Me And My Guitar: Limp Bizkit's Wes Borland

[@florinshordo]

Hey folks. Wes B here. To answer your questions about my guitar looking like crap, well, the fact of the matter is that I am rough on my equipment. This is a touring guitar. I want there to be an obvious cover over the neck position because I like that it looks modified and one day may want to drop a PU back in. Some of the hardware is rusty, yes, but we clean it off every couple of days. That happens with the amount of water being thrown around on stage.

[@hiiamkatrina3039]

Omg. Why am I so late. I love your riffs!

[@theghostinside55]

Is that a Duncan Detonator pickup?

[@lupehn]

Your amazing!

[@RachelLisa]

Wes Borland where were these glasses from? Are they Prada?

[@XInfamousBullet]

Dude, don’t fret it. Fuck the haters. You do you.

[@florinshordo]

And lastly, I don't want Jackson to build anything I want. Part of the fun of what I do is getting to experiment. A lot of guitarists don't understand me because I'm a visual artist first and I don't approach the guitar in the same way that traditional players do. I love love love this one more because of the flaws. It now has it's own identity and more than any guitar I've ever owned, this one gets the most compliments and interest from those who see it. It's sad to see such hatefulness here.

[@qwertzuiopasdfish]

Hatefulness or rather jealousy?

[@joeyvanostrand3655]

It's amazing how many ACTUAL Jackson Endorsees are shitting all over something YOU like and the manner in which you acquired it. Fuchs wrong with you doing what you want with YOUR guitars, my man?

[@philipreedwallace]

Wes Borland I think it’s bad as shit. You rock dude. Haters hate. I’m almost 49 and have played guitar since I was 12. Your Art is awesome. I’m always excited too see what you will be doing or dressed up as???? Lol

[@danielleperez3516]

so how would you consider it to your signature yamaha? do you still love that guitar or was it a mistake?

[@jasegudat9590]

You do you. Some guys like to build cars and some guys like to buy cars. Seems like you enjoy the challenge.

[@florinshordo]

I also really enjoyed having the empty pot holes filled with a different material because it's a left handed guitar that I was proud to convert and I want the footprint of those cavities to remain visible like scars. I like used and modified looking guitars. And no James Coleman. I'm not kidding. Pristine guitars are not my thing. I like them to have character. Thanks for the kind words from some of you others. I'm a painter turned guitar player and tinkering is what I do.

[@dobrozner7784]

Hey man, just want to thank you for all the music you've created. Grew up listening to you, and were very formative years in my journey into becoming a musician. Hoping to hear new stuff soon!

[@darthbango1999]

Pristine guitars sound like ass.

[@gringochucha]

Yeah, I feel the same way and a lot of gearheads don't get it. I'd much rather buy an old instrument that has its own unique personality and either mess with it or just play it with the scars and warts that make it what it is.

[@JAMBI..]

Loooool Frankenstein guitars

[@Customwinder1]

@Wes Borland I hear ya mate. I like restoring my own instruments from old used items. That's how you get exactly what you want. 👍

[@sickb2200]

"I don't know why people are so crazy..." -Wes Borland

[@der_pinguin44]

Don't forget he's in a contract.

[@kennyfkinpowers7059]

sickb2200 to

[@arpitdas4263]

Should ask Freddie Durst

[@tikkivolta2854]

@@der_pinguin44 best bet is if you stay away cuz.. u know.. could be one of those days.

[@gkTORO]

you're the one who always wearing halloween costume on stage

[@davidnissim9203]

Say what you will about Limp Bizkit, but Wes Borland is just an amazing guitarist.

[@nunomartins4265]

how about...no

[@williamgatesenson]

he was the only likeable person in the band. it's too bad he didn't meet up with some more talented folks when he was coming up. Big Dumb Face > Limp Bizkit

[@parkwayfan84]

dude what? Wes is amazing. Rearranged is my favorite

[@Big_Ben1988]

Limp Bizkit is tha Shiznit

[@smokesletsgo2374]

@@williamgatesenson The other guys in the band are alright, it's just Fred Durst that sucks

[@michaelsimonette8943]

Found this 8 years later. Wes seems like a cool dude and it’s neat he builds his guitars

[@flyingpiggie979]

Wes is a great guitarist. He routinely writes interesting riffs, and actually has a very distinct style, that alone is more than you can say for 90% of players.

[@redriderbbgun8018]

90%....try 98% of guitarists.

[@timhassler2617]

On point with that one. Nothing but admiration and respect for such a talented person to share our time with. TY. WB

[@fredriksvard2603]

It's always funny when people hate on bands like bizkit, metallica, nirvana etc. What does it say about these supposedly "better" (from a technical standpoint i assume) that they never can write hits or fill big venues? And then they jump to the "b-but mainstream listeners are sheep who don't understand music". Stfu, loosen up and have some fun.

[@quietgiant474]

Wes Borland: Well i got a factory reject guitar but i never complained and i made it work after a little TLC. I'm satisfied with it, it's mine. 😎 *becomes famous* Guitar fanboys: OMG i won't ever play a guitar unless *muhh tonewood* is made from exotic woods from the oogabooga trees of the exotic OkiDoki forest back when Hagrid was alive! Plus my guitar neck *needs* to be ebony latina pawg roasted almond wood from South Mordor or i won't get that bright warm (no-curtains, it affects muh tone) room-temperature tone! My strap was made from angels hair and my cables were designed by Optimus himself. Also my amp was forged by a Viking hammer and Thor wired the electricals plus my pedals were made from scrap exotic metal off the Titanic cabin! The more money i spend the better i am than others who don't. Get on my level, peasants! *also never left basement*

[@golz9785]

Quiet Giant - LOL. Got a good laugh here.

[@tonyaburckhardt4443]

@@golz9785 hear this year everything is keep on cancel cancel a non-us the the concerts it's really it's not good that you can sell stuff on us it's sad I'm I'm I'm sad because it's my birthday's Tonya burckhardt about pretty soon July 28th I'll be 48 on my my my birthday this summer and I hope Tonya Hometown tradition that doesn't be canceled at Bosque Verde so all my mom's going to call me and let me know if it is so if all of you heavy metal bands please come to my hometown and celebrate with us my birthday sorority this summer I hope you all can come heavy metal bands bring your girlfriends bring the band have some drinks have a good time and just laughing dance have a good time you love food party have a great time Danish Queen up Apple skier days

[@minerva2558]

Had me rollin'!! Wes is a fantastic guitarist and you're a good commentor if that's a word. Cheers.

[@scottwill19]

"oogabooga trees" sounds mildly racist my dude....

[@minerva2558]

@@scottwill19 are you being serious? Because I'm sure you know for a fact that there was absolutely zero racial intent in anything he said. At all.

[@Rambleon444]

A true artist who loves to work... Writes music, plays incredibly, rebuilds guitars, does amazing costumes, has crazy stage moves, all to entertain us. Respect!

[@newyorkgiantsfan5440]

Wes never got the credit for being an amazing and innovative guitarist. Dudes a beast.

[@teddybears4life240]

He gets CREDIT...EVERYONE KNOWS HE'S A BADD ASS.

[@danielpetit5530]

Everyones hating on this. And im just here admiring his ingenuity to convert the guitar. And also the fact that he wanted to put some time into the instrument instead of just buying another one. He wanted a project. Anyone know what kind of pick up is in it? Looks like a invader but im not sure.

[@thescruffynerfhurder]

It's a invader, Seymour Duncan has there logo in small print on the invaders because of the size of the pole pieces.

[@danielpetit5530]

Dillon Prince okay thanks. I was thinking about getting one for my Rhoads.

[@C_mao]

yup, invader

[@NickyTBeats]

his Instagram has a screenshot of him being rude to someone asking a question about copper shielding

[@1.618-z9y]

His creativity shines in his music too, hes a badass. He wrote some damn good music with Black Light Burns as well.

[@GhostsOfJenova]

This is why I love Wes. This guy could literally get any guitar he wants and he plays a stripped left handed guitar with goddamn electrical tape on it.

[@krokmiten]

Which is very hipster of him, arguably lol

[@spongebota.i.selfawarepant4780]

I'm building a left-handed telecaster body and putting a right-handed js32 neck and parts into it atm. after watching this I think I'm gonna leave the headstock logo upside down.

[@spanqueluv9er]

You can do that when you play complete trash.🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤡

[@brettdimmock6962]

@@spanqueluv9er ah yes, so trashy his bands barely been recognized. Gotta love people that have nothing better to do with their time than bash someone people look up to, someone that puts an amazing effort into their art and career. Every corner of the internet seems to be filled with your kinds negativity and it disgusts me.

[@showerjedi9627]

@@spanqueluv9er no trash here. just an awesome guitarist not afraid to say whatever to the internet trolls.

[@TreSneaky]

I like that the sales rep for Jackson guitars doesn't know a left handed guitar when he's looking at one.

[@bkul44]

you see it all the time looking at guitar center there are two online right now on their online store

[@luciano9755]

You didn't watch the video, did you?

[@seanthomas4116]

Working for a guitar maker and going through several hundred models of something a mistake can happen. Also wasn't a sales rep but probably defintely an artist rep that heard they have something he might dig.

[@oyster7746]

It's refreshing to see a guitarist who has a unique approach, too many of us are far to concerned about tradition.

[@fredriksvard2603]

People get caught up in trying to impress other musicians rather than the general audience, and they forget about gaving fun with it and finding their own voice. And they keep spamming about how dave is better than kirk and so on. All i can say is, if you're really that keen on virtuosity and perfection, listen to classical music. Or electronic music, or a metronome.

[@vincentc3475]

There are so so much incredible and perfect guitar players on youtube's commentaries...

[@Toki420]

+lightsouthaha yep these people are morons Wes is actually a really good guitarist but that's what happens when you were at the top at one time people just hate

[@castle6660]

People are hating because Wes started shit talking Dream Theater

[@damianedwards8827]

Wes, I’m so Glad you chose to come back to Limpbizkit You carved YOUR OWN path in heavy music And always kept the fanbase as Family We Appreciate it. LB always finds a bit of joy Amongst the gloom And that ain’t easy Bless D

[@sergyyywinder3182]

I love how he completely customized his guitar from top to bottom, you can really see the bond between the two, beautiful*

[@SethHesio]

This is cool.. He's taken the time to make it how he wants it, that's Frickin cool

[@NPC-mt1cz]

i live next to a school called west moreland

[@elcoollow5955]

in imperial valley?

[@NPC-mt1cz]

Lane county

[@HectorBadillaOfficial]

Bryan Bustamante that’s what I was about to say hahaha! I live in Yuma.

[@JohnnyPiñaPaña]

Eugene!

[@hamletfisherman5740]

El Gallo Probably not a coincidence

[@fallin33]

wes is such a great artist, one of my favorite guitar players ever.

[@Malum09]

I love when guitarist decide to create/mod their own guitar, there’s a reason why the guitars of Eddie Van Halen, Brian May and Tom Morello became so iconic.

[@dennisseverance6643]

"The more involved I am with the building of a guitar, the more attached I am" This is so true! I modded an old Korean Strat copy that I picked up for $90 at a pawn shop. It's still not the best guitar in the world, but it's one of my favorites in my "collection" just because I worked on it. It's a red strat with a black pickguard and white knobs and hardware, I've never seen that color scheme before. People on here complain about Jackson giving him a returned, flawed King V but that isn't the point! Wes didn't have to take it, but he did to give himself a project because he loves guitars and (apparently) enjoys building and modding. I didn't need my strat, but I took it on as a project because I love guitars and I wanted to break into modding. :)

[@florinshordo]

Also: My glasses are made by Resurrection Eyewear from Korea

[@firmcore13]

Thanks for putting this out, and putting up with all the “suggestions”

[@jesseflores5292]

Your the man buddy

[@jackjurphy5020]

Do you remember Mrs Mccombs? She was my 5th grade teacher and she said she used to work at a restaurant in Jacksonville and you’d come in all the time and just sit in her section to ask her out?

[@JamiesonM]

Wes seems like a dude I could grab a coffee with and talk about guitar science without boring the other person haha

[@smaze1782]

Weird seeing him look, well, normal. Dude’s a hell of a guitar player.

[@genericproductions5165]

I completely agree with that philosophy. I've built and or modified about all 20 of mine at this point

[@chrisbrown3549]

Condition Orange 20guitars? Lmao..can u play ? Or 20 of em helps get you girls?

[@TheRedmage420]

I've modified every guitar I've ever bought, I feel you dude. Stock is never ever right, you have to adjust to personal preference.

[@joepope5793]

I love Wes and i love his very unique approach to the instrument. His rhythm playing is so innovative and groovy. I actually really like LB's MUSIC. I just can't stand Fred Durst and his 6th grader notebook "lyrics." Sam, Wes and Jon should just have a band as 3 piece with Wes on vocals.

[@bishjb]

Agreed, also like his pursual of different tones

[@Bartez311]

bishjb Nah, the truth is, that he is just shitty guitarist. I don't hate him or LB but to be honest, I've never heard worse guitar player that would be so popular and overrated. He has ridiculous image, reaally bad technic and most of all f***g terrible tone. I don't get what you see in him guys :P

[@datdudevince2]

Bartez311 Who do you consider a good guitarist? I love his image,I guess he should look like every other person in music,right?

[@emilloparski]

Bartez311 First off, I should say I'm a huge WB fan. I'll admit that most of the things you're sayin about him are correct. It is true about his tone,it's true about his technique, but still he is not overrated, because he knows how to write songs. Most of the brilliant guitar players can't do it.

[@ZeCockOfTheWalk]

listen to bigdumbface. its wes borelands project. its weird and awesome.

[@soubuckeye]

People dogging on Wes for his tinkering and the visible scars forget two names who tinkered and built their own ugly guitars that have their scars: Brian May, and Edward Van Halen.

[@andrewphippsphillips1455]

Plus Hendrix played a reverse handed guitar (RH guitar LH player) and had the back panel removed too. Note the back of the body on this when Wed flips it over 2:15

[@MattW05]

Don’t forget Mr. Les Paul himself!

[@jacobeldredge2956]

Willie Nelson.

[@mattyduncan4679]

Wes reminds me of the dude from “no country for Old men” and I like that.

[@pickletarts8196]

"I don't know why people are so crazy~" - Wes, 2013 1:12

[@scotabot7826]

Oh wow, such a moving use of the language. Mind bending thoughts dude! Right?

[@generalgrievous9877]

@@scotabot7826 I seen you in a bunch of threads shit talking musicians you have nothing on, why don't you spend your time and energy doing something that makes you happy instead of bitter and whiny?

[@dodjiegarcia2320]

Wes throwing his faulty Jackson V to the Lollapalooza 2021 audience brought me here.

[@djpotassium]

It was this one?

[@dodjiegarcia2320]

@@djpotassium nope this was the main guitar and IMO was superior to the one he chucked to the crowd.

[@djpotassium]

@@dodjiegarcia2320 ahh ok yeah the one he played after sounded great!

[@digitalcurrencydude6496]

Dude is an under rated living legend! The whole band is

[@scotabot7826]

Your being sarcastic right? You have to be!!

[@paytonbaker6823]

4/5 are underrated. 1 plain sucks.

[@fitzgerald6466]

Payton Baker let me guess, it’s Fred who sucks right...?

[@jpablocr8]

Underrated for a 14 year old kid, these dudes were massive back in late 90's and early 2000's

[@jp8237]

not all the team , the singer is just ok average

[@AxHakker]

Anyone else find it weird when watching this video, you have to understand that he plays for limp bizkit? Its just a weird contrast looking at him and imagining fred durst as his vocalist.

[@milfpatrol69]

+AxHakker fred isn't an asshole, he really isn't-at all-what people have negatively hyped him up to be. he's a man's man in a world where the general population is getting wimpier and wimpier. thanks to fluroridated drinking water, smartphones, social media, and the pro drug movement.

[@glennelson8017]

he plays in other bands too ya know,check out his other works,he's a great guitarist

[@FigmentSALabel]

I couldn't give a shit who he plays for.

[@hieu-headless]

@Dylan Gruenloh Why are you even reasoning with "milfpatrol69" tho

[@stupendous7848]

Dylan Gruenloh Smart phones and social media are 100% making a negative impact on people and society.

[@TrippyWoodStock]

I was born in 96, grew up a young kid listening to limp bizkit - my way. when I was 4 and 5 it was my favorite song. I’m 27 now and I appreciate you for everything you guys have done on my young impressionable mind. Rock on forever Wes!

[@markdalton3900]

Mr Borland you are one of my favorite guitarist you rock!

[@johannjohann6523]

"Guitar looking like crap comments" obviously are people who haven't seen Wes play live. Besides, you seen some of his outfits? Yeah, it's all part of the sound and look. thanks for the video.

[@g.koch.]

Those are bedroom "shredders" 😂

[@6672rock]

Goes to show how little Jackson thought of Wes Borland. "Here Wes. Here's a throwaway guitar somebody didn't want, so it's either you or we burn it, because it's not worth our time and effort to build you a custom guitar from scratch."

[@Rosstafa]

+6672rock Apparently Jackson aren't great to their endorsed artists. They're quite cheap.

[@N3RFTHIS]

+Luis Avila Have you ever flipped a floyd rose? Fucking idiot.

[@N3RFTHIS]

***** You say he doesn't know what he is talking about...Clearly he knows exactly what hes talking. It's a lot of work and takes a lot of fucking around. I dont like Jackson guitars personally. But in what part of this video does he "not know what hes talking about". And this "cheap artist" is pretty fucking successful.

[@N3RFTHIS]

***** I didnt tell you you couldnt say anything. I responded to your comment saying he doesnt even know what hes talking about in this video..Which he clearly does if you know anything about about setting up guitars.

[@grabags2804]

+Narf if you dont like limp bizkit why are you watching this

[@srobert1838]

Wes was pure genius. His compositions and atmospheric, style of guitar playing were incredible. He takes the listener on a musically journey through dynamics, moods, unconventional rhythms and overtones. They are always fun to listen too. Even his customs provoked a feeling… he and his band were pure genius!

[@cdwizzerd]

nice to see a dude real serious about his music. you can tell how into it he is, it's real rad.

[@charleschi843]

That bad boy went airborne in Chicago a few weeks ago. Rumor has it that 4 guys went home with pieces of it.

[@wingnutmcspazatron3957]

this guitar has so much soul in it..

[@MtlDeath]

Love the eyehole screw idea.. fkn hate standard straplocks for just the reason he explained..

[@TunerGuy_90]

I personally liked his signature Yamaha. js. Very classy looking guitar

[@AkiraSpectrum]

Very interesting to see a pro-level guitarist heavily modding a guitar (changing a lefty to a righty). Very unique video :-)

[@SL9SH]

It’s just sad how someone as big and famous as Wes Borland has to give explanations to the internet warriors

[@charizardmaster13]

if anything the fact he had to work on it is even better. this shows his true love for guitar and making it his own and instead of just buying another 3000 dollar guitar he took a cheap one and made it his own. true passion for the craft and his music and thats what makes it awsome.

[@phantomhunt]

His voice sounds like Ben stiller with a slight cold.

[@mehermanzur4847]

Whatever any wannabes metal head want to say . I have seen limp bizkit live . They can pull out solid performance in live performance. Live stage is the real place to judge band . And limp bizkit is good and entertaining to watch live .

[@stocktonnative3878]

Les is the coolest part of Limp Bizkit.

[@RFSA180]

Stockton Native Gotta love Les

[@afterstars]

RFSA180 He's way cooler than Ned Durst.

[@gagacrazy10]

Stockton Native 😂 fummiest connent all day!

[@RFSA180]

I'm going to see the mighty Pilm Biscuit next week. love Sam Waters too

[@nayr87]

and Jeff Otto

[@idiotburns]

So dope, someone returned that

[@Nestalgica]

Damn you Mr. Borland for stealing the dreams of left-handed players!

[@michaelandtohniecain3421]

It's okay, I did that to a right handed Jackson so I guess we are even :P

[@mikakettunen7939]

i am left handed since birth but somehow translated into left handed drummer and right handed bass/guitar player - go figure

[@ecaepevolhturt]

It just shows you; art is about fun not work. If you've got the passion, energy, soul, imagination, confidence, charisma and originality, you make art that lots of ppl enjoy.

[@jvc5462]

Such an underrated guitarist.

[@johnnybickle4116]

I was going to say this is like what someone that has not made it would have to do... After reading your explanation, complete new respect and understanding. A true artist you are my friend... I love that guitar too, and all you put in it made it your work of art.

[@EGGJAZZ]

jeff goldblum

[@elementohsix]

Lol he does sound like him. But he can't touch jeff in his prime.

[@fastfootedone]

+EGGJAZZ with talent

[@jorgegalindo9256]

Wes is such a great musician, I believe he proved he can re-arrange anything and make it work

[@Almarad]

That's what I call a guitar with personality

[@jayp.6166]

You can call LB corny if want. I think that argument has merit. But, I think most of that us due to Fred. Wes is a great guitar player. He has his own sound unlike so many other musicians.

[@tNoFallz]

Ridiculous hater comments

[@shahriarhaque915]

I am a big fan of you Wes. Searching for your other projects I discover this video. Now I find you're an engineer and a painter too. A genius artist is an understatement for you.

[@SnazzBot]

Wes Borland from big dumb face, I love there only album aged better than Limp Bizkit.

[@anakinskywalker1509]

God is with yall

[@austincutty4548]

He didn't talk bout the pickup I think it's an invader which I'm thinking bout getting

[@seancollins8749]

+austin cutty get them, theyr're amazing. put one in my strat, sounds great

[@simonsmallhorne]

Yeah, it's definitely a Seymour Duncan Invader, I swap out all the bridge pups on my guitars for 'em. They're awesome and make your harmonics sound great!

[@dkyelak]

+austin cutty It is indeed an Invader. I had one and it actually grabbed the strings on dive bombs because the magnets are so strong.

[@RobyHaw]

great pick ups :)

[@skynet3d]

Don't get an invader. Worst pickup I ever owned. There's little to nothing you can't do with a SD JB. From blues to Grind, there's nothing it can't play. The invader I don't know what it's good for, it's just muddy and super compressed...

[@C-LOS420]

What way to go! I love you it. Give the guitar life and will sing to you.

[@bodybuildingDGE]

I don't know why people hate LB. Great fucking band, Fred Durst is a great front man as well...

[@TheRogueEmpire]

there are artists with way worse lyrical content then lb and they dont get half the shit lb does. and whats annoying about the singer? most of the hate i see about him is realy just because he's rapping and they dont like rap.

[@MadMetalShop]

Fred is what killed limp bizkit. Haven't you noticed hotdog flavored water was mostly hijacked lyrics from nine inch nails and others? He has no talent and just sounds whiney now. I was into them up till significant other then he just became too whiney for me stealing other people lines.

[@emdawg2676]

I completely agree with wanting a project over the finished article. I feel a bit like that with my bonsai trees or anythong that talkes time and effort. The journey and satisfaction you get maoing these things yourself is pure joy and i couldn't hwve it another way. I love you wes! Legend

[@stupendous7848]

Limp Bizkit are fucking great man. I feel bad for people that don’t get where they’re coming from. I like them even more bc people hate them lol

[@Balkan_game]

Nobody can play "My Generation" like this man !!!!!

[@bluebetta39]

awesome guitarist with great passion.

[@davidd837]

Dude, you are bad ass. A real professional who takes his craft very serious. Thank you!!!

[@waderslc]

oh shit, I didn't know the floyd rose pins were supposed to be off center. I analysed the frequencies during a bend and saw that the notes didn't bend in unison with the other strings (notes detuned as the bend increased) so I tried to compensate by changing the bridge settings, but that just fucked up the intonation. so I figured that floyd roses just suck and never bought another one. I'm much happier with my Gretsch floating bridge. I've played some Jacksons with floating bridges that didn't have the detuning problem, but instead would never go back to the home position. My Gretsch works flawlessly and I like the tone I get from the hollow body even when playing with heavy distortion.

[@simonsmallhorne]

The pins aren't off centre on a Floyd. I think he was referring to the routed cavity because the sustain block is off centre.

[@wingnutmcspazatron3957]

This guys fashion is slick. A gentleman at heart.

[@shaun-ography]

"I don't know why some people are so crazy" oohhh wes the irony in that is lost on you

[@OlviMasta77]

Shaun Luxon He meant "Why throw away a perfectly good guitar?"

[@ljr7945]

Wes Borland...hell of an artist and guitarist...been following him for many many years

[@daniel514ish]

he is supprisingly not an asshole

[@NickyTBeats]

he is a asshole to his fans, check his instagram

[@p0k7lm]

Wes you engineer your own solutions ,a rare quality thanks for the video , its encouraging to see people thinking and using their own electronics solutions again ! excellent !!

[@CptSlow89]

I want to see Wes and Buckethead playing together in their costumes

[@bastianmichels583]

Would be a Odd couple... One playing Riffs like hell and the other One shredding like hell...

[@murdermuseum8280]

Welcome to the world of being left handed!!! We us left handeders have to do this all the time to right handed guitars

[@thewedge8823]

LOL why does Wes get 2nd hand, B-stock returned Jacksons??? You would think since he's sponsored by them he would get any kind he wants right ?

[@podcastrightnow1897]

Because the rep knows him and the fact that he likes to tinker with stuff like that

[@vichernandez6206]

His creativity makes his guitar unique. No one can buy anything like it.

[@Greencheese333]

I find it kind of rude that Jackson offered him a "flawed" guitars.

[@winterfrost99]

Greencheese333 I thought I was the only one!

[@Greencheese333]

There is a difference between randomly giving out a flawed guitar to anyone, and giving a flawed guitar to someone that endorses/and is endorsed by Jackson. That means he plays their guitars, and they pay him. Purposely giving a musician who works for you a flawed instrument, that would been thrown away, is far beyond rude, it's a slap in the face.

[@Greencheese333]

And we have come full circle. You went from responding to my comment, to a different topic all together. Don't waste my time or your time and reposed, because I won't.

[@POOKIE5592]

I just took it as Jackson saying they were going to throw them away or you can take them on the road and beat the sh*t out of them.

[@Greencheese333]

It may have been that.

[@DJEDzTV]

Love what he said at the end, I am exactly the same with my B.C.Rich, been my first electric guitar and had it over 12 years...Still love it and just did a complete hardware change and electronics.. Look after your instruments boys and girls and they will look after you.:)

[@ghostdog2041]

Good on him, but the whole time the only word rattling around in my head is "WHY?"

[@ramon2008]

ghostdog2041 too much time

[@harshman121092]

This is sick. My favorite guitar he’s played is the super rare orange Ibanez RG7, but I appreciate taking what’s in front of you and making it work.

[@overthetop040411]

We need to protect this man at all costs. Wes is amazing

[@YaoEspirito]

Gay comment.. Add that he's underrated and a national treasure.

[@lostkauz83]

The soul of LB right there ! I am building a custom one off baritone right now . I love experimenting with my axes !

[@stubkar]

No guitarist, ever, has managed in inject "feel" to high gain/high compression tone like Wes.

[@hekutoru_2131]

I don't know what you're talking about. Can you explain?

[@ChillyPhillyM]

Cool to watch/read Wes just being his kid self exploring with his guitar. Passion is key. But some people gotta hate. Guess it's just one of those days......

[@davidnissim589]

Weird seeing him without his unusual costumes or being painted black from head to toe.

[@MOAONAABE]

open springed hook attachment, ( its called a bridal snap)

[@joshuahummel7017]

If I am in a multimillion dollar band, my sponsored guitar company better customize my guitar with the best of what they have to offer... NOT A THROW AWAY!!!!!! Mr. Borland is truly a humble man....

[@Haddley333]

couldn't agree more with working on own guitars. I've never modded to your level but I've found it rewarding to work on guitars by myself and learn things about them. I also don't mind the wear and tear on the guitars as I play them. It adds character and feels more like mine.

[@Yakazas]

Jackson does not seem to have much respect for their artists, much less their customers.

[@tjkong4381]

I can’t tell how many times I’ve watched this video. I love how Wes modifies his guitars and explaining what he did and why. Most people mod their guitars, either when they get them or during it’s life

[@fhbjr]

Gotta luv that guy =D

[@CaliWaliDoDaDay]

Thanks Wes and TotalGuitar

[@waderslc]

I don't see why you'd put so much work into that guitar when you can just get a properly made model. The steel eye-hooks is a unique idea, I hope he drilled a pilot hole though. If you're Wes Borland, I would assume that you'd be able to own more than one strap!

[@vhsqueen]

Well its like people who do home improvement or rebuilding a computer. Its what they enjoy doing instead of watching tv or going to a party. Its true most people will just go buy a factory made new model, but some people enjoy the time rebuilding. Its a way to kill time and see what you can do.

[@neiladdison5614]

A shout out for Loog! Awesome. My 5 and 7 year olds both have one.... perhaps they’ll be in Wes Borland’s shoes one day!

[@ferddnwampa234]

ALL HAIL THE KING ""V""

[@68mrtroy]

That pickup looks like a Duncan - Invader. I have one in my Charvel. Love that pickup!