Spending $50,000 On A Electric Guitar?!?! 1961 Gibson ES-335

[@sampate4323]

Man, I hope you have that thing insured. I would be afraid to leave home without it. Sounds scary good.

[@615theGuitar]

Beautiful instrument man. It sounds super sweet and you look extremely happy playing it. Congratulations Justin!

[@justinmeyersguitarist]

Thanks so much Keith!!

[@jakebarwegen-np9og]

That guitar just pulls stuff out of you. Such a joy to play. Congrats on finding it man! Enjoy!

[@justinmeyersguitarist]

Yes sir!! Thank u!!

[@williamnapolitano1550]

I was just at Well Strung Guitars in Farmingdale Long Island NY two weeks ago. I was there for a few hours playing guitars from $12,500 to $500,000. My 2020 58 custom shop Les Paul played and sounded better than one of many 58’s at $435,00. There not worth that kinda money. This world is full of suckers. That $50,000 guitar is no better than a custom shop one. Overrated, overpriced if that is what you need, so be it.

[@monsterram6617]

Boomer-bait is all these vintage instruments are. Some people are willing to pay out the nose for nostalgia and/or prestige. Anything to get them closer to the "better days", and anything to impress their gear-elitist friends to better fit in. Younger generations, in general, don't want them because they are way over priced and a new/er guitar sounds just as good. The very few that do are doing so in response to social pressures and romanticizing music from before they were born. It's borderline pathological.

[@chucklee347]

Beautifully amazing guitar man. Congratulations. I'm 55 yo. My grandpa was a guitarist in a band that played on the radio in the 40's and 50's. He only would play a semi hollow. He showed me how versatile and reliable a semi hollow was. Pa always told me with your hands, and how you attack the strings where you pick you only needed a semi hollow it can make all the sounds of the other guitar's made out there. And he proved it to me. Enjoy man.

[@justinmeyersguitarist]

thanks so much! very cool story! thanks for watching + sharing!

[@Paul-lj3qw]

I’m sure a new one sounds just as good.

[@badgerdub]

you may play 1000+ new custom shop pieces and wouldn't like it more than this one.

[@PeterLemonjello88]

Agree, the new Custom Shop models are great. No need to waste that much money or run up a credit card bill lol

[@davidpepper442]

I love watching/listening to you and other great players with these incredible vintage instruments, but this is literally my dream guitar. Congratulations on making YOUR dream come true Justin! Just a humble suggestion: please consider using a right angle instrument cable with this one. One hard bump and you could crack that beautiful top. Cheers man

[@justinmeyersguitarist]

Thanks so much!! Great suggestion!

[@onethousandtwonortheast8848]

Man, more than ever I will keep the Venmo gratuities flowing your way to support your guitar habit. Congratulations on purchasing a dream come true. It’s one hell of a sound that axe has. Regarding the tone; it has this lovely compressed mid range sound. I don’t know if it’s the guitar in combination with the amp head and the Bogner speakers but regardless, it’s definitely a money sound. Anytime an instrument or a vocal mic or whatever sounds naturally compressed, I’m already a fan. This is why I love vintage Neve gear. Those transformers compress naturally when they’re saturated. This guitar gives me the same impression. Money well worth spent!

[@justinmeyersguitarist]

that really means the world to me. its because of people like yourself why i am able to live the life i live I'm forever grateful!! thanks so much!!

[@onethousandtwonortheast8848]

@@justinmeyersguitarist You’re so welcome. Are you going live tomorrow again?

[@justinmeyersguitarist]

Yep! I’ll be live tomorrow! 11am CST!

[@gotzonmujika9900]

I was waiting for this! congrats again! 🔥

[@justinmeyersguitarist]

Thanks so much!!

[@JamesLyons-i1i]

The way you were smiling when you were trying it out you were smitten!! Nice one for sure... Happy for you brother.

[@justinmeyersguitarist]

Haha!! Thank you!!

[@12footchain]

Congratulations, omg. Agree 335s cover a LOT of ground, kinda like Teles do on the Fender side. Super comfortable to play sitting or standing too.

[@justinmeyersguitarist]

Thank u man!!

[@richardcranium8500]

I love the yellowing of the binding and headstock and tuners. That is a 100% BADASS Gibson. Happy for you

[@justinmeyersguitarist]

thanks so much!

[@guitarhoarder1972]

You got it! congratulations, man, that is a very nice guitar for sure. I would hang onto that for life. very nice sounding and nice playing too! ❤

[@justinmeyersguitarist]

Thanks so much!!

[@YeatzeeGuitar]

Congrats! What a big move, would love to hear more about what had to go to make way and a check in after a couple months. I've thought about doing something similar before, just go all in on something extra nice but I'd be worried the value would get to me and I wouldn't be able to enjoy it much.

[@justinmeyersguitarist]

thanks man!!

[@jimmyfrombrooklyn8550]

That’s a world class instrument! It’s found the right hands to play it, congrats and best of luck!

[@justinmeyersguitarist]

Thanks Jimmy!!

[@jimmyfrombrooklyn8550]

@@justinmeyersguitarist so happy for you bro!

[@scottshand8559]

Congrats on that awesome guitar brother! What a beauty!

[@justinmeyersguitarist]

thanks so much!

[@andersestes]

Drop dead gorgeous looks and tones. Congratulations again! Thats a lifer guitar. A suggestion for video topic: insuranse of guitars and equipment. Do you have separate insurance for them and what should one expect to pay for that? And also: how do you protect your gear from being stolen, both at home, in studio and gigs. Just curious.

[@justinmeyersguitarist]

Thanks so much Anders!! Those are great questions + concerns for sure.

[@kostisk8914]

Congrats! it's such a nice guitar! Sounds great.

[@justinmeyersguitarist]

thanks so much!!

[@revelry1969]

Congrats dude. When I got mine I was a changed man. Ultra amazing to play and motivates me…. Love it. Don’t ever let it go. Just park it the NFS corner. Does it by chance have an “A” serial number. Man those tones sounds amazing!

[@KelsterVonShredster]

Wow, you are one lucky S.O.B! That is a stunning specimen. Your plexi sounds absolutely fantastic...wow. I'm sure the PAF's have something to do with that.

[@justinmeyersguitarist]

Thanks so much!!

[@bjorntannberg1581]

Super cool! You did the right thing. Congratulations.

[@justinmeyersguitarist]

thanks bjorn!!

[@watermelon1147]

Awesome bro! What a dream machine ❤

[@justinmeyersguitarist]

thank you watermelon!

[@kmjansen]

$50k for a guitar…not for me but more power to you. If it will make you feel warm and fuzzy, who am I to judge. Congrats.

[@SteveR5954]

COngratulations man! Enjoy that NGD feeling - maybe itll be a NGY(ear) with that beauty.

[@justinmeyersguitarist]

Thanks so much buddy!!

[@JosephCompton66]

So happy for you! You have worked hard for it, and you bought something that you will use to create and share your art. Love it. Are you using hx one for your rotary sound. Which one are you using?

[@justinmeyersguitarist]

Thanks so much!! No rotary in this intro, but yes I use hx one for rotary in general when needing that sound yes! Man I have to look at it when I get back home I forget what exact name of the preset is.. I’ll let ya know on tomorrow’s livestream!

[@JosephCompton66]

@@justinmeyersguitaristthank you! So maybe the sound at 231 is in the video is tremolo. I have a flint, but I also have an hx one. Wondering which one you are using there. And would love to know which rotary sound you like in the HX.

[@justinmeyersguitarist]

Yeah the trem im using is a flint

[@JosephCompton66]

@@justinmeyersguitaristyou really get a great sound out of it.

[@justinmeyersguitarist]

Thanks man!! Flint is amazing great pedal

[@joeyhubbard9754]

What is that opening riff sounds so familiar

[@justinmeyersguitarist]

i wrote it i write all my own intros

[@crankshaft383]

A real player just needs an Amazon guitar... JK! (What BS... 😁) You've worked for it, you gave up some sweet gear for it, and you can play it... 👍 I'd have to build a panic room. One for the guitar, one for me to freak out, each time I'm scared to even look at it. I'd definitely be strapped before transporting it out in public (In my $500 Corolla) 👍

[@tito.tarantula]

We can't take it with us, enjoy! What a great sounding guitar 🎸 You found a fantastic one… or she found you.

[@justinmeyersguitarist]

Thank u Tito!!

[@SeeCSeesCC]

❤ this is a good accomplishment Justin glad glad glad for you

[@justinmeyersguitarist]

Thanks so much!!

[@pete3189]

What equipment did you get rid of? Just out of curiosity…,

[@Earl00001]

Grats Justin!

[@justinmeyersguitarist]

Thank you very much:)

[@goswo]

Congratulations. Great great guitar

[@justinmeyersguitarist]

thanks so much!!

[@mikemorris2159]

Congrats on picking up a grail. Sounds fantastic!

[@justinmeyersguitarist]

thanks so much mike!!

[@benallmark9671]

Thanks for sharing my an ! Awesome

[@justinmeyersguitarist]

Thanks so much Ben!!

[@realitynuggets6204]

Better to get it a $50k than pay $100k in a decade...I suppose. Absolutely beautiful guitar, and you've got the chops to play it!

[@justinmeyersguitarist]

thanks so much!!

[@blueskynoise2177]

Now that’s a sick guitar. Enjoy it!

[@justinmeyersguitarist]

Thanks so much!!

[@benspeeds]

That neck pickup is OOOSH!!!

[@justinmeyersguitarist]

Thanks so much!!

[@chuckbouscaren3898]

Yum man!

[@justinmeyersguitarist]

thanks so much chuck!!

[@badgerdub]

we are just about at the cusp of it not being possible for working musicians to afford these types of instruments. 50k is steep but not impossible for a young pro. when this instrument is +90k I think it's over and complete unobtanium unless your rich.

[@ericmmiller]

Nice! Why should Bonamassa have all the fun? 😜 Enjoy!

[@justinmeyersguitarist]

haha yes!! thanks so much eric!

[@rodvella-iq4so]

What’s the story behind the guitar? Who previously owned it and how did it end up in your hands? Great tones!

[@justinmeyersguitarist]

maybe ill do a separate video on that!

[@Stereostupid]

Im happy for you!! This sounds absolutely killer congratulations!!!

[@justinmeyersguitarist]

thanks so much!

[@Paul-D]

I love a 335. I agree if you had to have 1 guitar a 335 wouldn't do you much wrong

[@justinmeyersguitarist]

totally! thanks so much paul!!

[@GlennJimenez]

Who cares what you spend your money on if it makes you happy right? If everything goes well he’ll probably have this guitar his whole life

[@justinmeyersguitarist]

yes sir!! thanks!!

[@Jackson15157]

Hell, you are a professional and it’s a tool. Think about it. The average contractor has a 70k pickup and tens of thousands in tools. You are going to make lots of money with that thing!

[@justinmeyersguitarist]

So true!! Thanks so much I really appreciate that!!

[@Jackson15157]

@@justinmeyersguitarist …and ten years from now the pickup won’t be worth much. The guitar will still be worth fifty grand!

[@justinmeyersguitarist]

@@Jackson15157 totally

[@joeytrussell9245]

335 is way tf cooler than a 401k. Keep on keepin on!

[@jimbaxter8488]

Double ring cream Klusons …sweet

[@justinmeyersguitarist]

Yesssss!! Thanks so much

[@claudehopper9813]

That's one you should never ever sell . I heard a lotta good tones while you were jammin"

[@justinmeyersguitarist]

thanks so much!!

[@theleviathan89]

And people try to say that getting another guitar won’t make you a better player. Well you sound better than ever. Congratulations. It really suits you.

[@justinmeyersguitarist]

thanks so much!!

[@VincentERago]

KILLER

[@justinmeyersguitarist]

Thanks so much!!

[@monsterram6617]

🤣🤣🤣

[@jamesmaddock]

Sounds fantastic but so does my Eastman T59V ( $1800)😀

[@justinmeyersguitarist]

cool!!

[@user-dj1gl5ix3m]

Eastmans sound good but so does my Yamaha ( $700)😀

[@Calif5150]

Man, Justin that guitar sounds amazing. The tone is super warm, and deep. The sustain seemed like it would roll on indefinitely. How's it feel standing up? I've never played one, but have always been curious how they feel to play. I just watched a short documentary with Slash, and this new record he just did doing some old school Blues. The star of the Record was his new ES 335, and I don't remember the year off hand but I wanna say it was a 61, possibly 63 even, but just like you were talking about, he was in some small guitar shop in LA that has alot of High end vintage and modern super stuff like the Gibson Custom Shop and Murphy Labs stuff. But Slash was saying he wanted to do something a bit different and outside his usual Les Paul stuff. Bit I guess the whole thing sparked Gibson to do a Signature Slash 335 of course that's a replica of his 61 or 63 ES 335, that's super expensive like yours. That guitar sounds amazing the little riff you were doing at the beginning really sounded awesome, I don't of you were using a delay, or a speciall reverb but the guitar almost seemed to vibrate with each note. I didn't recognize the chords you were doing, thought maybe some Diminished chords with some sus 9's and 4's maybe? I've been studying some new stuff on the Triad shapes and surrounding tones with mini chords using the surrounding tones / enclosures...lol and all these modes, but still learing it all lol....see ya in a few days for my lesson W you on the 3rd.....Michael 👍

[@justinmeyersguitarist]

thanks michael! see ya in a couple days for your lesson!