Was The Price TOO Good? | Used Gibson Les Paul Studio

[@Rico__B]

One year already…can’t believe it. When are you coming back? Hope all’s well

[@Rico_B]

Happy New Year Kyle- I see you’re starting the new year off right! Congratulations

[@onemoreguitarchannel]

Happy New Year! Thanks I was pumped to find it!

[@scottmacphee35]

Nice find, Kyle! I enjoyed starting off the new year right with one of your deep dives.

[@onemoreguitarchannel]

Happy New Year! Thanks I was happy to find it and had fun cleaning it up!

[@Jeffy2n]

All Electric guitars are painted with Automotive paint. I use Meguiar's products. You would most likely need to use a polishing compound/scratch remover to get those sports off, then use a wax on it. (I recommend Meguiars Ultimate polish to really bring out the shine. I really find it funny how we at Guitarist will cough up 12 bucks for a 4 ounce bottle of polish, when you can go to the auto parts store and get a 16 ounce bottle of Meguiars spray detail spray wax & clearer for 9 bucks. I have used this stuff for years and it does just fine on all my Fenders and Gibson's. BTW, I used to work for Fender back in the 1980's, do you know what we used in final assembly to polish the guitars up with? Wait for it.... Johnson's Liquid floor wax..............because we could buy it in 55 gallon drums.

[@onemoreguitarchannel]

Haha that’s awesome! Use whatever works 😂. I love hearing stories like that. Meguiars seems to be everyone’s suggestion so I’m going to try it along with a couple of other suggestions and see how it goes. It is funny how marketing can get us sometimes, “it says guitar polish so it must be better” I get it and still fall for it 😁. Thanks for the suggestion!

[@Jeffy2n]

@@onemoreguitarchannel You're most welcome. I had a chance to talk with the Meguiar's rep at a trade show years ago, not only does Meguiar's recommend their products for guitars, he uses them on his own as well.

[@BudgetRC_Channel]

@@onemoreguitarchannel I use automotive products too. For something as minor as those water spots, you can probably get them off with an automotive cleaner wax, which has an ever so slight abrasive in it. For more stubborn scratches and marks, I use either automotive rubbing compound or swirl remover. As you go up in grit, it is more effective, but is also more likely that you can go through the finish and leave yourself with a much bigger mess, so this takes some experience. But, you're pretty safe with the mild stuff like the swirl remover and cleaner waxes.

[@ak2112]

happy new year dude. really enjoy this kind of fix-it-up video.

[@onemoreguitarchannel]

Happy New Year! I told my buddy I was just as excited to clean it up as I was to play it 😂. I love working on them!

[@ericwarrington6650]

I picked up both a 2020 studio in wine red and my SG standard..Also 2020..ordered both straight from Gibson and they were both nearly perfect.🤘🎸🎶

[@onemoreguitarchannel]

Sweet! I’d like to pickup another SG at some point, I’ve had 2 that I ended up selling. Still looking for the right one haha.

[@dh314198]

I’d try this for those water spots - Virtuoso Premium Instrument Polish & Cleaner Combo. You can grab it on Amazon.

[@onemoreguitarchannel]

Thanks! I think I’ve heard good things about that before, I’ll pick some up and try it out.

[@dh314198]

Great guitar!

[@stuartmiller7419]

As an owner of both Gibsons and their recent Epiphone equalivalents (2020-22), I've come to the conclusion that Gibsons are not worth the extra money anymore, unless you feel that they are to you. As long as the guitars are well made and properly set up, then it's all about how you feel about them, at the end of the day. There may be differences in the materials and hardware used, but the gap is certainly getting smaller now, especially with the 'inspired by Gibson' range and also the artist signature models that Epiphone have released recently. Heck, I have an Epi LP Custom that has an ebony fretboard on it - Gibbo can't even give me that unless I pay 7 to 8 times the price. Ultimately, it's about what you are prepared to pay and also how happy you are to pay an increasing larger premium for the name on the headstock and the country in which it was made. In terms of quality, the price variation between these brands is not reflected in the proportionate difference in quality or value for money of their products. Gibson knows that money in tight now, which is why they are making their Epiphones better value than they have ever been.They also know that people who are not price sensitive and are brand loyal will always pay more (and more, and more). Each to their own. 🙂

[@onemoreguitarchannel]

Epiphone is making some killer stuff right now, although some of the prices are rising to a point that my brain hasn’t accepted yet haha. But I agree, you can still get some great stuff at lower prices. Like you said, it may need a little work but it’s worth it for a good guitar at a good price. I do think there is more to Gibson than just the name though, you do get something more for your money but I can’t say how valuable it really is. It just comes down to what’s valuable for each player I suppose. The ebony thing gets me too. I feel like it’s, you can have this for $600 but if you want it on a Gibson it’s $5K. Genius marketing I guess. Cheers!

[@jordanpratt3821]

I don't think you can argue that Gibsons are just "better", but are they 6 times the cost better???? That I'm not sure of.

[@gregweber3387]

I feel the same way. I'm a fan of the Gibson acoustics more than the electrics but is a Gibson Dove at $4,499 10 times better than the $449 Epiphone Dove? The Gibson Hummingbird is $3,999 although they do have a new Hummingbird Faded Natural guitar for $3,499. You can get the Epiphone Hummingbird for $349. So is the Gibson 10 times better than the Epiphone? Uh......no. As a result, all of my acoustic guitars are Epiphone.

[@gregweber3387]

Here's a video I watched a while back on Guitareo where they compared a Gibson J45, Les Paul, and SG to the same guitars from Epiphone. kzbin.info/www/bejne/foq0fmiolNR4ps0

[@brettpanzer]

I’ve played many Gibsons and own a 2000s SG Special. I like mine, but it’s quite tired and needs a fret job at this point. I haven’t been impressed by any of the modern Gibsons. I might take a trip down to guitar center this weekend to try some out again. I want an ebony SG Standard, but the cost is ridiculous.

[@dcamnc1]

Music Nomad guitar polish (not the detailer/cleaner or the guitar one, the actual polish) has a light cutting component in it that may get rid of the spots and small scratches.

[@eddiejr540]

Kyle…nice score…I love the studios…I’m not a big fan of binding…and a studio is everything you need and nothing you don’t…as far as the blemishes, just play that baby and let it age…it will look beautiful!!!!

[@onemoreguitarchannel]

Thanks! I’m really enjoying playing it! The deal was so good I couldn’t pass it up and I’m glad I grabbed it. It’s really hard to see any of the blemishes other than the scratch on the back so I’m just going to roll with it. I may take one more swing at the spots but I’m happy with it. Cheers!

[@RichLopp]

I paid $850 for one that’s in worse condition than that one and it was worth every penny! If you got that one cheaper than that, you have NO IDEA how good of a deal you got!!

[@ChasesWKshop]

Next time you’re in town bring it and we’ll hit it with the buffing wheel. Should get the spots out. Great video bud!

[@onemoreguitarchannel]

Will do. I’m dying to check out that amp too haha. Thanks man!

[@Bliggick]

You might want to try Meguiar's Scratch-X to clean the finish. They call it a scratch remover. I think it could clean up your guitar to some degree. That's a nice sounding LP. Dealers really need to keep track of their inventory. When I bought my new American Standard Strat a few years ago the dealer couldn't find the case candy, molded case, arm, nothing. He ended up ordering the case candy packet and arm for me and he upgraded me free of charge to a G & G plywood traditional hardshell tolexcase. So I came out ahead. That Gibson bag looks nice.

[@gregweber3387]

A pretty nice guitar. Glad you're happy with it. I definitely like that case. Much more padding than the standard gig backs that sometimes come with guitars.

[@keithclark486]

Automotive polishing compound will get rid of those spots ' you can try it on the scratches but you might have to sand them with 3000 grit water sandpaper first.

[@onemoreguitarchannel]

I was thinking about trying some Meguiers on the spots. There is another polish I may try too. I’m not going to worry too much about the scratches, I’m sure they won’t be the last haha.

[@mikerauter1859]

Happy New Year Bro!

[@onemoreguitarchannel]

Happy New Year man!

[@mikerauter1859]

@@onemoreguitarchannel Hopefully this year won't get my fingers stuck in the strings again!

[@onemoreguitarchannel]

@@mikerauter1859 Haha! I told my buddy about that story and he lost it laughing. Best story I’ve heard in awhile!

[@hwnfrd]

Hi Kyle, regarding the water spots on your guitar, where I live in Hawaii we have very acidic water and the rain does leave bad water spots on my truck. The water spots aren't just on the surface but it's embedded into the clear so there is no way to compound or buff them out without eliminating some of the clear coat. I hope that this isn't the case with your guitar being that the nitro finish on a guitar is way softer than a clear coat finish on a vehicle. I thought I would pass this on to possibly save you some time , trouble and headache trying to figure out a way to get out those water spots that may not totally disappear.

[@onemoreguitarchannel]

Thanks man! Yeah I’ve got a feeling you’re right. I may try a few more things just in case I can find a way to help others but I’m not going to go crazy with it. It doesn’t bother me much.

[@rickycompton2610]

Nice guitar I have a 1994 with an ebony board and 498r and 500t pickups no pcb board I love same color

[@onemoreguitarchannel]

Ebony board and no pcb would make it perfect haha! I’m a little jealous 😁.

[@karmicselling4252]

Great find. While I have a particular weakness for gloss black guitars I reckon this one is crying out for a complete refinish. Given the colour of the fretboard, this guitar would look sensational in gloss white , wine red or cherry red. Cheers from the Land Down Under.

[@onemoreguitarchannel]

Thanks! I bet white would look great with that fretboard. Who knows, I may do something with it in the future. Cheers!

[@TheVINMAN531]

SO HOW MUCH DID IT COST?

[@onemoreguitarchannel]

Got it for $800. I thought I said it but that part may have gotten cut lol. The video was so long at first I had to do some chopping. My bad!

[@TheQakman]

I had a Gibson Les Paul studio years ago that somehow came a premium plus top. But I sold it years ago.

[@elwilly63]

Looks like you got a good player, nice way to start the year

[@onemoreguitarchannel]

That’s what I was thinking too, something I don’t have to worry about haha. Happy New Year!

[@angrypickle]

Nice job. Wish I could find a deal like that.

[@pacohack85]

Great guitar for the price. I picked up a returned tangerine burst a few months ago 300 list and love it. I was never an LP guy had a 77 custom I always thought was heavy, gave it to my son who was born in 77. I picked up a DC tribute special with p90’s and fell in love. When I saw this with the coil taps and weight relief for 300 off it was a no brained especially since I’m not a binding fan! These guys are great axe for the price and if you see one for a couple hundred off buy it. It’s an investment right thats what I tell my wife😂😂 Happy New Year. The Hack

[@pacohack85]

Informative fun video by the way thank you!

[@onemoreguitarchannel]

Haha! That’s always the first line for me to, “this is an investment!” 😂 Funny you mention that about the DC P90, those have popped up on my radar recently too. I’d like to find one and check it out, I feel like that’s something I would like. Happy New Year!

[@jamesseverin]

Great Guitars! you scored! They are not making the studio anymore i hear!

[@juanmacaceres2702]

I recently but a Gibson that had cobwebs and dead bugs under the pickguard... so this is pretty clean

[@onemoreguitarchannel]

True it could have been much worse. I was surprised by how dirty is was for being just over a year old though. Glad to say I didn’t find any bugs lol.

[@mooseymoose]

Get you some Meguires car polishes in different cuts. Take those scratches and spots right out.

[@angrypickle]

Gonna sound odd.. but you could try toothpaste (not a whitening one) on the water spots. Try as inconspicuous of an area as possible at first. You need something with very light abrasive qualities. Or, perhaps something like Meguiar's cleaner wax for cars. Not sure how it would do on a nitro finish though... again try in a very small spot somewhere not that noticeable first.

[@onemoreguitarchannel]

I was thinking about trying the toothpaste too. If it works that would be a great solution for this kind of thing. I’ll try it out, if it works I’ll make a video. Thanks for the suggestion!

[@hwnfrd]

Another guitar is way better than no guitar, especially at a super deal. The guitar sounds good to me but If you're not satisfied after cleaning it up you can always go back to Guitar Center and find something that you really like. Just thought I'd throw that suggestion in there not that you weren't thinking about it already. 😄 Happy New Year!

[@onemoreguitarchannel]

For sure! Honestly I kind of like that it’s beat up some, I don’t have to baby it haha. Don’t have to worry about strap marks or small dings at this point. Just wish it didn’t look like some kid sprayed a drink on it haha. I’m going to keep trying to get those spots off. Happy New Year!

[@minstrelofMir]

1993 studio ebony frets_gold hardware,in a top gibson case £6.50. bargain,,,i like thinner necks but adds to my colection,,fender strat deluxe,quited maple "Taylor"semi ..(MR Taylor gave his company to his workers in 2019 how humble is that) hofner violin bass late 63" but since 1981 a shergold masquerader,,the slimest,best action guitars ever (The better ones came more resently,shergold did was fine for all my life) disabled hands so i need the slim necks ;-)

[@jimmccabe28]

I'm not a Les Paul guy...at all. But this is beautiful 😍. Nice grab!

[@MeekSith777]

If you think that was filthy you should see some of the swamp beast I had to rescue!

[@markbaum9615]

One more guitar means..... Y'all ain't leaving guitar center Empty handed......good take Kyle

[@onemoreguitarchannel]

Haha I tried to pass this time…for about 4 hours, then I kicked myself for 2 days until in found it again 😂. That’s why I don’t go very often lol. Thanks!

[@marcarcoria7672]

The brand new softcase was bad indication....

[@jordanpratt3821]

Bad indication of what?

[@edwardsmith9801]

Great guitar , great video. Ty

[@googo151]

WITH A GIG BAG? WOW!

[@carpathus]

Ha! Sweet guitar for a sweet price. Good job. Cheers!

[@jimbo1959]

I've read about 30 ways to get rid of the water marks on here. The best method is...PLAY IT!!!!

[@runingblackbear]

Martin guitar cleaner and polisher

[@kevindonohue8918]

Keep the pick guard off. That is a nice guitar. Well done

[@robertpaul8455]

promo sm 😈

[@micemr76]

Over priced and it's sound bleh. Cool looking, cool history, but I'll pass

[@roybarker5896]

😂If you buy a used guitar you can’t expect it to be as new .

[@onemoreguitarchannel]

For sure, it was just fun to clean it up and inspect it for the video. I knew what I was getting and I’m happy with it.