I Can't Believe Gibson Allowed This Custom Order!

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📚Description: All Maple body Les Pauls do exist, but you typically didn't see them until the mid-2000s. I've tried to order them recently and was told no... but this is the first one I've seen in recent memory! Koa Top, 25.5" Scale, Figured Maple body with a pink back and plain 5-piece maple neck... this is a weird one for sure!
🐕 Episode Guide:
0:00 Intro - Check Links in the Description
0:08 What Even is This Guitar??
0:36 The Koa Top
1:26 Something’s Off Here
2:15 What in the World!?
6:45 1974 Gibson Les Paul Custom Natural
8:50 1977 Gibson Les Paul Custom Natural
11:24 1973 Gibson Les Paul Custom Tobacco Sunburst
12;20 1978 Gibson The Paul
14:54 What to Watch Next!
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[@Trog]

It seems many others like the color combo! We've got another silverburst situation over here haha 🔴Check it out on Reverb: tidd.ly/4ekPSMD

[@0001111000220]

The medium rare steak burst.

[@STORMBREAKER_250]

That Koa LP goes STUPID. In a world of "Sugar Honey Iced Tea" burst 59s, this is SO refreshing!

[@sweetlowsounds]

I walked into Wild West Guitars around 2017. I was looking for local stores at the time, I had become very tired of my local GC. The staff there were SUPER nice and the selection made it perfectly clear I was in a store far above my purchasing power, multiple NAMM fenders, Suhr's, Gibsons, and some cool MusicMan basses too.

[@mikestrowbridge]

To get in today, because of many reasons, one must make an appointment in advance.

[@ashes2ashes20]

my dream gibson would be a Les Paul standard with a koa top korina back, super 400 inlays, 5 piece maple neck with a lacquered maple fretboard maybe. Or ebony fretboard. Dont like the wide grain on rosewood boards. or maybe same woods on an L5-S.

[@TylerJohnstonGuitar]

I dig Koa top LPs, would love to try out one that’s a 25.5” scale. Would have to sell my car four times to buy that one though.

[@derickrodriguezreyes264]

I ADORED the brown/pink combo

[@Halfaloaf599]

Would have loved it all pink!!

[@alar7743]

Fuchsia Asian Rose Gold Color Targeting Asian Market

[@alraymond1618]

Is it only me or does anyone else think that The Paul is the Chevy Chevette of guitars??!?

[@samiam5557]

Chevette? More like a Monte Carlo but not a shove-it....

[@David_ShaggyCustoms]

I think it’s more comfortable than most. Dead weight like a vintage sg, but with a les Paul natural body. Plus, the best ones had the harmonica bridges. The more valuable tune o matic that was discontinued simply because it didn’t “look” good enough. Pretty much a les Paul lite with all the specs that matter and none that don’t with a much cheaper price tag. Before they did the “the Paul” reissue, you could find late 70s models for under a grand all damn day. Then they released the reissue. A horrible one that didn’t have a time period accurate headstock, poor choice of electronics, standard tune o matic, incorrect type of fretboard, and on top of it, it was 1,400$-1,600$. Which of course, caused all owners of the vintage models to change their prices from 600$-1,100$, to 1,400$-2,000$+. Pretty much like a collector jacking off a dead artist because of their name. Which is highly disrespectful to their legacy and history. FYI, selling a 5150 for 2500$ just because Eddie died is f*cked up.

[@silvernuggets1285]

I ❤ the way the color bleeds on the plain neck. Definitely want to see more of that

[@DaringDan]

When you've seen it all or have owned it all your tastes can get weird. This is a good example.

[@leviathan_is_me]

I swear Gibson is scouring the used market for the highest asking price (asking, not selling), and if there are offers made, they remake the guitar in the listing, as close as they can without it being an actual remake, and smack a big ole price tag on it... It's working for em'. If they do this, it might even bring down the used market prices if they do it enough, lol. I say flood the market, Gibson.

[@JuanDaringMann]

I never really got into Gibson or LP's really but I can't help clicking on Trogly"s Guitar Show almost every time it pops up in my feed. Your enthusiasm for them is infectious.

[@rhoff7272]

I love LPs but still rarely miss an episode of Trogly also, his enthusiasm is indeed infectious

[@argus9609]

I lived in Pasadena all my life and never heard of Wild West Guitars. I'll check them out.

[@Kahuna54]

I really enjoy the historical guitar coverage, so informative!😂

[@h1dvy]

Oh man, I love that pale pink back with the crazy figuring. The color on the neck and the headstock is a bit more vibrant and too much. BUT MAN, OH MAN, the back is just pure perfection.

[@jimmyjames2022]

There's a few woods that stain naturally pink, maple is one. If you're used to natural wood before it's deliberately stained. This Long Scale Koa LP Custom light finish stain is close to the natural pink stain in maple. I think Gibson did a very nice job on this.

[@johnpick8336]

I used to buy and sell Luther lumber. Koa Wood is expensive and its kinda rare and that is why you don't see it more often. A Full Figured Maple Body is around $500 up and they are rarely for sale.

[@straightshowtunelove]

I would love to see an Artisan with a koa top.

[@Steve-ps6nq]

I love my epihone koa. The bottom half of the top from the bottom of the neck pick up all the way down to the bottom of the guitar has a quilt top look to it. To most wood freaks, there's too much going on because there is no uniform pattern, but to me, it looks amazing.

[@SixSixthSix]

4:50 it looks like they used really nice quarter sawn wood for the neck, nice and stable.

[@joermnyc]

I tried the Epiphone Koa Custom… boat anchor! I did try Fender’s koa topped Strat from about 15 years ago and it was sweet but sadly out of my price range.

[@davemeshamsr6000]

I like it’s looks of that Koa top with the pinkish sides and back very unique and nicely done I think

[@wesleed1120]

I LOVE IT!!!! got $10k I could borrow? LMFAO

[@smeagle3295]

Sorry mate, I just spent it on a new a/c for my house instead.. 😭

[@wesleed1120]

​@@smeagle3295lol i just saw the a/c part 😂😂

[@TheWarriorSongProject]

When the nitro ages over pink, it turns red.

[@mojoredfoot]

2 in the pink (back and side) , 1 in the stink (top). How has no one made this connection?

[@TylerJohnstonGuitar]

When you let guitar players make executive decisions, something like that is bound to happen.

[@presmasterflash7555]

Not as bad as a minivan…

[@presmasterflash7555]

2 in the front… 5 in the rear

[@supersonicT]

Well, the Lifton cases were nicknamed Cali-girl for a reason...

[@mertmunson1417]

@@presmasterflash7555hahahahahahahahaha!!! Holy Christ!!! You killed me!!!

[@konaken1035]

Gorgeous wood tops... nice present tation as usual.

[@mikestrowbridge]

Koa = Hawaii = Ocean maybe the pink is coral.

[@grawman67]

It would be cool to see more Fender and other brands like G&L, ESP, PRS, etc. Maybe some obscure models from the 60s to 80s as well.

[@Kahuna54]

How would the value be impacted if the back was refinished?

[@ronaldf.8896]

nice video ! I was asking myself, What is among all of your guitars one your collection, your favorite one ? The one that inspires you when you lay, the one you feel good with...

[@user-ec7pn1tg6x]

I think it would fit with an ebony top

[@IPLAYLOUD]

When I worked at The Music Zoo in 2018, we got in a custom ordered ES-335 in 25.5" scale. It was WHITE with BLACK Binding and BLACK Hardware. When we swapped the strings for what the customer wanted, the Tech saw the Bridge had an "Epiphone" stamp. Tommy, the owner, said "NO WAY!" and bought a US made Bridge for it.

[@strafe501]

I actually really love that.

[@Sams911]

I bought an insane PRS Private Stock from those guys.... they do go nuts. I was tempted by that Les Paul but decided to go with the 5A 1 piece top they're selling now

[@rhoff7272]

That seems like a solid choice

[@ziggylayneable]

I love Les Paul's the way they sound. But I've been a fender player for 38 years. Say I would love to have one of these longer scale 25 1/2 in Les Paul's. It'd be the closest I can get to Les Paul / fender, I would absolutely love to have one

[@greatvanzini]

The Johnny A. was 25.5 too.

[@boycehundley2618]

And the Mustaine V’s

[@moeedaftab4776]

"YOU WOULD NEVER BELIEVE WHAT GIBSON DID?" I come in expecting a reverse half flying V with a monkey bar cutout. turns out it's a regular les Paul made from a different wood

[@Penberth1]

With a ridiculous price tag - completely believable Gibson!

[@cromBumny]

No, it had the extended scale. Something to think about, How many fenders have had a shortened scale?

[@kirkwilson8738]

@@cromBumny OOOHH it had $10.00 dollars more worth of wood.. Hmmm

[@charlesbolton8471]

@@cromBumny Jaguar, Mustang, Musicmaster, and Duo-Sonic are all short scale. Though it is uncommon, there have been short scale Teles and Strats.

[@redfurydubstep]

It took me looking at it for 3 days but now I dig it! Also: in their short on YT the neck looks like it’s flamed for some reason

[@whatisthis__95]

That pink maple is actually the same cherry as they apply on mahogany. Tribute necks usually look like that

[@Ixodiusixi]

Very much i like the pink back has an old look to it in a way. I thought of players using matching theme colors.

[@nigellacey559]

The pink is lovely

[@Csharpflat5]

I love it wow !!!!

[@geezberry8889]

don't tell me those are mahogany wings on the headstock 4:56

[@SouthSidePhantom]

I'm willing to bet that the pale rose stained maple and Koa top will fade into something amazing.

[@georgeoh-well8116]

A truly headless corvus reissue would be delightfully unexpected 😀. ( Hoping that Jim DeCola reads this! )

[@HatchA_Makes...]

That '74 jumped out at me, even before you said it was a '74. I was born 18th of December '74, and recently I've been kinda interested in the possibility of getting a "birth year/month/week" LP. If/when finances permit, maybe I'll seek out your help in locating one some day... 😊

[@skydogsys]

Hey trogs, at 2:17 there’s a red lp with the koa. Is that a candy apple 83 and have you documented one yet?

[@ERiCtheBuLL]

Is Schaller making those style of tuners again? Last time I went down the rabbit hole trying to find newly made Schallers with those exact keystone buttons, I couldn't find them at all. Did a quick search and all I am finding are used ones from the past.

[@ibanezleftyclub]

Isn’t part of the tone and charm of LPs is its scale? Going to 25.5” seems pointless.

[@takemebacktothen]

You said it yourself. The scale is only "part" of it.

[@randall9000]

I would love a 25.5 scale LP

[@georgeoh-well8116]

Wouldn't it make sense to brighten up the tone of them humbuckers ? 🌞

[@TexAgsArmyVet]

I dig it!!

[@JokersWild70]

Funny, I had just found that on Reverb 2 days ago

[@stephenclark6027]

Maybe they were going for the chocolate and strawberry ice cream sandwich look .

[@BushidoPhoto]

I think the pink is kind of quirky and cool.

[@vegashdrider]

Welcome back to the figured wood show

[@joermnyc]

If you really want rare figured wood look up flame black limba ( heartwood of the same tree as white limba, aka korina)

[@ethanhitchcock5431]

The Koa Custom reminds me of a moth ( The Pink & Brown combo ) , like maybe a Cecropia moth , I actually found a Cecropia moth on my way to work today , it was HUGE and beautiful , Thanks Trogly !

[@voitball]

LOVE the pink back, it's fresh

[@donmilland7606]

I like the pink with the koa top

[@MegaHomie4life]

So good

[@davidrees1840]

Why no figuring on the neck? Maybe they wanted extreme stability with laminated qtr-sawn rock maple.

[@kaymobe]

I like it

[@darrellminx5459]

Good question Trog.

[@thomassawicki2065]

I believe that a long scale Les Paul would not sound the same. The Gibson scale makes chords sound as a chord, where as chording on a Fender scale, you hear the individual notes . I just have a Les Paul, and a Tele , both scale lengths are super nice. But I would not want a long scale Les Paul. Don't mess with a good thing.

[@vorpalblades]

You're hearing the difference in pickups, not scale length.

[@AgravepasmonK]

I don't hate it, it kind of works

[@j.d.lawrence1222]

I like the pink back

[@DE4DH34D]

I think it looks incredible! I'd definitely buy one

[@Relayer6a]

Gibson has made 25.5" scale guitars since at least 1935. Long before the Tele was even a glimmer in Leo's mind. And I love the color. I'm most disappointed it's VOS. Polish that beauty up.

[@shawndunlap714]

I love it ❤

[@Godsman1982]

I actually liked the Brown on Pink! LOL...

[@TUUK2006]

This is a prime example of how weird "collectors" are. You'll pay a premium for odd "vintage" instruments, but you won't pay a premium for good looking instruments.

[@Halfaloaf599]

Weird glamour pet.

[@kittysox8463]

How can you not love the color! That is stunning

[@clintondrummond4301]

this is a beautiful guitar, quirky enough to be loved

[@oceantree5000]

Dude, I saw that on their page. Blew my mind a little. Still- weird as hell and I’d not have dyed it, personally.

[@jameshughes6049]

Howdy everyone!!!

[@Viper505repiV1]

The color might not be your thing but it's honestly growing on me.

[@ywtcc]

A long scale Les Paul Custom is very difficult to find. I can imagine a discerning instrumentalist finding it an attractive option for LP tones on a Fender scale length. I completely support experimentation along these lines. 24" scale length next? Or maybe a 2.25" bridge?

[@cullenjames7542]

Looks great to me.

[@papasmamas1]

Im not a fan of pink but I actually like this salmon faded pink back, it works for me.

[@ListenToPowerViolence]

Your videos are dope but can you do more Fenders?

[@aquariuscomfort]

I disagree. I love this shade of pink. Pink is like one of those nature colors like brown, so it does fit. It’s a surprise to see someone do this, but it’s beautiful! Now put a belly carve on the back, and we’re all set.

[@steven-jn3vu]

88 custom ,Alexandria va it's red find it

[@georgeoh-well8116]

Road dog or naturally reliced beauty ? The modern collector and resellers dilemma 🤔

[@PNWJEEPER01]

Think "wine" instead of pink. Tell yourself what you need to; that's sweet.

[@davidpaul6656]

Did you say Randy Rhoades style speed knobs?

[@raphaelcalado4335]

Wow this guitar is literally worth a house here in Brazil, I mean a “cheap” house or apartment, but still… wow

[@billyc6678]

How can you cover up a beautiful piece of wood like that with a pick guard????

[@briandevitt6903]

Love the top, not keen on the pink.

[@Eric_Sayers]

Was about to pull the trigger on this until I saw that back. What a shame.

[@joshuataft5541]

The road dog looks like mojo

[@jbux1983]

It’s got figuring on both edges of the headstock. If ya hadn’t really noticed since ya didn’t mention it.

[@steven-jn3vu]

Whatever I always love it, lp baby got it right the first time around

[@larryburwell8550]

i have to wear a seatblelt waiting on the prices!! most times i would be thrown outa my chair if not

[@cuda426hemi]

What's the deal with the dot above "i" in Gibson - which ones have it, which ones don't. And has Gibson re-issued any models with the "i" deleted? 🎸

[@greensombrero3641]

me dig it

[@RoboSteave]

Brown and pink? I immediately thought of a joke both racist and sexist. I will not make that joke.

[@svart_kors]

Looks like a rare steak.

[@greghopkins18]

😍

[@brettstokes4038]

That first Les Paul kinda reminds me of a medium rare steak

[@hostilerampage]

leave it to gibson to defy all laws of logic