The best Chibson in the world just got even better!! All Gibson parts!!

[@2good2betrue3]

Beautiful Chibson mate, I have one and you inspired me to buy another. Cheers! 🙂

[@TheworldofMattias]

I´m glad I inspired you. I hope you get a good one! Are you planning on getting it from Cathy?

[@2good2betrue3]

@@TheworldofMattias Haha, no it's from shop(followed by lots of numbers), the seller with lots of reviews.😀

[@dandjurdjevicplus1]

Excellent video and fantastic mods. 🙏👍

[@TheworldofMattias]

Thanks man!

[@FultonStreetBeats]

Turned out fantasic!

[@TheworldofMattias]

Thanks bro!

[@mikeross14]

My 2023 Chibson,is probably the best Stock version! It cost $300. took 3 months to arrive.due to Covid and a sideways ship in the Suez canal! On Unboxing-it has a Spaulded Sunburst,and to my surprise 2-EMG pick-ups! a Few minor flaws on side of body by neck,small mismatched stain1 inch worth!Anyone ever heard of EMG's on a Chibbie?

[@TheworldofMattias]

What kind of guitar was it? A LP with EMGs? I think (but I don´t know) that the EMGs you got is fake. Do they sound good?

[@chrisarnold4273]

Wow awesome ! Best Chibson I've ever seen . Who was the seller , where can I get a chibson like this ????

[@TheworldofMattias]

Thanks, please contact Cathy Zhong on Facebook. She will help you out. Tell her I sent you.

[@doctoribanez]

I got a tone pros bridge and tail piece for a firefly. I just got the same size drill bit and drilled with a regular hand drill. Luckily it was strait enough to work 😂

[@TheworldofMattias]

You’re a braver man than me! 😂

[@brianekholm6100]

Beautiful guitar, love that finish 😍

[@TheworldofMattias]

Thanks man! 🎸🤘

[@Buc27blount]

Excellent work Mattias. The guitar looks great 😎

[@TheworldofMattias]

Thanks man!

[@mirkojovanovic3216]

Well done. You made it Great !!!!

[@TheworldofMattias]

Yeah, it’s a killer! 😊🤘🎸

[@Clayton-t5i]

very cool, a man after my own heart. I re-did my new Epiphone '59's that came with Custombuckers. I aged the hardware and put the Gibson name and truss rod cover on them, 3 of the '59's and a Greeny (also a '59 obviously). Nice job sir.

[@TheworldofMattias]

Thanks man! These cheap guitars begs you to improve them. And since they aren’t a $10000 guitar you dare work with them and that is what I love to do!

[@Clayton-t5i]

@@TheworldofMattias yessir. I paid $1250 (but I didn't have to change anything, except I un=satined mine and aged the hardware and put the Gibson name and truss. I figured the same , better than $7000 for sure

[@santiagoronchese8352]

also de inlays that it came whit looks super good! great job!!

[@TheworldofMattias]

Real MOP! 🤘

[@santiagoronchese8352]

@@TheworldofMattias Does it came like that or did you changed the inlays??

[@michaelbullington1053]

@@santiagoronchese8352that’s the best inlays I’ve seen on a chibson guitar,I’ve got 4 right now and have bought and sold over 20 and never got them that nice, they look like what you would see on a real gibson

[@TheworldofMattias]

I ordered special with real Mother of pearl, and it really shows!

[@TheworldofMattias]

Yup, they are nice! :)

[@jimmygrant3151]

Yeah, the best part of this video is when you owned up to the fact that no matter what you do to a Chibson, it will never be as good as a Gibson. Having said that, I agree that getting a nice Chibson and then upgrading it with Gibson parts is the way to go if you want to save a few dollars and gig with a "safe to bang up" guitar. They really are getting so much better these days. Not "Gibson" better, but yeah, far better than an Epiphone. I have five high quality CNC routed Chibson bodies from a private builder which I was able to fix up with high quality hardware. They are absolutely amazing guitars in their own right. I play them far more than I play my Gibson.

[@TheworldofMattias]

Yeah, they definitly are different guitars and that´s why it could never be a Gibson. They look alike but they are not the same. I have a theory on how to get them closer to a Gibson but that takes structual change so I have had a tuff time confirming it. However, I think I´m on to something and I will tell you all once I´ve tried it out.

[@gabrieltfreitas]

Did you apply the nitro on top of poly ? How long should I wait until start the freezer process to get that beautiful checkings? Thanks!

[@TheworldofMattias]

I put nitro on the existing paint. I ordered it as a nitro paint but I have my doubts. In either way you can fut nitro over poly without any problems! Thanks for your comment!

[@jonconger3527]

I would use a reamer.

[@TheworldofMattias]

And you would be right! :)

[@ericbitzer5247]

I really love that guitar. The top is exactly the way I want a burst. Only thing different I would have done is not crack the nitro. I try really hard to keep my old Gibson looking new. I don't want a new guitar looking old. I never understood the relicing. Unless it's like Dr. Nitro making exact copies of guitars that are famous. Other than that that thing is gorgeous! It's a shame it looks like I was too late for the Cathy guitars.

[@TheworldofMattias]

Thanks man! Relicing is a question of what you like. There is No right or wrong. I like both! 😊

[@duanepetersonakaroadkill7161]

I've done the same with my ebony standard 60, built with nibs. Total fretwork, bone nut, Grovers,all Gibson parts, and accessories. R90 neck ,dirty finger bridge, API bridge and tail. Still have eight hundred or more ,bucks in project. Still, in my heart it's still not a Gibson. Could of obtained a real studio or other model. Still not sure I am happy. The chibson is a great player the way I want it,now. But it cost 60 % less than a real standard. I'm just a cheep bastard.

[@TheworldofMattias]

Haha, yeah Chibson let you come a long way with your money. Gibson not so much. But even the cheapest Gibson is a great guitar. With Chibsons you have more choice though. 🤘

[@650thunderbird]

Good job, Matti! 👍🏻👍🏻

[@TheworldofMattias]

Thanks man!

[@strat62555]

I see a ton of these Chibsons & own a few. I'm just curious why they don't put the pointers on under the knobs & am a little surprised you didn't do that as well. Seems like a simple thing to do & would add to the perceived authenticity.

[@TheworldofMattias]

You mean the thumb bleeders? I almost always put them on but maybe I missed it on this one. You’re right, it’s a small mod worth doing!

[@bigkm1974]

Very nice

[@TheworldofMattias]

Thanks! 🤘

[@FStoppers]

I have a question about the additional nitro you added. These guitars come with nitro finishes and then some are slightly or heavily reliced. Did you just paint right over the relic? I assume the nitro fuses to the nitro from Cathy? Is it weird if any of the relic is embedded below a coat or two of new nitro? -P

[@TheworldofMattias]

Hello, this guitar is not reliced, but I did it on another guitar and that worked great. I think there are a difference of nitro paints. Some are pure nitro and some are a blend with poly in them. I think Cathy and other builders in China uses a blended version. I however use 100% nitro from #Nitorlack and it works well with the paint and laquer from Cathy. If the layers "blend" I do not know but the end result is really good!

[@KarlSheridan]

Great job Matthias, it looks and sounds fantastic. Did you spray nitro over the existing poly and put it in a freezer ?

[@TheworldofMattias]

Thanks! Yes, I spayed over the paint I got it with. It should be nitro paint and I just put a nitro clear coat over it. And then, a couple of turns in the freezer!

[@KarlSheridan]

@@TheworldofMattias thanks

[@gabrieltfreitas]

@@TheworldofMattias How long should I have wait after applying the clear nitro coat and then putting in the freezer? Can I make it with any polyfinish? I really loved that checkings! Thanks for the video!

[@JuanJaim]

Great video!!! I might spray some of that lacquer on my Chibson. I see you finally got yourself a reamer, pretty handy tool, too bad sometimes you just can fit it everywhere (like in the case of enlarging stud holes). I know what you mean about the "slinkiness" of strings. I've heard it has to do with your bridge saddles and nut, they're probably smoother on this Chibson. But I think it may also have to do with the angle of how strings come from the tailpiece and meet the bridge. I find strings feel slinkier on my hollowbody/semi-hollow body guitars than on every other, in some cases it might be the Bigsby or the trapeze tailpiece, but even with a regular tailpiece-bridge setting, and I mean 0.010 feeling similar to 0.009 on my Strats, Les Pauls, etc.. I think in some cases it might have to do with how I cut the nut (not the best looking job, but it stays in tune!). Anyhow, many variables there!

[@TheworldofMattias]

Yeah, it’s not easy to understand why some guitars feel in a certain way. Over all the Chibsons have a slinky feel and Gibsons have a more solid feel. The one thing I know differs is the angle of the headstock. I really don’t know what else it could be? 😅🤘

[@bobmanners8624]

Now that you have both styles, can you hear any difference between the bushing mounted bridge and the direct mounted bridge?

[@TheworldofMattias]

Hmm, maybe some. But it’s hard to tell if it’s the bridge posts or the solid top that make a difference. No difference in feel though. But definitly better tone!

[@AtlanteanGuitarist]

looks nice man...i dig it...finally someone actually puts the proper sized pickup rings on. good looking chibby project....am i correct in saying that the knob position still isnt quite Gibson spec?...but from distance thats a good one for sure.👍

[@TheworldofMattias]

Thanks! Yes, the knob position is not like a Gibson, 😊

[@AtlanteanGuitarist]

@@TheworldofMattias i just wish they would get those little things right, they put the logo on the headstaock and thats what would get them in customs if not covered with a sticker....and its not like Gibson are not aware of these chibsons...but who do they put a lawsuit against??...as there is no one main maker. So i dont know why they just dont make a actual replica with correct knob positions and gibson sized pickup rings....then i may consider buying one to put better pups and hardware in.👍 neither p4m and jason or cathy zhong (the main brokers) do not have ones that are proper replicas...there is always something not right with them visually. i have decided that after 30 years of playing, i owe it to myself to just finally save up and buy a used gibson les paul trad or standard used off reverb.

[@TheworldofMattias]

Well, I agree about the shape and positions of the knobs and swithches. It would be nice to have them in the right position. The headstock angle is also something that they could quite easily get right. The logo, no I´ve gone from thinking it´s cool to don´t want it! I´d rather have my own logo on there :) Buy a Gibson! You won´t be disapointed, I own 8 and I love them all! If you want a cheap, but great playing guitar, but a "The Paul/Firebrand" or a 90-00 Studio. Great value guitars! Better than Their recent Tribute guitars.

[@AtlanteanGuitarist]

@@TheworldofMattias sound advice cheers :)... I have been looking the Wolf/AIO guitars and they look very decent spec for the price ect.... but yes i owe it to myself to just buy a gibson les paul.. id love a murphy lab heavy aged in ice tea burst R9 , but that wont happen unless i win the lottery LOL....but a nice used trad or standard will do me just fine i reckon.

[@AlHuerta]

You borrowed Troglys intro notes…Lol…I’m sure he wouldn’t mind.. 🎶

[@TheworldofMattias]

What? No?! I may have to change it then. Infuenced but not the same :)

[@HearGear]

Hell yeah.. that turned out great, where did you buy all the parts for this upgrade ?

[@TheworldofMattias]

I went looking all over. Amazon, local music stores, online. Gibson parts are really hard to get. I have an order for a hardcase for my j-45. Ordered it in june and they expect to get it in december. Gibson should do better with ther spare parts devision!

[@jameslanclos568]

I've got the Chibson Les Paul Custom SG '63 Reissue and the Chibson Zack Wylde Vertigo Les Paul. I'm doing the same thing, replacing everything with Gibson parts. The Vertigo came from the Gibson factory with EMG active pups and I got the ZW EMG pup set to go on that. And of course, I got the locking Grover tuners for the SG and regular Grovers for the Vertigo. Almost done !!!

[@TheworldofMattias]

Hey, great stuff! Sounds like killer guitars!

[@jameslanclos568]

@@TheworldofMattias Hopefully when I finish with the upgrades, they will be! Still a helluva lot cheaper than Gibson's high prices.

[@hkguitar1984]

Back in 2019 I ordered a Les Paul from Ali Express, pretty much all the same specs as a real Gibson R9, long neck tenon cost me an extra $15! Anyway, the guitar was completed/finished in nitrocellulose and shipped to me with no hardware installed. Like most instruments, it benefited greatly from a fret leveling and crowning, the neck has remained stable and the bone Nut I cut goes a long way to promote excellent tuning satiability. Cost of this guitar husk was about $385. I spent another $650 on all Gibson hardware and electronics, its been a fantastic guitar and compares nicely with my 1986 Les Paul Custom. The only issue I have with my 2019 Chibson is the fret wire, its kind of soft and seems to be of the same type used on Chinese made Epiphone instruments. I believe the vintage correct ABR-1 Bridge and installation really do a lot for the guitar's resonance. Cool content, I really enjoyed my build and as I stated, the guitar has been a great instrument for me. I also enjoyed watching your build, thank you for sharing.

[@TheworldofMattias]

Thanks for sharing your story! I think many of us has a similair experience as you. 🎸

[@MarkLada]

I had a chibson factory build me a custom les paul custom.. Instead of the gibson logo, my last name is the logo, and the inlay on the headstock is a smallmouth bass jumping out of the water.. The fretboard is inlayed with a fishing pole and fishing lures.. It has a beautiful flamed maple top finished in bourbon burst.. The body and neck are solid mahogany with an ebony fretboard, stainless steel frets, and a bone nut.. I installed gibson hardware and electronics.. I went with the Nashville tune o matic bridge.. 490r/498t pickups.. Groover locking tuners.. It's hands down the nicest looking, playing, and sounding guitar that I own.. It's better than my Gibson Les Paul Standard and my Fender custom shop strat.. I probably have a little over a grand in it, and thats including the case.. If you find the right seller.. They are working with the same factories that make the high-end epiphone guitars.. They have the equipment and skills to build high-quality instruments..

[@FStoppers]

@@TheworldofMattiasare the new Cathy’s all Stainless and is it good stainless? -P

[@mrubin6270]

Well, sure are a lot of snobs on here. Anyway, I'm sure am glad this guy did this. I only wish he would have played it for us. So we could hear it and hear his take on how it feels. I've done this to many cheap guitars and all are better now than any cookie cutter roll of the assembly POS that many of these snobs have. Fact.

[@TheworldofMattias]

I accually play it at the end of the video. And you can hear it with stock pups in the first video on the guitar. It really is a great guitar, all is nice and solid. It doesn´t feel exactly like a Gibson and I´m still trying to figure out why. I may have a clue but I want to test it before I let you know 🎸😊

[@felixayala05]

A Tribute would have been less $ and it's a factory product. Right?

[@chickenlickin3820]

Bridge slots man!

[@TheworldofMattias]

🎸

[@flapjack413]

You can put all the lipstick in the world on a pig, but at the end of the day, the pig's still a pig.

[@TheworldofMattias]

Yeah, I know that line. And you can´t polish a turd either :)

[@nickdryad]

You can’t polish a turd but you can roll it in glitter!!😮

[@nickdryad]

You can’t polish a turd but you can roll it glitter. A sound comparison is what is needed now.

[@TheworldofMattias]

Haha, I guess you’re right about the turd 😂

[@jonnybeck6723]

When nickle's new, it's hard to tell the diff...

[@TheworldofMattias]

I guess you’re right. But if you put them side by side it’s quit obvious. 🤘

[@rockerbuck967]

Great work!! At least you got that fake out of the wild.

[@TheworldofMattias]

Haha, yes indeed! 🤘🎸

[@risahu1]

Great video, I am surprised you didn't check the frets levels with a fret rocker or something else

[@TheworldofMattias]

Who says I didn’t? 😉

[@felixayala05]

So you spent $1500 for a copy and you also did all the labor?????

[@TheworldofMattias]

$1500? Where did you get that number? All in this is about a $1000 guitar.

[@mikegreco9888]

You should turn this into a JP#2 ... It's worth owning one for the sonic possibilities it gives from a typical standard Les Paul. The electronics are explained -> kzbin.info/www/bejne/m2GlaZqcnK6jl8U

[@TheworldofMattias]

Thanks for the tip!

[@bobmanners8624]

How are you going to explain to your wife that you drilled a bunch of holes in her kitchen cutting board!? 😮

[@TheworldofMattias]

Hehe, still figuring that out..!

[@CS_Murphy_R9]

Where did you find that les paul copy??? It has the long neck tenon and the true ABR1 mounting posts!

[@TheworldofMattias]

A Chinese builder. If you are interested in one for yourself go on Facebook and search for Cathy Zhong. Tell her I sent you and she will know what guitar you mean.

[@Patrick-Villa]

Les Paul

[@TheworldofMattias]

🎸

[@ryanevans8368]

Now just replace all the Chinese wood wit high genuine Gibson and you got something

[@davewalkden7248]

That "Chinese wood" is probably superior to the rubbish Gibson uses nowadays.

[@ErickvdK]

​@@davewalkden7248Probably the case. They bribe some local officials and ship huge loads to China. They love their ebony furniture...😢

[@ryanfulldark2775]

@@davewalkden7248 No

[@TheworldofMattias]

If it is the density of the wood that determence the tone of a guitar then Gibsons weight relif would be devastating for the tone…

[@ryanevans8368]

My chi son was an 8 piece “mahogany” body with a photo of wood for the top you can put Mercedes parts on a Yugo but it’s not a Mercedes.

[@jamiesmith1151]

Sound dome sap

[@TheworldofMattias]

🎸

[@demharsh]

Cool, jag köper den för 5000:-

[@TheworldofMattias]

Haha! Redan såld… 🎸🤘

[@tone9930]

and then it still sounds like cheapson.

[@TheworldofMattias]

Haha, you could not know how wrong you are! 😂😂

[@rodnyg7952]

once you spend all that time and money upgrading all the parts/electronics you have a very cheap wooden construction with high end or just basic parts. I don't see the point in any of this, and honestly would never rely on it for any work in studio, at venues, or with other musicians

[@TheworldofMattias]

Do you mean that there would be a problem with the wood? Making the guitar unstable? I haven´t noticed that...

[@rodnyg7952]

@@TheworldofMattias just pretend to be naïve, that'll work

[@TheworldofMattias]

I still don’t understand your point? I think you can make a great guitar from just about any material. Ovation even used plastic. Fender and Gibson uses lots of different types of wood. Or are you saying that there can only be one type of wood from one specific place to make a good guitar?

[@rodnyg7952]

@@TheworldofMattias no, you're saying all that, not me. Ovation bowls are made from polyester resin & woven fiberglass cloth, and fiber-plastic composite material that are dimensionally stable under varying temperature. The composite was originally designed for helicopter blades. It's not just commercial grade plastic. If you also want to pretend to be clueless about wood, then I'd say whatever you do here on YTube lacks much credibility

[@TheworldofMattias]

Thank you for your comments!

[@Espen-w2q]

Rubbish Buy a Epi standard forv 600$! 2 nd hand w gibson humbucks ..

[@TheworldofMattias]

But I don’t want a Epiphone…