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

[@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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[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@chrisbardolph]

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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@soyounoat2814]

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

[@BeesWaxMinder]

been DESPERATE to hear the latest on this!!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@mycroftholmes7003]

dont ever sell this. ever. ever. ever.

[@MatthewScottmusic]

I don't think that will be an option.

[@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

[@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 ❤️

[@1stVeo]

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

[@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!

[@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.

[@canaanlawrence7351]

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

[@outerbanks854]

Never have I so enjoyed feeling envious before...

[@dorling91]

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

[@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!

[@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!)

[@RaceJan]

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

[@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.

[@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!

[@calebm.5698]

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

[@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

[@BOOSHCY]

I closed my eyes, listened, and slowly smiled.

[@River_Rat280]

You did the old girl justice and kept her life story instead of restoring. She sounds amazing definitely a one of a kind find !!

[@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.

[@Kovaka1]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@Minor7thb5]

I am a jazz guy but that guitar has one of the most beautiful tones I've ever heard. Not sure if its a combination of amp, guitar, pedals if any and player but man that thing has tone for days.

[@dougngwenlawson3886]

That guy Joel nailed it and yes it has "The Mojo" now restored in it . Keep it forever. Peace my man.

[@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...

[@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

[@markbock3027]

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

[@bldlightpainting]

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

[@RATsnak3]

sounds incredible. cant wait till my guitar looks that well worn.

[@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.

[@ianbrouwer719]

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

[@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 😄🎼

[@raylee2316]

That beautiful instrument looks as if so many people have loved it, used it and yes sometimes abused it. To hear it sing in the hand of a musician such as yourself and to see the artful hands of a craftsman that obviously loved what he did. Thank you for allowing us on your journey.

[@chrisrochowiak4677]

That sustain! Ringing out for 63 years. Love it, what a piece!

[@JeremyMcCant]

Please NEVER sell that guitar! That thing sounds UNREAL!!!! Man, that thing was made to sing!!!!!!!!

[@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.

[@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!

[@okutsutaka2589]

Man, it's a national treasure! You play the baby so beautifully, it sounds really happy in your hands!

[@prosperfireson]

Hey Mathew, from my perspective as a non-player who just likes seeing old things taken care of and celebrated I absolutely agree with you. I said before my feelings are like yours which is respect the history of the guitar and don't necessary try to gussy it up so it looks like it did when it was brand new. Worse to me would be to modify it from the original set up with newer high performing parts instead of the parts it was built with. I also agree that saving all the original parts where practicable is the preferred process. For me there is something about the idea that your hands are touching the same guitar as the previous owner/owners that is very compelling to me. I think it honors those previous players who obviously got a lot of use out of this classic Gibson and hopefully that guitar brought a lot of pleasure to all who heard it in all its glory. So cool that you did this man. Thank you. Peter St. John Fresno, CA

[@jrand2148]

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

[@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

[@brostoevsky22]

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.

[@terrybanks5063]

been looking forward to this one, buckle up..

[@irvinkennedy2740]

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

[@mattryan6886]

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

[@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.

[@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]

😂😂

[@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

[@RealPeterGunn]

Now this is what I call a video worth saving!! Long time guitar players are really all the same. When we get a new piece of gear it’s akin to welcoming someone into our very close family. Are they going to workout with everybody else or are they just going to stay for a while. Your face proved this point exactly. Good for you. It’s great to start a project and then see it through. Forget the mess or frustration in between and enjoy the time you have with the guitar. Good Luck and carry on!!

[@alexfletcher1567]

That lick at 6:20 was just… 🤌🏻

[@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?

[@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...

[@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!! 🎵🎵🎸🎵🎵

[@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.

[@BadBoyBehr]

My favorite thing about 2-pickup/4-knob Gibson guitars is keeping the neck pickup backed off to about “4” when you are running a fuzz face, axis fuzz, peach fuzz or similar pedal. That way with a flick of the pickup selector switch you have an instant sweet bluesy clean channel.

[@andrewkim9873]

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

[@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

[@SeekerGoOn2013]

It’s not openly crying, it’s weeping. The last spirit to rise out of Pandora’s box... was hope

[@aceraspire7456]

It's the player that makes the guitar talk. But it's a special treat when we find an instrument that has its own voice. That one clearly has a lot to say.

[@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!

[@tjm5492]

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

[@roanclawson4087]

When you played this for the first time I literally said to my self holy shit

[@jeffcockrell40]

this guitar a blues soul

[@vencemcadams2927]

It's home! Right where it belongs. Great to see you giving her new life.

[@Furtheronmusic]

Matthew it is your guitar. Whatever you want to do is up to you. It sounds fantastic I'll say that. And it is playable once again

[@raindogred]

When I look at that guitar I think of the late great Johnny Thunders..how about a few bars of chinese rocks

[@jpguitar34]

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

[@CarlosVargas-cn7rx]

To listen at this is just comparable to drink a glass of aged wine... of 50 year aged wine.

[@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!

[@GoKnee]

This guitar is AWESOME! It’s really great that you bring her back where she deserves!

[@traviesoarcefan3063]

Anybody else out there saying to themselves, 'Damn, I need to get a guitar with P90s!' I know I did. :-)

[@simonkeill857]

Yup! And I did just that!

[@dukesofhell]

And right now all the people who laughed at you for buying it are crying into their glasses of very sour milk.

[@MattsVideoEmporium]

"I'm not a Les Paul guy". Famous last words. In 12 months you'll have 3 more.

[@glennnortonjr2455]

I'm a bitch guitar collector and you really inspire me. Not only are you a great player, but you have friends that really have your back and help you with your guitar restoration needs. Love the way you play like the guitars you restore

[@awp7498]

Sweet Jesus. One of the best guitar sounds I have EVER heard. Incredible. You're a VERY blessed man.

[@tinystar3010]

I can only describe how this sounds in one way, and purely, not immaturely. This sounds like sex... That sound... perfection!

[@kristianbonis483]

You seem like a genuinely nice and kind hearted person. Stumbled across your videos randomly I don't even play guitar but I've enjoyed what I've watched so far 🤙

[@MatthewScottmusic]

Thanks Kristian that's very meaningful to me.

[@Relicsun]

The tone is absolutely fantastic, you are right by saying it sounds as good as the burst , but to my ears that thing sounds even better.

[@paul13ent]

Well done bringing that beautiful guitar back from the dead. It sounds utterly wonderful. You deserve to enjoy it for many years.

[@briang7945]

your repair guy is good at what he does.

[@davezimmermann4875]

In one of the videos you mentioned that you weren't a "Les Paul guy". It shouldn't take too long to fall in love with this guitar. First off, Joel did meticulous work and brought this guitar back to showcase condition. I was fortunate enough to try a late 50s Jr once that had the same kind of Mojo this guitar has. There's just something about a Les Paul and its sound that speak to me, and it's hard to top. Great find and restoration. Congratulations.

[@cphanna1]

I'm a jazzer myself, but hearing the sounds you just pulled from that vintage Gibson just threw a powerful craving on me! I also watched the repair video on this axe, and was very impressed.

[@dangallo4397]

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

[@spceinvdr6603]

You can hear how grateful that guitar is to have been repaired and played again. Every molecule and atom of that wood has been marinated in mojo

[@copperaudio9664]

Wow, I didn't think it could be brought back to what it is now. Enjoy it, you gave it a new life.