"I found my #1, sold the others, the proceeds will go towards another guitar".... spoken like true addict LOL! It was very clear from your first reaction that you fell in love with the heavy aged one. As someone who likes to do their own aging (cost effective) I can tell you aging has a much bigger impact on tone and feel then people realize. When you first break up that Nitro finish, the whole guitar nature changes. Tone and feel!
After owning and extensively playing 5 VOS R9's i totally agree about the difference in tone, The VOS ones are like they have a "skin" over the mahogany and it dampens the resonance. the checked ML nitro breathes and really lets the wood vibrate. This is NOT just in my head. Many other ML owners noticed the same.
It's a healthy addiction, right? Hahaha! That's really cool that you get to hear the before/after when doing your own aging. I'd love to see a video on that!
@@JeanDo What year is your ML and what finish did you get? Mine in the pic is a late '23. The inspection/build card is for October 20th, 2023. the finish is Golden poppy burst which is right in between Ice tea fade and lemon.
Love the journey you have brought us along on. You have some incredible guitars. It would be really cool to hear you talk about your amps, pedals and signal chain a bit more in-depth--especially since you don't change those out as much. Keep up the great shows--thank you!
Thanks for the kind words and suggestions, Michael! I'm glad to know there is interest in other parts of the chain and would like to cover that in the future as well.
@RatherBeRiffing, I went through owning 5 VOS R9's and then my dealer brought over a leftover 2023 Heavy aged new in box Murphy R9 in Golden poppy burst. At this time i had a 2016 VOS R9 in Lemon fade and yeah it was a really great guitar BUT when i played the Murphy it was like someone handed me a well played Standard from 1959! Night and day between the two. The 2016 VOS still felt real new and kind of "Stiff" for the lack of a better word. The Murphy had the rounded fretboard edges and just had a tone that was much closer to the old ones. The aging is very tastefully done and looks very organic when i compare it to pics in "Beauty of the burst" and "Burst believers". I cannot speak for all ML's but this one really impressed me. anyway i traded the 2016 and some cash for the ML.
Thanks for sharing your experience! That is very much in line with my experience as well. Everything from the broken in feel, tele on steroids vibe, and tasteful aging all won me over.
@@RatherBeRiffing The only thing i wish mine had if i had to nit pick is the Braz board. While the Brazilian board changes Nothing about the tone or the way it plays it is just historically correct and that is really the only thing about it that makes me wish these had one.
I don't watch your videos simply for the guitar comparisons. I love to listen to your playing, too. This past year I have sold several of my guitars to acquire ones that just happened to pop into my life. I feel the exact same way you do about that. The ones I sold were good guitars, but tools. The new ones I have purchased are more inspirational.....so no regrets. Also, I seem to be migrating toward the aged or distressed guitars. They just seem to feel more comfortable in my hands. I know many players don't like that, but it seems to be my preference.
Thanks, Jeff - I'm glad to know my playing resonates with you as well! Sounds like we've been down similar paths on our journey. I'm always chasing inspiration above all else. When I find it, it makes the decision to sell something so much easier.
And yes! I've only ever re-purchased 1 guitar after selling it. After trading away my regular ol' Gibson USA Les Paul Jr, I regretted that move, and eventually found another that I like just as much as bought it. Thankfully that seller's remorse was pretty cheap.
I love it, that intro riff reminded me a little bit of I am a Viking. Your playing is always a pleasure and recording skills polished and professional. It’s really tough to convey what you’re hearing in the room but even all things considered as even as possible, I felt that this heavy aged rose above the rest as well. IMHO we are living in a renaissance period of reissues where Tom Murphy has raised the bar and although he may still have more to come he has at the very least been ostensibly more consistently great than any other period in Gibson’s history . I’ll gander your treasure find is in the ES family, perhaps a ‘59 or ‘64 335 or possibly a 345 or maybe one of my wish list guitars, the gorgeous 355.
Thanks as always for the thoughtful comments and kinds words, Drew! I agree about the reissues. I think you nailed the key point about the current era being more consistently great than any other. You are spot on about the ES family and between the years you guessed. Mine has a shallow neck carve.
Did the same last year, I had 3 great guitars, but when I picked up the other 2, there was the one I wanted to play more. It was the neck, the pickup sounds individually, and the look. It just calls. Sold the other 2 to fund other projects and couldn’t be happier. Did the same with my strats
There “was” a guitar that I sold that I wondered if that was the correct choice. Why did I sell it? I had acquired other Les Pauls. I had decided that neck wasn’t for me and it was “just a Les Paul Studio”. But…….I was smart enough to sell it to a friend. 4 years had gone by I bought other Les Pauls. I helped others find Les Pauls All kinds vintage and new. Custom Shop and USA. I learned a lot more about Les Pauls by focusing on them. Recently, I had a chance to get the one I sold in a trade for something else. I was dead wrong about that guitar it is very cool and well I have changed. The neck is different to me now. But what always stuck with me is the way it sounds. I always knew that but I didn’t listen and thought I could find better. It won’t leave me again.
Man that is so cool - thanks for sharing and glad you were able to reunite with your guitar! It's a great strategy to try and keep instruments in your inner circles. I always offer first right of refusal to friends and family so some of my guitars have stayed in my orbit. Others are across the world (one went to Hong Kong... odds of reuniting with that one aren't favorable). It's a fun journey as our taste, perspective, and preferences evolve!
2:55 I have solved my personal dilemma concerning love and love lost as it relates to guitars. I purchased my first Gibson Les Paul back in 1977, since that time I've attempted many strategies to allow me to have my cake and eat it too. Solution, in the late 1990s I taught our Son how to play guitar, and in doing so allowed his hereditary GAS disposition to bloom. Nowadays, whenever I acquire another instrument or amplifier, they are not for me, but in fact are destine for our Son. I am now in "Custodial" mode, eventually all my guitars and equipment will fall into our Son's custodial care. It's a pretty good grift, my Son just acquired a long time desired '59 Bassman Clone, with his Wife's understanding that the amplifier is really a gift for his father (me)! Honestly, all three of those Lesters were fantastic instruments, as long as you kept the one you wanted its all good. Great content Sir, Thank You
Thank you! Appreciate you sharing your POV and experience as always! That is a beautiful dynamic you share with your son. I feel blessed to have experienced something quite similar with my father. Music is a beautiful gift to share.
The only guitar I am really bumbed about in life is a Hamer. It was an early model. had the checkerboard on the headstock. . It was my second guitar and I didn't know what I had. at the time Slash was huge and I wanted an lp so I traded if for a 78 deluxe. the worst part is it was a gift. The only one that i really wish I had back. Not sure if I would love it though today. My prs 93 custom is my longest owned guitar. that one is special. It is made so well and plays great. I am always on that quest. hard to let them go but when you find something special. I am looking at a glory Mcinturff now.
Thanks for sharing. That’s tough and sometimes these things are only clear in hindsight. Glad you have your 93 PRS still! I have my 96, which was one of my first guitars. Always wanted to try a Mcinturff.
There are a couple guitars I wish I still had but their sale were important in the journey. Congrats on the decision. They are tools but they are tools of expression and emotion. Therefore there is always an emotional connection to these tools.
Well said about tools of emotion and emotional connection. My favorite guitar feel like they become a natural part of me and expression flows seamlessly through them.
There is only one “Burst Killer.” A 58-59 335. You’re really opening Pandora’s box by going the vintage route. What’s going to happen when you decide you “need” a vintage Burst? The following video would be filmed from a cardboard box?😂 Seriously, glad you found your #1. There are only a few guitars I really miss: a 79 Gibson The V, a mid-00s R7, and an 05 Mexi-Tele O had with custom pickups. At some point I want another 07, if only because it’s a way to get a Custom Shop LP for less cash.
You made the right choice brother. In my 20s, I moved to LA chasing my musical dreams. Along the way I found myself derailed in search for the perfect girl to accompany me on my journey. I was trying to manage three girls and the Hollywood music scene. They each had their unique personalities and special qualities, however, being a bit egocentric, I ended up loosing all three. Years later, I regret my behavior, but appreciate the beauty of choice. The moment in time when you choose, is the right choice because its the one we made. I was 36 when I married my wife. It was the best choice I made despite all the butt chewing… because, now I chase my dreams instead of girls. My family keeps my grounded, and lately adding a new music gear is purpose driven. My wife keeps asking when Ill sell some guitars? I just keep telling her”sweetheart, you know I love you more… and pray the conversation ends there
Thanks, Lonny - I always enjoy reading your comments! I'll pray for you too ha! The only time I see guitars is to buy more. Btw, I just watched the Butch Walker interview with Rick Beato and he talked a lot about what it was like moving out to LA - fascinating!
Yes, it was really fun and fascinating. Im currently living in Texas. Just so you know, you inspired me to write a few instrumental tracks... I got the silver sky for Xmas after watching your comparison... im working on another piece, taking advantage of the chime tone... I wish I had a way to share... I love your channel. It's been great inspiration
A wise decision in my opinion to sell 2 of the LP's, the 1st choice wnen you have mulriple similar items, is always the right choice. I regret not buying one strat several years ago because the seller was not hon est about the guitars authenticity, even though the guitar was a good find.
Thank you! I listened to EJ as a teenager but never learned his stuff. As I've grown as a player, that influence has come out of my playing. Saw him live last year and in the early 2000's. What a master!
Well, well! You actually did it! The good news is that all of them are total winners, so you couldn’t end worse! My eyes might be fooling me, but I’m wondering if I see a Heritage H-150 in the background? Nah… not yet;) My Dirty Lemonburst is a “burst killer” for sure. Quite literally, every time I touch it, I get the tingles…
Haha! I did actually let two go. It was easier to do so once I had my sights on something else. I've probably said it before, but Heritage does my favorite dirty lemon burst - so beautiful!
When you say Burst-Killer, you must be referring to a Gibson ES-335. The ES-335 started out in 1958-two of them, actually-the ES-335 and ES-345. I believe the ES-355 came out in 1959. The choice to keep the one? well, it's the one, and no one but you can know. As I can hear, It's got the amazing deep creamy tone in the Bass PUP is very nice and pleases the ear. The quack of Jimmy Page in the middle, and the Bridge? Have you seen the Bridge? where's that confounded bridge? I can hear it, and it's got that bite you need. When you finally pick an ES-335? don't be surprised, that it will fight every guitar you own, and that's not an understatement lol. I own an R8 Les Paul and a 2024 ES-345 in 60s cherry. The R8 is my #1 and now so is the ES-345! they do things differently and both make me smile. Good luck with your search, I would suggest, testing out the entire ES line both USA-run and Custom Shop, the one will come up with your ears and hands. Just a warning, it's not just a Burst-Killer. Good Luck.
Thanks for the thoughtful comments, Michael! Nearly every time someone says, "bridge", I make the same Zep reference haha. Indeed it's a vintage 335. I've always had an affinity for them. My father had a Norlin era 335 growing up that I played and adored. I had a cool 2012 satin for a short while. My Thorn Grantura has been filling that role since. I'm looking forward to see what this one can do!
@ The 335 thing really grows on you. At first, your like man this is a goofy big guitar. Because, we never dreamed about them when we were young. At least I didn’t. Then you see Alvin Lee playing one in the 69” Woodstock with a big ol’ peace sign on it. BB King! And then came Mr. 335 himself Larry Carlton, okay… it became a dream of mine after I heard Larry Play Point It Up? A 335 can do that? The rest is history. As far as a Vintage 335? If you can find the right one? That would be great. But, don’t overlook a new one or a custom shop new one. They have been getting better in the Custom Shop in my luck. That being said, my ES-345 in 60s Cherry is a 2024 and it played and sounded better than anything I had tried including Custom Shop ones. I got stupid lucky, and it spoke to me. I hope you find the one, Keep Rockin’
I respect your decision. I choose not to sell my guitars. I am too careful when buying guitars. I don't want the guitar I worked so hard to buy to be bought at a low price. My three are R9 ML Heavy aged, Nik Huber Dolphin, and PRS PS. There are other guitars I'm interested in, but these are enough for me. My working horses are Les Paul Classic, PRS S2, and Fender Telecaster.
9:05 That's "heavy" aged? I have a 2014 R8 that I bought used in almost new condition back in 2016. It's picked up a few dents, dings, and scratches, but otherwise is in great condition. I've swapped for better plastics and replaced the Custombuckers with Seymour Duncan Skinnerburst pickups which sound much better. Overall I love it and wouldn't trade it for anything. Oh. I'll be 71 in a few months and I have built all my own amps: 5F6A clone, 5F1 clone, 5E8A clone, Trainwreck Express clone, and modified a Fender Champion 600 Reissue to 5F1 spec.
"I found my #1, sold the others, the proceeds will go towards another guitar".... spoken like true addict LOL! It was very clear from your first reaction that you fell in love with the heavy aged one. As someone who likes to do their own aging (cost effective) I can tell you aging has a much bigger impact on tone and feel then people realize. When you first break up that Nitro finish, the whole guitar nature changes. Tone and feel!
After owning and extensively playing 5 VOS R9's i totally agree about the difference in tone, The VOS ones are like they have a "skin"
over the mahogany and it dampens the resonance. the checked ML nitro breathes and really lets the wood vibrate.
This is NOT just in my head. Many other ML owners noticed the same.
It's a healthy addiction, right? Hahaha! That's really cool that you get to hear the before/after when doing your own aging. I'd love to see a video on that!
I am happy you kept the ML! 👌🏼👍🏼
Thanks! It's got a vibe!
But he also got rid of a ML? He had a Light aged version that was not too shabby, I really liked that one.
@ I personally have a R9 ML light aged and I really like it. It has a reverse chevron flame maple top really similar to the one on your profile pic.
@@JeanDo What year is your ML and what finish did you get? Mine in the pic is a late '23. The inspection/build card is for October 20th, 2023. the finish is Golden poppy burst which is right in between Ice tea fade and lemon.
Love the journey you have brought us along on. You have some incredible guitars. It would be really cool to hear you talk about your amps, pedals and signal chain a bit more in-depth--especially since you don't change those out as much. Keep up the great shows--thank you!
Thanks for the kind words and suggestions, Michael! I'm glad to know there is interest in other parts of the chain and would like to cover that in the future as well.
@RatherBeRiffing, I went through owning 5 VOS R9's and then my dealer brought over a leftover 2023 Heavy aged new in box Murphy
R9 in Golden poppy burst. At this time i had a 2016 VOS R9 in Lemon fade and yeah it was a really great guitar BUT when i played
the Murphy it was like someone handed me a well played Standard from 1959! Night and day between the two.
The 2016 VOS still felt real new and kind of "Stiff" for the lack of a better word. The Murphy had the rounded fretboard edges
and just had a tone that was much closer to the old ones. The aging is very tastefully done and looks very organic when i compare it to pics in "Beauty of the burst" and "Burst believers". I cannot speak for all ML's but this one really impressed me. anyway i traded the 2016 and some cash for the ML.
Thanks for sharing your experience! That is very much in line with my experience as well. Everything from the broken in feel, tele on steroids vibe, and tasteful aging all won me over.
@@RatherBeRiffing The only thing i wish mine had if i had to nit pick is the Braz board.
While the Brazilian board changes Nothing about the tone or the way it plays it is just historically correct and that is really the only thing about it that makes me wish these had one.
I don't watch your videos simply for the guitar comparisons. I love to listen to your playing, too. This past year I have sold several of my guitars to acquire ones that just happened to pop into my life. I feel the exact same way you do about that. The ones I sold were good guitars, but tools. The new ones I have purchased are more inspirational.....so no regrets. Also, I seem to be migrating toward the aged or distressed guitars. They just seem to feel more comfortable in my hands. I know many players don't like that, but it seems to be my preference.
Thanks, Jeff - I'm glad to know my playing resonates with you as well! Sounds like we've been down similar paths on our journey. I'm always chasing inspiration above all else. When I find it, it makes the decision to sell something so much easier.
You should do a complete guitar collection video
And yes! I've only ever re-purchased 1 guitar after selling it. After trading away my regular ol' Gibson USA Les Paul Jr, I regretted that move, and eventually found another that I like just as much as bought it. Thankfully that seller's remorse was pretty cheap.
Great vid. Are you getting a 335? (Burst Killer).
Thank you! I’ve been on a 335 kick lately (vintage, boutique alternatives, etc). Look forward to sharing more soon!
@@RatherBeRiffing Excellent! I look forward to the vid. Please keep the Yaron review in the queue.
I love it, that intro riff reminded me a little bit of I am a Viking. Your playing is always a pleasure and recording skills polished and professional.
It’s really tough to convey what you’re hearing in the room but even all things considered as even as possible, I felt that this heavy aged rose above the rest as well.
IMHO we are living in a renaissance period of reissues where Tom Murphy has raised the bar and although he may still have more to come he has at the very least been ostensibly more consistently great than any other period in Gibson’s history .
I’ll gander your treasure find is in the ES family, perhaps a ‘59 or ‘64 335 or possibly a 345 or maybe one of my wish list guitars, the gorgeous 355.
Thanks as always for the thoughtful comments and kinds words, Drew!
I agree about the reissues. I think you nailed the key point about the current era being more consistently great than any other.
You are spot on about the ES family and between the years you guessed. Mine has a shallow neck carve.
Did the same last year, I had 3 great guitars, but when I picked up the other 2, there was the one I wanted to play more. It was the neck, the pickup sounds individually, and the look. It just calls. Sold the other 2 to fund other projects and couldn’t be happier.
Did the same with my strats
Nice! Makes sense. That's a great filter to consider when making choices like this. Thanks for sharing!
There “was” a guitar that I sold that I wondered if that was the correct choice. Why did I sell it? I had acquired other Les Pauls. I had decided that neck wasn’t for me and it was “just a Les Paul Studio”. But…….I was smart enough to sell it to a friend. 4 years had gone by I bought other Les Pauls. I helped others find Les Pauls All kinds vintage and new. Custom Shop and USA. I learned a lot more about Les Pauls by focusing on them. Recently, I had a chance to get the one I sold in a trade for something else. I was dead wrong about that guitar it is very cool and well I have changed. The neck is different to me now. But what always stuck with me is the way it sounds. I always knew that but I didn’t listen and thought I could find better. It won’t leave me again.
Man that is so cool - thanks for sharing and glad you were able to reunite with your guitar! It's a great strategy to try and keep instruments in your inner circles. I always offer first right of refusal to friends and family so some of my guitars have stayed in my orbit. Others are across the world (one went to Hong Kong... odds of reuniting with that one aren't favorable). It's a fun journey as our taste, perspective, and preferences evolve!
2:55 I have solved my personal dilemma concerning love and love lost as it relates to guitars.
I purchased my first Gibson Les Paul back in 1977, since that time I've attempted many strategies to allow me to have my cake and eat it too.
Solution, in the late 1990s I taught our Son how to play guitar, and in doing so allowed his hereditary GAS disposition to bloom.
Nowadays, whenever I acquire another instrument or amplifier, they are not for me, but in fact are destine for our Son.
I am now in "Custodial" mode, eventually all my guitars and equipment will fall into our Son's custodial care.
It's a pretty good grift, my Son just acquired a long time desired '59 Bassman Clone, with his Wife's understanding that the amplifier is really a gift for his father (me)!
Honestly, all three of those Lesters were fantastic instruments, as long as you kept the one you wanted its all good.
Great content Sir, Thank You
Thank you! Appreciate you sharing your POV and experience as always! That is a beautiful dynamic you share with your son. I feel blessed to have experienced something quite similar with my father. Music is a beautiful gift to share.
The only guitar I am really bumbed about in life is a Hamer. It was an early model. had the checkerboard on the headstock. . It was my second guitar and I didn't know what I had. at the time Slash was huge and I wanted an lp so I traded if for a 78 deluxe. the worst part is it was a gift. The only one that i really wish I had back. Not sure if I would love it though today. My prs 93 custom is my longest owned guitar. that one is special. It is made so well and plays great. I am always on that quest. hard to let them go but when you find something special. I am looking at a glory Mcinturff now.
Thanks for sharing. That’s tough and sometimes these things are only clear in hindsight. Glad you have your 93 PRS still! I have my 96, which was one of my first guitars. Always wanted to try a Mcinturff.
There are a couple guitars I wish I still had but their sale were important in the journey.
Congrats on the decision. They are tools but they are tools of expression and emotion. Therefore there is always an emotional connection to these tools.
Well said about tools of emotion and emotional connection. My favorite guitar feel like they become a natural part of me and expression flows seamlessly through them.
There is only one “Burst Killer.” A 58-59 335. You’re really opening Pandora’s box by going the vintage route. What’s going to happen when you decide you “need” a vintage Burst? The following video would be filmed from a cardboard box?😂 Seriously, glad you found your #1. There are only a few guitars I really miss: a 79 Gibson The V, a mid-00s R7, and an 05 Mexi-Tele O had with custom pickups. At some point I want another 07, if only because it’s a way to get a Custom Shop LP for less cash.
You made the right choice brother. In my 20s, I moved to LA chasing my musical dreams. Along the way I found myself derailed in search for the perfect girl to accompany me on my journey. I was trying to manage three girls and the Hollywood music scene. They each had their unique personalities and special qualities, however, being a bit egocentric, I ended up loosing all three. Years later, I regret my behavior, but appreciate the beauty of choice. The moment in time when you choose, is the right choice because its the one we made. I was 36 when I married my wife. It was the best choice I made despite all the butt chewing… because, now I chase my dreams instead of girls. My family keeps my grounded, and lately adding a new music gear is purpose driven. My wife keeps asking when Ill sell some guitars? I just keep telling her”sweetheart, you know I love you more… and pray the conversation ends there
Thanks, Lonny - I always enjoy reading your comments! I'll pray for you too ha! The only time I see guitars is to buy more.
Btw, I just watched the Butch Walker interview with Rick Beato and he talked a lot about what it was like moving out to LA - fascinating!
Yes, it was really fun and fascinating. Im currently living in Texas. Just so you know, you inspired me to write a few instrumental tracks... I got the silver sky for Xmas after watching your comparison... im working on another piece, taking advantage of the chime tone... I wish I had a way to share... I love your channel. It's been great inspiration
My concern with Murphy Lab guitars is how they will age. What will they look like in 10 years?
I sold a Knaggs Honga, their version of a SG, that I TOTALLY regret selling 😞
Congratulations !!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Thank you!
A wise decision in my opinion to sell 2 of the LP's, the 1st choice wnen you have mulriple similar items, is always the right choice. I regret not buying one strat several years ago because the seller was not hon est about the guitars authenticity, even though the guitar was a good find.
Indeed. I couldn't justify keeping all three even thought they were all a little different.
How exciting. '64 ES-335?
Cliffs of Dover facsimile intro… love it!
Thank you! I listened to EJ as a teenager but never learned his stuff. As I've grown as a player, that influence has come out of my playing. Saw him live last year and in the early 2000's. What a master!
'61 Slab board Olympic White Strat..accuired in '76 sold in 2011...longest owned 😪
Oh man - I felt that! What a killer guitar that you must have gotten to know very well over those years.
Well, well! You actually did it! The good news is that all of them are total winners, so you couldn’t end worse! My eyes might be fooling me, but I’m wondering if I see a Heritage H-150 in the background? Nah… not yet;) My Dirty Lemonburst is a “burst killer” for sure. Quite literally, every time I touch it, I get the tingles…
Haha! I did actually let two go. It was easier to do so once I had my sights on something else. I've probably said it before, but Heritage does my favorite dirty lemon burst - so beautiful!
I see you kept the one that sounded like a guitar, good choice!
When in doubt, I always choose the one that sounds like a guitar!
When you say Burst-Killer, you must be referring to a Gibson ES-335. The ES-335 started out in 1958-two of them, actually-the ES-335 and ES-345. I believe the ES-355 came out in 1959.
The choice to keep the one? well, it's the one, and no one but you can know. As I can hear, It's got the amazing deep creamy tone in the Bass PUP is very nice and pleases the ear. The quack of Jimmy Page in
the middle, and the Bridge? Have you seen the Bridge? where's that confounded bridge? I can hear it, and it's
got that bite you need. When you finally pick an ES-335? don't be surprised, that it will fight every guitar you
own, and that's not an understatement lol. I own an R8 Les Paul and a 2024 ES-345 in 60s cherry. The R8 is
my #1 and now so is the ES-345! they do things differently and both make me smile. Good luck with your search, I would suggest, testing out the entire ES line both USA-run and Custom Shop, the one will come up
with your ears and hands. Just a warning, it's not just a Burst-Killer. Good Luck.
Thanks for the thoughtful comments, Michael! Nearly every time someone says, "bridge", I make the same Zep reference haha.
Indeed it's a vintage 335. I've always had an affinity for them. My father had a Norlin era 335 growing up that I played and adored. I had a cool 2012 satin for a short while. My Thorn Grantura has been filling that role since. I'm looking forward to see what this one can do!
@ The 335 thing really grows on you. At first, your like man this is a goofy big guitar. Because, we never dreamed about them when we were young. At least I didn’t. Then you see Alvin Lee playing one in the 69” Woodstock with a big ol’ peace sign on it. BB King! And then came Mr. 335 himself Larry Carlton, okay… it became a dream of mine after I heard Larry Play Point It Up? A 335 can do that? The rest is history.
As far as a Vintage 335? If you can find the right one? That would be great. But, don’t overlook a new one or a custom shop new one. They have been getting better in the Custom Shop in my luck. That being said, my ES-345 in 60s Cherry is a 2024 and it played and sounded better than anything I had tried including Custom Shop ones. I got stupid lucky, and it spoke to me. I hope you find the one, Keep Rockin’
What pick ups are those
IF stock they would be unpotted Gibson Custombuckers
The stock custombuckers (A3 magnets)
@ 🙏🏼helpful ,
Was curious if in fact they where stock
I respect your decision. I choose not to sell my guitars. I am too careful when buying guitars. I don't want the guitar I worked so hard to buy to be bought at a low price. My three are R9 ML Heavy aged, Nik Huber Dolphin, and PRS PS. There are other guitars I'm interested in, but these are enough for me. My working horses are Les Paul Classic, PRS S2, and Fender Telecaster.
As ML, Huber, and PRS PS owner myself, I know it doesn't get much better - great selections!
9:05 That's "heavy" aged?
I have a 2014 R8 that I bought used in almost new condition back in 2016. It's picked up a few dents, dings, and scratches, but otherwise is in great condition. I've swapped for better plastics and replaced the Custombuckers with Seymour Duncan Skinnerburst pickups which sound much better. Overall I love it and wouldn't trade it for anything.
Oh. I'll be 71 in a few months and I have built all my own amps: 5F6A clone, 5F1 clone, 5E8A clone, Trainwreck Express clone, and modified a Fender Champion 600 Reissue to 5F1 spec.
Yup. I’ve seen quite a wide range of variability even with each aging category. This one was less aged than other heavy aged that I’ve seen.
It looks and sounds great. 👍
Do you have as much variety in amps ?
I’ve got the basics covered (blackface, tweed, modern Plexi).
Burst Killer = ES-335/355
A 1960 ES-335?
Very close!
Sounds awesome! 61 Les Paul (SG)?
God Bless!
Thank you! So close... right year, but different model!
My guess is yr after a 60’s SG….
Right era! An SG would be cool someday, but that day hasn't arrived yet.
The idea is to make a guitar your own the time you spend playing it makes it look the way you want if is already done it's not your guitar
I preferred the Huber
My Orca 59 is still here and no plans to part with it. It's a slightly different animal so can justify both.