I Paid $275 For This Vintage Les Paul

I got this 1972 Gibson Les Paul Custom for $275 and this is the story of how it happened.
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[@otisgibbs]

Here's a fun video about my other vintage Les Paul. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nnfNqYB4nsudl9k

[@jgemini3056]

How many cats 🐈 🐱 were there in this getup…

[@DS-nw4eq]

Can’t say I’m not jealous. Love the natural look

[@josephtravers777]

Gator might make a good hardshell case that won't break the bank. I have a old hotrod '61 Melody Maker bought from an old friend in '82. He put a PAF in the neck and DiMarzio in the bridge. Not heavy like a LP.

[@owentuckett938]

In 2008 I had chemotherapy and this sounds a bit weird but my sweat reacted to the finish on the neck of my acoustic guitar and took it right down to the bare wood. I didn’t like the look and took it into the local guitar shop to get it restored and the guy completely changed my mind. He advised me not to do a thing and this is the second weird part of the story: a tradesman turning down work. He was the one who explained how chemotherapy can do this and he knew this because his colleague and friend of 30 years recently passed because of cancer. He told me that it was part of my story and the guitar’s story and he was right. So I totally get what you say about imperfections and about a connection with your instrument Otis. Nice story, keep ‘em coming.

[@ardenevox]

Beautiful. Wishing you the best for your health. Glad you kept the guitar intact.

[@shawnmann9491]

Thank You for sharing your story. You had good energy in finding that tradesman…there are many honest ones out there, and thankfully you found one. If you restored your guitar, it would be tarnishing your history ! Hopefully it’s grown on you in time. Continued wellness and good fortune to you! Merry Christmas and a wonderful New Year to you !

[@user-mn3vt2sl1m]

Beautiful story. agree with your Luthier. Thanks

[@Somenite]

I have a 79 custom I paid $350 for back around 1985. Condition was great when I got it minus some buckle rash. Pointy pink guitars were all the rage at the time and guys were unloading used Gibsons and Fenders at fire sale prices to buy them which worked out great for me. Been my main guitar all these years and I still get a little smile every time I open the case and see it.

[@juno4494]

I know what you mean. I've got a '79 sitting on a stand five feet from where I'm typing this. It's one of the last few made in Kalamazoo and has the maple neck, and right behind is the first-generation chainsaw case for it. The only guitar I've ever liked better (and sometimes it's still in question) is the '77 Tele sitting right next to it.

[@themadmattster9647]

yeah, i cant believe my dad actually traded his 64 Firebird for a shitty cheap Kramer and Gorilla amp, true story. The Firebird had a cracked neck or something but it was definitely a lopsided trade looking back, that said it was 1989 so it fits with what you're saying. If only I had a time machine I'd got get some gear in the eighties, though to be fair I love the better Kramers and love a lot of the eighties gear too now

[@MrJohnnyDistortion]

"Pointy pink guitars" 😆🤣😂😝

[@Sivad-Sivad]

As a teenager in the 70s, I stumbled out of the gate. As part of my redirection I agreed to take chemistry in HS. The deal with my parents was: do well get a Les Paul. My dad, a dentist, studied with me daily, including weekends. Got an “A” against all odds. I brought home the semester ending report card. My dad said, “we’ll think about getting that guitar….” My mom said differently: we’re going this weekend. She took me to Strings & Things in Memphis and said pick what you want. After I figured out she was serious I shopped. I settled on a late 1970s goldtop. It’s not the greatest guitar but I can’t fathom a figure that would cause me to part with it. My relationship with mom forever changed during this momentous event

[@luiscantu4968]

"I am a very imperfect and flawed individual, but I like to embrace my flaws, its part of what makes me ME" Very wise words Sir. I subscribed immediately after hearing them.

[@kevinjamison123]

My Les Paul is a heavily modified 1953 standard that had a stripped top with late 50's hardware and electronics that I assume were taken from a less desirable model. I sprayed the top cherry like George Harrison's. The mod happened in the mid 60's, so the parts could have come from anything. I paid $750 for it in 2001, and it felt like a war pension. Now it's in the shop getting its second refret. Truly a blessing to own and play. I love yours, Otis!

[@josephvega3763]

Damn I wanna see that

[@matta5348]

“I like things that aren’t perfect.” Well said! Hadn’t thought of it, but turns out I’ve been playing the same bass for almost 30 years. And yeah there’ve been detours and other basses and other instruments, but that old Hohner 4-string PJ is still where it’s at for me. Still have the beaded necklace wrapped around the headstock that an old Jamaican guy gave me when I was walking home from college graduation. 30 years…

[@bensharp4164]

I picked up a Hohner L59 Les Paul copy for £15 out a local news paper when I was 14 years old. It has a super deep tobbaco burst top and all the gold hardware has tarnished now, I just enjoy looking at it sometimes. It went through school, college and uni with me, I still play it from time to time, I even take it camping with a battery amp... I'm 30 now and will never part with it, the only reason I dont gig it anymore is because the frets are worn down to the board... I'll get it refret some day, I must have run up and down blues scales a million times on that thing. I recently aquired a Hohner 335 copy, when I picked it up it felt like an old friend, except with plenty of life in the frets, i bought it on the spot... seriously underated guitars that will give you years of joy.

[@SeanKerns]

The guitar I've had the longest wasn't expensive at all. But it was the best I could afford at the time. It's a 1983 Japanese Squier Stratocaster, the one that looks like the 70's Fender, with the bullet truss rod and big headstock. I bought it new off the wall. I was only able to buy it because a local music shop owner took pity on me, and let me do an "in house" payment plan on it. I too was making about $3.50 and hour at the time. I traded my Fender Mustang in, and paid off the rest. It was my only guitar for a decade, and it's still my favorite guitar to play.

[@Starcrunch72]

I had one of those as well--November 84--wore the frets right off.. A friend gave it to me, and it was in pieces. The neck had been installed on another guitar with extra holes drilled in it, the body looked like it had been carved with a butter knife to fit a single humbucker at the bridge. Originally it was Olympic white, but had been spray painted gold over the entire body, hardware included. Then pink paint was splattered over it---late 80s glam style. My friend had done the heavy lifting with sanding all the paint off taking it down to natural, but he never finished rebuilding it. I took it, put the pickguard assembly from my 86 Korean squire on it, and played it for years---then gave it back to my friend....I have no idea where it is now.

[@Casey3-P-O]

You traded a Fender Mustang for a payment plan for a Squier Strat? Are you sure it wasn't a Squier mustang? Or is because Mustangs used to be cheaper or something? I'd personally rather have a Fender Mustang over a Squier anything.

[@6bender]

@@Casey3-P-O Most used guitars were just used guitars back in the early 80's.

[@Casey3-P-O]

@@6bender you mean, like they we'rent considered "vintage" or "collectable" due to their age? I wish used guitars were cheaper nowadays. The only plus is that you can make a lot more money selling these days compared to before, I'm assuming. But it sucks for buyers. If used guitars were a bit, or a lot, cheaper, I'd by them all the time. It would make buying online a lot less scary.

[@johnkasprzak5039]

@@Casey3-P-O prior to Cobain using Mustangs, they were extremely affordable. You have to imagine they were student guitars, and in 1983, a 1965 Mustang was 18 years old. It was equivalent to a 2004 used guitar now.

[@Trial212]

What a great story Otis!! I'll be 63 at the end of this month. I grew up with a guitar playing Dad who NEVER encouraged me to play the guitar. Why he didn't I will never know. But my son started playing in high school. HE was my inspiration and I started learning in 2014 at the age of 55!!! Well, I have two favorite guitars. One is a 1992 Les Paul flame top that was made in Japan by Terada under the Orville by Gibson license. It mimics a 1960 Burst pretty doggone well. It sounds and plays great!!!! The second is my Dads 1964 Gretsch Country Gentleman. I remember when he bought it as a used guitar in new condition in 1966. My Father's spirit and mojo is in that guitar!!! There you go. Better late than never!!!

[@aidanmaxwell1019]

My goodness, that’s gorgeous.

[@Uppertown]

I just purchased a new “Gator” case-a pink lady for my gold top for about 150 bucks. Hope that’s helpful.

[@JonMackenzieGuitarist]

I’ve got a Gator for my les Paul. It’s quite nice. Not as high quality as the gibson cases. It’s about a year old and the covering is coming off. Definitely a lot cheaper than a gibson case though!

[@nikostrat]

Your posts are relaxing and genuine. Youre the kind of cat Id like to be in a band or write songs with. Ive got a mid 70s LP Custom as well, but its a back breaker. Thanks for your YT presence and wisdom.

[@otisgibbs]

Thank you, Nikolas! : )

[@waylonvids]

Agreed Nikolas.

[@Randyvanbag]

This video is a perfect example of why guitars should be played, loved, and modded to suit the owner, not treated like museum pieces to be stored away in the hope that, one day, you can sell it for millions! That guitar is beautiful, and sounds amazing. And, it has stories to tell.... Which is the most important part of playing guitar!! 👍👍

[@mrjoepc]

There's nothing wrong with both sides because it's awesome to see an untouched antiquing guitar. We need both collectors. I love mine too be played by me and any other guitar lover

[@mrjoepc]

I love that him and his buddy took turns sanding it. I'd never give up that guitar

[@ronaldkaminsky7736]

I have a 73’ Gibson SG that I bought for $300 back in 1979. I put a new Harmonica style bridge on it in 1995 and a fret dressing in 2020. It always worked good since I bought it used. Plays great and sounds good. 👍🎸

[@3340steve]

Thank you for posting this. I love people geeking out on guitars.

[@nm725]

Love it otis! I love good guitar stories and this is one..glad that lester found you and you two have made lots of music together..i'm 50 years old and finally found my les paul...its 27 years old but after playing a bunch over 35 years and putting them back..this one ticked all the boxes.

[@bigblue1972]

brilliant otis imperfections i also love ,Bolan made such an amazing noise on his les paul , cheers mate

[@buddybeetle]

Great story man. Lovely to hear you enjoy your guitar. I’ve had my ‘79 Les Paul Custom since 1984. It’s been my No. 1 ever since. Enjoy yours in good health mate.

[@sevenmileridgeband]

This is fantastic. I love guitar stories. Thanks for posting. I love guitars and backline gear. I'm a rental backline guy by trade, and I remember once apologizing to a guitar player in Martina McBride's band about the high action on a rental Gibson Hummingbird, and he was walking around back stage playing it, and he smiled and said, something like "oh don't' worry about it, I like it when they fight back a little bit." I'll always remember that, and thought that was a cool way to look at it. I know it can't be easy doing fly dates and playing rental guitars, and I thought it was a really positive way to look at it.

[@wiizzard6947]

great video and even cooler stories thank you for sharing!

[@huntergcrawford5633]

I have an 63 Harmony flat top I gave to my mother for christmas in 1972 then she loaned it back to me so I could self teach myself how to play guitar then through the years wound back up with it and I still have it today and play it every once in a while. amoung some 30 other guitars

[@bluesrockguitaristmikesall2708]

I get my amplifiers repaired at "Ant Farm" up in the Poconos.Heard this story there. A lady walks in with a Les Paul ,claiming it was her deceased father's,and she wanted to have the strings changed. She said she would never ,ever part with it,it just meant too much to her, being her father's guitar and all.Upon opening the case the store owner finds out it's a "59" sunburst, in mint condition.The owner explains to the woman ,that her Daddy's guitar is a veritable gold mine,easily in the six figure range ..........The next week, Daddy's Les Paul was listed in Vintage guitar magazine for $250,000 !

[@BoltRM]

Daddy would have wanted his daughter to have the money I'm sure. 😉👍

[@neil2550]

How cool is that

[@bluesrockguitaristmikesall2708]

@@BoltRM Her Mantra, lol

[@bluesrockguitaristmikesall2708]

@@neil2550 What's cool ,is that the Ant Farm owner let her know what she had.

[@neil2550]

@@bluesrockguitaristmikesall2708 great story too

[@CyclopsGuitars8642]

Love your channel Otis,You have some cool ass stories.I bought an 1986 Gibson les Paul standard last year for 1500.It’s 36 yrs old now and it’s also a boat anchor but I friggan love it.

[@charlesreynolds6101]

I think.you've expressed the love for an instrument about as well as it can be done. Thanks for reminding all of us of that connection.

[@cellarsessions7592]

Greetings from The UK. You, my friend, are a true muso! Your passion for the music you make, your instrument and the sound are close to my heart. I have a 335S I bought new in 1980 and despite the battle scars it is still my favourite guitar ... never had any work done, but it plays beautifully and sounds perfect. I also have a 20 year-old Les Paul Standard ... both guitars straight into a Marshall and sound dialled from the guitar pots; what more does one need? Sometimes, I tilt my head on-stage and listen whilst adjusting the sound and it brings a smile to my face ... such perfection and simplicity ... something sadly lacking in the modern World. Keep on rocking!

[@rgflemboskibrain5251]

What a great story and history of your guitar. I'm not sure how I stumbled on your page, but I'm glad I did!

[@yiwutcmmedicalenlightenmen922]

I'm the same, I like imperfections in music - when people are playing inspired but so close to the edge of their capabilities that imperfections arise - for me that's more real than perfectly polished performance. Thankyou for sharing your personal guitar story.

[@ChristopherOrth]

This is absolutely the best kind of guitar story! Thanks for sharing it. I don’t have a story this cool, but my oldest guitar is a 1993 Robin medley, hand made in Texas. Swamp Ash body and maple neck. I was gigging regularly at the time, it was hanging on the wall with a $1600 price tag on it. Got the guy down to $1000 including a hard shell case. Wrote a check for it, and then ran home and sold a couple other guitars to cover it. It was the most expensive and high-quality guitar I had ever purchased, and it changed my life. I still have it, and it’s still my favorite, even though I have several other really high-quality guitars now. Taking a trusted ax all over the road for years really creates a bond.

[@brada1997]

Otis, i love how you tell and weave your stories. You're like a guitar NPR show, always nice and comforting, except stories i really love to hear.

[@earlyraybonneville1762]

I enjoyed this very much, especially the part about imperfections. I love the personality that each guitar brings through its uniqueness. All seem to be alive to some extent, reacting to the elements. Like you, adapting to the instrument's personality or imperfections, if you will, takes you places you may have never gone. Some guitars seem to fight you, push you, pull you...some feel like an old glove, some never feel totally at home. In any case, I love them all. I have a 67 telecaster maple cap I picked up in a trade in the 90s that belonged to a very well known session player. As I recall I traded a 53 Goldtop with cash on my end. It was set up by Glasser and still plays unbelievable....intonation still perfect after all these years.

[@pamartin]

That's funny. I went through the late 70's and most of the 80's playing Les Paul's, bridge pu, maxed treble till I realized I was trying for single coil tones from un-split humbucker pu's! Built my own parts-caster with SPLITABLE hums at neck and bridge. Never looked back. Sooo satisfying to find YOUR guitar! Happy for you, Otis!

[@GPLP335]

So glad that I discovered your video. I really enjoyed listening to your story and thoughts about music immensely. I have a 1975 Les Paul that I bought new for $500 when I was 19 years old. Now I'm 66 and it's still my number one having journeyed with me for the majority of my life. My thumbnail image is the guitar, it's wine red with a flame top.

[@joev1043]

Awesome story, Otis. "Embrace the flaws " are words to live by my friend.

[@bmac1205]

Great story. Thanks for sharing. 👍

[@hearpalhere]

Awesome story, I really enjoyed hearing it! I love that you didn't baby it and just did whatever you needed to do it to make it serve your needs. I got a really good deal on my second guitar, a Yamaha SBG2000 from the 80's. It was in not so great shape and I needed to do a bit of work on it but it's a killer guitar and I still love it to this day.

[@jamesleakey247]

What a lovely story and a pleasure to listen too. I bought a yamaha fg160 in the early nineties from a car boot sale (yard sale ) for £3. It had a hole in the side and was missing tuners. Still have it, still play it. Love it

[@deadbeatjack2584]

That is a beautiful guitar with an incredible story.. Thanks for sharing. 👍

[@gobigrey9352]

Very nice. Thank you for acknowledging the imperfect aspect and embracing flaws. I've always felt the same way. That's what makes things feel and sound more organic and alive. That's part of the soul of music.

[@folksongpreacher2255]

Cool video. Great storytelling. Beautiful guitar man! Nice💪🏼

[@mikeys7536]

That’s an awesome story man. I’m glad you still have it after all these years.

[@geraldhenrickson7472]

Now THAT is my kind of guitar. Beautiful. Thanks for telling us its story.

[@Lou.B]

Loved your comments about "flaws". Thanks for your wonderful films!

[@ericbush1279]

Man I would love to see more videos like this with guitars with all kinds of character and stories behind them 👍 thank you for sharing

[@pellelill]

That's a great story man, as always. Thanks.

[@keithmartin1067]

Great story! Great sound! So interesting! Thanks for sharing.

[@tonyschram1260]

What a great guitar and story, thanks for sharing 👍👍👍

[@mrunconventional]

"I dig the imperfections in music" same here, absolutely. That's why I love improvising, because it's never the same, that ebb and flow based on current emotion/feel is always different.

[@Bomber848480015]

Great story loved it! Love your strap locks.

[@JasonWorkman]

I bought a '71 SG at a pawn shop while on vacation in Arizona back in '93. I got it for $275. It needed some serious cleaning and fixing but I'm still playing it today. Probably my best purchase ever.

[@themadmattster9647]

around that time gear pricing was kind of backwards. My dad had a vintage 60s firebird that had a cracked neck and he traded it for a gorilla amp and a MIK neon green Kramer back then which he never ended up playing back in 1989. It wasn't until the nineties that some of that vintage gear became way more valuable to people. It's strange how all that stuff happens

[@davidhanna80]

Nice trade!! I'm loving your channel!! You've got the greatest stories . . .

[@Size108]

Lovely story 💖 As for cases, for kicking around as a songwriter/player, I Love the Mono Vertigo. It’s a soft case that’s both comfortable, practical and pretty much bulletproof 🧨

[@fatsuperfly]

Love stories like this, thank you for sharing. It is a beautiful guitar, and no matter what ppl say, it’s your guitar, sand down or whatever. Make it really yours.

[@11calman]

Otis Gibbs, nice one mate, welcome to Auckland New Zealand. Lovely story.

[@mtc4him201]

Thanks for posting. I love what you said about the imperfections. Perfect may be good for Classical and Jazz but folk, rock, and country is about raw emotion for me.

[@josephmullinsii8461]

The guitar I have is a left handed Harley Benton telecaster copy. The reason it means something to me is because I learned to work on guitars with it. Also my best friend and my father both helped me on different upgrades on it so it has some of them in it as well and that makes it special to me. Thank you for the video I really enjoyed it!

[@sayeager5559]

I love to look at used instuments, yours is a beauty. The relic-ing crowd would pay a small fortune to have their new guitaur look like yours. Thanks.

[@MrBsteve47]

Great story Otis, GOD bless you!

[@fatabeeno]

Great video ! Really enjoyed it ! Thanks !

[@toddgriffis896]

Wonderful story, thanks for sharing

[@sapelopelo]

This is an amazing story. Beautiful sounding guitar. Those pickups looks like P94

[@gjones7117]

What a great story, I really enjoyed it…thanks for sharing it. Cool guitar 🤟

[@bubbaluvv]

this is the 1st video of yours ive seen, great job youtube for the suggestion. i do believe ill sub and go down the rabbit hole of your channel. i dig the video, right on

[@stephencopping9953]

Some 40 + yrs ago my dad gave me a CMI Les Paul copy it was not expensive along with a 50 watt sound city amp and a Hammond organ foot pedal , all inexpensive. year's later I got a PRS and fender telecaster , new vox amp's and a Morley foot pedal ; all expensive for me " I ain't no rich man" but nothing comes close to the old gear I had the sound was amazing , I've played Gibson Paul's through high quality amp's but have never got that sound I once had ,just goes too show that an expensive tag doesn't make for a great sound ! Really enjoyed this posting and your guitar is a beaut ! Peace from the U.K.

[@abeellis4470]

I love your stories! Your voice and stories are therapy for me.

[@chazjr2390]

Otis... this is the first time I've seen your channel and it certainly won't be the last. The LP story is awesome! My oldest guitar is a 1979 Yamaha SBG500 in wine red. I wanted a LP, but couldn't afford one and my favorite guitarist at the time was Carlos Santana. He played the SG2000... close enough for me. I still have it. It's in great condition, but it by no means is my favorite. I have become a Strat guy! Love single coils. The Phat Cat P90's are some of my favorite pickups as well. I've got a guitar with them in it. Very clean and articulate. Great video and nice channel! Thank you!

[@ricecrispyglover6812]

Love your channel! Great stories!!

[@z.s.n.]

Cool to hear a fellow glazier did a good job installing that for you. Greetings from a glazier in AK.

[@topfacemod]

Chances are the new pots were CTS or Bournes...bog standard yet exceptional quality! That Custom has f'n MOJO brotha

[@Bill-cv1xu]

Not to shabby a deal...I also remember making around that an hour, when we got 4.50 an hour we thought that was something..

[@camadams3420]

Thank you Otis thanks it gives me hope!

[@johnsears4197]

That was a great guitar story Thanks

[@billgarnher5567]

Once again I really enjoyed the video, and once again i have know idea what you said past Les Paul---TY Otis

[@Nanu.Padilla]

Thanks for sharing your story. I have two guitars that have been with me for some time. They're both LPs. The first one is an Epiphone LP Studio from 2005. I got it new in Caracas, but it was a wreck. Intonation, action, no relief in the neck, etc. I took it to the guitar tech I used back then and it was like magic. That guitar is still with me. I've changed plastics, pickups, I did the faux binding. I love that guitar. Also, I have a Gibson LP Studio Deluxe 50s, which was a birthday present from my wife and family back in 2012. Got it new, too. It has been with me since then. I've played a gazillion gigs with it, and you can tell when you look at it (buckle rash, dings and scratches, etc.) I recently got a Standard (a couple of years ago) and I love it, but it's not quite the same (at least not yet). It's not the same connection. Thanks for reading. Keep rocking.

[@bjorntannberg1581]

Lovely. As a guitar nerd I love to hear stories like yours. Yes, those 70s LP Customs are heavy. But there's something with old wood... It just feels better. I have a 1957 LP Junior that I play quite a lot. A fairly light one. I love its simplicity. It's a player, not a collectors item, so I can bring it to the sleazy joints I usually play at. But basically I'm a Tele guy. I have a few of them. The one I hold dearest is a blonde 1966 maple cap. I paid far to much for it. But that doesn't matter. The moment I first held it in my hands I immediately felt that this is my guitar. And it's not just a guitar. It's an extension of myself. I will play it to the bitter end.

[@bastardsonofretkillr]

From 1968 on the stock pickups were T-Tops in my humble opinion were the best sounding pickup Gibson ever made

[@troypalisi3757]

What a great video! You sir are a genuinely good story teller…which I’m sure adds to your song writing. Made my day….

[@matthewsmith1941]

It turned out amazing. And the Bigsbys are the cherry on top on those old LPs.

[@THEItchybruddah]

That is a wonderful tale Maestro! My lucky goody, that’s my profile pic, is a 60 slab board Tele I traded a pristine 72 Tele for. Somebody had put an SD “quarter pounder” in the bridge that was awful and neck pickup was dying. BUT, it had the Spaghetti logo. There were no such things as “re-issue” guitars then. It had a horrible red krylon finish that I began covering with stickers that marked events and people. Our journey began I believe in 77 or 8. It’s been used as a paddle, a scotch to change a tire and a “ball bat” in a conflagration among other duties. Good seeing and hearing you.

[@veryhappy2681]

Dude found you accidentally... your so cool ! Was feeling down “flawed “ you made me feel better! God bless !! Mercy to you!

[@telebender]

Sweet LP and another great story, Otis. Thank you, as always. Luckily, I have my 2nd and 3rd guitars still; the 1st is long gone but no real loss (a 90's Ibanez elec.). The 2nd is a 461S Yamaha acoustic I worked all summer while in high school, to be able to purchase. The 3rd was a 2nd hand (90's) Am. Std Tele I bought off a guy in the dorms at college, that my mom loaned me the money for, when we really (and I mean really) didn't have it - but she found a way to make it happen. Yet another reason to be extra thankful on this last Mother's Day. I have fancier guitars now, but I could never part with either b/c of the sentimentality involved. The only one that would take prime of place over these 2 would be my main axe - a Gibson Woody Guthrie Southern(er) Jumbo (based on Woody's 1945 SJ) that my wife custom ordered 10 years ago as a combo bday/engagement gift. I clearly picked the right woman! Keep picking and tellin' stories, Otis; I'm here for it!

[@michaelblack5110]

Otis, I bought a Silver Creek case from Guitar Center last winter. Good case. 5 latches, the description says 6, 2 neck supports too. I think they list for 109. I got mine on sale and used some reward bucks. I think it was 89 w tax. Free shipping included. I’ve got 2 others of this brand, a drednaught and 335 style. Not expensive and decent quality.

[@jimmyjambon9206]

1969-70 H53 Harmony single pickup I got at a yard sale a few years back. Time capsule, looked like it had never been played. Cheap, feather light, fun and plays very well for what was a Sears catalogue $89 dollar guitar. Sounds great...Great songwriter.....

[@bugzyhawk5941]

Hey Otis, My old guitar is a Framus Hummingbird copy 12 string, gave $55 for it 45 years ago. Played it with 6 strings mostly. It's still playable with lots of wear. Love your channel . Thanks for sharing!

[@bastardsonofretkillr]

Otis all my guitars have great stories I got a 57 Les Paul Junior and a 1968 Gibson Les Paul Custom that my father bought me with a PA system shure mics Vox AC 30 with blue speakers my old 1937 Martin 0-17 I’m playing in my photo in 1980 which I bought for $20…I’m 68 years old now…I never trade or sale old equipment lol I’ve still have my 1959 Vibro Lux with 12” Alnico Blue and 1966 Vibro Champ with 10” Jensen Otis I’m old and I’ve got stories 😆

[@stephencopping9953]

1937 Martin 0-17 I'm drooling and somewhat jealous. I can only dream about owning an old Martin , Ah well ! Peace to you from the U.K.

[@SixStringflyboy]

3 years ago I got a used 2005 PRS SE Santana II from a guy that it turned out lived a block and a half from me, for $300. I own and have owned many much more expensive guitars, but this one just has a certain mojo to it that I can't find anywhere else. The shape and feel of the neck, and the way it plays, just has a magic that makes me want to play all day long. It's the oldest guitar I currently own, next to my Alvarez acoustic which I bought new in 1994. I even picked up an Epi Les Paul Custom last year that I'd been wanting for years, which I love and have customized a couple things on, but the SE Santana is absolutely perfect the way it is. Rock on man, thanks for sharing ♫

[@dogguitarbluesman]

I did some spray painting my self back in the day. This just shows me that you're s true guitar man with his guitar brothers in the house. God Bless Otis.

[@smc8144]

Bought my 1986 Les Paul Standard in a vintage burst back in 92’ for $500. That was a ton of money to a young college boy. That thing has been nothing but gold to me. Been on the road, on albums, in church and isn’t leaving my hands anytime soon. I’ve played hundreds but not another like this one.

[@jaygallamore562]

I love the stories associated with old guitars. I have an early 70s LP Deluxe with a Cherry Burst finish. It too is a boat anchor. The bridge PU appears to have been changed out to a full size hum-bucker and a coil tap was added. These modifications probably detract from the value of a totally original one. It sounds and feels awesome and I don’t plan on selling it. I love old guitars with some miles in them.

[@realzok]

Yes Otis. I have a 1967 Epiphone solid body. Gibson bought them in 1968. Les Paul body. I am taking it to a Luthier soon. Needs some work. I played for 17 years. But then you know,life,kids. But,ready to start playing again in my older days. Good Luck!

[@jroobz]

Such a cool story! I've had wins and losses with gear, but it's all part of the journey. I snagged a Mesa mini rectifier last week for a steal.

[@justinwaddle5286]

Great video. You hit the nail on the head when you talk about imperfections and flaws, and how you embrace them. In 1987, was 15 years old- one night a friend and I found some scrap wood at a construction site, and made a guitar body. We knew NOTHING about guitar making, intonation etc. In 2017, I built my first REAL guitar, and in 2019 my 3rd. It is my main guitar I gig with. It was made from some scrap Sapele and Maple from a custom door shop. I'm not a trained luthier, and no- it's NOT perfect. But as you said, I can play around those imperfections and it has become an extension of my body. I can no longer play a 'factory' made guitar. I built it around my preferences, and most people who've played it may be polite and tell me how great it is, but their disdain is written on their faces. It's my imperfect guitar, and it belongs to me.

[@GaryArmstrongmacgh]

I got an American made Stratocaster from a pawn shop, 1982 vintage, in Fullerton, CA. They had just hung it up on the rack. I bought it with case for $350.00! Now you can't touch one like it for less than $1500.00-$2000.00. I was 22. Now I'm 58. I have played many gigs with it. I have many other guitars. But that one has been with me the longest.

[@davewestner]

Cool story, nice guitar, great tone and sweet sounding chords

[@scottkidwellmusic9175]

Thank you, Otis 🙏 The oldest guitar in my collection was my dad's mid-50s Stella Sundale. I don't play it too often, but it's the guitar I learned on. My high school choir/ guitar teacher told me if I could make the Stella sound good, I could make anything sound good. So here we are... Be good to you 🤍💛✌

[@R4lee444]

As a non-musician I appreciate your channel for your stories and presence. Thank you.

[@zellarecords6195]

I remember that guitar, that’s the one I gave you the chrome pick guard for. Cheers Otis!!

[@davedavid7061]

my best deal was 2 weeks ago. I bought a 2019 Fender Ultra Jazzmaster with case and candy for $1000. It looks like it has never been out of the case.

[@ernieb3626]

Wow what a great Story and Story teller . Man Otis your video just popped up and i'm sure glad it did. When I was in high school I sold my Encore les paul and Bought my buddys Ibanez that he just bought.. It was metalic pink to go with the hair band thing. We were 16 or 17. He paid 600 bucks and sold it to me for 300. I still have that guitar today. its a 1986 ish pro line and I will always have it. My taste has changes to my strat and les paul but I'll always keep it. Thanks again Otis. Oh and yea I do with I had kept the encore les paul. kind of a bummer but what r ya gona do

[@billytorney6336]

Awesome story man there's nothing like guitars& there's NOTHING like a Les Paul God bless buddy KEEP ROCKIN🎸🎸

[@carlbaumeister3439]

How cool & rare to have a LP with a natural finish & Bigsby! Looks and sounds great and original.

[@crilf5830]

Thanks dude! I have a 70/72 (serial numbers) LPC. I favor it even though someone installed emg pickups. They did such a great job I can’t bring myself to change them.