Pawn Shop 1950's Gibson Les Paul - but something is WRONG..

[@tutankraider3502]

As an old (retired ) luthier, i repaired a few broken headstocks. I must say that this repair is reallly awesome ,perfect in any way, and it will never ,ever break again , unless you throw it under a bus :-). Gibson used Hondurs mahogany for many years, it makes the guitar really light. This one is a keeper, for shure

[@garycrosbie4934]

Screw the authenticity - that thing sounds awesome.

[@macmuggo5459]

Gary Crosbie well it’s important for resale value but I see your point

[@pablo9364]

It was made to be played. Nice instrument

[@rcpmac]

Mac Muggo, High resale value is important if you’re a seller not if you’re a buyer and player

[@TheMidnightModder]

That's like my Telecaster. I have 0 clue what brand it is and I have 0 clue if it's worth anything but it sounds so good to my ear

[@snottyboy9983]

If you have an instrument that sounds amazing, why sell it?

[@cowtowncustoms2110]

"It's guilt free, I didn't break it and I didn't repair it" , that is great!!! Just enjoy it for a lot less money!

[@gungunggadung6792]

Those are words to live by!

[@openg739]

That is an helluva repair. I'd be stoked to own something with so much character and style. Good find

[@patrickrooney5452]

Even though it says that it has a headstock repair that looks like whoever did actually made it better than it was before the tuners and bridge make it a much more playable guitar and it is easier to keep the intonation correct with the newer style bridge. The tuners are much better than the stock plus the headstock looks perfect. It might detract from the value but it makes the whole guitar more of a player than a collector's piece. I would rather have a guitar that plays excellent and is worth less money than a stock original that you are not going to be able to play all the time even if it's worth two or three times more.

[@lueysixty-six7300]

Any day

[@edwhite7475]

ME too.....i customize almost everything cos these are MY guitars and i have specific needs and uses for them....all just tools in the box to me.....i DO take care of them, and i dont have any old ones any more, cos if i cant use em what the hell are they good for.... my vehicles are "daily drivers' too....

[@todaywefly4370]

Yep! It’s not always about the money.

[@Panic42000]

Chris Richardson What a stupid comment.

[@goshgolly8305]

Guitars, cars, record albums whatever. It's fine to have collector's pieces that you don't use to keep them mint condition and also have usable examples. No need to make a choice you can have both. If you won the lottery a hundred million dollars I bet you you'd buy a few collectible items that you didn't use and just kept them nice and mint condition. That's the fun of collecting collectible stuff. It's also fun to use stuff. Y'all have a great day

[@edphaze6550]

Holy moly it sounds good. That’s all I would really care about with this guitar.

[@j_freed]

I really like the color, the sound, and the extreme care of the repair. Won't likely break again which is a bonus. It's a keeper I think!

[@jackpalczynski7884]

I'd love to find one of those at my local pawn shop among the sea of Squier Affinities and Chinese copies.

[@BSIII]

There was a 'gibson sg' at a pawn shop i looked at a couple weeks ago that they had priced at 300$. At a closer look, the binding was terrible, tuners looked super crappy and cheap, and frets felt terrible. Ended up being a chibson lmao.

[@kinghulk4142]

@@BSIII it's illegal to resale a chibson.you can't trade it,sale it or even give it away.thats what I heard..🤷🏼‍♂️

[@BSIII]

@@kinghulk4142 that's exactly what I was thinking. That is illegal lol that pawn shop is bugging out. The guy working there even knew it wasn't real

[@precisionbrown6829]

jack palczynski hey nothing wrong with a good squire.

[@davidrosenzweig1380]

These things hide in country pawnshops

[@yuppy5956]

The case looks like a movie prop from pirates of the Caribbean lmao.

[@j_freed]

I really want to go over that thing with an exacto blade, a lighter and some superglue. OCD triggered!

[@ziggylayneable]

@@j_freed dear God no please don't do that it would ruin it.... The case itself is probably worth a little bit of money.

[@probablynotdad6553]

@@j_freed how to ruin an antique/valuable item in just 3 easy steps.

[@jetboy_]

93

[@mr.bhombasticfuckingfantas9645]

@@j_freed God No i have OCD too but i'm not stupid

[@davelock3166]

Looks like a great repair job. Nothing to worry about, and adds to the story.

[@metalmig]

you should check it under black light to see the actual repairs

[@tennesseeisaac6692]

The thing i like about a LS Junior is the simplicity of it. One tone one volume, the rest of sound comes from the hands. Love that guitar!

[@bradgriffith4231]

I have a totally custom Epiphone SG JR with a Seymour Duncan humbucker & a push/pull volume pot for coil splitting but it doesn't hold a candle to my totally custom Epi LP Special with humbucker size P90s wound to the 50s resistance & a push/pull volume pot for series phasing capability. JRs & Specials all had only 2 pots. P90s are the t!ts for sound & the main reason 50s Gibsons are so desireable. Both Gibson & Epiphone are now making several different model guitars with P90s, including SG & LP JRs & Specials, also a ES339--P90.

[@xXtenac1337Xx]

If only I could find one lying around in that pawn shop on the corner...

[@b.rodclark7349]

Exactly!

[@Neptonic101]

Never buy a guitar at a pawn shop if your smart but it from the original owner used.

[@b.rodclark7349]

@@Neptonic101 i have two Teles (one recently Esquired), two Strats, two Maestro Juniors (LP & SG) and they're all pawn shop bargains I'm proud of.

[@edisontsang8365]

brett767 if only we have pawn shops in Hong Kong here😢

[@Neptonic101]

@@b.rodclark7349 damm lucky! I just say as it is much more risky as you need to be experienced.

[@stu-j]

You can see the colour of the finish is the same on the heel of the neck so I would say it broke around the 70s and repaired then! The guy had skills to get it to look so good. And that p90 rocks man⚡⚡⚡⚡

[@fisch723]

Awesome guitar. My brother had one. Had :( Still one of my all-time favorites. So light and so simple. I'm down to 2 guitars now, a Strat and a Variax, but if bought another guitar it would be something like that - light, 1 pickup, 2 knobs. Something super simple that makes you work for tonal variety and makes you want to dig in. And really nice playing!

[@graymacneil]

I just started playing( I’m 51) and bought a 2006 Squier Classic Vibe and I am really enjoying myself. I enjoy videos like this about old guitars. That one sounds sweet.

[@lenbeddow7973]

Early in 1959 I was looking for a new electric guitar. I was in a little guitar shop in Snow Hill Birmingham UK. The shop owner showed me a simple looking single pickup no tremolo Gibson. Similar to the one you demonstrate. He told me it was the only guitar I would ever need. I didn’t take his advice wanting something more glamorous. How wrong was I.

[@Kevin-mx1vi]

An Gibson guitar in Birmingham in 1959 ? You sure you've got the year right ? After WWII, Britain owed America a massive amount of money and really didn't want to owe them more, so American guitars were subject to a massive (over 100%) import tax until the mid 60's and no-one was importing them until that time because they would have been stupidly expensive. Gibson did not have a UK agent until 66/67 so a new one would be impossible to find before that.

[@the1khronohs40]

That’s really a Gibson I could get behind. Double cut, 1 volume, 1 tone, 1 p90 in the bridge. Done. And with the repair history and stuff, actually might be better than ever, really appeals to me. Like you said, that is a Rock machine!

[@IbisArms]

Your playing is great!!! Tone is also perfect!

[@therugburnz]

He does have a nice touch.

[@quintas66]

There is nothing wrong with this guitar. Looks and sounds really good.

[@druwk]

You have developed a really great eye, and knowledge base on these vintage instruments. One of the reasons I really enjoy your channel. You’re right, that is still a great guitar. Feels like you’re playing that through the Bassman? Anyway, P90’s into to Tweed is an amazing tone...P90’s into any vintage Fender is righteousness! Wish I had cash burning a hole...would reach out to you. Love that guitar!

[@robertrees5799]

EXACTLY like my first electric guitar I bought used in 1964. Love those old P90's. Wish I had not had to sell it to go to college. I hear it's still around my old home town, and the music store that owns it has turned down a $15k offer on it. I originally paid $65 and it came with a Gibson amp at that price. Too soon old, too late smart!

[@georgebentley-ricardo9445]

I just love your candid views on the guitars you share with us Matthew. Brilliant just brilliant. Lovely guitar with a nice tone from your playing through whichever amp you're plugged into. Fabulous wear on the case too. By the way I forgot to thank you for demonstrating how to measure the strength of pups on the recent 1999 red strat, fantastic work all round man. PEACE 🤠🎸

[@paulj0557tonehead]

Wow, rare pawn shops have 50's models. I think we're all curious what it cost, but can understand for obvious reasons why you wouldn't disclose that. As long as repairs are solid you've got yourself real winner that looks every bit as good from 5 feet, and you can buy another good guitar and amp for what you've saved over vault jewelry axes! See, back in the day we just played'em! You can feel THAT playing that _little_ gem! My favorite guitar of mine for 35 years now. A 1961, identical to yours, except that square cut. Favorite playing, and sounding... a real stomper! THE REISSUES REALLY SHOULD HAVE THE ORANGE TINT! They look great faded like that. And it's a uniform color. Mine looks great. It truly shows of the grain of the mahogany better than any stain/finish. The *P90 pickup* sounds defined, crisp, clear/clarified through the *BC109 transistor buffer circuit in my *WATKINS COPICAT MkIV tape echo* ( "MADE FOR GUILD GUITARS U.S.A." silk screened on top of chrome surface). The buffer circuit stays on even when the echo foot switch bypasses the echo. Totally recommend grabbing a MkIV if you ever have a chance. Buy a reel of decent standard iron oxide 1/2" Reel to Reel tape, a splicing block & splice tape, a simple inexpensive Tape Head De-magnetizer, and you'll be set for life. The sound of the LP jr. through my 1965 Fender Bassman on a 2-12" (factory equipped UTAH speakers) Fender tilt back cabinet is heavenly touch sensitive clean to dirty. Nothing better!😊

[@jbatista9789]

Sounds so good! I've had the privilege of playing a 1950's Gibson Les Paul in the past that was in my luthier friend's shop. It was really beat up but still incredible. Awesome find dude!

[@AlphaMachina]

The work on the neck and head stock gives it character and a cool story. I'm a fan too. Beautiful guitar.

[@strat0871]

Yes, that's the Gibson's esquire ! Great sounding guitar, even if neck was repaired, and obviously well done.

[@dennisschell5543]

That was my first thought....Esquire wannabe

[@garyschelin8214]

I watch all your gear videos and you have gotten some amazing guitars and this one is certainly one of them. That is a expert repair job on that guitar,someone really took the time and effort to make it structurally sound and looking good.That guitar is a BEAST! it does sound great! Congrats!

[@sambekins]

I was lucky enough to have been around when 48th street in Manhattan NY was still a guitarist paradise back in the 70's and these were a dime a dozen. It was insane we-buy guitars had more strats hanging in the front windows than you would believe. Late 50's gold tops for 950 with the original PAF's, reverse firebirds for 700 800, all original 3 pu custom BB lp's 1200 or so K.R. made them popular so they ere a little more pricey. Then they had the secrete weapon you hold in your hands 50's LPJ double cuts 400 and less they couldn't give them away. I have had more vintage guitars pass through my hands than I care to remember and would be a couple hundred grand richer today had I been able to hold onto a few more. It was an unbelievable time for guitar players and bassists who wanted vintage. I am sitting here holding the same guitar you are playing and it is stellar I wouldn't sell it for any amount it is a beast I bought it from Alex music in 76 for 350 and it's the only 50's LP I was able to hold onto. Keep that guitar Matthew you will regret it latter down the road when these are all but gone and the ones available like yours are going for 20 K. So what it was busted it was repaired the right way and it sounds killer add to that... you don't have to worry about breaking it it's already had its cherry popped its a players axe and its a beauty. Good to see guys your age preserving this stuff. Ever see a Burst for 2500 I have in Manys back in the day I wish I would have bought it, 2500 was a lot of money back then though way more than I could justify spending on a guitar :(

[@Anonymous.android]

Really enjoyed reading this comment

[@nichollsworth]

Sounds great! Love that sound and I'm sure it plays well too! Thanks for sharing Matt!

[@michaelmorris7746]

Found a 1962 in a used furniture store once. Long time ago. Still have it.

[@j_freed]

Yes. Always look for things not native to the market where they are sold!

[@MatthewScottmusic]

Wow killer!!

[@bradleyshuppert3393]

I did the same repair on an Ovation acoustic. I sandwiched the headstock together the same as this and got new Ovation water slides and the guitar sounded louder and brighter as the headstock had serious carpenter glue….. it tested my mettle ….. customer even noticed how much more sustain it had….. I loved it!

[@rogeryoung2049]

it is a 58 Les Paul as I still have mine that I bought when i was 15. Very rare now

[@eraz9587]

how old are u now?

[@johnnypalacios9920]

Wanna sell it?

[@ericv6462]

Hey Matt, I really like your videos. I'm not even a guitar player...I'm a drummer...but I've always loved guitars, simply as works of art...I think they're beautiful! These old guitars evoke the same emotions in me as old cars or old motorcycles do. I've been really impressed with your passion and knowledge and you play with a lot of soul...very cool!

[@Note-hnngh]

Yeah that's definitely a replacement neck, luthier probably used a custom stamp to put the exact same serial number from the original on. But hey, it ain't all that bad. Sounds fantastic anyways

[@dyamariv3628]

I don't think it's a replacement neck, why would he go through the trouble of veneering the back of the original Gibson headstock with the wings. He refined the original neck to match and veneered over the damage to the original neck. Case closed..

[@j_freed]

Sorry, that makes no sense my friend. You'd have to fabricate a complete replacement neck and spend forever steaming off the neck joint and that would mess with the original body finish... there's no sign of that.

[@MatthewScottmusic]

What they said

[@bobbyparks801]

Sounds amazing.The intonation is good.Got that tasty crisp definition I try for with my equipment.

[@coaltrain4423]

Matthew,that was beautiful.WELL,it's apparent that nothing is wrong with the sound or playability of that guitar.Great video!

[@HarveyWallbanger-ho2cq]

Make a space after punctuation

[@EdgarsLS]

For some reason that is the best sound I have ever heard!

[@tunesmith7437]

It looks and sounds like a sweetie...rock on, bro...and it is good to see a younger bro playing in a more melodic and traditional style. We have enough "scale junkies" on YT.

[@probablynotdad6553]

I don't even play guitar(gonna start taking lessons next year) and I'd love to own this baby just because of the craftsmanship and age she has on her. Story is better than mint condition typically in my eyes.

[@randall5073]

I found one like that in a pawn shop in Oklahoma in 1971. I paid $40 for it, I tried to talk them down but they were firm at 40. Wish I still had it.

[@gavinw5469]

40 bucks is cheap...

[@vmat1000]

saw things like these when i was 12 in '69, yep a little pawn shop. Leslie would have dug them.

[@craigdouglas9979]

I was also 12 in 1969 and the things I could have bought in a pawn shop was unbelievable. Much of it was not in great condition but cheap and 100% authentic.

[@TheeInjun]

Oh to have been there, knowing what I know now.

[@MobileSpider]

Who is leslie

[@noahjuan2234]

@@MobileSpider My guess is Leslie West

[@noahjuan2234]

@@craigdouglas9979 In '69 I bought '56 LP Special for $69 at a pawn shop. The good old days.

[@MINOTAURunOfficial]

Came for the '58 GIBSON Goodwill find, 06:39 stayed for the music.. 07:22 Subscribed.⛧🤘

[@maxdevlin4349]

I never paid much attention to LP juniors, obviously I was missing out, love the tones!

[@billkalina3089]

Yes! They had a wonderful tone!

[@donrutter6765]

38 special, if that tone comes to mind.

[@SeanKerns]

That's a really elaborate repair. I would have thought "re-neck" until you showed where the veneers had been added front and back. Can you see a transition from the headstock into the neck on the back? At the very least, they refinished the whole neck. Very cool guitar though, and sounds amazing.

[@j_freed]

My impression is all the broken wood joins are now concealed in the back veneer, so this would be a 'high' break. You'd think they would have had to plane the back of the headstock to apply the veneer, or else it would be really thick?

[@MatthewScottmusic]

Yes there is an expertly blended repair into the neck. Almost cant see it.

[@jasonrobinson5854]

After a bad day , i came home to hear this playin........much better now ! Very much better ! Thanks Brother.

[@brucesguitardemos8197]

Sounds amazing , abit like Brian Mays guitar strangely . Brilliant 👍🤘🏻⚡️

[@stricknine8623]

In my opinion this is a better sound than a Strat and I love the sound of a Strat. A Fender Strat sounds like a Fender Strat but a Les Paul Jr. sounds like Rock n Roll....

[@J__C__]

Does a Strat with p90's sound anything like an LP with p90's? I love the sound of Gibson guitars but I bought an inexpensive Strat as my first guitar so I'm wondering if I put p90s or HB's in it later, will it sound more like the warm tones from a LP?

[@tonym994]

very special guitar .puts me in mind of Steve Marriott. nice playing, Matthew Scott.when we see a guitar as rare as this we want to hear it, inevitably.

[@Twobeers1]

This guitar was fixed by somebody who played the guitar & also had some really excellent wood working skills. The guitar was re-necked with a neck that was liberated off of an acoustic guitar. As long as your happy with the way it plays & sounds, marvelous!

[@hkguitar1984]

Old World Craftsmanship. Most likely expertly repaired last Century. I am thinking the break and repair happened when this guitar was still fairly young in its life. There was a window in past times that these LP Jr. were not worth much at all. Had the break happened during that time frame this guitar would have most likely just been tossed after being cannibalized for parts. It is that which makes me think it is a very old repair as the neck and headstock look to have vintage wear. Just a guess on my part. Great find, great video, Thank You Matt.

[@guitarocd9984]

I agree with what you said. But in the late 70s I work in a custom guitar store. The guy that owned it always said if it had Gibson on it I could sell it. No matter what it was. I remember a mandolin came in and he bought it. I said why did you buy that thing. He said it has Gibson on it. So he thought every Gibson was worth saving. Back then you couldn't go online and buy logos. So you had to save the whole guitar.

[@guitarocd9984]

What I remember is $250 was about as low as any Gibson would go back then. Thinking back I can remember used SGs were everywhere. I don't remember seeing juniors. Or maybe I just didn't notice them. Maybe like you said people trashed them.

[@hkguitar1984]

@@guitarocd9984 Back in the day I can see purchasing anything with a Gibson logo as a valid strategy, so yeah, that makes total sense. I remember the pre-internet days, I kind of miss them to be honest. Or maybe it's just that back then seemed much easier and slower paced. I've visited Matt's Reverb.com page and don't see this Jr. listed, maybe it's already sold. Either way I am curious how much something like that is worth, I'd love to have an old Jr. w/P90 if I could afford one.

[@guitarocd9984]

Definitely hunting on the Internet is way easier then it used to be. I used to drive miles to look at something or find something out. There was nowhere to go except a music store. Some things you could learn in 5 minutes on the internet took 20 years to learn before. But there's a lot of wrong information and deception going on also. I'm not talking about Matthew. So it's nice I have a reference. But we risk sounding like our father. I had to walk 20 miles to school.

[@hkguitar1984]

@@guitarocd9984 No shame in sounding like my Father, so yeah...........LOL If I'd only known back then what I know now! Funny you mentioned that, 5 minutes to learn on the internet verses 20 years without, so true about some things. I say funny because a friend and I were having very much the same conversation yesterday about that.

[@BraceFor]

OMG my hair is standing up my neck. Sweet classic 70's sound. I had a 1960 Jr.

[@whynottalklikeapirat]

Looks like that case started sprouting reeds and growing in all directions. If you prematurely pulled it out of the ground, maybe the guitar simply isn't ripe yet?

[@MatthewScottmusic]

It tasted fine

[@whynottalklikeapirat]

@@MatthewScottmusic There is much to be said for the benefits of a vintage diet

[@okgo8315]

Thats a great guitar.....looks like a headstock repair not a neck replacement. My 1st real guitar was a '59 cherry LP Junior i got in 1966....then got a rare '59 Junior TV model and a '59 LP Special... 3 wonderful instruments that i miss very much. Thanks for showing it to us. Peace from Rome👍👍🇬🇧

[@johntailing5283]

Gotta say, , , First viewing and I’m subbed. “ This is the absolute guitar of my dreams” However, as much as I’d love to own one (and play it half as well as you), I really would love to meet the guy who made the repairs. . . You have a rather special package there.

[@jfkesq]

the sound is incredible.....who cares about the repairs, authenticity etc., it sounds incredible

[@mikemcdaniel8746]

Those old dog eared p-90s love to sing!

[@antonslayeranton6665]

Les Paul Juniors are the most underrated model in my opinion, there's no bullshit, just a block of wood with a great sounding pickup. I just got the 2018 model with the big pickguard and more routing and it just sings. This is a beautiful guitar. No frills, they just play great and sound great, it really forces you to play a little unconventionally to get the softer sounds with only a bridge pickup

[@axelvelazquez183]

Get a black light so you can see what is stock and what is repair.

[@threadworm437]

And see who jizzed on it

[@precisionbrown6829]

Dave Welsh that’s mojo! I’d love that

[@BelloBudo007]

@hans meier These comments had me chuckling away. thanks 4 that.

[@joesantamaria5874]

Fallschirmjäger you “beat” me to it.

[@bassboye8959]

@@threadworm437 lmao😆😆

[@AnthonyMoon_]

Love the Junior. Built a high end kit one. 58 style body,59 style neck. Love the growl.

[@baulinstruments7862]

Hey Matt, great guitar. I appreciate how much you care about these old guitars. I've got a late 50's LP Special single cut away w/ 2 P90's. It's definitely player grade and needs to be finished. I have most of the original parts but just not the original pickups. Head is unbroken and I got it in shambles. It needs to be painted and reassembled. Interested?

[@MatthewScottmusic]

Everett, I really would. Can you email me info? [e-mail]

[@sohosteveuk]

That's a beautiful beast. Kinda regretting letting my 59 go a few years back. Though I couldn't afford to keep that and finance the 56 Special - which is a real peach. Really digging the channel and your playing is off the frikkin scale - even for an old dude like me who's been spanking the plank on stages across the world since the mid 70's! Total respect. Keep up the fantastic work. PEACE!!! ;-)

[@zigzagrz]

Check with a blacklight, youll be able to see if the neck has aged different it its refinished or replaced

[@richardbrucemusic]

I had one back in the late 80s/early 90s. Best playing guitar I ever owned - and I've probably owned 100 or more. Bought it for $500 (refinished) and sold it for $700. Probably worth about $5000 today.

[@hansvl1363]

Amazing guitar. could you make a tutorial on the first part you played, that sounded great

[@jcripp7974]

Jrs and specials are my guitar of choice. This is awesome repaired or not. I play guitars, not collect them. This jr sounds great. What a great snag.

[@WalkenDead]

You walk into a club with that guitar in that case, man you better be able to play. Fortunately from what I've heard sir, those are skills you posses

[@Sidechainkik]

I had a 54’ Jr. No headstock break but, some one years ago put a TOM on it. Then someone didn’t like it, so they used a mahogany plug to fill in the TOMs tail piece. Next they put a gold Leo Quann adjustable bridge and replaced the tuners with gold Schallers. The P90 was stock and all the pots read 1954. The guitar was amazing tone, sustain and sound kicked butt. I miss her a lot. She went to a guy who plays in a Skynard tribute band in Boston.

[@malloc_01]

Sounds fantastic - even if the neck seems definitely to be a replacement

[@almostliterally593]

i love how well done the repairs are. MOJO!

[@cugir321]

Maybe they refinished the whole neck instead of trying to blend the color.

[@mattladen947]

Damn dude you were feeling it. Badass playing

[@billkalina3089]

If memory serves correct, a lot of early LP Jrs., and Melody Makers had no wings on the headstock. And a short(er) tenon, so got to be careful! The tone rings of Joe Walsh.

[@Maggooster]

I like your videos a lot and I love your laid back playing style. Very tasteful. I could listen to you play for hours. And your laid back personal attitude is a bonus too. You would be really cool to hang with. I almost forgot to say, killer axe !!! Love the sound.

[@Goomer]

I like guitars like that. I have a lot of "mutt's". Lately I've been playing my Fake 60's Vox Phantom and 60's Kay Speed Demon.

[@tremold2043]

hell yea man. mine are even bigger mutts lol but i got 2 martin stingers. only made them 84-93

[@JoeMode213]

Absolutely love this channel! Great playing and interesting videos with brilliant discussion.

[@sixstringtwangin]

That thing sounds FANTASTIC.

[@nerogreco993]

P 90 pick ups will work on every music genre. The simple double cutaway design is timeless. Minimalist types need a guitar like this.

[@User-jk8wq]

Lucky you. You don’t even get Epiphone/Squier guitars in my local pawn shops

[@brianwells4507]

Never give up on Pawn Shops! Antique fairs either, I picked up a 65 Gibson LGO acoustic with it's cheesy cardboard case for $45 about 20yrs ago. Still have it, replaced the klusons and it sounds amazing. A '68 Vibrolux with Celestian Greenbacks for $275, sold it on Ebay for $900. A Fender Blues Junior for $ 175, what kills me about that is they wanted the same price for a Solid state Fender next to it!

[@maxcohen9639]

Put it under a black light and look for differences in hues of greens and that will determine if it's refinished on the body or not because that body looks too new to be from the 50's. Just a feeling.

[@lancethrustworthy]

By this video, you've made this beautiful guitar even more valuable. Bravo.

[@todaywefly4370]

It’s a keeper. If you sold that thing, in 20 years you’ll be sorry. You know it.

[@kentthe1]

I have one of these from 1961. It also has a neck break, not repaired, on the backside right near where the neck to headstock bend is. The good news, it's been there since my brother bought it in 1968 and it has never gotten worse and doesn't effect tuning. He bought a Silvertone amp and the guitar for $100. It is a cool sounding guitar and easy to play. He sold the amp but I bought one just like it a guitar show a few years ago back because it has nice natural bluesy distortion. I don't think the case was original, just a cheap slightly-thicker-than-cardboard white case with a broken handle. To me it just adds to its coolness. I was amazed when the value shot up so much in the space of a few short years. This guitar will stay with me until I die and then it goes to my nephew.

[@jjstudiosjj2408]

Love the tone on this one I Def need to add a junior or special to my collection. Ultimate southern rock and classic rock guitar One can never go wrong with a good ole American made guitar

[@TheGuitarHistorian]

Tremendous playing on a tremendous guitar. Thanks, Matthew!

[@request1967]

This guitar wants to play Dream Sequence from Flowers of Evil by Mountain.

[@liveliferusty734]

Love the info you provide and your playing…..absolutely top notch

[@richardturk7162]

You are sure getting in the older stuff which is cool. I did that for years and scored some very nice vintage guitars. Keep doing your homework because there are fakes out there everywhere.

[@edmondsmith8125]

It sounds beautiful, my friend had one just like it back around 1971, and I loved it, but he wouldn't sell it to me. He died in a car wreck in 1977 , and I think his brother got the guitar.

[@robbryant3588]

Hey Matthew! My first time viewing your channel. Good job with the history and the playing. I'm always impressed when a man your age knows how to play something besides Metal. Nothing against Metal, but there's a whole other world of great music out there. As you have capably demonstrated. Thanks!

[@erikkibler3466]

A good reminder to keep,from becoming narrow minded😊

[@JohnJoyce-vh6xx]

I'd keep it, , that kind of thing is probably better than the factory, the chords sound super powerful

[@kiaora12]

Someone spent a lot of time and effort to repair that headstock. It's a professional job. If it was a replacement and non original, why wouldn't they just replace it with another non-original? My guess would be it's original, repaired, refinished with a 'reproduced from the original' serial number. Nice find!

[@MatthewScottmusic]

I think you're right.

[@jeteye97]

I agree. From the look of the fit and finish, the time and craftsmanship that went into the repair, unlikely to have gone through the process for a replacement piece.

[@IvorThomas]

I can't really tell from the video, but is the neck profile chunky enough to be the orig '58 neck?

[@lukasschliepkorte3019]

@@IvorThomas they were handcarved an varied from factory!

[@Livelaughlimpbizkit]

Literally my favourite channel atm

[@MW47742]

If I look at xour Reverb Shop the are „0 items for sale“....strange....

[@thedoobiesistersandsackbla5718]

shim

[@allaboutdatGDA]

its all about letting the people know, ya know

[@mixerD1-]

I've always wondered how much truth there was in people speaking about the quality inherent in the vintage gear, pickups etc. That's just been answered for me, savage sound. 👍

[@NickGodwin]

you need to get inside the body and check out dates and part numbers of the pickups and whatnot. sounds great.

[@graydation]

I agree... until thats done I have doubts about it's authenticity.

[@05645ci]

I have a 59 Les Paul Special I bought in 1973; it was unplayable for years as the original bridge/stop tailpiece would not intonate, and the original nut and keys would not maintain tuning. I took it to Guitar Works in CLT maybe 10 years ago; he replaced the bridge, made a bone nut, refretted it and it plays beautifully now. The original stop tailpieces on the JR's and Special would not intonate and the only adjustment was the allen screws to set the bridge angle. I was a beginner back then, and I simply thought that I was incapable of playing an electric guitar. If I hadn't bought a mexican fender in 2006, I wouldn't have learned to play electric guitar. The good news is my $275 purchase was appraised by Gruhn at $10k a few years ago. I'm so glad I'll held on to it!

[@dorfsteen]

And now that I've gotten that out of the way I own a newer Epiphone Les Paul junior they are great guitars I love it.

[@robbygaume600]

I'm not a guitarist, but have an admiration for the instrument. I enjoyed your video.