The WYLDE Story of How I Got #1 | 1999 Gibson Zakk Wylde The Grail Bullseye Les Paul Custom ZW 001A

[@tforth01]

My name is Tim. I worked for an iheart Radio station. I’m the one responsible for getting the guitar signed when he visited our radio station 100.3 “The Edge” He was in town doing show. When he signed it he took pics of it & said “I better not see this guitar on eBay tomorrow” I have pics of Zakk signing it in the studio. He was in town doing a Zakk Sabbath Show. His “handler” was a total A-Hole. Mikey was handed back the signed guitar after Zakk left the 100.3 studio. FYI, it’s true that Mikey sent the guy the money in a money order & after a couple of weeks thought he’d been scammed. What a relief when the guitar did arrive.

[@duanewelsh5611]

@@tforth01 you should copy of pics to trogly

[@edwarddreier2958]

Would be cool if someday when the museum is open, Trogly could get Zakk to come look around and see the thing, even though he has his own company now I’m sure Zack would still love guitar history especially the kind of troglys museum

[@jeffbarnard9246]

@tforth01 that is awesome dude great story thanx good memories man.🤘rock on.

[@1972LittleC]

That's a common theme; the artist is cool, the handler is a pos. I worked as a studio artist and side man back in the day, but it's a tale as old as time, even with the smaller artists; the circle surrounding them are obnoxious, but most of the artists themselves are really lovely people.

[@Jesusinthesky]

Dude I miss working at the radio so much I met Cory Taylor and mick even got to hold his guitar when they came to Alabama really cool guys I’ve also met a few other artists but they are the stand out

[@edwarddreier2958]

I remember Zack telling the story about how he got it back with a bull’s-eye on it and then figured “might as well keep it, at least if I suck people have something to aim at when they throw tomatoes“

[@12francs]

CLASSIC

[@joshpointoh]

11:36 one of the many reasons people love this channel. He doesn't really care much about original strings, but he realizes these could be significant to some people, especially longer term.

[@hkguitar1984]

Congrats Austin. Michael, you are so totally gracious to add your ZW 001A to Austin's collection, thank you Sir, now we can all enjoy and learn about this early version of Zakk's signature LP. 👍 😉

[@chivalrytim]

At 17:55 as the light glares across the serial number, you can see another serial number stamped into the wood. 92349***

[@EricQuinn]

I could see it....I saw the 9 at least.

[@jeffreyeagen4896]

Good catch! I could make out the 92, but that's it. Definitely another number stamped on there.

[@larrydj549]

I dont know when they stamp the headstock in production, but I guess they decided to use, at least this neck, for this model? Seems like they wouldn't stamp the guitar serial number til it was complete... obviously before paint. I guess it wasn't originally designated? Maybe that's a piece of the 'A' puzzle Sort of a prototypeish? Perhaps 'B' just has one serial number. 😊

[@deanbartone8187]

I see what you’re saying there, but it looks like it could be an optical illusion hard to really tell. I’ve enlarged it a few times. It looks like a nine and a two could be there nice observation.

[@chivalrytim]

@@deanbartone8187 my guess would be that they took a leftover maple neck from a Gibson USA model based on the serial number that is under the finish and just finished it as a custom as an artist proof to get approval. Probably explaining the A

[@FrehleyBurst9-1878]

FYI, Zakk Wylde did NOT replace Randy Rhoads in Ozzy Osbourne's solo band. Brad Gillis replaced Randy Rhoads, he toured and recorded a live album "Speak Of The Devil" in November of 1982 before leaving to form Night Ranger and then Jake E. Lee joined Ozzy's band and recorded 2 studio albums 'Bark at The Moon" and "The Ultimate Sin" before leaving to form the band "Badlands" which is the time Zakk was audtioned and won the postition of Guitarist/Lead Guitarist and they recorded "No Rest For The Wicked" album in October of 1988.

[@WhiskerBiscuit1]

It was just an accident. Lol. Calm down.

[@JMSchroeder89]

@@WhiskerBiscuit1it wasn’t a mistake. He didn’t do research

[@DukeLoose]

I appreciate the correct information. It matters.

[@Thorgnor]

Jake didn't leave Ozzy to form Badlands, he got fired by Sharon amidst petty squabbling among other band members (Lee wasn't involved, but Sharon was less than honest about who got credit anyway) over songwriting credits. There was a two year gap between his leaving Ozzy and Badlands getting on the scene. Given the status of being Ozzy's guitarist, I heavily doubt Lee would really quit his band to do other projects.

[@Wargasm54]

Actually, Brad Gillis replaced Bernie Tormé

[@jerrylong4651]

He actually had to fill the role of Jake E Lee.

[@Run-Riot]

Reminds me of the episode where he reviewed the Vivian Campbell signature LP and put up a picture of some random cover band instead of an actual picture of Def Leppard. I mean, I get that he puts out a metric crap ton of content on a daily basis and the guitars themselves are the focus of his knowledge, but some of these things are kinda on the easier side to check. edit: left out the word "instead" in the first sentence

[@Wargasm54]

Who replaced Brad Gillis who replaced Bernie Tormé who replaced Randy Rhoads 😅

[@joieemusic]

@@Run-Riot Trogly is like the basketball shoe flipper that can identify every model ever made, but can’t name 4 NBA teams…

[@StuffWhatGoesBoom]

15 seconds of research would have gotten that right. Kind of a big miss.

[@pippydog28]

Amen . The filling randy rhodes comment was ignorant

[@Kahuna54]

Very cool, and sn #1! Sweet! Definitely put this in your museum. I hope you open it before I pass on, I’m 69 so get on the stick brother! 😂. Wow, much thanks to Micheal, you are so generous and all of us Troglodytes greatly appreciate your gift to Austin! 👊🙏

[@JosephPH1211]

What a gift! As a fan of the show I appreciate the donation.

[@duanewelsh5611]

Hats off to Michael! What a nice thing to do.

[@Gabbometal]

Crazy story Trogly! Loved that guitar in my teeny years

[@WilliamHaisch]

_”Look at these rusty strings. They’re worthless. A dollar from a vendor in the street. But I take them, I bury them in the sand for a thousand years, they become priceless! Like the Les Paul! Men will kill for them. Men like you and me.”_ -Rene Belloq, _Raiders of the Les Paul_ 😂

[@atraxuswraithe6031]

Dude, as a guitarist and as an archaeologist, that was flawless.

[@thisguy2973]

Cool that he drew a concept design of a Wylde Audio Odin Grail on the back of the headstock.

[@deanbartone8187]

The serial number 001A a stands for Austin get it😂😂😂. Good for you. What a nice gesture on Michael’s part that’s a great museum piece. Hopefully, I get to see it in person.

[@camsvideocollections9766]

That's so cool! I clicked on this video so fast, haha. I've always dreamed of owning a dirty bullseye, Zakk has been my favorite since I was little, even just an epiphone would be cool. Maybe I'll be able to afford one some day. Pretty damn cool you have #1, I'm jealous as ever but happy for you. Way too cool. Congrats! 🤘🏻

[@bigjermboktown6976]

Same. We probably should have got one back then because they're just so damn expensive now and they don't make them anymore. And it sucks to know some little rich kid who's probably got more or Les Paul's then most people could ever dream of just got one of these things gave to him.

[@jameslanclos568]

I got the Zakk Wylde Vertigo model because everybody and their Mama has a Bullseye Les Paul. I liked it because it was different, it has a maple neck and fretboard, something you don't usually see on Gibsons.

[@musicauthority674]

Zakk Wylde looks like someone you wouldn't want to meet up with in a dark alley. but he's actually a pretty nice guy. there's a video of him with with about a dozen children. and it was really AWESOME. and there's a video of him playing a Hello Kitty toy guitar. and he totally killed playing it. which shows that a person doesn't have to have an expensive high end guitar to make it sound good. he used to be a severe alcoholic. but he stopped drinking and he even says it was one of best decisions he ever made.

[@JamieDuran-hr3bp]

Zakk is an entertainer randy is a musician.

[@youWoNtLikeMe04]

Beautiful guitar. Congrats on being able to show it off. Some people hate on Zakk for various reasons. He's done a lot for the industry. Had some personal trials and tribulations but compared to a lot of other famous musicians.... He's a solid dude.

[@papasmamas1]

The look of this Paul is so iconic, looks amazing.

[@jackbehne8068]

Sir, very nice gesture on the donor's part. I'm jealous. Would love to find one in a southpaw edition. Keep up the great work and enjoy this precious piece of history.

[@davidbaron8330]

Any guitar approaching even 9lbs is not for me, but the weight wouldn't bother a viking berserker like Zakk Heavy, maple neck, and EMG is pretty much the antithesis of what most people want in a LP, but damn if Zakk didn't make them sound iconic, and instantly identifiable as HIS sound. I love Zakk's playing and his sound with those LPs. And that's a very cool Zakk model. I love the natural fading into banana cream.

[@EattheApple666]

Saw Zakk on Ozzy's No Rest for the Wicked Tour. 3rd row right in front of Zakk, great night.

[@TheGalilee416]

This was AWESOME! Thank you Michael & Trogly!

[@TM-ev2tc]

A guitar pedal section in your future museum might be a good idea. Have a good day.

[@huohization]

3:53 you can see part of a stamped serial number under the paint, wonder if the bluelight would show it, didn't see a shot of that area in the video

[@Masterfighterx]

*Blacklight** didn't show it, which makes sense to me as it was under original finish, so it would be just as invisible, if not more, under blacklight.

[@huohization]

@@Masterfighterx Oh man, what a brain fart. Even as I was typing I thought that sounded weird but went with it anyway :D

[@drjsmajor]

Other commenters are also saying that but I just don't see it. I keep trying.

[@Masterfighterx]

@@drjsmajor It only shows for brief moments at an angle. 3:49 to the left of the Z and on the Z there are 2 numbers, 9 and 2.

[@ManOrWomanIDK]

I had an epiphone one with a twisted neck as a kid. Such a cool finish.

[@AlabamaEd1021]

That’s a great story and a very cool guitar Trogly!

[@jerrys4466]

Great guy to gift you this guitar!!

[@kevinalfrey2633]

You forgot the BFG model 👍

[@michaelallen434]

I’ve got a couple of Les Pauls with EMG. They sound massive.

[@pipespeeps5349]

Ahaha, im considering putting a set in mu paul

[@HurtboxTV]

Fill the role of Jake E Lee actually, Brad Gillis and Jake had to fill Randy's shoes.

[@ukguitarnoodle]

And Bernie Torme RIP

[@jimmyjames2022]

Gorgeous early edition, ambered, signed 1999 ZW Bullseye Custom, rocked by Trogly, thanks to Michael! This originally shipped one day before Halloween, two months before the Y2K bug destroyed all technology, yet your PCB pickups didn't explode, and nothing haunted you. Or is...

[@AviMus82]

Love how the image on the back of the headstock has zakk in bell bottoms lol.

[@Spaceman1968]

I saw Zakk play with the Allman Brother in 93. It was really crazy.

[@gsbguitarsgsb679]

Nice donation, awesome no more tears riff in the play through Trogs. Take care…

[@doctoribanez]

What a gift. Geesh

[@jubei7259]

Wow, what a gift. Nice one Michael, whoever you are. I dig these models. They inspire you to play a different way & are fantastic for playing live.

[@Djarra]

I think the A might be because there was an earlier run. All the way back in 1991 Ozzy played a run of Homecoming shows at the NEC in Birmingham, Music Exchange in Birmingham ordered some from Gibson UK which were possibly renecked in the London workshop. Zakk himself had one of those guitars. If you can go through an archive of Guitarist magazine they had a review. Someone must have a subscription.

[@airfarina321]

A Saul Bass Movie Poster Guitar Series would still be badass! Someone needs to get on that! 😎

[@RoadWarrior77]

Nice attempt on the Stillborn riffs. Hitting those pinch harmonics every single time is hard.

[@monstrok]

Thanks Trogly for the review of this guitar and its history! The EMG's are certainly divisive on a Les Paul though certainly played the part that Zakk was looking to create with Ozzy.

[@angus.f.kendal1544]

Bravo AI almost bought a brand new Epiphone ZW but it was a bit pricey for back then, almost 1k as I recall. Probably worth more now idk. I'm not a fan of active pickups either✌️👽🌵🌾

[@Brandon-so9fp]

Fav solo of all time, no more tears.

[@cfh13]

Thats a crazy donation. That'd be cherished by most of us poors. I have a zw camo epi that i love. The black light test indeed looks amazing on a bullseye guitar. The camo looks especially good in black light.

[@moonman6984]

what a sick story for a sick guitar glad it’s part of the collection

[@glenndavis6793]

It looked like you could see a shadow of a nine on this video on the top of the headstock. I think it has a serial number underneath the paint.

[@mneugent7658]

That's no big deal. They were probably getting this neck ready for another guitar but something happened to that one or they just needed the neck for this right away. It happens.

[@LRBerry]

17:52 Is there a serial number impression beneath the paint by the Z?

[@soundtechmusicschool]

they're awesome guitars! I've had mine for 20 years - ZW 442

[@joermnyc]

Shocked they used the dime-sized mini-pots for this!😮 Edit: Note, I'm only familiar with the quick connect version of the EMG pots)

[@Wargasm54]

Yeah, EMG pots are only like 25k. So no need to be big. Whereas a normal Gibson custom pot would be 500k.

[@oldgtarz]

Awesome! That's the first 001 guitar other than my CC18 001 i've ever seen, great score for your museum!

[@keironrokk]

That strap holding on for dear life during the play test 😭🤣

[@albertcoelho8313]

The Flying V bullseye is my favorite that’s definitely the bucket list one for me

[@OzziePete1]

Could the "A" stand for Artist's Proof model? After prototypes, then as production starts, a guitar goes to Artist so the QC can be checked on?

[@guitarz]

Wait what! The strap buttons are NOT in the usual locations

[@MarkEdward-bl6cr]

Now that is a monster collector guitar for your collection those are the real deal not much of a Wild Audio fan but that's just me 👏👍🤘🎃

[@AlexRGuitar]

Sounds fabulous!!! 🤘🏼

[@JimmyHoussen]

You made it sound like Zakk replaced Randy, which he didn't. 1980s Randy Rhoads (1980-1982): Featured on "Blizzard of Ozz" and "Diary of a Madman." Rhoads is often credited with defining Ozzy's early solo sound. Brad Gillis (1982): Played on the "Speak of the Devil" live album after Rhoads' death. Jake E. Lee (1983-1992): Joined for "Bark at the Moon" and continued through "The Ultimate Sin". 1990s Zakk Wylde (1992-present): Initially joined for "No More Tears" and has been a significant presence in Ozzy's music, known for his distinctive style.

[@andrewpappas9311]

Jake left in 1988 to form his own group Badlands and Zakk took over from him, so Zakk has been playing with Ozzy since 1988 and Tears was his second album with Ozzy as the first one was 1988's No Rest For the Wicked

[@Steven-re3tx]

Hello from Alaska.

[@BobRock420]

I have an Epiphone Custom Buzzsaw signed by Zakk. He also played mine before he signed it. Actually warmed up on it before his show in Baltimore. Gave me free passes to the show as well. Hell of a nice guy. I also saved the strings just as you did Lol. Only thing with mine Zakk signed the front of the guitar. Wrote all over the damn thing now I’m scared to death to play it cause I don’t wanna mess up the autograph. Damn it Zakk. Hahaha. Anyways that was 2007 and it’s been safe in its case since. I WILL find a way to play it without screwing up the signature one day. AWESOME AWESOME GUITAR.

[@michaelmoore7975]

Cool horizontal wipes.

[@parentsbasement7734]

Have you tried evapo-rust for hardware. The stuff works incredibly well and it's safe to handle. And it's reusable over and over. Most big box stores carry it and any auto part stores. Might be worth spending 8$ in a small bottle to try.

[@seekandcrush]

I wish Gibson would bring back the volute actually.

[@Scottiej41]

You are a lucky man. After the clean job it is a stunning piece. I even named my first born after Zakk.

[@obican]

Those pickups are actually date coded, the "II" sticker at the back means they are from '99.

[@ltgray2780]

Michael, what an extraordinary donation. And damn, Austin, (almost) jammin'. LOL

[@FredPriest-ud6cu]

Way to go Trog ! But don't sell this one either , like Steve Howe"s lol !I hope you have Insurance on them too...

[@GuitarForceUnite]

Amazing story! Thank you for sharing Mike!

[@oscarrazo8865]

Trogly was shredding on this one 🤘😎

[@cody8992]

I’m curious to what gauge strings were on it?

[@chris_2714]

I wonder if the A stands for artist? Since it was the first one

[@FrostBite3232]

Speaking of museum, when are you going to have it built and where?

[@georgeoh-well8116]

When and where? During Dreamtime, just down the road from El Dorado on the island of Atlantis 😊

[@Cantabilex]

I miss Zakk Wylde's Gibson days. It was just as iconic as himself.

[@chrisrussoroos6091]

great story!! what a cool gift to give and receive! awesome

[@PBag1981]

Did i see a stamped serial number under the inked one? I am certain i seen a 9...

[@dan_c_418]

Sick guitar, I tried EMG’s in one of my LP’s, Zakk’s configuration, didn’t really care for it, not for me, I like a much more creamy vintage tone, nevertheless this is one of the hotter guitars I’ve seen you review lately

[@Mr.Monster1313]

Love the stinger !

[@bradmatz4150]

You’re a RATM fan. Ur stock just went up w me! Also a huge Morello fan.

[@blacklion401]

I almost bought the Camo Bullseye back in the day. The guitar was super heavy and had a giant neck. I do still enjoy EMG pickups. Should have bought it just to hold on to. But I’m not really a collector.

[@jameshughes6049]

Howdy everyone!!

[@shanewalsh4291]

Wow that is an amazing piece and a great gift lucky trogly

[@clarkbabin9799]

I remember when I first saw Zack Wylde ( who is 5 years younger than me ) was in a hair band . Then I saw him years later looking like a biker as he still does today.

[@Trindal]

I can’t hear Zack Wilde without hearing Mrs. Osborne describing his smell…. I first learned to play bass with a Fender but my play style changed drastically when I got a Schector with active pickups. I’m sure it’s similar with guitars but I’ve never really messed with them much. I really want to get another guitar.. or a bass even, I just learned better when I had my buddies around all playing.

[@ricohgill6523]

15:57 "leak and destroy" 🤣🤣🤣

[@DONTTREADONME001]

I played that at guitar center San Diego in 2005.

[@betenu1]

In some Japanese factories they use letters to designate the month of production

[@1s1ldvr]

Don;t forget the Zakk Wylde Moderne of Doom!

[@Masterfighterx]

Uhm, there's a S/N stamped behind the inked S/N

[@joshuaweiner6378]

One idea…since 001 is special, could they have made a few with that number? 001A, 001B, 001C etc, to give to the artist, a Gibson exec, a manager, etc as a commemorative guitar to celebrate the signature model?

[@ChrisShortyAllen]

Pretty sure you're right. My guess that guitar was sent to Zakk.

[@Earl00001]

Great story Trog!

[@ajc5370]

One major fact that people are forgetting when it comes to seeing Zack with Ozzy prior to recording any music together. The timing of when the Randy Rhoads tribute album came out and when they purposely introduced Zakk to the world where he played every song on the Ozzy tribute album which was released I believe 87. Prior to them recording any music together. So in my opinion you've left out a major fact. The first the world saw of Zakk with Ozzy was shredding every Randy Rhoads solo in Zakk's own style and many die hard fans did not like it. This is what they're referring to

[@jeffbarnard9246]

Hey Trogly Great Guitar awesome Guitarist. Had a chance to meet Zack in Mass. Great guy talked about touring with Ozzy ect. The man loves his beer. Great playing guitars. How did you possibly get # 1 fell into that one ha, Lucky guy wow Great story about this guitar very strange. Thanx Trogly great job. Yes definitely a great gift. Great Guitarist,Great Guitar, great story and Great video!

[@edwarddreier2958]

Musta been ages ago, Zakk had to get clean years ago after this Blood Clot scare…

[@jeffbarnard9246]

@edwarddreier2958 2nd ozzfest it was awesome. Maybe the third, I've been to 11 of them missed the first one. I was bumbed when my friends told me how good it was, oh well there's other metal festivals out there but not as good as the originals Ozzfests thanx for the response brought back some good memories. 🤘 rock on.

[@duckie1595]

Research what happened to the Actual ZW Bullseye!!! It fell off a truck after a show,, was found, wound up in a Pawn Shop,, was Bought and Returned to ZW,, that guy received a copy and a photo of them was taken together. This took place in Dallas Texas

[@martymcpeak4748]

i always wanted one of the cracked mirror graphic and Zakk used it on the No More Tears video.. i have never seen one since... please find out something on it Mr. Trogley... Peace

[@kendrickblevins8859]

Jake E. Lee was after Rhoads. He is on Bark AtvThe Moon Album before Zakk

[@setituptoblowitup]

Us Drummers don't get to have as much fun imagine switching drum kits between songs just for a different tone effect look etc...😂😂😂🤙

[@hippiebiker3399]

So when and where is your museum going to be ready? I hope you’re actually going to do something within the next few short years because some of us aren’t as young as we used to be!

[@bear5141]

Dude you are so lucky man you have one great friend there

[@ThemFuzzyMonsters]

Wow … somebody didn’t try very hard to get his Zakk Wylde facts straight.

[@frankwebster9110]

Wow. Thanks Micheal! Such a cool gesture!!

[@86HAWK1]

Now that's a Les Paul that's more Les Paul than the average Les Paul!!