I Got a Fender Mod Shop Custom Order! | Trogly's Unboxing Guitars Vlog

[@richardlewis1243]

Carpentry tip: Home Depot has what’s called ‘easy outs’ which are bits for stripped screws, the dremel I usually use a thin wheel to cut a straight line to use a straight screw driver. If you can’t find easy outs what you need are bits with a reverse thread so that it will bite when you spin it out. Sometimes you can find them in a kit also

[@OfficialBloodrunner]

The black background for the guitars looks amazing. Especially with that gold mod shop guitars.

[@Bona-Who]

Yea!

[@spikesguitarcamp]

That Gold Strat is insane!!!

[@hkguitar1984]

I'd say that as a "gift" that Strat was a Home Run for sure. Very cool

[@ernestschultz5065]

If Trogly says he's running out of money that probably means he only has like a million dollars left.

[@jackryancone]

That fabric is gonna be a game changer for the channel! Looks fantastic! Can’t wait to work at the Trogly Museum one day!

[@meining-mech4378]

That is a beautiful Stratocaster. Normally I’m not into the gold bodies, but that particular tone works, especially with that fretboard. It was cool seeing the vintage guitar bits too. I have a Silvertone 1423L Jupiter that I need to get a couple more bits to restore it.

[@craigmacgibbon9166]

"This is worth $450 to the very right buyer" The right buyer: Trogly Also, that aztec gold Stratocaster is just the nuts

[@Greg-vd5om]

Trogly's in the HOUSE!!!

[@charlestheape9053]

My man Greg in the HOUSE!!!

[@sgt.grinch3299]

Greg in the house. Enjoy your Silver Medal for the day br.

[@gethinap]

Greg, Greg, Greg!

[@hkguitar1984]

Greg, Sarge and Geth are all in the HOUSE

[@Stratcat31]

Agreed, that is the nicest gold guitar I've ever seen!

[@williamfielding8302]

I bought an Aztec Gold Mod-Shop Strat in Jan 2021 I had it in my hands 31 days after I ordered it I Love mine. I went with a Roasted Maple neck and fret board. Gold Hardware and a Blacked out HSH pick guard with a pair of Shawbuckers Stunning Guitar Plays fast and even without a Floyd it stays in tune even after a divebomb attack. best $1895.00 I've ever spent on Guitars.

[@MikeE-]

We got somewhat of a Fender Friday today, thanks for that! Gold on gold with white plastics looked sharp

[@lukenadeau8827]

I’m not usually a fan of gold on guitars tbh, but that strat was sharp

[@teleguy5699]

Dame here. First time I see how it could work. Giving me GAS on a lefty Strat.

[@wallywanker7435]

I have an Aztec gold strat looks just like that without the gold hardware and it doesn’t have the rosewood fret board it was a 60th anniversary addition I believe , I walked in guitar center and high up on the wall they had the gold and a off white one with rosewood fretboard , I bought both cause they had them marked down to 900 bucks. Still have them in their cases. Great USA made strats.

[@Tsilsby]

The Dremel is very useful for polishing frets! I also use the small sanding drums to take care of my dogs nails. Also that Dremel has replaceable brushes, so they can be replaced if ya burn them up.

[@heavybrett-al4082]

That black cloth really does a great job in highlighting guitars,a sound investment id say.

[@hkguitar1984]

Agreed, with the reflections eliminated you could more easily see the surface relic job. Years ago I was involved with product photography and can attest it is really difficult to capture an accurate view/image. I think most people (myself included) take for granted how much better most everything looks in-person. These last few years it sometimes seems like most everything we view has been on a computer monitor or TV (or even a phone/tablet). The human devolution of visual information!

[@howardmaryon]

Yes, get two pieces stitched together and drape the table. The strip on the edge of the cloth is called a “selvedge” and is part of the manufacturing process of all cloth. Get someone with a professional sewing machine. (Dry cleaners?) to sew the peices together and you will get a seamless effect.

[@Dan.Solo.Chicago]

I like the cordless rechargeable Dremel tools. Not as powerful but they don’t scream as loud. Much better for stuff like polishing frets and around the house kind of work.

[@murmur3966]

Hello Hello!! You could do a hinged three panel mini photo booth and have the material on the table to lay the guitars or pretty parts down on. I did that with a leatherwork table, then I folded in the two sides and tucked it in a corner when I wasn't taking pictures. (the height is same as width of the blk. material) Works like a mini studio and you can lay it on the floor if there is stuff on the work table. LOL Easy peasy.

[@cray3140]

Trogly - They also make cordless models (which is really really handy when you are working in tight spaces or on something delicate). Not fighting a cord is a good thing - 8220 Series 12-Volt MAX Lithium-Ion Variable Speed Cordless Rotary Tool Kit with 30 Accessories and Case

[@sgt.grinch3299]

O my I earned a Gold Medal. I’m jumping for joy.

[@sgt.grinch3299]

@@lettuce_spray Thank you Brother. It took all I had.

[@hkguitar1984]

Congrats Sir, Your efforts have paid off You are now in the company of the Gold Elite!

[@rondobondo6600]

Wow

[@rondobondo6600]

Wow wee

[@rondobondo6600]

Holy cow

[@holstorrsceadus1990]

Woo

[@boogingtonthunderwood8969]

Lovely Mod Shop Strat. I got my Strat and Tele back when the Mod Shop was still offering gold anodized pickguards. Woohoo!

[@wrenchhead4378]

Hey trogley…. You should try an Ibanez Prestige…. I just bought a hard-tail version and its pretty awesome…. I am generally a strat and tele guy.. so this thing feels like a complete hot rod…. Even the case it came with is pretty cool

[@axorn569]

Just got my first prestige recently. Even though it's a new old stock from 2012 it plays like am absolute beast

[@wrenchhead4378]

@@axorn569 yea man… mine is a new RGR6…. Absolutely nasty

[@howardmaryon]

Fret polishing - get some “fret erasers” they come in different degrees of grit and will make very quick work of fret polishing.

[@rahulmenon4357]

If you want to get rid of reflections in photos, get a circular polarizer that you can use anywhere. That way, you can use it outside for natural light photos too.

[@matthewb8229]

I ordered a P Bass through the Mod Shop, and got it last summer. The ser no. dates to a 2020 neck. I'm super happy with it.

[@michaelmoore7975]

Trogly, get you an old sewing machine foot pedal. Plug in the Dremel to it. Turn the Dremel speed to WFO. Awewsome foot-controlled speed. I like the Dremel Flex Shaft too.

[@metalmig]

that black fabric is really great ! all guitars Looks much better in camera

[@Tim85-y2q]

I like the Mod Shop. It's a nice middle ground between their production line offerings and a full on Custom Shop guitar.

[@WattchomanBrandySavage]

I'm loving the ideas for the future museum Austin!

[@Scaredycat-dad]

I’m definitely a Fender guy and one of the few colors I did not like was gold. That Mod shop Stratocaster changed my mind. I love the way that guitar looks, well done on the build!

[@badalicemusic]

Aztec gold is such a fantastic colour. Btw you might want to check to see if there's a ding by the Jack socket? It might be the camera and a light reflection but it did look there was one there. Hoping I'm wrong though! And the black fabric is superb too!

[@scottsodyssey2485]

The serial number (date) is that of the neck, not necessarily when the guitar was assemble.

[@jeromestevenfaigin6059]

Boy, I'm strapped for bears when it comes to parts, like speed knobs Austin! I got them for regular but then I have speed knows with abalone art of circles then birds (a favorite), shells and wood, turners for guitars and bass. Loads of stuff!

[@mattw.6726]

I normally don't care for the look of strats and superstrats, but that gold finish + gold hardware just works. A+

[@amcgrath5918]

i'd be upholstering a few boards with that stuff, then butt them together with the edge tucked in. maybe join them together room divider/screen style

[@alecpetsche1104]

A local shop I go to has a bunch of truss rod covers that they got when gibson moved out of Kalamazoo. All new old stock

[@nathanmclauchlan5148]

That’s an amazing Fender gold strat😍🎸

[@zoomzoom3950]

If you want a Jaguar from the Fender Mod Shop, you only have modern neck radius and electronics options; no vintage spec options for the neck radius or electronics. Strats and Teles have many more options.

[@gordonbezanson4710]

O my that gold strat is just beautiful!!😜

[@LewiDoesMusic]

Great video!, I Always enjoy your vids!

[@marmelaki]

Looove the black cloth!! The guitars look so much nicer. The marble-looking countertop you have now is kinda busy. I say you cover the whole top with it!

[@ericbgordon1575]

Lobe that coppery-gold finish on a Strat. But for the 22nd fret (which I personally like better than the customary 21), it's almost identical to the one played by Terry Kath during Chicago's appearance at Tanglewood in 1970.

[@butchlauer]

Love those Schaller tuners, good score!

[@peterjones4621]

I'm going back and watching episode I missed. This was enjoyable Austin, thank you.

[@markusferguson2985]

The best quote of the year - perhaps decade; "with keeping all these guitars, I'm kinda running out of money guys" Superb. 😂

[@semdallinga69]

Always up at exactly the right time! Even though I’m nowhere near the US…

[@eddiegodoy5120]

Trogly’s in the house!

[@marcreno893]

Funny when you said you weren’t the cheapest guy to buy from .. your an honest dude that documents awesome guitars and that’s why I love your channel bud ! 🤘

[@alwaysopen7970]

Strat is gorgeous except for the gold hardware. Put gold tuners on a maple fretboard and it works.

[@tomandaj1]

Got my mod shop strat (left handed) in 7 weeks in September. Best Fender purchase ever. Knowing Fender they will probably stop doing Mod shop stuff in about 2 years or so … so get ‘em before they are gone …

[@bodyluge8994]

Love the mini golf idea! When my girlfriend drags me clothing shopping, I'd rather be playing mini golf. I asked her, and she confirmed the same whenever we go to music stores

[@ArchieOnEarth]

I don’t get why the diamond Posi-lock strap buttons didn’t catch on as a standard. Very smart design and you don’t need to muck up your strap with extra hardware.

[@webbaugh3057]

Hey trogly you should check out/review some of the cheap $30 tp-6 tailpiece copies sold under the guyker brand on Amazon, I believe they're probably made in the same factory that made the Epiphone labeled ones that where on the Epiphone BB King Lucille models and they are pretty decent for the money but it would be neat to see someone that has all this vintage parts knowledge that you only get from experience do a comparison between the genuine ones the reissues and those.

[@RoadTripEddie]

That's nice. No light reflection. I'd cover the table with it. Two strips will do it

[@jeffanderson8384]

I got a mod shop strat last Dec. It's amazing! Best guitar I've owned. Cost about the same as a good American made strat but it's a one off... so that makes it special. I wanted a hardtail and the mod shop is just about your only option.

[@larryburwell8550]

Also bought the brown Gibson les Paul case from gruhn too

[@knifeswitch5973]

Nice cloth! Good luck keeping it clean.

[@fanoboss]

don't scare us Trogly

[@hkguitar1984]

Trogly+Dremel=Scary Just saying, everyone has a learning curve with a power tool, and a Dremel is no exception. What is different is not everyone has a trailer load of vintage guitars that may need maintenance.........................

[@tallpaul1020]

Hey Austin, Please show us the Artisan when you install the TP-6. It's going to look Awesome!!!!

[@Bigscott00261]

Black fabric does a fantastic job. That golden strat. MY GOD!!!!

[@billmiller9763]

That cloth is a YES . The guitar looks like its in space from my side.

[@anaetachandler8699]

Yeppers on the sewing together. Yes the fabric is awesome and expensive AF. But well worth it.

[@chinchen5979]

have you reviewed any of the fender acoustic/electrics ? acoustic sonics ?

[@eckharteric]

I really love the smaller teardrops on those Adam Jones models. They’re much more like his number 1 than the others.

[@snarlingrabiddog5150]

I have always hated that countertop, lol. When you said you were moving, my first thought was, "I sure hope he leaves that countertop behind." I hope you do change it, for the good of humanity. Love these vids :)

[@asherfilms923]

Hey trogly, if that black sheet is going to work on camera, you need to color adjust in post-production to set the black levels correctly.

[@RuthlessMojo]

That black material would be awesome for a fabric topped guitar. I've seen many fabric topped guitars and the results are always really good.

[@paultrombetta]

Happy Friday

[@donttalktome4696]

I just bought a prs 2408 custom se after trying multiple gibsons and high end epiphones. I am mainly a fender guy but wanted more of a "les paul" sound. I gotta say prs is something special.

[@hkguitar1984]

Congrats, for years I've been meaning to add a PRS to my humble collection. As for wanting a Les Paul sound and choosing the PRS, good choice and I actually think the slightly longer scale length of the PRS provides some advantages when really playing hard.

[@alwaysopen7970]

Have a 1999 Swamp Ash Special and though I thought I would love it, I have come to liking my Strat, Frankenstrat and Les Paul far more. The PRS wide/fat neck is uncomfortable after a while. I also don't like the McCarty pups.

[@hkguitar1984]

@@alwaysopen7970 IMHO, Guitars are like people, each one should be evaluated individually. Just like any other builder PRS has many different neck profiles and pickups. I just got a new Telecaster and the neck measures 1.10" at the 12th Fret, to say it is chunky would be a gross understatement! Point being, my other Tele has a pretty thin neck. How about the Ash body of that PRS, I always liked the look of those.

[@treybennett35]

Reminds me of Jimmie Vaughan's gold strat in a live video on here when hes playin Six Strings Down. Its beautiful to because it has a lot of finish checking on it just awesome.

[@teleguy5699]

My Mod Shop silver finish is beautiful too!

[@maxjackson1373]

That musoublack looks amazing! Going to work great for pics. Thanks for the Vids Austin!

[@buckybeen1]

I love my Mod Shop Strat. It has become my number one live guitar.

[@jimchronister5742]

You can get really dark velvet from Joann fabrics.

[@Glockerstein]

No dissection of the MOD Shop parts or tone review? Would love more details on the Strat.

[@timothypogue596]

Dremel tool is a game changer for polishing frets. I did 3 of my guitars recently and it was super easy and did a great job

[@codywitten1714]

Hey Trogly, I recently tried a new method for polishing frets. I used stropping compound and a small piece of leather. It was cheap, fast not messy at all you should give it a shot. The results were great!

[@greylocke100]

Which stropping compound? The white, red, gray, or black?

[@codywitten1714]

@@greylocke100 Im using a green

[@greylocke100]

@@codywitten1714 Ok, Thank you. That's a pretty mild compound so it shouldn't cut too deep.

[@anthonynonya]

You gave me a great idea for a project guitar - a LP or something else with a carved top in vanta black. You shouldn't be able to see the carve unless you've looking at the profile from the side.

[@dannagle5920]

Crazy day with the Slash guitars on the demo shop and the Limited 4. I hope you give your comments. I was fortune enough to add a couple to the collection today.

[@hkguitar1984]

Congrats Dan, very cool indeed.

[@dannagle5920]

@wade wilson To each their own. I’ve been a Slash guy since junior high. I personally love his guitars.

[@24FretsGuitar]

That strat is real nice.👌

[@redddogg2461]

That strat is sick man!!!

[@anaetachandler8699]

Aztec gold is their color they used on beauty (dick Dales guitar.

[@markgiles8527]

Do all new Fenders come with a Spec Sheet or only those from the Mod Shop?

[@6banzai5]

run the roll left to right in two row vs two columns running top to bottom...

[@skillettoast7676]

= what is the tone/sustain differences between the tp6 and regular nashville?

[@ajbrown5247]

That gold on gold strat was SIIIICK

[@sgt.grinch3299]

That strat is very nice. I just love the color and gold hardware is always perfect.

[@hkguitar1984]

Agreed, I've seen more than a few Gold Stratocasters and never really cared for them, for whatever reason that instrument was beautiful.

[@JeffandLeslie]

Wonder if that is the same or darn close to the General Motors Aztec gold they put on a few Corvettes???

[@Drawmack]

Tank the cloth to a good seamstress. They'll be able to use that edging to do an invisible seam.

[@9372duffy]

Awesome episode!!!

[@StudioBeast7575]

Hey Austin, have you ever tried fret erasers? I use them on my frets and they do an amazing job and there quick and easy to use. Also alot less messy.

[@fabienbourdier9847]

cant wait to see your ultra back void setup !

[@stockholm1752]

Do they make golden fret wire? For those who need extra extra bling.

[@TheTiacat]

Black fabric really makes the guitars pop.

[@benpowersguitar]

That Adam Jones looks nicer than the 1st one. Very sweet. That cloth is going to be really helpful going forward.

[@MrStickman666]

GOLD STRAT LOVE LOVE LOVE!

[@djguitarplayer9779]

I think that fabric will be awesome on this show :)

[@danlynch8923]

That black cloth is awesome. It makes the guitars seem to be floating in space! Be careful opening your stuff on it though... The lint and dust will defeat the purpose of the ultra-black...that would be a shame.

[@goiastr7760]

I love lp's custom especially wine red