GIBSON... WHAT HAVE YOU DONE?!

[@alexaugustus4058]

That might just be the most beautiful Les Paul I've ever seen. Awesome playing as well! Sounds mint

[@PedalPawn]

Thanks so much for that 🚀🎸

[@IsmailsGuitarWorld]

That might just be what i needed to play! cuz am buying ahhh

[@OzziePete1]

I respect Kirk Hammett for taking on the ownership of this iconic guitar. Yes, he paid a fortune for the original and I guess he can do what he pleases with it, but he's chosen to become it's custodian and consult with Gibson .... This core model - without the ageing to mimic the original guitar - is probably more what I'd want anyway. Good on you for getting one!

[@PedalPawn]

That’s a great rational view of it ha ha, and I agree actually on the ageing. Thanks very much for the nice comment 🎸🍋

[@valuedhumanoid6574]

I watched an interview with Kirk and while he didn't say the exact price he paid, he really was adamant it was not as expensive as everyone thinks. He said something to the effect that it was kind of a unique opportunity and he only acquired it because it was not that much money. Now, that's all relevant. To the normal person a $100k is a friggin' house. To him, it's a days pay. So you can read that as you wish. If I can find the interview, I will come back and link it. I believe it was the Gibson Icons series.

[@johnbsouth1]

This guy having this guitar makes me sick. Hammett sucks. His playing sucks. If his name is on it then that sucks. 😢

[@aileaiho768]

He hasn't paid a fortune. It cost him like a regular 59 Les Paul.

[@OzziePete1]

@@aileaiho768 Kinda hard to distinguish whether you mean Kirk or this creator on YT? Kirk believes he did not pay THAT much for the OG Greeny LP & it is a valuable historical instrument. What's not expensive to Kirk probably IS for us mere mortals. I like the idea that you can get a basic unadorned 'Greeny' model now from Gibson. That is more a good purchase than the $50k replica.

[@stuartmiller7419]

Best demo of those pickups I've seen so far and by far. Thanks. Awesome plying, too.

[@franklinsteen4721]

moore " still got the blues" when he changes from the neck to bridge pick up is inspiring.

[@chrispfeifer7628]

Regardless of what kind of music you are into, Kirk Hammett is a great guitarist and he is in awe of the original greeny Les Paul. He's a great custodian of it for the future

[@PedalPawn]

Definitely can’t argue that 💯🎸

[@nedim_guitar]

Well... Kirk Hammett isn't a great guitarist. What he does with Metallica, he does it good. And that's what makes him great. If we're going to compare him to other guitarists, we would need to put forth specific criteria to objectively measure the greatness of guitarists. He's no Vai, EVH, Orianthy, Yvette Young, etc. There are MANY much better guitarists out there who are even just hobbyists that would win against Kirk in a guitar battle. HOWEVER, Kirk doesn't need to be a virtuoso. Most of us aren't, and it's a big world our there. Regardless, Kirk has found his style, he plays in the biggest metal band ever. He doesn't have to be a "great guitarist". We can be truthful and say "yeah, that guitarist isn't great, but they're a perfect fit for their band". He's a great custodian of the guitar, even though he might not be a virtuoso. That's usually not how we measure greatness. It's mostly about the song, I'd say.

[@socialmeaslesinpartnership1252]

The only lead guitarist for The Beatles was George Harrison, the only one for The Kinks was Dave Davies, the only one for The Doors was Robbie Krieger, The Who's Pete Townsend etc etc etc...............Kirk Hammett is a perfect fit. No one ever mentions Marc Bolan and his ridiculous solo in "Get it on" but...who else would have, could have done it? But there's always Jan Akkerman................EVH...............Al DiMeola...................

[@brainsplosion3000]

if you're not into metal, there is nothing to suggest kirk hammet is good at music.

[@f3uibeghardt522]

He's such a great custodian that he carved his initials into the back of the guitar.

[@seanantley1965]

That one sounds fantastic!!! Congrats!!!

[@ButternoteBackingTracks]

Nice, it has the right vibe and tone. Personally, I wouldn't polish it, or change anything - it will naturally sheen the more you play it. But, if it's your own guitar, best to do what makes you happy!

[@sjdj408]

Those pickups are definitely pulling off Green’s tone pretty spot on.

[@MrSalMaranzano]

Solo from 10.15 has to be one of the most authentic and best solos I‘ve heard in years; extremly good vibe, I cant stop hearing it; fucking great, gives me goosebumps

[@BudgetRC_Channel]

Your playing and that guitar's tone is just sublime. It really sounds like Greeny in Fleetwood Mac.

[@PedalPawn]

Thanks so much for that 🎸🚀

[@downtuned9000]

Kirk cherishes that guitar and knows the history behind it. Better yet, he actually uses it, and it's not hidden away in a private collection, museum, or Hard Rock you can go to a Metallica show and hopefully see and hear it if kirk brings it out. But yeah, of course Gibson will reissue, and cash in it is Gibson.

[@andrewsloan4228]

Mate, I seen Kirk play whiskey in the jar on it at Slane castle, Ireland! Wot a magic tribute to Gary Moore. As you say at least he is playing it and it's not up on some collectors wall in a display cabinet!!!

[@drosander000]

One great moment I witnessed was Kirk jumping in with Judas Priest in Louisville and playing Greeny on Green Manalishi. Awesome touch that not very many noticed I'm sure

[@fanoboss]

if you want to bring the gloss out, use 3M polishing compound with micro-fiber rags and hand-polish it. i've used these products on several Fender Highway Ones and it just makes it look and feel right.

[@fusionfan6883]

Don't know if that is safe on a true nitro finish, so do a lot of research before trying that suggestion!

[@rileyioacura]

Amazing playing pal! Stunning guitar

[@PedalPawn]

Thanks a lot mate 🎸❤️

[@joederosas5654]

I'm lucky to have bought a 2013 Gary Moore Les Paul Standard. She's a beauty, a player and sounds so good!!! Congrats on your Greeny acquisition 😎👍!!!

[@paulcastaneda5907]

Question, I have the Same 2013, Gary Moore Gibson Les Paul model and my G string just keeps going out of tune. Do you have that problem with yours? I think I’m going to sell it to get this greeny.

[@bakedbeanz4510]

Man the tone to that thing is ridiculous, awesome playing as well!!

[@deanmclachlan7082]

Crazy good playing skills. Sounds incredible!

[@PedalPawn]

Thanks so much mate 🎸🚀

[@BRADCOOKMUSIC]

She’s a beautiful guitar. Congratulations. And some great playing in the demos. Well done mate 👊🏼😁👍🏼

[@PedalPawn]

Thanks so much Brad! Hope you’re doing great mate ❤️🎸 Catch you again on 2gthr soon 🔥

[@metalmick]

I'm with you on the finish. Give it a good polish. Killer playing too!

[@PedalPawn]

Nice one mate, thought I was going crazy ha ha 🎸

[@serenitybroken]

My gosh..!Fantastic playing!

[@Primus_suspectus]

Wow man that sounds absolutely fantastic!

[@tuco469]

Those pickups sound fantastic! I really hope Gibson adds them to their pickup shop.

[@PedalPawn]

Thanks a lot for the comment. I reckon they should do 🎸🚀🍋

[@Chris-qy3dp]

If Gibson sells the pickups it will destroy sales of that guitar….my guess is they will wait a few years and then release them. They are the same pickups in all the models from the 50k one down to the core model. They sound fantastic 👌

[@tuco469]

@@Chris-qy3dp they definitely would, I guess I’ll just have to wait for a bit longer! I was reading some articles on this new standard, and I believe these are actually different pickups from the 20k and 50k versions of the guitar. Those are made by the custom shop while these are just part of the Gibson USA lineup.

[@manelalentorn]

Seymour Duncan Green Magic… Replica of the real Greeny sound. Hence the name ;) Have a look!!

[@intoit1074]

That flame is awesome! That’s the kind I go for, just littered with flame all over it and not mismatched in spots with swirls or knots

[@1loveMusic2003]

I think they chose that finish so it ages naturally faster than high gloss. It's popular lately. Nice sounding

[@PedalPawn]

That’s interesting to know, hopefully this will be the best of both worlds with it being slightly more glossy but ageing faster 🎸🚀🍋 thank you for the comment

[@WhyAlwaysMeMario]

You are 100% correct...the finish will age / chip / wear very similar to the Tribute satin series.

[@stallionstudios]

@@WhyAlwaysMeMario Chip? WTF I dont understand why would you want your guitar to chip? You want your corvette kicked and dinted?

[@WhyAlwaysMeMario]

@@stallionstudios Maybe YOU don't want that feature, but plenty of other people do....I know plenty of folks that would take a "sweaty" 67 Tempest over a showroom resto-mod (since you want to bring in the car analogy) You're overthinking it, it's just a guitar, go back to bed. Ciao!

[@greenmanalishi6963]

I totally agree, my epiphone Lazarus” les Paul (ox4 greeny pick ups) has a satin finish. Always wished it was shiny. I’m really interested in the process if you happen to do it and make a video pls!

[@PedalPawn]

Okay mate, I will definitely do it 🎸🚀❤️

[@Albatross_Ace]

Beautiful top! Don’t mess with the finish. Satin finishes are awesome!

[@robmod1087]

I bet Kirk is watching this video somewhere thinking “why can’t I make it sound like that?”😂

[@tomwhittaker9461]

:)))) Probably, I doubt he's nearly that good at pure blues guitar.

[@shawnhelsel923]

I wouldn’t care what guitar you choose, your playing is badass. But thanks for a very cool informative video on Greeny guitar lore. Makes me want to put a phase switch on my Standard. You really get the sounds here, but again your playing really makes it happen.

[@freespeech-advocate]

the guitar looks great and sounds even better❤🤟😎🎸

[@Mechashiva76]

out of all the reviews I've seen for every version of greeny, this one has the best top :D congrats

[@jdmoney1000]

Dude you got the nicest lookin greeny i've ever seen.... and you deserve it with the way you play...good on ya!!!

[@ashleyjackson8538]

Looks and sounds amazing !!! I believe the finish , is supposed to be close to custom shop VOS style . I wonder if that finish , makes the guitar sustain a little more ?

[@PedalPawn]

Thanks so much for watching mate, and that’s interesting, definitely still going to give it a bit of a polish and also let’s see on the sustain ha ha

[@matthewf1979]

You can easily polish the “faded” or satin finish Gibson uses. Most of the guitars end up looking glossy after a bit of use anyway. Go at it with a slow speed orbital buffer and good polish. Doing it by hand takes forever and it can look splotchy.

[@PedalPawn]

That’s a great insight, thanks very much mate

[@fanoboss]

it's really best to do the polishing by hand on nitro finishes as to avoid burning through the finish.

[@curtcogley3389]

Great review, you friggin killed it, loved your input!!

[@PedalPawn]

Thank you so much mate, I really appreciate that 🚀🎸❤️

[@hakangokhan8474]

Wonderful playing, great demo! Thank you

[@paulcastaneda5907]

Great playing!! It’s got that sound!!

[@DTM-ch7jy]

Your playing style is perfect for demonstrating that guitar. You have vintage muscle memory.

[@NytronX]

What were you using for effects for the honk? What positions were the volume and tone knobs?

[@mattchurchill]

That guitar looks and sounds fantastic. Tasty playing too.

[@PedalPawn]

Thanks so much Matt 🎸❤️

[@mikeaustin4138]

Really comes very close to Peter's tone. Great playing.

[@PedalPawn]

Thanks a lot Mike 🎸🍋

[@polcat79]

i owned the Vintage PGM version of this greeney les paul. i purchased it second hand not knowing the story behind them. i soon found out. sadly like a pleb i had to sell it. till today it remains the best sounding handling guitar ive ever owned. and your holding a Gibson version, i couldnt even imagine...

[@paulscreech128]

Nice plating & lovely tone, sounds better than I've heard Kirk get from the original.

[@jimpottssoundandvision]

That middle pickup sound is worth modding a guitar for!

[@soapboxearth2]

Gibson restorative finish cream worked quite well for me on a 60s tribute. By hand.

[@seankerikeri1417]

firstly let me thank/congratulate you on being the first reviewer I've seen so far who has actually managed/been bothered to get those authentic Greeny tones out of one of these guitars, and played in a style that quite clearly nods heavily towards both Gary's and Peter's styles. A really great demo of what most Greeny fans will want to know...can it sound like the real thing? I think you nailed it. But most other reviews don't have a clue. Well done, cos it's not that easy, but there is a knack to it if you experiment a bit. As for the guitar itself.... form a fan perspective (have to say I like both players, but favour Peter Green) i would have loved to see a version which more closely approximated the condition of the guitar when Peter sold it, (maybe a future model for Gibson) although that finish is beautiful. BUT... WTF have they put chrome hardware on it for? Let's have some nickel and let it age with the instrument, cos chrome looks hideous.

[@Sconzanator]

I believe they are nickel, just super shiney in suppose.

[@seankerikeri1417]

@@Sconzanator seen a few other reviews claiming they're chrome. Would be happy to be wrong on this, but even so, raw nickel would be better than highly polished chrome. They look like brand new replacement pups on a 20 yr old guitar. IMHO. Don't even think it would have added more than a few bucks to the asking price. Maybe even offer a range of finishes. I love the colour of the top, but doubtless there's gonna be plenty who would prefer something else.

[@jhnel13]

I need one so badly, congratulations on getting yours

[@derekclacton]

Alan Dingwall’s pickups have nailed the Greeny tone better than any others :) That’s a nice guitar but it’s way off the more expensive Gibsons - which were truly tribute copies.

[@adrianhjordan1981]

Here's a yes for the video where you polish it up a little!!

[@stephenfeldman8104]

Very nice playing! Great looking guitar. My advice: leave it as is for at least a year. You may discover that you prefer the satin finish (which looks great) and the finish may burnish with time from playing it.

[@Lorran0702]

I don't know, but The guitar sound in 1:50 sounds like SRV - Tin Pan Alley,in live version.

[@michaelgreer4790]

Beautiful guitar but still out of my price range. Best I could do was about 10 years ago I bought a Chibson aged version (with a blank headstock), ripped everything metal off it and redid the frets & tuners. Dropped P90's in, a new harness and slapped a Bigsby on. I was going for a Greeny meets Neil Young vibe. Works a treat and sounds huge. Great playing as usual, mate.

[@Sconzanator]

Piked up my Greeny on release week as well. I was able to snatch a super flamey top with a really cool looking back too!!. I didn’t notice the satin spec before I ordered as well but I really really enjoy it. I also neglected to look at the different weights of everyone and turns out I picked one that weighed 10 pounds!!!! It’s a brick but it’s so well balance when standing up and feel so great. Absolute monster of a guitar. Hooked it up to a PA at a bar a A couple weeks ago and it just sounded absolutely incredible.

[@PedalPawn]

That’s awesome mate! That’s literally the same story as mine in regards to weight as well 🤣🦵🎸

[@RByrne]

I tried one and liked it mostly. What i didnt like was the sating neck. It felt too raw, not worn. A bit of polish will fix it up though. Pick mine up friday!

[@PedalPawn]

Nice one mate, and congrats on grabbing one 🚀🎸🍋

[@jeffbeck6501]

Great demo, great playing, and great guitar. It's the best sounding new Les Paul I have ever heard. ...in your hands.

[@ojaisherpa]

1984 High School Hearing Hammet and Hetfield (sic) was mindblowing. Imagine the chops of the next owner🔥

[@markrosenquist8259]

Beautiful! And it sounds great. Love your playing!!!🙌🔥🤘🏻🍻

[@PedalPawn]

Thanks a lot Mark 🚀🎸

[@rareform6747]

I have the reproduction . Raise the tail bar & you can bend well also mine has the traditional slim profile head stock . Love that there's no relicing on mine ! Well Done 💫

[@Tatted-ne7tu]

I fkn love that Kirk enjoys the shit out his guitar and let’s us all be a part of it.

[@mraggrovator]

Great video beautiful playing.

[@PedalPawn]

Thanks so much for that

[@tangosaki]

Polished my epiphone Les Paul 59 head stock and body front know the guitars are worlds apart but so worth the work mine came up like glass 👍

[@ALtheDoctorWho]

I think it should have been the Peter green guitar. personally I would try to get a hold of a nice playing flame top and just change all the parts to make it a 59. It's not hard to do. May cost a few hundred dollars but would be well worth it.

[@jerryvahnknight218]

Congratulations!! Killer tone!

[@PedalPawn]

Thanks a lot mate 🎸🚀

[@stevefearon9337]

I’d give a kidney for les Paul I loved and loved me … waiting patiently. Loved the tones and playing in this here video demonstrationization. ❤️

[@PedalPawn]

It can be very hard to find one that you gel with, best of luck on the search and thanks very much for that 🎸

[@liveseytowers]

Yours is the best looking one I've seen online so far. Maybe it's the lighting on your video but that flame just pops! I think we all want to see you attempt to polish the satin finish out as most wouldn't be brave enough. I'm not a fan of satin/faded finishes either, like a cheap way of making it appear aged. Awesome playing on the video as well 🎉

[@PedalPawn]

Thanks a lot for the awesome comment David, this one definitely looks lovely in all lighting. Definitely going to try that video 🎸

[@timaves1504]

I want one! I want that EXACT one!!!

[@PedalPawn]

It could be your lucky day Tim, we’ve just listed it for sale 🟧🤗 reverb.com/item/72179704-gibson-usa-greeny-2023-les-paul-1-of-1-relic-gary-moore-stripe-peter-green-kirk-hammett-guitar?

[@patrickaquilina8654]

Have used the Virtuoso Polish by hand on several guitars. It works great and gives a very consistent gloss finish. Actually doesn't take very long either. Their cleaner and polish are miles above the rest!

[@PedalPawn]

That’s great to know mate, thanks a lot 🎸🚀

[@fusionfan6883]

@@PedalPawn From what I understood for your video the finish is genuine nitro. If it is, does Virtuosos say their polish will work or is safe on a nitro finish, because if not you could be in for a world of hurt?

[@PedalPawn]

@@fusionfan6883 it has a warning on it, saying be careful using on a satin nitro finish because it might make it glossy 😝 so it’s actually a perfect fit from what I believe

[@kcarl3328]

Absolutely so awesome in everyway.

[@PedalPawn]

Thanks a lot for watching mate 🍋🎸

[@kcarl3328]

@@PedalPawn Most definitely! The thanks is from all of us other players out there to you for posting awesome videos like this one. You absolutely nail it man. All of it! Playing, Tone, Gear, etc etc etc etc! Freaking spot on! Pure class act and good people to respond to all of your viewers aswell. Thank you for your time. Keep rocking always. 🙏🏻🔥🎸

[@PedalPawn]

@@kcarl3328 that’s really made my day, honestly, thanks so much 🎸❤️

[@Pookiestud]

I agree, Kirk LOVES that guitar and respects it’s previous owners immensely.

[@PedalPawn]

💯🎸❤️

[@SimpleManGuitars1973]

Yep. Kirk gets a ton of hate but there's no doubt that he loves the lineage of all these great players. I'm so sick of people making music into a "competition". The mark of a truly good player is they're lack of insecurity and ability to find good qualities in the playing of others. I'm sure Kirk would be the first to tell you he's not the greatest player ever but I'm glad he's still shining the spotlight towards the guys that all the younger generation of players should know about.

[@hkguitar1984]

As far as polishing the satin finish out..........its your guitar, make it yours. Congrats on the new Les Paul. I've an old 1986 Les Paul Custom that I installed un-potted Burstbuckers, I wired the pickups out of phase, it has a similar effect of the magnetic phase shift. Either way, cool guitar, love the top and color.

[@boatingforbeginners7949]

Congrats buddy, Flame is totally awesome and fab tone too.. You enjoy and Rock it.. Nice video too, thanks for sharing

[@Jabbaerwocky]

Nice top that looks more like original Greeny than some of the $50K "forensic" or $20K Custom Shop copies that I saw online. Nice dark fretboard. Very nice Greeny pickups. You scored a good one. 😊

[@PedalPawn]

Thanks a lot mate, that was exactly my thinking to be honest 🚀🎸

[@jimilee459]

Fantastic! 3199 is a great price considering the next step up is about 7x more. This one is going on the list.

[@PedalPawn]

Awesome 🎉

[@GigglePantsMcGee]

I have a 2000's faded SG...and I have to tell you, I like it way more with the satin finish. It feels so much better.

[@PedalPawn]

That’s interesting, I reckon I will definitely leave the satin neck alone 🚀🎸

[@SimpleManGuitars1973]

Yep. I've got the Les Paul Tribute in Tobacco Burst and it's glorious to me. I also love the literal "feel" of it as well. There are pics of it on my channel if you want to see it. I actually didn't know they made an SG like that and was actually telling someone not too long ago that I think they should do a Tribute line of ALL their guitars with the satin finish and an SG was one of the ones I was thinking about. A Firebird would also be incredible!

[@palehorsenameddeath7731]

Agreed I fell in love with the satin feel . This is my first satin finish on a Les Paul and I love it.

[@billyrobertson4355]

Beautiful guitar...I dig that matte finish..a Les Paul logo would be cool and all the same knobs..don't matter which ones just the same..only my opinion..still a beauty guitar

[@BLUESKY-zt1nv]

I brought 11 of them ..the $50,000 one ..cost me just $550,000 in total ,i was intending to buy every one of them but Gibson guitars would not allow it ..i also have the Jimmy Page reissue x3 . Duane Allman ,x1 Dickey Betts x4 ..i have had many people ask me what difference is there in the sound of them ..but i can not play the guitar so i can not say really.

[@macgrory]

Lovely guitar, beautiful flame, and it sounds great. I'd say it's well worth investing the money to get a proper nitro finish done by someone who knows what they are doing. Replace the chrome parts for aged nickel and you'll have a fabulous Greeny for a fraction of the 20-50 thousand ones!

[@adamross875]

Gorgeous guitar, killer tone and great playing ! 👍

[@Maxime_Grimault]

Your playing is outstanding

[@archstanton3763]

Go for it ! Looking forward to seeing how it looks with satin rubbed out a bit. Great playing.

[@PedalPawn]

That’s a good shout, thanks a lot mate 🎸

[@sgmarshall3]

Great playing and tone! What settings on your volume/tone controls do you recommend to get that out of phase sound? I have a Vintage copy, plus a few other guitars with a push/pull phase switching. All sound thin and too bright. This sounds perfect!

[@stevebell4763]

I totally agree, I’m gonna polish mine

[@maplechill75]

Great playing in this video! 🤘

[@PedalPawn]

Thanks a lot mate 🚀🎸

[@bluesnparadise]

Clicked on this to check out the guitar, but wow the blues playing is monster sounding!

[@TheRhino2719]

Btw, you could buff that some and get that semi gloss look you want. Which is my favorite too. Edit: nevermind you just said it lol

[@eyeriiis]

You're a really great player 👏

[@soapboxearth2]

I was so tempted to get one of these, but I'm waiting for the chibson version

[@johnnysinger3353]

I think Kirk deserves to have his name on it for sure.

[@TheMiguellopez75]

Hello dear friends of Pedal Pawn, I congratulate you for your excellent videos. Keep up the good work!!! I think that naming this "reissue" after Kirk Hammett doesn't make any sense. The original Greeny guitar is not known because he uses it, but because it was Peter Green's. Regarding the sound, it kills me. I love it. In any case, it is not something that I can afford. I'll stick with my heavy 2005 Faded Les Paul Gibson (without the relief holes). About the finish: I really like the faded finish for the amber Les Paul (mine is like that and I love it); I'm generally not a big fan of shiny Les Pauls, except for custom shop black ones. Greetings

[@Redrum046]

Have you done polishing on it? Can you post an update on it please. Thanks. Great playing and killer sound😮

[@KarlSheridan]

Beautiful guitar and I love it’s satin finish

[@michaelaiello9525]

I don’t have a Les Paul. I guess my ideal has always been an ebony 50’s with P90’s. Gold tops and Juniors also compel me. It’s that P90’s thing . But I must say, I really dig the reverse pickup, that’s my favorite humbucker sound now. (PS: maybe it’s a generational thing but give Kirk some credit. In the violin world instruments are known by their current owners as well, even if Paganini played it whenever ago.)

[@bigbasil1908]

It sounds really nice

[@misterknightowlandco]

That’s a really nice looking/sounding guitar. I wouldn’t do anything but play it.

[@mortonwilson795]

Really cool , thoughtful and very musical review, thanks. I've seen others where all you can hear is the guys overdrive / distortion - pointless, really - a lot of Peter Green's best work was essentially clean, often with massive reverb! Enjoyed your playing and approach and good for you getting such a lovely looking instrument as well - congratz!

[@felixfravega]

Great sounds! Amp??

[@ianclevenger9714]

First off congrats on getting the guitar and yes the pickups in this model are the same as the custom shop models

[@PedalPawn]

Thank you very much for the comment Ian, and that’s fantastic to know

[@ianclevenger9714]

No problem man I love green and Moore and I love your channel

[@larsfocken3456]

Good idea to polish this instrument. I did this to my Epiphone Lazarus - wich, of course, has a poly finish - and it is now quite glossy just like the original. The maple veneer even now has got a nice 3D effect to it - just a bit but it's there. I used the MusicNomad Guitar Polish that even smells like banana 😋. Who knows, maybe one day I will screw the pickguard off and put in some Greenie style PUs and change two knobs... Thank you for this video!

[@andrewbecker3700]

I wouldn't mess with the texture of the finish. It should smooth itself out after you play it for a few years. Seen a bunch of people buff up the '59 Epi's to a decent shine. I like the feel of the satin finish.

[@SimpleManGuitars1973]

I was literally just posting another comment and saying the same thing about the "feel" of the finish. I've got the Les Paul Tribute and that thing feels phenomenal to me. I also love the look of it as well. Mine is in Tobacco Burst. I HIGHLY recommend them if you've never tried one!

[@andrewbecker3700]

@@SimpleManGuitars1973 Epiphone has been using the satin clear on some models for awhile now. If I remember correctly, it's done in a way that makes stripping just the clear finish off and leaving only whatever color it is, impossible. They lay some sort of satin base down first before the color. In other words, the color is layered in between the coats of finish.

[@seanwakeling2405]

Great video,what amp/pedals are you using?

[@shayeasy]

very cool guitar and that middle position sound is as good as it gets.

[@PedalPawn]

Thanks a lot mate, love that classic honk 🎸

[@yaniv-nos-tubes]

i want to be a case aging artist! where do i sign up?

[@PedalPawn]

Dream job ha ha 🤗