entertaining! Mad respect for Mr Chapman. Bro knows his stuff!!! 👌

[@manaras]

The heritage is something beyond reality, really really really awesome tone

[@macgibbon]

I've said it before, but if that Modern Studio came in gloss black, I would already have one.

[@ljcarter1678]

“No knobs or headstocks” 😂😂

[@Zarphag]

Just the tip!

[@seanzinger]

The editing on these is always top notch and somethjng a little extra special than the norm.

[@thefilmandmusic]

This is more like it .These are the vids we want

[@mitchelldavey6538]

Omg hearing Rob Chapman play oh well PT.1 has to be the best ❤ love it.

[@jmabs5096]

22:18 "I felt wind! I hope it wasn't a testicle!" 😂😂😂

[@CarbonGlassMan]

The $199 guitar was "really nice to play" after playing a few real Les Pauls.

[@luisnunes3863]

And, though retail pickups can be pricey, you can buy just about any pair you want and it's around the price of the next cheapest one!

[@roba7737]

Love Rob Chapman. Would be a fun dude to hang out with. Your pretty cool to Mr Lee. Your store looks like a great place. Would love to visit it someday. Thanks for all the interesting videos. Been enjoying them for a couple of years. Rock on, guys!

[@jpizzleforizzle]

The LP modern and the Heritage are beautiful! Love the dark tobacco-y burst and the green finishes. If money wasnt a factor i would yoink that gibson right now.

[@DoctorEnigma01]

Holy crap that modern studio sounded phenomenal

[@mitestojanov]

I just watched the video about the Player and American strat and teles and wished for a Les Paul video 😇 Thank you Mr Rob

[@chrisdaviesguitar]

Love my AJLP Standard.

[@hankinho175]

once again great editing!

[@McAdamstry]

I have that exact studio and I love it

[@royhanson3335]

Good job...enjoyed that one.