I Bought A Gibson

[@KDH]

Subscribe so you don’t miss the mods I’ll be doing to this. It’s gonna be cool!

[@75YBA]

Congratulations boss! I do fear for your lower back later on. After 16 years of Les Paul crushing my spine, I changed to a SG and Tele. Always the best! 👍😃🌎🌏🌍🇮🇪🇨🇦

[@MrKittles1123]

Excellent choice! I love my V and have had it since 2007. School of Rock was part of the desire for me as well, since I was at just the right age to be impressionable when it was released. For me, I was enamored with the classic white ‘67 reissue that was available at that time, but with the upcharge for that finish you got an ebony fretboard and it was totally worth it. The only mod I did to mine was installing a red Sanwa killswitch (inspired by Buckethead), but I’d love to do more in the future. Can’t wait to see what you do to yours! Congrats on the acquisition and I hope you enjoy it!

[@75YBA]

I’m stoked to see what pickups you drop in. I’m sure they’ll be a huge improvement.

[@traviesoarcefan3063]

I can't wait to see what you do to make that V a killer! I predict some serious shredding in that guitar's future! 💯👍

[@thomasharris7881]

I'm bummed out we didn't get to hear what Glen thought about the neck?

[@SpacemanXC]

Two Irish dudes in Canadian tuxedos, talking about American guitars. So much culture.

[@methanedirigible]

Yeah but you ever see two American dudes in Irish tuxedos talking about Canadian guitars? It’s no fun.

[@dw7704]

As a Canadian, I support others wearing our tuxedo

[@SpacemanXC]

@@methanedirigible True. I once threw up on myself after drinking Jameson and trying to tell someone that my Godin is cool. No one was amused.

[@RockNRoller66]

...guitars that came from Japan.

[@katanamaker]

the denims have to be the same wash for it to be a tuxedo, otherwise their just dressed like ranch hands.

[@lakfit.b8347]

the intro Troggly style was hilarious

[@srh361]

Actually it wasn't! As much as he tries to call out other channels and companies it came across in bad taste!

[@crazyturkturk1733]

@@srh361okay i can see your take for other vids, even though id argue its more video journalism than a call out. but how is this “calling out?” he made a lighthearted joke because he bought a gibson and trogly loves gibson. if anything its a respectful nod to him, calling this a call out is a little sensitive imo.

[@dw7704]

I was amused, I think Trogly has a sense of humour

[@srh361]

@@dw7704 has nothing to do with Trogly.

[@srh361]

@@crazyturkturk1733 I didn't he was "calling out" trogly, go back and reread my comment. I said the way KDH "calls out" other channels, it's about the way he chooses to make videos. I guess you don't understand.

[@SlimeyGuitarStrings]

Something about the "NO ROSEWOOD" made me laugh. It's like a a circus tent with a small little sign on the entrance that says "No clowns here" Scooby Doo style. Oh, better not go in there and look.

[@NoLegalPlunder]

A famous Flying V player you’re forgetting is the one and only Michael Schenker. I remember him telling a story where KK Downing bought the one he originally wanted.

[@infinidominion]

Jon Nodtveidt is also notable for being one of the strongest writers ever and he could do vocals at the same time

[@shorerocks]

THANK YOU - exactly my thoughts. I grew up with Michael Schenker, also the Scorpions. And both brothers are synonymous with playing a V.

[@dw7704]

Michael switched to Deans at one point, but he plays Gibsons as well

[@Hentarded]

Michael Schenker is arguably THE guy to make flying Vs synonymous with Heavy Metal. He wasn't the first person to play a V, but he definitely made it popular. Anyone who doesn't know him, he's a melodic genius with godlike vibrato. He's also a bit of a lunatic, but guitar wise was sensational. He was a massive influence to Hammett, Mustaine, Hatfield, Randy Rhoads, Slash just to name a few. He's the missing link between guitar playing in the early 70s and guitar playing in the late 70s/early 80s. Really doesn't get enough credit for his influence.

[@har234908234]

Yeah... Rudolph was the first one I saw playing one, but Lenny Kravitz in the "Are you gonna go my way" video.

[@WilliamHaisch]

"Players grade" Gibsons are awesome for "no guilt" modifications and customization!

[@221b-l3t]

So you're saying I need a second Gibson Flying V because mine is a special edition and I keep it mostly stock except pups. And I can't modify my Epiphone it's a Korina, I can't modify a 58 :) Well except pups, pots and tuners but that made it more original. I would love an old beat up Les Paul

[@HotelSeptember]

Your cutting technique with that Stanley knife is chaotic 🙈. Cut AWAY from you fingers, man! Love the Trogly reference

[@gianalfredo]

I came to comment on how uncomfortable I was with his use of the box cutter.

[@Talon18136]

Glad I’m not the only who noticed I kept expecting for bright red liquid to start showing up 😂

[@jono_young_music]

@@Talon18136life juice everywhere 🫣🫣😂

[@Metallex]

*Glenn Fricker has entered the chat* I have a 2006 Faded Cherry flying V and it's my absolute favourite guitar. Something about it just hits right. As a huge Michael Schenker and KK Downing fan I got my red V and never looked back. I've always loved the '67 layout, it just looks and feels right.

[@papa_pt]

​@InjectBleach-em9tggreat for scissoring

[@leehodge2415]

same, ive been looking for ages.

[@Vykk_Draygo]

@InjectBleach-em9tg Everything. @Metallex I have the same guitar. Absolutely love it.

[@BlazonStone]

Accept should have been shown in the history section, they were THE Flying V band in the mid 80s! They even had two burning Vs on their Restless And Wild album art :)

[@claudevieaul1465]

I have that album, bought way back when... It always amazed me somehow that you would do such a thing. Later on I learned from Wolf Hoffmann they'd actually used fake Vs 🤣🤣 But yes - Accept was, for me as well, the quintessential V band. Even though pretty much all the riffs of that album Wolf played on his favourite white Strat!! 😎👍

[@BlazonStone]

@@claudevieaul1465 Its the image that is important :D haha

[@claudevieaul1465]

​@@BlazonStone Definitely!! 🤣👍 It was pretty much all we had in the pre-internet days... 🤘

[@ricopaxton]

Nothing, like finally purchasing the guitar, you chase and need for years. Have fun, man!

[@thorpenator9148]

Congratulations. I have been gassing for a Gibson V for some time. KK Downing and Michael Schenker were a big influence on me.

[@judeiscool11]

YOU GAVE IN. HOW COULD YOU (i like gibson)

[@jasonlee8497]

You should try that Super 3 in the neck. The mid bump might do you well there.

[@rontron418]

The perfect combo KDH and Glen for all my guitar video needs!

[@Masterfighterx]

17:25 The bridge is supposed to flat on the top side, it's the saddles that follows that radius. It's what happens when you have the tailpiece decked so the strings rest on the bidge itself before going to the saddles, either top wrap or raise the tailpiece.

[@daisyquo3991]

This.

[@casanovafunkenstein5090]

The tailpiece is already top-wrapped.

[@Masterfighterx]

@@casanovafunkenstein5090 it's an almost 30 year old guitar, started out not being top wrapped, has been like that for a LONG time. My 20 year old ESP still has a dead flat bridge because the tailpiece wasn't decked so the strings were resting on the bridge.

[@mofomartianp]

Congratulations :) 2024 has been the year of Gibson for me as well. Never owned one before this year, but I have 2 SGs and 2 LPs now XD. Pre-owned, but in good condition, reasonably priced, and they're a joy to play. I finally understand, after all these years, why people like Gibson guitars so much.

[@timmackenzie8145]

I’ve always wanted, and still want, a V. Just like that one you have. So nice. Congratulations!!

[@GOS61]

Oh and by the way the pickup rings were added not to get the pickups higher but to stabilse the the pickups to stop them from "rocking" which is what they did !!

[@ERiCtheBuLL]

Definitely consider putting a Gibson 500T pickup in the bridge position. I have a 2001 Gibson '67 reissue V in white and I couldn't imagine it with any other pickup. Its perfect for it. Kluson also make some locking style replacement tuners that should drop right into your existing screw holes and headstock holes. And for a bridge replacement, I think TonePros would suit it well. Regardless of all that, looking forward to seeing the mods you make on this one.

[@PrettyRecords]

At around 17:25 you mention the "bridge is supposed to be curved" In my experience, some are and some aren't. Depends on the year and the factory making them. So I'd say that it hasn't "bent" out of shape, it was probably flat to begin with. It would probably snap before it bent! As I can't see how string pressure would flatten out a cast bridge.Perhaps some Gibson experts can chime in here 👍I agree it makes sense to have a slight curve, but a few bridges I've seen are simply flat, no curve.

[@miniaturefun-guy]

I love that the school of rock got you into guitars. For me it was Back to the Future.

[@fongy200]

Wow, you guys are lucky to be so young. When School of Rock was your inspiration to start playing. Mine was my dad. 1979 I had my first lesson. I was 7.

[@robinlawson701]

For me, Andy Powell and flying V, loved his playing for more than 50 years.

[@realrhino333]

It's nice to see someone "in the trenches" modifying a guitar. It's what we (eg: "the OLD guys") used to do way back when.....and we still do. Way to go KDH!

[@jefftucker201]

Love it, Great vid KDH.

[@RuthlessMojo]

Some cut and polish and a buffer will deal with most of those scratches. Replace the rusty screws so you don’t end up stripping the heads and give your switches and pots a spray of electrical contact cleaner. You should be good to go.

[@GROCK619]

Finally a true Gibson lover !! I love my 60 s standard Unburst..2022.. flawless

[@daniel_naaden]

bro i love trogly so much, this is an excellent impression and tribute! great video :D

[@MashaT22]

Congrats! You got a great one! Btw, you’re approaching 100k followers. Got plans?!

[@TheGalilee416]

Got USA Greeny October 2023 after crapping on Gibson for 30 + years and I love it. It’s all good 🤘

[@HarlanHarvey76]

1996 is my FAVORITE YEAR for anything. It was a wonderful time. I got my first official guitar in 1996! A tuxedo Strat. I love the Tuxedo V also. Black and White is the best color scheme ever. Congrats on the (old) new guitar. I never thought I'd be old. Us late model gen X'rs still can't figure out where the time went😢

[@mofomartianp]

The 90s were the last great decade, and the end of history for post WW2 western civilization.

[@mofomartianp]

90s were the last great decade.

[@221b-l3t]

I love my Flying Vs. For me it was KK Downing mostly. I got a cherry red 1958 layout, 67 body and headstock, my only Gibson and it's wonderful. Not the biggest fan of the 500T in the bridge but it definetly does it's thing. I've just moved more to blues but generally PAFs even for metal. Got an Epiphone 58 Korina and it's an old Korean made but I don't known what happened, if the guy who made it was super passionate or what but it is my most gorgeous guitar. Just perfect, fretjob perfect, fit and finish perfect, gorgeous Korina veneer on the solid Korina. I put Toneriders (AC2) and coil splits in mine and now it's the best sounding guitar, at least in my country. People constantly compliment it. Vs are just special. I don't understand the criticism for sitting down, I think every guitar except the Flying V is awkward sitting down, especially a Les Paul (which I do love) even a Strat and Tele have you holding the neck mostly horizontal which gives you that twisted wrist ergonomy. On a V you have the perfect 45°. Pickups a little further apart than the Les Paul, so a bit brighter on the bridge and a bit darker on the neck. There is no blues sound that comes close to a PAF style pup in the neck position on a V. Just ask Albert King! And with a proper set of bright alnico 2 PAFs the bridge is very awesome, not quite Telecaster bright but getting there. I wish Gibson and Epiphone had more models. So many Les Pauls by every manufacturer but classic symmetric shape Flying V not even Gibson have more than a handful for sale and they're expensive, despite a Les Paul being way harder to make it more than a Standard... I wish Epiphone would make 67s and despite having a perfect one I am lusting after the new Epiphone Korina V in coop with the custom shop and I've seen people compare them favourably. Flying Vs are the best. Followed by Telecaster, then Les Paul and SGs, then Superstrats and at the very bottom Strats. For me. If I had only two it would be a V and a Tele. Together they can rule the world. Definetly try putting some alnico 2 PAFs in the V. It just unlocks it. Burstbuckers or Toneriders! And trust me you can still make metal with those pups. Plenty of boosts, drives and screamers out there. While Ibsave for a the new Epiphone 58 I will build a 67 Vibrola V in cherry (I can't find sparkling burgundy nitro finish...). And no I'm not obsessed by guitars at all!!! I needed two Vs, two Les Pauls, a Strat a Tele an SG and an RG. How else would I decorate my walls!

[@i_____am_____realitybroski6421]

Did you guys go to Saxon priest and Uriah heep in Dublin? gig of the century

[@KDH]

I did!

[@markbois1713]

Nice guitar, it will be better when you set it up for you. Had a 78 ? Silverburst, but the post for the ABR 1 sunk into the body, so I got rid of it. Nowadays, I would have fixed it myself. One of many I wish I kept! Have a great day, gentlemen.

[@shannonfamily]

Loved the intro!

[@obsidianmetalofficial717]

Welcome to the Flying V club! If that neck pickup was sunken in, it's probably the screw and/or spring that fell through when adjusting. It should be a Gibson 496R which sounds pretty good as a lead. This guitar originally came with a Gibson 500T for the bridge, I would try to track one down if you haven't tried it - one of the most overlooked metal pickups, tons of gain saturation and tight low end. I have EMG 81 and Duncan JB loaded guitars, but I still choose my V with the Gibson 500T for rhythm tracking whenever possible.

[@barryb90]

I bought a cherry one in Jimi's at Christmas. The neck just fits my hand like a glove. I love it.

[@captainashcam]

Don’t forget Jim Martin from Faith No More, always played a black Flying V on tour.

[@Vykk_Draygo]

My first electric guitar was a Flying V. But I got it in cherry. Almost 20 years later, and I still love that guitar as much as the day I bought it.

[@zigzagrz]

Congrats on the V. I recently got a designer flying V with the dirty finger pups very cheap and geeked out like you did when i got mine

[@shawnbell6392]

You bought a Gibson.......I'll send a sympathy card. That aside I am glad you are happy. I am aspiring to find a V but a rear routed one and not a Gibson. I enjoy hearing your playing and I hope you rock out with this guitar!

[@rexnavarro2918]

Flying Vs ROCK! also WD-40 on a soft rag will get the sticker adhesive off the body

[@carlthomas99]

I own the same year V. My tone pot was replaced and I have 500T & 496R pickups. I love my V.

[@traviesoarcefan3063]

I bet that baby screams! 👍

[@NicKenMic]

LOVE THE TROGLY BIT

[@GMSlash]

"Someone's been in this V before. Many times even." 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@southernpanda33]

15:02 try Zippo lighter fluid or, if you can get your hands on some, NAPTHA. It’ll take the gunk off and shouldn’t damage the finish.

[@pauln6803]

I'd be concerned about any petrochemical solvent around a cellulose finish. A quick wipe over might not damage the finish if allowed to evaporate quickly, but cellulose isn't known for its resilience. However, an abrasive polish and some elbow grease will clean any kind of paint or lacquer. Naptha (known as white spirit in UK and Ireland) is plenty common in DIY stores, and is the go to solvent for cleaning up unfinished fretboards before oiling.

[@iNDERUdmg]

Nice. After my starter guitar, my first "real" guitar was a second hand '80s Gibson Flying V - dark red with a black pickguard. Got it when I was 16 and still have it and play it today (over 20 years later).

[@doc_matter]

It's honestly really nice to see you including your younger brother in these videos lately ❤

[@SBanas]

IMHO 90s Gibson are the best bang for a buck You can get right now. Happy NGD man!

[@michael1]

I always put "NO COCAINE" on my drug shipments too. Because that's going to work.

[@brians1793]

This is a guitar that's always stood out to me too, but me being 38 I was older when School of Rock came out, so I mostly remember Kirk Hammett using it and him being my idol as a young guitarist for years. Would still love to have one of these but doubt I ever will, even the reissues are so expensive lol. Maybe I can get a chance to play one some day.

[@HatchA_Makes...]

I've always loved the '67 reissue aesthetic (that pointier headstock with the massive trussrod cover)! I love the control layout and pickguard design. I'll get around to making my own one day soon.

[@davelewis4215]

Already looking forward to the next instalment of K&G in the garden upgrade video👍🍺

[@alioth2021]

I was born in 89 and I feel as young as ever. 96 isn't old at all, Glen!

[@horrifiedrancor]

I love Vs - just love 'em. They hang on you just right, and you have more direct access to the neck, as there is no upper horn in the way. I have three Vs - two "round horns" and a pointy V. None of them are a Gibson. I wouldn't mind having a Gibson V, but as long as people keep asking exorbitant amounts, they can keep 'em.

[@alangreenway6695]

I own a lefty 2000’s Gibson V. It’s a fun guitar, but my one big gripe with it is if you have to fiddle with the Jack or Switch or any of the electronics, you have to remove all the strings because the bridge sits over the pickguard.

[@Taiteilijajenqvist]

A black pickguard would look really good on that... Since the current one is already cracked.

[@leehodge2415]

me too with the v.... always loved them. i have 4 proper 90's guitars that i love, each made in japan, 90's was special era to me. my fav is my mim 93 strat with a german floyd rose. im sure it didnt ship that way. $100 in a pawn shop. 30hours later, its gold, complete with the poly flaked completely off the fretboard. i finished the job with a ss refret. cheers scorpions rhythm player had a white/black one.

[@trevorsneath4665]

You can get the sticker glue off easily enough without damaging the finish, which will make it look better.

[@bluetopguitar1104]

I have a 2008 faded V that I like a lot. I swapped some dimarzio humbuckers with the pickups it came with. The stock pickups sounded ok clean but when distorted there was no way to clean it up went you turned the volume down on a distorted amp. Plays great, I love the access to the top of the neck.

[@MrKillermatty]

I've never been a big Gibson player however someone I know is selling a 1980 goldtop les paul, leant it to me for a couple of weeks and I fell in love with it. Thankfully he's put it aside for when I can afford to buy it off him

[@stockholm1752]

Congratulations on your vintage Gibson “Spud Lab” Flying V ! Definitely cool. Looking forward to seeing the mods. *S☠🎸R*

[@johnbernhardtsen3008]

I tried a flying v with Seymour Duncans in it back in 2008, dang it sounded like pure Rock!

[@thomasharris7881]

If you're going to change the pick ups, id take a look at upgrading the wiring too, depending on what you want to go for, I doubt you're thinking of putting vintage voiced PAFs on it but Gibson does a thing called 50's wiring that changes how the tone and volume controls interact and gives you a treble bleed. New wiring can make an old set of pick ups sound new, just worth a think about anyway.

[@GOS61]

Dear KDH - I bought my first flying V in 1980 - and worked in a bakery for it - working night shift- a bit like Kirk Hammet flipping burgers/and washing dishes

[@TJJJJJJJJJJJ]

@ 13:16 if you ever need to take a pick guard off, when putting the screws back on sit them on the hole 🕳️ then gently turn them the wrong way, you’ll feel the screw sink into the existing thread then just tighten as normal and you’ll do zero damage to the wood threads

[@stug5041]

I’d love to see a before and after sound demo before you mod it! I have the Super 3 in one of my guitars and I love it, but a) it’s in there as the guitar naturally had a bright sound and lacks mids and b) I do acknowledge it’s quite different than most high output pups on the market and does require me to adjust my amps a bit.

[@DildoBangings]

The Trogly intro was funny haha 😂 😂

[@JasonWharton82]

Recently got a black ‘99 SG in a similar shape with loads changed on it, it was all the changes and the condition that really made me want it.

[@John-cw4no]

I love when John Jorgenson said he got the Elton John gig he bought a white V for it...didnt even haggle

[@chefbanjo8139]

I too am a 96 model, and I feel vintage as well.

[@chefbanjo8139]

@InjectBleach-em9tg Except you, apparently

[@brst808]

You guys are a great double act. I would love to hear the bridge pickup before and after

[@richardclark.]

that guitar has been reliced in the correct way. its a beautiful animal. congrats!

[@FleshOnGear]

In 2004 I stumbled upon a used 2002 Faded Flying V, with ebony board and crescent moon inlays. V’s had never been on my radar before, it just felt right. The best $450 I ever spent - it’s still my main guitar 20 years later.

[@BloodyVagabond]

Gabba gabba, we accept you, we accept you, one of us!

[@MrJakeTerror]

As an owner of a white V, I kind of like the idea of it becoming Banana Yellow. If that happens, maybe I'll get the pickguard swapped for a black one to go with it like a Telecaster or Les Paul Special TV Yellow.

[@75YBA]

Sir, you have excellent taste. 👍😃

[@adiohead]

Congrats on the Gibbo. I always think of Lenny Kravitz 'Are you gonna go my way' when I see one.

[@johnelcanrab2114]

​@InjectBleach-em9tghe does. Hope you have a better day now you've got that out of your system.

[@Gary-xm6gc]

Definitely your best intro.😅

[@Germs19]

I remember buying an issue of guitar world when they still came with physical discs. There was a lesson from Kirk Hammet teaching master of puppets, and he was playing a flying v. I knew i needed one ever since. I brought a 99 wine red 67 reissue a few years back and i love it. It's definitely one if my bucket list guitars and I'll never part with it.

[@pat5882]

Should have cued up the Trogly outro theme after the bye-bye.

[@richardclark.]

actually the 345 that Marty played in BTTF was not even made until 3 years after the movie was set.

[@thejakefromstatefarm6768]

I subscribed a long time ago. I have the same V. Mine is stock though. I love mine. Unless im sitting down then it impossible to play but standing up it’s great. It is a beast.

[@GuyNarnarian]

You could have just gotten an ESP or Jackson Randy Rhoads style V. I love the Explorer shape, that would be my guilty pleasure guitar purchase.

[@nicolasbeaudry6158]

Love it mate , I have an Epiphone Korean a older one and it’s light and plays like a charm❤❤❤

[@Nightmerica]

The Trogly opening was amazing. Bravo. Cut away from your hands, though, not toward them.

[@Mar33322]

Have a mid 90's Gibson V and Explorer and they are the best guitars I own. Far from excellent condition but they sound and play great. IMO mid 90's Gibson's have some built in magic.

[@TheWelhaven]

I played a black 1994 Flying V for 23 years. I did sell it, but I bought a white 1995-model instead. That’s the most iconic colour for me. For a short while I owned a 2012-model, but it felt all wrong.

[@williamhiles7404]

Congratulations. I have my '60 LP, my '50 ES-125, and I'll soon be buying another. There is no other Guitar. The '60 is worth too much to take on the road, so I'll get another. Don't get any ideas folks, it's kept in a temp/humidity controlled walk-in fireproof safe, so......Rock On!!! LedHed Pb 207.20 🎶 🎸 🎹

[@OasisWTS]

A Troglodytes ref & a Justin Hawkins piss by Glen 😅 and then to top it off a double in sync " bye bye " 😅😅 with baseball cap it getting so Wayne's Worldy. Fcukin love❤ it.

[@Anson120]

Man , I got lucky buying my two SGs new. I have a 2011 and a 2002 ,and they came perfect. I wish Gibson would focus their attention to guitars and not merch and marketing.

[@chaipup7045]

Dave Davies was playing the V back in the mid-sixties. I have the Dave Mustaine V and it's a great guitar. Hocky stick headstock and the nearest volume control is wired to the neck pickup, not the bridge - pretty handy.

[@MuscleCarLover]

There are so many previous mods done to that V that it doesn't matter what you do to it. Might as well just do whatever the hell you want and have fun with it

[@themadist2245]

The Nashville bridge is supposed to be flat across the top. The saddles take care of the radius.

[@m.t.pokkets86]

I subbed when you put out your first Rob Chapman video. At the time you have been at around 10k subs, now we are getting close to 100k 😎

[@13aphomet]

Had a guitar almost exactly like this and loved it!! I sold it like a dummy tho and it sits as my #2 biggest gear regret ever! Nice find. Looks killer!!

[@stevenbrown9495]

Kelan, My 95 model has/had a completely flat tune-o-matic, with different height string inserts to get the correct radius with the fretboard!

[@kiezersosay49]

You might not be ready for the V, but your kids are gonna love it...

[@sid35gb]

Nice mods hmm I’d definitely replace the collapsed bridge with an oem part, replace the bridge pickup with an iron gear rolling mill or an appropriate Gibson pickup, the wiring I would go traditional with an Orange drop and wire the middle setting out of phase like Peter Green/ BB King add a couple of push pulls to do series/parallel and a blow switch ( bypass everything straight to amp) Tuners I would go hipshot locking tuners or any tuners the same shape as originals but in metal that have a smooth action and are locking, although for me locking is a lower priority with looks and smooth action being more important. As for knobs speed knobs over the old reflector ones. And if you really want to go to mod town fit a speedometer because you play so fast 😂

[@aliengrey6052]

Welcome to the club.

[@CagedPaps]

I've definitely bought guitars based on films. I'm a bit older than the pair of you but after a few beers in Jan 2019, I bought the frost Silver Sky... Because it reminded me of Wayne's World 'excalibur'. Why didn't I just buy a 62 strat? See the beer comment. I also picked up an 80s made in Japan (Fujigen) Ibanzes, not the exact same model but very similar to Marty McFly's he plays during the audtion with Huey Lewis as the teacher (you're just oo darn loud). The vintage ones add to it I think, it feels more like you're really playing from that era.