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Vic's Guitars & Handlebars
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Приєднався 21 вер 2020
Welcome to my channel! Here, I'll talk about my two biggest passions in life, guitars and motorcycles! They go hand in hand right?
I've been a musician since the late '70's starting with the drums and then picking up the guitar in the late '80's. I've played the drums in all kinds of bands and played the NJ club circuit starting in the late '80's and into the mid to late 90's. From here I transitioned into a new career in the motorcycle industry starting at Fast By Ferracci in 1998, the world's most famous and successful Ducati shop and race team at the time. I started riding in 1983 having owned all types of bikes over the years.
Having been a sales/parts person for the better part of 20 years, I'm a gear-head to say the least weather it's motorcycle or guitar related.
I hope you enjoy my opinions and takes on stuff, I have plenty!
I've been a musician since the late '70's starting with the drums and then picking up the guitar in the late '80's. I've played the drums in all kinds of bands and played the NJ club circuit starting in the late '80's and into the mid to late 90's. From here I transitioned into a new career in the motorcycle industry starting at Fast By Ferracci in 1998, the world's most famous and successful Ducati shop and race team at the time. I started riding in 1983 having owned all types of bikes over the years.
Having been a sales/parts person for the better part of 20 years, I'm a gear-head to say the least weather it's motorcycle or guitar related.
I hope you enjoy my opinions and takes on stuff, I have plenty!
A Little Zakk Sabbath From The Marquee Theater In Tempe, AZ
A brief snippet of two songs from Zakk Sabbath.
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Is The Jury Still Out? My Gibson Les Paul Modern Lite: Update
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Updating you on the video I made in June about the Gibson Les Paul Modern Lite I had purchased at Guitar Center for $799 and the mods I've made since. Tuning: E Standard & Drop D Signal Chain: Railhammer Anvil (br) Nuevo 90 (n)/Gibson Les Paul Modern Lite/Ernie Ball VPJR Volume/Tuner Pedal/Orange Kongpressor/Dunlop Crybaby From Hell/Fortin Hexdrive/MXR Smartgate/Marshall Studio Silver Jubilee C...
Warrior Soul: Punk And Belligerent
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Warrior Soul’s Punk And Belligerent is an old favorite originally from the Salutations From The Ghetto Nation album but this version is a newer version recorded when the band was reformed and released the album Classics. Sorry for the sloppiness, but I wouldn’t be “punk and belligerent” if it was completely clean! Tuning: D Standard Signal Chain: Jackson Ceramic Pickups/Jackson Kelly KEXS/Ernie...
Trouble: Black Shapes Of Doom
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Raven’s been knocking at my door…. Been on a bit of a kick lately listening to Trouble, your favorite metal band’s favorite metal band. Black Shapes of Doom from their self titled album. Tuning: Eb Standard Signal Chain: Seymour Duncan JB/Jazz/Kramer Pacer Classic/Ernie Ball VPJR Volume/Tuner Pedal/Orange Kongpressor/Fortin Hexdrive/MXR Smartgate/PRS MT15 into a modded Mesa Boogie Rectifier 2x1...
Rough Cutt: Piece Of My Heart
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Thought I’d take the PRS MT15 amp for a spin today with Rough Cutt’s Piece Of My Heart from their first album. Tuning: Eb Standard Signal Chain: Seymour Duncan JB/Jazz (split)/Kramer Pacer Classic/Ernie Ball VPJR Volume/Tuner Pedal/Orange Kongpressor/MXR Smartgate/PRS MT15 into a Mesa Boogie Rectifier 2x12 cabinet with Celestion Vintage 30s Effects Loop: MXR/Analog Chorus/Keeley Caverns Shure S...
Godsmack: I Stand Alone
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A great track originally from the Scorpion King soundtrack and then on the Faceless album. I Stand Alone by Godsmack! Tuning: Drop C Signal Chain: Seymour Duncan JB/Gibson Les Paul Classic/Ernie Ball VPJR Volume/Tuner Pedal/Orange Kongpressor/Fortin Hexdrive/MXR Smartgate/Marshall Studio Silver Jubilee Combo Effects Loop: MXR Analog Chorus/Keeley Caverns Shure SM57 in the right channel Sennheis...
Mother Love Bone: Stardog Champion
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Those who know, know. Stardog Champion by Mother Love Bone! Tuning: E Standard Signal Chain: Gibson P90S/Gibson Les Paul Melody Maker/Ernie Ball VPJR Volume/Tuner Pedal/Orange Kongpressor/MXR Smartgate/Marshall Studio Silver Jubilee Combo Effects Loop: Keeley Caverns/MXR EVH Phase 90/MXR Analog Chorus Shure SM57 in the right channel Sennheiser e609 in the left channel
Warrior Soul: The Wasteland
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An old favorite by Warrior Soul. The Wasteland from Drugs, God And The New Republic. Tuning: E Standard Signal Chain: Railhammer Anvil/Gibson Les Paul Modern Lite/Ernie Ball VPJR Volume/Tuner Pedal/Orange Kongpressor/Fortin Hexdrive/MXR Smartgate/Marshall Studio Silver Jubilee Combo Effects Loop: Keeley Caverns Shure SM57 in the right channel Sennheiser e609 in the left channel
The Most Controversial Gibson In Years: The Les Paul Modern Lite
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The Most Controversial Gibson In Years: The Les Paul Modern Lite
Black Label Society: Fire It Up November 23, 2021 at The House of Blues Las Vegas
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Salt River Canyon Ride On An Aprilia RSV4 Factory
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Chasing Melissa Paris on a BMW S1000RR Up South Mountain in Phoenix, AZ on a Triumph Tiger 800
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New Year's Day Ride From Tortilla Flat, AZ On An Aprilia RSV4 Factory
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2012 BMW R1200GS Traveling Up Mingus Mountain Into Jerome, AZ
2012 Triumph Tiger 800 Seven Springs/Bloody Basin Rd Dual Sport Ride
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I remember watching Ace’s tutorial on how to play this. So cool. And I don’t even play guitar. I’m sure you’ve seen it. But if not - ua-cam.com/video/yFwJk0KAG2M/v-deo.htmlsi=aDz1J_tpM2TsdXjQ
Yes, that’s what I watched to get some of the details right.
Favorite Black Crowes tune!
Did we just become best friends? I have the 45 of this. My Kinda Lover too!
Another one! Love your choices! 👍💯
One of my favorite grunge tunes! 👍💯
Get after it Brother! Huge Warrior Soul fan up in Surprise!! AZ Reppin
SWEEEEEEET! I’d like to get one…would prob keep it stock. But I love what you did (especially the pickups). Only I don’t like is the loss on a pick guard. A well dressed Les Paul in my opinion comes with a pick guard.
Sounds great! 💎
Main riff....E A G G# F don't forget the F
Love what you did to your guitar! Im planning on a Gibson LP and this is the model Im interested in and in the same color as yours! Thanks for the demo!
Cool, thanks!
Bad@ss. Sweet guitar and killer tone as always
Great stuff! 🎸💪💪💪
Bad@ss... And your killer tone as always 🤘
I have the Inverness green and I'm in love with it, over all my other guitars and yes, I plan to upgrade the pickups soon as well. 🎸 Cheers 🍻.
just not it new studio more or less relief body is miss
Killer playing and guitar. 🤜💥🤛
I think the controversy is exclusively with dusty Gibson purists who aren't even the target demographic for this model (a common thing I'm noticing is that every Gibson fan thinks they're the only demographic that should matter to Gibson). This is the only Les Paul that's appealed to me -- I mostly play Fender Mustangs and this model of Les Paul is a bit closer to the weight I'm used to and prefer. I also really like flat colors and matching headstocks (bursts and and figured wood is ugly), so I'm really liking how un-Gibson these look and the red one has really been calling to me.
are you sure it was 799, or was it 999?
I paid $799 + tax.
@@vicsguitarshandlebars well thats a killer deal, i cant find them anywhere for that
When the video was on the Countdown To The Ball I recorded it with a VCR. It literally is the greatest music video ever made
I paid full price for mine when they first came out. No regrets. It's the lightest Gibson Les Paul I have ever owned, and easily (next to my 2011 BFG) the best feeling and sounding. I'll be playing a big outdoor gig with it in a few weeks!
I just played it for a couple of hours today! I regret selling my BFG!
Wow! What a great cover! Guitar tone is also awesome!
Rock on!
I have the Les Paul Modern Lite in Gold Mist too. It is a hot rodded guitar! I also got it on sale at Guitar Center! Jeff Beck would have loved this hot rod! It has the fastest neck I have ever played. The pickups sound great through my vintage Gibson and Fender amps. I love the guitar.
what a tone! which pedals in your signal chain do you actually have on in this?
Signal chain is in the description. I only list the pedals that are on.
I bought one in January. My first good guitar. It is awesome. Plays fast, sounds great. I love it. Makes me want to upgrade an older real Les Paul.
The thin body, satin finish Les Paul is definitely a different vibe than a full thickness one. Always room for both!
What do you think of the modern lite? Love the way it looks and sounds! How does it play?
I love it! It’s been getting picked up and played a lot lately!
Like a dream. Sounds great.
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This is Sick bro 🤘
I’m also a fan😂❤
excellent guitar playing love the distortion
This takes me ALL THE WAY NACK 💪
In the uk prices for these are so expensive the original price was £1500 which is $1900 and now they are on sale for £1000 which is $1300
It is an SG with a different shape for cheaper than an SG. Add to that it doesn't have the SG neck dive. For the record I have a SG Std. Ltd Ed so I am not being self deceptive.
I know where one sits, owner states it’s an easy million, but would never take that..
I think a lot of folks aren’t recognizing it for what I consider are its unique attributes. I play medium gain mostly, and the 490 series pickups work well for me. I like the “feel” of the satin finish. It’s about the thickness and weight of a SG, but has the familiar body shape and control layout of my other Les Pauls. I think I’m going to have to have one!
I just received mine today for the $799 price. The only thing that I don’t really like so far is the tuners. I’ve never had mini tuners, so I’ll give them a few days to see if they grow on me. Overall, I’m bonding with this guitar, and will do whatever is necessary to make it better. It’s a must buy at $799 imo. Great bang for the buck. It really is a Gibson Les Paul.
Where for that price ???
@@blakebowles6625 Any GC in California.
Yeah man..I love it ! I had a Hamer Diablo 20+ years ago and miss it very much !
Big fan of the Les Paul Custom (the 5A 1 pc top for sale on on their website is inane)... those for me are "modern" Les Pauls... but these truly modern ones are a bit too adventurous for me.
I thought I was the only WS fan lol
You’re not alone!
No controversy here. I have played a couple and they were great. Only reason I don't own one is I have 2 amazing LPs already. But I really love this model...
Doesn’t sound dark. Sounds heavy and groovy. Like a heavy Otis Redding or James Brown with no nonsense carved in it’s forehead.
I dunno if this is the most controversial in years. Not in a world where the firebird X and modern Flying V were released
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Please level the audio out a bit. The guitar is way too loud compared to your talking. (I know blasphemy haha) But this is a youtube video we watch at home, it's not a concert :)
Also a god awful tone I had to skip all the playing parts
I know, I can’t even finish watching the video. I have to keep lowering and raising the volume as it keeps blasting my headphones.
Imaginary controversy
Its hilarious they whent from 1500 to 800. They completely skipped the correct price point of 1000-1200 where it should have released imo.
Noice grind brother !!! I believe tony was using mesas by this time ??!! Saw this tour loved it was 18 seeing my heros !!!! 🍻
I hear this album is going to be remastered soon and possibly remixed! Glad Born Again is going to get some love!
I saw that same deal and really wanted to like it, but this particular one had a terrible fingerboard. The edge of the treble side toward the top of the neck looked like not a single tool touched it. It was literally just rough, uncut wood, like it was juuust wide enough to make one more fingerboard. Never seen that anywhere before.
That’s a shame. Mine is just an easy and comfortable guitar to play!
Just needs a hint of mandolin
Or cowbell…
@@vicsguitarshandlebars lol that's Vinnie Paul's job
I have never had the opportunity to touch one, but I am very intrigued by it.
I almost grabbed one of these, too, but I had already picked up a Tradition Pro V a few weeks before. My first Gibson was a "The Paul II", which is pretty much the same guitar, with some slight differences. I think I paid $799 for it in 1999, so it being $799 in todays money is a great deal.
Those stock Gibson pickups are horrible, but people will buy them for decent money.
I eBay them when I pull them out. These aren’t so bad for straight rock/blues stuff, but when you crank the gain, the lower notes start to get muddy.
You beat me to this point. It’s the return of “The Paul II” from the late ‘90s.