Did I Win The Burst? | Guitar Hunting on eBay + Mecum Auction Results

[@Trog]

Episode Guide: 0:05 - Auction Results 6:03 - Hunt on eBay Feel free to take this DC from me - it's a nice one! rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fitm%2F1998-Gibson-Les-Paul-Standard-Doublecut-Electric-Guitar%2F264598172980%3Fepid%3D137019569%26hash%3Ditem3d9b47b534%253Ag%253ADMgAAOSw0-5eFTx2%26LH_BIN%3D1&campid=5338292223&toolid=20008 Lots of questionable vintage melody makers on eBay tonight!

[@triplesevensix291]

Have you ever had a Moderne Austin? Do you like them? Cheers man.

[@idiosyncraticmushroom3030]

Yo Trogly I just spotted a Epiphone Deluxe Blueshawk in a Blue Flame Maple finish. its up on reverb for like

[@shaunw9270]

I noticed a book , other guitar brands of Gibson Kalamazoo or something ... Have you ever owned a Dwight , a Kalamazoo or anything else they made for mail order companies ?

[@davidallen346]

You know you're desperate when you start looking at driftwood Gibson guitar bodies

[@shaunw9270]

@@davidallen346 Authentic driftwood ? 😁

[@hhattingh]

My wife always complain to me that I spend way too much time on Ebay and Reverb looking at guitars. Now I am watching another guy looking at guitars on Ebay and Reverb.

[@jetjock015]

hph081000 same.

[@GlennJimenez]

hph081000 same here This is the future

[@ryanfulldark2775]

Yup same here

[@reymhd7655]

LMAOOO

[@malcolmhardwick4258]

Its called reserch !

[@thosfrijoles]

Who on earth put a '69 les paul on a bunch of rocks to take those photos???

[@drummer4hire12]

I was just going to comment......that crap drives me nuts. When people do things like that, it makes me think they have no respect for their instrument, so in that case, either do I and I move on.....hard pass, thank you. In short; it is ignorant. Like showcasing your Lambo in a gravel pit.....looks cool, but something bad is definitely going to happen.

[@WiktorErikAndersson]

Only someone that knows its a fake

[@revgregory]

I found it interesting that they never showed the back of the body but in one photo you can barely see what is likely the edge of some significant finish loss. Not an issue with me as I own a 1969 Les Paul Custom and the back has about 1/4 of the finish missing, it looked like that when I bought it in 1987 as it was a heavily gigged guitar, hasn't been photographed on rocks that I know of! The pot codes look right in this one (they are super close in manufacture to those in mine) but I think the capacitors were replaced. Mine has original .022μf 600v Sprague caps in it this 69 has .039μf 400v caps that I'm assuming aren't original. Pickups look good and even though it shares the transitional tenon that mine has the cavity routing is slightly different, but they were changing things CONSTANTLY at that point in 69 so that wouldn't necessarily worry me. There is a little finish flaking weirdness at the heel joint that would worry me and that serial number would make me question whether it has at least had a headstock repair and refinish long enough ago that it has aged (or been aged.) The serial number on mine is cleanly stamped but VERY shallow (about 4,500 lower than this one) and even a thin coat of paint or any sanding would probably obliterate all or part of it which might be why they crudely traced it.

[@jubaldurden4638]

Parents, spouses, and children of the original owners. Someone dies, or moves away, and the guitar itself is worthless to the new "owner" as an item. They hear, "that could be worth something. You should sell it on Ebay." So in their mind, they're already spending the money, and they know nothing of maintenance, basic care, or even respect for the guitar.

[@GlennJimenez]

David Disalvo I never understand photos like that I’d put my new guitars on the ground for a photo and consider it daring.

[@LCMSM]

“The Bid Goes On” means that they have not exceeded the reserve and the auction was never completed and therefore Mecum can be contacted if you choose to offer more the owner more than the final bid.

[@blacktape5769]

Your excitement towards these guitars and the way you talk about them actually warms my heart, love your content and your work x

[@RickDeNatale]

The Mecum site says “sold prices include estimated Buyers Premium.” So the total prices are lower than you thought.

[@Trog]

Thanks!

[@dongiovanni-m3i]

Recovering from surgery, can't play my guitars much at the moment. But your videos really help to pass the time. Keep it up up buddy.

[@theshotgunscientists]

About the stratosphere, I bought a new 2019 Gibson explorer from them, and built it up with all gold hardware, grovers, Seymour Duncan pickups, actual Gibson Nashville bridge and tailpiece, and all high end electronics and parts. Total came to $1108.78 for a brand new Gibson explorer. Normal price is $1699. I saved nearly $600 and got exactly what I want. The only mod I did was I got a custom pickguard with no hole for the switch and moved the switch to the first volume position, which makes more sense playability wise to me.

[@timothypogue596]

Similar experience for me and a 2016 Les Paul Standard. Saved about $600-800 including a Gibson case. Guitar is to me spec and didn't have to rip out any components

[@theshotgunscientists]

Tim Pogue Right on man. I’d rather have a guitar I built up to my own specs while saving several hundred over a new factory spec guitar any day.

[@robburris7100]

i bought a brand new 2018 explorer last year for 1300$ tax and all at GC

[@knedy]

Another way you can find ebay deals is going to other countries local sites, not all auctions are listed on the ".com". Because these are smaller markets you don't have to compete with as many bidders, and there's not as many people buying guitars there in general the prices can be even lower still.

[@cafestudiosinc.1702]

These videos feel like the home shopping network for guitars.

[@RobYoungband]

Solid channel growth these days man :) Congrats & thank for all the killer knowledge!

[@paulkelcher824]

I can't believe that Entwistle bass only went for $20 000..... that's a steal for a customised bass for one of the greatest bass players ever :)

[@JohnnyArtPavlou]

Paul Kelcher, he owned so many instruments. That might not have been a very significant one.

[@NeverEvenRaced]

These are the best type of videos on your channel. Your demos are awesome but these are so helpful and informative.

[@johnhenfrey5936]

Always love to watch you hunt for guitars, it really is educating.

[@blackbirdpie217]

I always love the pictures sellers carefully take with their guitar banjo or other fine instrument laying in gravel or leaning up on a barb wire fence. It always demonstrates the kind of loving care they've given it during the time they have owned it.. beware.

[@tramlad2]

Your knowledge of guitars is mind blowing, you are usually spot on with your pricing, you certainly know where the good stuff is listed, and your own collection is stunning, keep the video coming, they are addictive! I just love guitars even just looking at them, you always find some beauty in them.

[@thehound2161]

Rick is a big hero of mine. His collection is wild just as his personality reflects. Nice video.

[@jasonalbert9939]

I learn a lot about online guitar hunting from your channel. Also the eBay listing for the melody maker, the second one that R J and a picture of a diode. That’s a good eBay seller, I’ve bought stuff from him before.

[@tonyp1313]

He is a good seller, "stigatsu", I've purchased from him a few times, very responsive

[@jimbocarrino763]

Last time I was this early, he was still filming guitars on the floor! 🤣

[@thewizardofaz]

I have one of those Custom Shop Jazzmasters with the bigsby and a pinup on it. I found mine on ebay. Someone was parting it out and all I could get was the body and the Bigsby. I had warmoth make a neck and a Moto pickguard for it. The 3 single coil pickups and switches were confusing to them and they didn't get the neck right. Ended up with Moto-ish binding (I asked for plain white like an original) and the block inlays. It plays well, sounds better and I love showing it off.

[@paulcusentino4917]

Had fun watching the guitar window shopping with analysis.

[@danielmccready1501]

Those monitors are sweet looking.

[@kennethdon3619]

he did a video about them, theyre literally gibson flame maple sunburts lol

[@sassycat]

I enjoy this series, more please. 🙂

[@hatred9427]

Let's appreciate that Austin has a daughter, bills, taxes, a house to sustain and still has enough money to spend on Gibsons and Fenders without bankrupting. That's the man of the year if I have ever seen one.

[@OGSontar]

After watching a whole bunch of your videos, I'm kinda glad I went with a Les Paul Studio. It's a 2011 in faded cherry, and I bought a Gibson (grey liner) case for it. I have a bit over $1000 USD in it counting tax. It has a couple of solid dings in it, one on the headstock and one on the edge of the fretboard at the 5th fret, as well as one slightly bent tuner machine; likely all three happened at the same time. Other than that, it was someone's gigging guitar, and has the wear you would expect from that. Since I have so little (relatively speaking) invested, the blemishes are really no big deal, and in fact serve to identify the guitar as surely as the serial number. That being said, if I had 2 or 3 grand in it, I'd be a lot less tolerant of the damage to it. Having seen a few of your 'not as described' videos I must say you show far more restraint with your comments than I would likely express. Heh, of course we don't see the off-camera comments.

[@3GCMusic]

Wow! I played that Elvis Rosewood Telecaster like 20 years ago at a guitar show in Nashville! Seeing this just jarred my memory of it. If I remember correctly....the thing was super heavy. Like 10lbs. Pretty cool though!

[@Ycodexp]

The guitar prices include buyers premiums

[@aneurysm1991]

That LP studio custom is also being sold on Reverb for the same price

[@shartne]

The speakers are cool looking for sure. They look good on your empty set. You may get more guitar related stuff for decor.

[@Djarra]

EVH did play one of those Epiphone Sharkfin guitars once, he did the national anthem at a high school football game. The guitar was one that that the school's music department had and was auctioned off to raise funds after he signed it. I think he only went along because a friends kid was playing in the game. But I saw a video chronicling all of Eddie's guitars and this was in the section of oddities, along with the left handed Epiphone SG he used when miming in the pouring rain at Chevy dealership once.

[@277southtombob]

I played Fenders for years and it’s crazy how many great Fender guitars get parted out. I’ve seen 50’s and 60’s preCBS Fenders parted out that would have been amazing instruments to start with. Fenders are easy to part though since everything screws together for the most part.

[@macgibbon]

You know where I'm going to photograph my vintage guitar? On top of a bunch of really big jagged rocks.

[@deathbydeviceable]

Don't forget to sand the body a little so it catches grip

[@jeffbeckfreak54]

I sold my 1968 Gibson Les Paul Goldtop serial #519217 around 8 years ago. I did a search recently by serial and guess what? It showed up on Reverb and sold for 12,000.00. One problem is they routed it and installed humbuckers instead of the original soap bars. They also changed the Kluson tunes and replaced with Grovers, but didn't plug and refinish the original holes. I had sold it for 5,000.00. Someone got taken.

[@claymationwaves]

Only the best for a Schrute!!

[@timscarrow9151]

I got one of those Melody Makers, I found for !00$ a 1965, was broke at the body ,still have all the parts EXCEPT the loaded pick guard which I sold on ebay for 200$

[@RafaelMartinez-qo5pw]

I was bidding 5k on the 69 Les Paul custom you showed, so glad I miss out on it, it ended up selling for 6250 or so

[@kevinbrooks1104]

I believe Geddy Lee was the bass player, and Neil Pert was the drummer in the band rush

[@AnonymousBosch3158]

Sometimes it's a good deal buying all parts in the guitar if you want something specific, so you don't need to buy a guitar with pickups you will not use or bridges you don't want.

[@Krashulka]

Trogly, I'm in Australia and come across a brand new original BC Rich Stealth 1 guitar. Last I checked they are worth around 1400 us dollars minimum for them. I can get it and sell it to you for about 1200 Australian dollars to you, maybe negotiable a bit as I like your channel. .... that's including the shipping. I know you can make plenty off that when comparing the american dollar to the Australian dollar. It won't last long, if you want it let me know, I can send you pics of its etc, is black and as new, never been played. Cheers Trogly, great videos mate. Rik

[@dcurren375]

Am I crazy. I know about 40 years ago I was going to buy a Gibson Firefly guitar. I can't even find a photo or record that this model was ever made.

[@timothypogue596]

In regards to your comment about not being worth it to piece a guitar back together from Stratosphere. I did this and actually spent less money on it than if I purchased it new complete. My motivation was to build it up the way I wanted it, electronics, pickups, tuners, etc...... If I had purchased it new and then wanted to swap out those parts it would have cost me more money. I understand the guitar is NOT "original Gibson" but that was not a concern to me. It's not for everyone and certainly not for a collector type person but if you want to build a player to your specs I recommend it

[@jppagetoo]

I used to buy a lot of stuff on eBay, not guitars, though it was musical gear. I was a bottom feeder. I was always looking for a great deal and was willing to lose any auction at any time to somebody willing to pay more. I bought a lot of stuff cheap. If you're patient, and stick to your price, you can buy cheap. The key is DON'T FALL IN LOVE WITH THE LISTING. There will be another one at another time.

[@fairguinevere666]

Would ya recommend buying those guitar husks if you want different specs than what they came with? (Eg, new nut, pickups, tuners, etc) Or is buying used and parting out then swapping in more of a good idea?

[@Trog]

It’s a case by case situation

[@fairguinevere666]

@@Trog makes sense! I guess I'll just do a whole bunch of planning and decide from there. Thanks for the reply!

[@hazelstorer2702]

I would love to see what your "sleeper" guitar choices are. So the best playing/sounding vintage instruments for players for an affordable price

[@sambaker14]

Hey man have you seen the new Strat Acoustasonic? Maybe look at it for fender Friday or WYRON?

[@GuitarBeard]

Love these videos

[@jordansmith444]

Hey there friend! I got a question on the thing you said about building guitars. Would love to know your opinion. So, I just bought a new 2019 Gibson sg, and I love it, everything in it was solid, but as soon as I got it, I ended up switching out all the parts for gold hardware, got locking tuners, and switched out the neck pickup for a Gibson p94 pickup. And as much as I love it, I feel like I wasted money on buying all the parts then buying a brand new guitar. So, I know you said your better off buying used or new, but for the people who are very very specific, is it still worth it? Also, what are some warning signs I should look for, especially if I’m buying on eBay or reverb? Love the videos, keep up the good work! Thanks again.

[@WiktorErikAndersson]

Lets all call the guys that partying out parts on guitar for Jawas!

[@BillAltman]

imo a real melody maker w the headstock angle changed in poor repair, it looks 100% straight beyond that weird angle

[@Trog]

While possible- I’m having a real hard time imagining the Gibson style truss rod under that tiny cover

[@Paqqqman]

Both of those are authentic... pretty beaten up and questionably repaired though, no doubt. Who would buy them? Someone that doesn't have $2,000-$3,000+ to spend on a nice example. What would you suggest someone does with a vintage gibson with a broken truss rod or cracked fretboard? At least they're not in a landfill...

[@JohnnyBeane]

Wow amazing!!!

[@luda_yanez4302]

Whoa! New video and happened to be on the app when it dropped

[@DunsysGuitarWorld]

I’m like you - the parting out business really seems like a risky move. You could wait forever to get rid of enough parts to cover your initial outlay. Plus it would break my heart ripping vintage instruments to pieces 🙁

[@OGSontar]

Cases... I bought a 2011 LP Studio for about what it was worth, but when I asked for a case, they just tossed me a ragged-out Epiphone case. I ordered a Gibson case for $200.00 USD (grey interior) and while not the original, I felt it was worth the money. (Don't bother telling me I'm crazy, I figured that one out decades ago.)

[@triplesevensix291]

I've never been a Rush fan probably because I aint heard much stuff but he was held in high regard from what I've read. R.I.P. Neil P. And what about the voice of Geddy Lee? How did it get so high? I wonder if he speaks like an ordinary guy? There is a squirrel on my windowsill saying " I know him & he does ". :)

[@wesleyAlan9179]

You should really dive deep into Rushs music...amazing stuff.

[@themagneticfishermen8510]

I really like these guitar hunting videos keep it up

[@chilifinger]

So, is there a video somewhere about those tobacco sunburst speakers on your left? I'd sure like to know more about those.

[@Trog]

Here is the unboxing kzbin.info/www/bejne/eqXYaZ-Hr9ODZtE

[@wessoncolt1844]

Well Trogly, at least you put a bid in. Good news is, you won’t have to explain to the family or bank why it was such a big purchase. Also I have a question, I’m trying to price out how much would it cost for me to ask Gibson to make me a left handed The Les Paul in dark wine burst. Lemme know what you think!!!

[@munnsey77]

That Positive Grid box in the background- would that be a Spark Amp by any chance?

[@Trog]

yes, they sent me one for a review

[@munnsey77]

@@Trog That's exciting! Will be interested if you do review it. I ordered one ages ago looking forward to getting it someday! Anyway love the channel love your content keep up the good work!

[@Um_im_ryan]

Idk if you knew this but the picture of the fixed Scarface mad is actually that same guitar you bid on

[@IsabellaCatherine19XX]

14:53 I love the sound you make! XD

[@ziggylayneable]

Les Paul studios are sometime preferd due to the fact their bodies are thinner. I feel the same way about Squier Strats.1/8 thinner than a USA strat(noticible when playing it). I like to sink $500 bucks into great parts for them,& it gives me exactly what I prefer to play. Although I still own five american-made stratocasters anyway......lol

[@MusicTherapyLaz]

Hey there..how do you like those Les Paul Studio Monitors? Keeping them or selling them?

[@guitarhiker4449]

What is the deal with those roached melody makers lol wow!! For a $100 more you could buy a fuctioning faded LPJ or something of similar value. Like even a 2016 or 17' gibson M2. Hey trogly could you do a breakdown of a 2016 Gibson M2 in citron green please? If you haven't all ready? Or even the baby blue version. But i really like the citron green. I've heard the bridges were horrible though and normally replaced with a single string notched stopbar. They came with burstbuckers too i think? I almost bought one of those to upgrade it. Rock on!!

[@metalmover]

The auctioneers will bid up an item until it hit the "min" price...they do it with cars too. Then, when they remove the reserve, the next bid is the winner. I was selling a car there for $35,000. I had bids of $29,000 and decided to remove the reserve, and the car didn't sell. I was strangely standing there like an idiot next to my car at the time on the stage.

[@dawsonfradin9071]

It deeply annoys me when people put their guitars on gravel, brick, grass etc to take a photo. Youre gonna damage a vintage instrument, and like what are you trying to show lol.

[@GreatCreamy]

You know that they can put this thing called foam underneath it? No one takes pictures without securing the guitar, and if you do too bad.

[@ryanfulldark2775]

I couldn’t agree more. It’s inconceivably moronic

[@wonderwomanguy]

Are we just going to ignore that the '69 Les Paul was just SITTING ON GRAVEL in the pictures?!?!?

[@NiceLittleLeprechaun]

I had this cheap knock of china ES-295(not even a chibby) but it was still one of the most comfortable guitars i've played. i wish they still made the Epiphone Version

[@edwardhayes3113]

I get the enthusiasm about guitars, but omg! This is extra.

[@fugamantew]

Don’t under estimate one pickup guitars, especially a Firebird I

[@GlennJimenez]

“Somebody played the crap out of it though” Yes 😂

[@ianosborn4669]

Hi trogly what is a Gibson epoch??

[@chuckyb_]

12:00 I recently traded a cheap SG copy i got as a gift for an 2002 Squier Affinity strat with unusually nice flame figuring on the neck... i couldnt get myself to flip it with that neck on it so i kept it and got a period correct neck to sell it. Ikr, way too much effort for a 300 dollar sell but i literally felt like a murderer so i had to do it... XD

[@skylerspringsteen5730]

The pin up jazzmaster’s original buyer probably backed out so they reauctioned it.

[@Trog]

yes, that was the case. The person who originally won it contacted me haha

[@djohnson2499]

Dang, I just recently sold one of those Epiphone by Gibson strat things for about $100. If that guy gets his $550 I'll tip my hat.

[@Trog]

While the versions with the shark fin inlays and mop logos go for more- $300 is about tops for that. If you sold a basic model $80-$150 is fair game on those so you did well!

[@gonzorichards9459]

I think that's an Alex lifeson es-335 not a geddy lee, right?

[@oliverdbhowells]

Gonzalo Mena I had a look and it turns out that the 335 and the 59 Les Paul were from Geddy Lee’s personal collection. thought he only collected basses, but I was wrong

[@gonzorichards9459]

I thought that too, but since Alex used to play 335's I thought that it was one owned by him. Thanks for the info

[@jppagetoo]

Alex played some of Geddy's guitars on the R40 tour. I know the '57 Les Paul gold top Alex played every show belonged to Geddy, Alex talks about it in an interview somewhere. Geddy owned a lot of nice vintage guitars as well as bases. I think he still does. He is a collector. He will buy a better guitar and then sell the lesser example.

[@BROCK13K]

@9:27, they laid the guitar, on, the, rocks. Eeeeeee

[@10jonchannel]

Can’t believe he didn’t point that out! Hahah

[@PhilipCockram]

The hunt continues .

[@haymaker113]

11:00 one of the o\most true things I know of vintage gibsons is that they didn't dot their I s in 69, and only 69. so i agree

[@60sand70srockmusiclive]

I didnt know mecum had guitar auctions I've only known them for there car auctions which I have been to one before

[@kidwajagstang]

I wonder how similar Elvis’s proto rosewood Tele is to George Harrison’s..

[@wesleyzimmerman94]

Whoever got the Maverick paid about 800 too much. I Just checked sold listings on Reverb and this buying price was past the highest on the site

[@aWildJosh213]

Do a WYRON on the net Fender Stratocaster Acoustasonic please.

[@obican]

Careful with that gibsondependable guy. I've bought from him a few times. Had one Les Paul arrive with a very shady crack in the headstock that he blamed on the shipping (could be but the crack looked a bit old, with dust inside and everything). The real dealbreaker with him was when I had bought a hardcase from him and told him to keep it for a few weeks until I buy a guitar so that he could ship them together. He said sure, as he has done this before. No big deal. Then after a month or so (or even more since ebay protection had ended at that point) he simply blocked me from messaging him when I had asked him to ship the hardcase.

[@Dan_dmandtm]

Good to know, thanks for sharing.

[@NiceLittleLeprechaun]

Hey Trogly, I think that MM is real cause i've seen some repair jobs from a headstock break where the headstock is flattened out due to the tech/luthier has removed enough wood(for a better marriage between the wood and glue) so it's not impossible.. tho i wonder what it would do for the string tension and intonation...

[@stevegallagher4082]

Can you help me get a guitar. I’m looking for an American ultra tele. How do I go about this process.

[@RadioMartyT1B]

AliExpress. It's quite simple, actually.

[@idiosyncraticmushroom3030]

the melody maker looks like it might have had banjo tuners

[@An2oine]

Youre not paying too much if you want it and can afford it.

[@aeroshack]

How did the LP pictured laying on ROCKS not make you want to rip your face off. Hey check out my beautiful Les Paul, lovingly presented in this freshly dug quarry.

[@birdsaresinners3373]

Cool video, having finished it but it's good right now

[@Metalcop5150]

Mecum is well known for their 'shill' bidders. Not in the traditional sense, of planted bidders used to drive up the price though. They have a lot of cars (and guitars) that get bought up at one of their auctions, and then an inordinate amount of the exact same cars are miraculously for sale at another one of their auctions!? I would bet that the 'buyers' aren't paying fees to Mecum, until it sells for what they want to get, no matter how many auctions it takes!! Buyer beware...

[@doggin6]

You should start reviewing basses!

[@vincenzocolantonio3284]

I really like guitar hunting videos!

[@lesthegreat]

Those speakers would look good in Iguana Burst

[@craigusselman546]

the skull guitar looks like a good player though.

[@benachurch]

I love these shopping episodes!! Keep them coming!! 🤙🏻

[@brianglade848]

We are Troglydites

[@ransombaggins9301]

Love these hunts.

[@alextehyoshi5504]

TROGLYYYYY PLEASEE DO RICKENBACKERS ALL THE AUCTIONS ON EM THIS EPISODE HAVE ME DYING TO SEE YOU REVIEW ANOTHER ONE!

[@nicirvin1994]

I wish I liked this guy more.. He really knows his stuff.. But when he stats policing what others should or shouldn't do.. That's not right..

[@kevinfarrin4728]

You should try to find a birdland the nuge!!!!!!!!!