Gibson clone upgraded. Surprisingly good copy.

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  • @user-vu5dt9lb4d
    @user-vu5dt9lb4d 4 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    When I drill the wholes wider for the machine heads, I go from the back side and clamp a flat board on the logo side that way you won't chip the face.

  • @mdshack6371
    @mdshack6371 23 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    "Didn't need that piece anyway". That's optimism bro Your inner voice out loud is a sign of genius, and is a great teaching aid. Dig it.

  • @chasinguitars
    @chasinguitars 24 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Cream dog ear would look awesome

  • @markdalton6662
    @markdalton6662 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +7

    The first thing I would have done was change those pots and put in some good caps

    • @qua7771
      @qua7771 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Change every bit of hardware too. After that it isn't worth it.

  • @rayusse
    @rayusse หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    nice trick with microfiber to unslot knobs

    • @Gorillaguitartech
      @Gorillaguitartech  หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Thanks! It's been the most breakage free method for me.

    • @EbonyPope
      @EbonyPope 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@Gorillaguitartech Which shop is producing them? I would like to take one apart.

  • @mdshack6371
    @mdshack6371 23 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Your skilful reckless abandon is beautiful and admirable. Pre- Mocking the mockers expected commentary while mocking their voice... Perfectly done. Bravo.

    • @Gorillaguitartech
      @Gorillaguitartech  20 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thanks. I have fun with them. 😉🤘

  • @vig237
    @vig237 21 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Really good looking chibson looks like good wood.

  • @thetoneknob4493
    @thetoneknob4493 24 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    in the last few years some chibsons have gotten to the point wear ide buy one over an epiphone. the fret nibs arnt offered by epiphone and the price is alot friendlier. ive seen people have them tailor made for under 500$ with a one peace neck a solid top and back no veneers or scarf joints and they spray them with real nitro witch is a pretty good combo.

  • @GuitarQuackery
    @GuitarQuackery 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    When I saw that hammer on your workbench, I was hoping you would grab it and do an "upgrade" on this guitar, LOL.

    • @Gorillaguitartech
      @Gorillaguitartech  5 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I have no dog in the fight with the "Real vs counterfeit" argument but this is a decent guitar for the money. Yes it needed some upgrades but quite often people who pay ALL the money for a "real" Gibson will also change out all the parts. 🤷🏼‍♂️

  • @Halfaloaf599
    @Halfaloaf599 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Great video. Please keep ‘em comin’

  • @RelaxingsoothingMusic
    @RelaxingsoothingMusic 25 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    I've got the same guitar arriving tomorrow. Yours looks fantastic, I may well do the same on mine!
    Loved your vid👍

    • @BronxCowboy
      @BronxCowboy 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Did you get it? How do you like it. Who is the seller? 😊

    • @RelaxingsoothingMusic
      @RelaxingsoothingMusic 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@BronxCowboy yes, this morning.its amazing.
      I got it thru music club on FB.

    • @RelaxingsoothingMusic
      @RelaxingsoothingMusic 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Sorry, I'm not able to. Look for Johnny Goodman.​@DAVIDREDMAN-ri5jf

    • @RelaxingsoothingMusic
      @RelaxingsoothingMusic 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

      It's really good. Got it from Polaris ​@@BronxCowboy

  • @AndrewAHayes
    @AndrewAHayes 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    They are getting better and better with these guitars, I have experienced ones that sound gorgeous and with excellent build quality, I would like one they could guarantee that it didn't say Gibson on the top, people on YT have ordered them without the Gibson decal but got one anyway!

  • @EbonyPope
    @EbonyPope 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Which shop is producing them? I would like to take one apart.

  • @brettbunke9096
    @brettbunke9096 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Great video man!

    • @vlam75
      @vlam75 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Great vid can you share name of supplier? Pm me

  • @supersonicnomad8437
    @supersonicnomad8437 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Wow! First chibson I've seen with the small posts and decal on the back of the headstock! It fooled me!

  • @meltedwheeliebin
    @meltedwheeliebin หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Nice sunburst. Any idea what website your friend got this Chibby from?

    • @Gorillaguitartech
      @Gorillaguitartech  หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      I believe it was through a Facebook add. I'll ask him for specifics if you want.

    • @BronxCowboy
      @BronxCowboy 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@Gorillaguitartechplease do!

  • @xenophonkirby
    @xenophonkirby 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Love your channel. I agree with you. The dogear pickups look way better.

  • @jameslanclos568
    @jameslanclos568 28 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Interesting knob pulling technique !!!

    • @Gorillaguitartech
      @Gorillaguitartech  27 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      I've been pulling knobs for years! 😉 Thanks for watching!

  • @Trashslayer76
    @Trashslayer76 25 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    A '76 would've had wider pointy headstock "wings" on a 3pc maple neck and a different style Gibson logo. I see what they are going for. They are starting to incorporate closer to accurate specs, which can be neat or concerning depending on one's view. I think the responsibility is on the owner to etch "FAKE" or some indicator into the back of the headstock. 🤷🏼‍♂️

  • @nobelj3137
    @nobelj3137 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    watching you route the pickup cavity and all i can think is you how do you not know the painter/masking tape and super glue method its stronger makes way less mess and leves less resedue on the guitar and the mount , why did you use that kind of double sided tape ? comvience just curious hope i dont seem like im complaining or something :D the method im referring to is masking off both areas then making a sandwich with glue essientialy strong af and removes way easlier i had to ask that double sided tape looked annoying af to remove.

  • @uppencider
    @uppencider 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    My 74 SG and and firebird have many humbuckers. And also I'm about had it with Gibson. My first bad experience was in 2001 with an Angus Young SG I had the neck set improperly. And the two Les Paul's the last ones I've had come with the PCB boards one of them the bridge pickup didn't work the another one came and the neck humbucker was dead. Whenever I order an epiphone which I usually find the same model in Epiphone they always come here set up pretty decent and they play even though the pickups are weaker than Gibson ones. I think my collection is going to stay where it's at and no more Gibsons and I'm replying old Japanese guitars from the 70s and 80s like I used to collect. I have lost thousands and thousands and thousands over the years with Gibsons. Peck my 1981 double cutaway made in Japan guitar plays better than about any guitar I have in my house. It has the original DiMarzio that came in it and it sounds really darn good. I have spent 40 years trying to love Gibson and they make it really hard I'm really the only two decent guitars I've had is a 74 SG and a firebird.. and that is the absolute truth. Now if you don't mind packing and shipping your guitar and saying it to Gibson and waiting 6 months or longer and getting something back could maybe even in worse shape and that's fine I guess? But I'm tired of it. Well I see my phone auto corrected all of that and improperly. Hopefully everybody understands what I'm talking about?

  • @asw7696
    @asw7696 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Was there a reason for putting the bridge back on the other way around?

  • @clutch2827
    @clutch2827 9 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Won't that foam disintegrate over time?

  • @MrJesebas
    @MrJesebas 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Where did you buy it? Pleases

  • @Krullmatic
    @Krullmatic 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Actually, you forgot to canoodle the fligflagger 183.2° to the NW. So there!
    Edit: The cream looks really classy. The black does look bad ass itself, though. I'd go with the white.

  • @larrynoe6162
    @larrynoe6162 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    That deluxe doesn’t have a volute for “being “ a 76. Needs 3 piece maple neck. The rest of the fake stuff hides itself okay. And pancake body.

    • @prelovedguitarsni1436
      @prelovedguitarsni1436 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

      If it had all those features it would be $1000s rather than the $300 or so it actually was. If that bothers you so much, I have a real 1974 Deluxe for sale.👍

  • @jeffreynichols9447
    @jeffreynichols9447 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Cream p 90 looks best.

  • @Arthagnou
    @Arthagnou 28 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    finish doesnt look right. The stamped SN is wrong for a new one, maybe a 1970s.(I think) style Serial number, pots clearly are not.

  • @flapjack413
    @flapjack413 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Spotted multiple tells that it's not legit in the first minute and twenty seconds. I'm not going to list them off though, as it would only serve to help them improve their fraud. They are getting better at it though, regardless. I feel for people who end up buying these on the used market under the impression that they're buying an actual Gibson.

  • @ernestschultz5065
    @ernestschultz5065 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    nitro or poly?

    • @prelovedguitarsni1436
      @prelovedguitarsni1436 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Nitro, about the only Chinese company that does nitro finish.

  • @rodbelding9523
    @rodbelding9523 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    I'm usually not a fan of counterfeit guitars but that one is kind of speaking to me for some reason, I kind of dig it lol.

  • @davidledford3522
    @davidledford3522 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    These would fool alot of guitar players

    • @mikethebloodthirsty
      @mikethebloodthirsty 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

      It's going to undermine the ebay used market, maybe not for those in the know, but it's sad that your going to need a degree in sussing out fakes if you want to part with cash.

  • @benwright6330
    @benwright6330 23 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Nibson

  • @deandee8082
    @deandee8082 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    nibs? lacquer? vintage abr? yea that's no run of the mill knock off no way . . . .

    • @davidledford3522
      @davidledford3522 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      These ones are like 450 shipped they got em on ebay

    • @Gorillaguitartech
      @Gorillaguitartech  27 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Best one I've seen so far.

    • @RelaxingsoothingMusic
      @RelaxingsoothingMusic 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@deandee8082 I've just got one. Incredible...

  • @weedian710
    @weedian710 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Nibson