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RONDO BONDO '70s Deluxe sure takes me back to the day. I bought a brand new Deluxe back in 1977', it was built in the early '70s and sat in that small music shop for years until I finally bought it. Wish I'd kept that guitar.
I just purchased the sunburst Les Paul Deluxe and despite not being an accurate reissue, I was going after the mini humbucker pickup sound. It has quickly become my favorite Les Paul.
I sold a yucky strat a long time ago and purchased a couple of 1979 Les Paul deluxes and never looked back, I have never even had to take the truss rod covers off ! The mini humbuckers are heaven, three piece necks as well. 🙂👍🇬🇧
I remember when Trogly was barely playing random songs. Now I'd love to have his skills Guess I should've been practicing instead of watching videos :v
The internet created the watch others play and watch for shopping guitars guitar players. Don’t fall to this trap. Everyday practice a little and be patient.
In the process of demonstrating instruments for a market, he is also marketing his own improvement as a player. How many people have heard of marketing the instruments and the learning curve at once?
I came up in the late 70s, early 80s. I’ve seen my LP Deluxe come in and out of fashion so often I don’t remember anymore. But I come from an anti-guitar milieu, so I tended to play textures, sound designey stuff more than anything when I was a pro. I think it was about 20 years in when I started playing more guitar stuff, just for my own pleasure. I’d never turned down the tone knob for some reason. So the day I plugged direct into a Fender Bassman from the early 60s, switched to the neck pickup and rolled the tone down just a whisker, until you could just hear the top end choke - well. Overdriving that Bassman, the sound was orgasmic. Power chords, blues lead, arpeggios, boomer bends. All that stuff. Chef’s kiss.
I bought a used '74 Les Paul sight unseen back in 1982 ($500). I was disappointed to find it was a Deluxe with mini-humbuckers for quite a few years. But lately, I have begun to appreciate how unique it is and how awesome it plays and sounds!
YOU LUCKED OUT MAN!! BEING A LEFTY I'D KILL for a Nice OLD one.....that didn't weigh 12 LBS. But I finally have one & I wouldn't trade it for the World!
I know you’re kidding bro but believe it or not I actually wish Gibson WOULD do that. As well as the 70s Gibson headstock shape norlin had and the rounded off Flying V headstock.
I have a 1971 Deluxe. It has the pancake body but no volute. And I can happily report, the three layered (four if you include the top) sandwich doesn’t affect the sound in a negative way. And I’ve always loved the pickups, especially the neck and neck-bridge combined. It weighs a metric shit-ton, I think that’s what the kiddies say. I suspect the glue actually makes the body more dense, the weight is becoming an issue as this gen-x’er’s bones age, but I don’t gig anymore so that’s ok. Anyway, it sounds wonderful. I don’t know if these early Deluxes had quality problems, but mine is a dream.
They should've gone for volute, pancake body and slimmer 3-piece maple neck IMO. I appreciate the idea of the Gibson original collection, but some of the liberties taken are a bit too big Edit: double ring Klusons, bursted back and brown control covers would've also been cool
agreed not enough to separate this from the 50s and 60s models considering the limited appeal of mini humbuckers they should've at least done some exclusive 70s finishes on these (wine red, maybe alpine white)
@@Grayjacket11 Yup, they should have done some different finishes at the very least. I can't see spending this kind of money on this guitar when the mini humbuckers are the only thing unique. For the same money you can get a standard with a stunning top and more mass appeal. I was really hoping for the 70s style headstock and volute.
I had bought a gold top Deluxe in ‘71 that was actually a ‘69, and probably NOS because it was NOT a pancake. I sold it in ‘14 to pay my mortgage for nearly 4 months. I miss it, and it was definitely a slim taper neck. Cavity covers were brown, neck mahogany with volute. One thing I cannot remember is if the tuners were the way you said. I think there was one washer and the fastening nut. Keep up the Gibson work!
While the specifications aren't reissue level, I am happy to see a Les Paul Deluxe be available in the production line. It seems that they are giving the "deluxe" option for people that want it while still fitting it into how they are currently manufacturing the production line. I always liked the unique tones of a mini humbucker and would have a difficult time picking between the sunburst and goldtop.
I own four original Les Paul Deluxe models, a 71, 73, 79 and 80. They each have thier own vibe and tonal characteristics and are still very cool guitars, but the 1979 & 1980 models are the most resonant out of the bunch. I'd say, due to the one piece bodies. Personally, I think the one piece bodies, two piece Maple tops and Mahogany necks are a good move by Gibson on these new models, because if you look at all the "labor intensive" work that went into producing the original 70's models with the sandwich bodies, three piece (or more) tops, three piece necks, volute, extra burst on the back and sides, I doubt we'd see an affordable 2021 Les Paul Deluxe. I do agree though, the 2021 models should have come with Double Ring Klusons, thumb bleeders and I would have loved more finish options like; Tobacco Burst, Wine Red, Natural or even a Faded Honey Burst would have been cool. The original quirks are what make the early Deluxe models cool, but it's great to see the Deluxe make a return! (and not just in Gold). Maybe Gibson could reissue the Les Paul Pro Deluxe with P90s. Now THAT would be Cool! Maybe we'll see an 80s series next... Anyway, I enjoyed your review! Cush.
It's almost like they want us to buy used real deluxes? Neither of these colorways or the main spec list grab at me with any strength at all. Gold tops are cool but....they just changed the pickups?? I wouldn't even call these deluxe's honestly if it's just the pickups.... I'd be sold if they brought back the sparkle tops and the big headstock. Literally instant buy.
I also remember that, around 2008, Gibson released a few gold top Deluxes for the Thomann seller in Europe. In retrospect, i regret I didn't grab one back then, but I was looking for something else.
I've owned a bunch of deluxes over the years and current construction produces far more consistent, and better quality, guitars. I did like the maple necked models, mine required pretty close to zero adjustment over the years, but the demo sounded like it was a fairly bright guitar without the maple neck.
My first les paul was a 1969 Les Paul Deluxe gold top i bought back in 2001 because i couldn't afford a new Les Paul Standard at the time... no one wanted Norlin Gibsons so i got it super cheap... Now the prices are sky high on reverb...
I love how you played "Story of My Life" considering Mike Ness has said he plays LP Deluxes as his main guitars and throws the mini humbuckers right in the trash and put P90s in there lol.
You should review the Gibson American Player II. They were/are fantastic guitars for the price. I have 1 it's 2 single coils with 1vol & 1tone 3way. Great show again 😁
One of the interesting things about the original Deluxe models is that back in the day most guys would buy them and immediately replace the pickups with full size humbuckers. I have often wondered what happened to all those original 70's and early 80's mini's
Far out man hey. You remember that musicians friend 06' holiday season Zakk is on the cover and inside they have a Gibson Vegas High Roller check em out man it's like a 335 and a firebird head stock and split block inlay this was a good one.
I remember that Magazine Catalog! I think I still have it somewhere actually haha I use to circle all the guitars I wanted but could never have back then haha
After getting a new Gibson 50’s Standard Gold Top with P90’s delivered only to find the top had runs in the paint and the string ground was broken (I had the exact same problem with a new LP Classic earlier this year), I decided to return it and try a Deluxe Gold Top instead. While I still want a P90 Standard someday, I am not one bit disappointed with the Deluxe. I received a perfect guitar and the mini humbuckers sound absolutely amazing. With the tone and volume controls, you can get a lot of different sounds from it. It’s a perfect blend of a single coil/P90 sound and a humbucker. Clean, clear, bright and articulate, yet smooth and warm at the same time. I bonded with this guitar immediately and I’m thrilled with it. I hope when I try my luck with another P90 Standard that I get one as nice as this Deluxe. If not, I’ll just get another Deluxe and put some good P90’s in it.
My uncle, among his collection, has a 73/74 LP Deluxe, that's a gold top but normal humbuckers from the factory that he bought way back when and held onto.
Humbuckers are great pickups these.minis have a bit sharper sound but they do have their place! Humbuckers only sound muddy for 3 teasons: 1: if they aren't adjusted to the proper height 2: if don't use your volume and tone correctly 3: depends on your amp and speakers and settings
best sounding les paul i ever played was a 74ish with original minis and a khaler trem........never found anything that sounded as good. guy that bought it had it "restored" and removed kahler ........never the same.
@@konradkoeppe2840 Tom Bukovich relayed a story about his first gig being second guitar to Joe Walsh. At sound check Joes tech set up his rig and tom went over and was shocked to hear how bright and trebly everything was. Joe knows what's needed to cut through the keys and everything running in the mid range freq's. Your fantastic tone's guy's develop in tge garage or basement get lost in a stage environment. Ya gotta cut through. Most great sounding " stage " rigs sound horrible alone in a typical room! Go figure huh!
Having grown up and learned to play guitar on a Fender, I really like the sound of mini-humbuckers. They seem to get the best of both worlds. (These days I have Fender’s stacked Vintage Noiseless pickups.)
I owned an early 70`s tobacco burst Deluxe. Not only did they have a burst on the back of the body they also had it on the back of the neck. Gorgeous looking LP. These soapbox pickups sound sweet in your demo.
I had a 1975 model that my brother bought for $475 that year! I can't remember for sure but I believe that it had a three piece neck and the heritage cherry sunburst on the back was gorgeous with hints of purple! Another difference between the 70's LP's vs modern models was the gently sloping carve on the top. Talk about cutting corners! I really like the Deluxe pickups. They have a unique sound that really cuts through. I guess the Deluxe was actually the first LP with humbuckers because Gibson had to fit them into a rout for the original P-90's.
At around 14:40 he measures the neck at .92" to .97" and says it's a "chunky 50's IMO" but they call it a rounded "C". That's because it IS a rounded "C" ! Those are the specs on my 1960 Reissue C.S. LP. The specs on this would make me want one, for sure. A perfect compromise between a "Chunky 50's" which is about a .94" to 1.04" and a 60's Slim Taper which you'd find on a '61 SG. And the workmanship looks great, too.
All those spec points don't really matter to me. All I care about is 'how good does it play & how good does it sound?'. I really dig the tone of 70's mini-buckers. They have a great bite & clarity so it's definitely something I'd be interested in.
I have a 73 Goldtop LP that I bought for $325 back in the 80s. I never liked the mini-HBs so I installed some really hot DiMarzio full HBs and it kicks ass! Love the thin neck and its not as heavy as the regular LPs. I read somewhere that some of the 70s Deluxes had chambered bodies to lessen the weight.
Sure, the naming convention could have been "Gibson Les Paul Standard with Mini Humbuckers", and calling it a 70s Standard is misleading. But you know what, I like that Gibson chose to ignore all of the random specs on a real 70s Les Paul, and produced a nice production guitar with specs that everyone will enjoy. If I was in the market for a Mini HB Les Paul, this would be top of the list.
Gibson should hire Austinn for their custom Shop; Just make sure that the specs of the replica's or tribute to guitars are correct in a roundabout way.
I bought one of the laminated maple necked late 70's Deluxe.. it had the nashville Bridge and no control pointers, the neck went from bright cherry at the body through bright yellow in the middle and cherry agang towards the headstock. It had double ringed Klusons and a slim neck.. it played exceptionally well and sounded great.. since then I have owned many Les Pauls, but I still hold that one in high regard, perhaps because it was my first. But they did have a sound of their own.. ask Scott Gorham :)
Just scored a pre-owned 2021 Goldtop version built 2 before the Goldtop you demo'd. After setting it up and spending time with it tweaking the setup over a couple of days I'm really happy with it. Love the bridge pup especially, it has a vintage clank to it in the ballpark of an old SG conjuring up tones similar to Jake from Greta Van Fleet. Great addition to my small Les Paul collection.
The Firebird Mini-Humbuckers are constructed differently as they use a steel bar instead of individual pole-piece screws. Also, the Firebird Pickups tend to have a thinner/brighter sound/tone as compared to the mini-humbuckers used in the Les Paul. Originally the Mini-Humbuckers used in Les Paul Deluxe guitars were old Epiphone Pickups Gibson repurposed. IMHO, the Les Paul Deluxe mini-humbuckers make for a great neck pickup as they tend to be less muddy sounding as compared to a traditional PAF style humbucker.
They don’t seem any thing different than the 69 Deluxe reissue they made a while back. A 70’s Deluxe should absolutely have the pancake body and volute and be a true 70’s reissue. The 70’s originals do have their charms and the maple neck with a volute really helped the headstock break issues Gibson are known for.
So, that's like a Squier Classic Vibe: you get the general looks when you think of a 50s - 70s era guitar, but it's actually nothing like it construction and spec-wise.
I have '75 Deluxe in Tobacco Sunburst that I purchased new to replace a 1973 LP Custom that was stolen. Maple neck; big headstock; no thumb bleeders; burst on back, neck, and back& sides of headstock; and pancake body. Not sure how rare that finish is but I do remember having to order it. Over the years, it's been heavily modified to the point that about the only thing leftover from the stock configuration is the wood. 😉
Not sure bout minihumbuckers. I’m not an expert in LPs but they sound more like a hybrid of humbucler and singlecoil(That might be good). Anyway I like the look of original big humbuckie in it!
That's pretty much exactly what they are. They're essentially a P90 without the hum. I love P90's so I'm a fan of mini-buckers too. Great clarity & bite for classic rock tones. (Just think about Lennon's Casino tone to early Sabbath).
@@perrywong6620 I've got a Casino with them in & they're no louder than any other set of 'buckers. Like any set of pups, you only know if they're for you once you hit the strings. I used to be on the search for the 'holy grail' tone, swapping out pups regularly to get the tone I wanted in my head but then I got an R6 with P90's & that was it, job done. If you want that 'classic rock' era tone, mini buckers will nail it but if you want heavier stuff, then they might not be what you're looking for. Definitely give them a try though, if you can.
I know I’m late to the party here. But I just wanted to put my two cents worth in. I owned a 1975 Les Paul Deluxe. At that time, I loved that guitar, however I had a few complaints about it. The sandwich body, the multi piece top, mine had to be sent back to the factory not long after I bought it due to one of the pieces of maple in the neck was still “green” and it caused the neck to twist some. I didn’t care for the wide headstock or the volute either. My friend had a 1969 ES-335, I always wished the neck and headstock were the same as that one. Years later I really got into the Heritage guitars. I have had a handful of their H-150’s (their single cutaway) and I love them. However, recently I had the opportunity to purchase a 2022 70’s Les Paul Deluxe. I do love it (I’m still not a fan of Gibson as far as a company) it to me is everything the 70’s Deluxe should have been. I have always missed that mini humbucker sound. I finely have it back. I understand your points as far as calling it a “70’s” , but I’m glad they went this route.
@@benedekgabor. My #1 standard is a '94 in cherry sunburst. So I'd rather have another color. But it sure looks nice. But Trogley is right. They should have bursted the back.
The thing I'm most disappointed by is the neck; having used a 70s Greco LP as my main guitar for years I've really gotten used to that late 70s thin neck, the volute, and the less sharp headstock tiltback (which also helps the guitar stay in tune better I think). However, I am impressed by how much I liked this guitar's tone so I'm glad they at least brought back the 70s mini humbuckers instead of just using what they've been using before. I also like the clownburst which is something else the Greco made me fond of :)
The bridge and middle sounded really good clean and distorted. The neck pickup sounded to mushy to me in both clean and distorted. Maybe just my speakers.
No double ring Klusons?!! Well I’m out then...I was gonna get a few of them. But that’s unacceptable. 😉😂 Love your show Trogly!👍👍. If I was right handed I’d love to buy a guitar from you!!
Enjoyed the video. Brought back some great memories. Owned a 75 goldtop deluxe...it was awesome. Have had numerous sg's and les Paul's including a black beauty. Deluxe outshine them all. Loved the 70s neck personally. Hopefully gibson will make some modifications to get more faithful to the 70s version.
I bought a 81 gold top deluxe with a maple neck with chromed bell shaped tuners in 86 for £350 and when I see the price of anew 1 😁 Ps the old deluxe went to 11 compared to the new 1 👍🏻
I love this specs. This omits all features I hate like maple multi part neck with big ugly headstock, pancake body and all other Norlin Era bs. I liked 80-ies spec more anyhow. I love the neck profile. I would love figured top, thumb bleeder, real ABR1 and long neck tenon but I guess it's going to be included in the Custom Shop. Love the neck profile because I can't stand pencil necks. Those give me cramp.
Anyone else having issues getting a brown les paul case? I bought a P90 Tribute that didn't come with a hard case. And I have yet to find them in stock in Canada. I gotta assume covid has slowed production and Gibson needs them for guitars.
That finish is honestly one of my favorite things about this since it looks very much like a 70s Les Paul to me. Of course, the 70s sunburst has always been an acquired taste anyway lol
I like it because Jimmy Page... Although I somewhat see where you come from because that is the most represented finish in non-guitar related media. If that makes sense lol
It’s always weird to me, but I don’t know how new pick ups can be simultaneously darker, have less bass than vintage pick ups, all the while without any particularly unique mids, You got to get at least one of them
Got one years ago (lefty), swapped out the pickups for better minis, couldn't be happier. But if I hadn't just gotten a 50s standard, this mightve been on the list. Lol
In addition, a breakdown of the 2019 Traditional would be a video i would very much like to absorb.....i bought the Texas Tea strat based on your vid, even though it wasn't a profoundly flattering vid for that model....i would like to know your opinion how close to a 50s the trad I'd mentioned is...i heard it's much like a '75 Custom....your input would be gold!
what if "LPSIG" means Les Paul Sunburst Interchangeable Guitar... because the 50s Standard and the Deluxe are literally same guitar with different pickups inserted. It would also explain why they come with the P90 bevel in the chamber too.
everyone seems to live in the past...not me...I was a child of the 70s and most things sucked except rock music back then. I'll take modern update any day of the week.
I just found out I'm getting my dad's old '71 Goldtop Deluxe back from my aunt (my uncle, who recently died, had it for decades). The unfortunate thing is that my dad was a lefty, so I either Hendrix it or put it on the wall. Tough choices, man.
The necks on my 1979 Les Paul deluxes have a volute ☑️ and are three piece necks ☑️ and yes those mini humbuckers are the absolute tops but, with no volute and only a one piece neck makes me think that you might just as well purchase an Epiphone.
I was hoping for more specialty 70s specs - but this guitar ROCKS as a tribute!
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I like it
Just because I been bugging ya for a couple years now.....
Johnny A sig
@@peyotepete4903 yes!
this thing is so cool!
RONDO BONDO '70s Deluxe sure takes me back to the day.
I bought a brand new Deluxe back in 1977', it was built in the early '70s and sat in that small music shop for years until I finally bought it.
Wish I'd kept that guitar.
I just purchased the sunburst Les Paul Deluxe and despite not being an accurate reissue, I was going after the mini humbucker pickup sound. It has quickly become my favorite Les Paul.
I sold a yucky strat a long time ago and purchased a couple of 1979 Les Paul deluxes and never looked back, I have never even had to take the truss rod covers off ! The mini humbuckers are heaven, three piece necks as well. 🙂👍🇬🇧
I remember when Trogly was barely playing random songs. Now I'd love to have his skills
Guess I should've been practicing instead of watching videos :v
For sure, his playing is getting muuuuch better
The internet created the watch others play and watch for shopping guitars guitar players.
Don’t fall to this trap. Everyday practice a little and be patient.
In the process of demonstrating instruments for a market, he is also marketing his own improvement as a player. How many people have heard of marketing the instruments and the learning curve at once?
Trogly is a collector, not a guitarist. I have yet to hear him bend a note to pitch.
@@mickstick5112 😂😂😂 for real
I came up in the late 70s, early 80s. I’ve seen my LP Deluxe come in and out of fashion so often I don’t remember anymore. But I come from an anti-guitar milieu, so I tended to play textures, sound designey stuff more than anything when I was a pro. I think it was about 20 years in when I started playing more guitar stuff, just for my own pleasure. I’d never turned down the tone knob for some reason. So the day I plugged direct into a Fender Bassman from the early 60s, switched to the neck pickup and rolled the tone down just a whisker, until you could just hear the top end choke - well. Overdriving that Bassman, the sound was orgasmic. Power chords, blues lead, arpeggios, boomer bends. All that stuff. Chef’s kiss.
I bought a used '74 Les Paul sight unseen back in 1982 ($500). I was disappointed to find it was a Deluxe with mini-humbuckers for quite a few years. But lately, I have begun to appreciate how unique it is and how awesome it plays and sounds!
YOU LUCKED OUT MAN!! BEING A LEFTY I'D KILL for a Nice OLD one.....that didn't weigh 12 LBS. But I finally have one & I wouldn't trade it for the World!
Anyone else think those mini humbuckers sound insane ?!
I'm a Fender guy normally but if I ever get a Gibson I'll at least be looking to get one with mini humbuckers.
I was honestly blown away the moment the tone demo started
@@buranflakes it got to the distorted section and I was totally floored with how aggressive they sounded
I just bought an SG with 2 mini humbuckers from the Gibson Demo Shop on Reverb - Love it!!
Mini hums are totally underrated.
I want the full Norlin experience with the 1974 sandwich and volute!😂
I know you’re kidding bro but believe it or not I actually wish Gibson WOULD do that. As well as the 70s Gibson headstock shape norlin had and the rounded off Flying V headstock.
@@daveyrock6521 you and I need to tell the heads at Gibson to make a whole year of instruments with Norlan specs.
Smoke and a pancake?
I have a 1971 Deluxe. It has the pancake body but no volute. And I can happily report, the three layered (four if you include the top) sandwich doesn’t affect the sound in a negative way. And I’ve always loved the pickups, especially the neck and neck-bridge combined. It weighs a metric shit-ton, I think that’s what the kiddies say. I suspect the glue actually makes the body more dense, the weight is becoming an issue as this gen-x’er’s bones age, but I don’t gig anymore so that’s ok. Anyway, it sounds wonderful. I don’t know if these early Deluxes had quality problems, but mine is a dream.
They should've gone for volute, pancake body and slimmer 3-piece maple neck IMO.
I appreciate the idea of the Gibson original collection, but some of the liberties taken are a bit too big
Edit: double ring Klusons, bursted back and brown control covers would've also been cool
agreed
not enough to separate this from the 50s and 60s models considering the limited appeal of mini humbuckers
they should've at least done some exclusive 70s finishes on these (wine red, maybe alpine white)
@@Grayjacket11 Yup, they should have done some different finishes at the very least. I can't see spending this kind of money on this guitar when the mini humbuckers are the only thing unique. For the same money you can get a standard with a stunning top and more mass appeal. I was really hoping for the 70s style headstock and volute.
Lol...Amen!
Nope. Imagine the reactions if gibson did make this a sandwich body with 3 piece top. They would get roasted.
@@jorisev neck, not top. And the pancake body is just an era correct spec, so I don't get why people would be outraged over that.
Oh man!! Hopefully I can find a lefty one so I can finally manage have a full goldtop collection someday!
Lefty gang
Lefty here too!!
Seems both the Goldtop and Cherry Sunburst are available as lefties - well done Gibson.
@@craigthomson3621 hell yeah!!!
That’s always my struggle when watching this channel. Most aren’t available in lefty.
I had bought a gold top Deluxe in ‘71 that was actually a ‘69, and probably NOS because it was NOT a pancake. I sold it in ‘14 to pay my mortgage for nearly 4 months. I miss it, and it was definitely a slim taper neck. Cavity covers were brown, neck mahogany with volute. One thing I cannot remember is if the tuners were the way you said. I think there was one washer and the fastening nut. Keep up the Gibson work!
While the specifications aren't reissue level, I am happy to see a Les Paul Deluxe be available in the production line. It seems that they are giving the "deluxe" option for people that want it while still fitting it into how they are currently manufacturing the production line. I always liked the unique tones of a mini humbucker and would have a difficult time picking between the sunburst and goldtop.
I own four original Les Paul Deluxe models, a 71, 73, 79 and 80. They each have thier own vibe and tonal characteristics and are still very cool guitars, but the 1979 & 1980 models are the most resonant out of the bunch. I'd say, due to the one piece bodies.
Personally, I think the one piece bodies, two piece Maple tops and Mahogany necks are a good move by Gibson on these new models, because if you look at all the "labor intensive" work that went into producing the original 70's models with the sandwich bodies, three piece (or more) tops, three piece necks, volute, extra burst on the back and sides, I doubt we'd see an affordable 2021 Les Paul Deluxe.
I do agree though, the 2021 models should have come with Double Ring Klusons, thumb bleeders and I would have loved more finish options like; Tobacco Burst, Wine Red, Natural or even a Faded Honey Burst would have been cool.
The original quirks are what make the early Deluxe models cool, but it's great to see the Deluxe make a return! (and not just in Gold).
Maybe Gibson could reissue the Les Paul Pro Deluxe with P90s. Now THAT would be Cool! Maybe we'll see an 80s series next...
Anyway, I enjoyed your review!
Cush.
It's almost like they want us to buy used real deluxes? Neither of these colorways or the main spec list grab at me with any strength at all. Gold tops are cool but....they just changed the pickups?? I wouldn't even call these deluxe's honestly if it's just the pickups.... I'd be sold if they brought back the sparkle tops and the big headstock. Literally instant buy.
I agree with everything that you said.
A major plus for me would be how easy it would be to put in P90s.
It should of had the volute
That transition at 26:07 was smooth AF.
I'm glad they reissued the Deluxe. It's a very underappreciated model. And as far as the specs go, Current specs are probably better than the 70's.
Yep except for a direct mount abr-1 and lack of colors but overall better
I also remember that, around 2008, Gibson released a few gold top Deluxes for the Thomann seller in Europe. In retrospect, i regret I didn't grab one back then, but I was looking for something else.
@@julosx in 1974 I got a white lp custom. It was love at first sight. But in retrospect I think the deluxe had better tone.
The thing is the real thing is not even that expensive so why buy a new one
I've owned a bunch of deluxes over the years and current construction produces far more consistent, and better quality, guitars. I did like the maple necked models, mine required pretty close to zero adjustment over the years, but the demo sounded like it was a fairly bright guitar without the maple neck.
My first les paul was a 1969 Les Paul Deluxe gold top i bought back in 2001 because i couldn't afford a new Les Paul Standard at the time... no one wanted Norlin Gibsons so i got it super cheap... Now the prices are sky high on reverb...
I love how you played "Story of My Life" considering Mike Ness has said he plays LP Deluxes as his main guitars and throws the mini humbuckers right in the trash and put P90s in there lol.
Was watching the vid kinda zoned out, but as soon as those first distorted notes on the goldtop, the ears perked up. Sounded awesome
You should review the Gibson American Player II. They were/are fantastic guitars for the price. I have 1 it's 2 single coils with 1vol & 1tone 3way.
Great show again 😁
Agreed. I have the Epiphone version that came with Humbuckers but im working on specing it out. Solid little workhorse, that thing
2 points to bring up Trogly...you have improved as a player big time, and that blue sparkle is a dream guitar
I want a new Gibson just to experience that smell again. It's New Born Guitar Smell and it's addictive.
That's like breaking a leg so you can feel the thrill of the cast coming off. Sorry friend,I couldn't resist. Jab away, I deserve it. Peace.
I wish I could get a cheap Gibson that was good
@@walkerpendleton760 I bought a Tribute (cheaper price) but killer guitar.
One of the interesting things about the original Deluxe models is that back in the day most guys would buy them and immediately replace the pickups with full size humbuckers. I have often wondered what happened to all those original 70's and early 80's mini's
I bought them on Ebay when they were cheap.
Bwooooohahahahaha!
True story.
Most?
Far out man hey. You remember that musicians friend 06' holiday season Zakk is on the cover and inside they have a Gibson Vegas High Roller check em out man it's like a 335 and a firebird head stock and split block inlay this was a good one.
Yes, I have reviews on both versions th-cam.com/users/results?search_query=gibson+vegas
I remember that Magazine Catalog! I think I still have it somewhere actually haha I use to circle all the guitars I wanted but could never have back then haha
Original 70's Deluxe by miles,for me I really think the pancake body's have great tone,very underrated in my opinion..😁🎸🎶
Couldn't agree more, very underrated
Couldn't agrees less, vastly overrated.
Trogly, it’s like 2 am here...
After getting a new Gibson 50’s Standard Gold Top with P90’s delivered only to find the top had runs in the paint and the string ground was broken (I had the exact same problem with a new LP Classic earlier this year), I decided to return it and try a Deluxe Gold Top instead. While I still want a P90 Standard someday, I am not one bit disappointed with the Deluxe. I received a perfect guitar and the mini humbuckers sound absolutely amazing. With the tone and volume controls, you can get a lot of different sounds from it. It’s a perfect blend of a single coil/P90 sound and a humbucker. Clean, clear, bright and articulate, yet smooth and warm at the same time. I bonded with this guitar immediately and I’m thrilled with it. I hope when I try my luck with another P90 Standard that I get one as nice as this Deluxe. If not, I’ll just get another Deluxe and put some good P90’s in it.
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The available colours are nice, but I would have gone into debt for a wine red one
This x1000. When I think of those '70s Deluxe (like my teacher had), Gold and Wine Red just jump out to me.
Exactly what I said!
My uncle, among his collection, has a 73/74 LP Deluxe, that's a gold top but normal humbuckers from the factory that he bought way back when and held onto.
I love the mini humbucker. It makes a les paul cut through instead of being byried in mud in the mix.
Humbuckers are great pickups these.minis have a bit sharper sound but they do have their place! Humbuckers only sound muddy for 3 teasons:
1: if they aren't adjusted to the proper height
2: if don't use your volume and tone correctly
3: depends on your amp and speakers and settings
best sounding les paul i ever played was a 74ish with original minis and a khaler trem........never found anything that sounded as good. guy that bought it had it "restored" and removed kahler ........never the same.
@@konradkoeppe2840 Tom Bukovich relayed a story about his first gig being second guitar to Joe Walsh. At sound check Joes tech set up his rig and tom went over and was shocked to hear how bright and trebly everything was. Joe knows what's needed to cut through the keys and everything running in the mid range freq's. Your fantastic tone's guy's develop in tge garage or basement get lost in a stage environment. Ya gotta cut through. Most great sounding " stage " rigs sound horrible alone in a typical room! Go figure huh!
yep its gotta be bright to cut the mustard!
omg i NEED a blue sparkle top like that as a stage guitar. gibson needs to make these asap
Definitely like the sound of the pickups
Don't forget about the 2011 Les Paul Deluxe Gold Top. I own one and it's a fine instrument. One piece body, and I have 1968 P90s installed.
Having grown up and learned to play guitar on a Fender, I really like the sound of mini-humbuckers. They seem to get the best of both worlds. (These days I have Fender’s stacked Vintage Noiseless pickups.)
That 26:07 edit was pretty clean. Appreciate you
I owned an early 70`s tobacco burst Deluxe. Not only did they have a burst on the back of the body they also had it on the back of the neck. Gorgeous looking LP. These soapbox pickups sound sweet in your demo.
I had a 1975 model that my brother bought for $475 that year! I can't remember for sure but I believe that it had a three piece neck and the heritage cherry sunburst on the back was gorgeous with hints of purple! Another difference between the 70's LP's vs modern models was the gently sloping carve on the top. Talk about cutting corners! I really like the Deluxe pickups. They have a unique sound that really cuts through. I guess the Deluxe was actually the first LP with humbuckers because Gibson had to fit them into a rout for the original P-90's.
At around 14:40 he measures the neck at .92" to .97" and says it's a "chunky 50's IMO" but they call it a rounded "C". That's because it IS a rounded "C" ! Those are the specs on my 1960 Reissue C.S. LP. The specs on this would make me want one, for sure. A perfect compromise between a "Chunky 50's" which is about a .94" to 1.04" and a 60's Slim Taper which you'd find on a '61 SG. And the workmanship looks great, too.
All those spec points don't really matter to me. All I care about is 'how good does it play & how good does it sound?'. I really dig the tone of 70's mini-buckers. They have a great bite & clarity so it's definitely something I'd be interested in.
Did I hear some Social D "Story of My Life"? I had a 76 Deluxe , weighed a ton!
The flipping guitar edit after 26:06
was super smooth. 👏👏👏
Wish they added the volute and the large headstock. I love those bigger headstocks personally.
With pancake body, double ring tuner, and double white PU ring！
That blue sparkle top of yours is the coolest guitar finish ever..
I am glad that they dropped most of the 70's specs (apart from the mini humbuckers) and replaced them with the more comfortable updated specs.
Trogly's in the HOUSE!!!
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You're awesome lol
Hyped for more reviews on this to start to come out
Curious how it sounds compared to the 2018 Player Plus Deluxe ???
I have a 73 Goldtop LP that I bought for $325 back in the 80s. I never liked the mini-HBs so I installed some really hot DiMarzio full HBs and it kicks ass! Love the thin neck and its not as heavy as the regular LPs. I read somewhere that some of the 70s Deluxes had chambered bodies to lessen the weight.
Can’t wait to see some playing reviews for the new Murphy Lab relic’d beauties! (Especially the Les Pauls!)
Didn't guitar center have the red and blue sparkle 70s deluxe les paul exclusives? I know it was a cs but still a deluxe.
Sure, the naming convention could have been "Gibson Les Paul Standard with Mini Humbuckers", and calling it a 70s Standard is misleading. But you know what, I like that Gibson chose to ignore all of the random specs on a real 70s Les Paul, and produced a nice production guitar with specs that everyone will enjoy. If I was in the market for a Mini HB Les Paul, this would be top of the list.
They missed the nailed on beauty rings around the pickups mounts. And the burst is WAY bright.
i want 70s tributes with the volute
Gibson should hire Austinn for their custom Shop; Just make sure that the specs of the replica's or tribute to guitars are correct in a roundabout way.
My main guitar is a 1976 Deluxe and I was hoping to see a faithful reproduction of that Era. Glad I watched this.
Jealous. Also it sounds good, but it's...lacking?
Pretty sick that you played a Social D song on a 70’s les Paul deluxe.
Did I hear a little Jailbreak riff in there?
I mean. You kinda gotta, right?
Haha I immediately thought about Mike Ness too.
Which song?
@@TheAlexFromGalax 19:37 - Story of my life
That fretboard is gorgeous, wish my SG looked like this one ☝️
I bought one of the laminated maple necked late 70's Deluxe.. it had the nashville Bridge and no control pointers, the neck went from bright cherry at the body through bright yellow in the middle and cherry agang towards the headstock. It had double ringed Klusons and a slim neck.. it played exceptionally well and sounded great.. since then I have owned many Les Pauls, but I still hold that one in high regard, perhaps because it was my first. But they did have a sound of their own.. ask Scott Gorham :)
Just scored a pre-owned 2021 Goldtop version built 2 before the Goldtop you demo'd. After setting it up and spending time with it tweaking the setup over a couple of days I'm really happy with it. Love the bridge pup especially, it has a vintage clank to it in the ballpark of an old SG conjuring up tones similar to Jake from Greta Van Fleet. Great addition to my small Les Paul collection.
How would you compare firebird mini buckers to these?
Not knowledgeable in this area
The Firebird Mini-Humbuckers are constructed differently as they use a steel bar instead of individual pole-piece screws.
Also, the Firebird Pickups tend to have a thinner/brighter sound/tone as compared to the mini-humbuckers used in the Les Paul.
Originally the Mini-Humbuckers used in Les Paul Deluxe guitars were old Epiphone Pickups Gibson repurposed.
IMHO, the Les Paul Deluxe mini-humbuckers make for a great neck pickup as they tend to be less muddy sounding as compared to a traditional PAF style humbucker.
They don’t seem any thing different than the 69 Deluxe reissue they made a while back. A 70’s Deluxe should absolutely have the pancake body and volute and be a true 70’s reissue. The 70’s originals do have their charms and the maple neck with a volute really helped the headstock break issues Gibson are known for.
It's just a 50s standard with mini humbuckers.
You’re better off buying a used standard
these are cool but i really wish they’d have used a maple neck with a volute, only thing that sets these apart are the pickups and the clown burst.
So, that's like a Squier Classic Vibe: you get the general looks when you think of a 50s - 70s era guitar, but it's actually nothing like it construction and spec-wise.
The only difference being that this costs about 10 times what a Classic Vibe would.
I have '75 Deluxe in Tobacco Sunburst that I purchased new to replace a 1973 LP Custom that was stolen. Maple neck; big headstock; no thumb bleeders; burst on back, neck, and back& sides of headstock; and pancake body. Not sure how rare that finish is but I do remember having to order it. Over the years, it's been heavily modified to the point that about the only thing leftover from the stock configuration is the wood. 😉
Austin, what amp and overdrive pedal do you use for your demos? Thanks for a great video.
Not sure bout minihumbuckers. I’m not an expert in LPs but they sound more like a hybrid of humbucler and singlecoil(That might be good). Anyway I like the look of original big humbuckie in it!
That's pretty much exactly what they are. They're essentially a P90 without the hum. I love P90's so I'm a fan of mini-buckers too. Great clarity & bite for classic rock tones. (Just think about Lennon's Casino tone to early Sabbath).
@@jubei7259 Are you sure the minihumbuckers don't hum at all? Thought they did and that was the only reason that drew me back from acquiring one.
@@perrywong6620 I've got a Casino with them in & they're no louder than any other set of 'buckers. Like any set of pups, you only know if they're for you once you hit the strings. I used to be on the search for the 'holy grail' tone, swapping out pups regularly to get the tone I wanted in my head but then I got an R6 with P90's & that was it, job done. If you want that 'classic rock' era tone, mini buckers will nail it but if you want heavier stuff, then they might not be what you're looking for. Definitely give them a try though, if you can.
No tobacco burst? They should also do the metallic red/blue tops.
I know I’m late to the party here. But I just wanted to put my two cents worth in. I owned a 1975 Les Paul Deluxe. At that time, I loved that guitar, however I had a few complaints about it. The sandwich body, the multi piece top, mine had to be sent back to the factory not long after I bought it due to one of the pieces of maple in the neck was still “green” and it caused the neck to twist some. I didn’t care for the wide headstock or the volute either. My friend had a 1969 ES-335, I always wished the neck and headstock were the same as that one.
Years later I really got into the Heritage guitars. I have had a handful of their H-150’s (their single cutaway) and I love them. However, recently I had the opportunity to purchase a 2022 70’s Les Paul Deluxe. I do love it (I’m still not a fan of Gibson as far as a company) it to me is everything the 70’s Deluxe should have been. I have always missed that mini humbucker sound. I finely have it back.
I understand your points as far as calling it a “70’s” , but I’m glad they went this route.
sunburst one is beautiful
I don't want to like it, because I usually don't like clownbursts but somehow it's appealing.
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@@benedekgabor. My #1 standard is a '94 in cherry sunburst. So I'd rather have another color. But it sure looks nice. But Trogley is right. They should have bursted the back.
@@RMosack I would buy one if they've done a bourbon burst
The thing I'm most disappointed by is the neck; having used a 70s Greco LP as my main guitar for years I've really gotten used to that late 70s thin neck, the volute, and the less sharp headstock tiltback (which also helps the guitar stay in tune better I think). However, I am impressed by how much I liked this guitar's tone so I'm glad they at least brought back the 70s mini humbuckers instead of just using what they've been using before. I also like the clownburst which is something else the Greco made me fond of :)
The bridge and middle sounded really good clean and distorted. The neck pickup sounded to mushy to me in both clean and distorted. Maybe just my speakers.
No double ring Klusons?!!
Well I’m out then...I was gonna get a few of them. But that’s unacceptable. 😉😂
Love your show Trogly!👍👍. If I was right handed I’d love to buy a guitar from you!!
In general, what makes a Deluxe models ( including Fender) so special, compared to typical, mass prod models?
Do you mean like telecaster deluxes?
The cutout binding on the new one is not the wide version as you had on the real 70's one
Enjoyed the video. Brought back some great memories. Owned a 75 goldtop deluxe...it was awesome. Have had numerous sg's and les Paul's including a black beauty. Deluxe outshine them all. Loved the 70s neck personally. Hopefully gibson will make some modifications to get more faithful to the 70s version.
Majic @ 26:07 - he spun a gold top finish into a cherry sunburst finish - WOW !
I love it that you seem to be the first to have one of these.
I bought a 81 gold top deluxe with a maple neck with chromed bell shaped tuners in 86 for £350 and when I see the price of anew 1 😁
Ps the old deluxe went to 11 compared to the new 1 👍🏻
I love this specs. This omits all features I hate like maple multi part neck with big ugly headstock, pancake body and all other Norlin Era bs. I liked 80-ies spec more anyhow. I love the neck profile. I would love figured top, thumb bleeder, real ABR1 and long neck tenon but I guess it's going to be included in the Custom Shop. Love the neck profile because I can't stand pencil necks. Those give me cramp.
Anyone else having issues getting a brown les paul case? I bought a P90 Tribute that didn't come with a hard case. And I have yet to find them in stock in Canada. I gotta assume covid has slowed production and Gibson needs them for guitars.
The cherry sunburst makes it look like a toy, it's just my humble opinion
That finish is honestly one of my favorite things about this since it looks very much like a 70s Les Paul to me. Of course, the 70s sunburst has always been an acquired taste anyway lol
I like it because Jimmy Page... Although I somewhat see where you come from because that is the most represented finish in non-guitar related media. If that makes sense lol
@@electricneonblack6335 if I'm not mistaken Jimmy Page played a 59 sunburst not a cherry burst
@@jimmyb4728 Huh. That’s weird. I remember seeing a picture somewhere of him with one. Idk where though lol. They just look kinda cool I think.
The sounds were excellent and surprisingly close between your sparkle and the new. Let's see if Epi makes an equivalent.
I can clearly see the sticker on the pickguard
I wish it had the volute and the brown back-plate covers - that would make them more appealing.
It’s always weird to me, but I don’t know how new pick ups can be simultaneously darker, have less bass than vintage pick ups, all the while without any particularly unique mids, You got to get at least one of them
Well Gibson didn’t get the 70s V right either so why would they get the Deluxe right.
Trogly, been watching you for a while, your playing has gotten pretty damn good over the years, very nice chops!
Nice editing when you spun the gold top around and it turned into the clown burst. Magic !
That blue sparkle finish is fantastic! I envy you, I really do. I'm a massive fan of the Les Paul Deluxe.
A 2007 gotw antique deluxe fell on my lap a couple years ago and I love it.
May as well just get one of the LP studio 70s tributes.
Got one years ago (lefty), swapped out the pickups for better minis, couldn't be happier. But if I hadn't just gotten a 50s standard, this mightve been on the list. Lol
In addition, a breakdown of the 2019 Traditional would be a video i would very much like to absorb.....i bought the Texas Tea strat based on your vid, even though it wasn't a profoundly flattering vid for that model....i would like to know your opinion how close to a 50s the trad I'd mentioned is...i heard it's much like a '75 Custom....your input would be gold!
I had a 78 LP deluxe tobacco burst. Played surprisingly good
"It was all to do with price, because we just didn't have enough money at that point for the Les Paul Standard." - Scott Gorham, Guitar World 3 NOV 23
Have you seen the new Murphy lab guitars? So many look great including the aged light blue Firebird. Definitely worth a look.
what if "LPSIG" means Les Paul Sunburst Interchangeable Guitar... because the 50s Standard and the Deluxe are literally same guitar with different pickups inserted. It would also explain why they come with the P90 bevel in the chamber too.
They may not be vintage correct, but damn they sound and look awesome. I think I might get one!
everyone seems to live in the past...not me...I was a child of the 70s and most things sucked except rock music back then. I'll take modern update any day of the week.
I just found out I'm getting my dad's old '71 Goldtop Deluxe back from my aunt (my uncle, who recently died, had it for decades). The unfortunate thing is that my dad was a lefty, so I either Hendrix it or put it on the wall. Tough choices, man.
The necks on my 1979 Les Paul deluxes have a volute ☑️ and are three piece necks ☑️ and yes those mini humbuckers are the absolute tops but, with no volute and only a one piece neck makes me think that you might just as well purchase an Epiphone.
1:46 dream guitar right there in that same color, cmn! Please review one of those.