Ben gets his hands on a Legendary 1959 Gibson Les Paul Standard - Guitars that made History

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  • @Spartanm333
    @Spartanm333 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Thanks for the video and your experience - it came across. In case anyone is wondering - here is the result from D & R: 100% sold, totalling £250,000 and the '59 went for £165K - WOW!

  • @johnhardcastle565
    @johnhardcastle565 2 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    I owned 9 1865 in 1971, lovely to see it again after all these years !

    • @eerbrev
      @eerbrev 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Were the Bigsby marks there when you had it?

    • @johnhardcastle565
      @johnhardcastle565 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      The Bigsby was damaged, I replaced it with the stop bar tailpiece.

    • @paulneeds
      @paulneeds 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Wow! So YOU replaced the tail - what an addition to the story!

    • @smalltowninnewmexico
      @smalltowninnewmexico 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      my Dad owned that sunburst Strat.......the 60. apparently as a baby in the 70s i vomited all over it! i wonder if my DNA is in the routing still??

    • @fostexfan160
      @fostexfan160 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@smalltowninnewmexico LOL

  • @mulgerbill
    @mulgerbill 2 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    Lord I hope those lovelies go to players, people who can appreciate how much each knock, scratch and bit of worn away chrome adds to the uniqueness of each.
    Items like this should never be wall hangers

    • @CrimsonCustomGuitars
      @CrimsonCustomGuitars  2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      I agree 100%

    • @tharsgaard663
      @tharsgaard663 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I hang all my guitars on the wall , to not only admire them, show them off , but grab them everyday and add to the 'natural relic' look :D

    • @philp5566
      @philp5566 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Yes, I agree. All those knocks and scratches are scars of a well loved instrument. The distressed and road worn finishes that you can get on a new guitar that mimics this are tattoos really. Big difference.

    • @paulneeds
      @paulneeds 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Everything is played, and honest. Beats a wardrobe special hands down. Wish I’d had the money and prior notice..

    • @lespaulguy1979
      @lespaulguy1979 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I've got a 79 LP Custom, bought new in 1980. It looks played and smoked from the bars. Played so much it needed to be refretted about 20 years ago. They NEED to be played. They are guitars after all.

  • @alexanders-life
    @alexanders-life ปีที่แล้ว +4

    To see those Gibson's layed out on the table without any neck support made my hold my breath!

  • @Bluebuthappy182
    @Bluebuthappy182 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Ben while holding a '59 Les Paul: "Burn it!"
    Auctioneer: "Jesus Christ grab him!"

  • @richardsandson
    @richardsandson 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    As a young carpenter, many years go, I would like my tools to be pristine, shiny and new. Now in my 40's, there's nothing I appreciate more than the history of an object, be it a tool or an instrument. That 59 Les Paul is everything we all look for. Just beautiful. How lucky the new owner will be.

    • @smelltheglove2038
      @smelltheglove2038 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I’m also a carpenter. My old man always said, “I can’t afford cheap tools”. He gave me his ‘81 custom LP way back in 1999 when I graduated high school. I just bought my first brand new Les Paul a few years ago. I still buy the best tools I can. No matter what job it is.

    • @finnmcool2
      @finnmcool2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm just an amateur but, in my experience, poor quality tools don't end up with a lot of wear on them.

  • @edsaadi
    @edsaadi 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I've seen Marc Allum on ARS for years. Who knew? He's one of us!

  • @alanblott4559
    @alanblott4559 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Can we have more like this. This was almost tear making, as we saw the life and love of a real person. It's great James will be remembered, his guitars will be loved and we hope his family will do well or of the sale.

  • @cembellsteve
    @cembellsteve 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Just when you think you have seen everything, a guitar builder plays the guitar. I really thought Ben was going to say ," it does guitar things".
    Great job as usual Ben.

  • @spacemanspiff9780
    @spacemanspiff9780 2 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    Imagine your first paying gig as a guitar tech is refretting a 1959 Les Paul.

    • @dankaxman7312
      @dankaxman7312 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      no pressure

    • @rtk6157
      @rtk6157 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I was doing QC and teching for a big company...not gonna name it. My supervisor was head tech of the company. He actually laid hands on Jimmy Pages #2. I asked him how he didnt shit his pants and his only response was, "its just another guitar" he was a very pretentious cocky dick and after 2 weeks I quit.

    • @MisterTee
      @MisterTee 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I wouldn’t be taking a 59 to a tech with so little experience

    • @rtk6157
      @rtk6157 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MisterTee he was teching at a show and was a very reputable luthier not just a tech. Cant name names.

    • @panzerlieb
      @panzerlieb 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Christie Malry 1 exactly, in ‘73 it was just a used guitar.

  • @camerontgore
    @camerontgore 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    What a wonderful way to sum up one's life. You can really see that these were both cherished and well played 🤘

  • @lrpops
    @lrpops 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    What a stunning collection. Mark's passion, respect and knowledge is incredible. So nice to see. Let's hope JoBo makes his bid :).

  • @keiranwynyard6347
    @keiranwynyard6347 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Ben. You are a player, as well as a builder. One of your best videos amongst a ton of great videos.

  • @tfejulienewmar
    @tfejulienewmar ปีที่แล้ว

    I love how gentle and shy Ben comes across in this video ❤

  • @JustRockMySoul
    @JustRockMySoul 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That consultant matches your enthusiasm and passion. First I thought he was the auctioneer and was surprised how much he knew and cared about it.
    No wonder he's been working on the Roadshow for that long.

  • @loopinnerthe
    @loopinnerthe 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The pure gold in this whole video. Ben playing it.

  • @chriswallace85
    @chriswallace85 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Great video. I learned about the sale of the '59 through a Sunderland AFC forum of all places, and did some digging and found this. Amazing guitar. Amazing collection. Watching that guitar come out of the case, and plugging it in - it's made my heart flutter. The two of of you speak about guitars the way they should be spoken about. I would love to get that close to one. Awesome. Class mate.

  • @stu-j
    @stu-j 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Stunning collection and its amazing to think how much they have increased in value. My dad bought me a 73 telecaster left handed usa in 1988 from a musician who was selling gear to pay rent and it was £200...

  • @corneliuscrewe677
    @corneliuscrewe677 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I’m really pleased that ‘52 Goldtop has not been cut apart to make an ill-conceived ‘Burst replica.

  • @goldTopDeluxe
    @goldTopDeluxe ปีที่แล้ว

    I could stare at bursts like this all day long

  • @peachmelba1000
    @peachmelba1000 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That LP sounds just incredible.

  • @PTguitars
    @PTguitars 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My first thought was "Bonamassa can smell this from across the Atlantic" - and then you mention him 😀

  • @MultiFisherofmen
    @MultiFisherofmen 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I had the pleasure of playing Peter Greens burst over a decade ago at the Dallas guitar show. It’s was being displayed out in the open with a price tag of $1,000,000.00. I asked if I could hold it and the guy just handed it to me already plugged in. I’ve been playing as long as I can remember, but when I was holding that guitar everything I knew floated away. I think I plucked a few strings and did a ZZ Top riff and quickly handed it back. I still feel stupid for not savoring the moment

  • @ClydeBuilt
    @ClydeBuilt 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The '59s are spell binding. The tone is amazing....

  • @Les537
    @Les537 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That gold top looked great. I've got a bit of a gold top fever going. Might have to lock down, boys.

  • @dcflake5645
    @dcflake5645 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I can imagine the type of guy who built that 59. Im imagining an old grey whos father was a carpenter and taught him how to work with wood from the age he started talking. He didn't decide to be become a luthier it was handed down to him from generations. There was no QC control or strict specifications it was just made how a guitar is made and it wouldnt have even crossed his mind to overlook the little things Gibson do now finishing issues, bad frets whatever. It was as natural to him as breathing.

  • @markdalton293
    @markdalton293 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My dream guitar . I know I will never own a 59 burst but a man can dream can't he .

    • @These_go_to_eleven_1959
      @These_go_to_eleven_1959 ปีที่แล้ว

      These days you can still get damn close! a $9,000 CS Murphy lab is no slouch!

  • @lauratanner8475
    @lauratanner8475 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Putting Grovers on a Les Paul is pretty much standard operating procedure but I still love the LOOK of the original tuners. I wish Grover would make a sort of hybrid that is their machine head with a Kluson style "button" in order to maintain the original look and have the stability of the heavier tuning machine. The best of both worlds if you will.

    • @tfejulienewmar
      @tfejulienewmar ปีที่แล้ว

      I agree ❤ I use Grovers with pretty Hipshot buttons

    • @PNWJEEPER01
      @PNWJEEPER01 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Wish granted. The tuning machine you desire is the Grover 533NK.

  • @Gretev1
    @Gretev1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    18:30 that 1964 Strat to me epitomizes everything I love about a Strat. It has that mid 60‘s „target burst“ style sunburst with the strong red and yellow colors, a green guard, transition logo and pearloid inlays. Also, in my opinion the 64‘s tend to sound better than earlier Strats because Fender used enamel coated pickup wires during this year which gives them a very mid scooped tone. Lovely Strat!

  • @pappyodanial
    @pappyodanial ปีที่แล้ว

    If that thing is 9 1885 it is beyond priceless. That's the year Doc got sent back to from 1955. It's a pure a time machine.

  • @leedsinshetland
    @leedsinshetland 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Excellent video, I do hope James' spirit is held in all his guitars and they go to a like minded player/s. They all contain his soul and experience of life. The stories they hold.

  • @jeffbeck6501
    @jeffbeck6501 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Even with him playing the 59, it still sounded great. It was so clear and the sustain was so much.

  • @essexchillis2980
    @essexchillis2980 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    That horrible feeling when you're holding a very valuable instrument and someone points a camera at you and says... 'play something then'
    Haha.

  • @stephenthomasma7524
    @stephenthomasma7524 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have a hard time watching anything longer than 10 minutes on TH-cam. I watched this in one sitting. Excellent and very interesting.

  • @orbitaljellyfish808
    @orbitaljellyfish808 ปีที่แล้ว

    31:35 That neck pickup is insane

  • @stratsw
    @stratsw 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    H Ben, what a fabulous experience. Thanks for airing this.

  • @jams3maddij
    @jams3maddij 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love that as a premium builder of some great quality products, and the passion to design a functional instrument with some unique features and distinguishing looks. You strapping that on, and seeing the reverence and aura you've attached to its mystique being a highly sought-after holy grail guitar and from a collection of a man who took very good care of his tools. Once held a 1957 es 175 as a child that was in NOS condition. Even to this day. Original PAF dual humbucking butteriness, was too me, a 11 year old then. Like I pulled the sword from the stone. It held you in suspense awaiting the epiphany moment. Guitars of any shape and size can have moments where they capture or control moments. That guitar there, holds every moment it comes out of everything case. Yeah. Sure. .great year. History. Shown use and recorded material proving its work. Never forgot about just putting eyes on it as the case opened. The smell. The history sitting on my lap. It changed my life. I found respect in a thing. Item. Not because the name or the model. For the history it's seen. Made. And captures ever time she sees the light of day. Could feel the look or your face bring me back. Could only imagine what you were thinking. Magic

  • @markstewart8171
    @markstewart8171 ปีที่แล้ว

    The tone is in the fingers.
    59 Gibson has entered chat.

  • @Ogma3bandcamp
    @Ogma3bandcamp 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Made £171,800 at auction.

  • @davemis40
    @davemis40 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the auctioneers enthusiasm for this collection

  • @philipprocter2824
    @philipprocter2824 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Chicken soup for the soul.
    This is the best YT video I've seen in ages🎸

  • @colinc6031
    @colinc6031 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That les paul wanted to sustain when you reached for the pick, cool

  • @BenDover-tj8vf
    @BenDover-tj8vf 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    There's is a special place in hell for people who buy these guitars because they simply have money and don't even know how to play , depriving someone who would sell their souls simply to hold and play it for a few minutes . I own a few Les Paul but nothing like a 59 burst . A work of art .

  • @neilgaydon5430
    @neilgaydon5430 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You're right, they did get many things right, so right in fact we are still endeavouring to build guitars that sound and play like the best of them...

  • @ThePrplBear
    @ThePrplBear 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a beautiful collection of instruments. The 59 is of course a classic, but seeing the rest of his gems has me quite happy this morning. The early EH Big Muff Pi has me drooling for sure as does the LP Junior. That combination would be a screamer!
    You mentioned handling the most complete Stradivari and how its importance feels similar with the 59 and I can completely understand that feeling. The history that the instrument relays is so important. I would much rather own an honest guitar with a story, and not some pristine guitar hidden away from the world for decades. Give me a tale and I will be much happier
    I did relate with Marc about how familiarity with a rare object breeds a bit of ease. I used to own an astoundingly rare RCAF issued Omega one button chronograph which today would be worth tens of thousands of dollars but I bought for mere pennies back in the early 2000's. Wearing that watch nearly daily made it just a part of me and something that was just easy. I never thought about the rarity or the value of it, I just enjoyed it. Having spent time with the 59 I am guessing he is now feeling the same which is why he and so many other 59 owners out there seem to be able to hand people the guitars that are worth more than some houses over to just anyone and let them play. You want others to see it and experience it not as an untouchable relic but for what it is. A wonderful object that really puts a smile on your face when you play it and hear that beautiful sound.

  • @waltsch....5265
    @waltsch....5265 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great to finally hear Ben play. Nice job.

  • @davewestner
    @davewestner 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love the discussion of preferring a well worn instrument.....I feel the same way.
    If I ever stumble across a 59 burst, I sincerely hope that it's not a pristine one, because if it were, I wouldn't be able to keep it. Would be far too nervous that I'd ding it up. I like my instruments pre-dinged.

  • @moose6676
    @moose6676 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That was just brilliant 🤩 thanks so much 👍🏻👍🏻. God what a pleasure. Just can’t wait for a lottery win 👍🏻👍🏻

  • @jayseb
    @jayseb ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Sad to see so many beautiful guitars just sitting there, not getting played by passionate musicians.

  • @neilb9823
    @neilb9823 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I hope we get some feedback on the outcome of the auction

    • @CrimsonCustomGuitars
      @CrimsonCustomGuitars  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I am sure you can go online - doreandrees.com The auction will probably be online as well. DC

  • @Benbenbenbenbenbenbenbenben
    @Benbenbenbenbenbenbenbenben 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just the experience alone with instruments like these will improve your luthery skills. I can't help but seeing this instrument as a learning tool. They had so many things right back in the day! Would love to hear how 60's strat would've sounded.

  • @paulcatarino2209
    @paulcatarino2209 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I wonder if this will inspire Ben to build a replica

  • @ptrisonic
    @ptrisonic 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Actually that one does have a nice tone, well, it's got the tone that I like... listen back to your first minute of playing it.
    Going to be a lot of interest in that - guessing that they held off the auction until everyone that might be interested can fly in.
    Many thanks, Ben, much appreciated. Best, Pete.

  • @jamesbagshaw8251
    @jamesbagshaw8251 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow the sound out of my phone is unbelievable, must be incredible in the room

  • @SamHarrisonMusic
    @SamHarrisonMusic 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Me: Does it sound that special? Me later: YES.

  • @philp5566
    @philp5566 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    So, which felt better, picking up a '59 Les Paul or a vintage Stanley No. 3 hand plane? Awesome video. Thanks for sharing.

  • @Robdoesguitar
    @Robdoesguitar 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Update for anyone interested - This sold for £171,600 A beautiful guitar :D

    • @These_go_to_eleven_1959
      @These_go_to_eleven_1959 ปีที่แล้ว

      That is not a lot compared to the "Black Magic" burst that is for sale on reverb as i write this.
      it is selling for $485,000!

  • @fumblingninja
    @fumblingninja 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm a builder not a player! Best line!!
    Amazing collection, thank you for a great video

  • @DTGuitarTech
    @DTGuitarTech 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow! Proper 59 that’s been played and not put on a pedestal to be adored.

  • @interruptor
    @interruptor 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Am I the only one that feels uneasy at seeing Ben anywhere near these guitars? I can't help but picture him grabbing a torch or performing some sort of weight relief on them...

  • @mutantryeff
    @mutantryeff 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That's how old I am, but nobody will play me.

  • @tmitz73
    @tmitz73 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great Episode Mates!! Stay Groovy and Keep on Rockin'!!!

  • @bbrotherton6345
    @bbrotherton6345 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The mid-range resonance is amazing!

  • @justinshew3171
    @justinshew3171 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The auctioneer breathes in so loud when he talks lol 😂

  • @mattdoliver1984
    @mattdoliver1984 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a beautiful collection, that 52 Gold top was eye catching, bet you had a good time Ben 👍🏼👌🏼🎸

  • @slimydroid
    @slimydroid 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You do know we're now expecting a video in a couple of days time where you talk about your newly purchased vintage guitar... :)

  • @malcolmdouglas5476
    @malcolmdouglas5476 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Superb. Absolutely superb.

  • @dasczwo
    @dasczwo 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    When i met my luthier 1st in bavaria, he handed me a les paul, plugged into a plexi. I ,noob, played smells like teen spirit, song2. He grinned. I said wow, it respinds more like ginormous tele or strat, but FAT… it was a real 1958…

  • @TH-ql8gg
    @TH-ql8gg 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    ...the serial number just so happens to be one digit away from Jeff Becks '59. Oh yeh 😉😉

  • @deadgoon7460
    @deadgoon7460 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Marc looks just like my bartender. Spot on. Cool guitars too.

  • @fongy200
    @fongy200 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    £172,000 the 59 Les Paul went for in the end.It looks very similar to Peter Greens / Gary Moore's / Dave Mustains.

  • @ROLEPLAYA64
    @ROLEPLAYA64 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm a strat player of 40+ years and I want that '59! lol

  • @BenDover-tj8vf
    @BenDover-tj8vf 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a wonderful wonderful guitar, I love early Les Paul's .

  • @ustac1247
    @ustac1247 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful top. Really nice. The tone is fantastic, of course.

  • @buaidhnobas1ify
    @buaidhnobas1ify 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I played a 12 string Gretsch and fell the same way. It made ME better.

  • @BloodwolfMusic
    @BloodwolfMusic 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video! And congratulations!

  • @meowwoem6372
    @meowwoem6372 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    my mate had a 59. he was a guitar teacher until he gave it up and got a real job due to lack of students. he swapped with a friend of his it in the late 80's for... i cannot bring myself to say what for. he still regrets swapping it all these years later.

    • @trillrifaxegrindor4411
      @trillrifaxegrindor4411 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      there were more 59s in the 80s than in 59

    • @tyremanguitars
      @tyremanguitars 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      guitar teaching is a proper job though, just saying.

  • @DirtleTilbury
    @DirtleTilbury 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What's the chance that's a 57 or 58 GT refin to burst? It's beautiful. The "lift" on the Gibson log is what I'm talking about. I heard they moved the logo up the headstock when they changed the die.

  • @frantisca
    @frantisca 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful collection. Thanks for sharing :)

  • @gtanz8475
    @gtanz8475 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Why does a Les Paul 1959 sound so good?

  • @ziggybongwater7915
    @ziggybongwater7915 ปีที่แล้ว

    i cannot get along with les pauls but i would make an exception for a '59

  • @chrisjames1924
    @chrisjames1924 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Someone got a potential bargain. Condition clearly held it back from reaching the 350-500k prices they can go for. I know Bonamassa has bought them and had them extensively cleaned up, which he insists increases the value not decreases as other’s claim.

    • @johnsmith-bk4ps
      @johnsmith-bk4ps 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Extensively cleaned up ?

    • @chrisjames1924
      @chrisjames1924 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@johnsmith-bk4ps totally refinished, re-fretted and other major work. I was always told that original condition, no matter how bad, is more desirable. Even a re-fret was always considered a major negative.

  • @andrewwinch474
    @andrewwinch474 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Ben is a better guitar player than he says he is.

    • @mattdoliver1984
      @mattdoliver1984 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I thought the same, he talks himself out of it

  • @gregoryh4601
    @gregoryh4601 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dear Ben. Did it feel like the Holy Grail of Guitars 🎸? Ben in today’s one Day Build you need to put the 1959shape inlays in today guitar. It is So nice to have a Mother that keeps you inline. Peace my Friend see you at 7:00am since we move the Time. Gory

  • @tyremanguitars
    @tyremanguitars 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    what strikes me about that 59 LP is how big the carve is compared to modern gibsons! and the finish is very different as well.

  • @fixitmakeit
    @fixitmakeit 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    just enjoyed watching the auction on the web, the`59 went for 132000 ukp!

  • @PanamaJack666
    @PanamaJack666 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I know the original owner of this guitar - we've got photos of the original receipt from when he purchased it and pictures of it with the Bigsby. I've been trying to track down this burst for years!

    • @PanamaJack666
      @PanamaJack666 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ben, if you managed to get some decent pictures of it up close, I'd love to see them!

    • @marcallum4525
      @marcallum4525 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi , Marc here at the auction house. That's incredible....let me know if you want to chat, all best.

    • @CrimsonCustomGuitars
      @CrimsonCustomGuitars  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Please email me through stream@crimsonguitars.com. I have pics and would love to talk. Ben

    • @PanamaJack666
      @PanamaJack666 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@CrimsonCustomGuitars I'll send you an email later this evening! Cheers

  • @SixSixthSix
    @SixSixthSix 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Funny to see the '59 having the Junior tailpiece (see the intonation screws) and probably, by the looks of it the bolts as well.

    • @RiotBadger
      @RiotBadger 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It’s probably off the ‘56

    • @corneliuscrewe677
      @corneliuscrewe677 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@RiotBadger I was thinking the same thing

  • @jamman6
    @jamman6 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I wonder if that '59 has had a refret? And what a beautiful, dark fretboard! Amazing instrument. Me want!

    • @mbontekoe3358
      @mbontekoe3358 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      If you had listened you would Know that it had - it was the first refret the luthier had ever attempted

    • @corneliuscrewe677
      @corneliuscrewe677 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      They stated specifically it was refretted in 1973

  • @wesleymorris1
    @wesleymorris1 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are so lucky dam I want pick up a 59. That's a awesome collection. I wish I would of picked one up in the early 90s. Not alot of people wanted vintage back then, those where old people guitars. You could pickup juniors for 1000 bucks or less.

  • @rockchunk9417
    @rockchunk9417 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    After holding and playing a 59 can you see what makes them so special and do you think you could recreate it with todays materials

  • @patboudotlamot
    @patboudotlamot 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    passionnant entretien, très intéressant par ces 2 sympathiques passionnés : bravo messieurs !

  • @ianhoyle8459
    @ianhoyle8459 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You played it well Ben

    • @CrimsonCustomGuitars
      @CrimsonCustomGuitars  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you Ian. I don't believe you, but I appreciate this nonetheless!

    • @ianhoyle8459
      @ianhoyle8459 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You got ‘the’ sound out of it. 👍

  • @dankaxman7312
    @dankaxman7312 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    hmmmm what should i play ......wait a min.why am i naked in front of my senior class student body??!!! wha...where are my arms omg i would have been the exact same way Ben . love your channel bro! Ive played gigs coast to coast almost every state,but if i ever make it across the pond, would love to have a jam and a pint!....indeed.

  • @Wargasm54
    @Wargasm54 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    That open handed grip you had on that ‘59 gave me PTSD 😅🤣

  • @sultansofstrings9242
    @sultansofstrings9242 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Sold for £172 000, a lovely ending for the owners legacy 👌👌

    • @CrimsonCustomGuitars
      @CrimsonCustomGuitars  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      after auctioneers fees etc, yes. an incredible amount. Worth it? I'm not so sure, but incredible nonetheless

  • @PTguitars
    @PTguitars 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Don't throw out that '61 SG Jr. I'll take it to a safe home 😂 I bet it can do the Mike Oldfield "Christmas Bell" tone from Ommadawn.

  • @markpjf85
    @markpjf85 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Stunning Collection nice les Paul 😃👌

  • @midi510
    @midi510 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Some of the best things ever made were made in 1959, including me! 😂

  • @gregmize01
    @gregmize01 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    My buddy has a 58 Jr and the neck is huge!😂