I Went Back To Romford & Found My Holy Grail! 🎸

[@dananthony6258]

How can you not love this guy ? Anyone with negative comments are the reason this world can seem dark sometimes. We have to out shine the darkness people. Don’t worry and stay happy. 😊

[@theguitaristas]

😎👍👍

[@allbushnocraft3031]

spot mate 👊

[@DougGarrett]

Amen

[@michaelkitzmuller1479]

We love ya Colin, Keeper going. Lovely Greetings from Bad Malente-Gremsmühle, Germany

[@pktrelford]

Only negative is that every time I watch my wallet trembles 😂

[@jfiery]

That's it! You got right back on the horse and overcame the frustration and nailed the follow up! Bravo!

[@RollieFingers59]

I have that same phobia. I was a firefighter for 34 years. I’ve seen and been in what seems like endless, incredibly dangerous situations and places and almost lost my life several times. It petrifies me to play a guitar in front of strangers in a store. Cheers from NY, USA, you make my week every Friday !!

[@glenh2752]

I’m the same. The last time I went to a store I took my Fender Mustang Micro amp with headphones to play through. You can at least assess the guitar and build up some confidence before plugging into real amps etc.

[@shawn_ten_toes]

Hahaha! Same with me! I was in the military, served in Iraq as a Forward Observer calling artillery and air support. I even played in a band back in my college days, but put me in a guitar store, and I can't even put together three chords. Lol.

[@Chiller11]

I’m a friggin surgeon. I’ve got patients’ lives in my hands all the time but play in a guitar store? I get the floppy sweats and my legs start to twitch.

[@TommySG1]

Fellow NY’er here ( Long Island ), Just recently retired from Con Ed and I also did 34 years there as well 🤙 I watch Colin every week pretty much as well.

[@TriGrutt]

When you least expect, the man, the legend, does it again! Thanks for this Friday gift and congratulations, Mr Colin, she’s a beauty!

[@GraemeCampbellMusic]

I'm exactly the same in guitar shops. I've been playing for 30 years, I gig for a living, but I still get anxious in shops.

[@gramcameron4469]

I do the opposite , i crank up , stuff 'em! Just don't play ledzep or deep purple ... LoL

[@jeffberg8015]

No guitar fan can argue the coolness factor of an authentic vintage Les Paul, even one with the idiosyncrasies of the early 70's ones. I personally would almost immediately have it refretted and set up properly. I hope it gives you years of pleasure. Thanks for the video!

[@bobbycain3719]

I’m glad you could share and make yourself look like a human because clearly you can play. It takes balls to put it out there like that you’re a real man.

[@theguitaristas]

😊🙏

[@AndrewAHayes]

I have done the same thing quite a few times Col. You get home and start thinking, the cogs start to grind and you convince yourself you need that guitar, before you know it you are at home plugging it in.

[@paulmurray129]

Your purchase was a piece of history in all forms 👍

[@Dad-Gad]

I work 4 - 9 every Friday , and my perfect end to every week is to watch Colin's Friday episode after having a few " sherbets " , nothing better 👍

[@GypsyLane]

Yes! That LP Custom was built the year I graduated high school! Very cool…

[@garyalcock1299]

So glad you went back for it Colin. Totally agree with the guitar shop brain meltdown aspect, but it makes me feel better I'm not the only one! Love the channel, keep up the good work 👍

[@baabaabaa-yp2jh]

I'm one too mate!! Forget everything l know as soon as l plug into an amp at a shop!!

[@northernthrifter8817]

Your a genius col, you've set up a business you love the facilitates your GAS with an almost weekly cycle of guitar instant gratification, I take my hat off to you sir, next business is a GAS detox an rehabilitation program kerchaaaaang😂 Nice les paul I'll bet the guitar would have been £1900 seven years ago.

[@danielktdoranie]

Regarding not being able to “perform” in a guitar shop “it’s normal, happens to lots of guys, we can just cuddle” 😂

[@EtruscoUnico]

Imagine finding the holy grail in Romford. That's a 'jamesonguitar' level purchase.

[@jimjim7008]

Absolutely gorgeous vintage guitar. I'm so happy you went back and had a better look at it and I can tell how comfortable you seem this time round. You got a reasonable price for it. I'm a fan of buying brand new guitars so got me a 2023 Gibson Les Paul custom in ebony (same color as yours) and I bought it the exact way you did from a guitar shop. I took with me a tuner, my '97 Gibson Les Paul standard for comparison, even a pick and a strap to try standing up. I was left for more than an hour to play, feel, compare and inspect. it cost me a fortune but worth it a totally a different animal. Enjoy in good health.

[@SBanas]

Ah Colin, You sneaky devil. I was over my G.A.S., I really was and I already have a LP Custom, and now? Now I wannt another one, all thanks to You. I don't know if i should thank You or curse the day I've subscribed to Your channel 😂 Still I really enjoy every single one of Your videos, and wish You all the best guitars You can find!

[@nellayema2455]

I found the channel in the midst of "the bug" lock downs. I must have bought 7 or 8 Epiphones during that time, and I blame it on Colin! Lol.

[@Cxyygtr]

Nobody truly gets over GAS, you were just in remission. 😂

[@ronaldlinton5033]

Love watching kids (any age) excited with life and what it brings, congrats~she’s a beauty…….

[@danielktdoranie]

Needs black pickup rings, black switch tip, and black knobs and you’re set. Awesome guitar man!

[@baabaabaa-yp2jh]

Black p/up rings wd look great!!

[@RasCuban33]

Man just from playing the B to A chord I already knew what song you were playing (I’m a huge Clash fan). That guitar definitely has that Mick Jones vibe. Great find, very jealous but very happy for you. Hope you enjoy it for many years to come.🎸🔥👍🏽 P.S. I’ve got a 1978 Hondo LP I shaved the top and turned into a Ronno copy, for as cheap as it is it’s also pretty close to the weight of yours.

[@raimondwamelink5208]

So good you came back. The best way to deal with it. Thank you for sharing and congratz on the Les Paul Custom. That guitar suits you perfectly.

[@davidhamilton7780]

Want To Buy - a bag of spanners :) Lovely guitar, and may it provide years of joy to The Third Earl Of Romford. Congratulations!

[@QuantumGamingUploads]

Really glad to see you exited and happy with your purchase Colin. We live once and small things like these make us grin a little bit. Lovely guitar sns sounds fantastic.

[@RonH-tf7gi]

Hey Colin. I absolutely love your channel!! I feel the honesty and humility. I get the impression you wouldn’t know how to lie to save your life. I commented about your anxiety with your issues about the walk in- brick and mortar stores you deal with. People should remember your cameras, the lighting, the audio you do by yourself and the things that go with it. I wish I could listen to you more. Go get ‘um’ Colin!!! BTW, I just bought a Gretsch G2655 center block JR. I would be interested to hear about your feelings on the Bigsby. Cheers!!!

[@prescotian1500]

I am still baffled why Gibson hasn't done the Gibson stamped pickup covers on a reissue or just made the covers available to buy. Awesome to find an old 70s Les Paul Custom and it sounds great. There is something about a lower output humbucker that just sings. Those T Tops sounds great. After years of tone chasing I discovered that for me a Les Paul with 50s wiring, and an Alnico 2 magnet HB under 8k inspires my playing in ways that no high output setup ever could. My 2016 Epi Koa Custom sounds very similar to this guitar, so apparently I was chasing the sound of a T Top Les Paul.

[@Regent79]

I usually just play my electrics in a guitar shop acoustically. Only takes a few strums to know usually..

[@justincork3838]

Well done Colin, beautiful guitar! You aren’t alone with the shop phobia, last time I went to Andertons you’d think I’d never touched a guitar before!

[@jeremyirving6482]

The best part of Friday morning? Another Guitaristas video! Such an awesome guitar you've scored Coll. Rock on!

[@TheZotman5]

You're excitement in this video is obvious and awesome! The guitar found a cool owner.

[@VegetableMan1400]

The only guitar shop I ever felt comfortable in was Tempo Music in West Ealing back in the early 80’s. I bought my first Strat there, a ‘79 new back in 1981. The shop was run by a nice bloke called Laurie, they had some good stuff there and because it was kind of out of town it was usually quite chilled there. It was a tube and a bus ride to get there for me. Over the years I bought three Strats, an SG and a Tascam Porta One from him, all new. If I knew then what I know now I would have gone for the older vintage stuff but such is life, you want new and shiny when you are young 🙄. He let me take one Strat back and swap the rosewood neck for a maple one after I had it for a while. He showed me his store room upstairs once where he kept rarer stuff, wish I could remember better what he had up there now. I do reminder he had a new Les Paul Custom in Goldbursf up on the wall (like Silverburst but rarer), wish I had bought that one. Wonder where it is now?! I enjoy your channel Colin, your relaxing delivery makes for a pleasant watch 👍

[@mortonwilson795]

Congratz, Colin - seems like a happy ending and the fact that the guys in the store were cool, always good to hear. It's a beautiful guitar, such a classic. I have a '68, I'm the 3rd owner. Also all original apart from speed knobs and the 1st guy kindly contributed a few small studs where he had added and then subtracted a Bigsby and buckle rash but it didn't break the nitro job. I played it live thru the '70s and in the studio ever since and when I took it in to get a new jack plug fitted (old one was dodgy) my buddy asked if I wanted new frets but nah - all chords / lines voice fine and I'm used to it. Mine doesn't have 'checking' - I sometimes wonder about that . . . maybe it's more of a thing on old Standards? Or a Tom Murphy invention. I think you're absolutely right about the pick-ups - they leave any LP I've played since for dead. I think the re-issue '59ers are all going for an edgier 'Pagey' brightness but Customs from that era have a terrific 'halo' going on . . . and the '60s neck suits me down to the ground, don't like the chunkier ones much, frankly. Happy to see you happy - what a terrific find, you deserve it! Cheers! P.S. I freeze in guitar shops, I think it's sorta normal 😅 PPS - finally got around to weighing mine - 9.7 pounds!

[@theguitaristas]

Hey Morton, since recording this I read that the multi piece body perhaps helps prevent shrinkage and one of their reasons for doing it... less wood movement maybe? Could be true I guess? 🤔

[@hankreus7196]

Congratulations!!! 🎉 Isn’t it interesting how we all develop educated impressions & opinions about stuff & things, then run across something completely contrary that just opens us up fully in unanticipated ways. ❤ I would be very tempted to paint that instrument to look like Keith Richards custom

[@Chiller11]

I can so relate to your guitar shop phobia. If I’m interested in a guitar I always ask the salesperson to play it for me rather than get all nervous about my playing. I will then just play a couple scales on it just to get a feel of the action, neck, fret ends etc. and then decide. My local shop is really good about me bringing a guitar back after a few days if it doesn’t suit me.

[@Otterman316]

This vid encapsulates why I love watching your channel. Honest, hilarious and insightful. Love the safari episodes btw. Thanks Colin!

[@jeromemurphy2572]

Collin, love your video and your honesty. You're a good guy. Keep on rocking. Don't feel awkward about anything man. Don't feel self conscious. Just rock on. Murf from Michigan,.

[@daveormand4977]

You’re the real deal and I love watching your videos not only because you know your stuff, your playing is badass, the education is Invaluable, and you’re entertaining. I’m 64 and a novice player at best and I love your wit and honesty…I’m 64 and learning all the time but I know real when I see it and that’s you! Cheers from SoCal 🤘🏽🎸

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Dave that’s appreciated! 😁👍

[@BobEstremera]

So cool. We've never seen you so excited! Your love of guitars really came shining through in this video. Have a ball with it!

[@therealphilosopherpete]

I've played in front of a small group at a company party and that was fun but for some reason any music store I feel even the kids are scrutinizing me. LOL very uncomfortable. That's a good point you did make that space your own. I'm retired and I get a very small government stipend (Social Security) and this makes it impossible to support the channel financially. Love this channel.

[@glynmillward8610]

Great to see you so happy about an old guitar Colin, its my favourite thing to do, its like rescuing and giving a guitar a loving home.....😊👍🎸🍻

[@matsandersson8857]

I know exactly what you mean. I can’t play in a music store either. It feels like evrybody is watching to see how good you are.

[@calogeroavanzato398]

Well done Colin on the great find. Big time envious

[@buzzstankos8532]

Congratulations Colin! That is a great find… Hope you have a bangin’ good time playing it… Your channel the best.. because you are the best..

[@VamboMarbleEye]

Grinning from ear to ear watching this big fella. Horrible seeing your confidence take a knock the other week there, so well done for getting right back in the saddle. And what a purchase, enjoy!

[@Reese_Kyle]

Gorgeous guitar 🖤!! Congratulations on the purchase, this should become the reference sound for all future LP tests on the channel. PS: I suffer from (severe) guitar shop phobia too 😓

[@jeffhershberger]

Quite alright Col. Happens to me all the time as well. It's hard enough to concentrate on the guitar to see if it's a good fit and you actually want to buy it, I can only imagine the pressure of being not only the talent, but the producer, director and camera man as well. Brilliant videos, then as well as this one. Cheers mate!

[@joehahn8817]

Great video as usual...👏👏👏 One little thing though, I believe those pancake bodies are mahogany, maple, mahogany...😉 And for what it's worth, Les Paul Customs have maple caps starting in '68.

[@theguitaristas]

Yeah I got the wafer thin slice wrong it’s maple in mahogany sandwich and also has maple cap 👍👍

[@haroldculhane4110]

It's my wish list favorite as well! Great find my friend.

[@bradyazell]

I'm very happy for you. And your giddiness over acquiring this beauty is clearly evident from start to finish. I doubt you'll ever sell this one. I know I wouldn't. You got an excellent deal. Enjoy your vacation!

[@El_Padre_Guitars]

Yes, Col - The Triumphant Return! I'm so glad you went back, spoke to the shop, took a tuner, exorcised the demon and got a great guitar. AND, most of all, for sharing. more power to you Colin. Great guitar. Great playing. just great stuff all round 🙌 (no beverage or snack this week!)

[@paulburton5150]

I’m so pleased for you. A guitar well worth overcoming your guitar shop phobia for. It looks incredible, perfect for some Neil Young style jams. It’s gone to its rightful owner.

[@LfunkeyA]

played an early 80s black beauty at a shop in Dublin. really heavy, but the playability, feel and tone were great. custom shops get close and sometimes surpass these. relicing is alright if done well, and you can find really light examples from gibson custom. used, the prices are similar. as for performance anxiety at shops, i used to have it, then at some point stopped caring. there are less skilled players playing way louder than you at any shop. also helps to have a repertoire of a few tunes/ideas that are not zeppelin or deep purple.

[@MegaRomans01]

Good job getting back in the store right away! I think you did right by yourself doing that and I will try to emulate your dedication on my next venture to the shops. Thanks for another week.

[@Nigel-ie6gy]

Hi, I grew up in Romford. I have great memories of the Burns factory and pioneer music in North Street. Good days never forgotten.👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽 great Channel

[@dennishyde4738]

The look on your face Col. Priceless. The look of joy. I want to experience that when I finally purchase a Les Paul 👌👋

[@PerpetuallyTiredMusician]

Stage fright does not require or come with a stage. The fear though, its always there. Dont worry about it and that is one heck of a guitar right there, holy heck I want one too.

[@hencohen9736]

It's great to see you with a proper gibson les paul again!. B.T.W, your previously owned R8 is doing great 😀

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Hen great to hear from you! 😁👍

[@kevinoconnor2921]

Just love the fact that you were playing the CLASH. "The only band that matters."

[@theguitaristas]

😁👍👍

[@Aspi-Ration]

What a guitar. Great buy, great sounding, as usual. Bravo

[@briannacery9939]

I used to have a 1970 black Les Paul Custom very similar to that one. It was a fretless wonder that I had re-fretted when I worked at Rickenbacker. A friend, who worked in the woodshop used Rickenbacker bass frets. It had the same tuners which I left. Put big fuse shaped knobs on it. The ebony fretboard looks great and seems to change the tone. Gave to another friend in the spirit of Joe Walsh to Jimmy Page. Some of the teachers at GIT said it sounded pretty good!

[@pierreg1340]

It is fun to see an happy enthusiastic Colin. Great buy. Music comes from the hart. Happy feeling comes also from the hart. Go for it every time.

[@chuckbouscaren3898]

Congratulations Colin! I can tell that you're pretty tickled to have that! I find Les Pauls difficult to negotiate up around the heel/cutaway area. but I do love them!

[@jubei7259]

That's a beauty (pardon the pun lol). There's just something almost magical about old LPC's, good ones anyway that many people wouldn't understand. My '90 white LPC is my baby. She was my first 'proper' guitar & has been my main gigging guitar ever since. Everyone always thinks of the Randy guitar but for me it was more Jonesy than anyone else but I'd always wanted a white one. Of all my guitars, she's the one I'd never part with. My missus jokes that I love that guitar more than her (& you know what, she might be right lol).

[@Idontlikethisever]

Colin we love you brother. Seriously. You good

[@fredriksandegren1948]

I'm so happy for you to find the one... I really like your show and I like that you are hounest! It is sooo cool that you found your guitar! I expected it to be a SG, but No, you got back to the Les Paul... Who had imagened that!

[@Furtheronmusic]

I'm glad that finally you've got it correct Colin and acquired an ebony Custom 😉. I've never really been a standard man. Whenever I walk into a store there's loads of standards but I'm drawn inexorately to the one custom. Now all you need is to fall in love with a three tone r/w 62 Strat and you'll be there 😂😂😂

[@theguitaristas]

The day hell freezes over....🤣👍

[@garystyc]

I get the exact same feeling when "trying" to play in a guitar store. Feel the pressure when there really is none.

[@Holonomics]

I'm glad you made this video and am really happy you got the guitar in the end, but yes, I'm someone who thought your title for the previous video was very unfair on the shop so it's good to clarify these things.

[@Holonomics]

Oh, if you want to know about embarrassment, I'm someone who messed around in a school band in the 80s, never had lessons, but in my 50s wanted to get back into playing. I was able to get something pretty decent (I ended up with an Epiphone Sheraton) but still play E, G and D in shops, especially as my bar chords are still pretty sketchy and never sound clean. So yeah, all very embarrassing :)

[@leehambridge534]

Nice one Col! Looks and sounds great.

[@dewey7330]

Great guitar. I love the way it looks as is. Has a great vibe. Waiting for the next safari. 😎

[@TheSoundofForgetting]

Love your channel & this is the type of channel that needs to be supported because Colin is REAL🤘🎸🤘Why didn’t you use the tuner on your phone.. Colin..cause I didn’t fucking think about it 🤣🤣🤣 Keep rocking Colin & glad you went back for that beauty🤘🎸🤘a guitar that is truly played & appreciated

[@edlicari3909]

Best guitar related KZbin channel in my opinion. You’re the best Colin, cheers mate!! ✌️

[@dorianmoon]

We had unfinished business - you finished in style !! Well done Col. P.S. 1972 , I saw Hawkwind and Man at Finsbury Park Rainbow on my 15th Birthday !!😝😝

[@theguitaristas]

Cool gig!!

[@chrisguest778]

29:34 it's funny you should say this because when I went to PMT in Leeds with my dad a few years ago, we got to the shop for opening time so were the first ones in and whilst looking at the acoustic guitars (what I went there for), a staff member told us he was making himself a drink and asked us if we wanted one too. I've been to PMT Leeds a few times now, it's where I go to buy guitars sometimes because I can try them out, and the staff have always been friendly and accomodating 😊

[@norseman61]

I’m glad you found a guitar you like, but I’m even happier you went back and overcame the discomfort that so many of us share. Well done, sir!

[@hippiebiker3399]

I’ve been playing for 53 years now but I get the same feelings when I’m in a guitar shop. Always seems to be at least one or more youngsters playing loud and trying to show how good they are. So I usually just go off by myself and play unplugged to see how it feels in my hands and if there’s some connection between it and me. Maybe that’s just the introvert in us. Funny that I can play in a band and never feel self conscious. I’m sure there are many others that feel the same way. By the way… what a sweet guitar that Les Paul is! Great find… congratulations!

[@Skullskalle]

Very happy for you. And it is a beautiful guitar.

[@ianedmonds9191]

I'm glad you went back and auditioned it properly and bought it. I did the same with a freaky Dana Scoop back in 93. Still got it. Still sounds Metal as Fuck. Luv and Peace.

[@kmickp1166]

Well done Colin! Great acquisition 👍🎶👏👏

[@hawkcrossfamily]

That guitar has mojo and suits you. I wouldn't have been able to walk away either. It sounded amazing unplugged. The color, the look, with all the character of a guitar that was played, amazing!

[@charris939]

Now I recall you saying that you didn’t like Les Paul’s - yet here we are😂. It does look good though! All the best Colin from another Colin!

[@dankmazzi2376]

The black beauty was loved by whoever before you, I am glad you have this guitar now you deserve it. ROCK ON MAN ✌️.

[@DougGarrett]

Sometimes you just find one that just has the "magic". I'm glad you found it. Another great video as always. Thanks for the great content.

[@aureliusandthespiral]

Beautiful Norlin era Gibbo. And relatable

[@stevegroves]

And this folks of the tube, is why Colins channel is my go to guitar space! In a crazy mad world this is true Guitar sanctuary. I am a true believer that its all about the guitars journey, the older it gets the more stories it has, and this one was lucky to find you and start its next chapter. This vid made me smile a lot mate, its that feeling when you pick up and play an instrument that out of the blue just connects with you. This one certainly has and wow it looks and sounds awesome! A great find Colin I cannot see that guitar moving on anytime soon! Great vid mate really enjoyed it, thank you.

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Steve, It’s a fun journey and I honestly don’t know what where we are going next! 😂👍 thanks for joining us mate.

[@Medicated1]

I think it's a very common phobia. I sound like an absolute beginner in a guitar store. I always tell myself to bring a tuner and picks, sometimes I do. most times I forget. What a beautiful custom! Congratulations! If I forgot a tuner, I would never remember that I have one on my damned phone. It's nice to know most of us are the exact same way.

[@johnulrich5572]

Loved last weeks cinema verite. I have the same problem in guitar shops. No problem playing with friends. Good for you on your purchase of a lovely Gibson. May you enjoy many years playing it,!

[@alanbeck5518]

Totally agree with you Colin. I’m 72 I’ve been playing seriously since I was 18! I also feel pressurised in a guitar shop. I can’t remember my favourite licks etc and I feel everyone’s watching and listening. One thing I do - if I’m serious about buying a guitar I play whatever songs, riffs I want. You did the right thing. Well done! But will you sell any guitars to make up for your 5 grand???? 😊👍🎸

[@georgeoh-well8116]

Congratulations. Would be great to hear from the original owner but I guess that might not be possible.

[@Marcmcilroy]

9.49 into the video you are holding the exact pose as the guy behind you on the poster 😂 great vid as always keep them coming Colin 👍🏻

[@theguitaristas]

Yes I saw that! 🤣🤣👍

[@Marcmcilroy]

@@theguitaristas😂😂😂

[@nieko3038]

Oh nice Colin. Would swap those rings to black ones. A neighbour had a les paul with T tops. Did like those. Not a fan of playing in stores either.

[@gouvernor]

Happy for you, Colin! Crazy to think sometimes people are just on a similar journey. I remember seeing one of your videos on the epiphone custom and remember commenting about getting one and then going up to a Japanese Tokai. Well, I bought a Gibson LP custom this past week. I was fretting bout the weight being around 10 lbs and even returned an 8.2lb 60s standard that was fantastic because the Custom has been the dream. Guess I'll find out if the one I purchased will live up to the hype. Still waiting on mine to arrive, but excited to find out!

[@theguitaristas]

Nice one! 😁👍

[@andrewbecker3700]

It's good to see you exploring around, out of your comfort zone a bit. I've been experiencing the same things, just in reverse. I started out with, and prefer, the more traditional singlecut models of guitars. But, just recently I bought my first full floating tremelo equipped guitar. It's the PRS NF3 in Gunmetal Grey with a rosewood fretboard. Everything about the guitar is the polar opposite of my normal "go to" specs. Especially the neck carve and overall construction of the guitar. I said I'd NEVER, buy a guitar with a scarf joint on a satin clear coated neck. Well, I did. And it's great! I'm really pleased with the overall construction of if. For $700 dollars U.S. it's one of the only guitars I've ever bought, that didn't need at least a few upgrades. Other than a treble bleed curcuit, and switching the middle and neck pickups around physically in the pickgaurd. Just straplocks. It's certainly unique. But still feels really familiar. I encourage people to try one before dismissing them. This isn't a Silversky with different pickups. Completely different in every possible way. Other than being PRS's, they have very little else in common. The NF3 trumps the Silversky in all categories.

[@daviddalziel884]

Remember on a London trip went to Denmark Street and saw a 70s Deluxe , full Thin Lizzy vibe and never played one back in the day but was dissapointed in it and the guy in the shop produced a custom like this but it looked as though it had been bouncing behind a few transit vans but what a sound ! These Norlin era Gibsons get slated but any I’ve played seem good or even excellent! Same applies to 70s Strats , love em , mate had a 73 and I’ve never played better .

[@martintaylor1758]

Contradictions are half the fun! Well done on buying a 10 pounder, it looks like a beauty. Liking the road trip format.

[@RichardSheehan]

I'm the same. I've played for 40 years, but I was in a guitar shop yesterday, I picked up guitar and it was like I'd forgotten how to play. Happens every time. Nothing wrong with the shop. They couldn't have been more pleasant or helpful. I still bought it though. Lol.

[@harryfraser251]

Lovely piece Colin. The lack of checking is because they messed around with the plasticisers etc in the nitro back then.

[@dinartefreitas3344]

Sir, your Chanel its one of the BEST. Who love guitars, loves this Chanel. I need to say my favorite guitars among others are Gibson les paul customs from 57, 68 to 72, 73. And that guitar is lovely. She have your voice. I think She was made for you Sir.

[@carlosdeno]

Bang on Colin! Absolutely stunning and has the John Sykes vibe. Enjoy mate a real keeper no question. 🤘💜

[@gcleeter2261]

It's cool to see the giddiness he gets from this guitar, I can't wait to go into a shop and find a guitar I have to have.

[@davidmurray1459]

I hate going into shops and playing infront of people😬. My playing goes to a sound of a drowning cat! Hats off to you Colin and thats the best 5grand you could spend, its a beauty 😃🎸.Enjoy it and thanks for this enjoyable vid😃🎸