Rob Chappers Buys Two New Gibson Guitars From The 2016 Range

[@modelcitizen1977]

At first, I thought to myself "It would be really irresponsible to just not pay any bills for a month and buy a Les Paul." Then I thought "I know a lot of people a month behind on their bills, and most of them don't have a Les Paul."

[@JamesAllenJr]

And thus I am behind on my rent... hope I can keep a roof over my sweet guitar playin' behind.

[@RabeaMassaad]

The second Les Paul was definitely my favourite :-)

[@amapolishplummer]

+Rabea Massaad The prophet has spoken.

[@redxxone]

+amapolishplummer lol

[@RobChappers]

Get it, we can have sisters :-)

[@amapolishplummer]

Rob Chapman God has spoken to his child.

[@redxxone]

+Rob Chapman damn it rob, I thought you uploaded another video called Get it we have sisters......... I was gunna watch it

[@thingumbob4628]

It's amazing how this guy can make every guitar sound exactly the same.

[@colincrawford9536]

This is the first time I've commented. I love you guys! You make this 60 year old Aussie very happy with all your reviews and antics. Great choice with the Standard. What a beautiful finish. Also very surprised how nice the SG sounded. 2016 is definitely the year of the Les Paul Gold Top Deluxe for me (to replace the one I sold in the 70s). Looking forward to your review of the 2016 Les Paul range in November. Many thanks.

[@rosskoko100]

Forget the guitars, buy some shoes. Say no to socks with sandals.

[@HaZZb97]

I kinda like Pickguards on a Les Paul, idk why.

[@bambostarla6259]

harry brown I like pickguards on reissues and gold tops, thats it

[@iforget5307]

it would have been nice, to talk more about the reasons Rob wasn't happy with is 2015 LP (neck size?). This channel as been very kind to Gibson, i'm sure they could take such a minor hit. It would be really nice to have a video "one year later" from Rob & Capt's LP purchases.

[@ClaíomhDClover]

I Forget bankruptcy

[@guitarfan149]

TINY RIG CHALLENGE! PLEASE!

[@willb8099]

+guitarfan149 especially with the Orange Micro Dark out!

[@bryancontreras2892]

YES, I WOULD LOVE TO SEE THAT

[@Vaalbara27]

+guitarfan149 YAS

[@Vaalbara27]

+guitarfan149 it's finally time they do something that isn't so boring

[@Crokodilian]

Rob has good posture.... I'm just going to throw that out there for no reason

[@Sychothera]

sells a les paul to get a V , buys a les paul :D

[@quasarpuffs]

+bartek sitko Just my take, but it seems like dumping his 2015 LP for a 2016 LP was the plan all along. Not sure why he didn't just come out and say he didn't like the 2015 though. Maybe he was trying not to piss off Gibson.

[@nicodabastard]

+quasarpuffs would have been harder to sell it if you tell ppl it sucks also he said he needed the money to buy the V and some how 1500 turned in to 2 Gibsons and a Chapman the conspiracy thickens!!!!

[@julianrose9883]

+quasarpuffs Probably doesn't dislike the 2015's, he just likes the 2016's more.

[@CaribSurfKing1]

+quasarpuffs No, he was not trying to piss off the buyer of his 2015, so he got a much money as he could! I bet the buyer is now thinking WTF!

[@matzer8846]

+bartek sitko ... from your posts and the answers ... i do get the impression: Gibson can "be pissed off" ??!! Beware and repent! Gibson starts with a big G for a good reason => Gibson == God of guitar manufacturers ... So be very careful when stating/posting such stuff! Chappers would never ever say or do anything that could upset the big Gibson! Punishment would be: string brake, neck warp, slack joints in PUs, etc. Our career lies in the hands of big Gibson too: no LP on stage => eggs and fruits thrown instead of applause and groupies! Gibson does not "piss" it "oozes quality"!

[@danshea8341]

8 million quid later

[@Somehorsepower]

Yeah! Zappa Plays Zappa. Just got in from the Bush Hall gig, hope to see you at the Royal festival hall Sunday night.

[@GetawaysandGuitars]

I went for the Traditional! It doesn't look a million miles away from your Standard its a honey burst with a tear burst rather than the rim burst a lot have. I know its great having the sound options on a Standard but I still feel a Les Paul should be like the original 59's. I can get a wide variety of tones for different genres out of the two pups. Check it out and let me know what you think ;0)

[@ChadwBailey]

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[@tombruce54]

Great video Rob can't wait for full reviews of the 2016 range.

[@RafeSanger]

JUST MAKE A CHAPMAN SG PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE I WILL GIVE YOU MONEY

[@RafeSanger]

jerry jah You just creep guitar videos and troll people?

[@RafeSanger]

jerry jah Were you like, super abused as a child?

[@RafeSanger]

jerry jah Man you so funneh, open a comady club b0ss, plzz

[@RafeSanger]

jerry jah Sir id like to offer you a 10 record deal

[@RafeSanger]

jerry jah 2016's? How does the firebird play?

[@tomlewis3342]

Definitely looking forward to the full 2016 Gibson range review.

[@Yesidoplaytheguitar]

awesome buy! any chance you guys will be reviewing some of those PRS USA Singlecuts any time soon?

[@robertbossart]

+Yesidoplaytheguitar I dropped the Gibsons (prob. a 1959 True HIstoric Les Paul - too expensive for the build quality and the not authentic neck shape) for a PRS Single Cut last week. I'm pissed off a little bit by the build quality of Gibson, at leas of my Les Paul R6 Custom Shop.

[@xzorter]

New fan out here in southern CA. I love your guys style of reviewing and sharing your passion for the porch fiddle (guitar). A new viewer, and a happy viewer. Thanks & carry on!

[@artimusgray9576]

I still don't understand why people will pay £2k for a Gibson guitar.. What's the advantage? ._.

[@matzer8846]

+Artimus Gray Don't get it either ... one could just plastinate a 2000 GBP piece of gold ... easier to carry and show around ...

[@quasarpuffs]

+Artimus Gray To impress people who are impressed by expensive guitars? I'm sure there are more legit reasons too.

[@DiatonicVids]

+Artimus Gray Maybe you don't know what goes into building a guitar. They're not simple things, and the only way to make them cheap is to mass produce them in asian sweatshops. Gibson doesn't do that. Their employees have to eat, ya know.

[@quasarpuffs]

+DiatonicVids Gibson guitars *are* mass produced in a factory not much different than a lot of the asian ones. If they're sweatshops, then Gibson's plant is too. Also, Gibson's guitar builders don't make very much money.

[@J2OE99]

For professional guitarists I think it is justifiable. The higher build quality will mean it will be more reliable during touring and could potentially last all of their career if taken care of. For people who just play as a hobby, they might like the heritage of the guitar being made in the USA and want to support the industry but personally I don't think it is worth the extra money. Also, guitars are very reasonably priced when compared to other musical instruments. Pianos, violins and saxophones can easily get much more expensive.

[@MrSmitht04]

You and the captain have a great chemistry together. Love watching videos of you guys

[@Thomogon]

That SG..... Just one word to describe it..... Butter.... Plays and sounds like butter!

[@matzer8846]

+Thomogon Ah ... butter ... thanks for the hint! Now i understand ... i could buy a "Fender Fat Finger" to make my Tele sound and play like butter too?

[@probusexcogitatoris736]

+Thomogon Is that a good thing? I don't usually play with or listen to butter, so I can't really say what it feels or sounds like...

[@Thomogon]

With playing like butter I mean it plays very smooth and has a very fast action (butter is soft when on room temperature and used to make things very slippery.) Butter also can be used to make things more appealing to the tongue (for example an ovenroast chicken with butter smeared over it) this guitar plays and sounds like butter.

[@matzer8846]

+Thomogon ... well ... but after playing for an hour + butter will be a rancid mess ...

[@0rimus]

Yay! I was hoping Chappers and the Captain would review the 6505MH. Looking forward to it!

[@futurekarlos5256]

Mr Chapman......are those some borrowed Captain Anderton licks? haha

[@alphakittyofficial]

Congrats on your new Les Paul. It's beautiful. Playit in good health for many years to come.

[@Dejoblue]

Hate to be the guy that Rob coerced into buying the ML7, watching this and realizing that the ML3 was better...

[@CaribSurfKing1]

Yes, such a nice guy

[@JoUtan01]

+CaribSurfKing1 thumbs up for the Sarcasm.

[@edwardwilliams2008]

+Dejoblue I am that guy! I was leaning more towards a 7 string anyways. I got enough 6 strings as it is. The whole range play great though. Definitely worth checking them out.

[@Dejoblue]

+Edward Williams No, I am that guy. I am also a rocket surgeon.

[@JoUtan01]

Nooo..I am that guy who bought an expensive acoustic guitar then plugged into a distortion pedal plus a high gain tube amp because I cant play with clean sounds, clean sounds is for jazz innit..(sarcasm)

[@alphakittyofficial]

Congrats on your new LP. It's beautful. Play it in good health for many years to come.

[@src248]

Sorry, too busy looking at the PRS guitars to notice the Gibsons....

[@burnsZY85]

+Steven Chabot I could not take my eyes of the green one :).

[@zac_m]

+Steven Chabot yeah, I had to turn the video up. couldn't hear the music over the finish on those bad boys.

[@MarkSxi]

+Steven Chabot not quite sure if this video has the hidden intentions of making publicity for the gibsons coming out, but it's a like a very obvious murder case. Anyway i share your feelings bro, them PRS'S, hell i was even looking at that beautiful Telecaster hanging on the side too.

[@Finnvbot]

+Banter is so much FUN There were at least two green ones. Both are gorgeous though. :)

[@burnsZY85]

+Finn V. Arthur the lighter coloured one was on my mind but yea both look amazing.

[@checocr]

I believe the colour on the LES PAUL Standard you selected is called AMERICAN ICE TEA. To me, that one and the LIGHTBURST are the most beautiful ones, as they let you better see the grain of the wood and enjoy the stunning AAA maple top. Love the neck (12 to 16 radius - compound) it is amazing. Love the locking tuners... To me, this Standard is quite superior to the 2015... quite better than ANY Standard made in maybe 10 years. Loving it. Enjoy Cheers!

[@luuk341]

I'm telling you man. If I could make money with my music I would drop everything and do it!

[@MK_2023.]

The second Les Paul made my jaw drop! I NEED to buy another guitar now, thanks to you :P

[@danyavilaoficial]

zappa SG is not a Gibson but a luthier copy......Its known all over

[@Robstafarian]

+Dany Avila This man is correct.

[@RasmusAlmlundMusic]

Loving the beard, Rob! (And the guitars)

[@camwalker8528]

+Rasmus Almlund Petition to go full Gandalf?

[@quasarpuffs]

+Cameron Walker Never go full Gandalf.

[@benstubbins6359]

+quasarpuffs always, always go full Gandalf. never go full treebeard.

[@chrisact9601]

You know what I love about the Captain and Chappers? You can tell that you guys still get genuinely excited about the gear which means that despite all the success and adulation, you're still pretty much like us. Long may it continue, guys.

[@JeanClodVanShot]

Chappers! Make an SG type Chapman guitar!

[@eaonforgash5998]

Was just thinking the same thing.

[@leopotato6932]

This would be something I'd buy. I love how chapman guitars play and I would love one with the tones of an SG.

[@landowar2162]

I'd like that. But I hope to God it's gonna be 22 frets and not 24.

[@JeanClodVanShot]

+Landowar why so? I actually think that it would be cool!

[@landowar2162]

Vashpe Vashpevich Yeah perhaps, when I think about it. :)

[@simonbland269]

Who wouldn't be happy with those two guitars in your kit!...nice LP... cheers from OZ.

[@BustaChimes]

you didnt get the trans-black??!

[@RobChappers]

Didn't like the colour of the binding, it just didn't look like a les Paul to me :-)

[@BustaChimes]

+Rob Chapman we all got our preferences

[@matzer8846]

+Rob Chapman ... agree ... PRS came up in my mind at first sight ... really beautiful ... its a bit like your PRS ...

[@stefanwardale9724]

I could watch you play all day man, you have amazing talent :)

[@culleywright8695]

Just bought a Epiphone Les Paul standard plus top pro today

[@andrewbryan359]

+Culley Wright Great aren't they. I've had one for a year and it has been excellent!

[@andrebenoit404]

I'm renting a 2016 studio and I think I'm going to finance it I absolutely fell in love with it

[@rowanjeffree1094]

socks with sandals nuff said

[@johnlmcgary]

Yes, he took an arrow to the knee.

[@sijoy1969]

😆

[@Dimitar94]

a new video on my birthday...best.gift.ever!!!

[@torzsokszilveszter2444]

"This is how it sounds" - Sounds like any other guitar above 200 $ lol.

[@matthewturner8140]

beautiful guitars Rob that's the testament to success being able to walk in a music store n buy not one but two Gibson guitars. most just sit n drewl over the catalog. look forward to the review.

[@ScoobyChad]

Why sell one Gibson to buy two more though? I don't get it.... Don't get me wrong, I would too if I could.

[@hughtubecube]

You answered your own question there mate...

[@brianmoore7603]

+Space_Monkey You ask why, say you don't get it, and then say that you would if you could... Best comment ever 10/10.

[@Rickzenbackzer]

+Space_Monkey Probably because the 2015 Gibsons had too many weird features that you have no choice about, like the electronic tuning (which are horrible in many peoples opinions, and that won't last 60 years), and the scribble signature on the headstock, and the fret over binding, and the noticeably wider neck. I have 3 Gibson guitars and from the point of view of a Gibson user and fan the 2015 models changed too much.

[@matzer8846]

+Space_Monkey Don't complain too much .... he bought an SG ...

[@src248]

+Space_Monkey Because you can get two new 2016s for the price of one used 2015?

[@hurricane555]

Few years ago you did à demo of à prs sc 245 and it blew this LP away man. I remember your words ' its like a LP but hotter '

[@AFaceintheCrowd01]

i'll never understand people who have all these lovely guitars and they put them through these dime store effects that all sound alike.

[@deanmccaskill5495]

THANK YOU!!! Just plug it in and turn it up!!! Ive got all these horrifying pedals and every one is in my closet.The only reason I even buy them is either my friends needed the dough or I was hitting on the girl at the music place.

[@rivercrestcolts55]

Rob, I love my 2009 Gibson SG Guitar Center exclusive. came with coil taps and its a beast of a guitar. I hope you journey onward with the SG, they have a great sound imo. Cheers from Arkansas

[@koendebie4872]

Gibson is a company that I would never endorse. The prices just don't match the value of the guitar. They are 300% above inflation. Fender is spot on with raising their prices to inflation. Don't get me wrong, they make quality guitars. But I would never endorse such a company.

[@Ryan_Thompson_Guitarist]

+Koen “colaboytje” De Bie I would endorse Epiphone before I'd endorse Gibson

[@redxxone]

Love Chappers n Capt lee, they actually know what sounds good n what doesn't

[@jamieevans7054]

Snood - check Sandals - check Socks - check Oh dear.

[@arthurvlog6259]

I own both 2015 LP Standard and SG Standard. I don't understand why people care so much about such small details as hologram logo and LP signature. Both guitars are great sounding guitars. G-Force can be removed easily if don't like it, I actually prefer it - it so much comfort. Brass nut however is something to consider, it has one disadvantage - in the point where string lays on the nut tiny cavities are formed, and during the bends string slightly pops out of cavity and sometimes doesn't go back in, in the result you get out of tune string, so make sure you always have a lube on your nut. Besides that, 2015 models will become collectibles somewhere in the future.

[@andrewbryan359]

+ArthurVlog Couldn't agree more Arthur. Mine sounds and plays great and I have no problems with the brass nut. Having listened to the Captain and Chappers raving about the 2015's and then the bearded one flogs his for a 2016 I will never watch another Anderton demonstration video. I prefer the guy on Dawson's anyway!

[@jawsykilla]

I hate to be that guy but I saw the £2099 price tag on that LP and it made me a little sick in my mouth. You could have a Kiesel SCB6 to your liking for less than that, I'm not saying LPs are bad because they most definitely are not. Similar body shape, pick your own woods, pick your own colour(s), hardware, neck profile, frets etc etc and save money and ultimately get a better instrument... Nice LP though for sure.

[@J2OE99]

+JordyNorm I have to agree with you man. Lakewood make some great custom acoustic guitars too.

[@noahjenkinson9280]

Kiesel guitars are sick. I really want to be able to just try one.

[@jawsykilla]

Noah Jenkinson The reason I voiced my opinion was because I took the plunge and bought an SCB7 recently. Best decision I have ever made guitar gear wise. The only thing that could have been better is if the UK government didn't rape me on customs charges :/ Either way I will never own a Gibson or Fender again!

[@quasarpuffs]

+J2OE Doesn't Glen Philips play a Lakewood?

[@shirtsguitar]

I love kiesel guitars !

[@ViktorKralovic]

Gosh, I remember the traffic in Guildford looking so much different. A skinny starving fly would not pass through. Have to give it a second try then... the people and the shop itself are marvellous. Great video btw.

[@ROONTANG]

Doing pretty well for yourself, eh... £3550 worth of guitars on a single trip, on top of all the gear you already own! Hate to sound sour, but it's a bit farcical when Rob says "I'm not rich" in the comments section of another video, when he can afford to splash out so much money on gear. Most of us wouldn't even dream about owning a guitar half the price of that Les Paul alone. Anyways, enjoy.

[@VoodooChiilld]

+MIR How about you get a job? Even if you could saving up only 100 pounds per mouth, you could still buy the gibson in about a year.

[@ROONTANG]

+VoodooChiilld Some of us are struggling to pay for other things, you know. Food to eat, transport costs, on top of university fees. Don't tell me "get a job"... you know nothing about my life.

[@ROONTANG]

+John Smith It's neither "class warfare" or jealousy. I'm happy for the guy, power to him for being able to do a bunch of projects he loves and make a pretty comfortable living out of it as well. I commented simply because I find it amusing that someone could be so coy about the amount of money they're earning from these gigs, but then post a video where they buy £3550 worth of gear (that's over $7500 in my currency). There'd be no shame in Rob acknowledging the success and income this channel and his guitar company have brought him.

[@ROONTANG]

Well I could explain all the details of VET fee assistance and how my payments are structured but that's really none of your business. I don't *have* money, it's all student debt I'll be paying off incrementally at a later date. ;-) Good thing my area of study has absolutely nothing to do with mathematics, huh! Never was something I enjoyed. Fair point that music is his business. However it's still an incredible amount of rather expensive gear Rob has. Lucky chap, though we all know he works hard.

[@ROONTANG]

Thanks mate.

[@nomarnoland2966]

That Heritage Cherry Burst looks and sounds Amazing, just beautiful!

[@CaribSurfKing1]

Interesting week to state 2015 Les Pauls are crap, but only after I sell mine

[@PickledDill907]

Yea. If you were selling something you wouldn't say it wasn't as good as the new models now would you? It's business.

[@JoUtan01]

+Gibslayer dishonest businessman?

[@quasarpuffs]

+James Hayes Do you work for Gibson, or at least in marketing? Its just that regular people don't typically sound like a product brochure when they talk... "have the opportunity to own"? Seriously?

[@PickledDill907]

+JoUtan01 no because he never said it was the best Les Paul ever made. Then it was dishonest. The 2015s aren't bad. They just aren't as good as 2016 models in his opinion.

[@quasarpuffs]

+James Hayes Fair enough. I don't actually have an issue with the content of what you said, just that phrases like "have the opportunity to own" and saying that features "speak for themselves" trigger my marketing-speak detector. Seems it was a false alarm this time, but I wanted to make sure because companies often do post these sorts of comments pretending to be regular people.

[@thefretbuzz6659]

Im getting an SG tomorrow. A 2007 Gibson SG Special Guitar of the Week 32. Basically a SG Standard. So excited, my first gibson.

[@Cablespelaonica]

everyone hates the 2015 models in 30 years they will be the most collectible. Irony

[@doobiederek1642]

Why you lying? Why always lying? Mmmhmm my god why you Lying! 😂

[@matzer8846]

+CABLESPELAOnica Agreed!

[@jamessimpson1709]

I agree. I just got a 2015 Deluxe yesterday. Beautiful guitar.

[@doobiederek1642]

+Matze R why you lying? Why you always lying? Mmmhmm God stop Lying!

[@matzer8846]

+Derek Adams ... its a personal thing ... i'm on a guitar forum but i suck playing guitar ... i know like zero about instruments ... but its KZbin ... so everybody does it ... why not me? Ups ... i'm lying again (;-) And ... yes ... 80s Gibsons where laughed at these days ... but they get quite high prices/bids when reselling them now ...

[@lupang335]

Wow I don't think I've ever seen the Captain looking so tired... And congrats on the killer buy Rob! I personally love Les Pauls with pickguards(and prefer them actually) but the lemon burst and trans black were something else man, awesome

[@DavidOakesMusic]

How do you afford TWO new Gibsons ?!

[@piperman63]

+Rob Chapman after watching this video, I decided to also get a Gibson Les Paul, I had an Epiphone years ago, and liked it, but didn't keep it. This time I got a 2009 LP Traditional Sunburst, just waiting for it to arrive. Sold some gear to get it but will be worth it I think. My first "real" LP. Cheers

[@richardbaxter5270]

ZAPPA :D (I get uber excited every time anyone mentions the Lord Almighty)

[@TheJoeWentzProjectTV]

I love the Les Paul that you purchased brother. Very beautiful instrument indeed. 🎸🎸🎼🎶🎵

[@seanhornibrook]

Bahahaha Sells a Les Paul. Goes to a store to buy a V. Walks out with a Les Paul and an SG. Logics.

[@OzziePete1]

+Sean Hornibrook GAS in action my friend. A few of us have fallen victim to the lucre of MOAR guitar.

[@AlphaAestheticsLeo]

+Ozzy Pete what's GAS

[@OzziePete1]

Guitar Acquisition Syndrome.

[@seanhornibrook]

In the synth world it is just "Gear Acquisition Syndrome" but yeah - same thing. Terrible affliction. I have it bad... :/

[@meagainok]

I just don't get the whole tuning issue with Gibson Les Paul's or any other Gibson for that matter. I have a Les Paul Standard (Vintage Burst), and a Gibson Nighthawk Studio (Gold-top) and live in a sub tropical climate in Australia where the weather can be 99% humidity one day, and 33% humidity the next. Both guitars NEVER EVER go out of tune and I don't have locking tuners on either guitar. Even after a month or so both guitars will be perfectly in tune. Oh and by the way - I don't have a pick guard on my LP either - they suck in my humble opinion.

[@ThePuertoricanBeastJonathan]

make a Chapman V with single coils!!!!!

[@MegaBisba]

You NAILED that comment

[@ThePuertoricanBeastJonathan]

+MegaBisba sorry about that

[@ThePuertoricanBeastJonathan]

+Ping pong yeah i know but I love V's and strats and I wish someone would do that

[@Joeyd123abc2]

+Ping pong Sorry but no, I know plenty of metal players that use single coils and also know a lot (and I mean A LOT) of strat guys that have a V or two.

[@ThePuertoricanBeastJonathan]

+RS Guitarist it would be a badass thing if Chappers does a V with single coils

[@aidanfarrugia6577]

I have a 2012 standard and I go through phases where I enjoy having the pick guard on and where I don't want it on so I decided instead of drilling into the wood I used a little bit of bluetac to hold it in place. Works a treat.

[@sn95_mustang_garage]

If I owned a guitar company I'd probably be using a my custom branded guitar instead of buying a Gibson.

[@burninginnocence7497]

then you would have no clue what to base tone from

[@Proezekeal02]

bought a 2016 standard tea burst 2 weeks ago now.. absolutely love the guitar!

[@visog]

Man you just sold yours????

[@tonyleeglenn]

I think you made a great choice with the LP you bought. Just beautiful and sounds great.

[@camdenbaker7622]

I would've bought a couple PRS's lol

[@speedmetal81]

NICE!!! I love that they dropped so much on the sg standard this year too so one could actually hope to buy that and a les paul!!

[@niptodstan]

Why sell one Les Paul and get another? What was the matter with the other one? It doesn't say much for his own brand when he buys a different make? Questions questions.

[@matzer8846]

+niptodstan ... hm ... maybe putting up a new studio in Malta ... A good Standard LesPaul is something like a "standard/have to have one" in most studios. 2015 wasn't a "Standard Year" for Gibson products ... Not buying his brand? Guess the ML2 isn't a "Standard" either ... but ... why don't we ask Chappers for a demo ... see my next post.

[@svfutbol20]

Guitar buying and selling is an addiction man. There's always something different out there you want in the future. I'm not one of those types, I bought one Gibson and I'll never sell it for anything, but my roommate, who is more of a musician than I, buys and sells Strats and Tele's like they're trading cards. Perfectly good American models too, I don't get it. Doesn't mean they're bad.

[@sampope200]

In for a penny, in for a pound

[@Dave6SS]

Rob and Captain..cant wait for the review of the Peavey 6505MH..in the USA they are on backorder forever..I will be getting one just hard to tell when I will get it..have fun with the new guitars Rob..Rock On

[@MrTom1468]

owns a guitar company but buys a gibson?

[@PickledDill907]

+tom mathes Yea because he wanted a Gibson Les Paul. His company doesn't make Gibson Les Pauls... so...

[@TheDogPa]

+tom mathes Actually, he resells from a Korean factory...drop shipped. We are entitled to like it or not. Gibson and Fender were bought by a corporation with the highest bid many decades ago...several times. Not that a company several generations from the original is unique to America though...and I'm sure there is little quality difference between a Chapman or a Gibson. Of course, buying a Chapman does support a really cool dude and all...while buying from Gibson supports old dudes and all those stock holders...but it is his choice, just like yours or mine I guess. He didn't ask us to understand, just shares his excesses because none of us can enjoy it like he does...and that is worth something all by itself.

[@MrTom1468]

Gibslayer so he cant make one as good as? Or he just wants the name?

[@TheDogPa]

I'd be interested in his response...? They certainly can make very good guitars in Korea. I would bet that Chapman needs to make more than a single one to make it affordable though. Someone here once suggested a guitar without the hard parts so they could be added later to save the cost...a pretty good idea.Pick your own tuners and pickups...?

[@MrTom1468]

***** Why? Was the question I asked, because of the name? Or because he cant build one as well? So he can belong to the Gibson club? Or is a new gibson better then the one he sold? Is gibson better then what he can make? The question was ....Why As far as him helping andertons market (I dont care and wasnt what I asked)

[@celsoescobar9630]

So nice to have all these options for choosing from...

[@kylebroadfoot1270]

WTF IS ON HIS FEET

[@HBSuccess]

Cool vid - enjoyed the chit-chat over lunch

[@JustinTabor24]

Good choice on the Les Paul chappers. The one you picked is amazing.

[@alanohagan6999]

What a great vid. SG sounds monster, LP looks gorgeous.

[@MrBobbyjum]

Rob your guitar playing is always top notch, but you made those Les Pauls fucking sing !

[@Ne0hilismFTW]

You should do a series of videos where you make, for instance, the ultimate chapman guitars rig, or the ultimate fender or gibson rig. Just a lot of pairing guitars with amps and pedals and all, and you could do it at a variety of price points.

[@OzziePete1]

You know, Anderton's is on my bucket list. If I ever get back to UK it would be a highlight to venture into the store & have a look.

[@couchpoet1]

Always enjoy your vids

[@HenkBenk88]

Yes yes yes :-)! I check your channel at least 3-4 times a day to see if there is anything new, and these surprise (not andertons reviews uploaded around noon) vids are the best

[@OriginalEyeball]

HNGD!! I just got the Traditional in the same colour as you tried(from Andertons).Love it!

[@chrismortlock2192]

just bought a black 2016 SG standard, pure awesome.

[@PaulRoseMusic]

Those PRSi in the back were calling my name!! Love the LP though!!

[@fedegs2072]

Hi Rob, what was the main reason that pushed you to choose the 2016 over the 2015? Neck shape? Tone? Tuning stability? Other reason? Sound-wise, I personally don´t think there should be a great difference in tone between them, but would be much appreciated your opinion as you´ve tried both. Cheers.

[@henryhunter5026]

2016 Les Paul's are very nice guitars. I have a Standard, Traditional and a Studio and they all play and sound great. Interesting to see that the Drummond has reverted to its original name, it was called the Forger and Firkin when I lived in Guildford and used to visit Andertons most Saturday afternoons.

[@Driftuner]

YES!!!! Please review those Nano amps!! those are greeeat!

[@magnuskiemer7930]

I would have gone for the first one and the tea burst, loved those guitars :)

[@MrNitrocat]

The 2015 line up was the first year in many I didn't buy a new LP. Now that Gibson has brought back real Les Paul's, and even "nibs", thank you for that Gibson, it comes down to which finish. Already have Cherry, Desert, Honey and Tea bursts. I do like the Trans Black as it is so different from the "normal" burst colors, but something about the Fireball has me keep looking back at that finish and think that's the one I'm going to go for. Also been looking at an SG again and Chappers brought up that magic word when thinking of an SG, ZAPPA! At 1199 US for the SG, it's so affordable there's really no reason not to get both....Thanks for the video, was fun to watch!

[@guitaroidman524]

that traditional is definitely the best one. i love the pickguard

[@solerso68]

Congrats Chappers I just bought a Gibson Memphis custom " late 60's" es 335 limited run....Its delicious. Seriously I want to eat it when not playing it. ...When you said Zappa I thought you were going to opt for a fretless wonder..so much of Franks smoking lead work was played on a 1971 LP custom.."Im the slime" perfect example..One can hear the so ,so smooth super low action of the strings as they snap against the velvety ebony board under his pick..mmmmmmm

[@javiertorres8531]

Hey Rob Chapman, first of all, big fan of your videos and what you do, your solve so many doubts to us young musicians. So I actually would liek to know your opinion about the quality of Gibson nowadays, because there is a lot of places where people talk shit about Gibsons quality control and the quality in general of Gibson guitars nowadays. However when I heard your reviews about the 2015 and 2016 I actually heard beautiful tones. So it would be awesome to listen what do you have to say since you have pretty awesome guitars and you bought them. Thanks man.

[@TheJedder13]

I bought a 2015 les Paul custom in silverburst last year , even with the richlite fret board , the guitar to me is incredible, it gives me everything I could ask for in a guitar : love, excitement, lust, inspiration !

[@13superdude2]

+Wall OfNoise Eh, because its not wood. Its man made.

[@TheJedder13]

+Costa114 and the problem with that is? I like it I have no problem with it at all

[@13superdude2]

TheJedder13 Some people like it and some dont

[@Vor_Tex_Sun]

Nothing beats a Les, I have a studio and love it more and more each day!

[@AndrewZeleno1]

Just want to share my thought about modern LP. Of course it's just what you prefer. But if you feel in my way it can be useful for you. Standard is thin and empty sounding for me. It's because of weight relief and super bright Burstbuckers Pro. Traditional sounds right for me but sometimes from one guitar to another there can be really sharp sound. So I personally prefer Custom Shop reissue which sounds more warm with more body in sound. It's not a question of pickups. Tested a lot. It's a question of wood. But sometime you are not happy with Reissue because it's too muddy and doesn't cut the mix. It's because of a leak from one pickup to another. The reason why is the vintage wiring. I found a couple of solutions and you can get the best LP with all benefits of Gibson USA and Gibson Custom Shop. Once I will tell you in video how to make this upgrade