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[@Trog]

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[@LetArtsLive]

Maybe they did that to the Melody Maker and they like that bolt on neck maybe it was TV yellow? If a plays and sounds good what's the difference

[@KevinHallSurfing]

Chet Atkins - on the tailpiece the part the strings feed through has been shaved off? Cost a ton to repair so cheaper to buy one of the three for sale on eBay.😄

[@sassycat]

I liked the light blue Les Paul followed by the darker blue one.

[@andybungert]

If that denim top pops like we hope it would I would pick that one :)

[@otisdriftwood3829]

The Chet Adkins, I would get rid of the Bigsby , but I played one of those back in the 90s when they were still new and fell in love. They are great guitars and incredibly versatile sound-wise.

[@bobmorris5386]

The les Paul junior kind of has a cool vibe to it... even with the melody maker headstock and bolt on lol It kind of has a silvertone/danelectro feel

[@HeelBJC]

Agreed. The vibe is cool. It's just a bit sad to see a vintage junior body done so dirty lol.

[@bipbipletucha]

That dark blue Les Paul with the Bareknuckles is gorgeous!

[@garyhundsrucker7771]

I 've got 20 guitars and not one of em have broken headstocks!But then again I've been sober for 30 years and could see that happening back in my drinking days!😳🤕

[@LTJR.]

That hummingbird has mad girlfriend written on it possibly? I mean I wouldn't know about those things but I've heard about them ha.

[@badillac66]

“A beach at sunset...” The shrooms musta been kickin’ in Ay Trogly?? 🤪

[@charlesbranch4120]

Either that or he's thinking about writing another song to add to the one featuring the fruit ukuleles... Now, that video was interesting (or desperate)...

[@rickbustamante]

Totally

[@allan6070]

That denim looking Les Paul Custom is dope! Would be cool to have a matching jacket with no sleeves 😎🤘

[@DougCanney1]

Huey Lewis would crooked smile at this, with his denim jacket on.

[@abrahamgarcia6720]

That HUmmingbird headstock repair just triggered my Trypophobia 😱😱

[@WalkenDead]

I'm not a classical player, but there is something about the sound of them that is.....comforting. I think the nylon strings give a certain warmth

[@timothyplonk4266]

Hands down favorite,the Gibson Les Paul Benchmark. Love the deep dark blue,what I would call a true blue. I would like to have one made in bold emerald green,but would be a happy fat camper rocking the blue LP. A close second is the 59 LP Jr as I love natural wood guitars. If I had it the neck would be replaced with an SG style very slim neck,locking tuners,locking wrap bridge which would intonate all 6 strings,a hot hum cancelling Duncan Dogear soapbar.

[@bPcrazydave]

The bridge on the Jr has sliding plates to adjust intonation, the two screws lock the plates down. I’d rock that guitar for about $500. There’s nothing original left. I personally don’t see any vintage value. It’s just a player, and a rough one, but I bet it sounds good.

[@OniDasAlagoas]

Why would anyone downgrade his own guitar like this?? Thank god there are awesome luthiers out there that are able to restore it, even the headstock.

[@disco4535]

I love guitar shopping with Trogly! The blue LP with the Bareknuckles was my fav of the episode for sure

[@jeremycarlson8733]

I bought the LP Jr/Melody Maker after watching the WYRON- took a gamble, I like weird stuff- It arrived today- and the photos don’t do it justice. The neck replacement is well done- it’s set really well- and what looks like screws might actually be just dowels- either way the holes are filled- so it’s pretty flush. Also the original color was most likely TV Yellow- there’s a few traces of it around the neck joint. It sounds awesome too through my Fender twin- the Lollar has a great sound. Going to do a few mods- ordered Kluson tuners, pickguard, truss rod cover, and a control cavity plate. Debating about whether to have it restored to TV Yellow or leave as-is.

[@johnhmaloney]

I have to admit I'm intrigued by the Chet Atkins with the Bigsby. A few years ago, as company called B.A. Ferguson was selling acoustic guitars with a tremolo system on them that was specifically designed for acoustics. I saw a few videos of them here on YT and they sounded pretty good.

[@AntmanFelix]

I saw that Chet Atkkns model with the Bigsby the other day and laughed though Gretsch recently put out an acoustic with a bigsby and a filtertron style pickup in the neck

[@simondoutre6225]

I turned an epi VE into a gibby melody maker. Made a pickguard, sprayed it SATIN olive drab, satin all plastics shaved headstock, modded truss cover, vintage style tuners, wired 3 way switch to a killswitch and a P-90. Still bolt on but i frkn love it now

[@bigfunwmu]

Those locking down bits are what holds the bridge saddles in place once you adjust intonation.

[@edgeofeternity101]

duh

[@valuesrejected]

That Denim LP is gorgeous! Not even a big fan of Les Pauls, but that finish is just perfect :)

[@TheNathanJasper]

its got a 50s vibe to it

[@NotDingse]

I agree, made my knees weak! If I’n ever gonna get a les, I’ll definitely consider one like it

[@BuzzsawMoviesLtd]

I used to have one of those intonatable junior bridges. The two black screws are for locking the plates in place once it's been adjusted.

[@hopper1]

I liked the blue Les Paul the most. It kinda has a Sailor Mercury vibe to it but it would look better with black speed knobs or black witch hat knobs.

[@dalenixon1947]

7:01 Trogly goes all Bob Ross on us.

[@captainhowdy3104]

I forgot how small some of those mel.maker heads were/are

[@bubbafang4510]

The 2 Blue flamed Les Pauls rock my world, BEAUTIFUL guitars!

[@DougCanney1]

“If you look closely, and slowly zoom out, you can see the beach and sunset....” Good thing they don’t drug test on here right?

[@wilson4180]

Selling broken guitars for $1,000s must be a cool job.

[@marcopablovintage]

Damn so sad to see some beautiful guitars wrecked

[@miguelmontoya1320]

Great video. When are you reviewing the Aldo Nova Les Paul?

[@dfkman]

I think he wants to wait until he can speak to Rick Nielsen, who apparently owns most of them

[@alanthompson3493]

The bridge/tailpiece on the MM/Jr. is a common Wilkinson TP that has some adjustment for intonation.

[@jonhornbeck4324]

For me, it's a tie between the Chet Atkins, and the Denim Les Paul, which is absolutely stunning. The reason the Chet Atkins has a whammy, is because part of his style incorporated the use of said Bigsby. He thought that it would be a good idea to combine both elements.

[@musicandguitarfan7923]

For the blue flame les paul you could get clear gibson knobs they look kind of white so they would look good or you could get white non gibson knobs

[@DaveShichmanMusic]

Whammy bar on a classical is unexpected but I'd love to try it. Love the look of that blue Les Paul.

[@dommadonia5862]

Always an adventure with Austin on the hunt.

[@johnpick8336]

When I was a Teen guy with G.A.S. those juniors and medody makers were not on our lists back then but I remember the headstocks on melody makers looked like that one.

[@chuckpeterson552]

I really love the CS les pauls best.! I normally go for the more traditional look but really like the denim blue lp most!

[@kerryjones6613]

The pro killer flame top my favorite. Love your show you are the Gibson conisure🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸

[@santiagozapata67]

I personally like the darker blue with the white ascents... looks great

[@JDB1878]

That hummingbird is depressing lol. And the Chet Atkins with the bigsby was funny

[@wiseguy9202]

The screws on the bridge just adjust intonation that's all.

[@scottdayhoff7825]

That is such a NICE Carolina denim blue Guitar WOW! You are right i wish they would have done something to the back of the body or the neck!?! I like the other blue 1 too NICE!!

[@thomaskafafian2871]

My favorite is the denim. I actually have an old magnatone that was tolexed in a pair of jeans when I got it. I named it Levi. That guitar would match perfectly. I would also love to find that Chet at a store and play it so I can figure out what was in that person’s head when they did that. I might actually have to try that on the next cheap classical I find in someone’s garbage. Not a Chet though.

[@Sco1t_]

The adjustable saddles on the wrap-around are not uncommon. They’re just the next step beyond a lighting bolt, but short of the individually adjustable ones.

[@joermnyc]

I’ve seen aftermarket speed knobs in cream and white... the scalloped Fender style knobs they put on that blue flame model look like something off of a Japanese guitar.

[@theanarcho-luthierist2882]

wilkinson makes a funky wraparound bridge thats "mostly compensated" or "partially intonatable" (depending on your perspective i guess) it has that same little adjustable deal, but only on the g & b strings.. i used one on a jrdc style guitar i built, for no other reason than that it looked like something from the 50's...

[@TommySG1]

Can’t believe how some folks butcher necks like that. It’s so bad you have to think they were deliberately missing it up 😣

[@bluekoi455]

Dark blue benchmark w gold knobs👍🤘

[@nizodizo9549]

The Gibson thin acoustic look very cool to me. I use the whammy bar on my Fenders.

[@clarkbabin9799]

The first two guitars whoever did what they did to them should be put in stocks and flogged. Especially the hummingbird. I agree about that garbage neck repair. But the first guitar if I was going to model a melody maker I wouldn't strip it unless I was giving it a new paint job and if I'd model beyond I'd carve out for a pop at the neck and additional controls The first blue guitar I'd rather with gold or black parts the second I'm not a fan of the pastel sides much less the top and it's a strange mix between cream and the colored tuners. The chet atkins acoustic I don't recall ever seeing one but I could see somebody maybe even chet himself having used it to play slide and that would be the only reason I could see a tremolo system on such a guitar. Didn't know Gibson ever made a shallow acoustic. Reminds me of fenders acoustisonics

[@charlesbolton8471]

The Gibson Chet Atkins acoustics CE-classical electric nylon string model and the SST-steel string model were in production from the 1980s until the mid 00s. There was also an Epiphone version of the SST. The goal of the design was to build an acoustic electric guitar that was less prone to feedback with the playability of an electric guitar. The Taylor T5 was designed as an improved version of those Gibsons. Interestingly, the Gibsons went of production around the same time that the T5 came out. Of course, the new Fender American Acoustasonics were designed by the same guy who designed the T5 so they are an evolution (or at least an attempted evolution) of the T5. I’ve played all three Gibson SST, Taylor T5 (& T5z), and the Fender Acoustasonic Telecaster. Right now I still think that the Taylor T5z is the best of the group. However, I actually own a rare Gibson that was supposed to be the replacement for the SST. It was built in 2004 as a 2005 model (the only year they were available and the same year the T5 was introduced). It was part of a series that Gibson called the Americana Series which consisted of two models the Pioneer which was a similar shape to the SST with a cutaway and available as 6 string or a 12 string (the SST was also available as a 12 string and is rare) and Ranger which is shaped like an L-00. Both models have chambered mahogany bodies with a spruce top. They were available in two colors natural was an option for both and the Pioneer was available in vintage sunburst and the Ranger was available in saddle brown. Mine is a saddle brown Ranger.

[@philsequeira3180]

#3, the blue flame top is phat!!

[@randomprecisionmotors3130]

Either of the blue ones, but then I've always been a sucker for a blue Les Paul...

[@jjulch]

The bridge is a Wilkinson innotatable wrap around bridge. Rather cheap bridge. That acoustic need to be dropped to under a grand so it can be properly fixed. Love the Chevron on that blue Lester. But I much prefer the blue top and natural wood on the back and neck.

[@bloodfireandrainwater8501]

I gotta say the JR/mm was my favorite because I love rescues and I’m a cheapskate. It actually looked fun to play! By the way those two hex keys an the bridge are for intonating those two strings the saddles slide

[@jarodreddig63]

Meth had to be involved in that repair job!!! 🤯😳

[@rondobondo6600]

I like the Jr with the Melody Maker neck

[@10000rambos]

The bridge is a Wilkinson wrap around (if it hasn’t already been mentioned)

[@StoicTrader-]

I actually really dig that pastel blue

[@SgtPnkks]

The thing with the 2018 made in 2017 made me think of how ibanez does that sort of thing... I have two that have one or more specs that are from the year after they were made, a bass from 96 with in color that wasn't available until the 97 catalog and a 7 string from 99 that instead of being made in Japan with a one piece maple neck with skunk stripe and gotoh tuners it's made in Korea with a five piece maple/walnut neck and some in house ibanez tuners that are really difficult to find direct replacements for

[@Alex-ze9tv]

I hope it sounds and plays well.

[@ajbrown5247]

I love that light bue flame top. That thing is beautiful!

[@ledfordgang5790]

Underrated channel

[@justleavemealone]

Loving that denim GC custom.

[@marshallmason1621]

That bridge on the melody maker is a Gotoh

[@deborahmontagna9467]

Hi, You have some cool stuff. Where do you get the money for buying all these guitars. Rocco from Canada

[@Zapone13]

Liked the CS Custom!

[@thewolfden4680]

that denim blue is beautiful

[@kennethcarlin9629]

There were acoustic guitars made about 25 years ago that had a tremolo on them. They didn't sell too well

[@clemkelly2159]

Denim blue Les Paul all day I love the back

[@Ryedor]

The destination don't matter 'cuz the trip is fun. :) Keep lookin' Trog. lol

[@JoshuaC923]

Omg that hummingbird

[@RussellProthero]

The Hummingbird…as you say, priced way too expensive. I'm not sure what it should be priced at but I wouldn't even buy it for $400. I've got one such ugly neck break in my collection - an acoustic repaired by a family member - luckily the guitar isn't worth that much intact - even so I'd feel bad at selling it to someone for even $50. I figure - you break it - it's yours - forever. It was only many years later that I saw my first professional invisible neck break repair - beautiful work - amazing that it can be done so well. So that makes this Hummingbird all the most unfathomable.

[@LetArtsLive]

A hummingbird was definitely hands down my favorite

[@dw7704]

While I didn't like the mods to the Chet Atkins guitar--it could still have non strings as you can buy nylon strings with ball ends.

[@tyshred9251]

God dude what the hell is wrong with people lol. 7:09 I dont like blue guitars but that is absolutely beautiful. What a cool ass top.

[@therugburnz]

The first one is my favorite. I could leave it the way it is and rock some Fats Domino tunes. I'm ready, willin' & I'm able to Rock&Roll tonight.

[@anonymous-dk3um]

That first jr still looks fucking sweet

[@EarlofBaltimore]

Looks like someone put a PRS bridge on that Jr.

[@sccottheaston9902]

love the dark blue LP

[@Addicted2Guitar]

That poor poor les paul jr. My heart gently weeps.

[@XAMS]

Someone, please tell me what WYRON means!

[@bobmorris5386]

Would You Rock Or Not!

[@IcedFIame]

Couple of months ago, I tried googling the damn thing with no success. Then suddenly, about a month ago, Austin said in the video something like: would you guys rock it or not, and then it hit me :D

[@LTJR.]

@@IcedFIame now you've got me wondering what "googling" means...JK!

[@PaperBanjo64]

That Jr/Melody Maker was a nightmare...then I saw that Hummingbird...🤢🤮 I thought you were supposed to fix broken headstocks with glue not screws, that looked nasty.

[@jonathanhandsmusic]

The bigsby on the Chet is my favorite just because it's the most outrageous.

[@rockdaddy2168]

I love Hummingbirds, the older ones have small necks, easy to play, and such deep, rich tone. Makes my feel sick when I see one boogered up like this.

[@alexandblaise]

Good video

[@steveliberty]

That is a Wilkenson style bridge, and the screws allow you to slide the "saddles" to best position for intonation. Nothing that odd there, although certainly not original.

[@bluesrockguitaristmikesall2708]

Trogly,I am so sorry you had to see this,but there is hope, by contacting Fender and have it switched to a four bolt .

[@billycjustice]

Beach? At sunset? What time did you do this video?

[@evilcowboy]

Eeeew the headstock repair. And this is why not just anybody can repair a guitar. They literally put outdoor wood screws through it. The more holes you make in material the weaker it becomes, that will break again and that will make that a lot harder to repair the second time. Clamps and Tite-Bond is literally all the person needed for that. The Tite-Bond is glue commonly used in guitar making, it replaced Hide glue. Then once the glue dries and cures then you try to fill in the color crack it leaves behind with the right color. Its not that hard its just tedious and patience is required and a lot of it.

[@thomasarmbruster1743]

I'd go with the blue LP. But change all the plastic to black.

[@tomfoolery8015]

The blue les paul of course

[@LetArtsLive]

I was wondering if you know how many 2003 Melody makers with intonation were made I heard 350 I have one?

[@moritzprivat7325]

I bet if you just lightly touch the Bigsby of that Chat Attkins it'll go out of tune because nylon strings do not go well with trems 😆 (if they still are nylon strings)

[@lespaul9078]

I have the same melody maker, probably late 50s or early 60s, the body has been sanded down so many times after countless refinishes, the edges are way too rounded over now

[@maxmustardman298]

I believe fgn had a les paul with a denim flame top like that, great looking thing

[@markesquivelarvizu6942]

Only good for one whammy.... so make it count!

[@tm8951]

Brad Sayre plays an acoustic guitar with a whammy bar. I think it's a Yamaha. Have a good day.

[@johnm6201]

I do like the Jr even hacked up but the thing is Gibson has made p90 melody makers over the years(even some with 2.. I have one) Even if you were able to talk him down I'm not seeing the value there old wood or not

[@flippinchoons]

Wilkinson make those bridges.

[@nihlhinz488]

60s, 70s, 80s or before that. Guess youd have to go to the hardware store and ask a old man about screws, bolts and nuts, player.

[@joshuataft5541]

For the best style I like I liked the plane wood jr. I'd gate it for 500$ but not 12000 or whatever they had it priced not with what's going on with it..the bolt on DNT scare me but the value is all off for what they want...it's old yeah but the market won't stand for that stuff

[@treadhead1945]

Gonna have to say the denim blue Custom

[@peterjames2580]

I'm a sucker for blue!