The Famous Guitar That Nearly Got Me on Pawn Stars | The Goodbye Story

[@Trog]

My journey with Steve Howe's TLP came to an end today... I thought I would share this video and its story + additional stories that I made with it. I refilmed a "review + demo" style video as well that I will post in the future. 💰New to Reverb? Get $10 on Me ➡️ reverb.grsm.io/earn10 ❓Private Help Sessions ➡️ troglysguitarshow.com/help-appraisals If you've always wanted a Trogly's Shirt - use code "STAYSAFE" for 10% off until April 1st! teespring.com/shop/basic-logo-4245?aid=marketplace&tsmac=marketplace&tsmic=error&pid=2&cid=2397 🐕 Episode Guide: 0:44 - How I Got It Story 5:10 - Pawn Stars 6:15 - Why I Liked Owning It 7:39 - How to Ship a 30k Guitar 13:34 - Boxing #2

[@garrettwoodward7316]

Hey trogly theres a guitar museum in Chattanooga called songbirds,its amazing,i can't describe the stuff there,some of the stuff there( Hendrixs guitar,some of the only first fenders and Gibsons,the first black gibson,first telecaster with a certain finish,theres a fender prototype there with a foam pick guard with the pickups below it,first Gibson explorers and flying v,and so much more and its amazing and after this i recommend to get a tour there) also it would be cool to see a 7 string Gibson sg if you wanted to check that out

[@triplesevensix291]

I bought a famous rock n roll guitar once from Gary from the band The Snots. It cost me £2. I sold it on for £22. Result! Ha! ;) I would have kept it but it was covered in snot! Punks! So what was your profit margin then Trog? Spill the beans man...lol.

[@e.overbay7949]

TROGLY NOOOOOO!!! Well at least it spent some time in my state i guess.

[@triplesevensix291]

Austin you must shit money by this point? All power to you though Trog. Well done lad. Godspeed. ;) Godbless you & your girl & the kids in these crazy times. Stay safe guys.

[@ratatouille420pm4]

This is the story of how you nearly became a pawnstar ;)

[@coleknight5335]

I'm totally behind a Trogly's player museum I'd book a tour immediately!

[@joebroomhead]

A boutique/museum and store would be a neat destination.

[@MrJermeyp]

TRogly almost rivals Joe Bonamassa's collection... Except for the fact Joe B owns literally every guitar ever made from the dawn of electrics in every color 😂😂

[@gunkanjima3408]

I live an hour away from him so I’d make the trip. Why not?

[@segnoggin]

Too many Les Paul’s

[@mattryan6886]

I’m a drummer and I would book a tour of that museum!!!!! I throughly enjoy this channel for all the beautiful guitar demo and reviews. I’ve learned a great deal about vintage and new guitars, it’s a wonderful thing

[@Scrimbus_McBimbus]

It’s going to be so weird scrolling through your inventory and not seeing this guitar

[@pearsecobb6168]

'Ah, so you're in a progressive rock band? What is it's name?" Steve Howe: Yes

[@pearsecobb6168]

@@kjl3080 Thats the joke

[@kg-bk6gi]

Pls someone stop dis meme

[@Stevenotfamous]

lol

[@Atom-56]

It was the same, when people at work asked me, who are you going to playing tonight, I’d say Yes and they’d say….no, what band are you going to see……

[@Atom-56]

I loved the sound and the ambiance, that this guitar gave to Steve’s music during the latter years of the 70s. I was surprised, when I heard he had sold it.

[@skytheguy0438]

I actually met Steve during the 2019 tour and he was a really nice guy. I got an album signed by him and got my poster signed as well. That man can play a guitar even at his older age, I remember him coming on stage with an acoustic and just the magic that it was. It's awesome you had a chance to own such an amazing piece of history.

[@1999zrx1100]

You’re so lucky, I’ve tried to get an album signed by artist who don’t have a 10th of his talent and they just blow you off that they are all that. When that happens I loose interest and don’t buy another thing by them. I did meet Neil Young in the 80’s, he was amazingly kind, just an average guy. I would like to think most are great people. 😎

[@terrypussypower]

@@1999zrx1100 I think a lot of that is down to when you meet someone…they could’ve had a bad day that day, just like everyone does at one point or another…and you just happen to catch them at a bad time.

[@flekkzo]

I generally don’t care for the super fancy guitars, but this one genuinely looks really nice in so many ways.

[@MrEric622]

Saddest Trogly's ever...

[@noesretkhan3385]

Agree.

[@Wilco1972]

It's not sad... Austin has a big fat wallet :)))

[@MusicTherapyLaz]

Truly...the saddest!

[@fisherdole196]

Yes

[@gunkanjima3408]

Philip Schlaepfer Sandpaper?

[@stevesassano5047]

Steve offered me his guitars back in the late 90s .He called me from a plane coming to NYC.I have. I have met him many times and have a photo of us holding my 54 Strat.He is a very humble guy and is incredible in person. He would play every year at the Long Island guitar show. Thanks Steve from Guitars Unlimited

[@younkinjames8571]

That's the most beautiful LP I've ever seen...

[@sirmadrigal6427]

Your daughter holding the guitar was one of the cutest and best things I’ve ever seen!

[@steveeckert8396]

He must have a beautiful wife because that little girl is adorable.

[@ScratchdHelp]

@@steveeckert8396 dude what

[@michaelmoore7975]

"Trogly came to the Fed-Ex With a teardrop in his eye, The Paul said, "Don't cry Austin, just smile and wave goodbye." *DOncHA Knoowww ........*

[@karliebellatrixyoung6359]

Art Handler here, the bubbles should always face away from the thing you want to protect, the bubbles can leave impressions in the finish.

[@alabamahebrew]

@Ios5513 Did you really find that necessary?

[@chriscoleman6358]

One in every crowd

[@nicholasmanupella3475]

ITS THE TRUTH

[@trillrifaxegrindor4411]

oh no,we better tell him.its the first time he sold a guitar so he better learn right? fucking weiner handler

[@Dampzombieslayer]

Ios5513 LOL

[@jjdillon2007]

Austin, you said "international". Did Steve Howe buy it back?

[@ziggylayneable]

it would be awesome to see Steve on stage with it again.

[@mallorga1965]

@@ziggylayneable Yes! When you listen to Double Rondo from The Steve Howe Album, you realize how sweet it sounds in his hands.

[@mikebrown3662]

A lot of good memories, I'm gonna miss that guitar in your reverb feed

[@longguitarlad4222]

I would love to visit a Trogly's Guitar Museum!

[@MrJam1001]

Sadly you would have to travel to Ohio.

[@Fire_Marshall_Bill]

Check out songbirds in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Born and raised here. I'm very proud of how incredible that museum has turned out and how the city has shown its support to them.

[@natesenft5376]

JAMoore lol holy shit I live in Ohio. Do you know where he is based

[@MrJam1001]

@@natesenft5376 his reverb page says Bryan Ohio.

[@richardreyes584]

I feel the hurt on parting with that Steve Howe Les Paul.

[@ziggylayneable]

I don't think I would have been able to part with it. but I'm one of those people who was what you would refer to as"a 70s prog-rock head". I have a "yes" tattoo.all I listen to basically is all different types of prog rock

[@simplygreg17ify]

Much love & respect Austin...that is so cool what you had to say about letting folks play this guitar & the museum dreams. We're like kindred spirits bro.

[@LMurphyMusic]

This was my favourite guitar you ever did. I loved this The Les Paul and the natural The Les Paul

[@setheinsteiner2980]

The museum idea is awesome! I would love to go to that.

[@Bob_at_OZDiggzguitars]

I'm sad about the Steve Howe TLP. That one was cool. 1 more "yes, please" vote for the Trogly's Guitar Museum!

[@mentalcog2187]

To me,.. that is the most fantastic guitar. Not because of the history but because of what it is. That is the epidemy of guitar craftmanship, artistic expression and passion simply as it sets there. Could never part with a piece of art of that caliber. Playing it would be a must and yes,.. showing it off would be a must. Again,.. not because of history or the fact it's a genuine Gibson Les Paul. Those things simply make it even more special. Beautiful Guitar. Just Wow!

[@BillStreetStudios]

Trogly: your guitar might be gone now but it will live forever in your fan's heart and yours, your youtube channel is a guitar museum that thousands of people visit everyday, thank you for showcasing these cool guitars for us, we as enthusiasts are grateful!

[@Stardust31b]

I remember the original video for this guitar...crazy it’s been two years!

[@mralgebro]

I love your humility in this video. Thanks for sharing!!

[@elymartinez9682]

That guitar was one of a kind like its original owner! Unbelieveable!

[@fugamantew]

7:37 -that's the money shot right there. What a fabulous piece Trogz. I remember watching your first video and be aghast at the appointments and flame on this monster-beauty. I always knew you were going to suffer parting ways with it if this day were to come, and here we are! Thank you for sharing that first review, this parting video, and the upcoming "proper" review and demo-to be honest with you I want to watch you playing this baby now with your honed in chops! Congrats on the sell, condolences on the loss 😅

[@robertjohnson1681]

Anybody else have a heart attack when Trog put the guitar on that stand on top of that table???

[@sharko3211]

Robert Johnson I would’ve but if I were to trust anyone with a guitar I’d prolly pick this guy over my local guitar store

[@kcb9455]

Nope, if it fell I’d still be fine.

[@datnotme9921]

Wow that so gorgeous. The gold shimmers in the light, the red looks great. I can appreciate real quality. My cousin works for Gibson Custom shop. I've helped him get employment at a paint shop with me years prior. 19 years later, He took on employment with Gibson. He loves it, sent me some pics too. I enjoy them. Thx for sharing. Sic guitar!

[@Ace-ts6hb]

That is so sweet. Possibly the nicest lp I’ve ever seen. Sad episode. Can’t wait to see what you buy next

[@glencooper1091]

Great videos! Glad I found your channel, You remind me of a kind and wealthy Mister Rogers for guitars!

[@bazzer124]

I was an Army brat so we moved every couple of years when my dad got reassigned. As a kid, the toughest thing was leaving friends behind. That's what you looked like you were going through, Trogly. Cheers....

[@YTOxygenLess]

I actually was one of the people who watched the early video haha. I cant beleive it's that far back. I still feel like it was yesterday I started watching. It's so cool that you've been growing more and more lately. Makes me happy cry man ;)

[@88pynogrl]

Your daughter’s an absolute doll! Future guitar goddess!?👍👍 Love your guitar museum idea!

[@tosh-jakefinnigan1356]

The shot of your daughter and the guitar made my heart melt my dude.

[@aaronmattis]

Freaks me out to see the guitar stand on the corner of the table like that.

[@s.prestonsurch5998]

Right?! Making my palms sweat over here.

[@ashleyjohansson230]

especially one of those non headstock holding stands thats notorious to falling guitars.

[@whitepepper8365]

Damn...dude, I almost cried. I know what you were going through when you packed it up.😥

[@bipbipletucha]

Trogly please keep up the good work man! You're amazing

[@sgtmac62]

$30k guitar on a $100 stand. Trog, you got HUGE cajones my friend! LOLZ.

[@LMurphyMusic]

Love the museum idea Austin

[@sohosteveuk]

Ouch! I know that feeling of all packaged up and then realise that an important manual or footswich is still outside! Cheers for the content dude 😎

[@Strat-o-caster]

Steve Howe is one of my favorite guitarists of all time, he is great!

[@jerrystephenson1172]

I love this axe! It's the most beautiful LP ever + a HOF owner...just WOW!!

[@joker71172]

I just said goodbye to my dream Custom. 😪

[@dooden01]

Hey Trolgy, you probably wont read this but your youtube channel is one of my 3 favourites, i really appreciate your content and you seem like a genuine bloke too, please keep doing what youre doing.

[@tramlad2]

madness to sell this, i'm a huge Yes and Steve Howe fan, that guitar is a keeper, someone is getting a piece of history, so sad it is being sold , Will you live to regret this? Great video, you really know your stuff

[@Rick-uu5yo]

Sad day indeed Austin. You may recall that I played this guitar in 1978 or 1979; it was on tour in the UK as part of the "MUSEX" musical equipment exhibition roadshow. I understand that Howe used it on some of the Tormato album and Gibson borrowed for the exhibition tour it for its showcase value. I was 16 or 17 at the time; my friend Max (bass) and I attended the show, filling our plastic bags with leaflets, stickers and cheap freebies and checking out exotic equipment that was way beyond our reach. Following the demonstration of The Les Paul, there was a large crowd of guys just standing in awe; I had nothing to lose and asked the presenter if I could play it. He gave me the thing without a blink. Max grabbed a late 70's era Gibson bass and we performed our best interpretation of Xanadu by Rush following which there was a mad rush by everyone else to play the thing. Good memories. I am sure you will miss this guitar a lot. I wish I could have bought it.

[@alexdz171]

You are the best brother , love your videos

[@garyjones783]

This was one of your best posts. I know exactly how you feel and many other musicians do too when selling a guitar that you really didn’t want to sell. I have at least 20 stories or more of the same scenario. It’s next to loosing a close and dear family member to a real musician. Ooh the silent pain we musicians go through that nobody else would give a second thought to. Cheers 🍻

[@r09d98]

"I like owning this instrument because it's a great conversation starter" - holds a $30K guitar

[@liamhagerty4249]

Man what a awesome vid love the guitar and love the love you showed it in this vid. Rock history has been in your hands a thing a that anyone who appreciates music could only dream of keep up the great vids and keep rocking 🤘🤘

[@elikjazdzewski7710]

Yep that’s gotta be hard to see it go. But hey, more people will get to experience it’s beauty hopefully!

[@MichaelVician]

Beautiful Les Paul. I could hear the sadness in your voice.

[@mark-dietz]

Man! You must trust yourself a lot to set that guitar on a stand with a leg 2 inches from the edge of the table!

[@grindhouseglitch]

That triggered me as well, haha.

[@ziggylayneable]

my OCD kicked in as well....

[@PastelComGini]

I was nervous. When he accidentally bumped the case lid I thought "that's it, catastrophic sequence of events". But fortunately, his house has no invisible destruction goblins.

[@boo9142]

Yep, me too ... he nearly ended up on Fail Army’s ‘Expensive Fails’ there

[@mark-dietz]

@Wise Guy Was he as good looking as me?

[@zacharyfabiano714]

This is one of my fav KZbin channels and it really helps relive my anxiety that I have been having

[@blimeylimey13]

Makes me nervous to see the guitar on a low stand on the edge of the table.

[@s2seltaeb]

blimeylimey13 he should bolt a string swing holder right into a stud above that table.

[@garylinch3083]

Me to. It kinda made my stomach churn as soon as he did that!!

[@readrepairs]

Love your videos. I'm a conservator by profession. Bubble wrap in direct contact with a surface like that can cause irreversible change/damage. Wrap the instrument in acid-free tissue then bubble wrap if you want so no plastic in contact. Also (sorry to rage), the switch tip... put it in a zip bag and write on where it is from with the serial number of the guitar. So easy for removed components to become disassociated. If you want to 'improve' packing, it would make sense to contact a conservator (American institute of conservation?). That bubble wrap may be there for decades. Thanks for all your friendly content.

[@anti-ethniccleansing465]

I hope he read your post!

[@CalmedByNature]

Would love to know how you pay for all these guitars.

[@qwertpoiuy430]

It’s his business

[@nrthrn_dcy]

He buys them, probably sets em up if they need it (though hes repeatedly said hes not a luthier and "doesnt know any" 🙄😒) and then sells them on his Reverb shop with probably something like a 20% resale. Basically a prime example of spending money to make money

[@pocketman5510]

He buys and sells them, he doesn't keep them

[@whytouyou751]

@@nrthrn_dcy is that a bad thing

[@nrthrn_dcy]

@@whytouyou751 nope! That's a pretty good business model. Its a bit of a niche market but if you're as well known as Trogly, then it should be fine

[@kelvinburigo2430]

The moment you said it would be the last time you would see this guitar, and the sad music went on... bro, I felt that...

[@azt3ca]

Wow, you’re brave. If that guitar sits in customs for one month (which is quite usual in normal situations when shipping overseas) I’m not that sure the bubble wrap won’t start reacting with the finish.

[@anti-ethniccleansing465]

Why not just use paper? Would paper react at all with the finish?

[@giovannicerva5522]

Oh no, not the Steve Howe guitar! Oh man, I hope you don’t come to regret that one. What a beauty. Thanks Trogs!

[@rogerweiland6384]

There's no way in hell I would ever let go of that guitar, even without it's history.

[@kwoods1960]

Austin, tip to save on shipping tape and it actually works better! I swirl Titebond glue (plain old Elmer's works too) on the box end flaps then use less than half the tape as usual to seal it closed. The glue sets really fast & actually secures the box better than tape only. I've been doing this for years, never had a failure and saved a ton on tape.

[@bipbipletucha]

The Songbirds guitar museum has a similar vision to yours

[@baileywatts1304]

Trogly, if I ever visited you I would be so much more stoked to play your Kazuyoshi Saito guitar. If i had the cash I'd have to make it mine. I probably watch that video a couple times a month. Such beauty and elegance.

[@vernonhoover1387]

One of the nicest customs ever!!!

[@philmanson2991]

Steve's been my fave guitarist, regardless of genre, for nearly 50 years!

[@mongonius]

Another cool vid. Thanks.

[@timcarter1164]

Wow. Didn't know you owned that guitar, honestly hadn't seen the other video. Beautiful piece of art. And I can see how hard it is to Let It Go. Incredible story. Thank you for sharing.

[@jaedengarcia8249]

I was thinking about getting a guitar and I was going to ask what you thought about making a huge comprehensive comparison of les paul custom v standard v modern v classic v studio v tribute v junior. Giving them ratings on sound quality and playability and such relative to eachother. Then you could go over prices for new and used and give the general value price for each as well as which model is the best overall value. Thought it would be really helpful to people new to this and wanting to buy and just good for that information to be out there from an expert like you.

[@trillrifaxegrindor4411]

far too much work,how bout you just watch videos then figure out what you can afford.if you can afford a standard or custom BUY IT

[@jaedengarcia8249]

@@trillrifaxegrindor4411 I just think it would be a good guide for anyone, I've seen his other videos but those arent comparisons those are reviews of single guitars, a massive all encompassing guide would be good for the community to have from him. He works alot, I know, but im going to keep asking what he thinks about making it because it would be a good info video he could make to highlight all the general differences of each model aswell as comparing and contrasting them.

[@drvijil]

That Steve Howe Gibson is one of the most beautiful guitars I’ve seen on KZbin.

[@kuanchen6697]

let me get Jesse down here to check out the guitar🕵🏻‍♀️

[@geeveeme]

Great episode sir...you packed that guitar like it was one of your kids off to college ..lol , some how i think you'll be seeing this guitar again .

[@juneau.bandca]

Trogly’s guitar show is dope

[@tempestfury8324]

That is such a beautiful guitar! The fretboard and binding really works with that wine red color and gold hardware. Great video, thank you! Sorry for your loss but it's good for guitars to get around. Helpful packing tips too!

[@bonebag5069]

I know you're just being extra careful, but as a retired shipping driver, (20+years) I can tell you, when you people pack a cardboard box extra tight like that, it's easy to just chuck it in the corner of my truck, and keep packing stuff in up against it,(or using it as a big box to prop up other boxes because it's sturdy) then moving it back and forth a hundred times during my route, PACK SOMETHING THAT SPECIAL IN A WOODEN CRATE !!!! (a small coffin labeled "max's last ride" or something like that) guaranteed a safe ride after that. great video!!! keep up the hard work !

[@injuredtabletennisplayer1474]

Wow. Saw yes 1st on the union tour and brought my daughter to her 1st concert when she was a child in Va beach. Steve played that night 20 feet from me. 2nd favorite guitar player.

[@mordokch]

I always wanted to make an offer on this guitar - I already have one of his es175's, but the import duty alone to the UK would have been more than a custom shop r9 ! (probably more than 2 of 'em !!!) Honestly I think selling the shows/channels mascot might not be such a good idea though man - the place already feels different - kinda empty. Can you tell us what country it went to ?

[@quetzal996]

Glad you did a refresher. Saw the Steve Howe in your Reverb listing but never bothered to watch the old video. Definitely nice to see a close up before you parted ways with it. Excited to see the new high end guitar you have coming in.

[@johnhenfrey5936]

When packing your guitars, I am surprised that you don’t use Fragile stickers, it does make a difference, after 50 years delivering parcels I should know.

[@ShinyRacer22]

He's got fragile tape

[@mishunny]

This 'The Les Paul' is the first guitar that comes to mind when I think on the channel, I remember watching the video of it when I first stumble with this channel. It sure feels weird knowing it won't be around anymore. I guess it's time for a "new chapter".

[@benchaggaresmusic]

Especially that Porsche, that's a $1M+ 918 Spyder lol

[@pedro_hmg]

I’m wondering where he’d put that case no the car… or if trogly just got his porsches confused

[@benchaggaresmusic]

@@pedro_hmg if it is the 918 he can just stick the case in the passenger seat, but it's most likely a 911 or some sort and they have pretty good space for storage

[@pedro_hmg]

@@benchaggaresmusic Yeah, but he mentions his trophy wife was there also (: idk

[@robertartese808]

That's amazing brother! I always loved Steve Howe. He is in my top 5 all-time greatest guitarists. He's a brilliant player. Im a giant YES fan. I lean toward the earlier albums. And up to Drama. Then I drifted....But Bravo! And good for you!

[@ΧΡΗΣΤΟΣΣΧΟΙΜΠΟΝ]

Well while he was packing the guitar it really looked like a funeral.

[@ClearAdventure]

Most often I think a Les Paul is cool, nothing amazing. But even without the history, this was beautiful. I just wanted to hold her. What a work of art!

[@waderutkowski7501]

Got the notification two minutes late

[@marmelaki]

8:23 The moment you put the guitar on that tiny stand on top of the desk I was like "please god, don't knock it over... please...."

[@joemellusi533]

Hey, Trogly! I have a question because I was wondering how certain people get “custom ordered guitars” from the custom shop or they did... Because it doesn’t seem to me like there’s any way to custom order any Gibson custom. Do certain famous people only get them or can a regular person get them too? Thanks, I hope you answer

[@Trog]

The keyword you're looking for is "Made to Measure" aka M2M kzbin.info/www/bejne/d4qxm6qAea2Bf80

[@joemellusi533]

The Trogly's Guitar Show Thanks Man! I always wanted to know that!😁

[@thehoursguide]

You're a legend Trogly, the care you take is awesome to see, and I learnt about packing a guitar!!

[@wyatthumphreys4046]

Imagine having the money to buy a 30,000 dollar guitar during a pandemic

[@PastelComGini]

Why "during a pandemic"? In reality, you get the best deals during hard times. I guess the buyer is not a salary man.

[@marktoken6052]

I'm sure they had the dough prior to the pandemonium err pandemic.

[@johanndaart7326]

Some people have their capital invested in the right things, not in money that looses value during crisis. So they can move it and buy stuff cheaper when everybody else struggles.

[@AlphaKingImmortal]

If you check on reverb, there's been a lot of pricey stuffs that just sold

[@lsmith4597]

Imagine having it any time lol

[@malcolmhardwick4258]

Your a brave man Austin forletting that one go !

[@TorzJohnson]

8:27 putting that guitar on that flimsy stand 1" away from the edge of the table... yikes

[@hammies.]

it's ok, the garbage can is right beside it

[@Jackmc2112]

Yes and Asia mean a lot to me. I was 15 when “Heat of the Moment” came out

[@stevemeese9799]

I was 15 too!

[@Bedroomrips]

I went to the shop and met chumlee and got his autograph

[@jopestv1063]

before or after he got busted?

[@mikehamelin7520]

that thing looks amazing. I love the natural wood knobs and covers

[@wormpheus24]

Is it bad that I’m crying

[@XGCSoulEater]

Not at all, I get it. It was a rather emotionally heavy experience...and Austin definitely did well at conveying that. I'm sure a good majority felt something very similar; it hit me like a ton of bricks, hearing those latches close...

[@kg-bk6gi]

He said he just loved Sharing guitar with everyone, and that's ADORABLE. Immediately subscribing.

[@ziggylayneable]

8:23..."the worst sound ever made on that guitar"

[@claysmell]

Probably the sweetest LP I've ever seen. Really like the pickup rings for some reason.

[@thetoneknob4493]

guitars behind glass that no one touches...lame! guitars are meant to be played! to many tone monsters rot away in captivity wen their are players that would make art with them! to many good players have to settle for reissues! its just not my thing!

[@chrisratcliffe5860]

Man that guitar is absolutely beautiful. Kind of understated at first glance as well