These are a step in the right direction for Gibson. I was pleasantly surprised with how this one felt and played. There might still be some QC issues, but I'm hopeful that will get better in time! If you'd like to see more 2019 Reviews, please consider sharing my video or purchasing my 'demo' models once I'm done filming their episodes. For Sale: tidd.ly/4aFiyhC Episode Guide: 0:00 - Unboxing Intro 2:09 - 50s VS 60s Specs 5:47 - Inside Look + Detailed Specs 17:36 - Tone Demo 20:24 - New Pots Illustrated 21:55 - Final Verdict 23:11 - Case + Candy
Orange drops is great but apart from the baseplate and grey toggle wire you mentioned, it’s wired in modern circuit instead of 50s wiring which would have been an easy change.
I bought one of these in "no burst". I have gone over it in depth along with a couple other players. The workmanship is flawless in every way. Did a very minimal set-up to my liking was all that was done . It plays and sounds absolutly tremendous. Without a doubt one of the finest guitars I currently own or have owned in 45 years of playing guitar.
My daughter gave me one as a present today.. I am NOT an LP kinda guy.. Always been a super strat player..and after nearly 4 hours of playing it.. I'm absolutely sold.. I love it. It looks amazing, feels amazing and sounds amazing.. I love it.
I’ve only been playing a little over a ver a year and started out with the strat , went to jazz master then got my first les Paul style and I can’t put it down. Feels and IMO sounds better , or maybe I’m nuts.
After playing 5 nights a week with a LP I no longer could take the weight. I traded it for a 1961 LP SG and never looked back. Don't get me wrong - the LP standard was great, but I could no longer gig with it.
Man, when you opened that case, my heart swelled and my pulse quickened. Is there anything more beautiful than a gleaming electric guitar? That’s what got me when I was 10 years old and I’ve never recovered.
i bought a 2019 classic in translucent cherry and my first instinct was to go look under the pickguard to make sure my top wasn’t being scratched (even though i’m a pickguard-on guy). i was PLEASANTLY surprised to see that whoever put on the pickguard placed a little piece of felt under that infamous nut, to protect it from scratching. I don’t known if that’s standard or someone was just being considerate, but i’m very pleased.
For the record. The Traditionals have had no weight relief for years. Also the Standards were chambered only until 2012, when they just began using varying types of routing. Routing is very different from chambering. Also the control cavity didn't change from the recent Traditionals.
I know this is an old thread but, I got a 2019 Standard 60's in August of 2020. Mine has a one piece mahogany back that is just beautiful and its quite dark. The front is beautifully matched with the Unburst finish, which I love.
Brought one of these and i am in love with it. It's taken Me 30 years to be in a position to buy a proper Gibson les Paul after owning quite a few epiphone versions. Looks so good and sounds beautiful.
Big congrats Dave, There is nothing like a Gibson but I also like other guitars Fender D'Angerlico and more hope you two will have many happy years together :-)
@M3sterX Yeah that pisses me off too...what also burns me is a dry board? WTF? There's no excuse for that at all! I haven't bought a Gibson for a while now
@@paulrichard834 You know what pisses my friend off? the fact that i have an epiphone les paul 1960's 50th anniversary V3 in dark burst with the same pickups that this guitar has, which coincidentaly is the guitar that he buys, only to find out his has tooling marks his headstock is angled further and doesnt come with a certificate of autenticity my neck pickup sounds creamy and my bridge pickup sounds balanced slightly bitey but warm too his neck pickup sounds virtually identical to mine but when you switch to the bridge, you get this unpleasant OVERLY bright crunchy bridge pickup, definetly not what you want on a clean channel setting let me tell you, middle sounds chimey about as normal and mine costed significantly less then his and im just laughing my ass off, cuz the epiphone 50th anniversary 60's V3 comes with high end hardware but none of the hassle of the high end price, to add even more insult to injury i bought mine used with the original case and everything 1.5x cheaper then brand new, his is brand new paying premium price lol. Also may i say i possibly have one of the cleanest TRUSS ROD CAVITIES in an epiphone to come out in the last decade and trust me i have seen some bad splintery truss rod cavities on both gibson and epiphone, but this epiphone... oh man clean as a whistle
I hope Gibson is making a good rebound after all their financial issues. I think they are going in the right direction, but a PRS McCarty 594 seems to be a better option with much better quality control at this time.
Gibson's putting out some of the finest work in DECADES.Topps are fantastic, and QC is spot on.The Gibson's are being pleked before you get them.Huge difference.
@@cirovazquez1028??? PRS they are good, but for me, they don't surpass my Gibson's that I've had some for 55+yrs... tone quality, hand craftsmanship, Gibson is the guitar of the Stars..
I just look your comments, there 3 years old, because it's not true today, NOWDAYS Gibson is putting some much better quality into there guitars again.2023.I still prefer my vintage Gibson's.les Paul cost me cost $399 new in1968.
Thanks for the solid thoroughly done review! Everyone needs to start following this format. I love seeing strings off, panels off etc. That’s when you see true quality.
Really glad that Gibson is finally turning it around after floundering for the better part of the decade. Though there is something that I'll give the credit for doing in the last couple of years: removable pickgaurds with now screws. I really liked that idea and really wish they kept going with that.
Just purchased one a few days ago. Absolutely impressed with it. The 61 Burstbuckers are excellent and the guitar is flawless. Fantastic. BTW, they did fix the pickguard issue. mine has a protective cover on the screw/bolt end now.
What makes that guitar is the top. Nice and period correct. No seams 1/3 down the top with different pieces cobbled together. and a really nice finish job. Work on the quality and they may have a winner at a nice price right in between a PRS CE and the higher priced McCarty. The McCarty will be about a grand higher and will be flawless but may sway people who put less emphasis on super killer tops and will assume a smaller hit in quality. We may have a horse race here.. The question will come down to dealer acceptance.
I had a Gibson Les Paul Studio, and today my GLP standard came. I love the studio, but the crisp sound of the standard paired with the gorgeous burst and butter like playability makes it a new favorite.
Great review and one to measure all the others by! Overall, it looks like Gibson has upped their game - not perfected, but improved. Thanks for including a classic rock distortion setting for the middle set of sound samples. This would be appreciated for future reviews as well. Oh, that top - stunning!
General public: "Endgame is the most anticipated piece of media." People who watch Trogly's channel: "Excuse me but have you seen this new video?!" Seriously Trogly I can't wait to see more of the 2019 Gibon model review videos. I'll be getting a new job soon and may be buying a 2019 model by the summer and can't wait to see which I should get from ypur thoughts as well as my own!
I bought one of these from Chuck Levins, 2019 60's in Bourbon Burst which is closest thing I could find to the old-school Tabaco burst. The top on mine could easily pass as a AAA or 10-top. It's beautiful, plays great, and 8.4 Lbs. I like you tried both the 50's and 60's, and the 60's came home with me for your same reasons as well. Cheers.
Nothing Gibson makes is historically accurate. The original Burst feature Brazilian rosewood fingerboards. That wood is outright illegal to harvest or they are very, very, very difficult to get.
I went to guitar center for some strings and would of bought this guitar in a heart beat if I had the money. It's rare to click with a guitar like that. I think gibson is really stepping up on the build quality side of things and I hope they keep it up!
Whats your prefrence in sound. The 50s and 60s are very different sounds . both great but both can't do the same sound they are very unique and amazing for what they can do.
Thanks for another fantastic review.... I bought a 2020 60’s standard and it’s a beast. I own a studio and play professionally so we have 12 Gibson’s for our clients choice. We have the unburst and it’s the best Les Paul we have ..especially the fretwork is smooth. The bursts are loud and proud. We usually have to recut the nut and setup the LP we have in the past. The 20 was ready to play out of the case. I’m a huge Gibson fan....it’s American Icon and I hope they continue making fine instruments. Part of the charm of a Gibson is the feel of a handmade instrument made in the USA We are so worried about about little imperfections we forget that it’s the sound we’re seeking. I could care less if my guitar has a scratch of a ding somewhere...it’s the sound and the feel I get when I pick up that iconic instrument like so many great musicians have done in the past and hit that chord and say....wow that’s worth the price of admission.
There we go, somebody who gets it! You sound much more sane than these whiney shits complaining that "For $2500 the guitar should never have a single scratch"
Indeed! I picked up a 2020 60's in bourbon burst and it plays and feels fantastic out of the box. Now my plan is to purchase the Epiphone version so I can have the set.
@@Wyatt42069 that’s because these “whiny shits” are clueless. Most have never even had a real Gibson in their hands. And swear their Epiphones are just as good as a Gibson. I have nothing against Epiphone. But they are a far cry from a real Gibson.
Now this is a Les Paul Standard 😁 I think a lot of people saying things like Gibson fans are purists, fanatics, traditionalists etc either have never played a really good Gibson LP or are more comfortable with a different style of guitar. The general consensus seems to be that a "great" Gibson LP is typically heavy (8.5 - 10 pounds), not over complicated (no robo tuners, fancy design changes etc) and hand wired (no circuit boards). It's a kind of formula thing that many believe is requisite to a really great LP. IMO its probably because most of the great ones out there are old and were made before certain changes were made. The problem is that many of the updates and feature changes that have been introduced over the years tended to come along with a drop in quality, tone and feel. I honestly think a lot of this is Gibson dropping the ball, not necessarily the changes being made. I have played a few great modern LPs but every last one of them had been modded in some way to get it there, from removing the stupid robo tuners to stripping out the circuit board and hand wiring them. Some changes will always be a step backwards and should be discontinued once that proves to be the case. To most of us, Gibson going back to basics and getting the foundations in order again is crucial to rebuilding the brand. Seeing this Standard put together like they were made during Gibson's glory days is huge. Get the ratio of great to mediocre back up to a decent level BEFORE making changes then undo them if it drops the ratio. One change at a time, small but significant and slowly evolve the brand with meaningful, useful changes that don't corrupt the essence of the thing and if it ain't broke......
I am a Fender guy as you can tell. I got my 60s Les Paul on Saturday and I am overly impressed. One of the best Gibson’s I have played in a long time. No issues with it and I have not been able to put it down. I feel that a good guitar is one that tempts you to keep playing it.....this thing checks all the boxes for me!
A few small flaws... on a pretty great sounding( and looking) guitar... glad to see they ditched the PCB board...I'll have a 60's "Unburst".. & a 50's P90 Goldtop....:)
I got an epiphone les paul 1960 V3 50th anniversary, has the gibson USA burst bucker 1 and 2s with original 50s wiring full size 500k pots high quality toggle switch orange tip thumbleeders and reflector knobs AAA maple cap veneer no tooling marks on the binding along the neck as it wasnt hand made. Wilkinson Deluxe kluson tuners, and a certificate of authenticity saying i own 1,942 of 1,960 as it is a limited edition run, you certainly dont get that on a standard epiphone les paul making this breed as close as possibly to the one on the video without making the cost... as close as possible to the one in the video and thats just straight out of the factory with no mods. But hey... different strokes for different folks am i right? ;)
Ahh i forgot to add, my epiphone has a Long neck tenon just had to open it up to see now that i watched the entire video... Youch!! score 1 for epiphone gibson 0 thats gotta hurt and at that price range too!!
@@ernestochang1744 I'm glad you like your guitar! I traded in my epiphone LP Standard 60s for the Gibson variant. I'm pleased with my choice. I did really love the epiphone too though. It is a great guitar, and for the money you can't beat it. That was the guitar that made me want the higher end Gibson version, not because it was lacking, but because I loved it. It was kind of the proving ground for me that helped me make the decision to get the full fat Gibson LP Standard.
I got my gold top 50's last Saturday and love it!!! I upgraded the bridge pickup to the Bareknuckle Abraxas with the traditional nickel cover. I am super excited to play this configuration!
Thank you brother I appreciate you very much and it's good to have you available like this. You're the man. I've Been A Gifted Man since the 70s it's been quite a journey with quality control I have a story big time from a 96 Les Paul that I bought too long to put into print. Stay well brother thanks again
Beautiful Iced Tea finish on this example. I'm glad to see Gibson appears to be heading in the right direction. It's all any Gibson fan ever wanted. Like you said, they need to keep it going and refine the fit and finish until it's commensurate with the cost of the guitar.
You should get an 18 year old cute Russian virgin to watch you play etc for that kind of money! Some of their guitars are in excess of 10,000 dollars. Even the run of the mill like this one is over $2000. That is just short of half a year of my house payments! Put it in perspective. So for about 40 guitars you could bay a pretty good sized house here in Iowa. Hummm Unless you buy the high end models for 10 plus then you could only get 4-6 guitars for the cost of a house.
@@evilstalkerhorne Good comparison and illustration. You could sell the house and go busking at Rodeo Drive, LA, CA, or Fifth Avenue, NYC, near Trump Towers.
It's pretty ridiculous, claiming @6:55 that 'post studs' reduce string vibration transfer, while in Gibson's literature of the 70s it clearly states that the post-studs were added to increase sustain. Most telling, is that nobody cares enough to do a double-blind A/B test and settle the matter - they'd rather $pend their time on fetishist woo-woo "debates".
Wow! Now THAT’S a guitar! I love how they nailed all of the important details while still throwing in some nuanced upgrades, like the control plate and output jack cover. This is what a standard needs to be! QC aside (and lets be honest here, under new management and a new system of doing things, mistakes will be made), I think they nailed it.
Those fretboard tooling marks are shocking for a $2000 guitar. I know it’s harder to avoid with the way they cut the binding around the frets (which I don’t think many players would actually miss anyway) but whoever’s trimmed that binding clearly didn’t care about doing a good job, just a ‘good enough for QC job. I’ll stand by what I’ve said before, they need to start making them to dealer/customer order rather than churning them out and dumping inventory on dealers.
I would miss the fret binding myself. Especially now with the thinner binding. Just feels luxurious and smooth. Plus it's something that no other manufactures do.
Could be easily cleaned up with a razor blade and can be now not very hard to do... It should have been done some how that one missed it..My 2017 Tradional binding is flawless
Man, this is killing me. I’m not a stickler for “vintage correct,” but I had an R0 a few years ago that I still regret selling because it was pretty much perfect. After this, I’m thinking about looking around for a used R0 again even though the $2500 is more “affordable.”
Your videos are fantastic! Really, really well done. I've been wanting to see what these new Gibbys were all about, and this was the perfect delivery! Keep up the good work!
Looks very much like my 2016 Les Paul Traditional. Iced tea burst (I'm Canadian so it reminds me more of a Maple Burst) Same 50's/60's style of chuncky neck. No buzzes or bells. And no weight relief. Mine weighs between 12-14 lbs. I absolutely love it! Keep on Rocking in the Free World Trogly!
I bought mine from Chicago Music Exchange… my favorite guitar. The flame top rivals some custom shop units. The neck is the most comfortable for me out between the 50’s and 60’s series. The tones with the solid body are throw back and pungent. On mine, the QC is amazing. That might be because I live in Chicago and drove the salesman crazy. 🤔
I know I have said the entire time I have been on your channel that I would not buy a new Gibson for awhile, just to be sure they got their QC issues taken care of. But Umm..... I want!! Although I was thinking more along the lines of the 50's 2019 model but I would rock this one for darn sure and I love that finish!! I could feel your disappointment over the short tendon, I actually went "aww" when you pulled that pup out cause I knew how you felt lol. I have been watching Mark Agnesi review these but I am VERY pleased YOU are doing them! You are not a Gibson employee like Mark is so you can be more honest and you go wayyyyy more into detail than Gibson allows Mark lol. Edit: I weighed 3 of my Les Paul's and my 2013 Sully Erna that I thought was going to be the heaviest is tied with that 2005 white one I purchased from you Austin last fall, both weigh in at 9 pounds. However, My 2013 Tommy Thayer Epiphone Silver Spaceman weighs a full 10 pounds!! I love the weight of those guitars so I don't know why people complain about it, then again I sit when I play lol. Excellent review!!
@@jamespollock11 It should be on the lighter side, because it's weight-relieved. Though, under 7 for a relieved guitar isn't common, it's not unheard of, but the weight relief is what got that there.
I bought a new Standard '60s in June,from Wildwood-a bourbon burst only a little less flamey than the one in the vid.Plays" like buttah",sounds great,and does the job right onstage.We could nitpick about the choice of finishes,but overall Gibson has knocked it out of the park.
I could smell that when you opened that case . I love that case smell it’s the smell of dreams . I’ve been playing for forty years and have quite a few Les pauls and ES 335s
I was fortunate enough to be in right place at the right time.I picked up a new 60's Gibson Les Paul standard for $1,800, it's now my favorite LesPaul.❤
I absolutely love this guy! He has the most in depth reviews, which, if you're going to drop thousands of dollars on a guitar, it's highly valuable! I totally trust his assessments, and will search out his reviews on anything I want to acquire.
Very nice review..pulled the trigger on this one last week after watching a couple of times...glad I picked this model over a Classic with weight relief and same pickups.....just something special about the whole package with this guitar.....NO QC issues at all...was playing my PRS CE24 for the quality..but this is very close and with the pickups..it is very pleasing..Thanks for the review
Really enjoyed your review. I ended up buying a standard 60s model. I like the slimer neck, the pickups and the tuners better than the 50s model. Thanks for doing what you do.
Here's an example of alive. I do like the changes gibson is making, but a used collings is more guitar for the money. reverb.com/item/20876483-collings-city-limits-deluxe-2008-caramel-quilted There's a reason that listing is out of stock. It's in my basement now. ($3500, despite what the listing says). The collings gives you an 8 pound guitar without weight relief, one piece back, better everything and workmanship that no guitar at gibson has ever had. I still might buy one of the les pauls once they've been out for a while and show up for $1500 used.
I love the 60's gibson the trouble for me to buy one of those is the cost, here in Mexico the stock was so limited ( you practically have to pre-order one whit months of anticipation before the arriving of the little number of guitars who came to mexico, and pay and absurd amount to ensure your guitar ) ... And they're Impossible expensive and the used ones just are so requested... So i never found one when i want ... Btw i love your channel i'm a fan greatings from México ...
Great job on the review, I learned a lot of stuff about the Gibson Les Paul Standard! Also, I have to say that I've watched dozens of your videos & your guitar playing has improved a lot over the years!!! 😃
After putting the guitar down for two plus years to complete a master's degree it was hard to get enthusiastic to play again until I saw these new Les Pauls. My 57 reissue Goldtop sounds great but I've never been completely satisfied because of the baseball bat neck. I had a Classic and the neck was more my fit. My new Les Paul Standard is wonderful and a perfect fit. The flame top is gorgeous and all and all it's great all the way around.
You can buy better instruments for this much money. Mayones guitars from Poland are much better guitars with flawless finishes and dozens of options. I am getting the Regius Pro in Trans black, ebony fretboard Celtic black cross inlays. They are supreme guitars with monsterous tones. I was going for a Gibson Les Paul but I already have a Gibson M-III Ebony. Les Pauls need to up their quality or reduce their prices. They rely on their heritage which isn't what people want anymore hence the difficulties they are in these days. Some of the tops they brought out are totally wrong for a Les paul. People want traditional guitars but built to a very high standard.
22:00 same with my 50s. The pickups aren’t my thing. Luckily I bought it from a good store so when I get the pickups changed I will ask them to sort out the nut
@@RandyFricke I think so too. I mean at that price you can also buy a boutique guitar that required much more efforts to be made. Spending more money on a flawed mass produced item seems.. Quite weird.
vuriby, I agree that QC shouldn't be an issue at Gibson, but on the other hand he is showing these very close up under bright lights. Can you see any defects on the view when he is playing it it?
I was absolutely not a Gibson guy. Until I bought the Special. I have played 3 of them and all felt identical. Very impressive build quality and the sound...magic w/ P90's. I now want a 2019 50's LP that I played last night! Don't know what happened as I'm a pointy headstock guy from the 80's. I got bit. Bad ;)
These are a step in the right direction for Gibson. I was pleasantly surprised with how this one felt and played. There might still be some QC issues, but I'm hopeful that will get better in time!
If you'd like to see more 2019 Reviews, please consider sharing my video or purchasing my 'demo' models once I'm done filming their episodes.
For Sale: tidd.ly/4aFiyhC
Episode Guide:
0:00 - Unboxing Intro
2:09 - 50s VS 60s Specs
5:47 - Inside Look + Detailed Specs
17:36 - Tone Demo
20:24 - New Pots Illustrated
21:55 - Final Verdict
23:11 - Case + Candy
That's a bit bittersweet honestly, but I guess it goes to show, Rome wasnt built in a day, we all want the new standards to be like magical like 59s
Did you mention that the 50’s series have alnico 2 magnets in the pickups and the 60’s are alnico 5’s
sneifert1968 that would be the case
Orange drops is great but apart from the baseplate and grey toggle wire you mentioned, it’s wired in modern circuit instead of 50s wiring which would have been an easy change.
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I walked into a local guitar store yesterday to buy some strings..... and I walked out with a Les Paul Standard. Be careful guys!!
I hate when that happens...
me 2 ..les paul standard 60 unbrust
@Caverman No.... Just a debit card!
This happened to me three days ago, word by word.
Lol enjoy it man. You got to take the plunge at some point.
I bought one of these in "no burst". I have gone over it in depth along with a couple other players. The workmanship is flawless in every way. Did a very minimal set-up to my liking was all that was done . It plays and sounds absolutly tremendous. Without a doubt one of the finest guitars I currently own or have owned in 45 years of playing guitar.
I own a 2019 SG Standard. Its the finest guitar Ive ever played.
UnBurst? I think you meant, they're great guitars no matter what the finish is. I also have a UnBurst. It has a nice flame top .
My daughter gave me one as a present today.. I am NOT an LP kinda guy.. Always been a super strat player..and after nearly 4 hours of playing it.. I'm absolutely sold.. I love it. It looks amazing, feels amazing and sounds amazing.. I love it.
I’ve only been playing a little over a ver a year and started out with the strat , went to jazz master then got my first les Paul style and I can’t put it down. Feels and IMO sounds better , or maybe I’m nuts.
Heluva daughter!
If my daughter gifted me a guitar I'd love it too!
10 lbs doesn't feel heavy when you pick it up, but after strapping it on for an hour, you'll know if you have any back problems.
After playing 5 nights a week with a LP I no longer could take the weight. I traded it for a 1961 LP SG and never looked back. Don't get me wrong - the LP standard was great, but I could no longer gig with it.
Get to the gym
It’s heavy but it doesn’t bother me
@@richieknight5423 lifting weights won't help disc problems.
No Go for me w that weight....I looked quite a bit and found an 8.4 lb cherry sunburst 2020 though
Man, when you opened that case, my heart swelled and my pulse quickened. Is there anything more beautiful than a gleaming electric guitar? That’s what got me when I was 10 years old and I’ve never recovered.
Great comment..my sentiments exactly...the flame ...or even on a nice new Strat...👍👍
Incredible amount of content on your videos. Not even official guitar sites would even come close to this level of detail.
35 year guitar player here first time to your channel. Dang man you know A LOT A LOT about a Les Paul. Awesome dude !
Such a good step for Gibson.
Oh howdy there Robert
Completely agree
But a giant leap for guitar kind?
Yeah, the only people shelling out $2.5k+ on a Gibson are traditionalists that love the mid 50's to late 60's guitars, but mostly "Bursts"
@@guitarandmore69 yep. Sign me up.
i bought a 2019 classic in translucent cherry and my first instinct was to go look under the pickguard to make sure my top wasn’t being scratched (even though i’m a pickguard-on guy). i was PLEASANTLY surprised to see that whoever put on the pickguard placed a little piece of felt under that infamous nut, to protect it from scratching. I don’t known if that’s standard or someone was just being considerate, but i’m very pleased.
My 60s had the same felt piece. Maybe corrected it during production for complaints about damage.
For the record. The Traditionals have had no weight relief for years. Also the Standards were chambered only until 2012, when they just began using varying types of routing. Routing is very different from chambering.
Also the control cavity didn't change from the recent Traditionals.
AnthonyFernandoMusic exactly! It’s a Traditional with a new nut and change of name. Yet some people are raving about a return to greatness 😂😂
The Proles it's funny because the nut is actually less accurate now too, the traditional was nylon, now these are graphtech
19:35 highway to copyright avoidance
Gotta give you a like for that.
No way, you already got one!!!!!! Hell yeah, I'm at the intro still but I'm soo hyped to hear your opinion on them!!!
I know this is an old thread but, I got a 2019 Standard 60's in August of 2020. Mine has a one piece mahogany back that is just beautiful and its quite dark. The front is beautifully matched with the Unburst finish, which I love.
Brought one of these and i am in love with it. It's taken Me 30 years to be in a position to buy a proper Gibson les Paul after owning quite a few epiphone versions. Looks so good and sounds beautiful.
Big congrats Dave, There is nothing like a Gibson but I also like other guitars Fender D'Angerlico and more hope you two will have many happy years together :-)
@@Doug5524 cheers buddy
Gibson Les Paul, My very 1st crush ❤
Oooh, I’m a kid in a candy shop on your channel Trogly.
I can't watch these anymore my wallet is suffering
It’s a candy store, kid in a candy store
For that kinda money it should have no flaws
For that kinda money they should come with car keys and a pussy.
And no tuning issues
@M3sterX Yeah that pisses me off too...what also burns me is a dry board? WTF? There's no excuse for that at all! I haven't bought a Gibson for a while now
@@paulrichard834 You know what pisses my friend off? the fact that i have an epiphone les paul 1960's 50th anniversary V3 in dark burst with the same pickups that this guitar has, which coincidentaly is the guitar that he buys, only to find out his has tooling marks his headstock is angled further and doesnt come with a certificate of autenticity my neck pickup sounds creamy and my bridge pickup sounds balanced slightly bitey but warm too his neck pickup sounds virtually identical to mine but when you switch to the bridge, you get this unpleasant OVERLY bright crunchy bridge pickup, definetly not what you want on a clean channel setting let me tell you, middle sounds chimey about as normal and mine costed significantly less then his and im just laughing my ass off, cuz the epiphone 50th anniversary 60's V3 comes with high end hardware but none of the hassle of the high end price, to add even more insult to injury i bought mine used with the original case and everything 1.5x cheaper then brand new, his is brand new paying premium price lol.
Also may i say i possibly have one of the cleanest TRUSS ROD CAVITIES in an epiphone to come out in the last decade and trust me i have seen some bad splintery truss rod cavities on both gibson and epiphone, but this epiphone... oh man clean as a whistle
You guys all sound like such whiney bitches
Can’t they put a small piece of felt on the pick guard nut? Seems like an easy fix.
I hope Gibson is making a good rebound after all their financial issues. I think they are going in the right direction, but a PRS McCarty 594 seems to be a better option with much better quality control at this time.
PRS are much better guitars they are very high quality instruments way better than Gibson
@@cirovazquez1028 their also really good at being ugly
Gibson's putting out some of the finest work in DECADES.Topps are fantastic, and QC is spot on.The Gibson's are being pleked before you get them.Huge difference.
@@cirovazquez1028??? PRS they are good, but for me, they don't surpass my Gibson's that I've had some for 55+yrs... tone quality, hand craftsmanship, Gibson is the guitar of the Stars..
I just look your comments, there 3 years old, because it's not true today, NOWDAYS Gibson is putting some much better quality into there guitars again.2023.I still prefer my vintage Gibson's.les Paul cost me cost $399 new in1968.
Excellent information. By far the best new Gibson video I've seen yet.
That is right a video. You will nothing until you take one through the paces yourself. Do not trust Gibson, ever.
Thanks for the solid thoroughly done review! Everyone needs to start following this format. I love seeing strings off, panels off etc. That’s when you see true quality.
Really glad that Gibson is finally turning it around after floundering for the better part of the decade. Though there is something that I'll give the credit for doing in the last couple of years: removable pickgaurds with now screws. I really liked that idea and really wish they kept going with that.
Just purchased one a few days ago. Absolutely impressed with it. The 61 Burstbuckers are excellent and the guitar is flawless. Fantastic. BTW, they did fix the pickguard issue. mine has a protective cover on the screw/bolt end now.
What makes that guitar is the top. Nice and period correct. No seams 1/3 down the top with different pieces cobbled together. and a really nice finish job. Work on the quality and they may have a winner at a nice price right in between a PRS CE and the higher priced McCarty. The McCarty will be about a grand higher and will be flawless but may sway people who put less emphasis on super killer tops and will assume a smaller hit in quality. We may have a horse race here.. The question will come down to dealer acceptance.
I had a Gibson Les Paul Studio, and today my GLP standard came. I love the studio, but the crisp sound of the standard paired with the gorgeous burst and butter like playability makes it a new favorite.
Enjoy !!!👍
Great review and one to measure all the others by! Overall, it looks like Gibson has upped their game - not perfected, but improved. Thanks for including a classic rock distortion setting for the middle set of sound samples. This would be appreciated for future reviews as well. Oh, that top - stunning!
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My wife got me one in bourbon burst for our anniversary. It plays and sounds perfect. Nicest guitar I’ve ever had!
The binding really pops more than on a lot of other guitars
Gas Master no it doesn't, sorry. How many have you owned....me 7, never any binding issue
@@bsharporbflat8378 pop = "stand out" or "be very noticeable", not "come loose" (in this context)
Thanks!
General public: "Endgame is the most anticipated piece of media."
People who watch Trogly's channel: "Excuse me but have you seen this new video?!"
Seriously Trogly I can't wait to see more of the 2019 Gibon model review videos. I'll be getting a new job soon and may be buying a 2019 model by the summer and can't wait to see which I should get from ypur thoughts as well as my own!
I bought one of these from Chuck Levins, 2019 60's in Bourbon Burst which is closest thing I could find to the old-school Tabaco burst. The top on mine could easily pass as a AAA or 10-top. It's beautiful, plays great, and 8.4 Lbs. I like you tried both the 50's and 60's, and the 60's came home with me for your same reasons as well. Cheers.
I don’t think these are being sold as historically accurate, my understanding is these are 50s/60s inspired.
Not historicaly correct but definitely inspired by that area. However very good guitar and really nice to play.
The 50's model is more historically accurate.
Very in-depth review thank you
Nothing Gibson makes is historically accurate. The original Burst feature Brazilian rosewood fingerboards. That wood is outright illegal to harvest or they are very, very, very difficult to get.
I went to guitar center for some strings and would of bought this guitar in a heart beat if I had the money. It's rare to click with a guitar like that. I think gibson is really stepping up on the build quality side of things and I hope they keep it up!
Sounds great and looks as good as it sounds.... nice guitar brother.
Purchased one jan 2020 from Sweetwater and it plays and looks beautiful!! I love it. Very happy with my purchase.
I just bought a 50s gold top arrives tomorrow!!!
I just got mine a week ago and love it!
How'd you like it? Any problems?
Best guitar i ever purchased .ill buy another !
@@matthewgarvey5136 Great to hear. I'm about to order one too.
Whats your prefrence in sound. The 50s and 60s are very different sounds . both great but both can't do the same sound they are very unique and amazing for what they can do.
Thanks for another fantastic review....
I bought a 2020 60’s standard and it’s a beast.
I own a studio and play professionally so we have 12 Gibson’s for our clients choice.
We have the unburst and it’s the best Les Paul we have ..especially the fretwork is smooth.
The bursts are loud and proud.
We usually have to recut the nut and setup the LP we have in the past. The 20 was ready to play
out of the case. I’m a huge Gibson fan....it’s American Icon and I hope they continue making
fine instruments. Part of the charm of a Gibson is the feel of a handmade instrument made in the USA
We are so worried about about little imperfections we forget that it’s the sound we’re seeking.
I could care less if my guitar has a scratch of a ding somewhere...it’s the sound and the feel
I get when I pick up that iconic instrument like so many great musicians have done in the past
and hit that chord and say....wow that’s worth the price of admission.
There we go, somebody who gets it! You sound much more sane than these whiney shits complaining that "For $2500 the guitar should never have a single scratch"
Indeed! I picked up a 2020 60's in bourbon burst and it plays and feels fantastic out of the box. Now my plan is to purchase the Epiphone version so I can have the set.
@@Wyatt42069 that’s because these “whiny shits” are clueless. Most have never even had a real Gibson in their hands. And swear their Epiphones are just as good as a Gibson. I have nothing against Epiphone. But they are a far cry from a real Gibson.
Your playing sounds great trogly!
Just bought the same guitar. It’s a beauty and plays like a dream. Very pleased with it.
21:53 - "They're not perfect, but they're pretty darn good." Sorry, but for the price Gibson charges, they should be perfect.
I agree. They can't cut the nut or the bridge correctly.
nothings perfect!
Now this is a Les Paul Standard 😁
I think a lot of people saying things like Gibson fans are purists, fanatics, traditionalists etc either have never played a really good Gibson LP or are more comfortable with a different style of guitar. The general consensus seems to be that a "great" Gibson LP is typically heavy (8.5 - 10 pounds), not over complicated (no robo tuners, fancy design changes etc) and hand wired (no circuit boards). It's a kind of formula thing that many believe is requisite to a really great LP. IMO its probably because most of the great ones out there are old and were made before certain changes were made. The problem is that many of the updates and feature changes that have been introduced over the years tended to come along with a drop in quality, tone and feel. I honestly think a lot of this is Gibson dropping the ball, not necessarily the changes being made. I have played a few great modern LPs but every last one of them had been modded in some way to get it there, from removing the stupid robo tuners to stripping out the circuit board and hand wiring them. Some changes will always be a step backwards and should be discontinued once that proves to be the case. To most of us, Gibson going back to basics and getting the foundations in order again is crucial to rebuilding the brand. Seeing this Standard put together like they were made during Gibson's glory days is huge. Get the ratio of great to mediocre back up to a decent level BEFORE making changes then undo them if it drops the ratio. One change at a time, small but significant and slowly evolve the brand with meaningful, useful changes that don't corrupt the essence of the thing and if it ain't broke......
That bridge pick up sounds amazing
I am a Fender guy as you can tell. I got my 60s Les Paul on Saturday and I am overly impressed. One of the best Gibson’s I have played in a long time. No issues with it and I have not been able to put it down. I feel that a good guitar is one that tempts you to keep playing it.....this thing checks all the boxes for me!
A few small flaws... on a pretty great sounding( and looking) guitar... glad to see they ditched the PCB board...I'll have a 60's "Unburst".. & a 50's P90 Goldtop....:)
that was literally my cart a few hours ago. i went with the unburst.
This video sold me on the Gibson Les Paul 60's. I picked one up almost two years ago after watching this video. Still love the guitar. Thanks Trogly.
Sounds terrific. Thanks for demoing the pots.
I just got a new Gibson Les Paul Standard 60's in a Limited Edition Tri-Burst from Guitar Center. It's absolutely beautiful!
Saw one at GC triburst a few hours ago. Fell in love. Played it for 5 minutes and said pack it up.
I got an epiphone les paul 1960 V3 50th anniversary, has the gibson USA burst bucker 1 and 2s with original 50s wiring full size 500k pots high quality toggle switch orange tip thumbleeders and reflector knobs AAA maple cap veneer no tooling marks on the binding along the neck as it wasnt hand made. Wilkinson Deluxe kluson tuners, and a certificate of authenticity saying i own 1,942 of 1,960 as it is a limited edition run, you certainly dont get that on a standard epiphone les paul making this breed as close as possibly to the one on the video without making the cost... as close as possible to the one in the video and thats just straight out of the factory with no mods.
But hey... different strokes for different folks am i right? ;)
Ahh i forgot to add, my epiphone has a Long neck tenon just had to open it up to see now that i watched the entire video... Youch!! score 1 for epiphone gibson 0 thats gotta hurt and at that price range too!!
@@ernestochang1744 I'm glad you like your guitar! I traded in my epiphone LP Standard 60s for the Gibson variant. I'm pleased with my choice. I did really love the epiphone too though. It is a great guitar, and for the money you can't beat it. That was the guitar that made me want the higher end Gibson version, not because it was lacking, but because I loved it. It was kind of the proving ground for me that helped me make the decision to get the full fat Gibson LP Standard.
I bought a 50’s Les Paul Standard last week from Sweetwater . It’s still in the box, unboxing it tomorrow. It’s Heritage Cherry Sunburst.
how could you sleep without opening it, that's torture
I got my gold top 50's last Saturday and love it!!! I upgraded the bridge pickup to the Bareknuckle Abraxas with the traditional nickel cover. I am super excited to play this configuration!
@@SilasoftheLamb Same guitar got in January. Smells like lacquer! I like the 60's neck better. Gorgeous. Low-rd strings put in case.
Enjoy. I bought the 50s Standard in Tobacco Burst back in February
Thank you brother I appreciate you very much and it's good to have you available like this. You're the man. I've Been A Gifted Man since the 70s it's been quite a journey with quality control I have a story big time from a 96 Les Paul that I bought too long to put into print. Stay well brother thanks again
Beautiful Iced Tea finish on this example. I'm glad to see Gibson appears to be heading in the right direction. It's all any Gibson fan ever wanted. Like you said, they need to keep it going and refine the fit and finish until it's commensurate with the cost of the guitar.
With the kind of moola Gibson is asking for their guitars they should be perfect.
Only Alan is perfect.
You should get an 18 year old cute Russian virgin to watch you play etc for that kind of money! Some of their guitars are in excess of 10,000 dollars. Even the run of the mill like this one is over $2000. That is just short of half a year of my house payments! Put it in perspective. So for about 40 guitars you could bay a pretty good sized house here in Iowa. Hummm Unless you buy the high end models for 10 plus then you could only get 4-6 guitars for the cost of a house.
@@evilstalkerhorne Ok, that's gross, but point taken
@@evilstalkerhorne wtf Haha
@@evilstalkerhorne Good comparison and illustration. You could sell the house and go busking at Rodeo Drive, LA, CA, or Fifth Avenue, NYC, near Trump Towers.
Man, Gibson fans are more traditionalist than hardline christians :D
Yeah its a little crazy lol
Good one !
True!
It's because they pretty much got it right the first time!
It's pretty ridiculous, claiming @6:55 that 'post studs' reduce string vibration transfer, while in Gibson's literature of the 70s it clearly states that the post-studs were added to increase sustain.
Most telling, is that nobody cares enough to do a double-blind A/B test and settle the matter - they'd rather $pend their time on fetishist woo-woo "debates".
Got a 50’s Standard (coming from PRS 594) I’m super impressed. Great guitar, great value.
6:35, That part is absolutely misleading. It is not really an ABR-1.
Wow! Now THAT’S a guitar! I love how they nailed all of the important details while still throwing in some nuanced upgrades, like the control plate and output jack cover. This is what a standard needs to be! QC aside (and lets be honest here, under new management and a new system of doing things, mistakes will be made), I think they nailed it.
Those fretboard tooling marks are shocking for a $2000 guitar.
I know it’s harder to avoid with the way they cut the binding around the frets (which I don’t think many players would actually miss anyway) but whoever’s trimmed that binding clearly didn’t care about doing a good job, just a ‘good enough for QC job.
I’ll stand by what I’ve said before, they need to start making them to dealer/customer order rather than churning them out and dumping inventory on dealers.
I would miss the fret binding myself. Especially now with the thinner binding. Just feels luxurious and smooth. Plus it's something that no other manufactures do.
Could be easily cleaned up with a razor blade and can be now not very hard to do...
It should have been done some how that one missed it..My 2017 Tradional binding is flawless
Johnathan Doe well that’s stupid, you realise a custom order is like 5 grand
It's $2500.00 without a setup or the case....
Man, this is killing me. I’m not a stickler for “vintage correct,” but I had an R0 a few years ago that I still regret selling because it was pretty much perfect. After this, I’m thinking about looking around for a used R0 again even though the $2500 is more “affordable.”
Many people don't understand that a hand made guitar will not look like a machine made guitar.. IT'S BEAUTIFUL !
so we are basically better off with a machine made guitar?
@@r.p.vanloon6403 No.The trade off in tone ,and playability/feel more than makes up for little things like tooling marks.
Your videos are fantastic! Really, really well done. I've been wanting to see what these new Gibbys were all about, and this was the perfect delivery! Keep up the good work!
Great service to your channel. Would love to see the SG model.
My Father works at the Gibson Factory here in Pakistan where these are made, he is very proud to be working for a renowned manufacturer like this.
Dude, this literally a history lesson. You should have a tv program ir something. Really nice video!
Thank you for the comprehensive review. Very refreshing change from commercials packaged as reviews, i.e., demos.
Glad to see gibson getting back to basics on the standards. I wonder if the slightly lower prices are going to affect prices of slightly older models.
Looks very much like my 2016 Les Paul Traditional. Iced tea burst (I'm Canadian so it reminds me more of a Maple Burst) Same 50's/60's style of chuncky neck. No buzzes or bells. And no weight relief. Mine weighs between 12-14 lbs.
I absolutely love it!
Keep on Rocking in the Free World Trogly!
Joshua Loveless Mine is a 2018 Trad, but sounds similar. It’s got the fifties lime green tuners.
Man, I think that sounds fantastic; and iced tea burst is my favorite LP finish! If that were left handed (and I had a spare 2.5k) I'd totally buy
I bought mine from Chicago Music Exchange… my favorite guitar. The flame top rivals some custom shop units. The neck is the most comfortable for me out between the 50’s and 60’s series. The tones with the solid body are throw back and pungent. On mine, the QC is amazing. That might be because I live in Chicago and drove the salesman crazy. 🤔
I know I have said the entire time I have been on your channel that I would not buy a new Gibson for awhile, just to be sure they got their QC issues taken care of. But Umm..... I want!! Although I was thinking more along the lines of the 50's 2019 model but I would rock this one for darn sure and I love that finish!! I could feel your disappointment over the short tendon, I actually went "aww" when you pulled that pup out cause I knew how you felt lol.
I have been watching Mark Agnesi review these but I am VERY pleased YOU are doing them! You are not a Gibson employee like Mark is so you can be more honest and you go wayyyyy more into detail than Gibson allows Mark lol.
Edit: I weighed 3 of my Les Paul's and my 2013 Sully Erna that I thought was going to be the heaviest is tied with that 2005 white one I purchased from you Austin last fall, both weigh in at 9 pounds. However, My 2013 Tommy Thayer Epiphone Silver Spaceman weighs a full 10 pounds!! I love the weight of those guitars so I don't know why people complain about it, then again I sit when I play lol.
Excellent review!!
my 09 faded standard is light, @ 6.75 lbs
@@jamespollock11 It should be on the lighter side, because it's weight-relieved. Though, under 7 for a relieved guitar isn't common, it's not unheard of, but the weight relief is what got that there.
I bought a new Standard '60s in June,from Wildwood-a bourbon burst only a little less flamey than the one in the vid.Plays" like buttah",sounds great,and does the job right onstage.We could nitpick about the choice of finishes,but overall Gibson has knocked it out of the park.
I could smell that when you opened that case . I love that case smell it’s the smell of dreams . I’ve been playing for forty years and have quite a few Les pauls and ES 335s
I was fortunate enough to be in right place at the right time.I picked up a new 60's Gibson Les Paul standard for $1,800, it's now my favorite LesPaul.❤
Austin you are a rocker, thanks for all you do.
I've just ordered a Bourbon burst and can't wait for it to arrive. Thank you so much for the detailed review. John in UK.
I absolutely love this guy! He has the most in depth reviews, which, if you're going to drop thousands of dollars on a guitar, it's highly valuable! I totally trust his assessments, and will search out his reviews on anything I want to acquire.
Very nice review..pulled the trigger on this one last week after watching a couple of times...glad I picked this model over a Classic with weight relief and same pickups.....just something special about the whole package with this guitar.....NO QC issues at all...was playing my PRS CE24 for the quality..but this is very close and with the pickups..it is very pleasing..Thanks for the review
Love the top on it... Minga!! You roll it around and it looks great at every angle.
Yeah it sure does.
I just got one of these with the tobacco finish. I just love it!
Maybe it’s asking too much but what about The 60th anniversary ‘59 les Paul?
Nice vid by the way. I’m hyped to see more about these new Gibson.
Really enjoyed your review. I ended up buying a standard 60s model. I like the slimer neck, the pickups and the tuners better than the 50s model. Thanks for doing what you do.
Oh my lord that top is alive. I'm so jealous.
Here's an example of alive. I do like the changes gibson is making, but a used collings is more guitar for the money.
reverb.com/item/20876483-collings-city-limits-deluxe-2008-caramel-quilted
There's a reason that listing is out of stock. It's in my basement now. ($3500, despite what the listing says).
The collings gives you an 8 pound guitar without weight relief, one piece back, better everything and workmanship that no guitar at gibson has ever had.
I still might buy one of the les pauls once they've been out for a while and show up for $1500 used.
These guitars absolute beast I bought a 60s neck profile and the SG zero quality issues they both play like a dream
I love the 60's gibson the trouble for me to buy one of those is the cost, here in Mexico the stock was so limited ( you practically have to pre-order one whit months of anticipation before the arriving of the little number of guitars who came to mexico, and pay and absurd amount to ensure your guitar ) ... And they're Impossible expensive and the used ones just are so requested... So i never found one when i want ... Btw i love your channel i'm a fan greatings from México ...
Glad Gibson got back to the basics of what a Les Paul is, I ordered my bourbon Burst tonight. Thanks for the review.
Super stoked about the LP Jr with the single dog ear p90
I loved the dramatic introduction of this video! I love your reviews dude! Hugs from a guitar geek in Sweden!
As always such a excellent review !!!
Great job on the review, I learned a lot of stuff about the Gibson Les Paul Standard! Also, I have to say that I've watched dozens of your videos & your guitar playing has improved a lot over the years!!! 😃
Editor: how dramatic u want the intro to be
“Yes”
This one tickled me to no end! I really enjoyed, and that IS how it is in our little minds!
After putting the guitar down for two plus years to complete a master's degree it was hard to get enthusiastic to play again until I saw these new Les Pauls. My 57 reissue Goldtop sounds great but I've never been completely satisfied because of the baseball bat neck. I had a Classic and the neck was more my fit. My new Les Paul Standard is wonderful and a perfect fit. The flame top is gorgeous and all and all it's great all the way around.
I love the 2017 Les Paul Standard HP - I believe it is the greatest guitar ever made
The bourbon burst!!! 😍🤩❤
You can buy better instruments for this much money. Mayones guitars from Poland are much better guitars with flawless finishes and dozens of options. I am getting the Regius Pro in Trans black, ebony fretboard Celtic black cross inlays. They are supreme guitars with monsterous tones. I was going for a Gibson Les Paul but I already have a Gibson M-III Ebony. Les Pauls need to up their quality or reduce their prices. They rely on their heritage which isn't what people want anymore hence the difficulties they are in these days. Some of the tops they brought out are totally wrong for a Les paul. People want traditional guitars but built to a very high standard.
Lol you need to play more guitars
I agree I prefer the 60s over the 50s for many reasons
I was wondering if you plan on doing the 50’s (non-P90) version? I’m really interested in it. Also, have you sold this one yet?
Stunning guitars. Finally bought myself a 50s model in 2020.
LOL! They should call the bridge, an ABR-1 Nashville. 🤣
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22:00 same with my 50s. The pickups aren’t my thing. Luckily I bought it from a good store so when I get the pickups changed I will ask them to sort out the nut
Sounds really good... But those tooling marks... It's far from being ok at that price.
At the prices Gibson is asking these things should be absolutely flawless.
@@RandyFricke I think so too. I mean at that price you can also buy a boutique guitar that required much more efforts to be made. Spending more money on a flawed mass produced item seems.. Quite weird.
vuriby, I agree that QC shouldn't be an issue at Gibson, but on the other hand he is showing these very close up under bright lights. Can you see any defects on the view when he is playing it it?
Your show mande me understand why my dad was so interested in expensive car shows when I was growing up. Love the channel man!
Beautiful top!!!!! Now do a tv yellow special and then sell it to me!!!! Lol
I was absolutely not a Gibson guy. Until I bought the Special. I have played 3 of them and all felt identical. Very impressive build quality and the sound...magic w/ P90's. I now want a 2019 50's LP that I played last night! Don't know what happened as I'm a pointy headstock guy from the 80's. I got bit. Bad ;)
Love the detail you provide. Excellent. Super. Just what the guitar doctor ordered. Thank you Trogly