5 things you do not know about a Gibson Les Paul
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#6. Gibsons smell fantastic when you remove them from their cases.
YES! I though I was the only one who loved that - i dunno - vanillaish smell? Not sweet or sickening, just nice.
Mahogany does.
It's the laquer
Vanilla like. Mine is yum.
They need to make a car freshener with that scent.
I like that this time the title says 'may not know' instead of 'don't know'
@Falcon Arcade Gaming Should be called things that YOU already know about the Gibson Les Paul
@@aneasyonesoicanremember6933 yeah for real this stuff isn’t common knowledge to all guitar players. Especially the younger generations
I tried the pencil lubricating trick on my nuts??? I ended up getting a ride in an ambulance.
loadi2 wtf
loadi2 funniest shit I've read
Which pencil did you use. Mechanical or classic #2
Please say it's not the nuts that on your body..
GOD DAMMIT
I wish my grampa had a Gibson and a Fender :(
I'm gonna be that kind of grampa. I need to
i am that sort of grand pa!
Adopt me!
I'm almost there and none of them enjoy playing like I do so it wont mean much. Or so I think anyway(until they find out the value)!
But by the time you're a grandpa, guitar won't be cool. So your grandchild will wish you, his grandpa, were a X kind of grandpa where X is the thing that's gonna be cool then.
@@EnterJustice Guitar will always be cool.
The info in your videos is the exactly the reason why I donate to your channel. Thank you Phil I love watching your videos
Thank you
Didn’t know about the slightly shorter scale, and therefore less tension. Makes sense about bending. Thanks for explaining.
My Les Paul Junior is next to my Strat and the nut actually sits higher, but when you measure the entire length, it really is shorter.
Fender Offset guitars have an even shorter scale length than Gibson's.
I knew most of these things but have to say after finding your videos I'm a big fan. It's nice for a fun, quick, informative watch that you don't have to commit 20+ minutes to. Thanks, mate!
This is the only guy who knows anything worth sharing. Again, I've learnt something new. Thank You Mr. McKnight.
Great video Phillip. Funny, I already knew all of that stuff, but I still watched because you do an excellent job at keeping it interesting.
I'd like to toss out a correction, if I may:
Most guitars typically use one of the _soft_ maples for their tops. Soft maple tends to be figured far more often than hard maple, _and_ it takes stains/dyes well (hard maple does _not_ like being stained or dyed and it comes out really blotchy; it requires a tinted shader or clear coat instead.) Soft maple isn't one species, but several (the thing that makes them "soft" is that they're not as hard/dense as Hard Maple, which _is_ a specific species. Both are still moderately hard woods.) The dried weight of soft maples is generally between 34-40lbs per cubic foot. Most guitar manufacturers these days (including Gibson) use African Mahogany (aka Khaya), because Genuine Mahogany (aka Honduran Mahogany) is incredibly expensive and difficult to obtain now thanks to hundreds of years of irresponsible over-harvesting; Genuine Mahogany is typically reserved for custom shop and other high-end instruments due to its scarcity.
I bring this up because the dried weight of African Mahogany is about 40lbs per cubic foot, while the dried weight of Genuine (Honduran) Mahogany is 37lbs per cubic foot. In other words, both are basically the same weight as the various maple species used for tops. If you made a carved-top LP with a solid chunk of mahogany instead of a maple cap, it would weigh the same as one _with_ a maple cap. The top on an LP adds weight to the body simply because there's more wood, not because of a weight difference between maple and mahogany.
Just for fun (and since I'm already on the topic): Sapele is sometimes used as a mahogany substitute (they're in the same family), but it weighs around 42lbs per cubic foot, which is closer to the weight of Hard Maple (about 44lb per cubic foot.)
As for why Gibson started using weight relief (or "tone chambers" or whatever the hell they're pitching them as this year), I have no idea. I have a hypothesis, but it's just my best guess as a guitarist and occasional woodworker. Only Gibson knows the real answer, but I'd bet money that it's far less interesting than how their marketing department tends to spin it. ;)
I don't know about weight,I'm only 17 but my les Paul's with the straps feel as comfortable as most of others,the only issue is I usually sit down and I want that cutout at the rib cage but I still want the gibson I just don't wanna start sawing away so I just deal with it
Subliminal S4M lmfao
Too many wimps complain about the weight. My buddy's 13-year-old daughter used to play a set with my 70's pancake Custom and guys cry about the weight.
catdumpling didn't read all that but I have a full mahogany guitar neck and body :3
what happened to the "take a breather son" comment? that had me laughing out loud
Seen a ton of LP videos. This was one of the best. Great info and not excessively long. No BS here! Great job.
I just discovered Phil's videos recently. I've been playing guitar for decades, and I'm always curious to know more about my gear, and these videos are among the best I've seen. Thanks, Phil, and keep 'em coming. Good stuff!!!
Nice info on the burst-buckers; I never realized they weren't potted!
PGH Guitarman Only the 1, 2 and 3 versions aren’t potted. The Pro versions are.
I had no idea either
String tention thing was really helpful and good to know. Also the scale length and how it affects playability was interesting. Thanks for a great video.
Love the videos. Recently started playing again after 15 years. I've been learning quite a bit and enjoy these little tidbits.
What I like about your videos is that you are a quick talker your right to the point and it's not lots of boring slow chit chat that so many other provide.
Phillip McKnight you're amazing!!! I just love your honesty about everything.
I own a LP traditional 2014 which I absolutely love.... out of those 5 things I only knew about the nut/string issue.
Les Paul's are lovely to play... I do appreciate other guitar sounds and feel but, nothing makes me feel at home quite like a Les Paul.
rock on everyone
Yes! I also own the 2014 Traditional... The best guitar I've ever played!
me as well - my first LP and it was the 2014 Traditional. Love the tone and sustain. I did end up using a wound 3rd to keep it in tune better - but harder to bend
Wow the one about a Gibson being easier to play than a Fender is just the opposite of how I personally feel. I've always found Fender's really slinky and Gibson's a bit more of a struggle. I've never heard anyone say that before. Cool video.
I feel strats are easer as well, but you and I are in the minority. lol.
Phillip McKnight I think part of it is how comfortable they feel in your hands. The necks feel smaller and the radius is also more comfortable. And it's funny because you have guys like Eric Clapton who famously went from a Gibson to a Fender and I always wondered why? Then you have Joe Bonamassa who's gone the other way. I'd be curious to know exactly why the change for guys like that and which they would say is easier to play.
indeed, S series stratocasters feel as if they don't like to be played, sort of like stroking the cat that hates it, so it pushes you away and bites
Put a set of 10s on a Gibson and the same on a Fender and the Gibson will seem easier to play.
i have 11s on both sg and tele, sg is a bit softer on the fingertips true...
Although I have an Epiphone LP, a couple of these facts that you provided made a lot of sense to me and allows me to understand some of the issues (tuning) that I am having. Thanks for the great info and keep up the great work for the community. As a born-again hobbyist, I learn something every time I watch your videos.
Great info as usual. A lot of people don't know that they can adjust the tailpiece, this is really great to experiment with. No need to wrap the string around it and put marks/dent on the bridge... Just raise it and you'll get the same result !
guitar facts and trivia are
always great for guitar players. Phillip, thanks for these videos.
#6 Barely bump it and the head falls off.
Haha, you beat me to it!
that would be in the "things you probably knew" list lol.
Guess what happened when I knocked my 335 over carrying a bass drum.
Why did you do that?
wall hanger too close to the ceiling - yep, me too!
Hi Phillip! Randomly came across some of your videos and found them informative and well-presented. Keep up the good work!
I started watching your channel a month back and I have actually learned quite a bit. Thank you
I'd love one about the Tele!
I think that is a good idea, Thank you for posting
This should start to become a series
No problem! Love your videos. Keeps me inspired to keep playing!
this SHOULD be a series
Did you not hear his opening comment??
I never knew about the tail piece/string tension relationship. I always adjusted my tail piece fully down and wondered why my Les Paul seemed harder to play than others. Now it makes sense. Thank you!
Many luthiers I’ve talked to think tailpiece height has no effect on string tension. They say it’s just psychological, i can feel the strings feel slinkier when bending though.
I LOVE your stuff Phillip. ... I just spent a fortune on a '59 Sunburst Reissue and the D string goes out too often. ... Your tip on the string angle at the nut was GOLD. .... Thanks ... fixing it RIGHT NOW.
I just adjusted my stop tailpiece in my ES-335 - based on your suggestion. And it does really feels a lot better with less tension on the strings. It evens sounds better and rescues the semihollow sound a lot. Thanks.
#1 is a little off; the Burstbucker Pro is wax potted.
Wrapping over the tailpiece also keeps the strings from laying on the back of the bridge which helps to keep the bridge from going bad and makes sure to let the strings only lie on the saddles. Also, when you do the wrap over the tailpiece, it's good to slide an extra ball end on the string first to keep the string wrapping inside the tailpiece so it's not scratching the top of the tailpiece or your hand.
It would be interesting to see a picture of what you mean. I don't think I ever saw this tip mentioned elsewhere...
@@EmopunkDr
o------- string
O||------ string with the eye from the old string slid on
@@j.wright5918 got it, thanks
Very cool. I gave my 74 Les Paul custom to my nephew. Did not know 4 of 5 of this info. I still get to play the oldie and have others to. Thanks for all your vids an info
great vid. very informative. I found out about why the wrap over is done, and why the "ting" when tuning the 3rd string. Thank you.
You should do a string stretching tutorial. Im finding that the more musicians i meet, the more i realize that many were never shown how to properly stretch their strings. My friend who i always assumed knew how, asked me what i was doing when we changed strings together before jamming, my mind was blown.
Dang, I thought everybody knew to do this.
oh yeah lol. i don't stretch my strings at all when I replace them. i just go slowly and steadily because i love doing it lol.
+cheezyridr locking tuners do not remove the need to stretch. It definitely reduces the amount of time it takes to stretch but if i dont stretch even on my PRS it will go out of tune for s short period.
you do know the string isnt actually stretching, right?
Jukebox yes it is. Once each string is stretched the playability is alot smoother
Would love to see a video about different types of humbuckers, see how they sound in the same guitar.
+1
I love the fact that the way you present is so clear interesting and accurate. Im sure you have many Australian fans like me. Well done!
Didn't new about the tailpiece adjustment, very interesting and informative. Really nice, will keep up!
I put a brass nut on my 1981 Standard and it never goes out of tune.
One of the reasons to wrap strings around the tailpiece is to reduce string breakage. Less tension especially on the D string. I play pretty heavy and used to break strings quite a bit. That helps a bundle :) thanks for the upload!
Just RAISE the tailpiece. The ADJUSTMENT SCREWS are there for a reason.
Phil X just raps his d string around the tailpiece - because it has the thinnest core. He may rap the high e string as well...
+bluesboynate you get more sustain from having the tailpiece locked down to the body
MrBingping Bullshit.
Maybe a millisecond. Show me some scientific proof, not guitar players' old wives' tales.
+bluesboynate you can feel it through the fucking guitar! Have you ever even tried it? And of course it's a very small difference. But everything adds up. God when will you immature asses realize that guitar is a system? It doesn't matter how MUCH better it is, better IS better.
AWESOME video Mr.phil!!! You always bring new ideas in and it's very easy to understand:)
I appreciate your input on the Gibson Les Paul. I raised my tailpiece to reduce the brake angle on the strings at the adjustable bridge. It seemed to help the sustain and bending, and so far I haven't had any issues. Thanks for your video and advice!
I actually took my les Paul to my tech guy and he actually cut a new nut that's angled and I have no more tuning issues
All Gibson needs to to is drill the holes for D and G in a bit more. It's not like this is an unknown issue to them. Just look at a PRS headstock as a guide. But, Gibson has to keep it original though. That's a tone angle.
+SectionF4 There is no way they would ever change the style of their sacred headstock, after all it was such a major point of contention over trademark and inherent design, during the Lawsuit years even though it was not patented it was assumed to identify the Gibson brand. Notice that an Epi has a different headstock vs a gibby.
They changed the angle of the headstock at some point in order to keep it from snapping off. I think they switched it from 17 to a 24 degree angle. Of course the LP purists wouldn't have it, so Gibson switched back to the original one.
17 to 14. It's not like angled headstocks snap off while the guitar is sitting on a stand. You have to fuck up for it to happen. I've had one for over 35 years, no problem, and I was a real fuck up much of the time after I bought it.
I've had my Les Paul Custom for 37 years, it has been knocked down and dropped in and out of it's case countless times. she still purrs like a kitten or growls like a tiger! I once had to defend myself with it from a nutcase with a butcher knife- Les Paul 1 butcher knife 0
It didn't occur to me to change the tailpiece height. Sounds like something to consider.
I tried it a little over 6 years ago I’d never go back it makes the action nice and light
But I over wrapped
I have learned a ton from watching your videos as a beginner you answer questions no one else knows the answer to or unwilling to shear THANKS A BUNCH axemanslim
So happy to see how quickly your channel is growing. I subscribed in January and I think you only had 5,000 at the time. Keep up the great work, I love all your videos.
Love your vids Phil, which are very informative, but in this one you said the raising or lowering the stop tail alters the string tension and the the way it feels. Not quite true, the string tension is what it is for a given pitch, scale length and mass. Raising or lowering the stop tail doesnt change tension for a given note, tho it arguably may give perceive difference in feel when bending. I always set the tail down as fa as it will go because the increased break angle give a marginal increase in sustain and attack which out-weighs by far the slight differnence in feel.
Thank you for taking the time to post. I had this argument with someone at Gibson and I won. I will do a video showing why it does what I say it is doing. Please feel free to post on that video as well. Nothing is 100% but I think I can get you to see a little my way.
But Phil... it doesn't. The only way I can see that argument working is if you used some word play to define tension as something other than what it actually is, i.e. axial force.
Subbed to your channel and i don't know how to play guitar but your videos are so informative and interesting. I will have to buy a guitar and learn how to play.Cheers
Of course it does not change the tension of the strings, you would be out of tune then. ;-) In changes the tension (or pressure) of the strings on the bridge, i.e. how hard the bridge will be pushed down. :-)
Additionally, lowering the stop bar places more mass into the body resulting in increased sustain.
Phillip, Are you a fan of ESP/LTD guitars? I think they are a great choice for people who want to get the most out of their money if they are on a budget.
Zoinks!
My washburn is just awesome and I paid 700 for a Parralax and it has SD JB and 59. Great sounding and playing guitar. Also looks nice :D. Also Godin makes a great North American guitar with interesting electronics.
I have an LTD EC1000 and it plays way better than my american fender strat, but the lower quality of the woods is noticeable.
The EC100QM LTD is alright for the price, but the ESP LTD EC-256 Electric Guitar Faded Cherry is on sell at www.musiciansfriend.com for the same price. TBH I would save just 50 US dollars more for the Epiphone Limited Edition Les Paul Traditional PRO.
Nice one Phillip. Very informative. I actually started over-wrapping and haven't looked back.
As a Les Paul owner myself, I found this video very enlightening! Great job!
Wrapping the strings over the tailpiece is the most stupid thing you can do to your Gibson, still many people think it's a super cool trick which improves their guitar's sustain and tone. Take a look at Fender Jazzmasters, Jaguars and Mustangs, they all have the problem that their bridge angle is too slight.
Actually Mustangs tend not to have that problem, and the reason is the bridge- Jags and JMs couple that angle with really odd saddles with multiple grooves which, while they allow string spacing to be fine tuned by the user, also allow the string to pop out far more easily. But they were also designed for heavier strings- with 11s as a minimum Jazzmasters can sustain as long as a Strat in similar circumstances. I'd always change the bridge on a JM personally, though this isn't needed with the right strings and set up. When you have Joe Bonamassa and the like subscribing to the school of LP tailpiece as low as possible, strings wrapped over the top, it's almost certainly a valid thing, just maybe needing the right string gauge and set up! This is indeed the solution to most of the perceived problems with Fender's offsets- those guitars were designed to be set up correctly by the shop/user, something which rarely happens these days when guitars are shipped with 9s and often sold out of the box (one of these being Fender's own fault). They require a higher level of player involvement in the initial set up and fine tuning (though no extra in the long run), which people often mistake for a flawed design.
Hey Phillip if you don't mind me asking what year is that les Paul. Thanks
2005
idk I would argue (although this is because of my body) that smaller radius is better and a super fat neck is also prefered by me simply because I am a giant and thinner neck and flatter raidius dont fit my hand but that just me.
Very good videos. I always look forward to seeing your insights. Well done
Fascinating stuff. I get all kinds of odd noises when trying to tune my Valencia Classical guitar. I will now look carefully at the nut !! Thanks
Why are the nut slots straight on the D and G strings? Why not stagger the nut slot so it's angled towards the tuners? Wouldn't this fix the tuning issue?
Because the people at Gibson are fucking stupid. And yes, cutting the slots so they are angled usually solves the problem. A little pencil lead or lubricant can be used if that doesn't completely fix it.
if you search for "string butler" you'll find a kickstarter page... don't whether this is satisfying^^
Nope. Angling just moves the point at which the side tension of the string pulls against the side of the nut. When straight, the tension is pulling against the top edge of the nut. When slanted, it is pulling sideways where the string comes into the nut from the fingerboard. Those who advocate a slanted slot to "fix" this supposed problem are ignoring physics. If you wish to change the slot's configuration, you'd need to *curve* the slot so it more gently changes the direction of the string as it comes from the fingerboard side toward the tuners. That would be a total pain in the butt and only (perhaps) do a tiny bit better job than what most guitar techs and luthiers do (and why the factories don't do it is to simply save labor time...probably less than $5 per instrument).
The fix is a properly sized (width and depth) and *polished* slot made in a very hard nut material. My 70'/71' LP has never needed adjustment or lube. It "caught" on the D, G, and B strings for the first couple months of life until I polished the slots with untra-fine files followed by rubbing with smooth metal feeler gauges. It has been, what, almost 45 years later and still no catching during tuning? When I build people new nuts, I never slant them and they never catch or squeak, as long as the customer provides me with their preferred strings or lists the gauges they actually use. If they go up a gauge, the *might* catch, but we can easily fix it at the slot. Angling toward the tuners is simply not needed. If you don't have a guitar tech or local luthier handy, have a cheap (i.e. plastic or soft brass or aluminum) nut, then use a lube as a stop-gap measure, but it still isn't as good as a properly made and finished nut.
Kirk Janowiak You are somewhat correct, but changing the anchor point reduces the angle and friction. This leads to better stability. It is more important that the slot is cut well and has a slippery surface. And a straight string pull is always better.
Your 70/71 LP has never needed lube or a lubricated nut because it is a fixed bridge. You can get away with it.
BTW, some techs and luthiers cut them angled.
Is a Gibson Les Paul TRULY worth the price tag? I've never owned one, and never really played one ( I don't like handling $2-4k guitars unless I'm serious about buying) but am curious if the price tag is justified or just there for the names sake?
Name on the headstock most of the time.
Daniel, The Gibson Les Paul is not the same today as it was. Norlin bought the company from Gibson many years ago and introduced CNC technology and cost cutting into their manufacturing techniques...they moved to Nashville and the quality suffered for several years. The Craftsmen who lived in Kalamazoo stayed there and started the Heritage Guitar Company..Look at that guitar (specifically the H 157) if you want value for money.
Older Gibsons are great instruments but they are not made that way any more.
Also, the greater range of Gibson offerings makes me suspect of what you really get for your money. Les Paul Gibsons have so many variations I think they are selling to a price point and not to a quality level...there is a difference.
FYI... I have an Epiphone Les Paul that is a great guitar except that I changed the pickups for Seymour Duncan's. now it's better. Also installed a bone nut...better sustain now.
The name on the headstock does not make the guitar...the wood and the craftsmanship and the electronics of the particular instrument make the difference.
Only my opinion.
Play one. They are very different animals from something like a fender in both feel and sound. I say they are worth the price. They keep the value over time. They only get better over time. They are a successful formula and copied by countless others such as PRS.
I've got a 97' special (standards are too damn heavy) that fits like an old shoe. There is no other guitar in the world that I would accept as a replacement.
Nope - but you get the name. It's all marketing.
wot are Gibson mini humbuckers
Great video, first time I heard a technical explanation for why playing certain solos seems easier on a Gibson than a Fender Strat
Nice and interthing video. Point No 3. is very important and useful. On my Flying I use 10-52 and adjusted the tail piece, to reduce the tension. U can also raise, like I did, the side of the thinner strings more to be able bend easily, while adjusting the thick strings just a bit to avoid being to loose.
Not a fan of Gibson Les Paul, I am a Fender guy but if I ever owned a Gibson, I'd choose an SG.
I own a few Les Pauls and I'm a bit of a fan, BUT! I tend to agree with you. If I only went by my ears, I'd gravitate towards the SG over the LP. And if stuck on a desert island, I'd have a Strat and hopefully a motor boat.
HERE WE GO AGAIN..........I have YET to see or hear ANY of you younger guys mention THE PROPER WAY TO BOTH STRING AND TUNE A GIBSON "3 on 3" STYLE HEADSTOCK. I will get to that here, but first, I wanna say it's a damn shame Gibson is going to shit.......but people shouldn't judge the fantastic GOOD LP's due to the JUNK they are pumping out now. Back to MY VALUABLE LESSON FOR ALL YOU YOUNG GUYS: Providing you have a PROPERLY made, set, & filed nut.......ALWAYS, ALWAYS, ALWAYS TUNE EACH & EVERY STRING "WAY DOWN" BELOW PITCH ON PURPOSE, AND "ONLY THEN" DO YOU TUNE "UP" TO PITCH. IF YOU ACCIDENTALLY TUNE "SLIGHTLY SHARP", THEN TUNE "WAY DOWN" AGAIN & THEN BACK UP TO PITCH. DO THIS EVERY TIME YOU TUNE, EVEN IF YOU'RE TUNING ONLY 1 STRING. IT WORKS, TRUST ME. The reason it works and is A MUST for Gibson "3 on 3" style headstocks, is because tuning UP to pitch ELIMINATES ANY POSSIBLE "BINDING" OF THE STRING IN THE NUT SLOT, SO LONG AS THE NUT IS PROPERLY MADE, SET, AND FILED. Another ESSENTIAL method, is when RE-STRINGING your LP style guitar, USE THE METHOD KNOWN AS "THE GIBSON WRAP" ON THE TUNERS. HERE'S HOW>>>> After ya pass the tag end of the string through the hole ( or slot ) in the tuning post, MAKE SURE THE VERY 1st WIND......OR "WRAP" OF THE STRING WHEN TURNING THE TUNER PEG, PASSES "ABOVE" THE TAG-END OF THE STRING AT THE TUNER POST. ONLY THAT FIRST "WRAP", AND EVERY STRING "WRAP" AFTER THE FIRST ONE, YOU MAKE THE WRAPS PASS "UNDER" THE TAG-END OF THE STRING. This creates a type of "locking tuner" effect, because as the string is tightened, the above and below "wraps" PINCH the tag-end of the string at the tuner post. IT WORKS. TRUST ME. BOTH ABOVE METHODS WORK SO WELL TO COMBAT TUNING PROBLEMS, IT IS RECOMMENDED ON ALL TYPES OF GUITARS.......NOT JUST "LP TYPE" HEADSTOCKS. ( except for locking nut systems, like a Floyd Rose ) Guys, I am NOT kidding, I've been playing for nearly 4 decades, and performed professionally for nearly 2 decades........and I can literally count on ONE HAND how many younger guitar players know & use the above 2 methods, and still have a couple fingers left over. AND NOBODY IS TEACHING YOU GUYS THE ABOVE 2 METHODS. THAT IS A REAL SHAME............WHAT YOU "DON'T KNOW".........WILL HURT YOU. The sharp angles of the swept-back headstock of the Gibson Les Paul plays a role in HOW that guitar plays AND SOUNDS. TRUST ME..........ASK ANY "GUITAR GREAT" WHO TRULY KNOWS LES PAULS............THEY WILL AGREE WITH EVERY WORD IN THIS COMMENT...........Now if ONLY someone could RESCUE the Gibson factory, and start making GOOD guitars like they did in the old days........instead of this "hit/miss JUNK" they are producing today. .......PS, I always used the above 2 methods on my older Gibson Les Paul Standard, and my guitar stayed in tune SO WELL........I NEVER NEEDED TO USE "GRAPHITE" IN THE NUT SLOTS.........I PLAYED ENTIRE SETS USING AGGRESSIVE BENDS IN MY PLAYING, AND MY LP ALWAYS STAYED IN TUNE THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE SET. ( You should ALWAYS re-check or re-tune BEFORE starting each new set of songs. That is standard procedure for ANY instrument. )
Great video! This was loaded with information that was new to me. Very useful. Thanks!
Thanks for the video. It's very informative. I just bought a 2016 Gibson Les Paul Standard Traditional with a 60's slim taper neck, AAA flame maple top in Tea Burst which has the Burstbucker pickups and push/pull pots to split the coils from Sweetwater. There were a few things you mentioned that I didn't know. Like, the explanation of the Burstbucker pickups and the availability to adjust string tension with the stop bar tail piece. The rest you mentioned I did know. I appreciate the tips and info. Thanks!!!
I wonder why Gibson didn't decide to weight relieve the maple cap instead of the mahogany body, you could remove less wood for the same amount of weight loss but have more overall wood mass, resulting in possibly more sustain.
Just a brain fart.
Because the maple cap is much thinner than the mahogany
I know that, you could still rout out the underside of it that connects to the mahogany slab.
Maybe rout out a chambering in both the maple and the mahogany so you wouldn't have to go anywhere near as deep into the mahogany.
But then I also suppose it would be a huge waste of flame maple if you start routing out weight relief into it haha,
I see where you're going but it feels counterintuitive to put a cap on if you're just going to rout out a good chunk of it.
Maple is very strong much more brittle and prone to cracking and doesn't flex much. Look up maple bats in mlb.I'm guessing for stability reasons they don't hollow it out, imagine if you bumped your 2500 LP and the top cracked! Yikes! Also the top is carved so the depths of the weight relief would have to be perfectly laid out for spacing and depth, it would add labor and thus $$$ for a minor weight savings. Plus the purists would freak.
Maple is very strong much more brittle and prone to cracking and doesn't flex much. Look up maple bats in mlb.I'm guessing for stability reasons they don't hollow it out, imagine if you bumped your 2500 LP and the top cracked! Yikes! Also the top is carved so the depths of the weight relief would have to be perfectly laid out for spacing and depth, it would add labor and thus $$$ for a minor weight savings. Plus the purists would freak.
Number 3 is a myth. And I have one hundred ways of proving it to you. Some of them with math formulas and basic mechanics.
I'm a beginner, so I didn't know any of this information. Thanks for sharing. this is why I like your videos, always teaching and sharing. It helps a lot for us newbies!
I watch all of your videos. There's always something to learn. Thanks!
6. Strats are better
enjoyed the video..I just bought my first les paul and had to confer with another les paul owner on the stop piece height..great job.
Just got a 2019 Gibson LP Standard. Loving it. Didn't know a lot of this. Thanks.
love to see all your videos because i always learn more about the guitar , thank you keep sharing
Just ordered my first Gibson Les Paul and have been watching a ton of videos on the guitar. Thanks for the content!
Insightful and informed videos. Thanks, and keep up the great work.
Another great video! Whether you're a beginner or an experienced player, THIS is good information to know! Please keep them coming!
Been playing an ASAT Bluesboy since last September, played a Gibby Les Paul at guitar center today and was blown away, it's such a smooth guitar. Definitely have to get one.
Great job & I enjoyed it! Hey a good info refresher! Wasn't aware on the Burst- Bucker, everybody talks, but get no info. Thanks &'now I know & can know what to expect ! Good evening to ya & carry on!
Good video mate! I own and play my Gibson now for about 10 years and still learned something haha thanks!
I just had a bone nut installed on my Black Beauty and noticed the angled cuts on the G and B. My guitar guy has some knowledge and this video was great reassurance. I've been lubricating the nut (that sounds worse than I intended) with a graphite and 3in1 oil solution for years on all my guitars and it makes a huge difference. Great video, thanks Phil!
Another great video Phillip. Thanks and keep 'em coming.
I suspected that the tail piece adjustment affected the string tension, but had never previously given it much thought, so I am now going to adjust my les pauls. The great enlightener for me was the tuning issues because of the string angle at the nut and how it binds. I have a gold top which has tuning issues which i shall try that one out on, so thank you for a great short succinct informative video. I think you convey your message well - short sharp and to the point - which is so refreshing compared to many of your counterparts on the far-side of the pond, who spend far too much time offering unnecessary self-opinions and superfluous waffle. Well done phil and thanks! G
Thanks for doing these videos .very informative for aspiring collectors and shoppers and players like myself.should alleviate many anxieties that pop up also👍👍
Interesting nugget of info about the bridge. That was was interesting. Thanks for sharing!
I like your reviews.....very honest and informative...thanks....especially like the blackstar fly 3 review.......rock on...
I had no idea, what you had mentioned in this vid. Thanks for the info!
great videos, keep them coming! fact filled and no nonsense, like your style, thanks.
Awesome video Phil been watching a while but learned something new with the added weight with maple!
Loved this review! Been playing for 25 years and didn't know a single one of them. Nice!
Thank you Phillip for the great information on the Gibson guitar. I did not know this stuff.
Wow, I came upon this video just 4 years late but it is still awesome info in 2020. Thanks
Strings over the stop bar tail, graphtech nut, String Bulter. Best guitar I own! Never tuning issues any more. Sounds super resonant and loud when unplugged. Sounds great plugged in!
Phil, I think you've got one of the most useful guitar channels on TH-cam. thank you and and please keep up this great job!
thanks for the info - I never know that about raising and lowering the tailpiece - definitely will try!!
Like this video, I don’t own a Paul but like the info you just gave us. Very interesting and I can see how it could be useful. Thanks Phil
Great video. I learned 5 new things about my Les Paul. Thanks Phillip!
Great info as always Phillip! Rock on!
thanks for making the videos. it's always fun to talk about guitars
cool information and fun to hear.Great info about the bridge.
Just wanted to say thanks for sharing your knowledge, it's a big help!
Great video!!! Good facts that I wasn't aware of. Rock on!
Thank you for that information it is cool and I did not know these 5 things. Very helpful
Good stuff man, you nailed. If I might add, along with all the good things you said...choice is a factor in many things and especially for me as a Singer/Songwriter...that is why I have both styles of guitars...there is a difference when you are searching for a particular feel and sound for a song idea...it does make a difference. Thank you for the cool information!
Thanks Phillip !!! Love learnin' something everyday !
Excellent Video! Thank You Phillip.