Something's Different About This One... | 1983 Gibson Spotlight Special 83 139 ASB

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📚Description: I bought this from a collection of guitars a few months ago. It is a very nice example of the lesser-fancy spotlight finish known as Antique Sunburst. You can find these in a light ASB and a Dark ASB. While this one certainly looks closer to Dark ASB in photos, its border is quite a bit lighter than usual so it is kind of a blend of the two finishes - very cool. It also has an unusually High Gibson logo for this era, but as I track these guitars I've found a few more in the 83 140-160ish range with similar. So far they have all been a ASBL/D mix with PAF stickers.
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0:00 - Unboxing + Info
3:29 - Work Bench / Specs
15:50 - Clean Tones
17:36 - Dirty Tones
20:05 - Watch Next
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[@andrewwolczyk5777]

I think the signature is Sonjia.

[@gordlove2177]

Sonya

[@TylerJohnstonGuitar]

I personally prefer the darker knobs. They look great with the finish.

[@miserychannel666]

100%

[@doctoribanez]

They smell like poop. I have to admit, I have never tried to smell a knob before

[@TylerJohnstonGuitar]

@@doctoribanez I am in the same boat.

[@paultrombetta]

Bet that's a soldering burn next to te jack

[@joermnyc]

Would you want to see them reissue these, maybe make them actually neck though?

[@thorstenthorben196]

They did reissue these. But worse.

[@marquitust2874]

​@@roymartin500its not neck through, its only the top

[@michaelmoore7975]

@12:56 Mt. Airy North Carolina.....is actually the real-life _Mayberry._ That's the town Andy Griffith's *Mayberry* is based on. Andy played guitar, too.

[@garettturbettmusic]

Having only one schaller on the top strap button makes sense to me, it’s the only spot that has a lot of tension trying to pull the strap off, the bottom is usually fine. That way you can do two guitars from one set of strap locks

[@joermnyc]

My friend Mike played bass… at a gig both strap buttons ripped off at almost the same time! (One went and while he was gaffer taping the strap back on the other one went!!!)

[@garettturbettmusic]

@@joermnyc hot damn! The buttons themselves ripped out though? Or the strap just popped off?

[@joermnyc]

@@garettturbettmusic buttons out.

[@edwarddreier2958]

thats...actually a decent idea for someone on a budget....

[@handle433]

Keith Urban would disagree!!!😂😂

[@edwinstovall3334]

I dunno, Austin, that name looked a lot like "Sonya" to me ....

[@musicauthority674]

It has to said. that is one of the best sounding LPs you have had on the show for sure.

[@robbysguitars8223]

Mt. Airy, North Carolina was Andy Griffith's home town and served as the prototype for Mayberry in his TV show.

[@steveparish9210]

And Andy had a signature Martin D-18 back when there were hardly any signature guitars

[@robbysguitars8223]

@steveparish9210 in case people missed it, the sticker on the back of the headstock was from a music store in Mt. Airy.

[@robbysguitars8223]

I got a chance to spend the day in Mt. Airy. It's a beautiful little town.

[@robbysguitars8223]

It's sad. The day I was there, Floyd's barber shop was closed. I could have used a cut and shave.

[@robbysguitars8223]

I did get to go into Wally's filling Station and was sworn in as an honorary deputy sheriff. What a great honor it was for me. 😉

[@timaves1504]

There’s a perfectly good reason why the front strap button was replaced with a locking one… it’s the front one that tends to slip off when you’re playing! I ended up putting Planet Waves diamonds (reminiscent of the Gibson ones) on my Standard. Without them, l was terrified to take it on stage.

[@yodatw]

The tiger stripes looks so good on this one! The wood is exceptional cuts. Just a beautiful overall look and I am sure in person it is even more amazing. Nice guitar.

[@matthewf1979]

Trogly, the best fretboard cleaner and conditioner on the market is the Dunlop 01 and 02 with the brown label. By far the best I've used, and I've used a LOT of them. The cleaner cuts the gunk very quickly and the conditioner actually darkens rosewood.

[@steveparish9210]

Thanks for the tip!

[@haroldcampos9661]

The new knobs pop, but the old ones matched the finish. I think my first impression was they didn't go there!

[@erickmartin5667]

Dunlop 65 cleaning products, best yet. Oh, and the darker knobs look great

[@petevadelnieks]

"These knobs smell like poop".... Not words I expected to hear today

[@homersreluctantodyssey2508]

@7:00 you'd have to be awful dirty to make your knobs stink lol

[@davidshepack2484]

I had one that had the knobs replaced...so I threw it away.

[@PeterMoore350]

10:10 I actually agree with you Mr Trogly about those knobs. Nice guitar Cheers from NZ 😎🎸🤘

[@PeterMoore350]

13:18 Mr Trogly does anyone ever lube those tuners ? Im assuming that’s what the hole is for

[@liam4852]

Definitely re issue these.I want a lefty

[@Trog]

They did reissue in mid-2000s but made them ugly with an even wider center seam

[@Kahuna54]

This has to be one of the coolest model Les Pauls out there! Very nice looking!

[@lewisgeyer1440]

Beautiful LP!!!

[@robnamowicz8073]

Gee, I really like the gold knobs, but then, the dark knobs looked good too, really pretty good looking ax.

[@MrScrofulous]

Pretty stunning guitar. Nice taste for a Trogly.

[@vmann-jd5yw]

Beautiful guitar!

[@AnimalJohn85]

For fretboards montys instrument food, a little goes a long way and makes an incredible job of the wood. They also do a darkening one too (but ive never used it). Can however highly rocomend the instrument food though if you can get it over there :)

[@johnfoskey7855]

I think its shoe polish..

[@corporalrich]

Austin, try getting a Wallbot, it's a stud finder that acts as an xray machine for finding studs and wires in walls.They are cheep and use your cellphone as the screen. It might work to shorw the weight relief chambering.

[@Trog]

We did that 5 years ago kzbin.info/www/bejne/qIqll6OOj52Kq5I&pp=ygUOdHJvZ2x5IHdhbGFib3Q%3D

[@corporalrich]

Their technology has changed a little in the years since, maybe reach out to them? I'm going to play with my acoustics tonight to see if I can image the bracing.

[@Ksantipacat]

Also, the name in the pickup cavity looks like Sonyia or Sonjia?

[@Ksantipacat]

Subset, not "subsect" fyi. Always love the content!

[@markvonwisco7369]

There is is some nice movement in the top!

[@mknewlan67]

Sonja. I think it’s just a funny looking a at the end.

[@peterpellerin1374]

Beautiful!

[@Masterfighterx]

The EL in ''Model'' on the headstock sits a wee bit higher than MOD lol

[@larryburwell8550]

very pretty guitar

[@Byron_Blue]

Gorgeous

[@seafoodsalad3356]

most of those dings can probably be steamed out too

[@hippiebiker3399]

Those are gorgeous tops on your Spotlights! Very unique guitars!

[@RobinStrower]

When they came out I thought that it was a joke but nowadays they get big money. I would buy a proper Les Paul but that is me loving the Flying V.

[@guitarsnstuff93422]

My Custum still has the stickers on the pu rings. 1984. I just never removed them.

[@robnamowicz8073]

Remember, Jim McCarty plays an 84,,,,,and that boy can strangle a guitar!

[@belovedabstract3568]

oh i commented before the end , lol ... glad you went for the original knobs ... ha ha ha

[@Halfaloaf599]

I wonder if they play well.

[@ckelly5141]

0:55 Use up our scraps and make some interesting Les Paul’s. Now that’s an environmentally friendly use of wood……a very expensive use of wood.🎶🎸👍😝

[@kierenmoore3236]

My first impression was “Janyce” … but could be “S…….” … you’d need to clear some of that buffing compound away, to confirm that first letter …

[@f3uibeghardt522]

8:03 Did he say "full chudge"? What's a 'chudge'?

[@georgeoh-well8116]

" full chudge " is a wrestling move. Conclusive - leaves the decision in no doubt.

[@robertriecker7867]

That gourgeous

[@williamnapolitano1550]

IM AN ENGINEER, I MAY START DESIGNING. AND MANUFACTURING REALY GOOD KNOBS..

[@markjamesmeli2520]

I love the "wood-infusion" down the middle of the body. It's a good change-up. Maybe you mentioned it, but what are the decals on the pickup rings? Looking VERY good for a guitar over 40 years old. Hearing some early Clapton vibes in your playing too!

[@grantcindrich]

Yoo, love when we’re in spotlight season!! That headstock inlay looks like the early classics too!

[@paulmassey4796]

Ur KILLING ME 😊

[@danielkorladis7869]

I actually like the gold knobs better cause they kinda tie the binding and hardware together.

[@kierenmoore3236]

Quilt on the left; tiger stripe on the right … Sounds pretty nice!

[@belovedabstract3568]

yer crazy , man ... the original knobs look way better than the gold ones

[@hkguitar1984]

Congrats Austin, a beautiful Spotlight example. Some of the best sounding Shaw pickups I've ever heard, especially that replaced neck pickup! 👍

[@paulgereaux6382]

I'd rather see Gibson start building guitars with sturdier headstocks. Scarf joints anyone?

[@musicmnw1982]

Trog... my guy.... I don't comment often but I got to say this one is a keeper. It looks and sounds great. If I wasn't the poorest person in town I'd buy it. Poop knobs and all.

[@miserychannel666]

good one, Bro.. lol 19:56 Ya .. I didn't think so ;) They look best.

[@mikecarbone828]

Salutations Austin! Beautiful Spotlight Special Les Paul! It has really active wood grain, and looks and sounds fantastic! Thanks for sharing! Please have an excellent and awesome day! ☀️✨🌟🎸

[@nickk9285]

LOL ….. Trog’s you had me worried for a minute there, your all about Originality glad you had a set of the original knobs and there back where they belong and l totally agree it’s the best sounding Spot light special those Tim Shaw pickup’s are out of this world…….

[@ethanhitchcock5431]

Dig it , love it , wow-WOW-wow ! I like the darker version of the Spotlights ...Thanks Trogly !

[@joejohnston2035]

I knew a girl Sonjie.... alternative for Sonya

[@ch1417]

Jorgie possibly

[@MarkEdward-bl6cr]

That's a keeper and a half sounds great looks just beautiful 👏👍🤘

[@ezpossum8602]

hi Trogly, love your show! What kind of blacklight do you use for guitar inspection? Will the 20-30$ ones on Amazon work? Thanks

[@N8K1D]

Trogly & the Poop Knob Band

[@paultrombetta]

Great cleans

[@pcar928fan]

That is a great sounding guitar.

[@RoboSteave]

Ah, another episode of the Les Paul show...

[@clarkbabin9799]

That one riff Trogley does sounds somewhat like the Sasquatch song.

[@doctoribanez]

"Cruze control for cool" looks awesome

[@scottpatey1252]

Sonjia

[@OzziePete1]

Re: the knobs. Do a Greeny and go 50/50. Neck pickup controls in dark, Bridge in light colour?

[@iamjezuzchrist]

I agree on the knobs. Matches better.

[@SaburoYanagiuchi]

Just saw a news today that Fernandes guitar went bankrupt..,

[@Intheflesh79]

Butter 🧈🧈🧈 butter

[@tonyhill1141]

I have a lot of Gibsons but my gosh that’s a beautiful one.

[@marcoadriano1466]

Magari cambiare un po' le demo ogni tanto?😂😂

[@southernpanda33]

If you ever run across a lefty from May of 84, let me know.

[@jamesbuster1955]

I totally agree with the lighter knows Trogly!

[@larrymann1272]

i’m color blind, so all those les paul’s look the same to me.

[@johnhaddix387]

Its Sonyia (pronounced SAWN-YUH)

[@hectormutton2542]

✌️

[@pa4tim]

Damn, those Chinese fakes are becoming better and better 🙂

[@Gene_Cali]

ʕ ◕ᴥ◕ʔ 🎸

[@ProfessorJM1]

Is it just me or is there quite a few 80s Gibsons on display lately.

[@cd1934]

I need one 🫠!.

[@cd1934]

Price and shipping costs to my address!🤔

[@leviathan_is_me]

Ok, phew... World is getting back to normal, Trogly is talking about Spotlights again... was getting worried.

[@IAmTheIsland]

Gibson should work with you to do an updated spotlight signature. I would like to see these come back into a production and would have known about them without this show.

[@jameshughes6049]

Evening all!!!

[@scottbogfoot]

Knobs that smell like poop is not because of dirty hands😂😂 its because of the type of plastic breaking down...screwdriver handles from 70 and before that are resin plastic smell too. It can be cleaned so it dont smell 😃 and yes, it smells like poop😅

[@nbenning25]

Yahoo

[@marccarter1350]

"you dont just own one"! Not here, it looks nasty, horrible 1980.s looking thing!

[@monkofwar]

Dude, enough with the Les Pauls already, boring guitars. Get into some more Fenders or something

[@williamnapolitano1550]

ALL GIBSON LES PAUL VOLUME AND TONE KNOBS TOTALY SUCK,, I REPLACED MY LES PAUL'S WITH IBENEZ KNOBS.. THERE BEAUTIFUL, BEEFY, AND HAVE THE BEST GRIPS...LOOKS AND FUNCTION ALL THE WAY..............

[@georgeoh-well8116]

' Freud suggested the idea that collecting stems from toilet training behavior. ' Could this explain the ' poo knobs ' ? 😂

[@robertjones1364]

Looking at guitars is more addictive than looking at porn

[@sgt.grinch3299]

Z is for late.

[@AureliusmonkGuitarGarage]

Great ending! lmao

[@jamestully5046]

How much!...

[@vincesforza9479]

I hope you realize that you buy and put guitars in your collection take away what they were meant for and that is to be played and heard witch I think it takes away from the soul of the guitar and the music that could have been produced from that guitar. I love your show and all the info about Gibson Les Paul's and other guitars , but sometimes think your taken away the true sprit of the instrument and the possibility that could have come from it. Peace

[@ChrisShortyAllen]

Soul? It's not a fish in a bowl. There must be 10 guitars for every player in the US. Get a grip man.

[@andrewgabrielmusic]

@@ChrisShortyAllenprob 100

[@punkavatarworld2]

So Trogly is a whale in the spotlight special market.