John Sykes 1959 Les Paul Burst copy [painting and relic process]

[@AizatHaris]

RIP John Sykes :”(

[@eugenscobioala]

He was an inspiration for me. RIP John

[@dakotawinters]

This is nuts, the European Murphy Lab. Extremely thorough videos, I have become addicted to your channel. This is what KZbin was made for, a real hidden gem. Just holy shit, blown away. Thank you for doing what you do.

[@JONNIE_ROCKER]

R.I.P John Sykes

[@johnp75]

Now that's what you call a Custom Shop Les Paul. Amazing work.

[@8BombCustom]

@@johnp75 Thank you

[@flapjack413]

And yet another masterpiece from the best channel on all of KZbin! Impeccable eye for detail, as always!

[@8BombCustom]

@@flapjack413 Thank you for your kind words

[@alexmircica1186]

You are a master craftsman my friend. Hope John likes it. I am sure he will.

[@8BombCustom]

@@alexmircica1186 thank you

[@LeonTodd]

Been waiting for this one - A grade work as always!

[@8BombCustom]

@@LeonTodd thank you

[@theberryfx5986]

Unbelievable , I want one !!

[@JONNIE_ROCKER]

Favorite guitarist, and favorite guitar maker, 👍👍🍺

[@8BombCustom]

@@JONNIE_ROCKER Thank you for your kind words

[@Murphy_R9]

R.I.P John Sykes 1959-2025😢

[@ed4008]

Love your guitars, always so beautifully made !!!

[@8BombCustom]

@@ed4008 thank you

[@marknielson2099]

Great job! Amazed at your work!

[@8BombCustom]

@@marknielson2099 thank you

[@MichaelSorensen-bl3ec]

Inspirational! You do great work indeed.

[@8BombCustom]

@@MichaelSorensen-bl3ec Thank you

[@SJ.71]

Amazing project!

[@8BombCustom]

@@SJ.71 Thank you

[@MrLespaul2000]

Absolutely stunning guitar Sir, sounds great too. cheers from the UK.

[@8BombCustom]

@@MrLespaul2000 thank you

[@andressierra2167]

Outstanding work!

[@8BombCustom]

@@andressierra2167 thank you

[@ness4474]

Another masterpiece. Great work my friend.

[@8BombCustom]

@@ness4474 thank you

[@rafaelmartinez1917]

You are amazing at what you do Sir, pretty good indeed!

[@8BombCustom]

@@rafaelmartinez1917 thank you for your kind words

[@kevingates503]

This channel is awesome!!!

[@8BombCustom]

@@kevingates503 Thank you

[@paulevans-b2j]

Awesome work 👍🏼

[@8BombCustom]

Thank you

[@immanuelcarretero103]

you are awesome!!!! I love your work, I'm from the Philippines!

[@8BombCustom]

@@immanuelcarretero103 thank you my friend

[@JammerhakenTV]

DOCTOR NITRO at his best, wow, wow, bravo, your craftsmenship is beyond this world...i would kill for a les paul made by you sir, i admire your art deeply !!!1!

[@8BombCustom]

@@JammerhakenTV Thank you my friend 😊

[@hotrock513]

always chilling when watching your work!

[@8BombCustom]

@@hotrock513 Thank you

[@seangrexa]

Well I have been watching for around 2 years now. I have been building guitars for around 30 years and never really tried the relic process even though I have always sprayed nitro. Wish we could get these products in the USA (nitro without plasticisers) as I have been using Mohawk products as of late, and used to use Stew mac. I tried the Oxford "old recipe" nitro and did not find it to be a quality product (much blushing). Anyways just wanted to send my utmost respect for your art. It is very inspirational and one day hope to play one of your works and maybe pick up a set of pickups. Sean in Philadelphia PA USA.

[@tokk3n-hj4xg]

A work of art.

[@8BombCustom]

@@tokk3n-hj4xg Thank you

[@CarstenGoeke]

Awesome work Alex as always... greetz ✌🏻

[@8BombCustom]

@@CarstenGoeke Thank you my friend 😊

[@takamushinagamoto5086]

...this is what Gibson ought to be !!!

[@robertbruce1482]

Wow, Great job,, Thanks PEACE

[@jonharpster4297]

Awesome!would love to have one

[@k.t.5864]

LOOKS AND SOUNDS BEAUTIFUL.

[@8BombCustom]

@@k.t.5864 thank you

[@ericdorsey2262]

And sadly he's gone. Tell me John got to see the LPs you made for him? ur work is incredible

[@8BombCustom]

@@ericdorsey2262 Yes. I have make for him 3 guitars. The first on he got and he loved it.

[@pcooper3559]

​@8BombCustom I hope it is returned to you one day you made him happy. RIP John 💔

[@8BombCustom]

@pcooper3559 🙏🙏🙏

[@MrMaxie83]

Awesome!

[@8BombCustom]

@@MrMaxie83 thank you

[@REM1956]

Such fantastic detail and workmanship. How many hours of actual work goes into each of these beauties? I get so much enjoyment watching you work. Thanks for allowing us to look over your shoulder.

[@8BombCustom]

@@REM1956 thank you

[@yaron1998]

Amazing work! Does the freezer technique mess with the frets ? Any leveling needed after freezing ? And also the glue from the neck joint ? Thanks a lot

[@paternuin]

you are the only one that gets the buckle wear right

[@ViPertceff]

Awesome job, gorgeous sound! Which model is this copy made from?

[@nordland2235]

Wish I could afford one like that.

[@reptilianblues]

Do you level sand or straight to buff?

[@omnitheory]

EXCELLENT work! What are you using to color the fret marker?

[@8BombCustom]

Thank you. You will find about all the materials that I use and about all the nuances of working with them on my Patreon in the Maker level www.patreon.com/8bombcustom

[@Headbutter-Lettuce90]

Does this one have a thick neck?

[@8BombCustom]

@@Headbutter-Lettuce90 it's 59 profile

[@lbayani7999]

Как всегда очень шикарно! Такая точная и скрупулезная работа, что понимаешь как это сложно.

[@trilogyopus]

Hello there. Excuse me if you you have already explained, but what is the idea and the meaning behind the name of your channel?

[@sergiiantonov565]

Отлично. Есть два вопроса. Гибсон тебе еще не отправляли письма с угрозами? И Что это у тебя на струнах прикреплена за коробка на гитаре, на стене?

[@8BombCustom]

@@sergiiantonov565 С юристами Гибсон я общаюсь ужк третий год. Они меня немного корректируют в плане использования патентов в соцсетях. В остальном все норм. Девайс на струнах называется ToneRite. Для вибрационного разыгрывания инструмента. На новых гитарах дает очень значительный эффект.

[@soundpainter2590]

Incredible !! The Sykes 59' LP Looks Allmost identical to my own. ( In Aproximitately 1979) I was 16/17, Gigging a LOT { Sooo many ROCK Club's . Not anymore. & Discovered a store that had "Old Les Paul's " the length of the Right side, & "Old" Various Fenders on the Left wall @ that time I had Newer Japanese I THAUGHT were Great ! & a Brand New 79 Strat. ( NO WONDER it was immediately Traded in ) The WORST Year EVER ! Which I traded a beat up OLD Maple neck for !! ( I didn't "Know" ) Until I played 50's LP' & Strats. Behind his desk he ALLWAYS had 3 59's & D' angelico's ect. "Burst" Were '$1500. 50's Goldtops were $500. to $750. ! This Of course was WAY Before NET & ANYTHING related to "Vintage" Guitars. I became Obsessed with going to Pawn shops, which ( Some) had many "Old "Gibsons & Fenders. & Take them to ( That Old Guitar guy) & Trade those for a 50' Something... & he ALLWAYS Said.. yeah.. Those & $100. ! ! I sold that guitar that looks like (Sykes Twin) To a friend who became Ultra wealthy. I saw him @ a clothes store about 8 months ago & he said, you know... I still have that guitar you sold me. " I know you love that thing " I'll sell it back to you for $1 more than you sold it to me for.... !!! Ahhhh ¿¿¿ NO WAY !! OK. So After all these years I can't believe it !! ( &, It's PURE MAGIC ) Sorry for the long text. But I'm still Exited ! Now I will forever call him "Santa Claus" Ooh. He made me PROMISE to never sell it. (( Of course not !! It's a Miracle from GOD Himself !! Neither of us live within many hundreds of miles of that store !!!

[@8BombCustom]

@@soundpainter2590 Thank you for your awesome story 🙏

[@alexintrovert9489]

Привет! Люблю твои видео, очень интересный процесс! Удачи тебе!

[@8BombCustom]

@@alexintrovert9489 спасибо

[@giedriusmiestietis2357]

Kopijuoti visi moka ir gali. Ar tai teisėta ir verta tokius žmones gerbti? O gal jis turi licensiją kopijuoti?

[@edgarruizmelendez447]

Me gusta mucho el Relic

[@8BombCustom]

@@edgarruizmelendez447 Gracias

[@KiruxaBorecVolnik]

классно получилось, как и всегда

[@8BombCustom]

@@KiruxaBorecVolnik спасибо

[@dalepiwek]

🤘🤘

[@Rantila718]

I love your show ,I love watching the whole process, but one thing bothered me that you said.. that you keep all the best Guitars for yourself so that means no one will ever get anything more than a second rate guitar from you. Nobody can get a first class guitar so why would they do business with you other than having you paint their guitars for them.?

[@enickma]

Agree 100%

[@GeetarRenovations-u5z]

To play Devil's advocate here: some guitars find their owner, and one the creator may not love could be spot on for another player. But I certainly would understand where your comment is based. I try to create the guitar that I would covet when I do my conversions.

[@onebradley3502]

I’d gladly take one he didn’t like as much haha

[@bigdavedave9865]

From what I can see nothing he does is second rate 👌

[@8BombCustom]

@@Rantila718 I will explain again. I do not make guitars to order, only in rare cases. I make each project for myself and I like it that way. This means that each of my projects receives maximum attention from the very beginning. Starting with the selection of wood. I do not do this for someone else but for myself. Naturally, each guitar is different from another. The one that I like the most according to my sound preferences, I keep for myself, and the previous number 1 goes on sale. This does not mean that it is better or worse. I do not like to own many guitars. It is not for me what. I keep some guitars for myself for some time and test their behavior and maturation. It was like this with Sophie Burst, Stephanie Burst and Dojlin. But this way I have the opportunity to compare my different projects with the original vintage 59 and move forward. In any case, each of my projects finds its new owner. But by and large, I am not interested in making guitars to order, since this is no longer creativity but just a craft. What happened to those who make guitars on an assembly line? cheapening, marginality, show-off. A musical instrument has been turned into furniture or a fashion accessory that has nothing in common with a musical instrument. In most guitar shops you will not find a single musical instrument. Only well-painted colored pieces of grade 2 wood.

[@dieterschanzerbschonsmrics3528]

Hmmmmm so because he was sick presumably he didn’t buy it so you kept it? I will buy it

[@8BombCustom]

@@dieterschanzerbschonsmrics3528 no. He buy another one.

[@angustate1829]

Its like the old joke: Gibson only made 1,500 sunburst les pauls in '59 and there are only 3,000 still in existence today. If someone of this level of skilled craftsmanship really wanted to make a counterfeit burst, all the way down to stamping an original serial number, how would you know the difference? *I'm not suggesting that Dr. Nitro attempts to pass his works off as genuine artifacts*

[@8BombCustom]

@@angustate1829 Any self-respecting luthier puts his own markers that distinguish his work from the original. The same technique is accepted in artistic restoration.

[@hongiljdon]

А когда его знаменитую 70х?)

[@8BombCustom]

Все ещк жду детальных фото от Джона. Он очень консервативен в плане использования сиартфона, так что снять должен его сын, который работает оператором, но на Гаваях. Ждем.

[@hongiljdon]

@ вауууу

[@rampman8940]

Tom, learn from this

[@davidbaron8330]

I love Sykes, but he hasn't played guitar in 20+ years, so why does he need these?

[@bradmatz4150]

Why do u idiots take a brand new guitar and destroy it?? I’ll never understand it…

[@nordland2235]

Why do you intentionally scar up such a beautifull guitar ?

[@stevesuv]

Dude it is old wood, the wiring harness, and the pickups. You can not duplicate those things. Sorry.

[@ВиталийАндреев-ш6ш]

Переход на английский язык - первый шаг к гомосексуализму. Ты пройдешь этот путь!