Chibson's....Should you care?

After watching a few videos on this topic I wanted to have a rant 🤣
Lots of folks get a bit too emotional about the morality of a counterfeit guitar. What do you think?
Not my normal video, just a topic I'm interested in among many.

[@mooseymoose]

I think most people argue about guitar stuff to avoid the most terrifying thing to them: practicing.

[@Milehousestudios]

Beautiful bit of wisdom there. ❤️

[@rpaasse6453]

Yes! Thats so true. Hour after hour fighting with yourself, practicing. Its easyer to comment on someone, then comment on yourself.

[@LeeWhalan-bi8kc]

I like to have my say, in the hopes that it might help someone with less experience make better choices than some of mine and I make comments in between practice 🥳

[@TheBurdenOfHope]

Ahahaha. So true.

[@brownsons]

1000000%

[@brutesmagootes3996]

I don’t have an issue with someone buying a knock-off guitar, just don’t ever try to resell it as a legitimate one.

[@thorinbane]

Slash and no one should complain

[@davidgloier2913]

Good luck with that.

[@mikepretorius6350]

@@brutesmagootes3996 if in doubt take someone with who knows what to look for, some of these copies are expertly done !

[@andycrowe905]

Spot on

[@kiillabytez]

Have you actually ever seen people sell them as OEM Gibson? Neither have I.

[@Efferri]

I don't give a shit what other people do. That's why I'm mentally stable and happy 😂 Great video!

[@Milehousestudios]

An example to us all....Old school thinking there brother. Love it

[@rovcanada1]

A KZbinr rant that includes, "41 quid for a pair ... fuck off!!", as a means to make a point, earns an instant PhD in Rantology.

[@Milehousestudios]

Yeah, I liked that bit too 🤣

[@steveyoung9491]

Spot on! And very well ranted!😅

[@Hungry_Hunter]

Having worked at a music shop repairing guitars and amps and I've built all kinds of guitars and amps. Morals are for people who can afford them. Perspective is everything thanks for sharing yours with such honesty and good humour.

[@Milehousestudios]

Well said! Cheers mate

[@Anjohl]

Any major brand's guitar at $X will beat the shit out of any Chibson, which by definition has "headstock tax".

[@piglos]

We all have our own moral compass and code of ethics. But to me, like religion, you don't thrust it on others under the guise of trying to save them from doing the wrong thing. I have missed out on many $ due to my ethics, but so be it. My choice

[@christianhoffman7407]

"Morals are for people who can afford them." I am not so sure about that. I guess you do you. I don't see buying a knockoff guitar as a question of morality. Now buying them to resale as the real thing, definitely immoral. Not to the brand but to the person you are selling to. These companies have nothing but their greed to blame.

[@duncanwood5275]

Aint necessarily so. Gibson QC is notoriously patchy.

[@koRnFREAK82]

You're saying exactly what I think, I've got a LP copy, brought it for £25. Took everything off and replaced the hardware, wiring and pickups and I fucking love it

[@Milehousestudios]

£25...Fuck me. That was a bargain

[@koRnFREAK82]

@Milehousestudios it's was that and a SG copy for £50, so I'd say £25

[@EntropiaGuitars]

In the words of the IT Crowd - "People ... what a bunch of bastards". There's always Cork Sniffers in the guitar world. The people who can’t see past the alleged purity of tube amps, or a pre CBS Telecaster Leo rubbed his winky off. People should just do what makes them happy, and other people should let those people be happy too. I’m a bass player who has the fucking audacity to use a 6 string and a pedalboard. You’d swear I was diddling people’s pets with how upset they get with my kit choice. I have no idea what causes it. Great video mate - and glad to see the headless guitar’s headstock is a little less penisy. Because you never know, in the depths of winter, in the lonely workshop what you might be tempted to get up to.

[@kevinhughes1355]

Couldn’t agree more, live and let live.!

[@ClarenceCochran-ne7du]

They're also known as Prius drivers 😂😂

[@darksu6947]

Stop touching my dog like that! Not cool bro! 😂

[@jaysorensenIBEW]

Great ending note. Classic humor, cheers

[@joeydurant6267]

Oh I love me some IT crowd. And I read that in matt Barry's voice.

[@Stratocus]

I bought a Chibson five years ago for $218 shipped. I replaced the electronics and swapped out the hardware for gold plated. And then I shaved down the neck because I like them slim. I wouldn't dream of doing any of that with a real one but it's a Chibson and it's mine and I tweaked it to my own liking and I love it.

[@scotthorn9520]

Ive done the same.

[@joeydurant6267]

Tbh I'd do it to any guitar I own. I'm a caveman and it's a tool. I abused TF out of my 80s lp. Found out a chainsaw case will keep ya off the ground if you end up on an unexpected camping adventure.

[@kiillabytez]

At the end of the day, it's what matters most.

[@SumoRabbitOfDoom]

Slash was credited for bringing back the Les Paul and making it super popular again. I'm pretty sure that the guitar he used to do that was a copy made by some bloke called Max. If you're buying it to play it and you love it, it should be none of anyone else's business. If you're buying it to trick people and sell it for Gibson prices, that's dodgy AF. Common sense and decency is what it's all about.

[@petedazer3381]

Chibsons are either really good or bad, just like the ones they copy. I’d buy one if I stumbled across a nice one. And there’s nothing wrong with your playing either! Nice chops!

[@imabluesmanIIVV]

Great point! After owning a few Les Pauls, I ended up buying a Chibson Les Paul. I even drove two hours each way to buy if from a craigslist seller and not sorry I did. It's a beautiful tobacco/violin burst that came with ivory knob tuners, Seymour Duncan humbuckers and the switch and controls are good and solid and function very smoothly. I'm torn about whether or not I should replace the hardware and pickups, as the guitar plays and sounds great just as it is. I wonder if it was made in Korea or Indonesia. I can see no filler around the fretboard or headstock inlays. All I've done to it so far was to straighten the neck when I changed the strings and cleaned the fretboard and treated it with lemon oil. Any future work or parts exchanges will be done after spending more playing time with this guitar and comparing it to a couple of my others. I must admit I am transferring from guitar snob to realist. There are MANY companies making inexpensive guitars that sound and play as well as the big-ticket brands. So far, no other guitar players have even questioned if it's the real deal or not. I own Fenders, Charvels, Gibsons and Ibanez guitars, and although it sure was nice to be able to buy those guitars when I was still working, and I have own question for the cork sniffers out there. Would you rather drop your $4k Les Paul and break the headstock off, or a $400 Chibson?

[@Lamster66]

@@imabluesmanIIVV The Clue is Chibson Chi(na Gi) bson Korean Guitars shaped like Les Pauls either have Epiphone or Samik on the headstock. Sounds like your's has already jad quite a bit done to it. I bought a Dessert Burst Custom about 10 years ago. I bought a bone nut with the intent of sorting the neck changing pick ups and generally upgrading. Bloody thing played so well out of the box I never touched it. At some point I will upgrade it. When all the gold wears off the hardware Ill do it then

[@darrell6800]

@@imabluesmanIIVV I have a LP, and wanted to do a Zep band. Bought a JImmy Page Chibson LP (replaced electronics and put V59 pickups in it) and a Double Neck and replaced pickups (The Jimmy Page reissues are $4k and $20k respectively). I go out and play and don't sweat it. Fix the necks, and clean them up. They are tools meant to be played. I want a $50 hammer, not a $1000 hammer.

[@Melrose51653]

None of them are really good

[@SumoRabbitOfDoom]

​@@Melrose51653 A lot of them are much better than anything that Gibson has in that price range.

[@maximumeffort5442]

I clicked for the promise of knowledge I stayed for the giggles.

[@Milehousestudios]

Good job, there's mot a lot of knowledge in there 😂

[@valleywoodstudio7345]

I've been a Tokai user since 1987. I was often asked why I didn't Fender or Gibson them - my response has always been that Tokai Japan is a legitimately excellent brand and I'm proud to use them AND if it hadn't been for the companies in Japan like Tokai, Gibson and Fender would not have been pushed to get their QC act together. Also Tokai made primarily for the domestic market and did change headstocks to differentiate for the export market, and Fender certainly did want them to build the Fender Japan series - but at the expense of Tokai surrendering their brand name which they refused to do - they make their own designs too! You're right - its not the Chibsons per se, but those wanting the logo for cheap - there are plenty of cheap excellent versions out there without Gibson on the headstock.

[@Milehousestudios]

The history is almost as much fun as the mystery.....

[@simonwilliams7608]

I've had two Tokais. The first was a Stringysound. Loved it to bits. Possibly the nicest guitar I ever owned. So why did I part with it? I really don't know. I'm an idiot. The second was one I found in a local shop a couple of years ago - it's a kinda 335-like model, and once I picked it up and plugged it in I couldn't stop playing it. It's been one of my two main go-to guitars ever since.

[@WilDBeestMF]

​@@simonwilliams7608I have a real similar story to you when it comes to Tokais, bud haha. I had a 1987 Jazz Sound, their take on a Fender Jazz bass. I sold it because...well, you said it. I'm dumb as hell. That was a lovely bass. I have since picked up a Tokai Legacy from 2023 and there's that familiar stuff that I loved about the previous Tokai all over the newbie. They've still got it and I should get more Tokais, apparently..

[@Lamster66]

@@valleywoodstudio7345 Funny enough a mate of mine had a Yamaha SG2000. Far better guitar than any Gibson.

[@MickH60]

I have 2 wonderful Tokai's, A Greco Randy Rhoads model and a Burny Rhoads model, all keepers, two over 40 years old and two just over 20 years old. My two Tokai's are a goltop custom order, light and beautiful , it's my main guitar, and another Cherry sunburst that is a prototype , one of six ever made, again beautiful, it even has fret edge binding and a ONE piece curly maple top and abalone inlays, better build quality than any Gibson I ever owned, although I had a Gibson SG i regret selling, it was a 70's model...

[@salimalamistheone]

Subscribed, not just for the content, but for the personality. I've already laughed like four times in under 4 minutes.

[@Milehousestudios]

🤣 Cheers mate.

[@TheDJIndulge]

His disclaimer about swearing got me to sub immediately lol

[@strummercash5601]

It’s the humor, the speaking voice, and top-notch insight that earned my immediate sub, like, and comment to appease the lords of the algorithms. Thank you! 🙏🏽✌🏽💙 from Minnesota, USA

[@Milehousestudios]

Cheers geezer. Much appreciated

[@strummercash5601]

Oi Geezer! Enjoy your Chistmas goose fully!

[@saulgoodeguitars]

First off, love the kemper 🤣 At the end of the day its the persons choice what they get My first bass was a cimar pbass(Ibanez’s squier if you will) the paint was flaked off the back and someone used a rattle can to try to cover it, got it at a pawn shop. Sold it on and regretted it People get too hung up on what others are doing, do what makes you happy

[@Tomtoms-tomtoms]

Honestly… people get very emotional about Gibsons in general, real or fake.. I found out by making a comment on another channel. I was very proud to have bought my first ever Gibson guitar. I was saying that I have many Epiphones and love them all, but, my New Gibson was genuinely a step up for me… JEEZ… the entire internet came at me!… accusing me of being a “cork sniffer”.. a “delusional idiot” .. a “gullible moron”… that I “clearly know nothing about guitars” …. Real eye opener, but, I’m old enough and confident enough in my own skin to not give a single fuck what some guy I don’t know wants to shout at me because they think I’m Bill Gates for buying a Gibson and saying that it was better than my Epiphones, which i do love. 😄…. Great video. 🙏

[@Milehousestudios]

Yeah the comments section is tough old gig sometimes. Best thing about social media in general though, is that it's not a real place. Full of blokes who wouldn't dream of being rude to your face.

[@dcamp671]

I’m 100% with you. My first “real” Gibson just came a couple weeks ago, I’m 57 years old. I picked up a Reverb Demo shop ‘61 SG. I have from Epi: a Gary Cark Jr. Blac and Blu Casino, a DG-335, a Prophecy SG, and a ’59 IBCS Tobacco Burst LP with the Kalamazoo headstock, all guitars that I truly love and would never get rid of, and they all have been tweaked to play phenomenally, but the Gibson still felt like a step up. I guess it’s all the capitalist/corporatist programming and propaganda that I have been subjected to my whole life, but that doesn’t change the emotion I feel.

[@wildepascal]

@@dcamp671 I totally hate capitalism but I love my Gibson SG ;-) And I have absolutely no shame sporting a "bourgeois guitar" like that. Most underpaid labourers put loads and loads more money in their cars than the 800 euros I paid for this guitar, and everybody thinks that is normal... which I consider crazy and stupid. And by the way, I'm 57yo as well. Didn't like my Epiphone G-400 at all, though... glad I've sold it on for the price I paid for it :)

[@GrizzlyWharmby]

I’ve never been able to afford expensive guitars, I’ve had squire for years and Danelectro and I love them. It’s only this year I bought my first real fender but it doesn’t make me play more I still pick up my Dan and squire more often than not

[@Milehousestudios]

Because they're familiar and you've got history. it's amazing how much more important that becomes as we get older

[@maxwiz71]

I think someone is missing a trick by not putting Chibson decals on them. I think they'd sell well 🤣

[@Milehousestudios]

At this point you could be right

[@tonysplace9255]

They already sell very well.

[@maxwiz71]

@@tonysplace9255 with Chibson logo? I've only seen them sold separately for people that want to replace the Gibson logo

[@plane_guy6051]

Now THAT would be hilarious. The whole thing with Gibson reminds me of the Dr. Seuss story about the Sneetches if you've ever seen it. It's a very good children's story about branding and snootiness etc and is applicable to humans these days more than ever. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hpWvgZhtjc-XgcU

[@caseysmith544]

They do very well now, often people buying models from China that Gibson either no longer makes or has not made like the model that one of the members of the fake Adult Swim band Deathglock from Metalopolis used in that TV show the all white Flying V that a model is not made by Gibson or Epiphone so to get an instrument like it they go to Chinese brands but make it without the name on headstock and use a slightly smaller headstock then what Gibson does to get past the checkpoint people in the USA.

[@dreamscuba]

Excellent video and rant Paul! Spot on. You are a gent. Good to be reminded that there are real issues in the wold like human trafficking and Chibson guitars and the love/hate of them is irrelevant. I like the message of play what makes you happy.... I also agree about being kind in the comments...And I think I spotted the finished headless tele ...nice!! Tight like a tiger that one.

[@Milehousestudios]

I was wondering if the regulars might point the headless T out. 🤣

[@wallofrock6725]

Human Trafficking vs illegal guitars = you are mixing apples with oranges. They have absolutely nothing to do with each other. You support illegal buying and selling.

[@demonufo]

That Tele would sure get some panties in a knot. 🤣

[@mo9620]

Everything I like is either too expensive or runs away 😂

[@92redferrari]

Great show and video. Great rant and profanity. 😊 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧

[@Andrewausfa]

In 1981 I bought the cheapest no name Strat copy for something like £30 brand new. I bought Adrian Leggs guitar wiring book, stuck a DiMarzio humbucker in the bridge position, coil tapped that, did phase and out of phase switches etc. Since then I've got a real and expensive Fender Strat, Fender Telecaster, a Gibson Les Paul and an SG for those Angus moments. That old battered Strat copy played gigs, was on record and still provides so much enjoyment to this day. Its moulded to me and a guitar that always get me inspired to play something new.

[@Milehousestudios]

I'll bet it's lovely. Sounds proper. I just googled that book, £30 second hand 😬

[@Andrewausfa]

@@Milehousestudios £3.95 when I bought it :)

[@sergeantcrow]

I used to have a plastic company original PYE shop sign that had a 240v light inside hanging on bedroom wall when I was 12.. Looked exactly like your profile pic..

[@Andrewausfa]

@sergeantcrow I live near the old Pye factory and I like old electronics so it's very apt :)

[@sergeantcrow]

@@Andrewausfa Excellent....😀

[@markcurtis5265]

I really can't say which is best, and that means to me the chibson is pretty good 😮 I love this channel, Paul, you make me laugh, and have inspired me to have a crack at building my first guitar, the legendary cigarette tele that belongs to the Rev Billy Gibbons. 🎉

[@Milehousestudios]

Get stuck in brother. Glory awaits

[@markcurtis5265]

@@Milehousestudios thanks mate :)

[@markcurtis5265]

@ sorry to bother you Paul, i'm looking at second hand routers and tables, what would you recommend? thanks

[@user-ii8dz4vu7n]

I'm an electrical engineer, and I also build my own guitars. It really blows me away how much people drink the Kool aid around guitars. Great to hear someone cut through the BS. Just grab something that scratches your itch and practice. If that's a Chibson, more power to you.

[@jakesmith2246]

This is unironically the best guitar channel on KZbin. It might be the ONLY guitar channel on KZbin.

[@Milehousestudios]

You beauty

[@skintt1]

It's true. I've searched far and wide and there are literally no other guitar channels. It's weird.

[@KarzGuitar]

Just adding my 2 cents - because thats what the internet needs, more unsolicited opinions - but i cant see any guitars around here in Aus that look like a chibson for a similar price. Id be down to buy an Epiphone and do it up if the cheap Epiphones looked nice, but its clear that the companies keep the nice finishes for higher priced models. This might just be an Aus thing though. A James Hetfield style chibson explorer is like $250USD. There is no available cheaper option to buy other than the high end Gibson several thousand dollar version.

[@2good2betrue3]

Man this Chibson video really puts a smile in my face.😊 I'm one of the few people who Subscribed to your channel because of your first Chibson video and it's sad to know that you won't be uploading another Chibson video again🥲because those guitar videos really inspired the red pilled Chibson lovers. I actually bought another Chibson, a Buckethead Les Paul after I watched your video and it's another spectacular guitar especially "AFTER" the professional full set-up.👌Since you said this is your last "Chibson" video that you will be making. Lemme share some insights on why we choose the "Chibson" over other cheap brands apart from the obvious that it has the "iconic" logo - for a fraction of the price.🤭 - Chibsons have some of the best "Mahogany" wood (depending on the seller), mine have this very resonant wood even unplugged, it's on par with the $5,000 overpriced Gibson. - Chibson looks beautiful (the paint is Polyurethane),for those who are not a fan of relic, this is perfect, It will looks brand new always and it's glossy. (Gib-Nitro= fades and age) - Chibson is an upgrade, they fixed the "original" design flaw, (deep neck angle) - the reason Gibson never stays in tune, because the "purists" don't want to fix it - "vintage" rules!😂 - contrary to internet opinions, NOT all Chibson hardwares are crap. My Chib sounds amazing with stock pickups and my only upgrade was the "bone" nut.👍 - friends and family always admire it when I play it for them, they said it's "expensive" and beautiful. I even let a few of my guitar mates to play it and they said it's an amazing Gibson. - it inspires me to play better especially when some guitar/ gear snobs look at the headstock and nod in approval. They dont have an idea that.......(nevermind.)😆 - internet gear elitist are always crying that so many people are enjoying their "Chibson" while they got scammed by buying the overpriced original that never stays in tune. - Chibson is a silent protest for companies ripping off people by selling very expensive guitars but the quality is waaaay below the hefty price. - It show's you can own, play and create a guitar equal or even better than the original at a fairly low reasonable price. Owning a Chibson is the "equalizer", before anybody lectures about morals. They should first lecture about why profiteering and ripping off people by selling very expensive guitar with low quality is not right. Why buy a product that is worth $7,000 when theres a same product that's just a fraction of the price yet offers the same value, albeit a bit less but reasonable. So it's obvious: Chibson rules FTW!🤘💯 Happy New Year and keep building awesome guitars mate!👍Cheers!🔥

[@steelbender8566]

Very on point assessment. I have a Chibson and its inarguably one of the best bang for the buck. Who cares about morality? We will support it to level the playing field and status quo away from the greedy profiteers.🖕 Chibson all the way.

[@LazyFifty]

I bought a Chibson about 5 years ago. A Byrdland copy. Cost me $400 nz dollars delivered to my for. Best guitar i have. I’ve got a lot… Abalone inlay around the body and neck, beautiful flame maple…and howls just like Ted’s

[@Milehousestudios]

Very nice!

[@bubblyjuice6234]

What a refreshingly straight forward, honest, low BS video. Good one!

[@Milehousestudios]

Cheers mate

[@corte-real4466]

Hello. The guitar sound through a simulator is very different from playing connected to a real amplifier. I think you should do the same connected to a good Mesa Boogie, Marshall or Fender valve amp. Cheers

[@Milehousestudios]

Tons of other channels doing just that boss. There's only so many hours in the day. I'm hearing them live while recording and they all sound great. The amp is the biggest defining factor as you know.

[@gringogreen4719]

My two cents, I think a counterfeit product says more about the customer than the guitar. Now, I don't really care about Gibson because they are not losing a sale for some yahoo buying a $300 Chinese guitar. My take is why bother when you can just buy a used Epiphone? But honestly buy what you like and play what brings you the most joy! Personal story, I bought a Gibson SG back in the 1990s and I ended up years later I had a Samick SG copy and to me, the Samick was a better overall guitar. Especially after I upgraded it.😎👍✨🖤

[@GuitarsAreHard]

I think you're spot on! Especially about not losing a sale. But have you seen the price of Epiphones these days? There's a big difference in 'quality' / 'finishing touches' (fret nubs etc), and in the amount of wood wasted (single pieces etc), plus better woods, BUT not as big a difference in PRICE as there used to be. What I'm trying to say is that Gibsons cost a lot more to make (materials, hardware & time), and feel more premium, but Epiphones are not budget guitars. Epiphones are great but Gibsons feel better with more sonic nuances - although not really the way I play - but boy do you pay for those differences! An Epiphone will not always scratch the itch for a 'real' Gibson, even if it's just down to the name on the headstock. I have two Gibsons (2022 Tribute + 2023 50's Standard) & two Epiphones (2023 Custom + 1990's LP100). The Gibsons are a different league but the Epiphone custom sounds so good. Hell, even the 30+ year old budget guitar roars!

[@gringogreen4719]

@GuitarsAreHard I've played Epiphone against Gibson and I will admit there is a "Feel" difference in my hand but sound wise, I sound damn near the same. I have an Epiphone Les Paul Special in TV Yellow that I love and I bought that guitar when it came out at the lower price. Now, I do like top of the line Epiphones like a Sheraton,. Elite series, and the Casino Anniversary... that said besides those most Epiphones are nowhere near $1k. I also said used so I would rather buy a neglected 15 years old Epiphone Standard Les Paul and upgrade the electrics and pickups for not a lot of money. Or you can go with Schecter.🤔

[@claudevieaul1465]

I've had my Chibson LP Custom for close to 15 years already, and it did indeed need some TLC to get it right. The pickups are still in there, and Epiphone branded - and I've no doubt that that's what they are: I have Epi's with the same pups and they're just identical. Sound great! The bridge was the weak spot on mine, replaced it with a Schaller, and it's solid now. Other hardware I've kept until it fails, no need to swap them out just yet. Fret job was necessary, and I put on new (graphite) nut because... Well, I can. It handles various tunings absolutely fine, has enough sustain (nobody holds a note for more than 10 seconds anyway, ever noticed that?), and it plays well enough. Admittedly: my Epiphone Les Paul plays a bit better, but she's a lucky find - I've seen worse LPs from Epi over the years. The biggest joy I get out of my Chibson is simply playing a guitar with all the looks of a £4k instrument, but costing me only 250 including shipping + a new bridge I already had... Should I sell it, it'll definitely say this: It is *not* a real Gibson, it's just a Chinese copy. Fair's fair.

[@CindyBallreich]

Speaking as an American who loves her Squire, nothing is sexier than an eloquent British gentleman having a good rant. Thank you!

[@Milehousestudios]

gentleman 🤣 I feel as though I should have worn a bowler hat now.

[@ernieflanaganstingraybassm1463]

He is an idiot mam..

[@taketwo-e5u]

Eloquent?

[@Hail-Marīyami]

@@taketwo-e5u Right? You would have thought she was talking about David Cameron... SMH

[@joeydurant6267]

​@@Milehousestudios a bit of the old ultra violence?

[@hearpalhere]

Great points Paul, digging the vibe. Now I need to watch you build something 🙂

[@Milehousestudios]

You should!

[@pedraw]

The only thing that concerns me about knock off anything is the crooks that try to pass them off as the real deal. Buyer beware applies in that case.

[@MattSwain1]

I agree with this. Once they’ve changed hands a few times then the origin becomes a little more vague and honest people are getting scammed

[@csharp57]

I came into the comment section just to say this very thing. And you know as sure as the sun rises, there will be someone trying to pass these fakes as real Gibsons. Some newbie to Gibson could have all their savings wiped out because of these Chibsons.

[@Stratocus]

People should know what they're looking for and know what they're looking at. I knew someone who bought a Les Paul Supreme because it was being offered for $500 for a model that retails for $4000. Never mind the truss rod cover or the lack of fret nibs. If it has a slotted head screw adjustment bridge it's a Chibson.

[@pasteye1671]

How can you get ripped off? Play it and if you like it and the price is right, buy it. The badge don't matter. Don't expect to get a Gibson for fuck all.

[@apr6337]

If you are buying a guitar for thousands of dollars, and you don’t check it out, hate to say it but you deserve what you get. You don’t go and buy a car without checking it or do you? Crank it, drive it, carfax etc. I guess if you don’t do that on a car either, again you deserve what you get.

[@fuzexi]

4:33 love the way you say, “they can probably play it better than you do”.

[@GILLIE-w7l]

Love your fluffy piece 🎉..This video should be Titled;; the Tao of Paul..cheeky wisdom with a reach around 😅

[@danielmincher4912]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Milehousestudios]

@@GILLIE-w7l who doesn't love a reach around 🤣

[@MrWilkat1]

I'm a retired self-taught luthier and I loved your comments! You were bang on. Wilkat Guitars may be a retired business but I'm still playing and tweaking my guitars and some for friends so I know a thing or two. I will say that the Chinese, like the Japanese before them, have improved their guitars over the years and can satisfy those who can't afford what they really want. I once worked for a large distributor of musical instruments in Canada and some of the things I saw there were amusing but some also impressive. Although we had to tweak a lot of the low end guitars before they went out to music shops there were quite a few that could be turned into real "players" with a few upgrades to pickups etc. I enjoyed your take and will tune into to see some of your builds because I know exactly what you meant about how you enjoy building your guitars. 👍👍

[@Milehousestudios]

Cheers boss. High praise from a man of the trade.

[@bukwok]

That chibson's maple top looks great, some chibson les paul finish sometimes a bit cloudy, maybe the lacquer or the polish? this one looks right, some say some the latest chibson got fert nips and nitro finish .

[@Milehousestudios]

Love a fert nip 😉

[@catch2298]

@@Milehousestudios Scaramanga had a fert nip.

[@catch2298]

…and people from Swindon.

[@hootowl6354]

Many of those Chibson tops are not a panel, but a veneer instead. Beware. The fretboards can be synthetic too, not wood. And the nuts can be plastic. The electronics always suck, so expect to replace all of that. The tuning machines too. And expect to polish the frets. Basically, everything but the wood construction is sub-par. In my experience, however, they play as well as the real thing. Personally, I'd never buy one with a logo on it. That's crooked. Some people drill out the 'o' in Gibson, to show it's a fake.

[@adrianguggisberg3656]

@@hootowl6354 Gibsons legendary 1959 Les Pauls had plastic nuts, the Chibsons are period correct... and QC to match.

[@chariotdrvr14]

For the longest time I've wanted a Gibson Firebird. But those are always way out of my price range. Especially the model that I wanted (the sunburst model.) So I debated buying a Chibson as they didn't run in the thousands to buy. Far less as you can imagine. Then recently Epiphone did a run on red Firebirds reissue complete with the proper tuning heads and pickups. I happened to find one on Reverb that didn't break my bank. I went for that. Pleased as punch with it ever since. Epiphone did a brilliant job on that one. My conscience is clean.

[@dlmyrs]

Chibsons are just Epiphones you can’t return. Thoughtful video on guitars.

[@mikethebloodthirsty]

Chibsons are counterfeit goods, it's THAT simple. Take the Gibson off the headstock, then fine, if people want to spend money on them that's their business.

[@JojoFryrocks]

Cheers for this Paul. That Epi with the EMG pickups sounds bar far the best, to my ear at least. I often say I’m not a Gibson fan - at least not to play or own anyway - BUT I am a huge fan of the way they sound, and I think all three sound great 👍🏻

[@Milehousestudios]

Thanks Jojo

[@tommyselby]

Rather than buy a chibson, buy a cheap guitar by east coast or antiquity and if you want to mod them. Love your videos btw dude!

[@Milehousestudios]

Cool, thanks! The cheap guitar market in the last 10 years has really gone insane. The youngsters are spoiled 🤣

[@Tom_TheCherryBlossomStudio]

I’m “dying”…laughing: if Chibson becomes your first sponsor, I will piss myself! Lmfao

[@danielmincher4912]

imagine lol

[@Milehousestudios]

I'd have to brush up on my tangerine

[@danielmincher4912]

@@Milehousestudios easy for Cornish lad dont sweat it

[@StuartNevilleBooks]

I spent the 1990s working in a guitar shop, and a few things come to mind after watching this. First of all, you get a lot more guitar for your money these days. Even within the Epiphone line, the straight Les Paul they make now is way better than what they were making back then. And adjusting for inflation, they're no more expensive - about £300 then to £450 now. We used to sell the cheapest available starter packages at Christmas (don't blame me, parents wouldn't/couldn't spend the money), and I always did my best to make sure the £89 Encore Strat copies were playable. The likes of the Squier Debut Strats you can get now for about £110 are miles better. And don't get me started on how bad almost all practice amps were back then... Something that was true then, and remains true now, is that small incremental improvements in quality become exponentially more expensive as you move up the pecking order. A Fender Vintera Strat is about a grand versus less than £400 for a Squier Classic Vibe. The Fender Vintera is not more than twice as good as the Squier, nowhere near it, but people will dig that bit deeper into their overdrafts for those small upgrades (ask me how I know). For example, the nitro finish on your Tribute LP makes an incredibly subtle difference to the feel of the guitar, but to apply it results in a substantial hike in price. Even tiny things like the quality of the screws have a significant impact on the price by the time the guitar moves through the chain from the production line to the retailer. I read somewhere that every cost is roughly quadrupled by the time a product reaches a shop (don't hold me to that), so an extra £10 spent on a part at the factory means £40 added to the RRP. Ultimately, it comes down to how much an individual player is willing and/or able to pay for those incremental upgrades in quality. Enough of us are happy to spend the extra to keep Gibson, PRS, Fender at al in business. As for Chibsons, I'm agnostic. I wouldn't buy one simply because I don't have confidence in getting something worthwhile on my doorstep six weeks after ordering, no matter how cheap it is. I'd be interested in you expanding your comments on pickups. I've been dabbling with winding my own, and it's really shifted my perspective on that market. There's a lot of snake oil out there...

[@Milehousestudios]

The pick up market is the most criminal market in the guitar scene by a mile. The prices baffle me.

[@dprince2885]

The trick to a great pickup is is a good solid wind. The number of turns is a well known fact these days depending on what type of sound you want. You can buy machines that can wind pickups in minutes with a tight consistent wind. No different to what they are doing at Seymour Duncan or wherever. Initial outlay to wind pickups can be expensive (although you can build a very good pickup winder for next to nothing) I've made several humbuckers now and I have to say they all sounded amazing. I will never buy an expensive pair of pickups again. It's daylight robbery.

[@Milehousestudios]

@@dprince2885 I've got my eye on the stew mac winder for the new year. 😉

[@Paul-FrancisB]

Interesting video, to me its no different between the choice of buying pattern or OEM parts for a car or motorbike, especially for vintage vehicles like I have where original components aren't even available. I have no issue with choosing an economical part even if it need some filing and hand fitting or machining make it run smoothly or look good, that said would never cheap out of tyres or brakes, and to me it seems your philosophy is similar. Also really enjoy the "no nonsense" presentation 👍

[@ianashworth5953]

Interesting. Every guitar I have ever bought, whether new or used, needed intonation, neck relief, tremolo and pick-up heights sorting.

[@Milehousestudios]

It's amazing how many people don't do it though and think they're playing a quality set up instrument.

[@allthings1150]

I’ve tried explaining this to ppl and they want to argue about it. My custom shop Played great when new, but I wanted it setup to my requirements with the gauge strings I like.

[@patchworkx7955]

I like your attitude dude. End of the day the tone comes from what you can dial in. Hell I have a old AXL bad water 1216 I got from a pawn shop for $120 that came with a coffin case. Guitar sounds killer. Still play it today

[@ckelly5141]

18:19 I liked the Chibby sound the best. 🎸👍

[@JonLucas1968]

I liked the Epi the least. The Gib and the Chib difficult to pick but both very nice. Oh yeah, I’m a bass player btw, so what do I know, eh? 😂

[@CBGuitars]

Subbed, great subject, there is a lot of snobbery about guitars, fortunately as a 3 string cigar box guitar maker we don't have this problem, yet. but this maybe because most of the people who show an interest in them are novice players, or non players just showing an interest.

[@Milehousestudios]

Very cool. I.ve not made one of those. I love a bit of Juzzie Smith

[@CBGuitars]

@@Milehousestudios Looking forward to catching up with your (custom build) videos, and maybe a cigar box in the future? ha ha. Agree about Juzzie Smith, very versatile multi instrumentalist player, personally I have enough problems playing (with arthritis) and singing at the same time.

[@ICE-tb9vj]

some people buy chibsons just to NOT give money to gibson, after all the bs they've pulled.

[@ronniboi312]

Yeah, BUT they're desperate to be seen holding a guitar with the Gibson logo on the headstock..!!! I think that's just sad It's like wearing a fake Rolex. I suppose if your ego is that fragile...

[@Ronno4691]

Hence me buying Japanese made vintage Tokai Love Rocks :-) Gibson can @#% off

[@smc8144]

I have a vintage Gibson Les Paul Standard and was gifted a Chibson Les Paul with upgraded all Gibson electronics and hardware. I’m keeping both! The genuine Gibby feels perfect and smooth, the Chibby plays great but not quite as “nice” but man, it roars!

[@reubenrozeyt5716]

I see the Milhouse Gilmour Strat looking making an appearance👀

[@Milehousestudios]

Ready to be re-painted before I give it away

[@reubenrozeyt5716]

​@@Milehousestudios😁

[@pteppicsmith1631]

I know FA about guitars and can’t play but find you and your vids refreshingly open and honest and i love watching people make things ,so guess i had better subscribe ,thank you for your sanity

[@Milehousestudios]

Sanity...🤣

[@FultonStreetBeats]

I must say that this video is 💯 fact based. I myself like certain chibsons from certain builders. Not to resell, but rather to collect. My models are mostly signature models. Some could never be acquired if they were authentic. They are a great piece of rock n roll memorabilia. To have on the walls. But happen to play well also. There is a huge range of quality in the chibson range as they can be built by the lowest bidder. However, some can be simply outstanding, but also pricey entering the 6-7 hundred dollar range for all of the features we would expect on a high end guitar, such as a bone nut stainless frets, it's pots, orange drops, maple cap. Etc... but still couldn't be done here in the USA for that price. In the end, the name is just having what your guitar heroes represent. I mean, who would want an Angus young SG that didn't say Gibson? But also I have a James Hetfield OGV copy that says Gibson on the trussrod cover just like his. His was not a Gibson either. But the point is James guitar says it. It's a fan's guitar, nothing more. I love all guitars . Low end high end and everything in between. Some hate me for my Chibson's. Some love me for them. I say all guitars are just guitars. Don't get bent all out of shape over other people's things. You've hit the nail right on the head. This video was a very excellent look at the truth. In the end who cares? We will all play a d collect what we like. We are not all the same, but let's respect each other. Your brutal truth earned a subscription from me. Thank you for taking the time to voice your thoughts brother 🙏 . I felt at home watching your video.

[@Milehousestudios]

You also say it like it is. I appreciate that. All the very best buddy.

[@Milehousestudios]

Just checked out your channel... Fuck me your viewing numbers are astronomical 🤣 proof that the affordable guitar market is on fire. Looking forward to some of your videos over the holidays

[@FultonStreetBeats]

@Milehousestudios Thank you brother. Merry Christmas and a happy new year to you and your family. It's refreshing to see an amazing real channel like yours in the vast sea of sellouts .

[@brettbunke9096]

Love your honesty and just being yourself. Bad language very into what you do ! Definitely going to watch your build videos and subscribe!😆

[@splitmid3697]

One should NOT care about Chibsons. Milehouse Knobcasters, though? Those are dope as hell :D

[@Milehousestudios]

Exactly...I'm only copying other internet guitar makers anyway 😉

[@splitmid3697]

@@Milehousestudios Eh, there's no copying your... unique personality :D It's one of a kind, the question is whether it's a bug or a feature :D

[@c.h.fieldsports9876]

I’d definitely get ripped off 😂, if i bought a Gibson I wouldn’t know the difference between a chibson or the real thing, so I only go for cheap guitars, I’ve got a nice Stagg les Paul type, it’s my favourite guitar, got it for free , also a Stagg Strat type which I’ve just done a relic number on it and changed the pickups etc ( cost me £20 originally) plus a couple of others, and I enjoy playing them ( albeit shockingly) ( only been playing two years) still learning about guitars, great video 👍👍🤠🎸

[@Milehousestudios]

Thanks for the comment as always boss. The Stagg sounds perfect.

[@BlackHole-power]

Just clicked this intereresting video, based on what I observed Chibson's the real deal. It looks even more beautiful than the 2 other guitars side by side and the tone is indistinguishable. really Impressive!

[@Milehousestudios]

Couldn't agree more!

[@MadNoisy]

pss it's in the speakers Love your channel.. I subbed when it was around 8k subscribers sheeesh.....🤘🤘

[@Milehousestudios]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@laurencehastings7473]

There is as much immorality involved in counterfeit guitars as there is in Gibson pricing strategy. Many moons ago there were artisans at Gibson who carved and shaped guitar bodies and necks using simple hand tools. An arduous and time consuming process which was then ultimately and understandably expensive. Every Gibson guitar of the 50's and 60's (apart from the necks on late '60's guitars which were machine cut) is unique because every one was slightly different depending upon who built it and what frame of mind they were in on a particular day. Pre CBS Gibson pickups were also hand wound giving some pickups a very individual sound. Enter the modern age of CNC and electronically guided machine manufacture. Not only are the manufactured components identical to one another within the specified production tolerances but the actual production cost per unit is much, much less expensive. Of course Gibson passed these huge savings on to their customers LOL. No chance! Gibson then and now, screwed their customers for as much money as they possibly could and can. As a supplementary source of income they started sueing anyboby and everybody for patent enfringements, which is ironic because some Gibson copies were arguably better than the originals. There are many professional guitar players who own and play original Gibsons (or Fenders for that matter) but there are many more collectors, flippers and scammers who's sole interest in Gibson is to make money. A quick reminder to everyone. The single cut Les Paul was a market flop in the USA, resulting in a cease of manufacturing in 1961. Enter the Brits! The British rock and pop revolution had begun. Guitars were expensive and hard to come by but there were Les Pauls available if you had the cash or could borrow it. Amps were also hard to get and very expensive, especially Fender amps. Enter Jim Marshall and some of his employees who designed and manufactured the first Marshall amplifiers loosely based on Fender design but using electronic parts that were both affordable and available on the UK market. A three-way marriage made in Heaven. Brit guitarists playing Gibson Les Pauls through Marshall amplifiers. This was so successful that it led to the re-introduction of the oriiginal Les Paul single cut to the Gibson production line. A fact that Gibson never gave recognition to, they just coined in the money. p.s. I don't own a Gibson Les Paul . I have an excellent 'law suit' copy made in the Matsumoko factory in the '70's, bought in the '80's. No regrets.

[@steelbender8566]

" because some Gibson copies were arguably better than the originals." Agreed! the legendary Slash "Chibson" Les Paul guitar used in the multi platinum album Apetite for Destruction is not a Gibson but a fake one made by a famoust luthier (Chris Derrig- something?), It also had a "Gibson" logo just like the Chibsons today. That fake guitar used in the album is what resurrectted Gibson and they are now making copies of the fake guitar that saved their company. 😂 Also according to luthiers, with the use of CNC, making great guitars nowadays are not only easier but it's way less expensive, I've talked to a pro luthier who creates handicrafted guitars and he said with CNC, the current original Gibson Les Paul should only cost about $250 to $300 but No chance......."Of course Gibson passed these huge savings on to their customers LOL. No chance! Gibson then and now, screwed their customers for as much money as they possibly could and can. As a supplementary source of income they started sueing anyboby and everybody for patent enfringements."👍and the Gibson advocates are mad at Chibson patrons for morals.😆😁 Yikes!

[@MrMark1325]

Bought one about a year ago. Had to seat and glue all the frets. Leveled them and if they need to beeveled again will need a refret. Tossed the little pots, added some ebay pro buckers and its a great guitar now.

[@PopeyeFPV]

I want a Zakk Wylde CHIBBY. Like you said as long as the neck is strait, frets are good, it intonates well, then it's a winner. Gotta keep Santa's elves employed too.

[@Milehousestudios]

@@PopeyeFPV you can buy my epi 🤣 it's on eBay right now 😉

[@PopeyeFPV]

@@Milehousestudios Noooo! It's gotta say Gibson on it! 😂....I bet your EPI is a better guitar for sure though. 💯

[@mszatanik]

For me being able to setup a guitar is an essential skill, and cheap guitars are a great platform to learn that, i've started with jackson JS series, harley benton kit, and moved to ibanez prestige, and they all play great, and i use all of them, mostly because i learned how to make them play good enough for me.

[@joea9608]

Fact: they are counterfeit garbage that can’t even be sold to your friend legally…

[@fabulousfreddyisready]

Lol!!

[@Milehousestudios]

I can't believe you'd want to sell garbage to a friend

[@joea9608]

@@Milehousestudios I see you get your jokes from Temu too... 🤣

[@sgtpepper6654]

"We definitely know that guy" All of us - "Of course i know him, he is me"

[@voxelraster]

I hate it when I start to see a guitar related vid and an idiot starts out spouting vulgarities!

[@Milehousestudios]

What are you doing leaving moody comments on Christmas day 🤣

[@joycebrackbill-henderly8311]

Hey ! I like to listen to the folks from the United Kingdom , when they curse . We Americans are the ones that are vulgar .

[@lucasoheyze4597]

I know, and he's just some jumped-up country bumpkin who talks nonsense.

[@albertopiergiorgi5980]

@voxelraster I propose you to switch to harp related vids, then. There are only sensitive virgins there who blush at the f-word and you are not in danger of being demoralised.

[@d0sk3y]

In there with you bro. And boy oh boy do I love me some cheap sophisms. The "social experiment" part is BIG bollocks, too. I guess critical thinking is reserved for the lucky few, innit?

[@Jayhawk720]

I like the Chibsons sound best. I have a Japanese Tokai Love Rock ,Les Paul type,paid 500 quid for it second hand and It’s an amazing guitar and I’ve had it a lot of years. If someone asks what guitar I play I say I play a Tokai. I don’t really care what the headstock says. You are right, some like to have the Gibson name on the headstock. Great videos mate, I’m amazed at your work. You are a fuckin genius 👍

[@truthseeker1623]

Very wise words I did play a bass when young 40yrs ago a fender copy jazz bass don’t play now but finding your show has been a breathe of fresh air I appreciate like you there craftsmanship and honesty got to say you nailed it in this Video this crazy world of cheap knock offs that ruin newbies chances of taking up the guitar but guys like you have given a chance to better that world of crap with good information and skills that can get you out of this hole I only wish you had a bigger audience to help new musicians. Definitely a credit to yer trade. Nice one

[@Milehousestudios]

Cheers geezer. That's very kind words.

[@theverseshed]

Loved the fingerpicked comparison - always easier to compare tones without OD or chord strums. Excellent effin' rant. My personal rant has always been for stencil strokers or, to get really wet around the nadgers, stencil suckers who diss, say, Squiers compared to Fender.

[@Milehousestudios]

I had a peach of a squier Tele here the other week. It was great

[@johnmcgonigal8533]

I don’t think the chibson disgraced itself, all my guitars are budget guitars, and I love them all. I’ve done the odd upgrade improvements to them over the years. I’m not the best guitarist in the world and I play for my own enjoyment and don’t give much of a F**k what anyone thinks of my guitars, there mine and I love them all 😊 great videos

[@ElvisPretzel-rv3bg]

Great video and channel definitely love your straight up talking about likes dislikes and the facts from your point of view how can you not trust a Luther!😆... Fulton Street beats sent me in here to check your channel out it's Awesome I can use some Luther tips I can use a lot of luthier tips lol" Fulton Street beats and The World Of Mattias they are awesome cats!! showing us the facts on so much hype I definitely trust them they do deep dives into Chibsons and many others they know Chibsons better than anyone if you ask me they get real deep into the truth for us.. if people don't like our logos they can all go pound sand it's my life it's for my enjoyment and the excitement of it all and it's my cash free country were I live well kinda!😆... Awesome channel I'm sure my repair skills will improve watching you do your thing.. My two OEM Chibsons out play and feel in comfort then most USA by far! I can get in-depth on them but nobody can handle the facts today and don't start with tone wood please we all can prove otherwise like how about Jim lill's videos 😆 or a guitar made out of crayons necks out of aluminum and so on its all to grab your hard earned cash and make the rich richer I'm building a Charley stratocaster two of them one alder one mahogany we will see if I get to different tones out the same amp and same identical electronics and neck...can't wait for that outcome I'm sure I'll notice just more sustain on one of them that's it 😆 only a deer can hear tone wood my one cheap poplar guitar has had a few pick up changes I got all different tones warm and bright and more look at my antichrist SG with China emg's I'll out sustain most guitars out there with poplar wood from a pickup change I don't even have to use a pick! 😆

[@Milehousestudios]

I enjoy both of those channels. Welcome to the gang mate.

[@ElvisPretzel-rv3bg]

@Milehousestudios i can't wait to learn your tips and tricks! Lol I'll be stopping in bugging you from time to time it's so awesome you're a Luther so cool! ✌️ And happy holidays....

[@gotthardish]

Paul, that headless 'Tele' that you've built is bloody lovely. Unique & pleasing to the eye. I've got to say I think it's my personal favourite geet you've built so far. Hats off to you sir!

[@Milehousestudios]

Cheers mate. Mine too, which is unexpected to say the least

[@kevinhughes1355]

Absolutely love this guy , ❤❤so refreshing and honest for a change instead of the usual sanitised bollox on you tube. ❤

[@catch2298]

Totally agree with you, play whatever makes you happy. I own several nice guitars including an early 70s Fender Strat and a couple of Gordon smiths, but nothing beats my no name tele partscaster that i cobbled together in my shed.

[@JoshBrown18]

2 times now I have bought the ESP model I always wanted. I have a snakebyte and a vulture. Both Chinese. Immediately swapped out all the electronics for EMG, glued in new Tusq nuts, leveled & polished the frets, dropped in locking tuners, and soaked it in Fretboard oil. Both were done for less than $600 each and are amazing playing and looking guitars! I recently bought a Squire Jim Root Tele.... It was also Made in China, by Fender. so. rock on. \m/_ _\m/

[@drcatuk]

Great stuff, new subscriber. Found you via the Gilmore Strat build series. I have a few guitars, not an extensive collection, l gig quite a bit with a band (rhythm/ vocals). My go-to, for the past 11 years, has been a Gibson Les Paul Studio. No nonsense workhorse, battered, dropped many times (thankfully the neck is maple) Buckle rash, worn nitro etc. Until death do us part. I bought a Chib ‘greenie’ for 90 quid on a whim. Stripped it of all electronics and hardware, replaced the lot. I did a bit of fretwork, nothing much, and all is good with it. It plays and sounds just as good as the Gibson, but I do feel a fraud when gigging it.

[@Milehousestudios]

The work horse sounds lovely. All your own war wounds.

[@luisytomy64]

I own 3 Chibsons and i love and play them every day, agree whit you!, thanks!!!

[@stevenhenry8374]

Refreshingly interesting and informative without flowery bs. Love your style. New sub here and loved the posts so far.... Lots more to giggle over yet. Keep it up

[@Milehousestudios]

Welcome aboard!

[@steelystan5702]

Its true what you say about hearing with you eyes. I bought a Squier Vintage Modified strat "surf guitar" (my wife ordered me to buy a guitar in Surf Green seeing as I'm down to my last dozen or so strats - she's a keeper). It turned out to be a beautiful playing guitar but had these 'orrible lipstick pickups - I hated them; but they were very good sounding pickups, and high output too, but I wanted them gone. So I replaced the scratchplate with one suited you regular pickups and fitted some Russian Pribora pickups which are absolute cannons, but probably not much better (or worse) than the lipstick ones. The whole process was about cosmetics really, and I sold the lipsticks in the scratchplate on fleabay to someone who liked them. To be fair, the Squier turned out to be so nice, my 1989 strat plus that has about 2000 gigs behind it now stays home, so its not completely about cosmetics, but its how it started.

[@ooSDXoo]

I just bought a Epiphone Zakk Wylder Ripoff for about €80,- … just as you said … for playing around, getting a feeling for setting up and modifying your guitar. I stripped it completely down and actually… this won’t be a display only guitar (I love the Wylder design … bought it by eye 😂) … the neck is straight, the frets are completely even (no rocking at all at no point) … the electric has to be replaced completely. One humbucker was almost dead, the pots made a suspicious sound when turning and the three way switch couldn’t decide what position it should keep … but as you said … I spent about €70,- on parts from AliExpress and now I‘m in the process of putting it all together.

[@michaelgriffin5304]

This video is so entertaining! Very glad I stumbled across this channel.

[@josephlytle9704]

I've purchased myself a Chicanboker Ric bass copy. Needs some work. About 190 US dollars to my front door. I like it

[@TheAdyyoung2000]

Just found this channel and I love it! Strips out all the bullshit, and chucks in a nice dose of British humour and straight talking. Already one of my favourite guitar based channels. I also don't judge Chibson owners, as long as they never sell them on as the real thing. I have one among a collection of 'proper' American Fender and Fender style guitars. I prefer single coil guitars but I wanted a HB guitar for the occasional use. Is it as good as a real Gibson? No, obviously, and yes I've played many and even owned one for a short period. But it is 80 - 90% as good for 10% of the cost, if you dont mind a bit of work straight out of the box, and are prepared to upgrade some bits. Mine had great pickups, played beautifully, but needed a fret dress, nut and decent tuners. I have seen and played some that are utter garbage that will forever be unplayable no matter what you do to them. A friend bought one that didn't even have a truss rod, just a glued on allen key socket for appearances! It is a nice piece of wall art! I guess I got lucky. Just know that it really is a gamble when you hit Ali Express. If you want a guaranteed to be good budget LP style guitar, buy a Harley Benton or East Coast guitar. It will do the business even if it doesn't look quite like the real thing.

[@Milehousestudios]

Cheers mate. Both of them are on the list...We'll get round to all of them eventually I reckon

[@mickheenan]

I liked the yellow n black one best. Sounded cleaner, nicer mids. I only buy on brand guitars, from reputable sources. It's not that I'm a snob, I just want the guy or lady who made it to have a decent tea/meal breaks, a safe workplace and holiday pay.

[@toddjohnson3857]

This is the best channel!! Can't get enough

[@josh_jeffery]

Just dropping by to say… Really enjoyed this video. That’s all! Cheers! 👍🏽

[@Milehousestudios]

Thanks for the visit

[@StephenOshea]

i am learning here thanks for posting

[@Milehousestudios]

Glad to hear it. Cheers buddy

[@SirJoshua5150]

Great video Paul. Thanks for the honesty, we need more of that. Now back to me waiting for the three in a row coming up!!

[@davey-n8x]

My "proper" guitars are a beautiful PRS SE Custom and an Epiphone Flying V, but the guitar I'm playing most at the most is the first of a dozen I've built at home. It started as a kit Les Paul clone but I've stripped it down and replaced everything a couple of times and now, with some no-name Chinese ceramic humbuckers in it and running through a Metal Zone (which seems to be an object of scorn itself across the internet) it's giving me exactly the sound I want. I'm a very limited player hanging on the coat-tails of guys with real talent, but what we're doing when we plug in is exactly what I'm looking for. TL;DR: the badges don't matter. It's about personal satisfaction.

[@masatanida9119]

Merry Christmas! Enjoyed your no-BS commentary. Recently, a colleague of mine brought in a white Gibson Firebird V with minihumbuckers and a Maestro Vibrola. I asked: "how much did you pay? $5000? $6000?" And he said, "200 - it's a Chibson I just picked up from Craigslist!" I was shocked. Having never seen many Gibson Firebirds in person, I just couldn't tell! Looked like the real thing, as far as I know.

[@D-8-Tone2]

My favourite guitarists are the ones who share their wisdom everywhere then show up in a shop for even a simple string replacement. I love the way your presentation and I joined your channel. Finally some fresh breath.... Thanks, 🙏

[@Milehousestudios]

Cheers geezer...Not sure about the breath 😂

[@D-8-Tone2]

@Milehousestudios 😂 I am quite fed up with guitar snobism.... I love your approach to the question, not too many people are brave enough to do that! I am curious about your channel I started putting guitars together and making some modifications five years ago, I hope I can pick up some tricks and knowledge from you.

[@CheapskateLefty]

You got my sub on this one. Well said, Paul, and might I say your opinion is honest and accurate; we listen with our eyes. It's a sad truth, but the truth nonetheless. I look forward to watching more of your videos! 🤘

[@Milehousestudios]

Thanks for the sub! Welcome to the family boss

[@lupinbrabablebix9840]

Well I can’t hear the difference between any of those guitars and I’m pretty sure that you couldn’t tell if one was a Gibson. I’ve got a Pearl Les Paul must be about 50 years old at least, I bought it for £100 about 40 years ago , I’ve had it set up once or twice , it’s a dream machine low fast action no buzzes plenty of dings and it weighs a ton , it far outclasses me and my abilities but I had a young wizz kid have a go on it and it was beautiful , I’m just trying to get it to do for me what it did for him . Well done Paul , I love your posts , intrigued by your guitar building and jigs , most excellent 👌

[@Milehousestudios]

Cheers geezer. Happy to have you aboard.

[@boyfailboything]

your humor and sincerity is so good idk why you have only 9k subscribers man

[@Milehousestudios]

Lets blame it on it being early days 🤣 Cheers buddy

[@deepsouthinception]

Agreeing with you. I'm not overspending for a brand built anything. Yes, the expectation that a Gibson or Fender should be polished, flawless and setup correctly with high quality components are all valid reasons to pay big bucks for the real thing, but honestly, Gibson's affiliate brands such as Kramer and Fender brand guitars are being built, for the most part, in Indonesia, Mexico and China as well as the Chibsons. Quality control on the brands is slipping while QC is getting better on the Chibsons. At least the Chibsons sell for a fair market price. There is a cost to purchasing Chibsons as you pointed out with finsh and setup. As well, Gibson and Fender are not the same companies as they were at their founding. Like most branded makers, both have been owned by various groups and firms, so you are not supporting the original "Gibson" or "Fender" companies anyways. To their credit both are still owned by American companies. Gibson guitars, not Epiphones, are American made unlike all of the brands that fall under the Fender name. Interesting researching the company's histories.

[@MrUltraworld]

I've been a luthier since 1980. I bought a '57 Chibson Gold Top replica, a curiosity buy for $250.00. I treated it to a set of tuners, and then I did a fret dress and a setup. It plays fine and the stock pickups are not offensive but I have a set of Gibson Burst Buckers I removed from my R0 that will find a home in there. It looks great and we do hear with our eyes, but I'm pleased with it.

[@Milehousestudios]

Gibson burst buckers are lovely. Can't deny that.

[@shreedove69]

The best guitar advice one could receive: Buy the guitar you like. Well said.

[@Milehousestudios]

Absolutely!

[@PaulCollier-v2q]

Absolutely! I had a Gibson Standard, never used it for gigs for fear of damage or loss. Honestly, I was also a little underwhelmed with it. I bought a chibson greenie from p4m, I paid £100 for a setup and fret level, put some probuckers and locking tuners on it, and it's great. I use it for gigs and not bothered if it gets knocked etc

[@PaulCollier-v2q]

oh yeah and it bought it over an Epiphone or Harley Benton because of the headstock name.

[@Milehousestudios]

Lovely bit of honesty which is resonated throughout the comments section. I reckon the odd knock actually adds to the bad boy. Cheers boss

[@ThePedroDB]

Bit of the Comfortably Numb solo going on in the Demos 👍 The EMGs have plenty of clarity but I'm on a more 'rounded' vintage phase at the moment, so I'd take the Gibson or Chibson from a sonic perspective. Would I buy a Chibson? Maybe, I would have but not now. I did buy an Ibanez Jem clone that turned out to be a far better guitar than it deserved to be for a couple of hundred quid delivered. Instead, I bought a used Epiphone LP that needed a fret level and set-up. I sorted that, changed the pups and even added some bespoke electronics. Just never gelled with it for some reason. Next step, my 2016 Gibson LP Studio HP has just been pure magic from day one. Absolutely stock except I set it up to my preference. The Titanium adjustable nut is a brilliant idea - why did nobody like it? The 490R/498T pups take a bit of stick on the interweb forums but they're exactly what I wanted to hear. Neck pup with around 7 on the Tone Control is spot on "Parisienne Walkways" to my ear. The guitar cost £800 used. Job done! I agree with you. If you can get what you want from a cheap mildly modded guitar (especially, if you can do it yourself), then that's all you need. Life's too short to fall for all the Marketing BS (e.g. Tone Woods, Tone Plastics and Tone Colours..).

[@Milehousestudios]

I made a better job of it in the last part of the Gilmour build I did 😉

[@The_Macaroon]

"Forty one pound a pair - fuck off" fabulous swearing 😂. Subbed

[@Milehousestudios]

Sometimes it's the simplest of things 🤣