Under the Bed 1950s Les Paul Found!

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[@jltrem]

I'm from 1952 also. I have a lot of neck problems, too.

[@isaiahmarquez9717]

I don’t know if we can get your neck re-angled, but we may be able to refret you. 😂

[@jcsk8]

Hahaha.

[@trevorclarkson6089]

And you probably do a lot of Fretting about your neck

[@1thess523]

😂😂

[@andypearce5537]

😂 same

[@schreds]

luv these kinds of stories ,, had painter on the job tell me yeah i got one of those Les Pauls my kids luv playing around with it , i was learning some music at lunch told him bring it to the job lets check it out maybe ill buy it how the conversation got started ,, brought it the next day original 57 gold top PAFs and case most beautiful green patina u ever saw ,, told me $1500 it was mine talk about the devil on my shoulder , took him to my friends guitar shop to confirm what i already new ,, if he wasn't raising 6 boys on his own working like mad dog 7 days a week ,, yeah i think he ended getting $70k for it and changing his families future , saw him way later and he gave ME $1500 just for being honest ,, i still have dreams about that one funny thing is about 6-8 months later out of the blue i ended up getting my Dads 62 strat back that had been stolen 4yrs earlier ,,

[@v12dot]

Karma came back to you for sure pal 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@GabeHelma]

Good man. That 70k for sure changed their lives!

[@edgardpedrosilvajunior6947]

You're a good man. The universe warded you back with the Fender. Congrats.

[@wckoek]

Its just wood with 6 strings on it. Really, I'll be just as happy playing a new one and being honest about.

[@Guilhermetmfranco]

Youre a good man.

[@PRANCERLIVES]

Man! Dude's got me lookin under all the beds, stairs, and barns!

[@alar7743]

But tomorrow he'll quietly put her back under Joe Bonomasa's bed.

[@Breakrite]

Same here. Found a 1952 Dust Bunny. Thinking of converting it to a 59..

[@Funkybassuk]

😂😂😂

[@user-nz2xy8vu9f]

😂😂😂😂 me too...even checking my own bed...just in case the tooth fairy needs some ammo...will keep enough teeth for the steak though...🤔

[@rafe2787]

I’ve got a 75 Ibanez Les Paul that was under a bed for 30 years!

[@Mechamaniac]

Is that Joe Bonamassa sneaking in your window in the background?

[@Joz1996]

😂

[@jeromewagschal9485]

Lol 😆😆😆

[@marissaawesome2422]

I just saw him .🍻😂😂😂

[@stevenhamilton5238]

I was thinking about him watching this too. #joebanamassa

[@MrDrop442]

Bro 😂😂😂😂

[@duanewelsh5611]

Please give the family our heartfelt thanks for sharing this wonderful instrument with us!

[@123pap]

I agree this one deserves to be left alone,a real piece of history

[@user-dh6bj2me5p]

I agree. The pedigree is more valuable in some cases.

[@beanmang3791]

Why so it can rot away with time? Rather it get played. I really don't understand the attitude of having such a beautiful sounding instrument and not playing it

[@DrVink86]

@@beanmang3791 hes saying left alone as in not altering it.

[@beanmang3791]

@robanicich2878 oh fair, yeah I agree with that i thought he meant as in to not be played. I hate when people do pickup swaps or change the original pieces that are in a condition as good as this

[@southboundsuarez9832]

@beanmang3791 Yeah well so much more that happens often I'd thst these older Lester's ate finding their way to opportunistic luithiers that use them as a base to fabricate a forgery of a 59. Some of the gold tops actually even have some fairly nice patterned maple flame on them, which is perfect fodder to refin and create some convincing '59 burst from the bones of manybof these earlier guitars. It's a shame that this lessens the amount of actual original debut guitars but likewise dilutes the 59 guitars out there. There is a story or rumour that purports that somewhere nobody had attempted to make a legit registry of certified 59 bursts and as far as anyone could ascertain from the Gibson order sheets and records that thru the end of 58 and to the end of 1960 a limited number of bursts were produced,,, let's just say for example it has been estimated at 1200 (just for example) however this online registry has had over 4000 bursts that have been registered as out there surviving and for all practical purposes fairly well initially identified. Somewhere since that time frame a whole lot more bursts started circulating!

[@SyntagmaStation]

Fascinating that the tone most of us are chasing was the very first one. Not sure it ever got better than a Gibson P90.

[@ChristophManuelJansen]

Come on guys, let‘s all throw in a dollar or two and get this kid this guitar! I‘d be in with a 10. Should be possible with 200.000+ followers?

[@AK-kj6ec]

I’m down!

[@To_protect_and_to_serve]

He might want it but doesn't need it. He has enough overpriced vintage axes, honestly.

[@easye9-21]

He already has a bunch of vintage amps and guitars that most of us would dream of owning.

[@cameronhersh6574]

This guitar sounds like shit to me compared to some his later vintage finds...sounds pretty am radio and treble is all I hear.

[@davewhite3193]

@@To_protect_and_to_serve🙄 yeah that's definitely up to us...

[@cheekycharliemonks3630]

Greetings from UK. as a 55 yr young guy, i found this absolutely fascinating!! Thank you for uploading and excellent guitar chops sir. 👍 Peace and love to all.

[@These_go_to_eleven_1959]

Considering how well made And sounding the reissues are now There is absolutely no reason to convert one of those! Keep them original!!!!🤘

[@TempoDrift1480]

It's an error. There's nothing wrong with swapping the bridge so you can play it. Not doing so would be like not fucking your wife so the next guy has something fresh and untampered with.

[@raoul_duke7253]

That middle position… holy tone Batman.

[@brianrobinson1259]

Nothing like an old P90 equipped Les Paul in the middle position! 🤘

[@Cambomj]

That middle position was silk!

[@scottmclennan6114]

You’ll be getting a call from Joe Bonamassa real soon.

[@jeffpierce3436]

Joe’s nickname should be: “Checkbook”! 😂

[@thekingsarehere]

The sound with the old Champ was IT. In tune and incredible.

[@6bender]

Yes. It literally sounded like an old record.

[@slylang]

There was something emotional there yeah !

[@markrichards3747]

Duane Allman used a Paul and a Champ during the Layla recording sessions. I agree, that's the tone!

[@thekingsarehere]

One can see why it was a package deal with the guitar and amp, the perfect combo. Can't wait till Matt gets the scratchy pots etc. fixed and working!

[@teleguy5699]

@@markrichards3747 I just got a Les Paul Junior and paired it up with my Champ. A little overdrive and reverb and I was channeling my inner Keef playing Midnight Rambler.

[@scottfreeman3748]

Sounds awesome for 70years old

[@billtaylor4897]

I'm 71 and still make'n noise. Sounds Great !

[@FlipDahlenburg]

I didn't think there were any more 'under the bed guitar my son went to Vietnam' stories left!!

[@joeywho534]

The checking with the green is spectacular.

[@Richard_Lush]

It’s beautiful. It’s a shame about the neck/headstock angle and the bridge but I’d just get those changed out/fixed to make it more playable. Love the P90s. Thanks for sharing that piece of Gibson history with us.

[@scottmcbutters6721]

I should have gotten a hold of you when I bought my 1975 Les Paul that was in a guys closet since 1980.

[@tommyabernathy9880]

That tone! Lonely blues hall, cold beer… My kingdom for a riff of my own.

[@oldguy5381]

Good and bad. Good you found it and got to play it, but have to say goodbye. Most will never see one in the wild. So lucky you find it play it and pass it along. Hope it’s forever home is a player. Enjoy your day young Mathew.

[@ivandee4011]

Sounds great! Standby for that call from Joe B!

[@saltpeter500]

That guy is already hoarding too much of the good stuff. Leave some for the rest of us.

[@dennislane100]

@@saltpeter500To be fair to Joe,he takes a load of guitars from his collection on tour with him.Seen him live twice,and his guitar tech spends almost as much time on the stage as he does! Changes his instrument many times during a two hour straight session. Oh,and just for the record,at the end of the gig,he has sweated right through the back of his shirt AND his suit, so he definitely works hard on that stage! Can’t blame the heat from the spotlight anymore,as they are all cool LED lights today.

[@akasgsvirgil9503]

In certain circles, that gitfiddle is worth a very pretty penny. Edit: The intonation of that guitar is quite good.

[@titichartay7216]

Sounded so mellow & beautiful through that old Fender - that guitar is a blues machine !

[@Tankie1969]

I have a 1953 Gold Top with original case, it was my wife’s father’s Les Paul. I tried to send a few photos but I wasn’t able to add them to my comment. Anyway, we enjoyed your clip.

[@fermisparadox01]

Nice vintage gold top. The amp is worth a fortune. Duane Allman and Clapton recorded the Layla album through those.

[@shilohpuppy5649]

What a joy! Dude is shredding a guitar 3 times his age and it sounds like a fine bourbon being poured in a glass and sipped slowly!!! Tasty licks dude!

[@CROWLOUD]

I dont care one bit about the value of that guitar. It is THAT! Sound man!!! Holy smokes!!!!!! Got me clinching my chest soul to the bone!!!!!🍖 Thanks so much for showing that history alive to us. Legand! ❤

[@Jimi_7-7-7]

Pls don’t forget, that this guy plays spectacular too! A cheap 200$ guitar would also sound amazing in his hands, if he WANTS to let it sound amazing !! But yes… I’m with you, this 52 LP is a dream!! Love it

[@nokuse]

The family's got to hit up Trogly's Guitar Show! He'll either buy it or know how to get the best price for it.

[@brandonkoch3852]

A guitar that expensive will almost positively go through a broker to get top dollar, sadly. Trogly couldn't afford this.

[@mentoneman]

sounded killer with the champ played delicately.

[@Hemifan4266]

I am a lefty...I can only dream about playing/finding something like that. That is absolutely the most beautiful guitar I have seen in years. Amazing...

[@davedorning3940]

I'm a lefty too, but thanking all that I learned to play right handed! I can feel your misery.....

[@guiart4728]

Real time capsule machine…even plays well! Dream come true! Unfortunately it will likely go in some vault. Hopefully it will be played or displayed in a museum. Love it!

[@laurasinclair8712]

A guitar time machine. The sound is rich and soulful. If it could talk it would sigh and give thanks that someone like you is playing it again after being stored away for over seventy years. Magical!

[@FlipDahlenburg]

The Lord commands to give that guitar to me!!

[@michaelvarney.]

Woah… a champ and a gold top.

[@lvrxplt397]

I had the pleasure of playing a 52 original LesPaul gold top. A man drove past our house and noticed a cardboard cutout guitar in my son's window. He stopped and asked my wife if anyone in the house plays. She told him that I do, and he invited her to listen to a cassette tape he had of he and his wife performing together, her on organ, him on that gold top. He asked if he could stop by to play some guitar with me! He said he was afraid to take the LesPaul out of the house, and surprised me when he came over, and from his trunk he pulls out nothing but... the case holding that Les Paul!! We went inside and he played one of my guitars and allowed me to play his gem! He was the original owner too! The guy was in his 80's and we had a great time. Sadly I never got to play with him or his Les Paul again after. I've got photos of me playing it still!

[@chevyguy5525]

I can tell someone’s been listening to Chris Stapleton’s Traveller album! Great stuff as always and here’s to hoping it finds a home where it gets played!

[@paulketchupwitheverything767]

I've seen plenty of photos of early LPs with the strings running under the bridge but this is the first time I think that I've heard one being played. Great to get the background story. Thanks.

[@jamescromer550]

Whoa, I about fainted when you pulled that out and I saw the tailpiece. Wow is all I can say. That thing is literally a rare piece of music history.

[@walterlacayo6503]

Matt, one more thing; I love your new album "Mirrors " . It took me back to days of late 60's and early 70's. Man keep showing your rock n roll soul, it's beautiful.

[@paulsadoff3661]

Props to you for not wanting to alter the guitar. I see altered Les Paul's at guitar shows and it makes me sad......

[@larryn2682]

It's not his to alter.

[@paulsadoff3661]

@@larryn2682 I don't think that he would have even if it was his - He's got too much respect for old instruments.

[@mp-kq3vc]

I love my 2013 double-gold '52 tribute. Heavy enough to leave a dent in your leg. And tone for miles. I'll never get to play an actual '52 I imagine, but I love the one I got!

[@mpipesdiscgolf]

love the stapleton homage in there. One of my favorites by him and shows off such a warm part of this guitar in that middle position

[@nigelwilson1361]

It sounds great. A great choice of workouts to demo its character. Thank you from another from 1952.

[@pyratoothNL]

Wonderful of the family to let you showcase this piece of history. Thank you!

[@MashaT22]

This guitar is a special one! Thanks to the family for letting us experience it by loaning it to Matthew to play on camera for us. The amp is also a beautiful and fun piece.

[@MickH60]

It's amazing just how pure those old amps sound....!! Those old P90's don't sound too bad either...😉

[@whitec59]

So cool that you just riff on these guitars! Love the Stapleton songs!

[@BikePractice]

Thanks for letting us enjoy this, awesome vid.

[@rique_.leal.]

Matthew, im 14 years old and when i say you’re an inspiration, i mean it. Great video as always man keep rocking

[@nuerha85]

Bless you, Matthew for all the love that you have for old gear and guitars! I admire your work, keep on going and rockin'! Greetings from Poland!

[@timedwards5600]

Thnx Matt for this wonderful instrument video.

[@kevinedgeman4259]

Sweet tones man. How very cool of the family to let you share with us this marvelous piece. Thank you and them for this little treasure. Peace Matthew.

[@OldBethelite]

It seems uncanny to ponder that Elvis was about 16 when this guitar was made; then it was itself about 10 yrs. old when Beatlemania hit; then fortunately napped under a bed during Disco. Now after a VanWinkle sleep it’s resurrected for a new life…hopefully like many of us. Thanks, Matthew.

[@Wayne-mp7pk]

Beautiful comment.

[@Wade6242]

It's a barker. Love those P90's

[@_RLP]

Beautiful video, man! Two gorgeous pieces of history and the playing was superb. Keep it up!

[@afvet5075]

Sweet Caroline. Beautiful brother. What an axe. I wouldn't change anything on that guitar. Nothing.

[@mullerss1]

So much beauty in just one video!

[@andrewmichael4935]

great vid Matthew, always a pleasure hearing you play these Gibsons! Sweet licks, great tone

[@user-er3lp9pc5e]

My dream guitar. I found one back in the 80's in a store in Savannah, Ga for $600 and went back the following weekend and it was gone.

[@larryn2682]

What store, is it still in existence?

[@user-er3lp9pc5e]

@@larryn2682 It was Schroder's Music and it's long been closed.

[@mcraft2240]

Why did you wait until following weekend??

[@user-er3lp9pc5e]

@@mcraft2240 I didn't have the money at the time to buy it.

[@andybungert]

WOW WOW WOW!!!! What a cool opportunity and blessing to be able to document that beaut! I noodled on one briefly at Emerald City guitars in Seattle, but couldn't bring myself to plug it in.

[@TempoDrift1480]

There's just nothing like an aged Gold Top.

[@matthunting1162]

Love the look of the brass flake when it starts turning green, thanks for the show and tell of these 2 pieces.

[@PAINFOOL13]

Sweet, thanks Matthew 😊

[@AIainMConnachie]

Beautiful That beauty should be kept & kept stock I'm sad to think what modded fate awaits it after being sold

[@johnsmith-bk4ps]

You cant play it unless you change the bridge, which is reversible but why would anyone put the original back on?

[@hickskoone5428]

You’re killin me with these awesome finds. Wow !!!

[@farmershane]

Sounds amazing!

[@jimkostan9932]

I remember these,,,,,Tailpiece isn't a great one for tuning stability,,," trapeze",to Stop piece. LOOKS FANTASTIC CONDITION!!!❤❤❤

[@rickriccardi4741]

I had my bridge stabilized by the late great Phil Petillo

[@brianbard3410]

Nice share Matt, very good.

[@theantiquatedmusician-cyclist]

Sounds incredible. Thanks for sharing!!

[@cgavin1]

Man that's a beaut! My personal Holy Grail .. "A real one!" as Les said once when asked to autograph a pickguard.

[@bldallas]

Three prong cable minus the ground….be careful! I have a ‘65 black faced Fender Champ that still had a very stiff / dried out 2 prong power chord on it, when I bought it a be out 20 years ago. I was playing it one day, with my 1993 Fender American ‘52 Reissue Tele, and grabbed the chain on a ceiling fan to get some air moving. Shazam!!! Shocked the ever loving shit out of me! Shortly after that, I had a three prong power chord I stalled. Still careful not to touch anything that could be a ground, whenever I’m playing it, though. Crazy.

[@johnsmith-bk4ps]

3 prongs are un needed. You just didnt plug your amp in correctly

[@bldallas]

@@johnsmith-bk4ps you’re ridiculous. It’s a 58 year old amp. There is no “correct way” to plug a two prong power chord into AC power.

[@brianbard3410]

Sounds fantastic, pickups and amp awesome

[@stephenmiller5023]

Just now watching this latest here from you Mathew & have to say you live a charmed life ….😉. ALL THE STUFF that just seems to be found by you or finds it’s way into your hands has just been amazing to watch these past 5 or so years now since I first found your KZbin channel. Sounded great through the Bassman & Reverb amps . Cannot find that tone at all these days anymore. Thanks Man for sharing this one 😎👍

[@glennnortonjr2455]

For guitar that doesn't and isn't.Supposed to play very well. I really like watching you.Fiddle around with everything and make it work. And you get some really nice guitars to fill with. I really like your playing Matthew.

[@rockhead69]

Great sounding guitar, dude...very mellow and warm !

[@neilkorsgaard]

Beautiful instrument and beautiful playing!

[@DavidHBurkart]

Great story, guitar & amp. Thanks Matthew!! A real treasure

[@Stratsrule]

Wow!! Awesome!! Great tone. The p90 s bite just right

[@dhio9615]

Matthew has been bitten by the Gibson bug

[@1959LP4U]

As well he should be!

[@forester057]

He was struggling to play it.

[@JasonOkonski-rv3mx]

Sounded good to me. Been Jonesing for a goldtop with p90s for a while now

[@jordanpriest3629]

That guitar belongs in your collection.

[@th-pl3nx]

A BEAUTIFUL guitar and an EXCELLENT review!!! Great job. Down to earth.

[@brianseneca3546]

Early 52 no binding. I own a 1952 with binding. You can have a wrap around mod and it plays just fine. These early P-90's sound amazing!!

[@samo1343]

I remember at around 13-14 years old, I heard of a woman finding a 59 Les Paul in her attic in practically mint condition. I went straight to mine, and found absolute jack! Probably a bit more common in The States than Australia, but I remember my bitter disappointment 😂

[@buzzbabyjesus]

Thanks so much. You both sound good.

[@Justin-hb6cg]

Matthew, you should set up some sort of crowd funding thing. I’m sure most of your subscribers would love for you to be the custodian of that fine instrument, (and amp).

[@teleguy5699]

Saw a 50's Fender Champ on Reverb for like $2,400 yesterday. Not too insane.

[@johnsmith-bk4ps]

These were unsellable for 10k forever, until joe glaser came out with the music city bridge. I predicted in 2012 with the advent of that bridge the 52/3 goldtops would go way up in value. Now they are almost 40k.

[@garypannone7755]

That sounds good through that little amp.

[@ccaputa]

For not being set up properly, and having to deal with that tailpiece, you sure made it sound good Matthew..

[@raycummings8754]

God, I love the old P90s! Thanks for sharing this iconic guitar with us!

[@miracleman7836]

I don’t think there was ever any doubt how it was gonna sound especially in your hands. Killer.

[@Jackie_Rosewood]

What an amazing story and beautiful guitar! Thank you for documenting and sharing the guitar!!!🎸🎸🎸🎸

[@TheNobbynoonar]

Sounds sweet. Thanks for sharing with us.

[@kevennorcross1225]

All the guitars you find are amazing especially that one. Beautiful. It's a keeper.

[@user-dh6bj2me5p]

You don't see all he finds. We only see the special guitars.

[@tomfairbairn1202]

Bet JJN was straight on the phone 💪

[@salookie8000]

Just watching your left hand move is impressive dexterity.

[@Transterra55]

Holding history in your hands!

[@50ShadesofCat]

52 gibson and small fender amp. that's just the good old sound man, amazing.

[@johnsmith-bk4ps]

Since the amp is a 53 im guesing the guitar is too, early to mid 53

[@nickdevriese]

Wow. That’s treasure. Love my Juniors but that is the bucket list.

[@Megarobotsquadron]

Right before the pandemic, I was looking at a '52 goldtop in. A shop that had the abr1 installed. It was kinda my perfect guitar. They were only asking 10k Canadian. I realize that's a lot of money, and it was a conversion, but it was still amazing

[@brynjones7371]

That tone is something else, so mature and wonderful.

[@Mr5thWave]

"...a family friend of mine." Dude has friends in high places!