Modding a Chibson Greeny Les Paul. Not a $50,000 Gibson/Epiphone Kirk Hammett. Part 3

[@pedraw]

Gary had sooo much soul. He was constantly on the vol/tone knobs and pickup switching. Some of the vids of his Montreaux Jazz Festival performances are the best ever.

[@davedederer4124]

Walked into my local shop yesterday to pick up a telecaster that was being repaired, saw a knock-off aged LP hanging on the wall, took it down, played it and it sounded incredible and played great all over the neck, took it home on loan to try for a few days, played it for an hour right after I got home and immediately called to buy it. I now see that it's a Gary Moore sig copy like this. Tuners replaced w/ Grovers, CTS pots, SD Antiquity pickups, upgraded bridge/stop...THE NICEST LP I HAVE EVER PLAYED. The only question at this point is stability/durability. But, frankly, those are issues with any set-neck guitar, even the "nicest" custom shop Gibsons. This thing is killer.

[@mattiheidi21]

So from which Brand is it?

[@KillerKev1961]

My first Chibby will be here any day now-Page #2 aged. I have accumulated everything I need with quality top shelf parts: Seymour Duncan '59 PAFs, 920D push/pull with orange drops, 500K pots, switchcraft switch and plug, Faber complete bridge/tailpiece reliced kit, Grover tuners, Gibson reliced pickup rings, reliced pick guard, Schaller strap locks. Looking forward to the build, inspired by your vids.

[@SteveSterlacci]

Awesome! Sounds like youre gonna have a great guitar

[@timtaylor164]

Oh no, not you too Steve. My problem with these guitars is the trademark theft, take Gibson off the headstock, and then I have no problem with what you’re doing. I’ve seen these guitars end up in kids hands and they were totally taking advantage of, they thought they bought a real Gibson. Dang man.

[@ludlow555]

Where did you order from?

[@theostragonidis7548]

@@timtaylor164 That's what Gibson deserve for selling 5k $ guitars that have fret level problems. F Gibson.

[@tidymilk5162]

I’ve been waiting for this video for so long!! I ordered a guitar from the same seller late last year after watching your videos. After a lot of mods, it’s become my benchmark guitar. Every guitar that has come in and out of my collection is always being compared to it. It’s that good!

[@aronchas]

Man, whats the seller name? Could you help thanks

[@kinghubie68]

Be interested in seller also

[@jshredzz]

what’s the info for the guitar?

[@smithrock876]

come on dude...the name of the seller...PLEASE

[@MRTHUDTV]

Nice Job Steve! Sounds Waaaaaayy better now :) Nailed it!

[@AdrianMihaescu]

The new pick ups sound amazings. Saw Kirk Hammett on Howard Stern with Metallica Band playing it and talking about. He met with the guy who had it and brought it for him to play it and as soon as he played it he knew he was not giving it back and he had to have it. He plays it with the band and he said is never more than 8ft from him. Rumors were that he paid 2million he said he did not but he he did not say how much. It is in the right hands. He appreciates it and makes great use of it and others enjoy the sounds of it. He said the other member of Metallica played before him but it did not speak to him. :-)

[@arthurgonzales4949]

Dude that's awesome sounding! You did an awesome job with it! Your chops are spot on! I have an Ibanez RS1000 also known as the "Gary Moore Model." I can honestly say with comparison tones that Greeny always had a BIGGER and much more brilliant tonal delivery.

[@mikelotterario9862]

Nice! New Gibson pickups sound better. I just grabbed a pair to put in my Chibson. Its a double-neck(eds1275) so I’m gonna do the 6 side with Gibsons and the 12 side with a pair of Epiphones. I learned a lot from your video brother. A big thank you 🙏

[@Buc27blount]

Man, I wish I could play as well as you and get all those different tones on my guitar. Your guitar modification are coming along nicely. Looking forward to hearing the guitar after you change the wiring. Good luck

[@SteveSterlacci]

Thanks so much! You can do it too. Just gotta figure it all out!

[@marktheregulardude8651]

Hope you enjoy the AFD model when it arrives bud!

[@SteveSterlacci]

@marktheregulardude8651 wish i was getting one!

[@orbitaljellyfish808]

Would be interesting to see the budget sheet for such a project vs the USA Greenie and hear them A/B. Great work and demo efforts here 👏👏

[@SteveSterlacci]

If I ever get my hands on a custom shop one! Thanks for checking it out

[@kubape5142]

I can bet that the tone difference isn't worth the money. For sure the real Greeny is a great guitar, with stellar finish etc. But to be honest I doubt that 90% of the listeners would hear the difference in a blind test. Proper setup goes a long way.

[@bobmanners8624]

I got a used Chibby spalted maple LP ~3 years ago super cheap. I gutted it to a husk and replaced everything. Grover locking tuners, bone nut, fret level, Tone Pros bridge and stop bar, Seymour Duncan SH-18's, 4 CTS push/pull pots wired for full 21 tone Jimmy Page set-up w/PIO caps, switchcraft 3-way and output jack, and brother, beg your pardon, but this thing is a monster! I've got the Gibson 50's LP, a LP Jr., a RI '61 SG, a Flying V, and this thing plays and sounds as good as any of the others - along with costing way, way less. I use it all the time and mostly leave the expensive stuff at home.

[@papablue3015]

I fixed up my chibson Greene! Doesn't look like Greene anymore! But now it's one of my favorites! The one peace 59 rounded neck is better then my real Gibson's! Thanks Steve 😊 i replaced everything! And refinished!

[@SteveSterlacci]

Nice papa!!! Glad you dig yours

[@kenny80s]

I don't know many Gary Moore songs, I do know that he was a great artist. And I definitely know Still Got The Blues, and that play was exceptionel Steve! 💪🎸 Great sounding guitar! ❤

[@jimmygrant3151]

Rick Beato just did an interview with Kirk Hamett. They talk a little about the Greeny sound. you should check it out. Some say its wiring, some say its reversing the pickup, but most agree that the magnet was switched around and then the pickup installed upsidedown. just installing the pickup upside down does not change the tone to the out of phase sound that Greeny is famous for. Also, in the middle position is where the out of phase sound comes from.

[@SteveSterlacci]

I tried to cover that info in this series! thanks

[@Stelly669]

I believe Joe Walsh is spot on .The great sound comes after it's about 30 yrs old

[@SteveSterlacci]

@danielcharlton1787 i can't disagree! I have a '92 classic thats the best sounding guitar i ever had!

[@danielgalanti2166]

I put the Mojotone 59s wiring in mine as well. I used Stew Mac overwound in and Kluson vintage locking tuners. The guitar is amazing. Yours sounds great as well. Oh, I also changed my bridge. I wouldn't trade mine for anything. The neck carve is amazing. Well done. Nice guitar 🎸

[@mikedownes3249]

You are in search of the Holy Grail! Even Peter Green and Kirk Hammett can't get Gary Moore out of the real Greeny! Great attempt and I always love your playing. ❤️

[@buzzedalldrink9131]

when did Peter green ever try to play Gary Moore songs on his old les paul that Gary owned?

[@SteveSterlacci]

@buzzedalldrink9131 it was the other way around, and Gary played a ton of Greene songs. Even has a whole album tributed to him

[@buzzedalldrink9131]

@@SteveSterlacci yes no kidding you missed my sarcasm

[@SteveSterlacci]

@@buzzedalldrink9131 oh i gotcha. I also think his point was that no one was better than Gary anyway 😅🤣 I will do better next time

[@buzzedalldrink9131]

@@SteveSterlacci sorry about the sarcasm it was directed at the ridiculous comment left above. As a Gary fan since 1979 it kills me to see anyone play that guitar other than Gary, even Peter Green! Gary made it his own, every scratch and wear mark was Gary’s

[@ladyluckdrums]

Great video and project. Gibson just released the Greeny pickups for sell.

[@2dazetake]

Turned out great, did you notice any difference by changing the bridge and stud post,really looks and sounds gig able.

[@SteveSterlacci]

Thanks for tuning in! I personally do feel a big difference. Especially from the cheap whatever it came with

[@RockBrutus]

Nice. Got the Faber parts on my Les Paul Standrad too. And the Larry Corsa Manalishi Humbuckers. Can I ask where you bought it? Maybe I will do the same project

[@Mr316niles]

wow you sound awesome Steve! where do yiu get a Chibson Les Paul from, im thinking about getting one myself

[@vinniesworld459]

Steve, in the next part, could you go through the pros and cons behind choosing something like this as a mod platform vs. say an Epiphone or a Japanese brand replica (if headstock shape matters) or even one of the more 'reputable' Amazon/online brands (like Firefly and what not). Just curious because I've heard that there's a lot of variance in quality when purchasing Chibsons. While I'm not really in the market for something like this, I find it very intriguing especially since the parts (even just the pickups) cost multiple times that guitar already. Thanks!

[@SteveSterlacci]

Thats a great idea for part 4! Thanks for checking it out

[@2dazetake]

I didn't hear much of a difference in pickups, until you kicked on the Marshall gov, cool project.

[@steveeckert8396]

Awesome video. Liked it so much that I went back and watched the first three. I agree. Faber is awesome!!! I put their bridges in all both my Epi’s. Got rid of the slop. Tonal/sustain difference was phenomenal. Did you notice any tonal difference in front pickup when you flipped it? Or flipped the magnet?

[@SteveSterlacci]

Thanks steve! Aside from the out of phase middle position (which is drastic) i didnt notice the neck pickup alone sounding any different.

[@steveeckert8396]

@@SteveSterlacci Did you hear about the Greenybuckers? Search Trogly "Gibson Releases New Pickups + MORE! | Greenybuckers AUG 2023"

[@davegregg2346]

Did the sustain improve from part 1? What do you think helped the most? I had to sand and polish my frets for a while, but it feels really good now. I replaced my bridge with another cheapy, but less cheap than the Chibby Greeny that I had lying around. I replaced the tuners as well. The nut was ok, just a little sanding ,and some nut sauce, and she stays in tune better than some of my WAY more expensive guitars. Thanks for the videos! I've really enjoyed them!

[@peterfalahee]

Is it easy to flip the magnet on the pickup is that easy the way you did it in the start of the video… or is there desoldering involved and resoldering thanks I’m getting a greeny myself 👍👍👍👍

[@AhnnongE]

thanks for video i have a question has it 59 neck profile? btw sounds so great !

[@SteveSterlacci]

Its not as thick as a gibson 50s and not thin like a gibson 60s. Right in between. Check out part 1 and I think I discuss that

[@michaelmcnamara9919]

Can you give the link or site for the guitar? I’d love to do the same. It will be my Sterlacci copy of Grenny copy?

[@SteveSterlacci]

Theres a facebook group that gets you links. Polaris 4 music

[@yarivbenyehuda]

I think you flipped the magnet wrong… it is still in phase

[@SteveSterlacci]

Its not. But thank you...

[@SteveSterlacci]

@@jasonroush81 definitely not flipped wrong. You can literally listen to the video and hear it lol

[@SteveSterlacci]

@jasonroush81 i appreciate ya man. I looked up and followed about 10 videos on how to do it before I did it. Playing it, its absolutely out. When I go to the middle position, volume drops and it has the quacky sound, if I dial either volume down slightly, the volume jumps back up. It has all the characteristics of the out of phase sound. The north and south poles of the magnet are on the far ends. Hit me up on social media and lets talk more about it! Either instagram or fb just type my name and send a request

[@aperezdeal]

This is why I’m subscribed!

[@SteveSterlacci]

It means a lot! Thanks

[@Crawdini]

I got one yesterday. It's pretty sweet.

[@uno1industries]

What’s the link to the one you got?

[@aronchas]

On the search to buy one, a lot of sellers. I want one but without the relicing

[@thomaskinne2357]

Soldano SLO 30 huh? Well man, achieving Gary Moore's tone might have a little more to do with one's playing, than anything else. But that sure is a VERY nice rig! Please forgive me if you have, but have you by any chance shared the seller, of that "Greeny?" Because man, high frets, replacing pickups, whatever the case may be? You could very well end up doing very similar things on. . . . . . . . . . . The real thing let's say. Ha!

[@NoPaiNoGain-]

Do you have a link to where you bought the guitar?

[@thenoodler]

They got some snarl in that there bamboo.

[@SteveSterlacci]

I think they added some in!

[@michaelbrown941]

I see you fixed the sustain disdain from the first vid.

[@rajah155]

A lightweight aluminum stop tailpiece adds extra tonal dimension, if the current tailpiece is just pot metal, as most (even Gibson’s) are these days.

[@jbbeaudry]

I must say it’s the best sounding Chibson I’ve ever heard. Of course it’s mostly due to the Custom Buckers, the same I have on my R8. For 500 a pair, no wonder. My main concern is why they put the Gibson logo on the headstock and the fake stamps behind. I mean : they could make a point just showing they can make reasonable guitars for very little money, that you can mod to playing somewhere near the real thing. Why not just use a Chibson logo, or Gi Song or whatever would give them away without fooling anyone. Second concern is that you need to know your stuff and/or put a hefty amount of money to get them to the point you like them. The new pickups, setup etc bring that guitar to roughly 1000$ Quite a lot for a knockoff. Scary though that they are catching up ; quality is increasing.

[@patrickderp1044]

they just came out with greenybucker pickups lol

[@SteveSterlacci]

I already modified my perfectly good Custombuckers 😅🤣 bummer!!!

[@valentintintin1759]

Link of the store?

[@paisteplayer1040]

Considering Gibsons quality control and cost might as well buy a chibson

[@gabemanson8918]

Change the poker chip to a white one and so the pick up rings and input jack plate

[@SteveSterlacci]

Hello to you too

[@iadorasjourney]

Nice nice work and sounding guitar! IMHO the neck PU should be lowered down (the upper part should be lower than the 1st E string part) and the 6 screws adjusted to give it that sparkly tone a la Green, that Tele PU on steroids the Les Paul PAFs are famous for... Check some pictures on Google to see what I am talking about...

[@SteveSterlacci]

I'll look into it!

[@nicopoppe4838]

How does it sound acoustically? Like african mahogany or dull like luan, meranti? You have good guitars out there, you know what im talking about😅. Help a cheap corksniffer ❤

[@SteveSterlacci]

With the upgraded bridge it makes a huge difference. I would say it does sound like a Gibson acoustically. Not as good as my '92 classic, but that woods 31 years old as a guitar.

[@nicopoppe4838]

@SteveSterlacci thanks, you're an angel!

[@samparker1637]

Gary used a Pro Co Rat to

[@SteveSterlacci]

Anything he used sounded massive!

[@deanmccaskill5495]

I dunno man. That thing looks pretty good from the road…

[@deanmccaskill5495]

I’m looking for a set of Custom Buckers if anyone wants to make a deal. I won’t be flipping the magnet though. I just want some Customs. I do have a set in my R9 but I want to put another set in a Standard that I have

[@johnjohns440]

Greenies sold for 700k

[@donlitos]

Can someone answer this question? Steve, great work, dare you to answer this honestly, lol, or anyone; as a bold project, Steve, you are chasing the tonality, the spirit of Greeny (not gary moore - the guitar is defined by Peter GREEN and Les Paul, not Gary, gary is a derivative of green ) then you are chasing pure mathematics; numbers don't lie; humans do, which is 99.8% the out-of-phase frequencies and pots of a $2 Million dollar greeny as measured electronically in the custom shop on a multimeter , they don't line up with greeny, and other guitars! I know. Greeny is ghost

[@SteveSterlacci]

I agree. Nothing will be the same. Especially in my hands!

[@HoddyRidarick]

Please don't call it a copy...be honest and call it what it is...a counterfeit.

[@SteveSterlacci]

Thats what a copy is. I also call it a knock off. All within the first 17 seconds. Does that make you feel better inside?

[@chrisnorton4517]

Wow with everything your running the guitar through . It's like wtf we wanna hear the guitar not 75 billion fuckin effects

[@SteveSterlacci]

There are literally no effects on the guitar. Explaining how the guitar is getting into my studio is not fx. But, you seem like a lovely person, who could blame you for not listening before commenting?

[@JackFossett]

Sunshine and lollipops

[@rodnyg7952]

modding garbage

[@beannie60]

Thanks again for bringing this guitar to my attention, I love mine! Although I get a lot of negative nasty comments on my videos. This is my last video showing all the work I put into mine if you want to compare? kzbin.info/www/bejne/g2LSppJ-qdyWhK8si=n5YkiuJJtqqwnzTw