My 1958 Gibson Les Paul is.. BACK! It's Unbelievable.

I can't believe it..
Part 1 - Unboxing from Goodwill: • I Bought a 1950s Les P...
Part 2 - Authenticating the Guitar: • Authenticating the 195...
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1959 Sunburst Stratocaster
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1958 Gibson Les Paul
1961 Olympic White Stratocaster
1964 Gibson Firebird I
1965 Gibson Dove
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1965 Super Reverb
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1969 Dual Showman

[@RobertBakerGuitar]

Man what a special guitar. Make the walls shake buddy.

[@cartermartin2887]

Damn 😩😳

[@MatthewScottmusic]

I'm working on it, Robert. Thanks very much.

[@benmorris118]

Ahhh, I see what you did there

[@rsplatpc]

This guitar single handedly ruined Goodwill guitar auctions for EVERYONE but Matthew

[@gueritaramirez1339]

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[@SharpByCoop]

The NEXT most important aspect beyond restoring this guitar is: "Who is the unknown legend who played it?" Their soul is making us smile.

[@jimc6687]

This is nearly identical to a "T" to the guitar my buddy's dad purchased for his his other son returning from the Vietnam War...........as a surprise for him.............but his son never made it home and the dad in all his grief hung the classic instrument on his son's bedroom wall. This son obviously loved music and guitar and at the time (early 70s) this was his son's dream guitar that his coalminer father saved up pennies to buy (probably $200-300 back in the day). What a sad yet moving tribute. I often thought of writing a story about this experience but Matthew here and his obvious admiration for this very classic instrument brings back positive memories to this poor father's grief. Thanks!! Jim C.

[@ryanparker6165]

I appreciated you sharing this sir, genuinely.

[@MatthewScottmusic]

Jim, thanks for sharing your story that deserves to be told.

[@bradpoole400]

That's a sad but powerful story, especially to me and anyone else that has lost a guitar playing Son. Tears in my eyes. The Vietnam War was my era but I didn't have to go. I knew many that did. I've reflected on it many times and have reached the conclusion that it was a total waste. Young men let down by their government.

[@soyounoat2814]

That old wood with those old pickups.... It sings, cries, rejoices, howls and moans like a magnificent creature.

[@timnewman1172]

There is a reason those frets were wore down to the wood, glad you brought another one back to life!

[@dnett57]

Exactly! Only guitars with the very best tone get played that much!

[@leemaples1806]

If that guitar could talk you`d have to cover your kids ears i think. but that restore work. wow, masterful job. only thing i can tell, by listening, is those new frets make it sound a tad bright but, you can dial in the proper tone simple enough.

[@nocturnalferalguitarist]

I regret I only have one👍 for your comment

[@BeesWaxMinder]

been DESPERATE to hear the latest on this!!

[@XjAmMaN2390X]

That LP straight into the Bassman is one of the best blues tones I've ever heard - super warm bass with SO much top end clarity

[@andrewsmith7543]

Do we know it's going through the Bassman?

[@XjAmMaN2390X]

@@andrewsmith7543 yeah, he said so in the video

[@andrewsmith7543]

@@XjAmMaN2390X Thanks!

[@MatthewScottmusic]

Thank you🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@Outdoorshuntingshooting]

Yeah man, giving me chills.

[@englandexpects2056]

For anyone watching this with some cheap guitar, fear not! Keep playing, the worse the action the better you will be when you get a nice guitar. NEVER envy another musicians guitar or feel bad because your is worth less than $100. Some of the greatest songs were written on battered acoustics.

[@dkijc]

hahha love the truth bomb :D

[@chrisbardolph264]

And if you dig the p90 sound but don’t want to drop a lot of dough, try some cheapo p90s. There are some unlikely gems out there.

[@seancoyote]

Like the story of Prince and his Hohner Madcat.

[@ms1535]

I absolutely love the sound of P-90’s. Great for hard rock and wonderful sustain. Can be warm or a sharp thunderous overdrive. The bridge pup just growls like it has a built in Tube Screamer. I love them. I have guitars with humbuckers and PAF’s. But I always end up grabbing a light P-90 guitar.

[@qua7771]

Reminds me of when I was young, and had no money. I had a guitar that was just playable, but it was mine.

[@Riffme81]

By the expression on your face it would be fair to say she's a keeper.

[@ericbgordon1575]

"I'm not a Les Paul guy", he says as he's busy wiping the floor with the rest of us every note he plays. Glad it was a successful rehabilitation.

[@robpodd1376]

So glad for you ! Now you can enjoy it and have the joy of owning a 58’ Les Frinkin’ Paul !! Hale Yea ! Good for you.

[@philfrank5601]

He's a Slide Guy, that much is apparent!! Wow!

[@Plowguitarist]

Dude has soul without a doubt !! Did everyone else feel that too??

[@ericbgordon1575]

I would check my pulse if I watched this video and didn't feel it, @@Plowguitarist.

[@carlbaumeister3439]

Better late than never. And the LP Special is sort of cooler than the “regular” LP, and one that goes back to its origins is amazing!

[@zachlindley1145]

Its stuff like this that just proves to me time and time again that this is the best KZbin channel on guitars. Such appreciation and care for vintage equipment. And absolutely fantastic playing to match.

[@dangitdan9938]

Watching this guitar get a second life makes me feel like I’m watching one of those abandoned puppy videos where the mangy mutt turns into an awesome doggy and gets a new home. ☺️

[@MatthewScottmusic]

Mangy mut accurately describes this guitar lol.

[@ShockingPikachu]

@@MatthewScottmusic Be a pre cool nickname for them. The old mutt. She may be out of its prime but their bark is still as powerful!

[@ChrisBuckGuitar]

So pleased for you mate! Absolutely killer 🙌🏻

[@_Diego_]

It sounds so good! I think it would be a killer idea if he played a riff from every decade its been alive for to break it in! :)

[@carlbaumeister3439]

Chris, it sounds a bit like that amazing LP authentic 50s gold top of yours, the one with P-90s, which is one of the greatest tones I’ve ever heard.

[@ChrisBuckGuitar]

@@carlbaumeister3439 Oh, man. That’s not mine sadly. It belong(ed) to a shop in Frances. Long sold unfortunately 😢

[@porchestra]

That is undeniably one of the sweetest guitars in your collection, Matt. The Vintage Guitar Gods are beaming with joy for bringing this thing back from the dead.

[@MatthewScottmusic]

Thanks Chris. I've always enjoyed watching you play those vintage LPs.

[@terrybanks5063]

acoustically that rings like a bell, what a piece you got there. well done mate

[@ProSimex84]

Thats the attraction of old wood.

[@terrybanks5063]

@@ProSimex84 yea man youre right, i got a nearly 100 year old paramount archtop and nothing has come close for me yet for tone.

[@MatthewScottmusic]

Thanks. I could immediately notice that as well.

[@Jamison_IO]

5:20 - what it sounds like to hear 60+ years of being cooped up suddenly given a wide open space to breathe, stretch, and growl. What an amazing sound.

[@1stVeo]

Theres nothing more pleasing than playing dynamically with P90s, we need longer jams in your videos!

[@kentpierce9910]

Guitars. The older and skankier they look the better they are. Absolutely nailed it.

[@big_bicep_bill7594]

That is very true. Generally, the better playing ones get played more Than the badly playing ones. And because of that they wear and tear and get that beautiful worn patina.

[@fredfabris7187]

I wasn’t a tele guy till I owned one. I then wasn’t a LP guy till I owned one😎

[@blairdrummond5043]

Same, I was NEVER a strat guy until I bought one almost impulsively once, and now I’m in love, haha

[@madaxe79]

I bought a les paul when I was 20... hated it, sold it 3 years later, eventually played one 20 years later and fell in love... I guess it an age thing...

[@jessebrigden2920]

@@blairdrummond5043 I was the opposite. I was a strat guy until I owned several and couldn't get along with any of them. Now I'm a tele guy and a Les Paul guy. Who knew?

[@fredfabris7187]

I’ve tried owning several strats Ended up trading them all away... just couldn’t get happy with them no matter the pick up combo.

[@madaxe79]

@@fredfabris7187 yeah I’m not a strat fan, the volume knob is in the way, constantly turning it down accidentally

[@JNMAC666]

That brought a tear to my eye. For real. So happy to see the old girl moving on in a new phase of life. Sounds amazing!

[@smoggo1981]

I love your enthusiasm bro, your voice trembling ever so slightly when you saw those pots, the eyes flashing when you fired her up. She deserved a second life and you’ve worked a miracle for her. Epic, beautiful job, Bravo!

[@outerbanks854]

Never have I so enjoyed feeling envious before...

[@marylopiccolo6336]

I’m with everyone else on the wait for this vid. So much soul in that old girl did not disappoint. Love the channel ❤️

[@adamjclaus]

It's cool to see how in awe you are of this guitar and how much it means to you. Great stuff. I'm so happy that this instrument gets to live on thanks to you and everyone else who put so much care in bringing it back to life.

[@mikoyle]

I’m not into guitars but it’s been great observing this journey. I appreciate your passion and the clear way you express yourself . Excited to see what’s next.

[@mycroftholmes7003]

dont ever sell this. ever. ever. ever.

[@MatthewScottmusic]

I don't think that will be an option.

[@canaanlawrence7351]

My God that thing sounds special. Maybe my favorite tone you’ve ever had on the channel right here.

[@bldlightpainting]

Beautiful instrument man! You are truly blessed. God is good, all the time.

[@SkeetGeedler]

Everything about the guitar and repairs are perfect. I love that it's been well-loved and actually played. The neck repair is excellent.

[@paulsimmons5726]

That guitar sounded good when you initially strummed it acoustically, a good sign. However, when I heard electricity running through it, Holy Smokes! Yeah, Keef or Ronnie will be calling you soon, LOL! That's a keeper, period! (Your slide outro sounded so good!)

[@maclean525]

Just imagine what that guitar has been through in the last 60+ years. Good on you for bringing it back to life. The mojo on that thing is beyond measure.

[@dorling91]

The nicest sounding Les Paul I’ve ever heard. It’s unreal... A insane job done

[@riverfallscory]

Absolutely fantastic. I’m all in and eager to hear a lot more of that guitar. The body and tone of the sound that comes off that thing is unbelievable. You are right on what that guitar needs to sound like. I’m so happy it turned out the way that it did.

[@eyedunno8462]

Unpopular opinion: a mahogany slab-body with P90s is perhaps the greatest, most versitile tone machine of all time

[@timnewman1172]

Unpopular? Maybe... Factual? Hell yeah! Juniors & Specials with P-90's have a singing quality that even Les Paul can't match... go watch Leslie West's performance from Woodstock!

[@obiwanjustpeekinginonya]

@@timnewman1172 just went and watched it, that’s a sweet tone. Super smooth but with enough distortion to give some supreme feel and drive.

[@wonicles]

Umm, one of the greatest guitars I ever made is a junior clone with a smoking hot P90, and it will be with me until the day I no longer breathe.

[@carlbaumeister3439]

Unpopular, maybe, but I’m with you 100%.

[@carlbaumeister3439]

@@timnewman1172 I think the original LPs had P-90s, the Gold Tops, and their sound is amazing. The PAFs were developed to sound similar but eliminate the noise. Joe B says even though he plays mostly humbuckers live, he thinks the P-90s are better, and records a lot with them. Chris Buck has a vid where he plays an authentic LP Gold Top with P-90s. And, in the “My Love” vid, you’ll see Henry McCullough playing one for that amazing solo.

[@RaceJan]

Glorious sounds. It's not often a guitar gives me goosebumps, but this one does. It sings!

[@JPJamster]

Sounds surreal!! Love the way you play her as well!!! I believe that focusing the repairs on the essentials was key to maintaining the character of the Les Paul. I had my Japanese Fender Strat repaired and left the rusted screws on it so it kept its character.

[@timbruga]

Just those few initial notes... wow! It really brings a tears to my eyes. It sounds amazing! I agree... you nailed it! A broken, worn out fretless girl totally reborn! I’d name her “Phoenix” Fantastic kudos your luthier and u Matt. Your playing is genuine, beautiful and inspiring. Thank you for what you do with these instruments.

[@arjansohier6566]

What we've learned: " a gigbag works better in some cases"

[@BryceRogers_]

haha... "cases"

[@dsedmak]

Probably more affordable to ship as well since the gig bag is lighter.

[@lantose]

Nice little play on words he used there, and forgot to say “no pun intended”!

[@originalhaggis]

That looks like the Rolls Royce of Gigbags! 👍🏼

[@acousticshadow4032]

Not me. I would NOT ship a 1958 Gibson in a gig bag. NFW. He got lucky.

[@TheGuitarHistorian]

Would’ve waited a 1000 years to hear this thing back in action. What an amazing guitar. So much mojo. Thank you for bringing it back to life.

[@insufferablethrashelitist9305]

Sounds so stunning and warm. Looking forward to the wrap up vids on this. Thanks for sharing this guitar's story with the world.

[@simbanks8218]

Incredible journey so far, can't wait for repair video and some detailed shots of the guitar, thanks for letting all of us join in on awesome guitar history!

[@coynerooski]

The Trogly's crossover here is incredible. So rad

[@MuscleDad420]

Trogly's trash lol

[@El_Borrego_Negro]

Hateraide anyone???

[@rickallen6378]

I have lost all respect for trog.

[@jaysgames5346]

@@rickallen6378 why what happened

[@El_Borrego_Negro]

Crazy how one of the most friendliest people on the internet can have people hate on him.... but remember if you don't have haters your not doing good enough yet...

[@ianbrouwer719]

Still amazed at the fact that you GOT THIS AT GOODWILL????🤯

[@Dan40D]

Man what a guitar, what a story. You absolutely did the right thing with the repairs, period correct and will give it a new life for many years to come. Congrats!!

[@stevenstewart3414]

I'm so glad to see you and Joel going through the effort to restore this beautiful guitar. I have a friend, Vic DaPra, who is a renowned expert on Les Pauls. He would love to see what you have done to this guitar. I really think that you would love to talk to him. A bit about Vic. He is the sweetest guy you could ever want to meet. He was the owner of the Guitar Gallery in Canonsburg, PA (where I live) until he retired a few years ago. He has a collection of very valuable Les Pauls and Gibson even made a Vic DaPra Carmel Burst Les Paul and I think a Vic DaPra Whiskey Burst Les Paul. He wrote I think 8 books on Les Pauls. I really think that you'd make a great friend if you give him a call and tell him about your beautiful LP.

[@andychase7693]

That guitar is gnarly lookin' in the best possible way. It's what 'relic'd" guitars wished they looked like. And as far as not being a "Les Paul guy" is concerned, what sounds better for slide than P-90's?

[@1gearwrench]

What a beautiful time capsule. I wouldn't be able to put it down. What you have done is shown that old Gibson the respect and dignity it deserves after decades of souls it has graced. It is just beautiful

[@mikeinkorea61]

Sounds so great! The sustain is so incredible.

[@curtiseverett1671]

you can put it down and go make a sandwich, and when you come back, it'll still be ringing...

[@rudyonduty]

Great video! You look real happy playing it. Thanks for sharing the journey with us!

[@Kovaka1]

I'm a strat guy, but boy this heavenly tone. Can't get any better than this

[@BOOSHCY]

I closed my eyes, listened, and slowly smiled.

[@CuttoothsRoom]

This is so awesome. She is a one of a kind guitar. I think you made all the right choices on the restoration and I'm really looking forward to final video in this series.

[@donaldtharp]

A fantastic result. Thanks for taking us on your restoration journey! What a jewel you have there. Your repair man is amazing to do what he does.

[@thomasroberts4980]

That guitar is loving that slide. I can here it singing “I have been forgotten for years, and now I can sing again!” That’s what I heard. Nice feel; loved that playing at the end.

[@TonyMacaroniyt]

Something about hearing that guitar sing makes me tear up, man.

[@mr.d2329]

I'm crying

[@REZNAP]

Same here Tony...

[@christopherwilson9861]

There’s a soul in that wood. A lot of music that’s been made with that instrument. It shows.

[@fbass51]

Yeah, Me Too!! Sounds GREAT!

[@fbass51]

It's Almost as old as Im

[@bL3dbL4k]

This is my kinda guitar! I like anything with character/patina. Appreciate you leaving the originality! You can clearly hear the difference between this and a new guitar. Has a soul. I feel like I'm at Woodstock or some shit. Amazing pickup and great restoration!

[@dr.rossdepinto109]

Thanks for the update Matt! Sound like you have a great piece there!!!

[@TRGP331]

I will admit, I haven't been the biggest fan of this channel but hearing your first "play-in" of the restored guitar and seeing your reaction have changed my mind. You knocked it out the park with this video, and you make that guitar sound fantastic.

[@floopusdoopus]

Seeing your facial expressions during this is amazing

[@timnewman1172]

That look of utter amazement you get when you realize you found a diamond in the rough!

[@gregoriodecker2692]

@@timnewman1172 I think in this case it's the rough that makes it a diamond

[@steviec67]

I think he’s a les Paul guy after this 😄🎼

[@chrishuber3814]

WOW! The sound gives me goosebumps! So amazing. Looks and sounds so much better now! Thanks so much for sharing. 👏🏻

[@stephenjones9444]

The guitar looks and sounds amazing! Great choices on the direction you took in the restoration. And of course listening to your playing is always a treat. Thanks Matthew! Love your channel. :D

[@christianhunter777]

You simply cannot get tone like this from a new guitar. This thing is a sustain monster. Rock on, Matthew, and kudos for your appreciation of what was. Before computers and color TV it was still a pretty cool world...at least we had these things!

[@georgemueh3273]

Wow..... that is the sound so many chase after. Definitely got some kind of mojo to it. Think it even caught you off guard. You chose the right amp to play it with too.

[@mattryan6886]

What a find!!!! This guitar is so beautiful and sounds fantastic. Play it loud, and make the music that makes you happy!!!

[@Chris5291_]

Wow... not only does she looks amazing... but the sound, wow! The sound has so much warmth, depth and natural fuzz ... it's amazing!

[@strangebirdsir]

That’s one of the best sounding neck pups I’ve heard. I picked up a new LP Special on trade this year and it instantly became a favorite guitar.

[@markbock3027]

That thing sounds so magnificent it brought tears to my eyes.

[@caseylee12]

I am SO glad this guitar found it's way into YOUR hands. You've rescued a real piece of history! Your luthier friend is a Master! Love those amazing tones from old guitars.

[@mrroberts2641]

Matthew you are testiment to a guy who follows his passion and that shines through. Thoroughly enjoy you videos , the information, your knowledge and the playing and of course the Peace dedication at the end . You got my vote mate !

[@jamiewoods8004]

If that rig plays as good as it looks and sounds then you’re a very lucky man. One of the best, if not THE best sounding P90 guitars I’ve ever heard.

[@terrybanks5063]

been looking forward to this one, buckle up..

[@nedworthington7436]

Turned out great! That thing is a rock machine! Can’t wait to see the repairs that were done and hear what she can do once you get to know her. Great playing too!

[@dangallo4397]

That sounds absolutely killer Matthew. All the right choices for playability, tone, and keeping the story intact. She’s an absolute beaut.

[@calebm.5698]

That’s the best sounding guitar I’ve ever heard. Shit makes me wanna cry it’s so perfect.

[@drpepper593]

When you first played a hot lick, your face looked like when you had the chance to talk to your crush and she liked you back lol

[@MatthewScottmusic]

😂😂

[@zeroeure]

Absolute props to you for keeping the pick guard!! Someone who is amazing helped build a legacy for this instrument and you keeping the character of it honors their relationship. That's what a great guitarist can be!

[@williambehles7704]

I was grinning right with you when you were playing that thing! Always appreciate when the slide comes out to play, and that guitar has sustain forever.

[@notsteelopus]

9:05 Evidence that he’s not a Les Paul guy... instinctively reaches for the Strat pickup selector! 🤣

[@rangerstl07]

That's some Derek Trucks slide stuff there, too

[@SteelStringThing]

thats a good eye...interesting. sure has a great tone this guitar and amp combo

[@hotrodjones74]

Yeah, I'm the opposite. I can't play a strat to save my life.

[@traviesoarcefan3063]

@8:22 At least he admits it Stephen, but good eye, man!!!

[@Les537]

@@rangerstl07 Oh, I think that claim is disputed. He has some nice tones - can't be helped with special, but this kid is not even on the same planet as D. Trucks. He played basic grade 1 slide.

[@tjm5492]

To paraphrase: 'ooo, ooo that tone, can't ya hear that tone'...wow.

[@irvinkennedy2740]

It sounds amazing! The friend who did the work for you is a craftsman! I can’t believe the rebuild on those pickups!

[@jonathangaileymusic]

Sounds incredible! Can't wait for the next video on this one. Thank you for playing slide. LP Jrs & Specials are so great for slide, and there are just not enough videos with a slide example. Love the channel!

[@bryantcoleman5619]

Sounds sweet. Tweed Bassman doesn’t hurt it at all. 😜

[@andrewsmith7543]

Is that what he's playing it through? Or it's just sitting back there?

[@jrand2148]

What a knarly instrument. It sounds like what it looks like. A stone cold badass

[@tmac4317]

Saw the video when you first got the guitar. Glad I stumbled upon this. Love the patina, the wear. Loved how you had to put the random radio knob back in its original location! And sounds incredible!

[@thing1406]

Sounds beyond amazing! Happy you did the restoration on it to make a new future for it. Your playing is on point, keep these videos coming🤘💀🤘

[@faamecanic1970]

She is a beauty! Battle scars just add to the wonder. That fix on the headstock is top notch....love how he blended the repair to look like it was never there.

[@unclestubs8377]

Wow, good for you. It's not beat up, it just has character! I watched the auction you got it from and wished I could have bid on it. Congrats!!

[@Pegasus4213]

You give such pleasure with your tones! It's a joy to listen to you!

[@ANNIHILISTIC]

2:40 That's actually impressive. Whoever owned this thing must've played it A LOT and was probably legit.

[@Baghdadbatterymusic]

It kills me that we will probably never know who originally owned this

[@sagnhill]

As John Cleese would say, "you lucky bastard".

[@qdHazen]

Can’t remember when he famously said that. I know it was Michael Palin who did in “Life of Brian.”

[@sagnhill]

@@qdHazen I was sort of paraphrasing my excitement for his guitar find. Sort of like saying when Capt. Kirk supposedly said, "beam me up Scotty" even though he never said it in that way. The phrase encapsulates our collective memory.

[@sgtofhell8492]

I followed this guitar and it's repairs through your videos and instagram, and it turned out so great, it sounds absolutely fantastic

[@devincrinklaw2104]

I am simply blown away. That tone, that look everything about it is special.

[@arios6076]

This guitar found “YOU” for a reason, you serve it justice brother it sounds exquisite. God you are one lucky man. Rock on!

[@dingbatjack1234]

He was the highest bidder....... Lol

[@jpguitar34]

that little smile at 4:33, thinking "yeah I think this one's gonna be good."

[@louisflege3741]

Beautiful. Just. Beautiful. I've been trying to keep up as much as I can with this project of yours, getting this thing taken care of and back to playability. I've never liked to look of P90 pickups, but that guitar sounds amazing. You're a lucky guy to be able to do this. Keep it alive. And thank you. Louis

[@markhorton1718]

This was so worth your time and efforts, Mathew!! What an amazing guitar!!

[@allanwatkins6791]

IMHO, the best LP ever made.

[@luthravin4774]

Someone once told me “ You can’t make a Diamond out of a Horseturd” .. well my friend YOU now own a DIAMOND!! That’s such an awesome save, rescue.. if you may, your friend is so skilled.. a real artisan!! Congrats Matt, many happy hours of playing!! 🎵🎵🎸🎵🎵

[@carlostochehenderson2990]

sounds ABSOLUTLY AMAZING man...love the sound. Make my eyes watered.

[@timbates799]

That sounded amazing. Especially that C chord around 6 minutes in... incredible!

[@andrewkim9873]

I am so glad that the guitar will be last at least next 50years.