My BIGGEST Unboxing Yet! | Gibson's ENTIRE 2023 "Custom Color" Les Paul Standard Series Vlog

[@Trog]

I hope you enjoyed seeing all the new colors! My creative photoshoot left some mild dings on the guitars so I've marked them down to sell FAST 🟢For Sale on My Website: www.troglysguitarshow.com 🔴Reverb: reverb.com/shop/troglys?_aid=growsumo&gs_partner=Trogly 🐕 Private Help Sessions: troglysguitarshow.com/help-appraisals/

[@AGuitarNinja]

If you have any star shaped guitars for a hundred bucks I’ll buy it, I’m just too poor for these used car priced guitars

[@Sh30001]

Mad Respect.

[@rooster4906]

👍👏👏👏👍 Goldtop ?!?!

[@thejakefromstatefarm6768]

I liked the orange and i also liked the white one but those are the only ones ive seen till this.

[@kentfranklin736]

Loved you "oxblood burst" idea. Maybe we will be seeing one from the MOD shop

[@dbecker33]

Really wish Gibson would use discreet packaging 🤣 those boxes scream “Steal me”

[@Lcg503]

Good grief Trogley, are you trying to buy out Gibson????🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣♥️♥️♥️

[@Johnny_Doe]

Actually more important Gibson needs to ship their guitars in climate bags like Martin and some Taylor’s do. My Gibson Elvis Presley Dove shipped in the coldest month we had this year (Feb 2023) and had a lacquer check/crack right down the centre seam after opening the case….Even after waiting 24hrs.

[@rockinrob2004]

@@Johnny_Doe Yeah one would think they would want to preserve their builds & not have a return..damn dumb on their part.

[@stevenpipes1555]

I agree with you dbecker33. They should pack them in boxes that say Math Books!

[@zoomzoom3950]

@@Johnny_Doe Buy Gibson guitars, get Gibson results. Does it stay in tune, or did it need surgery for that?

[@pauldavis6356]

I can't believe you went thru 24 guitars in 27 minutes ! Well done. In my opinion they're all beautiful.

[@jimmy_800rife8]

Your UPS guy must hate you 😮

[@Trog]

Quite the opposite really. I helped him bring these from the truck into the house haha

[@deputyrock3489]

Dropping $70k for a single video is a flex, even if you have every intention of selling them all. I'd love to see a video on how you handle the financials of your business.

[@eyemduckk]

to me..the white ones look washed out and cheap...maybe black plastics instead of the off white????

[@ERiCtheBuLL]

This is the kinda stuff that makes me watch your content every single day. No one is this dedicated and this in depth.

[@jp2246]

No kidding

[@keechada]

This is not dedication. This is business. He definitely wants to resell it and get profit. Simply uses his chanel like a trampoline.

[@ERiCtheBuLL]

@@keechada then in your context, he's dedicated to his business.

[@Superman-pn1rx]

@@keechadayep I thought it. I enjoyed the channel content. That give you a good exhibition of the product, but for reviews I better go with musicians.

[@VincentBrick]

The white reminds me of a Fender mint green pickguard. That oxblood will look killer with play wear taking some finish off the arm area exposing the flame.

[@russellzauner]

On any other channel this would be clickbaity but this is one of the few that literally NEVER clickbaits (unless it's for comedic effects). That's cool to finally have reached the level where you can put an order like this together and actually get them all. Even a lot of dealers would have trouble with it, I think, because it's not "whatever we send you" it's "what you're requesting". Good job building up the channel and thanks for a cool video!

[@Normal_knees05]

I love glossy finishes on carved top guitars. It reminds me of a classic car.

[@_benjimouse_]

I love the natural back and sides, when PRS did it and when Gibson does. There's something aesthetically with the combination of the highlight colour, and the natural looking wood which really does it for me.

[@Stev0BabaGhanoush]

That Sparkling Burgundy is unbelievable. Wow, what a finish!

[@martin-1965]

Yep loved that one too and would definitely want to buy one some day. What also hit me was - sigh- some of the QA issues again. Only minor things but Gibson is supposed to be the greatest guitar maker in the world (and charges prices to match) so they really shouldn;t be shipping guitars with any issues however minor. Just a little gripe there but if I had that Sparkling Burgundy I wouldn't mind as few cosmetic flaws 😎

[@sixslinger9951]

they still look better than the stock photos. even the solid colors come to life on your video. this is cool as hell! just started watching

[@BobbyStanley]

Gibson’s stock photos never seem to do the guitars justice imo

[@markusferguson2985]

Cool vid. That artistic circular shot with all the guitars was especially creative and awesome. Nice. Thanks

[@allstarvb]

Trogly is a real one for doing this for all of us - very very cool to see all of these finishes

[@TheOtteroo]

That 60s, blueberry burst unbelievable.❤

[@anthonyc1883]

What an episode! Sparkling Burgundy in gloss looks stunning. I love Rick Beato but his signature in faded/satin/whatever Sparkling Burgundy, with the open-pore wood grain, looks like a little kid brush painted it by comparison. Thanks, Trog!

[@havocharmony9661]

Trogly is a beast. Historic record indeed. When I was 14 I bought a Gibson explorer from my local store for around $800. It was a E90 dbl. For 2 decades, I had no idea what I even had. When I really wanted to know what kind of guitar I had, I called Gibson. Was not able to get any info. The only info I could find was Trogly's review. So I feel his amazing documentation on this model priceless. Have been a fan and sub ever since. Love your channel Trogly!

[@nickphillips1721]

You said it............................absolutely "Beast mode".

[@havocharmony9661]

@@nickphillips1721 Gibson should be giving this guy all the free guitars he needs. If I wasn't literally homeless ATM with sole custody of a 5 year old with autism, I would want a Trogly guitar just because Trogly inspected the instrument personally and you know exactly what you are getting.

[@R3TR0R4V3]

Wow, it's pretty damn bad when Gibson can't give you any info whatsoever on a guitar _they_ made! LOL.

[@havocharmony9661]

@WizardsWithMachinery IKR. best they could do was direct me to the serial number lookup page that describes how to read your serial number. Trogly on the other hand, had a wealth of info on this model. It was made when Gibson was going through transitions and didn't know how to compete with other manufacturers during the metal/shredder Era. I still have this guitar, and even during a hardship, I will never part with it.

[@EthanPlaysGuitar14]

That’s a lot of guitars

[@morganghetti]

Amazing how Indonesian factories can produce perfectly finished guitars for under 1k and Gibson can't for 3k.

[@silvernuggets1285]

The second blueberry burst is fantastic. Also love the first fuchsia.

[@ericmain9872]

My wife would be PISSED

[@mrdeer5585]

I just want to say a big thanks for the daily uploads. It is really entertaining. I hope you keep them coming for a long time. Wish the best

[@lbguitar]

Those colours are great but I can't believe people just let Gibson get away with that absolutely horrendous detailing around the binding and nut. Thats worse than China import.

[@d-mack7053]

@TROGLY.......... Two things . 1. WOW!!!!!!!!! $69,000? 2. Nice circular display at the end.

[@Jenisonc]

Damn. That ox blood was a letdown for me, but I loved pretty much every other one. I agree with the burst idea! And I'm a strat guy :D I still appreciate the beauty of a Paul, though.

[@jonathanhudak2059]

Nice

[@wrcz]

Hey, thanks - Paul

[@jamalabdul2009]

No love for the southpaws??? Come on Gibson!!!!

[@ICantStopMakingNoise]

Seconding your idea for an oxblood burst. It would be neat to install rim-lighting in the binding to illuminate the top and let people see those red tones.

[@rondogbuzzell4632]

How are these any different than the models they put out back as far as 2017 in the same colors? I saw "new custom color series" and was intrigued by the bluneberry burst.. Looking up videos in YT led me to mostly 2017-2019 models when searching specifically for that color in the 60's standard model.... What gives gibson?

[@paul912scott]

This is a ridiculous video in a great way! Thanks for answering questions we didn’t realize we had yet! keep up the great work

[@jeremiahlyleseditor437]

That Oxblood paint job might only be visible when performing onstage with bright concert lighting. Maybe that's what they were attempting.

[@Flight_Pattern]

I like the cream plastics on the white top.

[@rudiyantohalim736]

I prefer the Blueberry to have teardrop shape burst than that rim burst.

[@theghosttourmusic7156]

‘Did I do this as a flex? No, I spent $70k on these.’ Love ya Trog

[@daveduffy2823]

I don’t get why Gibson doesn’t emphasize QC. That is an area that can differentiate them from their competitors. It’s like they don’t give a shit. That is disrespect for their buyers.

[@MarkTurner-vs7uc]

Quality control us still pretty bad. For what they cost, they should be better.

[@stuartmiller7419]

Imagine if there was no such thing as marketing and all you needed was to play one well-set up guitar, well.

[@musicisfree91]

My biggest disappointment with the new colors is no wine red Les Paul Standard. I would have bought one.

[@paulmcdonald1258]

14 of the 24 guitars have some type of blemishe. I've constantly complained about Gibson's so-called "quality control." I've been burned more than once. That's why I buy guitars from Sweetwater. The only problem is that they use FedEx. When a signature is required for delivery, multiple times I've had FedEx drivers claimed to have tried to deliver, that I wasn't home. A complete lie. I was home. It's a habit with FedEx in my area.

[@watchtheskies]

60s Pelham Blue is my favorite

[@zurnie]

Trogs, dude... How are you still married!?

[@lafemmeparallel]

Cuz he makes money from his vids, and sells the guitars afterwards

[@blaine453]

They look beautiful, but can't get over finish and binding errors in a $3,000 guitar

[@daveyboy8907]

Natural backs cost more to do than painted.I would much rather always have a natural back..Companies use painted back to hide multiple pieces of wood glued together.

[@Trog]

Shows less scratches too!

[@daveyboy8907]

@@Trog yep I love natural backs.

[@alexh3153]

I’m so envious of the career you’ve built for yourself. Awesome to watch your channel grow over the years

[@kremepye3613]

I'd say proud before envious! I love it when the good guys win

[@tinystar3010]

The natural backs look so great! It gives these a fancier look. I know people say it's cost savings, but it's really not. It's more work masking off the entire body except the top than to just spray the entire guitar one color. And they still have to spray the entire body in clearcoat too. Yes minor savings in finish cost, but countered by more cost in labor to paint it. Also, I'm disappointed in both blueberry guitars you got. Neither have enough purple in them to get that nice color transition. Great guide though for choosing what to get. Sold me on 60s versions and a few of the colors.

[@StreetPreacherr]

Yeah, I have a mid 90s Ebony Standard that's solid black and always get jealous when I see the natural back versions... I actually think the natural back works best on Gold Tops, but it appears they're not offering any Gold Top Standards this year?

[@tinystar3010]

I'm not sure really. I stopped following what comes out. If anything special does Austin usually shows it. But I agree natural back gold tops are gorgeous

[@bucknasty69]

@@StreetPreacherrGold tops are an option on the 50s standards.

[@BryanClark-gk6ie]

For what Gibson chargers for their LP' you'd think they'd come with a better fitting case.

[@PeP3DJ]

Man can you give away just one for someone of south america that only can dream with have a Gibson Guitar, it's impossible for us to get one of this guitars.

[@Guitarchie]

at least most of the backs arw natural so if you dont like the natural on the amber burst it shouldnt be too difficult to paint or refinish over

[@dirtydanthesecretsauceman8519]

Those burgundy mist ones just blew me away! Absolutely one of the most beautiful Les Paul’s I’ve ever seen

[@kentfranklin736]

That would be pretty sweet if Gibson made a burgundy mist Les Paul

[@dirtydanthesecretsauceman8519]

@@kentfranklin736 I’ll admit, the name doesn’t really make much sense for a deep, saturated red color. Doesn’t make the guitar any less pretty though!

[@kentfranklin736]

@@dirtydanthesecretsauceman8519 nah it's just a simple mistake. The finish is called "sparkling burgundy". "Burgundy mist" metallic is a fender color... and also looks great on Cadillacs 🙂👍

[@Zundfolge]

Ya know, I've surfed Reverb with a glass (or 3) of whiskey and ended up ordering something I shouldn't have ... but dang Trogly ... you're now my spirit animal.

[@ernieb3626]

🤣

[@j.t.2722]

Cool. He will sell these for one a half times more than what he paid for them to all you supporters. He gonna make a big profit. 😂

[@Eric-sh2ok]

Oxblood was extremely disappointing

[@timothycormier3494]

The ox blood is my favorite. Like black but hiding a beautiful surprise

[@leviathan_is_me]

Ugh!!! The 60s Ocean Blue flame top is splotchy as HELL! You can see thru to the brown on it in some spots (maybe not in person as much) but that would be a return.

[@CCRider5312]

Gibson’s Quality Sure don’t match their prices!! Gibson has very poor quality control and for them charging $2500+ per guitar there shouldn’t be not one blemish on it ! I can understand that on a couple hundred dollar guitar but that’s unacceptable on a guitar that costs what they do. I ordered a brand New Gibson les Paul once and straight from the factory it came with a warped neck. So I went to USA made Stratocasters & Telecasters. I can buy the Regular USA run of the mill or Custom Shop and I haven’t gotten anything but Quality Guitars from Fender! I even brought a $600 Mexico made one from Guitar Center because it was an anniversary Strat Edition in the Special Metal flake Orange paint job and the quality was superb even for a Mexican made one. I think Gibson’s Way overrated way over priced & from the looks of the quality their factory employees is a bunch of drunks or dope heads . Fender and PRS Now that’s where the quality guitars are made. 😉

[@Somenite]

I understand what you're saying but Fender in general is making much more basic guitars. They are slab construction with a single type of wood, no binding, no block inlays and a poly finish. All the work they are doing can basically be done by CNC machining with little hand finishing. The LPs have a carved top with two types of wood and binding which require a lot of hand sanding and finishing. The Nitro finish is far more labor intensive than poly and takes time to apply coats. Fender is doing far less hand finishing work with their guitars and there are still plenty of issues. Watch some videos reviews of the American Vintage II's and there are plenty of guys pointing out QC issues and those run in the low 2K range. One of the issues I've seen shown in multiple videos is the neck pocket being too big or neck installed slightly crooked. That can be corrected on a bolt on neck so Fender isn't catching a lot of grief for it as opposed to a Gibson where if that ever happened the guitar would be scrap wood since it's set neck. I have more than one LP including older models and each one has at least one thing that would be considered a factory error such as a little overspray on the binding that should have been scrapped. However, they were all things I had to look for and nothing I ever noticed after the guitar had a few months of wear and tear on it. For me, those little character flaws are just part of owning a guitar with so much hand finishing much like understanding that if you own a strat you are likely going to get some finish cracks in the neck pocket eventually.

[@robval156]

Hey Trog, What color should I get being a lefty?

[@jakekology3016]

trog idk why but the way you express yourself is mad funny lmaoo you sure you dont work for disney?? hahaha

[@bradleyallenburns]

How do have 70k for guitars laying around

[@LegendFortySeven]

Bro donate me one😂😂 I’m playing with a 2006 Sunburst Epiphone Les Paul. It has a repaired neck and one pick up is held in by tape but I love her lol😂😂 I can send you a picture

[@yetimatzenightcat8702]

but please pull out the nails first, it doesn't look nice in the photo 😂

[@kkrsnn5632]

They could have gone for better colours...

[@rodennis418]

Love the general look on the Classic White but definitely needs some different plastics. Any color would pop off that background but for some reason they picked 'cream'? That was a miss IMO

[@littlesnaredrum2405]

10lbs is just crazy heavy 😢

[@austing1580]

Love the ox blood. Just because it's so different

[@TheSavagederek]

Fit and finish is still garbage . These are thousands , not a few hundred . Shocking QC .

[@bristol1312]

Agreed

[@flop2river471]

What does Trogley do for a living or is he living on a trust fund? Unreal buying 24 at a time...

[@yetimatzenightcat8702]

Quite sporty 😂

[@zigzagrz]

Very cool shot at the end. Frame that!

[@ihop4no14]

As far as collecting guitars go, I could only have one growing up and it was usually a cheap knock off. Around 2008, I started collecting. One issue I found was listening to other guitarists tell me what I "should" play. As a result, I've bought & sold at least FIVE Fender Stratocasters - I now know that I don't like strats. I bought an Epiphone gold top with P-90's that I absolutely hated. All told, I've bought over 40's guitars that I no longer own. Fortunately, there's a market on ebay & Reverb and I've rarely lost money on guitars. I get the experience of trying a guitar and if I like it, it stays. Otherwise, it gets sold. I tend to collect "unique" guitars, like a Caparison with the clock face fret markers, or a 1985 Kramer Baretta, or a Custom Les Paul with a Floyd Rose from the factory. To me, getting something that nobody else has is fun. They're usually not that expensive either.

[@mykemech]

4:41 to 4:51 There is simply no excuse for that.

[@jimwguitar3002]

Wow ! I love the way you setup the guitars at the end. I'd buy a picture of that!!

[@danrunnoft6642]

14 blems, out of 24 guitars. C'mon Gibson!

[@eggordonxd]

You should also bulk order the new Les Paul moderns lol

[@thehighadvisor5731]

If only they weighed closer to 8 lbs.

[@jimmyjames2022]

Wow you really outdid yourself with this massive purchase. Sweet Custom Colour LP series, and that's crazy amount of Les Paul natural backs, I love it! Now, how to choose between several really sweet solid and flame colors. Looking forward to Gibson doing this with SGs now!

[@andyderby150]

I agree with you on the cherry it should have the natural back, too much cherry 😏

[@ChristPuncher316]

Cool, hope you sell them at some dumb mark up. Your a big part of the guitar maket problem. Good work!

[@ChristPuncher316]

@@cataclysmicconverter I honestly can’t tell if your joking. I really hope you are.

[@ihop4no14]

With the rate of inflation today, guitars I bought 15 years ago for $400 are selling for $800 now. I'm not getting rich, but I'm not losing money either.

[@R3TR0R4V3]

Very nice. I love Gibson's and all.. Don't know what they're asking for these, but with all the "quality control" issues present in the finishes, I hope they were _steeply_ discounted!

[@rcyalater...2305]

Right! My $80 IYV has less QC issues and is quite beautiful imo. Cheap guitars still rock 🤘

[@celpabedn]

How many did Gibson let you take for this advertisement?

[@Trog]

This is not a Gibson sponsored episode. I bought all these

[@RustGL]

Oxblood is not correct it should be a little going to the darkest red direction.

[@adamp6401]

I bet none of these are available on left handed models 😢

[@brunoantony9257]

Trogly you are out of control in a good way

[@tt55k]

Only you buy guitars for the colors

[@green461]

Geez, some of those first ones QC issues rival my Chibsons.

[@erchamojosue8530]

I own a boutique Les Paul with that Ox Blood burst as you suggested and yes it is a beauty. On the darker areas the flames are almost non visible but it turns to a nice amber color in the center.

[@ReidGraves]

Have you posted a video of that guitar; it would be interesting to see it!

[@erchamojosue8530]

I have not posted any but I might do it next weekend. Thanks for the suggestion!@@ReidGraves

[@SS-gx7tg]

@@erchamojosue8530 Id love to see it too. I'm a huge oxblood fan (any kind of oxblood).. I really like the way it looks here with the natural back... the more I see it the more I fall in love with it. Oxblood burst would be even cooler though

[@philmazzie3674]

You're not going to sell these at retail price. I'm curious to see how much you mark each one up. Resellers are the lowest of the low.

[@Trog]

No, that’s because most of these are $500+ off on my website. Stop being negative for no reason

[@larrylacy5453]

That 50s blueberry burst is beautiful!

[@joermnyc]

Sparkling Burgundy has me wondering if there’s a gold undercoat like on Candy Apple Red. Edit, maybe instead of Oxblood, Emerald Burst like Epiphone used to have on the DC Pro, but maybe natural back or green back, not the black back.

[@PaulLGuitar007]

Loved seeing all the colors. I recently spent some time at Sweetwater seeing a few of these. I do have 1 question. Have you ever reviewed a Heritage H-150? I was pretty impressed with the guitar.

[@NewLifeWithGuitar]

I only started learning how to play guitar about a little over a month ago & I'm documenting my entire journey on here so watching this was super interesting to watch!

[@misternobody4786]

50s version of each looks better.

[@abaddonbolero9605]

Never understood Why Gibson doesn't send these out WITHOUT ATTACHING the p'guard? Make it they Buyer's Choice if they want it ON or NOT? I STILL WISH EVERY LP had a belly bevel. Or at Least make it an OPTION when ordering. Make them more comfy, PLUS LIGHTER by a smidge. Then Again, I still LOVE VOLUTES!!! And straight-pull headstocks.

[@adcharz7105]

The most amazing thing for me was NO BREAKS! Result! Epic vid Trog!

[@brianloy7856]

This guy has more money than sense…I say this for several reasons: 1) His unexplainable fetish for Norlin era Gibsons which, to most of us Gibson players, was the worst era of quality control in the history of the company 2) His unexplainable fetish for contemporary and new era USA models. Most of them are not worth anywhere close to their pricing - ask a real player. 3) His fascination for “display only” collectibles - never meant to be played. Why? What’s the purpose? Why have a guitar you can’t play. Well, if you’ve watched his demos you know the answer…it doesn’t make a real difference to him if it’s a fine playing and sounding axe because, quite frankly, he’s an “intermediate level” player - just a small notch above a beginner (albeit a moderately talented beginner). Some of his demos have made me cringe. 4) A “trog” is a cave dweller if memory serves me. I’m curious, in this mommy’s basement or your wife’s parent’s basement? If it’s your own, My apologies…however, the amount of Money spent unwisely (imho) is concerning. Are you truly operating a viable, profitable “buy/sell/trade” guitar business?…or is your guitar fetish subsidized by an inheritance or other financial support by an outside party? 5) This guy just comes across like he was born with a silver spoon imho I watch sometimes but most times I click on for 10 seconds and then off. To each his own - if you guys enjoy him- please watch. For me, it’s a “meh” moment and then I move on. If you enjoy him, then enjoy him. My opinion is only just that. Opinions are like a$$holes - everybody has one and they stink to everyone but their owner. 🤣🤪🤣

[@jcsolomon6470]

So Mistuh Trogly,R Like a Trust Fund PermanenT Kid,with,No End in Sight!Just keep it comin,Guitars!Any way Good 4 You!And Having Your Serious!Rock Candy Store!Take care,nah!Trog Dude!and the Troglydites!Jcsx

[@jasq99]

Thanks Trogly. You’re amazing. Thanks for doing what you doing!!!

[@scottmartin356]

Lol, that guitar circle at the end was awesome!

[@lafemmeparallel]

I dont see the invernesse green, green haha i see it blue😂

[@slartibartfast2452]

Man. For the amount gibson charges their QC is shotty, at best. I have a 2016 T that i lucked out on. But, my god, gibsons chinese competition is making gibson look like $%#@. I have some of their Chinese made competition, and i would put it up against gibson, any day. Do not buy a gibson new, unless you really enjoy being over charged harley Davidson style, for what is now nothing more than a lifestyle brand. If you do buy a gibson guitar. Make certain you also buy a gibson jacket and pants to wear when you play. That way people will know what yer all about. When it comes to USA made. Look, you can buy a 35-50 dollar buck knife that will likely arrive in hand flawless. If you can jot be 100% guaranteed to spend a few grand on an *electric string twanger* and have it arrive flawless. You might be a chump.

[@marmadukewinterbotham2599]

Yeah, the Sparkling Burgundy for me. Then the 60s Oxblood.

[@flrpitflrp1965]

I love the natural backs tons better than the red