The SG Was Going to Look Like THIS? | Prototype 1960 SG Special + More at Well Strung Guitars

[@TylerJohnstonGuitar]

If they have a public price tag on one guitar of over 100 grand and they won’t even tell you how much they want for the SG, you’ll probably want to take a seat before asking the price.

[@chadwcmichael]

5:51 Whoever this was understood the simplicity of exactly what they wanted. Not wanting the clear coat is brilliant.

[@sixstringer3783]

Don't think I'll be purchasing anything from this shop in my lifetime 😂

[@zippytbo]

That Epi Silver Fox is a top-shelf guitar...I had one and they are way overlooked! Rare color as well...not just the condition making it that price. One of those "those who know" guitars!

[@acdclexu6296]

i had some old epis in my hand wilshire silverfox and on they are outstanding good guitars they are kinda like a les paul junior and sg in one

[@chrisva4268]

If you ever get the opportunity to travel out to Long Island, I'm sure the friendly folks would love to have you film a video there. Being in that room truly feels otherworldly, the greatest of the rare all in one space. A wall stocked with real bursts better than any guitar center would have R9s... That champagne pink Bass VI, the rainbow of Strats and Teles... It's heaven

[@chrisva4268]

I've had the honor to visit, and they're so generous it's like a hands on museum. I played that tenor SG, pink sparkle Bass VI, a real Flying V and Burst, every kind of Strat and Tele.... Days I will always cherish

[@jonathanhudak2059]

That first SG Special prototype with no bevels was neat but you can see the bevels really adds some character to the design. Love the Kerry green reverse Firebird and triple pickup non reverse one as well. The SG tenor guitar with non reverse Firebird headstock and bigsby was too cool!

[@rexrathtar3893]

I'm not really a fan of the SG, but looking at this prototype makes me appreciate how beautifully sleek the carves of the body are.

[@jimparker7778]

I sold it long ago---speaking of early SG's---I had a 1961 Les Paul Custom that was made in November-December of 1960. I got a letter verifying the serial number after writing to Gibson and waiting a really long time. The reply was routed through CMI. It really did not sound like a rock guitar, but I could get a great Pete Townshend Live at Leeds kind of vibe from it.

[@deputyrock3489]

A lot of olympic white pre-CBS Strats don't have a clear coat either. A clear coat adds depth to a color (especially metallic colors) but it doesn't do much for white.

[@adrianvanwormer3327]

This was a fun video to start my day with, as it's a new month and a new project, and I'm planning to build an SG this month. It won't look much like the prototype, though; the kit will come pre-beveled, and I'll be mixing quilted maple and madrone burl veneers, and sky and fire colors, for a 'Two Face' theme.

[@troyhead2]

This shop is AMAZING! And they do let you pick up the guitars and play them. Paige let me try a bunch of guitars, even though she knew I wasn't going to buy anything that day. She loved to tell stories about the guitars and enjoyed pointing out the odd-balls. Would definitely recommend visiting!

[@karmicselling4252]

The main goal of clear coating wood or painted wood is to protect the wood from being damaged by water, food and other materials that could stain or soften the wood. Painted wood is protected to some extent but a decent clear coat adds a significant extra layer of protection. Clear coating does come at a cost thought because it can change the colour of the underlying paint or stain finish over a long period of time. (Eg. As Trogly mentions, white finish can be yellowed over time by clear coat interaction with the underlying paint and wood.) But if the wood is properly protected and stored in an appropriate environment a clear coat is not necessary and the original colour of the painted timber will remain true for decades.

[@fairguinevere666]

Clear coat can help protect it, just adding thickness means it takes longer to wear through. It can also make a color a lot deeper visually. But it is what does the yellowing, so if the guitar is treated well or even if it's compensated for with a thicker color coat it'll be gorgeous looking. It happened with Fenders too - accidentally! Sometimes they just... forgot the clear coat.

[@picksalot1]

If you look carefully at the 4-String and Tenor Guitars, you'll see that the fret marker is on the 10th fret instead of the 9th. This is often seen in "traditional" Mandolins, Banjoes, Tenor Guitars, Ukuleles, Gypsy Guitars, and Russian Guitars, though the 9th fret is fairly common as well.

[@williambadenhop4920]

My God. That original 55 Junior? Absolutely Beautiful axe. The golden hue to the natural finish. Perfect. Man I want that git. Just too rich for my blood right now.

[@snapfinger1]

You’ve seen the light. The frost non reverse Firebird is treasure.

[@jonathanhudak2059]

Yes! That and the original reverse body Firebird in Kerry green as well!

[@scarcam]

Didn't realise Gibson were using up lefty necks on the original style Firebirds, I always thought it was a gradual transition to the Non reverse style headstocks, but this makes more sense. Btw, I want it!

[@zmix]

5:41 Both Fender and Gibson sprayed a layer of Nitrocellulose Lacquer over the paint. Nitrocellulose Lacquer oxidizes and turns yellow as it ages, making (for example) "Olympic White" Stratocasters the color of Margarine or darker Butter, so this 355 has remained pure white because it was never oversprayed with Lacquer.

[@strawsparky33]

The paint IS nitro lacquer too. It's not just an overspray of lacquer, the color is lacquer as well. Your theory is flawed.

[@zmix]

​@@strawsparky33 Gibson had some problems with the 335-355 series in the late 60s due to moisture content in the laminated body it's likely that they would have used a finish that would be less effected by moisture., Fender used Nitrocellulose clearcoat over Polyurethane finishes on the bodies and headstocks (over the decal - you'll notice that they are darker than the rest of the neck) through out the 70s as well.

[@clarkbabin9799]

I'm not sure if it was here I saw it first but I did find a page that had the exact firebird that was listed in that shop . It was known as a Firebird T model. Was a reverse body with the non reverse headstock. But it was in the classic tobacco burst that you see most from the 70s models. I personally prefer that model being that it is rare and I just feel it looks more natural like the head of a Firebird and with the reverse body it looks as if it's a bird in flight swooping in for its prey. I still haven't figured out how to buy that ebony block Les Paul.

[@jonathanhudak2059]

Yes there a few known as transition models where they sported what was to become the non reverse Firebird headstock on a reverse body Firebird

[@martinclayton7260]

I'd love that pink bass V1.

[@DDE_ADDICT]

Awesome volume thank you so much

[@pavelmazalek2838]

I would like to have SG with reversed fire bird headstock. I saw made one with acrylic body. It is such a cool idea.

[@senorpotato8657]

I am really curious to hear your opinion on the Gibson Les Paul tribute in the current Gibson line-up

[@Guitar5986]

Crazy inventory. But their prices...even compared to other big name vintage dealers they are asking way above market value for everything. Asking nearly double what other reputable shops are selling vintage guitars for.

[@steveparish9210]

Those prices are insane

[@216trixie]

I love that electric banjo more than I've seen anything in my life.

[@ericbgordon1575]

Trogly, could you grab up the Champaign-finish Bass Six for an unboxing? That would kick major b-ass. Love it if Kerri Lee Green from the cast of The Goonies could play and if she appeared on stage or screen with that Kerri Green Firebird.

[@thefilthygringo9228]

People have got to be stupid as hell to pay those prices for a guitar. At the end of the day it’s just wood and strings. Guitar prices are crazy nowadays. Idk how guitar companies stay in business charging 3,000+ for guitars

[@larrydj549]

The colors in the 60s WERE mind-blowing. Have you seen old cars, houses, clothes or furniture from that era?

[@EricCombs-s9s]

That $10,000 Epiphone was finished in the beautiful Silver Fox finish favored by Brian Ray. Wish Epiphone would do a budget friendly version of the SG or a Junior.

[@goodgulfgas]

I love Davidson's Well Strung Guitars.

[@elamon51]

Woot woot Trogly's guitars 🎸 🙌

[@simonepialorsi4630]

Just Love these kind of videos

[@smokintee117]

Hey Trogly I have a question. I’m looking for a Les Paul that has a fretboard like guitars like a higher dollar Gibson. Does a Les Paul Supreme have that kind of neck?

[@metalmig]

that Fender Bass VI is insane.

[@VoxMundi884]

Still digging that avocado burst

[@montrealgoprorides]

I love aa the guitar videos, great job.

[@dixiefallas7799]

In 1969 there was a Gibson 330 hanging in a second hand shop in Leeds called Contact. The guitar was up for £30. Nearly bought it dammit! Cheers.🇬🇧

[@stockholm1752]

Where is this shop, Monte Carlo?

[@JONNIE_ROCKER]

👍👍 Beautiful 78 lpc

[@Kahuna54]

The blue Firebird is typical surf guitar look

[@jimmyjames2022]

Gibson needs that non carved/slab SG Special Prototype as a regular production model. If we can have uncarved slab Les Paul Specials why not uncarved slab SG Specials to stay consistent.

[@jameshughes6049]

Howdy everyone!!

[@zorbathegeek]

Do they sell any vintage picks? Not even sure I could afford that from this shop 😬

[@richardcarlson7802]

Gibson electric banjo with stinger. I can't believe I put all those words in the same sentence.

[@Vivbrightman-fm4ox]

Cool guitars

[@travisleland1186]

I think the blue non reverse firebird was maybe trying to compete with fenders sonic blue mustang

[@grantcindrich]

We need an ES-369 review

[@ramiroantoniocondemauger10]

Love you trogly!!!

[@jimmineweaser3300]

Is a review of a Larry Carlton Sire in the near future?

[@marions.120]

Nothing in life seems to be quite right!

[@sgt.grinch3299]

Well done you earned a Silver Medal

[@SnappyJCM800]

I want a firebird with a reverse explorer headstock

[@wadeguidry6675]

Buy it Trog!

[@vincentrandles8105]

What you guys call; "non-reverse fire bird" just looks strange to me. The first fire bird i can remember seeing was in the hands of Paul Stanley on the cover of; "Live" That's the one that looks 'right' too me!

[@jonathanhudak2059]

And that is the reverse body style like Paul Stanley amd Johnny Winter as well as Allen Collins. I agree I like the original reverse body Firebirds best but the non-reverse ones aren't bad looking

[@jonathanhudak2059]

@@cataclysmicconverter never knew that thanks for sharing! Very sad. I wonder what happened with Glen Buxton's white triple pickup SG Custom (of the original Alice Cooper group) It's on the back cover of the love it to death album and he used it on that tour as well as the killer tour but then by the time you see him in 1972 he was using a brand-new SG Deluxe!

[@garthkolbeck8674]

We prefer "Limed Mahogany"

[@wyattjohnson4087]

Silver fox epi oh my that's a rare color

[@woperholic]

Beautiful vintage guitars and I'm sure they are very nice people at Well Strung but they're on some pretty good recreational drugs when it comes to their pricing. Many items triple the already insane market pricing. I hope they like to haggle.

[@knight733]

YEA

[@myoptik3x103]

Cool looking SG.

[@eddiemautone209]

😮what the prices are insane they for real come on those same guitars were going for 300 500 dollars in the 1960 there out of there mind any person paying those high prices are out of there mind 😊

[@duanewelsh5611]

A customer for every price point! For some paying too much makes it seem xtra special.

[@eliwebster509]

'66 Coronets are missing the lower bout and O.G. plaque headstock... not nearly as cool as the early ones

[@andye3684]

👍

[@sgt.grinch3299]

Greetings Andy

[@andye3684]

@@sgt.grinch3299 Howdy Sgt

[@spammedlars]

Is this first, Austin?

[@Cableboxz]

Trogly! you should make a definitive Gibson Case Guide!! Thanks!!

[@toddjanney]

KooLicous !

[@scottbogfoot]

Mh

[@sgt.grinch3299]

Congratulations on climbing to the summit of the Mole Hill and earning a Gold Medal Scott

[@sgt.grinch3299]

Z is for an hour late. Gotta water my roses.

[@rondobondo6600]

Wallmart

[@nikopappas8484]

dude you are SLEEPING on Non Reverse firebirds! They are the comfiest guitars Gibson has ever offered and they are so versatile and good sounding. They are a lot more compact than the Reverse firebirds.

[@palidiciovermingagurainia1760]

A lot of those prices are wishes…

[@hectormutton2542]

✌️

[@sgt.grinch3299]

Peace Peace Hector

[@MarkElster]

I was never really into Firebirds but that "lefty" '65 is one of those guitars that you can play for days. Perfect neck shape and extremely resonant throughout.

[@michaelblaney4461]

I glad I dont care about vintage guitars .

[@PeterMoore350]

Good video Mr T 👍 I like vids like this from you - very informative. Cheers from NZ 😎🎸🤘

[@DatMetalBoi75]

Bad because Gibson

[@gearViewmirror]

Awesome copy and paste skills.....🤔🙄

[@DatMetalBoi75]

@@gearViewmirror dude. I post this exact same comment daily on every trogly vid I see that's about Gibson

[@gearViewmirror]

@@DatMetalBoi75 I know......and nobody cares about it...

[@DatMetalBoi75]

@@gearViewmirror maybe, if we wait long enough, a FUCK will fly into my hands, and I can give it to you

[@paulwilson8712]

You don't have to watch!

[@iknowyouarh]

You've got it backwards... You should be saying. "I can't belevie thay are are still doing this". Gibson is still doing the same thing they were in the 60's. So all the "new" guitars you review are just a rehash of the old stuff. I love it, but its old as dirt.

[@vanhalen5150jhs]

I'll pass, next

[@grantcindrich]

Yo

[@sgt.grinch3299]

You made the podium for today and earned a Bronze Medal Grant

[@kattycat3502]

No guitar is worth these outta touch prices.. Remember it's a piece of wood and some paint.

[@knutsenneundorf116]

Yep. The most important thing is how many no.1 hits are inside of the guitar.😅

[@kattycat3502]

@@knutsenneundorf116 Lol Name 5

[@ousley421]

WELL out of reach, these are investment grade not playas

[@nbenning25]

Yahoo

[@larryburwell8550]

Rediculas prices

[@jimihendrix991]

...ridiculous spelling...

[@somerandomdudelonelyAF]

Hmmmm

[@ereimul1444]

22 seconds and first

[@captainalex8003]

Judging by the thumbnail, I thought it was going to be like “the SG was supposed to have a six in a row headstock”. How wrong can you be?

[@jonathanhudak2059]

I thought so too! ☺

[@Gene_Cali]

👿Luv them SG horns. honk honk