This is That Expensive Purchase I Was Talking About... | Trogly's Unboxing Guitars Vlog

[@Trog]

Does anyone know where Roger Fisher's Busted Up TLP is at nowadays - Or Les Paul's old #25? Would be cool to document them 🟢My Website: www.troglysguitarshow.com 🔴Reverb: tidd.ly/4aFiyhC 🐕 Private Help Sessions: troglysguitarshow.com/help-appraisals/

[@natashanyxx9486]

Ask Steve Howe if he's going to do any more solo albums or solo tours.

[@clarkbabin9799]

Did you try an explorer in that display case? Also if you could ask Steve Howe what was his favorite rig to tour with. Didn't you have another one of his guitars at one time. I'll bet it would be awesome to have them displayed together. If you could ask him what he thought was the biggest difference between the two guitars besides the appointments. One other thing . If you ever come across a 60-70s Drifter Stratocaster modified are not vould you at least give it a look. Back then they were cheap alternatives to Fender of course. Some people swore by them in stock condition. Some more or less turned them in to parts casters replacing some parts with upper end fender parts .

[@davidallen346]

Tp6 tailpiece & harmonica bridge 🚫

[@cliffirwin9153]

Please ask Steve if he'll collaborate with Gibson again on new signature guitars like his ES345, his L5S or like his aborted signature model from the late 70s! Also, please ask about the guitars he used during the Tormato period, this THE Les Paul was featured and the are some pics of him with an RD around that time too!

[@DavidFell]

Congratulations on scoring that Steve Howe interview. It must feel great when you find out an artist like that has viewed and enjoyed your content. How cool!!

[@Alwaysbfresh]

At first I read this as “ Congratulations on that Steve Harvey interview”. 😂 I was so confused. 😂

[@TheMujiFuji]

Ask Steve what his collection looks like now…does he still own the 2 hollow double neck Gibsons? Love his book as well.

[@georgeprice4212]

Hey Trogly! Congratulations on both getting The Les Paul Back and scoring a Steve Howe interview! If you can, ask Steve if he also used the guitar on the Asia albums (Asia and Astra).

[@ltdada]

What a guitar... it's fantastic that Howe reached out to you and is willing to talk--he's absolutely one of the best of the best of the best. You're not just documenting history--you get to help make a little of it yourself. You deserve that.

[@usmcbrat2]

If I were to have an opportunity to ask Steve Howe a question it would be to tell about his history of playing classical guitar, and how it effected his rock/pop playing styles.

[@DavidFell]

Ask Steve Howe about his use of Line 6 Variax modeling guitars. I frequently use mine when I need sounds my other guitars don’t have. I’ve seen him approach one mounted on a stand for certain parts of Yes songs. I started with the original Variax 500 and now use the Plus. I also have the long-discontinued Variax Bass and Variax Acoustic.

[@spiceybadger]

Which model are you using? I have a variax standard, don't use it that much to be honest.

[@DavidFell]

@@spiceybadger I use the Variax Standard, mostly for rehearsals with the cover band I’m in so I can bring just one guitar. I’ve used it in performance from time to time, especially if our sets includes Wichita Lineman; I’d use it to fill in for a Bass VI; however I recently bought an actual Bass VI, so will use that going forward. I also have the long-discontinued Variax Bass and Variax Acoustic, which get occasional use. Anyone wanna buy my old original Variax, later renamed Variax 500?

[@spiceybadger]

That's the one that's based on the yamaha pacifica right? If so I have one and unfortunately have struggled to love it. Also it's really heavy!

[@RoboSteave]

Ask Steve what gauge and brand of strings he prefers. Also, Steve is my favorite name 'cause it's mine, too.

[@sgt.grinch3299]

This is such a historic instrument. I was not happy that you sold it a few years ago. Can’t wait to see it in the museum.

[@Wargasm54]

Ask Steve how he got the guitar and why he sold it? Thanks Trog

[@jeffwoeber9590]

Can't wait for that interview!

[@PeterMoore350]

10:00 Austin you are a very generous human for doing that. A lot of people wouldn’t have helped. I look forward to being able to buy something from you in the future.

[@mikeeclipse]

That beautiful Blue SG @ 10:09 was a sight to behold. 😎 Badass. Even the pickups are blue. 🤟🏻

[@rvk8991]

good job Trogly, glad you got her back. looking forward to the interview .

[@clemkelly2159]

What songs/riffs did he write on this guitar

[@cliffirwin9153]

A LOT of Tormato songs!! I CAN'T WAIT to finally hear him talk about that period in the band's history!!

[@ericbgordon1575]

If I were picking questions for a Steve Howe interview, the only one I would ask relating to his equipment arsenal is if he is still using a Line 6 Variax in 2024 or if he's reverted to his earlier arsenal of multiple guitars. I would really like to know from him how he chooses between playing with plectra versus his fingers, myself being a guitar and bass player who is exclusive to his fingers.

[@disco4535]

Steve Howe's LP is definitely one of my favorite guitars thats ever appeared on this channel!

[@rodennis418]

Case lining for the backing does look super cool!

[@hkguitar1984]

Excellent and Congrats Austin, so glad this TLP has returned to you and your family (this guitar is with good company). Would be good to know what was Steve Howe's favorite feature/part of TLP #26. 👍👍👍👍👍😉

[@bryancarter5491]

Will definitely be looking forward to that interview, please ask him how his creativity in writing a song early in his career has changed compared to his playing style currently. Awesome guitar Trogly 💯

[@MrScott-go6]

I was sooooo bummed when I saw the goodbye video. So glad to see You are reunited with the one of the coolest Les Paul's ever ..... SMART MOVE OF SMART MOVES Troglyman!!!! Ask Steve Howe how he rates that guitar versus his other Gibson's. Or how many Les Paul's he has owned. And or how he compares it to his other guitars (Gibson or not etc.)....

[@tpalladino23]

Hey T, great episode. Plz ask Steve Howe what is his favorite iconic guitar solo of his many incredible solos. Thx!

[@TyRobertsmedia]

I have a unique question: Steve, today's modern songwriting writing credits now include "Guitar Riffs" - of which you have created many. Back in the day, did you always receive partial songwriting credit for your "Riff" creation on songs? For example: Machine Messiah (Drama) has great guitar riffs, but you do not have a songwriting credit. What other songs would you think you should have a credit using today's standard?

[@dylansmith880]

The “the Les Paul” in wine red has been one of my very favorite LPs and videos. I love all the wooden appointments

[@petset77]

Steve Howe's guitar. I'm with you. ...It's also beautiful. Stunning in fact. One of my Holy Grail guitars belonged to someone I knew in the early 70s, and he was a great player. He later passed away. Years later, another friend and I were instrument hunting, and on the same day at the same shop, I found a mid 70s Jazz bass, and he got my old friend's '59 Gibson Melody Maker. I first saw it on the wall, and commented on what it was. He asked to play it and did, then handed it to me. I strummed a few chords on that sweet neck. He then asked if it came with a case, and what was brought out was the case with my old friend's band name stenciled on it. It was the SAME guitar. Fast forward.... it's now mine, almost another 20 years later. I'm primarily a bass player, but I promised to teach him the regionally famous guitar riff song written on it. That's what I've always wanted to do- play THAT song on THAT guitar. Now.... the REAL Holy Grail is another friend's guitar. The '54 Junior I watched him develop into a brilliant guitarist on as we played in a (not typical) punk band in the late 70s. We'll see if I can get my hands on that one. HIS Junior, not just any one. Enough about my guitar escapades. Please DON'T sell Howe's guitar again. Play it.

[@VN9001]

I shorted out my laptop from the drool over Steve's Les Paul there. Steve Howe and YES are THE reason I picked up a guitar for the first time in my life in the early 1970's. I wore the stylus out on my turntable playing Yes records over and over. Wow.🤩

[@palukens]

? Most memorable live performance with this guitar, maybe song and place?

[@John-Laird]

I'm a huge Yes fan. And I'm happy to see one of the members instruments in such good hands. Now all you need is one of Chris Squire's Fenders or Rickenbackers.

[@donttalktome4696]

Man Trogly, this episode made me realize how long you have been around, and how long I've been watching! Keep on keeping on

[@yourstruly5687]

Yes!!! Please ask Steve Howe if he is classically trained and if so who was his teacher

[@philwildcroft1764]

The Rockonteurs (Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt) did a great podcast with Steve a few weeks ago where he talked about his musical upbringing. Definitely no classical training and no mention of any teachers either. He mentions not knowing any scales and just noodling whatever sounded good so I suspect he was completely self taught. He did mention one instruction book he had, "Dance Band Chords for the Guitar" by Eric Kershaw.

[@andrewantill2978]

For Steve Howe, I would love to know what he thought of Rick Wakeman’s unorthodox rock and roll hall of fame speech. Steve did the best speech of the lot but what followed, I got the impression he wasn’t so fond of it but I would like to know what he actually thought/felt about it.

[@OrfinMusik]

So I went to the banjo museum in OK City.. being a Gibson man you really owe it to yourself to see the craftsmanship on their custom banjos... as a guitar player I was blown away 🤯

[@vanceg18]

Glad to see Steve's The Paul is with you! Here's my question for Steve. His go-to guitar during the classic Yes years was an ES-175, and then he used Les Pauls during his stint with Asia. After Asia ended, what guitar or guitars did he gravitate toward for his later work?

[@tobiasryan8378]

Glad that TLP is back with you. Being known for Norlin era Gibson's, it feels only natural for you to have this in your collection. Hoping to see it in the museum some day!

[@kevinsheehan2137]

Great story Trogly , found this channel during 2020 …. Glad you have YOUR TLP back ! 🎸

[@gfhughes727]

Last time I saw Steve was 10 years or more ago. He was in Yes and played mostly a Line 6 Variax. I thought the master using this? Could you ask him about it.

[@nalukeko]

Gutsy move to check it as luggage on a plane. Even with that priority sticker the try to throw it as hard as they can. I did that with a sub $500 guitar in a Fender-style tweed case, wrapped in luggage wrap and equipped with shock-sensors... all of them triggered and the wrap had lots of rips. Also had the fancy priority sticker and lots of 'Fragile' stickers. Case and guitar survived fine, but they definitely tried. They can't force you to check it if there is overhead space. So priority boarding would get you that. Also, there's ALWAYS a closet. Just gotta know how to ask.

[@moroboshidan7960]

Oh, you got it back! Nice catch, now THIS is collection material.

[@wiseguy5038]

Theres a video of Steve playing this guitar on You Tube. It’s an interview done years ago about his guitars. Type in Steve Howes Guitar Collection.

[@uv77mc85]

Thats the British collecting program. There is a vid of him playing the 4 pickup custom too

[@MikeKiker]

Can you ask Steve about his custom four pickup Les Paul? Wiring, what songs he used it on, etc.?

[@Trog]

That one is on the list for sure!

[@MyCrazyDogs32]

Steve Howe is my all-time #1 favorite guitarist. I had no idea about it until you just mentioned this was his guitar. Just amazing. thank you for sharing this.

[@jerrymorgan1752]

Congrats on getting The Paul back.

[@The_Rude_French_Canadian]

Now that’s a Gibson I can understand why it’s so expensive…it’s a beautiful instrument!

[@ChrisShortyAllen]

Great scoop. What is his favourite guitar? Who does he rate as players today? Good luck.

[@jarrodhroberson]

The irony of the Reverb ad before this video that starts “ making music does not have to be expensive …” 😇

[@buzzbabyjesus]

That guitar is possibly the greatest LP ever made.

[@autumn2333]

Can you ask steve what inspired the album cover art? I would love that. Nice video btw, love the guitar.

[@crusherbmx]

You inspired me to look up "Heat of the moment" , great song...but I looked up "Yes" because of Steve Howe....D'Oh!...ASIA!!! .....and I knew that...I remember 1982! ....but ya...that also means I'm old...

[@Lespaul13100]

Such a beautiful Les Paul! And owned by Steve Howe! Pricless!

[@marknolker8811]

I love Steve Howe's instrumental....." The Clap".....if you never heard it...look it up !

[@onlyguitars]

That Steve Howe LP is just so gorgeous. Remember that video well of the review and yeah, its still equally gorgeous! Nice you got it back!

[@scottdavidson6066]

Love that Wine Red The Les Paul! I’ve got an ‘07 Epi. Les Paul Custom, a ‘22 Jerry Cantrell Wino Les Paul, and a ‘22 Gibson Les Paul Studio-all three in Wine Red! Love ‘em.

[@jaorte10]

Wow, I was 14 years old when I went to my first concert in 1972. It was Yes featuring Rick Wakeman with Poco opening the show. I'm 65, and I remember it like it was yesterday. Steve and the band were fantastic. To have his piece is beyond belief,congratulations

[@robertartese808]

Congrats brother! The guitar is amazing. Getting to talk to Steve is...I have no words. I do have a little Steve story tho. Steve in the late 70s and through the 80's was my all time favorite guitarist. I loved YES and his epic work with them. Anyway, A close friend of mine who was a drummer and owned a pretty major recording studio ran into Steve. I forget where, it might have been The Power Station studio in NYC. He was friends with those guys. My buddy told Steve that I was a guitarist and how much I admired him. So, Steve pulled a promo photo off the studio wall they had up of him and he signed it for me. He said "Keep on playin Rob", and his signature. That blew me away. Thats Steve! Enjoy the experience!

[@bottomkitchen250]

I love that case. (The Steve Howe guitar). I'm a case fanatic.

[@Trog]

The Oxblood Artist series cases are very cool!

[@mordicailewis6545]

one thing i’ve always wanted to know when it comes to rather famous bands and touring; someone like jim root explained how his toured guitars often get thrashed and borderline destroyed compared to his studio models. is there a guitar he regrets touring with? or did he not have an issue like that, compared to someone as hardcore as slipknot

[@ddactar]

Sweet! Asia and John Wetton? Fate looks certain but then nothing's guaranteed..

[@markjamesmeli2520]

Wow! The pick-up frames on this look like they're made of glass. Beautiful!

[@rudiyantohalim736]

So glad that the iconic guitar of this channel is back

[@jefflewis5546]

Glad you got it back. I always felt you made a mistake selling it !

[@ramiroezequielmoreno1774]

I would like to know if he (and the other guys on Yes) were aware of Roundabout's new found popularity thanks to it going viral via the Jo Jo's Bizarre Adventure anime, and how he (and/or the band) feels about it.

[@gabrielfrison]

You’re putting videos up at an insane rate. Are you doing this full time?

[@Trog]

Yes. I've done daily uploads for the past 5+ years. You can tune in daily usually around 7pm EST to catch the latest installment of my show!

[@boogerz]

Oh man, that quilted nam show sg looked so nice 😢

[@davidmriddell]

There was a 1978 the Les Paul at Rudy’s in Manhattan when I was there a few months ago if someone is looking for one. It wasn’t a darker version like this, but I remember it being a tight thin ultra flamey top

[@CHRISTIEMALRYLIBRARY]

im so glad you got it back!

[@williamweber8573]

The guitars’ finish looks deep 3d on my iPad…Amazing! Must be intense in person…I have 3 Les Pauls that don’t light up like the Howe gem🎸. Cheers🍻

[@PaperBanjo64]

That black and red binding looks so good!

[@LacerdaIsAWeeb]

Great to see the Steve Howe TLP back and the Super Standard too! the latteris probably my favourite guitar so far!

[@ChewieBabyTW]

That Super Standard reminds me so much of pictures of the Tasmanian Tiger I have seen. The wood even on the neck and the "stripes" are vivid!

[@patriottothecore6215]

I’d love to know what’s Steve’s all time favourite guitar and why. Please ask him.

[@philwildcroft1764]

On recent tours, Steve has been playing a Gibson ES-Artist which is like a 335 but with active pickups and the RD Moog-designed electronics. His has double pickguards which you sometimes see on other ES guitars but seem to be unique to his Artist. I don't really have a question, I just want him to talk about that guitar. :)

[@2GoldensTosa]

Ask him if this was the guitar he used in the studio on “Heat of The Moment” and how many tracks he recorded to get that sound. Rumor has it he recorded something like 50+ tracks to get that sound.

[@jeffbarnard9246]

Very beautiful guitar. I'm impressed Trogly, Nice job on this one.

[@sternbergmusic101]

I remember being in awe of this Les Paul when I first saw your video back in the day. It inspired me to start building guitars.

[@pdbordelon]

It's so beautiful! Congrats!

[@dominosrick1]

I am so stoked! That is the most beautiful guitar I’ve ever seen! I’m so glad you got it back to keep it in the family and I will visit it in your museum to see it one day! Thank you for getting it back! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@lazoo2000]

my new favorite channel... thank you for all the eye candy.

[@ethanhitchcock5431]

Damn beautiful guitar there , star power & all , I'de love to see an Ebony version of that style , with a ' Dog Hair ' finish and nickle hardware , or a ES-355 done up like that . Thanks Trogly !

[@ScottPaine]

How did Steve Howe get hooked up with guitarist Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal as the singer for Asia. Bumblefoot is singing for Asia and has sang for Yes a few times.

[@wiseguy9202]

Let me tell you a little story about airline 'insurance'. I gave up on my claim after 13 months of getting the run around. "sorry sir, I don't see that claim number in the system, let's create a new claim" Over, and over, and over, and over again. Thank you Delta! Edit: Orville Gibson is buried at Morningside Cemetary in my hometown. Just a modest little rectangular ground stone with just his name and date. Also, Les Paul was a 3 year old baby when Orville passed. So they both existed in the same universe. I think an O. H. Gibson documentary is in your future.

[@zeusapollo8688]

I fought that battle with delta too

[@donmilland7606]

I have one. Its about his ES-175. What was special or unique about using that guitar for rock. Pros and Cons.

[@Kahuna54]

I saw Yes back in the 70s for the Yessongs tour, one of the best concerts ever!

[@FloyDZeD]

I'd like to know why Steve Howe let it go, it's a beautiful piece.

[@thomascantasano7816]

Great choice! Looking forward to the Steve Howe interview! Question for Steve...After all the innovations in Guitars, does he still favor the hollowbodies the most? Favorite woods, necks, bridges, frets, favorite pick-up??? Great job Bro! 😃👍

[@DoubleSixx]

Congrats on getting it back again. I'm sure this question is already on the list. If not, why did Steve get rid of his guitar ?

[@jamessator5564]

Hey Trogly !, The from Casino Guitars got a jump on you !! They have the Slash L P Jessica !!

[@traviswhite5978]

I have a buddy that’s selling a Gibson “Harley Davidson” Les Paul, it’s on Reverb for $4,500. It’s engraved, it has a beautiful white hard shell case and looks to be very unique and rare. It would be so cool if you bought it for the museum and do a “document and review”. I wish I knew how to send you the link to it on Reverb but I don’t. There’s only 2 “Harley Davidson” Gibson guitars on Reverb right now, the seller is located in Slocomb, AL.

[@Trog]

Those are fan-made pieces - not official Gibson commemorative guitars.

[@braden6678]

That super standard video is what got me into your channel, so cool that you got it back

[@peterpellerin1374]

Congrats on landing that Steve Howe interview!

[@StudioBrock1337]

The SG that's leaving is so damn beautiful. Actually all the SG's in this video are stunning.

[@OTOss8]

That's really cool man. I'm glad you got that back. What an interesting looking guitar.

[@Clearview68]

My first thought at the start of the video was, you should invite Steve Howe to come do an episode with you to tell the history of this guitar himself. LOL If he does accept, maybe you can discuss and document some of his other guitars as well?

[@neal.fishman]

You can ask Steve if he remembers his dry cleaner (Dupres) in the 70s in Hampstead!

[@enghp351]

there is a Greco sg that looks just like the red flamed les paul. It is listed as ( Greco order made sg 1985 trans wine red) It has a flamed mahogany body and a maple neck with gold hardware. Beautiful. $2.3k

[@malcolmhardwick4258]

That quilt sg was stellar !

[@garyseavolt7990]

Awesome TLP! I couldn't believe you sold it when you did, glad she's back unharmed! Ask Steve, who was predominantly a 335 player, why did he switch up to the TLP? Was he chasing a tone, or looking for a new image for the Asia project that was different from his Yes years? Just curious and keep up the great content.

[@HatchA_Makes...]

Brilliant!! I'm absolutely delighted you got it (the TLP) back, cos I was amazed and dumbfounded when you sold it. Of ALL the guitars in your collection, that's possibly the ONLY one that'd be an "always & forever" piece for me - provenance aside; it's just a stunning, stunning guitar... Wel done, dude! 😀

[@fearandloathing668]

Steve Howe has played a lot of Gibson guitars. Ask him what his favorites are. Favorite Gibson Model, Favorite non Gibson model and especially his favorite personal guitar.

[@berryster]

Steve Howe: On the DVD Yes, Live at Montreux 2003, you play a red Les Paul with a TP-6 bridge on songs like Magnification. It looks like it has some toggle switches as well. Any memories of using that guitar and is it still in your guitar collection?

[@stratocasterbob]

Trogly, I'd be interested in asking Steve his check list when evaluating a new guitar purchase and what he considers the most important thing of all that must be there or nothing else matters and how all that figured into this Les Paul. Best regards, Rock Doc (Bob)

[@roberttdubel]

Yeah , Steve when you first seen this guitar were you instantly in love with it, like the rest of have .