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RONDO BONDO '70s Deluxe sure takes me back to the day. I bought a brand new Deluxe back in 1977', it was built in the early '70s and sat in that small music shop for years until I finally bought it. Wish I'd kept that guitar.
I came up in the late 70s, early 80s. I’ve seen my LP Deluxe come in and out of fashion so often I don’t remember anymore. But I come from an anti-guitar milieu, so I tended to play textures, sound designey stuff more than anything when I was a pro. I think it was about 20 years in when I started playing more guitar stuff, just for my own pleasure. I’d never turned down the tone knob for some reason. So the day I plugged direct into a Fender Bassman from the early 60s, switched to the neck pickup and rolled the tone down just a whisker, until you could just hear the top end choke - well. Overdriving that Bassman, the sound was orgasmic. Power chords, blues lead, arpeggios, boomer bends. All that stuff. Chef’s kiss.
I just purchased the sunburst Les Paul Deluxe and despite not being an accurate reissue, I was going after the mini humbucker pickup sound. It has quickly become my favorite Les Paul.
I sold a yucky strat a long time ago and purchased a couple of 1979 Les Paul deluxes and never looked back, I have never even had to take the truss rod covers off ! The mini humbuckers are heaven, three piece necks as well. 🙂👍🇬🇧
After getting a new Gibson 50’s Standard Gold Top with P90’s delivered only to find the top had runs in the paint and the string ground was broken (I had the exact same problem with a new LP Classic earlier this year), I decided to return it and try a Deluxe Gold Top instead. While I still want a P90 Standard someday, I am not one bit disappointed with the Deluxe. I received a perfect guitar and the mini humbuckers sound absolutely amazing. With the tone and volume controls, you can get a lot of different sounds from it. It’s a perfect blend of a single coil/P90 sound and a humbucker. Clean, clear, bright and articulate, yet smooth and warm at the same time. I bonded with this guitar immediately and I’m thrilled with it. I hope when I try my luck with another P90 Standard that I get one as nice as this Deluxe. If not, I’ll just get another Deluxe and put some good P90’s in it.
I remember when Trogly was barely playing random songs. Now I'd love to have his skills Guess I should've been practicing instead of watching videos :v
The internet created the watch others play and watch for shopping guitars guitar players. Don’t fall to this trap. Everyday practice a little and be patient.
In the process of demonstrating instruments for a market, he is also marketing his own improvement as a player. How many people have heard of marketing the instruments and the learning curve at once?
I bought a used '74 Les Paul sight unseen back in 1982 ($500). I was disappointed to find it was a Deluxe with mini-humbuckers for quite a few years. But lately, I have begun to appreciate how unique it is and how awesome it plays and sounds!
YOU LUCKED OUT MAN!! BEING A LEFTY I'D KILL for a Nice OLD one.....that didn't weigh 12 LBS. But I finally have one & I wouldn't trade it for the World!
While the specifications aren't reissue level, I am happy to see a Les Paul Deluxe be available in the production line. It seems that they are giving the "deluxe" option for people that want it while still fitting it into how they are currently manufacturing the production line. I always liked the unique tones of a mini humbucker and would have a difficult time picking between the sunburst and goldtop.
I know you’re kidding bro but believe it or not I actually wish Gibson WOULD do that. As well as the 70s Gibson headstock shape norlin had and the rounded off Flying V headstock.
I have a 1971 Deluxe. It has the pancake body but no volute. And I can happily report, the three layered (four if you include the top) sandwich doesn’t affect the sound in a negative way. And I’ve always loved the pickups, especially the neck and neck-bridge combined. It weighs a metric shit-ton, I think that’s what the kiddies say. I suspect the glue actually makes the body more dense, the weight is becoming an issue as this gen-x’er’s bones age, but I don’t gig anymore so that’s ok. Anyway, it sounds wonderful. I don’t know if these early Deluxes had quality problems, but mine is a dream.
I had bought a gold top Deluxe in ‘71 that was actually a ‘69, and probably NOS because it was NOT a pancake. I sold it in ‘14 to pay my mortgage for nearly 4 months. I miss it, and it was definitely a slim taper neck. Cavity covers were brown, neck mahogany with volute. One thing I cannot remember is if the tuners were the way you said. I think there was one washer and the fastening nut. Keep up the Gibson work!
They should've gone for volute, pancake body and slimmer 3-piece maple neck IMO. I appreciate the idea of the Gibson original collection, but some of the liberties taken are a bit too big Edit: double ring Klusons, bursted back and brown control covers would've also been cool
agreed not enough to separate this from the 50s and 60s models considering the limited appeal of mini humbuckers they should've at least done some exclusive 70s finishes on these (wine red, maybe alpine white)
@@Grayjacket11 Yup, they should have done some different finishes at the very least. I can't see spending this kind of money on this guitar when the mini humbuckers are the only thing unique. For the same money you can get a standard with a stunning top and more mass appeal. I was really hoping for the 70s style headstock and volute.
I also remember that, around 2008, Gibson released a few gold top Deluxes for the Thomann seller in Europe. In retrospect, i regret I didn't grab one back then, but I was looking for something else.
I've owned a bunch of deluxes over the years and current construction produces far more consistent, and better quality, guitars. I did like the maple necked models, mine required pretty close to zero adjustment over the years, but the demo sounded like it was a fairly bright guitar without the maple neck.
My first les paul was a 1969 Les Paul Deluxe gold top i bought back in 2001 because i couldn't afford a new Les Paul Standard at the time... no one wanted Norlin Gibsons so i got it super cheap... Now the prices are sky high on reverb...
You should review the Gibson American Player II. They were/are fantastic guitars for the price. I have 1 it's 2 single coils with 1vol & 1tone 3way. Great show again 😁
Humbuckers are great pickups these.minis have a bit sharper sound but they do have their place! Humbuckers only sound muddy for 3 teasons: 1: if they aren't adjusted to the proper height 2: if don't use your volume and tone correctly 3: depends on your amp and speakers and settings
best sounding les paul i ever played was a 74ish with original minis and a khaler trem........never found anything that sounded as good. guy that bought it had it "restored" and removed kahler ........never the same.
@@konradkoeppe2840 Tom Bukovich relayed a story about his first gig being second guitar to Joe Walsh. At sound check Joes tech set up his rig and tom went over and was shocked to hear how bright and trebly everything was. Joe knows what's needed to cut through the keys and everything running in the mid range freq's. Your fantastic tone's guy's develop in tge garage or basement get lost in a stage environment. Ya gotta cut through. Most great sounding " stage " rigs sound horrible alone in a typical room! Go figure huh!
I own four original Les Paul Deluxe models, a 71, 73, 79 and 80. They each have thier own vibe and tonal characteristics and are still very cool guitars, but the 1979 & 1980 models are the most resonant out of the bunch. I'd say, due to the one piece bodies. Personally, I think the one piece bodies, two piece Maple tops and Mahogany necks are a good move by Gibson on these new models, because if you look at all the "labor intensive" work that went into producing the original 70's models with the sandwich bodies, three piece (or more) tops, three piece necks, volute, extra burst on the back and sides, I doubt we'd see an affordable 2021 Les Paul Deluxe. I do agree though, the 2021 models should have come with Double Ring Klusons, thumb bleeders and I would have loved more finish options like; Tobacco Burst, Wine Red, Natural or even a Faded Honey Burst would have been cool. The original quirks are what make the early Deluxe models cool, but it's great to see the Deluxe make a return! (and not just in Gold). Maybe Gibson could reissue the Les Paul Pro Deluxe with P90s. Now THAT would be Cool! Maybe we'll see an 80s series next... Anyway, I enjoyed your review! Cush.
At around 14:40 he measures the neck at .92" to .97" and says it's a "chunky 50's IMO" but they call it a rounded "C". That's because it IS a rounded "C" ! Those are the specs on my 1960 Reissue C.S. LP. The specs on this would make me want one, for sure. A perfect compromise between a "Chunky 50's" which is about a .94" to 1.04" and a 60's Slim Taper which you'd find on a '61 SG. And the workmanship looks great, too.
I love how you played "Story of My Life" considering Mike Ness has said he plays LP Deluxes as his main guitars and throws the mini humbuckers right in the trash and put P90s in there lol.
I owned an early 70`s tobacco burst Deluxe. Not only did they have a burst on the back of the body they also had it on the back of the neck. Gorgeous looking LP. These soapbox pickups sound sweet in your demo.
Far out man hey. You remember that musicians friend 06' holiday season Zakk is on the cover and inside they have a Gibson Vegas High Roller check em out man it's like a 335 and a firebird head stock and split block inlay this was a good one.
I remember that Magazine Catalog! I think I still have it somewhere actually haha I use to circle all the guitars I wanted but could never have back then haha
My uncle, among his collection, has a 73/74 LP Deluxe, that's a gold top but normal humbuckers from the factory that he bought way back when and held onto.
Having grown up and learned to play guitar on a Fender, I really like the sound of mini-humbuckers. They seem to get the best of both worlds. (These days I have Fender’s stacked Vintage Noiseless pickups.)
The Firebird Mini-Humbuckers are constructed differently as they use a steel bar instead of individual pole-piece screws. Also, the Firebird Pickups tend to have a thinner/brighter sound/tone as compared to the mini-humbuckers used in the Les Paul. Originally the Mini-Humbuckers used in Les Paul Deluxe guitars were old Epiphone Pickups Gibson repurposed. IMHO, the Les Paul Deluxe mini-humbuckers make for a great neck pickup as they tend to be less muddy sounding as compared to a traditional PAF style humbucker.
Just scored a pre-owned 2021 Goldtop version built 2 before the Goldtop you demo'd. After setting it up and spending time with it tweaking the setup over a couple of days I'm really happy with it. Love the bridge pup especially, it has a vintage clank to it in the ballpark of an old SG conjuring up tones similar to Jake from Greta Van Fleet. Great addition to my small Les Paul collection.
It's almost like they want us to buy used real deluxes? Neither of these colorways or the main spec list grab at me with any strength at all. Gold tops are cool but....they just changed the pickups?? I wouldn't even call these deluxe's honestly if it's just the pickups.... I'd be sold if they brought back the sparkle tops and the big headstock. Literally instant buy.
I have '75 Deluxe in Tobacco Sunburst that I purchased new to replace a 1973 LP Custom that was stolen. Maple neck; big headstock; no thumb bleeders; burst on back, neck, and back& sides of headstock; and pancake body. Not sure how rare that finish is but I do remember having to order it. Over the years, it's been heavily modified to the point that about the only thing leftover from the stock configuration is the wood. 😉
I have a 73 Goldtop LP that I bought for $325 back in the 80s. I never liked the mini-HBs so I installed some really hot DiMarzio full HBs and it kicks ass! Love the thin neck and its not as heavy as the regular LPs. I read somewhere that some of the 70s Deluxes had chambered bodies to lessen the weight.
I bought one of the laminated maple necked late 70's Deluxe.. it had the nashville Bridge and no control pointers, the neck went from bright cherry at the body through bright yellow in the middle and cherry agang towards the headstock. It had double ringed Klusons and a slim neck.. it played exceptionally well and sounded great.. since then I have owned many Les Pauls, but I still hold that one in high regard, perhaps because it was my first. But they did have a sound of their own.. ask Scott Gorham :)
One of the interesting things about the original Deluxe models is that back in the day most guys would buy them and immediately replace the pickups with full size humbuckers. I have often wondered what happened to all those original 70's and early 80's mini's
I had a 70's goldtop with regular humbuckers that I bought in the early 80's used. It came with a black case, with purple lining, and back pickguard/trim. I changed out the plastic for the white/cream color trim, and I always thought it was a standard. Did they make any deluxe with the full-size humbuckers? Unfortunately, I sold it years ago when I needed the money. Great guitar with a nice chunky neck and very heavy.
Getting mine on Tuesday. Cherry Sunburst. It will sit right between my Standard 50s Tobacco Burst and my Goldtop Tribute, which is next to my Special P90s.
I had a 1975 model that my brother bought for $475 that year! I can't remember for sure but I believe that it had a three piece neck and the heritage cherry sunburst on the back was gorgeous with hints of purple! Another difference between the 70's LP's vs modern models was the gently sloping carve on the top. Talk about cutting corners! I really like the Deluxe pickups. They have a unique sound that really cuts through. I guess the Deluxe was actually the first LP with humbuckers because Gibson had to fit them into a rout for the original P-90's.
I changed out my mini HB‘s to Tyson tone and they are truly more of a Firebird but definitely wound and set up in for PAF sound so truly it sounds more 59-ish than anything else so I love it and have not been disappointed in the long term, but I would not buy it again, but I am attached to it now so it doesn’t really matter and have had it for a while Thanks for the demo should’ve watched this first 24:04
In addition, a breakdown of the 2019 Traditional would be a video i would very much like to absorb.....i bought the Texas Tea strat based on your vid, even though it wasn't a profoundly flattering vid for that model....i would like to know your opinion how close to a 50s the trad I'd mentioned is...i heard it's much like a '75 Custom....your input would be gold!
All those spec points don't really matter to me. All I care about is 'how good does it play & how good does it sound?'. I really dig the tone of 70's mini-buckers. They have a great bite & clarity so it's definitely something I'd be interested in.
Thanks for the helpful review. You make the best Gibson reviews on UA-cam! Can you please do a review of the JC era Gibson Les Paul Studio? I only found older studio reviews on your channel. Thank you.
Enjoyed the video. Brought back some great memories. Owned a 75 goldtop deluxe...it was awesome. Have had numerous sg's and les Paul's including a black beauty. Deluxe outshine them all. Loved the 70s neck personally. Hopefully gibson will make some modifications to get more faithful to the 70s version.
what if "LPSIG" means Les Paul Sunburst Interchangeable Guitar... because the 50s Standard and the Deluxe are literally same guitar with different pickups inserted. It would also explain why they come with the P90 bevel in the chamber too.
As you alluded to in the video how different are these from the 50's Les Paul with the P90's. Is it just mini humbuckers and neck carve for the Gold top? Could be an interesting Video, or a huge let down.
No double ring Klusons?!! Well I’m out then...I was gonna get a few of them. But that’s unacceptable. 😉😂 Love your show Trogly!👍👍. If I was right handed I’d love to buy a guitar from you!!
The thing I'm most disappointed by is the neck; having used a 70s Greco LP as my main guitar for years I've really gotten used to that late 70s thin neck, the volute, and the less sharp headstock tiltback (which also helps the guitar stay in tune better I think). However, I am impressed by how much I liked this guitar's tone so I'm glad they at least brought back the 70s mini humbuckers instead of just using what they've been using before. I also like the clownburst which is something else the Greco made me fond of :)
You didn't comment on the top carve depth.... that s/b carve looks very shallow, as is my 1980 s/b Deluxe... so...period correct carve? Carve is VERY important for looks/reflection... perhaps not so tone?
The bridge and middle sounded really good clean and distorted. The neck pickup sounded to mushy to me in both clean and distorted. Maybe just my speakers.
It seems like Gibson has stopped to update their website. The 70s LP Deluxe isn't on their website yet and still no news about the Thunderbird NR that was announced back in January.
I feel like I have seen one or these in the demo shop and are stamping the demo instead of Prototype. I could be wrong they could have been clearing out old inventory....... But they were selling and oxblood Sg's in different variations right before Chicago Music Exchange came out with their line, that had that new color. So I'm a little confused on what constitutes a prototype.
I know I’m late to the party here. But I just wanted to put my two cents worth in. I owned a 1975 Les Paul Deluxe. At that time, I loved that guitar, however I had a few complaints about it. The sandwich body, the multi piece top, mine had to be sent back to the factory not long after I bought it due to one of the pieces of maple in the neck was still “green” and it caused the neck to twist some. I didn’t care for the wide headstock or the volute either. My friend had a 1969 ES-335, I always wished the neck and headstock were the same as that one. Years later I really got into the Heritage guitars. I have had a handful of their H-150’s (their single cutaway) and I love them. However, recently I had the opportunity to purchase a 2022 70’s Les Paul Deluxe. I do love it (I’m still not a fan of Gibson as far as a company) it to me is everything the 70’s Deluxe should have been. I have always missed that mini humbucker sound. I finely have it back. I understand your points as far as calling it a “70’s” , but I’m glad they went this route.
The necks on my 1979 Les Paul deluxes have a volute ☑️ and are three piece necks ☑️ and yes those mini humbuckers are the absolute tops but, with no volute and only a one piece neck makes me think that you might just as well purchase an Epiphone.
the early 70's had a nashville bridge stock... I remember pulling the wire out of it at some point. When did you play your first 70's deluxe? What year model was it?
I was hoping for more specialty 70s specs - but this guitar ROCKS as a tribute!
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I like it
Just because I been bugging ya for a couple years now.....
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@@peyotepete4903 yes!
this thing is so cool!
RONDO BONDO '70s Deluxe sure takes me back to the day.
I bought a brand new Deluxe back in 1977', it was built in the early '70s and sat in that small music shop for years until I finally bought it.
Wish I'd kept that guitar.
I came up in the late 70s, early 80s. I’ve seen my LP Deluxe come in and out of fashion so often I don’t remember anymore. But I come from an anti-guitar milieu, so I tended to play textures, sound designey stuff more than anything when I was a pro. I think it was about 20 years in when I started playing more guitar stuff, just for my own pleasure. I’d never turned down the tone knob for some reason. So the day I plugged direct into a Fender Bassman from the early 60s, switched to the neck pickup and rolled the tone down just a whisker, until you could just hear the top end choke - well. Overdriving that Bassman, the sound was orgasmic. Power chords, blues lead, arpeggios, boomer bends. All that stuff. Chef’s kiss.
I just purchased the sunburst Les Paul Deluxe and despite not being an accurate reissue, I was going after the mini humbucker pickup sound. It has quickly become my favorite Les Paul.
I sold a yucky strat a long time ago and purchased a couple of 1979 Les Paul deluxes and never looked back, I have never even had to take the truss rod covers off ! The mini humbuckers are heaven, three piece necks as well. 🙂👍🇬🇧
After getting a new Gibson 50’s Standard Gold Top with P90’s delivered only to find the top had runs in the paint and the string ground was broken (I had the exact same problem with a new LP Classic earlier this year), I decided to return it and try a Deluxe Gold Top instead. While I still want a P90 Standard someday, I am not one bit disappointed with the Deluxe. I received a perfect guitar and the mini humbuckers sound absolutely amazing. With the tone and volume controls, you can get a lot of different sounds from it. It’s a perfect blend of a single coil/P90 sound and a humbucker. Clean, clear, bright and articulate, yet smooth and warm at the same time. I bonded with this guitar immediately and I’m thrilled with it. I hope when I try my luck with another P90 Standard that I get one as nice as this Deluxe. If not, I’ll just get another Deluxe and put some good P90’s in it.
Wish they added the volute and the large headstock. I love those bigger headstocks personally.
With pancake body, double ring tuner, and double white PU ring！
I remember when Trogly was barely playing random songs. Now I'd love to have his skills
Guess I should've been practicing instead of watching videos :v
For sure, his playing is getting muuuuch better
The internet created the watch others play and watch for shopping guitars guitar players.
Don’t fall to this trap. Everyday practice a little and be patient.
In the process of demonstrating instruments for a market, he is also marketing his own improvement as a player. How many people have heard of marketing the instruments and the learning curve at once?
Trogly is a collector, not a guitarist. I have yet to hear him bend a note to pitch.
@@mickstick5112 😂😂😂 for real
I bought a used '74 Les Paul sight unseen back in 1982 ($500). I was disappointed to find it was a Deluxe with mini-humbuckers for quite a few years. But lately, I have begun to appreciate how unique it is and how awesome it plays and sounds!
YOU LUCKED OUT MAN!! BEING A LEFTY I'D KILL for a Nice OLD one.....that didn't weigh 12 LBS. But I finally have one & I wouldn't trade it for the World!
I just got one and I'm a Fender guy. I love this thing.
While the specifications aren't reissue level, I am happy to see a Les Paul Deluxe be available in the production line. It seems that they are giving the "deluxe" option for people that want it while still fitting it into how they are currently manufacturing the production line. I always liked the unique tones of a mini humbucker and would have a difficult time picking between the sunburst and goldtop.
Anyone else think those mini humbuckers sound insane ?!
I'm a Fender guy normally but if I ever get a Gibson I'll at least be looking to get one with mini humbuckers.
I was honestly blown away the moment the tone demo started
@@buranflakes it got to the distorted section and I was totally floored with how aggressive they sounded
I just bought an SG with 2 mini humbuckers from the Gibson Demo Shop on Reverb - Love it!!
Mini hums are totally underrated.
I want the full Norlin experience with the 1974 sandwich and volute!😂
I know you’re kidding bro but believe it or not I actually wish Gibson WOULD do that. As well as the 70s Gibson headstock shape norlin had and the rounded off Flying V headstock.
@@daveyrock6521 you and I need to tell the heads at Gibson to make a whole year of instruments with Norlan specs.
Smoke and a pancake?
I have a 1971 Deluxe. It has the pancake body but no volute. And I can happily report, the three layered (four if you include the top) sandwich doesn’t affect the sound in a negative way. And I’ve always loved the pickups, especially the neck and neck-bridge combined. It weighs a metric shit-ton, I think that’s what the kiddies say. I suspect the glue actually makes the body more dense, the weight is becoming an issue as this gen-x’er’s bones age, but I don’t gig anymore so that’s ok. Anyway, it sounds wonderful. I don’t know if these early Deluxes had quality problems, but mine is a dream.
I had bought a gold top Deluxe in ‘71 that was actually a ‘69, and probably NOS because it was NOT a pancake. I sold it in ‘14 to pay my mortgage for nearly 4 months. I miss it, and it was definitely a slim taper neck. Cavity covers were brown, neck mahogany with volute. One thing I cannot remember is if the tuners were the way you said. I think there was one washer and the fastening nut. Keep up the Gibson work!
They should've gone for volute, pancake body and slimmer 3-piece maple neck IMO.
I appreciate the idea of the Gibson original collection, but some of the liberties taken are a bit too big
Edit: double ring Klusons, bursted back and brown control covers would've also been cool
agreed
not enough to separate this from the 50s and 60s models considering the limited appeal of mini humbuckers
they should've at least done some exclusive 70s finishes on these (wine red, maybe alpine white)
@@Grayjacket11 Yup, they should have done some different finishes at the very least. I can't see spending this kind of money on this guitar when the mini humbuckers are the only thing unique. For the same money you can get a standard with a stunning top and more mass appeal. I was really hoping for the 70s style headstock and volute.
Lol...Amen!
Nope. Imagine the reactions if gibson did make this a sandwich body with 3 piece top. They would get roasted.
@@jorisev neck, not top. And the pancake body is just an era correct spec, so I don't get why people would be outraged over that.
That transition at 26:07 was smooth AF.
Was watching the vid kinda zoned out, but as soon as those first distorted notes on the goldtop, the ears perked up. Sounded awesome
Oh man!! Hopefully I can find a lefty one so I can finally manage have a full goldtop collection someday!
Lefty gang
Lefty here too!!
Seems both the Goldtop and Cherry Sunburst are available as lefties - well done Gibson.
@@craigthomson3621 hell yeah!!!
That’s always my struggle when watching this channel. Most aren’t available in lefty.
I'm glad they reissued the Deluxe. It's a very underappreciated model. And as far as the specs go, Current specs are probably better than the 70's.
Yep except for a direct mount abr-1 and lack of colors but overall better
I also remember that, around 2008, Gibson released a few gold top Deluxes for the Thomann seller in Europe. In retrospect, i regret I didn't grab one back then, but I was looking for something else.
@@julosx in 1974 I got a white lp custom. It was love at first sight. But in retrospect I think the deluxe had better tone.
The thing is the real thing is not even that expensive so why buy a new one
I've owned a bunch of deluxes over the years and current construction produces far more consistent, and better quality, guitars. I did like the maple necked models, mine required pretty close to zero adjustment over the years, but the demo sounded like it was a fairly bright guitar without the maple neck.
2 points to bring up Trogly...you have improved as a player big time, and that blue sparkle is a dream guitar
My first les paul was a 1969 Les Paul Deluxe gold top i bought back in 2001 because i couldn't afford a new Les Paul Standard at the time... no one wanted Norlin Gibsons so i got it super cheap... Now the prices are sky high on reverb...
You should review the Gibson American Player II. They were/are fantastic guitars for the price. I have 1 it's 2 single coils with 1vol & 1tone 3way.
Great show again 😁
Agreed. I have the Epiphone version that came with Humbuckers but im working on specing it out. Solid little workhorse, that thing
I love the mini humbucker. It makes a les paul cut through instead of being byried in mud in the mix.
Humbuckers are great pickups these.minis have a bit sharper sound but they do have their place! Humbuckers only sound muddy for 3 teasons:
1: if they aren't adjusted to the proper height
2: if don't use your volume and tone correctly
3: depends on your amp and speakers and settings
best sounding les paul i ever played was a 74ish with original minis and a khaler trem........never found anything that sounded as good. guy that bought it had it "restored" and removed kahler ........never the same.
@@konradkoeppe2840 Tom Bukovich relayed a story about his first gig being second guitar to Joe Walsh. At sound check Joes tech set up his rig and tom went over and was shocked to hear how bright and trebly everything was. Joe knows what's needed to cut through the keys and everything running in the mid range freq's. Your fantastic tone's guy's develop in tge garage or basement get lost in a stage environment. Ya gotta cut through. Most great sounding " stage " rigs sound horrible alone in a typical room! Go figure huh!
yep its gotta be bright to cut the mustard!
The flipping guitar edit after 26:06
was super smooth. 👏👏👏
I own four original Les Paul Deluxe models, a 71, 73, 79 and 80. They each have thier own vibe and tonal characteristics and are still very cool guitars, but the 1979 & 1980 models are the most resonant out of the bunch. I'd say, due to the one piece bodies.
Personally, I think the one piece bodies, two piece Maple tops and Mahogany necks are a good move by Gibson on these new models, because if you look at all the "labor intensive" work that went into producing the original 70's models with the sandwich bodies, three piece (or more) tops, three piece necks, volute, extra burst on the back and sides, I doubt we'd see an affordable 2021 Les Paul Deluxe.
I do agree though, the 2021 models should have come with Double Ring Klusons, thumb bleeders and I would have loved more finish options like; Tobacco Burst, Wine Red, Natural or even a Faded Honey Burst would have been cool.
The original quirks are what make the early Deluxe models cool, but it's great to see the Deluxe make a return! (and not just in Gold).
Maybe Gibson could reissue the Les Paul Pro Deluxe with P90s. Now THAT would be Cool! Maybe we'll see an 80s series next...
Anyway, I enjoyed your review!
Cush.
Thin Llizzy used these with JAILBREAK, That’s some good sounds
That 26:07 edit was pretty clean. Appreciate you
At around 14:40 he measures the neck at .92" to .97" and says it's a "chunky 50's IMO" but they call it a rounded "C". That's because it IS a rounded "C" ! Those are the specs on my 1960 Reissue C.S. LP. The specs on this would make me want one, for sure. A perfect compromise between a "Chunky 50's" which is about a .94" to 1.04" and a 60's Slim Taper which you'd find on a '61 SG. And the workmanship looks great, too.
Trogly, it’s like 2 am here...
I love how you played "Story of My Life" considering Mike Ness has said he plays LP Deluxes as his main guitars and throws the mini humbuckers right in the trash and put P90s in there lol.
I owned an early 70`s tobacco burst Deluxe. Not only did they have a burst on the back of the body they also had it on the back of the neck. Gorgeous looking LP. These soapbox pickups sound sweet in your demo.
Definitely like the sound of the pickups
I"VE NEVER CLICKED ON A VIDEO FASTER
Didn't guitar center have the red and blue sparkle 70s deluxe les paul exclusives? I know it was a cs but still a deluxe.
Original 70's Deluxe by miles,for me I really think the pancake body's have great tone,very underrated in my opinion..😁🎸🎶
Couldn't agree more, very underrated
Couldn't agrees less, vastly overrated.
Austin, what amp and overdrive pedal do you use for your demos? Thanks for a great video.
Far out man hey. You remember that musicians friend 06' holiday season Zakk is on the cover and inside they have a Gibson Vegas High Roller check em out man it's like a 335 and a firebird head stock and split block inlay this was a good one.
Yes, I have reviews on both versions ua-cam.com/users/results?search_query=gibson+vegas
I remember that Magazine Catalog! I think I still have it somewhere actually haha I use to circle all the guitars I wanted but could never have back then haha
My uncle, among his collection, has a 73/74 LP Deluxe, that's a gold top but normal humbuckers from the factory that he bought way back when and held onto.
Having grown up and learned to play guitar on a Fender, I really like the sound of mini-humbuckers. They seem to get the best of both worlds. (These days I have Fender’s stacked Vintage Noiseless pickups.)
Curious how it sounds compared to the 2018 Player Plus Deluxe ???
omg i NEED a blue sparkle top like that as a stage guitar. gibson needs to make these asap
How would you compare firebird mini buckers to these?
Not knowledgeable in this area
The Firebird Mini-Humbuckers are constructed differently as they use a steel bar instead of individual pole-piece screws.
Also, the Firebird Pickups tend to have a thinner/brighter sound/tone as compared to the mini-humbuckers used in the Les Paul.
Originally the Mini-Humbuckers used in Les Paul Deluxe guitars were old Epiphone Pickups Gibson repurposed.
IMHO, the Les Paul Deluxe mini-humbuckers make for a great neck pickup as they tend to be less muddy sounding as compared to a traditional PAF style humbucker.
I want a new Gibson just to experience that smell again. It's New Born Guitar Smell and it's addictive.
That's like breaking a leg so you can feel the thrill of the cast coming off. Sorry friend,I couldn't resist. Jab away, I deserve it. Peace.
I wish I could get a cheap Gibson that was good
@@walkerpendleton760 I bought a Tribute (cheaper price) but killer guitar.
Just scored a pre-owned 2021 Goldtop version built 2 before the Goldtop you demo'd. After setting it up and spending time with it tweaking the setup over a couple of days I'm really happy with it. Love the bridge pup especially, it has a vintage clank to it in the ballpark of an old SG conjuring up tones similar to Jake from Greta Van Fleet. Great addition to my small Les Paul collection.
That blue sparkle top of yours is the coolest guitar finish ever..
Trogly's in the HOUSE!!!
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You're awesome lol
It's almost like they want us to buy used real deluxes? Neither of these colorways or the main spec list grab at me with any strength at all. Gold tops are cool but....they just changed the pickups?? I wouldn't even call these deluxe's honestly if it's just the pickups.... I'd be sold if they brought back the sparkle tops and the big headstock. Literally instant buy.
I agree with everything that you said.
A major plus for me would be how easy it would be to put in P90s.
It should of had the volute
I have '75 Deluxe in Tobacco Sunburst that I purchased new to replace a 1973 LP Custom that was stolen. Maple neck; big headstock; no thumb bleeders; burst on back, neck, and back& sides of headstock; and pancake body. Not sure how rare that finish is but I do remember having to order it. Over the years, it's been heavily modified to the point that about the only thing leftover from the stock configuration is the wood. 😉
Hyped for more reviews on this to start to come out
I have a 73 Goldtop LP that I bought for $325 back in the 80s. I never liked the mini-HBs so I installed some really hot DiMarzio full HBs and it kicks ass! Love the thin neck and its not as heavy as the regular LPs. I read somewhere that some of the 70s Deluxes had chambered bodies to lessen the weight.
I bought one of the laminated maple necked late 70's Deluxe.. it had the nashville Bridge and no control pointers, the neck went from bright cherry at the body through bright yellow in the middle and cherry agang towards the headstock. It had double ringed Klusons and a slim neck.. it played exceptionally well and sounded great.. since then I have owned many Les Pauls, but I still hold that one in high regard, perhaps because it was my first. But they did have a sound of their own.. ask Scott Gorham :)
One of the interesting things about the original Deluxe models is that back in the day most guys would buy them and immediately replace the pickups with full size humbuckers. I have often wondered what happened to all those original 70's and early 80's mini's
I bought them on Ebay when they were cheap.
Bwooooohahahahaha!
True story.
Most?
Don't forget about the 2011 Les Paul Deluxe Gold Top. I own one and it's a fine instrument. One piece body, and I have 1968 P90s installed.
these are cool but i really wish they’d have used a maple neck with a volute, only thing that sets these apart are the pickups and the clown burst.
I had a 70's goldtop with regular humbuckers that I bought in the early 80's used. It came with a black case, with purple lining, and back pickguard/trim. I changed out the plastic for the white/cream color trim, and I always thought it was a standard. Did they make any deluxe with the full-size humbuckers? Unfortunately, I sold it years ago when I needed the money. Great guitar with a nice chunky neck and very heavy.
Getting mine on Tuesday. Cherry Sunburst. It will sit right between my Standard 50s Tobacco Burst and my Goldtop Tribute, which is next to my Special P90s.
Majic @ 26:07 - he spun a gold top finish into a cherry sunburst finish - WOW !
I had a 1975 model that my brother bought for $475 that year! I can't remember for sure but I believe that it had a three piece neck and the heritage cherry sunburst on the back was gorgeous with hints of purple! Another difference between the 70's LP's vs modern models was the gently sloping carve on the top. Talk about cutting corners! I really like the Deluxe pickups. They have a unique sound that really cuts through. I guess the Deluxe was actually the first LP with humbuckers because Gibson had to fit them into a rout for the original P-90's.
I changed out my mini HB‘s to Tyson tone and they are truly more of a Firebird but definitely wound and set up in for PAF sound so truly it sounds more 59-ish than anything else so I love it and have not been disappointed in the long term, but I would not buy it again, but I am attached to it now so it doesn’t really matter and have had it for a while Thanks for the demo should’ve watched this first 24:04
In addition, a breakdown of the 2019 Traditional would be a video i would very much like to absorb.....i bought the Texas Tea strat based on your vid, even though it wasn't a profoundly flattering vid for that model....i would like to know your opinion how close to a 50s the trad I'd mentioned is...i heard it's much like a '75 Custom....your input would be gold!
All those spec points don't really matter to me. All I care about is 'how good does it play & how good does it sound?'. I really dig the tone of 70's mini-buckers. They have a great bite & clarity so it's definitely something I'd be interested in.
My main guitar is a 1976 Deluxe and I was hoping to see a faithful reproduction of that Era. Glad I watched this.
Jealous. Also it sounds good, but it's...lacking?
That fretboard is gorgeous, wish my SG looked like this one ☝️
The cutout binding on the new one is not the wide version as you had on the real 70's one
The available colours are nice, but I would have gone into debt for a wine red one
This x1000. When I think of those '70s Deluxe (like my teacher had), Gold and Wine Red just jump out to me.
Exactly what I said!
I am glad that they dropped most of the 70's specs (apart from the mini humbuckers) and replaced them with the more comfortable updated specs.
Great review! How much does it weigh? I don't think I remember you saying anything about it. Thx!
The sounds were excellent and surprisingly close between your sparkle and the new. Let's see if Epi makes an equivalent.
Thanks for the helpful review. You make the best Gibson reviews on UA-cam! Can you please do a review of the JC era Gibson Les Paul Studio? I only found older studio reviews on your channel. Thank you.
No tobacco burst? They should also do the metallic red/blue tops.
Can’t wait to see some playing reviews for the new Murphy Lab relic’d beauties! (Especially the Les Pauls!)
So what's really the big difference in sound and quality and spec difference between this and the '70's Tribute Goldtop?
They missed the nailed on beauty rings around the pickups mounts. And the burst is WAY bright.
If you could buy only this or the Kirk Douglas SG. Which one would you choose?
Enjoyed the video. Brought back some great memories. Owned a 75 goldtop deluxe...it was awesome. Have had numerous sg's and les Paul's including a black beauty. Deluxe outshine them all. Loved the 70s neck personally. Hopefully gibson will make some modifications to get more faithful to the 70s version.
what if "LPSIG" means Les Paul Sunburst Interchangeable Guitar... because the 50s Standard and the Deluxe are literally same guitar with different pickups inserted. It would also explain why they come with the P90 bevel in the chamber too.
Did I hear some Social D "Story of My Life"? I had a 76 Deluxe , weighed a ton!
As you alluded to in the video how different are these from the 50's Les Paul with the P90's. Is it just mini humbuckers and neck carve for the Gold top? Could be an interesting Video, or a huge let down.
I had a 78 LP deluxe tobacco burst. Played surprisingly good
No double ring Klusons?!!
Well I’m out then...I was gonna get a few of them. But that’s unacceptable. 😉😂
Love your show Trogly!👍👍. If I was right handed I’d love to buy a guitar from you!!
Have you seen the new Murphy lab guitars? So many look great including the aged light blue Firebird. Definitely worth a look.
The thing I'm most disappointed by is the neck; having used a 70s Greco LP as my main guitar for years I've really gotten used to that late 70s thin neck, the volute, and the less sharp headstock tiltback (which also helps the guitar stay in tune better I think). However, I am impressed by how much I liked this guitar's tone so I'm glad they at least brought back the 70s mini humbuckers instead of just using what they've been using before. I also like the clownburst which is something else the Greco made me fond of :)
You didn't comment on the top carve depth.... that s/b carve looks very shallow, as is my 1980 s/b Deluxe... so...period correct carve? Carve is VERY important for looks/reflection... perhaps not so tone?
The bridge and middle sounded really good clean and distorted. The neck pickup sounded to mushy to me in both clean and distorted. Maybe just my speakers.
I love the channel!!!!!! Thanks
It seems like Gibson has stopped to update their website. The 70s LP Deluxe isn't on their website yet and still no news about the Thunderbird NR that was announced back in January.
I feel like I have seen one or these in the demo shop and are stamping the demo instead of Prototype. I could be wrong they could have been clearing out old inventory....... But they were selling and oxblood Sg's in different variations right before Chicago Music Exchange came out with their line, that had that new color. So I'm a little confused on what constitutes a prototype.
I know I’m late to the party here. But I just wanted to put my two cents worth in. I owned a 1975 Les Paul Deluxe. At that time, I loved that guitar, however I had a few complaints about it. The sandwich body, the multi piece top, mine had to be sent back to the factory not long after I bought it due to one of the pieces of maple in the neck was still “green” and it caused the neck to twist some. I didn’t care for the wide headstock or the volute either. My friend had a 1969 ES-335, I always wished the neck and headstock were the same as that one.
Years later I really got into the Heritage guitars. I have had a handful of their H-150’s (their single cutaway) and I love them. However, recently I had the opportunity to purchase a 2022 70’s Les Paul Deluxe. I do love it (I’m still not a fan of Gibson as far as a company) it to me is everything the 70’s Deluxe should have been. I have always missed that mini humbucker sound. I finely have it back.
I understand your points as far as calling it a “70’s” , but I’m glad they went this route.
A 2007 gotw antique deluxe fell on my lap a couple years ago and I love it.
1:46 dream guitar right there in that same color, cmn! Please review one of those.
Nice editing when you spun the gold top around and it turned into the clown burst. Magic !
The necks on my 1979 Les Paul deluxes have a volute ☑️ and are three piece necks ☑️ and yes those mini humbuckers are the absolute tops but, with no volute and only a one piece neck makes me think that you might just as well purchase an Epiphone.
the early 70's had a nashville bridge stock... I remember pulling the wire out of it at some point. When did you play your first 70's deluxe? What year model was it?
In general, what makes a Deluxe models ( including Fender) so special, compared to typical, mass prod models?
Do you mean like telecaster deluxes?
Hi
Is it possible for you to do a review on a 2015 LP deluxe ?
is there coming a 70's standard SG? with the large pickguard, meastro vibrola and a walnut finish
hey hey - so what do you think of the goldtop ? thats the one I most likely will purchase.
Always good stuff man. Thanks!
Trogly, been watching you for a while, your playing has gotten pretty damn good over the years, very nice chops!
I bought one and I'm thinking of returning it. The mini humbuckers are very micrphonic! Is that normal for mini humbuckers?
The sparkle top has a little bit warmer sound.
They did get the top carve right for a 70,s not too deep very subtle.i have a 75 deluxe and the back plates are brown.