Me And My Guitar: Limp Bizkit's Wes Borland
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Total Guitar catches up with Limp Bizkit's riffmeister backstage to talk about why he's heavily modified a left-handed Jackson King V to be his main live guitar.
And lastly, I don't want Jackson to build anything I want. Part of the fun of what I do is getting to experiment. A lot of guitarists don't understand me because I'm a visual artist first and I don't approach the guitar in the same way that traditional players do. I love love love this one more because of the flaws. It now has it's own identity and more than any guitar I've ever owned, this one gets the most compliments and interest from those who see it. It's sad to see such hatefulness here.
Hatefulness or rather jealousy?
It's amazing how many ACTUAL Jackson Endorsees are shitting all over something YOU like and the manner in which you acquired it.
Fuchs wrong with you doing what you want with YOUR guitars, my man?
Wes Borland I think it’s bad as shit. You rock dude. Haters hate. I’m almost 49 and have played guitar since I was 12. Your Art is awesome. I’m always excited too see what you will be doing or dressed up as???? Lol
so how would you consider it to your signature yamaha? do you still love that guitar or was it a mistake?
You do you. Some guys like to build cars and some guys like to buy cars. Seems like you enjoy the challenge.
I also really enjoyed having the empty pot holes filled with a different material because it's a left handed guitar that I was proud to convert and I want the footprint of those cavities to remain visible like scars. I like used and modified looking guitars. And no James Coleman. I'm not kidding. Pristine guitars are not my thing. I like them to have character. Thanks for the kind words from some of you others. I'm a painter turned guitar player and tinkering is what I do.
Hey man, just want to thank you for all the music you've created. Grew up listening to you, and were very formative years in my journey into becoming a musician. Hoping to hear new stuff soon!
Pristine guitars sound like ass.
Yeah, I feel the same way and a lot of gearheads don't get it.
I'd much rather buy an old instrument that has its own unique personality and either mess with it or just play it with the scars and warts that make it what it is.
Loooool Frankenstein guitars
@Wes Borland
I hear ya mate. I like restoring my own instruments from old used items.
That's how you get exactly what you want. 👍
Hey folks. Wes B here. To answer your questions about my guitar looking like crap, well, the fact of the matter is that I am rough on my equipment. This is a touring guitar. I want there to be an obvious cover over the neck position because I like that it looks modified and one day may want to drop a PU back in. Some of the hardware is rusty, yes, but we clean it off every couple of days. That happens with the amount of water being thrown around on stage.
Omg. Why am I so late. I love your riffs!
Is that a Duncan Detonator pickup?
Your amazing!
Wes Borland where were these glasses from? Are they Prada?
Dude, don’t fret it. Fuck the haters. You do you.
"I don't know why people are so crazy..." -Wes Borland
Don't forget he's in a contract.
sickb2200 to
Should ask Freddie Durst
@@der_pinguin44 best bet is if you stay away cuz.. u know.. could be one of those days.
you're the one who always wearing halloween costume on stage
Found this 8 years later. Wes seems like a cool dude and it’s neat he builds his guitars
Wes is a great guitarist. He routinely writes interesting riffs, and actually has a very distinct style, that alone is more than you can say for 90% of players.
90%....try 98% of guitarists.
On point with that one. Nothing but admiration and respect for such a talented person to share our time with. TY. WB
It's always funny when people hate on bands like bizkit, metallica, nirvana etc. What does it say about these supposedly "better" (from a technical standpoint i assume) that they never can write hits or fill big venues? And then they jump to the "b-but mainstream listeners are sheep who don't understand music". Stfu, loosen up and have some fun.
Say what you will about Limp Bizkit, but Wes Borland is just an amazing guitarist.
how about...no
he was the only likeable person in the band. it's too bad he didn't meet up with some more talented folks when he was coming up.
Big Dumb Face > Limp Bizkit
dude what? Wes is amazing. Rearranged is my favorite
Limp Bizkit is tha Shiznit
@@williamgatesenson The other guys in the band are alright, it's just Fred Durst that sucks
A true artist who loves to work... Writes music, plays incredibly, rebuilds guitars, does amazing costumes, has crazy stage moves, all to entertain us. Respect!
Wes never got the credit for being an amazing and innovative guitarist. Dudes a beast.
He gets CREDIT...EVERYONE KNOWS HE'S A BADD ASS.
It's refreshing to see a guitarist who has a unique approach, too many of us are far to concerned about tradition.
People get caught up in trying to impress other musicians rather than the general audience, and they forget about gaving fun with it and finding their own voice. And they keep spamming about how dave is better than kirk and so on. All i can say is, if you're really that keen on virtuosity and perfection, listen to classical music. Or electronic music, or a metronome.
This is why I love Wes. This guy could literally get any guitar he wants and he plays a stripped left handed guitar with goddamn electrical tape on it.
Which is very hipster of him, arguably lol
I'm building a left-handed telecaster body and putting a right-handed js32 neck and parts into it atm. after watching this I think I'm gonna leave the headstock logo upside down.
You can do that when you play complete trash.🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️🤡
@@spanqueluv9er ah yes, so trashy his bands barely been recognized.
Gotta love people that have nothing better to do with their time than bash someone people look up to, someone that puts an amazing effort into their art and career.
Every corner of the internet seems to be filled with your kinds negativity and it disgusts me.
@@spanqueluv9er no trash here. just an awesome guitarist not afraid to say whatever to the internet trolls.
Wes, I’m so Glad you chose to come back to Limpbizkit
You carved YOUR OWN path in heavy music
And always kept the fanbase as Family
We Appreciate it.
LB always finds a bit of joy
Amongst the gloom
And that ain’t easy
Bless
D
I like that the sales rep for Jackson guitars doesn't know a left handed guitar when he's looking at one.
you see it all the time looking at guitar center there are two online right now on their online store
You didn't watch the video, did you?
Working for a guitar maker and going through several hundred models of something a mistake can happen. Also wasn't a sales rep but probably defintely an artist rep that heard they have something he might dig.
I love how he completely customized his guitar from top to bottom, you can really see the bond between the two, beautiful*
Everyones hating on this. And im just here admiring his ingenuity to convert the guitar. And also the fact that he wanted to put some time into the instrument instead of just buying another one. He wanted a project. Anyone know what kind of pick up is in it? Looks like a invader but im not sure.
It's a invader, Seymour Duncan has there logo in small print on the invaders because of the size of the pole pieces.
Dillon Prince okay thanks. I was thinking about getting one for my Rhoads.
yup, invader
his Instagram has a screenshot of him being rude to someone asking a question about copper shielding
His creativity shines in his music too, hes a badass. He wrote some damn good music with Black Light Burns as well.
wes is such a great artist, one of my favorite guitar players ever.
Also: My glasses are made by Resurrection Eyewear from Korea
Thanks for putting this out, and putting up with all the “suggestions”
Your the man buddy
Do you remember Mrs Mccombs? She was my 5th grade teacher and she said she used to work at a restaurant in Jacksonville and you’d come in all the time and just sit in her section to ask her out?
He did have a fantastic sound and it was different than anything else out there at the time. Great production on those mid to late 90s albums
"The more involved I am with the building of a guitar, the more attached I am" This is so true! I modded an old Korean Strat copy that I picked up for $90 at a pawn shop. It's still not the best guitar in the world, but it's one of my favorites in my "collection" just because I worked on it. It's a red strat with a black pickguard and white knobs and hardware, I've never seen that color scheme before. People on here complain about Jackson giving him a returned, flawed King V but that isn't the point! Wes didn't have to take it, but he did to give himself a project because he loves guitars and (apparently) enjoys building and modding. I didn't need my strat, but I took it on as a project because I love guitars and I wanted to break into modding. :)
Wes was pure genius. His compositions and atmospheric, style of guitar playing were incredible. He takes the listener on a musically journey through dynamics, moods, unconventional rhythms and overtones. They are always fun to listen too. Even his customs provoked a feeling… he and his band were pure genius!
There are so so much incredible and perfect guitar players on youtube's commentaries...
+lightsouthaha yep these people are morons Wes is actually a really good guitarist but that's what happens when you were at the top at one time people just hate
People are hating because Wes started shit talking Dream Theater
Wes Borland: Well i got a factory reject guitar but i never complained and i made it work after a little TLC. I'm satisfied with it, it's mine. 😎 *becomes famous*
Guitar fanboys: OMG i won't ever play a guitar unless *muhh tonewood* is made from exotic woods from the oogabooga trees of the exotic OkiDoki forest back when Hagrid was alive! Plus my guitar neck *needs* to be ebony latina pawg roasted almond wood from South Mordor or i won't get that bright warm (no-curtains, it affects muh tone) room-temperature tone! My strap was made from angels hair and my cables were designed by Optimus himself. Also my amp was forged by a Viking hammer and Thor wired the electricals plus my pedals were made from scrap exotic metal off the Titanic cabin! The more money i spend the better i am than others who don't. Get on my level, peasants! *also never left basement*
Quiet Giant - LOL. Got a good laugh here.
@@golz9785 hear this year everything is keep on cancel cancel a non-us the the concerts it's really it's not good that you can sell stuff on us it's sad I'm I'm I'm sad because it's my birthday's Tonya burckhardt about pretty soon July 28th I'll be 48 on my my my birthday this summer and I hope Tonya Hometown tradition that doesn't be canceled at Bosque Verde so all my mom's going to call me and let me know if it is so if all of you heavy metal bands please come to my hometown and celebrate with us my birthday sorority this summer I hope you all can come heavy metal bands bring your girlfriends bring the band have some drinks have a good time and just laughing dance have a good time you love food party have a great time Danish Queen up Apple skier days
Had me rollin'!! Wes is a fantastic guitarist and you're a good commentor if that's a word. Cheers.
"oogabooga trees" sounds mildly racist my dude....
@@scottwill19 are you being serious? Because I'm sure you know for a fact that there was absolutely zero racial intent in anything he said. At all.
This is cool.. He's taken the time to make it how he wants it, that's Frickin cool
nice to see a dude real serious about his music. you can tell how into it he is, it's real rad.
Mr Borland you are one of my favorite guitarist you rock!
I love when guitarist decide to create/mod their own guitar, there’s a reason why the guitars of Eddie Van Halen, Brian May and Tom Morello became so iconic.
I was born in 96, grew up a young kid listening to limp bizkit - my way. when I was 4 and 5 it was my favorite song. I’m 27 now and I appreciate you for everything you guys have done on my young impressionable mind. Rock on forever Wes!
Wes reminds me of the dude from “no country for Old men” and I like that.
Wes throwing his faulty Jackson V to the Lollapalooza 2021 audience brought me here.
It was this one?
@@djpotassium nope this was the main guitar and IMO was superior to the one he chucked to the crowd.
@@dodjiegarcia2320 ahh ok yeah the one he played after sounded great!
Wes seems like a dude I could grab a coffee with and talk about guitar science without boring the other person haha
I completely agree with that philosophy. I've built and or modified about all 20 of mine at this point
Condition Orange 20guitars? Lmao..can u play ? Or 20 of em helps get you girls?
I've modified every guitar I've ever bought, I feel you dude. Stock is never ever right, you have to adjust to personal preference.
i live next to a school called west moreland
in imperial valley?
Lane county
Bryan Bustamante that’s what I was about to say hahaha! I live in Yuma.
Eugene!
El Gallo Probably not a coincidence
if anything the fact he had to work on it is even better. this shows his true love for guitar and making it his own and instead of just buying another 3000 dollar guitar he took a cheap one and made it his own. true passion for the craft and his music and thats what makes it awsome.
Weird seeing him look, well, normal. Dude’s a hell of a guitar player.
this guitar has so much soul in it..
Dude is an under rated living legend! The whole band is
Your being sarcastic right? You have to be!!
4/5 are underrated. 1 plain sucks.
Payton Baker let me guess, it’s Fred who sucks right...?
Underrated for a 14 year old kid, these dudes were massive back in late 90's and early 2000's
not all the team , the singer is just ok average
That bad boy went airborne in Chicago a few weeks ago. Rumor has it that 4 guys went home with pieces of it.
Very interesting to see a pro-level guitarist heavily modding a guitar (changing a lefty to a righty). Very unique video :-)
Goes to show how little Jackson thought of Wes Borland. "Here Wes. Here's a throwaway guitar somebody didn't want, so it's either you or we burn it, because it's not worth our time and effort to build you a custom guitar from scratch."
+6672rock Apparently Jackson aren't great to their endorsed artists. They're quite cheap.
+Luis Avila Have you ever flipped a floyd rose? Fucking idiot.
***** You say he doesn't know what he is talking about...Clearly he knows exactly what hes talking. It's a lot of work and takes a lot of fucking around. I dont like Jackson guitars personally. But in what part of this video does he "not know what hes talking about". And this "cheap artist" is pretty fucking successful.
***** I didnt tell you you couldnt say anything. I responded to your comment saying he doesnt even know what hes talking about in this video..Which he clearly does if you know anything about about setting up guitars.
+Narf if you dont like limp bizkit why are you watching this
"I don't know why people are so crazy~"
- Wes, 2013
1:12
Oh wow, such a moving use of the language. Mind bending thoughts dude! Right?
@@scotabot7826 I seen you in a bunch of threads shit talking musicians you have nothing on, why don't you spend your time and energy doing something that makes you happy instead of bitter and whiny?
So dope, someone returned that
I personally liked his signature Yamaha. js. Very classy looking guitar
People dogging on Wes for his tinkering and the visible scars forget two names who tinkered and built their own ugly guitars that have their scars: Brian May, and Edward Van Halen.
Plus Hendrix played a reverse handed guitar (RH guitar LH player) and had the back panel removed too. Note the back of the body on this when Wed flips it over 2:15
Don’t forget Mr. Les Paul himself!
Willie Nelson.
Love the eyehole screw idea.. fkn hate standard straplocks for just the reason he explained..
It just shows you; art is about fun not work. If you've got the passion, energy, soul, imagination, confidence, charisma and originality, you make art that lots of ppl enjoy.
I love Wes and i love his very unique approach to the instrument. His rhythm playing is so innovative and groovy. I actually really like LB's MUSIC. I just can't stand Fred Durst and his 6th grader notebook "lyrics." Sam, Wes and Jon should just have a band as 3 piece with Wes on vocals.
Agreed, also like his pursual of different tones
bishjb Nah, the truth is, that he is just shitty guitarist. I don't hate him or LB but to be honest, I've never heard worse guitar player that would be so popular and overrated. He has ridiculous image, reaally bad technic and most of all f***g terrible tone. I don't get what you see in him guys :P
Bartez311 Who do you consider a good guitarist? I love his image,I guess he should look like every other person in music,right?
Bartez311 First off, I should say I'm a huge WB fan. I'll admit that most of the things you're sayin about him are correct. It is true about his tone,it's true about his technique, but still he is not overrated, because he knows how to write songs. Most of the brilliant guitar players can't do it.
listen to bigdumbface. its wes borelands project. its weird and awesome.
I am a big fan of you Wes. Searching for your other projects I discover this video. Now I find you're an engineer and a painter too. A genius artist is an understatement for you.
It’s just sad how someone as big and famous as Wes Borland has to give explanations to the internet warriors
Thanks Wes and TotalGuitar
Damn you Mr. Borland for stealing the dreams of left-handed players!
It's okay, I did that to a right handed Jackson so I guess we are even :P
i am left handed since birth but somehow translated into left handed drummer and right handed bass/guitar player - go figure
I agree with Wes when you build or modify a guitar yourself. It becomes one of your favorites. I build a sunburst starcaster fender into a super strat with locking machine head tuners, full block vintage tremolo, Double rail humbucker in the bridge position. And a roasted maple neck with bone nut. Play it over all my other much more expensive guitars. It was a gifted to me guitar from a friend as well. The neck had horrible fret buzz and seemed like a smaller scale size. Had to be switched cause it seemed as though the truss rod was broken or not responding to adjustments. Has some minor body scratches here and there. It polished out nicely! Love the sunburst old look with the roasted maple neck on it. Strats arent my usual style. I have two Jacksons. One is a japanese Dinky pro series from 92. Reverse headstock, shark tooth inlays, 24 fret schaller branded jackson floyd rose made in germany tremolo. Also have a Randy V in natural without locking tremolo, Just tune o matic bridge. Love them both.
Such an underrated guitarist.
Dude, you are bad ass. A real professional who takes his craft very serious. Thank you!!!
That's what I call a guitar with personality
I was going to say this is like what someone that has not made it would have to do... After reading your explanation, complete new respect and understanding. A true artist you are my friend... I love that guitar too, and all you put in it made it your work of art.
oh shit, I didn't know the floyd rose pins were supposed to be off center. I analysed the frequencies during a bend and saw that the notes didn't bend in unison with the other strings (notes detuned as the bend increased) so I tried to compensate by changing the bridge settings, but that just fucked up the intonation. so I figured that floyd roses just suck and never bought another one. I'm much happier with my Gretsch floating bridge. I've played some Jacksons with floating bridges that didn't have the detuning problem, but instead would never go back to the home position. My Gretsch works flawlessly and I like the tone I get from the hollow body even when playing with heavy distortion.
The pins aren't off centre on a Floyd. I think he was referring to the routed cavity because the sustain block is off centre.
God is with yall
Mr. Borland, your guitar does not look like crap. It is an extension of who you are and you also re-did it to your specifications. I have a King V Pro that I modified and to me it does not look like crap. I really love the look and also admire the heart and soul you put into this guitar that was rejected. Your king V is not only your own personalized, but it is a work of art in my opinion. It shows the genius that you are. Keep doing what your doing.
Anyone else find it weird when watching this video, you have to understand that he plays for limp bizkit? Its just a weird contrast looking at him and imagining fred durst as his vocalist.
+AxHakker fred isn't an asshole, he really isn't-at all-what people have negatively hyped him up to be. he's a man's man in a world where the general population is getting wimpier and wimpier. thanks to fluroridated drinking water, smartphones, social media, and the pro drug movement.
he plays in other bands too ya know,check out his other works,he's a great guitarist
I couldn't give a shit who he plays for.
@Dylan Gruenloh Why are you even reasoning with "milfpatrol69" tho
Dylan Gruenloh Smart phones and social media are 100% making a negative impact on people and society.
This guys fashion is slick. A gentleman at heart.
His voice sounds like Ben stiller with a slight cold.
Wes is such a great musician, I believe he proved he can re-arrange anything and make it work
awesome guitarist with great passion.
His creativity makes his guitar unique. No one can buy anything like it.
Les is the coolest part of Limp Bizkit.
Stockton Native Gotta love Les
RFSA180 He's way cooler than Ned Durst.
Stockton Native 😂 fummiest connent all day!
I'm going to see the mighty Pilm Biscuit next week. love Sam Waters too
and Jeff Otto
open springed hook attachment, ( its called a bridal snap)
If I am in a multimillion dollar band, my sponsored guitar company better customize my guitar with the best of what they have to offer... NOT A THROW AWAY!!!!!!
Mr. Borland is truly a humble man....
What way to go! I love you it. Give the guitar life and will sing to you.
We need to protect this man at all costs. Wes is amazing
Gay comment.. Add that he's underrated and a national treasure.
Wes you engineer your own solutions ,a rare quality thanks for the video , its encouraging to see people thinking and using their own electronics solutions again ! excellent !!
He didn't talk bout the pickup I think it's an invader which I'm thinking bout getting
+austin cutty get them, theyr're amazing. put one in my strat, sounds great
Yeah, it's definitely a Seymour Duncan Invader, I swap out all the bridge pups on my guitars for 'em. They're awesome and make your harmonics sound great!
+austin cutty It is indeed an Invader. I had one and it actually grabbed the strings on dive bombs because the magnets are so strong.
great pick ups :)
Don't get an invader. Worst pickup I ever owned. There's little to nothing you can't do with a SD JB. From blues to Grind, there's nothing it can't play. The invader I don't know what it's good for, it's just muddy and super compressed...
Love what he said at the end, I am exactly the same with my B.C.Rich, been my first electric guitar and had it over 12 years...Still love it and just did a complete hardware change and electronics.. Look after your instruments boys and girls and they will look after you.:)
"I don't know why some people are so crazy" oohhh wes the irony in that is lost on you
Shaun Luxon He meant "Why throw away a perfectly good guitar?"
Nobody can play "My Generation" like this man !!!!!
Limp Bizkit are fucking great man. I feel bad for people that don’t get where they’re coming from. I like them even more bc people hate them lol
This is sick. My favorite guitar he’s played is the super rare orange Ibanez RG7, but I appreciate taking what’s in front of you and making it work.
I want to see Wes and Buckethead playing together in their costumes
Would be a Odd couple...
One playing Riffs like hell and the other One shredding like hell...
That pickup looks like a Duncan - Invader.
I have one in my Charvel. Love that pickup!
he is supprisingly not an asshole
he is a asshole to his fans, check his instagram
A shout out for Loog! Awesome. My 5 and 7 year olds both have one.... perhaps they’ll be in Wes Borland’s shoes one day!
jeff goldblum
Lol he does sound like him. But he can't touch jeff in his prime.
+EGGJAZZ with talent
couldn't agree more with working on own guitars. I've never modded to your level but I've found it rewarding to work on guitars by myself and learn things about them. I also don't mind the wear and tear on the guitars as I play them. It adds character and feels more like mine.
"year of our lord " ...
I love this dude he's sharp
Cool to watch/read Wes just being his kid self exploring with his guitar. Passion is key. But some people gotta hate. Guess it's just one of those days......
LOL why does Wes get 2nd hand, B-stock returned Jacksons??? You would think since he's sponsored by them he would get any kind he wants right ?
Because the rep knows him and the fact that he likes to tinker with stuff like that
I feel like me and wes would have a sick jam. What a great player. I have tons of bangs and scratches on my guitar. It comes with ACTUALLY playing it. Keep up the good work ! You're a very inspiring player.
Ridiculous hater comments
I like that you didn't try to hide any mods you just had at it! it is really cool I dig it!
kool i dig Frankenstein guitars
Welcome to the world of being left handed!!! We us left handeders have to do this all the time to right handed guitars
Wes Borland from big dumb face, I love there only album aged better than Limp Bizkit.
My respect for Wes just went up
Good on him, but the whole time the only word rattling around in my head is "WHY?"
ghostdog2041 too much time
Wes you are 100 percent right i agree. I have a huge collection of guitars.My favorite is a Paoletti da vinnci . Made from 200 year old wine barrels. Roasted ample neck. all enlays are olive wood.
Weird seeing him without his unusual costumes or being painted black from head to toe.
I dig it. I love guitars with obvious modifications that are clearly for playing.
One of my favorite personal guitars is a mutt Jackson Kelly I pieced together from eBay parts and stuff I had lying around. Ended up re-routing the Floyd Rose cavity with a hand chisel to fit an old 80’s Kahler trem system, recessed kinda like the one on Jerry Cantrell’s G&L. This reminds me of that one.
I don't know why people hate LB. Great fucking band, Fred Durst is a great front man as well...
there are artists with way worse lyrical content then lb and they dont get half the shit lb does. and whats annoying about the singer? most of the hate i see about him is realy just because he's rapping and they dont like rap.
Fred is what killed limp bizkit. Haven't you noticed hotdog flavored water was mostly hijacked lyrics from nine inch nails and others? He has no talent and just sounds whiney now. I was into them up till significant other then he just became too whiney for me stealing other people lines.
I used to play for a pretty famous screamo band and one day Marko DeSantis from Sugarcult says to me, "So what guitar company are you endorsed by?" I was like, umm, no one. He's like, "dude, call this Theresa lady from Epiphone, tell her you're playing for "xxx" and she'll hook you up." So I give her a call and say, "Hi, I'm Greg from "xxx", Marko gave me your number and I'm really interested in being endorsed by your brand." She didn't even hesitate. She was like, "Ok! Yeah, great! What do you want and where must I send them? Gimme two weeks." We were due in Tennessee in a couple weeks so I gave her the address of the hotel we were staying at and I shit you not, as we checked in the guy was like, "Oh, Mr Bester, we have some packages for you." I got two Les Paul Customs and a Gothic. The point is that I could see they weren't production models. They had flaws. But I tell you what, I loved those guitars because I made them my own with mods, etc, and I was proud to represent. I couldn't believe how easy it was. We're talking 20 years ago now.
I find it kind of rude that Jackson offered him a "flawed" guitars.
Greencheese333 I thought I was the only one!
There is a difference between randomly giving out a flawed guitar to anyone, and giving a flawed guitar to someone that endorses/and is endorsed by Jackson. That means he plays their guitars, and they pay him. Purposely giving a musician who works for you a flawed instrument, that would been thrown away, is far beyond rude, it's a slap in the face.
And we have come full circle. You went from responding to my comment, to a different topic all together. Don't waste my time or your time and reposed, because I won't.
I just took it as Jackson saying they were going to throw them away or you can take them on the road and beat the sh*t out of them.
It may have been that.
The Pro Matt Tuck signature had reversed headstock but they don´t make it anymore. They turn up pretty often on ebay and such though so give it a look.