I Have the TRUTH! | 1984 Gibson Aldo Nova Les Paul with Explorer Headstock Reissue XPL | History

[@Trog]

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[@rondobondo6600]

I got to get one .... would you be willing to sell yours

[@Chewee394]

Any chance you could review a epiphone s-310? Definitely a strange guitar from the brand

[@Alx7051]

I’m glad you’re keeping yours.

[@hkguitar1984]

Well Played Sir. So happy you finally found this instrument. Mr. Weber was great, however I do prefer the sound of the Tim Shaw pickups (I'm not personally a fan of the '57s). Great Content, I've been watching your channel since Nov. of 2014 (6 Years now). The 1st Trogly video I watched was the episode featuring your 1957 Gibson Les Paul Jr.

[@davidrosenzweig1380]

When gibson reissues this thing next year tell them they owe you one Wonder if they would M2M one of these

[@nc-ix6si]

Trogly, please don't sell it, its such a good representation of the channel, quirky, obscure gibson's. It would be the perfect channel mascot

[@nc-ix6si]

Plus if you keep it, you could use it to demo amps as a control, and expand your channel.

[@frantisca]

90 Grand... it's an expensive tool for amp demos...

[@aliensporebomb]

It would be like selling your kid or something. A rere beautiful example of how something "off the map" and seemingly weird on paper can make a lot of sense in reality.

[@sergioajaimes]

yeah, please dont sell it... ; ) keep it for the channel...

[@sidiox7857]

He announced he won't sell this as well as the XPL! 👍

[@myoptik3x103]

Man Austin, this is absolutely legendary! How fantastic that you got Aldo himself to tell us the real story. You have gotta be one of the hardest working guitar dealers/historians ever!

[@JoshuaC923]

I know right! What a story, great episode. Really enjoyed it

[@cabbage9398]

Aldo and Rick were both very generous with their time. Much appreciated.

[@richardcarpenter1594]

Okay, opening with Aldo himself was pretty cool.

[@buildingrep8363]

Trogly, I've been watching your channel daily for two years, never commented; just want to say thanks for the work, awesome education- effort appreciated.

[@Trog]

Thanks for watching!

[@agcacustoms2852]

I love these weird guitars, and to be honest the explorer headstock doesn’t look bad at all on any Gibson model.

[@gearViewmirror]

Yes, i love looking down the headstock of my Explorer when i play!

[@hawk6111]

Thats why Jackson, ESP, kramer and ibanez all have it.

[@602gaming]

@@hawk6111 Not on my Ibanez destroyer or my RG321MH

[@hawk6111]

@@602gaming the ibanez headstock is a variation of the "hockey stick" headstock.

[@602gaming]

@@hawk6111 Well, it's a lot straighter ,at least

[@christopherschlacter4953]

I saw Aldo Nova back in the eighties as an opening act for somebody I dont remember, he was was very good thats why I do remember him.

[@doorlord]

Saw him open for Journey. Blue Oyster Cult & Triumph at the Rose Bowl in July of 82.

[@rodneydwire3141]

I saw him open up for Rainbow in Pittsburgh Stanley theater. Thats the Bent out of Shape tour. Aldo was just promoting the Subject album. OCT. 30 1983

[@seatstitcher3636]

Saw him open for Cheap Trick in ‘82 at the convention center arena in San Antonio.

[@donosborn9899]

@@TroyGrady57 You'd be surprised. Aldo has finished up a new album and is waiting a bit before releasing it. In 2018, he released Aldo Nova 2.0 which were updated versions of some of his hit songs and a few new ones. I'm sure that studio used a lot.

[@MaineConservative76]

I used to have that Aldo Nova recording on and 8-track back in the 80’s. Damn this is bring back some memories.

[@kodykindhart5644]

Right we had it on tape and I used to rock it w AC/DC

[@johngregory7329]

This is by far the coolest Les Paul ever. You are a very lucky guy. But it is so nice to know that you own this . The very best care taker ever. Thanks again. Signed John Zepbass

[@bipbipletucha]

This is one of the most gorgeous Les Pauls I've ever seen. Almost makes me want to look into ordering an R9-style with the Explorer headstock

[@SvenTviking]

How about an upside down explorer headstock?

[@FrehleyBurst9-1878]

Once again another fine job researching this model and not "buying" into the rumor's that so many KZbinrs with guitar channels keep spreading. It's really not hard to find out the truth if you no where to look, it's so frustrating to hear the same nonsense over and over when the information is out there. I will be putting the the rumor to bed regarding the Allen Collins 1958 Explorer and how he actually came into owning that guitar (and NO he did NOT buy it from Eric Clapton). Anyways, another great video Trogly! Keep up the good work!

[@leeder92]

Who would have thought a Les Paul with an Explorer head would work so well. It's fecking gorgeous ❤

[@mikejames9642]

I caught Aldo Nova around ‘82 opening up for Cheap Trick in Biloxi, Mississippi. There was another group, Axe, that opened the concert. I bought my first Les Paul in ‘83. Bought the Aldo Nova album too! Good Times!!

[@alanquintus2069]

I saw Aldo Nova open for BOC in 82 or 83. He was awesome.

[@wyrmwoodhelix002]

im a relatively new viewer so i didn’t have to wait as long but consider me satisfied to finally see the conclusion of this arc in the trogly show!!

[@Kahuna54]

What a fantastic story! So glad you found your most wanted! You deserve to enjoy the fruits of your labors!

[@fatseaturtle]

HUGE COLLAB!!! Big Congratz!

[@michaelhall736]

This may be a cardinal sin, but I would love one of these babies with a Floyd Rose. That's just me though. If I had the money I would get Gibson to custom make my own signature XPL. I already know what it looks like in my head.

[@williamcharlesschneider4825]

I know what it looks like in your head too! #dreampolice

[@ianfurqueron5850]

Agreed. The Les Paul Axcess Floyd model would have looked better with the Explorer headstock. Granted, people still would have pile hate on it...

[@hawk6111]

Never understood the hate by Gibson fanboys have for the floyd rose. If set up correctly tye original Floyd rose dosnt go out of tune,

[@brenttreadwell3453]

Alex Lifeson

[@PastelComGini]

@@hawk6111 I guess Gibson guys like simple things, and the ability to bend one string without the others going down. I had one guitar with a FR, and man, I hated that thing. It's great and bad at the same time.

[@DeadShred9]

For you Younger Guitarists who have never heard of Aldo Nova or Cheap Trick do yourself a favor and check their music out Aldo especially was and probably still is a Awesome guitarist !! Rick with Cheap Trick are still Touring and Rick is Legend nuff said !!

[@artheriford]

I own 2 Les Pauls and they do exactly what Aldo says, especially on the G. This makes a lot of sense.

[@TheE23slack]

One of the best episodes ever. Good job Trogly! ✌🏼❤️🎸

[@mbrighton1802]

This guy really needs more subscribers. His content is great all the tine.

[@guitartim2128]

Man I really dig the Les Paul w/Explorer headstock because in junior high I used to draw Les Pauls exactly that along SGs and Vs with those headsgocks. Great video. Aldo Nova is really cool for appearing on the show Thanx Really Enjoyed it. 🎸👍🎸👍🎸

[@wadecourtney8958]

That was worth the wait! I saw Rick Neilson play his first one of these live in Memphis in 1997, that was a good show!

[@peterjones4621]

Austin, this episode was over the top!! The intro by Aldo Nova announcing the Trogly's Guitar show as sooo cool!! Watching this guitar legend play was quite a treat. Watching Michael Weber play toward the end was sensational!! I'd sell my soul and those of everyone I know to be able to play like that. You're guitar solo at the end was also great! You were flying over that fretboard and transitioning beautifully. What a fantastic show you put on. Great Job!! 👍👍

[@markjamesmeli2520]

Worth it for the trip down memory lane. I was graduating from high school just as "Just A Fantasy" by Aldo Nova was breaking out.

[@MastaVo]

Very cool for Aldo to record a video and share the story, top man. Weber rocked too.

[@vinniemoreno704]

Dude back in highschool I was dating a ton of chics in Minnesota all to them great tunes off the Aldo Nova twitch album.

[@ghines65]

I remember buying this album. Loved it!

[@richardsveum8452]

I have seen both Rick and Aldo live playing those guitars Aldo Nova in 1991 at Alpine Valley Wisconsin with the Scorpions and Mr. Big And Rick in I think 91 with Cheap Trick at the Rock County Fair in Janesville Wi.

[@ethanmullett4128]

i'm so stoked rn, thank you austin

[@danieldaviesguitarist5600]

Fantastic video trogly! I've watched almost everyday since the headless sg video, I've learned so much from your content and am now a full blown guitar addict myself! keep up the great work!

[@guydelorme8641]

Aldo is a good guy,saw him many times in concert,(I like to support local artist),he always had nice Gibson and a killing sound.Nice to see him on your channel!

[@BennyMF2398]

Such a sick guitar! I would rock the hell out of this thing. Also I am once again asking for an RD in depth review please Trogly

[@sonicfoundry]

Trogly you are a true inspiration, keep living your dreams brother, outstanding 👍

[@gerardosajidgamezsanchez6962]

I've been Waiting for this review for a long time since the unboxing

[@rawkinj6609]

Aldo Nova is a Canadian legend! He wrote the main guitar riff that would be used in the Jon Bon Jovi song "Blaze of Glory" among other things! Glad to see he is still in rocking form! Cheers!

[@fraa888grindr6]

What a blast from the past! I remember buying his first album as a fourteen-year-old.

[@pfg_pedals]

I think the Explorer headstock looks great and makes it probably the only Les Paul to actually play and stay in tune.

[@saltpeter7429]

I want an Explorer headstock. On an explorer. I just think they are the cats ass. But hey, any Gibson is spectacular.all controversy aside, they are the marriage of art and performance.

[@pfg_pedals]

@@saltpeter7429 obviously I love Gibson's or I wouldn't be here nerding out on the weirdest Les Paul, but loving Gibson means loving their flaws which includes tuning stability and easily broken headstocks. I judge instruments on an independent basis rather than just saying "Brand X is the best, always!" Gibson has laid more than their fair share of eggs but there really is nothing like it when you pick up a Les Paul that feels and sounds right to you. That's where imperfections can be a blessing because you have the opportunity to have a one of a kind hand made piece of art rather than something that is mechanically perfect and stale because every piece comes out of a CNC machine.

[@ZombieXee]

I love this video. Been an Aldo Nova fan since the 80's. Good stuff.

[@guppybill]

Wow! Remember when MTV played music videos? What a memory rush! Thanks Trogly. Thanks Aldo!

[@ecdubytecdubyt]

Such a great video for posterity. Awesome work!!!

[@thinkingape7655]

Finally the interview 🤘

[@deltarider99]

I loved this. Trogly is a true guitar archeologist!!

[@LucasFerreira-cq8qz]

@@guitarocd9984 Considering electric guitars are 70 years old and the 80s was 40 years ago, i would say its pretty old.

[@patrickyeager7994]

Props for bringing this guitar to the youtube masse's . Loved Aldo Nova when I was in highschool glad to see he has a channel. Something else to watch this Thanksgiving. Rock on Trogly.

[@funkymonkey8174]

You got him so cool!

[@sidiox7857]

Heyy that silverburst has a weird headstock.

[@alex-solo]

You should watch it in color 😉

[@TestarossaRocks]

Pretty mild considering my dream Les Paul. Les Paul custom with two humbuckers and a single coil in the middle position. Reverse explorer headstock, block inlays, bound maple fret board. Gold hardware and a Floyd Rose. Painted with a metal flake hot pink and a matching headstock. That’s crazy.

[@charlesbolton8471]

Other than the Floyd and the paint color that sounds cool. I’d love to have a Les Paul with a maple fretboard.

[@corndog2835]

I like Aldo, he comes off like a pretty cool down to earth guy.

[@RideAcrossTheRiver]

Plus he can laser open a door with a Les Paul.

[@cjdubuisson]

I owned an '85 gibson Q3000 with the hockey stick headstock. Bought it new in 1985. I appreciate these quirky Gibson's.

[@shaunh9831]

The legend IS true. Aldo has one. Nielsen has all the others. Just happens there were only two made in Kalamazoo, so having one Rick does have all the others. The rest are not Aldo models.

[@ryanfulldark2775]

@@joebryant8500 This guy thought he was being clever. 😂

[@duanewelsh5611]

Nice job Austin! Was it worth wait? Definitely. Hats off to Aldo and Rick for taking part.

[@leebatt7964]

Not ashamed to say i saw Aldo live in 83 when i was a junior in high school. My smoking hot redhead nympho girlfriend just had to go to the show, i obliged. Life was just a fantasy and i was living a fantasy life. I have no idea what guitar he was playing nor did i care.

[@kocherpm]

Love the opening with Aldo himself! Epic!!

[@stephanematis]

Aldo rocked! Such a treat to have him chime in.

[@NotWillJacko]

That guitar sounds AMAZING!

[@bipbipletucha]

It really does. Has an almost Telecaster-like clearness to the sound

[@rickenbackerlover7386]

Holy cow, this video took a while to be done. Talking with Nilsen in April. But my man, this video is gold. Probably a top 3 from your channel. That is the content that I like. Thanks m8

[@DennisJPolson]

Awesome! Aldo Nova! Fantasy!! Thank you, Austin!

[@longlost8424]

hahahaha, back in high school (1979) my senior shop project was a hand made flying V with a stratocaster neck. I got an "a" on the project for innovative design and function. gave it to a young neighbor who loved the look, feel, and sound. I do sometimes wish I'd kept it but sometimes its good to know that its out there somewhere......

[@sixslinger9951]

I have an 82 explorer that I put a Kahler whammy on. it served it's purpose in the 80s for me. I just look at the guitar for memories now, it's seen better days.

[@ChrisV_313]

I can almost hear Joe Bonamassa sweating!

[@honeyblunt5150]

The Bonnabyrd Les Paul is cool and everything, but what would be really cool is an Explorer with a Firebird headstock and banjo tuners.

[@offal]

hahaha, right

[@joshpointoh]

​@@honeyblunt5150i love the firebird headstock with the banjos, I wonder what that would look like on a Les Paul

[@paradiswest4395]

One of the best episodes yet , nicely done!

[@StrudlePie]

I was gonna say... This dude looks like Aldo Nova!!! Yaaaaassss!!!!!

[@johngerson7335]

Really cool upload Trogly, congrats on becoming acquainted with Aldo Nova _and_ Rick Neilson due to weirdo-Gibbys. Especially enjoyed the mention of "Reliable Music" as I used to shop there. It was located in Charlotte, North Carolina and was sort of a "boutique-y" music store before there was such a thing. They had some of the first PRS guitars anywhere down south early on, and it's also where I first played a Bogner Ecstasy head/cabinet when they began being produced. They always had the best used gear there too! Reliable was a really special place, but it got squashed by "Mars Music", then "Sam Ash", then of course the ubiquitous "Guitar Center", which basically squashed the other two big-box music stores as well. Great memories though (Reliable Music, not that other crap), thanks for the reminder.

[@ziggylayneable]

Austin.. I was digging into some of your older videos for fun. I absolutely love the Aldo Nova I was considering doing one in a build as do the fact that I n a non-professional luthier. I don't build guitars for other people for money but I build them for myself all the time and I am definitely getting ready to go one of these for myself. I love the way these guitars look

[@marcwigle]

I was at that concert in Mattawa and did see Rick and Aldo talking off-stage so maybe that was when he was asking about buying that guitar. Great concert! Aldo hadn't performed in years and this was his first of that tour. Cheap Trick was the headliner and came on after Aldo. There were three other bands performing that day.

[@michaelolz]

I love Aldo Nova! He’s a legend!

[@johnpaulgarrett1]

This video was great. I felt like i was on a treasure hunt. I tell everyone about your informative videos. NOONE does their homework like you. RICK Nielson's guitars are all in a specialized vault with librarylike endless racks of thousands of priceless guitars. It was a walk down memory lane to see Aldo Nova is still good looking and still shaking his money maker...

[@nathanielvargas3863]

This was a great episode. Thank you for the information Austin

[@Dan.Solo.Chicago]

When Aldo was talking about the G going out of tune on 3x3 headstocks. I found that if you wrap the G string going up the tuning peg rather than wrapping the string going down as usual. It relieves some of the tension created by the break angle of the headstock.

[@peterrezba995]

Aldo I miss those days that was and still is a great tune Life is just

[@joedixon3472]

That’s so cool of Aldo Nova being on your video! My first concert was Aldo Nova. 🤙🏼

[@garyhundsrucker7771]

I'm waiting on my 5150 EVH hockey stick headstock guitar for that exact reason!I also love reverse headstocks because they sound better to me.I'd probably get one of these too if they reissue....2021 Christmas wish list item #1♡

[@danieln4567]

This might be one of the best videos Trogly has ever made.

[@TinIndian1968]

A friend of mine bought one of these about 3 years ago from an older guy around here that bought it new. I played a show with him about a week later. Very nice guitar. He bought it for an embarrassingly low price.

[@patriotpizzaman]

Any chance you could ask Aldo what his rig was for his studio guitar tone. His leads sing with creamy saturation. Effortlessly sustaining with no sign of decay. One of my favorite tones and one of my favorite players from the early eighties. Thanks for dialing him up bro.

[@DeadShred9]

Great excuse by ALDO and it looks cool as hell !! I don't have a LP but if I could have one of these with a Maple fret Board I would be very , very HAPPY !!!!!

[@lance8167]

Oh yeah I remember him graduating in 1984 and all powder pleasure in your nose tonight reminds me of riding at this fair in Amarillo Texas play that song over and over I have it on vinyl

[@zuke-ci4vd]

Excellent job Austin, this will no doubt be a go-to source for anyone researching The Aldo Nova model, or should I say The XPL model, as we now know thanks to your hard work and dedication! 🎸😎👍

[@baggaza]

So dang excited about this video, thanks for the endless entertainment Trog!

[@jimmyjames2022]

Absolutely enjoyed this great detective story of an awesome spec, Sherlock Trogly!

[@alexmayhew8989]

Reliable music was in my hometown of Charlotte NC... and to this day has not been replaced as a musicians music store. Greatly missed by all of us that were able to experience such a large non corporately owned music store.

[@AKgulfcoast]

Incredible Episode Trogly!!!! Thank you for your time & wonderful story telling. Happy Thanksgiving homie 🎸🤙🏼

[@glennpace9783]

Very cool episode! I actually saw Aldo Nova play in the early 80's. He was the opening act and blew everyone away. It was a long time ago and I can't recall who he was opening up for...either Blue Oyster Cult, Ritchie Blackmore, or Ted Nugent? Great Canadian musician!

[@sickb2200]

Best episode ever! You're going to be the next "Norm."

[@jamesmoffett8800]

Bought one from a Gibson dealer about 15 years ago think I paid around 5k for it. Still use it. Love it as it combines two of my favorite guitars. And no. Its not for sale!!!!

[@flagemdown66]

Thank You! Finally what I've said all along... Gibson Les Paul's and SG's DON'T STAY IN TUNE!!! Thank You and goodnight

[@scottbivins4051]

Trology I play a little but no guitar geek like you but for some reason i keep watching. It must be your conviction and personality.

[@jondough76]

Awesome video for a fantastic guitar!

[@clarkbabin9799]

Them Tim Shaws give off a great plunky tone that I love. Guitarists like Gary Richrath and Joe Perry incorporated just such a style in how they played with there own personal take on style.

[@engelsjn]

Wow 🤩 what an episode. Excellent work! 👍🎸

[@DanLeRoy]

awesome to see that people are recognizing the work you do with major rock stars appearing and contributing to your channel !! congrats Trogly that's a testament to the work you do

[@rockdaddy2168]

I have a black LP XPL s-s-h with Kahler, black out hardware, 3 on/off switches, with front and neck binding. Smoking hot to play, fast neck, the single coils sound great. Hard to find in good shape, this one is mint, no checking, get one if you can, lotta fun.

[@jefflitchfield4950]

This was worth the wait! Thank you for this.

[@lilred986s3]

I remember going to Reliable Music (Charlotte, NC) with a buddy of mine when we were in our late teens in the late '80's. He had visions of buying a Fender Strat in classic white with a Marshall stack. He ended up getting it but with a mini stack. I was content with my 1965 (Harmony) Silvertone Silhouette 1488 (dad got it for me around 1984 (1st guitar), and I still have it and its original case today. Reliable was the place back in the day.....

[@donnystephens8032]

Great history! Great episode. Thanks Rick, thanks Aldo, and thanks Trogly .

[@SquishyRed1]

Your videos absolutely relax me for bedtime. Education and destressing. Perfect

[@allainangcao28]

I won’t lie, the Les Paul with the hockey stick headstock looks pretty cool.

[@ronbzoom8531]

Holy crap, you actually got Aldo Nova himself. Nice!