The Gibson Les Paul: A Short History
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I made the original short history videos five years ago. Between then and now I've made a couple of hundred videos and so I wanted to return to the most important electric guitar short histories and remake them. This is the first and the biggest, the Gibson Les Paul.
I hope you enjoy the remake.
Keith
Nice to see some of the earlier short histories getting a redo, not that the older ones were bad :)
Ah, an update. I was wondering what this was going to be. I'm ok with it too.
No, but a longer short history sure is better. ❤
@@ryangunwitch-black It would have been awesome if he instead called it a medium history. 😎😎
45 minutes isn’t short, so there is room for both. And, you know I’ll watch the hour and a half long update to this video too 😂😂🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤
It took me a few days to figure out that this was a new video. I’ve noticed lately that some channels are re releasing old videos with a newer date stamp. This one was a great little deeper dive into the les Paul. Very cool! Thanks for sharing!
Keith - you are like the Ken Burns of the guitar world. Your ability to draw us in and hold us is a tribute to not only your storytelling prowess but your production skills as well. Your Five Watt World is such a breath of fresh air and I can assure you that you are very much appreciated! THANKS!
ken burns is such a good comparison
Agreed and well said, when I see a new 5ww video in my notifications it gets prompt attention.
I bought a Les Paul deluxe in 1973. It has everything that people complained about. It’s been a fantastic guitar.
I had a 72. I bought it second hand in 86. It was a great guitar with sustain for days
I bought, and still have a 73 deluxe gold top. I bought it new in 73. I have other guitars, but that one has sentimental value.
I have one of the hated 2017 models (a Faded HP) including the robot tuners. Got rid of those and it plays like an absolute dream! Except for the fact that it's a lefty and the person that did the electronics wired the pots the wrong way round... nonetheless I adore it and it's been my main guitar ever since I got it.
Personally wanting a mini humbucker les paul. They have a sound to them that's magic and they were only made during the "bad days"
I had a cherry sunburst deluxe after the X broke the headstock off my 72 sg deluxe. I was having too much fun.
Excellent. Redos mean I can rewatch even more. These histories are such great comfort food.
Thanks!
I just love that Les Paul (RIP) started working on his own prototype at the Epiphone factory. Authentic AF!
I’m so glad you’re updating these. They’re honestly the best on TH-cam. I believe Les’s version of the story.
I just had the chance to get my hands on a
2011, Les Paul 59 reissue in mint condition.
That guitar was kept by a collector who didn’t
play guitar. And that guitar is a dream in all
aspects. Sounds, and plays great. The burst is just brilliant in a gloss finish. For me it was just my M2M configuration.
That guitar will stay with me forever……
My grandson was born on Les Paul's 100th birthday, June.9th, 2015. I finally broke down and bought a 2018 Traditional to pass along to him. 💜
What a wonderful grandfather!!!! ❤
@@kevinmaillet4712 Thank you. He's the oldest of five grandsons.💜💜💜💜💜
Thats an awesome model. I have that guitar and though i dont have much to compare it from my les paul trad feels amazing and sounds amazing. Those pickups paired with my 20 watt plexi. You can get into acdc guns and roses zztop territory without needing a pedal. I also had a 2020 sg and the 18 traditional was alot nicer and felt alot nicer so i traded the sg for a 66 champ. The les paul aint going anywhere
@@handwiredbyme Thank you, I definitely agree. It's a beautiful guitar!!! I'm glad you have one too ... They are fantastic.
Thank you, Keith, for your time, effort, and energy in writing and producing yet another great installment in the "Short History" series.. IMO, these videos are the gold standard by which the subject matter documented is judged, preserved, and is completely enjoyable to sit down and watch.
I'm 61 now and I am 100% certain that I lived during the period of the most incredible music, Ever. I dare say that the single greatest 10 year period was 1968 to 1978. No other time frame comes close. Growing up in the Philly area, Music was a critical part of life. We didn't have smartphones or internet; we had to use our imagination. Album after album, you sit and listen and the mind just goes off on it's own. Kiss Alive put my imagination into overdrive. Without ever seeing the band live, the mind filled in and those thoughts remain forever. I bought my first guitar a Carvin DC-150 while deployed in 1984. Taught myself how to play. Played for many years and even switched to bass and did some very big gigs. I'll never forget playing a Les Paul in the 1990's. It left a long lasting impression. I was mostly a Strat and Tele player. A few years ago, I had finally treated myself to a Les Paul, Wine Red with Gold hardware. It's a 2001 that I found on Reverb. After all these years, I finally have one. It's easier to play because it has a shorter scale length. Bends are much easier. PAF pickups pump out amazing tone and I can cover all the sounds I need. If you've ever thought about getting a Les Paul, do it.
The resurrection of the Les Paul after a 6 year hiatus is a remarkable saga. The Flying V & Explorer even more so.
I love playing my V's and Explorer. My first great guitar in 1979 was a silver burst Custom.
As a person who loves Les Paul's ....awesome video
This and the Fender Bassman Short History are my favorite.
Loved it. I am up for part 2. The Looong History!
The Who’s world record entry for volume wasn’t at Leeds. It was at the Charlton Athletic Grounds in 1976, by which time Pete was playing Les Paul Deluxe’s, but still through his iconic Hiwatt CP103’s/DR-103W’s, which really were the source of the volume.
I have owned many styles of guitars. The Les Paul is by far my favorite. No matter if it is a Gibson or a copy, it is an awesome instrument.
Awesome. I love the original "Short History" vids. I hope you plan to revamp all of them. This was well done.
Just the big five I think. We’ll see how well it does.
Love Five Watt World! Love long format videos! Keep it up!
Playing guitar for over 50 years I'd always been a Strat guy since most of my favourites played them. Your original short history of the Les Paul piqued my interest and now I have two. A lemon burst Standard and a 12 String that I built myself around an early 70s MIJ Epiphone acoustic neck. Your videos are not just informative and entertaining. They inspire. Thank you!
I too am a Strat guy, the Paul is my mistress
As a Les Paul fanatic this is a most welcome video. Still rocking the Barber 5 Watt World BUSS. Killer tone dude
The Best Les Paul Short History Yet. Thank you!
BEAUTIFUL!!!! BRAVO!!!👏🏽 🎉
Thank you for all the research!!!
I just love this. Having owned several '50's Les Paul's, I have to say the '59 re-issues are pretty damn good. Thanks Keith
Im not sure how this didn't show up in my feed a month ago? 98K views as of today. Thoroughly enjoyed it this morning, Keith.
Another Fantastic and extremely comprehensive history. I wish you’d made this is the mid-70s, but then again, it wouldn’t have been nearly as complete, but it would have saved me a boat load of money and been a valuable guide in my Les Paul misadventures.
Nice… thank you. So many whistle stop tours of the Les Paul model leapfrog from the “log”, straight past goldtops and end up at the late fifties ‘bursts with unseemly haste, so this more in-depth & informative cruise has been great fun! 😊
I had Boston in college. No one had that. Guitar Player Mag tipped me off
I still use my ScholZ Rockman Sustainer. 😀😀😀
Absolutely fantastic comprehensive review and context of the historical significance of the Les Paul. Thanks Keith
As someone who knows nothing about guitars in general, but knew I HAD to have a Les Paul because of Jimmy Page, I’ve been trying to learn about guitars and this model.
This has helped me tremendously understand not only “okay that’s a Les Paul”, but why it’s so regarded and why I love it so much.
I’m at the very beginning of my journey with any guitar, so lots of research is happening now and your video has been tremendously helpful in me understanding not only what, but why I should look into a Les Paul.
Thank you so much for your work in creating this. This is exactly what I needed.
The best and most insightfu history I've seen of a fabulous instrument. 👍
Always worth the time to watch. Thank you 5WW.
Great video. Thank you 5 watt
Yayyyy! Finally some love for the Spaceman Ace Frehley. Love him or hate him he has inspired millions of players around the world. And I was one of them. We love you Ace! Great job once again Keith. Thank you!
I don't know why people hate him. Baffling.
Main reason I took up the guitar was Ace. Sure that is the same with loads of people.
This video brightened up a grey saturday, for sure. And made me play my LPs the rest of the day. :) Thank you, Keith.
Thought I had gone back in time- Excellent updated release
This is a fantastic video thank you for all your hard work on this video, great information !
Well worth the 47 minutes, thank you!!
Another excellent body of work. I really enjoyed it. Thanks Keith !!!
Great update Keith! Thank you sir!
KEITH! What an unexpected treat! Thank you so much to you and your team for such magnificent work! Incredible balance of depth without minutia, and your unparalleled image selection is always a joy. I know this will get lots of rewatches from me as all your short histories do. So good! ✌️😌🎸
Superb! Once again Keith, you've outdone yourself.
Keith, thanks for this, it's so impressive and valuable... I never stop learning from you :)
Thanks so much Tim!
It would be nice to have records of Gibson’s decision making process and specifics of why there were so many misses in the late 60s and 70s when it came to models and builds.
It's mostly been attributed to bean counters and buy outs buy they never speak of how poorly they treated their employees at the factory floor, which I think had more to do with that than the other things.
I love this channel so much. Thx Keith for all you do
This is a masterpiece Keith, worthy of the legendary Les Paul.
Not one mention of Frampton Comes Alive. This double album scream LP Custom more than anything else I think. Excellent video Keith. I learned quite a lot. To anyone not familiar with the song I’m Gonna Crawl: this is in my opinion one of Jim’s finest guitar solo bit. The smooth sound of a ‘59 in the hands of a session legend does not disappoint.
Once again absolutely killed it.
The 1959 Les Paul Standard, one of my favorite guitars!❤
This video is just one of the many reasons I love the 5 Watt World! 💖
What an awesome history lesson, thank you so much for sharing!
All your early references were ringing true to me, we must be the same age, I too learned to drive to Jail Break and Kiss Alive, a good time to be alive. We just missed the draft, that was heavy on my mind growing up.
What a wonderful video! I leaned a number of new things, thanks!
Fantastic presentation of the Gibson Les Paul history. Love it !
been waiting on this one... just picked up a flagship Custom shop "Les Paul Custom" with the 5A 1 piece top, and OMG.. However, I did replace the pickups with some under wound PAF's and the caps with the paper bumblebee's ..
So much great information...thank you for all the hard work you put in to your videos, Keith.
If I ever played a solo as absolutely perfect and pure as the one Jeff plays a little after the 17 minute mark I would set my guitar down and weep for there would be no more worlds to conquer.
Wow what immense details that comprise what is one model that became an icon! I didn’t know anything about anything when I bought mine new in 2001, luckily it ended up being one of the better ones.
Great video Keith . This clip brought up memories of long ago . When my family lived in Baldwin Park , Spade Cooley lived on the same street . About 4 houses down. That boy would be drunk every weekend. LOL. And yes I've had several Les Paul guitars ,my 76 Norman Custom weighs a ton , has a mismatched top, but plays and sounds like butter melting in my hands . Say what you will , but I'll never sell that one. Thank you for the Story , Who knows what the world would have if not for Gibson and Les Paul.🎸👍😎
Keith I love watching your history about guitars and gear. Long formats don't bother me at all because so much information gets packed into your videos.
Theres something comforting & relaxing about this channel... been watching for years great work as always !
I've watched this twice. thanks for your incredible work!
Man I remember watching the first one of these thinking “how does this guy only have 15k subs?” What difference a few years makes
Thanks for another amazing video Keith! No one does it better!
I was just having a look around youtube and noticed a severe lack of deep dives on Hiwatt amps. I would love to see one of these short histories about these underappreciated amplifiers.
Groovy baby , I just ordered a copy of ' Beauty of the burst ' today , Ive been wanting the book for many years , better late than never, Thanks !
wen i was a teenager i got to play a bunch of golden era guitars because my dad worked at a vintage guitar shop and the three that stood out wer a early 52 gold top with the original neck angle and under wrap trapeze bridge. i played it for a while and had no issues at all and have lusted after one ever since. a 1959 sunburst hard tail strat that was beat up with a rosewood board neck. it had ben perfectly worn in and felt amazing to play! and a 1950 fender broadcaster that had a red hot pickup from the factory and it sounded amazing and the neck was huge! i loved it! i studied these guitars and learned alot of stuff you only learn with hands on experience. and i had a good time doing so.
EXCELLENT , THANKS FOR THE LES PAUL HISTORY LESSON, I HAVE 3 , 77 STANDARD, 2019 GOLDTYPE PROTOTYPE, 2015 DELUXE GOLD TOP , I LOVE THEM LIKE MY KIDS , THANK YOU KIND SIR !!!
Do em all again, you deserve the views
Just the five big ones.
I love guitars, but Les Paul’s are my favorite. Simply the best!!
Really great job. Keep up the great videos. Much appreciated.
Thank you Keith, loved the undated Les Paul video. Wonderful information that you put out there for us all to enjoy. I've been watching your videos for around 5 years now ( even though my subscription looks new) I left my job a month or so ago and along with that the e-maill associated with my TH-cam subscriptions. I appreciate the time and effort that you put into your productions. Cheers!
Well done! I remember your first video/s on the Les Paul and now seeing this one was another treat! 👍
Damn Keith!! You are so good at these history videos.
FAcinating! Thank you. Back in 1979 I took my savings from working at Burger King and bought a three humbucker Les Paul "Artisan" off the wall for $700.00. I remember it had an ebony finger board and gold hardware. Sold it years later for college tuition. Not much info on these...
Amazing video thank you. I love telling people about this channel when I wear my hoodie
Great video once again Keith. Thank you for making such in-depth videos. FWW is one of my favorite channels on youtube.
One of your best. I have a 68 custom and it was great to see how it is positioned in this story. Many thanks!!
Kudos for mentioning and the demo of the LP Double Cutaway!
Excellent work!
Great video! I love Les Paul's and what a great way to share the history!
It was an easy and entertaining watch. Very informative.
Amazing attention to detail, and pictures of the earliest models must be taken of rare survivors... incredible video Keith!
Of all the channels to which I subscribe, Five Watt World continues to be at the top of the list for quality of content, such as this.
Keith, you continue to create some the best researched, most interesting, and most relatable guitar content on TH-cam.
Love the channel.
Thanks!
I have a '77 Custom. It is still the best playing guitar I have ever used. I have put thousands of hours of use on it, and it was my primary live guitar for all the years I was privileged to play in that context. The only modification is a Stars bridge that was on the guitar when I bought it. I've never fully understood the negative discourse around the mid seventies Les Pauls, but maybe I just got lucky. I no longer use it as much, but at 58 the 13.5 pounds has become more problematic. Also the fret wire is no longer made, and I seem to wear frets more aggressively than i used to. Any way, thank you sir for the always top tier production.😊
Thanks Keith! Always enjoy these!
Boy, Jeff could not keep the smile off his face when he was playing Billy Gibbons’ licks!
Love your videos but the Les Paul video’s are my favorite.Ive watched all of them countless times & they never get old.Rock on!!!
This is up there with some of your best content. Well done. 🙌
Thanks for the research and the video...very much enjoyed it. I believe the Studio Standard (with binding) came out in 1983 and not 1984 as mentioned...that is what my serial numbers indicates...
I just finished paying off My 2022 Gibson Les Paul standard and it is the prettiest and best guitar ive ever owned I play it every day and it has a beautiful Unburst top and sounds amazing.
Your work on the short histories are the equivalent of Rick's "what makes this song great" -- instant TH-cam classics.
Loved the original version of this, absolutely love the update. I've watched them all and will watch any new installments or updates. I always learn so much from these!
Thanks Keith!
Keith, a great re-do! It's better than the original.
Oooo ooo ooo do a short history of the tele redo. I do/did love these updated episodes. Thank you 5WW
My favorite show,haha, thanks for keeping it short enough for me. Love my studio.
Wonderfully done, as always.
Thanks for the outstanding history lesson, five watt world. Awesome channel!
A wonderful history full of detail. I wonder if you've ever covered the late 70s "The Paul" originally a walnut bodied guitar for a low price? I had one and it had great tone.
always extremely informative. We appreciate you very, very much.
Still the greatest axe ever conceived. Great video!
Love the video. The lesson I learned was the Gibson's current motto is just what gibson has always done, "cost cutting".